LEHOUX, Jean

1633 - 1698  (64 years)

 Set As Default Person

• Name	LEHOUX, Jean
  Birth	27 Apr 1633	Sainte-Madeleine, La Ventrouze, Tourouvre, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Differentiator	Fille a Marier, Before the King's Daughters, Jim's side
  Fille a Marier	Yes
  Occupation	Carpenter  [1]
  Death	3 Apr 1698	Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada
  Person ID	I14164	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	4 Feb 2024

  
  

  Family	DRUGEON, Élisabeth,   b. Abt 1637, St-Thomas de Touques, Lisieux, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France d. 17 Jan 1722, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada (Age 85 years)
  Marriage	7 Oct 1659	Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada   [1]
  Children	+ 1. LEHOUX, Jean,   b. 6 Nov 1671, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada d. 11 Oct 1751, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada (Age 79 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. LEHOUX, Marie,   b. 16 Jun 1662, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   3. LEHOUX, Marguerite,   b. 30 Oct 1663, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   4. LEHOUX, Elisabeth,   b. 12 Oct 1665, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   5. LEHOUX, Catherine,   b. 11 Oct 1667, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   6. LEHOUX, Marie Madeleine,   b. 15 Sep 1669, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   7. LEHOUX, Hippolyte,   b. 11 Mar 1674, Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F11531	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Feb 2024

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 27 Apr 1633 - Sainte-Madeleine, La Ventrouze, Tourouvre, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France Marriage - 7 Oct 1659 - Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Death - 3 Apr 1698 - Sainte-Famille, L'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec, Canada  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos

  imigrant 1600

  
  

  Albums		Before the King’s Daughters: Filles a Marier (1634-1662) (5) The Filles à Marier were courageous and pioneering women who shaped the early days of New France. Between 1634 and 1663, these "marriageable girls" embarked on a journey from France to the untamed wilderness of what is now Canada, driven by a desire for autonomy and a better life. Unlike their successors, the Filles du Roi, the Filles à Marier were not sponsored by the state and did not receive a dowry from the King. Their decision to migrate was a bold one, motivated by the prospect of greater freedom and the unprecedented opportunity to choose their own husbands – a stark contrast to the rigid norms of arranged marriages back in France. Their impact on the colonization of New France was profound. Of all the single women who arrived in New France through 1673, a quarter were Filles à Marier. These 262 women, often recruited and chaperoned by religious groups, played a pivotal role in the early population growth of the colony. Life in New France was far from easy. These resilient women faced the perilous ocean crossing, the constant threat of conflict with the Iroquois, the rigors of subsistence farming, brutal winters, and the ever-present danger of disease. Yet, they persevered. Most were married and began families within a year of their arrival, laying the foundations of a new society in a harsh but promising land. To be recognized as a Fille à Marier, a woman had to arrive in New France before September 1663, be of marriageable age (12 through 45), and either marry or sign a marriage contract in the colony, without being accompanied by both parents or a husband. In our family history, the legacy of the Filles à Marier is deeply ingrained. My husband and I are descended from at least 49 of these remarkable women, and our research continues to uncover more connections. Each of them not only survived but thrived in the face of adversity, contributing to our rich ancestral tapestry. This section is dedicated to their stories, their struggles, and their triumphs. As we explore the lives of these extraordinary women, we pay homage to their spirit and the indelible mark they left on our family and the history of New France.
  		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.

  
  

• Sources

  [S1896] Peter J. Gagne, Before the King's Daughters: The Filles a Marier, 1634-1662, (Name: Quintin Publications; Location: Pawtucket, RI; Date: 2002;), Listing for Drugeon, Elisabeth, pgs 118.