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HEBERT, Louis Gaston

HEBERT, Louis Gaston

Male 1575 - 1627  (51 years)

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  • Name HEBERT, Louis Gaston  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    Birth 14 Oct 1575  Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, Paris, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    Arrival 1617  Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Differentiator The very FIRSTsettler of Quebec City (New France); among the first 17 
    Web Address https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_H%C3%A9bert 
    Web Address https://www.qctonline.com/monumental-views-the-statue-of-louis-hebert/ 
    Occupation Apothecary and farmer 
    Death 23 Jan 1627  Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 4] 
    Burial Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 4] 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    HEBERT, Nicolas Rene,   b. 24 Oct 1539, St Germain des Pres, Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Aug 1580, Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 40 years)  (Father) 
    PAGEAU DIT PAJOT, Jacqueline Marie,   b. 24 Oct 1543, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jul 1580, Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 36 years)  (Mother) 
    Person ID I13195  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 15 Jul 2024 

    Father HEBERT, Nicolas Rene,   b. 24 Oct 1539, St Germain des Pres, Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Aug 1580, Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 40 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother PAGEAU DIT PAJOT, Jacqueline Marie,   b. 24 Oct 1543, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jul 1580, Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 36 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F13783  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family ROLLET, Marie,   b. 1580, Paris, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 May 1649, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage 19 Feb 1601  Paris, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. HÉBERT, Guillaume,   b. 31 Oct 1614, Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Sep 1639, Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 24 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    ▻ DESPORTES, Helene  m. 1 Oct 1634
     2. HEBERT, Marie Guillemette,   b. Abt 1608, St Germain Des Pres, Paris, Ile-De-France, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Oct 1684, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. HEBERT, Anne,   b. 1602, Paris, Ile-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1619, , Quebec, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 17 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F9451  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Jul 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 14 Oct 1575 - Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, Paris, Île-de-France, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 19 Feb 1601 - Paris, Île-de-France, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsArrival - 1617 - Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 23 Jan 1627 - Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Plaque with founding families of Quebec City (New France)
    Photo_taken_October_2016_of_Lewis_Hebert_statue
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    Louis_Hebert,_apothicaire_de_Paris_-_01
    Louis Hebert
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    Albums
    Founding Families of New France    		Founding Families of New France (2)
    New France, or Nouvelle-France in French, was an extensive area in North America colonized by France. It began with Jacques Cartier's exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in 1534 and ended in 1763 when it was ceded to Great Britain and Spain under the Treaty of Paris. The territory stretched from Newfoundland to the Rocky Mountains and from Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico, including the Great Lakes and the Mississippi Valley.

    The most developed part of New France was Canada, divided into Québec, Trois-Rivières, and Montreal districts. The French colonization was driven by trade (notably fur), religious missions, and the ambition to expand France's influence. The French Crown significantly shaped New France's development, particularly in 1663 when King Louis XIV integrated it into the royal domain and established the French West India Company.

    New France operated under the seigneurial system, where settlers farmed land granted by a seigneur and paid dues. Despite its vast territory, New France's population was sparse compared to English colonies, partly due to limited economic reasons for French peasants to emigrate and the French Crown's focus on other colonies.

    Culturally, New France was predominantly French-speaking and Catholic, maintaining its civil code and religious practices even after British conquest. This heritage strongly influenced the culture of Quebec, blending European traditions with North American elements and emphasizing the preservation of the French language and identity.

    There were 17 families settled in Quebec City from the establishment of the city by Samuel de Champlain in 1608 until his death in 1635. This era marks the formative years of New France and the foundation of French-Canadian culture. By the end of 1636 there were 47 families living in the colony. We can trace our ancestry directly to 10 of the original 17 (58%) families and a total of 18 of the 47 (38%).

  • Notes 
    • HIGHLIGHTS:

      Louis and Marie are recognized as the FIRST permanent settlers in what became Quebec City. The family emigrated in 1617.

