François SUZOR

Born

abt. 1687 , France

Died

11 February 1749 , Montmagny, Canada, New France

François married Marie-Charlotte COUTURE 3 July 1733 in Beaumont, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Marie-Charlotte COUTURE was born 22 October 1700 in Beaumont, Canada, New France . Marie-Charlotte died 1 May 1775 in St-Étienne-de-Lauzon, Quebec, Canada. Marie-Charlotte was the child of Eustache COUTURE dit BELLERIVE and Marguerite BEGIN .

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son of Francois Suzor and Etiennette Gilets

WORK & OCCUPATION

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Recorded occupation: Soldat

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

Spouses, Marriages & Children of François SUZOR

François SUZOR married

Marie-Charlotte COUTURE
Marriage date: 3 July 1733
Marriage place: Beaumont, Canada, New France
Marie-Charlotte COUTURE was the child of Eustache COUTURE dit BELLERIVE and Marguerite BEGIN

Children of François SUZOR and Marie-Charlotte COUTURE

Marie-Charlotte SUZOR

Born: 18 February 1742, Montmagny, Canada, New France
Died: 6 May 1806, Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse, Lower Canada

Married: Francois JEAN dit VIENS 3 September 1770 Place: Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, Province of Québec, Canada

RESEARCH CONTEXT

Québec Genealogy Notes

Helpful background for understanding names and places that may appear in François's Québec records.

Québec Place Names Through History

Québec has been described by several names during different periods of its history. Knowing the period name can make older records easier to recognize.

Early 1600s–1760: Canada, New France
1760–1763: Canada
1763–1791: Province of Québec
1791–1867: Lower Canada
1867–present: Québec, Canada

Thanks to Micheline Gadbois MacDonald for providing this information.

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