Larammee

List of the Drummond Island Voyageurs

A Group of Voyageurs

In 1828, the British garrison’s transfer from Drummond Island to Penetanguishene led to the documentation of various voyageurs residing on the island. Many of these individuals were of Métis descent, and the following list includes significant personal details that reflect their ethnic backgrounds and family lineages. The entries provide insight into their contributions, settlement patterns, and descendants, showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of the region at the time of the transfer.

Narrative of Rosette Larammee

Rosette Larammee, born on Drummond Island in 1815, recounts her family’s migration from the island in 1828. Her father, Jacques Adam Larammee, had worked with the North-West Company and later married Rosette Cloutier. The family traveled with two other families, enduring a month-long journey to Penetanguishene, camping along the North Shore. Larammee details the community’s early settlers and events, including marriages officiated by Bishop McDonnell. She describes her husband, Jean Baptiste Boucher, and a harrowing search for a missing neighbor, Joseph Giroux.