Martin Blanchard was born in 1647 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. His occupation is listed as that of being a laborer and a seamen. Martin was the son of Jean Baptist Blanchard and Radegonde Lambert. In 1671, the first Acadian Census is taken, at which time Martin is listed as being 24 years old. In this same census there are two entries for Martin Blanchard. The first entry lists him in the household with his parents, Jean Baptiste Blanchard and Radegonde Lambert, and as being married. The second lists him in his own household with his wife Marie Francoise LeBlanc.

Martin Blanchard and Marie Francoise LeBlanc were married in 1671 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Martin was 24 at the time of his marriage and Marie Francoise was 18 years old. Marie Francoise LeBlanc was born in 1653 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia, She was the daughter of Daniel LeBlanc and Francoise Gaudet. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The British Colonies In America 1607-1775", on page 176, Daniel LeBlanc is listed as having taken the oath of allegiance to the King at Port Royal on August 16, 1695. Martin Blanchard and Marie Francoise LeBlanc had three children: Francoise born 1672, Marie Rosalie born 1674, and Rene born 1677. Martin farmed and raised livestock to feed his family. Marie Francoise LeBlanc died in 1681 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia, after only being married for ten years, at the age of 28 years old. At the age of 34, Martin was a widower with three small children to raise.

Children of Martin Blanchard and Marie Francoise LeBlanc.

