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MENARD, Marie Barbe

MENARD, Marie Barbe

Female 1653 - 1685  (32 years)

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  • Name MENARD, Marie Barbe  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    Birth 1653  La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7] 
    Baptism 1653  La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5] 
    Gender Female 
    Misc 1669 
    a fille du rois (Daughter of the King)/New Rochelle, Aunis, France 
    • The Filles du Roi, or King's Daughters as they were later known, were s ome 770 women who arrived in the colony of New France (Canada) between 1 663 and 1673, under the financial sponsorship of King Louis XIV of Fran ce. Most were single French women and many were orphans. Their transpor tation to Canada and settlement in the colony were paid for by the King . Some were given a royal gift of a dowry of 50 livres for their marria ge to one of the many unmarried male colonists. These gifts are reflect ed in some of the marriage contracts entered into by the Filles du Roi a t the time of their first marriages. Some 737 of these women married a nd the resultant population explosion gave rise to the success of the c olony. Most of the millions of people of French Canadian descent today, b oth in Quebec and the rest of Canada and the USA, are descendants of on e or more of these courageous women of the 17th century.
    Immigration Abt May 1669  La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Misc 26 Aug 1669  Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    was listed as Barbe Menard in her marriage registry 
    Religion 26 Aug 1669  Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Catholic 
    • Barbe Menard's mother and maternal grandparents were Calvinists in New R ochelle, France. They were known as Huguenots, followers of French ref ormer and theologian John Calvin (1509-1564) who further reformed and s pread the Protestant theology originally founded by Martin Luther. Bar be's mother was baptised as a Calvinist but was married in the Catholic c hurch. She presumably converted to the Catholic church sometime prior t o her marriage. The Huguenots were persecuted for their religious beli efs from the early 1500's through the late 1700's. During the time of B arbe's childhood, New Rochelle was designated as a Huguenot refuge by t he Edict of Nantes, signed by Henry IV in April, 1598. The edict ende d the Wars of Religion, and allowed the Huguenots some religious freedo ms. The Edict of Nantes was revoked in October 1685 by Louis XIV which r esulted in new persecution of the Huguenots and the emigration of hundr eds of thousands of Huguenots to other countries.
    Death 1685  Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Differentiator Daughter of the King (Fille du Roi) 
    Fille du Roi Yes 
    Name // 
    Death 1685  Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 10, 11] 
    • Barbe Menard died giving birth to twins; Jean and a stillborn child of u ndetermined sex on 16 Jun 1685.
    Burial 17 Jun 1685  Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 12] 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    MENARD, Pierre,   b. Rompsay, France   d. Yes, date unknown  (Grandfather) 
    GIRARD, Renee,   b. France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown  (Grandmother) 
    Person ID I1237  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Father MENARD, Rene,   b. Bef 23 Feb 1612, La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. France Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother VEILLON, Judith,   b. 3 Jan 1613, La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 9 Jul 1636  La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F411  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family VERMET-DIT-LAFORME, Antoine,   b. Abt 1636, Saint-Nicaise, Arras, Ardèche, Rhône-Alpes, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Aug 1713, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Marriage 26 Aug 1669  Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 8, 13, 14] 
    • Translation of parish registry: 11 April 1669. Having seen that the ba ns of marriage between Antoine Vermet, called LaForme, son of Fleury Ve rmet and Marie LeBlanc. His father and mother of the parish of St. Niqu are in the area of Arras and of Barbe Menard, daughter of Rene Menard a nd Judix Veillon. Her mother and father of LaRochelle and there being n o objections, I Morel, missionary priest perform the ceremony in the sa id Island. They were married according to the customs of the Holy Churc h in the presence of Pierre Longon and Francois DuPont, who live in the s aid Island and who have stated that there are no objections.

      Signed

      Morel, missionary priest

      26 August, 1669
    • First marriage for both bride and groom. Missionary priest Morel performed the ceremony which was off-site on Ile D'Orleans but recorded in the Ste-Famille parish records. Witnesses: Pierre Longnon & Francois Dupon both residents of the island.
    Children 
    +1. VERMET, Pierre Robert,   b. 8 Apr 1672, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 10 Mar 1741, Berthier-sur-Mer, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    ▻ BERNARD, Marie Madeleine Hains  m. 12 Jun 1703;   CADRIN, Marguerite  m. 16 Feb 1716
     2. VERMET DIT LAFORME, Antoine II,   b. 10 Oct 1678, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1762, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 85 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. VERMET, Marguerite,   b. 29 Sep 1675, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jan 1703, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 27 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. VERMET, Jean Twin,   b. 17 Jun 1685, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. VERMET, Marie Anne,   b. 5 Jun 1670, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Mar 1732, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. VERMET, Jacques,   b. 23 Jul 1681, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Jun 1774, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. VERMET DIT LAFORME, Anonymous Twin to Jean,   b. 16 Jun 1685, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jun 1685, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. VERMET, Marie-Madeleine,   b. 15 Feb 1674  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Photos
    Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890
    Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890
    Family ID F332  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map Click to display
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1653 - La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBaptism - 1653 - La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - Abt May 1669 - La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMisc - was listed as Barbe Menard in her marriage registry - 26 Aug 1669 - Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsReligion - Catholic - 26 Aug 1669 - Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 26 Aug 1669 - Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1685 - Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1685 - Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 17 Jun 1685 - Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890
    Unknown(48).jpg
    Filles du Roi
    Filles du Roi
    Filles du Roy Plaque
    Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890
    Marriage record (original) 1669
    Marriage record (transcription) 1669
    Arrival_of_the_Brides_-_Eleanor_Fortescue-Brickdale

