Pierre "Peter"
THÉRIAULT
Born
24 July 1803
,
Kamouraska, Lower Canada
Died
8 January 1871
,
Parents & Family of Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT.
Born: 24 July 1803 in Kamouraska, Lower Canada
Father:
Pierre THÉRIAULT
Mother:
Madeleine-Rosalie NADEAU
Paternal grandparents:
Pierre THÉRIAULT
, Marie-Louise-Geneviève GAUVIN
Maternal grandparents:
Gabriel NADEAU
, Marie-Rose OUELLET
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Pierre "Peter" married Marie-Angélique EMERY dite CODERRE 17 October 1826 in Yamaska, Lower Canada . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Marie-Angélique EMERY dite CODERRE was born 22 October 1804 in Saint-Ours, Québec, Canada (Immaculée-Conception). Marie-Angélique died 4 March 1834 in Saint-Hugues, Québec, Canada. Marie-Angélique was the child of François-Marie EMERY dit CODERRE and Geneviève MEUNIER dite LAPIERRE.
Pierre "Peter" married (2) Marie Marguerite "Margaret" SURPRENANT 12 January 1836 in L'Acadie, Lower Canada . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Marie Marguerite "Margaret" SURPRENANT was born 21 July 1813 in La Prairie, Québec, Canada (St-Philippe) (St-Jean-François-Régis) (La Nativité). Marie Marguerite "Margaret" died 18 December 1889 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville). Marie Marguerite "Margaret" was the child of Pierre SURPRENANT and Marie-Madeleine GERVAIS.
Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT died 8 January 1871
Came from St. Bernard, Lacolle, Canada to Southbridge, Massachusetts in 1855.
Source: Repetoire of Marriages, Southbridge, Massachusetts
He is very likely my first ancestor to arrive in Southbridge.
buried January 8, 1871
(burial witnessed by Louis Chasse & Michel Lang)
possibly died somewhere in Quebec - unable to locate death information
Source: Repetoire of Marriages, Southbridge, Massachusetts
He is very likely my first ancestor to arrive in Southbridge.
buried January 8, 1871
(burial witnessed by Louis Chasse & Michel Lang)
possibly died somewhere in Quebec - unable to locate death information
Details of the family tree of Pierre appear below.
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.
Thanks to Micheline Gadbois MacDonald for providing this information.
Spouse & Children of Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT
Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT married 
Marie-Angélique EMERY dite CODERRE
Marriage date: 17 October 1826
Marriage place: Yamaska, Lower Canada
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Marie-Angélique EMERY dite CODERRE was the child of François-Marie EMERY dit CODERRE and Geneviève MEUNIER dite LAPIERRE
Sacred Unions: A Look into 19th-Century Catholic Weddings in Quebec
Marie-Angélique EMERY dite CODERREMarriage date: 17 October 1826
Marriage place: Yamaska, Lower Canada
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Marie-Angélique EMERY dite CODERRE was the child of François-Marie EMERY dit CODERRE and Geneviève MEUNIER dite LAPIERRE
Sacred Unions: A Look into 19th-Century Catholic Weddings in Quebec
Children of Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT and Marie-Angélique EMERY dite CODERRE
David THÉRIAULT (TARRIO)Married: Mathildée (Mathilda) CORBIÈRE 27 January 1852 Place: Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle)
Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT (TARIO)Born: 10 August 1827, Yamaska, Lower Canada
Died: 7 January 1875, Port Henry, Essex, New York, USA
Died: 7 January 1875, Port Henry, Essex, New York, USA
Married: Julienne BAILLARGEON 11 November 1851 Place: Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle)
Joseph THERIAULT Jacques THERIAULT Narcisse THERIAULTBorn: 3 November 1833, Yamaska, Lower Canada
Died: ,
Died: ,
Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT married 
Marie Marguerite "Margaret" SURPRENANT
Marriage date: 12 January 1836
Marriage place: L'Acadie, Lower Canada
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Marie Marguerite "Margaret" SURPRENANT was the child of Pierre SURPRENANT and Marie-Madeleine GERVAIS
Sacred Unions: A Look into 19th-Century Catholic Weddings in Quebec
Marie Marguerite "Margaret" SURPRENANTMarriage date: 12 January 1836
Marriage place: L'Acadie, Lower Canada
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Marie Marguerite "Margaret" SURPRENANT was the child of Pierre SURPRENANT and Marie-Madeleine GERVAIS
Marriage notes:
Ste-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie, L'Acadie, Canada
Sacred Unions: A Look into 19th-Century Catholic Weddings in Quebec
Children of Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT and Marie Marguerite "Margaret" SURPRENANT
Jeremiah (Jerry) (Jérémie) THÉRIAULT (TERRIOT)Married: Octavie TREMBLAY 10 October 1854 Place: Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle)
Phebe THERIAULT (THERRIEN) Rosalie THERIAULT (THERRIEN) Gilbert THÉRIAULTMarried: Olympe Zepherine LAMOUREUX 17 September 1866 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Jules THÉRIAULTMarried: Valerie Ellen TREMBLAY 18 October 1863 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Julienne THÉRIAULT Joseph THÉRIAULTBorn: 4 September 1848, Lacolle, Canada East
Died: ,
Died: ,
Married: Hermine TREMBLAY 24 August 1868 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie Delima THÉRIAULTMarried: Louis George Marie LECLAIR 17 April 1872 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Married: Joseph TREMBLAY 15 July 1876 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Married: Pierre PELOQUIN 2 January 1884 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Etienne THERIAULTBorn: 3 May 1854, Lacolle, Canada East
Died: ,
Died: ,
Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT.
