François Cormier

François Cormier
Birthdate:	circa 1670
Birthplace:	Beaubassin, Acadie, [Nouvelle-France]
Death:	before November 24, 1733 Acadie, Beaubassin, Colony of Nova Scotia, [British Colony]
Place of Burial:	Annapolis Royal, Colony of Nova Scotia, [British Colony]
Immediate Family:	Son of Thomas Cormier and Marie-Madeleine Girouard Husband of Marie-Marguerite Leblanc Father of Marie Marguerite Cormier; Marie Cormier; Pierre-François Cormier dit Rossignol; Anne Cormier; Marie-Anne Cormier and 30 others Brother of Marie-Madeleine Cormier; Marie-Anne Cormier; Alexis Cormier dit la Côte; Germain Cormier; Pierre Cormier and 5 others

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Birthdate:

circa 1670

Birthplace:

Beaubassin, Acadie, [Nouvelle-France]

Death:

before November 24, 1733
Acadie, Beaubassin, Colony of Nova Scotia, [British Colony]

Place of Burial:

Annapolis Royal, Colony of Nova Scotia, [British Colony]

Immediate Family:

Son of Thomas Cormier and Marie-Madeleine Girouard
Husband of Marie-Marguerite Leblanc
Father of Marie Marguerite Cormier; Marie Cormier; Pierre-François Cormier dit Rossignol; Anne Cormier; Marie-Anne Cormier and 30 others
Brother of Marie-Madeleine Cormier; Marie-Anne Cormier; Alexis Cormier dit la Côte; Germain Cormier; Pierre Cormier and 5 others

Managed by:

Private User

Last Updated:

November 16, 2023

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Biography ==:NOTICE: this profile is protected by the Acadian Project because of frequent duplication. Please contact the Acadian Project before making any substantivechanges. Thanks for helping make WikiTree the best site for accurate information.

François was born around 1672, probably in Port-Royal Acadia (Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada). His parents Thomas and Madeleine Girouard were among the first pioneers at Beaubassin and had a large farm at nearby Ouescoque (Amherst Point, Nova Scotia). The 1686 shows that the family owned 40 arpents of land, 30 head of cattle, 10 sheep and 15 hogs. ≤ref>Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1686 Acadian Census, at Port-Royal, Acadie 1686 Census Transcribed. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the National Archives of Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 15-60.≤blockquote>at Beaubassin: Thomas CORMIER 55, Magdelaine GIROUARD 37; children: Magdeleine 18. Francois 16, Alexis 14, Marie 12, Germain 10, Pierre 8, Angelique 4, twins Marie and Jeanne 1; 4 guns, 40 arpents, 30 cattle, 10 sheep, 15 hogs. ≤/blockquote>≤/ref>
Around 1692, François married Marguerite LeBlanc, daughter of JacquesLeBlanc and Catherine Hébert. They were listed in the 1693 census atBeaubassin with their 3 month old daughter Marie. ≤ref>Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1693 Acadian Census, at Port-Royal, Acadie 1693 Census Transcribed. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the National Archives of Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 62-108≤blockquote> at Beaubassin: Francois CORMIER 21, Marguerite LEBLANC his wife 23, Marie 3 months; 6 cattle, 4sheep, 10 arpents, 1 gun ≤/blockquote>≤/ref> Within four years, the newlyweds would witness the effects of Church's 1696 raid of Beaubassin. Once the English ships were seen, the inhabitants fled, carrying their more valuable possessions. In Beaubassin, the church was burned along with some houses and animals were slaughtered. It is not known how the family was affected.
In 1704, the family witnessed the effects of Church's second raid on Beaubassin. There was a skirmish and inhabitants retreated to the woods, bringing as many valuable possessions as possible. Again, the church was burned and animals were slaughtered.
Between about 1693 and 1723, the couple had 14 children: Marguerite, Marie, Pierre (dit Rossignol), Anne, Catherine, Cécile, an unnamed girl, Paul, François, Joseph, Isabelle, Jean, Marie, and Marie-Josèphe.≤ref name=DGFA/> Their growing family was counted in Beaubassin againin the censuses of 1698≤ref>Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1698 Acadian Census, at Port-Royal, Acadie1698 Census Transcribed. The originalcensus can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the National Archives of Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 110-150≤blockquote> at Beaubassin: Francois CORMIER 26; Marguerite LEBLANC (wife) 22; Marguerite 5; Marie 4; Pierre 3; Anne 5 months; 10 cattle, 2 sheep, 4 hogs, 7 1/2 arpents, 1 gun. ≤/blockquote>≤/ref>, 1700≤ref> Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1700 Acadian Census, at Port-Royal, Acadie 1700 Census Transcribed. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the National Archives of Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 151-173.≤blockquote> at Beaubassin: François CORMIER 28; Marguerite LEBLANC (wife) 24; Piere 5; Marguerite 7; Marie 6; Anne 3; 12 cattle, 8 sheep, 3 hogs, 15 arpents,1 gun. ≤/blockquote>≤/ref>, 1701≤ref>Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1701 Acadian Census,at Port-Royal, Acadie 1701 Census Transcription. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the National Archives of Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 174-211.≤blockquote> Francois CORMIER, his wife, 1 girl, 2 boys, 7 arpents, 13 cattle, 10 sheep, 5 hogs, 1 gun. ≤/blockquote>≤/ref>, 1703≤ref>Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1703 Acadian Census, at Port-Royal, Acadie 1703 Census Transcription. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the National Archives of Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 212-220.≤blockquote> at Beaubassin: Franc. [Francois] CORMIER, his wife. 1 boy, 5 girls, 2 arms bearers ≤/blockquote>≤/ref>, 1707≤ref>Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1707 Acadian Census, at Port-Royal, Acadie 1707 Census Transcription. The originalcensus can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the National Archives of Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 221-237.≤blockquote> at Beaubassin: Francois CORMIER and Anne LEBLANC, 1boy less than 14, 2 girls 12 or older, 4 younger girls; 8 arpents, 20cattle, 20 sheep, 20 hogs. ≤/blockquote>≤/ref>, and 1714.≤ref> Tim Hebert; Transcription of the 1714 Acadian Census, at Port-Royal, Acadie1714 Census Transcription. The original census can be found at Acadian Census microfilm C-2572 of the National Archives of Canada “Acadie Recensements 1671 – 1752”, Images 239-261.≤blockquote> at Beaubassin: Francois CORMIER and Margueritte LeBLANC his spouse; children: Pierre, Anne, Catherine, Cecile, Paul, Francois, Joseph. ≤/blockquote>≤/ref> The family's land holdings and possessions increased greatly through the years.
After the Treaty of Utrecht, when British rule became permanent, the Cormiers, like most of their neighbours decided to stay in Beaubassin as French neutrals (promising to stay true to the King of Great Britainand to remain neutral in the event of a conflict between France and Great Britain). Beaubassin then experienced decades of relative peace and prosperity. The village was productive in raising cattle, growing grain, and trading fur with the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet. Surpluses were traded with both the English (Bay of Fundy) and the French (Baie Vert).≤ref name=Brun/>

