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CHRÉTIEN, Madeleine

CHRÉTIEN, Madeleine

Female 1652 - 1709  (57 years)

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  • Name CHRÉTIEN, Madeleine  [1, 2] 
    Birth 1652  Paris, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Female 
    Differentiator Filles du Roi, Michelle's side 
    Fille du Roi Yes 
    Death 25 Feb 1709  Contrecoeur, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Burial Contrecoeur, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I18565  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Father CHRETIEN, Toussaint,   b. 1610, Saint Eustace Church, Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Oct 1670, Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother BERTAULT, Françoise,   b. 1615, St-Eustache, Paris, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Oct 1670, Paris, Paris, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 55 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 31 Dec 1646 
    Family ID F13184  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 CHICOINE DIT BELLEVUE, PIERRE,   b. 7 Feb 1639, Chaunay, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Mar 1698, Verchères, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years) 
    Marriage 20 Oct 1670  Longueuil, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. CHICOINE, Marie Madeleine,   b. 11 Mar 1672, Chambly, La Vallée-du-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 May 1745, Verchères, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. CHICOINE, Francois,   b. Nov 1678, Verchères, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1708, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 29 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. CHICOINE, Paul,   b. 18 Mar 1691, Montréal, Montréal (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Aug 1743, Verchères, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 52 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. CHICOINE, Marguerite-Renèe,   b. 26 Jun 1674, Montréal, Montréal (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1717, Verchères, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. CHICOINE BELLEVUE, Marie Thérèse,   b. 1 May 1688, Montréal, Montréal (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jun 1764, Verchères, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. CHICOINE, Marie Marguerite,   b. 26 Jul 1674, Chambly, La Vallée-du-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jun 1717, Contrecoeur, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. CHICOINE, Pierre,   b. 12 Dec 1676, Chambly, La Vallée-du-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Jun 1736, Verchères, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. CHICOINE, Agnes,   b. 25 Sep 1681, Contrecoeur, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Aug 1746, Repentigny, L'Assomption, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. CHICOINE, Angelique,   b. 27 Feb 1684, Verchères, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Nov 1687, Montréal, Montréal (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 3 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F13185  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Marriage 20 Oct 1670  [2] 
    Family ID F13187  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1652 - Paris, Île-de-France, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 20 Oct 1670 - Longueuil, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 25 Feb 1709 - Contrecoeur, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Contrecoeur, Lajemmerais, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Filles du Roi
    Filles du Roi
    Filles du Roy Plaque

    Documents
    Filles du Roi    		Filles du Roi

    Histories
    Filles du Roi - 'King's Daughters'    		Filles du Roi - "King's Daughters"
    Pierre Chicoine's arrival in New France    		Pierre Chicoine's arrival in New France

    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;).

    2. [S2963] Ancestry.com, Geneanet Community Trees Index, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2022;).
      https://gw.geneanet.org/gillesmarc1?n=chretien&oc=&p=madeleine


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