Françoise
DURAND
Born
Died
15 September 1718
,
Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Parents & Family of Françoise DURAND
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Françoise DURAND.
Parents
Father unknownMother unknown
Grandparents
Spouse & Children
View family relationships1 recorded relationship(s)
Family Tree
Born: abt. 1648 in Notre-Dame, Bracquemont, Dieppe, Normandie, France
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Françoise was a Fille du Roi , arriving in New France by 1671.
Learn more: Who were the Filles du Roi? Unveiling the Remarkable History of the Filles du Roi in New France
Related: The BEST Gifts for Fille du Roi Descendants: A Timeless Guide
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Françoise married Jacques BEAUDOIN 24 March 1671 in Québec Province, Canada . The couple had (at least) 11 children.
Jacques BEAUDOIN was born 29 July 1645 in Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France. Jacques died 6 June 1708 in Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada.
Françoise DURAND died 15 September 1718 in Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France.
daughter of Pierre Durand and Noelle Asselin
Details of the family tree of Françoise appear below.
My Ancestor was a Fille du Roi! - Ceramic Genealogy Mug Gift Les Filles du Roi
Celebrate your roots with this fun and meaningful coffee mug! Featuring the phrase 'My Ancestor was a Fille du Roi!', this mug honors the brave French women who helped shape early Canadian history. Perfect for history lovers, genealogy enthusiasts, or anyone proud of their heritage—great for daily coffee, tea, or as a thoughtful gift. ☕
WORK & OCCUPATION
Occupation
Recorded occupation: Fille du Roi
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.
Spouse & Children of Françoise DURAND
Françoise DURAND married 
Jacques BEAUDOIN
Marriage date: 24 March 1671
Marriage place: , Québec Province, Canada
Source: Le Programme de recherche en démographie historique - Univeriste de Montreal
So Many Children! French-Canadian Family Size in the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries
Jacques BEAUDOINMarriage date: 24 March 1671
Marriage place: , Québec Province, Canada
Source: Le Programme de recherche en démographie historique - Univeriste de Montreal
Marriage notes:
PRDH indicates that Jacques Baudouin and Francoise Durand signed a contract of marriage in 1671 at an undetermined place in Quebec, Canada.
24 March 1671
Contrat Notaire Vachon, Québec
Canada
So Many Children! French-Canadian Family Size in the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries
Children of Jacques BEAUDOIN and Françoise DURAND
Jacques BEAUDOINBorn: 25 July 1672, Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: 9 December 1758, Berthierville, Canada, New France
Died: 9 December 1758, Berthierville, Canada, New France
Married: Catherine MORIN 6 July 1699 Place: Montmagny, Québec, Canada (Saint-Thomas) (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire)
Joseph BEAUDOINBorn: 3 April 1674 , Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: 8 April 1699 , Québec, Canada, New France
Died: 8 April 1699 , Québec, Canada, New France
Françoise BEAUDOINBorn: 2 June 1676, Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: 26 February 1765, Berthier-sur-Mer, Province of Québec, Canada
Died: 26 February 1765, Berthier-sur-Mer, Province of Québec, Canada
Married: Pierre BLAIS 9 November 1695 Place: Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean)
Louis BEAUDOINBorn: 22 December 1678, Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: October 1723, Berthier-sur-Mer, Canada, New France
Died: October 1723, Berthier-sur-Mer, Canada, New France
Married: Angélique ROY 16 November 1705 Place: Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, Québec, Canada
Claude BEAUDOINBorn: 4 June 1683, , Québec Province, Canada
Died: ,
Died: ,
Pierre BEAUDOINBorn: 28 February 1684 , Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: 29 February 1684, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: 29 February 1684, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Marc-Antoine BEAUDOINBorn: 22 February 1685, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: 17 September 1748, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: 17 September 1748, Québec, Canada, New France
Married: Elisabeth LEPAGE 13 April 1711 Place: Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
François BEAUDOINBorn: 31 March 1686, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: 31 March 1686, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: 31 March 1686, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Pierre BEAUDOINBorn: 31 March 1686, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: ,
Died: ,
Antoine BEAUDOINBorn: 10 May 1688 , Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: 29 June 1714, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: 29 June 1714, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Marie BEAUDOINBorn: 28 October 1690, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
Died: ,
Died: ,
Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Françoise DURAND.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Françoise DURAND.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Françoise DURAND.
