Arbre Généalogique Guertin Rondeau Family Tree - Person Sheet
Arbre Généalogique Guertin Rondeau Family Tree - Person Sheet
NamePierre Boucher 
Birth1 Aug 1622, Notre-Dame, Mortagne, Perche, France2
Death19 Apr 1717, Boucherville, Québec, Canada2
Burial20 Apr 1717, Sainte-Famille, Boucherville, Québec, Canada2
FlagsAncêtre Important, Biography, Perche
FatherGaspard Boucher (~1599-~1663)
MotherNicole Lemaire (1595-~1663)
Spouses
Deathbef 1652, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada5
FlagsIndigenous
Marriage17 Jan 1649, Lieu Indeterminé Au Québec, Canada2
Birthabt 1636, Sainte-Cande-Le-Jeune, Rouen, France2
Death10 Dec 1727, Boucherville, Québec, Canada
Burial11 Dec 1727, Sainte-Famille, Boucherville, Québec, Canada2
FatherChristophe Crevier dit Lameslée (1611-<1663)
MotherJeanne Enard (Evrard) (~1618-)
Marriage9 Jul 1652, Notre-Dame-De-Québec, Québec, Canada2
ChildrenMarie-Ursule (1655-1733)
Notes for Pierre Boucher
5PIERRE BOUCHER— FOUNDER AND GOVERNOR
The Sieur de Grosbois, son of Gaspard and Nicole Lemaire, holds a place of prime importance in the history of French Canada. So many historians and writers, such as Raymond Douville, Montarville Boucher de la Bruere, Estelle Mitchell, Laure Conan, Alphonse Fortin, Séraphin Marion and others, have recounted his exploits, that it seems superfluous to add anything whatsoever. However, this recital would be incomplete if we ignored him.
Pierre was baptized at Mortagne in Perche on 1 August 1622. As we have seen, he was taken to New France by his parents who settled on a farm of the Jesuits. A short time after his arrival, these missionaries took him with them to Huronia where he helped with their work, sharing in the native life and learning the customs and dialects. At the same time, the good fathers were completing his education. In 1640, he was seriously wounded in the arm during a skirmish which came near to being tragic for Fathers Brébeuf and Chaumonot.
Upon his return to Quebec in 1641, Pierre went into the service of Governor Hualt de Montmagny as soldier, interpreter and Indian agent. On 18 May 1642, he took part in the founding of Ville-Marie (Montreal) and on the following 20 August, at the mouth of the Richelieu, he fought against the Iroquois. In 1644 Pierre made his official entry into Trois-Riviéres with the title of interpreter and clerk at the fort. He lost no time in making himself indispensable, such as in the defense of the town and in the negotiations with the Mohawk chief, Kiotseueton in 1645. The following year he pursued the Iroquois to the Puante River at Be’cancour. It‘was about this time that his parents moved to Trois-Rivieres and from then on he considered it his home.
On 17 January 1649, there was considerable activity in the house of Gaspard Boucher. Pierre was about to sign his marriage contract with Marie Ouebadinakoue, better known as Marie Chrétienne. He was imbued with the idea of creating a new people by the union of French men and Indian women. The nuptial ceremony took place the following 8 April. This union was not fruitful, a son Jacques was born and lived but a few days, nor did it last long. A widower, on 9 July 1652 at Québec, Pierre contracted a much more durable and lasting marriage with Jeanne Crevier, elder daughter of Christophe and of Jeanne Enard. This marriage produced ten sons and six daughters. Several of these offspring won fame by following in their father’s footsteps.
Meanwhile on 6 June 1651, Pierre Boucher, who by now had shown himself to be the true leader of the small community of Trois-Rivieres, was named it’s Commandant. On 19 August 1652, he fiercely opposed the punitive expedition against the Iroquois decided upon by Governor Dup1essis—Kerbodot, but in vain. The ensueing defeat spread panic throughout the entire colony. On 23 August 1653, six hundred Iroquois surrounded the fort after having massacred or stolen the livestock and burned the harvest and buildings outside the palisade.
