The Family of
Pierre Chauvin
& Wife
Marthe Autreuil LeH'Autreaux
of Canada
Page created by Sadie Greening Sparks
Pierre Chauvin was born in 1631 in St-Vion, Angers, Anjou, France, and died in Montreal, Canada on August 4, 1699. He was the son and only known child of Rene' Chauvin & wife Catherine Avard De Solesne of the Province of Anjou, France.
Pierre married Marthe Autreuil Le H'Autreaux , daughter of Rene Autreuil Le H'Autreaux and Francoise Lachaunerlin. on September 16, 1658 in Montreal. She was born 1636, St-Germain, Noyen-Sur, France, and died February 25, 1714 in St-Francois, Ile D'orleans, Canada.
Their Children: Chauvin (Ref: Tanguay, 7 vols)
1. Marie Marthe Born Jan. 17, 1662 Montreal Died Feb. 11, 1728
Maskinonge, Quebec
(M) Nicolas Barron-Lupien
(M) #2 Andre Friar
(M) #3 Jean Fleury Aug 29, 1706 at Three Rivers
2. Jean Born 1664 (Appears on 1666 Census) Died prior to
1667 Census of Montreal
(Tanguay did not list this child-sgs)
3. Barbe-Therese Born October 15, 1665 Montreal
(M) Ignace Hubert dit LaCroix de Bellaire May 20, 1687 Beaucherville
4. Pierre Born 1667-(Appears on 1667 Census age 3 wks-does not appear on 1666 census) Died June 7, 1691
5. Gilles Born June 3, 1668 Montreal
(M) Marie Cabassier Jan 21, 1697
(M) #2 Angelique Guyon de Reusay Nov. 24, 1700
6. Michelle Born May 21, 1670 Montreal Died: Killed by Indians @
Kaskaskia, Ill, Post on June 22, 1722
(M) Jacques Nepveu Oct. 24, 1695 Montreal
(He was also killed by Indians at the
same time as his wife)
7. Jacques dit Charleville Born May 17, 1672 Montreal Died: 1729 Indian Massacre @ Ft. Biloxi (Tailor & edge-tool maker-He appears in 1700 Census of Biloxi and 1711 Mobile
8. Joseph dit DeLery Born April 14, 1674 Montreal Died ??
Aug 18, 1732 Indian Massacre of Natchez
(M) Hypolite Mercier
(M) #2 Francoise LeBlanc May 27, 1726 New Orleans, La
appears in 1700 Census of Biloxi
8. Nicolas
dit de la Freniere Born January 29, 1676 Montreal Died 1749 New
Orleans, La
Prior to marriage had a daughter Hypolite, by Catherine, an Indian Servant
(Our Line)
9. Louis dit de Beaulieu Born February 17, 1678 Montreal
Died Prior to 1731 New Orleans, La
(M) Charlotte Orbanne Duval (She married DuMouy, pr to 1731)
10. Paul Born Feb. 21, 1680 Montreal Died June 21, 1699 Montreal
11 Jean Baptiste born June 13, 1684 Montreal Died June 21, 1699 Montreal
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According to Census records, there is a mistake in Tanguay's records on this family-They had no son Pierre, born 1663-died 1691 as is shown In Tanguay.
Pierre was born 1667, according to 1667 census-Died June 7, 1691 Montreal
1666 Census of Montreal
Pierre Chauvin 32 Habitant
Marthe Autreuil 22 Epouse
Marie Marthe Chauvin 4 Fille
Jean " 2 Fils
Barbe Therese " 1 Fille
1667 Census Ile De Montreal De La Nouvelle France
Pierre Chauvin 20
Marthe Autreuul , sa femme, 25
Marie-Marte 5
Barbe Therese 18 mois
Pierre 3 ans
Paul domestique 20
5 bestiaux ; 20 arpents en valeur
1681 Census
Nicolas Baron 32
Marie Chauvin sa femme 20
Nicolas leur fils 3
1 fusil; 9 betes a cornes; 6 arpents en valeur
Pierre Chauvin 50
Marie-Marthe Dautreuil , sa femme, 45
Enfants: Pierre 18, (sh be 14) Barbe 16, Giles 13, Michelle 12, Jacques
10, Joseph 8, Nicolas 6, Louis 4, Paul 2
1 fusil; 8 betes a cornes; 55 arpents en valeur
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Rene Chauvin was born CA 1603 Province of Anjou, France, parentage unknown, He married about 1630 to Catherine Avard De Solesne born CA 1609, Solesne, Anjou, France, Parentage Unknown.
Their only known child was Pierre, Born 1631. (See Above)
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Ref: Tanguay (7 Vols)
Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties (Olivier)
Kaskaskia Under the French Regime (Belting)
The Village of Chartres, Ill, (Brown & Dean)
Latter Day Saints Records, Salt lake City
& Various other Records