Michel Chalifoux (abt. 1785 - 1874)

Born about 1785 in Richelieu, Lower Canada

Husband of Isabelle (Collin) Chalifoux — married 29 Feb 1832 in St Boniface, Manitoba, Canada

Descendants

Died 29 May 1874 at about age 89 in Baie-Saint-Paul, Charlevoix-Ouest, Quebec, Canada

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Biography

Michel Chalifoux dit Richard was the son of Jean Baptiste Richard and Josephte, of the Muskegon tribe (Swampy Cree). ^[1] He and Isabelle Collin were married according to the custom of the country circa 1805.

Michelle Richard and Isabelle Collin were baptized on the 28th of Feb 1832, ^[2]and their long standing marriage was confirmed by the church the following day, at St. François Xavier, St. Boniface, Red River, by Father Belcourt. ^[3]

Children of Michel Chalifoux dit Richard and Isabelle Collin:^[4]

- Joseph Chalifoux b. circa 1805 (His baptismal recording in the Rundle Journals suggest he is likely a younger brother to Michel, and not a son).

- Michel Chalifoux dit Richard b. circa 1807 Rupert's Land d. 1871 St. François Xavier

- Isabelle Chalifoux b. circa 1810 Red River d. 1869 St. François Xavier

- Marguerite Chalifoux b. circa 1816 d. 1866 St. François Xavier ^[5]

- Louise Chalifoux b. 1817 North West ^[6]

- Antoine Chalifoux dit Richard b. 1818 St. François Xavier d. 1880 Baie St. Paul, Manitoba ^[7]

- Jean-Baptiste Chalifoux b. circa 1820

- Angelique Chalifoux b. before 1822

- Madeleine Richard b. circa 1824 Red River d. 1888

- Marie Richard b. 1827 St. François Xavier d. 1878 St. François Xavier

- Julie Richard b. 1832 St. Boniface ^[8] d. 1834 St. François Xavier

- Genevieve Richard b. circa 1834

- Louis Chalifoux dit Richard b. 1834 ^[9]

Research Notes

• Not to be confused with Michel (Chalifoux) Richard, who was born about 1754, married Elizabeth Collin, and died on 25 Oct 1833.

This profile is compiled, primarily, on the current research and family as it is presented by Gail Morin.

In 1875 five living children of Michel Richard declared the death date of their father as 29 May 1874, and death place as Baie St. Paul. “Affidavit No. 3090 that his father Michel died 29 May 1874 intestate leaving sole heirs at law Antoine, Madeleine, Marie, Genevieve and Louis Richard.” ^[10]

In light of this affidavit the birth and death dates of Michel Richard, on this profile, are not the same as those offered by Gail Morin. On this profile the birth year is determined from census records and the death date is taken from the affidavit.

The use of the surname Chalifoux by Michel Richards at times, and by his older children, suggests the voyageur, Michel Chalifoux, may have been a man of influence to this family. It is possible two men have been previously combined and some sorting needs to be done.

In the St. Boniface records of births, baptisms, marriages and burials, there is a record of death of the voyageur, Michel Chalifoux. The record provides the more commonly used dates of birth and death (1763-1833) for the husband of Isabelle Collin, and father of her children. It is, however, not in agreement with the affidavit of the family.

"Michel Chalifoux, ancient voyageur, buried 26 October 1833 at St.Francois Xavier, White Horse Plains, died 25 October 1833 at the same place, age 70 years, in the presence of Joseph Gilbeau and Louis Gariepy, G. A. Belcourt priest." via Morin, Gail, St. Boniface (Saved From The Fire) 1825-1834 Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Historian, Father Picton, related Michel Chalifoux was from the Maskinonge parish, Quebec. There is record of employment for Michel Chalifoux, the voyageur with the North West Company, in Red River, in 1804. ^[11]

Michel Chalifoux dit Richard was born about 1794^[12] to Baptiste Richard and Josephte Masquegone^[13]. Baptism took place at St. Boniface on 28 Feb 1832; his given age at the time was 38.^[12]

Michel married Isabelle Collin (daughter of Antoine Collin and Louise, a Serpente woman) on 29 Feb 1832.^[13] They had previously been married according to the custom of the country.^[14] Isabelle passed away in 1864. Michel appears to have later married Rosalie (?) (Unknown).^[15]

Michel passed away at Baie St. Paul, Manitoba on 29 May 1874.^[15] Burial occurred on 31 May 1874.^[15]

The children of Michel Chalifoux dit Richard and Isabelle Collin include^[15]:

1. Antoine Richard
2. Madeleine Richard, m. Pascal Montour
3. Marie Richard
4. Julie Richard
5. Genevieve Richard, m. Pierre Lerat
6. Louis Richard

Research Notes

• Not to be confused with Michel (Chalifoux) Richard, who was born about 1754, married Elizabeth Collin, and died on 25 Oct 1833.

