ROY, Jeanne
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Albums Before the King’s Daughters: Filles a Marier (1634-1662) (5)
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 ROY, Jeanne Birth 1626 Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France [1]
Gender Female Arrival 1651 Canada [1]
Differentiator Fille a Marier Before the King's Daughters Fille a Marier Yes Death 23 Aug 1674 Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada [1]
Patriarch & Matriarch ROY, Pierre d. Abt 1650 (Father)Person ID I12754 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Father ROY, Pierre d. Abt 1650 Relationship natural Mother Living Relationship natural Family ID F11464 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family DIT DUMAINE, Jean Millouer Miloy Milloy, b. 1616, Laval, Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France d. 11 Jul 1679, Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 63 years)
Marriage 28 Nov 1651 Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada [1]
Children 1. MILLOIR DIT DUMAINE, Marie Mary Jeanne Anne Ann Millouer Milloy, b. 24 Mar 1656, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 9 Dec 1700, Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 44 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
2. MILOUE DIT DUMAINE, Jeanne Francoise Frances Millouer Milloy, b. 19 Jan 1653, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 25 Nov 1708, Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 55 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ PARADIS, Jacques James I m. 28 Oct 1668; LEPRESTRE, Mathurin I m. 13 Feb 1665; FERLAND, Francois m. 11 Jul 16793. MILLOY DIT DUMAINE, Genevieve Millouer, b. 25 Mar 1654, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 8 Oct 1712, Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 58 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ PARADIS, Guillaume II m. 29 Oct 1670Family ID F9366 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 Roy, Jean, pgs 275.
- [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 Roy, Jean, pgs 275.