Pierre
GAGNON
(b.
28 November 1728
,
Château-Richer, Canada, New France
d.
20 February 1812
,
St-Léon-le-Grand, Canada
)
Am I Your Ancestor?
GAGNON Family Tree – Connecting the Past to the Present!
Pierre GAGNON was born 28 November 1728 in Château-Richer, Canada, New France
Pierre GAGNON was the child of Pierre GAGNON and Marie CHARRIER and the grandchild of: (paternal) Pierre GAGNON and Helene CLOUTIER (maternal) Louis CHARRIER and Marie-Jeanne GUÉRIN dite BRUNETSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Pierre married Marguerite DASSYLVA 20 April 1751 in Château-Richer, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Marguerite DASSYLVA was born 15 January 1733 in Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City). Marguerite died 1 May 1784 in Maskinongé, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph). Marguerite was the child of Jean-Marie DASSYLVA and Marguerite POULIN.
Pierre GAGNON died 20 February 1812 in St-Léon-le-Grand, Canada.
Details of the family tree of Pierre appear below.
Gagnon Family Legacy - Ceramic Mug
Did you know that most people with the Gagnon name came from three sons of Pierre Gagnon (Gaignon) and Renee Roger of Tourouvre, France, who came to New France (Quebec) around 1637? Mathurin, Jean and Pierre Gagnon, along with their wives did much to populate North America with the proud Gagnon surname!
Québec Généalogie - Over time, Québec has gone through a series of name changesFrom its inception in the early 1600s until 1760, it was called Canada, New France.
1760 to 1763, it was simply Canada
1763 to 1791 - Province of Québec
1791 to 1867 - Lower Canada
1867 to present - Québec, Canada.
Thanks to Micheline Gadbois MacDonald for providing this information.
Family and Children of Pierre GAGNON
[Hide/Show]Pierre GAGNON married 
Marguerite DASSYLVA-- Date: 20 April 1751 Place: Château-Richer, Canada, New France
Marguerite DASSYLVA was the child of Jean-Marie DASSYLVA and Marguerite POULIN
Children of Pierre GAGNON and Marguerite DASSYLVA:
Marie-Marguerite GAGNON (b.3 February 1757, Château-Richer, Canada, New France d. 30 January 1815, Maskinongé, Lower Canada )
m. Charles CLEMENT dit LALLEMENT 25 October 1784 in Maskinongé, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph)
Marie-Anne GAGNON (b.15 October 1769, Château-Richer, Province of Québec, Canada d. 15 May 1838, Québec, Lower Canada )
m. Pierre-Amable LEDAIN dit BELLEVILLE 25 January 1790 in Saint-Cuthbert, Québec, Canada
Marguerite DASSYLVA-- Date: 20 April 1751 Place: Château-Richer, Canada, New France Marguerite DASSYLVA was the child of Jean-Marie DASSYLVA and Marguerite POULIN
Children of Pierre GAGNON and Marguerite DASSYLVA:
Marie-Marguerite GAGNON (b.3 February 1757, Château-Richer, Canada, New France d. 30 January 1815, Maskinongé, Lower Canada )m. Charles CLEMENT dit LALLEMENT 25 October 1784 in Maskinongé, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph)
Marie-Anne GAGNON (b.15 October 1769, Château-Richer, Province of Québec, Canada d. 15 May 1838, Québec, Lower Canada )m. Pierre-Amable LEDAIN dit BELLEVILLE 25 January 1790 in Saint-Cuthbert, Québec, Canada
Share the History, Life Events, and Stories of Pierre GAGNON(Add details like birth, baptism, census records, military service, obituary, personal achievements, and more.)
[Hide/Show]
Discovering the Ancestry of Pierre GAGNON: Events, Photos & Historical Records
1728 Birth 28 November 1728
Château-Richer, Canada, New France
1751 Marriage / PartnerPierre GAGNON and Marguerite DASSYLVA 20 April 1751, Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)
He was 22 years old.
1757 Birth of ChildMarie-Marguerite GAGNON was born 3 February 1757, Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)
Pierre was 28 years old.
1763 - France cedes its North American posessions to Britain by the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years War (French and Indian War). Quebec City French-speaking Catholics were now under the rule of Protestant Britain under King George III.1769 Birth of ChildMarie-Anne GAGNON was born 15 October 1769, Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)
Pierre was 40 years old.
1775 - The Battle of Québec was fought on December 31 between the American Continental Army and British defenders of Québec City. It was the first major defeat for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1784 Death of Spouse/PartnerMarguerite DASSYLVA died 1 May 1784, Maskinongé, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph)
1784 Marriage of ChildMarie-Marguerite GAGNON married 25 October 1784, Maskinongé, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph) to Charles CLEMENT dit LALLEMENT
1790 Marriage of ChildMarie-Anne GAGNON married 25 January 1790, Saint-Cuthbert, Québec, Canada to Pierre-Amable LEDAIN dit BELLEVILLE
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada1812 Death 20 February 1812
St-Léon-le-Grand, Canada
He died at the age of 83.
Added: 11/20/2017 7:15:55 PM
- Updated: 6/4/2025 7:24:44 AM
Not the person you are looking for? Try again!
Search for YOUR Family by Name
NOTE: If you don't know your ancestor's whole name or are unsure of the spelling, specify part of the name.Search for YOUR Family by Place
Genealogy research for Pierre Gagnon (on other sites)
Find out more about Pierre GAGNON.
Sign In or
Join for FREE! to see the details!
Completely FREE. We will never ask for your credit card or personal information.
Unique Gift Ideas and Genealogy Resources From or Related to Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)
