2024

• Designation Ceremony as a Historical Person of Major Clément Gosselin,
  October 17, 2024, in Ste-Famille I.O.
  
  On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications Mr. Mathieu Lacombe designated Major Clément Gosselin (1747-1816) a historical person of Quebec under section 121 of the Cultural Heritage Act. The ceremony took place before 80 people at the Maison de nos Aïeux on the Major's ancestral land, in Ste-Famille I.O. Present were: Ms. Christiane Bois, President of the Quebec-France Association, Mr. Gérard Charpentier, President of the Lafayette Order, Mr. Conrad Gagnon, President of the François Lamy Foundation, Mr. Jean-Pierre Turcotte, Mayor of Ste-Famille, and Mr. Jean-François Gosselin, Vice-President of the Gosselin Family Association. This honor was bestowed upon him following his exceptional contribution during the American Revolutionary War.
  (Pictures can be seen in the Photos Album)

• Ceremony in honor of Major Clément Gosselin, October 8, 2022,
  in Beekmantown, New-York
  
  On Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., a plaque commemorating Major Clément Gosselin (1747-1816) was unveiled in Beekmantown, New York, for his role in the American Revolutionary War. For the occasion, the Municipality of Beekmantown, headed by Mr. Norm Davis (Town Supervisor) and Mr. Gary Vancour (Historian), invited the following politicians: Mr. Billy Jones of the New York State Legislature, Mr. David Bezio of the Clinton County Legislature, Mr. Jonathan Carman, Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Élyse Stéfanik, Member of Parliament for the Government of Canada Mr. Luc Désilets of Rivière-des-Milles-Îles, and Mr. Jean-Pierre Turcotte, Mayor of Ste-Famille, Île d'Orléans.
  
  Several organizations were also present: Mr. Gérard Charpentier, President of the Lafayette Order of Canada and the U.S.A., Mr. Jean Lefèvre, President of Québec-France Quebec region, Mr. Jean-François Gosselin and Mr. Jacques Gosselin of the Gosselin Family Association and several of their members, the D.A.R. (Daughter of American Revolutionary) organization, the S.A.R. Son of American Revolutionary) organization, not to mention the participation of Mr. John Conrad Gosselin and Mr. Michael Wilson direct descendants of the Major, the author Mr. Jean-Claude Cyr, Clinton County Sheriff Mr. David Favro, a representative of the National Archives of Quebec Mr. Raynald Lessard, and a journalist from the newspaper Autour de l'île, Mr. Marc Cochrane. The unveiling was hosted by Mr. Serge Pouliot of Québec-France. The monument was sponsored by New Yorker Jeff Luck. A reception at the Municipal Office followed the unveiling.
  The Gosselin Family Association collaborated with the Québec-France organization and the Municipality of Beekmantown on this ceremony.
  (Pictures can be seen in the Photos Album)



• Ceremony in honor of Major Clément Gosselin, June 18, 2022,
  in Ste-Famille, I.O.
  
  A plaque unveiling ceremony was held at the Church of Ste-Famille I.O., Clément's birthplace. This plaque is located near the church and the path leading to the Maison de nos Aïeux. The municipality also named the Major Clément Gosselin Multipurpose Center, located near his birthplace, in his honor.
  
  In attendance were Mr. John Conrad Gosselin and his sister, Ms. Sandra Gosselin, direct descendants of Clément and members of the Cincinnati Society, Mr. Serge Pouliot, Québec-France organization and master of ceremonies, Mr. Jean-Pierre Turcotte, Mayor of Ste-Famille, Dr. Gérard Charpentier, Order of Lafayette, Ms. Caroline Desbiens, Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament for Côte de Beaupré/Île d'Orléans, Mr. Jacques Gosselin, President of the Gosselin Family Association, Mr. Gaston Deschêne, historian, Ms. Cathy Lachance, painter, Mr. Gaston Cadrin, author, Mr. Jean-Claude Bélanger-Cyr, author, Mr. Jean Lefebvre, Québec-France organization, Mr. Jacques Gosselin, AFG history and genealogy file, and several members.
  
  During the ceremony, a musical piece was performed by trumpeter Olivier Albert. The original baptismal certificate of Clément Gosselin, 275 years old, was presented by Mr. Thibault.
  
  There was also a presentation of the work "Berceau du Major Clément Gosselin" by painter Cathy Lachance. This painting is currently on display at the municipal office of Sainte-Famille, IO. A cider bearing the image of the Major, prepared by Polyculture Plante, was offered by the Gosselin Family Association to commemorate his memory.
  The Gosselin Family Association collaborated with the Québec-France organization and the municipality of Sainte-Famille, IO, on this ceremony.
  (Pictures can be seen in the Photos Album )

• Visit of John Conrad Gosselin, August 17, 2019, in Ste-Famille I.O.
  
  Rare visitors on the 40th anniversary of the Association des familles Gosselin in Ste-Famille, I.O., by a member of the Cincinnati Society
  
  By : Jacques Gosselin (history and genealogy A.F.G.)
  
