Francois Hebert mentioned in Winslow's journal

Question

Researching in Winslow's journal, it states that a Francois Hebert instigating an escape. I take it it was Francois Hebert jr not Francois Hebert sr. .

Who was the father of this Winslow's rebel

Any body have an opinion

September 11th

I made strict enquiry how those Young Men made their escape yesterday and by every circumstance found one Francois Hubert (Hebert) was either the Contriver or Abettor, who was on Board at the time and his Effects shipped. I ordered him ashore, allowed him to proceed to hiw own House and then in his presence burned both his House and Barn.

There are certain Instructions which must be given to the Masters of these Transports. Thomas Church of the Leopard, bound for Mary Land, will sail first. I will write him in this wise:

Answer 1

Paul Delaney in his excellent book "La liste de Winslow", believes that the Acadian who was accused of encouraging 24 young men to escape the ships on which they were to be deported is François, son of Jacques Hébert and Marguerite Landry. You can find more information in François’ profile.