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1. GAGNON, Boy was born on 24 Nov 1732 (son of GAGNON, Joseph II and CLOUTIER, Marie Catherine).
2. GAGNON, Joseph II was born on 24 May 1677 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada (son of GAGNON, Pierre III); died on 13 Dec 1745 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
Joseph married CLOUTIER, Marie Catherine on 26 Jan 1669 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada. Marie (daughter of CLOUTIER, Charles and MORIN, Louise) was born on 13 Mar 1679 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; died on 4 Apr 1744 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. CLOUTIER, Marie Catherine was born on 13 Mar 1679 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada (daughter of CLOUTIER, Charles and MORIN, Louise); died on 4 Apr 1744 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada. Children:
- BENOIT GAGNON, Pierre was born on 3 Nov 1701 in Saint-François, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 3 Jun 1769 in Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Marie Josephte was born in 1725 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died in Après 1758 in Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, CATHERINE was born in 1725 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 16 Jan 1794 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Helene was born on 6 Feb 1720 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 4 Dec 1783 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Francoise was born on 17 Dec 1707 in Saint-François, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 28 Feb 1785 in Montréal, Montréal (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Girl was born on 8 Sep 1736 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Augustin was born on 9 Feb 1705 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 14 Oct 1733 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Joseph was born on 21 Apr 1706 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 26 Oct 1759 in Saint-François, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Joseph was born on 31 Oct 1699 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 10 Jan 1700 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
- 1. GAGNON, Boy was born on 24 Nov 1732.
- GAGNON, Anne Suzanne was born on 28 Nov 1712 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 19 Jan 1727 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Francois was born on 28 Feb 1711 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 21 Oct 1757 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Marie Helene was born on 22 Jun 1703 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 8 May 1767 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Basile was born on 13 May 1716 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 1 Oct 1765 in Montréal, Montréal (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Ignace was born in 1720 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 17 Feb 1802 in Beauceville, Robert-Cliche, Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Jean Baptiste was born on 18 Jan 1701 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 20 Jan 1701 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
- GAIGNON, Jean Baptiste was born on 3 Apr 1721 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada; died on 4 Juil 1766 in Sainte-Marie, La Nouvelle-Beauce, Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Marie Joseph was born in Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 19 Jan 1727 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
Generation: 3
4. GAGNON, Pierre III was born on 10 Aug 1646 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada (son of GAGNON, Pierre II, son of GAGNON, Pierre II and DESVARIEUX, Vincente); died on 10 Aug 1687 in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada. Children:
- 2. GAGNON, Joseph II was born on 24 May 1677 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; died on 13 Dec 1745 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
6. CLOUTIER, Charles was born on 3 May 1629 in Mortagne, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France; was christened in 1624 (son of CLOUTIER, Zacharie and DUPONT, Xainte); died on 5 Jun 1709 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 5 Jun 1709 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
Charles married MORIN, Louise on 20 Apr 1659. Louise (daughter of MORIN, Sieur de St-Luc Noel I Sieur de St-Luc and DESPORTES, Helene) was born on 27 Apr 1643 in Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 28 Apr 1713 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. MORIN, Louise was born on 27 Apr 1643 in Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada (daughter of MORIN, Sieur de St-Luc Noel I Sieur de St-Luc and DESPORTES, Helene); died on 28 Apr 1713 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada. Notes:
Married:
QuébecChildren:
- CLOUTIER, Zacharie III was born on 2 Aug 1683 in Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 4 Dec 1732 in Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Charlotte was born on 15 Dec 1670 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; died on 26 Jun 1687 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Louise was born on 12 Feb 1673 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; died on 7 Nov 1740 in Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Augustin III was born on 13 Jan 1686 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; died on 19 Apr 1736 in Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Charles III was born on 15 May 1674 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; died on 7 Dec 1692 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Marie Madeleine was born on 23 Sep 1662 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; died on 10 Feb 1748 in Longue-Pointe, Montréal (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Helene was born on 1 Jan 1676 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 30 Apr 1739 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Elisabeth Ursule was born on 28 Jul 1660 in Saint Pascal, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 23 Oct 1699 in Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Marie Anne was born on 26 Feb 1664 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; died on 19 Nov 1708 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Jean Baptiste III was born on 26 May 1681 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 19 Sep 1745 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Jeanne was born in 1668 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; died on 6 Apr 1744 in Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- 3. CLOUTIER, Marie Catherine was born on 13 Mar 1679 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; died on 4 Apr 1744 in Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada.