Francoise Blanchard was born in 1672 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. She was 9 years old when her mother, Marie Francoise LeBlanc died. In 1692, at the age of 20 years old, Francoise Blanchard married Jean Doucet in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Jean Doucet was born in 1665 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Jean Doucet was the son of Pierre Doucet and Henriette Pelletret. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The British Colonies In America 1607-1775", on page 75, Pierre Doucet is listed as having taken the oath of allegiance to the King in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia on August 16, 1695. Pierre Doucet's occupation was listed as that of being a mason. In August 1714, after the British had gained control of Acadia, Jean applied for and received permission from the French to move to Ile Royal. However, the marriage records of their children reveals that his family remained at Minas. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The British Colonies In America 1607-1775". on page 75, Jean Doucet is listed as having taken the oath of allegiance to King George II at Minas, Pisiguit on October 31, 1727. Francoise Blanchard and Jean Doucet had nine children: Madeleine born 1693, Marie Josephe born 1694, Jean Baptiste born 1705, Francoise born 1707, Marguerite born September 24, 1708 and was christened the same day, Claire born 1712, Anne born 1713, Augustin born 1719, and Germain born 1721. Jean Doucet died before 1752 in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia. In 1752, his widow, Francoise Blanchard is found living with their daughter Claire and her family in Riviere du Nord Est, Isle St. Jean, she was 80 years old then. She probably died at Riviere du Nord Est, Isle St. Jean, however the exact date and year is unknown. As for the fate of their children: Madeleine Doucet married Claude Landry II on February 8, 1712 in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Claude was born in 1689 in Grande Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia, and was the son of Claude Landry and Marie Catherine Thibodeaux. During the expulsion, Claude Landry II and Madeleine Doucet were sent to Pennsylvania. They both died in 1760 in Pennsylvania from smallpox. Marie Josephe Doucet and Francois Landry were married on May 27, 1711 in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Francois Landry was born in 1692 in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia. He was the son of Antoine Landry and Marie Thibodeaux. Marie Josephe Doucet and Francois Landry were deported to Massachuesettes and were listed on the 1757 Census of Ipswich, Massachuesettes, 1760 Census of Massachuesettes, and the 1763 Census of Massachuesettes. Marie Josephe Doucet died in St-Pierre-Du-Portage, L'Assomption Parish, Quebec, Canada on December 28, 1767 and was buried beside her husband on December 29, 1767. Francois Landry died in St-Pierre-Du-Portage, L'Assomption Parish, Quebec, Canada on April 20, 1767 and was buried on April 21 1767, Jean Baptiste Doucet and Elizabeth Hebert were married on January 23, 1726 in Grand pre, Acadia, Nova scotia. Elizabeth Hebert was born on October 4, 1707 in Grand pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia and was baptized the same day. She was the daughter of Jacques Hebert and Marguerite Landry. Elizabeth died between 1748 and 1756 in Acadia, probably Grand Pre. During the expulsion, Jean Baptiste Doucet was deported to Pennsylvania and was listed on the 1763 Census of Pennsylvania as a widower. At the present it is unknown of the date and year of his death. Francoise Doucet and Charles Daigre were married in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia in 1726. Charles Daigre was born in 1702 in Beaubassin, Acadia, Nova Scotia and was the son of Bernard Daigre and Marie Claire Bourg. Francoise Doucet and Charles Daigre were deported to Massachuesettes during the expulsion. Francoise Doucet and Charles Daigre were deported to Massachuesettes during the expulsion. She is listed on the August 14, 1763 Census of Massachuesettes as Francois Daigre with one son. Francoise Doucet died on February 22, 1799 in St. Ours, Quebec, Canada and was buried on February 23, 1799. Charles Daigre died before the August 14, 1763 Census of Massachuesettes was taken. Marguerite Doucet and Paul Bugeaud were married in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova scotia on July 29, 1726. Paul Bugeaud was born in 1702 and was the son of Alain Bugeaud and Elizabeth Melancon. Paul Bugeaud's father, Alain Bugeaud, was a surgeon and a notary. Paul Bugeaud and Marguerite Doucet were deported to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the expulsion. Paul Bugeaud and Marguerite Doucet were listed with three of their children on the Philadelphia census of 1763. The exact date and year of their death is unknown. Germain Doucet and Marguerite LeBlanc were married in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia on October 1, 1742. Marguerite LeBlanc was born in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia on May 22, 1724 and was baptized the same day. She was the daughter of Francois LeBlanc and Cecile Boudreaux. Germain Doucet died on or before February 8, 1776 and the place of death is unknown at the present time. The date and year of Marguerite LeBlanc's death is unknown. Claire Doucet and Louis Amand Bugeaud were married in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia on December 19, 1730. Louis Amand Bugeaud was born in 1701 and was the son of Alain Bugeaud and Elizabeth Melancon. Louis Amand Bugeaud's occupation is listed as being a merchant and navigator. Louis Amand Bugeaud was also known as a French burning patriot. He was a skillful negotiator and navigator, He and his brother Paul provided horses for the service of the King of France at the time of the offensive that was launched by Louisbourg against Annapolis Royal at the end of August 1744. The offensive wasn't a success and Louis Amand Bugeaud found himself before the court of Annapolis Royal with the British proving that he had collaborated with the French. Louis Amand Bugeaud tried to clear himself of these allegations and so in an effort to do so he wrote a letter to Paul Mascarene, who was lieutenant governor of Annapolis Royal at the time. In this letter he proceeded to tell how he had been held by the French and had been obliged to accompany them in their offensive against Annapolis Royal. It seems the explanation satisfied the authorities for a little while since the allegations were suspended for some time. Louis Amand Bugeaud continued his work with the profit of France and in 1747 Louis Amand Bugeaud and his family were declared traitors and outlaws. William Shirley offered 50 pound sterling to whoever captured them. Now that a price had been put on his head, Louis Amand Bugeaud and his family were forced to become fugitives. He lived at St. Charles des-Mines, and was at Ile St. Jean from 1748 to 1758 and at Ristigouche in 1759 and at Bonaventure on the 1765 census. On August 24, 1763 Louis Amand Bugeaud and Claire Doucet were listed as prisoners at Fort Beausejour and had been there since November 1761. He was first married to Catherine Granger on February 3, 1728 in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Catherine Granger died on March 17, 1730 in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia and was buried on March 18, 1730 in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Below is a copy of the Sieur de la Roque 1752 Census for Prince Edward Island/Ile Saint Jean showing Amand Bugeaud, Claire Doucet and Francoise Blanchard. Augustin Doucet and Cecile Mius D'Entremont were married in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia in 1742. Cecile Mius D'Entremont was born in Pobomcoup-cap Sable, Acadia, Nova scotia on December 19, 1717 and was the daughter of Joseph Mius D'Entremont and Marie Jeanne Amirault. Cecile Mius D'Entremont died on January 26, 1751 at Isle St. Jean, Acadia, Nova Scotia and was buried on January 27, 1751. Augustin remarried again on December 14, 1752 to Marie Anne Pretieux, daughter of Joseph Pretieux and Anne Hache Gallant. They were married at Isle St. Jean, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Augustin Doucet and Marie Anne Pretieux were listed on the 1752 Sieur de la Roque Census for Prince Edward Island at Riviere du Nord-Est. They were living near her parents. The date and year of death of Augustin Doucet is not known. The date and year of death of Marie Anne Pretieux is not known. As for Anne Doucet , born in 1713, nothing is known at the present time.

