Felicite Simard

Female 1731 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Felicite Simard was born on 18 Apr 1731 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 19 Apr 1731 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada (daughter of Francois Simard and Ursule Pare); and died.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Felicite Simar
    • _UID: 3509658BD7674E899E4EEF4F5645B1520BDC

    Felicite married Joseph Dufour on 23 Jun 1750 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada. Joseph and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Marriage Contract:
    Notary Crespin drew up the contract.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Francois Simard was christened on 22 Sep 1678 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada (son of Noel Simard dit Lombrette and Marie Madeleine Racine); died on 7 Dec 1732 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 8 Dec 1732 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Francois Lombrette
    • Name: Francois Simart
    • _UID: 9559F56ED11E48DAA37CAA08F01A06569923
    • Census: 1681, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Residence: 23 Jun 1712, Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:

    Pierre Simard, macon, habitant, 60 years
    Noel Simard, 46 years
    Madeleine Racine, 32 years
    Noel Simard, 19 years
    Etienne Simard, 17 years
    Pierre Simard, 13 years
    Joseph Simard, 10 years
    Augustin Simard, 8 years
    Francois Simard, 6 years
    Marie Simard, 14 years
    Francoise Simard, 11 years
    Rosalie Simard, 1 year

    Residence:
    At the time of his marriage he listed his residence as Petite Riviere near Baie St-Paul, parish of St-Francois-Xavier.

    Francois married Ursule Pare in Jun 1712. Ursule (daughter of Noel Pare and Marguerite Caron) was born about 1689; died on 5 Jun 1759 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 6 Jun 1759 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ursule Pare was born about 1689 (daughter of Noel Pare and Marguerite Caron); died on 5 Jun 1759 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 6 Jun 1759 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B96AFA8C86D7400F8DBD0E3722B998D72ECE

    Notes:

    Died:
    70 years old at time of death.

    Notes:

    Marriage Contract:
    The contract was drawn up by Royal notary, Chambalon of Quebec.

    Marriage Contract:
    Royal notary Chambalon drew up the contract.

    Children:
    1. Francois Simard was born on 15 Dec 1714 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 16 Dec 1714 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; died on 8 Apr 1792 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 10 Apr 1792 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.
    2. 1. Felicite Simard was born on 18 Apr 1731 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 19 Apr 1731 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    3. Marie Madeleine Simard was born on 3 Jun 1713 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 4 Jun 1713 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    4. Dorothee Simard was born on 22 Sep 1721 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 23 Sep 1721 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    5. Marie Ursule Simard was christened on 22 Nov 1719 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    6. Genevieve Simard was born on 2 Mar 1727/28 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 9 Mar 1727/28 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    7. Joseph Simard was born on 9 Jul 1717 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 11 Jul 1717 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    8. Marguerite Simard was born on 22 May 1726 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 22 May 1726 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Noel Simard dit Lombrette was born about 1637 (son of Pierre Simard dit Lombrette and Suzanne Durand, son of Pierre Simard dit Lombrette); died on 24 Jul 1715 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 28 Jul 1715 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Noel Simard
    • _UID: F8EEEE5AAA934907B308A4AA25BDACEF4176
    • Residence: Bef 1659, St. Vincent, Puymoyen, Charente, France
    • First mentioned in Canada: 1659
    • Occupation: 22 Nov 1661, Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; laborer
    • Census: 1666, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1667, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Land: 1667
    • Employment: 1677, Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada
    • Land: 22 Oct 1677
    • Land: 1680, Petite Riviere, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1681, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Land: 1686, Petite Riviere, Quebec, Canada
    • Residence: 23 Jun 1712, Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada
    • Property: 1716

    Notes:

    Residence:
    INSEE #16271
    PRDH stated he was from the parish of Beaumoyen, eveche d'Angouleme.

    Census:

    Noel Cimar, macon, 29 years
    Marie Racine, 20 years
    Pierre Cimar, 3 years
    Noel Cimar, 16 months

    Census:

    Pierre Simard, habitant, 64 years
    Noel Simard, 30 years
    Marie Racine, 21 years
    Pierre Simard, 4 years
    Noel Simard, 3 years
    Marie Simard, 8 months

    They owned 13 arpents of cultivated land and 4 head of cattle.

    Land:
    Pierre, Noel and Madeleine bought 3 arpents in with from Pierre Gibouin for 1500 silver livres to be paid in three installments. Pierre Gibouin was to return to France but did not actually leave until the fall of 1677. Gibouin continued to work the land until 1677.