Generation: 4
8. GAGNON, Pierre II was born on 14 Feb 1612 in La Ventrouze, Tourouvre, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France (son of GAGNON, Pierre and Living); died on 17 Apr 1699 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: husband of Fille a Marier, Before the King's Daughters, Jim's Side
- Arrival: Bef 1640, Canada; Came with his widowed mother and 2 brothers
Notes:
Pierre Gagnon, born in February 1612 in La Gaignonnière, Tourouvre, Perche, France, was baptized on February 14, 1612, in the church of Sainte-Madeleine de La Ventrouze. He was the son of Pierre Gagnon and Renée Roger. Pierre's journey to New France marked the beginning of a significant family line in Quebec's history.
Around 1640, Pierre emigrated to New France with his brothers Mathurin and Jean, joining their sister who had previously settled with her husband, Eloi Tavernier. Their widowed mother, Renée Roger, also made the journey, cementing the Gagnon family's commitment to the new colony.
Upon arrival, the Gagnon brothers quickly established themselves as industrious settlers and entrepreneurs. They acquired farms along the coast between Château-Richer and Sainte-Anne, while also engaging in trade in Quebec City during the winter months. On August 14, 1651, they purchased land in the Lower Town of Quebec, and on October 6, 1658, they acquired a store, demonstrating their business acumen.
Pierre's personal land grant in Château-Richer measured 6.5 arpents of river frontage by 126 arpents deep, a substantial property that would become the foundation of his family's legacy in the area. He engaged in some land transactions, notably ceding half an arpent to Nicholas Lebel on May 13, 1657, only to reclaim it on December 29, 1668.
On September 14, 1642, Pierre married Vincente Desvarieux in Notre-Dame de Québec. Vincente, born around 1624 in St-Vincent d'Aubermail, Caux, Normandy, France, was the daughter of Jean Desvarieux and Marie Chevalier. She likely arrived in New France as a fille à marier, one of the young women sent to the colony to help establish families.
Pierre and Vincente had ten children together:
Jean (1643-1699)
Anne (1643-1666)
Pierre (1646-1687)
Jeanne (1648-1648)
Pierre-Paul (1649-1711) - became a priest
Joseph (1651-1680)
René (1653-1653)
Marie-Madeleine (1655-1677) - became a nun
Raphaël (1658-1681)
Noël (1660-1708)
Their family life reflected the challenges and triumphs of early colonial life. While they lost several children at a young age, others went on to play significant roles in the religious and social fabric of New France. Pierre-Paul became one of the first Canadian-born priests, while Marie-Madeleine entered the Augustinian convent, known for her piety and devotion.
Pierre was confirmed in the Catholic faith on August 10, 1659, by Bishop Laval in Notre-Dame de Québec, underscoring the importance of religion in the family's life.
The 1666 census listed Pierre as a 50-year-old merchant, living with Vincente and their children in Beaupré. By 1681, at the age of 70, Pierre was recorded as owning 2 guns, 22 horned animals, and 40 arpents of cultivated land, indicating the family's prosperity and established position in the community.
Vincente Desvarieux passed away on January 2, 1695, in Château-Richer, where she was buried the following day. Pierre lived for a few more years, dying on April 17, 1699, at the age of 87. He was buried the next day in the cemetery of La-Visitation-de-Notre-Dame parish in Château-Richer.Pierre married DESVARIEUX, Vincente on 14 Sep 1642 in Chapelle de Quebec, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada. Vincente (daughter of Living and Living) was born in 1622 in (then Ste. Vincent d'Aubermail), Saint-Vincent-Cramesnil, Normandy, France; died on 2 Jan 1695 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. DESVARIEUX, Vincente was born in 1622 in (then Ste. Vincent d'Aubermail), Saint-Vincent-Cramesnil, Normandy, France (daughter of Living and Living); died on 2 Jan 1695 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Fille a Marier, Before the King's Daughters, Jim's Side
- Fille a Marier: Yes
- Arrival: 1642, Canada
- Immigration: 1642, Quebec, Canada
Notes:
Pierre Gagnon, born in February 1612 in La Gaignonnière, Tourouvre, Perche, France, was baptized on February 14, 1612, in the church of Sainte-Madeleine de La Ventrouze. He was the son of Pierre Gagnon and Renée Roger. Pierre's journey to New France marked the beginning of a significant family line in Quebec's history.
