Pierre
BRUNET
Born
12 February 1636
,
Dieppe, France
Died
abt. 1684
,
Charlesbourg, Québec, Canada, New France
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Born: 12 February 1636 in Dieppe, France
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Pierre was an immigrant to Canada, arriving by 1666.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Pierre married Marie-Catherine COTTIN D'ARRAS 1 February 1666 in Québec, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 6 children.
Marie-Catherine COTTIN D'ARRAS was born abt. 1645 in France. Marie-Catherine died 29 March 1690 in Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada (Bourg Royal).
Pierre BRUNET died abt. 1684 in Charlesbourg, Québec, Canada, New France .
son of Vincent Brunet and Cécile Quédot
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Recorded occupation: habitant
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
Pierre BRUNET 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
Spouse & Children of Pierre BRUNET
Pierre BRUNET married 
Marie-Catherine COTTIN D'ARRAS
Marriage date: 1 February 1666
Marriage place: Québec, Canada, New France
Marie-Catherine COTTIN D'ARRASMarriage date: 1 February 1666
Marriage place: Québec, Canada, New France
Marriage notes:
Notre-Dame
Children of Pierre BRUNET and Marie-Catherine COTTIN D'ARRAS
Jeanne BRUNETBorn: 1 July 1665, Château-Richer, Canada, New France
Died: ,
Died: ,
Married: Jacques GODEFROY 30 June 1683 Place: Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
Jacques BRUNETBorn: 28 September 1667, Château-Richer, Canada, New France
Died: ,
Died: ,
Louis BRUNETBorn: 8 April 1670, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France
Died: 16 April 1670, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France
Died: 16 April 1670, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Canada, New France
Thomas BRUNETBorn: 18 February 1678, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: ,
Died: ,
Married: Catherine CECIRE 17 October 1701 Place: Lachine, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Saints-Anges-de-Lachine)
Charles BRUNETBorn: abt. 1680, , Québec Province, Canada
Died: 19 October 1694, Château-Richer, Canada, New France
Died: 19 October 1694, Château-Richer, Canada, New France
Jean-Baptiste BRUNETBorn: 9 July 1682, Charlesbourg, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: 9 November 1747, Sainte-Foy, Québec, Canada, New France
Died: 9 November 1747, Sainte-Foy, Québec, Canada, New France
Married: Angélique SEDILOT dite MONTREUIL 13 January 1716 Place: Sainte-Foy, Québec, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-de-Foy)
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Birth — 163612 February 1636
Dieppe, France
1665 Birth of ChildJeanne BRUNET was born 1 July 1665, Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)
Pierre was 29 years old.
1666 Marriage / PartnerPierre BRUNET and Marie-Catherine COTTIN D'ARRAS 1 February 1666, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
He was 29 years old.
1667 Birth of ChildJacques BRUNET was born 28 September 1667, Château-Richer, Québec, Canada (La Visitation-de-Notre-Dame de Chateau-Richer)
Pierre was 31 years old.
1670 Birth of ChildLouis BRUNET was born 8 April 1670, L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency, Québec, Canada
Pierre was 34 years old.
1678 Birth of ChildThomas BRUNET was born 18 February 1678, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
Pierre was 42 years old.
1682 Birth of ChildJean-Baptiste BRUNET was born 9 July 1682, Charlesbourg, Québec, Québec, Canada (Bourg Royal)
Pierre was 46 years old.
1683 Marriage of ChildJeanne BRUNET married 30 June 1683, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers) to Jacques GODEFROY
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