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From: Fred Sedgwick <>
Subject: Re: [NYSTLAWR] Question on Border in early 1800s
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2003 19:09:31 -0500
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Gary,

Does film #10 give any clues as to why so many French Canadians settled along
the Raquette River in the early 1800s?

Fred Sedgwick

wrote:

> Gayle, I believe that they are a part of the US. The Racquette River runs
> from the Adirondack's to the St. Law. River through Massena. I have found
> Vital Statistic's at the St. Law. Co. Historical Assoc. on micro film #10
> 1725-1900. They just call it Ft. St. Regis and do not attach a parish. It
> is a part of the Indian Reservation. Gary
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gayle Coyer" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 8:31 AM
> Subject: [NYSTLAWR] Question on Border in early 1800s
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I wonder if anyone can help me with this question. I am trying to
> determine what country these villages would have been in on particular
> dates. I know the border changed during these years.
> >
> >
> > Toussaint Carrier, born 1809, village of St. Regis
> > Jacques Carrier, born 1811, village of St. Regis
> > Francois-Xavier Carrier, born 1812, village of St. Regis
> > Laurent Carrier, born 1813, village of St. Regis
> >
> > Marguerite Sophia Carrier, born 1815, village of Raquette River
> > Angelique Carrier, born 1817, village of Raquette River
> > Joseph Carrier, born 1819, village of Raquette River
> >
> > Also, does anyone know if St. Regis and Raquette River were in the same
> parish and what the name of the parish was.
> >
> > Thanks very much for any assistance!
> >
> > Gayle Coyer
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >

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