    Employment:
    Noel was offered a contract by Abbot Pierre de Francheville, administrator of the Seminary to care for the Seminary properties at Baie Saint-Paul for 5 years. The contract would begin at Easter 1678 and continue until Easter 1683. Noel would care for 2 oxen, 6 cows, 2 sows and a male pig. He would maintain buildings, plow land, dig ditches and put up fences. Any profit or loss would be shared equally. Noel needed to make 1000 pine planks and would earn 27 livres per hundred and 30 livres for timber. "Half of the nets salt and barrels" would be provided for salmon fishing.

    Land:
    Pierre Gibouin finally decided to return to France and wanted the payment for the 3 arpents of land he agreed to sell in 1667. Gibouin agreed to a price of 750 livres, half to be paid immediately. This transaction was recorded by notary Duquet.

    Land:
    Noel was given a concession at Cap-Maillard at the Petite-Riviere-Saint-Francois.

    Census:

    Pierre Simard, macon, habitant, 60 years
    Noel Simard, 46 years
    Madeleine Racine, 32 years
    Noel Simard, 19 years
    Etienne Simard, 17 years
    Pierre Simard, 13 years
    Joseph Simard, 10 years
    Augustin Simard, 8 years

    They owned 30 arpents of cleared land, 20 head of cattle and 3 guns.
    Francois Simard, 6 years
    Marie Simard, 14 years
    Francoise Simard, 11 years
    Rosalie Simard, 1 year

    Land:
    Noel purchased at least 4 pieces of property and distributed them to his sons.

    Residence:
    At the time of Noel's marriage his residence was listed as Petite Riviere near Baie St-Paul, parish of St-Francois-Xavier.


    Property:
    Notary Barthelemy Verreau took an inventory of Noel's property, "an axe, a sheepskin coat, a gun which fired with a nasty kick, a long saw, a cross saw, a barrel for salting eel, a tobacco poach, and old rain hat.." Noel had a reserve supply of 15 pounds of tin.

    Noel married Marie Madeleine Racine on 22 Nov 1661 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada. Marie (daughter of Etienne Racine and Marguerite Martin) was christened on 25 Jul 1646 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 3 Dec 1726 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Marie Madeleine Racine was christened on 25 Jul 1646 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada (daughter of Etienne Racine and Marguerite Martin); was buried on 3 Dec 1726 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Madeleine Racine
    • _UID: 01079EEABB604795985766EAB6503D434C82
    • Census: 1667, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1681, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:

    Pierre Simard, habitant, 64 years, widow
    Noel Simard, 30 years, married
    Marie Racine, 21 years, married
    Pierre Simard, 4 years
    Noel Simard, 3 years
    Marie Simard, 8 months

    Census:

    Pierre Simard, macon, habitant, 60 years
    Noel Simard, 46 years
    Madeleine Racine, 32 years
    Noel Simard, 19 years
    Etienne Simard, 17 years
    Pierre Simard, 13 years
    Joseph Simard, 10 years
    Augustin Simard, 8 years
    Francois Simard, 6 years
    Marie Simard, 14 years
    Francoise Simard, 11 years
    Rosalie Simard, 1 year


    Buried:
    80 years old at time of death.
    Buried at the church of Saint-Francois-Xavier of La Petite Riviere.

    "l'acte est date de 1727 mais il s'agit manifestement d'une erreur"
    "elle a donne les marques d'une grande piete"
    inhumee dans l'eglise

    Notes:

    Marriage Contract:
    Notary Audouart drew up the marriage contract between Noel and Marie Madeleine Racine. Pierre Simard gave his son all his property, house, barn, animals and furniture. He would retain half of it for use during his lifetime. Noel agreed to lend his sister Suzanne 300 livres if she came "to live in this country". Etienne Racine gave 119 livres worth of gifts to Madeleine that included 18 minots of wheat, 2 oxen, a cow and various household goods. Pierre made his mark and Noel signed to contract.

    Marriage Banns:
    Abbot Thomas Morel despensed with the remaining two banns.