Sieur de la Roque 1752 Census for Prince Edward Island/Ile Saint Jean

Census of Riviere du Nord-Est.

Le Sr. Amand Bugeaud, senior, merchant and navigator, native of l'Acadie, aged 51 years, has been in the country four years. Married to Dame Claire Doussets, native of l'Acadie, aged 37 years. They have no children with them but Francoise Blanchard, mother of the said dame.

They have the following live stock; six oxen, four bulls, nine cows, six calves, one horse, one sow, three pigs, five sheep, and twenty-five fowls: and a vessel of twenty-five tons.

The land upon which they are settled was granted to them by Messieurs de Bonnaventure and de Goutin, comprising___arpents of front and forty of depth. They have made a clearing on which they hope to sow twelve bushels of wheat next spring.

Marie Rosalie Blanchard was born in 1674 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. She was 7 years old when her mother, Marie Francoise LeBlanc died. In 1693, at the age of 19 years old, Marie Rosalie Blanchard married Pierre Melanson III in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Pierre was 23 at the time of their marriage. Pierre Melancon III was born in 1670 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. His occupation is listed as that of being a rescuer. Below is a paragraph that was found in the book "The Melanson Story" by the Author Margaret C. Melanson.

In August 1702, a French ship, the "La Francoise", was attacked and burned by the English near the port of La Heve on Acadia's Atlantic Coast. A rescue of the survivors was carried out by three Minas inhabitants, one of whom was named Pierre Melanson...probably Pierre dit Pedro." "The fourteen surviving crew members were taken to Minas to the house of Pedro's father, Pierre Mellanson, where they remained for several weeks. Towards the end of September, Pedro accompanied the crew to Port Royal. As compensation for his travel to La Heve and Port Royal, for supplying food, etc., he received a share of 504 livres paid out by the government."

Pierre Melanson III was the son of Sieur Pierre Melanson de Laverdure II and Marie Marguerite Mius D'Entremont. Sieur Pierre Melanson de Laverdure II was listed as being a tailor and Captain of the Militia. There is certification by the Acadian Governor Jacques Francois DeBrouillan dated at Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia on March 1, 1704, attests to the loyalty and service to France and Catholicism of "Sieur Melancon, chief of the nation of Indians of all Acadia, as well as of French of that country." As a reward for services he has title of Colonel General of the Militia. Marie Rosalie Blanchard and Pierre Melanson III had eleven children: Marie Madeleine born 1695, Elisabeth born 1697, Marguerite born 1699, a daughter born before the 1701 census, Cecile born 1704, Jeanne born 1706, a daughter born before 1707 census, Francoise born February 27, 1709 and christened on February 28, 1709, Pierre IV born January 8, 1712 and was christened on the same day, a son born before the 1714 census, and Joseph born 1716. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The British Colonies In America 1607-1775", page 196, Pierre Melanson is listed as having taken the oath of allegiance to King George II at Minas, Pisiguit on October 31, 1727. Marie Rosalie Blanchard died September 20, 1739, at the age of 65 years old in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia. She was buried on September 21, 1739 at Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia. In 1752 Pierre Melanson III was living with his son-in-law, Jacques Naquin and six grandchildren, at L'anse-a-Pinet, Isle St. Jean. He was 80 years old. Pierre Melanson III died after 1752 at L'anse-a-Pinet, the exact date and year are unknown.

Sieur de la Roque 1752 Census for Prince Edward Island/Ile Saint Jean

Census of Anse a Pinet

Jacques Naquin, ploughman, native of l'Acadie aged 51 years, he has been one year in the country, widower of the late Jeanne Melancon.