Around 1640, Pierre emigrated to New France with his brothers Mathurin and Jean, joining their sister who had previously settled with her husband, Eloi Tavernier. Their widowed mother, Renée Roger, also made the journey, cementing the Gagnon family's commitment to the new colony.
Upon arrival, the Gagnon brothers quickly established themselves as industrious settlers and entrepreneurs. They acquired farms along the coast between Château-Richer and Sainte-Anne, while also engaging in trade in Quebec City during the winter months. On August 14, 1651, they purchased land in the Lower Town of Quebec, and on October 6, 1658, they acquired a store, demonstrating their business acumen.
Pierre's personal land grant in Château-Richer measured 6.5 arpents of river frontage by 126 arpents deep, a substantial property that would become the foundation of his family's legacy in the area. He engaged in some land transactions, notably ceding half an arpent to Nicholas Lebel on May 13, 1657, only to reclaim it on December 29, 1668.
On September 14, 1642, Pierre married Vincente Desvarieux in Notre-Dame de Québec. Vincente, born around 1624 in St-Vincent d'Aubermail, Caux, Normandy, France, was the daughter of Jean Desvarieux and Marie Chevalier. She likely arrived in New France as a fille à marier, one of the young women sent to the colony to help establish families.
Pierre and Vincente had ten children together:
Jean (1643-1699)
Anne (1643-1666)
Pierre (1646-1687)
Jeanne (1648-1648)
Pierre-Paul (1649-1711) - became a priest
Joseph (1651-1680)
René (1653-1653)
Marie-Madeleine (1655-1677) - became a nun
Raphaël (1658-1681)
Noël (1660-1708)
Their family life reflected the challenges and triumphs of early colonial life. While they lost several children at a young age, others went on to play significant roles in the religious and social fabric of New France. Pierre-Paul became one of the first Canadian-born priests, while Marie-Madeleine entered the Augustinian convent, known for her piety and devotion.
Pierre was confirmed in the Catholic faith on August 10, 1659, by Bishop Laval in Notre-Dame de Québec, underscoring the importance of religion in the family's life.
The 1666 census listed Pierre as a 50-year-old merchant, living with Vincente and their children in Beaupré. By 1681, at the age of 70, Pierre was recorded as owning 2 guns, 22 horned animals, and 40 arpents of cultivated land, indicating the family's prosperity and established position in the community.
Vincente Desvarieux passed away on January 2, 1695, in Château-Richer, where she was buried the following day. Pierre lived for a few more years, dying on April 17, 1699, at the age of 87. He was buried the next day in the cemetery of La-Visitation-de-Notre-Dame parish in Château-Richer.
Children:
- GAGNON, Pierre Paul was born on 5 Sep 1649 in Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 10 Aug 1687 in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Jean (Twin) was born in 1643; was christened on 3 May 1643 in Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Anne (Twin) was born in 1643; was christened on 25 Jun 1643 in Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died before 1666.
- GAGNON, Jeanne was born on 3 Aug 1648; died on 7 Sep 1648.
- GAGNON, Joseph was born on 19 Feb 1652.
- GAGNON, Rene was born on 19 Sep 1653; died on 7 Oct 1653.
- GAGNON, Marie Madeleine was born on 12 Feb 1655 in Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- GAGNON, Raphael was born on 22 Jul 1658; died between 1667 and 1681.
- GAGNON, Noel was born on 10 Feb 1660.
