Nicolas GAUVREAU

Born

1 October 1726 , Québec, Canada, New France

Died

17 July 1759 , Québec, Canada, New France

Nicolas married Madeleine-Elisabeth DASSYLVA dite PORTUGUAIS 16 November 1750 in Québec, Canada, New France .
Madeleine-Elisabeth DASSYLVA dite PORTUGUAIS was born 17 December 1732 in Québec, Canada, New France . Madeleine-Elisabeth was the child of Nicolas DASSYLVA dit PORTUGUAIS and Elisabeth LAISNE (LAINÉ) .

Parents & Family of Nicolas GAUVREAU

Parents of Nicolas GAUVREAU

Father

Etienne GAUVREAU

Mother

Marguerite-Françoise LEGRIS

Grandparents of Nicolas GAUVREAU

Paternal grandparents

Paternal grandfather not yet recorded Paternal grandmother not yet recorded

Maternal grandparents

Adrien LEGRIS Marie-Françoise BRANCHE

WORK & OCCUPATION

Occupation

Recorded occupation: Tonnelier

The tonnelier, or cooper, manufactured barrels (large wooden receptacles generally used for storing liquids) from timber that was usually heated or steamed to make it pliable. Barrels had to be made of quality wood, free of defects and vermin. They also had to respect official gauges and be able to contain the quantity of wine, beer or brandy expected. Coopers were frequently linked, by blood or marriage, with brewers, taverns and wine merchants.
Source: tfcq.ca

cooper

Source: Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Crafting Excellence: A Glimpse into the Life of a Tonnelier in 18th Century New France

Spouses, Marriages & Children of Nicolas GAUVREAU

Nicolas GAUVREAU married

Madeleine-Elisabeth DASSYLVA dite PORTUGUAIS
Marriage date: 16 November 1750
Marriage place: Québec, Canada, New France
Madeleine-Elisabeth DASSYLVA dite PORTUGUAIS was the child of Nicolas DASSYLVA dit PORTUGUAIS and Elisabeth LAISNE (LAINÉ)

Children of Nicolas GAUVREAU and Madeleine-Elisabeth DASSYLVA dite PORTUGUAIS

No children are currently listed for this couple.

RESEARCH CONTEXT

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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Birth — 1726
1 October 1726
Québec, Canada, New France

1750 Marriage / Partner
Nicolas GAUVREAU and Madeleine-Elisabeth DASSYLVA dite PORTUGUAIS 16 November 1750 , Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)

He was 24 years old.