DUMAS, Francoise
1799 - 1849 (50 years)Set As Default Person
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Name DUMAS, Francoise Birth 1799 Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Gender Female Death 1849 Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Person ID I1067 My Genealogy Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
Father DUMAS, Augustin, b. 23 Nov 1768, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 8 Jun 1838, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada (Age 69 years) Relationship natural Mother DESTROISMAISON, Marie Francoise, b. 15 Dec 1756, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada d. 15 Jul 1837, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada (Age 80 years) Relationship natural Marriage 4 Nov 1806 Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Family ID F308 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Event Map Birth - 1799 - Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Death - 1849 - Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada = Link to Google Earth
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Albums Founding Families of Ile d Orleans (0)
Île d'Orléans, nestled in the Saint Lawrence River near Quebec City, is an island steeped in history and cultural importance. Before European arrival, the indigenous Huron named it Minigo, or "enchanted island." French explorer Jacques Cartier was the first European to visit in 1535, originally naming it Île de Bascuz for its abundance of wild grapes. It was later renamed Île d'Orléans, honoring the Duke of Orléans, the second son of King Francis I of France.
As one of the earliest areas in New France to undergo colonization, the Île d'Orléans Seigneury was established in 1636. This seigneury system allowed a seigneur (lord) to distribute land to settlers, known as habitants, who farmed and paid dues. The island's fertile soil and strategic position made it a crucial site for the French. By the 17th century, it had a growing French population and significant livestock.
Several parishes, including Sainte-Famille, Saint-Pierre, Saint-François, and Saint-Jean, were established, with records dating back to 1678. The 18th century saw Île d'Orléans become a strategic point for British operations against Quebec City during the Seven Years' War.