MENARD, Marie Barbe
1653 - 1685 (32 years)Set As Default Person
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Name MENARD, Marie Barbe [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Birth 1653 La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France [6, 7] Baptism 1653 La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France [4, 5] Gender Female Misc 1669 a fille du rois (Daughter of the King)/New Rochelle, Aunis, France - The Filles du Roi, or King's Daughters as they were later known, were s ome 770 women who arrived in the colony of New France (Canada) between 1 663 and 1673, under the financial sponsorship of King Louis XIV of Fran ce. Most were single French women and many were orphans. Their transpor tation to Canada and settlement in the colony were paid for by the King . Some were given a royal gift of a dowry of 50 livres for their marria ge to one of the many unmarried male colonists. These gifts are reflect ed in some of the marriage contracts entered into by the Filles du Roi a t the time of their first marriages. Some 737 of these women married a nd the resultant population explosion gave rise to the success of the c olony. Most of the millions of people of French Canadian descent today, b oth in Quebec and the rest of Canada and the USA, are descendants of on e or more of these courageous women of the 17th century.
Immigration Abt May 1669 La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France Misc 26 Aug 1669 Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [3] was listed as Barbe Menard in her marriage registry Religion 26 Aug 1669 Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [8] Catholic - Barbe Menard's mother and maternal grandparents were Calvinists in New R ochelle, France. They were known as Huguenots, followers of French ref ormer and theologian John Calvin (1509-1564) who further reformed and s pread the Protestant theology originally founded by Martin Luther. Bar be's mother was baptised as a Calvinist but was married in the Catholic c hurch. She presumably converted to the Catholic church sometime prior t o her marriage. The Huguenots were persecuted for their religious beli efs from the early 1500's through the late 1700's. During the time of B arbe's childhood, New Rochelle was designated as a Huguenot refuge by t he Edict of Nantes, signed by Henry IV in April, 1598. The edict ende d the Wars of Religion, and allowed the Huguenots some religious freedo ms. The Edict of Nantes was revoked in October 1685 by Louis XIV which r esulted in new persecution of the Huguenots and the emigration of hundr eds of thousands of Huguenots to other countries.
Death 1685 Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Differentiator Daughter of the King (Fille du Roi); Names on monument of first French Ile d' Orleans settlers Fille du Roi Yes Name // Death 1685 Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [5, 10, 11] - Barbe Menard died giving birth to twins; Jean and a stillborn child of u ndetermined sex on 16 Jun 1685.
Burial 17 Jun 1685 Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [5, 12] Patriarch & Matriarch MENARD, Pierre, b. Rompsay, France d. Yes, date unknown (Grandfather)
GIRARD, Renee, b. France d. Yes, date unknown (Grandmother)Person ID I1237 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Father MENARD, Rene, b. Bef 23 Feb 1612, La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France d. France Relationship natural Mother VEILLON, Judith, b. 3 Jan 1613, La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France d. Canada Relationship natural Marriage 9 Jul 1636 La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France Family ID F411 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family VERMET-DIT-LAFORME, Antoine, b. Abt 1636, Saint-Nicaise, Arras, Ardèche, Rhône-Alpes, France d. 25 Aug 1713, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada (Age 77 years) Marriage 26 Aug 1669 Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [4, 5, 8, 13, 14] - Translation of parish registry: 11 April 1669. Having seen that the ba ns of marriage between Antoine Vermet, called LaForme, son of Fleury Ve rmet and Marie LeBlanc. His father and mother of the parish of St. Niqu are in the area of Arras and of Barbe Menard, daughter of Rene Menard a nd Judix Veillon. Her mother and father of LaRochelle and there being n o objections, I Morel, missionary priest perform the ceremony in the sa id Island. They were married according to the customs of the Holy Churc h in the presence of Pierre Longon and Francois DuPont, who live in the s aid Island and who have stated that there are no objections.
Signed
Morel, missionary priest
26 August, 1669 - First marriage for both bride and groom. Missionary priest Morel performed the ceremony which was off-site on Ile D'Orleans but recorded in the Ste-Famille parish records. Witnesses: Pierre Longnon & Francois Dupon both residents of the island.
Children 1. VERMET, Pierre Robert, b. 8 Apr 1672, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. Abt 10 Mar 1741, Berthier-sur-Mer, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada (Age 68 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] ▻ BERNARD, Marie Madeleine Hains m. 12 Jun 1703; CADRIN, Marguerite m. 16 Feb 17162. VERMET DIT LAFORME, Antoine II, b. 10 Oct 1678, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. Aft 1762, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada (Age > 85 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 3. VERMET, Marguerite, b. 29 Sep 1675, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 11 Jan 1703, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada (Age 27 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 4. VERMET, Jean Twin, b. 17 Jun 1685, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 5. VERMET, Marie Anne, b. 5 Jun 1670, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 6 Mar 1732, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada (Age 61 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 6. VERMET, Jacques, b. 23 Jul 1681, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 10 Jun 1774, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada (Age 92 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 7. VERMET DIT LAFORME, Anonymous Twin to Jean, b. 16 Jun 1685, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 16 Jun 1685, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada (Age 0 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 8. VERMET, Marie-Madeleine, b. 15 Feb 1674 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Photos Family ID F332 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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Histories Filles du Roi - "King's Daughters"
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 - [S128] Cyprien Tanguay, Dictionnaire Généalogique des Familles Canadiennes Dup uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jours (http://www4.bnquebec. ca/numtextes/accueil.htm)uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jou rs (http://www4.bnquebec.ca/numtextes/accueil.htm)uis la Fondation de l a Colonie Jusqu'à nos Joursuis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos J ours ( http://www4.bnquebec.ca/numtextes/accueil.htm), Page 441, Antoine Vermet Ménard, Marie, b. 1653".
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MÉNARD / MESNARD, Barbe born about 1653 La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime: 1 7300) René & Judith Veillon - [S128] Cyprien Tanguay, Dictionnaire Généalogique des Familles Canadiennes Dup uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jours (http://www4.bnquebec. ca/numtextes/accueil.htm)uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jou rs (http://www4.bnquebec.ca/numtextes/accueil.htm)uis la Fondation de l a Colonie Jusqu'à nos Joursuis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos J ours ( http://www4.bnquebec.ca/numtextes/accueil.htm), Volume 7, p. 441.
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Unknown(48).jpg - [S132] Susan A. Reed , San Diego, CA, Susan Reed's website http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/e/e/Susan-A-Reed/index.html http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/e/e/Susan-A-Reed/index.html http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/e/e/Susan-A-Reed/index.html http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/e/e/Susan-A-Reed/index.html.
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- Details: A Franco-American and Québecois History and Genealogy Site.
http://www.francoamericanhistory.com/genealogy/antoinevermette.html
- [S128] Cyprien Tanguay, Dictionnaire Généalogique des Familles Canadiennes Dup uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jours (http://www4.bnquebec. ca/numtextes/accueil.htm)uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jou rs (http://www4.bnquebec.ca/numtextes/accueil.htm)uis la Fondation de l a Colonie Jusqu'à nos Joursuis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos J ours ( http://www4.bnquebec.ca/numtextes/accueil.htm), Page 441, Antoine Vermet Ménard, Marie, b. 1653".