François died before 24 November 1733.≤ref name=DGFA/>

Biographie

François est né vers 1672 probablement à Port-Royal, Acadie (Annapolis Royal, Nouvelle-Écosse, Canada).≤ref name=DGFA>White, Stephen A.,Patrice Gallant, and Hector-J Hébert. Dictionnaire Généalogique Des Familles Acadiennes. Moncton, N.-B.: Centre D'études Acadiennes, Université De Moncton, 1999, Print, p401-403.≤/ref> Ses parents Thomas et Marie-Madeleine Girouard étaient parmi les premiers colons de Beaubassin (Amherst, Nouvelle-Écosse)≤ref name=SW94>Stephen A. White, "La généalogie des trente-sept familles hôtesses des 'Retrouvailles ‘94'" in Les Cahiers de la Société historique acadienne, vol. 25, nos 2 et 3 (1994) CORMIER, 37 Families≤/ref>. Leur ferme était située à Ouescoque (Pointe Amherst).≤ref name=surette>Surette, Paul. Atlasof the Acadian Settlement of the Beaubassin 1660 to 1755. Tintamarre and Le Lac. Tantramar Heritage Trust. 2005, p 44-45 (Ouesqoque homestead at Amherst Point).≤/ref>
Vers 1692, François épousa Marguerite LeBlanc, fille de Jacques LeBlanc et de Catherine Hébert. En quatre ans, les jeunes mariés seraient témoins des effets de l’attaque de Beaubassin. Lorsque les navires anglais ont été vus, les habitants ont fui, emportant leurs objetsde valeur. L’Église et quelques maisons ont été incendiées et des animaux ont été abattus. On ne sait pas comment cette famille a été affectée.
En 1704, la famille serait témoin des effets de la deuxième attaque de Beaubassin. Il y a eu une escarmouche et les habitants se sont retirés dans les bois, y apportant leurs objets de valeur. Encore une fois, l'église a été incendiée et les animaux ont été abattus.
Entre 1693 et 1723 environ, le couple a eu 14 enfants: Marguerite, Marie, Pierre (dit Rossignol), Anne, Catherine, Cécile, une fille inconnue, Paul, François, Joseph, Isabelle, Jean, Marie, et Marie-Josèphe.≤ref name=DGFA/> Dans les recensements (1693-1714), on voit que la famille habite près de la mère de François et de ses frères et sœurs , probablement à Ouescoque.
Après le traité d'Utrecht, où il y avait la domination britannique permanente, les Cormier ont décidé de rester à Beaubassin comme neutres français. Les habitants de Beaubassin ont connu des décennies de paix et de prospérité. Beaubassin devient la région acadienne quiélève le plus de bétail et l'une de celles qui produisent le plus de céréales. Les Acadiens de la région se livrent au commerce des fourrures avec les Mi'kmaq et les Malécite. Ils troquent leurs surplusde bêtes, de grain et de fourrures avec les marchands des camps français et britannique.≤ref name=Brun/>

