Died: 5 April 1781, Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan)
Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE
Parents & Family of Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE.
Born: 23 July 1698 in Montréal, Canada, New France
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Pierre married Marie Magdelene ROY 25 May 1728 in Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan) . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Marie Magdelene ROY was born 25 May 1710 in Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan). Marie Magdelene died 20 November 1732 in Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan). Marie Magdelene was the child of Pierre ROY and Marguerite OUABANKÉKOUÉ.
Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE died 16 May 1774 in Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan).
Details of the family tree of Pierre appear below.
Spouse & Children of Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE
Marriage date: 25 May 1728
Marriage place: Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan)
Marie Magdelene ROY was the child of Pierre ROY and Marguerite OUABANKÉKOUÉ
Children of Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE and Marie Magdelene ROY
Died: 5 April 1781, Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan)
Québec Genealogy Notes
Helpful background for understanding names and places that may appear in Pierre'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.
What is a "dit/dite" Name?
When the first settlers came to Québec from France, it was a custom to add a "dit" nickname to the surname. The English translation of "dit" is "said." Colonists of Nouvelle France used dit names as distinguishers. A settler might use one to differentiate a branch of the family from siblings, sometimes choosing a name connected with the place to which the family had relocated.
A dit name could also result from a casual adoption or from honoring the family that had raised someone. In other cases it identified the town or village in France from which the person originated. The custom ended around 1900, when people increasingly used only one name, either the dit nickname or the original surname.
Source: American-French Genealogical Society, Woonsocket, Rhode Island (www.afgs.org/ditnames/index1.html)
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE.
Records about Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Use these buttons to focus on the ancestor's own records or the wider historical context.
23 July 1698
Montréal, Canada, New France
Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE and Marie Magdelene ROY 25 May 1728, Detroit, Michigan, USA
He was 29 years old.
1729 Birth of ChildPierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE was born 23 May 1729, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Pierre was 30 years old.
Marie Magdelene ROY died 20 November 1732, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE married 10 February 1750, Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan) to Marie Anne CUILLERIER dite BEAUBIEN
16 May 1774
Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan)
He died at the age of 75.
About this genealogy record
Explore Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
Explore Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
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. Last name is required.
Search by Place
Enter a place and choose a match from the suggestions.
Continue Researching Pierre Chesné Dit Labutte
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Montréal, Québec, Canada
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.












Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Pierre CHESNÉ dit LABUTTE.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.