Jacques Beauvais dit Saint-James (1623 â 1691) & Jeanne SoldĂ© (1630 â after 1697)
This record details the lives of Jacques Beauvais, a pioneer, militiaman, and lime kiln operator, and his wife, Jeanne Soldé, who arrived in New France as part of La Grande Recrue of 1653.
Jeanne Soldé
| Detail | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Parents | Martin Sauldé and Julienne Potier. | |
| Birth/Baptism | Baptized Anne on August 24, 1630, in Villaines-sous-Malicorne (St-Germain), Sarthe, France. | |
| Name Used in NF | Used the name "Jeanne" in New France. | |
| Migration | Arrived in Montreal in 1653 as part of La Grande Recrue (The Great Recruitment). | |
| Last Mention | After October 11, 1692, the date of her will. |
Jacques Beauvais dit Saint-James
| Detail | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Parents | Gabriel Beauvais and Marie Crosnier. | |
| Birth | November 22, 1623, in Igé, Diocese of Séez, France. | |
| Migration | Arrived in Canada in 1652. | |
| Occupation | Lime kiln operator, settler, and Militiaman in the Sainte-Famille Militia. | |
| Death | April 1691 (Estate inventoried April 6, 1691). |
Marriage & Census Records
Marriage
| Detail | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Date | December 11, 1653, before Notary Lambert Closse. | |
| Ceremony Date | January 7, 1654. | |
| Ceremony Location | Notre-Dame de Montréal. | |
| Witnesses | Paul de Chomedey (governor), Lambert Closse, and Jean du Met. |
Census Records (Montreal)
| Year | Location | Head (Age) | Spouse (Age) | Children/Servants | Assets | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1666 | Montreal | Jacques Beauvais (42) | Jeanne Soldé (34) | 7 children, 1 servant. | N/A | |
| 1681 | Montreal | Jacques Bauvais (57) | Jeanne Soldé (47) | 5 children | 7 livestock, 28 cultivated arpents. |
Children (9 Total)
| Name | Years | Spouse & Marriage Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. RaphaĂ«l Beauvais | 1654 â 1734 | Isabelle Turpin (1683). |
| 2. Barbe Beauvais | 1656 â ? | François Brunet dit Bourbonnois (1672). |
| 3. Marguerite Beauvais | 1658 â ? | Jacques Tetus (1675). |
| 4. Jean Beauvais | 1660 â 1667 | Died young. |
| 5. Jean-Baptiste Bauvais | 1662 â ? | Madeleine Lemoine (1697). |
| 6. Jacques Beauvais | 1664 â 1671 | Died at age 6. |
| 7. Charlotte Beauvays | 1667 â 1700 | Alexandre Turpin (1684). |
| 8. Ătiennette Beauvais | 1669 â ? | Jean Baptiste Pottier (1688). |
| 9. Jeanne Bauvais | 1673 â 1703 | Guillaume Boucher (1695). |
Notarial Records
- April 4, 1691: Memoir on contributions by their son, Raphaël Beauvais, to his parents.
- April 6, 1691: Inventory of Jacques Beauvais' estate.
- October 11, 1692: Jeanne Soldé's will was signed.
Credits and Licensing
Compiled by Mark Rabideau, Opa & Professional Genealogist.
All materials licensed: CC BY-ND 4.0 by eirenicon llc.
Sources and References
- Baptismal record: Fichier Origine.
- Jetté, René. Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec, p. 70.
- Boileau, Gilles. La Grande Recrue: 1653.
- PRDH: Pioneer 12840.
- Godbout, Archange. Nos ancĂȘtres au XVII siĂšcle.
- BAnQ Notarial Acts Index. Vol. IâIX.
- Marriage record (Latin): Drouin Collection.
- Drouin, IGD Quebec Vital Records.
- Sulte, Benjamin. Histoire des Canadiens-français, Tome IV.
- Sulte, Benjamin. Histoire des Canadiens-français, Tome V.
- Adhémar Notarial Records.