    Children:
    1. Pierre Simard was born on 30 Apr 1663 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 1 May 1663 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; died on 7 Nov 1724 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 8 Nov 1724 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada.
    2. Noel Simard dit Lombrette was born on 7 Oct 1664 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 8 Oct 1664 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; died on 9 Apr 1726 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 9 Apr 1726 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.
    3. Marie Madeleine Simard was born on 4 Jan 1666/67 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 5 Jan 1666/67 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; died on 24 Aug 1684 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 27 Aug 1684 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada.
    4. Etienne Simard dit Lombrette was born about 1668; died on 14 Nov 1750 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 15 Nov 1750 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.
    5. Francoise Simard was born on 11 Sep 1671 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 11 Sep 1671 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    6. Joseph Simard was born in 1674; was christened on 11 Feb 1673/74 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    7. Augustin Simard was born on 2 Apr 1676 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 3 Apr 1676 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    8. 2. Francois Simard was christened on 22 Sep 1678 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; died on 7 Dec 1732 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 8 Dec 1732 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.
    9. Rosalie Simard was born on 14 Nov 1680 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 2 May 1681 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; died on 19 Jul 1714 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 20 Jul 1714 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada.
    10. Paul Simard was born on 25 Nov 1681 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 8 May 1682 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; died on 15 Aug 1733 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 17 Aug 1733 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.
    11. Marguerite Simard was born on 14 Jan 1683/84 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 22 Feb 1683/84 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    12. Jean Simard dit Lombrette was born on 27 May 1686 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 27 May 1686 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 4 Aug 1715 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.
    13. Marie Madeleine Simard was born on 19 Jan 1688/89 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 19 Jan 1688/89 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    14. Catherine Simard was born on 4 May 1692 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 4 May 1692 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; died on 16 Dec 1748 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 17 Dec 1748 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.

  3. 6.  Noel Pare was born about 1660 (son of Robert Pare and Francoise Lehoux); died before 17 Jun 1702.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Noel Paray
    • _UID: 5D51DCD0959C41C5AA037FD1BAD75F35B322
    • Census: 1666, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1667, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1681, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:

    Robert Parree, habitant, 40 years
    Francoise Louvet, 40 years
    Louise Parree, 12 years
    Jean Parree, 10 years
    Joseph Parree, 8 years
    Noel Parree, 6 years
    Marie Parree, 4 years
    Marguerite Parree, 3 years
    Anne Parree, 3 months
    Francois Thibaut, engage, domestique, 18 years


    Census:

    Robert Pare, habitant, 40 years
    Francoise Lehoux, 42 years
    Louise Pare, 13 years
    Jean Pare, 11 years
    Joseph Pare, 9 years
    Noel Pare, 6 years
    Marie Pare, 5 years
    Marguerite Pare, 3 years
    Anne Pare, 1 years
    Francois Thibault, domestique, 22 years


    Census:

    Robert Pare, charpentier, habitant, 57 years
    Francoise Lehoux, 57 years
    Jean Pare, 27 years
    Joseph Pare, 25 years
    Noel Pare, 19 years
    Marguerite, 18 years
    Joseph Pare, 17 years
    Anne Pare, 16 years
    Francois Pare, 13 years

    Noel married Marguerite Caron on 12 Nov 1685 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada. Marguerite (daughter of Jean Caron and Marguerite Gagnon) was christened on 15 Jun 1668 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Marguerite Caron was christened on 15 Jun 1668 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada (daughter of Jean Caron and Marguerite Gagnon); and died.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marguerite Carron
    • _UID: DC212E925C7C472BBB2018D47EE5402FA04C
    • God Parents: 15 Jun 1668, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1681, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    God Parents:
    The god parents were Sylvain Veau and Marie Madeleine Gagnon.

    Census:

    Jean Carron, habitant, 40 years
    Marguerite Gagnon, 35 years
    Pierre Carron, 19 years
    Marie Carron, 14 years
    Marguerite Carron, 13 years
    Jean Carron, 9 years
    Louis Carron, 7 years
    Genevieve Carron, 5 years
    Gertrude Carron, 1 year

    Notes:

    Marriage Ceremony:
    Present at marriage: Jean Paray (brother), Joseph Paray (brother), Jean Poullain (step brother), Pierre Gagnon, Francois Lacroix and Jean Barette.

    Children:
    1. Marguerite Pare was born on 1 Jan 1686/87 in St. Joachim, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 1 Jan 1686/87 in St. Joachim, Quebec, Canada; died on 12 Jan 1686/87 in St. Joachim, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 12 Jan 1686/87 in St. Joachim, Quebec, Canada.
    2. 3. Ursule Pare was born about 1689; died on 5 Jun 1759 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 6 Jun 1759 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.
    3. Joseph Pare was born on 22 Jan 1687/88 in St. Joachim, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 23 Jan 1687/88 in St. Joachim, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    4. Louis Pare and died.
    5. Francois Pare was born about 1704; and died.
    6. Marguerite Pare and died.
    7. Noel Pare and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Pierre Simard dit Lombrette was born about 1602 (son of Marsault Simard and Ozanne Souillet); and died.

    Other Events:

    • Additional information: Ste. Anne du Petit Cap, Quebec, Canada
    • Residence: St. Vincent, Puymoyen, Charente, France
    • _UID: F54014F37FD5433BB9FA2CA6520BCDC07DF2
    • First mentioned in Canada: 1655
    • Land: 30 Jan 1654/55
    • Occupation: 1657, St. Vincent, Puymoyen, Charente, France; mason
    • Travel: 28 May 1657
    • Court: 24 Jul 1657, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
    • Court: 6 Jan 1665/66
    • Census: 1667, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1681, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    Additional information:
    Pierre's name is mentioned at least 12 times in the registries of the receipts and expenses of Sainte-Anne of Petit-Cap. "He paid his tithe and regularly made gifts to the church. He worked on the construction of the second edifice from 1661 to 1662 and received a salary of 55 livres."

