Filles du Roi
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Nicolas Crevier & Louise Lecoutre
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Isaac Harnois & Marguerite Blaise
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Hilaire Limousin dit Beaufort & Antoinette Lefebvre
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Étienne Charles dit Lajeunesse & Madeleine Neil
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Marie Thibault & Jean Rolandeau
Marie Thibault & Jean Rolandeau – Expanded History Marie Thibault (c. 1660 – August 18, 1711) Born: Around 1660, France Died: August 18, 1711, Quebec, Canada Background: Marie Thibault was among the Filles du Roi (Daughters of the King), a group of approximately 770 women who immigrated to New France between 1663 and 1673 under the sponsorship of King Louis XIV.[1] She arrived in Quebec in 1670, accompanied by a dowry of 50 livres provided by the Crown, as recorded in the Registre des Filles du Roi.[2] Jean Rolandeau (January 21, 1650 – February 2, 1715) Born: January 21, 1650, Marsilly, Aunis, France Died: February 2, 1715, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada…
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Marie-Madeleine Roussin & Pierre Tremblay
Marie Roussin (Filles du Roi) – Wife of Pierre Tremblay Marie Roussin (Filles du Roi) – Wife of Pierre Tremblay Born: November 25, 1669, L’Ange-Gardien, Canada, New France Died: After May 1754 (aged 84+), Canada, New France Biography Marie Roussin was born on November 25, 1669, in L’Ange-Gardien, a small settlement in New France (modern-day Quebec, Canada). She was one of the Filles du Roi (King’s Daughters), a group of approximately 800 women sponsored by King Louis XIV to immigrate to New France between 1663 and 1673 to help populate the colony. These women were provided with dowries by the crown and encouraged to marry settlers. Marie Roussin married Pierre…
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Madeleine Perron & Charles Gaudin
Anne Daudelin & René Prevost Anne Daudelin Anne Daudelin and her twin brother René were born and baptized on 28 April 1667 in Château-Richer, New France (now Quebec, Canada). She was the daughter of Nicolas Daudelin and Anne Giard. Her godfather was Louys (last name left blank), and her godmother was Mathurine Bélanger.[1] Early Life and Family The Daudelin family was part of the early French settlers in New France. According to the 1667 census, the family lived in Côte de Beaupré, where Nicolas Daudelin, aged 30, and his wife Anne Giard, also 30, were recorded as having 10 cattle and 40 arpents of cultivated land. Their twin children, René…
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Anne Daudelin & René Prevost
Anne Daudelin & René Prevost Anne Daudelin Anne Daudelin and her twin brother René were born and baptized on April 28, 1667, in Château-Richer. She was the daughter of Nicolas Daudelin and Anne Giard. Her godfather was Louys (last name left blank), and her godmother was Mathurine Bélanger.[1] Census Records 1667 Census: Côte de Beaupré Nicolas Daudelin, 30; Anne Girard, his wife, 30; René, 3 months; Anne, 3 months; 10 cattle, 40 arpents of cultivated land.[2] 1681 Census: Seigneurie de Beaupré Nicolas Daudelin, 48; Anne Girard, his wife, 40; children: René and Anne (twins), 14; Marie, 12; 19 cattle; 37 arpents of cultivated land.[3] Marriage On January 9, 1684, René…
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Madeline Clement & Charles Marin Deneau
Madeline Clement & Charles Marin Deneau Madeline Clément Madeline Clément, daughter of Jean and Madeleine (Surget) Clément, was born in December 1668 in L’Ange-Gardien, Quebec. She was baptized on December 30, 1668, likely in Château-Richer.1 On April 23, 1685, at the age of 17, she married Charles-Marin Deniau in La Prairie, Quebec. Charles was 22 years old at the time.2 Later in life, at the age of 50, Madeline married René Dupuis, aged 47, on June 7, 1718, in La Prairie. The marriage contract was signed on June 6 before notary Michel LePailleur.3 This marriage did not produce any children. Madeline passed away on February 12, 1760, in La Prairie,…
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Marie Brazeau & Sylvain Guérin
Madeline Clement & Charles Marin Deneau Marie Brazeau Biography Serge Bouchard recounts the tumultuous life of Marie Brazeau, a woman who lived in Ville-Marie (modern-day Montreal). Through her story, we gain insight into daily life in the early days of the colony.1 Context The story takes place in the second half of the 17th century. Montreal, then known as Ville-Marie, was a town frequently attacked by the Iroquois. Epidemics ravaged the population, and the fur trade was booming. Ville-Marie was also a religious center for fanatics and had a population of fewer than 1,500 people. In New France, single women aged 25 and older, as well as widows, could represent…
