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Pierre-Simon LAFOND was born 11 December 1753 in Baie-du-Fèbvre, Canada, New France
Pierre-Simon LAFOND was the child of Claude LAFOND and Marie-Anne GEOFFROIN and the grandchild of: (paternal) Pierre LAFOND and Marie-Jeanne LEFEBVRE dite DESCÔTEAUX (maternal) Joseph GEOFFRION and Marie-Anne COUILLARD dite LAROCQUEPierre-Simon had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Pierre-Simon married Marie-Louise CHARTIER 28 November 1781 in Schenectady, Crown Colony of New York . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Marie-Louise CHARTIER was born 24 August 1761 in Chambly, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-Chambly). Marie-Louise died 3 September 1848 in Saint-Valentin, Québec, Canada. Marie-Louise was the child of Theodore CHARTIER and Therese LOUPE.
Pierre-Simon LAFOND died September 1795
m. Chartier Marie-Louise
Details of the family tree of Pierre-Simon appear below.
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Occupation
Pierre-Simon LAFOND was a soldat du colonel Livingston.
The soldat, or soldier, is the first military rank in the army, at the first level of military hierarchy.
Some of the first soldiers to set foot on Canadian soil were French or English men, hired by companies engaged in exploration or the fur trade. These companies were responsible for all costs associated with the soldiers: recruitment, overseas travel, equipment, maintenance and salary. The soldiers were responsible for protecting the expeditions and their interests.
Source: tfcq.ca
A Soldier's Tale: Life as a Soldat in 18th Century New France
Pierre-Simon LAFOND was a soldat du colonel Livingston.
The soldat, or soldier, is the first military rank in the army, at the first level of military hierarchy.
Some of the first soldiers to set foot on Canadian soil were French or English men, hired by companies engaged in exploration or the fur trade. These companies were responsible for all costs associated with the soldiers: recruitment, overseas travel, equipment, maintenance and salary. The soldiers were responsible for protecting the expeditions and their interests.
Source: tfcq.ca
A Soldier's Tale: Life as a Soldat in 18th Century New France
Québec Généalogie - Over time, Québec has gone through a series of name changesFrom 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.
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Family and Children of Pierre-Simon LAFOND
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Marie-Louise CHARTIER-- Date: 28 November 1781 Place: Schenectady, Crown Colony of New York
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Marie-Louise CHARTIER was the child of Theodore CHARTIER and Therese LOUPE
Children of Pierre-Simon LAFOND and Marie-Louise CHARTIER:
Jean-François LAFOND (b.1 September 1792, L'Acadie, Lower Canada d. 12 February 1858, Saint-Valentin, Canada East)
m. Flavie MONBLEAU 8 February 1831 in Saint-Valentin, Québec, Canada
Marie-Louise CHARTIER-- Date: 28 November 1781 Place: Schenectady, Crown Colony of New YorkSee marriage record for Pierre-Simon LAFOND and Marie-Louise CHARTIERMarie-Louise CHARTIER was the child of Theodore CHARTIER and Therese LOUPE
Children of Pierre-Simon LAFOND and Marie-Louise CHARTIER:
Jean-François LAFOND (b.1 September 1792, L'Acadie, Lower Canada d. 12 February 1858, Saint-Valentin, Canada East)m. Flavie MONBLEAU 8 February 1831 in Saint-Valentin, Québec, Canada
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1753 Birth 11 December 1753
Baie-du-Fèbvre, Canada, New France
Revolutionary War
LAFOND, Pierre-Simon. Clouthier article says b. Baie-du-Febvre, 11 Dec. 1753. If so, son of Claude Lafond & Marie Joffrion (Tanguay); 1775 enrolled with the American troups, after 1783 returned to Canada, 1795 d. at Ile-aux-Noix, parish of St-Valentin, 23 June 1792 Catholic marriage ceremony at Lacadie to Louise Chartier, dau. of Pierre Chartier (q.v.) and an Indian or Metisse. Regiment of Col. Gansewoort, Col. James Livingston. Marie-Louise Chartier, b. c. 1761, widow of Joseph Brault (q.v.); married 28 Nov. 1781 in military quarters at Schenectady before Alexander Ferriole;
She d. 1848, age 88, at St-Valentin (M804); as Simon Lafund, family of four, 1787, Chazy, N.Y. (Sullivan); N.Y. Maria Loisa/ Maria Louisa,
W20388 (RWPI); he d. Sept.-Dec. 1796 (M804); lived at Champlain, N.Y., 1781, received land grant (M804); dau. Pelagic b. 1785; son Jean-Baptiste
b. 1789; son Pierre, son Jean-Francois. See perhaps Lavoy, Pierre & Lavoy, Simon.
Canadian participants in the American Revolution, an index, by Virginia DeMarce
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LAFOND, Pierre-Simon. Clouthier article says b. Baie-du-Febvre, 11 Dec. 1753. If so, son of Claude Lafond & Marie Joffrion (Tanguay); 1775 enrolled with the American troups, after 1783 returned to Canada, 1795 d. at Ile-aux-Noix, parish of St-Valentin, 23 June 1792 Catholic marriage ceremony at Lacadie to Louise Chartier, dau. of Pierre Chartier (q.v.) and an Indian or Metisse. Regiment of Col. Gansewoort, Col. James Livingston. Marie-Louise Chartier, b. c. 1761, widow of Joseph Brault (q.v.); married 28 Nov. 1781 in military quarters at Schenectady before Alexander Ferriole;
She d. 1848, age 88, at St-Valentin (M804); as Simon Lafund, family of four, 1787, Chazy, N.Y. (Sullivan); N.Y. Maria Loisa/ Maria Louisa,
W20388 (RWPI); he d. Sept.-Dec. 1796 (M804); lived at Champlain, N.Y., 1781, received land grant (M804); dau. Pelagic b. 1785; son Jean-Baptiste
b. 1789; son Pierre, son Jean-Francois. See perhaps Lavoy, Pierre & Lavoy, Simon.
Canadian participants in the American Revolution, an index, by Virginia DeMarce
FamilySearch.org FAQ: Genealogy Resource Guide connecting you to your ancestors using FamilySearch.org.
1781 Marriage / PartnerPierre-Simon LAFOND and Marie-Louise CHARTIER 28 November 1781, Schenectady, New York, USA
He was 27 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1792 Birth of ChildJean-François LAFOND was born 1 September 1792, L'Acadie, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie)
Pierre-Simon was 38 years old.
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