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On 09 Aug 1724, Marie Marthe Gamache, daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion, was born. She was baptized in Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France on 13 Aug 1724.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Marie Marthe Gamache - 1724

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, 1724. Birth and Baptismal Record of Marie Marthe Gamache, folio 29 verso.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Marie Marthe Gamache - 1724. Translated from the French the record reads:

B[aptism of] Marie Marthe Gamache

In the year one-thousand seven-hundred twenty-four on the thirteenth day of August was baptized by me, the undersigned priest, Marie Marthe Gamache born on the ninth of this same month, daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Gyon, the father and mother. The Godfather and Godmother were Jean Gamache and Marie Marthe Belanger, who has signed with me.
[signed] Marie Marthe Belanger     [signed] C.J. LeBerre, priest

In this record, the date of baptism appears to be “treizième aout” or “the thirteenth of August”. The date of birth is “neuf du même mois” or “the ninth of the same month”. This information led me to conclude that the birth occurred on 09 Aug 1724 and the baptism was 13 Aug 1724. The PRDH, however, states that Marie Marthe’s birth was 09 Jul 1724 and her baptism was 03 Aug 1724.

I believe the PRDH incorrectly transcribed the date of baptism as “troisième aout” or “the third of August” and ascribed the birth to the previous month (instead of the same month as clearly stated in the record) since 09 Aug does not precede 03 Aug. Thus, by incorrectly transcribing the day of baptism as troisième instead of treizième led the PRDH to err on both the date of birth and the date of baptism.

This record can be found as image 30/149 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for L’Islet-sur-mer 1683-1762. The record appears on folio 29 verso (the back of folio 29).

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

On 14 Mar 1719, Élisabeth Gamache, daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Guyon (Dion), was born. She was baptized in Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France on 16 Mar 1719.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Élisabeth Gamache - 1719

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, 1719. Birth and Baptismal Record of Élisabeth Gamache, folio 21 recto.

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Bap[tism] of Élisabeth Gamache -21-

In the year one-thousand seven-hundred nineteen on the 16th of March was baptized by me the undersigned priest, Élisabeth, age two days, daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Guyon his wife. The Godfather was Pierre Gamache and the Godmother was Marie Madeleine Belanger. The Godfather stated that he does not know how to sign.    [signed]LeClair, priest
[signed] Marie Madeleine Belanger

In this record, the mother’s maiden name is written as Marie Guyon, but the mother was better known as Marie Dion. In 1634, Jean Guyon (Marie Dion’s grandfather) settled in Beauport and received a rear fief near rivière du Buisson (river of bushes). Jean Guyon attached the name du Buisson to his own name and became known as Jean Guyon du Buisson. Some of Jean Guyon du Buisson’s descendants changed their surname to Dion.

This record can be found as image 21/149 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for L’Islet-sur-Mer 1683-1762. The record appears on folio 21 recto (the front of folio 21).

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

Between 28-29 Nov 1715, Marguerite Gamache, daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion, was born. She was baptized in Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France on 02 Dec 1715.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Marguerite Gamache - 1715

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, 1715. Birth and Baptismal Record of Marguerite Gamache, folio 16 verso.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Marguerite Gamache - 1715. Translated from the French the record reads:

B[aptism of] Marguerite Gamache

In the year one-thousand seven-hundred fifteen on 2 December was baptized by me, the undersigned priest -
Marguerite, age three to four days, daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion, his wife. The Godfather was Prix [Prisque]Lessard and the Godmother was Marguerite Fortin, who have signed with me according to law.     [signed] LeClair, Pr[iest]
[signed] Prix Lessard
     [signed] Marguerite Fortin

In this record, her parents stated that Marguerite was “three or four days” old at the time of her baptism. Given a baptismal date of 02 Dec 1715, she must have been born on 28-29 Nov 1715. The PRDH, however, gives the date of her birth as 30 Nov 1715, only two days before the baptism.

