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Jean Guyon du Buisson

By 18 September 1592 — 30 May 1663
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BornBy 18 September 1592
Died30 May 1663
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Biography

Jean Guyon was a mason from Tourouvre in the Perche, a historic region west of Paris in France. His work included the stair to the bell tower of Tourouvre’s church and repairs to Mortagne’s walls. He married Mathurine Robin, and the couple established a household in Mortagne.

On March 14, 1634, Jean entered an agreement with Robert Giffard to work in New France, France’s North American colony. His son Jean and the craftsman Zacharie Cloutier were also involved. Land at Beauport, now part of Québec city, formed part of the arrangement, although the promised acreage later became disputed. Jean’s holding was known as Du Buisson.

In 1653, Jean and Mathurine jointly gave their Mortagne house to the parish. Later, he leased his Beauport property while continuing to live there. He died at Beauport on May 30, 1663 and was buried at Québec the following day.

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Parents

Jacques Guyon →Died Before 29 November 1623 · birth date not recordedBiologicalEstablished confidence in this parent–child link
Marie Huet →Died 26 February 1626 · birth date not recordedBiologicalEstablished confidence in this parent–child link

Co-parents

Mathurine Robin →Died 16 April 1662 · birth date not recordedShared biological child

Children with Mathurine Robin

Barbe Guyon →Circa April 1617 — 27 November 1700Strong confidence in this parent–child link

A life in dates

7 events

  1. Connection to this place

    Marriage, home and town-wall work — Mortagne-au-Perche, France.

    Mortagne-au-Perche, France

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    Origin and masonry — Tourouvre.

    Tourouvre

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  3. Connection to this place

    Probable recruitment contract — Mortagne-au-Perche, France.

    Mortagne-au-Perche, France

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  4. Connection to this place

    Du Buisson holding and death — Beauport.

    Beauport

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  5. Work Agreement

    Entered an agreement with Robert Giffard to work in New France, involving son Jean and craftsman Zacharie Cloutier. Beauport land formed part of the terms, but promised acreage later became disputed.

    Mortagne-au-Perche, France

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  6. Joint Property Gift

    Jean and Mathurine jointly gave their Mortagne house in France to the parish.

  7. Burial

    Burial — Québec City.

    Québec City, Québec, Canada

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