Published Works

The First Settlers of St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

by Clark McIntosh, 2018

This book is the early history of the settlement at St Gabriel de Valcartier, located about 18 miles north-west of Quebec City. The book is divided into several sections beginning with a look at the general history of the era; some background information on the early stakeholders and the development of Valcartier for settlement; identifying the first settlers; and a look at the growing community from 1816-1836. There are many photos, maps and tables in the book, which provide an excellent source and resource for people interested in their family history.

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The English Settlement at St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier West        (Volume 2)

by Clark McIntosh, 2019

This book attempts to record the family histories of the early settlers to this community, with a special emphasis on the people living there in 1864. I have tried to determine who they were, when and where they came from and where they settled in what became known as Valcartier West, which included Riviere aux Pins. I provided as much information on them and their offspring as I could find including their offspring. Wherever possible, I provided dates on when the family left Valcartier and where they went. Included in this document is also how the Federal Expropriations affected the community.

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The English Settlement at St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier East        (Volume 3)

by Clark McIntosh, 2019

This document is a continuation of Volume II but focuses on the people living in what was called Valcartier East, including the St-Ignace Concession. This book attempts to record the family histories of the early settlers to this community, with a special emphasis on the people living there in 1864. I have tried to determine who they were, when and where they came from and where they settled in what became known as St Gabriel de Valcartier or Valcartier East. This encompassed all the lots south and south east of the Jacques Cartier River which was the dividing line between Valcartier West and Valcartier East. I provided as much information on them and their offspring as I could find, with the focus on the people that remained in the community. Wherever possible, I provided dates on when the family left Valcartier and where they went. Included in this document is a section of the families that were affected by the Federal Expropriations that took place in 1914.

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Three Letters to Pine River

by Harold Griffin, 2011

On a sumptuous August day in 1952, in an agrarian setting, 14-year-old Francis Carroll inadvertently overhears a rancorous confrontation between two farmers.  Several hours later one of the men is murdered.  The occurrence traumatizes an Irish community and mesmerizes a nearby city where the ensuing trial is held.  As a reluctant witness, Francis struggles through the ordeal of testifying.  The ongoing story then blends the tragedy, history and exhilaration of a Canadian Irish experience.

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Under This Mantle of Snow

by Harold Griffin, 2014

This is Harold Griffin´s second collection of short stories. Most of the settings for these accounts are placed in the Montreal area or surroundings, with many of the characters of Irish ancestry. The first narration, “Under This Mantle of Snow”, is told from the point of view of a 12-year-old boy from a rural community west of Montreal. He recounts the occurrences in a “typical” school day, the happenings dominated by the dynamic behaviour of a close friend and schoolmate. In two of the other tales, the character Alphonsus is recalled from Griffin´s previous short story collection, “fragile boys, fragile men,” continuing to express his political whims and social misadventures. The remaining stories deal with the day-to-day events of a cast of characters with their own obsessions, dreams, and experiences.

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fragile boys, fragile men

by Harold Griffin, 2008

In fragile boys, fragile men there are six other fictionalized accounts that deal with the descendants of Irish immigrants who have their Canadian roots in Shannon, Quebec, and who settle in the Quebec City area. Even if some of these stories are not so “quiet” and in some instances more dramatic, the desire of the writer is to show how the Irish have blended into the francophone atmosphere of Quebec City. Not all of the stories have satisfactory outcomes, and not all of the characters are exemplary in their approach to life. Yet their family ties are strong, and there is a desire to foster good will and accommodation with their compatriots of the francophone community. The final three stories are contemporary and not attached to the Irish experience, but still very Canadian.

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Valcartier, A Story of Perseverance

by Marion Paquet, 2017

Marion has thoroughly researched the history of the early settlement of Valcariter beginning with the donation of the land from King Louis XIV to Robert Giffard and then to the investors John Neilson and Andrew Stuart following the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.  Many details of the early settlers who were granted land during the first twenty years of Valcartier’s history are provided. 

 

Shamrocks in the Maples

by Harold Griffin, 2013

This book is a personal monologue written about the times and characters of those who make up my genealogy. It is also an autobiography or, more precisely, a personal memoir. While the genealogy is as complete as I could make it, the autobiographical memoirs are not. Apart from my involvement in Irish affairs, I have limited myself largely to my childhood and very early manhood. The family and personal anecdotes will be found to be variously delightful, sad, humorous or interesting. The book’s more serious undercurrent traces the reluctance of my ancestral line to embrace any identification other than that which they brought from Ireland. While the book could have been sub-titled Growing up Irish in Quebec City, it inevitably touches upon the wider community. The last section that covers my following suit with regard to the ancestral take on Irish politics may leave some readers unsettled. The book of 160 pages entitled Shamrocks in the Maples contains maps, family photos and reference to the supporting documents researched.

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