    Land:
    Pierre received a concession from Jean de Lauzon, Governor of New France.

    Travel:
    Pierre returned to France where he was a witness to the marriage contract of his nephew Jacques Simard.

    Court:
    Pierre returned to New France the same year he was in France. A transaction between Pierre Lombrette, master mason, and Etienne Lessard was signed before notary Audouart.

    Court:
    Etienne Bellinier dit Le Prince gave control of his land just east of Petit-Cap to Pierre while he traveled to France. Etienne gained control when he returned.

    Census:

    Pierre Simard, habitant, 64 years, widow
    Noel Simard, 30 years, married
    Marie Racine, 21 years, married
    Pierre Simard, 4 years
    Noel Simard, 3 years
    Marie Simard, 8 months

    Census:

    Pierre Simard, macon, habitant, 60 years
    Noel Simard, 46 years
    Madeleine Racine, 32 years
    Noel Simard, 19 years
    Etienne Simard, 17 years
    Pierre Simard, 13 years
    Joseph Simard, 10 years
    Augustin Simard, 8 years
    Francois Simard, 6 years
    Marie Simard, 14 years
    Francoise Simard, 11 years
    Rosalie Simard, 1 year

    Pierre married Suzanne Durand on 2 Dec 1635 in Angloul. Suzanne (daughter of Louis Durand and Francoise Levrauld) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Suzanne Durand (daughter of Louis Durand and Francoise Levrauld); and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 3123FDC7D7EC4D4293B6C5B76516C2319DE8
    • Will: 27 Oct 1666

    Notes:

    Will:
    Suzanne must not have gone to New France with Pierre or Noel. She had her will drawn up in France. At that time she considered herself a widow. Suzanne left her property to Marie Baurye, wife of Pierre Pinasseau, a tailor. This was where she was living.

    Notes:

    Marriage Contract:
    Contract was drawn up by notary Gibault

    Children:
    1. 4. Noel Simard dit Lombrette was born about 1637; died on 24 Jul 1715 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 28 Jul 1715 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.
    2. Suzanne Simard and died.

  3. 10.  Etienne Racine was born about 1605 (son of Rene Racine and Marie Loisel); died on 24 Apr 1689 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 25 Apr 1689 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: C2B21DBF2E224ED399AFFD61537EFD225732
    • Residence: Bef 1637, St. Germain, Fumichon, France
    • First mentioned in Canada: 1637
    • Court: 21 Oct 1639
    • Occupation: 23 May 1641, Quebec, Quebec, Canada; domestique
    • Residence: 1645, Ste. Marie des Hurons, Quebec, Canada
    • Legal Matter: 23 Sep 1647, Cap aux Diamants, Quebec, Canada
    • Travel: 21 Oct 1647, La Rochelle, France
    • Land: 27 Mar 1650, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
    • Additional information: 21 Jul 1651
    • Census: 1666, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1667, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1681, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Inventory of property: 30 Apr 1688, Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada
    • Burial: 24 Apr 1689, Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
    • Distribution of Property: 25 Nov 1689

    Notes:

    Court:
    Governor Montmagny asked Etienne to be guardian for the minor children of the late Guillaume Hebert and Helene Desportes.

    Occupation:
    A service contract between Etienne and Guillaume Hubou was drawn up by notary Martial Piraube. It can be noted that Etienne received an above average education because of his signature on the contract.

    Residence:
    Etienne was asked by the Jesuits to join them at Saint-Marie-des-Hurons (Midland, Ontario). He returned to Quebec in 1645 but returned the following year. Daughter Marie-Madeleine was baptised there 25 July 1646. It was also noted on 29 August 1646 in the Journal of the Jesuits that Etienne had returned along with several others.

    Legal Matter:
    Governor Montmagny requested Etienne to visit the land of Jacques Maheust, located not too far from Cap-aux-Diamants. He was to verify the damage caused by the pigs. Etienne drew up the following report: "Today Twenty third Day of September gbi forty seven (1647) made a Visit by Estienne Racine To the cleared land of Jacques Maheusat by Order of Monsieur Le Governor Who Reported that he had The Value of two minots of peas damaged lost by the pigs of the farm of the homestead And Signed to be Used as thought Proper."
    E. Racine (with initial)

    Travel:
    Although not formally noted, Etienne traveled to France, probably at the request of Olivier Letardif. On 4 April 1648, Etienne, along with several other Canadian colonists, was witness to the marriage of Zachary Cloutier to Madeleine Esmard at Saint-Barthelemi.

