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On 12 Nov 1701, Joseph Eustache Fortin, son of Eustache Fortin and Louise Cloutier, was born. He was baptized in St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France on 15 Nov 1701.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Joseph Eustache Fortin - 1701

SOURCE: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montréal, Québec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin. St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France, 1701. Birth and Baptismal Record of Joseph Eustache Fortin, folio 23 verso.

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Bap[tism] of Joseph Eustache Fortin

In the year one-thousand one, on the fifteenth day of the month of November, was baptized by me, the Recollect priest serving the functions of pastor of the parish of St. Ignace, Joseph Eustache, born on the twelfth of this month, son of Eustache Fortin and Louise Cloutier, the father and mother. The Godfather was Charles Fortin, and the Godmother was Barbe Fortin. The Godfather declared that he does not know how to sign; the Godmother signed as required by law. [signed] Barbe Fortin    [signed] Brother Rodolphe Dubus Rec[collect] Missionary

This record can be found as image 25/948 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for Cap-St-Ignace 1679-1808. The record appears on folio 23 verso (the reverse of folio 23).

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On 26 Mar 1699, Marie Louise Fortin, daughter of Eustache Fortin and Louise Cloutier, was born. She was baptized in St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France on 27 Mar 1699.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Marie Louise Fortin - 1699

SOURCE: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montréal, Québec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin. St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France, 1699. Birth and Baptismal Record of Marie Louise Fortin, folio 19 verso.

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Bap[tism] of Marie Louise Fortin

In the year one-thousand six-hundred ninety-nine on the twenty-seventh day of March, was baptized by me, the undersigned missionary priest of Pointe a la Caille and Cap St. Ignace, in the church of this Cap St. Ignace, Marie Louise, born on the previous day, daughter of Eustache Fortin and Louise Cloutier his wife, residents of the Seigneurie of Islet. The Godfather was Pierre Gagnier and the Godmother was Louise LePicard, who have declared that they does not know how to write or sign as required by law.     [signed] Louis Mathieux, missionary priest [signed] Eustache Fortin

This record can be found as image 21/948 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for Cap-St-Ignace 1679-1808. The record appears on folio 19 verso (the reverse of folio 19).

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On 29 Jun 1697, Pierre Fortin, son of Eustache Fortin and Louise Cloutier, was born. He was baptized in St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France on 29 Jun 1697.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Pierre Fortin - 1697

SOURCE: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montréal, Québec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin. St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France, 1697. Birth and Baptismal Record of Pierre Fortin, folio 17 verso.

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Bap[tism] of Pierre Fortin

In the year one-thousand six-hundred ninety-seven on the twenty-ninth day of the month of June by me, the undersigned priest serving the functions of pastor of this parish was baptized Pierre, born on this day, son of Eustache Fortin and Louise Cloutier his wife. The Godmother was Geneviève Gamache widow of Julien Fortin and grandmother of the infant, who has declared that she does not know how to sign as required by law. Francheville, missionary priest

This record can be found as image 19/948 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for Cap-St-Ignace 1679-1808. The record appears on folio 17 verso (the reverse of folio 17).

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On 28 Oct 1695, François Fortin, son of Eustache Fortin and Louise Cloutier, was born. He was baptized in St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France on 03 Nov 1695.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of François Fortin - 1695

SOURCE: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montréal, Québec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin. St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France, 1695. Birth and Baptismal Record of François Fortin, recto folio 16.

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Bap[tism] of François Fortin

In the year one-thousand six-hundred ninety-five on the third day of the month of November was baptized in this parish by R P Onuphre Godefroy missionary Recollect, François, born the twenty-eighth of the preceding October, son of Eustache Fortin and Louise Cloutier his wife. The Godfather was René Cloutier grandfather of the infant, and the Godmother was Ursule Cloutier, wife of Mr. Nicolas Gamache who have declared that they do not know who to sign as required by law. The father has signed. [signed] Nicolas Gamache [signed] Francheville, missionary priest

This record can be found as image 17/948 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for Cap-St-Ignace 1679-1808. The record appears on recto folio 16 (the front of folio 16).