      Louis served as the colony's first physician and apothecary in addition to farming.|

      Louis was the first private individual to receive a land grant in the New World from the French government.

      Appointed Procurator to the King in 1620, allowing him to intervene in matters on the King's behalf.

      There are statues of Louis and Marie (holding her three children), plus their son-in-law Guillaume Couillard in Montmorency Park in Quebec City

      CONNECTIONS:

      Louis is Jim's 9th, 10th, and 12th GGF on both the Vermette/Gilbert and Dumas lines.

      LIFE STORY:

      Louis Hébert, born around 1575 in Paris, France, is recognized as the first European apothecary and farmer in what later became Canada. He was the son of Nicolas Hébert and Jacqueline Pajot. In 1601, he married Marie Rollet, following his father's wishes, despite his love for another woman.

      Hébert's journey to the New World began in 1606 when he joined an expedition to Acadia, led by his cousin-in-law Jean de Biencourt de Poutrincourt and Samuel de Champlain. He lived in Port Royal (now Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia) from 1606 to 1607 and again from 1611 to 1613. During his time there, he engaged in horticulture and was noted for his skill in cultivating the land. He returned to France in 1607 after the expedition's trade concession expired.

      In 1617, Hébert, along with his wife and their three children, Guillaume, Guillaumette, and Anne, left Paris to settle in Quebec City. He was offered a contract by the Compagnie du Canada, which included practicing medicine, establishing farming, and a grant of land. However, upon arrival, he was forced to accept a revised contract with reduced benefits.

      Despite these challenges, Hébert became a significant figure in early Canadian history. He was the first private individual to receive a land grant in the New World from the French government. In Quebec, he selected a ten-acre site for his farm, where he faced opposition from the fur trading company due to his deforestation for farming. Nonetheless, he successfully cultivated various crops (corn, winter wheat, beans, peas, an apple orchard, and a vineyard) and raised livestock, contributing significantly to the colony's food supply.

      Samuel de Champlain noted that in addition to serving as a physician for the colony, Hébert was the first head of a family in New France to subsist off what he grew.Hébert's contributions were recognized when he was appointed Procurator to the King in 1620, allowing him to intervene in matters on the King's behalf. In 1623, he became the first "Seigneur" of New France with the grant of "Sault-au-Matelot", and in 1626, he received another grant for "le fief de la rivière St-Charles".

      Tragically, Hébert's life ended on January 25, 1627, due to injuries from a fall on ice. He was respected by both Native Americans and French settlers and was the first to be laid to rest in the new vault of the Recollets. His legacy continued through his descendants, who became prominent in various fields in Canada.

      Marie Rollet, born around 1580, played an equally vital role in the colony. She provided medical treatment to Indigenous people and educated them in reading, writing, and the Christian faith. Records show she was godmother to many Indigenous converts.

      Following Hébert's death, Marie married Guillaume Hubou on May 16, 1629. That same year, when British privateers invaded New France, the Rollet-Hubou family was the only one to remain in the colony while others evacuated.

      Marie Rollet died on May 27, 1649, at the age of 69 in Quebec, leaving behind a legacy of cultural exchange and education.

      Louis Hébert and Marie Rollet's family played a crucial role in the early history of Quebec and Canada. Their descendants, numbering in the thousands, are spread across North America, contributing to the rich tapestry of the continent's history. They are considered among the first people to settle permanently in New France, laying the foundation for the future of French Canada.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2137] Ancestry.com, Canada, Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).
      https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95474560/louis-h%C3%A9bert

    2. [S2125] Ancestry.com, U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), Place: Quebec, Canada; Year: 1617; Page Number: 18.

    3. [S3236] Ancestry.com, Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).
      https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95474560/louis-gaston-hebert

    4. [S2135] 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. 1 Sect. 1 : A-Hel; Page: 301.
      Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890      		 Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890


    5. [S3442] Ancestry.com, Anthon genealogy, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT; Date: 2004;).
      Anthon genealogy      		 Anthon genealogy



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