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The 2019 Richelieu Leger Reunion was held on August 3rd at the Woodman of the World Hall in Abbeville, Louisiana. Doors opened at 10:00 AM. The Registration Committee, headed by Joyce Lege began registration at 10:00AM. The Genealogy Table was manned by Lou Leger and Lauralee Reugger. The Sales Table, was Manned by Jenetta and Kelly Touchet. Both were open for business by 10:00 AM and were available until 4:00 PM. Welcome ceremonies began at 11:00am with a greeting from the association president, Butch Leger, followed by the invocation, the national Anthem was sung by Connie Lege Rost and Monica Lege Theriot. President, Butch Leger, presided at the short general meeting. Association Genealogist, Lou Leger announced that the Ancestors on the Association website was extended to include people born thru 1920. Also available were updates to the books, "Leger Ancestors in Louisiana" that were purchased at the 2017 reunion. These updates included all Male Leger information accumulated since 2017 reunion and also the people born between 1910 - 1920 that are in our database. A Board meeting was convened and a new Board member, Lenray Leger was voted in to replace Mona Tramonte. The Genealogy Committee aided Legers looking for answers to their lineage questions. There was a computer database and printer providing access and print-outs of the Leger database. Also available were a sample of Fr. Hebert's "Southwest Louisiana Records". Throughout the day, many door prizes were awarded. There were items available for purchase: Leger T-Shirts, Leger Cook books, and the history book, "Le Guardien", and "Leger Ancestors in Louisiana". A successful silent auction was held for the benefit of the Association. Several beautiful items were available. After a delicious "Bring a Dish" lunch, Members enjoyed visiting, and dancing to the live music of the band, "Les Envie". A dance contest was won by Sheryl and Kim Thibodeaux. Attending members purchased History Books, Ancestor Books, and numerous T-Shirts as well as several Cook Books. A small profit on each item sold goes to offset the cost of the Reunion. Photos furnished by Kristy Neveaux and Pat Whitten-Lege are greatly appreciated. Please enjoy them thru the "PHOTO" link. All in All, a very successful Reunion, hopefully enjoyed by all and hope to be repeated in 2021.
Congres Mondial Acadien - 36 Family Reunions
August 10 thru 24 th
New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, Canada
Family reunions were the inspiration and rationale for the very first CMA, in 1994, and they remain an important part of the CMA 2019. 36 family reunions have been confirmed for 2019, and they took place across the host region, from Souris to Saint-Louis-de-Kent!
Families who held Reunions
Arsenault / Arseneau / Arseneault / Arceneaux
Babin
Babineau/ Granger
Barrieau/ Barriault
Belliveau/ Beliveau
Boudreau/ Boudrot/ Boudreault/ Boudreaux/ Budrow
Bourgeois/ Bourjeois/ Bushway/ Bushwa/ Blaise/ Burgess
Breau/ Breault/ Breaud/ Breaux/ Brau/ Braux/ Braud/ Brehaut/ Bro/ Brod/ Brot/ Brough/ Brow
Broussard
Caissie/ Caissey/ Quessy/ Roger
Chevarie/ Chavarie/ Cheverie/ Chevary/ Etcheverie/ D'Etchervie
Cormier
Cyr
Daigle/ D'Aigre/ Desgre/ Deagle
Damour/ D'Amour/ D'Amours
Duguay/ Dugue/ Dugay/ Dougay
Forest/ Foret/ Forrest
Gaudet
Gauvin/ Gauvain/ Govan/ Govang/ Gavin/ Govin
Girouard/ Giroir/ Gerrior/ and the Acadiens of Tor Bay
Goguen / Britol Dit Williams
Guedry/ Guidry/ Gaidry/ Geddry/ Jeddry/ Labine/ Labean/ Petitpas/ Pettipas/ Pitts
Hache/ Hachey/ Hachez/ Hashi/ Hashie/ Achee/ Gallant/ Galland/ Gallan/ Galan
Hebert
Landry/ Londere/ Landre/ Laundry/ Lobdre/ Londry
Leblanc
Leger/ Legere/ Trahan
Mallet/ Mallais/ Malley
Maillet
Martin
Melanson
Morin
Richard
Robiahaud/ Robicheau/ Robichaux/ Robichon/ Robishschung/ Robshaw/ Robertshaw/ Robison
Roy