    Land:
    Olivier Letardif ceded 12 arpents of frontage by 126 deep to Etienne. He would pay rents and cens on Saint Martin's Day. Etienne was to build a home during the same year and fence his land as it was cleared. The Riviere aux Chiens divided the land. Etienne also had hunting and fishing rights.

    Additional information:
    The Racine home burned at about 10:00 in the morning according to a report made in the Journal of the Jesuits.

    Census:

    Etienne Racine, habitant, 59 years
    Marguerite Martin, 41 years
    Noel Racine, 22 years
    Louise Racine, 25 years
    Madeleine Racine, 20 years
    Francois Racine, 16 years
    Marguerite Racine, 14 years
    Pierre Racine, 11 years
    Jeanne Racine, 6 years
    Etienne Racine, 3 years
    Nicolas Delage, domestique, 24 years

    Census:

    Etienne Racine, habitant, 61 years
    Marguerite Marting, 42 years
    Noel Racine, 24 years
    Francois Racine, 18 years
    Marguerite Racine, 15 years
    Pierre Racine, 12 years
    Marie Racine, 10 years
    Jeanne Racine, 7 years

    They owned 11 head of cattle and had 30 arpents of land under cultivation.
    Etienne Racine, 5 years

    Census:

    Etienne Racine, habitant, 77 years
    Pierre Racine, 27 years
    Etienne Racine, 20 years
    Jeanne Racine, 21 years
    Etienne Simare, domestique, 16 years

    They had 2 guns, 8 head of cattle and 15 arpents of land under cultivation.

    Inventory of property:
    Notary Etienne Jacob drew up the inventory of property after the death of Marguerite.

    Burial:
    "The year gby (one thousand six hundred) eighty-nine the twenty-fourth day of the month of April died in the communion of our Holy mother Church Estienne Racine resident of this parish about eighty-five years of age, after having received the sacraments of Penitence and Viatica and was the following day buried in our church after his funeral conducted in the presence of Noel, Pierre and Francois Racine his children and other of his friends, who have declared not to know how to write nor sign this document according to the ordinance. signed Morin (Guillaume), priest"

    Distribution of Property:
    Before notary Jacob the estate of Etienne Racine was divided amongst his heirs Noel, Francois, Pierre, Etienne Racine and brothers-in-law Jean Gagnon and Jean Pare. Six arpents and six perches were divided into eight pieces of unequal size. A young boy named Pierre Constant drew lots for the heirs. The house, two barns and stables were submitted to another drawing. Noel and Francois won the house and the other shared the remaining buildings.

    Died:
    85 years old at time of death.

    Etienne married Marguerite Martin on 22 May 1638 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada. Marguerite (daughter of Abraham Martin dit l'Ecossais and Marguerite Langlois) was christened on 4 Jan 1623/24 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; died on 25 Nov 1679 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 26 Nov 1679 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Marguerite Martin was christened on 4 Jan 1623/24 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada (daughter of Abraham Martin dit l'Ecossais and Marguerite Langlois); died on 25 Nov 1679 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 26 Nov 1679 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: F29C56DB5F1C409481F5C6C14A19960E1244
    • Inheritance: 25 Nov 1643
    • Confirmation: 2 Feb 1659/60, Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada
    • Burial: 26 Nov 1679, Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    Inheritance:
    Marguerite's godmother, Marguerite Lesage, bequeathed to god-daughter 50 liveres for "the agreeable services which she had rendered her". Louise Racine, aged 2, also received 50 livres for "the affection that she bears her".

    Burial:
    "The year one thousand six hundred seventy-nine, the twenty-fifth day of november died in the communion of our holy mother Church Marguerite Martin fifty-six years old, wife of Etienne Racine, resident of Notre Dame de la Visitation and after having received the Sacraments of penitence, Eucharist and extreme unction and the next day was by me Guillaume Gaultier parish priest and missionary of la Visitation buried in the said church in the presence of Claude Auber, Antoine Toupin, Nicolas Guion and Charles Henrou who have signed."

    Died:
    noted age 56 years

    Notes:

    Marriage Contract:
    The contract was drawn up by notary Jean Guitet. Etienne promised to give Marguerite 200 livres. She would receive a dowry of 50 livres. Abraham Martin gave Etienne 100 livres in silver, utensils and clothes valued at 64 livres after the wedding. Having no children, her godparents Nicolas Pivert and Marguerite Lesage gave Marguerite 100 livres in silver, clothing, utensils appraised at 260 livres, all totaling 524 livres. Witnesses were Guillaume Hebert, Olivier Letardif, general clerk and Adrien Duchesne, first surgeon of Quebec.

