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Antoine PETIT was born 21 November 1762 in Québec, Canada
Antoine PETIT was the child of Jean PETIT dit LE VENT and Marie CARESTESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Antoine married Genevieve DANGEUGER 21 January 1788 in Beaumont, Province of Québec, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Genevieve DANGEUGER was born abt. 1762 in Québec Province, Canada (Quebec). Genevieve was the child of Jean-Baptiste DANGEUGER dit LECHASSEUR and Therese THERRIEN.
Antoine PETIT died 14 March 1842 in L'Isle-Verte, Canada East .
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Occupation
Antoine PETIT was a Maitre Pilote du fleuve.
The pilote, an expert in navigation, was the person who maneuvered and guided a ship. He worked alongside the ship's captain, communicating the ship's position and possible dangers to navigation (currents, islands, reefs, shallow water, etc.). To do this, he used navigation instruments such as the compass or the sextant. He checked his instruments daily and noted any significant observations.
Source: tfcq.ca
Navigating the St. Lawrence: A Glimpse into the Life of a Pilote in 18th Century New France
Antoine PETIT was a Maitre Pilote du fleuve.
The pilote, an expert in navigation, was the person who maneuvered and guided a ship. He worked alongside the ship's captain, communicating the ship's position and possible dangers to navigation (currents, islands, reefs, shallow water, etc.). To do this, he used navigation instruments such as the compass or the sextant. He checked his instruments daily and noted any significant observations.
Source: tfcq.ca
Navigating the St. Lawrence: A Glimpse into the Life of a Pilote in 18th Century New France
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.
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