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Marie Anne Benoist dite Livernois & Jean Bourbon
Marie Anne Benoist dit Livernois & Jean Bourbon Marie Anne Benoist Marie Anne Benoist was baptized on May 9, 1665, in Montreal (Notre-Dame). She was the twin sister of Barbe Benoist and the daughter of Paul Benoist and Elisabeth Gobinet.[1] 1666 Census: Montreal Paul Benoist, 40, carpenter, inhabitant; Isabelle Gobinet, 24, his wife; Isabelle, 7; Laurent, 5; Étienne, 3; Barbe and Marie, 9 months.[2] 1667 Census: Île de Montréal, New France Paul Benoist (dit Livernois), 40; Isabelle (Élizabeth) Gobinet, his wife, 26; Laurent, 6; Isabelle, 8; Étienne, 5; Marie, 3; Barbe, 2; 1 head of cattle, 12 arpents under cultivation.[2] First Marriage: Jean Bourbon Marie Anne Benoist (15) married Jean…
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Anne Marie Amyot & Jean Huard
Anne Marie Amyot & Jean Huard Anne Marie Amyot Variations: Anne Marie Amiot dite Villeneuve, Marie Anne Amyot, Marie Anne Amiot, and Marianne Amiot. Anne Marie Amyot was born on March 21, 1654, and baptized on March 22 at Notre-Dame de Québec. She was the daughter of Mathieu Amyot dit Villeneuve and Marie Miville. Her godfather was Jean Juchereau dit de Maure, and her godmother was Charlotte Nongie (wife of Pierre Miville). Her grandmother, Anne Amyot, and her father were present at the baptism.[1] In the 1666 Census, her family is listed in Québec as follows: Mathieu Amiot dit Villeneuve, 37, farmer Marie Miville, 33, his wife Charles, 14 Pierre,…
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Anne Cloutier & Robert Drouin
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Marie Grandin & Jean Baudet
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Marie Debure & Jean Bernard dit Anse
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Catherine Ducharme & Pierre Roy
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Françoise Moisan & Antoine Brunet
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André Robidou dit l’Espagnol & Jeanne Denote
André Robidou dit l’Espagnol’s story is fascinating, and there’s more to explore. Born around 1640 in Galicia, Spain, André made his way to France, where he worked as a sailor in Nantes before signing a three-year indenture contract to work in New France. He arrived in Québec in 1661 and eventually settled in Laprairie (now La Prairie, Québec). His tale offers another compelling example of the soldiers of the Carignan-Salières Regiment who transitioned from military service to the challenges and opportunities of settler life in New France. His nickname, l’Espagnol (the Spaniard), is intriguing, hinting at a possible connection to Spanish territories, whether through his origins, travel, or perhaps even…
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Anne Lepere & François Pinsonnault dit Lafleur
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Louis Marie dit Sainte-Marie & Mathurine Goard
Louis Marie dit Sainte-Marie: A Pioneer in New France, Carignan-Salières Regiment Louis Marie, son of Louis Marie and Marguerite Peigné, was born in Saint-Symphorien de Tours, in Touraine (Indre-et-Loire), around 1634. The exact year of his birth is unknown. He arrived in New France on August 17, 1665, with the Carignan regiment, la Varenne company, aboard the ship “Le Justice,” which had left La Rochelle on May 24, 1665, and reached Quebec on September 14, 1665. He received the scapular of Mount Carmel on October 10, 1665, in Quebec. After working on the construction of Fort Sainte-Thérèse on the banks of the Richelieu River, his company was sent to garrison…
![This document presents a historical genealogy of Antoine Bazinet dit Tourblanche, a soldier in the La Motte company who lived in New France (present-day Quebec) during the 17th century. The information presented here is based on available historical records and scholarly research. ## Life and Career ### Origins and Early Life Antoine Bazinet, known by the dit name "Tourblanche," was born around 1639 in France. While his exact birthplace remains uncertain, records suggest he originated from the diocese of Poitiers in the province of Poitou, France.[^1] As with many soldiers who came to New France during this period, Antoine Bazinet arrived as part of the Carignan-Salières Regiment. Specifically, he served in the La Motte company, which was one of the approximately twenty companies of this regiment that arrived in Quebec between 1665 and 1668.[^2] ### Military Service The Carignan-Salières Regiment was sent to New France by King Louis XIV primarily to defend the colony against Iroquois attacks. After their military service, many soldiers, including Antoine Bazinet, chose to remain in New France and settle permanently.[^3] Antoine Bazinet's military service would have involved participating in expeditions against the Iroquois and helping to establish a series of forts along the Richelieu River, which was the primary invasion route used by the Iroquois to attack the French settlements.