Jean-Baptiste POULIN (POULAIN)

Born

15 January 1657 , Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France

Died

16 February 1727 , Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France

Jean-Baptiste married Louise CRESSE 7 January 1696 in Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Louise CRESSE was born 25 June 1675 in Québec, Canada, New France . Louise died 23 March 1706 in Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France . Louise was the child of Michel CRESSE and Marguerite DENIS .

Parents & Family of Jean-Baptiste POULIN (POULAIN)

Parents of Jean-Baptiste POULIN (POULAIN)

Father

Maurice POULIN (POULAIN)

Mother

Jeanne JALLAUT (JALAUX)

Grandparents of Jean-Baptiste POULIN (POULAIN)

Paternal grandparents

Paternal grandfather not yet recorded Paternal grandmother not yet recorded

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WORK & OCCUPATION

Occupation

Recorded occupation: Procureur du Roi et Seigneur de Nicolet

The Procureur du roi, or King's Prosecutor, worked in one of the colony's royal courts (a prévôté), along with a judge and a clerk. He was responsible for ensuring that any perpetrators of crimes and offences within his jurisdiction were prosecuted.
Source: tfcq.ca

A Glimpse into the Life of a Procureur du Roi in 18th Century New France

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-Baptiste POULIN (POULAIN) was a seigneur.
Seigneurs were the most important colonists, as they were usually in the military or aristocracy prior to being a settler. These seigneurs then were charged with the task of subdividing large parcels of land into five by 15 kilometer concessions, then renting this land to a habitant. Under regulations set up by the French government in France, the seigneur could also set up a court of law, set up a mill on his land and organize a commune.

Source: Canada in the Making (www.canadiana.ca/citm/index_e.html)

Spouses, Marriages & Children of Jean-Baptiste POULIN (POULAIN)

Jean-Baptiste POULIN (POULAIN) married

Louise CRESSE
Marriage date: 7 January 1696
Marriage place: Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France
Louise CRESSE was the child of Michel CRESSE and Marguerite DENIS

Children of Jean-Baptiste POULIN (POULAIN) and Louise CRESSE

Claude POULIN DE COURVAL CRESSE

Born: 20 August 1700, Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France
Died: 11 May 1785, Trois-Rivières, Province of Québec, Canada

Married: Marie-Anne LEFEBVRE 27 July 1727 Place: Québec, Canada, New France

RESEARCH CONTEXT

Québec Genealogy Notes

Helpful background for understanding names and places that may appear in Jean-Baptiste's Québec records.

Québec Place Names Through History

Québec has been described by several names during different periods of its history. Knowing the period name can make older records easier to recognize.

Early 1600s–1760: Canada, New France
1760–1763: Canada
1763–1791: Province of Québec
1791–1867: Lower Canada
1867–present: Québec, Canada

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Birth — 1657
15 January 1657
Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France

1666 - Isaac Newton discovers gravity

1696 Marriage / Partner
Jean-Baptiste POULIN (POULAIN) and Louise CRESSE 7 January 1696, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)

He was 39 years old.

1698 - The steam engine is invented (Thomas Savery, England)

1700 Birth of Child
Claude POULIN DE COURVAL CRESSE was born 20 August 1700, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)

Jean-Baptiste was 43 years old.