Chaumonot Joseph
Came to Canada, 1639, with Madame de la Peltrie,
Marie de l'Incarnation, and Fathers Vimont and Poncet. Accompanied
Brebeuf as missionary to the Neutral Nation, whose country was along the
north shore of Lake Erie, 1640. Sent to the Onondagas, 1655. Missionary
in charge of the Hurons at Old Lorette, where, in 1674, he built the
chapel in honour of Our Lady of Loretto. Died, Feb. 21, 1693. =Index=:
(Bishop Laval era) Accompanies mission to Gannentaha, 65; chief promoter of cult of
Holy Family, 86. =Bib.=: Shea, Vie de Chaumonot; Parkman, Jesuits in
North America; Campbell, Pioneer Priests of North America.