General Archives | From Pioneer to Premier: the Seigniorial and Village History of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade

Sainte-Anne River Bridge

This bridge was erected on the Sainte-Anne River after the 1894 scree. It was swept away by the 1936 ice breakup.

Michel Roy Said to Be Châtellerault and Françoise Hobbé with Their Children

The colonial houses are quite basic, and many have to settle for very simple facilities even though most of the families have many children.

Period Glasses

These glasses reflect some of the basic accessories used by the French colonist at the turn of the 18th century.

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

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

Colonist House

The settlement of the first colonists is quite basic and requires hard work, including the clearing of the forest environment.

Granted Lands

The shaded area indicates the lands that were already granted in Sainte-Anne and Sainte-Marie seigniories in 1681.

The Fur Trade

Trading with members of First Nations is frequent at the time and those meetings are an occasion to exchange fur, meat but also brandy, which at that time […]

The Mess Tin

In the 17th century, wooden mess tins were used at mealtime when on a boat or canoe trip, but they were rarely used for table service.

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 […]

Jean Lemoyne, Pioneer

Settling in on lands in New France means clearing the territory first. It is a difficult task, which is why some colonists find it hard to clear more […]

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.