[^4] ### Settlement in New France After completing his military service, Antoine Bazinet decided to remain in New France. Like many former soldiers, he was encouraged to settle in the colony through land grants and other incentives provided by the French crown.[^5] On January 12, 1672, Antoine Bazinet married Françoise Janot at Sainte-Famille, Île d'Orléans.[^6] ## Françoise Janot ### Origins and Family Françoise Janot was born around 1654 in New France. She was the daughter of Marin Janot (also known as Janot dit Lachapelle) and Françoise Besnard.[^7] Her father, Marin Janot, arrived in New France from France sometime before 1650 and was originally from the parish of Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs in Paris.[^8] Françoise's mother, Françoise Besnard, was among the early women settlers in New France. The Janot-Besnard family was established in Montreal, where Marin worked primarily as a carpenter and owned land along the Saint Lawrence River.[^9] ### Early Life Françoise Janot grew up during a formative period in Montreal's history. She would have experienced the challenges of frontier life, including the ongoing tensions with Indigenous populations and the harsh Canadian climate. As the daughter of a carpenter, she likely learned domestic skills essential for survival in the colony, including cooking, sewing, gardening, and possibly basic medical care.[^10] ### Marriage and Dowry As was customary for young women in New France, Françoise would have brought a dowry to her marriage with Antoine Bazinet. While the specific details of her dowry are not well-documented, typical dowries of the period included household goods, linens, clothing, and sometimes livestock or money.[^11] The marriage between Françoise Janot and Antoine Bazinet represents a common pattern in New France, where the daughters of earlier settlers often married soldiers who decided to remain in the colony after their service. These marriages helped to establish stable family units essential for the colony's growth.[^12] ### Life as a Colonial Wife As the wife of a former soldier turned settler, Françoise would have played a crucial role in the family's survival and prosperity. Women in New France were responsible for maintaining the household, raising children, preserving food, making clothing, and often assisting with agricultural work.[^13] Living on Île d'Orléans, Françoise would have been part of a close-knit community of settlers. The island was known for its fertile soil, which facilitated agricultural development. The women of these communities often formed important support networks, assisting each other during childbirth, illness, and other hardships.[^14] ### Children and Family Life Françoise Janot and Antoine Bazinet had several children together: 1. Marie-Anne Bazinet, baptized on January 24, 1673, at Sainte-Famille, Île d'Orléans[^15] 2. Jean Bazinet, born around 1674 3. Antoine Bazinet, born around 1677 4. François Bazinet, born around 1679 5. Marguerite Bazinet, born around 1681 6. Catherine Bazinet, born around 1684 Raising children in 17th-century New France posed many challenges. Infant mortality was high, and children who survived were expected to contribute to family labor from an early age. Sons would typically learn their father's trade or agricultural skills, while daughters were trained in household management and domestic skills.[^16] ### Widowhood and Remarriage Following Antoine Bazinet's death on April 2, 1692, Françoise was left a widow with children to support. Widowhood could be particularly challenging in colonial society, especially for women with dependent children.[^17] On November 26, 1693, approximately a year and a half after Antoine's death, Françoise remarried to Jean Préchant in Quebec City.[^18] Remarriage was common for widows in New France, particularly those with children, as it provided economic security and social standing. Jean Préchant likely assumed responsibility for any minor children from Françoise's first marriage who were still living at home. ### Later Life Details about Françoise's later life with her second husband Jean Préchant are less well-documented in available historical records. However, it's known that she continued to live in the Quebec region. The exact date of Françoise Janot's death is not clearly established in major genealogical sources, though it's believed she died in the early 18th century.[^19] ## Land and Property Records indicate that Antoine Bazinet received land grants in the Île d'Orléans area. The Île d'Orléans, an island in the Saint Lawrence River, was one of the earliest areas of settlement in New France and was known for its fertile soil.[^20] As a settler, Antoine would have been engaged primarily in agriculture, clearing the land, and establishing a farm to support his family. This work was essential for the development and sustainability of the colony. ## Later Life and Death Antoine Bazinet dit Tourblanche died on April 2, 1692, in Sainte-Famille, Île d'Orléans. He was approximately 53 years old at the time of his death.