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Antoine PETIT was born 21 November 1762 in Québec, Canada
Antoine PETIT was the child of Jean PETIT dit LE VENT and Marie CARESTESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Antoine married Genevieve DANGEUGER 21 January 1788 in Beaumont, Province of Québec, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Genevieve DANGEUGER was born abt. 1762 in Québec Province, Canada (Quebec). Genevieve was the child of Jean-Baptiste DANGEUGER dit LECHASSEUR and Therese THERRIEN.
Antoine PETIT died 14 March 1842 in L'Isle-Verte, Canada East .
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Occupation
Antoine PETIT was a Maitre Pilote du fleuve.
The pilote, an expert in navigation, was the person who maneuvered and guided a ship. He worked alongside the ship's captain, communicating the ship's position and possible dangers to navigation (currents, islands, reefs, shallow water, etc.). To do this, he used navigation instruments such as the compass or the sextant. He checked his instruments daily and noted any significant observations.
Source: tfcq.ca
Navigating the St. Lawrence: A Glimpse into the Life of a Pilote in 18th Century New France
Antoine PETIT was a Maitre Pilote du fleuve.
The pilote, an expert in navigation, was the person who maneuvered and guided a ship. He worked alongside the ship's captain, communicating the ship's position and possible dangers to navigation (currents, islands, reefs, shallow water, etc.). To do this, he used navigation instruments such as the compass or the sextant. He checked his instruments daily and noted any significant observations.
Source: tfcq.ca
Navigating the St. Lawrence: A Glimpse into the Life of a Pilote in 18th Century 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 Antoine PETIT
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Genevieve DANGEUGER-- Date: 21 January 1788 Place: Beaumont, Province of Québec, Canada
Genevieve DANGEUGER was the child of Jean-Baptiste DANGEUGER dit LECHASSEUR and Therese THERRIEN
Children of Antoine PETIT and Genevieve DANGEUGER:
Marie-Louise PETIT (b.6 November 1793, L'Isle-Verte, Lower Canada d. 27 April 1874, St-Anaclet, Canada)
m. Michel OUELLET 22 November 1812 in Saint-André, Kamouraska, Québec, Canada (St-Andre)
Genevieve DANGEUGER-- Date: 21 January 1788 Place: Beaumont, Province of Québec, Canada Genevieve DANGEUGER was the child of Jean-Baptiste DANGEUGER dit LECHASSEUR and Therese THERRIEN
Children of Antoine PETIT and Genevieve DANGEUGER:
Marie-Louise PETIT (b.6 November 1793, L'Isle-Verte, Lower Canada d. 27 April 1874, St-Anaclet, Canada)m. Michel OUELLET 22 November 1812 in Saint-André, Kamouraska, Québec, Canada (St-Andre)
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1762 Birth 21 November 1762
Québec, Canada
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.
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)
1788 Marriage / PartnerAntoine PETIT and Genevieve DANGEUGER 21 January 1788, Beaumont, Québec, Canada (Saint-Étienne-de-Beaumont)
He was 25 years old.
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada1793 Birth of ChildMarie-Louise PETIT was born 6 November 1793, L'Isle-Verte, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean-Baptiste-de-l'Isle-Verte)
Antoine was 30 years old.
1812 Marriage of ChildMarie-Louise PETIT married 22 November 1812, Saint-André, Kamouraska, Québec, Canada (St-Andre) to Michel OUELLET
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 England1837 - June 20 - Victoria becomes Queen of England1841 - February 11 – Act of Union - The two colonies of The Canadas are merged into the United Province of Canada
1842 Death 14 March 1842
L'Isle-Verte, Canada East
He died at the age of 79.
Added: 9/6/2024 8:01:28 PM
- Updated: 9/6/2024 8:06:25 PM
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