DUPONT, Xainte
1595 - 1680 (85 years)
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Name DUPONT, Xainte [1, 2, 3] Birth 1595 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Parish Cemetery, Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France 
[1, 4] Baptism 1596 [2] Gender Female Differentiator Common ancestor Jim & Michelle; Among the first 17 families that settled Quebec City (New France); contemporaries and acquaintances of Samuel Champlain Name Xainte Cloutier [4] Burial 14 Juil 1680 Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada [2, 4] Death 13 Jul 1680 Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada [2, 4] Person ID I5214 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Father Living Relationship natural Mother Living Relationship natural Family ID F13749 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family CLOUTIER, Zacharie, b. 18 Jul 1590, Mortagne, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France d. 17 Sep 1677, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada (Age 87 years)
Other Partners: GAUTHIER, Jeanne Rahir m. 3 Nov 1609Marriage 18 Jul 1616 St Jean, Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France [1] Children 1. CLOUTIER, Anne, b. 19 Jan 1626, Mortagne, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France d. 3 Feb 1648, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada (Age 22 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]▻ DROUIN, Robert m. 12 Jul 16372. CLOUTIER, Charles, b. 3 May 1629, Mortagne, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France d. 5 Jun 1709, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada (Age 80 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]▻ MORIN, Louise m. 20 Apr 16593. CLOUTIER, Zacharie, b. 15 Aug 1617, St-Jean, Montaigu, Allier, Auvergne, France d. 3 Feb 1708, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada (Age 90 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]▻ AYMARD, Madeleine Barbe m. 16404. CLOUTIER, Xainte, b. 1 Nov 1622, St-Jean-Baptiste-de-Mortagne, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France d. 19 Sep 1632, St-Jean-Baptiste-de-Mortagne, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France (Age 9 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]5. CLOUTIER, Jean, b. 13 May 1620, Mortagne, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France d. 16 Oct 1690, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada (Age 70 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]6. CLOUTIER, Marie Louise, b. 18 Mar 1632, Montagne-au-Perche, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France d. 22 Jun 1699, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada (Age 67 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]▻ MIGNOT DIT CHATILLON, Jean Francois m. 10 Nov 16487. CLOUTIER, Louise, c. 1631 d. Abt 1684 (Age ~ 53 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Family ID F1388 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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Birth - 1595 - Saint-Jean-Baptiste Parish Cemetery, Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France 
Marriage - 18 Jul 1616 - St Jean, Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France 
Burial - 14 Juil 1680 - Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada 
Death - 13 Jul 1680 - Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada = Link to Google Earth
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history Xaintes Du Pont (1596-1680) Life Story
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Notes - Xainte Dupont, also known as Sainte or Xaintes, was born around 1596 in Saint-Jean-de-Mortagne, Perche, France. The daughter of Paul-Michel Dupont and Perrine Rousseau, Xainte grew up in a family with three siblings: Renée, Guillaume, and a younger sister who died in infancy. Her early life in France laid the foundation for a remarkable journey that would take her across the Atlantic to become one of the founding mothers of New France.
At the young age of 15, Xainte married Michel Lermusier in 1612. Tragically, this union was short-lived as Lermusier passed away shortly after their wedding, leaving no children. This early loss would have been a significant challenge for the young Xainte, but it also paved the way for her future role in the settlement of New France.
On July 18, 1616, Xainte married Zacharie Cloutier, a master carpenter, in the parish of Saint-Jean in Mortagne-au-Perche. This union would prove to be one of the most influential in the history of French Canada. Together, they had six children: Zacharie Jr., Jean, Sainte (who died in childhood), Anne, Charles, and Marie-Louise.
In 1634, Xainte's life took a dramatic turn when her husband signed a contract with Robert Giffard de Moncel to relocate to New France. Despite initial reservations about the move, Xainte joined her husband and children in this bold venture. Their journey was part of the first wave of Percheron immigration, aimed at expanding the French presence in North America.
Upon arrival in New France, the Cloutier family settled in Beauport, near Quebec City. Here, Xainte played a crucial role in establishing their new home while Zacharie worked as a master carpenter, contributing to the construction of essential buildings in the colony. Life in the New World was challenging, but Xainte's resilience and adaptability helped her family thrive in their new environment.
Over the years, Xainte witnessed and participated in the growth of the French colony. She raised her children, managed their household, and likely assisted other settlers as they arrived. In 1670, the family sold their property in Beauport and moved to Château-Richer, where they would spend the remainder of their lives.
Xainte outlived her husband by three years. Zacharie passed away in 1677, and Xainte followed on July 13, 1680, at the age of 84. She was buried alongside her husband in Château-Richer, leaving behind a legacy that would shape the future of French Canada.
Xainte Dupont's importance in Canadian history extends far beyond her role as Zacharie Cloutier's wife. As one of the earliest French women to settle in New France, she played a vital part in establishing the colony and ensuring its continuity through her children and their descendants. Her lineage, reportedly tracing back to Charlemagne, includes many notable figures throughout history.
Today, Xainte Dupont is remembered as a matriarch of New France. Her descendants number in the hundreds of thousands, if not millions, and include many famous individuals such as Céline Dion, Jack Kerouac, and Madonna. Her life story exemplifies the courage, resilience, and adaptability of the women who helped build the foundations of French-Canadian society.
- Xainte Dupont, also known as Sainte or Xaintes, was born around 1596 in Saint-Jean-de-Mortagne, Perche, France. The daughter of Paul-Michel Dupont and Perrine Rousseau, Xainte grew up in a family with three siblings: Renée, Guillaume, and a younger sister who died in infancy. Her early life in France laid the foundation for a remarkable journey that would take her across the Atlantic to become one of the founding mothers of New France.
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