Family of Blier, Jean and Paradis, Marie Josephte

Notes

Note

The father-in-law gave 2 cows, 2 horses of 8 months, 4 sheep, a bed, a new wool blanket, 3 pairs of sheets, a feather bed with the straw mattress and wooden frame, half a dozen towels, 3 tablecloths, 6 pewter plates, one pewter plate, half a dozen spoons, forks in 'acier', one cookingpot and spoon, frying pan, 1 fat pig, the wedding dress and some moneyto the amount of fifty pounds for the purpose of clothing her and for her own usage.

They say for the good friendship that the groom has for the bride the sum of 100 pistoles. They have agreed that the first one to die leaves all to the survivor.

The father-in-law gave them 2 1/2 'arpents' of land on the St. LaurenceRiver in Kamouraska, with a house, shed and barn. They will provide food in return.

Jean brings to the marriage 1400 pounds in silver and as much in gold, counted by the notary, and a 5 year old horse.

Family Map

Source References

  1. Programme de Recherche en Démographie Historique [S0006]
  2. Jean-Olide Kerverzo: Contrac de mariage de Jean Blyer Et de marie-Joseph paradis du 7e Janvier 1753 [S0030]
      • Citation:

        Par Devant le notaire Royal En la Cote du Sud Immatriculé En la prévotéde québec Résidant En la paroisse de Ste-Anne soussigné Et les tesmoings cy après nommés fut présent en personne le Sieur Jean Blier natif dela paroisse de ducé Evêché d'avranche En normandie fils de Jacques Blier et de Jeanne duquet - -