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Sainte-Anne River Seigniories

Sainte-Anne River Seigniories

In 1681, the region is divided into three seigniories: La Nauraye, Sainte-Anne and Sainte-Marie located on both sides of the Sainte-Anne River.
Concessions in Sainte-Anne Seigniory

Concessions in Sainte-Anne Seigniory

In 1681, many lands along the Sainte-Anne river have already been granted to more than thirty colonists.
Granted Lands

Granted Lands

The shaded area indicates the lands that were already granted in Sainte-Anne and Sainte-Marie seigniories in 1681.
From Île Saint-Ignace To Île des Pins

From Île Saint-Ignace To Île des Pins

Many trades take place with First Nations members at the Saint Lawrence River’s mouth and on île Saint-Ignace. The red line shows the path taken by Roy between […]
Land Concession

Land Concession

Instrument of grant of a piece of land signed by the governor and intendant of New France to Marie-Madeleine de Chavigny, Jean Lemoyne’s widow.
Condemnation for the Illicit Trade of Brandy

Condemnation for the Illicit Trade of Brandy

Since alcohol trade with members of First Nations is forbidden, several inhabitants, including Michel Gamelain and Jean Lemoyne, were sentenced to pay a 50 livres fine and to […]
Criminal Proceedings Against Mathurin Tessier

Criminal Proceedings Against Mathurin Tessier

In 1675, several inhabitants, including Mathurin Tessier, are accused of having stolen from people working for Sieur Charles Bazire, representative of the Dutch West India Company at Rivière-du-Loup. […]
From Île des Pins to Mathurin Tessier’s Land

From Île des Pins to Mathurin Tessier’s Land

The red line shows the path taken by Roy between île des Pins and Mathurins Tessier’s land.
From Mathurin Tessier’s Land to Saint-Nicolas Chapel

From Mathurin Tessier’s Land to Saint-Nicolas Chapel

The red line shows the path taken by Roy between Mathurin Tessier’s land and Saint-Nicolas Chapel.
Windmill Order

Windmill Order

The tenants had the obligation to grind their grains at the windmill of the seigniory they lived in. However, discontent in regards of lengthy delays or very costly […]
From Saint-Nicolas Chapel to Île du Large Windmill

From Saint-Nicolas Chapel to Île du Large Windmill

The red line shows the path taken by Roy between Saint-Nicolas Chapel and île du Large Windmill.
The Death of John Jones Ross

The Death of John Jones Ross

May 11, 1901, the Journal des campagnes releases an article on John Jones Ross’s death. We find the funeral procedures and some biographical details.
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