Alexis
BISSONNETTE
(b.
5 April 1728
,
Varennes, Canada, New France
d.
26 February 1804
,
La Prairie, Lower Canada
)
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Alexis BISSONNETTE was born 5 April 1728 in Varennes, Canada, New France
Alexis BISSONNETTE was the child of Alexis BISSONNET (BISSONNETTE) and Geneviève SENECAL and the grandchild of: (paternal) Jacques BISSONNET (BISSONNETTE) and Marguerite COLLET (COLLETTE) (maternal) Nicolas SENECAL and Marie-Gertrude PETITSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Alexis married Marguerite BESSETTE 27 January 1772 in Chambly, Province of Québec, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Marguerite BESSETTE was born 26 August 1745 in Chambly, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-Chambly). Marguerite died 7 April 1811 in Chambly, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-Chambly). Marguerite was the child of Guillaume BESSETTE (BESSET) and Marguerite PAQUET dite LARIVIERE.
Alexis BISSONNETTE died 26 February 1804 in La Prairie, Lower Canada .
Details of the family tree of Alexis appear below.
Occupation
Alexis BISSONNETTE was a journalier et cultivateur.
The journalier, or day labourer, was a worker employed by the day, typically in the agricultural sector. He usually only worked during the summer months, for low wages, which meant that day labourers were among the poorest of the inhabitants of New France.
Source: tfcq.ca
A Day in the Life of a 18th Century Journalier in New France
Alexis BISSONNETTE was a journalier et cultivateur.
The journalier, or day labourer, was a worker employed by the day, typically in the agricultural sector. He usually only worked during the summer months, for low wages, which meant that day labourers were among the poorest of the inhabitants of New France.
Source: tfcq.ca
A Day in the Life of a 18th Century Journalier in 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.
Family and Children of Alexis BISSONNETTE
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Marguerite BESSETTE-- Date: 27 January 1772 Place: Chambly, Province of Québec, Canada
Marguerite BESSETTE was the child of Guillaume BESSETTE (BESSET) and Marguerite PAQUET dite LARIVIERE
Children of Alexis BISSONNETTE and Marguerite BESSETTE:
Marie-Anne BISSONNETTE (b.26 July 1778, La Prairie, Province of Québec, Canada d. 8 August 1840, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada )
m. Alexis RICHARD 2 May 1796 in La Prairie, Québec, Canada (St-Philippe) (St-Jean-François-Régis) (La Nativité)
Marguerite BESSETTE-- Date: 27 January 1772 Place: Chambly, Province of Québec, Canada Marguerite BESSETTE was the child of Guillaume BESSETTE (BESSET) and Marguerite PAQUET dite LARIVIERE
Children of Alexis BISSONNETTE and Marguerite BESSETTE:
Marie-Anne BISSONNETTE (b.26 July 1778, La Prairie, Province of Québec, Canada d. 8 August 1840, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada )m. Alexis RICHARD 2 May 1796 in La Prairie, Québec, Canada (St-Philippe) (St-Jean-François-Régis) (La Nativité)
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1728 Birth 5 April 1728
Varennes, Canada, New France
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.
1772 Marriage / PartnerAlexis BISSONNETTE and Marguerite BESSETTE 27 January 1772, Chambly, Québec, Canada (Saint-Joseph-de-Chambly)
He was 43 years old.
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.1778 Birth of ChildMarie-Anne BISSONNETTE was born 26 July 1778, La Prairie, Québec, Canada (St-Philippe) (St-Jean-François-Régis) (La Nativité)
Alexis was 50 years old.
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 Canada1796 Marriage of ChildMarie-Anne BISSONNETTE married 2 May 1796, La Prairie, Québec, Canada (St-Philippe) (St-Jean-François-Régis) (La Nativité) to Alexis RICHARD
1804 Death 26 February 1804
La Prairie, Lower Canada
He died at the age of 75.
Added: 3/22/2017 10:13:18 AM
- Updated: 10/16/2017 8:02:24 AM
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