Le FORUM, Vol. 37 No. 2 Lisa Desjardins Michaud, Rédactrice

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Fall 2014 Le FORUM, Vol. 37 No. 2 Lisa Desjardins Michaud, Rédactrice

Albert J. Marceau

Virginia L. Sand

Guy Dubay

Martha Cyr Genest

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Recommended Citation Desjardins Michaud, Rédactrice, Lisa; Marceau, Albert J.; Sand, Virginia L.; Dubay, Guy; Genest, Martha Cyr; Parent, Roger; Cramer, Claire Z.; Bruneau, Juliette L. Ph.D; Gélinas, Alice; Chassé, Marc; Barany, Michelle Goriou; LePage, Adrienne Pelletier; Moline, Maureen Wallner; L'Heureux, Juliana; and Chenard, Bob, "Le FORUM, Vol. 37 No. 2" (2014). Le FORUM Journal. 38. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/francoamericain_forum/38

This Book is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@UMaine. It has been accepted for inclusion in Le FORUM Journal by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UMaine. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Authors Lisa Desjardins Michaud, Rédactrice; Albert J. Marceau; Virginia L. Sand; Guy Dubay; Martha Cyr Genest; Roger Parent; Claire Z. Cramer; Juliette L. Bruneau Ph.D; Alice Gélinas; Marc Chassé; Michelle Goriou Barany; Adrienne Pelletier LePage; Maureen Wallner Moline; Juliana L'Heureux; and Bob Chenard

This book is available at DigitalCommons@UMaine: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/francoamericain_forum/38 Le“AFIN D’ÊTRE FORUM EN PLEINE POSSESSION DE SES MOYENS” VOLUME 37, #2 AUTOMNE/HIVER 2014

Celeste & Scott Ringuette Travel From Indiana To Donate The Late

Adrien Lanthier Ringuette’s Genealogical Library (see page 3 for more)

Community Volunteers sleeving the binders. l to r: Lin LaRochelle (stand- ing), Pierrette LaRocque, Louella Rolfe, Emma Phillips, Martha White- house.

Walter Knox putting shelving up for the collection with Richard Phillips looking on.

Arrival of the books, over 1100 miles later!

Websites: http://www.francolib.francoamerican.org/ francoamericanarchives.org other pertinent websites to check out - Les Français d’Amérique / French In America Calendar Photos and Texts from 1985 to 2002 http://www.johnfishersr.net/french_in_america_calendar.html Franco-American Women’s Institute: http://www.fawi.net $6.00 US Le Forum Sommaire/Contents REMINDER! Lettres/Letters...... 4 Please check your address L’État du ME...... 5-20 labels to see if your subscrip- Ringuette Collection Found Its Way to Orono... Le Centre Franco-Américain by Lisa Desjardins Michaud Université du Maine tion to Le Forum has expired. Orono, Maine 04469-5719 L’État du NH...... 46-47 [email protected] Year/Month for example Téléphone: 207-581-FROG (3764) 15/01 would mean the sub- Télécopieur: 207-581-1455 L’État du CT...... 5, 26-30 scription will expire on Janu- Volume 37 Numéro 2 L’État du RI...... 23-25 ary of 2015. Autumn/Hiver 2014 Publishing Board Français où Franco?...... 21 We thank you for your Don Levesque Paul Laflamme continued support! Virginia Sand Roy Books/Livres...... 32-36 Lin LaRochelle Louella Rolfe Diane Tinkham Poetry/Poésie...... 38-39