How to read this timeline
Records about Françoise DURAND and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Records about Françoise DURAND and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Fille du Roi
Durand, Françoise, m. Beaudouin, Jacques, contract Mar. 24, 1671
La Société des Filles du roi et soldats du Carignan
The Good Regiment: The Carignan Salières Regiment in Canada, 1665-1668
Durand, Françoise, m. Beaudouin, Jacques, contract Mar. 24, 1671
La Société des Filles du roi et soldats du Carignan
The Good Regiment: The Carignan Salières Regiment in Canada, 1665-1668
1671 Marriage / PartnerFrançoise DURAND and Jacques BEAUDOIN 24 March 1671, , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec)
1672 Birth of ChildJacques BEAUDOIN was born 25 July 1672, Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
1674 Birth of ChildJoseph BEAUDOIN was born 3 April 1674 , Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
1676 Birth of ChildFrançoise BEAUDOIN was born 2 June 1676, Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
1678 Birth of ChildLouis BEAUDOIN was born 22 December 1678, Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
1681 Canadian Census Comte de St.-Laurent
Jacques Baudouin, 37
Francoise Durand, sa femme
enfants:
Jacques, 10
Joseph, 8
Francoise, 5
Lous, 3
Source: Histoire des Canadiens-Francais 1608-1880 by Benjamin Sulte, Montreal, 1882
Jacques Baudouin, 37
Francoise Durand, sa femme
enfants:
Jacques, 10
Joseph, 8
Francoise, 5
Lous, 3
Source: Histoire des Canadiens-Francais 1608-1880 by Benjamin Sulte, Montreal, 1882
1683 Birth of ChildClaude BEAUDOIN was born 4 June 1683, , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec)
1684 Birth of ChildPierre BEAUDOIN was born 28 February 1684 , Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
1685 Birth of ChildMarc-Antoine BEAUDOIN was born 22 February 1685, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
1686 Birth of ChildFrançois BEAUDOIN was born 31 March 1686, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
1686 Birth of ChildPierre BEAUDOIN was born 31 March 1686, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
1688 Birth of ChildAntoine BEAUDOIN was born 10 May 1688 , Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
1690 Birth of ChildMarie BEAUDOIN was born 28 October 1690, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
1695 Marriage of ChildFrançoise BEAUDOIN married 9 November 1695, Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean) to Pierre BLAIS
1699 Death of ChildJoseph BEAUDOIN died 8 April 1699 , Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
1699 Marriage of ChildJacques BEAUDOIN married 6 July 1699, Montmagny, Québec, Canada (Saint-Thomas) (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire) to Catherine MORIN
1705 Marriage of ChildLouis BEAUDOIN married 16 November 1705, Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, Québec, Canada to Angélique ROY
1708 Death of Spouse/PartnerJacques BEAUDOIN died 6 June 1708, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
1711 Marriage of ChildMarc-Antoine BEAUDOIN married 13 April 1711, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada to Elisabeth LEPAGE
1714 Death of ChildAntoine BEAUDOIN died 29 June 1714, Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Québec, Canada
Death — 171815 September 1718
Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Canada, New France
RECORD HISTORY
Record added:
Last updated: 3/22/2026 1:01:38 PM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE
Explore Françoise DURAND's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
KEEP SEARCHING
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
RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES
Continue Researching Francoise Durand
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Continue your research with free genealogy links
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.GENEALOGY GIFTS & RESOURCES
Gifts & Resources Related to Notre-Dame, Bracquemont, Dieppe, Normandie, France
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
GREENERPASTURE GENEALOGY SHOP
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
More places to shop
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Françoise DURAND.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.