Individual Details

Jacques Guyon

(6 Jan 1562 - 23 Sep 1623)

Jean was part of the first group of pioneers to come to Beauport in 1634. Jean was baptised in the parish of St. Aubin de Tourouvre, and married at St. Jean de Mortagne. He was hired on 14 Mar 1634 by Robert Giffard as a mason. He owned the back concession of a freehold piece of land called DuBuisson in Beauport the 14 Mar 1634. His land was inherited by his son, Jean. He sailed from France on 14 Mar 1634 and arrived in New France on 4 June 1634. His wife and most of his children did not arrive in New France until about a year later. His oldest daughter, Barbe, married to Pierre Paradis, did not arrive in New France until 1652. His godfathers are Jean Collin and Pierre Dolivet, and his godmother is Catherine Goddin. Jean was a farmer, notary & mason.

Events

Birth6 Jan 1562St-Aubin de Tourouvre, Perche, France
Marriage15 Apr 1583Perche, Orne, France - Marguerite Huet
Death23 Sep 1623St-Aubin de Tourouvre, Perche, France
Reference NoC3992

Families

SpouseMarguerite Huet (1568 - 1626)
ChildJean Guyon (1592 - 1663)

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