Charles Godin (c.1630 - c.1706) & Marie Boucher (1644 - 1730)
This document details the lives of Charles Godin (Gaudin), an early immigrant to New France, and his wife, Marie Boucher, a native-born daughter of an early pioneer family.
Charles Godin (c.1630 - c.1706)
Origins and Family
Charles Godin (name variant: Gaudin) was born around 1630 in Saint-Laurent de Beaumais (now Aubermesnil-Beaumais), Normandy, France. His parents were Jacques Gaudin and Marguerite Nicole (or Nicolle).[^1][^2][^3]
Marriage to Marie Boucher
A marriage contract was signed on October 1, 1656, before notary Guillaume Audouart. Charles Godin, aged 24, married Marie Boucher, who was only 12 years old.[^4]
The religious ceremony took place on November 6, 1656, at the home of Marie's parents in Chùteau-Richer. The marriage was celebrated by Father André Richard after the publication of three banns.
Marriage Certificate Transcription Summary:
- Groom: Charles Godin, son of Jacques Godin and Marguerite Niart (of St-Laurent de Beaumas parish).
- Bride: Marie Boucher, daughter of Marin Boucher and Perrine Malet (from the coast of Beaupré).
- Witnesses: François Bélenger and Claude Ober.
Life in New France
Charles and Marie lived in the Beaupré area, specifically in L'Ange-Gardien after their marriage.
| Census Year | Age | Spouse & Age | Children Listed | Farm Assets | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1666 [^6] | 35 | Marie Boucher, 22 | François (7), Marie (4), GeneviÚve (3), Marguerite (17 months) | Not listed | Beaupré, Canada |
| 1667 [^6] | 38 | Made (Marie) Boucher, 25 | François (8), Marie (5), GeneviÚve (4), Marguerite (2), Ursulle (2 months) | 5 livestock, 7 arpents in value | Coast of Beaupré, Canada |
| 1681 [^7] | 45 | Marie Boucher, 37 | 12 children listed (ages 2 to 22) | 1 rifle, 6 horned beasts, 20 arpents in value | Seigneury of Beaupré, Canada |
Death
Charles Godin died in L'Ange-Gardien, Canada, sometime between December 1, 1706, and January 18, 1712. He was approximately 75 years old.[^8]
Marie Boucher (1644 - 1730)
Origins and Family
Marie Boucher (first name variant: Made) was the daughter of the pioneer couple Marin Boucher and Perrine Mallet.[^9]
Birth and Baptism
Marie was born in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Canada, on April 11, 1644, and was baptized the same day (though the record was registered later at Notre-Dame de Québec church in 1647). Her godfather was Massé Gravel, and her godmother was Marie Guyon, wife of François Bellanger.[^10][^11]
Death
Marie Boucher died in L'Ange-Gardien, Canada, on July 15, 1730.[^16]
Children of Charles Godin & Marie Boucher
Charles and Marie had a total of 17 children.[^5] Sixteenth of them are noted to have founded a home, spreading the lineage along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River and into Ontario and the United States.[^8]
| Name (Variant) | Birth-Death Years |
|---|---|
| François Gaudin | 1659 - 1684 |
| Marie Godin | 1662 - 1733 |
| GeneviĂšve Godin | 1663 - 1737 |
| Marguerite Godin | 1665 - 1744 |
| Ursule Gaudin | 1667 - 1723 |
| Charles Godin | 1668 - 1743 |
| Anne Gaudin | 1670 - 1705 |
| Catherine Gaudin | 1672 - 1724 |
| Madeleine Gaudin | 1673 - 1720 |
| Pierre Godin | 1675 - 1733 |
| Angélique Godin | 1677 - 1718 |
| Jean-François Gaudin | 1679 - 1680 |
| Alexis Gaudin | 1680 - 1764 |
| Louise Gaudin | 1682 - 1752 |
| Charlotte Gaudin | 1683 - 1759 |
| Françoise Gaudin | 1685 - 1765 |
| Antoine Gaudin | 1688 - 1731 |
Credits and Licensing
Compiled by Mark Rabideau, Opa & Professional Genealogist.
All materials licensed: CC BY-ND 4.0 by eirenicon llc.
Sources
[^1]: Wikipedia: Aubermesnil-Beaumais [^2]: Fichier origine 021170 Charles Godin 2022 Fédération québécoise des sociétés de généalogie/Québec Federation of Genealogical Societies [^3]: Dossier Fichier [^4]: Marriage - Charles Godin & Marie Boucher - FamilySearch [^5]: Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec des origines à 1730, René Jetté, avec la collaboration du PRDH, 1983, Presses de l'Université de Montréal, A-J, PDF [^6]: Wikisource: Recensements 1666-1667 Censuses selon Benjamin Sulte Histoire des Canadiens-français, Tome 4, chap. 4 [^7]: Wikisource Recensement 1681 Census selon Benjamin Sulte Histoire des Canadiens-français, Tome 5, chap. 4 [^8]: Les Godin (Chronicle by Ludovic Hudon, June 29, 1992) [^9]: Tanguay Vol. 1, p. 71 - 1625 Boucher Marin [^10]: Baptism - Marie Boucher - FamilySearch [^11]: Bapt. image IGD [^12]: BAnQ Notarial acts index Vol I pg 66: Marriage contract of Chs Godin and Marie Boucher (October 1, 1656). [^13]: FamilySearch Microfilm No. 2371066: Marriage contract between Charles Godin and Marie Boucher (October 1, 1656, no. 500). [^14]: Marriage - Charles Godin - Marie Boucher - FamilySearch [^15]: Tanguay Vol. 1, p. 255 - 1656 Gaudin Charles [^16]: Burial - Marie Boucher - FamilySearch