Find your Lineage! Journey into the world of Les Filles du Roi, the 17th-century women who transformed a fragile colony into the vibrant society that became Quebec. This presentation explores their origins, their trans-Atlantic passage, their marriages, and the crucial role they played in population growth, community building, and cultural identity. Through vivid stories and real historical examples, we’ll look at how these women navigated hardship, opportunity, and new beginnings in New France. Attendees will also learn how to trace a Fille du Roi ancestor using church records, notarial documents, and essential genealogical resources.  

 

Lisa Elvin-Staltari has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, sales consultant, trainer, public speaker, radio host, and writer. For the past 15 years, she has worked as a professional genealogist, focusing on French Canadian family history — a lifelong interest that began in childhood. Originally from Drummondville, Quebec, Lisa has both French and English Canadian roots. In 2013, she started her blog and website, Have Roots, Will Travel, which later expanded into a YouTube channel. She now produces weekly videos on French Canadian genealogy and has created more than 500 episodes. She currently is the Genealogy Specialist for the Orange County Library System in Ocoee, Florida

 

Lisa is the Membership Chair and a board member of La Société des Filles du Roi et Soldats du Carignan, where she also helps lead educational outreach. She works with individuals on genealogical projects and regularly speaks to genealogy groups across North America. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, New England Historic Genealogical Society, American-Canadian Genealogical Society, and several state-level genealogical organizations.