Catherine HOUART

Born

abt. 1638 , Rouen, France

Died

22 April 1712 , Québec, Canada, New France

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Born: abt. 1638 in Rouen, France

Father: Unknown

Mother: Unknown

Catherine was a Fille à Marier , arriving in New France by 1663. Learn more: Who were the Filles à Marier? The Filles à Marier: Pioneers of Love and Legacy in New France

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Catherine married Pierre NOLAN 29 January 1663 in Québec, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Pierre NOLAN was born abt. 1638 in Paris, France.

Catherine HOUART died 22 April 1712 in Québec, Canada, New France .

daughter of Thomas Houart and Nicole Guerout

married (1) Guillaume LeGuay dit Desmares

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Catherine HOUART married

Pierre NOLAN
Marriage date: 29 January 1663
Marriage place: Québec, Canada, New France

Children of Pierre NOLAN and Catherine HOUART

Marie-Michelle NOLAN

Born: 30 March 1664, St-Barthelemi, La Rochelle, France
Died: 10 June 1730, Québec, Canada, New France

Married: Louis LAPORTE dit LOUVIGNY 26 October 1684 Place: Québec, Canada, New France

Marie-Anne NOLAN

Born: 14 June 1674, Montréal, Canada, New France
Died: 17 February 1703, Québec, Canada, New France

Married: François JORDY (DEJORDY) 26 November 1696 Place: Montréal, Canada, New France

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

Thanks to Micheline Gadbois MacDonald for providing this information.

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