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Born
abt. 1659 France
Died

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Born: abt. 1659 in France

Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown

Laurent was an immigrant to Canada, arriving by 1684.

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Laurent  married  Michelle CHARLIER (CHARTIER) 23 January 1684 in Champlain, Canada, New France .  Michelle CHARLIER (CHARTIER)  was born abt. 1644 in St-Maclou, Pointoise, Paris, Val-d'Oise, France.  Michelle died 28 January 1729 in Saint-Sulpice, Québec, Canada. 

Laurent CASTEL died 19 March 1710 in Verchères, Canada, New France .
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Recorded occupation: domestique

The term domestique, or domestic servant, whether it was used in France or in New-France, was associated with: Servants working in a home; Agricultural servants; Personal servants; Any person at the service of another, without specifics.

Domestique also included all servants, of any type, working for religious communities and hospital staff, which represented an important group in the colony.
Source: tfcq.ca

A Day in the Life of a Domestique: Navigating 18th Century New France
Did You Know? Québec Généalogie - Over time, Québec has gone through a series of name changes
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.

Spouse & Children of Laurent CASTEL

Laurent CASTEL married immigrant Fille du Roi flag female ancestor Michelle CHARLIER (CHARTIER)
Marriage date: 23 January 1684
Marriage place: Champlain, Canada, New France

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marriage1684 Marriage / Partner
Laurent CASTEL and Michelle CHARLIER (CHARTIER) 23 January 1684, Champlain, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation)
DeathDeath — 1710
19 March 1710
Verchères, Canada, New France
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Record added: 12/15/2014 10:27:12 AM
Last updated: 6/9/2015 11:40:07 AM

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