Comments for Chazy Lake, New York

Comment on Moses St. Germain aka Sangimaux by cleadslinger32

cleadslinger32 — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:17:02 +0000

The younger picture of Moses St.Germain does look a lot like the picture of the older gentleman I took years ago from Uncle Wilfred’s collection. The spelling “Sangimaux” is just a guess. I heard Uncle Wilfred say it once and I thought that it might be French. It could, however, be an Indian name or something else. Nevertheless, in the younger picture he seems to have been a handsome looking chap. I wonder what the dates might be? Uncle Wilfred said that this man lived close to Chazy Lake in a dugout with logs in front.

Comment on Moses St. Germain aka Sangimaux by cheryljk

cheryljk — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:25:59 +0000

I was delighted to see this picture and doubly delighted when it’s owner allowed the picture to be shared. Please don’t reproduce it without permission (see her comment under the first “Sangimaux” entry if you want to reach her).

We’d love to hear stories about Moses’ and his family and life at Chazy Lake.

Comment on Sangimaux by debbiesaint

debbiesaint — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:30:05 +0000

I have researched St Germain’s in Clinton County. In one book about Clinton County there is reference to a “half breed” named Moses St. Germain. His English was not very good and he was referred to as “san je mo”. He was my great great grandfather. I believe this to be the same man. There is also a photo of him at his cabin, that housed many hunter/fisherman during season. It looks to be in the same spot the pump house now stands. I was fortunate enough to have visited Chazy Lake during the summer of ‘08. Tried to do some research, but it was over the 4th of July weekend, and The Historical Society in Malone was closed. Hopefully will get back some day. If you have any other info or stories about Sangimaux, I would love to hear them.

Comment on Eleanor Roosevelt by cleadslinger32

cleadslinger32 — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:42:47 +0000

Uncle Wilfred used to tell the story of how he knew Eleanor Roosevelt. He would approach a group of men and say something to this effect, “See this hand? Shake this hand.”

“What do I want to shake your hand for?” someone asked.

“Because when I helped Eleanor get on her house this morning, this is the hand that patted her &*%$#@.”

The resort had a bridle path, and one of Wilfred’s jobs was to help the lady mount her horse.

Comment on Sangimaux by cleadslinger32

cleadslinger32 — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:05:28 +0000

Uncle Wilfred was my great uncle, son of Séraphim Roy (“Old” Sullivan King). His brothers were Xavier, David, Patrick, and maybe others. He showed me this photo thirty-some years ago. I copied the print using an SLR so it is a bit blurry. He told me that Old Sangimaux lived in a dugout with logs on some sides, and, yes, he is supposed to be Chazy Lake’s first settler. He made a living of sorts by catching lake trout and carrying them over Dannemora Mountain to sell there perhaps in what was sometimes called “Little Siberia”. Uncle Wilfred said that he eviscerated the trout using his strong, sharp thumbnail. Uncle Wilfred also told me that he helped pioneered his side of the lake He lived close to the pump house, and, of course, the road is named after him. More about Uncle Wilfred later.

Comment on The Xavier King Homestead (log cabin) by cleadslinger32

cleadslinger32 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:28:53 +0000

Great job so far. I’m wondering if this would be a good spot to have a photo of this house after it had been reconstructed; perhaps, also, of the barn. Maybe you do have it further on. Cheers………