GAULIN, Marguerite
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Name GAULIN, Marguerite Birth 14 May 1627 Saint-Martin-du-Vieux-Belleme, Mortagne, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France Gender Female Birth 14 May 1627 Saint-Martin-du-Vieux-Belleme, Perche, France [1]
Arrival 1654 Canada [1]
Death 15 Jan 1703 Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada [1]
likely a victim of th esmallpox epidemic that killed 1/4 of the population of Quebec City that year Differentiator Twin; Fille a Marier Before the King's Daughters; Names on monument of first French Ile d' Orleans settlers Fille a Marier Yes Death 15 Jan 1703 Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Person ID I13023 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Father Living Relationship natural Mother Living Relationship natural Family ID F11346 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family CRETE, Jean I, b. 23 Nov 1626, Saint-Aubin, Tourouvre, Perche, France d. 4 Mar 1717, Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 90 years)
Marriage 13 Sep 1654 Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada [1]
- Jean could sign name, Marguerite could not
Children 1. CRETE, Marguerite I, b. 20 Mar 1659, Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 16 May 1663, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 4 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
2. CRETE, Joseph, b. 30 Apr 1666, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 20 Jan 1689, Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 22 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
3. CRETE, Louise, b. 3 Aug 1670, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. Abt 1681, Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 10 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
4. CRETE, Pierre, b. 21 Aug 1671, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 15 Nov 1719, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 48 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
5. CRETE, Marie Madeleine, b. 16 Feb 1668, Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 24 Nov 1727, Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 59 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ LEFEBVRE, Jean Baptiste m. 22 Oct 16856. CRETE, Josephte Marie, b. 10 Oct 1657, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 10 Nov 1722, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 65 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
7. CRETE, Jean, b. 21 Apr 1664, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 4 Nov 1684, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 20 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
8. CRETE, Louis, b. 20 May 1656, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 21 Aug 1685, Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
(Age 29 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
9. CRETE, Marguerite II, b. 1 Apr 1663 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 10. CRETE, Francoise, b. 20 Jul 1660, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 29 Nov 1702, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
(Age 42 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
Family ID F9415 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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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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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 Gulin, Marguerite, pgs 149-151.
- [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 Gulin, Marguerite, pgs 149-151.