(1860-18 Jan. 1945), witness to historical continuity. Born at St-Polycarpe, Que. Parents: Ambrose Major and his wife, who was probably Marie J. Poirier. He was married to Celina or Celima St-Thomas (1864-1953). Described in his obituary as “one of Williamstown’s most highly respected citizens,” he died at his home in Williamstown. (eight children) He is said to have been a great-grandnephew of Louis-Joseph Papineau.

Glengarry News 26 Jan. 1945 * Fraser, Gravestones, I, 46