Nicolas
MARCOTTE
Born
23 November 1642
,
St-Leger de Fecamp, Le Havre, Rouen, Normandie, France
Died
abt. 1713
,
Donnacona, Canada, New France
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Born: 23 November 1642 in St-Leger de Fecamp, Le Havre, Rouen, Normandie, France
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Nicolas was an immigrant to Canada, arriving by 1670.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Nicolas married Martine TAVREY (TAURET) 14 September 1670 in Québec, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 6 children.
Martine TAVREY (TAURET) was born abt. 1641 in Notre-Dame-du-Chemin, Orleans, Loiret, France. Martine died 24 July 1713 in Donnacona, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean-Baptiste-des-Écureuils) (Les Ecureuils).
Nicolas MARCOTTE died abt. 1713 in Donnacona, Canada, New France .
Son of Charles Marcotte and Jacqueline Baucher
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WORK & OCCUPATION
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Recorded occupation: habitant
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.
Québec Généalogie - The Seigneurial System (1627 - 1854)The seigneurial system was a form of land settlement modeled on the French feudal system. It began in New France in 1627 with the formation of the Compagnie des Cent-Associés (or Company of 100 Associates), which was initially responsible for handing out land grants and seigneurial rights. The land was divided into five by 15 kilometer plots, usually along major rivers like the St. Lawrence. They were then further subdivided into narrow, but long lots for settlement. These lots were usually long enough to be suitable for faming, and they provided everyone who lived on them with equal access to neighbouring farms and the river. There were three main groups of people who lived off the land in this system: Seigneurs, Habitants and Engagés
Nicolas MARCOTTE was a habitant.
Habitants were usually farmers or labourers who were initially brought over from France to live on this land. They had to pay rent and taxes to the seigneur, though they co-owned the land with the seigneur, and even had to work entirely for the benefit of the seigneur a few days each year.
Source: Canada in the Making (www.canadiana.ca/citm/index_e.html)
Habitants played an essential role in creating a permanent, settled population along the St. Lawrence River. But it was not an easy life...
Habitants had to clear the land, build a homestead, and plant and harvest a crop. The first task was never-ending, while the last one was annual. Building and repairing the house and barn were continual tasks. So were cutting and hauling firewood. The habitants had to be largely self-reliant in looking after all routine tasks such as cooking, baking, making furniture, and repairing tools. They had to attend to the educational and medical needs of the family. They had to endure the harsh physical climate and rough terrain, largely unaided by government support. The habitants had to pay taxes to the seigneurs and the church.
Canada: The Story of Our Heritage by Elspeth Deir, John Fielding, Nick Brune, Peter Grant, Stephanie Smith Abram; McGraw-Hill Ryerson School, 2000
Spouse & Children of Nicolas MARCOTTE
Nicolas MARCOTTE married 
Martine TAVREY (TAURET)
Marriage date: 14 September 1670
Marriage place: Québec, Canada, New France
See marriage record for Nicolas MARCOTTE and Martine TAVREY (TAURET)
Martine TAVREY (TAURET)Marriage date: 14 September 1670
Marriage place: Québec, Canada, New France
See marriage record for Nicolas MARCOTTE and Martine TAVREY (TAURET)Marriage notes:
Notre-Dame-de-Quebec
Nicolas, son of Charles Marquot and Jacqueline Bouchard
Martine, daughter of Nicolas Taurey and Marie Margot
Children of Nicolas MARCOTTE and Martine TAVREY (TAURET)
Marie MARCOTTEBorn: 11 June 1671, Neuville, Portneuf, Canada, New France
Died: 27 November 1746, Donnacona, Canada, New France
Died: 27 November 1746, Donnacona, Canada, New France
Married: Michel L'HOMME 21 April 1687 Place: Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)
Married: Pierre LEFEBVRE dit LADOUCEUR 24 July 1688 Place: Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)
Married: Rene DERY dit LAROSE 8 January 1714 Place: Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)
Elisabeth MARCOTTEBorn: 3 February 1673, Neuville, Portneuf, Canada, New France
Died: 6 April 1751, Deschambault, Canada, New France
Died: 6 April 1751, Deschambault, Canada, New France
