Genevieve
CHALIFOUR
Born
8 July 1742
,
L'Islet, Canada, New France
Died
15 March 1790
,
L'Islet, Province of Québec, Canada
Parents & Family of Genevieve CHALIFOUR
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Genevieve CHALIFOUR.
Born: 8 July 1742 in L'Islet, Canada, New France
Father:
François CHALIFOU (CHALIFOUR)
Mother:
Elisabeth GAMACHE
Paternal grandparents:
Pierre CHALIFOU (CHALIFOUR)
, Anne MAGNAN
Maternal grandparents:
Nicolas GAMACHE
, Marie GUYON
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Genevieve married Emmanuel COUILLARD dit DESPRES 5 August 1763 in L'Islet, Province of Québec, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Emmanuel COUILLARD dit DESPRES was born 2 November 1738 in L'Islet, Québec, Canada (L'Islet-sur-Mer) (Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours). Emmanuel died 5 January 1819 in L'Islet, Québec, Canada (L'Islet-sur-Mer) (Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours). Emmanuel was the child of Jean-Baptiste COUILLARD dit DESPRES and Reine CARON.
Genevieve CHALIFOUR died 15 March 1790 in L'Islet, Province of Québec, Canada .
Details of the family tree of Genevieve appear below.
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.
Spouse & Children of Genevieve CHALIFOUR
Genevieve CHALIFOUR married 
Emmanuel COUILLARD dit DESPRES
Marriage date: 5 August 1763
Marriage place: L'Islet, Province of Québec, Canada
Emmanuel COUILLARD dit DESPRES was the child of Jean-Baptiste COUILLARD dit DESPRES and Reine CARON
Emmanuel COUILLARD dit DESPRESMarriage date: 5 August 1763
Marriage place: L'Islet, Province of Québec, Canada
Emmanuel COUILLARD dit DESPRES was the child of Jean-Baptiste COUILLARD dit DESPRES and Reine CARON
Children of Emmanuel COUILLARD dit DESPRES and Genevieve CHALIFOUR
Genevieve COUILLARDBorn: 21 November 1766, L'Islet, Province of Québec, Canada
Died: 24 May 1806, L'Islet, Lower Canada
Died: 24 May 1806, L'Islet, Lower Canada
Married: Jean POITRAS 11 November 1782 Place: L'Islet, Québec, Canada (L'Islet-sur-Mer) (Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours)
Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Genevieve CHALIFOUR.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Genevieve CHALIFOUR.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Genevieve CHALIFOUR.
How to read this timeline
Records about Genevieve CHALIFOUR and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Records about Genevieve CHALIFOUR and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 17428 July 1742
L'Islet, Canada, New France
1763 - France cedes its North American posessions to Britain by the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years War (French and Indian War). Quebec City French-speaking Catholics were now under the rule of Protestant Britain under King George III.
1763 Marriage / PartnerGenevieve CHALIFOUR and Emmanuel COUILLARD dit DESPRES 5 August 1763, L'Islet, Québec, Canada (L'Islet-sur-Mer) (Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours)
She was 21 years old.
1766 Birth of ChildGenevieve COUILLARD was born 21 November 1766, L'Islet, Québec, Canada (L'Islet-sur-Mer) (Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours)
Genevieve was 24 years old.
1775 - The Battle of Québec was fought on December 31 between the American Continental Army and British defenders of Québec City. It was the first major defeat for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.1782 Marriage of ChildGenevieve COUILLARD married 11 November 1782, L'Islet, Québec, Canada (L'Islet-sur-Mer) (Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours) to Jean POITRAS
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
Death — 179015 March 1790
L'Islet, Province of Québec, Canada
She died at the age of 47.
RECORD HISTORY
Record added: 1/18/2024 4:11:25 PM
Last updated: 1/18/2024 4:12:15 PM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE
Explore Genevieve CHALIFOUR's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
BIRTHPLACE
Explore Genevieve CHALIFOUR's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
KEEP SEARCHING
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.
Search by Place
RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES
Continue Researching Genevieve Chalifour
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Continue your research with free genealogy links
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.GENEALOGY GIFTS & RESOURCES
Gifts & Resources Related to L'Islet, Québec, Canada
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
GREENERPASTURE GENEALOGY SHOP
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet
More places to shop
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Genevieve CHALIFOUR.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.