Joseph
BOURASSA
(b.
5 April 1736
,
Lauzon, Lévis, Canada, New France
d.
6 February 1794
,
Lauzon, Lévis, Lower Canada
)
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Joseph BOURASSA was born 5 April 1736 in Lauzon, Lévis, Canada, New France
Joseph BOURASSA was the child of Pierre BOURASSA and Louise COUTURE and the grandchild of: (paternal) Jean BOURASSA and Françoise METHOT (maternal) Joseph-Auger COUTURE and Marie-Jeanne HUARDSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Joseph married Angelique FOURNIER 7 February 1763 in Montmagny, Province of Québec, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Angelique FOURNIER was born 18 February 1739 in Montmagny, Québec, Canada (Saint-Thomas) (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire). Angelique died 13 August 1775 in Lauzon, Lévis, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy). Angelique was the child of Charles FOURNIER and Marie-Angélique LANGLOIS.
Joseph BOURASSA died 6 February 1794 in Lauzon, Lévis, Lower Canada .
m. Carrier Marie-Louise
m. Fournier Angelique
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Occupation
Joseph BOURASSA 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
Joseph BOURASSA 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 Joseph BOURASSA
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Angelique FOURNIER-- Date: 7 February 1763 Place: Montmagny, Province of Québec, Canada
Angelique FOURNIER was the child of Charles FOURNIER and Marie-Angélique LANGLOIS
Children of Joseph BOURASSA and Angelique FOURNIER:
Angelique BOURASSA (b.20 January 1765, Lauzon, Lévis, Province of Québec, Canada d. 16 February 1812, Lauzon, Lévis, Lower Canada )
m. Etienne LEMIEUX 19 February 1787 in Lauzon, Lévis, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy)
Angelique FOURNIER-- Date: 7 February 1763 Place: Montmagny, Province of Québec, Canada Angelique FOURNIER was the child of Charles FOURNIER and Marie-Angélique LANGLOIS
Children of Joseph BOURASSA and Angelique FOURNIER:
Angelique BOURASSA (b.20 January 1765, Lauzon, Lévis, Province of Québec, Canada d. 16 February 1812, Lauzon, Lévis, Lower Canada )m. Etienne LEMIEUX 19 February 1787 in Lauzon, Lévis, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy)
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1736 Birth 5 April 1736
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.
1763 Marriage / PartnerJoseph BOURASSA and Angelique FOURNIER 7 February 1763, Montmagny, Québec, Canada (Saint-Thomas) (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire)
He was 26 years old.
1765 Birth of ChildAngelique BOURASSA was born 20 January 1765, Lauzon, Lévis, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy)
Joseph was 28 years old.
1775 Death of Spouse/PartnerAngelique FOURNIER died 13 August 1775, Lauzon, Lévis, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy)
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)
1787 Marriage of ChildAngelique BOURASSA married 19 February 1787, Lauzon, Lévis, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy) to Etienne LEMIEUX
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada1794 Death 6 February 1794
Lauzon, Lévis, Lower Canada
He died at the age of 57.
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