Married: Mathurin ROBERT dit ST-AMAND 30 July 1691 Place: Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)
Married: David GIRAUDEAU 25 April 1713 Place: Deschambault, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-Deschambault)
Marie MARCOTTEBorn: 28 January 1675, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: 7 August 1749, Deschambault, Canada, New France
Died: 7 August 1749, Deschambault, Canada, New France
Married: Joseph GRÉGOIRE 18 February 1697 Place: Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)
Married: Bernard DELAUMAY (DELOME) 1708 Place: , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec)
Jean-Baptiste MARCOTTEBorn: 4 October 1677, Neuville, Portneuf, Canada, New France
Died: 19 November 1687, Neuville, Portneuf, Canada, New France
Died: 19 November 1687, Neuville, Portneuf, Canada, New France
Bernard-Pierre MARCOTTEBorn: 9 June 1680, Donnacona, Canada, New France
Died: 30 June 1767, Lotbinière, Province of Québec, Canada
Died: 30 June 1767, Lotbinière, Province of Québec, Canada
Married: Marie-Louise HOUDE 24 July 1713 Place: Sainte-Croix, Lotbinière, Québec, Canada
Marguerite MARCOTTEBorn: 2 August 1683, Donnacona, Canada, New France
Died: 1 November 1738, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: 1 November 1738, Québec, Canada, New France
Married: Joseph FOUCHER (FAUCHER) 27 January 1704 Place: , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec)
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Birth — 164223 November 1642
St-Leger de Fecamp, Le Havre, Rouen, Normandie, France
Nicolas Marcotte
'...Nicolas and Jacques Marcotte arrived at Quebec about 166 and established themselves on adjacent land at Neuville...'
Marriage contract:
'Nicolas Marcot and Martine Taurey, 1 September 1670, before the notary Becquet of Quebec.'
Our French-Canadian Ancestors - Thomas J. Laforest
'...Nicolas and Jacques Marcotte arrived at Quebec about 166 and established themselves on adjacent land at Neuville...'
Marriage contract:
'Nicolas Marcot and Martine Taurey, 1 September 1670, before the notary Becquet of Quebec.'
Our French-Canadian Ancestors - Thomas J. Laforest
1670 Marriage / PartnerNicolas MARCOTTE and Martine TAVREY (TAURET) 14 September 1670, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
He was 27 years old.
1671 Birth of ChildMarie MARCOTTE was born 11 June 1671, Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)
Nicolas was 28 years old.
1673 Birth of ChildElisabeth MARCOTTE was born 3 February 1673, Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)
Nicolas was 30 years old.
1675 Birth of ChildMarie MARCOTTE was born 28 January 1675, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
Nicolas was 32 years old.
1677 Birth of ChildJean-Baptiste MARCOTTE was born 4 October 1677, Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)
Nicolas was 34 years old.
1680 Birth of ChildBernard-Pierre MARCOTTE was born 9 June 1680, Donnacona, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean-Baptiste-des-Écureuils) (Les Ecureuils)
Nicolas was 37 years old.
1681 Canadian Census Signeurie de Dombour Neuville
Nicolas Marcot, 36
Martine Toret, sa femme, 35
enfants:
Marie, 11
Elizabeth, 9
Jean, 7
Pierre, 2
Source: Histoire des Canadiens-Francais 1608-1880 by Benjamin Sulte, Montreal, 1882
Nicolas Marcot, 36
Martine Toret, sa femme, 35
enfants:
Marie, 11
Elizabeth, 9
Jean, 7
Pierre, 2
Source: Histoire des Canadiens-Francais 1608-1880 by Benjamin Sulte, Montreal, 1882
1683 Birth of ChildMarguerite MARCOTTE was born 2 August 1683, Donnacona, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean-Baptiste-des-Écureuils) (Les Ecureuils)
Nicolas was 40 years old.
1687 Marriage of ChildMarie MARCOTTE married 21 April 1687, Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales) to Michel L'HOMME
1687 Death of ChildJean-Baptiste MARCOTTE died 19 November 1687, Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)
Nicolas was 45 years old.
1688 Marriage of ChildMarie MARCOTTE married 24 July 1688, Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales) to Pierre LEFEBVRE dit LADOUCEUR
1691 Marriage of ChildElisabeth MARCOTTE married 30 July 1691, Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales) to Mathurin ROBERT dit ST-AMAND
1697 Marriage of ChildMarie MARCOTTE married 18 February 1697, Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales) to Joseph GRÉGOIRE
1704 Marriage of ChildMarguerite MARCOTTE married 27 January 1704, , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec) to Joseph FOUCHER (FAUCHER)
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