This historical journey begins with 20 family surnames many of which were referenced in the 1794 poll tax of Harbour au Bouche. A brief narrative is provided for each family surname addressing the circumstances surrounding their arrival in our area. We give a shout out to summer intern student Brooke Breen for her assistance in compiling these narratives. One striking characteristic common to many of the pioneer families is the massive out migration to the Massachusetts area in the latter part of the 19th century.

Detailed genealogies for each pioneer family are listed below. Each page of family descendants can be searched and browsed in the viewer included on the page.

The information provided in these charts is presented for reference only and should be used with caution. The method of compilation does not meet the high information sourcing standards employed by qualified genealogists. Corrections and additions to the information provided would be most welcome and incorporated into periodic revisions as new information becomes available. It is hoped that visitors to this site will gain some previously unknown insight into the inspirational family histories of our pioneer settlers.