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Name RIVET, Catherine Birth 1645 Étampes, Essonne, Île-de-France, France Gender Female Differentiator Fille du Roi Daughter of the King Fille du Roi Yes Death 9 Jun 1723 Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Person ID I11590 My Genealogy Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
Father RIVET, Jacques, b. 27 Mar 1614, Signy, Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne, France d. 7 Jan 1671, La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France (Age 56 years) Relationship natural Mother CHARLIER, Marie-Josephe, b. 27 May 1612, La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France d. 1650, La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France (Age 37 years) Relationship natural Family ID F9149 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family DUCHESNE DIT LAPIERRE, Pierre, b. 1632, Mesnil-Saint-Laurent, Aisne, Picardie, France d. 2 Mar 1697, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada (Age 65 years) Marriage 7 Jan 1666 Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Children + 1. DUCHESNE, Anne Madeleine, b. 8 Nov 1679, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 16 Jul 1757, Saint-François, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada (Age 77 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 2. DUCHESNE, Catherine, b. 23 Feb 1669, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 1681, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada (Age 11 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 3. DUCHESNE, Jacquette, b. 14 Feb 1668, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 1681, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada (Age 12 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 4. DUCHESNE, Marie Constance, b. 27 Feb 1673, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 11 Dec 1715, Berthier-sur-Mer, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada (Age 42 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 5. DUCHESNE, Simon, b. 1681, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 26 Sep 1729, Baie-Saint-Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada (Age 48 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 6. DUCHESNE, Rosalie, b. 29 Oct 1683, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 6 Apr 1762, Saint-Joachim-de-Montmorency, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada (Age 78 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 7. DUCHESNE, Elisabeth, b. 25 Oct 1685, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 29 Jul 1762, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada (Age 76 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 8. DUCHESNE, Jacques, b. 30 Aug 1687, Saint-François, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 8 Jun 1761, Baie-Saint-Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada (Age 73 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 9. DUCHESNE DIT LAPIERRE, Geneviève, b. 16 Jul 1675, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 21 Nov 1742, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada (Age 67 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 10. DUCHESNE DIT LAPIERRE, Pierre, b. 1671, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 15 Dec 1702, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada (Age 31 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 11. DUCHESNE, Marie Madeleine, b. 11 Apr 1667, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 9 May 1750, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada (Age 83 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Family ID F9168 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
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Event Map Birth - 1645 - Étampes, Essonne, Île-de-France, France Marriage - 7 Jan 1666 - Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Death - 9 Jun 1723 - Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada = Link to Google Earth
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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.