Francois married Marie GUERTIN
21 November 1712
in Verchères, Canada, New France
.
The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Marie GUERTIN
was born
17 July 1696
in Montréal, Canada, New France .
Marie died
3 May 1766
in Boucherville, Province of Québec, Canada .
Marie was the child of Louis GUERTIN and Marie-Madeleine CHICOINE.
WORK & OCCUPATION
Occupation
Recorded occupation:Habitant
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
Francois QUINTAL 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.
Canada: The Story of Our Heritage by Elspeth Deir, John Fielding, Nick Brune, Peter Grant, Stephanie Smith Abram; McGraw-Hill Ryerson School, 2000
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Birth — 1682 6 June 1682 Boucherville, Canada, New France
1712 Marriage / Partner Francois QUINTAL and Marie GUERTIN 21 November 1712, Verchères, Québec, Canada (Saint-François-Xavier-de-Vercheres)
He was 30 years old.
1713 Birth of Child Agathe QUINTAL was born 16 August 1713, Boucherville, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Famille-de-Boucherville)
Francois was 31 years old.
1717 Birth of Child François QUINTAL was born 4 March 1717, Boucherville, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Famille-de-Boucherville)
Francois was 34 years old.
1720 Birth of Child Marie-Anne QUINTAL was born 13 July 1720, Boucherville, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Famille-de-Boucherville)
Francois was 38 years old.
1729 Birth of Child Charlotte-Angelique QUINTAL was born 23 March 1729, Boucherville, Québec, Canada (Sainte-Famille-de-Boucherville)
Francois was 46 years old.
1730 Birth of Child Veronique QUINTAL was born 21 May 1730, , Québec Province, Canada (Quebec)
Francois was 47 years old.
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Québec Généalogie - The Seigneurial System (1627 - 1854)
Habitants played an essential role in creating a permanent, settled population along the St. Lawrence River. But it was not an easy life...
Marie GUERTIN
Birth — 1682
1712 Marriage / Partner
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