This record can be found as image 17/149 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for L’Islet-sur-mer 1683-1762. The record appears on folio 16 verso (the back of folio 16).

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

On 11 Feb 1714, Joachim Gamache, son of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Guion (Dion), was born. He was baptized in Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France on 12 Feb 1714.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Joachim Gamache - 1714

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, 1714. Birth and Baptismal Record of Joachim Gamache, folio 33 verso.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Joachim Gamache - 1714. Translated from the French the record reads:

B[aptism of] Joachim Gamache

In the year one-thousand seven-hundred fourteen on the twelfth of February was baptized by me, the undersigned, Joachim Gamache, born on the previous day, son of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Guyon, the father and mother. The Godfather was Etienne Lessard and the Godmother was Louise Caron.
     B[rother] Ives, Recollect Missionary

In this record, the mother’s maiden name is written as Marie Guion, but the mother was better known as Marie Dion. In 1634, Jean Guyon (Marie Dion’s grandfather) settled in Beauport and received a rear fief near rivière du Buisson (river of bushes). Jean Guyon attached the name du Buisson to his own name and became known as Jean Guyon du Buisson. Some of Jean Guyon du Buisson’s descendants changed their surname to Dion.

This record can be found as image 39/312 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 folio 33 verso (the back of folio 33).

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

On 06 May 1712, Marie Gamache, daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie DuBuisson (Dion), was born. She was baptized in Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France on 07 May 1712.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Marie Gamache - 1712

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, 1712. Birth and Baptismal Record of Marie Gamache, folio 13 verso.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Marie Gamache - 1712. Translated from the French the record reads:

Bap[tism] of Marie Gamache

In the year one-thousand seven-hundred twelve, on the seventh day of the month of May by me, the undersigned priest, performing the functions of pastor, was baptized Marie Gamache daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie DuBuisson his wife, born on the sixth of this month. The Godfather was Louis Belanger and the Godmother was Marie Gamache who were not able to sign as required by law.     thus signed     LeRiche, Priest

In this record, the mother’s maiden name is written as Marie DuBuisson, but the mother was better known as Marie Dion. In 1634, Jean Guyon (Marie Dion’s grandfather) settled in Beauport and received a rear fief near rivière du Buisson (river of bushes). Jean Guyon attached the name du Buisson to his own name and became known as Jean Guyon du Buisson. Some of Jean Guyon du Buisson’s descendants changed their surname to Dion.

This record can be found as image 14/149 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for L’Islet-sur-Mer 1683-1762. The record appears on folio 13 verso (the back of folio 13).

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

On 17 Feb 1710, Ignace Gamache, son of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion, was born. He was baptized in Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France on 17 Feb 1710.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Ignace Gamache - 1710

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, 1710. Birth and Baptismal Record of Ignace Gamache, folio 11 recto.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Ignace Gamache - 1710. Translated from the French the record reads:

Bap[tism] of Ignace Gamache

On the seventeenth day of the month of February in the year one-thousand seven-hundred ten by me, the undersigned priest serving the functions of pastor in Notre Dame de Bonsecours, was baptized Ignace, son of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion his wife, born on this same day. The Godfather was Ignace Belanger and the Godmother was Élisabeth Belanger who do not know how to sign as required by law.     LeRiche, miss[ionary] priest

This record can be found as image 11/149 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for L’Islet-sur-mer 1683-1762. The record appears on folio 11 recto (the front of folio 11).

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

On 24 Sep 1708, Augustin Gamache, son of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion, was born. He was baptized in Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France on 24 Sep 1708.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Augustin Gamache - 1708

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, 1708. Birth and Baptismal Record of Augustin Gamache, folio 10 verso.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Augustin Gamache - 1708. Translated from the French the record reads:

Bap[tism] of Augustin Gamache [three words?]

