Catherine Colin (1633–1688) & Claude Guyon (1629–1694)
This record details the lives of Catherine Colin, a Fille à Marier who immigrated to New France, and her husband Claude Guyon, a Quebec pioneer and son of one of the colony's founding families. They were established on Île d’Orléans.
Catherine Colin (1633 – 1688)
Origins and Arrival
- Parents: René Jacques Colin and Madeleine Bobusse.
- Birth/Baptism: Baptized on September 12, 1633, in the parish of Saint-Pierre, Épernon (Eure-et-Loir, France).[^1]
- Arrival: She is first mentioned in New France at the time of her marriage in February 1655, suggesting she immigrated around 1654.[^2]
- Death: She died at the age of 55 and was buried on January 12, 1688, in Sainte-Famille, Île d’Orléans.[^3]
First Marriage
- Date & Location: February 7, 1655, at Notre-Dame parish in Québec.
- Spouse: Claude Guyon (age 26).
- Spouse's Parents: Jean Guyon du Buisson and Mathurine Robin dite Boulé.
Claude Guyon (1629 – 1694)
Origins and Migration
- Parents: Jean Guyon du Buisson and Mathurine Robin dite Boulé.
- Birth/Baptism: Baptized on April 22, 1629, in the church of Saint-Jean, Mortagne-au-Perche (former province of Perche, France).[^4]
- Migration: While his father and brother arrived in 1634, Claude arrived in New France in 1636 with his mother and siblings.[^5]
- Death: Buried on February 23, 1694, at Notre-Dame parish in Québec.[^6]
Marriages
- First Marriage: To Catherine Colin on February 7, 1655, in Québec (details above).
- Second Marriage: On December 1, 1688, in Sainte-Famille, Île d’Orléans, to Marguerite Binaudière (age 50), one of the "King's Daughters" (Filles du Roi) who originated from Chartres, France.[^7]
Census Records Summary
The family was primarily established on the Île d’Orléans for much of their lives.
| Year | Head of Household | Wife | Children Listed (Ages) | Property & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1666 | Claude Guyon (35) | Catherine Colin (28) | Jean (10), Marie-Madeleine (9), Louise (8), Claude (2), Catherine (1). | Also listed: Jean Robert (69, indentured servant). | [^8] |
| 1681 | Claude Guyon (52) | Catherine Colin (45) | Jean (25), Louise (20), Claude (18), Catherine (16), Anne (15), Jacques (13), Élisabeth (12), Marie (10), Françoise (8), Gervais (6). | 1 firearm, 20 cattle, 50 cultivated acres. | [^9] |
Children of Catherine Colin and Claude Guyon (12 Children)
| Name | Birth – Death Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Guyon | 1656–1733 | |
| Marie Madeleine Guyon | 1657–1723 | |
| Louise Guyon | 1659–1727 | |
| Marguerite Guyon | 1662–1663 | Died in infancy. |
| Claude Guyon | 1663–1728 | |
| Catherine Guyon | 1664–1718 | |
| Marie-Anne Guyon | 1666–1743 | Became Sister of the Passion. |
| Jacques Guyon | 1667–1688 | |
| Élisabeth Guyon | 1669–1743 | Became Sister Saint-Laurent. |
| Marie-Renée Guyon | 1670–1703 | |
| Françoise Guyon | 1672–1749 | |
| Gervais Guyon | 1676–1750 |
Credits
Compiled by Mark Rabideau, Opa & Professional Genealogist.
Sources
[^1]: Baptismal record of Catherine Colin: Digitized archival file and Record Image. [^2]: Fichier Origine entry for Catherine Colin. [^3]: Burial record of Catherine Colin (FamilySearch). [^4]: Baptismal record of Claude Guyon: Record Image and Tanguay's Genealogical Dictionary. [^5]: Lesperance (2002) - Migration to Canada. [^6]: Burial record of Claude Guyon (FamilySearch). [^7]: Second marriage record (FamilySearch). [^8]: 1666 Census (Benjamin Sulte). [^9]: 1681 Census (Benjamin Sulte). [^10]: Claude Guyon's Fichier Origine entry. [^11]: Tanguay's Genealogical Dictionary. [^12]: Perche-Québec records. [^13]: Marriage record of Catherine Colin and Claude Guyon (FamilySearch).