With only about forty very young and very old men, the garrison resisted the repeated attacks for nine days. When the Indians asked for a truce, Pierre Boucher met them alone outside the fort and persuaded the Indian Chiefs to return their prisoners, and to bring gifts to Quebec for a meeting with the Royal Governor, which was done. This exploit earned the title of Governor for Boucher, an office from which he asked to be relieved in 1657 in order to retire to his lands at the Cap.
On 31 August 1661, Governor Dubois Davaugour, who had just arrived, was appalled to discover the deplorable state of affairs in which the colony found itself. He lost no time in designating the local hero, Pierre Boucher, to sail for France to plead the case of New France with the Sovereign.
"Pierre Boucher, Sieur de Grosbois, sailed for Paris on 22 October, with dispatches from the colony's governor, and an important letter to the Prince de Conde’, along with letters from the J e’su1'tsto their mother house. He was granted an audience with the king, during which Louis promised to help the colony and place New France under his protection. Grosbois also convinced the Prince de Conde’and Colbert, the minister of finance, of the colony's importance to France. He left for home on 15 July 1662 with ships, soldiers and provisions.
The success of Pierre Boucher at the French court marks a turning point in the history of New France. His mission resulted in curiosity, sympathy, and increased interest in Boucher's adopted country. It brought about the arrival of the Marquis de Prouville de Tracy in command of the Regiment de Carignan-Saliéres, comprised of 1,000 men and officers, and the first Intendant, Jean Talon." (19)
On his return to the country, Pierre resumed the governorship of Trois—Riviéres. In 1667, facing internal difficulties with citizens who disregarded his directives, he finally gave up the post of Governor and retired to his seigneury on the Ile Percées, a place later renamed Boucherville. Pierre spent the last fifty years of his life improving his lands and attracting colonists of his choice,
several of whom were recruited from Trois-Rivieres.
He died in his manorhouse at Boucherville on 19 April 1717, at the age of 95 years.
In 1668 the Boucher family was rendered a touching mark of recognition by the Marquis de Denonville in a letter sent to the Minister of Marine:
"They are the family whichhas Worked best for the good of the colony, neglecting nothing at all which is necessary for its advancement. The father was one of the first founders of the colony under M. d’Avaugour.
Esteemed by your late father, he was for a long time the Governor of Trois-Riviéres. His seigneury is one of the finest in this country."
THE CHILDREN OF PIERRE BOUCHER AND JEANNE CREVIER
1-Pierre (1653-1724?), Sieur de Boucherville, married Charlotte Denis in 1683 at Québec. They had 12 children.
2-Marie, also known as Marie-Ursule (1655-after 1688), married René Gauthier, Sieur de Varennes, in 1667. They had 11 children.
3-Lambert (1656-1699), Sieur de Grandpré, married Marie-Marguerite Vauvril in 1693 at Québec. They had 3 children.
4-Ignace (1659-1699), Sieur de Grosboisu married Marie-Anne Margane in 1694 at Montreal. They had 5 children.
5-Madeleine (1661-after 1699), married Pierre-Noel LeGardeur, Sieur de Tilly, in 1680 at Boucherville. They had 12 children.
6-Marguerite also known as Marie (1663-1698), married Nicolas Danieu, Sieur de Muy, in 1687 at Boucherville. They had 7 children.
7-Philippe (1665-1721) was ordained a priest in 1689. He died at Lauzon.
8-Jean (1667—after 1715) Sieur de Monbrun, married Francoise-Claire Charet in 1692 at Lauzon. They had 12 children.
9-Rene’ (1668-after 1726) Sieur de LaPerriere, married Marie-Francoise Maillot at Montreal in 1705. She died a few days after the birth of their second child.
10-Jeanne (1670-1703) married _]acques—Char1es Sabrevios, Sieur de Bleury, in 1695 at Boucherville. They had 6 children.
11-Louise (1670—?)was the twin of Jeanne. Born at Boucherville but no further information.
12-Nicolas (1672—?) was ordained a priest in 1696.
13-Jean—Baptiste (1673-after 1628), Sieur de Niverville, married Marguerite-Therese Hertel in 1710 at Chambly. They had 12 children.
14-Jacques was the twin of Jean-Baptiste. He died at Boucherville in 1688.
