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NL #128, March/April 2026

This is Bonnes Nouvelles #128, March/April 2026. It includes preliminary Annual Reunion and Membership Meeting information, an article about the Search for Hester Dewesbury by Rev. Dr. W. Becket Soule, a "Did You Know?" feature about Jabez Delano and his candles, new members, key meeting dates, and the current staff listing.

NL #127, January/February 2026

This is Bonnes Nouvelles #127, January/February 2026. It includes stories about Philippe De Lannoy - The Immigrant His Life & Times by Pam Pettengell and an article about the Henry & Keziah Delano House in Duxbury from The May 7, 2025 Duxbury Clipper. Also included are mention of a donation to the Farrington Nature Linc from the Delano Kindred, a Facebook page reminder, and preliminary dates for the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting & Reunion.

Jabez Delano and his Candle Works

Did you know that, in the mid-1800's, the best source for lighting in the home was whale oil? One of the premier suppliers of whale-oil candles was Jabez Delano, Jr. in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Get the full story here.

NL #126, November/December 2025

This is the November/December 2025 Bonnes Nouvelles newsletter. It contains a story about the Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven, MA, and announcement of the GSMD Governor General's Commendation Award to Muriel Cushing for "her many years of selfless and tireless work as a Silver Book researcher and in creating the Patriots to Passenger database...". Also included are a Donation to Farrington Nature Linc and the story of Amaziah Delano (1709-1790).

Philippe de Lannoy - The Immigrant

We are proud to present a new research essay about Philippe de Lannoy by Pam Pettengell. Extensively researched and expertly presented, this fascinating essay traces Philippe and his family from his baptism in 1603 to the settlement of his estate in 1682.
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