A Festive Voyage: Unwrapping the Holiday Traditions of New France

Boxing Day: A Festive Tale of Tradition and Bargain Hunts

Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER MILLET

(b. 13 October 1704 , Sorel, Canada, New France d. 12 January 1782 , Sorel, Province of Québec, Canada )

Am I Your Ancestor?
HUS COURNOYER MILLET Family Tree

What started out as our family is now your’s too!

Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER MILLET was born 13 October 1704 in Sorel, Canada, New France

Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER MILLET was the child of Pierre HUS dit COURNOYER and Marie-Jeanne VANET dite PARISIEN and the grandchild of: (paternal) Paul HUS and Jeanne BAILLARGEON (maternal) Charles VANET dit PARISIEN and Catherine MAGNAN

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Jean-Baptiste married Marie-Geneviève PELLETIER dite ANTAYA 14 January 1732 in Sorel, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 11 children. Marie-Geneviève PELLETIER dite ANTAYA was born 30 September 1709 in Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre). Marie-Geneviève died 6 January 1785 in Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre). Marie-Geneviève was the child of Michel PELLETIER dit ANTAYA and Françoise MENEUX dite CHATEAUNEUF.

Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER MILLET died 12 January 1782 in Sorel, Province of Québec, Canada .
Details of the family tree of Jean-Baptiste appear below.

The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy: Trace Your Roots, Share Your History, and Create Your Family Tree

Essential Skills for The Occasional Genealogist: Beyond-beginner Genealogy Skills for Busy Family Historians

Québec Généalogie - Over time, Québec has gone through a series of name changes
From 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 MacDonald for providing this information.

A Glimpse into Everyday Life: The Average Man in 18th Century Quebec

The Definitive Guide for Researching Your French-Canadian Ancestors in 2025

Spouse(s) / Partner(s) and Child(ren) of Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER MILLET

[Hide/Show]

Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER MILLET married

Marie-Geneviève PELLETIER dite ANTAYA-- Date: 14 January 1732 Place: Sorel, Canada, New France
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783

Marie-Geneviève PELLETIER dite ANTAYA was the child of Michel PELLETIER dit ANTAYA and Françoise MENEUX dite CHATEAUNEUF

St-Pierre de Sorel
Hus-Cournoyer JBte, son of Pierre and Jeanne Vanet
Pellitier Antaya Genevieve, daughter of Michel and Frse Chateauneuf

So Many Children! French-Canadian Family Size in the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries

Children of Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER MILLET and Marie-Geneviève PELLETIER dite ANTAYA:

Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER (b.10 October 1732 , Sorel, Canada, New France d. 6 June 1816, Sorel, Lower Canada )
m. Marie-Françoise BADAILLAC dite LAPLANTE 19 June 1763 in Yamaska, Québec, Canada (Saint-Michel-d'Yamaska)

Marie-Louise HUS COURNOYER (b.12 June 1735, Sorel, Canada, New France d. March 1757, Sorel, Canada, New France )

Pierre-Paul HUS COURNOYER (b.28 June 1737, Sorel, Canada, New France d. 20 November 1756, Sorel, Canada, New France )

Genevieve HUS COURNOYER (b.22 March 1739, Sorel, Canada, New France d. 8 April 1739, Sorel, Canada, New France )

Marie-Josephe HUS COURNOYER (b.22 March 1739, Sorel, Canada, New France d. 8 April 1739, Sorel, Canada, New France )

Pierre HUS COURNOYER (b.30 January 1741 , Sorel, Canada, New France d. 20 January 1833, Sorel, Lower Canada )
m. Marguerite GOUIN 31 January 1763 in Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Ignace HUS COURNOYER (b.25 October 1742, Sorel, Canada, New France d. April 1761, Sorel, Canada )

Joseph HUS COURNOYER (b.21 November 1744 , Sorel, Canada, New France d. 27 January 1830, Sorel, Lower Canada )
m. Agathe THIBERT 16 August 1769 in Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
m. Catherine PÉLOQUIN dite CRÉDIT 7 June 1784 in Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Louis HUS COURNOYER (b.30 March 1746, Sorel, Canada, New France d. 17 February 1808, Sorel, Lower Canada )
m. Marie-Anne PÉLOQUIN dite FÉLIX 24 February 1772 in Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Charles HUS COURNOYER (b.13 June 1748, Sorel, Canada, New France d. 6 May 1749, Sorel, Canada, New France )

