Cuthbert Gervais (abt. 1846 - 1911)

Born about 10 May 1846 in St. François Xavier, Manitoba

Ancestors

Husband of Marie (Desmarais) Delorme — married 27 Aug 1872 in St. François Xavier, Manitoba

Died 7 Apr 1911 at about age 64 in Saskatchewan, Canada

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Biography

THE ECHO - APRIL 1911

- Age 63 years - died April 7 1911 from stomach cancer - reside 6 miles west of Pincher Creek, AB - came to Pincher Creek in 1885 (Riel Rebellion) SEE NOTES

- survived by his wife & 4 children - Mrs R Gladstone, Mrs Henry Lebuff, son (Alexander who remains on the farm) and another son (Joseph of Jackfish Lake, SK)

Prairie Grass to Mountain Pass - History of the Pioneers of Pincher Creek & District - Pincher Creek Historical Society publication. Excerpt

Mrs Mary (DeLorme) Gervais came west in 1885 with Culvert Gervais and settled south of one of their daughters, Mrs Azelda (Gervais) Gladstone and son-in-law Robert Gladstone.

Sons: Joseph Gervais was born on July 14 1879 Alex was born Nov 14 1880

Sources

• National Archives of Canada Census of 1901 the territories (Alberta) http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1901/z/z004/pdf/z000179115.pdf

• [1] [2] [3] Scrip affidavit for Gervais, Cuthbert; born: 10 May 1848; father: Alexis Gervais; mother: Madeleine Gagnan (Transcription error in last name, tyed "Gagnan" instead of Fagnant- seen in image "e000014269.jpg"). Online MIKAN no. 1501132 (2 items). File part of Métis and Original White Settlers affidavits [textual record] (R190-43-X-E). Inventory no.: 15-11. Microfilm reel C-14928. Volume 1321. Former archival reference no. RG15-D-II-8-a. Finding aid no.15-19. Source: Government of Canada. Other system control no.FIND015/32794. MIKAN no.1501132.

Find a Grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147185956/culvert-gervais

Added July 1, 2019 by M Annette Resler https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175564566/cuthebert-gervais Upon further research, it may be determined that Cuthebert (aka Cuthbert aka Culvert) Gervais is laid to rest at Saint Leon Catholic Cemetery at Meota/Jackfish Lake, Sask. Although his name is included on the gravesites at Fairview Cemetery, Pincher Creek, AB (as Culvert Gervais) there is no actual gravesite. Records show that he died at Jackfish Lake, SK. This information is provided as a subject for further verification.

Birth 31 May 1849

"Manitoba Church Records, 1800-1959," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G994-W2D5?cc=1992433&wc=M6P5-123%3A325478101%2C325478102%2C325481701 : 22 May 2014), St François Xavier Municipality: St François Xavier > Catholic St François Xavier de la Prairie duCheval Blanc > Baptisms, marriages, burials 1844-1854 vol 2 > image 48 of 98; parishes, Manitoba.

Marriage

"Manitoba Church Records, 1800-1959," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8994-W571?cc=1992433&wc=M6PR-MTG%3A325478101%2C325478102%2C325485501 : 22 May 2014), St François Xavier Municipality: St François Xavier > Catholic St François Xavier de la Prairie duCheval Blanc > Baptisms, marriages, burials 1864-1874 vol 4 > image 171 of 201; parishes, Manitoba.

"Manitoba Church Records, 1800-1959," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8994-W532?cc=1992433&wc=M6PR-MTG%3A325478101%2C325478102%2C325485501 : 22 May 2014), St François Xavier Municipality: St François Xavier > Catholic St François Xavier de la Prairie duCheval Blanc > Baptisms, marriages, burials 1864-1874 vol 4 > image 172 of 201; parishes, Manitoba.

Research Notes

Not sure if this is the Cuthbert who was in the Riel rebellion (see source):

"From Lawrence Barkwell, Metis Museum Archives: Madeleine Fagnant Gervais (b. 1823). Madeleine was the matriarch of the large Fagnant-Gervais clan that was heavily involved in supporting Gabriel Dumont and Louis Riel during the 1885 Resistance. Her husband Alex Gervais, brother-in-law Bazile Gervais (b. 1821), her brother Cuthbert Fagnant, and three sons; Patrice, Charles and Cuthbert fought in the Resistance. Six of her daughters were married to Resistance activists. "

This is showing that Cuthbert Fagnant-6- the brother of Madeleine Gervais (nee: Fagnant) Fagnant-33 - fought in the rebellion.

Madeleine Fagnant-33 Gervais (b. 1823). Madeleine was the matriarch of the large Fagnant-Gervais clan that was heavily involved in supporting Gabriel Dumont and Louis Riel-5 during the 1885 Resistance. Her husband Alex Gervais-705, brother-in-law Bazile Gervais-989 (b. 1821), her brother Cuthbert Fagnant-6, and three sons; Patrice, Charles and Cuthbert ( Fagnant or Gervais? Fagnant ) fought in the Resistance. Six of her daughters were married to Resistance activists. "

Her sons are ... (*age census 1870)

1. Cléophas Gervais 24 m 1865-11-27 Catherine Ross
2. Cuthbert Gervais 22, m 1872-08-27 Marie Desmarais
3. Patrice Gervais 17*, m 1876-09-25 Françoise Lafournaise

Six of her daughters ...

1. Charlotte 30 m 1858-06-07 Norbert Delorme
2. Isabelle 25 m 1862-11-25 William Ross
3. Josephte 20, m 1872-09-10 Paul McGillis
4. Elise 15, m Toussaint Laplante
5. Catherine 7, m 1882-01-17 Pierre Touron
6. Marie 6,

I found this ... (Lawrence Barkwell)

Cuthbert Fagnant-6 fought along side Edouard and Gabriel Dumont at the last stand near Ambroise Champagne’s house at Batoche. His sons Patrice, Charles and Cuthbert [Fagnant] also fought at Batoche.

https://fr.scribd.com/document/93383503/Gervais-Madeleine-nee-Fagnant-b-1823

See Census 1891
(pages 5-6) Cuthbert Fagnant 60 and Isabelle 50 and children ...
Charles 27 and Cuthbert 22

http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=img&id=30953_148228-00585
http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=img&id=30953_148228-00586

(page 4) Patrice age 30 and his wife Annie 22
http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=img&id=30953_148228-00585

Patrice 30, Charles 27 and Cuthbert 22 are in order of age. So Fagnant, not Gervais.