The French-American Heritage Foundation (FAHF) believes that every family history is a vital thread in the fabric of Minnesota’s story. While we are not a genealogical society, we provide the resources and historical context you need to uncover your French and French-Canadian roots.
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Use the library below to explore our inventory of historical articles, family genealogies, maps, songs, and FAHF publications and materials.
Filter by category or use the search bar to find specific names, locations, or documents.
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Trudeau DNA Article
Bilingual research into the genetic genealogy of the Trudeau family line.
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They Spoke French
April 8, 2018
French Heritage in Minnesota. The Foundation’s definitive guide to the explorers, settlers, and cultural impact of the French in the…
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George Bonga Reenactor (Joel Brown)
Historical reenactment of 19th-century figure George Bonga at fur trade rendezvous events.
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Rendezvous Directory – 2015
A historical directory listing Midwest rendezvous events for the 2015 year.
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Verboncoeur (Labine Ancestry)
The Verboncoeur and Labine family ancestry dating back to early Quebec.
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Turgeon Family (5 Centuries of History)
A 500-year history (1627-2007) of the Turgeon family lineage.
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St. Paul Settler Map 1841
A detailed mapping of French-Canadian residences in St. Paul in the 1840s.
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Migration to Yakima Valley
History of French-Canadians migrating from Northern MN to Washington State.
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Recollections of Antoine Grignon
Autobiography of a fur trader with French and Winnebago roots.
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Albert Proulx & Leda Perreault Descendants
Descendants of Albert Proulx and Leda Perreault, pioneers of Somerset and Argyle.
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