PILOIS, Françoise
1639 - 1713 (74 years)Set As Default Person
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Name PILOIS, Françoise Birth 1639 St-Nicolas-des-Champs, Paris, Île-de-France, France Gender Female Differentiator Fille du Roi Daughter of the King Fille du Roi Yes Death 28 Feb 1713 Beaumont, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada Person ID I12317 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Family CASSE DIT LACASSE, Antoine, b. 26 Apr 1641, St-Pierre, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France d. 1 Jun 1709, Beaumont, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada (Age 68 years) Marriage 14 Oct 1665 La-Visitation-de-Notre-Dame, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada Children 1. LACASSE, Marie Francoise, b. 22 Nov 1666, Montmorency, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 14 Jan 1750, Quebec, Canada (Age 83 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 2. CASSÉ, Antonine, b. 7 May 1668, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada d. 17 Dec 1687, St-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-Levy, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada (Age 19 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 3. CASSE, Joseph, b. 23 Aug 1669, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 23 Jan 1744, Beaumont, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada (Age 74 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] ▻ BAZIN, Marie-Françoise m. 27 Jun 16914. LACASSE, Joseph, b. 12 Sep 1669, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 27 Jun 1774, Beauport, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada (Age 104 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 5. LACASSE, Marie Jeanne Therese, b. 7 Feb 1673, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 25 Aug 1699, Saint-Michel, La Durantaye, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada (Age 26 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 6. CASSÉ, Anne, b. 29 Aug 1674, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 11 Jun 1754, Saint-Nicolas, Lévis, Quebec, Canada (Age 79 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 7. CASSÉ, Catherine, b. 10 May 1676, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. Abt 20 Mar 1728, Beaumont, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada (Age 51 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 8. LACASSE, Marie Charlotte, b. 21 Jun 1678, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. Abt 6 Mar 1722, Beaumont, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada (Age 43 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] ▻ NADEAU, Denis m. 9 Nov 16959. LACASSE, Marie Marguerite, b. Abt 1680, Quebec, Canada d. Abt 16 Apr 1751, Beaumont, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada (Age 71 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 10. CASSÉ, Charles, b. 29 Mar 1682, Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada d. 27 Nov 1749, Beaumont, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada (Age 67 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Family ID F9301 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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Documents Filles du Roi
Histories Filles du Roi - "King's Daughters"
Albums King's Daughters: Filles du Roi (1663-1673) (7)
The Filles du Roi, or the King's Daughters, were a group of courageous young women whose journey from France to New France (present-day Canada) between 1663 and 1673 played a pivotal role in the development of early North American society. My husband and I are honored to trace our lineage back to at least 60 of these remarkable women combined, whose enduring legacy is woven into the fabric of our family history.
Sponsored by King Louis XIV, the Filles du Roi program was a strategic initiative to bolster the population of New France. Approximately 800 young women, primarily aged between 12 and 25, were selected for this program. Their mission was to encourage settlement and family formation in the colony, thereby promoting the growth of the French population in the New World.
Prior to their departure, many of these women were required to obtain a letter of reference from their parish priest, affirming their character and suitability for this important undertaking. The recruitment process was concentrated in cities like Paris and Rouen, with each woman's passage and necessities funded at a cost of about 100 livres.
Upon arrival in New France, the Filles du Roi were initially cared for by nuns. Given the significant gender imbalance in the colony, these women had a considerable degree of choice in selecting a spouse. To support their new beginnings, King Louis XIV provided dowries, usually comprising clothing and household supplies, to each woman.
The Filles du Roi had a profound impact on the demographic landscape of Nouvelle-France. Their arrival and subsequent marriages significantly contributed to the population growth of the colony. In fact, by 1671, the number of births in Nouvelle-France had increased notably, a testament to their vital role in the expansion of the French presence in North America.
Today, the descendants of the Filles du Roi are estimated to number in the millions across North America, a reflection of their significant and lasting influence.
Despite facing numerous challenges, including the risks associated with the long ocean voyage and adapting to the demanding conditions of life in a new land, the Filles du Roi displayed remarkable resilience and determination. Their contribution to the establishment and growth of a French community in North America is a vital part of our history.
This section is dedicated to celebrating the lives, challenges, and achievements of these extraordinary women. As we delve into their stories, we not only honor their memory but also recognize the profound impact they have had on our family and the broader narrative of New France.