Thibodeau/ Thibodeaux/ Thibaudeau/ Thibaudault/ Thibault/ Thibaut/ Thiebault
The 2017 Richelieu Leger Reunion was held on February 2 at the Woodman of the World Hall in Abbeville, Louisiana. Doors opened at 9:00AM. The Registration Committee headed by Joyce Lege began registration at 9:00AM. The Genealogy and Sales booths, manned by Lou Leger and Lauralee Reugger, opened at 10:00 AM and were available until 4:00PM. Welcome ceremonies began at 11:00am with a greeting from the association president, Butch Leger, followed by the invocation by Reverand Leger, the national Anthem by Monica Lege Theriot. President, Butch Leger, presided at the short general meeting. A Board meeting was convened and a new Board member, Mona Leger Tramonte was voted in to replace Ransom Lege. The Genealogy Committee aided Legers looking for answers to their genealogical questions. There was a computer database and printer providing access and print-outs of the Leger database. Also available were a sample of Fr. Hebert's "Southwest Louisiana Records". Throughout the day, many door prizes were awarded. There were many items available for purchase: Leger T-Shirts, Leger Cook books, and Copies of the Leger History Booklet, "Le Guardien", and a new book (listing all Legers we know of born in Louisiana thru the year 1910) "Leger Ancestors in Louisiana". A sucessful silent auction was held for the benefit of the Association. Several beautiful items were available. After a delicious "Bring a Dish" lunch, Members enjoyed visiting, and dancing to the live music of the band, "Les Envie". A dance contest was won by Lenray and Gwyn Leger. 2017 Reunion had a robust attendance of 134 Cousins! Attending members purchased 11 History Books, 16 Ancestor Books, and numerous T-Shirts as well as several Cook Books. A small profit on each item sold goes to offset the cost of the Reunion. All in All, a very sucessful Reunion, hopefully enjoyed by all and and to be repeated in 2019.
The 2013 Richelieu Leger Reunion was held on February 2 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Abbeville, Louisiana Doors opened at 8:30AM. The Registration Committee headed by Joycee began registration at 9:00AM. The Genealogy booth, manned by Lou Leger and Lauralee Reugger, opened at 9:00 AM and was available until 3:00PM. Welcome ceremonies began at 11:00am with a greeting from the association president, Butch Leger, followed by the invocation by Rev. Leger, the national Anthem by Connie Lege Rost, and the the Pledge of Allegiance by Gilbert Lege. President, Butch Leger, presided at the short meeting. The Genealogy Committee aided Legers looking for answers to their genealogical questions. There was a computer database and printer providing access and print-outs of the Leger database. Also available were a full set of Fr. Hebert's "Southwest Louisiana Records". Throughout the day, many door prizes were awarded. There were many items available for purchase: Leger T-Shirts, Leger Cook books, and Copies of the Leger History Booklet. A successful silent auction was held for the benefit of the Association. Beautiful items included were: a handmade baby quilt, a handcrafted Saints tote bag, a hand quilted table decoration, all by member, Arine Prejean; three framed wild Bird Photographs by member Lauralee Reugger; and a wonderful wine and fruit basket by member Sue Neveaux. After a delicious "Bring a Dish" lunch, Members enjoyed visiting, and dancing to the music of the band, "Moi J'aime Ca Comme Ca". A dance contest was won by Harry and Gayle Lege.
The 2011 Richelieu Leger Reunion was held at the Blue Marlin Facilities in Carencro (Use of these facilities was generously donated to the Association).
Doors opened at 8:30AM. The Registration Committee headed by Joyce Lege began registration at 9:00AM. The Genealogy booth manned by Lou Leger and the Genealogy Committee, opened at 9:00 AM and was available until 4:00PM.