Rédactrice/Gérante/Managing Editor Coin des jeunes...... 40-42 Lisa Desjardins Michaud Productions...... 31 & 37 Mise en page/Layout Lisa Desjardins Michaud “Crown of Maine, “Acadians of the St. John Valley” Composition/Typesetting Acadian Roots: Images of the St. John Lisa Desjardins Michaud Valley Aide Technique Endowment Lisa Desjardins Michaud One way to support Le FORUM while at the same time reserving life income is Tirage/Circulation/4,500 the establishment of a charitable gift annuity with the Franco-American Centre Imprimé chez/Printed by Le FORUM Fund at the University of Maine Foundation. Call 1-800-982-8503. Centre Franco-Américain, Orono, Maine Publié 4 fois l’an par le Centre Franco‑Américain. Abonnement au Le FORUM Subscription Le Forum est distribué surtout aux Franco‑Américains des États‑Unis. Les énoncés, opinions et points de vue Si vous ne l’êtes pas abonnez-vous –– s.v.p. formulés dans Le Forum sont ceux des auteurs et ne représentent pas nécessairement les points de vue de –– Subscribe if you have not l’éditeur ou de la rédactrice, ou du Collège des arts et des sciences libéraux à l’Université du Maine. Le Forum is published 4 times a year by the Nom/Name: Franco‑American Center. Le Forum is distributed in particular to Franco‑Americans in the United States. Adresse/Address: Statements, opinions and points of view expressed are not necessarily those of the editor, the publishers or the ; College of Liberal Arts & Sciences of the University Métier/Occupation: of Maine. Tous les textes soumis doivent parvenir à —For- Ce qui vous intéresse le plus dans Le FORUM section which interests you the ward all submitted texts to: Lisa D. Michaud, Rédac- most: trice-en-chef/Editor-in-chief, Le Forum, University of Maine, Orono, Maine 04469-5719, U.S., au plus tard quatre semaines précédant le mois de publication—at Je voudrais contribuer un article au Le FORUM au sujet de: least four weeks prior to the month of publication. I would like to contribute an article to Le FORUM about: Les lettres de nos lecteurs sont les bienvenues— Letters to the Editor are welcomed. La reproduction des articles est autorisée sans préavis sauf indication contraire—Our original articles Tarif d’abonnement par la poste pour 4 numéros may be reproduced without notice unless otherwise Subscription rates by mail for 4 issues: indicated. États-Unis/United States –– Individus: $20 L’équipe de rédaction souhaite que Le Forum soit un mode d’expression pour vous tous les Franco‑Améri- Ailleurs/Elsewhere –– Individus: $25 cains et ceux qui s’intéressent à nous. The staff hopes Organisation/Organizations –– Bibliothèque/Library: $40 that Le Forum can be a vehicle of expression for you Le FORUM Franco‑Americans and those who are interested in us. Le Forum et son staff—Universitaires, gens de la Centre Franco-Américain, Orono, ME 04469-5719 communauté, les étudiants -- FAROG, 2 AUTOMNE/HIVER 2014 (N.D.L.R.: To view a list of the collection: http://umaine.edu/francoamerican/franco-ameri- Canadian and Franco-American History. can-centre-reference-room/) A wealth of resources and information for history and genealogical research. How the Adrien Lanthier We must also thank our community Ringuette Collection Found Its Way to Orono... group who quickly stepped up to the plate... by Lisa Desjardins Michaud in total excitement to put the library to use. Emma and Richard Phillips donated all the materials for the shelving and paid On October 27th, 2014 the Fran- times exhausting work of creating a list of all for the expert carpentry work by Walter and co-American Programs were the recipients the contents of each and every box of books, Ken Knox. I stained all the shelving over the of an enormous genealogical/historical needless to say over 130 boxes. The col- weekend. Lin LaRochelle and Louella Rolfe donation. lection includes major periodicals, historical contributed the sleeves to protect all the Thought I’d share with you how the biographical dictionaries, census records, pages in the many binders. Virginia Sand, Adrien Lanthier Ringuette collection found Programme de recherche en démographie Martha Whitehouse, Pierrette LaRocque, its way to the University of Maine’s Emma Phillips, Lin LaRochelle & Franco-American Centre. Louella Rolfe helped in sleeving the Several years ago I was ap- pages. Lin LaRochelle designed the proached via email and phone by sign with the help of Morgan Jewett Roland Ouellette (Cousin to Adrien) Kent adorning the door on the way regarding this huge collection. Ro- into the library, and the books were land shared with me that Adrien’s shelved into their new home by widow was interested in donating Daniel Lapierre. Joe Arsenault has the collection but wasn’t sure where. worked and will continue to work My immediate reaction when Roland on the database/spreadsheet making mentioned books was, “Yes, Oui! We them searchable and user friendly. Ja- would love to have them!”. He quick- cob Albert for his advice and helping ly replied that he was going to let Ce- L to R: Eric Rolfson (President of Develpment and Alumni with ideas throughout this acquisition leste know that the Franco-American Relations, sitting back to you), Emma Phillips, Martha process. This is a total group effort Whitehouse, Louella Rolfe (next to Martha), Lin LaRochelle (on Centre was very interested. and a huge thank you to all! end of table), Virginia Sand, Terri Beyer (Senior Development I received a phone call from We are honored to be able to Celeste, she was pleased that we had Officer), Scott Ringuette, Celeste Ringuette, Tony Brinkley, Susan Pinette. share this collection with our commu- agreed to accept her husband’s collec- nity, both on and off campus. We are forever historique (PRDH) to mention a few items tion. I was just as thrilled. grateful to Celeste and Scott Ringuette for of this extensive library of resources. Also Celeste and I met the following sum- this priceless donation to the Franco-Amer- included are maps, a picture and two book mer at the Franco-American Centre...I gave ican Programs. May we do Adrien Lanthier cases. There are files upon files of research her a quick tour of our “home” and we sat Ringuette proud by offering his life’s work and supporting materials relating to French and talked for a bit. to others so that they too can trace their Celeste and her aid, Karen Singleton, lineage. Merci! spent countless hours organizing and some-