Marie-Catherine HUS COURNOYER MILLET (b.4 May 1749, Sorel, Canada, New France d. 14 May 1831, Sorel, Lower Canada )
m. Joseph TESSIER dit MAJOR 28 September 1767 in Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Celebrate the Holidays with our Genealogy-themed Gift Items

Introverted But Willing to Discuss Genealogy Stainless Steel Travel Mug with Handle

Grandma's Memories: Elegant Blank Hardcover Journal for Treasured Stories and Family Keepsakes

Genealogy Doormat Gift - Wipe Your Feet – We’re Tracking Ancestors, Not Mud! Coconut Fiber Doormat

Genealogy Definition Car Magnet - The Art of Tracing Your Family Tree Back as Far as Your Money Will Go

Cosmetic Travel Bag - DNA Drama T-Bottom Accessory Pouch

Visit our store for more gift ideas.

Add History, Life Events, News, Stories about Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER MILLET
(Examples include: Birth, Baptism, Census Records, Military Records, Death, Obituary, Personal Achievements, Other events)

[Hide/Show]

Exploring the Ancestry of Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER MILLET: Events, Pictures, and Documents

1704 Birth
13 October 1704
Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

1704 Baptism
Baptism found at Saint Pierre de Sorel, Quebec in Drouin Collection

13 Oct 1704

Pierre Hus, son of Pierre and Jeanne Vanot
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783

1715 - September 1 - Louis XV becomes King of France

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1732 Marriage / Partner
Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER MILLET and Marie-Geneviève PELLETIER dite ANTAYA 14 January 1732, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

He was 27 years old.

1732 Birth of Child
Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER was born 10 October 1732 , Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 28 years old.

1735 Birth of Child
Marie-Louise HUS COURNOYER was born 12 June 1735, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 30 years old.

1737 Birth of Child
Pierre-Paul HUS COURNOYER was born 28 June 1737, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 32 years old.

1739 Birth of Child
Genevieve HUS COURNOYER was born 22 March 1739, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 34 years old.

1739 Birth of Child
Marie-Josephe HUS COURNOYER was born 22 March 1739, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 34 years old.

1741 Birth of Child
Pierre HUS COURNOYER was born 30 January 1741 , Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 36 years old.

1742 Birth of Child
Ignace HUS COURNOYER was born 25 October 1742, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 38 years old.

1744 Birth of Child
Joseph HUS COURNOYER was born 21 November 1744 , Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 40 years old.

1746 Birth of Child
Louis HUS COURNOYER was born 30 March 1746, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 41 years old.

1748 Birth of Child
Charles HUS COURNOYER was born 13 June 1748, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 43 years old.

1749 Birth of Child
Marie-Catherine HUS COURNOYER MILLET was born 4 May 1749, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 44 years old.

1749 Death of Child
Charles HUS COURNOYER died 6 May 1749, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 44 years old.

1753 - The lightning rod is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

1756 Death of Child
Pierre-Paul HUS COURNOYER died 20 November 1756, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 52 years old.

1757 Death of Child
Marie-Louise HUS COURNOYER died March 1757, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 52 years old.

1760
7 Years War with England 1760 Province Québec, Canada -
Member of 'Company of Sorel' militia'

Bapte Cournoyer - Cape (Captain), 54
The roll of the Company of Sorel (Compagnie de Sorel), microfilm reel C-15684, the Archives Nationales du Canada

1761 Death of Child
Ignace HUS COURNOYER died April 1761, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)

Jean-Baptiste was 56 years old.

1763 - France cedes its North American posessions to Britain by the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years War (French and Indian War). Quebec City French-speaking Catholics were now under the rule of Protestant Britain under King George III.

1763 Marriage of Child
Pierre HUS COURNOYER married 31 January 1763, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre) to Marguerite GOUIN

1763 Marriage of Child
Jean-Baptiste HUS COURNOYER married 19 June 1763, Yamaska, Québec, Canada (Saint-Michel-d'Yamaska) to Marie-Françoise BADAILLAC dite LAPLANTE

1767 Marriage of Child
Marie-Catherine HUS COURNOYER MILLET married 28 September 1767, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre) to Joseph TESSIER dit MAJOR

1769 Marriage of Child
Joseph HUS COURNOYER married 16 August 1769, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre) to Agathe THIBERT

1772 Marriage of Child
Louis HUS COURNOYER married 24 February 1772, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre) to Marie-Anne PÉLOQUIN dite FÉLIX

1775 - The Battle of Québec was fought on December 31 between the American Continental Army and British defenders of Québec City. It was the first major defeat for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.