    Marriage Contract:
    Notary Jean Guitet drew up the contract.

    Children:
    1. Racine was christened on 30 Sep 1640 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 30 Sep 1640 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada.
    2. Louise Racine was christened on 2 Sep 1641 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; died on 5 Jan 1674/75 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 6 Jan 1674/75 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada.
    3. Noel Racine was christened on 26 Dec 1643 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 4 Mar 1727/28 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada.
    4. 5. Marie Madeleine Racine was christened on 25 Jul 1646 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 3 Dec 1726 in Baie St. Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada.
    5. Francois Racine was born on 16 Jul 1649 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 22 Aug 1649 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; died on 23 Feb 1713/14 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 26 Feb 1713/14 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada.
    6. Marguerite Racine was born on 8 Mar 1651/52 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 26 Mar 1652 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; died on 17 Dec 1695 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 18 Dec 1695 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada.
    7. Pierre Racine was born on 26 Oct 1654 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 3 Oct 1655 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; died on 12 Mar 1728/29 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 14 Mar 1728/29 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada.
    8. Marie Racine was born about 1657; died on 30 Jan 1735/36 in Hotel Dieu de Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
    9. Jeanne Racine was born about 1660; died in 1702.
    10. Etienne Racine was born on 3 Aug 1662 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 14 Aug 1662 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; died on 3 Jan 1721/22 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 5 Jan 1721/22 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada.

  5. 12.  Robert Pare was born about 1626 (son of Mathieu Pare and Marie Joannet); died on 17 Nov 1684 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 18 Nov 1684 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Robert Paray
    • Name: Robert Paret
    • Name: Robert Parree
    • _UID: 3335E049B4D14B00AA45306A0B3B1086C681
    • Residence: Bef 1653, St. Laurent en Solore, Loire, France
    • Occupation: 1653; master carpenter
    • First mentioned in Canada: 19 Oct 1653; debt
    • Employment: 1654, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
    • Employment: Jan 1653/54, Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada
    • Additional information: 11 Oct 1654, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
    • Land: 30 Jan 1654/55, Ste. Anne du Petit Cap, Quebec, Canada
    • Legal Matter: 15 Aug 1656
    • Legal Matter: 21 Oct 1656, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
    • Legal Matter: 10 Oct 1657
    • Legal Matter: 3 Oct 1661, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
    • Additional information: 1662
    • Census: 1666, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1667, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Employment: 20 Sep 1667, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
    • Legal Matter: 28 Mar 1668, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
    • Additional information: 1678
    • Census: 1681, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Legal Matter: 15 Apr 1686, Quebec, Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    See attached sources.

    Residence:
    He was from St-Laurent-en-Solore (St-Laurent-Rochefort), Loire, France. INSEE #42252

    First mentioned in Canada:
    Robert was first mentioned in a document that stated he owed Michel Blanot 283 livres for delivery of merchandise.

    Employment:
    In the fall of 1654, Robert and Jean Espaisse were hired by Toussaint Toupin to build a house measuring 26 by 16 feet, which was to be completed in early July 1655. They were to be paid 144 livres, with Toupin providing the necessary materials. Claude Bouchard, surgeon, witnessed and signed the document.

    Employment:
    Squire Rene Robineau hired Robert to build a small building, 18 feet square on his property. Robert was given 405 silver livres for his work.

    Additional information:
    Robert did not know how to write but would make his mark, a carpenter's square shaped like an "L", on documents such as the one drawn up by notary Audouart.

    Land:
    Jean de Lauzon, Governor of New France granted Robert a piece of land. The land consisted of 4 arpents of frontage and was situated between those of Jean Espaisse and Pierre Gibouin, just to west of Sainte-Anne. A copy of this grant is in the archives of the Basilica of Sainte-Anne.

    Legal Matter:
    Before notary Audouart, Robert and Jean Espaisse reached an agreement on salaries due for the construction of a windmill at Argentenay, on the Ile d'Orleans. Eighty two livres were already paid by Monsieur d'Aillebout, Seigneur of the island and he was giving an additional 50 livres.

    Legal Matter:
    Toussaint Toupin requested Robert and Jean Espaisse finish the work on his house in Lower-Town, Quebec. He stated there was an important rod missing under the beam. They must also pay for "two pails of lime".

    Legal Matter:
    Jean Espaisse requested 200 livres from Robert so he may return to France. As a guarantee of reimbursement, Robert accepted a house, on a lot 40 feet by 20 feet, in the Lower-Town of Quebec.

    Legal Matter:
    Robert rented the Jean Espaisse house to Guillaume Lemieux for 45 livres "for each of the said two years".