- 4. GAGNON, Pierre III was born on 10 Aug 1646 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 10 Aug 1687 in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
12. CLOUTIER, Zacharie was born on 18 Jul 1590 in Mortagne, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France; was christened in 1590 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada (son of CLOUTIER, Denis and BRIÈRE, Renée); died on 17 Sep 1677 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 17 Sep 1677 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Common ancestor of Jim and Michelle; Among the first 17 families that settled Quebec City (New France); contemporaries and acquaintances of Samuel Champlain
- Web Address: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zacharie_Cloutier
- Occupation: Master Carpenter
Notes:
HIGHLIGHTS:
In March 1634, Zacharie signed a contract with Robert Giffard, seigneur of Beauport, to work as a master carpenter and land clearer in New France for three years. This decision, likely influenced by the promise of land and opportunity,
Zacharie's skills as a carpenter were immediately put to use. He helped build Giffard's manor, the Château St-Louis (the official residence of the Governor of New France), a Jesuit presbytery, and numerous other structures essential to the growing colony.
By 1800, Zacharie had 10,850 married descendants, the most of any Quebec colonist according to the Historical Demography Research Program of the Université de Montréal.
The Cloutier name is commemorated throughout Quebec, with parks, streets, and even a type of cheese bearing Zacharie's name.
CONNECTIONS:
Zacharie Cloutier is Michelle's 10th GGF on the Laviolette side and Jim's 10th and 11th GGF on both the Dumas and Vermette/Gilbert lines.
LIFE STORY:
Zacharie Cloutier, born around 1590 in Mortagne-au-Perche, Normandy, France, was one of the most influential early settlers of New France. The son of Denis Cloutier and Renée Brière, Zacharie grew up in a family of nine children. His father was likely a joiner and ropemaker, skills that may have influenced Zacharie's future as a master carpenter.
On July 18, 1616, at the age of 26, Zacharie married Xainte (also known as Sainte) Dupont in the parish of Saint-Jean in Mortagne-au-Perche. Xainte, born around 1596, was the daughter of Paul-Michel Dupont and Perrine, and the widow of Michel Lermusier. This union would become one of the most significant in the history of French-Canadian genealogy.
The couple had six children in France: Zacharie (1617), Jean (1620), Xainte (1622, died in childhood), Anne (1626), Charles (1629), and Marie-Louise (1632). Their growing family would soon embark on a life-changing journey to the New World.
In March 1634, Zacharie signed a contract with Robert Giffard, seigneur of Beauport, to work as a master carpenter and land clearer in New France for three years. This decision, likely influenced by the promise of land and opportunity, would shape the future of countless French-Canadians.
The Cloutier family, along with fellow settler Jean Guyon du Buisson and his family, sailed from Dieppe and arrived in Quebec on June 4, 1634. They were welcomed by Samuel de Champlain himself, marking the beginning of their new life in the fledgling colony.
Zacharie's skills as a carpenter were immediately put to use. He helped build Giffard's manor, the Château St-Louis (the official residence of the Governor of New France), a Jesuit presbytery, and numerous other structures essential to the growing colony. His work was crucial in establishing the infrastructure of early Quebec.
On February 3, 1637, Zacharie and Jean Guyon officially took possession of their promised lands in Beauport. Zacharie's property, known as "La Clouterie" or "La Cloutièrerie," comprised 1,000 arpents (about 342 hectares). Despite being illiterate, Zacharie was meticulous about formalizing agreements, using a mark resembling an axe as his signature.
The Cloutier family's life in New France was not without challenges. In 1646, a dispute arose between Giffard and his recruits over feudal obligations. Zacharie and Jean initially refused to pay homage to Giffard, considering themselves equals. This conflict, which lasted for years, exemplified the tension between Old World hierarchies and New World realities.
By 1666, the first census of New France shows Zacharie and Xainte, now 76 and 70 years old respectively, living in Château-Richer. They had moved there sometime after 1652 when Zacharie was granted land by Governor Jean de Lauzon. In 1669, they signed over their possessions to their eldest son, Zacharie Jr., in exchange for care in their old age.
Zacharie Cloutier died on September 17, 1677, at the age of 87, and was buried in the church cemetery of Château-Richer. Xainte followed on July 13, 1680, at the age of 84. Their legacy, however, was just beginning.