15-Genevieve was born in 1676 at Boucherville. She became an Ursuline nun at Quebec in 1696. (21)
The Sieur de Grosbois, son of Gaspard and Nicole Lemaire, holds a place of prime importance in the history of French Canada. So many historians and writers, such as Raymond Douville, Montarville Boucher de la Bruere, Estelle Mitchell, Laure Conan, Alphonse Fortin, Séraphin Marion and others, have recounted his exploits, that it seems superfluous to add anything whatsoever. However, this recital would be incomplete if we ignored him.
Pierre was baptized at Mortagne in Perche on 1 August 1622. As we have seen, he was taken to New France by his parents who settled on a farm of the Jesuits. A short time after his arrival, these missionaries took him with them to Huronia where he helped with their work, sharing in the native life and learning the customs and dialects. At the same time, the good fathers were completing his education. In 1640, he was seriously wounded in the arm during a skirmish which came near to being tragic for Fathers Brébeuf and Chaumonot.
Upon his return to Quebec in 1641, Pierre went into the service of Governor Hualt de Montmagny as soldier, interpreter and Indian agent. On 18 May 1642, he took part in the founding of Ville-Marie (Montreal) and on the following 20 August, at the mouth of the Richelieu, he fought against the Iroquois. In 1644 Pierre made his official entry into Trois-Riviéres with the title of interpreter and clerk at the fort. He lost no time in making himself indispensable, such as in the defense of the town and in the negotiations with the Mohawk chief, Kiotseueton in 1645. The following year he pursued the Iroquois to the Puante River at Be’cancour. It‘was about this time that his parents moved to Trois-Rivieres and from then on he considered it his home.
On 17 January 1649, there was considerable activity in the house of Gaspard Boucher. Pierre was about to sign his marriage contract with Marie Ouebadinakoue, better known as Marie Chrétienne. He was imbued with the idea of creating a new people by the union of French men and Indian women. The nuptial ceremony took place the following 8 April. This union was not fruitful, a son Jacques was born and lived but a few days, nor did it last long. A widower, on 9 July 1652 at Québec, Pierre contracted a much more durable and lasting marriage with Jeanne Crevier, elder daughter of Christophe and of Jeanne Enard. This marriage produced ten sons and six daughters. Several of these offspring won fame by following in their father’s footsteps.
Meanwhile on 6 June 1651, Pierre Boucher, who by now had shown himself to be the true leader of the small community of Trois-Rivieres, was named it’s Commandant. On 19 August 1652, he fiercely opposed the punitive expedition against the Iroquois decided upon by Governor Dup1essis—Kerbodot, but in vain. The ensueing defeat spread panic throughout the entire colony. On 23 August 1653, six hundred Iroquois surrounded the fort after having massacred or stolen the livestock and burned the harvest and buildings outside the palisade.
With only about forty very young and very old men, the garrison resisted the repeated attacks for nine days. When the Indians asked for a truce, Pierre Boucher met them alone outside the fort and persuaded the Indian Chiefs to return their prisoners, and to bring gifts to Quebec for a meeting with the Royal Governor, which was done. This exploit earned the title of Governor for Boucher, an office from which he asked to be relieved in 1657 in order to retire to his lands at the Cap.
On 31 August 1661, Governor Dubois Davaugour, who had just arrived, was appalled to discover the deplorable state of affairs in which the colony found itself. He lost no time in designating the local hero, Pierre Boucher, to sail for France to plead the case of New France with the Sovereign.
"Pierre Boucher, Sieur de Grosbois, sailed for Paris on 22 October, with dispatches from the colony's governor, and an important letter to the Prince de Conde’, along with letters from the J e’su1'tsto their mother house. He was granted an audience with the king, during which Louis promised to help the colony and place New France under his protection. Grosbois also convinced the Prince de Conde’and Colbert, the minister of finance, of the colony's importance to France. He left for home on 15 July 1662 with ships, soldiers and provisions.
The success of Pierre Boucher at the French court marks a turning point in the history of New France. His mission resulted in curiosity, sympathy, and increased interest in Boucher's adopted country. It brought about the arrival of the Marquis de Prouville de Tracy in command of the Regiment de Carignan-Saliéres, comprised of 1,000 men and officers, and the first Intendant, Jean Talon." (19)
On his return to the country, Pierre resumed the governorship of Trois—Riviéres. In 1667, facing internal difficulties with citizens who disregarded his directives, he finally gave up the post of Governor and retired to his seigneury on the Ile Percées, a place later renamed Boucherville. Pierre spent the last fifty years of his life improving his lands and attracting colonists of his choice,
several of whom were recruited from Trois-Rivieres.
