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Moise 'Meche' Leger
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1. Moise 'Meche' Leger was born Abt 1786; died Mar 1861, Cap Pele; was buried 23 Mar 1861, Cap Pele cemetery. Other Events:
- Occupation: Jun 1817, the parish of Shemogue; a labourer
- Occupation: Feb 1819, the parish of Shemogue; a labourer
- Occupation: Aug 1821, the parish of Shemogue; a labourer
- Occupation: Apr 1825, the parish of Shemogue; a labourer
- Occupation: Mar 1829, the parish of Shemogue; a farmer
- Occupation: Jan 1832, the parish of Shemogue; a farmer
- Occupation: Feb 1834, the parish of Barachois; a farmer
- Residence: Aug 1835, Ste Therese de Botsford
Notes:
J02-p.186-gives later b.yr of abt 1791;marr.info for two marr.;d.dt&loc. -p.168-marr.info for 2nd marr. T20-b&d yrs.;marr.info. T19-b.yr;d.dt. at age 75 yrs. P03-p.356-2-2nd marriage;widower of Marie Theriot. -p.340-6-1st marriage;mother deceased;major age;
Buried:
His burial entry gives his age as 76 years when he died in March 1861. Present at his burial were Dosithee Bourk and David Cormier.Moise married Marie Theriault 14 Aug 1815, Grand Digue. Marie (daughter of Joseph Theriault and Marie Isabelle Surette) was born 1795; died Oct 1823, Naboujagan; was buried 20 Nov 1823, the parish of Barachois. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Julie Leger
was born 25 Feb 1817; died 28 Sep 1817; was buried 29 Sep 1817, the parish of Shemogue.
- 3. Auguste Leger
was born 10 Jan 1819; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Jacques Leger
was born 24 Jun 1821; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. anonymous Leger
was born Sep 1823; died Sep 1823, Naboujagan; was buried 20 Nov 1823, the parish of Barachoiis.
Moise married Marie LeBlanc 16 Feb 1824, Grand Digue. Marie (daughter of Charles LeBlanc and Marie Duguay) was born Abt 1795; died Jun 1873, Cap Pele; was buried 21 Jun 1873, Cap Pele. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 6. Hilarion Leger
was born 14 Nov 1824; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Julitte Leger
was born 14 Nov 1824; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Dominique Leger
was born 3 Jan 1826; died Yes, date unknown.
- 9. Jude Leger
was born 11 Feb 1829; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Magdeleine Leger
was born 31 Dec 1831; died Yes, date unknown.
- 11. Susanne Leger
was born Nov 1833; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Angele Leger
was born 3 Aug 1835; died Yes, date unknown.
- 13. John Leger
was born 2 Nov 1837; died Yes, date unknown.
- 14. Dosithee Leger
was born May 1840; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 2
2. Julie Leger (1.Moise1) was born 25 Feb 1817; died 28 Sep 1817; was buried 29 Sep 1817, the parish of Shemogue.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 25 Jun 1817, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Paschal Bourk and Marie Boudrot. Her father was absent from her baptism.
Buried:
She was 7 months old when she died in the village on the day preceding her burial. Present at her burial were Francois Leger and Paul Leger. Her father, Moyse Leger, is a labourer.3. Auguste Leger (1.Moise1) was born 10 Jan 1819; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 10 Feb 1819, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
He had been privately baptized by the midwife, Esther Bonnevie. His godparents were Cyprien Bourk and Gertrude Doiron. His father was present at his baptism.Auguste married Elizabeth LeBlanc 16 Feb 1846, the parish of Shemogue. Elizabeth (daughter of Gabriel LeBlanc and Judith Bourk) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
4. Jacques Leger (1.Moise1) was born 24 Jun 1821; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 1 Aug 1821, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His father was absent from his baptism. Godparents for Jacques were Paul Leger and Marguerite Foret.5. anonymous Leger (1.Moise1) was born Sep 1823; died Sep 1823, Naboujagan; was buried 20 Nov 1823, the parish of Barachoiis.
Notes:
Buried:
The funeral service was held on this date, Nov 20, 1823, for the child and its mother. Present were Pacifique Godet and Clement Leger. The child died 8 weeks ago at the age of 1 day.
Died:
The un-named child was one day old when it died.6. Hilarion Leger (1.Moise1) was born 14 Nov 1824; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 10 Apr 1825, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His father was present at his baptism. His godparents are Francois Downing and Anne Leblanc. Hilarion is a twin to Julitte.7. Julitte Leger (1.Moise1) was born 14 Nov 1824; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 10 Apr 1825, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Francois Leger and Marguerite Bonnevie. Her father was present at the baptism. She is a twin to Hilarion.8. Dominique Leger (1.Moise1) was born 3 Jan 1826; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 2 Apr 1826, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Paul Foret and Apolline Doiron. His father was present at the baptism.9. Jude Leger (1.Moise1) was born 11 Feb 1829; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 9 Mar 1829, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Maximin Melancon & Rosalie Brun. His father was present at the baptism.10. Magdeleine Leger (1.Moise1) was born 31 Dec 1831; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 26 Jan 1832, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Maximin Melancon and Magdeleine Boudrot. Her father was present at the baptism.11. Susanne Leger (1.Moise1) was born Nov 1833; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 22 Feb 1834, the parish of Barachois
Notes:
Birth:
She was 3 and 1/2 months old when baptized on Feburary 22nd 1834.
Baptised:
Her godparents were Lucien Liret and Cecile Boudrot.12. Angele Leger (1.Moise1) was born 3 Aug 1835; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Residence: Aug 1835, Ste Therese de Botsford
- Baptised: 18 Aug 1835, the parish of Barachois
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Theodore Theriot and Elizabeth Bourk.13. John Leger (1.Moise1) was born 2 Nov 1837; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 30 Apr 1838, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Moses Downing and Prudence Downing.14. Dosithee Leger (1.Moise1) was born May 1840; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 25 May 1840, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Birth:
His baptism entry dated May 25th says he was born `la veille`.
Baptised:
His godparents were Raphael Brun and Scholastique Melancon.