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On 10 Feb 1694, Marguerite Fortin, daughter of Eustache Fortin and Louise Cloutier, was born. She was baptized in St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France on 15 Feb 1694.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Marguerite Fortin - 1694

SOURCE: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montréal, Québec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin. St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France, 1694. Birth and Baptismal Record of Marguerite Fortin, pp. 13-14.

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Baptism of Marguerite Fortin

In the year one-thousand six-hundred ninety-four on the fifteenth day of the month of February by me, the undersigned priest serving the function of pastor of the parish of St. Ignace, was baptized Marguerite, born the tenth of this month, daughter of Eustache Fortin and Louise Cloutier his wife. The Godfather was Mr. Nicolas Gamache who has signed. The Godmother was Marie LeBlanc wife of René Cloutier and grand[mother ?] who has declared that she does not know how to write or sign as required [?].
[signed] Nicolas Gamache     [signed] Francheville, missionary priest

Parts of this record are obliterated, but the critical information is intact.

This record can be found as image 15/948 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for Cap-St-Ignace 1679-1808. The record appears on pages 13-14.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

On 25 Sep 1701, Jean Baptiste Fortin, son of Charles Fortin and Marie Sainte Cloutier, was born. He was baptized in Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France on 28 Sep 1701.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Jean Baptiste Fortin - 1701

SOURCE: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montréal, Québec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin. Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France, 1701. Birth and Baptismal Record of Jean Baptiste Fortin, verso folio 15.

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Baptism of Jean Baptiste Fortin

In the year of grace 1701 on the 28th of September, the undersigned priest Recollet missionary of the parish of St. Thomas a la Pointe a la Caille, has supplied the ceremonies of baptism to Jean Baptiste Fortin, son of Charles Fortin and Sainte C. Cloutier his wife. The Godfather was Charles Fortin, brother of the infant, and the Godmother was Catherine Cloutier. This infant was born on the 25th of this month and was baptized privately by Joseph Caron in the presence of the father and the entire family who have declared that they do not know how to write or sign except for the Godmother as required by law. Signed
[signed] Marie Catherine Cloutier. F. Hilaire Hilaire Re[collet]
                                                 Fmd.

Of interest in this record is the fact that the infant was baptized privately by Joseph Caron and the ceremonies of Baptism were performed by the priest. One can speculate that the parents may have thought that the life of the newborn child was in danger and baptized the child at home before bringing him to the church a few days later.

This record can be found as image 20/312 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for L’Islet-sur-Mer 1679-1779. The record appears on verso folio 15.

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On 30 Nov 1697, Julien Fortin, son of Charles Fortin and Marie Sainte Cloutier, was born. He was baptized in St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France between 30 Nov 1697 and 19 Dec 1697.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Julien Fortin - 1697

SOURCE: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montréal, Québec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin. Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France, 1697. Birth and Baptismal Record of Julien Fortin, recto folio 18.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Julien Fortin - 1697. Translated from the French the record reads:

Bap[tism] of Julien Fortin

In the year one-thousand six-hundred ninety-seven by me, the undersigned priest providing the functions of the pastor of this parish was baptized Julien, born the thirtieth of the month of November, son of Charles Fortin and Sainte Cloutier his wife. The Godfather was Jean François Belanger and the Godmother was Marie Gertrude Hudon wife of Pierre Fortin who have declared that they do not know how to write or sign as required by law.  Francheville, Mis[sionary] Pr[iest]

This record does not state the date of the baptism. However, since the birth occurred on 30 Nov 1697, the baptism probably occurred between 30 Nov 1697 and 19 Dec 1679, the next recorded date of baptism.