He has three sons and three daughters:

Jacques Naquin, aged 24 years

Joseph, aged 20 years

Pierre, aged 17 years

Marguerite, aged 25 years

Elisabeth, ages 19 years

Marianne, aged 14 years

Pierre Melancon, native of l'Acadie, aged 80 years, his father-in-law, lives with him.

They have in stock, four oxen, two cows, one calf, one mare, seven ewes, and four pigs.

The land upon which they are settled is situated as in the preceding cases. It was given to them verbally by Monsieur de Bonnaventure. On it they have made a clearing for the sowing of two bushels of wheat in the coming spring.

Rene Blanchard was born in 1677 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Rene Blanchard was 4 years old when his mother, Marie Francoise LeBlanc died. In 1701, at the age of 24, Rene Blanchard married Anne Landry. Anne Landry was 17 at the time of their marriage. Anne was the daughter of Rene Le Jeune Landry and Marie Bernard. Rene Blanchard and Anne Landry had ten children: Rene born 1701, Francoise Blanche born May 1705, Angelique born 1707, Marie born August 28, 1709 and christened August 28, 1709, Joseph born January 6, 1712 and christened January 6, 1712, Marie Rosalie born 1714, Jean born 1717, Marie born either 1718 or 1722, Etienne born June 20, 1729 and christened July 21, 1729, and Olivier born 1727. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The British Colonies In America 1607-1775", page 25, Rene Blanchard is listed as having taken the oath of allegiance to the King at Annapolis River in December 1729. The exact date and year of Rene Blanchard's death is unknown and as for Anne Landry, she died after 1729 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia.

In 1686, Martin Blanchard married Marguerite Guilbeau in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Marguerite was the daughter of Pierre Guillbeau and Catherine Terriot. Marguerite was 17 years old at the time of her marriage to Martin and he was 39 years old. Marguerite was born in 1669 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The British Colonies In America 1607-1775, page 25, Martin Blanchard is listed as having taken the oath of allegiance to the King in 1695 at Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The British Colonies In America 1607-1775, page 116, Pierre Guilbeau is listed as having taken the oath of allegiance to the King on August 16, 1695 at Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Martin Blanchard and Marguerite Guilbeau had seven children: Marguerite born 1689, Pierre born 1692, Martin II born 1693, Joseph born 1694, Marie Isabelle born 1700, Marie Marguerite born 1707, and Jean Baptiste born 1712. On March 28, 1689, Mathieu Martin received the seignory of Cobequid. Martin Blanchard was one of the leading founders of Cobequid, along with Mathieu Martin, Marin Bourc (Bourg), and Jerome Guerin. They were considered the founding fathers and first settlers of Cobequid, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Cobequid is known today as the town of Truro.

Children of Martin Blanchard and Marguerite Guilbeau

Marguerite Blanchard was born in 1689 Cobequid, Acadia, Nova Scotia. In 1706, at the age of 17 years old, Marguerite Blanchard married Pierre Bourg in Cobequid, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Pierre Bourg was the son of Martin Bourg and Marie Potet Dupuis. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The British Colonies In America 1607-1775", page 32, Martin Bourg is listed as having taken the oath of allegiance to the King on August 16, 1695 at Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Pierre Bourg was born in 1681 in Port Royal, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Pierre was 25 at the time of their marriage. Marguerite Blanchard and Pierre Bourg had five children: Pierre Bourg II born February 2, 1708 and christened July 18, 1708, Francois born 1709, Joseph born 1711, Jean born 1713, and Charles born 1725. Marguerite Blanchard died after 1725 and according to the "Declarations of Belle-Ile-en-Mer" it states she died in Cobequid, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Pierre Bourg died in 1722 and according to the "Declarations of Belle-Ile-en-Mer" it states that he also died in Cobequid, Acadia, Nova Scotia.

