The French Canadian/Acadian Genealogists of Wisconsin Quarterly features articles on French Canadian/Acadian research, historical as well as cultural information, published genealogies, and news about many current genealogical events. The annually published surname list consists of major surnames being researched by members.
Volume 16 Number 2, Winter 2001-2002
Articles
"Marriages during the French Regime" by Joyce Banachowski
"Just as today, weddings in New France were great and joyful celebrations. The marriage ceremony was both a solemn and a festive occasion. " All aspects of the marriage ceremony and the position of wife are clearly explained in the article, including: 1)Filles du Roi 2) Marriage Laws, Customs, etc, 3) Rehabilitated Marriages, 4) Marriages A La Facon Du Pays, 5) Mariage a la Gaumine, 6) Charivan, 7) Consanguinity and Affinity, 8) Frerots and Double Kinships, 9) Marriage Contracts, and 10) Divorce/Separation. A timeline and bibliography follow the article. The article, "King Pays 30,000 Livres as Dowry to 80 Women," gives a detailed listing of women who were generally not filles du roi, but who also received a dowry of 50 livres each.