Jean
GUILLET
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Born: abt. 1640 in France
Jean was a Carignan-Salières soldier, arriving in New France in 1665.
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Jean married Marie MEUSNIER 21 November 1690 in Saint-François-du-Lac, Canada, New France . Marie MEUSNIER was born abt. 1642 in France.
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Recorded occupation: Soldat du regiment de Carignan
The soldat, or soldier, is the first military rank in the army, at the first level of military hierarchy.Some of the first soldiers to set foot on Canadian soil were French or English men, hired by companies engaged in exploration or the fur trade. These companies were responsible for all costs associated with the soldiers: recruitment, overseas travel, equipment, maintenance and salary. The soldiers were responsible for protecting the expeditions and their interests.
Source: tfcq.ca
A Soldier's Tale: Life as a Soldat in 18th Century New France
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Marie MEUSNIERMarriage date: 21 November 1690
Marriage place: Saint-François-du-Lac, Canada, New France
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1690 Marriage / PartnerJean GUILLET and Marie MEUSNIER 21 November 1690, Saint-François-du-Lac, Québec, Canada
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Last updated: 6/15/2015 3:15:17 PM
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