Pierre Blanchard was born in 1692 in Cobequid, Acadia, Nova Scotia. In 1715, at the age of 23 years old he married Francoise Breaux. Francoise Breaux was born in 1693 in Pisiguit, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Francoise was 22 at the time of their marriage. She was the daughter of Antoine Breaux and Marguerite Babin. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The British Colonies In America 1607-1775", page 35, Antoine Breaux is listed as having taken the oath of allegiance to the King on October 31, 1727. Pierre Blanchard and Francoise Breaux had seven children: Helene born October 25, 1718 and christened May 23, 1719, Anne born 1721, Pierre II born 1722, Marie Madeleine born 1727, Jean Baptiste born 1730, Joseph born 1733, Charles born 1737. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The Britiish Colonies In America 1607-1775", page 25, Pierre Blanchard is listed as having taken the oath of allegiance to King George II at the Annapolis River in December 1729. In 1752, Pierre Blanchard and Francoise Breaux and four of their seven children were living at La Traverse on Isle Saint Jean. Pierre Blanchard, Francoise Breaux, and thier son Charles embarked for St. Malo, France. Pierre Blanchard and Francoise Breaux perished at sea during the crossing to France. Their son Charles survived and disembarked on January 23, 1759 from one of the "five ships". However, Charles died about six weeks later at the hospital at St. Malo, France at the age of 22.

Sieur de la Roque 1752 Census for Prince Edward Island/Ile Saint Jean

Census of La Traverse

Pierre Blanchard, senior, ploughman, native of l'Acadie, aged 60 years, he has been in the countryone year. Married to Francoise Braud, native of l'Acadie, aged 59 years.

They have three sons and one daughter:

Jean Baptiste, aged 22 years

Joseph, aged 19 years

Charles, aged 16 years

Marie Magdelaine, aged 25 years

In live stock they have six oxen, two cows, one calf, three pigs, and one horse.

The land upon which they were settled is situated on the north-west bank of Riviere de la Traverse. It was given to them verbally by Monsieur de Bonnaventure. On it they have made a clearing and out of that a large garden.

Below this entry their son Pierre Blanchard, jr. is living next to them on his own property:

Pierre Blanchard, junior, ploughman, native of l'Acadie, aged 31 years, he has been in the country one year. Married to Marie Hebert, native of l'Acadie, aged 25 years.

They have one son:

Jean Pierre, aged 20 months

In live stock they have one ox, one cow, and three pigs.

The land upon which they are settled is situated as in the preceding cases. It was given to them verbally by Monsieur de Bonnaventure. On it they have made a clearing and out of that a garden.

Martin Blanchard Jr. was born in 1693 in Cobequid, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Martin Blanchard Jr. married Elizabeth Dupuis on October 1, 1714 in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia, a copy of which can be found in the "Acadia French Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1670-1946", on pages 33, 34 of the Grande Pre, St. Charles-Les-Mines records. Martin was 21 years old and Elizabeth was 20 at the time of their marriage. Elizabeth was born in 1694 in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia. She was the daughter of Martin Dupuis and Marie Landry. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The British Colonies In America, 1607-1775", on page 25, Martin Blanchard Jr. is listed as having taken the oath to the King in April 1730. Martin Blanchard Jr. and Elizabeth Dupuis had five Children: Marie born October 5, 1715, Jean born 1719, Marie born 1726, Elizabeth born 1728, and Joseph born 1731. Elizabeth Dupuis died 1758/1759 at sea during the crossing to France. It is not known when Martin Blanchard Jr. died, maybe he died during the crossing also or perhaps he made it to France and died at a later date, however, there are no records giving an exact date and year of his death.

