COLIN, Catherine
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The Filles à Marier were courageous and pioneering women who shaped the early days of New France. Between 1634 and 1663, these "marriageable girls" embarked on a journey from France to the untamed wilderness of what is now Canada, driven by a desire for autonomy and a better life.
Unlike their successors, the Filles du Roi, the Filles à Marier were not sponsored by the state and did not receive a dowry from the King. Their decision to migrate was a bold one, motivated by the prospect of greater freedom and the unprecedented opportunity to choose their own husbands – a stark contrast to the rigid norms of arranged marriages back in France.
Their impact on the colonization of New France was profound. Of all the single women who arrived in New France through 1673, a quarter were Filles à Marier. These 262 women, often recruited and chaperoned by religious groups, played a pivotal role in the early population growth of the colony.
Life in New France was far from easy. These resilient women faced the perilous ocean crossing, the constant threat of conflict with the Iroquois, the rigors of subsistence farming, brutal winters, and the ever-present danger of disease. Yet, they persevered. Most were married and began families within a year of their arrival, laying the foundations of a new society in a harsh but promising land.
To be recognized as a Fille à Marier, a woman had to arrive in New France before September 1663, be of marriageable age (12 through 45), and either marry or sign a marriage contract in the colony, without being accompanied by both parents or a husband.
In our family history, the legacy of the Filles à Marier is deeply ingrained. My husband and I are descended from at least 49 of these remarkable women, and our research continues to uncover more connections. Each of them not only survived but thrived in the face of adversity, contributing to our rich ancestral tapestry.
This section is dedicated to their stories, their struggles, and their triumphs. As we explore the lives of these extraordinary women, we pay homage to their spirit and the indelible mark they left on our family and the history of New France.
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Name COLIN, Catherine Birth Abt 1637 Saint-Germaine-l'Auxerrois, Paris, Île-de-France, France [1]
Gender Female Arrival 1654 Canada [1]
Differentiator Fille a Marier Before the King's Daughters, Names on monument of first French Ile d' Orleans settlers Fille a Marier Yes Residence 1663 L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Death 10 Jan 1688 Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [1]
Person ID I11756 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Father Living Relationship natural Mother Living Relationship natural Family ID F11335 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family GUYON DION, Claude I, b. 22 Apr 1629, Mortagne, Perche, France d. 23 Feb 1694, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 64 years)
Marriage 7 Feb 1655 Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada [1]
- married at the home of Claude's parents; Catherine could not sign the marriage contract but Claude could
Children 1. GUYON, Jean, b. 10 Jul 1656, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 1 Mar 1733, Saint-François, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 76 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ PEPIN, Marie Madeleine m. 25 Oct 16882. GUYON DION, Claude II, b. 8 Oct 1663, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada d. 29 Apr 1728, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 64 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ BLOUIN LAVIOLETTE, Marie Catherine m. 13 Jan 17003. GUYON, Catherine, b. 10 Dec 1664, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada d. 7 Aug 1718, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada
(Age 53 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ RACINE, Etienne m. 25 Oct 16834. DION, Marie-Madeleine Guyon, b. 29 Sep 1657, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
5. DION, Louise Guyon, b. 2 Feb 1660, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
6. DION, Marguerite Guyon, b. 16 Mar 1662, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada d. 14 Jul 1663, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 1 year) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
7. DION, Catherine Guyon, b. 13 Dec 1664 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 8. DION, Marie-Anne Guyon, b. 23 May 1666, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
9. DION, Elisabeth Guyon, b. 22 Aug 1669, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
10. DION, Renee Guyon, b. 31 Dec 1670, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
11. DION, Jacques Guyon, b. 7 Sep 1667 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 12. DION, Francoise Guyon, b. 25 Sep 1672 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 13. DION, Gervaise Guyon, b. 19 May 1676 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Family ID F9465 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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Sources - [S1896] Peter J. Gagne, Before the King's Daughters: The Filles a Marier, 1634-1662, (Name: Quintin Publications; Location: Pawtucket, RI; Date: 2002;), Listing for Crevet, Marie, pgs 96.
- [S1896] Peter J. Gagne, Before the King's Daughters: The Filles a Marier, 1634-1662, (Name: Quintin Publications; Location: Pawtucket, RI; Date: 2002;), Listing for Crevet, Marie, pgs 96.