    Documents
    Filles du Roi    		Filles du Roi
    Barbe-Menard    		Barbe-Menard

    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. [S128] Cyprien Tanguay, Dictionnaire Généalogique des Familles Canadiennes Dup uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jours (http://www4.bnquebec. ca/numtextes/accueil.htm)uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jou rs (http:/​/​www4​.bnquebec​.ca/​numtextes/​accueil​.htm)uis la Fondation de l a Colonie Jusqu'à nos Joursuis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos J ours ( http:/​/​www4​.bnquebec​.ca/​numtextes/​accueil​.htm), Page 441, Antoine Vermet Ménard, Marie, b. 1653".

    2. [S130] PRDH - Programme de recherche en demographic historique (http://www.ge nealogie.umontreal.ca/en/lePRDH.htm)nealogie.umontreal.ca/en/lePRDH.htm )nealogie.umontreal.ca/en/lePRDH.htm, http:/​/​www​.genealogie​.umontreal​.ca/​en/​Pionnier​.asp?74371.

    3. [S131] Parish records, Parish records of Church of St Famille, Quebec, Canada Records transcribed into Archives Judiciaries, Palais de Justice, Quebe ck Records transcribed into Archives Judiciaries, Palais de Justice, Quebe ck Records transcribed into Archives Judiciaries, Palais de Justice, Quebe ck Records transcribed into Archives Judiciaries, Palais de Justice, Quebe ck.

    4. [S1457] Ancestry.com, Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;), Volume: Vol. 7 Sect. 2 : Tre-Zis; Page: 441.
      Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890      		 Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890


    5. [S1457] Ancestry.com, Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;), Volume: Vol. 1 Sect. 2 : Hem-Zap; Page: 584.
      Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890      		 Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890


    6. [S126] Réne Jetté, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec (DGFQ by J etté)etté)etté)etté), p. 1119.
      MÉNARD / MESNARD, Barbe born about 1653 La Rochelle (Charente-Maritime: 1 7300) René & Judith Veillon

    7. [S128] Cyprien Tanguay, Dictionnaire Généalogique des Familles Canadiennes Dup uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jours (http://www4.bnquebec. ca/numtextes/accueil.htm)uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jou rs (http:/​/​www4​.bnquebec​.ca/​numtextes/​accueil​.htm)uis la Fondation de l a Colonie Jusqu'à nos Joursuis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos J ours ( http:/​/​www4​.bnquebec​.ca/​numtextes/​accueil​.htm), Volume 7, p. 441.
      b. 1653

    8. [S130] PRDH - Programme de recherche en demographic historique (http://www.ge nealogie.umontreal.ca/en/lePRDH.htm)nealogie.umontreal.ca/en/lePRDH.htm )nealogie.umontreal.ca/en/lePRDH.htm.

    9. .
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    10. [S132] Susan A. Reed , San Diego, CA, Susan Reed's website http:/​/​www​.familytreemaker​.com/​users/​r/​e/​e/​Susan-A-Reed/​index​.html http:/​/​www​.familytreemaker​.com/​users/​r/​e/​e/​Susan-A-Reed/​index​.html http:/​/​www​.familytreemaker​.com/​users/​r/​e/​e/​Susan-A-Reed/​index​.html http:/​/​www​.familytreemaker​.com/​users/​r/​e/​e/​Susan-A-Reed/​index​.html.

    11. [S126] Réne Jetté, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec (DGFQ by J etté)etté)etté)etté).
      Page 1119

    12. [S126] Réne Jetté, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec (DGFQ by J etté)etté)etté)etté), p. 1119.

    13. [S128] Cyprien Tanguay, Dictionnaire Généalogique des Familles Canadiennes Dup uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jours (http://www4.bnquebec. ca/numtextes/accueil.htm)uis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos Jou rs (http:/​/​www4​.bnquebec​.ca/​numtextes/​accueil​.htm)uis la Fondation de l a Colonie Jusqu'à nos Joursuis la Fondation de la Colonie Jusqu'à nos J ours ( http:/​/​www4​.bnquebec​.ca/​numtextes/​accueil​.htm).

    14. Details: A Franco-American and Québecois History and Genealogy Site.
      http:/​/​www​.francoamericanhistory​.com/​genealogy/​antoinevermette​.html


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