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François-Xavier FORTIN was born 20 August 1645 in Bretagne, France
François-Xavier FORTIN was the child of ? and ?François-Xavier was an immigrant, arriving by 1674.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
François-Xavier married Louise SOUMILLARD 9 July 1674 in Montréal, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Louise SOUMILLARD was born 24 February 1654 in France. Louise died 1 May 1736 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul).
son of Marc Fortin and Francoise Guyot
Occupation
François-Xavier FORTIN was a Cordonnier.
The cordonnier, or shoemaker (a cordwainer in England), was a craftsman who manufactured shoes, boots, and other types of footwear. He knew how to create, with his own hands, the entire shoe from the sole to the upper. He was the cutter, fitter, designer, and polisher... Some shoemakers sold their shoes to merchants, but the majority sold their own shoes, either from their workshop or by going door-to-door selling their wares.
Source: tfcq.ca
François-Xavier FORTIN was a Cordonnier.
The cordonnier, or shoemaker (a cordwainer in England), was a craftsman who manufactured shoes, boots, and other types of footwear. He knew how to create, with his own hands, the entire shoe from the sole to the upper. He was the cutter, fitter, designer, and polisher... Some shoemakers sold their shoes to merchants, but the majority sold their own shoes, either from their workshop or by going door-to-door selling their wares.
Source: tfcq.ca
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