Augustin RACETTE

Born

9 April 1757 , Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Canada, New France

Died

12 October 1836 , L'Assomption, Lower Canada

Augustin married Marie-Louise RIVET 18 September 1781 in L'Assomption, Province of Québec, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Marie-Louise RIVET was born 13 January 1762 in L'Assomption, Canada . Marie-Louise died 16 June 1802 in L'Assomption, Lower Canada . Marie-Louise was the child of Alexis-Maurice RIVET and Marie-Charlotte BEIGNET (BESNIER) .

Parents & Family of Augustin RACETTE

Parents of Augustin RACETTE

Father

François RACETTE

Mother

Madeleine AMYOT (AMIOT) dite VILLENEUVE

Grandparents of Augustin RACETTE

Paternal grandparents

François RACETTE Marie-Marguerite JOBIN

Maternal grandparents

Pierre AMYOT (AMIOT) dit VILLENEUVE Thérèse GILBERT

Spouses, Marriages & Children of Augustin RACETTE

Augustin RACETTE married

Marie-Louise RIVET
Marriage date: 18 September 1781
Marriage place: L'Assomption, Province of Québec, Canada
Marie-Louise RIVET was the child of Alexis-Maurice RIVET and Marie-Charlotte BEIGNET (BESNIER)

Children of Augustin RACETTE and Marie-Louise RIVET

Claire RACETTE

Born: 5 March 1798, L'Assomption, Lower Canada
Died: 12 August 1865, L'Assomption, Canada East

Married: Jean-Baptiste TELLIER dit LAFORTUNE 22 October 1822 Place: L'Assomption, Lower Canada

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Québec Genealogy Notes

Helpful background for understanding names and places that may appear in Augustin's Québec records.

Québec Place Names Through History

Québec has been described by several names during different periods of its history. Knowing the period name can make older records easier to recognize.

Early 1600s–1760: Canada, New France
1760–1763: Canada
1763–1791: Province of Québec
1791–1867: Lower Canada
1867–present: Québec, Canada

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Birth — 1757
9 April 1757
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, 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.

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.

1781 Marriage / Partner
Augustin RACETTE and Marie-Louise RIVET 18 September 1781 , L'Assomption, Québec, Canada (St-Pierre-du-Portage)

He was 24 years old.