Jean
GÉLINAS
(b.
March 1646
,
Saintes, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
d.
9 October 1717
,
Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Canada, New France
)
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Jean GÉLINAS was born March 1646 in Saintes, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
Jean GÉLINAS was the child of Étienne GÉLINAS and Huguette ROBERTJean was an immigrant to Canada, arriving by 1667.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Jean married Françoise DE CHARMESNIL (MESNY) 17 October 1667 in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Françoise DE CHARMESNIL (MESNY) was born 24 May 1651 in Rouen, France. Françoise died abt. 1717 in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers).
Jean GÉLINAS died 9 October 1717 in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Canada, New France .
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Occupation
Jean GÉLINAS was a Charpentier et habitant.
In New France, the occupation of charpentier, or carpenter, covered all trades of wood construction.
Source: tfcq.ca
18th Century Charpentier in New France: Crafting Dreams in Timber
Jean GÉLINAS was a Charpentier et habitant.
In New France, the occupation of charpentier, or carpenter, covered all trades of wood construction.
Source: tfcq.ca
18th Century Charpentier in New France: Crafting Dreams in Timber
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
Jean GÉLINAS 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
Family and Children of Jean GÉLINAS
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Françoise DE CHARMESNIL (MESNY)-- Date: 17 October 1667 Place: Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Canada, New France
Children of Jean GÉLINAS and Françoise DE CHARMESNIL (MESNY):
Étienne GÉLINAS (b.abt. 1668, , Québec Province, Canada d. 26 September 1720, Yamachiche, Canada, New France )
m. Marguerite BENOIT 20 November 1701 in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
Jean-Baptiste GÉLINAS dit BELLEMARE (b.abt. 1671, , Québec Province, Canada d. 8 March 1746, Yamachiche, Canada, New France )
m. Jeanne-Marie BOISSONNEAU dite ST-ONGE 8 November 1700 in Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean)
Pierre GÉLINAS dit LACOURSE (b.abt. 1673, , Québec Province, Canada d. 11 May 1731, Yamachiche, Canada, New France )
m. Madeleine BOURBEAU 2 June 1704 in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Marie-Madeleine)
Marie-Anne GÉLINAS (b.12 September 1678, Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France d. , )
m. Pierre ROCHEREAU dit MORISSEAU 21 January 1702 in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
Marguerite-Jeanne GÉLINAS (b.19 July 1683, Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France d. , )
m. Pierre DUREAU (DURAUX) dit POITEVIN 1 September 1707 in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
Françoise DE CHARMESNIL (MESNY)-- Date: 17 October 1667 Place: Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Canada, New France Children of Jean GÉLINAS and Françoise DE CHARMESNIL (MESNY):
Étienne GÉLINAS (b.abt. 1668, , Québec Province, Canada d. 26 September 1720, Yamachiche, Canada, New France )m. Marguerite BENOIT 20 November 1701 in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
Jean-Baptiste GÉLINAS dit BELLEMARE (b.abt. 1671, , Québec Province, Canada d. 8 March 1746, Yamachiche, Canada, New France )m. Jeanne-Marie BOISSONNEAU dite ST-ONGE 8 November 1700 in Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean)
Pierre GÉLINAS dit LACOURSE (b.abt. 1673, , Québec Province, Canada d. 11 May 1731, Yamachiche, Canada, New France )m. Madeleine BOURBEAU 2 June 1704 in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Marie-Madeleine)
Marie-Anne GÉLINAS (b.12 September 1678, Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France d. , )m. Pierre ROCHEREAU dit MORISSEAU 21 January 1702 in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
Marguerite-Jeanne GÉLINAS (b.19 July 1683, Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France d. , )m. Pierre DUREAU (DURAUX) dit POITEVIN 1 September 1707 in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
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1646 Birth March 1646
Saintes, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
1667 Marriage / PartnerJean GÉLINAS and Françoise DE CHARMESNIL (MESNY) 17 October 1667, Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Marie-Madeleine)
He was 21 years old.
1678 Birth of ChildMarie-Anne GÉLINAS was born 12 September 1678, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
Jean was 32 years old.
1683 Birth of ChildMarguerite-Jeanne GÉLINAS was born 19 July 1683, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
Jean was 37 years old.
1700 Marriage of ChildJean-Baptiste GÉLINAS dit BELLEMARE married 8 November 1700, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean) to Jeanne-Marie BOISSONNEAU dite ST-ONGE
1701 Marriage of ChildÉtienne GÉLINAS married 20 November 1701, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers) to Marguerite BENOIT
1702 Marriage of ChildMarie-Anne GÉLINAS married 21 January 1702, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers) to Pierre ROCHEREAU dit MORISSEAU
1704 Marriage of ChildPierre GÉLINAS dit LACOURSE married 2 June 1704, Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Marie-Madeleine) to Madeleine BOURBEAU
1707 Marriage of ChildMarguerite-Jeanne GÉLINAS married 1 September 1707, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers) to Pierre DUREAU (DURAUX) dit POITEVIN
1717 Death 9 October 1717
Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Canada, New France
He died at the age of 71.
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