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Marie-Madeleine was born around 1670. She lived with her father Thomas, a carpenter, and her mother Marie-Madeleine Girouard in Port-Royal, Acadia (Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada).[1] She was listed at the age of 2 in the first Acadian census in 1671.[2] Her family was among the first settlers to move to Beaubassin[3] and they lived on a farm in Ouescoque (Pointe Amherst, Nova Scotia).[4]
In 1686, at Chiqnitou dit Beaubassin, Magdeleine (sic), aged 18, was living with her parents, Thomas Cormier, aged 55, and Magdelaine (sic) GIROUARD, aged 37, and her 8 (sic) siblings: Francois, aged 16, Marie (sic), aged 12, Alexis, aged 14, Germain, aged 10, Pierre, aged 8, Angelique (sic), aged 4, Marie and Jeanne twins (sic) aged 1. The family owned 4 guns and was living on 40 arpents of cultivable land with 30 cattle, 10 sheep, and 15 hogs. See "Research Notes".[5]
When she was about 20, Madeleine married Michel Boudrot, son of Michel Boudrot and Michelle Aucoin, who was about 31 years old at that time.[1] The couple settled on a farm at the outer Nanpanne point (near Napan, Nova Scotia).[4]
Between 1691 and 1714, the couple had 7 children: Marie-Madeleine, Michel-Joseph, Élisabeth (Isabelle), Madeleine, Anselme, Claude et Paul.[1]
The young family appeared in the 1693 census at Beaubassin, with two children age 2 years and 3 months. They owned 8 head of cattle, 8 sheep, 2 hogs and 1 gun. No cultivable land was listed.[6] In 1698 the census showed their growing family and possessions. They owned 21 arpents of cultivable land.[7] They were enumerated again at Beaubassin in 1700, [8] 1701, [9] 1703, [10] and 1707. [11]
Around the time of the births of her 3rd and 7th child, Marie-Madeleine would have witnessed the effects of Church's raids on Beaubassin.[12] Was her family one of those who hid in the woods with their most valuable possessions? Were their farm and animals destroyed?
Sadly, Marie-Madeleine died before 13 February 1714 (marriage of her daughter Madeleine), and her younger orphaned children lived with their aunts.[1][13]
Marie-Madeleine est née vers 1670, probablement à Port-Royal (Annapolis Royal, Nouvelle-Écosse).[1] Ses parents Thomas et Marie-Madeleine Girouard étaient parmi les premiers colons de Beaubassin, Acadie.[3] Leur ferme était située à Ouescoque (Pointe Amherst, Nouvelle-Écosse, Canada).[4] Marie-Madeleine épousa Michel Boudrot, fils de Michel Boudrot et Michelle Aucoin, vers 1690.[1] Leur ferme était située près de la Pointe Nanpanne[4] (près de Napan, Nouvelle-Écosse). Entre 1691 et 1714 environ, le couple a eu 7 enfants: Marie-Madeleine, Michel-Joseph, Élisabeth (Isabelle), Madeleine, Anselme, Claude et Paul.[1]
À l'époque de la naissance de son 3e et 7e enfant, Marie-Madeleine a probablement été témoin des effets des raids par Benjamin Church à Beaubassin.[12] Est-ce que leur famille était l'une de celles qui a dû se cacher dans les bois avec leurs objets de valeur? Est-ce que leur ferme a été détruite et leurs animaux tués, comme beaucoup d'autres?
Marie-Madeleine est décédée avant le 13 février 1714 (marriage de sa fille Madeleine].[1] Ses jeunes enfants orphelins sont allés vivre avec leurs tantes.[13]
In the original 1686 census at Chiqnitou dit Beaubassin, Marie Madeleine Girouard was listed as Magdelaine Girouer. Marie Madeleine (daughter) was listed as Magdelaine and transcribed as Magdeleine. Marie Anne was listed as just Marie. Claire was listed as Angelique. Marie and Jeanne were listed as twins when the twins were actually Agnes and Marie. Agnes was not listed at all even though she was listed in the 1693 census. Jeanne was not a twin. The 1686 census at Beaubassin may not have been taken until 1688 since Jeanne was born in 1688 and is listed in the 1686 census. The 1686 census lists 4 boys and 5 girls by name while White’s Recensement de Beaubassin 1686 lists 3 boys and 6 girls by number.[17]
Thomas CORMIER, carpenter, 35, wife Madeline GIROUARD 17; Child: 1 daughter 2; cattle 7, sheep 7.
at Chiqnitou dit Beaubassin: Thomas CORMIER 55, Magdelaine GIROUARD 37; children: Magdeleine 18. Francois 16, Alexis 14, Marie 12, Germain 10, Pierre 8, Angelique 4, twins Marie and Jeanne 1; 4 guns, 40 arpents, 30 cattle, 10 sheep, 15 hogs.
at Beaubassin: Michel BOUDROT 32, Marie-Madeleine CORMIER his wife 23, Marie-Madeleine 2, Joseph 3 months; 8 cattle, 8 sheep, 2 hogs, 1 gun.
at Beaubassin: Michel BOUDROT 38; Marie CORMIER (wife) 28; Madeleine 7; Michel 5; Isabelle 2; (infant) 8 days old; 12 cattle, 4 sheep, 5 hogs, 21 arpents, 1 gun 1 servant.
Beaubassin: Michel BOUDROT 39; Madelaine CORMIER (wife) 29; Michel 9; Marie 11; Isabelle 6; Madelaine a; 17 cattle, 5 sheep, 11 hogs, 25 arpents 2 guns.
at Beaubassin: Michel BOUDROT, his wife, 2 boys, 3 girls, 4 arpents, 12 cattle, 3 sheep, 5 hogs, 1 gun.
at Beaubassin: Michel BOUDROT, his wife, 2 boys, 3 girls.
at Beaubassin: Michel BOUDROT and Madeleine CORMIER, 1 boy 14 or older, 3 younger boys, 1 girl 12 or older, 2 younger girls; 15 arpents, 13 cattle, 18 sheep, 15 hogs.
at Beaubassin: The children are orphans living with their maternal and paternal aunts. Jean-Baptiste POIRIER and Marie CORMIER his spouse; children: Marie, Joseph, Anne; Anselm BOUDROT, orphan. Michel POIRIER and Marie BOUDROT his spouse; children: Francois, Jacques, Joseph; Paul BOUDROT, orphan. Pierre SIRE and Claire CORMIER his spouse; children: Marie, Anne, Margueritte, Pierre, Jean-Jacques, Claude BOUDROT, orphan.
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Stephen White's DGFA p195 citing the marriage around 1690 presumably because a child was born around 1691. Since there are no records, SW does not state the marriage location. Marie Madeleine was living in Beaubassin and Michel had lived in Port Royal so not clear who went where for the marriage, but the couple settled in Beaubassin. Is anyone aware of the source that supports the info on Nos Origines?
Marie-Madeleine at 20 & Michel at 29 1689 Port-Royal, Acadie, Canada
http://www.nosorigines.qc.ca/GenealogieQuebec.aspx?genealogyCormier_Marie-Madeleine&pid18615&lng=en