Tales of a Family

Antoine Marie Leduc and Jeanne Faucheaux

Published on February 18, 2020 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

In the 17th century, my great grandparents sailed to New France after leaving loved ones behind in their homeland in France. Although the two did not sail together, they eventually met, married, began raising a family, and settled in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Perade.

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Family Riches

Published on February 15, 2020February 18, 2020 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

You’re not rich until you have something that money can’t buy.

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On the Hunt For Joy

Published on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

While on the prowl, looking for joy, I never have to look far when grandchildren are near.

The joy of grandchildren is measured in the heart.

A Glimpse of 2019

Published on February 3, 2020February 4, 2020 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

I was rather disappointed in Gramps and his squash on free speech…

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Ann

Published on February 2, 2020February 2, 2020 by Ann Marie Bryant2 Comments

Ann – meaning: Favored, Grace

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Claude Damise: A Fille du Roi in Montreal

Published on February 1, 2020February 1, 2020 by Ann Marie Bryant4 Comments

This grandmother also took a lover, and on the 23 Mar 1676, she had a son, Andre-Jean.

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Close to Home

Published on January 26, 2020January 26, 2020 by Ann Marie Bryant3 Comments

For six generations, family members remained rooted in the county of New London, Connecticut. These families were the early settlers and pioneers of this area. The men fought in the early Indian Wars, while women tended the home fires.

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Family Lore

Published on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 by Ann Marie BryantLeave a comment

It’s true; I come from a long line of storytellers. Throughout the generations, family legends have been told and retold to the newest members of each family. In turn, once they have families of their own, they, too, share those tales. And like with any narrative, some stories become larger than life, and sometimes we questioned the genuineness of these accounts.

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Moments with Mama

Published on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 by Ann Marie Bryant6 Comments

Every time I look at this picture of this smiling girl looking out across the mesa, sitting on an outcropping with her pony, Midge, and her pup, I return home.

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Tales of a Family 2020

Published on January 12, 2020February 18, 2020 by Ann Marie Bryant11 Comments

As another year begins, I look forward to uncovering more family mysteries as I continue to delve into the family tree. Since I began this journey just about a decade ago, I have often been amazed at the stories I have discovered, so here’s to a new year, incredible discoveries, and remarkable tales!

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