How to read this timeline
Records about Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Records about Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 180324 July 1803
Kamouraska, Lower Canada
![Save to Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3a%2f%2fgreenerpasture.com%2fAncestors%2fDetails%2f1572&media=https%3a%2f%2fgreenerpasture.com%2fContent%2fancestorimages%2f1803_theriault_1572_birth.jpg&description=Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT - 1803 Baptism. St-Louis, Kamouraska, Quebec, Canada.){kind=small}
1803 Baptism. St-Louis, Kamouraska, Quebec, Canada.
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
1826 Marriage / PartnerPierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT and Marie-Angélique EMERY dite CODERRE 17 October 1826, Yamaska, Québec, Canada (Saint-Michel-d'Yamaska)
He was 23 years old.
![Save to Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3a%2f%2fgreenerpasture.com%2fAncestors%2fDetails%2f1572&media=https%3a%2f%2fgreenerpasture.com%2fContent%2fancestorimages%2f1826_theriault_1572_2315_m.jpg&description=Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT - 1826 Marriage. St-Michel, Yamaska, PQ.){kind=small}
1826 Marriage. St-Michel, Yamaska, PQ.
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
1827 Birth of ChildDavid THÉRIAULT (TARRIO) was born 27 February 1827, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
Pierre "Peter" was 23 years old.
1827 Birth of ChildPierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT (TARIO) was born 10 August 1827, Yamaska, Québec, Canada (Saint-Michel-d'Yamaska)
Pierre "Peter" was 24 years old.
1831 Birth of ChildJoseph THERIAULT was born 28 February 1831, Yamaska, Québec, Canada (Saint-Michel-d'Yamaska)
Pierre "Peter" was 27 years old.
1832 Birth of ChildJacques THERIAULT was born 18 August 1832, Saint-Hugues, Québec, Canada
Pierre "Peter" was 29 years old.
1833 Birth of ChildNarcisse THERIAULT was born 3 November 1833, Yamaska, Québec, Canada (Saint-Michel-d'Yamaska)
Pierre "Peter" was 30 years old.
1833 Death of ChildJacques THERIAULT died 18 November 1833, Saint-Hugues, Québec, Canada
Pierre "Peter" was 30 years old.
1834 Death of Spouse/PartnerMarie-Angélique EMERY dite CODERRE died 4 March 1834, Saint-Hugues, Québec, Canada
1834 Birth of ChildJeremiah (Jerry) (Jérémie) THÉRIAULT (TERRIOT) was born December 1834, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
Pierre "Peter" was 31 years old.
1836 Marriage / PartnerPierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT and Marie Marguerite "Margaret" SURPRENANT 12 January 1836, L'Acadie, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie)
He was 32 years old.
![Save to Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3a%2f%2fgreenerpasture.com%2fAncestors%2fDetails%2f1572&media=https%3a%2f%2fgreenerpasture.com%2fContent%2fancestorimages%2f1836_theriault_1572_73_m.jpg&description=Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT - 1836 Marriage. Ste-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie, L'Acadia, Canada){kind=small}
1836 Marriage. Ste-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie, L'Acadia, Canada
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
1837 Birth of ChildPhebe THERIAULT (THERRIEN) was born 25 April 1837, Napierville, Québec, Canada (Saint-Cyprien) (Saint-Édouard)
Pierre "Peter" was 33 years old.
1839 Birth of ChildRosalie THERIAULT (THERRIEN) was born 27 April 1839, Napierville, Québec, Canada (Saint-Cyprien) (Saint-Édouard)
Pierre "Peter" was 35 years old.
