François
FLEURY
Born
abt. 1631
,
Paris, France
Died
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Born: abt. 1631 in Paris, France
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François was an immigrant to Canada, arriving by 1670.
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François married Marie-Jeanne GILLES 24 August 1670 in Québec Province, Canada . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Marie-Jeanne GILLES was born abt. 1648 in Paris, France. Marie-Jeanne died 24 September 1708 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul).
son of Simon Fleury and Marie Mouton
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Recorded occupation: Habitant et boulanger
The boulanger, or baker, specialized in bread-making. Bread, along with vegetables, was a staple of all inhabitants at the time - it was either eaten in soups and stews, or as is. Given bread's importance, the baker was one of the first craftsmen to be established at the beginning of the colony.Source: tfcq.ca
Québec Généalogie - Over time, Québec has gone through a series of name changesFrom 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.
Québec Généalogie - The Seigneurial System (1627 - 1854)The seigneurial system was a form of land settlement modeled on the French feudal system. It began in New France in 1627 with the formation of the Compagnie des Cent-Associés (or Company of 100 Associates), which was initially responsible for handing out land grants and seigneurial rights. The land was divided into five by 15 kilometer plots, usually along major rivers like the St. Lawrence. They were then further subdivided into narrow, but long lots for settlement. These lots were usually long enough to be suitable for faming, and they provided everyone who lived on them with equal access to neighbouring farms and the river. There were three main groups of people who lived off the land in this system: Seigneurs, Habitants and Engagés
François FLEURY was a habitant.
Habitants were usually farmers or labourers who were initially brought over from France to live on this land. They had to pay rent and taxes to the seigneur, though they co-owned the land with the seigneur, and even had to work entirely for the benefit of the seigneur a few days each year.
Source: Canada in the Making (www.canadiana.ca/citm/index_e.html)
Habitants played an essential role in creating a permanent, settled population along the St. Lawrence River. But it was not an easy life...
Habitants had to clear the land, build a homestead, and plant and harvest a crop. The first task was never-ending, while the last one was annual. Building and repairing the house and barn were continual tasks. So were cutting and hauling firewood. The habitants had to be largely self-reliant in looking after all routine tasks such as cooking, baking, making furniture, and repairing tools. They had to attend to the educational and medical needs of the family. They had to endure the harsh physical climate and rough terrain, largely unaided by government support. The habitants had to pay taxes to the seigneurs and the church.
Canada: The Story of Our Heritage by Elspeth Deir, John Fielding, Nick Brune, Peter Grant, Stephanie Smith Abram; McGraw-Hill Ryerson School, 2000
Spouse & Children of François FLEURY
François FLEURY married 
Marie-Jeanne GILLES
Marriage date: 24 August 1670
Marriage place: , Québec Province, Canada
Marie-Jeanne GILLESMarriage date: 24 August 1670
Marriage place: , Québec Province, Canada
Children of François FLEURY and Marie-Jeanne GILLES
Marie-Catherine FLEURYBorn: 12 May 1673, Sillery, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: 15 March 1752, Sainte-Geneviève, Canada, New France
Died: 15 March 1752, Sainte-Geneviève, Canada, New France
Married: Jean PROULX dit CLÉMENT 2 March 1699 Place: Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
Married: Nicolas BOIRE (BEAUHER) 30 May 1712 Place: Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada (Bourg Royal)
Françoise FLEURYBorn: 1 October 1675, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: 11 August 1752, Sainte-Geneviève, Canada, New France
Died: 11 August 1752, Sainte-Geneviève, Canada, New France
Married: Jean-Baptiste RAPIDIEUX 2 January 1701 Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
Joseph FLEURYBorn: 31 January 1680, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Canada, New France
Died: 4 June 1750, Saint-Laurent, Montréal, Canada, New France
Died: 4 June 1750, Saint-Laurent, Montréal, Canada, New France
Married: Catherine LONGTIN dite JEROME 10 August 1706 Place: La Prairie, Québec, Canada (St-Philippe) (St-Jean-François-Régis) (La Nativité)
Felix-Angelique FLEURYBorn: 27 December 1681, Neuville, Portneuf, Canada, New France
Died: 9 October 1732, Montréal, Canada, New France
Died: 9 October 1732, Montréal, Canada, New France
Married: Pierre PEMONTAIS dit LAFLEUR 27 July 1706 Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
Jean-Baptiste FLEURYBorn: 25 October 1684 , Neuville, Portneuf, Canada, New France
Died: 4 April 1768, Rivière-du-Loup, Province of Québec, Canada
Died: 4 April 1768, Rivière-du-Loup, Province of Québec, Canada
Married: Marie-Marthe CHAUVIN 29 April 1706 Place: Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
Married: Marie-Françoise DULIGNON dite LAMIRANDE 17 October 1728 Place: Louiseville, Québec, Canada (Saint-Antoine-de-la-Rivière-du-Loup)
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1670 Marriage / PartnerFrançois FLEURY and Marie-Jeanne GILLES 24 August 1670, , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec)
1673 Birth of ChildMarie-Catherine FLEURY was born 12 May 1673, Sillery, Québec, Québec, Canada (Mission Saint-Joseph-de-Sillery) (Saint-Colomb-de-Sillery)
1675 Birth of ChildFrançoise FLEURY was born 1 October 1675, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
1680 Birth of ChildJoseph FLEURY was born 31 January 1680, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Québec, Canada
1681 Birth of ChildFelix-Angelique FLEURY was born 27 December 1681, Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)
1684 Birth of ChildJean-Baptiste FLEURY was born 25 October 1684 , Neuville, Portneuf, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-de-Sales)
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