Elizabeth Breau (abt. 1685 - aft. 1725)

Born about 1685 in Port-Royal, Acadie, Nouvelle-France

Ancestors

Wife of Marcel Saulnier — married 24 Nov 1710 in Grand-Pré, Acadie, Nouvelle-France

Descendants

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Biography

Elizabeth Breau was born about 1685 in Port-Royal, Acadie, Nouvelle-France, daughter of Vincent Breau (abt. 1631–abt. 1685) and Marie Bourg (1645–1730).^[1]

In 1686, at Port Royal, Elizabeth appeared twice in the census.^[2]

First, she appeared as Susanne [recte Elizabeth], aged 2 months, living with her mother, Marie BOURC [sic], aged 50 [sic], widow of Vincent BREAU, along with nine siblings: Antoine, aged 22 [sic], Marguerite, aged 18, Pierre, aged 16, Anne, aged 14, Francois, aged 12, Jean, aged 11 [sic], Marie, aged 9 [sic], Jeanne, aged 6 [sic], and Rene, aged 3. The family was living on 3 arpents of cultivable land with 6 cattle, 4 sheep and 6 hogs.

Later, she appeared as Isabelle [recte Elizabeth], aged 5 months, living with her mother Marie Bourc [sic], aged 41, widow of Vincent BROT [sic], along with the same nine siblings: Antoine, aged 20, Marguerite, aged 18, Pierre, aged 16, Anne, aged 17 [sic], Francoise [recte Francois], aged 11 [sic], Jeanne [recte Jean], aged 9, Marie, aged 7, Jeanne, aged 5 [sic], and Rene, aged 3. The family was living on 4 arpents of cultivable land with 10 cattle, 5 sheep, and 5 hogs.

CENSUS: 1693, age 7 years.

CENSUS: 1698, age 13 years.

CENSUS: 1700, age 15 years.

Elizabeth (24) married Marcel Saulnier (18) (born about 1691 in Grand Pré, Acadie, Nouvelle-France; son of Louis Pierre Saulnier and Louise Bastineau) on 24 Nov 1710 in Grand-Pré, Acadie. Their known children were:

1. Anne Saulnier (abt. 1712–1765) .
2. Agnes Saulnier (1718– ) .
3. Pierre Saulnier (1721–bef. 1776) .
4. Elisabeth Saulnier (abt. 1723– ) .
5. Charles Saulnier (abt. 1725–bef. 1772)

Sources

1. ↑ BIRTH-MARRIAGE-CHILDREN-CENSUS-DEATH: Stephen A. White, DICTIONNAIRE GENEALOGIQUE DES FAMILLES ACADIENNES; 1636-1714; Moncton, New Brunswick, Centre d'Etudes Acadiennes, 1999 , 2 vols.; p. 270. #1: Source published by Karen Theriot Reader, RootsWeb.com, Inc.
2. ↑ 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: Marie BOURC, widow of Vincent BREAU, 50; children: Antoine 22, Marguerite 18, Pierre 16, Anne 14, Francois 12. Jean 11, Marie 9, Jeanne 6, Rene 3, Susanne 2 months; 3 arpents, 6 cattle, 4 sheep, 6 hogs.

   and

   at Port royal: Marie BOURC (widow of Vincent BROT) 41; children: Antoine 20, Marguerite 18, Pierre 16, Anne 17, Francoise 11, Jeanne 9, Marie 7, jeanne 5, Rene 3, Isabelle 5 months; 4 arpents, 10 cattle, 5 sheep, 5 hogs. In the original 1686 census, Bourg was spelled Bourc, Breau was spelled Brot, Jean was written as Jeanne, Francois was spelled Francoise, and Elizabeth was written as Susanne and Isabelle.

See also:

• http://www.themartensfamily.com/BraultFamilyTree.htm

• Anita Bonin, Bonin Web Site, MyHeritage.com family tree

• Arsenault, H&G, p. 467, name given E'lizabeth-Suzanne , born 1686.

• Santa Cruz Genealogical Society has roll of Acadian census from 1671-1752. Susanne BREAU , age "0.2 mois" (2 months), living with Marie BOURC, widow of Vincent BREAU, and nine older children. [Father must have died very recently.] Source published by Karen Theriot Reader, RootsWeb.com, Inc.

• Susanne Breau