VT-FCGS Annual Fall Conference October 14, 2023
The VT French-Canadian Genealogical Society's fall conference will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, at St. John Vianney Hall in So. Burlington. The public is invited. An archivist from the VT State Archives and Records Administration will discuss the records they hold that could give you more information on the life of your Vermont ancestors. A trio of researchers will join us from Quebec, via Zoom, to present their study that used genetics, genealogy, and geography, to show how the dynamics of Quebec's original settlement in the 1600's can still be seen in its people today. There will also be displays and books for sale. For detailed descriptions, biographical information on the speakers, and to register, please visit our website, www.vtgenlib.org.
The Story of Jeffrey Brace: Slave and Revolutionary War Soldier - October 21, 2023 - Joanne Polanshek
Join genealogist Joanne Polanshek as she takes us on her journey describing how her genealogical curiosity helped unveil the story of an incredible man. Learn how this historically significant Vermonter gained his manumission from slavery. Joanne will take us from his capture as an innocent African village boy to his struggles in gaining his Revolutionary War pension. She will explain how her genealogical research uncovered incredible documents which tell a story that is both sad and inspiring. This class will be a Zoom webinar. Classes for the Vermont Genealogy Library will be held online via Zoom from 10:30 to noon. Cost is $10.00. Please visit our website, www.vtgenlib.org for additional details and for registration.
An Acadian Genealogy Primer - October 28, 2023 - Donlon Hurtubise
The expulsion, or Le Grand Dérangement, of Acadians from what is now called Nova Scotia sent many to Louisiana, but also to England, France, and many U.S. colonies. Many also fled to Quebec. Donlon Hurtubise will provide: 1) a review of Acadian history 2) an overview of the geographic distribution of our Acadian ancestors in exile; and 3) a focus on what is known about Le Grand Arrangement Des Acadiens Au Québec, or the reassembly of some exiled Acadian families in Quebec. Classes for the Vermont Genealogy Library will be held online via Zoom from 10:30 to noon. Cost is $10.00. Please visit our website, www.vtgenlib.org for additional details and for registration.
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