  Saturday, August 17, 2019, was held in Ste-Famille I.O. the gathering of the Gosselin Families Association. Several activities were on the program including the visit of the commemorative plaque of Major Clément Gosselin at the Parc des ancêtres. The story of the man who was the Major and the land where he grew up were also told to participants from Canada, the United States and France. On this occasion we received the visit of John Conrad Gosselin, an American direct descendant of Clément Gosselin who, like his ancestor, holds the Cincinnati Society medal. It must be explained that only a descendant of an officer who participated in the War of Independence of the 13 colonies can obtain this medal. Two little guys from Ste-Famille had obtained it either Major Clément Gosselin and his brother the Lieutenant Louis Gosselin, like the Marquis de Lafayette and General George Washington. John Conrad took the opportunity to visit the mayor of the municipality, Jean-Pierre Turcotte. To crown the event, the Orléans artist Cathy Lachance presented the magnificent oil painting she made on the Cradle of Major Clément Gosselin in Ste-Famille, the hero of the war of independence of the 13 American colonies. A copy of the limited edition reproduction will be available. A rare visit of John Conrad in the municipality that saw his ancestor grow, a visit that we will not soon forget.
  (Pictures can be seen in the Photo Album)

• FADOQ Trade Show, September 28, 29 and 30, 2018 at the Exhibition Center, Quebec
  
  On September 28, 29, and 30, 2018, our association participated in the FADOQ Fair at the Quebec City Exhibition Center. Maria Gosselin, Michel Rochon, Diane Gosselin, Jacques Gosselin, President, Robert Gosselin, André Pageau, Marie-Berthe Gosselin, and Jean-François Gosselin were present and responded to visitors curious about their genealogy. We distributed several brochures containing all the information needed to join us and become a member. A few promotional items were sold, and some people gave us their email addresses because they wanted to participate in the association's 40th anniversary celebrations. This was a first for family associations at this Fair, which we will take the time to evaluate.
  (Pictures can be seen in the Photos Album)

• First Commemoration of Major Clément Gosselin and unveiling of a plaque,
  July 21, 2017, in Ste-Famille I.O.
  
  On July 21, 2017, in Ste-Famille, I.O., the Gosselin Family Association collaborated with the Consul General of the United States, Ms. Allisa Areias-Vogel, and the municipality of Ste-Famille, I.O., to commemorate Major Clément Gosselin, a Canadian hero of the American Revolutionary War.
  
  ( see speech of the Consul General in French)
  ( see speech of the Consul General in English)
  (Pictures can be seen in the Photos Album )
  
  
  
• Second Commemoration of Major Clément Gosselin and unveiling of a second plaque,
  November 4, 2017, in Ste-Famille I.O.
  
  On November 4, 2017, at the Maison de nos Aïeux in Sainte-Famille, nearly 50 people participated in the historic restoration of Major Clément Gosselin (1747-1816). The colorful ceremony was made possible thanks to the participation of provincial Ms Caroline Simard and Mr. Raymond Bernier. The Gosselin Family Association, the Lafayette Order, the Québec-France-Québec Association, and the Franco-Québec Commission for Common Places of Memory joined forces with the François Lamy Foundation to bring this extraordinary event to fruition. Ms. Sylvie Boucher, MP, expressed her satisfaction at experiencing this great moment in Orléans.
  
  ( See press release from Mr. Jacques Gosselin, history and genealogy file)
  ( See Tribute to Major Clément Gosselin by Mrs. Diane Gosselin)
  (Pictures can be seen in the Photos Album)
  

• Provincial Congress, September 31, October 1 and 2, 2016 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec
  
  On October 1, 2016, the Gosselin Family Association participated in the 2016 Provincial Congress organized by the Quebec Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Quebec Genealogy Society, which took place at the Hôtel Québec in Sainte-Foy. The strategic location of the 13 booths participating in the exhibitors' show allowed us to network and introduce our association to the approximately 140 attendees during breaks and lunch. Overall, it was a rewarding experience.
  (Pictures can be seen in the Photos Album)

• Autumn Market, on September 24 and 25, in Sainte-Famille, I.O.
  on the site of the François-Lamy Foundation
  
  The Gosselin Family Association's mandate was to raise awareness among the public attending the event. We took advantage of this event to announce our participation on Facebook on the website of the Île d'Orléans Island Community. We shared a table with the Côte-de-Beaupré and Île d'Orléans Heritage and History Society. Several people came to see us to inquire about the Association. Since the goal was to raise awareness as an Association as well as to promote our promotional items and offer our genealogical assistance services, this goal was achieved, at least for a first attempt.
  (Pictures can be seen in the Photos Album )

• Family Heritage Fair on February 27, 28 and March 1, 2015 at Place Laurier, Québec
  
  The Gosselin Family Association participated in this event again this year. Several of our original families were present. Members of the Board of Directors took turns meeting with the Gosselins who came to the booth. We've noticed that people are increasingly interested in their genealogy. This also allowed us to recruit a few members. On Saturday evening, we participated in the volunteer dinner held at the Clarion Hotel in Ste-Foy, QC. Thank you for coming, and we'll see you next year.
  (Pictures can be seen in the Photos Album )