Marin-Paul LAFOREST (FOREST)

Born

abt. 1696 , France

Died

5 January 1748 , Terrebonne, Canada, New France

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Born: abt. 1696 in France

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Marin-Paul married Marie-Anne CATY 11 February 1726 in Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Canada, New France* . Marie-Anne CATY was born 21 December 1706 in Trois-Rivières, Canada, New France . Marie-Anne died 8 December 1731 in Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Canada, New France* . Marie-Anne was the child of Paul CATY dit LAIGUILLE and Geneviève BADEAU (BADAULT).

Marin-Paul married (2) Marie-Anne RIQUET dite LAVERDURE 17 November 1738 in Terrebonne, Canada, New France . Marie-Anne RIQUET dite LAVERDURE was born 8 March 1715 in Batiscan, Canada, New France . Marie-Anne died 16 October 1778 in Terrebonne, Province of Québec, Canada . Marie-Anne was the child of François RIQUET dit LAVERDURE and Marie-Anne RENAUD dite LOCAS.

Marin-Paul LAFOREST (FOREST) died 5 January 1748 in Terrebonne, Canada, New France .

son of Marin Forest and Marguerite Dreux

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WORK & OCCUPATION

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Recorded occupation: Soldat

The soldat, or soldier, is the first military rank in the army, at the first level of military hierarchy.

Some of the first soldiers to set foot on Canadian soil were French or English men, hired by companies engaged in exploration or the fur trade. These companies were responsible for all costs associated with the soldiers: recruitment, overseas travel, equipment, maintenance and salary. The soldiers were responsible for protecting the expeditions and their interests.
Source: tfcq.ca

A Soldier's Tale: Life as a Soldat in 18th Century New France

Spouses, Marriages & Children of Marin-Paul LAFOREST (FOREST)

Marin-Paul LAFOREST (FOREST) married

Marie-Anne CATY
Marriage date: 11 February 1726
Marriage place: Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Canada, New France*
Marie-Anne CATY was the child of Paul CATY dit LAIGUILLE and Geneviève BADEAU (BADAULT)

Children of Marin-Paul LAFOREST (FOREST) and Marie-Anne CATY

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Marin-Paul LAFOREST (FOREST) married

Marie-Anne RIQUET dite LAVERDURE
Marriage date: 17 November 1738
Marriage place: Terrebonne, Canada, New France
Marie-Anne RIQUET dite LAVERDURE was the child of François RIQUET dit LAVERDURE and Marie-Anne RENAUD dite LOCAS

Children of Marin-Paul LAFOREST (FOREST) and Marie-Anne RIQUET dite LAVERDURE

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Québec Genealogy Notes

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Québec Place Names Through History

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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

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

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1726 Marriage / Partner
Marin-Paul LAFOREST (FOREST) and Marie-Anne CATY 11 February 1726 , Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada* (L'Enfant-Jésus-de-la-Pointe-aux-Trembles)

1731 Death of Spouse/Partner
Marie-Anne CATY died 8 December 1731, Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada* (L'Enfant-Jésus-de-la-Pointe-aux-Trembles)

1738 Marriage / Partner
Marin-Paul LAFOREST (FOREST) and Marie-Anne RIQUET dite LAVERDURE 17 November 1738, Terrebonne, Québec, Canada (Saint-Louis-de-Terrebonne)

Death — 1748
5 January 1748
Terrebonne, Canada, New France

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