PARENT, Anonyme

Jacques married BÉLANGER, Marie on 9 Nov 1705 in Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada. Marie (daughter of BELANGER, Nicolas II and DERAINVILLE, Marie) was born on 19 Oct 1668 in Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; was christened in 1668 in Beaupré, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada; died on 6 Jan 1719 in Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; was buried on 7 Janv 1719 in Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nicolas married DERAINVILLE, Marie on 11 Jan 1660 in Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada. Marie (daughter of DERAINVILLE, Paul and POETE, Rolline) was born on 20 Feb 1646 in Touques, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France; was christened in 1644; died on 6 Nov 1711 in Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; was buried on 7 Nov 1711 in Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Differentiator: Among the first 47 families that settled Quebec City (New France); contemporaries and acquaintances of Samuel Champlain; common ancestor Jim & Michelle
• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/B%C3%A9langer-24

Notes:

HIGHLIGHTS:

François was known for his industriousness and business acumen. In 1647, he secured a loan of 100 livres from Pierre Legardeur de Repentigny to purchase wheat, using all his property as collateral. By 1667, he owned 50 arpents of cultivated land and 13 animals, marking him as one of the wealthier colonists.

In 1653, he was elected mayor of the Quebec region near Longue Pointe (now Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré).

François was known for his strong, often confrontational personality. He was described as resourceful and honest, but also authoritative, demanding, and prone to legal disputes. His reputation for litigiousness was well-established, often causing tension with neighbors and family members.

CONNECTIONS:

François Belanger is Jim's 9th GGF on the Vermette/Gilbert branch and Michelle's 11th GGF on the Laviolette branch.

LIFE STORY:

François Bélanger, one of the early settlers of New France, was born around 1612, likely in Normandy, France. While his exact origins and parents remain uncertain, records from his confirmation in 1660 indicate he was from the diocese of Lisieux.

In 1634, François immigrated to New France (now Quebec, Canada) as part of a group of settlers recruited by Robert Giffard. He quickly established himself in the colony, working as a mason alongside fellow settlers like Jean Guyon and Zacharie Cloutier.

On July 12, 1637, François married Marie Guyon, daughter of Jean Guyon and Mathurine Robin. Marie, born around 1624 in Mortagne-au-Perche, France, was only about 13 years old at the time of their marriage. Despite her youth, Marie proved to be a capable partner and mother.

François was known for his industriousness and business acumen. In 1647, he secured a loan of 100 livres from Pierre Legardeur de Repentigny to purchase wheat, using all his property as collateral. By 1667, he owned 50 arpents of cultivated land and 13 animals, marking him as one of the wealthier colonists.

Throughout his life, François held several important positions:

In 1653, he was elected mayor of the Quebec region near Longue Pointe (later Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré).

From 1663 to 1677, he served as Captain of the Militia for the Beaupré coast.

In 1662, he was named trustee of the affairs and guardian of the children of Olivier Le Tardif.

François was known for his strong, often confrontational personality. He was described as resourceful and honest, but also authoritative, demanding, and prone to legal disputes. His reputation for litigiousness was well-established, often causing tension with neighbors and family members.

Despite his difficult nature, François earned the respect of colonial authorities. When the Sovereign Council was founded in 1663, he was referred to as "one of the principal inhabitants of the region" who had the confidence of both authorities and colonists.

On July 1, 1677, in recognition of his services, Governor Frontenac granted François the Seigneurie of Bonsecours (later L'Islet). This vast concession, "a league in frontage by two leagues in depth on the south bank of the river," was officially recorded by the Sovereign Council on October 24, 1680.

The 1681 census lists the Bélanger family in the seigneury of Bellechasse, with five arpents of cleared land and four servants. François had only recently moved to this new property and begun its development.

François Bélanger died on October 25, 1685. In his final act, he bequeathed all his remaining property to his son Jacques, "in return for good and loyal service." This included his lands at Bonsecours, a house, a barn, a mill, livestock, and various equipment. Marie approved this bequest on April 25, 1687, suggesting François had passed away sometime before this date.

Marie Guyon outlived François by nearly a decade, passing away on September 1, 1696, at Cap-Saint-Ignace. She was about 72 years old at the time of her death.

François and Marie had twelve children together, ten of whom survived to adulthood. Their numerous descendants have played significant roles in the history of Quebec and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of French-Canadian heritage.

François married GUYON, Marie Madeline on 12 Jul 1637 in Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada. Marie (daughter of GUYON, Jean and ROBIN, Mathurine) was born on 18 Mar 1624 in Tourouvre, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France; was christened in 1618; died on 29 Aug 1696 in Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada; was buried on 1 Sep 1696 in Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Differentiator: Among the first 47 families that settled Quebec City (New France); contemporaries and acquaintances of Samuel Champlain; common ancestor Jim & Michelle

Notes:

François Bélanger was born in 1612 in Normandy, France. He was baptized on October 7, 1612, in the parish of Saint-Pierre-de-Séez. His parents were François Bellanger and Françoise Horlays.

In 1634, François immigrated to New France (now Quebec, Canada) as part of a group of settlers that included Robert Giffard, Jean Guyon, and Zacharie Cloutier. They arrived after a two-month sea voyage to the small settlement of Quebec.

François was a mason by trade. He was better educated than many settlers, as evidenced by his confident signature on documents. On July 12, 1637, he married Marie Guyon, daughter of fellow immigrant Jean Guyon and Mathurine Robin.

Marie Guyon was born around 1624 in Mortagne-au-Perche, France. She came to New France with her family in either 1634 or 1636. At the time of her marriage to François, Marie was only about 13 years old. Despite her young age, Marie proved to be a capable partner to François and mother to their children.

François and Marie had twelve children together, ten of whom survived to adulthood and had families of their own. Their union represents one of the earliest families in New France, and their descendants are numerous throughout North America.

In the colony, François worked hard and became prosperous. The 1667 census shows he owned 50 arpents of cultivated land and 13 animals, making him one of the wealthier colonists. He held several important positions:

In 1653, he was elected mayor of the Quebec region near Longue Pointe (later Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré).

From 1663 to 1677, he served as Captain of the Militia for the Beaupré coast.

In 1677, Governor Frontenac granted him the Seigneurie of Bonsecours (later known as L'Islet).

François was known for his strong personality. He was described as resourceful and honest, but also authoritative and prone to legal disputes. He had conflicts with neighbors, family members, and even his son-in-law over various issues.

Marie, on the other hand, seems to have been a stabilizing force in the family. She managed the household and raised their large family while François pursued his various business and civic interests.

In October 1685, François bequeathed his property to his son Jacques. He died sometime before April 1687. Marie outlived François by nearly a decade, passing away on September 1, 1696, at Cap-Saint-Ignace. She was about 72 years old at the time of her death.

Baptism Date: 1624

Paul married POETE, Rolline on 31 Dec 1638 in Touques, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France. Rolline was born in 1621 in Touques, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France; died on 16 Feb 1666 in Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada; was buried on 16 Févr 1666 in Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Pauline Poéte