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 19 Number 3, Spring 2005
Articles
"Domestic/Folk Architecture in New France and Arcadia" by Joyce Banachowski
The architecture of New France includes forts, churches, manors, fortifications, homes of clergy, politicians, military, artisans and farmers among other edifices and owners. This article focuses on the homes of these artisans and farmers during the French regime. Our French ancestors came in the 17th century, carrying their home building models that were used from the Middle Ages. Learn how these styles evolved from wooden frames with rubble and mortar to structures using the abundant wood available. Contrast this available resource with scarce skilled manpower. Use terms (piquets de bout, colombage, queue d'aronde, tête de chien, etc.) and discover how the colder Canadian winters and the threat of fire changed building techniques. Also addresses Pre-Expulsion Acadian Homes. 13 pages, drawing, photographs and bibliography.
Arriving in New France, our ancestors faced hostile Iroquois and a harsh winter. At the three settlements of Québec, Trois-Rivières and Montréal, central homesteads or communal buildings were built first, with individual dwellings coming later. All French Canadian architecture evolved from either the Normandy Style of Québec or the Breton architecture of Montréal. Different construction materials were used in towns because of the threat of fire. Barns became important and imposing as agriculture expanded. 5 pages
Use of Border Lines' format to describe the genealogy of Jean Regnier dit Brion. 5 pages with footnotes
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