DESPRES, Madeleine
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Name DESPRES, Madeleine [1, 2] Birth 5 Aug 1656 St Sauveur, Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France [1, 2]
Gender Female Differentiator Fille du Roi Daughter of the King, Michelle's side Fille du Roi Yes Immigration 1670 Quebec, Canada Death 18 Dec 1712 Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [1, 2]
Burial Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [1]
Patriarch & Matriarch DESPRES, Francois, b. 1615, Paris, Île-de-France, Franced. 15 Sep 1670, St Sauveur, Paris, Île-de-France, France
(Age 55 years) (Father)
LEGRAND, Madeleine, b. 1625, St Sauveur, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, Franced. 1656, Paris, Île-de-France, France
(Age 31 years) (Mother)
Person ID I10903 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Father DESPRES, Francois, b. 1615, Paris, Île-de-France, France d. 15 Sep 1670, St Sauveur, Paris, Île-de-France, France
(Age 55 years)
Relationship natural Mother LEGRAND, Madeleine, b. 1625, St Sauveur, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, France d. 1656, Paris, Île-de-France, France
(Age 31 years)
Relationship natural Family ID F8798 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family AUDET DIT LAPOINTE, Nicolas, b. 12 Jul 1637, Montmorillon, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France d. 9 Dec 1700, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 63 years)
Marriage 15 Sep 1670 Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [2, 3]
Children 1. AUDET, Innocent, b. 16 Apr 1689, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 5 Feb 1774, Boucherville, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
(Age 84 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
2. AUDET LAPOINTE, Nicolas, b. 21 Sep 1672, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 22 Oct 1751, Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
(Age 79 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ CHABOT, Marie Louise m. 15 Apr 16973. AUDET LAPOINTE, Marie, b. 28 Aug 1682, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 4 Jan 1775, Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 92 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
4. AUDET LAPOINTE, Innocent, b. 16 Apr 1689, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 5 Feb 1774, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 84 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
5. AUDET LAPOINTE, Francois, b. 10 Apr 1684, Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 5 Dec 1749, Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 65 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
6. AUDET DIT LAPOINTE, Pierre, b. 1674, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 14 May 1715, Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 41 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
7. AUDET DIT LAPOINTE, Nicolas, b. 21 Sep 1671, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 13 Sep 1672, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 0 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
8. DIT LAPOINTE, Joachim Audet, b. 27 Oct 1680, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. Apr 1752, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 71 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ ROBERGE AUDET DIT LAPOINTE, Louise Hyacinthe m. 23 Nov 17169. ALDETTE DIT LAPOINTE, Joseph Celestine Arthur, b. 13 Sep 1672, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 24 Nov 1751, Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 79 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
10. AUDET, Jean Baptiste, b. 1675, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 12 Nov 1728, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 53 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
11. AUDET, Nicolas, b. 21 Sep 1671, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 1671, Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
[Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
12. AUDET, Ange Madeleine, b. 27 Oct 1680, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 27 Oct 1680, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 0 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
13. AUDET DIT LAPOINTE, Marie, b. 28 Aug 1682, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 4 Jan 1775, Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 92 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
14. AUDET, Genevieve, b. 1694, Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 30 Aug 1734, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 40 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
15. AUDET, Toussaint, b. 1692 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 16. AUDET DIT LAPOINTE, Marguerite, b. 10 Dec 1686, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 5 Jul 1758, L'Assomption, Quebec, Canada
(Age 71 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
17. AUDET, Nicolas Joachim, b. 27 Oct 1680, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. Apr 1752, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 71 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
18. LAPOINTE, Pierre Audet, b. 22 Jun 1674, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 14 May 1715, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 40 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ DUMAS, Marie m. 3 Feb 169819. AUDET, Francois, b. 10 Apr 1684, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 12 Aug 1725, Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 41 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ BERNARD, Marguerite m. 3 Jun 170920. AUDET, Joseph, b. 1678, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 1733, Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 55 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
21. AUDET, Madeleine, b. 18 Sep 1677, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 9 Nov 1761, Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 84 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
22. Living Family ID F8805 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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Documents Filles du Roi
Histories Filles du Roi - "King's Daughters" Madeleine Despres Discussion
Albums King's Daughters: Filles du Roi (1663-1673) (7)
The Filles du Roi, or the King's Daughters, were a group of courageous young women whose journey from France to New France (present-day Canada) between 1663 and 1673 played a pivotal role in the development of early North American society. My husband and I are honored to trace our lineage back to at least 60 of these remarkable women combined, whose enduring legacy is woven into the fabric of our family history.
Sponsored by King Louis XIV, the Filles du Roi program was a strategic initiative to bolster the population of New France. Approximately 800 young women, primarily aged between 12 and 25, were selected for this program. Their mission was to encourage settlement and family formation in the colony, thereby promoting the growth of the French population in the New World.
Prior to their departure, many of these women were required to obtain a letter of reference from their parish priest, affirming their character and suitability for this important undertaking. The recruitment process was concentrated in cities like Paris and Rouen, with each woman's passage and necessities funded at a cost of about 100 livres.
Upon arrival in New France, the Filles du Roi were initially cared for by nuns. Given the significant gender imbalance in the colony, these women had a considerable degree of choice in selecting a spouse. To support their new beginnings, King Louis XIV provided dowries, usually comprising clothing and household supplies, to each woman.
The Filles du Roi had a profound impact on the demographic landscape of Nouvelle-France. Their arrival and subsequent marriages significantly contributed to the population growth of the colony. In fact, by 1671, the number of births in Nouvelle-France had increased notably, a testament to their vital role in the expansion of the French presence in North America.
Today, the descendants of the Filles du Roi are estimated to number in the millions across North America, a reflection of their significant and lasting influence.
Despite facing numerous challenges, including the risks associated with the long ocean voyage and adapting to the demanding conditions of life in a new land, the Filles du Roi displayed remarkable resilience and determination. Their contribution to the establishment and growth of a French community in North America is a vital part of our history.
This section is dedicated to celebrating the lives, challenges, and achievements of these extraordinary women. As we delve into their stories, we not only honor their memory but also recognize the profound impact they have had on our family and the broader narrative of New France.
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Sources - [S2137] Ancestry.com, Canada, Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).
- [S2904] Ancestry.com, Geneanet Community Trees Index, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2022;).
- [S2904] Ancestry.com, Geneanet Community Trees Index, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2022;).
https://gw.geneanet.org/bourgaujm?n=audet+lapointe&oc=1&p=nicolas
- [S2137] Ancestry.com, Canada, Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).