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Charles GALLIEN was born 30 May 1785 in Berthierville, Province of Québec, Canada
Charles GALLIEN was the child of Pierre GALIEN (GALLIEN) and Geneviève JOLY and the grandchild of: (paternal) Pierre GALIEN (GALLIEN) and Geneviève MAGNAN (maternal) François-Joseph JOLY dit DELBEC and Marie HOUDESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Charles married Catherine COTE 7 February 1814 in Lanoraie, Lower Canada . Catherine COTE was born 10 September 1782 in Beauceville, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Beauce). Catherine was the child of Louis COTE and Marie-Geneviève BOURDELAIS dite BREME.
Occupation
Charles GALLIEN was a Cordonnier.
The cordonnier, or shoemaker (a cordwainer in England), was a craftsman who manufactured shoes, boots, and other types of footwear. He knew how to create, with his own hands, the entire shoe from the sole to the upper. He was the cutter, fitter, designer, and polisher... Some shoemakers sold their shoes to merchants, but the majority sold their own shoes, either from their workshop or by going door-to-door selling their wares.
Source: tfcq.ca
Walking in the Shoes of an 18th Century Cordonnier: Crafting Soles in New France
Charles GALLIEN was a Cordonnier.
The cordonnier, or shoemaker (a cordwainer in England), was a craftsman who manufactured shoes, boots, and other types of footwear. He knew how to create, with his own hands, the entire shoe from the sole to the upper. He was the cutter, fitter, designer, and polisher... Some shoemakers sold their shoes to merchants, but the majority sold their own shoes, either from their workshop or by going door-to-door selling their wares.
Source: tfcq.ca
Walking in the Shoes of an 18th Century Cordonnier: Crafting Soles in New France
From 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.
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