Morgan Jewett Kent near dedication sign. Shelving donated by Emma & Richard The sign was designed by Lin LaRochelle Phillips. Carpentry work by Walter and Ken Walter and Ken Knox. and layout by Morgan Jewett Kent. Knox and Richard Phillips. (See page 43 for more...) Aroostook County Genealogical Society ~ AC-GS.ORG Publications for Sale The Families of the Upper Saint John Valley in 1790 — Compiled and Edited by Brenda J. Bourgoine, Ann M. Cushman, Dennis J. Prue, Allen J. Voisine The Families of the Upper Saint John Valley in 1790 is a work which documents 68 families on both sides of the river. This publication is a compilation of all the known original families now contained in one volume. From this small community, literally thousands of descendants are scattered to the four corners of North America. Each chapter includes the head of household, their spouse(s) and their respective parents, (Continued on page 45) 3 Le Forum Bonjour Lisa, Dear Le Forum; Ronald Héroux me suggère de Lettres/ vous acheminer l’article que j’ai écrit I hope all is well with you and that sur Léo Héroux , vétéran de la guerre Letters your Franco-American activities at the 39-45. Il parait que vos lecteurs seraient University continue to get the support intéressés par cette histoire inusitée. you need. The BDN reports spending Initialement, j’avais préparé cuts and reductions in staff at the Uni- Dear Le Forum; quelques chose pour commémorer la versity. Hopefully you are not affected. contribution des Héroux à cette guerre. Enclosed is a check for the renewal I would like to order and pay En 2005, nous avons visité le cimetière of my subscription to Le Forum and a little for three subscriptions. The first two canadien à Cintheaux/ Bretteville sur–Laize extra to help with postage costs. I read what are to include your spring issue and en France. J’ai d’abord démarré avec les I can on my computer, but always look for- the third to start the following issue. Héroux enterrés là-bas. Deux jeunes décédés ward to the hard copy to read at my leisure. My subscription is to start with your next dans une terrible bataille, une qui a été un We just returned from another winter issue since I already was given the spring issue. tournant majeur de cette guerre. Lors de ce at Hilton head. The weather this year was voyage , nous avions rencontrés de gens qui awful (as it was everywhere else)- the worst Sincerely, l’avait connu en Normandie, après la guerre. we have seen down there in the past 16 years. Philip & Claudette Michaud Entre temps nous avons connu deux I guess everyone felt the wrath of the weath- Bangor, ME de ses enfants. er gods this winter. I know Maine had record snow as well as cold temperatures for months. Dear Philip; En 2014 , j’ai développé un peu I hope your parents are doing well in plus en ce qui concerne Léo. Son histoire Keegan. I don’t know if we will ever return to I thank you for contacting the Fran- d’amour avec cette jeune française aidait à that area––too much driving for me these days. co-American Centre and for purchasing faire voir que dans des moments critiques, three subscriptions of our publication, il y a aussi de belles choses qui arrivent. Take Care, “Le Forum”. “Le Forum”, has been Nous connaissons 2 de ses enfants. Une Gene Michaud in existence for over 40 years and is de ses filles vit à Montréal et un de ses fils Alliance, OH the