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FOY, Marguerite

FOY, Marguerite

Female Abt 1636 - 1718  (82 years)

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  • Name FOY, Marguerite  [1] 
    Birth Abt 1636  Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Female 
    Differentiator Daughter of the King (Fille du Roi) 
    Fille du Roi Yes 
    Death 12 Jan 1718  Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Burial Saint-Jean, Le Haut-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I1059  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Father FOYE, Pierre,   b. 1605   d. 5 Jul 1667 (Age 62 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother BLANCARD, Catherine,   b. 1605, Luçon, Eure-et-Loir, Centre, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Jul 1667, Luçon, Eure-et-Loir, Centre, France Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 1635  Luçon, Eure-et-Loir, Centre, France Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F298  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family DUMAS, Francois II,   b. ab 1636, Nanteuil, Charente, Poitou-Charentes, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Feb 1714, Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 05 juil 1667  Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. DUMAS, Catherine,   b. 28 mai 1677, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 avr 1739, Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. DUMAS, Jeanne,   b. 3 Sep 1673, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 juil 1737, Saint-François, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. DUMAS, Charles,   b. 09 mai 1671, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Avr 1734, Lotbinière, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +4. DUMAS, Francois III,   b. 12 Jul 1669, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Apr 1733, Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. DUMAS, Gabriel,   b. 8 Sep 1674, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. DUMAS, Marc Antoine,   b. 26 juil 1672, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. avant 1681, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 9 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +7. DUMAS, Marie,   b. 28 Oct 1680, Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Apr 1760, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. DUMAS, Marie,   b. 28 Oct 1680, Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 mars 1760, L'Ancienne Lorette, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F299  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - Abt 1636 - Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 05 juil 1667 - Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 12 Jan 1718 - Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Saint-Jean, Le Haut-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Dumas Francois Jette Dict pg380
    Filles du Roi
    Filles du Roi
    Filles du Roy Plaque
    founding-families
    bronze plaque of Francois Dumas & Marguerite Foy
    Arrival_of_the_Brides_-_Eleanor_Fortescue-Brickdale

    Documents
    Filles du Roi    		Filles du Roi
    Kings-Daughters    		Kings-Daughters

    Histories
    Filles du Roi - 'King's Daughters'    		Filles du Roi - "King's Daughters"

    Albums
    King's Daughters: Filles du Roi (1663-1673)    		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.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2137] Ancestry.com, Canada, Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).


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