1841 Birth of ChildGilbert THÉRIAULT was born 17 July 1841, Napierville, Québec, Canada (Saint-Cyprien) (Saint-Édouard)
Pierre "Peter" was 38 years old.
1842 Death of ChildPhebe THERIAULT (THERRIEN) died 21 January 1842, Napierville, Québec, Canada (Saint-Cyprien) (Saint-Édouard)
Pierre "Peter" was 38 years old.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1843 Birth of ChildJules THÉRIAULT was born 3 September 1843, Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle)
Pierre "Peter" was 40 years old.
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1846 Birth of ChildJulienne THÉRIAULT was born 29 August 1846, Saint-Valentin, Québec, Canada
Pierre "Peter" was 43 years old.
1847 Death of ChildJulienne THÉRIAULT died 30 March 1847, Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle)
Pierre "Peter" was 43 years old.
1848 Birth of ChildJoseph THÉRIAULT was born 4 September 1848, Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle)
Pierre "Peter" was 45 years old.
1850 Death of ChildRosalie THERIAULT (THERRIEN) died 24 August 1850, Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle)
Pierre "Peter" was 47 years old.
![Save to Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3a%2f%2fgreenerpasture.com%2fAncestors%2fDetails%2f1572&media=https%3a%2f%2fgreenerpasture.com%2fContent%2fancestorimages%2f1851_census_pierre_theriault.jpg&description=Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT - Pierre Theriault & family){kind=small}
Pierre Theriault & family
1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
1851 Birth of ChildMarie Delima THÉRIAULT was born 10 October 1851, Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle)
Pierre "Peter" was 48 years old.
1851 Marriage of ChildPierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT (TARIO) married 11 November 1851, Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle) to Julienne BAILLARGEON
1852 Marriage of ChildDavid THÉRIAULT (TARRIO) married 27 January 1852, Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle) to Mathildée (Mathilda) CORBIÈRE
1854 Birth of ChildEtienne THERIAULT was born 3 May 1854, Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle)
Pierre "Peter" was 50 years old.
1854 Marriage of ChildJeremiah (Jerry) (Jérémie) THÉRIAULT (TERRIOT) married 10 October 1854, Lacolle, Québec, Canada (Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle) to Octavie TREMBLAY
1855
Pierre Theriault come to Southbridge from Lacolle.
"Histoire des Franco-Américains de Southbridge, Massachusetts" by Félix Gatineau, Framingham, MA: Lakeview Press, 1919
Get it here!
Pierre Theriault come to Southbridge from Lacolle.
"Histoire des Franco-Américains de Southbridge, Massachusetts" by Félix Gatineau, Framingham, MA: Lakeview Press, 1919
Get it here!
1860 Southbridge, MA
NOTE: Not positive these are the right people
Peter Perry or Terry, age 48, day laborer, b. Canada
Margaret, age 48, b. Canada
Gilbert, age 14 or 19, works in factory, b. Canada
Jerry?, age 16, works in factory, b. Canada
Joseph, age 11, works in factory, b. Canada
Emily, age 8, b. Canada
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
NOTE: Not positive these are the right people
Peter Perry or Terry, age 48, day laborer, b. Canada
Margaret, age 48, b. Canada
Gilbert, age 14 or 19, works in factory, b. Canada
Jerry?, age 16, works in factory, b. Canada
Joseph, age 11, works in factory, b. Canada
Emily, age 8, b. Canada
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1863 Marriage of ChildJules THÉRIAULT married 18 October 1863, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Valerie Ellen TREMBLAY
1865 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Peter Thereo, 63, b. Canada, married, laborer
Margaret Thereo, 52, b. Canada, married
Delema Thereo, 13, b. Canada, single
1865 Massachusetts Census
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
Peter Thereo, 63, b. Canada, married, laborer
Margaret Thereo, 52, b. Canada, married
Delema Thereo, 13, b. Canada, single
1865 Massachusetts Census
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
1866 Marriage of ChildGilbert THÉRIAULT married 17 September 1866, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Olympe Zepherine LAMOUREUX
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1868 Marriage of ChildJoseph THÉRIAULT married 24 August 1868, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Hermine TREMBLAY
RECORD HISTORY
Record added:
Last updated: 4/11/2026 4:44:05 PM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE
Explore Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
BIRTHPLACE
Explore Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
KEEP SEARCHING
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES
Continue Researching Pierre Thériault
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Continue your research with free genealogy links
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.GENEALOGY GIFTS & RESOURCES
Gifts & Resources Related to Kamouraska, Québec, Canada
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
GREENERPASTURE GENEALOGY SHOP
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet
More places to shop
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Pierre "Peter" THÉRIAULT.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.