Amable and Sophie: A Research Journey
Genealogy Fair
Saturday, October 22
11:15am - 12:15pm
Downtown Branch
Gathering PlaceJoin Linda Corupe as she takes you on a fascinating genealogical research journey. Discover the fascinating stories of Amable Dusang and Sophie Solomon.
Join: This presentation will be available in-person at our Downtown Branch. If you would like to join through Zoom, you can connect here:
Zoom Link: https://barrielibrary.zoom.us/j/81615471578?pwd=VlNCM3RDV1l3ZnprT1VpaHV6QW9CZz09
Zoom ID: 81615471578
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About this event:
Amable Dusang and Sophie Solomon were a truly unique couple in Upper Canada. They were from very different backgrounds, but their marriage brought together the worlds of fur trading and interpreting with that of an early merchant at Montreal and Fort Michilimackinac. He was of French extraction and she was half Chippewa and half Jewish. The fascinating story of their lives and families, discovered in several different genealogical and historical resources, follows the family through the 19th century and finally ends near Penetanguishene.
Audience level: for beginners and intermediate
About Linda:
Linda Corupe, U.E., has authored over 50 books on genealogy and history over the past 40 years. The descendant of a United Empire Loyalist from the Napanee, Ontario area, Linda earned her B.A. from McMaster University and is a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society, the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada and the Ontario Historical Society. She is on the recommended researchers list at the Archives of Ontario, where she loves to spend time immersed in the history of our province.
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Downtown Branch
Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.