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| The Casault family of Normandy had a stroke of good fortune. The well-known and meritorious abbot, Flavien-Edouard Casault became interested in the genealogy of the family and conducted research from 1887 and onward, not only in Canada but Europe as well. Following this, in the 1950's and 1960's, Ulric Casault undertook to gather and organize vigorously existing documentation. More recently, Henri Cazeault visited Normandy and brought back some exceptional photography from St. Pierre-Langers, a selection of which is presented here. |  St. Pierre Langers' Church. Photo : Henri Cazeault |
Despite the efforts of these precursors, the genealogy of the Casault family is still incomplete. Archives have not yet revealed all of their secrets. Thus, we know only a few things about the life of ancestor, Jean-Baptist Casault. With further research into notary documents in Canada and Normandy, we may learn a great deal more. On this side of the Atlantic, not all archival material has been explored. But let us pause and think of Normandy. This land was invaded by the Vikings in remote times. It was contested land between France and England during the Middle Ages. In this century, it was at Cherbourg that the greatest invasion in history took place on June 6, 1944 that ultimately led to the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. We need to know more about the history of Normandy with respect to our own family history and the bonds that exist between here and there. |
 The castle at St. Pierre-Langers. Photo : Henri Cazeault | ||
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 Arrival at St. Pierre-Langers. Photo : Henri Cazeault | |
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