Members of this community celebrated the 300 th anniversary of the detroit windsor region in 2001. Largemouth, smallmouth, and silver bass all draw the attention of local anglers, especially those from the south side of the river. Jul 25, 2017 at five to sixmiles wide, the connecting passage between lakes michigan and huron are a reference for considering whether the detroit river is a river or a strait. The genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, 17011936. Thank you for posting the link to your scanned images of the genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region. The detroit river region in the war of 1812 published tim recently participated in a yearlong community history partnership between the detroit historical society and wayne state university that recently resulted in the publication of a new book that examines the war of 1812 in the detroit river region. Lawrence seaway or the erie canal to new york city.
This project has been approved by the detroit bicentennial commission as an authorized bicentennial project. Click to read more about the genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, 17011936 by christian denissen. As the title suggests, its the heart at the center of the great lakes region. In the early 1900s, detroit became one of the largest cities in the united states, and the detroit river played a major role.
A great book describing the early detroit river region and the french inhabitants who settled first when the whole area was under the jurisdiction of france, then. Oct 01, 2016 misconceptions, misunderstanding, myths, and facts regarding frenchcanadian and nativeamerican relationships in the detroit river region through 1763, by diane wolford sheppard 1 october 2016 detroit historical museum. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. Genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, revision, 17011936 1987, detroit society for genealogical research in english 1987 revision editor, robert l. The muskrat french also known as the mushrat french or detroit river french canadians are an ethnic group and language found in southeastern michigan along the detroit river and lake st. The detroit river is an important symbol that creates a sense of belonging for french speakers of the region, just as the saintlawrence river is an important symbol for the french canadians of quebec. Since the detroit river is so much narrower than the northern michigan passage, opinions tend toward river, arbogast says. Detroit turned into a major industrial region, largely because of the detroit river. The detroit river, downstream from downtown its both, says alan arbogast, professor and chairperson of the department of geography, environment, and spatial sciences at michigan state university. Genealogy, french americans, french canadians, fur trade, sources, frenchcanadians, history. In the process of researching and writing the book. Topics include the settlement of the detroit river region and persons of historical interest, companies and industry information, promotional materials, warfare.
Misconceptions, misunderstanding, myths, and facts regarding frenchcanadian and nativeamerican relationships in the detroit river region through 1763, by diane wolford sheppard 1 october 2016 detroit historical museum. Genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, revision 17011936 two volumes by denissen, christian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From there, ships could travel anywhere in the world out of. Through the use of technology, the detroit river border region digital history project aims to encourage the development of new. Detroit parks coloring book color your way through 14 motor city public spacesa partnership between the detroit riverfront conservancy, eastern market, the belle isle conservancy, downtown detroit partnership, and the city of detroit. Jul 24, 2017 the detroit river border region digital history project. Tim recently participated in a yearlong community history partnership between the detroit historical society and wayne state university that recently resulted in the publication of a new book that examines the war. Whats the significance of this narrow body of water to the great lakes region. Jim wanless and glen mannisto on the detroit river press back in the late 1970s and early 80s, a chance to be part of a lineage of folks who printed books and. In detroit, there was a city government, but for all intents and purposes, its only role was to provide police and a court system for criminals. The detroit river is not a body of water that garners regional recognition the way the straits of mackinac or soo locks do.
A study of french land occupation in the detroit river region through the french, british, and american regimes. The detroit river border region digital history project. The genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, 17011936 by christian denissen isbn. It is also the home of the first permanent frenchspeaking community west of montreal.
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This publication was initially a bicentennial project of the. The french presence in the detroit river region, 1701 1815. Message boards localities north america united states states michigan counties st. Historical and biographical sketches of the eastern great lakes border region judy jacobson genealogical publishing com, 2009 reference 204 pages. Jan 26, 20 lassumption du detroit, church of the assumption, sandwich, ontario c. This is the genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, 1701 1936 denissen revision, by christian denissen, a previouslyowned. Top 10 detroit river, united states fishing charters for. These multiple border crossings had profound implications for the diverse inhabitants of the detroit river region, including widespread privation, imprisonment, enemy attacks, and dispossession of homes and land. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Would you please post a detailed description of your source document, for reference purposes. The genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, 17011936 by denissen, christian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, 17011936 denissen, christian. Americans then occupied settlements on the canadian side of the detroit river until july 1815well past the official end of the war. The slogan of the celebrations was returning to our roots shining.
This book details the building of a new waterfront porch alongside the detroit river called the detroit riverwalk to help revitalize the city and region and promote sustainability practices. Detroit society for genealogical research denissen index. The first book covered detroit during the revolution, this one covers the war of 1812. The only way a ship could travel out of the upper great lakes system was to travel down the detroit river. The detroit river region includes the boundary between michigan and ontario from the st. In 1987, a revision to the work was created as part of the 50 th anniversary celebration of the detroit society for genealogical research, which is when it became a twovolume set. The detroit river international wildlife refuge is the only international wildlife preserve in north america, and is uniquely located in the heart of a major metropolitan area.
Detroit river region metis families, by diane wolford sheppard each profile contains images of one or more original parish records or other records that prove that the descendants were metis. The detroit river is the site of the oldest enduring european settlement in north america. Genealogy french families detroit river region revision 1701. The river is 28 miles long and serves as the international border between canada and the united states, connecting lake st. As you will see on the following pages, the vision which emerged presents strategic direction for a cooperative, coordinated, binational approach to enhancing and protecting our regions unique and most valuable natural asset. Top 10 detroit river, united states fishing charters for 2020.
Clair the genealogy of french families of the detroit river region search for content in message boards. Includes the genealogies of the early settlers of french descent along the detroit river on both sides of the river in michigan and ontario. Its probably one of the few places on earth where the term applies so well for both. Detroit parks coloring book detroit riverfront conservancy.
Next, lets answer the why part of baileys question. Genealogy french families detroit river region revision. Genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, 17011936. That waterway in detroit, is it a strait or a river. This book in two volumes contains information on french families and their descendents. Genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, revision, 17011936 by christian denissen, 1987, detroit society for genealogical research edition, in english 1987 revision editor, robert l. Clair the genealogy of french families of the detroit river region message boards search for content in message boards. Clair and the upper great lakes to lake erie, and is one of.
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Buy genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, revision, 17011936 by christian denissen, harold frederic powell, robert louis pilon online at alibris. Genealogy french families detroit river region 2 volume book. This page contains presentations made at the 2015 center for french colonial studies conference in windsor, ontario, presentations at the detroit historical. Genealogy of the french families of the detroit river region, revision, 17011936, volume 1 christian denissen, harold frederic powell, robert louis pilon detroit society for genealogical research, 1987 canadians, frenchspeaking detroit river valley mich. Metis family in the detroit river region 71 one of jeans daughters, suzanne gauthier dit saguingoura, relocated to montreal for reasons unknown.