François est mort avant le 24 novembre 1733.≤ref name=DGFA/>

Timeline

: c1672 Birth, in Port-Royal
:1687 War of the League of Augsburg (King William’s War) starts between England and France≤ref name=Griffiths2005>Griffiths, Naomi E.S., From migrant to Acadian : a North-American border people, 1604-1755, Montreal (Québec), McGill-Queen's University Press, 2005, p147-151 (King William’s War); p 164 (1696 Church raid of Beaubassin); p 208 (1704 Church’s Raid on Beaubassin)≤/ref>

:c1692 Marriage to Marguerite LeBlanc
:c1693 birth, daughter Marguerite
:c1694 birth, daughter Marie
:c1695 birth, son Pierre (dit Rossignol)
:1696 Benjamin Church raids Beaubassin. Once the English ships were seen, the inhabitants fled, carrying their more valuable possessions. Church “…stayed nine days and in his own account …admitted that the settlers ”cattle sheep, hogs, and dogs” were left ”lying dead about their houses, chopped and hacked with hatches". The church and some of the houses were also burnt. ≤ref name=Griffiths2005/>
:1697 Treaty of Ryswick restores Acadia to France; Port-Royal is itscapital≤ref name=Dunn>Dunn, Brenda. A History of Port Royal / Annapolis Royal 1605-1800. Nimbus Publishing, p 44-45; (1697 Treaty of Ryswick); p 52-53 (1702 Queen Anne’s War); p. 82-85 (1710 Siege of PR).≤/ref>

:c1698 birth, daughter Anne
:a1700 birth, daughter Catherine
:a1703 birth, daughter Cécile
:1702 War of the Spanish Succession (Queen Anne’s War) starts between England and France≤ref name=Dunn/>
:1704: Church raids Beaubassin again: “The Acadians were in arms and an indecisive skirmish ensued. After the Acadians retreated into the woods, Church and his men found that the inhabitants had removed as much of their household and farm goods as possible. Church set the buildings on fire [20]and killed about 100 cattle before leaving to return to Boston” ≤ref name=Griffiths2005>

:b1707 birth, daughter unknown name
:b1708 birth, son Paul
:c1710 birth, son François
:1710 Siege of Port-Royal; French surrender the Fort. Port-Royal, Acadia becomes Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia’’≤ref name=Dunn/>

:a1712 birth, son Joseph
:’’1713: Treaty of Utrecht. France cedes Acadia to England. Permanent British rule’’[%E2%89%A4ref name=utrecht>http://www2.umoncton.ca/cfdocs/etudacad/1755/index.cfm?id=010201000... The Neutrality: Political Context, in 1755 l'Histoire et les Histoires, University of Moncton]≤/ref>
:1715: Delegates from Beaubassin sign a conditional oath of allegiance, promising to stay true to the King of Great Britain for as long asthey stayed in Nova Scotia, and to remain neutral in the event of a conflict between France and Great Britain
:1713-1744: Golden Age≤ref name=Griffiths92>Griffiths, Naomie E.S. The Contexts of Acadian History 1686-1784.Published for the Center for Canadian Studies Mount Allison University, Montreal: McGill-Queens University Press, 1992, p61 (golden age); ≤/ref> of Acadian Growth and Prosperity. Beaubassin is productive in raising cattle, growing grain, and trading fur with the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet. Surpluses are traded with both the English (Bay of Fundy) and the French (Baie Vert).≤refname=Brun>Brun, Régis with contributions by AJB Johnston and E Clarke, Fort Beauséjour/Fort Cumberland: Une Histoire/A History, Société du Monument Lefebvre in Collaboration with Parks Canada, Accessed November 2013 [Broken link]≤/ref>

:b1715 birth, daughter Isabelle
:1718 birth, son Jean
:1722 birth, daughter Marie
:c1723 birth, daughter Marie-Josèphe
:1720 and onward: Acadians refuse to sign an unconditional oath of allegiance. This is tolerated by the British as they lack military means to enforce the oath.≤ref name=oath>The Neutrality: Political Context, 1755 Histoire et Les Histoires, University of Moncton≤/ref>

:b1733 death

1670	1670	Birth of François Cormier Beaubassin, Acadie, [Nouvelle-France]
1672	1672 Age 2	christened on 1672 Nova Scotia
1676	1676 Age 6	christened on 1676 Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1686	1686 Age 16	resided on 1686 Beaubassin, Nova Scotia, Canada
1693	1693	Birth of Marie Marguerite Cormier Beaubassin, Acadie, [Nouvelle-France]
1694	1694	Birth of Marie Cormier Beaubassin Acadie Nouvelle-Écosse Canada,,,,,
1695	1695	Birth of Pierre-François Cormier dit Rossignol Beaubassin, Nova Scotia
	1695	Birth of Pierre Cormier Beaubassin, Nova Scotia, Canada
1698	1698	Birth of Anne Cormier Beaubassin, Acadie, [Nouvelle-France]

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