Francois POITRAS

Born

14 July 1702 , Sainte-Foy, Québec, Canada, New France

Died

4 August 1764 , Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada

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François POITRAS Marie-Anne PETITCLERC

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Born: 14 July 1702 in Sainte-Foy, Québec, Canada, New France

Father: François POITRAS

Mother: Marie-Anne PETITCLERC

Paternal grandparents: Jean POITRAS , Marie VIE

Maternal grandparents: Pierre PETITCLERC , Françoise PARIS

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Francois married Marguerite HAINS 16 November 1729 in Québec, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Marguerite HAINS was born 29 October 1710 in L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France. Marguerite died 15 August 1760 in Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, Canada. Marguerite was the child of Joseph HAINS and Marguerite MAROIS.

Francois POITRAS died 4 August 1764 in Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada .
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Recorded occupation: Menusier

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Francois POITRAS married

Marguerite HAINS
Marriage date: 16 November 1729
Marriage place: Québec, Canada, New France
Marguerite HAINS was the child of Joseph HAINS and Marguerite MAROIS

Children of Francois POITRAS and Marguerite HAINS

Marguerite POITRAS

Born: 21 October 1733, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: 17 April 1797, Montréal, Lower Canada

Married: Gilbert DESAUTELS dit LAPOINTE 27 September 1762 Place: Montréal, Canada

Jean POITRAS

Born: 14 February 1749, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: ,

Married: Marie-Amable RAZA 9 January 1769 Place: Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada

Catherine POITRAS

Born: 27 November 1750, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: ,

Married: Antoine LEDUC 23 November 1772 Place: , Québec Province, Canada

Barthelemy POITRAS

Born: 25 February 1758, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: 27 April 1835, L'Assomption, Lower Canada

Married: Marie-Marguerite FOISY dite LAFRENIÈRE 23 November 1778 Place: L'Assomption, Province of Québec, Canada

Married: Marie-Marguerite BOUSQUET 30 January 1816 Place: L'Assomption, Lower Canada

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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 — 1702
14 July 1702
Sainte-Foy, Québec, Canada, New France

1715 - September 1 - Louis XV becomes King of France

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1729 Marriage / Partner
Francois POITRAS and Marguerite HAINS 16 November 1729 , Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)

He was 27 years old.

1733 Birth of Child
Marguerite POITRAS was born 21 October 1733, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)

Francois was 31 years old.

1749 Birth of Child
Jean POITRAS was born 14 February 1749, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)

Francois was 46 years old.

1750 Birth of Child
Catherine POITRAS was born 27 November 1750, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)

Francois was 48 years old.

1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

1758 Birth of Child
Barthelemy POITRAS was born 25 February 1758, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)

Francois was 55 years old.

1760 Death of Spouse/Partner
Marguerite HAINS died 15 August 1760, Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, Québec, Canada

1762 Marriage of Child
Marguerite POITRAS married 27 September 1762, Montréal, Canada to Gilbert DESAUTELS dit LAPOINTE

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.

Death — 1764
4 August 1764
Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada
He died at the age of 62.

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