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LEFEBVRE, Elisabeth Agnes

LEFEBVRE, Elisabeth Agnes

Female 1655 - 1725  (70 years)

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  • Name LEFEBVRE, Elisabeth Agnes  [1] 
    Birth 1655  St Gervais, Paris, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Female 
    Differentiator Daughter of the King (Fille du Roi) 
    Fille du Roi Yes 
    Death 28 Jun 1725  Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Burial Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I6151  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Family THIBAULT, Francois,   b. 28 Jun 1647, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Nov 1724, Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Marriage 14 Oct 1670  Beaupré, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. THIBAULT, Genevieve,   b. 28 Mar 1682, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Feb 1726, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 43 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. THIBAULT, Marie Anne,   b. 13 Apr 1680, Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Apr 1736, Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 56 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. THIBAULT, Athanase,   b. Oct 1699, Chateau Richer, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aug 1763, Montmagny, Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. THIBAULT, Barbe,   b. 20 May 1690, Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1719 (Age 28 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. THIBAULT, Angelique,   b. 15 Feb 1686, Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Feb 1736, Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière, Kamouraska, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 49 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +6. THIBAULT, Jacques,   b. 16 Dec 1675, Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Mar 1755, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. THIBAULT, Louis,   b. 19 Mar 1674, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Mar 1674, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. THIBAULT, Madeleine,   b. 1681, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Feb 1777, Montmagny, Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 96 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. THIBAULT, Elisabeth,   b. 16 Mar 1673, Beaupré, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Jun 1756, L'Islet, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     10. THIBAULT, Joseph,   b. 5 Oct 1692, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Sep 1693, Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     11. THIBAULT, Louis,   b. 20 Dec 1695, Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Feb 1765, Quebec City, Quebec (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F1525  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1655 - St Gervais, Paris, Île-de-France, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 14 Oct 1670 - Beaupré, La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Jun 1725 - Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Cap-Saint-Ignace, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
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    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"

    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;).


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