Daigle family genealogy reference images

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Identifier: MCC-00584-UP-584

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These reference images are mostly reproductions of family photographs, printed on glossy, high quality or simple computer paper. Only a few are printed on photographic paper. Almost all have typed or handwritten notes on the back identifying the subjects, who were born or married into the Daigle family. Five photographs, two 35mm slides, and a glossy photographic print relate to the saw mill in Daigle, Maine. The original photographs likely date from the 1880s to the 1960s, while the reprints were created and used by Ralph Courtois towards the end of his research. Seven were explicitly dated to 2005.

In total, there are 28 glossy photographic prints of Daigles and 36 computer printouts of historic photographs of Daigles, all of which are 8.5 x 11 inches. There are six 3.5 x 5 inch and one 4 x 6 inch reproduction photographs of Daigle, Maine and two 35mm slides of Daigle, Maine.

The collection also contains a small number of textual materials used by Ralph in his research.

Dates

Creation: 1960s - 2005

Biographical / Historical

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Born in 1929, Ralph Courtois married Rita Daigle in 1962. The two lived in Biddeford, Maine, where they were parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church. Ralph often aided genealogical researchers, particularly with French heritage, and worked for decades to research his wife’s family history extending to 17th century Acadia. He passed away in 2009.

Rita Daigle, daughter of Alcide Vital and Emma Daigle, was an 11th generation Daigle born in Daigle, Maine, in 1931. After attending Fort Kent High School, she moved to Biddeford, working as a nurse’s aide at Webber Hospital and in food service with the Biddeford School system. She passed away in 2016.

Eugene “Gene” Melvin Moreau, born in 1933, was a distant cousin of Rita and close friend of the couple. As he did for many others, Ralph assisted Gene’s own genealogical work. In return, he compiled the donated report on Rita Daigle’s ancestors (see Ancestors of Rita (Daigle) Courtois) in 2006 using Ralph’s extensive notes.