André POTEL

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7 March 1736 , Elbeuf, Seine-Maritime, France

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Born: 7 March 1736 in Elbeuf, Seine-Maritime, France

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André had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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André married Veronique DOLBEC 10 October 1760 in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Veronique DOLBEC was born 2 April 1726 in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Canada, New France. Veronique died 24 January 1788 in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Province of Québec, Canada. Veronique was the child of Jean-François DOLBEC and Marie-Jeanne TAPIN.

son of Thomas Potel and Marie-Catherine Cachery

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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.
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A Soldier's Tale: Life as a Soldat in 18th Century New France

Spouses, Marriages & Children of André POTEL

André POTEL married

Veronique DOLBEC
Marriage date: 10 October 1760
Marriage place: Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Canada
Veronique DOLBEC was the child of Jean-François DOLBEC and Marie-Jeanne TAPIN

Children of André POTEL and Veronique DOLBEC

Veronique POTEL

Born: 19 October 1762, Neuville, Portneuf, Canada
Died: 9 March 1841, Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Canada East

Married: Pierre VENDETTE 22 September 1782 Place: Saint-Jacques, Province of Québec, Canada

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Birth — 1736
7 March 1736
Elbeuf, Seine-Maritime, France

1760 Marriage / Partner
André POTEL and Veronique DOLBEC 10 October 1760, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Québec, Canada

He was 24 years old.

1762 Birth of Child
Veronique POTEL was born 19 October 1762, Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)

André was 26 years old.

Revolutionary War

POTEL,André. Private, Capt. Olivier's Co., Feb. 1776 (M246).

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Canadian participants in the American Revolution, an index, by Virginia DeMarce
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