The Cloutier family's impact on French-Canadian society is immeasurable. By 1800, Zacharie had 10,850 married descendants, the most of any Quebec colonist according to the Historical Demography Research Program of the Université de Montréal. Today, it's estimated that a significant portion of French-Canadians can trace their lineage back to Zacharie and Xainte.
Their descendants include numerous notable figures, from political leaders like Pierre and Justin Trudeau to entertainers such as Céline Dion, Madonna, and Jim Carrey. The Cloutier name is commemorated throughout Quebec, with parks, streets, and even a type of cheese bearing Zacharie's name.
Zacharie and Xainte Cloutier's story embodies the courage, resilience, and pioneering spirit of New France's earliest settlers. Their legacy lives on not just in the countless descendants who bear their genetic imprint, but in the very foundations of French-Canadian culture and society.Zacharie married DUPONT, Xainte on 18 Jul 1616 in St Jean, Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France. Xainte (daughter of Living and Living) was born in 1595 in Saint-Jean-Baptiste Parish Cemetery, Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France; was christened in 1596; died on 13 Jul 1680 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 14 Juil 1680 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. DUPONT, Xainte was born in 1595 in Saint-Jean-Baptiste Parish Cemetery, Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France; was christened in 1596 (daughter of Living and Living); died on 13 Jul 1680 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 14 Juil 1680 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Common ancestor Jim & Michelle; Among the first 17 families that settled Quebec City (New France); contemporaries and acquaintances of Samuel Champlain
- Name: Xainte Cloutier
Notes:
Xainte Dupont, also known as Sainte or Xaintes, was born around 1596 in Saint-Jean-de-Mortagne, Perche, France. The daughter of Paul-Michel Dupont and Perrine Rousseau, Xainte grew up in a family with three siblings: Renée, Guillaume, and a younger sister who died in infancy. Her early life in France laid the foundation for a remarkable journey that would take her across the Atlantic to become one of the founding mothers of New France.
At the young age of 15, Xainte married Michel Lermusier in 1612. Tragically, this union was short-lived as Lermusier passed away shortly after their wedding, leaving no children. This early loss would have been a significant challenge for the young Xainte, but it also paved the way for her future role in the settlement of New France.
On July 18, 1616, Xainte married Zacharie Cloutier, a master carpenter, in the parish of Saint-Jean in Mortagne-au-Perche. This union would prove to be one of the most influential in the history of French Canada. Together, they had six children: Zacharie Jr., Jean, Sainte (who died in childhood), Anne, Charles, and Marie-Louise.
In 1634, Xainte's life took a dramatic turn when her husband signed a contract with Robert Giffard de Moncel to relocate to New France. Despite initial reservations about the move, Xainte joined her husband and children in this bold venture. Their journey was part of the first wave of Percheron immigration, aimed at expanding the French presence in North America.
Upon arrival in New France, the Cloutier family settled in Beauport, near Quebec City. Here, Xainte played a crucial role in establishing their new home while Zacharie worked as a master carpenter, contributing to the construction of essential buildings in the colony. Life in the New World was challenging, but Xainte's resilience and adaptability helped her family thrive in their new environment.
Over the years, Xainte witnessed and participated in the growth of the French colony. She raised her children, managed their household, and likely assisted other settlers as they arrived. In 1670, the family sold their property in Beauport and moved to Château-Richer, where they would spend the remainder of their lives.
Xainte outlived her husband by three years. Zacharie passed away in 1677, and Xainte followed on July 13, 1680, at the age of 84. She was buried alongside her husband in Château-Richer, leaving behind a legacy that would shape the future of French Canada.
Xainte Dupont's importance in Canadian history extends far beyond her role as Zacharie Cloutier's wife. As one of the earliest French women to settle in New France, she played a vital part in establishing the colony and ensuring its continuity through her children and their descendants. Her lineage, reportedly tracing back to Charlemagne, includes many notable figures throughout history.
