Marguerite
FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE
Born
abt. 1716
,
Québec Province, Canada
Died
14 March 1800
,
Varennes, Lower Canada
Parents & Family of Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE.
Born: abt. 1716 in Québec Province, Canada
Father:
Pierre FONTAINE dit BIENVENUE
Mother:
Marguerite GENTES
Maternal grandparents:
Étienne GENTES
, Catherine MESSIER dite ST-MICHEL
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Marguerite married Gabriel GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) dit ST-JEAN 24 July 1741 in Varennes, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 6 children.
Gabriel GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) dit ST-JEAN was born 12 February 1717 in Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes). Gabriel died 5 October 1793 in Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes). Gabriel was the child of Jean GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) and Marie-Charlotte LEFRANCOIS.
Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE died 14 March 1800 in Varennes, Lower Canada .
Details of the family tree of Marguerite appear below.
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 - What is a 'dit/dite' name?
When the first settlers came to Québec from France it was a custom to add a 'dit' nickname to the surname. The English translation of 'dit' is 'said'. The Colonists of Nouvelle France added 'dit' names as distinguishers. A settler might have wanted to differentiate their family from their siblings by taking a 'dit' name that described the locale to which they had relocated.
The acquiring of a 'dit' name might also be the result of a casual adoption, whereby the person wanted to honor the family who had raised them. Another reason was also to distinguish themselves by taking as a 'dit' name the town or village in France from which they originated. This custom ended around 1900 when people began using only one name, either the 'dit' nickname or their original surname.
Source: American-French Genealogical Society, Woonsocket, Rhode Island (www.afgs.org/ditnames/index1.html)
Spouse & Children of Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE
Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE married 
Gabriel GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) dit ST-JEAN
Marriage date: 24 July 1741
Marriage place: Varennes, Canada, New France
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Gabriel GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) dit ST-JEAN was the child of Jean GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) and Marie-Charlotte LEFRANCOIS
Gabriel GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) dit ST-JEANMarriage date: 24 July 1741
Marriage place: Varennes, Canada, New France
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Gabriel GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) dit ST-JEAN was the child of Jean GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) and Marie-Charlotte LEFRANCOIS
Children of Gabriel GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) dit ST-JEAN and Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE
Marguerite GEOFFRION (JEFFRION)Born: 22 June 1742, Varennes, Canada, New France
Died: 13 January 1809, Marieville, Rouville, Lower Canada
Died: 13 January 1809, Marieville, Rouville, Lower Canada
Married: André SURPRENANT dit LAFONTAINE 26 January 1761 Place: Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
Pierre GEOFFRION (JEFFRION)Married: Marie HÉBERT 6 November 1768 Place: Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
Marie-Catherine GEOFFRION (JEOFFRION)Born: 28 December 1746, Varennes, Canada, New France
Died: 20 April 1753, Varennes, Canada, New France
Died: 20 April 1753, Varennes, Canada, New France
Gabriel GEOFFRIONMarried: Marie-Madeleine DALPE dite PARISEAU 13 January 1772 Place: Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
Joseph GEOFFRION (JEFFRION)Married: Josephte QUINTIN dite DUBOIS 11 November 1776 Place: Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
Jean-Baptiste GEOFFRIONMarried: Thérèse GIRARD 28 September 1778 Place: Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE.
How to read this timeline
Records about Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE 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 Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
1741 Marriage / PartnerMarguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE and Gabriel GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) dit ST-JEAN 24 July 1741, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
1741 Marriage. St-Anne, Varennes, Vercheres, Québec
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
1742 Birth of ChildMarguerite GEOFFRION (JEFFRION) was born 22 June 1742, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
1744 Birth of ChildPierre GEOFFRION (JEFFRION) was born 26 October 1744, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
1746 Birth of ChildMarie-Catherine GEOFFRION (JEOFFRION) was born 28 December 1746, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
1749 Birth of ChildGabriel GEOFFRION was born 25 February 1749, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
1752 Birth of ChildJoseph GEOFFRION (JEFFRION) was born 12 January 1752, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
1753 Death of ChildMarie-Catherine GEOFFRION (JEOFFRION) died 20 April 1753, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
1754 Birth of ChildJean-Baptiste GEOFFRION was born 7 October 1754, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
1761 Marriage of ChildMarguerite GEOFFRION (JEFFRION) married 26 January 1761, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes) to André SURPRENANT dit LAFONTAINE
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.1768 Marriage of ChildPierre GEOFFRION (JEFFRION) married 6 November 1768, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes) to Marie HÉBERT
1772 Marriage of ChildGabriel GEOFFRION married 13 January 1772, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes) to Marie-Madeleine DALPE dite PARISEAU
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.1776 Marriage of ChildJoseph GEOFFRION (JEFFRION) married 11 November 1776, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes) to Josephte QUINTIN dite DUBOIS
1778 Marriage of ChildJean-Baptiste GEOFFRION married 28 September 1778, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes) to Thérèse GIRARD
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada1793 Death of Spouse/PartnerGabriel GEOFFRION (JOFFRION) dit ST-JEAN died 5 October 1793, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
1796 Death of ChildGabriel GEOFFRION died 20 April 1796, Varennes, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Anne-de-Varennes)
Death — 180014 March 1800
Varennes, Lower Canada
RECORD HISTORY
Record added:
Last updated: 12/18/2014 11:44:39 AM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE
Explore Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
BIRTHPLACE
Explore Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
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 Marguerite Fontaine Dit Bienvenue
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 Québec Province, Canada
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 Marguerite FONTAINE dite BIENVENUE.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.