History and origin of the Dusseault family

Elie Dussault-Lafleur was baptized on September 7, 1635 in La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime in France. Son of François and Marie Delaunay, he married Euphrosine-Madeleine Nicolet, widow of Jean Leblanc and natural daughter of Jean Nicolet, on February 22, 1663 in Quebec City. He arrived as a sailor and lived on Île d'Orléans and then Quebec. 4 children were born of their union. He went on a trip in September 1680 and gave power of attorney to his wife. absent. His wife makes several transactions with the power of attorney because her husband is absent.He was absent at his son's wedding in 1687.The date and place of his death are unknown.

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DUSSAULT - from 'sault' which means 'wood', from the Latin 'saltus' which means 'wood, passage, parade'. Nickname given to the one who lives near the wood or near a place of passage in the forest.

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