History and origin of the Nadeau family

Ozanie Joseph Nadeau-Lavigne was born around 1637 in Grenouillac, Augoumois. Son of Macia Nadeau and Jeanne Despins, he married Marguerite Abraham, daughter of Abraham Godgaud and Denise Fleury, on November 6, 1665. From their union were born five children. He arrived in the country in 1661 and settled down in Sainte-Famille,Île d'Orléans. In 1667, he has 7 acres of land under cultivation. He died on February 10, 1677 at this location. Upon his death, his house, his land and his shed were valued at 900 pounds, and his personal property at 535 pounds.

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Ozanie-Joseph Nadeau-Lavigne was born circa 1637 à Genouillac, Charente, France. Son of Macia Nadeau and Jeanne Despins, he married Marguerite Abraham, daughter of Godgaud and Denise Fleury, on November 6, 1665. The location of the marriage is unknown. They had 5 children. He came to New France in 1661 and was confirmed there in 1662, in Château-Richer. In 1663, he settled in Ile d'Orleans. In 1671, he was generous the Hôtel-Dieu's nuns for rendered services. He died on February 10, 1677 and was buried in l'Ile d'Orléans, two days later.

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Ozanie Joseph Nadeau-Lavigne was born about 1637 in Grenouillac in Augoumois. Son of Marcia Nadeau and Jeanne Despins, he married Marguerite Abraham, daughter of Abraham Godgaud and Denise Fleury, on November 6, 1665. From their union were born five children. He arrived at the country in 1661. He settled in Sainte-Famille on Île d'Orléans. In 1667, he has 7 acres of land under cultivation. He died February 10, 1677 at this location. Upon his death, his house, his land and his shed valued at 900 pounds, and his personal property at 535 pounds. His widow then married Guillaume Chartier, January 31, 1678 in Sainte-Famille, Île d'Orleans.

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Jean-Baptiste Nadeau was born circa 1668 in Gué-de-Velluire, Vendée, France. Son of Jean, a miller, and Marie Raffel, he married Marie-Anne Dumont, daughter of Julien and Catherine Taupsen on October30, 1696 in Ile d'Orléans. From this union were born 10 children. Firs, he lived in St-Michel-de-Bellechasse where his 6 first children were baptized. Then, he settled in Berthier. Even though it is said that he was a miller like his father, nothing proved he had worked as one. He died on December 24, 1745 and was buried in Berthier-sur-Mer the next day. Hi children were present at his burial.

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NADEAU - Variant of Occitan 'Nadal', same origin as Noël surname, which is the French version of Christmas. Christian name or surname given to a child born during this time of year or on this particular day.

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NADEAU-LAVIGNE – Nadeau is a variant of Occitan 'Nadal' CHRISTMAS, same origin as the name or nickname of a child born during this time of year or day. Lavigne is a nickname given to the grower or someone who lives near a vineyard.

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