Louis served on the Duzine which was the governing body consisting of 12 men from the founding families of the New Paltz as it was known. This area came under Dutch and English influence at different times leading to changes in names, custom, etc. The dealings of this community with the local Amerindians of the Iroquois, Mohawk and other groups is quite well documented. Wicres today is a village of about 300 persons located 15 miles southwest of the beautiful city of Lille in Artois. This continues to be an agricultural region where potatoes, cauliflower and wheat are grown.
Cows likewise appear to thrive.
Matthew Blanchan b 1655. By 1649 they were living in or near Canterbury, England where their presence is recorded at the Walloons or Strangers Church of Canterbury for the marriage of his brother Anthoin. They arrived at New Amsterdam April 26, 1660. Aspects of his life were also well documented in court records of the time. They were both deceased by April 1649 when their son Anthoin was married.