only bilingual journal by and about vit dans les environs d’ Avignon en France. Franco-Americans. This is due to the Ils étaient contents que j’écrive sur Dear Gene; continued support of our readership! l’histoire de leur père. C’est une modeste contribution de ma part mais une facon de Thank you for contacting the Fran- rendre hommage à ces descendants d cana- Bonjour Le Forum; co-American Centre. Regarding your diens français qui ont contribué à l’histoire. concerns, the Franco-American Centre is Voici donc cet article avec des photos. Un gros merci pour m’avoir not immune to these cuts and we are con- Ayant été professeur en management fait parvenir la revue “Forum”. stantly battling for what little budget we do public dans une université (Université du Aussi, merci a Monsieur Marceau have. We are truly fortunate to have con- Québec/ ENAP), je suis sensible aux efforts pour l’histoire de Chorale Orion, dont tinued community support which enables des professeurs qui participent au maintien je suis le fondateur ainsi que le directeur. us to continue our work and intiatives. du français en milieu académique. J’ai aussi Son information était précise en vue fait des prestations à l’Univ de Pittsburgh du disque “L’amour c’est comme la salade”. Once again, thank you! au programme GSPIA. Et en Californie. Un gros merci! Chaleureusements, Soulignons que Léo est bien vivant Normand L. Ayotte aux USA. Ronald Héroux son neveu Lowell, MA To the Editor: peut vous mettre en contact avec lui. My great-grand father, Joseph Dubay Dear Le Forum; (183201902) was a cousin of Joseph Murray Salutations sincères en cette période Deveau (1840-1923), Chief of the Maliseet d’été. You guys do a great job! Indian band at Woodstock, N.B. May grand Tu fait un grande travail! father Abraham J. Dubay, (1868-1943) was Juliette L. BRUNEAU, second cousin to Joseph Murray Deveau, Jr. (Ph.D.(Science Politique) Notre groupe français ici en Acush- (1887-1925) chief at Woodstock at the time net, MA, et-il fait beau, et nous célébrons he was shot and killed near Houlton, Maine. notre cinquième anniversaire cet été. Does this give me Indian blood? No, Merci Juliette et Merci Ron pour la belle absolutely none. Love, Barbara article sur Léo Héroux, vétéran de la Some of the Devoe cousins of my Mattapoisett, MA deuxième guerre mondiale. Voir page 23. Dubay line have Indian blood from their Félicitations! (Continued on page 5) 4 AUTOMNE/HIVER 2014 noçes à une acadienne à S. Francois-du-Sud Regardons la carte... (Montmagny, QC. Voici une grande carte sur la Dé- non! Je dis bien souvent en Anglais “Our 1772 Il fut épousé à une Québe- portation Acadianiennes, un oeuvres des people did not get on Evangeline’s boat. coise en deuxième noces au même lieu gens de L’Univesité de Moncton, C’est They evaded the deportation”. Il ne fut 1779 On lui trouvre parmi les une caret bien remarquable demontrant ce pas les gens décrit dans le fameux livre acadiens de Ste.