Jacques Maheu

Jacques MAHEU was originally from Perche, France. He appeared in New France in 1637. On 26 Sep 1639, at Québec, he married Anne CONVENT, the widow of Philippe AMIOT and mother of Jean AMIOT, the young lad who was raised among the Hurons by the Jesuits and then became an interpreter. The family lived on the outskirts of Québec close to the city. He was a churchwarden in 1656, 1657 and 1659. He was confirmed at Québec on 10 Aug 1659. When he fell ill, he made his Will on 6 Mar 1663 and was buried at Québec on 22 July 1663.

Jacques and Anne had 2 children.
He migrated to New France between 1635 and 1637. He was a land clearer, churchwarden and a member of the Societe de traite de Tadoussac. On May 4, 1650, his house in the Seigneurie de Cap-Rouge was destroyed by the Iroquois.