The Pontiac Archives has recently received a book for their Family Tree Library to be used by the public for research. The book “Lucas Family History, England-North Ireland-Canada, United States” was donated by Betty Scharff from Wetaskiwin, Alberta. It contains 296 pages of material.
It was written by Jaclyn Lucas Keasler Helmke, 8 April 2008, from San Antonio, Texas. It begins with (7237) Lucas born about 1160, at Westley, England, and about 1225 at England, married spouse unknown.
Please note that the Archives will be closed for the Christmas break. We will be open for our last day of 2025 on Thursday, December 11th. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 6th. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Local artist Jelly Massee has donated one of her historical paintings to the Pontiac Archives for an online auction. The piece, entitled “Camping on the Ottawa”, will be open for bids until 10:30 am on October 22, 2025. Please visit https://auction.pontiacarchives.org to take part in the auction.
The Pontiac Archives is excited to introduce its brand-new website, now open for a “soft launch” with exclusive access to hundreds of historic photos, rare documents, and audio recordings from the Pontiac’s colorful past. This isn’t just a website; it’s a digital journey through time, capturing the heart and soul
