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Jean MERIC was born 28 January 1664 in France
Jean MERIC was the child of ? and ?Jean was an immigrant, arriving by 1685.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Jean married Anne GENDREAU (GENDRON) 20 August 1685 in L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Anne GENDREAU (GENDRON) was born 27 April 1665 in Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer). Anne was the child of Pierre GENDREAU (GENDRON) dit LAPOUSSIERE and Jeanne GARNIER.
son of Jean Meric and Catherine Verdelin
Occupation
Jean MERIC was a Soldat.
The soldat, or soldier, is the first military rank in the army, at the first level of military hierarchy.
Some of the first soldiers to set foot on Canadian soil were French or English men, hired by companies engaged in exploration or the fur trade. These companies were responsible for all costs associated with the soldiers: recruitment, overseas travel, equipment, maintenance and salary. The soldiers were responsible for protecting the expeditions and their interests.
Source: tfcq.ca
A Soldier's Tale: Life as a Soldat in 18th Century New France
Jean MERIC was a Soldat.
The soldat, or soldier, is the first military rank in the army, at the first level of military hierarchy.
Some of the first soldiers to set foot on Canadian soil were French or English men, hired by companies engaged in exploration or the fur trade. These companies were responsible for all costs associated with the soldiers: recruitment, overseas travel, equipment, maintenance and salary. The soldiers were responsible for protecting the expeditions and their interests.
Source: tfcq.ca
A Soldier's Tale: Life as a Soldat in 18th Century New France
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