Formerly Lac Drolet
(Saint Samuel Gayhurst)
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Located near Lac-Megantic in the Estrie, Eastern Townships, Quebec, Canada
If Jean and Godefroy Drolet Drolet brothers founded the city in 1851, it is incorporated in 1885. Built in 1898, the church Saint-Samuel is still the pride of Drolettois. Built with raw granite taken from the quarry of San Sebastian, it has a historic monument.
It is also the case of the former parsonage of neoclassical style, now converted into
a private residence, and 1906 years old convent, home to the community hall and the early childhood center. Outdoor enthusiasts can take the Morne Mountain Trail. At its peak, an observation tower. Nearby, in a former quarry, perched 640 meters above sea level on Mount St. Sebastian, stands the Maison du Granit, granite interpretation center.
Located on the borders of the Eastern Townships and the border of the Beauce The municipality of Lac-Drolet nestles on a mountainous area characteristic of the Appalachian Mountains. It is accessed by roads 204 and 263 in the Granit RCM. The origin of its name takes, firstly, the fact that the first inhabitants had to Drolet surname. The Droletois inhabit a part of the country which is a scenic resort in the Eastern Townships region.
Located on the borders of the Eastern Townships and the border of the Beauce The municipality of Lac-Drolet nestles on a mountainous area characteristic of the Appalachian Mountains. It is accessed by roads 204 and 263 in the Granit RCM. The origin of its name takes, firstly, the fact that the first inhabitants had to Drolet surname. The Droletois inhabit a part of the country which is a scenic resort in the Eastern Townships region.
The lake Drolet was discovered by brothers Jean and Godefroy Drolet to the years 1851 and 1853. First erected under the name of City of Saint -Samuel of Gayhurst in 1885, the municipal entity would adopt in 1968, the name of Lac-Drolet in memory of the two discoverers.
Lac-Drolet, inside the Saint Samuel Church
The municipality of Lac-Drolet its Civic Centre since 1990, where we find the town hall, community center and an affiliated library. Owners of new homes built in the urban area of the municipality are eligible for the revitalization program that allows them to receive an amount equivalent to 2.5 times the amount of the property tax.
In 2003 and 2004 major work was done our drinking water system in order to deal with drought and ensure our citizens an excellent quality and sufficient water and for several years to come.
Also in 2003, the municipality has to a drying bed that allows, for a environmentally friendly process to dispose of waste water that have accumulated over the years in ponds.
The municipality of Lac-Drolet its Civic Centre since 1990, where we find the town hall, community center and an affiliated library. Owners of new homes built in the urban area of the municipality are eligible for the revitalization program that allows them to receive an amount equivalent to 2.5 times the amount of the property tax.
In 2003 and 2004 major work was done our drinking water system in order to deal with drought and ensure our citizens an excellent quality and sufficient water and for several years to come.
Also in 2003, the municipality has to a drying bed that allows, for a environmentally friendly process to dispose of waste water that have accumulated over the years in ponds.
St. Samuel Gayhurst
In 1886, the postal service went to St. Samuel once a week. Soon after, the settlers get their post office in the village, which is called St. Samuel Gayhurst.
Year after year, the service improves and in 1891, the mail is daily and in 1901 it happens twice daily. Joseph Mercier and his brother were postillions during the few years in the early postal service.
Year after year, the service improves and in 1891, the mail is daily and in 1901 it happens twice daily. Joseph Mercier and his brother were postillions during the few years in the early postal service.
Insect Museum Argus Bleu
The Museum of insects blue Argus is perhaps one of the most original and interesting museums of Quebec unsung museums. This museum is located in the Eastern Townships, the Beauce border.
This museum contains more than 1,600 species of mounted insects from dozens of countries worldwide. Among the specimens of the museum include praying mantises, grasshoppers, butterflies, tarantulas, cicadas, dragonflies, wasps, crickets, planthoppers and many other species.
The museum opened its doors in 2006, but its founder and owner, a man passionate insects, dreaming of this museum since childhood.
The first settlers who arrived in New France found a new country in which there was everything to do. Faced by necessity be sufficient in themselves, so they improvised If s laborer, masons, millers, bakers, shoemakers, etc.
However, the number of settlers increased day by day, the trades gradually began to be represented s home. He arrived in France bakers, plasterers, barbers and even passementiers and button makers.
Christophe Drolet was precisely one of the first passementiers and button makers coming to Canada.
Born in Paris, Christophe Drolet had married a Parisian, Jeanne Le Vasseur. Attracted no doubt by the emigration of the family Vasseur in Canada, there also came to him with the intention to fast fortune there, and then to return to France. He lais in Paris so his wife, Jeanne Levasseur.
However, loneliness soon began to weigh on him. So he borrowed the Fabrique de Quebec the sum of three hundred pounds to pay for the travel of his wife, and August 13, 1654 he was baptized in Quebec a son, Peter.
