Jacques
VEZINA (VOISINAT)
(b.
abt. 1611
,
La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
d.
28 June 1687
,
L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France
)
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Jacques VEZINA (VOISINAT) was born abt. 1611 in La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
Jacques VEZINA (VOISINAT) was the child of ? and ?Jacques was an immigrant to Canada, arriving by 1664.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Jacques married Marie BOISDON 10 June 1640 in La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Marie BOISDON was born 28 December 1615 in France. Marie died 28 December 1687 in L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Québec, Canada.
Jacques VEZINA (VOISINAT) died 28 June 1687 in L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France.
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Occupation
Jacques VEZINA (VOISINAT) was a Tonnelier.
The tonnelier, or cooper, manufactured barrels (large wooden receptacles generally used for storing liquids) from timber that was usually heated or steamed to make it pliable. Barrels had to be made of quality wood, free of defects and vermin. They also had to respect official gauges and be able to contain the quantity of wine, beer or brandy expected. Coopers were frequently linked, by blood or marriage, with brewers, taverns and wine merchants.
Source: tfcq.ca
Source: Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Jacques VEZINA (VOISINAT) was a Tonnelier.
The tonnelier, or cooper, manufactured barrels (large wooden receptacles generally used for storing liquids) from timber that was usually heated or steamed to make it pliable. Barrels had to be made of quality wood, free of defects and vermin. They also had to respect official gauges and be able to contain the quantity of wine, beer or brandy expected. Coopers were frequently linked, by blood or marriage, with brewers, taverns and wine merchants.
Source: tfcq.ca
Source: Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
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 Jacques VEZINA (VOISINAT)
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Marie BOISDON-- Date: 10 June 1640 Place: La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
Puyravault, La Rochelle
Children of Jacques VEZINA (VOISINAT) and Marie BOISDON:
François VÉZINA (VOISINAT) (b.20 January 1642, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France d. 31 December 1701, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France)
m. Jeanne MARIER 29 October 1670 in Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)
Marie VÉZINA (b.abt. 1648, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France d. abt. 1680, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France)
m. Antoine OSSANT (AUSSAN) 5 October 1671 in L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Québec, Canada
Anne VEZINA (b.abt. 1651, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France d. 29 December 1687, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France)
m. René BRISSON 6 September 1664 in , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec)
Louise VEZINA (b.abt. 1652, , France d. 1 December 1714, Beauport, Québec, Canada, New France )
m. Charles GARNIER (GRENIER) 21 December 1664 in Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)
François VÉZINA (b.28 August 1657, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France d. 20 January 1703, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France)
m. Marie CLEMENT dite LAPOINTE 10 April 1679 in L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Québec, Canada
Marie BOISDON-- Date: 10 June 1640 Place: La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, FrancePuyravault, La Rochelle
Children of Jacques VEZINA (VOISINAT) and Marie BOISDON:
François VÉZINA (VOISINAT) (b.20 January 1642, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France d. 31 December 1701, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France)m. Jeanne MARIER 29 October 1670 in Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)
Marie VÉZINA (b.abt. 1648, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France d. abt. 1680, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France)m. Antoine OSSANT (AUSSAN) 5 October 1671 in L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Québec, Canada
Anne VEZINA (b.abt. 1651, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France d. 29 December 1687, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France)m. René BRISSON 6 September 1664 in , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec)
Louise VEZINA (b.abt. 1652, , France d. 1 December 1714, Beauport, Québec, Canada, New France )m. Charles GARNIER (GRENIER) 21 December 1664 in Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)
François VÉZINA (b.28 August 1657, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France d. 20 January 1703, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France)m. Marie CLEMENT dite LAPOINTE 10 April 1679 in L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Québec, Canada
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Jacques VÉZINA — (ca 1611- 1687)
French-Canadian pioneer Jacques Vézina passed away this day, June 28th, 1687, at Quebec. Jacques had five children with wife Marie Boisdon, all born in France.
According to Gérard Lebel, 'pastor Charles-Amador Martin, son of Abraham, presided at the funeral.' Charles-Amador was the second native-born Canadian to be ordained a priest (the first, Germain Morin (1642-1702), was the son of Hélène Desportes).
The National Hockey League's Vézina Trophy was named in honor of descendant Georges Vézina, a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens. Among Jacques's many other notable descendants are Céline Dion, Ricky Gervais, and Madonna. [EDITED to correct dates]
[Sources: PRDH; Fichier-Origine; Our French-Canadian Ancestors (vol.12, pp.196-204), Thomas J. Laforest (tr.), Palm Harbor, Florida, 1983]
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Jacques VÉZINA — (ca 1611- 1687)
French-Canadian pioneer Jacques Vézina passed away this day, June 28th, 1687, at Quebec. Jacques had five children with wife Marie Boisdon, all born in France.
According to Gérard Lebel, 'pastor Charles-Amador Martin, son of Abraham, presided at the funeral.' Charles-Amador was the second native-born Canadian to be ordained a priest (the first, Germain Morin (1642-1702), was the son of Hélène Desportes).
The National Hockey League's Vézina Trophy was named in honor of descendant Georges Vézina, a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens. Among Jacques's many other notable descendants are Céline Dion, Ricky Gervais, and Madonna. [EDITED to correct dates]
[Sources: PRDH; Fichier-Origine; Our French-Canadian Ancestors (vol.12, pp.196-204), Thomas J. Laforest (tr.), Palm Harbor, Florida, 1983]
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1640 Marriage / PartnerJacques VEZINA (VOISINAT) and Marie BOISDON 10 June 1640, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
1642 Birth of ChildFrançois VÉZINA (VOISINAT) was born 20 January 1642, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
1657 Birth of ChildFrançois VÉZINA was born 28 August 1657, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
1664 Marriage of ChildAnne VEZINA married 6 September 1664, , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec) to René BRISSON
1664 Marriage of ChildLouise VEZINA married 21 December 1664, Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer) to Charles GARNIER (GRENIER)
1670 Marriage of ChildFrançois VÉZINA (VOISINAT) married 29 October 1670, Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer) to Jeanne MARIER
1671 Marriage of ChildMarie VÉZINA married 5 October 1671, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Québec, Canada to Antoine OSSANT (AUSSAN)
1679 Marriage of ChildFrançois VÉZINA married 10 April 1679, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Québec, Canada to Marie CLEMENT dite LAPOINTE
Death
Name: Jaques Voisinat
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 29 Jun 1687
Burial Place: L'Ange Gardien, Montmorency I, Quebec
Death Date: 28 Jun 1687
Death Place: L'Ange Gardien, Montmorency, Quebec
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03769-7
System Origin: Canada-EASy
GS Film number: 1018044
Reference ID: p 3 bur 3
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Name: Jaques Voisinat
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 29 Jun 1687
Burial Place: L'Ange Gardien, Montmorency I, Quebec
Death Date: 28 Jun 1687
Death Place: L'Ange Gardien, Montmorency, Quebec
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03769-7
System Origin: Canada-EASy
GS Film number: 1018044
Reference ID: p 3 bur 3
'Canada Deaths and Burials, 1664-1955,' index, FamilySearch.org
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Added: 3/17/2015 11:18:26 AM
- Updated: 2/2/2025 2:38:49 PM
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