Anne Ledet1,2

F, b. 1632, d. 14 December 1700
     Anne was born in 1632 in Angoulins, near La Rochelle, Bishopric of La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France. She was the daughter of Nicolas Ledet and Isabelle Pineault. She immigrated from France to Quebec as a "Filles a Marier", with a contract to marry Jean Neveu. Anne married Jean Neveu on 28 January 1653 in ville de Quebec, Quebec, Canada, at the Basilica of Notre Dame. Their marriage was annulled because Jean was already married in France. He was convicted of bigamy and returned to France.3,4 Anne married 2nd Gilles Pinel on 2 September 1657 in ville de Quebec, Quebec, Canada, at the Basilica of Notre Dame.5,6 1666, Anne and her husband, Gilles, were listed on the Canadian Census in Comte de Quebec, Quebec, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Gilles Pinel [31 years], his wife: Anne Ledettes [35 years], Jean Nepveu [spouse of Anne], Catherine [8 years], Francoise [6 years], Marie-Madeleine [4 years], Francois-Xavier [2 years], Barbe Nepveu [12 years] & Suzanne Nepveu [10 years].7 1667, Anne and her husband, Gilles, were listed on the Canadian Census in Ste-Foy, ville de Quebec. Enumerated in this household were Gilles Pinel [33 years], his wife: Annne Laidette [36 years], Catherine [10 years], Francoise [8 years], Marie-Madeleine [5 years], Francois [4 years], Elisabeth 15 months.8 1681, Anne and her husband, Gilles, were listed on the Canadian Census in Neuville, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada. Enumerated in this household were Gilles Pinel [43 years], Anne Ledet [48 years], Elisabeth [14 years], Guillaume [13 years], Anne [10 years], Nicolas [7 years] & Jean Pinel [6 years].9 Anne's husband, Gilles, died circa 15 January 1700 in Neuville, leaving her a widow. She was buried at Neuville, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada, in the churchyard of St-Francois-de-Sales, Pointe-Aux-Tremples.10 Anne departed this life on Tuesday, 14 December 1700 in Neuville, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada.

Family 1

Jean Neveu b. c 1625
Children

Family 2

Gilles Pinel b. c 28 Feb 1635, d. c 15 Jan 1700
Children

Citations

  1. [S1584] Filles a Marier - A Marriageable Young Girl: Most of us are familiar with the story of the King's Daughters or Fille Du Roi; the state sponsored program that brought almost 800 single women to Quebec in the early days of the French settlement, but what is not so well known is the story of the Fille a Marier. Between 1634 and 1662; 262 young ladies braved the elements to begin an uncertain future in the backwoods of Canada.

    When the Company of 100 Associates began their settlement scheme, their plan of recruiting only families proved to be too costly, so instead they signed on single men; tradesman and labourers; who would be indentured for three years. However, this meant that more than 80% of the colonists were men, so even if they decided to stay at the end of their term, there was little hope of them starting a family, unless they chose a Canadian girl. But, since her family would never allow her, or her children, to leave their village; the company directors needed to avoid this from happening.

    So instead, they began recruiting "marriagable young girls", who would first sign a contract in France and then be given passage and a small dowry to become the wife of a Quebec settler. You might wonder why these young girls (many under 16), would risk the dangers and hardships, which by now most of France were well aware of; but believe it or not; for many it was the best option.

    At the time, marriages were arranged, so if the girl's family did not have the means to provide a sutable dowry, her only option was to become a nun, if she was Catholic; or marry beneath her station. In the case of the young Filles a Marier, though a marriage contract must be signed before departure, she had every right to refuse the union, once she met her husband-to-be. As a matter of fact, many of them did just that, and were provided safe passage home.
    - http://www.geocities.com/weallcamefromsomewhere/Kebec/…
  2. [S1585] Filles a Marier - [biography]: Anne Ledet - Anne Ledet was born about 1631 in Angoulins, La Rochelle, Aunis, France; the daughter of Nicolas Ledet and Isabelle Pineau. She arrived in the Quebec Colony as a Filles A Marier, contracted to be the bride of Jean Nepveau. They were married January 28, 1653 in Ville De Quebec.

    Jean was born about 1625 in the Parish of St-Georges-de-Montaigu, La Roche-Sur-Yon, Lucon, Poitou, France; the son of Jacques Nepveau and Marie Michel. He and Anne would have two children before his death on September 02, 1657 in Sillery. [Note: The date of his death is an error - it is the date of Anne's second marriage. Jean was convicted of bigamy and returned to France. - KLM]

    After the death of her first husband, Anne married Gilles Pinel on September 02, 1657 in Ville De Quebec. Gilles was born on February 28, 1635 in the Parish of Ste, Marguerite, La Rochelle, France; the son of Nicolas Pinel and Madeleine Maranda. He and Anne would have nine children before his death on January 15, 1700 at Pointe-Aux-Trembles. Anne followed on December 14, 1700 in Neuville. - http://www.geocities.com/weallcamefromsomewhere/Kebec/…
  3. [S1556] Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967: Marriage: 28 January 1653 - Jean Nepveu, son of Jacques Nepveu & Marie Michel de la parish of St. George of Montaigu in Poitou & Anne Ladet, daughter of Nicolas Ledet & Isabelle Pinau of the parish d'Angoulin de la Rochelle,, ... at the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Quebec City - Ancestry.com.
  4. [S1557] Genealogy of Canada: Noted the annullment of the marriage between Jean Neveu & Anne Ledet. Jean was already married in France. He was convicted of his bigamy and returned to France. - www.nosorigines.qc.ca/GenealogieQuebec.aspx?genealogy.
  5. [S1557] Genealogy of Canada: Marriage: 2 September 1657 - Anne Ledet & Gilles Pinel at Notre Dame de Quebec [Research Program in Historical Demography] - www.nosorigines.qc.ca/GenealogieQuebec.aspx?genealogy.
  6. [S1556] Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967: Marriage: 2 September 1657 [by banns] - Anne Ledet & Gilles Pinel at Notre Dame de Quebec - Ancestry.com.
  7. [S1598] Research Program In Historical Demography: Census Certificate Number 96031.
  8. [S1598] Research Program In Historical Demography: Census Certificate Number 97045.
  9. [S1598] Research Program In Historical Demography: Census Certificate Number 98332.
  10. [S1557] Genealogy of Canada: Burial: 14 December 1700 - Anne Ledet at Neuville [Research Program in Historical Demography] - www.nosorigines.qc.ca/GenealogieQuebec.aspx?genealogy.