Today, Xainte Dupont is remembered as a matriarch of New France. Her descendants number in the hundreds of thousands, if not millions, and include many famous individuals such as Céline Dion, Jack Kerouac, and Madonna. Her life story exemplifies the courage, resilience, and adaptability of the women who helped build the foundations of French-Canadian society.Children:
- CLOUTIER, Anne was born on 19 Jan 1626 in Mortagne, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France; died on 3 Feb 1648 in Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; was buried in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
- 6. CLOUTIER, Charles was born on 3 May 1629 in Mortagne, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France; was christened in 1624; died on 5 Jun 1709 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 5 Jun 1709 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Zacharie was born on 15 Aug 1617 in St-Jean, Montaigu, Allier, Auvergne, France; was christened in 1616; died on 3 Feb 1708 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 3 Févr 1708 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Xainte was born on 1 Nov 1622 in St-Jean-Baptiste-de-Mortagne, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France; died on 19 Sep 1632 in St-Jean-Baptiste-de-Mortagne, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France.
- CLOUTIER, Jean was born on 13 May 1620 in Mortagne, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France; was christened in 1621 in Moutiers, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France; died on 16 Oct 1690 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 16 Oct 1690 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Marie Louise was born on 18 Mar 1632 in Montagne-au-Perche, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France; died on 22 Jun 1699 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.
- CLOUTIER, Louise was christened in 1631; died about 1684; was buried on 3 Févr 1684.
14. MORIN, Sieur de St-Luc Noel I Sieur de St-Luc was born on 21 Feb 1618 in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, France (son of Living and Living); died on 10 Feb 1680 in St-Thomas de la Pointe à la Caille (Montmagny), Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Among the first 47 families that settled Quebec City (New France); contemporaries and acquaintances of Samuel Champlain
Notes:
HIGHLIGHTS:
Noel was a wheelwright who was recruited to come to New France when he was just 20 years old.
Noel's wife Helene was recognized as the first European child born in New France. Helene was previously married but widowed at 19 with three young children. She went on to have 14 more children with Noel, although two died in infancy.
His descendants, numbering in the thousands, include many notable figures in Canadian and American history, such as Pierre and Justin Trudeau, Jack Kerouac, Madonna, Jim Carrey, and Céline Dion.
CONNECTIONS:
Jim's 10th GGF on the Vermette/Gilbert branch
LIFE STORY:
Noël Morin, born around 1616 in Brie-Comte-Robert, Île-de-France, France, was a significant figure in the early days of New France. The son of Claude Morin and Jeanne Moreau, Noël grew up attending the church of Saint-Étienne. His surname, possibly derived from "Morini," an Italian family long established in the region, might mean "brown of skin like a Moor."
Trained as a wheelwright (charron), Noël was recruited by Robert Giffard to come to New France. He arrived in Quebec City in 1636, at the age of about 20. His skills as a craftsman were valuable in the developing colony, where transportation and construction were constant challenges.
On December 27, 1639, Noël signed a marriage contract with Hélène Desportes, a young widow with three children. The contract, signed in the house of Olivier Le Tardif, included a dowry of 200 livres from a property Noël inherited from his mother in Brie-Comte-Robert. Their wedding took place on January 9, 1640, at Notre-Dame de Québec, attended by many prominent colonists.
Noël and Hélène had twelve children together, born between 1641 and 1656. Their family became deeply woven into the fabric of New France society. Their eldest son, Germain, became the first Canadian-born priest ordained in New France, while their daughter Marie was one of the first Montreal-born nuns.
In 1645, Noël acquired 50 arpents of land in Côte-de-Sainte-Geneviève, just outside Quebec City. Over the next two decades, he developed this property, building a house, shop, and barn. His success as a settler and craftsman led to further opportunities. In 1663, Governor Jean de Lauzon granted Noël a significant piece of land, elevating him to the status of seigneur. Noël named this fief Saint-Luc and adopted the title Sieur de Saint-Luc.
Throughout his life, Noël continued to practice his trade as a wheelwright. In 1673, he was commissioned to make wooden mountings for 24 cannons in Quebec City, a project for which he was paid 960 livres. His expertise in this area is evident in his comment: "I am familiar with these cannons in the Upper and Lower town."
Noël was also involved in various community affairs. He served as a witness to several marriage contracts and land transactions. In 1655, he and Hélène were granted a pew by the Fabrique of Quebec in exchange for two arpents of land, which later became part of the Citadel of Quebec.
