Discover the fascinating stories of Detroit’s original French Canadian settlers and how they shaped the region.
Category: New France
The Filles à Marier arrived before the Filles du Roi and played a key role in the colony. Learn about these marriageable women.
Hélène Desportes, born in Quebec in the 1620s, was the first child of European descent in Canada. Discover her rich history.
The Reaume family helped shape Detroit’s early settlement. Explore their enduring legacy and lasting impact on the region.
Discover how Michel and Jacques Campeau, early founders of Detroit, shaped the city’s settlement and left a lasting family legacy.
Jean Grondin and Sainte Mignot are my French Canadian ancestors and their contributions helped shape the early communities of Quebec.
Thomas Douaire de Bondy, a gentleman in Paris with connections to the French royal court, was unique among early settlers in New France.
Jacques Bertault and Gillette Banne were executed for murdering their son-in-law, but there’s more to the story than most people know.
Discover the captivating life of Marie Louise Cloutier, the youngest daughter of Zacharie Cloutier and learn more about her intriguing story.