Quarterly

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 4, Summer 2002

Articles

"Farming in New French (sic) and in French Canada" by Joyce Banachowski

"In 1617, Louis Hebert arrived in New France. By trade he was an apothecary. This knowledge helped him in his dealings with the Indians. Unlike many others who were in Quebec at the time, he cleared and farmed spring wheat on his land which he worked with just a few hand tools. He is called the first farmer of Canada. A year after he died in 1627, the first ox drawn plow was used in New France." The article explains 1) Clearing the Land, 2) "Amateur" Farmers, 3) Early (Government) Efforts, 4) Tools, 5) Livestock, 6) Vegetable Gardens (Potatoes were first brough to New France by the English in 1760.) , and 7) Nineteenth Century Farming. A bibliography follows the article.

"Four Engagements Concerning the Clearing of Land" by Joyce Banachowski

This article gives details regarding the contract of four men for clearing land.

"Border Lines --- Back to Antoine Brule-Francoeur" by Lori Damuth

This is a detailed article regarding the family tree of the author.

James Gaboury's review of the book, Journeys Taken: The Search for a Better Life--New France to England written by William Kane

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