Fabien
Léger
Born in Cap-Pelé, Westmorland, Colony of New Brunswick
Ancestors 
Son of Simon Leger
and Élizabeth (LeBlanc) Leger
Brother of
Joseph Leger, Suzanne Léger, Casimire Legere, Barbe Léger, Pélagie Leger, Domithille Léger, Laurent Léger, Pierre Leger and Domitille Léger
Husband of
Marguerite Forest
— married
5 Aug 1856 in Barachois, Colony of New Brunswick
Descendants 
Died
at age 87
in Cap-Pelé, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Profile last modified
| Created 12 Mar 2023
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Biography
Fabien was born on 10 Dec 1826 and was baptized on 13 Mar 1827 in Cap-Pelé. He was the son of Simon Leger and Élizabeth LeBlanc. [1]
He married Marguerite Forest, daughter of Paul forest and Rosalie Boudreau, on 5 Aug 1856 in Barachois. [2]
In the 1871 census Faben (age 44) was recorded as married in Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick.[3]
In the 1881 census Fabien (age 54), a farmer, was recorded as married in New Brunswick.[4]
In the 1891 census Fabien (age 64), a farmer, and Marguerite were living in Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Their son Simon, his wife and children were living with them.[5]
In the 1901 census Fabien (age 74), a farmer, was the married head of household in Canada, New Brunswick.[6]
He passed away on 22 Nov 1914. The burial took place in Cap-Pelé on 24 Nov 1914. [7]
Sources
- ↑ Shemogue, Nouveau-Brunswick, (inclus aussi parfois Cap-Pelé), Registre de la paroisse Saint-Timothée de Shemogue, catholique, Baptêmes et Sépultures 1813-1899, Mariages 1818-1899, ( F.M. 9, A 11, vol 19), Image #370, Fabien Léger Baptism 13 March 1827, digital images, Héritage, Genealogy collection, Library and Archives Canada, reel C-3020, Parish Registers: New Brunswick : C-3020 accessed March 2023
- ↑ Barachois, incluant Tediche et Aboujagane, Nouveau-Brunswick, Registre de la paroisse Saint-Henri, catholique, Baptêmes 1812-1870, Mariages 1820-1870, Sépultures 1812-1870 ( F.M. 9, A 11, vol 2), Image #378, Marriage Fabien Léger & Marguerite Forest 5 Aug 1856, digital images, Héritage, Genealogy collection, Library and Archives Canada, reel C-3016, Parish Registers: New Brunswick : C-3016, accessed March 2023.
- ↑
1871 Census:
"1871 Census of Canada"
Year: 1871; Census Place: Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Roll: C-10393; Page: 24; Family No: 76
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1578 #1992657 (accessed 24 March 2023)
Faben Leger (44), married in Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick.- Faben Leger 44 Married M 1827 New Brunswick
- Margeret Leger 41 Married F 1830 New Brunswick
- Justin Leger 13 F 1858 New Brunswick
- Uginie Leger 12 F 1859 New Brunswick
- Simon Leger 9 M 1862 New Brunswick
- Milie Leger 7 F 1864 New Brunswick
- ↑
1881 Census:
"1881 Census of Canada"
Year: 1881; Census Place: Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Roll: C_13184; Page: 4; Family No: 20
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1577 #2354267 (accessed 24 March 2023)
Fabien Legere (54), married, Cultivateur, in New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick.- Fabien Legere 54 Married M New Brunswick Cultivateur
- Margurite Legere 51 Married F New Brunswick
- Justine Legere 23 F New Brunswick
- Simon Legere 19 M New Brunswick Cultivateur Son
- Milienne Legere 17 F New Brunswick
- Julien Legere 9 M New Brunswick
- ↑
1891 Census:
"1891 Census of Canada"
Year: 1891; Census Place: Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Roll: T-6305; Family No: 16; Page number: 4
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1274 #1297489 (accessed 24 March 2023)
Fabien Legere (64), married, Farmer, head of household in Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Born in New Brunswick.- Fabien Legere 64 Head Married M New Brunswick Farmer
- Marguerite Legere 61 Wife Married F New Brunswick
- Simon Legere 29 Son Married M New Brunswick Farmer
- Anne Legere 34 Wife Married F New Brunswick
- Frederick Legere 7 Son Single M New Brunswick
- Arthemise Legere 3 Daughter Single F New Brunswick
- Desire Legere 1 Son Single M New Brunswick
- Julien Legere 19 Son Single M New Brunswick Farmer
- ↑
1901 Census:
"1901 Census of Canada"
Year: 1901; Census Place: Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick; Page: 13; Family No: 103
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8826 #10952528 (accessed 12 March 2023)
Fabien Legère (74), married chef (head), Cultivateur, in household of Fabien Legère (74) in Canada, New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick.- Fabien Legère M 74 Chef (head) Married 10 Dec 1826 New Brunswick Cultivateur
- Marguerite Legère F 71 Épouse (wife) Married 19 Aug 1829 New Brunswick
- Simon Legère M 39 Fils (son) Married 5 May 1861 New Brunswick Cultivateur
- Anne Legère F 44 Épouse (wife) Married 15 Nov 1856 New Brunswick
- Federique Legère M 17 Fils (son) Single 4 Jul 1883 New Brunswick Farmer's Son
- Desire Legère M 11 Fils (son) Single 30 Oct 1889 New Brunswick
- Théotime Legère M 9 Fils (son) Single 21 Feb 1892 New Brunswick
- Phélonise Legère F 6 Fille (daughter) Single 24 Nov 1894 New Brunswick
- Bella Legère F 3 Fille (daughter) Single 24 Jul 1897 New Brunswick
- Julien Legère M 29 Fils (son) Married 23 Mar 1872 New Brunswick Menuisier
- Olive Legère F 30 Épouse (wife) Married 10 Dec 1870 New Brunswick Tailleur
- Ubette Legère F 10/12 Fille (daughter) Single 30 May 1900 New Brunswick
- Francoise Forèt F 76 Sœur (sister) Widowed 20 Jun 1824 New Brunswick
- ↑ Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. Death Certificate RS141C4 Provincial Returns of Deaths Name LÉGER, FABIEN Sex M Age 89 Date 1914-11-22 County WESTMORLAND Code 2586 Volume Reference C4/1914 Microfilm F18733
- Gilles Pinet, My Acadian Family | Ma famille acadienne, Fabien Léger
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