Joseph Blanchard was born in 1694 Cobequid, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Joseph Blanchard married Anne Marie Dupuis on July 4, 1718 in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia, a copy of which can be found in the "Acadia French Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection, 1670-1946", on pages 49, 50 of the Grande Pre, St. Charles-Les-Mines records. Joseph was 25 years old and Anne Marie was 20 at the time of their marriage. Anne Marie Dupuis was born in 1698 in Grand Pre, Acadia, Nova Scotia in 1698. She was the daughter of Martin Dupuis and Marie Landry. In the "Denizations and Naturalizations In The British Colonies In America, 1607-1775", on page 25, Joseph Blanchard is listed as having taken the oath to the King in April 1730. Joseph Blanchard and Anne Marie Dupuis had eight children: Marie Joseph born 1719, Germain born 1722, Joseph born 1723, Alexis born 1725, Jean born 1727, Francois born 1731, Charles born 1733, and Belony born 1741. Both Joseph Blanchard and his wife Anne Marie Dupuis died 1758/1759 at sea during the crossing to France. Joseph Blanchard and Anne Marie Dupuis along with their children were aboard one of the "five ships". Their children disembarked at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France on January 23 1759. Of the fate of their children: Marie Josephe Blanchard and her husband, Jean Baptiste Moyse and three of their children diembarked on January 23, 1759 at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France from one of the "five ships". The family resided in the parish of St. Suliac from 1759-1772. Marie Josephe Blanchard died on May 20, 1782 in Reze, Loire Atlantique, France. She was buried on May 21, 1782 in Reze, Loire Atlantique, France. Jean Baptiste Moyse died on September 8, 1781 in Reze, Loire Atlantique, France and was buried on September 9, 1781 in Reze, Loire Atlantique, France. Jean Blanchard and three of their children died 1758/1759 at sea during the crossing to France. His wife, Francoise Moyse disembarked on January 23, 1759 at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France from one of the "five ships". Francoise Moyse was pregnant at the time of her arrival in France and due to the hardships that the Acadian people had to endure during the deportation and the long and stressful voyages, sickness, lack of food and other circumstances, she delivered the baby on February 14, 1759. The baby died shortly after birth on February 14, 1759 and was given the sacrament of baptism and was buried the same day in St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France. Eight days later on February 22, 1759, Francoise Moyse also died and was buried on the same day in St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France. Germain Blanchard disembarked with four of his children, Ambroise, Jean, Charles and Perinne on January 23, 1759 at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France from one of the "five ships". Marguerite Bourg, his wife was pregnant during the crossing to France and had given birth to Perinne in December 1758 on board the ship. Marguerite Bourg, along with two of their children died at sea during the crossing to France. Perrine died on February 10, 1759 and was buried February 11, 1759 at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France, Ambroise died March 16, 1759 at the hospital at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France at the age of 11 years old, Charles died on March 6, 1759 at the hospital at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France at the age of 8 years old. Germain Blanchard and his only remaining son, Jean, went on to establish themselves in the following parishes of At. Suliac from 1759-1761, Langrolay from 1761-1764, Pleudihen from 1764-1772. On March 31, 1762, Germain married Marie Josephe Aucoin in Langrolay, Cotes-Du-Nord, France. Marie Josephe Aucoin died on April 13, 1791 in Coquennais, Pleudihen, France and was buried on April 14, 1791 in Coquennais, Cotes-Du-Nord, France. Germain Blanchard died on March 27, 1798 in Bas Champs, Pleudihen, France and was buried on March 28, 1798 in Bas Champs, Pleudihen, France. Joseph Blanchard, Marguerite Genevieve Pitre and their son Francois Xavier Blanchard disembarked on January 23, 1759 at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France from one of the "five ships". Joseph and Marguerite's other four children died at sea during the crossing to France. Joseph Blanchard died on February 16, 1759 at the hospital in St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France at the age of 38 years old. Marguerite and their son Francois Xavier went on to establish themselves in the parish of St. Suliac from 1759-1772. On February 11, 1777, Marguerite Genevieve Pitre married Francois Landry in St. Martin Church of Chantenay in Chantenay, Loire Atlantique, France. In 1784 she is found on the 1784 census of Nantes, France. Marguerite Genevieve Pitre died after the 1784 census of Nantes, France and 1785 in France. She