MANITOUABEWICH, Roch

MANITOUABEWICH, Roch

Male Bef 1600 - 1644  (> 44 years)

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  • Name MANITOUABEWICH, Roch 
    Birth Bef 1600  Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Differentiator Huron - native guide to Olivier LeTardif became the personal representative and interpreter for Samuel de Champlain 
    Death 3 Nov 1644  Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I17661  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 15 Jul 2024 

    Family OUTCHIBAHANOUKOUEOU, Ouéou,   b. Abt 1600, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 1649, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 49 years) 
    Children 
     1. OLIVIER-SYLVESTRE, Marie- (Huron/Algonquin) Manitouabéouich,   b. Abt 1626   d. 10 Sep 1665, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 39 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F12956  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Jul 2024 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - Bef 1600 - Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Roch Manitouabeouich, born around 1600, was a significant figure in the early interactions between Indigenous peoples and French colonists in New France. His name, meaning "one who resembles the spirit or creator in appearance or image," reflects the rich spiritual traditions of his people.

      Roch was a member of the Algonquin nation, though some sources have suggested possible Huron or Ojibwa connections. This uncertainty highlights the complex nature of Indigenous identities and interactions in the region during this period. What is clear is that Roch played an important role as a cultural intermediary.

      For many years, Roch served as a guide and interpreter for Olivier Le Tardif, a prominent French colonist. In this capacity, he assisted in establishing fur trading posts for Samuel de Champlain's company, contributing significantly to the economic and diplomatic relationships between the French and Indigenous peoples.

      Roch's openness to cross-cultural exchange is evident in his embrace of Catholicism. He was baptized with the Christian name "Roch," though the exact date and circumstances of his baptism are unknown. This spiritual journey reflects the complex religious landscape of New France, where Indigenous and Christian beliefs often intertwined.

      Roch was married to Outchibahabanoukoueou, who was likely of Abenaki origin. They had at least two children: Marie (originally named Ouchistaouichkoue) and a son baptized as François. In a momentous decision that would have far-reaching consequences, Roch and his wife entrusted their daughter to Olivier Le Tardif sometime between 1636 and 1639. This act, which led to Marie's French education and eventual marriage to Martin Prévost, demonstrates the intricate personal relationships that sometimes bridged cultural divides in New France.

      After settling his daughter with Le Tardif, Roch and his wife are believed to have lived with a Huron band at Sillery, a Christian mission near Quebec City. This move suggests Roch's continued navigation of both Indigenous and French colonial worlds.

      The exact date of Roch's death is uncertain, with some sources suggesting 1644, though this is not definitively established. Regardless of when he passed, Roch Manitouabeouich's life story encapsulates the complex interactions, cultural exchanges, and personal decisions that characterized Indigenous-French relations in 17th century New France. His legacy, carried on through his daughter Marie and her descendants, continues to be a part of Canada's rich multicultural heritage.


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