    Additional information:
    Robert took part in the building of the second church at Sainte-Anne. The account books state "paid robert pare for one day of hauling wood thirty sols".

    Census:

    Robert Parree, habitant, 40 years
    Francoise Louvet, 40 years
    Louise Parree, 12 years
    Jean Parree, 10 years
    Joseph Parree, 8 years
    Noel Parree, 6 years
    Marie Parree, 4 years
    Marguerite Parree, 3 years
    Anne Parree, 3 months
    Francois Thibaut, engage, domestique, 18 years

    Census:

    Robert Pare, habitant, 40 years
    Francoise Lehoux, 42 years
    Louise Pare, 13 years
    Jean Pare, 11 years
    Joseph Pare, 9 years
    Noel Pare, 6 years
    Marie Pare, 5 years
    Marguerite Pare, 3 years
    Anne Pare, 1 years
    Francois Thibault, domestique, 22 years

    They owned 7 head of cattle and had 20 arpents of cleared land.


    Employment:
    Robert and partner Jean Poulin entered into an agreement with the nuns of Quebec. They were to deliver 1000 pine boards to Quebec before the feast of Saint-Jean the following year. They would each receive 250 livres for their work. Notary Rageot drew up the contract.

    Legal Matter:
    Robert sent Etienne Lessard to Quebec as his representative in defending the site deed for the Jean Espaisse house. This house had a foyer, a cellar and an attic and was located between Toussaint Toupin and Noel Pinguet.

    Additional information:
    The account books from Sainte-Anne states "in addition received from robert pare four and one half pounds of butter for the offering".

    Census:

    Robert Pare, charpentier, habitant, 57 years
    Francoise Lehoux, 57 years
    Jean Pare, 27 years
    Joseph Pare, 25 years
    Noel Pare, 19 years
    Marguerite, 18 years
    Joseph Pare, 17 years
    Anne Pare, 16 years
    Francois Pare, 13 years

    They owned 4 guns and had 30 arpents of land under cultivation.


    Legal Matter:
    After Robert's death, his heirs sold the Jean Espaisse house to merchant Hazeur Desonneaux for 1585 livres.

    Buried:
    Present at burial were Etienne Lessard and Charles De Monmainier dit Jouvent.

    Robert married Francoise Lehoux on 20 Oct 1653 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada. Francoise (daughter of Jacques Lehoux and Marie Meilleur) was christened on 9 Jul 1628 in Ste. Madeleine, La Ventrouze, France; died on 9 Apr 1685 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 10 Apr 1685 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Francoise Lehoux was christened on 9 Jul 1628 in Ste. Madeleine, La Ventrouze, France (daughter of Jacques Lehoux and Marie Meilleur); died on 9 Apr 1685 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 10 Apr 1685 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Francois Louvet
    • _UID: 624BE579F30B42878E81615225590A829E6C
    • Residence: Bef 1650, Ste. Madeleine, La Ventrouze, France
    • First mentioned in Canada: 1650
    • Indentured Service: 22 May 1651
    • Census: 1666, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1667, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Additional information: 1666-1667
    • Census: 1681, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    Residence:
    She was from Ste-Madeleine, La Ventrouze (Orne), France. INSEE #61500

    Indentured Service:
    She signed a contract promising her service to "Jean Juchereau sieur de More living at Quebec...for five years times...this work was for...the sum of thirty livres tournois for each year". After two years of service Juchereau released her from the contract.

    Census:

    Robert Parree, habitant, 40 years
    Francoise Louvet, 40 years
    Louise Parree, 12 years
    Jean Parree, 10 years
    Joseph Parree, 8 years
    Noel Parree, 6 years
    Marie Parree, 4 years
    Marguerite Parree, 3 years
    Anne Parree, 3 months
    Francois Thibaut, engage, domestique, 18 years


    Census:

    Robert Pare, habitant, 40 years
    Francoise Lehoux, 42 years
    Louise Pare, 13 years
    Jean Pare, 11 years
    Joseph Pare, 9 years
    Noel Pare, 6 years
    Marie Pare, 5 years
    Marguerite Pare, 3 years
    Anne Pare, 1 years
    Francois Thibault, domestique, 22 years


    Additional information:
    Francoise did some work for the church, presumably fashioning some vestments. The account books read "in addition to the wife of robert pare 40 L 10 s" (40 livres, 10 sols).

    Census:

    Robert Pare, charpentier, habitant, 57 years
    Francoise Lehoux, 57 years
    Jean Pare, 27 years
    Joseph Pare, 25 years
    Noel Pare, 19 years
    Marguerite, 18 years
    Joseph Pare, 17 years
    Anne Pare, 16 years
    Francois Pare, 13 years

    Notes:

    Marriage Ceremony:
    The marriage was celebrated at the "Chapelle des Sauvages" chapel of the Hurons at L'Ile d'Orleans. Present at the ceremony were Louis Gisfar (Louis Greffard dit Lecoq) and Mathurin Gangnon (Gagnon).

