Voidy, Jeanne 1637

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  • Birth: about 1637 - Saint-Germain, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France
  • Immigration: c. 1654
  • Marriage: 9 November 1654 - Notre-Dame, Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Jean Demers 1633
  • Death: 1 December 1708 - Notre-Dame de Québec, Quebec City, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
  • Burial: Notre-Dame de Québec, Quebec City, Quebec, Quebec, Canada

Jeanne was a "fille a marier" which were members of groups of young women brought to become brides for settlers in Nouvelle Franc by individuals or companies and not the French Crown which meant they received no financial compensation from the King. This group preceded the Filles du Roi who did receive compensation from the King.