Pierre
JOURDAIN
(b.
4 June 1750
,
Lauzon, Lévis, Canada, New France
d.
20 August 1834
,
Saint-Henri, Lower Canada
)
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Pierre JOURDAIN was born 4 June 1750 in Lauzon, Lévis, Canada, New France
Pierre JOURDAIN was the child of Joseph JOURDAIN and Marie-Thérèse BOUCHER and the grandchild of: (paternal) Guillaume JOURDAIN and Jeanne CONSTANTIN (maternal) Prisque BOUCHER and Marie-Françoise MIVILLEPierre had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Pierre married Marie-Henri SIMONEAU 7 August 1780 in Lauzon, Lévis, Province of Québec, Canada . Marie-Henri SIMONEAU was born 4 August 1752 in Lauzon, Lévis, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy). Marie-Henri died 12 April 1812 in Saint-Henri, Québec, Canada (Saint-Henri-de-Lauzon). Marie-Henri was the child of Pierre-Noel-Rene SIMONEAU and Madeleine SAMSON.
Pierre JOURDAIN died 20 August 1834 in Saint-Henri, Lower Canada .
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Occupation
Pierre JOURDAIN was a Journalier.
The journalier, or day labourer, was a worker employed by the day, typically in the agricultural sector. He usually only worked during the summer months, for low wages, which meant that day labourers were among the poorest of the inhabitants of New France.
Source: tfcq.ca
A Day in the Life of a 18th Century Journalier in New France
Pierre JOURDAIN was a Journalier.
The journalier, or day labourer, was a worker employed by the day, typically in the agricultural sector. He usually only worked during the summer months, for low wages, which meant that day labourers were among the poorest of the inhabitants of New France.
Source: tfcq.ca
A Day in the Life of a 18th Century Journalier in New France
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 JOURDAIN
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Marie-Henri SIMONEAU-- Date: 7 August 1780 Place: Lauzon, Lévis, Province of Québec, Canada
Marie-Henri SIMONEAU was the child of Pierre-Noel-Rene SIMONEAU and Madeleine SAMSON
Children of Pierre JOURDAIN and Marie-Henri SIMONEAU:
Marie-Henri SIMONEAU-- Date: 7 August 1780 Place: Lauzon, Lévis, Province of Québec, Canada Marie-Henri SIMONEAU was the child of Pierre-Noel-Rene SIMONEAU and Madeleine SAMSON
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1750 Birth 4 June 1750
Lauzon, Lévis, Canada, New France
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.Revolutionary War
JOURDAIN, Pierre (Jourdquin). St-Henri-de-Lauzon. Fought with the Americans at Michel Blais' house, St-Pierre-du-Sud (BTW).
Canadian participants in the American Revolution, an index, by Virginia DeMarce
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JOURDAIN, Pierre (Jourdquin). St-Henri-de-Lauzon. Fought with the Americans at Michel Blais' house, St-Pierre-du-Sud (BTW).
Canadian participants in the American Revolution, an index, by Virginia DeMarce
FamilySearch.org FAQ: Genealogy Resource Guide connecting you to your ancestors using FamilySearch.org.
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.
1780 Marriage / PartnerPierre JOURDAIN and Marie-Henri SIMONEAU 7 August 1780, Lauzon, Lévis, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy)
He was 30 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada
1812 Death of Spouse/PartnerMarie-Henri SIMONEAU died 12 April 1812, Saint-Henri, Québec, Canada (Saint-Henri-de-Lauzon)
1818 - Canada's border is defined as the 49th Parallel from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains.1820 - January 29 - George IV becomes King of England1830 - June 26 - William IV becomes King of England1834 Death 20 August 1834
Saint-Henri, Lower Canada
He died at the age of 84.
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