Marquette and Joliet Begin Their Search for the Father of Waters

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Categories: WTK Featured StoriesPublished On: May 17th, 2022Tags: , , , , Views: 377050 words

By Daniel W. Sheridan

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On May 17, 1673, Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette begin their exciting journey to find the “Father of Waters.†Here’s the story. Jacques Marquette was born to a wealthy family in Laon, France, in 1637. Forsaking a life of comfort and prestige, he became…

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