Julien Trottier

     Julien was born in the village of Ige, Belleme, Orne, Normandy, France. He was christened there on 30 March 1636 in St-Martin Church.¹ Julien married Marie Sedilot, daughter of Louis Sedilot and Marie Grimoult, on 16 August 1660 in ville de Quebec, Quebec, Canada, at the Basilica of Notre Dame.² 1666, Julien and Marie were listed on the Canadian Census in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Julien Trottier [30 years] Marie Sedillot [20 years], Elisabeth [2 years], his brother: Jean-Baptist [20 years] & servant: Antoine Lescuyer [18 years].³ 1667, Julien and Marie were listed on the Canadian Census in Trois-Rivieres. Enumerated in this household were Antoine Leduc [20 years], Julien Trotier [31 years], Marie Tilli [21 years], Elisabeth [2 years], Catherine [1 year] & servant: Antoine Lescuyer [22 years].⁴ Julien departed this life before 21 September 1670 in Trois-Rivieres. On this day, his wife signed a contract of marriage.