He died in his manorhouse at Boucherville on 19 April 1717, at the age of 95 years.
In 1668 the Boucher family was rendered a touching mark of recognition by the Marquis de Denonville in a letter sent to the Minister of Marine:
"They are the family whichhas Worked best for the good of the colony, neglecting nothing at all which is necessary for its advancement. The father was one of the first founders of the colony under M. d’Avaugour.
Esteemed by your late father, he was for a long time the Governor of Trois-Riviéres. His seigneury is one of the finest in this country."
THE CHILDREN OF PIERRE BOUCHER AND JEANNE CREVIER
1-Pierre (1653-1724?), Sieur de Boucherville, married Charlotte Denis in 1683 at Québec. They had 12 children.
2-Marie, also known as Marie-Ursule (1655-after 1688), married René Gauthier, Sieur de Varennes, in 1667. They had 11 children.
3-Lambert (1656-1699), Sieur de Grandpré, married Marie-Marguerite Vauvril in 1693 at Québec. They had 3 children.
4-Ignace (1659-1699), Sieur de Grosboisu married Marie-Anne Margane in 1694 at Montreal. They had 5 children.
5-Madeleine (1661-after 1699), married Pierre-Noel LeGardeur, Sieur de Tilly, in 1680 at Boucherville. They had 12 children.
6-Marguerite also known as Marie (1663-1698), married Nicolas Danieu, Sieur de Muy, in 1687 at Boucherville. They had 7 children.
7-Philippe (1665-1721) was ordained a priest in 1689. He died at Lauzon.
8-Jean (1667—after 1715) Sieur de Monbrun, married Francoise-Claire Charet in 1692 at Lauzon. They had 12 children.
9-Rene’ (1668-after 1726) Sieur de LaPerriere, married Marie-Francoise Maillot at Montreal in 1705. She died a few days after the birth of their second child.
10-Jeanne (1670-1703) married _]acques—Char1es Sabrevios, Sieur de Bleury, in 1695 at Boucherville. They had 6 children.
11-Louise (1670—?)was the twin of Jeanne. Born at Boucherville but no further information.
12-Nicolas (1672—?) was ordained a priest in 1696.
13-Jean—Baptiste (1673-after 1628), Sieur de Niverville, married Marguerite-Therese Hertel in 1710 at Chambly. They had 12 children.
14-Jacques was the twin of Jean-Baptiste. He died at Boucherville in 1688.
15-Genevieve was born in 1676 at Boucherville. She became an Ursuline nun at Quebec in 1696. (21)
Notes for Marie-Madeleine (Spouse 1)
Amérindienne Huron
50n Sunday, 17 January 1649, at the home of Gaspard Boucher, a marriage contract was signed between his son Pierre and Marie Chrestien( sic), a Huron woman living in Trois-Rivieres and who was related to the Pachirini family.(l3) Marie-Madeleine Chretienne as historians call her, was a boarder for a few years at the Ursuline convent.” Mother Marie de 1’Incarnation said about her:"There are some among the Hurons Who persevered in their studies and Whom We raised as French girls. We provide for them and they do very well in reading , writing and speaking French. We have introduced one of these girls to Monsieur Boucher who has been for some time the Governor of Trois-Riviéres." (14)
50n Sunday, 17 January 1649, at the home of Gaspard Boucher, a marriage contract was signed between his son Pierre and Marie Chrestien( sic), a Huron woman living in Trois-Rivieres and who was related to the Pachirini family.(l3) Marie-Madeleine Chretienne as historians call her, was a boarder for a few years at the Ursuline convent.” Mother Marie de 1’Incarnation said about her:"There are some among the Hurons Who persevered in their studies and Whom We raised as French girls. We provide for them and they do very well in reading , writing and speaking French. We have introduced one of these girls to Monsieur Boucher who has been for some time the Governor of Trois-Riviéres." (14)