Historical Tidbits

Historical Tidbits

by | Last updated Apr 29, 2019 | Family Collections, Stories

Unknown Author NAME CHANGES There is a lake on the 5th concession of Valcartier which appears on maps as lac Jacques or lac St. Jacques. In pioneer days this lake was referred to by the local people of the area. as lake Jock or Jock’s lake. called after the...
My Summers in Shannon

My Summers in Shannon

by | Last updated May 4, 2019 | Family Collections, Stories

(about his summers about 1947-8) Ice Cream Galore As a ten year old boy who spent summers in Shannon, I would always accompany my cousin Jackie Griffin when he would drive to the local station to pick up the daily mail bag. Pete Bowles ran the store close to the...
Farming in Valcartier

Farming in Valcartier

by | Last updated May 4, 2019 | Family Collections, Stories

Milking During the early 1920’s, as I remember them, all the people were dairy farmers and had been following the same system for many years before my time. A herd of 14 milk cows at that time was considered a big one. Herds on the various farms would range from four...