de Tourouvre, Perche, France

1666 Census of New France, Beauport, PAGE 59

Jean Creste [Crête] ........................ 40 charron habt
Margueritte golin [Gaulin] ...............38 sa femme
Louis Creste .............................10 fils
Marie Creste .................................9 fille
Margueritte Creste ...........................7 fille
françois Creste ..............................5 fils
Jean Creste ..................................2 fils
Et pierre ...................................24 chapellier domestique engaigé

Occupation Charon (Cartwright)

Ancestor of Mgr. Tanguay

Jean CRETE, (Master cartwright) and his wife Marguerite GAULIN departed Tourouvre 1649. Jean was nephew of Sebastien LEGRAND. Marguerite was sister of François and Pierre. 36 mo. contract 18 Mar 169 notary CHOISEAU. Annual salary 80 pounds. Could sign his name. Jette p292.

Engagé le 18-3-1649 Tourouvre par Michel LeNeuf