French Canadian Pioneers: The Poissons of Quebec

Index: Early French Canadian Pioneers of Quebec

 

Francois Poisson / Montreuil | Marie-Catherine Dubreuil

April 28th, 1732 Quebec (Notre-Dame)

[Occ. settler]

 

Jean Poisson | Jacqueline Chamboy

May 8th, 1644 Mortagne-au-Perche (France)

[Occ. settler, arrived with wife]

 

Jean Poisson | Barbe Broust

April 23rd, 1611 Mortagne-au-Perche (France)

[Occ. Samuel de Champlain’s valet]

 

Jean-Baptiste Poisson / Poirson | Marie-Angelique Franche dit Laframboise

November 21st, 1757 Pointe-Claire

[Occ. mil., troupes de Montcalm, de La Sare, de Laferte de Mung]

 

Martin Poisson | Marguerite Le Prevost or Provost

October 27th, 1669 Ste- Famille (Ile-d’Orleans)

[Occ. settler]

 

 

Variations or associated surnames

Gentilly
Lasaline – Neple – Poissant
Saint-Onge

 

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This series of Early French Canadian Pioneers microposts is dedicated to the earliest settlers of Quebec. If you are new to the genealogy of French-speaking Canadians, please be aware that the earliest French settlers can also descend from the Acadian pioneers who originally settled in what are now Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. In addition, please note that any Native related links refer back to other posts citing census, marriage or other documents with indigenous or Metis individuals of that surname, however those individuals do not necessarily descend from those particular French Canadian settlers. The posts are intended as Finding Aides – a place to find possible clues and start your own research!

 

 

Related Posts

Index: Filles du Roi 

Index: Early French Canadian Pioneers

Core Index: Acadian & French-Canadian Genealogy & History

 

First Nations Census Records – Poisson Surname

Duhamel | Mixed (1901)

 

Note: Since the word “Poisson” means fish, it actually appears quite frequently as a Native surname (e.g. Poisson Blanc) so it’s not an indication (necessarily) of French heritage.

 

 

External Links

Siege of Quebec | Land/Regular Troops |  Regiment de La Sarre