After Hélène's death in 1675, Noël turned to his son Jean-Baptiste for care in his old age. Noël Morin died on January 10, 1680, at the home of his son Alphonse in Montmagny. He was buried five days later in the cemetery of Notre-Dame de Quebec. At the time of his death, he was about 64 years old, though some records mistakenly listed him as 74.
Noël Morin's legacy in New France was significant. He is recognized as one of the first 47 colonists of Quebec City, considered founders of New France. His descendants, numbering in the thousands, include many notable figures in Canadian and American history, such as Pierre and Justin Trudeau, Jack Kerouac, Madonna, Jim Carrey, and Céline Dion.
Through his life as a skilled craftsman, land developer, and patriarch of a large family, Noël Morin exemplified the spirit of the early French Canadian settlers. His story is one of adaptation, perseverance, and the laying of foundations for future generations in the New World.Noel married DESPORTES, Helene on 9 Jan 1640 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada. Helene (daughter of DESPORTES, Pierre-Philippe and LANGLOIS, Françoise) was born on 7 Jul 1620 in Lisieux, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France; was christened in 1620; died on 24 Jun 1675 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. DESPORTES, Helene was born on 7 Jul 1620 in Lisieux, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France; was christened in 1620 (daughter of DESPORTES, Pierre-Philippe and LANGLOIS, Françoise); died on 24 Jun 1675 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- Differentiator: Recognized as the first French child born in New France. Among the first 47 families that settled Quebec City (New France); contemporaries and acquaintances of Samuel Champlain
Notes:
Hélène Desportes, born around 1620 in Quebec, was the daughter of early French settlers Pierre Desportes and Françoise Langlois. She is often credited as the first European child born in New France.
Hélène's life epitomized the experiences of women in the early days of the colony. She first married Guillaume Hébert at a young age and was widowed by 19, left with three small children. On January 9, 1640, following a marriage contract signed on December 27, 1639, she wed Noël Morin, a 34-year-old wheelwright from France.
With Noël, Hélène had 12 more children between 1641 and 1656, including Germain, the first Canadian-born priest ordained in New France, and Marie, one of the first Montreal-born nuns.
Hélène's life in New France was marked by the challenges and triumphs of colonial life. She and Noël were granted a pew in the church in 1655, and in 1663, she became Madame de Saint-Luc when Noël was granted his seigneury.
Hélène died on June 24, 1675, at St. Thomas, Montmagny, Quebec, at about 55 years old, predeceasing her husband by five years. Her legacy as an important matriarch in early French Canadian society lives on through her numerous descendants, including many notable figures in North American history. Hélène Desportes' life story represents the resilience, adaptability, and crucial role of women in establishing and nurturing the foundations of New France.Children:
- MORIN DIT VALCOURT, Robert was born in 1658 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 28 Aug 1729 in Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies, L'Islet, Quebec, Canada.
- MORIN DITE VALCOURT, Marie-Charlotte (Catholic Nun) was born on 19 Mar 1649 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 8 Apr 1730 in Montréal, Montréal (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- MORIN, Marie Madeleine was born on 29 Dec 1656 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 22 Jul 1720 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- MORIN, Helene was born on 30 Sep 1647 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 20 Mar 1661 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- MORIN, Charles was born on 30 Aug 1654 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 4 Oct 1671 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- MORIN, Noel was born on 12 Oct 1642 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died in 1643.
- MORIN, Nicholas was born on 26 Apr 1644 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 30 Oct 1667 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- MORIN, Germain was born on 15 Jan 1640 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 20 Aug 1702 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- MORIN, Marguerite was born on 29 Sep 1646 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 17 Oct 1646 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- MORIN, Agnes was born on 21 Jan 1641 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 31 Aug 1687 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- MORIN, Noel II was born on 12 Oct 1652 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died in 1718 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- MORIN, Alphonse II was born on 12 Dec 1650 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 29 Aug 1711 in Montmagny, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada.
- MORIN, Jean Baptiste was born on 25 May 1645 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 12 Dec 1694 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada.
- 7. MORIN, Louise was born on 27 Apr 1643 in Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; died on 28 Apr 1713 in Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada.