Jean-Baptiste
ASSELIN
(b.
31 December 1797
,
Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse, Lower Canada
d.
15 October 1860
,
Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, Canada East
)
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Jean-Baptiste ASSELIN was born 31 December 1797 in Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse, Lower Canada
Jean-Baptiste ASSELIN was the child of Jean-Baptiste ASSELIN and Charlotte PATRY and the grandchild of: (paternal) Noel-Marie ASSELIN and Marie-Angélique GAUTRON dite LAROCHELLE (maternal) Michel PATRY and Charlotte BALAN dite LACOMBESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Jean-Baptiste married Josephte CHAMBERLAND 24 January 1831 in Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, Lower Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Josephte CHAMBERLAND was born 18 December 1810 in Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, Québec, Canada. Josephte died 7 February 1883 in Victoriaville, Québec, Canada (Arthabaska Station). Josephte was the child of Joseph-Marie CHAMBERLAND and Marie-Josephe FORGUES.
Jean-Baptiste ASSELIN died 15 October 1860 in Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, Canada East.
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Occupation
Jean-Baptiste ASSELIN was a Pilote.
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
Jean-Baptiste ASSELIN was a Pilote.
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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