LECLERC, Marguerite
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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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Name LECLERC, Marguerite [1, 2, 3] Birth 12 Feb 1640 Saint-Remi, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France [4]
Baptism 1642 [1] Gender Female Arrival 1661 Canada [4]
Arrived 7 yrs before her sister Anne, a Fille du Roi Differentiator Marriageable Young Girl - one of the Filles a Marier - before Daughters of the King; Names on monument of first French Ile d' Orleans settlers Fille a Marier Yes Death 24 Jan 1705 Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [2, 4]
Burial L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [2]
Person ID I12564 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Father LECLERC, Jean, b. 1608, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France d. 2 Feb 1682, Avize, Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France
(Age 74 years)
Other Partners: BRUNEL, Perrette m. 27 Apr 1630Relationship natural Mother BRUNET, Perrette, b. 1610, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France d. Yes, date unknown
Relationship natural Marriage 21 Jul 1630 Dieppe, Meuse, Lorraine, France Family ID F385 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Father LECLERC, Jean, b. 1608, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France d. 2 Feb 1682, Avize, Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France
(Age 74 years)
Other Partners: BRUNET, Perrette m. 21 Jul 1630Relationship natural Mother BRUNEL, Perrette, b. 1612, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France d. 13 Oct 1661, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
(Age 49 years)
Relationship natural Marriage 27 Apr 1630 Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France Family ID F1539 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 RABOUIN, Jean, b. 1637, La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France d. 7 Dec 1707, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 70 years)
Other Partners: ARDION, MargueriteMarriage 8 Sep 1678 Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada [4]
Children 1. RABOUIN, Marguerite, b. 19 Nov 1679, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 6 Feb 1731, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 51 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ ROY, Noel m. 27 Apr 17002. RABOUIN, Jeanne, b. 31 Dec 1683 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 3. RABOUIN, Jean-Baptiste, b. 6 Oct 1681, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 26 Oct 1698, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 17 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
Family ID F1537 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Family 2 LEBLOND, Nicolas, b. 1 Jan 1637, Honfleur, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France d. Sep 1677, Hotel-de-Dieu, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 40 years)
Marriage 13 Oct 1661 Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada [1, 4]
Children 1. LEBLOND, Marie Madeleine, b. 17 Dec 1665, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada d. 4 Feb 1722, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada
(Age 56 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
2. LEBLOND, Jean, b. 26 Aug 1662, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada d. 17 Sep 1662, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada
(Age 0 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
3. LEBLOND, Marie, b. 3 May 1674, Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 25 Sep 1729, Saint-François, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 55 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
4. LEBLOND, Joseph, b. 18 Oct 1672, Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. Abt 1757, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 84 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
5. LEBLOND, Martin, b. 29 Nov 1676, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 29 Sep 1760, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada
(Age 83 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ BISSONNET, Anne-Françoise m. 24 Nov 17046. LEBLOND, Nicolas, b. 15 Mar 1666, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada d. Abt 1734, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 67 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
7. LEBLOND, Catherine, b. 4 Oct 1664, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada d. 1 Dec 1753, Trois-Pistoles, Les Basques, Quebec, Canada
(Age 89 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
8. LEBLOND, Jacques, b. 14 Sep 1663, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada d. 11 Nov 1663, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada
(Age 0 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
9. LEBLOND, Jean Baptiste, b. 31 Dec 1668, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. Bef 31 Dec 1670, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age < 1 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
Photos Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890 Family ID F1528 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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Sources - [S1457] Ancestry.com, Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;), Volume: Vol. 5 Sect. 1 : Joa-Leh; Page: 227.
Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890 - [S1456] Ancestry.com, Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2008;).
Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968 - [S1747] Gary Boyd Roberts, The Royal Descents of 900 Immigrants, (Name: Genealogical Publishing Company; Location: Baltimore, Maryland; Date: 2018;), Volume II page 957.
Descent from King Henry I to Nicholas Leblonde of Quebec - [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 Leclerc, Marguerite, pgs 192-194.
- [S1457] Ancestry.com, Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;), Volume: Vol. 5 Sect. 1 : Joa-Leh; Page: 227.