On the twenty fourth day of the month of September in the year one-thousand seven-hundred eight by me the priest missionary serving the functions of pastor of the parish of Notre Dame de Bonsecours, was baptized Augustin, son of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion his wife, born on this same day. son The Godfather was Augustin Gamache and the godmother was Élisabeth Dion who have stated that they do not know how to sign as required by law.      LeRiche, missionary priest

This record can be found as image 11/149 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for L’Islet-sur-mer 1683-1762. The record appears on folio 10 verso (the back of folio 10).

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

On 07 Feb 1707, Nicolas Gamache, son of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion, was born. He was baptized in Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France on 08 Feb 1707.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Nicolas Gamache - 1707

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, 1707. Birth and Baptismal Record of Nicolas Gamache, folio 22 recto.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Nicolas Gamache - 1707. Translated from the French the record reads:

Bap[tism] of Nicolas Gamache

On the eighth day of the month of February in the year one-thousand seven-hundred seven, by me, the undersigned missionary priest, performing the functions of pastor of the parishes of St. Ignace and of Notre Dame de Bonsecours, was baptized Nicolas, born on the previous day in the evening, son of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion his wife. The Godfather and Godmother were Joachim Dion and Marguerite LeFrançois, uncle and cousin of the infant, who have stated that they do not know how to sign as required by law.
     Philippe Rageot, missionary priest

This record can be found as image 10/149 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for L’Islet-sur-mer 1683-1762. The record appears on folio 9 verso (the back of folio 9).

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

On 03 Nov 1705, Geneviève Gamache, daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion, was born. She was baptized in Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France on 03 Nov 1705.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Geneviève Gamache - 1705

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, 1705. Birth and Baptismal Record of Geneviève Gamache, folio 9 recto.

Click on the image above to enlarge it. Click on the link for a PDF copy of the Birth and Baptismal Record of Geneviève Gamache - 1705. Translated from the French the record reads:

Bap[tism] of Geneviève Gamache

On the third of the month of November in the year one-thousand seven-hundred five was baptized by me, the undersigned missionary priest of the seminary of Québec, performing the functions of the pastor of the parish of Notre Dame de Bonsecours, Geneviève, born on this same day, daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion his wife, residing in this parish. The Godfather and Godmother were François Dion, grandfather of the infant, and Marie LeBlanc, who have stated that they do not know how to sign as required by law.
     thus signed Philippe Rageot, missionary priest

This entry is a different copy of the entry I previously wrote about on 07 Nov 2008. This copy is much more legible, but it does not appear to include the exact same language as the first. Still, the basic information provided is the same

This record can be found as image 9/149 in the Québec Vital Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 on Ancestry.com as part of the records for L’Islet-sur-mer 1683-1762. The record appears on folio 9 recto (the front of folio 9).

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

On 03 Nov 1705, Geneviève Gamache, daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion, was born. She was baptized in Notre Dame de Bonsecours de l’Islet, L’Islet sur Mer, Québec, New France on 03 Nov 1705.

The Birth and Baptismal Record of Geneviève Gamache - 1705

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, 1705. Birth and Baptismal Record of Geneviève Gamache, folio 22 recto.

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Bap[tism of] Geneviève Gamache

On the third of November in the year one-thousand seven-hundred five was baptized by me, the undersigned missionary priest of the seminary of Québec, performing the functions of the pastor of the parish of Notre Dame, Geneviève, born [on this same day?], daughter of Nicolas Gamache and Marie Dion his wife, residing in this parish. The Godfather and Godmother were François Dion, grandfather of the infant, and Marie LeBlanc, who have stated that they do not know how to write or sign as required by law.
     Phil[ippe] Rageot, missionary priest

This entry is badly faded and is barely legible. I was able to transcribe the record with the aid of other records written by the same priest in the same year. One section of the record is still questionable: the day on which Geneviève was born. I have transcribed the day as “d aujour d huy” or “the same day”. I could be wrong about this because the record is so faded at this point.

This record can be found as image 27/312 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 folio 22 recto (the front of folio 22).

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko