Catherine DELAVAUX (DELAVAU)

(b. abt. 1620 , France d. 11 April 1688 , Montréal, Canada, New France )

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Catherine DELAVAUX (DELAVAU) was born abt. 1620 in France

Catherine DELAVAUX (DELAVAU) was the child of ? and ?

Catherine was a Fille à Marier , arriving in New France by 1650. To learn more about the Filles à Marier, visit: Who were the Filles à Marier? The Filles à Marier: Pioneers of Love and Legacy in New France

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Catherine married Gilbert BARBIER 14 November 1650 in Montréal, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 8 children.
Gilbert BARBIER was born 13 January 1617 in St-Are, Decize, Nevers, France. Gilbert died 15 November 1693 in Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada* (L'Enfant-Jésus-de-la-Pointe-aux-Trembles).

Catherine DELAVAUX (DELAVAU) died 11 April 1688 in Montréal, Canada, New France .

daughter of Alexandre de Lavau and Louise de Renel

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Marriageable Girls: The Filles à Marier

Fille a Marier! - Ancestry Ceramic Genealogy Mug

Show off your heritage with this charming coffee mug featuring 'My Ancestor was a Fille à Marier!' A proud nod to the early women who helped build New France, this mug is perfect for history buffs, genealogy fans, or anyone who loves celebrating their family story. Ideal for everyday coffee or tea and a great conversation starter. ☕

Québec Généalogie - Over time, Québec has gone through a series of name changes
From 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.

A Glimpse into the Life of the Average Woman in 17th Century New France

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