Elisabeth Bourg (abt. 1676 - aft. 1735)

Born about 1676 in Port-Royal, Acadie, Nouvelle-France

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Descendants

Died after 24 Apr 1735 after about age 59 in Port-Royal, Acadie, Nouvelle-France [uncertain]

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Biography

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Isabelle, or Elisabeth Bourg, daughter of Jean Bourg and Marguerite Martin was born in Port-Royal, Acadie around 1676.^[1][2]

In 1686, at Port Royal, Isabelle [sic], aged 10, was living with her parents, Jean BOURC [sic], aged 40, and Marguerite MARTIN, and her six siblings: Anne [sic], aged 18, Marguerite, aged 16, Marie [sic], aged 13, Magdelaine [sic], aged 8, Catherine, aged 6, and Jean-Baptiste, aged 3. The family owned 1 gun and was living on 12 arpents of cultivable land with 16 cattle, 15 sheep, and 12 hogs.^[2]

In 1693, at Port Royal, Ilizabeth [sic], aged 18, was living with her parents, Jean BOURG, aged 40, and Marguerite MARTIN, aged 41, and her five siblings: Anne [sic], aged 25, Marguerite, aged 23, Madeleine, aged 13, Catherine, aged 12, and Jean Baptiste, aged 9. The family owned 1 gun and was living on 12 arpents of cultivable land with 20 cattle, 18 sheep, and 18 pigs.^[3]

Isabelle married Jean Gaudet (born in Port Royal, Acadie, Nouvelle-France). ^[1]

Their known children were:

1. Pierre Gaudet (about 1698 – Aug 11 1752) .
2. Jean Baptiste Gaudet (about 1702 – Nov 1 1759)

She died after 24 April 1735. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} BIRTH-PARENTS-CENSUS-MARRIAGE-DEATH: Stephen A. White, DICTIONNAIRE GENEALOGIQUE DES FAMILLES ACADIENNES; 1636-1714; Moncton, New Brunswick, Centre d'Etudes Acadiennes, 1999, 2 vols.; p. 224; own copy.

   Text: Elisabeth (Isabelle) n v 1676 (Rc PR 1686 10a, 1693 18a); m v 1697 Jean Gaudet (Jean & Francoise Comeau); d apres 24 24 avril 1735.

2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1686 Acadian Census, at Port-Royal, Acadie 1686 Census Transcribed. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the Library and Archives Canada "Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752," Images 15-60;

   at Port Royal: Jean BOURC 40, Marguerite MARTIN; children: Anne 18, Marguerite 16, Marie 13, Isabelle 10, Magdelaine 8, Catherine 6, Jean-Baptiste 3; 1 gun, 12 arpents, 16 cattle, 15 sheep, 12 hogs. In the original 1686 census at Port Royal, Bourg was listed as Bourc, Anne Marie was listed as Anne, Marie Claire was listed as Marie, Elisabeth was listed as Isabelle, and Madeleine was listed as Magdelaine.

3. ↑ Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1693 Acadian Census at Port-Royal, Acadie 1693 Census Transcribed. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the Library and Archives Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752,” Images 62-108;

   at Port Royal: Jean BOURG 40, Marguerite MARTIN 41, Anne 25, Marguerite 23, Ilizabeth 18, Madeleine 13, Catherine 12, Jean Baptiste 9; 20 cattle, 18 sheep, 18 pigs, 12 arpents, 1 gun. In the original 1693 census at Port Royal, Anne Marie was listed as Anne, Elisabeth was transcribed as Ilizabeth, and Madeleine was listed as Madelene and transcribed as Madeleine.