Catherine
FORESTIER (FORTIER)
(b.
6 January 1640
,
La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
d.
31 March 1694
,
Boucherville, Canada, New France
)
Am I Your Ancestor?
FORESTIER (FORTIER) Family Tree – Connecting the Past to the Present!
Catherine FORESTIER (FORTIER) was born 6 January 1640 in La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
Catherine FORESTIER (FORTIER) was the child of Jean FORESTIER (FORTIER) and Julienne COEFFESCatherine was a Fille à Marier , arriving in New France by 1657. 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 Jacques MENARD dit LAFONTAINE 19 November 1657 in Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 13 children.
Jacques MENARD dit LAFONTAINE was born abt. 1624 in Mervent, Poitou, France. Jacques died 14 January 1707 in Boucherville, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Famille-de-Boucherville). Jacques was the child of Jean MENARD and Anne SAVINELLE.
Catherine FORESTIER (FORTIER) died 31 March 1694 in Boucherville, Canada, New France .
Details of the family tree of Catherine appear below.

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. ☕
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.
Find out more about Catherine FORESTIER (FORTIER).
Sign In or
Join for FREE! to see the details!
Completely FREE. We will never ask for your credit card or personal information.
