Andre DEMERS

(b. 24 October 1659 , Montréal, Canada, New France d. 17 January 1707 , Montréal, Canada, New France )

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Andre DEMERS was born 24 October 1659 in Montréal, Canada, New France

Andre DEMERS was the child of Andre DEMERS dit DUMETS and Marie CHEFDEVILLE and the grandchild of: (paternal) Jean DUMAIS and Barbe MAUGER (MAUGIS) (maternal) Jean CHEFDEVILLE and Marguerite GESSEAUME

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Andre married Marie-Anne JETTE 02 September 1686 in Montréal, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 8 children.
Marie-Anne JETTE was born 25 February 1670 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul). Marie-Anne died 14 February 1746 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul). Marie-Anne was the child of Urbain JETTE and Catherine CHARLES.

Andre DEMERS died 17 January 1707 in Montréal, Canada, New France .
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Occupation

Andre DEMERS was a Habitant.

Québec Généalogie - Over time, Québec has gone through a series of name changes
From 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 - The Seigneurial System (1627 - 1854)
The seigneurial system was a form of land settlement modeled on the French feudal system. It began in New France in 1627 with the formation of the Compagnie des Cent-Associés (or Company of 100 Associates), which was initially responsible for handing out land grants and seigneurial rights. The land was divided into five by 15 kilometer plots, usually along major rivers like the St. Lawrence. They were then further subdivided into narrow, but long lots for settlement. These lots were usually long enough to be suitable for faming, and they provided everyone who lived on them with equal access to neighbouring farms and the river. There were three main groups of people who lived off the land in this system: Seigneurs, Habitants and Engagés

Andre DEMERS was a habitant.
Habitants were usually farmers or labourers who were initially brought over from France to live on this land. They had to pay rent and taxes to the seigneur, though they co-owned the land with the seigneur, and even had to work entirely for the benefit of the seigneur a few days each year.

Source: Canada in the Making (www.canadiana.ca/citm/index_e.html)

Habitants played an essential role in creating a permanent, settled population along the St. Lawrence River. But it was not an easy life...

Habitants had to clear the land, build a homestead, and plant and harvest a crop. The first task was never-ending, while the last one was annual. Building and repairing the house and barn were continual tasks. So were cutting and hauling firewood. The habitants had to be largely self-reliant in looking after all routine tasks such as cooking, baking, making furniture, and repairing tools. They had to attend to the educational and medical needs of the family. They had to endure the harsh physical climate and rough terrain, largely unaided by government support. The habitants had to pay taxes to the seigneurs and the church.

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Andre DEMERS married

Marie-Anne JETTE-- Date: 02 September 1686 Place: Montréal, Canada, New France
Marie-Anne JETTE was the child of Urbain JETTE and Catherine CHARLES

Children of Andre DEMERS and Marie-Anne JETTE:

Andre DEMERS (b.17 September 1688, Montréal, Canada, New France d. , )
m. Elisabeth CARON 11 November 1720 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
m. Marie-Therese JOLLIET 21 February 1735 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Francois DEMERS (b.25 September 1693, Montréal, Canada, New France d. 23 April 1761, Montréal, Canada )
m. Marie-Suzanne HAREL 25 November 1726 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Joseph DEMERS (b.11 October 1695, Montréal, Canada, New France d. 20 April 1771, Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada )
m. Josephe VIGER 11 January 1723 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Pierre DEMERS (b.28 June 1697, Montréal, Canada, New France d. , )
m. Marie-Anne PRUD'HOMME 6 October 1727 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Catherine DEMERS (b.abt. 1699, , Québec Province, Canada d. 8 April 1769, Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada )
m. Pierre HUBERT dit LACROIX 19 November 1713 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Anne DEMERS (b.14 March 1700, Montréal, Canada, New France d. 9 May 1777, Boucherville, Province of Québec, Canada )
m. Jacques LEBEAU 28 February 1724 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Madeleine DEMERS (b.25 March 1704, Montréal, Canada, New France d. 10 October 1755, Montréal, Canada, New France )
m. Joseph-Pascal HAREL 7 November 1729 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Francoise DEMERS (b.11 February 1706, Montréal, Canada, New France d. 4 May 1750, Boucherville, Canada, New France )
m. François LEBEAU 20 October 1732 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

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1659 Birth
24 October 1659
Montréal, Canada, New France

1666 - Isaac Newton discovers gravity

1666 Canadian Census - Montreal
André demay - 35 habitant

Marie chef deville - 30 sa femme

Marie demay - 10 fille

Nicolas demay - 9 fils

André demay - 5 fils

Jean baptiste demay - 3 fils

Michel demay - 1 fils

Et Barbe demay - 6 mois fille

Pierre gadois laisné - 72 habitant

Louise Moger - 68 sa femme

Jean baptiste gadois - 25 fils arquebusier

pierre Villeneufve - 25 domestique engagé

The first census of New France (1666)
The French In North America: 1500-1783

1686 Marriage / Partner
Andre DEMERS and Marie-Anne JETTE 02 September 1686 , Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

He was 26 years old.

1688 Birth of Child
Andre DEMERS was born 17 September 1688, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Andre was 28 years old.

1693 Birth of Child
Francois DEMERS was born 25 September 1693, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Andre was 33 years old.

1695 Birth of Child
Joseph DEMERS was born 11 October 1695, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Andre was 35 years old.

1697 Birth of Child
Pierre DEMERS was born 28 June 1697, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Andre was 37 years old.

1698 - The steam engine is invented (Thomas Savery, England)

1700 Birth of Child
Anne DEMERS was born 14 March 1700, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Andre was 40 years old.

1704 Birth of Child
Madeleine DEMERS was born 25 March 1704, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Andre was 44 years old.

1706 Birth of Child
Francoise DEMERS was born 11 February 1706, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)

Andre was 46 years old.