Joseph GAGNON

Born

16 April 1714 , Château-Richer, Canada, New France

Died

25 April 1790 , Château-Richer, Province of Québec, Canada

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Born: 16 April 1714 in Château-Richer, Canada, New France

Parents of Joseph GAGNON

Father

Pierre GAGNON

Mother

Marie-Anne-Helene LACROIX

Grandparents of Joseph GAGNON

Paternal grandparents

Jean GAGNON Marguerite DROUIN

Maternal grandparents

François-Normand LACROIX Anne GAGNÉ

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

Joseph married Angélique PERRAULT 12 February 1748 in Château-Richer, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Angélique PERRAULT was born 17 September 1724 in Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France. Angélique died 19 April 1762 in Château-Richer, Canada . Angélique was the child of Bertrand PERRAULT (PERROT) and Angélique SIMON.

Joseph GAGNON died 25 April 1790 in Château-Richer, Province of Québec, Canada .
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Did you know that most people with the Gagnon name came from three sons of Pierre Gagnon (Gaignon) and Renee Roger of Tourouvre, France, who came to New France (Quebec) around 1637? Mathurin, Jean and Pierre Gagnon, along with their wives did much to populate North America with the proud Gagnon surname!

Spouses, Marriages & Children of Joseph GAGNON

Joseph GAGNON married

Angélique PERRAULT
Marriage date: 12 February 1748
Marriage place: Château-Richer, Canada, New France
Angélique PERRAULT was the child of Bertrand PERRAULT (PERROT) and Angélique SIMON

Children of Joseph GAGNON and Angélique PERRAULT

Marie-Angelique GAGNON

Born: 17 February 1749, Château-Richer, Canada, New France
Died: 5 February 1810, Saint-Joachim, Montmorency, Lower Canada

Married: Antoine LESSARD 8 February 1773 Place: Château-Richer, Province of Québec, Canada

Pierre GAGNON

Born: 4 April 1750, Château-Richer, Canada, New France
Died: 28 January 1814, La Prairie, Lower Canada

Married: Marie-Anne LONGTIN 13 November 1780 Place: La Prairie, Province of Québec, Canada

Zacharie GAGNON

Born: 22 September 1751, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France
Died: 28 March 1831, , Québec Province, Canada

Married: Geneviève BOUIN dite DUFRESNE 17 October 1774 Place: L'Ancienne Lorette, Province of Québec, 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 — 1714
16 April 1714
Château-Richer, Canada, New France

1715 - September 1 - Louis XV becomes King of France

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

1748 Marriage / Partner
Joseph GAGNON and Angélique PERRAULT 12 February 1748, Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)

He was 33 years old.

1749 Birth of Child
Marie-Angelique GAGNON was born 17 February 1749, Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)

Joseph was 34 years old.

1750 Birth of Child
Pierre GAGNON was born 4 April 1750, Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)

Joseph was 35 years old.

1751 Birth of Child
Zacharie GAGNON was born 22 September 1751, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Québec, Canada

Joseph was 37 years old.

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

1762 Death of Spouse/Partner
Angélique PERRAULT died 19 April 1762, Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)

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.

1773 Marriage of Child
Marie-Angelique GAGNON married 8 February 1773, Château-Richer, Province of Québec, Canada to Antoine LESSARD

1774 Marriage of Child
Zacharie GAGNON married 17 October 1774, L'Ancienne Lorette, Province of Québec, Canada to Geneviève BOUIN dite DUFRESNE

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.