Collections of the State HistPioneering the Upper Midwest: Books from Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, ca. 1820-1910orical Society of Wisconsin. Volume 19 1695--1821: REGISTER OF BAPTISMS OF THE MISSION OF ST. IGNACE DE MICHILIMAKINAK. Go to: Next Section || Previous Section || Table of Contents || Bibliographic Information Page 1 { page image } [Translation from a transcript of the original, which latter is kept in the parish church of Ste. Anne, at Mackinac.]1 [Note 1: 1 For a description of this document seeWis. Hist. Colls., xviii, p. 469, notes 95, 96. The records of marriages at Mackinac, from 1725 to 1821, extracted from the register, were reproduced in translation in that volume. We here publish a translation of the remainder of the register--baptisms (1695--1821) and interments (1743--1806). Lacunæ are indicated by leaders (...). Asterisks (* * *) indicate that the Editor has, for sake of space, omitted portions of the entry. These omissions are mere repetitions of formal phrases, conveying no specific information concerning the event or the persons interested, and are the same for each entry. Liberty has also been taken with the form of the date--the spelled-out style of the original being reduced to briefer numerical form. Further, in our need of saving space in so bulky and repetitious a document, we have eliminated the name of the holy day, where occasionally given in the register.--Ed.] In nomine patris & filii + & Spiritus sacti. Extracts from the ancient Registers beginning the 28th of April 16952 [Note 2: 2 The following list of baptisms, giving merely date and name, was copied from an older register into the new one, which latter was apparently begun in 1741. The transcriber, probably a clerical, seems to have freely added remarks of his own, indicating the status of the persons at the time of the copying--e. g., "now madame l'anglade." The few appended dates of deaths were obviously added later.--Ed.] antoine mainard, son of the late maurice mainard.3 1 [Note 3: 3 Either the date for this entry was omitted, or it was April 28; 1695, the first entry in the old register.--Ed.] Page 2 { page image } 27 September 1712 daniel, son of daniel villeneuve and of domitille, now madame l'anglade. 12 July 1718 jean l'espérance, then 7 years of age; now become a Savage at la pointe; and antoine, then 4 years old. 8 December 1713 ignace, son of ignace du Rivage. 23 March 1714 coussant, son of ignace vieu and of angélique du Sable. 8 March 1716 Anne, daughter of daniel Villeneuve and of Mde l'anglade, the said Anne4 [Note 4: 4 SeeWis. Hist. Colls., xviii, p. 136, note 74; also her marriage entry, p. 472, and her death in 1757,post.--Ed.] being now the wife of Sieur guiori. 2 August 1716 michel du Rivage, son of old du Rivage. 3 April 1719 coussante [Chevalier], now wife of Sieur hins.5 [Note 5: 5 The mother of Joseph Louis Ainse (Hins); for her second marriage, seeIbid., p. 478.--Ed.] 10 January 1720 marie Louise Therese [Villeneuve], now wife of Sieur gautier.6 [Note 6: 6 The mother of Charles Gautier; seeIbid., p. 136, note 77.--Ed.] 30 November 1720 louis Therese, son of J. B. Chevalier, etc. 17 May 1721 louis Therese, son of ignace vieu--died at detroit in 1743. 13 May 1792 jean Baptiste villeneuve, son of madame l'anglade. 18 March 1723 josephe marguerite, daughter of J. B. Chevalier etc. 5 February 1724 agathe [Villeneuve], daughter of madame l'anglade, now wife of bolshile [Boisguilbert].7 [Note 7: 7 For this person, seeIbid., p. 135, note 75.--Ed.] 12 October 1724 marie (manon) daughter of J. B. Chevalier. 20 October 1724 marie judith, now wife of Gendren--died at St Joseph in 1744. 29 October 1724 marie ursule, daughter of J. B. Amiot, etc. 27 June 1725 judith, daughter of J. B. Reaume, etc. Page 3 { page image } 14 November 1725 coussant Stanislas, son of madame l'anglade. 1 March 1726 anne Charlotte veronique (nannette), daughter of J. B. Chevalier.8 [Note 8: 8 For these persons, seeIbid., p. 136, note 80.--Ed.] 22 April 1726 anne domitille (nanette), daughter of p. parent9 [Note 9: 9 For her marriage record, seeIbid., p. 472.