When Acadians, who had been deported to New England, learned about the 1765 proclamation by James Murray, governor of Quebec, that offered free land to new immigrants, they asked for permission to immigrate. Finally, after some deliberation, the first ship carrying Acadians arrived at the Port of Quebec on August 31, 1766.
Author André-Carl Vachon will launch his book today about this event — 250 years after these first Acadians arrived in Quebec City.
Written in French, Les Acadiens déportés qui acceptèrent l’offre de Murray (The deported Acadians who accepted Murray’s offer), is a continuation of his first book, Les deportations des Acadiens et leur arrive au Québec 1755-1775.
Mr. Vachon’s latest book will likely be available online and in Quebec book stores as is the first one.
I am 45 years old and all my life have have been very interested in learning about my heritage. I love being a part of the Acadian heritage but unfortunately I only know how to say a few french words only because before my daddy died, he taught me a very few words. He tried teaching my brother when he was little but was discouraged by his sister whom said that he needed to only learn English because he would get picked on in school. My daddy was discouraged so never taught us but when I was older, I asked him to teach me a few words. I cannot carry a conversation and I do not know how to read French but I would love to learn, I know it’s never too late! I am very proud of my heritage and my Fontenot maiden name.
If you are on Facebook, you should consider joining the Acadian & French-Canadian group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AcadianFrenchCanadianGenealogy/ Take a look at my Facebook for Genealogy list for other Acadian groups and pages on Facebook. Good luck!