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DURAND, Marie-Jeanne

DURAND, Marie-Jeanne

Female 1654 - 1722  (68 years)

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  • Name DURAND, Marie-Jeanne 
    Birth 8 Jul 1654  Quimper, Finistère, Bretagne, France Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Differentiator Filles du Roi 
    Fille du Roi Yes 
    Death 28 Jul 1722  Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I14258  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Family BÉGIN, Louis-Philippe,   b. 28 Sep 1631, Saint-Léonard, Honfleur, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Dec 1708, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Marriage 15 Oct 1668  Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. BEGIN, Marie Therese,   b. 27 Sep 1674, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Oct 1674, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. BÉGIN, Jacques,   b. 12 Feb 1682, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Feb 1682, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. BÉGIN, Marie-Marguerite,   b. 23 Jun 1672, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Dec 1700, Beaumont, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 28 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. BEGIN, Marie Anne,   b. 2 Aug 1669, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Oct 1687, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 18 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. BEGIN, Joan,   b. 14 Oct 1678, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. BEGIN, Louis,   b. 14 Oct 1678, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1681, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 2 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. BEGIN, Elisabeth,   b. 5 Nov 1675, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Dec 1695, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 20 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. BÉGIN, Marie-Marguerite,   b. 23 Jun 1672, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Dec 1700, Beaumont, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 28 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. BÉGIN, Elizabeth,   b. 5 Nov 1675, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Dec 1695, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 20 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     10. BEGIN, Anonymous,   b. 27 Feb 1683, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Feb 1683, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +11. BÉGIN, Jean-Baptiste,   b. 1685, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Nov 1730, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 45 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     12. BEGIN, Suzanne,   b. 1688, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     13. BEGIN, Louis,   b. 14 Oct 1678, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1681, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 2 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     14. BEGIN, Charles,   b. 1693, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1713, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 20 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     15. BEGIN, Jacques,   b. 29 May 1696, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Oct 1756, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +16. BÉGIN, Etienne Jacques,   b. 12 May 1691, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Dec 1759, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     17. BEGIN, Suzanne   d. 4 Oct 1674, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     18. BEGIN, Jean Baptiste,   b. 1685, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Nov 1730, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 45 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     19. BEGIN, Etienne,   b. 12 May 1691, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Dec 1759, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     20. BEGIN, Charles,   b. 1693, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1713, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 20 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     21. BEGIN, Jacques,   b. 29 May 1696, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Oct 1756, Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F11545  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 8 Jul 1654 - Quimper, Finistère, Bretagne, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 15 Oct 1668 - Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Jul 1722 - Lauzon, Lévis, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Filles du Roi
    Filles du Roi
    Filles du Roy Plaque
    Durand Jeanne - immigration 1663    		Durand Jeanne - immigration 1663
    Bégin Louis - Durand J - plaque 2005    		Bégin Louis - Durand J - plaque 2005
    Bégin Louis - Durand J - plaque 2005    		Bégin Louis - Durand J - plaque 2005

    Documents
    Filles du Roi    		Filles du Roi

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

    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.


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