-Anne-des-Pays-Bas Fred- que j’appelle, “ Une Chaptre imposante ‘Antonine Maillet, “Pélagie-La-Charrette” ericton, NB (documentation anglaise) La Histoire Acadienne”. Mais mon but ce Le quelle livre emportant à Mme Maillet 1785 Nous avons sa requête ad- soir est plus particulier que cela, donc ce le Prix Goncourt. Cela c’étit surement une dress´au Gouvernement NB demanda la qu’est mon but ce soir, c’est de demontrer grand distinction pour l’acadie puis que permission d’émigré au Madawaska l’origine bi-nationalle du peuple mad- Pélagie-La Charette reporta le prix Gon- 1814 L’acte du décès de Joseph-Si- awaskayen. C’est a dire de decrire la court pour la prmière fois à une écrivain, mon Daigle ce trouvre dans le régistre par- liasion historique entre les acadiens et les une écrivaienne hors de la France. Mais roissiale de St. Basile du Madawaska (NB) Québecois en place depuis les orgines du l’histoire madawaskayenne n’a pas suivit On pourrait désiner une carte semble- peuplement franco-phone du Madawaska. la cours que ce grand roman nous conte. ment pareil pour cinq sur neuf des frères du Regardons maintenant une autre carte. nom Cyr qu’ils émigra au Madawaska a la Une carte demontrant la course d’un de nos Regardons la carte et remarquons même époch. pionnier, Né en acadie; épousé au Québec; les dates: Guy Dubay pionnier et décèdé au Madawaska. Regar- Madawaska, Maine dons donce le trajet des acadiens de L’acadie 1738 Joseph-Simon Daigle est né Tel.: 728-7849 (residence) et comment ils son rendu au Madawaska. à Pisiquit, Acadie (Windson, Nova Scotia. 728-4649 (office) Une grand parti de nos pionnniers 1752 Il es récensé au Ruisee- fondateur ne font par le part de la deporta- au-des Matelots sur L”isle-Saint-Jean tion. Ils sont des gens qu’il se sont évadé (L’Isle Prince Edouard.) (Continued from page 4) de la déportation! Une parti du grand 1762 Ilf fut épouse en première mother, grandmother, Hannah SAPPIER dérangement? Oui! De la déportation, whom Joseph Murray Deveau married at St. Dunstan's in Fredericton Feb. 7, 1865. Attention Former Students of But nowhere will you find Hannah Sappier in MY pedigree. I have no genetic factor St. Thomas Seminary from Hannah SAPPIER but they do. I By Albert J. Marceau, Class of 1983, STSHS don't because ONE DOES OT DERIVE A GENETIC FACTOR FROM COUSINS. The second reunion of graduates, Go "on-line" google the name Joseph and non-graduates, of all classes of both Murray Deveau. You will find two beautifully the high-school and the college at St. and excellently done web-sites, but get this: Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Conn., I do NOT derive any genetic factor from will be held on Fri. May 15, 2015 in the my great-grandfather's aunt, Salome Dubé alma mater. As the date of the reunion who became the mother of the Indian chief. nears, there will be more information We get our genetic bearings from our about it on the website, http://www.stsem- "direct" ancestors: parent, grand parents great- inary.org and on Facebook at http://www. grand parents etc. but absolutely none from facebook.com/pages/St-Thomas-Sem- our "collateral" relationships - with cousins, inary/135090466507375. To receive aunts, uncles, grand aunts, grand uncles. etc. further information by e-mail, please write The Deveau/Devoe websites created to: [email protected]. To speak with by members of the Maliseets of Houlton are a representative of the reunion committee, of great help to illustrate the point that cousins please call Mary Ellen Kunz at (860)-547- to the Indians do not all pick up Indian roots. 0513. In this case "cherchez la femme": Hannah Sappier, but all the others like me who do not have her as a great-grand mother or great- great grand mother acquire no Indian status. I encourage readers to go on-line accessible by keying i