Q is for Québec
I've never been to Québec, but I do want to go there one day. My mom's French side of the family emigrated there from Paris in the mid 1600s. They were Huguenots, members of a reformed Protestant sect, many of whom ended up escaping Catholic persecution by leaving France altogether. My ancestors lived in many different parts of Québec, (St. Levis, Kamouraska, Rivière-Quelle), until Jean-Charles Levasseur moved to New Brunswick in the mid 1800s. Ms. Severine Bellefleur eventually married a Levasseur, and her granddaughter is Stephanie's baby's namesake (Sadie Stella Vasseur). Isn't Family History fun? :)
Most of the research on this family has been done. In fact, there's a whole exclusive Levasseur Organization I may one day join when I can focus more of my energy on Family History Research. But until then, I just want to go to Québec. Doesn't it look pretty?
Most of the research on this family has been done. In fact, there's a whole exclusive Levasseur Organization I may one day join when I can focus more of my energy on Family History Research. But until then, I just want to go to Québec. Doesn't it look pretty?
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that was a fun little family history lesson. i didn't know sadie stella's history at all.
For Steph and Stella: Sadie V. was born 10 Oct 1902 in Grand Falls, Victoria, New Brunswick, Canada. Her dad's name was Jean Napoleon LeVasseur. Her mother, Catherine Mary Mallen. She was the oldest of 13 children, & spoke French at home when she was young. She married Clayton Charles Britton (from Maine) 11 Nov 1922 in Mansfield, Mass. They lived in Foxboro, Mass when Grandma B met Grampy Napa (her son). She had seven children. She moved to Texas in the 50s to be near him (and mom). And she was "one of those skinny Vasseur girls" that no one wanted to marry. :)
My husband used to travel to Quebec regularly on business and said he's had some of his best meals in that city. There is one Greek restaurant in particular that he said was to die for. I hope you make it there someday!!
SO cool - seriously, you are to guru of family history, my friend.
How great to know so much about your ancestors. I know lots of names but not a lot of stories... and great job on the letter Q - I have no idea what I'd ever do with that one! I suppose X will be even more tricky. Although with Neal being a dentist, you may be able to come up with something...
It would be so much fun to go there. Quebec, PEI, New Brunswick--that would be an amazing trip.
BTW, we watched a funny French movie the other night called "La Doublure" or "The Valet" in which the bad guy is named Levasseur.
i always liked the name "bellefleur" for your shop but i didn't realize that it held such significance. how cool! quebec has always fascinated me--it's definitely on my list of places to visit.
I went to Quebec with my French class in eighth grade. I know, I know 13-year olds aren't known for their great taste but I adored that trip! I've never been to Europe, but I imagine Old Quebec is a taste of what Europe is like. Obviously, it was a very memorable trip and I've always wanted to go back. In fact, at the time I insisted that that was where I would live when I grew up! I really should make plans to go back sometime! I believe the building in your post is called the Chateau Frontenac (see, memorable), it's a hotel. Boy, that would be the perfect place to stay!
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