| Marie Louise Bonier's book is of particular significance to
Rhode Islanders, especially to Woonsocket natives and the
inhabitants of the Blackstone Valley, but it will prove to be of
great interest to all those whose roots lie deep in
Franco-American history. |
| It is a veritable mother load of information. Its pages
contain a section on early American history as well as
genealogical tables of the first 117 French speaking families
who settled in Woonsocket. The last part includes a description
of Franco-American institutions and the personal accomplishments
of out standing members of the group. |
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| Sections of the book include: Woonsocket, RI - Union Village -
Moshassuck Valley -Lime Rock - Smithfield and the Branch
River Valley - Snechataconnet Region - Bernon Village -
Hamlet Village - Manville - William Blackstone - Blackstone
River - Means of Transportation - Industrial Movement -
Emigration of French Canadians to the US, plus much more. |
| Also included is the Genealogical Charts of Woonsocket's first
117 French Canadian Family's followed by an Index of Family
Names |
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| The Book contains a Preface by Claire Quintal and Introduction
by Marie Louis Bonier Over 550 pages |
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