Sources

1. ↑ Library and Archives Canada, Kipling Collection, Parish registers: Manitoba, Richard, Michel, marriage; (MG25-G62, index cards, microfilm H-1344); [1]
2. ↑ Library and Archives Canada, Kipling Collection, Parish registers: Manitoba, Richard, Michel, baptism; (MG25-G62, index cards, microfilm H-1344); [2]
3. ↑ Library and Archives Canada, Kipling Collection, Parish registers: Manitoba, Collin, Isabelle, marriage; (MG25-G62, index cards, microfilm H-1344); [3]
4. ↑ Morin, Gail. Metis Families, Birston - Chalifoux (p338-339). Kindle Edition; 2016; [4]
5. ↑ Library and Archives Canada, Kipling Collection, Parish registers: Manitoba, Chalifoux, Marguerite, child baptism; (MG25-G62, index cards, microfilm H-1344);[5]
6. ↑ Library and Archives Canada, Kipling Collection, Parish registers: Manitoba, Chalifoux, Louise, baptism; (MG25-G62, index cards, microfilm H-1344); [6]
7. ↑ Scrip affidavit for Richard, Antoine; born: 1818; father: Michel Richard (Métis); mother: Isabelle Colin (Métis); claim no: 1437; scrip no: 10381; date of issue: August 21, 1876; amount: $160 - Library and Archives Canada, North-West Territories Métis scrip applications, Textual material; Item ID# 1503555; [7]
8. ↑ Library and Archives Canada, Kipling Collection, Parish registers: Manitoba, Richard, Julie, baptism; (MG25-G62, index cards, microfilm H-1344); [8]
9. ↑ Scrip affidavit for Richard, Antoine; born: 1818; father: Michel Richard (Métis); mother: Isabelle Colin (Métis); claim no: 1437; scrip no: 10381; date of issue: August 21, 1876; amount: $160 - Library and Archives Canada, North-West Territories Métis scrip applications, Textual material; Item ID# 1503570; [9]
10. ↑ Library and Archives Canada, North-West Territories Métis scrip applications, Textual material; Item ID#1494986 [10]
11. ↑ Archives du Manitoba, manitoba.ca > Sport, Culture and Heritage > Archives of Manitoba > Search > HBCA Resources> Biographies > Chalifoux, Michel (fl. 1812–1863); [11][12]
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1} Morin, Gail. St. Boniface (Saved From The Fire) 1825-1834 Baptisms, Marriages and Burials. Entry for Richard Michel (​B-405, Michel Richard, baptized 28 February 1832, age 38 years, son of Jean Baptiste Richard and Josephte, Godfather: Charles Gladus, F. Boucher priest) (p. 76). Kindle Edition.
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} Morin, Gail. St. Boniface (Saved From The Fire) 1825-1834 Baptisms, Marriages and Burials. Entry for Richard, Michel and Isabelle Collin ​(M-61, Michel Richard, adult son of Baptiste Richard and Josephte of the Masquegone tribe, (publication at St. Francois Xavier of White Horse Plains) married 29 February 1832, Isabelle Collin, adult daughter of Antoine Collin and Louise of the Serpente tribe, in the presence of Olivier Rocquebrune and Ambroise Alard, G. A. Belcourt priest) (p. 76). Kindle Edition.
14. ↑ Morin, Gail. Metis Families Volume 2 Birston - Chalifoux (p. 338). Kindle Edition.
15. ↑ ^{15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3} Archives / Collections and Fonds: Métis Scrip Records; Affidavit No. 3090 that his father Michel died 29 May 1874 intestate leaving sole heirs at law Antoine, Madeleine, Marie, Genevieve and Louis Richard. Reference: RG15-D-II-3, Volume number: 199, Microfilm reel number: T-12153, File number: HB 5444, Item ID number: 1494986. http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redirect?app=fonandcol&id=1494986&lang=eng Library and Archives Canada (bac-lac.gc.ca : accessed 29 Oct 2021). see pg 10 for burial record