Walambois
Last updated 03-Sep-00
- Possible Family Origin: Probably a Western Abenaki name [Day 1981] - possibly Androscoggin, son of Metallic? [NL]
- Other Possibly Spellings: Walambais
- Probable Native Name: walôbá 'nice looking man' or walôbáia 'nice looking little man' or 'son of walôba' [Day 1981]
- Other Places Where Family Name Appears: possibly Megalloway Region
- Other Notes: Antoine Walambais is listed from 1829 to 1844. He had a son Xavier who was a married adult by 1844.
Antoine is probably the man listed as A. Matelok on the 1812 Roster, but not in any of the census records. The listing on the 1812 roster indicates he and/or his heirs were still at Odanak in 1844 and lends support to this belief. Metallic's son Antoine was also known by English settlers as Wilumpi which could easily be an anglicized from Walambois. We do know that Metallic's sons fought for the English in the War of 1812.
- see also Matelok
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Wanlinas
Last updated 03-Sep-00
- Possible Family Origin: Probably Sokwaki by Schaghticoke [Day 1981]
- Other Possibly Spellings: Wonlinase, Wonlinasse, Wolliase, probably Ouarinan, possibly Wollenus, possibly Lyonnaise at Becancour
- Probable Native Name: wôlináwes 'bay person' or possibly wôlhanás 'valley person' [Day 1981]
- Other Places Where Family Name Appears: possibly middle Connecticut River
- Other Notes: Pierre Joseph Wanlinas is the oldest person of this name in Odanak records and probably the ancestor of all of that surname found at Odanak. Pierre m. Angelique Annance. He fought in the War of 1812 where he was killed in action. We have the names of 9 likely children for this couple; Laurent (1790-1874) m.1823 Marie Cajiais, Francois de Sale, Marie Anne, Josette m. Michel de Gonzague, Marie Jeanne, Angelique, Marie, Agnes Anne (1807-1853) m.1827 Francois Louis Obomsawin, Marie Louise (1805-1841) m.1822 Louis de Gonzague.
- See the 1805 Durham Land Grant Families for more information onPierre Joseph Wanlinas
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Wasamimet
Last updated 10-Apr-04
- Possible Family Origin: Perhaps Norridgewock [Day 1981]
- Other Possibly Spellings: Wasanmimette, Wassanmimette, Wassenmimet, Ouisanmimet, Wisanmimett, Wesamimet, Emet, Emmet
- Probable Native Name: wazômimet 'he talks against me too much' [Day 1981]
- Other Places Where Family Name Appears: Rangeley Lakes Region ME, Sharon Springs NY,
- Other Notes: Romain & Francois Pierre Wasamimet were granted land at Durham in 1805.
Francois Pierre Wasamimet b.abt 1774, m. 1827, Marie Josette Annance. He faught in the War of 1812. He appears to be the ancestor of all that are found of this surname at Odanak
Romain Wasamimet b.abt 1782 was actually a Gill. We have a photocopy of the original marriage record in French which states Romain 8esanmimett was s/o Joseph Gill & Therese Abenaki. His dau. and sister used the Gill surname but he used Wasamimet. Perhaps his mother was a sister to Francois Pierre Wasamimet?
Jerome and Elijah Wesamimet (sons of Francois Pierre) were at Andover and Rangeley ME with their cousins, the Annance family.
Ursule Wasamimet (d/o Francois Pierre) was known as Lucy Emmet (1806-1860s) in the U.S.. She married Francois Lagrave (Frank Brazil in NY) and the family lived at Sharon Springs NY. She wrote a letter to the War Department in 1863 concerning her son Peter.
- See the 1805 Durham Land Grant Families for more information on Romain Wasamimet/Gill -- Francois Pierre Wasamimet
- See the Biography of Pierre Jerome Wasamimet
- See the Obituary & Photo of Henry Huntington Emmett
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Watso
Last updated 02-Apr-01
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Wawa
Last updated 04-Sep-00
- Possible Family Origin: Probably Algonquin [Day 1981]
- Other Possibly Spellings: Wahawa, Ouahhouai
- Probable Native Name: Wewe 'a species of wild goose' (Algonquin) [Day 1981]
- Other Places Where Family Name Appears: N/A
- Other Notes: Jospeh Marie Wawa m. Marie Louise Gill.
Their son was Charles Marie 'Cesar' Wawa m. 1825 to Cecile Taksus (1808-1833). Cezar Wawa is listed in census from 1822 to 1832. He was a guide for Dr. Laterriere on the St. Francis River in 1786, signed the Bedel Deed in 1798 as Captain, and singed the Gamelin Power of Attorney as Grand Captain & Orator.
His dau. Marie Ursule Wawa b.abt 1833 m.1846 Louis Nagazoa. She was known as Algonquin at Odanak.
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Wawanolette, Nolette, and Louis
Last updated 04-Sep-00
- Possible Family Origin: Probably Woronoco by Missisquoi [Day 1981]
- Other Possibly Spellings: Wawanolet, Wahwanolet, Wahanulet, modern day Nolet and Nolette, sometimes Louis
- Probable Native Name: wawánolewát 'he who puts someone off the track, literally or figuratively' [Day 1981]
- Other Places Where Family Name Appears: Missisquoi area of Vermont
- Other Notes: This family can trace it's origins to Pierre Jean Wawanolewat, a famous war chief. He was known by several names; Grey Lock, White Head, & La Tete Blanche.
Louis Napoleon Wawanolette known as 'Louis The Indian' was the son or nephew of Greylock. He appears on the Odanak roster of 1812 veterans with heirs in 1844. He was killed in action during this war. He m. Marie Apoline Gill (1778-1862). He appears to be the ancestor of all of this name at Odanak.
From 1829 to 1852 most of this family was recorded under the family name Louis in Odanak Census.
- SeeSt. Francois Abenaki - War of 1812for more on Louis Wawanolette.
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Wawanonkit
Last updated 04-Sep-00
- Possible Family Origin: A Western Abenaki name [Day 1981]
- Other Possibly Spellings: Ouaouanonguet, Wananguite, Wawanaguite, Wawanonguite
- Probable Native Name: wawánôgít 'he who keeps getting up', possibly having reference to frequent speaking in council [Day 1981]
- Other Notes: This may be a branch of the Wawanolet family??
Joachim Wawanonki was a chief at Odanak. He m. Francoise Thomas. He signed documents in 1796, 1800, 1808, and appears on the Odanak roster of 1812 veterans with heirs in 1844.
Pierre is listed in 1822 & 1829.
Pierre (1803-1862) (another one?) is listed in census from 1841 onward. He m.(1) 1836 to Catherine Obomsawine and m.(2) 1848 to Christine Gill. He may be the same as the one in 1822 census. If so, he had perhaps his mother and sisters? with him for there are 2 females over age 14 and one female age 10 to 14 in the 1822 household.
Peter (another??), who died abt. 1870, wore rings in his ears and nose.
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