Jean-Baptiste Samson

M, b. 8 March 1695, d. 4 March 1751
FatherJacques Samson b. 1 Jan 1647, d. 3 May 1699
MotherMarie-Anne Metru b. c 1656, d. 26 Mar 1731
     Jean-Baptiste was born on Tuesday, 8 March 1695 in Pointe-de-Levy, Lauzon, Levis County, Quebec, Canada. He was christened on the same day there in St-Joseph Church.1 A contract for the marriage of Jean-Baptiste and Elisabeth Lecours was signed on 10 January 1719. It was drawn up by the notary, Delacetierre. It notes Jean Sansson as son of the late Jacques Sansson & Marie-Anne Metru and residing in Quebec. It noted Elisabeth as the daughter of the late Michel Lecour & Louise Ledran.2 Jean & Elisabeth had children: Jean-Jacques [9/19/1720-4/081775][m. 11/14/1746 Marie Elisabeth Prevert], Marie Elisabeth [5/05/1722-7/06/1765], Marie Louise Francoise [3/02/1724][m. 10/21/1754 Francois Valerond], Marie Genevieve [5/06/1727-10//24/1777][m. 4/28/1749 Jean-Baptiste Levitre & 2nd 9/30/1765 Louis Marchand], Joseph [1/21/1729-5/11/1733], Pierre [7/10/1731-7/16/1731], Ignace [7/29/1733-3/14/1758] & Francois [6/23/1736-12/17/1812][m. 10/13/1760 Therese Prevot & 2nd 11/20/1775 Genevieve Duthu].3 Jean-Baptiste departed this life on Thursday, 4 March 1751 in ville de Quebec at age 55 years, 11 months and 24 days. He was buried there in the Notre Dame Cemetery on Friday, 5 March 1751.4

Citations

  1. [S1596] Drouin Institute: Baptism: 8 March 1695 - Jean-Batiste Samson, born the same day, son of Jacques Samson & Anne Metru; sponsors: Jean Delguel & Genevieve Joli; at the parish of St-Joseph, Pointe de Levy. - www.genealogiequebec.com.
  2. [S1598] Research Program In Historical Demography: Contract Number: 95240.
  3. [S1598] Research Program In Historical Demography: FAmily Certificate Number 13051.
  4. [S1596] Drouin Institute: Buriall: 5 March 1751 - Jean Samson, died yesterday, at around the age of 56 years; at Notre Dame de Quebec - www.genealogiequebec.com.