André Harkness (abt. 1796 - abt. 1869)

Born about 1796 in Lower Canada [uncertain]

Husband of Sarah Stevenson — married 21 Jul 1838 in Norway House, Manitoba, Rupert's Land

Descendants

Died about Aug 1869 at about age 73 in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Rupert's Land

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Biography

André Harkness (sometimes called Andrew) was born about 1796^[1] in Lower Canada to William Harkness and Marguerite Leblanc^[2].

André served in the War of 1812 from 25 Jun until 24 Jul.^[3]

From 1816-1821, André served with the North-West Company. His service with the Hudson's Bay Company commenced in 1821.^[1]

André married according to the custom of the country Marguerite, a Cree woman.^[4] He later married according to the custom of the country Sarah "Sally" Stevenson. André and Sarah were officially married 12 Jul 1838 at Norway House:^[2]

(Following Acts made at Norway House)

M2 - Andrée Harkness and Saly Stephenson

This 21 July, 1838, in view of the dispensation of the publication of 3

bans of marriage granted by us priest Vicar General undersigned, between

Andrée Harkness, in the service of the Honorable Company of Hudson's

Bay, at Jack River, near to Lake Winipic, of-age son of William Harkness

and of Marguerite Leblanc his father and mother, and Saly Stephenson,

of the Maskégonne tribe, of-age daughter of Jack Stephenson and of a Mas-

kégonne mother, nor having discovered any impediment nor opposition

whatever, we the priest and undersigned, Vicar General and Missionary of the

Columbia, have received their mutual consent of marriage and have given

them the nuptial benediction in presence of Jean Baptiste Lefleur and of

Augustin Rochon, witnesses who as well as the bride have not known how

to sign, the groom has signed with us, having acknowledged his legiti-

mate children James aged 8 years, William aged 6 years, Caty aged 4

years, Elisabeth aged 2 years, born of the aforesaid Saly Stephenson be-

fore the present marriage.

Andrée Harkness

F. N. Blanchet, priest, V. G.

He passed away about Aug 1869. Burial took place at St. Boniface, Manitoba on 1 Sep 1869.^[4]

The children of André Harkness and Marguerite, a Cree woman include^[4]:

1. Cecile Harkness b. 1824, m. Antoine Pilon

The children of André Harkness and Sarah Stevenson include^[4][2]:

1. James Harkness b. 1828, m. Marie (Unknown)
2. William Harkness b. 1832
3. Catherine Harkness b. 1834
4. Elizabeth Harkness b. 1836, m. Abraham Foulds
5. Marie Harkness b. 1839, m. Antoine Morin
6. Mary Caroline Harkness b. 1839 same as above?
7. Alexandre Harkness b. 20 Jul 1841
8. Emelie Harkness b. 1843, m. Abraham St. Mars
9. Pierre Harkness b. Feb 1845, m. Reine Boucher
10. Lucy Harkness b. 1847
11. Jessie Harkness b. 1 Dec 1849, m. Daniel Maddigan

Research Notes

• André's HBC Biographical Sheet makes note of L'Assomption Parish in Lower Canada, but it is not clear if this location references birthplace or residence. No corresponding baptism record, nor marriage record for parents, has been located, at this parish or elsewhere in Lower Canada.
• Some sources suggest that André's daughter Cecile Harkness aka Pilon is actually his sister, however Cecile's scrip affidavit lists her parents as 'Andrew Arkneys' (Irish) and 'Marguerite' (Indian).

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Hudson’s Bay Company Archives - Biographical Sheets," database. Entry for Harkness, Andre (Andrew) (b. ca. 1796). https://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/archives/_docs/hbca/biographical/h/harkness_andre.pdf Archives of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca/chc/archives : accessed 30 Oct 2021).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Catholic church records of the Pacific Northwest : Vancouver, volumes I and II, and Stellamaris Mission (compiled translations). Entry for Andrée Harkness and Saly Stephenson, M2, Norway House, 21 Jul 1838. https://archive.org/details/catholicchurchre0000unse_d5s3/page/n27/mode/2up?q=harkness St. Paul, OR: French Prairie Press, 1972. p. 28. (archive.org : accessed 31 Jan 2022).
3. ↑ Wood, William. Select British documents of the Canadian war of 1812. Entry for André Harkness. https://archive.org/details/selectbritishdoc14wood/page/364/mode/2up?q=harkness Toronto, ON: Champlain Society, 1920, p. 364. (archive.org : accessed 31 Jan 2022).
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3} Morin, Gail. Metis Families Volume 5 Gariepy - Houle (p. 255). Kindle Edition.

See Also:

• https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_h1344/5077?r=1&s=1
• https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_h1344/5078?r=1&s=1
• https://glenbow.ucalgary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/m-8736-329.pdf
• http://www.deeprootstalltrees.com/Journals/harkness/d1.htm