But we ask what exactly was the job of Christophe Drolet . As their name suggests, passementiers and button makers were specialized in the manufacture of trimmings (embroidery) and buttons. As such, they therefore sewed with gold and silver lace, silk and thread, bobbin or hand, purses, belts, cords, bracelets, lace, garlands and nodes. As for buttons, they were archal (brass), brass and Coivre new and old. The passementiers and button makers finally manufactured "the dice to steaks to sew."
After a few years in Canada, Christophe Drolet and his wife returned to France. Why they left their son Pierre Drolet in Canada? All the hypotheses are allowed. What is certain in any case that el is staying here, Pierre Drolet did not continuity name.
Lac-Drolet
The first settlers
Behold, 1870 the first settlers arrived. It is among these: Cadi Louis, Jerome Belanger, François Roy, Jean and François Morin and David Aubeadvanced.. These settlers came from St-Romain and St. Sebastian, where colonization was more They retreated to the border village.
It is said that Mr. David Morin during the first winter was going to get his flour in St-Romain, walk with a half-filled bag on his back. The second year, he made sure to sow buckwheat but still had to go grind. Later, he made himself a small car, pulled by a horse, gave him a rudimentary luxury to fulfill its supply trip to his native village.
Other English settlers had taken up residence in the row 10. Some Scots took possession of a piece of land in Chaltôt (6 and 7th row) and ensured by the products of it a precarious livelihood.
Gradually, new settlers established themselves. The resort of St. Samuel the 9th rank and Duquette, Coulombe, Cameron and O'Hara. This area was named place-name of "Whitton North", until the founding of the parish of Ste-Cécile, in 1882.
In 1905, the 9th rank counted Fortier, Roy, Mercier, side, Loubier, Career, Duquette, Coulombe, Cameron and O'Hara. Roy became so numerous that they also inhabited other regions. In summer it was accumulating his hay in small veillotte whose sale in the spring gave him a slight revenue.
House Olivier Dostie
In the 10th row, the English had the names of Chilvers, Chesem, Dofey, Miler, Morrisson, O'Hara, Madison, Thivierge and Vachon. In Chaltôt remained Scots: Athens, Skive, De Vlinn, Jeysaw and others.
Religious organization
The religious foundation is prior to the civil foundation. The following information was taken from the minutes of the meetings.
The first settlers arrived around 1870. In 1879 they were 54. These ancestors were good Christians. Here is the request to Bishop Antoine Racine, Bishop of Sherbrooke, August 29, 1879.
The freeholders in Canton Whitton want a regular mission and are committed to build a suitable house for the celebration of the holy mysteries. Permission is granted. Mr. Brassard priest, then parish priest of St-Romain, is responsible for selecting the site of this house. The first Mass was said in the house of David Morin. It was decided that the parish would bear the name of St. Cecilia in honor of Mrs. Cécile Morin who was called as well.
September 28, 1882
Request sent by the priest Brassard for the erection of a chapel. Work began in September were concluded in the spring. 6 May 1883 Blessing of the chapel by Mr. Dufresne priest of St-Romain. The first Mass was celebrated the next day. Then there was erection of the Stations of the Cross in October and the blessing of the cemetery by the same serving.
Écuminique History
January 26, 1886
Blessing of a bell. She received the name of Marie Cécile Antoine Philemon. His weight was 406 pounds. The collection on this occasion reported $ 110.00. The act was signed by several sponsors David M. Morin, first settler of this mission1888.
Lac-Drolet home of Alfred and Adèle Mercier Rancourt
October 18
decree of erection of the mission under the patronage of St. Cécile, party on November 22, including the ranks from 1 to 9.
1889: February 24
Mr. Cousineau pastor of Ste-Agnès is charged by Bishop to see the construction of a sacristy, a kitchen for the presbytery, a barn and completion of the interior of the presbytery
1889.March 4
Request the inhabitants for the election of trustees. Permission is granted 20 March
1889.April 7
5 Election of Trustees: Messrs Ferdinand Duquet, Pierre Audet, Laurent Goulet, Thomas Fortier, Louis Goulet, all farmers1889.
in June 29
First meeting of the trustees to determine the structures and repairs, and also the allocation granted to freeholders for a total debt of $ 2203.631889.
Lacroix street in winter
September 10
There were 120 owners registered in the parish register
1890.May 23
Erection of the parish: Fr. Bernier, serving, becomes the first priest1891.
in February 5
with the canonical erection of the parish, it is appropriate to establish a bench churchwardens
1891.February 22
Messrs David Morin, Paul Rouleau, and Michel Roy elected. Mr. Pierre Rosa will replace Mr. David Morin leaving office1893.
in September 7
M. the priest Gaulin received his appointment as pastor. He entered in charge 1st Sunday in October
1898.March 14
Bishop Paul Larocque allows church construction. The current sacristy was the first chapel1900.
in February 8
Erection of the way of the cross in the church by the priest Bernier
1901.October 2
Blessing of the church by Bishop Larocque. The sermon was given by Father Brassard, pastor of
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