Welcome ceremonies began at 11:00am with a greeting from the association president, Butch Leger, followed by the invocation, the national Anthem and the the Pledge of Allegiance. President, Butch Leger, presided at the short meeting. The Genealogy Committee aided Legers looking for answers to their genealogical questions. There was a computer database and printer providing access and print-outs of the Leger database. Also available were a full set of Fr. Hebert's "Southwest Louisiana Records". Vintage family pictures were brought in and displayed. These will be put in the archives of the Leger Association. Throughout the day, many door prizes were awarded. There were many items available for purchase: Leger T-Shirts, Leger Cook books, and Copies of the Leger Addendum. The Raffle Committee held a silent auction for a handmade baby quilt by member, Arine Prejean. After a delicious "Bring a Dish" lunch, Members enjoyed visiting, music and dancing to the music of the band, "Moi J'aime Ca Comme Ca".
The 2007 Richelieu Leger Reunion was held recently at the A. A. Comeaux Park in Abbeville with 137 in attendance. Doors opened at 8:30AM. The Registration Committee headed by Joyce Lege began registration at 9:00AM. The Genealogy booth, manned by Lou Leger and the Genealogy Committee, opened at 9:00 AM and was available until 4:00PM for all interested individuals to check out their ancestry on computers, charts, books and pictures.
New this year was the Kids Korner. Volunteer students from Kaplan High School, under the direction of Kathryn Rost, engaged the children in various games and activities from 9:30 to 2:00 PM. Welcome ceremonies began at 11:00 am with a greeting from the association president, Butch Leger, followed by the invocation given by Francis Plaisance, mayor Pro Temp of Abbeville. The national Anthem was sung by member Monica Lege. Captain Jim Williams, Jr. of the La. National Guard, husband of member Toni Lege Williams, led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Blessing Before Meals was led by Sue Neveaux.
The official red Leger Tee shirts with the Leger crest were very much in evidence throughout the reunion, proudly sported by the children as well.
The Leger Association grew by 29 new Legers and one renewal, bringing our total membership to 99.
The Reunion Committee did a superb job of setting up the more than adequate delicious covered dishes that were brought in, so that the lines moved very quickly and everything was easily accessible. Families enjoyed their time together, conversing over their meal.
The Genealogy Committee did a brisk business with many Legers looking for answers to their genealogical questions. There were three computers and three printers, providing access and print outs to the Leger database; and a full set of Fr. Hebert's volumes, as well as a set of the Leger Historical series for reference. Vintage family pictures were brought in and displayed. These will be put in the archives of the Leger Association. The band, "Moi J'aime Ca Comme Ca", completed the afternoon's entertainment with their Cajun music for dancing.
By Joycie Lege Broussard and Sue Lege Neveaux
The 3rd Richelieu Leger Family Reunion, held in Abbeville on April 23, was a great success. Approximately 133 people attended, traveling from surrounding areas as well as Texas, Oklahoma, Nova Scotia, Canada and Alabama.
President Butch Leger paid tribute to Evelyn Lege, wife of John Irvin Lege, foundress of the Richelieu Leger Association, who passed away January 4, 2005. She will be deeply missed. We found out just how much so, while planning this reunion. There was definitely a void.
Entertainment for this event was provided by a dance and story telling group, "Renaissance Cadienne". Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their singing, dancing and related stories and skits in French. The group members were Natial d'Augereau, May Waggoner, Lois Theall, Harry Leonard, and Brent Badon.
Music for dancing during this event was provided by disc jockey, Troy Frederick.
As always, the food tables were loaded with the best foods and desserts.
Hopefully, other family members will consider joining us in the future. Our reunions are always a great way to get together, visit, and meet cousins from all over that we otherwise would not have the opportunity to meet. We are all looking forward to the next reunion.
Raffle winners were Connie Rost, homemade patchwork quilt made by Arine (Leger) Prejean; Kristie Neveaux, Leger Crest lap throw also made by Arine Prejean;
Fr. Austin Leger, a beautiful painting by Eunice (Bergeron) Leger, (wife of Sherwood Leger); Wilma LeJeune, Turquoise necklace and earring set made by Lou Leger; Mr Pickney, mantle clock donated by Sue and Ken ; and R. Broussard, boiled crawfish donated by Chez Francois Seafood (Oran Leger).
