house of cessna
Welcome to The House of Cessna.
A site dedicated to the pursuit of factual history through the creative storytelling of Charles W. "Bill" Cissna. Please take a moment and look around.
A site dedicated to the pursuit of factual history through the creative storytelling of Charles W. "Bill" Cissna. Please take a moment and look around.
After fleeing his home in France under persecution for his religion, enduring five frustrating years of soldiering, and surviving 20 miserable years of trying to farm the truculent soil of Northern Ireland, Huguenot Refugee Jean Le Cesna, had one last chance to purchase a future for his sons. It was filled with dangers unimaginable. In 1718, he and two sons, boarded an aging and fragile ship bound for a promise of freedom and prosperity in Pennsylvania. The journey was both epic and heartbreaking.
In 1718, Jean Le Cessna, a Huguenot refugee fleeing persecution, embarked on a daring journey to forge a new life in the untamed American wilderness. With the rugged terrain ahead and the echoes of their failed attempt to settle in Ireland fading, the family navigated treacherous seas and unpredictable storms, clinging to hope as they sought a heaven in a distant land.
When they set foot on the foreign soil, the vast expanse of untouched nature enveloped them, its wild beauty both awe inspiring and intimidating. The untamed forests whispered secrets in the rustling leaves. Untrodden paths beckoned with promises of freedom and adventure.
Through the dense undergrowth, they carved a path, building a humble shelter under the watchful gaze of ancient trees. The days were arduous, filled with toil and sweat as they tamed the land, transforming it into a sanctuary where dreams could take root and flourish.
They witnessed the ever-changing dance of the seasons, feeling the biting cold of winter’s embrace and the warm caress of summer’s sun on their backs. Nature became both their ally and adversary, providing sustenance and testing their resilience.
Jean Le Cessna’s determination and tenacity guided his sons as they learned to hunt, fish, and cultivate the earth, adapting to the rhythms of their new home. Their calloused hands and weary bodies bore witness to their unyielding spirit, forged in the crucible of struggle and survival.
As the years passed, the once unfamiliar landscape became etched in their hearts, becoming an inseparable part of their identity. Amidst the wilderness, they found freedom and solace, creating a legacy that echoed the courage of their ancestors and the strength of human spirit. Finding women who held the same visions, they began families to start the new race of mankind known as Americans.
In this vast and untamed wilderness, the Cessna family’s story intertwined with the history of a young nation, leaving a lasting mark on the pages of time. Their journey from refugees to frontier warrior-farmers became a testament to the indomitable human spirit, forever etched in the annals of history.
*Pictured above is the Le Cesne family castle in Menilles, Normandie, France.
In 1718, Jean Le Cessna, a Huguenot refugee fleeing persecution, embarked on a daring journey to forge a new life in the untamed American wilderness. With the rugged terrain ahead and the echoes of their failed attempt to settle in Ireland fading, the family navigated treacherous seas and unpredictable storms, clinging to hope as they sought a heaven in a distant land.
When they set foot on the foreign soil, the vast expanse of untouched nature enveloped them, its wild beauty both awe inspiring and intimidating. The untamed forests whispered secrets in the rustling leaves. Untrodden paths beckoned with promises of freedom and adventure.
Through the dense undergrowth, they carved a path, building a humble shelter under the watchful gaze of ancient trees. The days were arduous, filled with toil and sweat as they tamed the land, transforming it into a sanctuary where dreams could take root and flourish.
They witnessed the ever-changing dance of the seasons, feeling the biting cold of winter’s embrace and the warm caress of summer’s sun on their backs. Nature became both their ally and adversary, providing sustenance and testing their resilience.
Jean Le Cessna’s determination and tenacity guided his sons as they learned to hunt, fish, and cultivate the earth, adapting to the rhythms of their new home. Their calloused hands and weary bodies bore witness to their unyielding spirit, forged in the crucible of struggle and survival.
As the years passed, the once unfamiliar landscape became etched in their hearts, becoming an inseparable part of their identity. Amidst the wilderness, they found freedom and solace, creating a legacy that echoed the courage of their ancestors and the strength of human spirit. Finding women who held the same visions, they began families to start the new race of mankind known as Americans.
In this vast and untamed wilderness, the Cessna family’s story intertwined with the history of a young nation, leaving a lasting mark on the pages of time. Their journey from refugees to frontier warrior-farmers became a testament to the indomitable human spirit, forever etched in the annals of history.
*Pictured above is the Le Cesne family castle in Menilles, Normandie, France.