Marie-Catherine
ROY
Born
abt. 1654
,
Paris, France
Died
5 July 1731
,
Montréal, Canada, New France
Parents & Family of Marie-Catherine ROY
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Marie-Catherine ROY.
Parents
Father unknownMother unknown
Grandparents
Spouse & Children
View family relationships2 recorded relationship(s)
Family Tree
Born: abt. 1654 in Paris, France
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Marie-Catherine was a Fille du Roi , arriving in New France by 1673.
Learn more: Who were the Filles du Roi? Unveiling the Remarkable History of the Filles du Roi in New France
Related: The BEST Gifts for Fille du Roi Descendants: A Timeless Guide
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Marie-Catherine married Pierre SALVAIL (SALVAYE) DE FROMENT 16 November 1673 in Sorel, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Pierre SALVAIL (SALVAYE) DE FROMENT was born 22 October 1652 in St-Donat, Pignerol, Turin, Piemont, Italy. Pierre died abt. 1689 in Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre).
Marie-Catherine married (2) Jean MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE abt. 1689 in Sorel, Canada, New France . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Jean MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE was born abt. 1650 in France. Jean died 23 September 1710 in Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre). Jean was the child of Gabriel MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE and Anne JANVIER.
Marie-Catherine ROY died 5 July 1731 in Montréal, Canada, New France .
Born at St.Paul, Paris, France
Details of the family tree of Marie-Catherine appear below.
My Ancestor was a Fille du Roi! - Ceramic Genealogy Mug Gift Les Filles du Roi
Celebrate your roots with this fun and meaningful coffee mug! Featuring the phrase 'My Ancestor was a Fille du Roi!', this mug honors the brave French women who helped shape early Canadian history. Perfect for history lovers, genealogy enthusiasts, or anyone proud of their heritage—great for daily coffee, tea, or as a thoughtful gift. ☕
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.
Spouse & Children of Marie-Catherine ROY
Marie-Catherine ROY married 
Pierre SALVAIL (SALVAYE) DE FROMENT
Marriage date: 16 November 1673
Marriage place: Sorel, Canada, New France
Pierre SALVAIL (SALVAYE) DE FROMENTMarriage date: 16 November 1673
Marriage place: Sorel, Canada, New France
Marriage notes:
Ct Adhemar
Children of Pierre SALVAIL (SALVAYE) DE FROMENT and Marie-Catherine ROY
Catherine SALVAIL (SALVAYE)Born: 2 February 1678, Sorel, Canada, New France
Died: 18 August 1764, Sorel, Province of Québec, Canada
Died: 18 August 1764, Sorel, Province of Québec, Canada
Married: Pierre LAMY dit DEFOND 30 November 1697 Place: Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
Louise-Charlotte SALVAIL (SALVAYE)Married: Etienne MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE 22 December 1695 Place: Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
Marie-Therese SALVAILBorn: 10 September 1682, Sorel, Canada, New France
Died: ,
Died: ,
Pierre SALVAIL (SALVAYE) dit TREMONTMarried: Geneviève HUS PAUL 1 June 1714 Place: Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
Antoine SALVAIL (SALVAYE) dit TREMONTBorn: 3 July 1686, Sorel, Canada, New France
Died: 22 May 1769, Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada
Died: 22 May 1769, Montréal, Province of Québec, Canada
Married: Marguerite HERTEL 24 April 1726 Place: Saint-François-du-Lac, Québec, Canada
Marie-Catherine ROY married Jean MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE
Marriage date: abt. 1689
Marriage place: Sorel, Canada, New France
Jean MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE was the child of Gabriel MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE and Anne JANVIER
Jean MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIEMarriage date: abt. 1689
Marriage place: Sorel, Canada, New France
Jean MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE was the child of Gabriel MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE and Anne JANVIER
Children of Jean MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE and Marie-Catherine ROY
Thérèse MIRAYBorn: 5 June 1690, Sorel, Canada, New France
Died: 26 November 1726, Saint-François-du-Lac, Canada, New France
Died: 26 November 1726, Saint-François-du-Lac, Canada, New France
Married: Jean-Baptiste CREVIER dit DESCHENAUX 23 January 1726 Place: Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Marie-Catherine ROY.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Marie-Catherine ROY.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Marie-Catherine ROY.
How to read this timeline
Records about Marie-Catherine ROY and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Records about Marie-Catherine ROY and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
1663
Roy, Catherine , m. 1. Salvail, Pierre, contract Nov. 13, 1673, m. 2. De Miray, Jean, before 1689
La Société des Filles du roi et soldats du Carignan
The Good Regiment: The Carignan Salières Regiment in Canada, 1665-1668
Roy, Catherine , m. 1. Salvail, Pierre, contract Nov. 13, 1673, m. 2. De Miray, Jean, before 1689
La Société des Filles du roi et soldats du Carignan
The Good Regiment: The Carignan Salières Regiment in Canada, 1665-1668
1673 Marriage / PartnerMarie-Catherine ROY and Pierre SALVAIL (SALVAYE) DE FROMENT 16 November 1673, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
1678 Birth of ChildCatherine SALVAIL (SALVAYE) was born 2 February 1678, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
1680 Birth of ChildLouise-Charlotte SALVAIL (SALVAYE) was born 2 March 1680, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
1682 Birth of ChildMarie-Therese SALVAIL was born 10 September 1682, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
1683 Birth of ChildPierre SALVAIL (SALVAYE) dit TREMONT was born 4 November 1683, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
1686 Birth of ChildAntoine SALVAIL (SALVAYE) dit TREMONT was born 3 July 1686, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
1690 Birth of ChildThérèse MIRAY was born 5 June 1690, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
1695 Marriage of ChildLouise-Charlotte SALVAIL (SALVAYE) married 22 December 1695, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre) to Etienne MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE
1697 Marriage of ChildCatherine SALVAIL (SALVAYE) married 30 November 1697, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre) to Pierre LAMY dit DEFOND
1709 Death of ChildLouise-Charlotte SALVAIL (SALVAYE) died 27 November 1709, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
1710 Death of Spouse/PartnerJean MIRAY (MIRÉ) DE L'ARGENTERIE died 23 September 1710, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre)
1714 Marriage of ChildPierre SALVAIL (SALVAYE) dit TREMONT married 1 June 1714, Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre) to Geneviève HUS PAUL
1726 Marriage of ChildThérèse MIRAY married 23 January 1726 , Sorel, Québec, Canada (Saint-Pierre) to Jean-Baptiste CREVIER dit DESCHENAUX
1726 Marriage of ChildAntoine SALVAIL (SALVAYE) dit TREMONT married 24 April 1726, Saint-François-du-Lac, Québec, Canada to Marguerite HERTEL
1726 Death of ChildThérèse MIRAY died 26 November 1726, Saint-François-du-Lac, Québec, Canada
Death — 17315 July 1731
Montréal, Canada, New France
RECORD HISTORY
Record added:
Last updated: 5/1/2025 12:50:33 PM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE
Explore Marie-Catherine ROY's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
BIRTHPLACE
Explore Marie-Catherine ROY's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
KEEP SEARCHING
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES
Continue Researching Marie-Catherine Roy
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Continue your research with free genealogy links
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.GENEALOGY GIFTS & RESOURCES
Gifts & Resources Related to Paris, France
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
GREENERPASTURE GENEALOGY SHOP
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet
More places to shop
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Marie-Catherine ROY.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.