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The Leclerc families coat of arms

The author of this article is Louise-Marie Leclerc, the daughter of Cyrille Leclerc.English translation by Guy Robert Dear readers, It is with a humble feeling that I submit the following article to clarify certain writings… 

The Namur Tragedy

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Submitted by Annabel Reynard-LeClaire,(#347), Tucson, AZ «père» Léon Leclerc LeClaire Brothers in Québec – Hippolyte, Léon, Alfred In the beginning of April, 1936, the county of Papineau in the Outaouais is in shock following the… 

Leclercville, Québec

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Submitted by Gilles P. Leclaire, (#037),Translation by Denise-Rose Leclerc, s.a.s.v. (#187), St. Emmelie’s parish of Leclercville, in Lotbiniere county, celebrated it’s 100th anniversary on June 29, 30 and July 1st, 1963. The Leclerc families’ annual… 

Happy 95th anniversary Mamie Maxine

Françoise, (#718)Translation by Fernand Leclaire, (#095) Once more this great family has gathered around their Maxine this year to express their gratitude and love for her anniversary. This ever alert and gracious grand lady was… 

Alix Le Clerc the Blessed, a potential Saint

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Maurice, (#055)Translation by Fernand Leclaire, (#095) According to Wikipedia Encyclopedia, Alix Le Clerc was the sole daughter of Jean Le Clerc and Anna Saguay, born on February 2nd, 1576 at Remiremont in Lorraine. Her father… 

Van Clerc dit Leclair

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This ancestor was originally from Alsace, Germany. He arrived before 1800, the year of his marriage, and settled in the parish of Saint-François-Régis (Saint-Philippe de Laprairie). On October 13, 1800, at this parish, Louis-Henri, age… 

Petitclerc dit Leclerc

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The first record of ancestor Pierre Petitclerc in New France is when he rented a property on March 16, 1672 at Côte-Saint-Ignace in Sillery, owned by Jean Talon, the renowned New France steward. On September…