Lorraine.

On the border of France and Germany, Lorraine has been under the flag of both of those nations. Likewise, both languages are spoken in the region. At the time of Jean Bernard's departure it was ruled by the French.

Quiche Lorraine, a delicious egg pie made with smoked bacon and an aged cheese is a traditional dish, as is andouille sausage.

The local practice of dunking carrots into tea and eating them began with medieval knights.

Our ancestors who emigrated from Lorraine are listed below. The dates reflect the year they arrived in Canada if known, otherwise it is the date of their earliest appearances in the records there:

• Jean Bernard (1664) of Thionville.