Arriving in the early 1700s, French Canadians Michel and Jacques Campeau played a significant role in Detroit’s history.
Author: Cate
Jean Grondin and Sainte Mignot are my French Canadian ancestors and their contributions helped shape the early communities of Quebec.
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