June 27, 2002:

Hi:  My name is Iris Palmquist. My father's people, The Lusk Family,
settled in Luskville around 1820 and lived there for many years.  My
father was Birtle Lusk and he married Laura Robinson in 1922.  I would
be interested in hearing from any of the Lusk family still in Luskville.
My e-mail is ipalm@sympatico.ca



When the wild geese fly north in the springtime
The countryside awakens
That's when we cross the mountains
To fish in Findlay Lake(1)

 

Source: (1) Andy Lusk, from one of his albums. (See e-mail dated February 19, 2003, below).
Andy Lusk had a music album in the 1970's. The songs were all about the wilderness
in the Pontiac area, north and west of Luskville. They dealt with such things as 
logging on the Black River, the Coulonge River and various fishing trips in the Gatineau.
... Al
November 25, 2002:

I really enjoyed your web site. There are a number of Lusks' living in
Luskville to-day. Most are listed in the 411 telephone directory.
I am also searching for a Lusk and wonder if you have any leads. Cameron
John Lusk birth date listed as 1917 in Ontario. We think he had a sister
possibly named Margret.
If you have anything you can pass on I would appreciate it. I've hit a dead
end with this person. I know he relocated to Winnipeg, Manitoba in the late
40's early 50's.
Best regards,
S.L. Power
November 28, 2002:

Greetings to you three.
My maiden name was LUSK and I descend from a line of Robert LUSKs whose origins around 
the 1700s were in Ayrshire, Scotland.

After researching my own ancestry my interests widened and I am now gathering information 
for a LUSK One-Name Study covering LUSKs world wide. I am working with Geraldine, a double 
third cousin who lives in Thames, New Zealand (our great grandfather LUSK brothers married 
BUTLER sisters). We are duplicating our records for safety sake; Wellington is earthquake 
prone. We are both firmly committed to protecting the privacy of living persons. We also 
will not be passing on unverified or unsourced data . We will though facilitate exchanges 
between people researching similar lines. Should you require more information about 
One-Name Studies, there is a website for the Guild of One Name Studies which will tell you more 
- www.one-name.org . I am more than happy to answer any questions which you might have about 
my bona fides. 

I am interested in any and all information / data about LUSKS worldwide and would be interested 
in anything you are prepared to share with me.  At this stage I have nothing at all about either 
Cameron John Lusk, nor Birtle Lusk so I cannot offer any data for you but I'm gathering bits all 
the time so could well have something in the future.  It is only by sharing what we find that 
this collection of One-name material will develop into a useful aid for others.

I'd love to hear form you.  I was particularly interested to hear of the Lusks living in 
Luskville - I've not been in contact with any Lusks from that area as yet and would welcome 
any thing.  Needless to say this is a completely non-commercial undertaking on my part.  Time 
consuming and at times very frustrating but hugely fascinating.

SIncerely and genealogically,
Jan Carr (nee Lusk), Wellington, New Zealand.
February 19, 2003:
Hi,
I stumbled upon your site...
I was a good friend of Andy's, and recorded his last album at our studio 
"Star Track Studios" in Danford Lake Que. with Jan McCambley.
I have dedicated an area on my website for Andy, where I have a little history 
on him, plus a soundclip of the album. Andy was one of the "true" writers, and 
he made a great impression on me, one of the reasons I have made a tribute page 
for him, to keep his memories alive.

September 27, 2005:
(new URL for Gil's web site)
Here is the address: http://ca.geocities.com/gilcharron@rogers.com/Prowler/Prowler.html (not working anymore ... Al)

Gil Charron
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Gil:

Thanks for your e-mail, it brought back some good memories.
In the '70s there were a few of us who would finish work on a Friday night
and head off somewhere or other to see Andy Lusk. I worked with a guy named 
Charlie Gardner then. There were quite a few of us, all young and
energetic then and we'd often travel to White Lake to hear Mac Beattie.
And to the Raceway to hear Paul Henry Dallaire.

Thanks for the great links!

... Al
_____________________________

Note: GO to Gil's ANDY LUSK web page (link above)! Ya gotta hear
Andy's "Lusk Reunion Song" - about Joseph Lusk who came to the Pontiac in 1820!
... Al
August 13, 2005:
Lusk One-Name Study
After researching my own ancestry my interests widened and I am now gathering 
information for a LUSK One-Name Study covering LUSKs world wide.  I am working with 
Geraldine Butler DUNWOODIE, (neé LUSK) a double third cousin who lives in Thames, 
New Zealand (our great grandfather LUSK brothers married BUTLER sisters).  
We are duplicating our records for safety’s sake, Wellington is earthquake prone 
and Thames subject to floods.  We are both firmly committed to protecting the privacy 
of living persons.  We also will not be passing on unverified or unsourced data.  
We will though facilitate exchanges between people searching similar lines.  
Should you require more information about One-Name Studies, there is a website 
for the Guild of One Name Studies which will tell you more – www.one-name.org .  
I am more than happy to answer any questions that you might have about my bona fides. 

Should you have an interest in genealogical matters in general, and LUSK ancestors 
in particular I would love to hear from you and would be delighted if you were 
interested in sharing details of your early ancestors.  Geraldine and I are 
building separate LUSK (and spouse) databases; she maintains that for UK, Canada, 
Australia, NZ and other places, while I gather USA LUSKs. 

Needless to say perhaps, this is a personal interest and not any sort of money 
making venture, just an intense interest in LUSKS wherever they are and a firm 
desire to protect the privacy of living persons. I'm now retired from full time 
work and spend most of my time that isn't involved with family in pursuing 
genealogical interests, searching various arms of my own family and as an active 
member of the Wellington Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists with a special 
interest in Scotland.  In that role I am super conscious of the need to verify 
information from more than one source, which is why I prefer to write directly 
rather than put something on the web that might not hold up to scrutiny.
... Jan Carr

June 17, 2010:
                                    LUSK FAMILY REUNION

Greetings from Quebec.  Whilst checking out Luskville, Quebec on Google, I came across 
your various postings on your Lusk family roots.  There will be a 25th year Lusk family 
reunion in Luskville, Quebec on July 24th and 25th.  Please check out the Lusk website at:
 
                                             www.luskreunion.com
 
You can also get more information from Stacey Lusk on Facebook.
 
My great grandmother was Ida Lusk.  My Mum and I plan on attending.  Hope to hear from you.  

Regards,
Nancy Gunson

June 21, 2010:

Thanks to Taylor Kennedy for spotting this obituary for Robert John LUSK and letting us know. It's a nice
touch when the deceased person's roots are noted by the family.

Source: The Ottawa Citizen, June 19, 2010.
 February 25, 2012: (added Obituary for Andy Lusk).