    Children:
    1. 6. Noel Pare was born about 1660; died before 17 Jun 1702.
    2. Louise Pare was born on 19 Aug 1654 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 23 Aug 1654 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    3. Jean Pare was born on 18 Apr 1656 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 5 Jun 1656 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    4. Joseph Pare was born on 10 Aug 1658 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 1 Sep 1658 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    5. Marie Madeleine Pare was born on 16 Jun 1662 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 17 Jun 1662 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    6. Marguerite Pare was born on 2 Mar 1663/64 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 3 Mar 1663/64 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    7. Anne Pare was christened on 12 Sep 1665 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    8. Pierre Pare was born on 30 May 1668 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 3 Jun 1668 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; died before Dec 1689.
    9. Francois Pare was born on 5 Jan 1669/70 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 8 Jan 1669/70 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died.

  7. 14.  Jean Caron was christened on 10 Jul 1641 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada (son of Robert Caron and Marie Crevet); died on 28 Dec 1706 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 29 Dec 1706 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jean Baptiste Caron
    • Name: Jean Baptiste Carron
    • _UID: 7F68A0F3C6D64D2083B6388FCEF24AD15E5B
    • God Parents: 10 Jul 1641, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
    • Residence: 16 Nov 1661, Ste. Anne du Petit Cap, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1666, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1667, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1681, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    God Parents:
    The god parents were Jean Caron (brother of Robert) and Elisabeth Couillart.

    Census:

    Jean Caron, habitant, 25 years
    Marguerite Gaignon, 20 years
    Pierre Caron, 3 years
    Marie Anne Caron, 1 year

    Census:

    Jean Carron, habitant, 26 years
    Marguerite Gagnon, 20 years
    Pierre Carron, 5 years
    Marie Carron, 2 years
    Antoine, domestique, 20 years

    Census:

    Jean Carron, habitant, 40 years
    Marguerite Gagnon, 35 years
    Pierre Carron, 19 years
    Marie Carron, 14 years
    Marguerite Carron, 13 years
    Jean Carron, 9 years
    Louis Carron, 7 years
    Genevieve Carron, 5 years
    Gertrude Carron, 1 year

    Jean married Marguerite Gagnon on 16 Nov 1661 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada. Marguerite (daughter of Jean Gagnon and Marguerite Cochon) was christened on 12 Feb 1644/45 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Marguerite Gagnon was christened on 12 Feb 1644/45 in Quebec, Quebec, Canada (daughter of Jean Gagnon and Marguerite Cochon); and died.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marguerite Gasgnon
    • _UID: 32854262E3E84F9C8A8F9992919A09B74033
    • Census: 1666, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1667, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
    • Census: 1681, Comte de Montmorency, Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:

    Jean Caron, habitant, 25 years
    Marguerite Gaignon, 20 years
    Pierre Caron, 3 years
    Marie Anne Caron, 1 year


    Census:

    Jean Carron, habitant, 26 years
    Marguerite Gagnon, 20 years
    Pierre Carron, 5 years
    Marie Carron, 2 years
    Antoine, domestique, 20 years


    Census:

    Jean Carron, habitant, 40 years
    Marguerite Gagnon, 35 years
    Pierre Carron, 19 years
    Marie Carron, 14 years
    Marguerite Carron, 13 years
    Jean Carron, 9 years
    Louis Carron, 7 years
    Genevieve Carron, 5 years
    Gertrude Carron, 1 year

    Notes:

    Married:
    Present at marriage: Pierre Picard, Etienne Lesart.

    Children:
    1. Pierre Caron was born on 8 Feb 1662/63 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 10 Feb 1662/63 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    2. Marguerite Caron was born on 8 Aug 1664 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 11 Aug 1664 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    3. Marie Anne Caron was born about 1665; and died.
    4. 7. Marguerite Caron was christened on 15 Jun 1668 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    5. Jean Caron was born on 19 Mar 1671/72 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 19 Mar 1671/72 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    6. Louise Caron was born on 25 Jul 1674 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 25 Jul 1674 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    7. Genevieve Caron was born on 2 Mar 1676/77 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 11 Mar 1676/77 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    8. Gertrude Caron was born on 29 Sep 1679 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 1 Oct 1679 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    9. Gertrude Caron was born on 10 Feb 1680/81 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 15 Feb 1680/81 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died.
    10. Ursule Caron was born on 13 Jul 1684 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; was christened on 18 Jul 1684 in Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, Canada; and died.