Two framed "Leger Crests" were presented-one to the oldest member attending, Mrs. Lillian Goodwin, from Jennings; and the other to the person who traveled the farthest, Thelma Richard from Oklahoma. We appreciate both of them attending.
We would like to thank everyone who donated door prizes given throughout the day, they were appreciated and enjoyed. A great time was had by all.
The second Richelieu Leger Reunion was held recently at the A. A. Comeaux Park in Abbeville with over 200 in attendance. There were Leger families from nineteen cities in Louisiana, cities in Texas, one family came from Biloxi, Mississippi, one from Tulsa, Oklahoma, one from Napa, California, as well as a special guest from Nova Scotia. Many met family members for the first time and many others enjoyed visiting with family members they had not seen in many, many years. The Reunion Committee of the Richelieu Leger Association, headed by Curtis Broussard and Joycie Lege Broussard, all felt so gratified to see the results of their hard work. The official red Leger Tee shirts with the Leger crest were very much in evidence throughout the reunion, proudly sported by the children as well. The Leger Association grew by 29 new Legers and one renewal, bringing our total membership to 99.
President, Butch Leger, presided at the short meeting, with Deacon Chris Mouton of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church of Abbeville, giving the Invocation.
Many dignitaries were present: Mark Piazza, Mayor of Abbeville, and Abbeville Councilman Francis Touchet who welcomed the Legers to Abbeville; Councilman Carbett Duhon (who is a member); Father Austin Leger, Pastor of St. Martin-de-Tours Church in St. Martinville who spoke on his personal history, also a member; Daniel Comeau, of Nova Scotia, Congres Mondial Representative, who gave a very enlightening description of some of the activities we can look forward to during Congres Mondial in 2004. He also sang the blessing before the meal in French. Loubert Trahan, CAFA Treasurer and member of the Leger Association, explained the activities of the Louisiana Purchase Celebration by the Acadians, to be held in Rayne, June 13th, 14th and 15th, 2003.
The Reunion Committee did a superb job of setting up the more than adequate delicious covered dishes that were brought in, so that the lines moved very quickly and everything was easily accessible. Families enjoyed their time together, conversing over their meal.
The Genealogy Committee did a brisk business with many Legers looking for answers to their genealogical questions. There were three computers and three printers, providing access and print outs to the Leger database; and a full set of Fr. Heberts volumes, as well as a set of the Leger Historical series for reference. Vintage family pictures were brought in and displayed. These will be put in the archives of the Leger Association.
Highlight of the festivities was the outstanding portrayal of Angelique Pinet Leger, our Leger Acadian Mother, (portrayed by Jodie Lege Bertrand), Angelique's 3 sons Michel (portrayed by Roy Tre Bertrand (III), Louis, (portrayed by Travis Broussard), Jean Baptiste (portrayed by Matthew Broussard) and Angelique's first grandson portrayed by Jonathon Broussard. Angelique gave us an intimate first person account of the extremely hard life she and Michel lived an the many tragedies they endured during their deportation and life in exile, bringing tears to many eyes in the audience. After the presentation, Travis Broussard played several French pieces on his Acadian accordion, dedicating his pieces to his Great Grandfather Percy "Kaplan" Lege, father of Ray Lege and Joycie Lege Broussard, while Angelique and one of her sons danced together.
There were many items available for purchase: copies of the Leger crest for framing, magnets, calendars and T shirts with the Leger crest and the first Leger Cookbook was an immediate sell out. The Committee is looking into the possibility of printing more copies of this beautifully done cookbook. The Raffle Committee had many lovely items; a handmade quilt, a quilted lap throw with the Leger crest, and many other items. Tickets were also available for purchase for a raffle to be drawn at the Leger booth at the Louisiana Purchase Celebration in June, featuring a hand quilted wall hanging of "Churches in Leger History" as well as other lovely items.
The Richelieu Leger Association will be represented along with seven other Acadian Associations at the Acadian Memorial in St. Martinville, with their crest made up in mosaic. Many attendees proudly contributed to this project.
Donny Broussard and his band completed the afternoon's entertainment with their Cajun music for dancing.
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