Louis
GODEFROY
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Born: 20 March 1639 in Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Louis married Marguerite SEIGNEURET 2 March 1663 in Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Marguerite SEIGNEURET was born 16 November 1653 in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers). Marguerite was the child of Etienne SEIGNEURET dit DELISLE and Madeleine BENASSIS.
Louis GODEFROY died 21 January 1679 in Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France .
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Occupation
Recorded occupation: Procureur du Roi
The Procureur du roi, or King's Prosecutor, worked in one of the colony's royal courts (a prévôté), along with a judge and a clerk. He was responsible for ensuring that any perpetrators of crimes and offences within his jurisdiction were prosecuted.Source: tfcq.ca
A Glimpse into the Life of a Procureur du Roi in 18th Century New France
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.
Spouse & Children of Louis GODEFROY
Marguerite SEIGNEURETMarriage date: 2 March 1663
Marriage place: Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France
Marguerite SEIGNEURET was the child of Etienne SEIGNEURET dit DELISLE and Madeleine BENASSIS
Children of Louis GODEFROY and Marguerite SEIGNEURET
René GODEFROY, SIEUR DE TONNANCOURDied: 20 September 1738, Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France
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Birth — 163920 March 1639
Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France
1643 - May 14 - Louis XIV becomes King of France
1663 Marriage / PartnerLouis GODEFROY and Marguerite SEIGNEURET 2 March 1663, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
He was 23 years old.
1669 Birth of ChildRené GODEFROY, SIEUR DE TONNANCOUR was born 9 May 1669, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
Louis was 30 years old.
Death — 167921 January 1679
Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France
He died at the age of 39.
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