Interview with Steve McClellan

Interview with Pierrette Lehouiller Lyman, Maurice Lehouiller, and Lise Lehouiller Wursthorn

Pierrette, Maurice, and Lise discuss their family’s move from Quebec to Underhill, Vermont, in May 1949. Their father, seeking better economic opportunities, moved the family to a larger farm milking 50-55 cows compared to 20 in Canada. The family recounts the challenges they faced, including language barriers and heavy farm work, as well as their school experiences, community interactions, and cultural traditions.

Interview with Burt Rawson

Burton Rawson shares his family’s farming history in Jericho and Underhill, going back to his great-grandfather and uncle attending medical school and his grandfather, Solon, clearing the land and building a barn in 1911. Burton was born on another farm in 1946 and moved to his current farm in 1982

Interview with Ed Stygles

Ed Stygles and his friend Mike share their life experiences, including Ed’s frequent moves as a child due to his father’s farming activities. Ed settled in Jericho at 21 and farmed with his wife. Ed recounts his childhood chores, the impact of modern farming practices, and the community’s changes. Ed discusses his family and his involvement in local activities, as well as Mike’s notable moose hunting achievement.

Interview with Nate Sullivan

Nate Sullivan discusses his family’s arrival in Underhill, growing up, and farming with his family. He describes memories of neighbors, farming in the community, and changes in farming practices and technologies over the decades.

Interview with Steve McClellan

Steve discusses his childhood in Underhill, his time with Michael Luck, his parents, Air Force service, and children.