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Moise and Sophie:The First Generation
Moise was born in 1858 at Chateau Richer, Quebec.
In 1877, when times were very hard, Moise, at the age of 19, like many other Frenchmen, left to go west for "better pastures". However, before leaving, Moise promised his girlfriend, Sophie Pichette, that he would return and marry her.
The journey west began using boat, then train as means of transportation with Winnipeg being the end of the railroad line. "The ride was over" and the journey continued on foot along survey lines, with very little to eat along the way. On his journey westward, Moise worked ...more Story
Related Links:
Western Development Museum
Contact:
Marnie L'Heureux
Box 152
COCHIN SK S0M 0L0
Canada
springwater@sk.sympatico.ca
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