[^21] ## Legacy The descendants of Antoine Bazinet dit Tourblanche and Françoise Janot spread throughout New France and later Quebec, with many families in Quebec and across North America now tracing their ancestry back to this early settler couple. Their children established their own families, continuing the Bazinet lineage: - Marie-Anne married Jean Petitclerc on November 9, 1693, in Quebec City[^22] - Their sons Jean, Antoine, and François would go on to establish branches of the Bazinet family throughout the St. Lawrence Valley Antoine's military service as part of the Carignan-Salières Regiment and his subsequent settlement with Françoise represent an important chapter in the early history of French colonization in North America. Their family exemplifies the pattern of settlement and growth that established the French presence in what would later become Canada. The "dit" name "Tourblanche" (sometimes written as "Tour Blanche") would continue to be used by some of his descendants, although over time, many simply adopted the surname Bazinet.[^23] ## References [^1]: Jetté, René. (1983). *Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec des origines à 1730*. Montréal: Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal. p. 63. [^2]: Verney, Jack. (1991). *The Good Regiment: The Carignan-Salières Regiment in Canada, 1665-1668*. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. pp. 17-23. [^3]: Eccles, W. J. (1987). *Essays on New France*. Toronto: Oxford University Press. pp. 45-48. [^4]: Lanctôt, Gustave. (1963). *Histoire du Canada: Du régime royal au traité d'Utrecht, 1663-1713*. Montréal: Beauchemin. pp. 89-92. [^5]: Dechêne, Louise. (1988). *Habitants and Merchants in Seventeenth-Century Montreal*. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. pp. 40-45. [^6]: PRDH (Programme de recherche en démographie historique). (1999). *Marriage record of Antoine Bazinet and Françoise Janot, January 12, 1672*. University of Montreal. [^7]: Jetté, René. (1983). *Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec des origines à 1730*. Montréal: Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal. p. 594. [^8]: Langlois, Michel. (2001). *Dictionnaire biographique des ancêtres québécois (1608-1700)*. Sillery: La Maison des Ancêtres. Vol. 3, p. 105. [^9]: Dechêne, Louise. (1988). *Habitants and Merchants in Seventeenth-Century Montreal*. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. pp. 175-180. [^10]: Greer, Allan. (1997). *The People of New France*. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. pp. 64-68. [^11]: Cliche, Marie-Aimée. (1988). "Les filles à marier envoyées en Nouvelle-France (1634-1662): étude d'un cas." In *Histoire sociale - Social History*, Vol. 21, No. 41, pp. 127-150. [^12]: Landry, Yves. (1992). *Les Filles du roi au XVIIe siècle: Orphelines en France, pionnières au Canada*. Montreal: Leméac. pp. 154-160. [^13]: Noel, Jan. (1998). *Women in New France*. Ottawa: Canadian Historical Association. pp. 8-12. [^14]: Choquette, Leslie. (1997). *Frenchmen into Peasants: Modernity and Tradition in the Peopling of French Canada*. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. pp. 245-250. [^15]: PRDH (Programme de recherche en démographie historique). (1999). *Baptismal record of Marie-Anne Bazinet, January 24, 1673*. University of Montreal. [^16]: Moogk, Peter N. (2000). *La Nouvelle France: The Making of French Canada - A Cultural History*. East Lansing: Michigan State University Press. pp. 177-182. [^17]: Brun, Josette. (2006). *Vie et mort du couple en Nouvelle-France: Québec et Louisbourg au XVIIIe siècle*. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. pp. 130-138. [^18]: PRDH (Programme de recherche en démographie historique). (1999). *Marriage record of Jean Préchant and Françoise Janot, November 26, 1693*. University of Montreal. [^19]: Tanguay, Cyprien. (1871-1890). *Dictionnaire généalogique des familles canadiennes depuis la fondation de la colonie jusqu'à nos jours*. Montréal: Eusèbe Senécal. Vol. 1, p. 32. [^20]: Harris, Richard Colebrook. (1984). *The Seigneurial System in Early Canada: A Geographical Study*. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. pp. 120-125. [^21]: PRDH (Programme de recherche en démographie historique). (1999). *Burial record of Antoine Bazinet, April 2, 1692*. University of Montreal. [^22]: PRDH (Programme de recherche en démographie historique). (1999). *Marriage record of Jean Petitclerc and Marie-Anne Bazinet, November 9, 1693*. University of Montreal. [^23]: Laforest, Thomas J. (1988). *Our French-Canadian Ancestors*. Palm Harbor, FL: The LISI Press. Vol. 8, pp. 33-36. ## Additional Sources for Research - Archives nationales du Québec, Notarial records, 17th century. - Tanguay, Cyprien. 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