Marie-Geneviève
FISET (FISETTE)
Born
17 May 1766
,
L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Province of Québec, Canada
Died
10 October 1835
,
Contrecœur, Lower Canada
Parents & Family of Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE)
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE).
Born: 17 May 1766 in L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Province of Québec, Canada
Father:
Charles-François FISET
Mother:
Marguerite RACINE
Paternal grandparents:
Charles-Basile FISET
, Angélique DUPUIS
Maternal grandparents:
Claude RACINE
, Geneviève GAGNON
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Marie-Geneviève married Laurent BURQUE dit LALIBERTE 24 September 1792 in Contrecœur, Lower Canada . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Laurent BURQUE dit LALIBERTE was born 25 July 1771 in Contrecœur, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Trinité-de-Contrecoeur). Laurent died 14 March 1842 in Contrecœur, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Trinité-de-Contrecoeur). Laurent was the child of Antoine BURQUE dit LALIBERTÉ and Marie-Jeanne JACQUES.
Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE) died 10 October 1835 in Contrecœur, Lower Canada .
Details of the family tree of Marie-Geneviève 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 Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE)
Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE) married 
Laurent BURQUE dit LALIBERTE
Marriage date: 24 September 1792
Marriage place: Contrecœur, Lower Canada
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Laurent BURQUE dit LALIBERTE was the child of Antoine BURQUE dit LALIBERTÉ and Marie-Jeanne JACQUES
Laurent BURQUE dit LALIBERTEMarriage date: 24 September 1792
Marriage place: Contrecœur, Lower Canada
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Laurent BURQUE dit LALIBERTE was the child of Antoine BURQUE dit LALIBERTÉ and Marie-Jeanne JACQUES
Marriage notes:
24 Sep 1792 • Contrecoeur-Ste-Trinité, Verchères, Quebec, Canada
marriage of Laurent Burc, son of Antoine Burc dit Laliberté & Jeanne Jaques of this parish, and Genviève Fizet, daughter of Charles Fizet & Marie Racine of this parish, in presence of bride's father Charles François Fiset, her uncle Pierre Fiset ...
Children of Laurent BURQUE dit LALIBERTE and Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE)
Marie-Marguerite BURQUE dite LALIBERTÉ Marie-Geneviève BURQUE dite LALIBERTÉBorn: 6 December 1794, Verchères, Lower Canada
Died: ,
Died: ,
Louis (Lewis) BURQUE dit LALIBERTÉ (LIBERTY) Laurent BURQUE dit LALIBERTÉMarried: Angélique PANNETON 16 October 1821 Place: L'Assomption, Québec, Canada (St-Pierre-du-Portage)
Joseph BURQUE dit LALIBERTÉBorn: July 1800, Contrecœur, Lower Canada
Died: December 1885, Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada
Died: December 1885, Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada
Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE).
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE).
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE).
How to read this timeline
Records about Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE) 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 Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE) 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 — 176617 May 1766
L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Province of Québec, Canada
 - Baptism){kind=small}
Baptism
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
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.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada
1792 Marriage / PartnerMarie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE) and Laurent BURQUE dit LALIBERTE 24 September 1792 , Contrecœur, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Trinité-de-Contrecoeur)
She was 26 years old.
 - 1792 marriage){kind=small}
1792 marriage
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
1793 Birth of ChildMarie-Marguerite BURQUE dite LALIBERTÉ was born 5 July 1793, Contrecœur, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Trinité-de-Contrecoeur)
Marie-Geneviève was 27 years old.
1794 Death of ChildMarie-Marguerite BURQUE dite LALIBERTÉ died 9 February 1794, Contrecœur, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Trinité-de-Contrecoeur)
Marie-Geneviève was 27 years old.
1794 Birth of ChildMarie-Geneviève BURQUE dite LALIBERTÉ was born 6 December 1794, Verchères, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-Xavier-de-Vercheres)
Marie-Geneviève was 28 years old.
1796 Birth of ChildLouis (Lewis) BURQUE dit LALIBERTÉ (LIBERTY) was born 28 August 1796, Contrecœur, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Trinité-de-Contrecoeur)
Marie-Geneviève was 30 years old.
1798 Birth of ChildLaurent BURQUE dit LALIBERTÉ was born 5 August 1798, Contrecœur, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Trinité-de-Contrecoeur)
Marie-Geneviève was 32 years old.
1800 Birth of ChildJoseph BURQUE dit LALIBERTÉ was born July 1800, Contrecœur, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Trinité-de-Contrecoeur)
Marie-Geneviève was 34 years old.
1818 - Canada's border is defined as the 49th Parallel from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains.
1820 - January 29 - George IV becomes King of England1821 Marriage of ChildLaurent BURQUE dit LALIBERTÉ married 16 October 1821 , L'Assomption, Québec, Canada (St-Pierre-du-Portage) to Angélique PANNETON
1830 - June 26 - William IV becomes King of England
 - Death){kind=small}
Death
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Death — 183510 October 1835
Contrecœur, Lower Canada
She died at the age of 69.
RECORD HISTORY
Record added: 4/1/2019 3:26:25 PM
Last updated: 7/10/2025 12:04:27 PM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE
Explore Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE)'s Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
BIRTHPLACE
Explore Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE)'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 Marie-Genevieve Fiset (Fisette)
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 L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, 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.
More places to shop
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Marie-Geneviève FISET (FISETTE).
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.