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John Papineau (father of Henry Papineau)

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Draft — sources verified, prose evolving

TypePerson
ErasIrish era

Summary

John Papineau is named as the late father of Henry Papineau, one of the men lost in the June 1914 Vega burning. The source says he settled in the area in the 1850s.

Evidence and limits

The held report does not specify John’s birthplace, exact settlement, spouse, dates, or the full Papineau family. “Before 1914” records only the source’s description of him as deceased.

See also

Sources

  1. Charlevoix Courier, June 17, 1914, “Boat burns off Beaver Island,” reprinted in the 2003 scrapbook section.
    Identifies the late John Papineau as Henry Papineau's father and says John settled in the area in the 1850s.