Catherine Dore

     Catherine was born in Berneuil, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France. She was the daughter of Jehan Dore and Jehanne Fourand. She was christened there on 15 April 1646 in the Church of Notre Dame.¹ A contract was drawn up at the office of the notary Pierre Girardeau. for the marriage of Catherine and Francois Guiet. It was signed on 26 January 1667 in Berneuil, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France.. Catherine's husband, Francois, died before 14 April 1708 in Berneuil leaving her a widow.¹ Catherine departed this life on Saturday, 14 April 1708 in Berneuil. On the same day, she was buried there in The churchyard of Notre Dame.¹