The Chagnon Family History Book
From France to New France…and Beyond
A multi-generational journey preserving the lives, stories, records, and legacy of the Chagnon family across centuries.
210+ pages • Historical photographs • Family stories• Genealogy records • Maps • Historical context
Family history is more than names and dates.
It is the story of where we came from, the lives our ancestors lived, the struggles they endured, and the legacy they left behind.
The Chagnon Family History was created to preserve that legacy for future generations — tracing the family from early roots in France, through New France and Québec, and into the United States.
Inside the book:
- Early Chagnon origins in France
- Migration to New France (Québec)
- Historical context and settlement history
- Family narratives and biographies
- Census, church, and vital records
- Historical photographs and newspaper articles
- Military records and migration stories
- DNA and genealogy insights
- Preservation of family legacy for future generations
Browse selected pages from the book including historical photographs, family stories, maps, and records.
About the Chagnon Family History Project
The Chagnon Family History Project is an ongoing effort to preserve and share the history of the Chagnon family and related ancestral lines.
In addition to the published book, the project includes:
- Historical research
- Family biographies
- Digitized photographs
- Historical documents
- DNA research
- Preservation initiatives
- Future updates and discoveries
France → Quebec → United States →New York → Vermont
Example timeline entries:
- 1600s — Origins in France
- 1660s — Arrival in New France
- 1700s — Settlement along the St. Lawrence
- 1800s — Migration into the United States
- 1900s — New England generations
- Today — Preservation for future descendants
Why This Book Matters
Too many family stories disappear within a generation.
This project exists to preserve not only names and records, but the lives, struggles, traditions, and memories of the people who came before us.
The goal is to ensure that future generations understand where they came from — and why their family history matters.
6th Edition: $49.99
Do you have Chagnon family photographs, documents, stories, or corrections?
Contributions and historical information may be considered for future project updates.