Explore the life of Marin Boucher, a mason from Perche, France, who became one of the first pioneers and founding settlers of New France.
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Pierre Tremblay is the ancestor of all Tremblays in North America. If you carry the name, learn about the man at the root of your family tree.
Discover which celebrities have surprising ties to French Canadian pioneers and uncover who their ancestors were.
Antoine Cuillerier de Beaubien was an early Detroit settler involved in the fur trade and close with the local Indigenous nations.
Explore the life of Pierre Meloche, an early Detroit settler who had a close relationship with the famed Pontiac.
Discover the fascinating stories of Detroit’s original French Canadian settlers and how they shaped the region.
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.