All 4 of my grand parents and both of my parents were born in Fitchburg. An old family story my dad had told me, was his grandfather, Francois Xavier Morin (immigrated from Quebec) was a charter member and helped get donations to build St Josephs, Church.In St. Josephs 75th Diamond Anniversary book, one chapter also has this information.
Karrie is quite certain she has seen his name mentioned in MANY of the records. I think we can find much more to work from in those anniversary books....we wish we had more records!
Is it possible to contact the historical society, so that Karrie (who appears in this interview ) can email you? we are at welcome (at) fitchburghistoricalsociety dot com
My mother's maiden name is Bennett and she's from Fitchburg! Many of the men on that side of the family worked in the same mills Ms. Bennett is speaking of, and they all immigrated from quebec, new brunswick, and pei. I wonder if her and I are cousins!
@@cunningstunt1234 would you like to send us your email and we will forward it on to Karrie. And forward hers to you? We are at welcome (at) fitchburghistoricalsociety.com --- Susan
@@cunningstunt1234 did you know my father only made it to 4th grade. He then went to work in one of those mills. And Cecil was a bobben spinner in high school, his hands were always all chewed up It was a tough place to work. Can you imagine all those little kids hands? Poor things! Aren't you glad you weren't born in those day's?
All 4 of my grand parents and both of my parents were born in Fitchburg. An old family story my dad had told me, was his grandfather, Francois Xavier Morin (immigrated from Quebec) was a charter member and helped get donations to build St Josephs, Church.In St. Josephs 75th Diamond Anniversary book, one chapter also has this information.
Karrie is quite certain she has seen his name mentioned in MANY of the records. I think we can find much more to work from in those anniversary books....we wish we had more records!
Is it possible to contact the historical society, so that Karrie (who appears in this interview ) can email you? we are at welcome (at) fitchburghistoricalsociety dot com
My mother's maiden name is Bennett and she's from Fitchburg! Many of the men on that side of the family worked in the same mills Ms. Bennett is speaking of, and they all immigrated from quebec, new brunswick, and pei. I wonder if her and I are cousins!
My great, great grandfather, Ferdinand Bennett, lived at 54 Daniels st in 1900! My mind is blown
@@cunningstunt1234 would you like to send us your email and we will forward it on to Karrie. And forward hers to you? We are at welcome (at) fitchburghistoricalsociety.com --- Susan
@@cunningstunt1234 hi Arizona, I checked it out.
Sorry it took me so long. I hate checking my email!
Arizona, did you know I lived on orchard st for a couple of years? It was during my early teens.
@@cunningstunt1234 did you know my father only made it to 4th grade. He then went to work in one of those mills. And Cecil was a bobben spinner in high school, his hands were always all chewed up It was a tough place to work. Can you imagine all those little kids hands? Poor things! Aren't you glad you weren't born in those day's?