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Jean BESNER (BEZANÈRE) was born abt. 1731 in France
Jean BESNER (BEZANÈRE) was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Jean married Marie-Anne GRUZELIN 18 February 1760 in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Montréal, Canada . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Marie-Anne GRUZELIN was born abt. 1736 in France. Marie-Anne died 16 September 1816 in Vaudreuil, Québec, Canada (Vaudreuil-Dorion).
Jean BESNER (BEZANÈRE) died 3 October 1796 in Vaudreuil, Lower Canada .
son of Jean Bezanère and Jeannette Nougaro
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Occupation
Jean BESNER (BEZANÈRE) was a Soldat de M. Le Borgne.
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
Jean BESNER (BEZANÈRE) was a Soldat de M. Le Borgne.
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.
Thanks to Micheline Gadbois MacDonald for providing this information.
Family and Children of Jean BESNER (BEZANÈRE)
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Marie-Anne GRUZELIN-- Date: 18 February 1760 Place: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Montréal, Canada
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Children of Jean BESNER (BEZANÈRE) and Marie-Anne GRUZELIN:
Angelique BESNER (b.28 August 1778, Vaudreuil, Province of Québec, Canada d. 13 January 1810, Vaudreuil, Lower Canada )
m. Jean-Baptiste SABOURIN 27 November 1797 in Vaudreuil, Québec, Canada (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
Louise BESNER (BEZANÈRE) (b.3 July 1780, Vaudreuil, Province of Québec, Canada d. , )
m. Louis PROVOST (PREVOST) 15 January 1798 in Vaudreuil, Québec, Canada (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
Marie-Anne GRUZELIN-- Date: 18 February 1760 Place: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Montréal, CanadaSee marriage record for Jean BESNER (BEZANÈRE) and Marie-Anne GRUZELINChildren of Jean BESNER (BEZANÈRE) and Marie-Anne GRUZELIN:
Angelique BESNER (b.28 August 1778, Vaudreuil, Province of Québec, Canada d. 13 January 1810, Vaudreuil, Lower Canada )m. Jean-Baptiste SABOURIN 27 November 1797 in Vaudreuil, Québec, Canada (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
Louise BESNER (BEZANÈRE) (b.3 July 1780, Vaudreuil, Province of Québec, Canada d. , )m. Louis PROVOST (PREVOST) 15 January 1798 in Vaudreuil, Québec, Canada (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
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1760 Marriage / PartnerJean BESNER (BEZANÈRE) and Marie-Anne GRUZELIN 18 February 1760, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Montréal, Québec, Canada
1778 Birth of ChildAngelique BESNER was born 28 August 1778, Vaudreuil, Québec, Canada (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
1780 Birth of ChildLouise BESNER (BEZANÈRE) was born 3 July 1780, Vaudreuil, Québec, Canada (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1796 Death 3 October 1796
Vaudreuil, Lower Canada
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