was not among the immigrants to Louisiana with her husband. Alexis Blanchard and his wife, Marie Pitre disembarked on January 23, 1759 at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France from one of the "five ships". Immeadiately after disembarkation they were hospitalized at Hotel Dieu hospital in St. Malo, where their daughter, Nicole was born. Alexis and Marie's other three children died at sea during the crossing to France. Alexis Blanchard died February 3, 1759 at Hotel Dieu Hospital in St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France at the age of 34 years old. His wife, Marie died on February 11, 1759 ay Hotel Dieu Hospital in St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine France at the age of 35 years old. Their newborn daughter, Nicole also died on February 11, 1759 at Hotel Dieu Hospital in St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France. No member of this family survived the ordeal of the voyage. Only three of Joseph Blanchard and Anne Dupuis's children actually survived the horrible tradgedy of the expulsion and lived to eventually sail to Louisiana. Benony Blanchard, Francois Blanchard, and Charles Blanchard were the only three of their children that made it to Louisiana. Benony Blanchard disembarked on January 23, 1759 at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France from one of the "five ships". Benony was 18 years old at the time and was a day laborer and seaman. Benony Blanchard resided in parish of St. Suliac from 1759-1772. On February 7, 1764, Benony Blanchard married Agnes Dugas in the Church of St. Suliac, St. Suliac, France. Presiding Priest was E. Perrinet. Benony was 23 years old at the time of their marriage. Benony and Agnes were married only 6 months and 13 days when tradgedy struck again. Agnes became pregnant and on August 18, 1764 she prematurely gave birth to a baby boy at Hotel Dieu Hospital in St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France. The child died August 18, 1764 at Hoetl Dieu Hospital, St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France. The child was buried on August 19, 1764 in St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France. Agnes Dugas died on August 20, 1764 at Hotel Dieu Hospital in St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France, at the age of 22 years old. Agnes Dugas was buried on August 20, 1764 in St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France. Two years later, on February 10, 1766 in St. Suliac, France, Benony Blanchard marrried for a second time to Madeleine Forest. Presiding Priest was Jacques Allain Jamet. Benony Blanchard, Madeleine Forest, his wife and family of 7 persons were in the Fourth Convoy leaving Chatellerault, France for Nantes from March 6, 1776 to March 13, 1776. Benony Blanchard and Madeleine Forest, his wife and 6 children: Joachim, Moyse, Marie Madeleine, Marie Beneony, Celeste, and Anne were passengers aboard the L'Amite, which departed France on August 20, 1785 and arrived in Louisiana on November 8, 1785 in New Orleans. Upon debarking fron the ship the Spanish authorities listed him as Bellony Blanchard, who received 1 each of Medium axe and knife, 2 each of axe, shovel and hoe. In 1788, the census of the Lafourche District indicates that Benony Blanchard was 47 years old and was listed as head of household. Living with him was his wife, Magdeleine Forest 46 years old, Joachim 19 years old (son), Benony 16 years old (son), Annette 15 years old (daughter), Celeste 12 years old (daughter), and Anne Forest, the widow LeBlanc, his sister-in-law, 40 years olds. He and his family occupied a tract of land with 6 arpents frontage. They owned 15 barrels of corn, 1 cow, 1 horse, and four hogs. They owned no slaves. In 1789, the census of the Lafourche District indicates that he was 48 years old and was listed as head of household which included the following persons: Magdeleine Forest 47 years old (wife), Joachim 19 years old (son), Benony 17 years old (son), Annette 15 years old (daughter), Celeste 13 years old (daughter). He and his family occupied a tract of land with 6 arpents frontage. They owned 40 barrels of corn, 2 cows, 1 horse, and 15 hogs. In 1795 census of Valenzuela which was taken by order of the most Reverend Senior, Don Luis de Penalver Y Cardenas, first Bishop of this providence in the month of December of the year 1795 list Benony as being 54 and head of household which included the following persons: Magdalena Forest 53 (wife), Benony 24 (son), Annette 22 (daughter), Celeste 19 (daughter). In the 1797 General Census of the Inhabitants of Valenzuela in Lafourche, Benony Blanchard is listed as being 55 years old and head of household which included the following persons: Magdeleine Forest 54 (wife), Benony 25, (son), Anne 23 (daughter), Celeste 20 1/2 (daughter). In the 1798 General Census of the Inhabitants of Lafourche, Benony Blanchard is listed as being 56 years old and head of household which included the following persons:Magdeleine 56 (wife), Benony 27 (son), Anne 