Book 1: Early History of Dundee QC
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Leasing St. Regis Indigenous Reserve Land, Dundee Lines,
Aubrey’s Corners & Fort Covington, NY – 1650-1950
@ 225 pgs
The British created Lower Canada in 1791, including an unnamed township (later Dundee) north of the 45th parallel border with New York State, west of St. Anicet and south of the St. Lawrence River. In 1796, St. Regis First Nation Reserve (now Akwesasne) was created, encompassing Dundee and a portion of New York west past the village of St. Regis.
In 1816, Britain encouraged St. Regis to lease their Dundee lands to Scottish, Irish and United Empire Loyalist emigrants. Despite John Davidson naming Dundee village in 1819, emigrants focused on survival until 1831 when Dundee Township was established and soon advocated for governance, a church and a school in the generally Protestant community of the 1800s.
The author’s great, great grandfather Alexander’s brother William (1800) arrived from Scotland in 1830 and in 1831 he opened the first log school and other schools soon peppered Dundee. In 1832, Rev. Duncan Moody built the first church with Alexander’s (1791) brother James (1789) appointed an Elder. A church was built in 1839 with Zion Presbyterian Church built in 1869.
This book highlights Protestant church history with its 5 cemeteries and the Catholic church with its one. Also addressed is the Protestant school system, postal service evolution, Ste. Agnes railway station, the Women’s Institute of the 1900s and the Dundee Girls Softball Team of the 1930s. The Burbidge Enquiry of 1888 analyzed land leasing with St. Regis and ended it.
Dr. William Winfrey, a Montreal abortionist doctor, owned “Winfrey’s Island” opposite “Fraser’s Point”, a major employer from 1918-1956 in the fishing and duck hunting guide industry. His death initiated a will fraud case that went to the Supreme Court, impacting the author’s father.
This book also discusses insight into the transition of Dundee from a community of Scottish and Irish heritage in the 1800s to a 95% Francophone community in the 2000s. A lack of Quebec English teachers in rural communities and changing language laws of the 1970s, resulted in demographic changes with English school closures and Francophones buying English farms.
*See formats and bundles below ($25, $40, $225). Preorders to be placed via emailing the author at the Contact page ONLY. Shipping extra.*
Leasing St. Regis Indigenous Reserve Land, Dundee Lines,
Aubrey’s Corners & Fort Covington, NY – 1650-1950
@ 225 pgs
The British created Lower Canada in 1791, including an unnamed township (later Dundee) north of the 45th parallel border with New York State, west of St. Anicet and south of the St. Lawrence River. In 1796, St. Regis First Nation Reserve (now Akwesasne) was created, encompassing Dundee and a portion of New York west past the village of St. Regis.
In 1816, Britain encouraged St. Regis to lease their Dundee lands to Scottish, Irish and United Empire Loyalist emigrants. Despite John Davidson naming Dundee village in 1819, emigrants focused on survival until 1831 when Dundee Township was established and soon advocated for governance, a church and a school in the generally Protestant community of the 1800s.
The author’s great, great grandfather Alexander’s brother William (1800) arrived from Scotland in 1830 and in 1831 he opened the first log school and other schools soon peppered Dundee. In 1832, Rev. Duncan Moody built the first church with Alexander’s (1791) brother James (1789) appointed an Elder. A church was built in 1839 with Zion Presbyterian Church built in 1869.
This book highlights Protestant church history with its 5 cemeteries and the Catholic church with its one. Also addressed is the Protestant school system, postal service evolution, Ste. Agnes railway station, the Women’s Institute of the 1900s and the Dundee Girls Softball Team of the 1930s. The Burbidge Enquiry of 1888 analyzed land leasing with St. Regis and ended it.
Dr. William Winfrey, a Montreal abortionist doctor, owned “Winfrey’s Island” opposite “Fraser’s Point”, a major employer from 1918-1956 in the fishing and duck hunting guide industry. His death initiated a will fraud case that went to the Supreme Court, impacting the author’s father.
This book also discusses insight into the transition of Dundee from a community of Scottish and Irish heritage in the 1800s to a 95% Francophone community in the 2000s. A lack of Quebec English teachers in rural communities and changing language laws of the 1970s, resulted in demographic changes with English school closures and Francophones buying English farms.
*See formats and bundles below ($25, $40, $225). Preorders to be placed via emailing the author at the Contact page ONLY. Shipping extra.*
Leasing St. Regis Indigenous Reserve Land, Dundee Lines,
Aubrey’s Corners & Fort Covington, NY – 1650-1950
@ 225 pgs
The British created Lower Canada in 1791, including an unnamed township (later Dundee) north of the 45th parallel border with New York State, west of St. Anicet and south of the St. Lawrence River. In 1796, St. Regis First Nation Reserve (now Akwesasne) was created, encompassing Dundee and a portion of New York west past the village of St. Regis.
In 1816, Britain encouraged St. Regis to lease their Dundee lands to Scottish, Irish and United Empire Loyalist emigrants. Despite John Davidson naming Dundee village in 1819, emigrants focused on survival until 1831 when Dundee Township was established and soon advocated for governance, a church and a school in the generally Protestant community of the 1800s.
The author’s great, great grandfather Alexander’s brother William (1800) arrived from Scotland in 1830 and in 1831 he opened the first log school and other schools soon peppered Dundee. In 1832, Rev. Duncan Moody built the first church with Alexander’s (1791) brother James (1789) appointed an Elder. A church was built in 1839 with Zion Presbyterian Church built in 1869.
This book highlights Protestant church history with its 5 cemeteries and the Catholic church with its one. Also addressed is the Protestant school system, postal service evolution, Ste. Agnes railway station, the Women’s Institute of the 1900s and the Dundee Girls Softball Team of the 1930s. The Burbidge Enquiry of 1888 analyzed land leasing with St. Regis and ended it.
Dr. William Winfrey, a Montreal abortionist doctor, owned “Winfrey’s Island” opposite “Fraser’s Point”, a major employer from 1918-1956 in the fishing and duck hunting guide industry. His death initiated a will fraud case that went to the Supreme Court, impacting the author’s father.
This book also discusses insight into the transition of Dundee from a community of Scottish and Irish heritage in the 1800s to a 95% Francophone community in the 2000s. A lack of Quebec English teachers in rural communities and changing language laws of the 1970s, resulted in demographic changes with English school closures and Francophones buying English farms.