Francoise Benard

F, b. circa 1637, d. circa 6 February 1707
     Francoise was born circa 1637 in Vouvray-sur-Loir, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France. She was the daughter of Pierre Benard & Catherine Riverin. In 1655, Francoise immigrated from France to Montreal as a "Fille-a-Marier:..1 A contract for the marriage of Marin Janot dit Lachapelle & Francoise Benard was signed on 1 May 1655 at ville de Quebec. It was drawn up by notary Saint-Pere. Francoise married Marin Janot dit Lachapelle on 30 August 1655 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at the Basilica of Notre Dame.2,3 Francoise's husband, Marin, drowned on 20 July 1664 in Montreal at age 37 years, leaving her a widow. Francoise married Guillaume Bouchard on 20 July 1665 in Montreal at the Basilica of Notre Dame.4 1667, Francoise and her husband, Guillaume, were listed on the Canadian Census in Notre Dame de Montreal. Enumerated in this household were Guillaume Bouchard [35 years], Francoise Benard [39 years], Cecile Janot [11 years], Francoise Janot [9 years], Pierre Janot [7 years], Robert Janot [5 years] & Marie Bouchard [1 month].5 1681, Francoise and her husband, Guillaume, were listed on the Canadian Census in Notre Dame de Montreal. Enumerated in this household were Guilluame Bouchard [45 years], Francoise Besnard [52 years], Pierre Janot [21 years], Robert [19 years] & Marie Bouchard [14 years].6 Francoise's husband, Guillaume, died between 18 November 1686 and 6 February 1707 in Montreal leaving her a widow. Francoise departed this life circa 6 February 1707 in Montreal. She was buried there in the cemetery of Notre Dame on Sunday, 6 February 1707.7

Family 1

Marin Janot dit Lachapelle b. 1627, d. 20 Jul 1664
Children

Family 2

Guillaume Bouchard b. c 1636, d. bt 18 Nov 1686 - 6 Feb 1707
Child

Citations

  1. [S1584] Filles a Marier - A Marriageable Young Girl: Francoise Benard - immigration: as "Fille-a-Marier"' arrived 1654 to New France;
    History: born: circa 1637 Vouvray-sur-Loir, France; daughter of Pierre Benard & Catherine Riverin; died: 2/06/1707 Montreal; 1661 - she was assulted by Etienne Bouchard who was found guilty & was ordered to pay 25 livres to the surgeon & 25 livres to the church;
    Marriage: by contract: 1 May 1655 Montreal to Marin Janot, son of Robert Janot & Jeanne de Piennes; he arrived at Montreal 16 November 1653; born: Lachapelle-Monthodon, France; drown: 20 July 1664 & buried: 25 July at Trois-Rivieres where his corpse was found; children: Cecile [ca. 1655-1/25/1729], Francoise [1/21/1658], Pierre [3/27/1660], Robert [5/29/1662].
    Married 2nd: 7/20/1665 to Guillaume Bouchard, born: Neufchatel-sur-Aisne, France, son of Laurent Bouchard & Nicole Bourguignon; arrived Quebec 8/06/1657; died: 10/25/1693 at Hotel-Dieu, Quebec age: 46 years; children: Marie [4/20/1667]. - http://www.geocities.com/weallcamefromsomewhere/Kebec/…
  2. [S1596] Drouin Institute: Marriage: 30 August 1655 - Marin Janot, originally from the parish of Lachapelle-Sous-Monthauson, Pres de Chateau-Thierry, son of Robert Janot & Jeanne De Piennes; and married to Francoise Benard, originally from the parish of Vouvray, diocese of Mans, daughter of Pierre Benard & Catherine Riverin; at the parish of Notre-Dame, Montreall - www.genealogiequebec.com.
  3. [S1556] Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967: Marriage: 30 August 1655 - Marin Janot, son of Robert Jenot & Joanna Picnues of the parish of Lachapelle___ , & Francoise Benard, daughter of Zarhery Benard & Catharina Rivehi , Notre Dame Church in Montreal [see image no. 113] - Ancestry.com.
  4. [S1596] Drouin Institute: Marriage: 20 July 1665 - Guillaume Bouchard, originally from Neufchastel, Picardie, son of Laurent Bouchard & Nicole Bourguignon; and Francoise Benard, widow of Marin Janot Lachapelle; at the parish of Notre-Dame, Montreal. - www.genealogiequebec.com.
  5. [S1598] Research Program In Historical Demography: Census Certificate Number: 96676.
  6. [S1598] Research Program In Historical Demography: Census Certificate Number 98083.
  7. [S1596] Drouin Institute: Burial: 6 February 1707 - Francoise Besnard; age: 70 years; widow of Bouchard; at the parish of Notre-Dame, Montreal. - www.genealogiequebec.com.