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

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 […]

Mathurin Tessier and Élisabeth Estourneau

Crop cultivation is a difficult task requiring long hours, this is why even wives participate.

Cooper’s Hammer

Tool used by inhabitants to tighten and loosen the barrels’ cooperage.

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 […]

Île du Large Windmill

In accordance with the seigneurial regime, the seigneur was required to build a windmill on the lands granted to him during his first year of occupation. In return, […]