--Ed.] etc. 5 June 1726 Catherine angelique, daughter of ignace vieu, etc. 10 October 1727 Charles (l'avoine) son of J. B. Chevalier. 13 May 1728 marie françoise (manon), daughter of p. parent. 5 October 1728 joseph maurice, son of J. B. Chevalier etc. 9 May 1729 charles michel, son of monsieur l'anglade,10 [Note 10: 10 For a brief biographical sketch of Charles Langlade, seeIbid., p. 130, note 68.--Ed.] etc. 1 October 1729 charlotte, daughter of p. parent11 [Note 11: 11 Her marriage record is inIbid., p. 475.--Ed.] etc. 2 May 1730 Nicolas, son of j. B. amiot, born on the 7th of April. 22 July 1730 louis pascal, son of J. B. Chevalier. 15 October 1730 claude, natural son of claude Caron. 29 September 1731 Rene michel, son of marie, a slave of menard. 28 March 1732 anne Therese Esther, daughter of J. B. Chevalier12 [Note 12: 12 For her marriage to Etienne Chesnier, seeIbid., p. 479.--Ed.] 20 March 1732 Marie louise, daughter of J. B. Amiot. 9 October 1732 pierre coussant, son of p. parent. 14 January 1733 philippe Bolon, son of gabriel Bolon. 11 July 1733 angelique, daughter of J. B. Chevalier. 2 August, 1733 antoine, then 5 years of age, son of one la fortune. Page 4 { page image } 5 April 1733 Charles dominique, 4 years old, son of p. du plassy etc. 4 August 1733 maurice, son of pierre du plasse etc. 16 October 1733 marie anne, daughter of Thomas Blondeau. 1 January 1734 francois Renard, two years old, slave of Mr du Braise. 1 January 1734 marie esther, daughter of augustin l'arche, then one year old.13 [Note 13: 13 Apparently from St. Joseph's--the full name is L'Archevêque.Ibid., p. 476.--Ed.] 5 April 1734 marie anne, daughter of J.B. Amiot etc. 19 September 1734 marie Catherine, daughter of Sieur des hêtres, then two years old. 19 April 1735 pierre louis, a slave of Mr de Clignan court,14 [Note 14: 14 A lessee of the fort at La Baye, 1747--49.Ibid., pp. 7--10.--Ed.] 20 years of age. (Rocambole, now an apostate and become a Savage at Chicagou). 18 October 1734 joseph, son of p. parent. 14 May 1735 marie madaleine, 4 years old, slave of Mr l'anglade. 22 May 1735 luc, son of J.B. Chevalier. 27 May 1735 jean louis, son of gabriel Bolon. 9 July 1736 Charles jean Baptiste, son of Charles Chabyer.15 [Note 15: 15 For this family, seeIbid., p. 255, note 51.--Ed.] 28 September 1736 michel, natural son of T. Blondeau. 7 October 1736 marie françoise, slave of menard, 40 years old. 26 November 1736 marie anne, daughter of p. parent.16 [Note 16: 16 For the marriages of this person, seeIbid., pp. 480, 482.--Ed.] 30 November 1736 louis josué, about 2 years old, son of Sieur du lignon, since legitimized. 30 December 1736 Catherine, one year old, daughter of Sieur Rocheveau, since legitimized. 5 January 1737 françoise, then about 20 years old, now Page 5 { page image } the lawful wife of Sieur Rocheveau--died at Sault Ste marie, in January 1742. 29 September 1737 marie augelique, about 20 years old, now the lawful wife of Sieur de lignon; died here on the 4th September 1748. 29 September 1737 françoise michelle, one year old, daughter of Sieur du lignon. 13 October 1737 marianne, about 20 years old, now the lawful wife of jean Baptiste, formerly a slave. 21 November 1737 marie, born of a slave of Sieur Chevalier. 3 February 1738 claude charles, son of Sieur Gauthier.17 [Note 17: 17 For this nephew of Charles Langlade, and his assistant in commanding the Indians in time of war, seeIbid., index.--Ed.] 29 April 1738 francoise veronique, two months old, daughter of Sieur Rocheveau. 3 August 1738 ignace, son of pierre parent. 16 August 1738 augustin, son of a negress, then belonging to Sieur marin urtubize.18 [Note 18: 18 This man was killed by a Sioux.Ibid., p. 78.--Ed.] 23 November 1738 pierre pascal, legitimate son of Sieur hamelin, born on the 21st of February, 1735--died at montvert in 1743. 24 November 1738 louis Charles, legitimate son of Sieur hamelin, born in the month of March, 1737. 25 November 1738 jacques, legitimate son of Sieur hamelin, etc., born on the 22nd of January, 1733. 