First Marriage of Jacques Mete' Ladouceur

The earliest written record found for our first family member in the New World is the record of his first marriage,dated 1 December 1730. It is from the Ste Famille Catholic Church in Boucherville, Canada numbered 105140. According to the record, Jacuqes' occupation was that of a "soldat de la compagne de M. Le Baron de Longueuil." His residence is listed as being Longueuil and he is shown as originally coming from the "Paroisse de St.-Jean-Du-Poire, Diocese de Lucon." His parents are listed as Jacques Mete' and Jacquette Durandet. The bride is named as Francoise LeBeau, daughter of Rene LeBeau and Madeleine Guertin, a widow. Another listing of interest is Joseph Coronet, deceased, former husband of the bride. Other family members listed are Jacques LeBeau, Rene LeBeau and Ignace LeBeau, all brothers of the bride. Clergy listed were Isambart, Pretre, Cure, Longueuil, Devallierres, Pretre, Missionnaire de cette paroisse, and Normant Vicare General de Le'Eveque. Baron De Longeuil is also listed on the marriage record. The record also contains the names Etienne Patenote, Rene Guitarre, and Jacques Lavoie, but give not indication of kinship to the bride or groom.

Source: University of Montreal