LE CAMUS, Catherine

LE CAMUS, Catherine

Female 1633 - 1678  (44 years)

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  • Name LE CAMUS, Catherine 
    Birth 23 Nov 1633  St-Solinne, La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Differentiator Marriageable Girls; Filles a Marier 
    Fille a Marier Yes 
    Death 17 Oct 1678  Sainte-Foy, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I18113  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 15 Jul 2024 

    Family DIT BOISVERDUN, Charles Gauthier,   b. 1624, St Etienne Du Mont, Paris, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Feb 1703, Sainte-Foy, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 1 Aug 1656  Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. GAUTIER DIT BOISVERDUN, Marie,   b. 2 May 1660, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Nov 1745, Chambly, La Vallée-du-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    QUINTAL, Francois  m. 17 Oct 1678
    Family ID F13089  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Jul 2024 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 23 Nov 1633 - St-Solinne, La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 1 Aug 1656 - Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 17 Oct 1678 - Sainte-Foy, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Filles a Marier
    Marriage Gauthier -Camus - Copy

    Albums
    Before the King’s Daughters: Filles a Marier (1634-1662)
    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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