25 (daughter), Celeste 21 (daughter). In this same census Benony Blanchard is listed as having 6 arpents of land and 40 barrels of corn. Benony Blanchard was appointed Corporal second class in the Lafourche District Militia Unit on November 20 1798. He traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana on business on May 22, 1799. In December 1799 he held the rank of Corporal in the Valenzuela Militia. In the 1810 census of Assumption Parish, Benony and Madeleine are listed in the same house with their son Joachim Jacques. On February 21, 1811, Benony Blanchard purchased some land from Urbin Arceneau. Benony Blanchard paid $1,420.00 for 3.5 arpents (front) on the right bank of Bayou Lafourche, about 6.5 leagues below the Mississippi River. Bound above Pierre Marie Theriot and below by Jean Hebert. On November 2, 1811 Benony Blanchard purchased land from Jean Hebert. Benony Blanchard paid $165.00 for 1/2 an arpent (front) on the right bank of Baou Lafourche, about 6 leagues below the Mississippi River. Bound above by Jean Hebert and bound below by Benony Blanchard. Benony Blanchard died on July 5, 1821 in Plattenville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana at the age of 86 years old. He was buried on July 6, 1821 in Plattenville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana. He was buried at Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery, Plattenville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana. Charles Blanchard disembarked on January 23, 1759 at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France from one of the "five ships". Charles was 26 at the time and was a shoemaker. Charles was crippled from birth. Charles Blanchard married Marguerite Josephe Dugas on January 19, 1762 in St. Suliac Church at St. Suliac, France. They were married by Father L. Fromy. Charles Blanchard was 29 years old at the time of their marriage and Marguerite Josephe Dugas was24 years old. Charles resided in the parish of St. Suliac from 1759-1772. Charles resided in Poitou, France from 1773-1776. Marguerite Josephe Dugas died on February 11, 1775 in Chatellerault, Vienne, France. She was buried on February 12, 1775 in Chatellerault, Vienne, France in St. Jean l'Evangeliste Church Cemetery. Charles Blanchard, widower, and his family of 4 persons were in the Fourth Convoy leaving Chatellerault, France for Nantes from March 6,1776 - March 13, 1776.Charles and his 2 sons departed from La Rochelle, France on October 19, 1785 on board the La Caroline. After 64 days at sea the ship docked at New Orleans, Louisiana. Charles and his 2 sons were also listed on the ship manifest of the L'Amitie, but evidently this family did not make it in time before this ship sailed. Charles Blanchard died in 1787 in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Francois Blanchard disembarked on January 23, 1759 at St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, France from one of the "five ships". Francois was 28 years old at the time and was listed as a laborer and a ploughman. Francois Blanchard married Helene Judith Girouard on October 18, 1763 in Pleslin, Cotes Du Nord, France. Francois Blanchard was 32 years old at the time of their marriage and Helene Judith Girouard was 21. Francois Blanchard, Helene Judith Girouard and family of 5 persons were in the Fourth Convoy leaving Chatellerault, France for Nantes, France from March 6, 1776 - March 13, 1776. On August 20, 1785, Francois Blanchard, Helene Judith Girouard, and their 4 children, Joseph, Francoise, Marie and Marguerite departed from La Rochelle, France on board the L'Amitie. After 80 days at sea the ship docked in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 8, 1785. In the 1788 Census of Lafourche Parish he is listed as being 58 years old and is living on the right bank of Bayou Lafourche. He is living next door to his brother-in-law Prosper Girouard. Francois Blanchard was recorded as having no slaves on 6 arpents of land, 20 barrels of corn, 1 head of horned cattle,1 horse, and 6 swines. In the 1789 census of Lafourche parish he is indicated as being 59 years old, head of household which included the following persons, Helene Girouard 47 years old (wife), Marie 19 years old (daughter), Joseph 13 years old (son), and Marguerite 8 years old (daughter). He and his family occupied a tract of land with 6 arpents frontage, 30 barrels of corn, 1 cow, 2 horses, and 9 hogs. Francois Blanchard died January 26, 1794 in Plattenville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana and was buried on January 27, 1794 in Plattenville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana in Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery.

Marie Elizabeth (Isabelle) Blanchard was born in 1700 in Cobequid, Acadia, Nova Scotia. In 1720, Marie Elizabeth (Isabelle) Blanchard married Abraham dit Jacquet Landry in Cobequid, Acadia, Nova Scotia. Marie was 20 years old at the time of their marriage and Abraham was 23 years old. Abraham was the son of Germain Landry and Marie Melanson.