John Jean
FOSTER (FORTIN)
Parents & Family of John Jean FOSTER (FORTIN)
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding John Jean FOSTER (FORTIN).
Born: abt. 1792 in England
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John Jean married Catherine SIMARD abt. 1815 . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Catherine SIMARD was born 13 January 1793 in La Malbaie, Québec, Canada (Murray Bay) (Saint-Etienne-de-la-Malbaie) (Saint-Fidèle) (Pointe-au-Pic). Catherine died 24 October 1858 in St-Fidèle, Quebec, Canada. Catherine was the child of Alexis SIMARD and Suzanne PERRON.
John Jean FOSTER (FORTIN) died 5 November 1858 in St-Fidèle, Quebec, Canada.
Details of the family tree of John appear below.
Occupation
Recorded occupation: entrepreneur
Spouse & Children of John Jean FOSTER (FORTIN)
Catherine SIMARDMarriage date: abt. 1815
Marriage place:
Catherine SIMARD was the child of Alexis SIMARD and Suzanne PERRON
Children of John Jean FOSTER (FORTIN) and Catherine SIMARD
Jacques FOSTERDied: 21 May 1873, St-Fidèle, Quebec, Canada
Flore FOSTERAdd a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for John Jean FOSTER (FORTIN).
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for John Jean FOSTER (FORTIN).
Records about John Jean FOSTER (FORTIN) and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
1821 Birth of ChildJacques FOSTER was born 8 August 1821, La Malbaie, Québec, Canada (Murray Bay) (Saint-Etienne-de-la-Malbaie) (Saint-Fidèle) (Pointe-au-Pic)
1830 Birth of ChildFlore FOSTER was born 29 July 1830, La Malbaie, Québec, Canada (Murray Bay) (Saint-Etienne-de-la-Malbaie) (Saint-Fidèle) (Pointe-au-Pic)
1842 Marriage of ChildJacques FOSTER married 12 April 1842, La Malbaie, Québec, Canada (Murray Bay) (Saint-Etienne-de-la-Malbaie) (Saint-Fidèle) (Pointe-au-Pic) to Ide BOUDREAU
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1851 Marriage of ChildFlore FOSTER married 13 January 1851, La Malbaie, Québec, Canada (Murray Bay) (Saint-Etienne-de-la-Malbaie) (Saint-Fidèle) (Pointe-au-Pic) to Joseph SIMARD
Death — 18585 November 1858
St-Fidèle, Quebec, Canada
Record added: 11/6/2024 4:06:21 PM
Last updated: 6/13/2025 1:59:34 PM
Explore John Jean FOSTER (FORTIN)'s Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
Explore John Jean FOSTER (FORTIN)'s Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
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
Continue Researching John Foster (Fortin)
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to England
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
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
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about John Jean FOSTER (FORTIN).
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.