This record can be found as image 19/948 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for Cap-St-Ignace 1679-1808. The record appears on recto folio 18.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

On 05 Apr 1695, Élisabeth Fortin, daughter of Charles Fortin and Marie Sainte Cloutier, was born. She was baptized in St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France on 08 Apr 1695.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Élisabeth Fortin - 1695

SOURCE: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montréal, Québec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin. Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France, 1695. Birth and Baptismal Record of Élisabeth Fortin, recto folio 15.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Élisabeth Fortin - 1695. Translated from the French the record reads:

Bap[tism] of Élizabeth Fortin

In the year one-thousand six-hundred ninety-five on the eighth day of the month of April by me, the undersigned priest providing the functions of the pastor of this parish was baptized Elizabeth, born the fifth of this month, daughter of Charles Fortin and Sainte Cloutier his wife. The Godfather was Pierre Fortin and the Godmother was Elizabeth Bernier wife of Joseph Caron who have declared that they do not know how to write or sign as required by law.  Francheville, Mission Priest

This record can be found as image 16/948 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for Cap-St-Ignace 1679-1808. The record appears on recto folio 15 (the front of folio 15).

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I spent a few hours at the New England Historic Genealogical Society today, following up on a lead that Rhonda McClure and Julie Otto provided me on Saturday.

I had discovered a series of books on Saturday: Québec (Province), and Pierre Georges Roy. 1937. Inventaire des contrats de mariage du reǵime francais conserveś aux Archives judiciaires de Queb́ec. This series provides an index to Marriage Contracts in the Québec Notarial Records, a record source I’ve had some difficulty getting into.

My main problem is that the Notarial Records are arranged by the name of the Notary, not the names of those for whom the record was created. I could not figure out how to find the names of the Notaries who created the records in which I was interested.

I discovered the following marriage contracts for members of the Gamache family:

• Gamache, Geneviève, et Julien Fortin (Auber, 23 octobre 1652).
• Gamache, Nicolas, et Elisabeth-Ursule Cloutier (Vachon, 8 novembre 1676).
• Gamache, Nicolas, et Marie Guyon (Chambalon, 17 juillet 1705).
• Gamache, Louis, et Angélique Miville (Chambalon, 17 juillet 1706).
• Gamache, Augustin, et Marguerite Dion (La Cetière, 27 octobre 1711).
• Gamache, Elisabeth, et Pierre Richard (Chambalon, 27 octobre 1711).
• Gamache, Jean, et Agathe Richard (Chambalon, 14 juillet 1712).
• Gamache, Geneviève, et Ambroise Fournier (François Rageot, 30 juin 1734).
• Gamache, Pierre, et Marie-Geneviève Bélanger (François Rageot, 11 août 1734).
• Gamache, Marguerite, et Louis Carton (Barbel, 7 octobre 1734).
• Gamache, Alexis, et Hélène Chalifour, veuve de Pierre-Bernard Auclair (Jacques Pinguet, 27 juillet 1748).

The NEHGS has microfiche of the indexes to some of these records and microfilms of some of the records themselves.

I made copies of some of the indexes and some of the records. Unfortunately, my French is not good enough to translate the marriage contracts. Nonetheless, I made copies in hopes of getting them translated at some point.

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On 17 Feb 1693, Marguerite Fortin, daughter of Charles Fortin and Marie Sainte Cloutier, was born. She was baptized in St. Ignace du Cap St. Ignace, Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France on 20 Feb 1693.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Marguerite Fortin - 1693

SOURCE: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montréal, Québec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin. Cap St. Ignace, Québec, New France, 1693. Birth and Baptismal Record of Marguerite Fortin, recto folio 13.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Marguerite Fortin - 1693. Translated from the French the record reads:

Baptism of Marguerite Fortin

In the year one-thousand six-hundred ninety-three on the twentieth of the month of February by me, the undersigned priest providing the functions of the pastor of the parish of St. Ignace was baptized Marguerite, born the seventeenth of this month, daughter of Charles Fortin and Sainte Cloutier his wife. The Godfather was Joseph Caron and the Godmother was Louise Cloutier who have declared that they do not know how to sign as required by law.
                       thus signed Francheville, Priest

This record can be found as image 14/948 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for Cap-St-Ignace 1679-1808. The record appears on recto folio 13.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko