Joseph
PELOQUIN dit FELIX
Born
4 April 1777
,
Sorel, Province of Québec, Canada
Died
20 November 1858
,
Sorel, Canada East
Parents & Family of Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX.
Born: 4 April 1777 in Sorel, Province of Québec, Canada
Father:
Joseph PELOQUIN dit FÉLIX
Mother:
Marie-Louise HUS MILLET
Paternal grandparents:
François PELOQUIN dit FÉLIX
, Marie-Anne LAVALLÉE
Maternal grandparents:
François HUS dit MILLET
, Marie-Louise CARTIER
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Joseph married Claire GAUTRON dite LAROCHELLE 3 February 1800 in Sorel, Lower Canada . Claire GAUTRON dite LAROCHELLE was born 15 April 1779 in Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre). Claire died 12 August 1846 in Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre). Claire was the child of Jacques-Michel GAUTRON dit LAROCHELLE and Catherine-Louise LEROUX.
Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX died 20 November 1858 in Sorel, Canada East .
Details of the family tree of Joseph 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 Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX
Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX married 
Claire GAUTRON dite LAROCHELLE
Marriage date: 3 February 1800
Marriage place: Sorel, Lower Canada
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Claire GAUTRON dite LAROCHELLE was the child of Jacques-Michel GAUTRON dit LAROCHELLE and Catherine-Louise LEROUX
Sacred Unions: A Look into 19th-Century Catholic Weddings in Quebec
Claire GAUTRON dite LAROCHELLEMarriage date: 3 February 1800
Marriage place: Sorel, Lower Canada
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Claire GAUTRON dite LAROCHELLE was the child of Jacques-Michel GAUTRON dit LAROCHELLE and Catherine-Louise LEROUX
Sacred Unions: A Look into 19th-Century Catholic Weddings in Quebec
Children of Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX and Claire GAUTRON dite LAROCHELLE
No children are currently listed for this couple.
Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX.
How to read this timeline
Records about Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX 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 Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 17774 April 1777
Sorel, Province of Québec, Canada
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 Canada
1800 Marriage / PartnerJoseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX and Claire GAUTRON dite LAROCHELLE 3 February 1800, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
He was 22 years old.
1800 marriage
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
1818 - Canada's border is defined as the 49th Parallel from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains.
1820 - January 29 - George IV becomes King of England1830 - June 26 - William IV becomes King of England1837 - June 20 - Victoria becomes Queen of England1841 - February 11 – Act of Union - The two colonies of The Canadas are merged into the United Province of Canada 1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1846 Death of Spouse/PartnerClaire GAUTRON dite LAROCHELLE died 12 August 1846, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
1852-53 - The Grand Trunk Railway receives its charter.1854 - The French seigneurial system of land tenancy is finally abolished in Canada East.1857 - Ottawa chosen by Queen Victoria as the capital of the united colony of Canada.Death — 185820 November 1858
Sorel, Canada East
He died at the age of 81.
RECORD HISTORY
Record added: 12/16/1999 12:00:00 AM
Last updated: 11/25/2013 6:29:29 PM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE
Explore Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
BIRTHPLACE
Explore Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX'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 Joseph Peloquin Dit Felix
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 Sorel, Québec, 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 Joseph PELOQUIN dit FELIX.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.