26 November 1738 marianne, legitimate daughter of Sieur hamelin, born on the 10th of January, 1731. 27 November 1738 marie Athanase, about 30 years old, now the lawful wife of Sieur hamelin; died at pointe St ignace in 1745. 27 December 1738 ursule, daughter of J. B. Amiot, etc. 13 July 1739 anne, daughter of Sieur Francois menard, on the 18th of November, 1738. Page 6 { page image } 14 July 1739 Therese, daughter of Sieur de lignon, etc; born on the 19th of November, 1738. 26 July 1739 augustin, son of Charles Chaboyer etc. 31 July 1739 ignace, from 3 to 4 years of age, given to this church. 27 September 1739 michel, son of a female slave of mde Chevalier. 27 March 1740 jean Baptiste, son of Sieur gautier etc. 13 May 1740 jean Baptiste, born the previous 11th of January, son of Sieur Rocheveau. 19 May 1740 angelique, born on the previous 25th of April, daughter of Sieur du lignon. 4 June 1740 anne josephe, born on the 11th of the previous month, daughter of Sieur Parent.19 [Note 19: 19 Her marriage is recorded inIbid., p. 483.--Ed.] 2 October 1740 marie françoise, born on the 4th of November 1739, daughter of Sieur hamelin. 20 May 1741 marie madelaine, about 5 or 6 years old, slave of Sieur C. gautier. June 1741 louis, son of Sieur j. B. Amiot, born on the 3rd of November 1740. 27 August 1741 jean Baptiste, son of Sieur hamelin.20 [Note 20: 20 Possibly the Cahokia trader of 1780. SeeIbid., p. 416.--Ed.] The Register from which the above summary is taken, Re. mains in the archives of this mission. Here follows the new Register: In the year one thousand seven Hundred and forty-one, on the twenty-fourth of October, I, the undersigned priest and missionary of the society of Jesus in the mission of St ignace at the post of Michilimakinak, did baptize Louis joseph Chaboyer, one day old, son of Charles Chaboiller and of marianne Chevailler, his Wife. The godfather was joseph Ens, and the godmother nannette Chevalier, both residing at the said post, who have signed with me. Page 7 { page image } Jean Baptiste Lamorinie,21 missionary of the Society of Jesus. [Note 21: 21 For a biographical sketch of this missionary, seeIbid., p. 474, note 6.--Ed.] nanette chevalier; josep hains. May 12, 1742.22 * * * two adults * * * being slaves: one of Mr de Blainville, the officer commanding this post;23 the other of Sieur hamelin, trader, residing at Sault Ste Marie. The former--whom Reverend father de la morinie wished to hold over the baptismal font and who is about twelve years of age--took the name of jean Baptiste françois; the other, aged about fifteen years took the name of Joseph; his godfather was Charles ange Colet; and his godmother marianne Chevalier, wife of Sieur Chaboyer * * * [Note 22: 22 The preceding entry is given entire, with full formula; commencing with this entry, however, we adopt the method used in the marriage register of modernizing the date form, and omitting repetitions of formal phrases--these omissions being indicated by asterisks. Seeante, note 1.] [Note 23: 23 Jean Baptiste Céloron, sieur de Blainville, commandant during the absence of his elder brother, Pierre Joseph Céloron. SeeId., xvii, p. 367.--Ed.] p. du jaunay,miss. of the society of Jesus.24 [Note 24: 24 For this missionary seeIbid., p. 370, note 1; xviii, p. 471, note 99.--Ed.] jean baptiste lamorinie, of the society of Jesus. M NChevalier; Charles collet. May 19, 1742 * * * I Baptized conditionally25 marie, legitimate daughter of Sieur gautier, a soldier of the garrison [Note 25: 25 The expression "baptized conditionally" indicates that the child has previously received lay baptism, at some time or place where a priest was not available; it is now regularly baptized by one in holy orders. On the margin of the original register, before the first entry for 1747, appears this explanation, apparently an interpellation by some later hand: "S.C. means conditionally (sous condition) when the children have been baptized in case of necessity by doubtful means."--Ed.] Page 8 { page image } of this post, and of Therese villeneuve his wife, born at la manistic on the 9th of this month while they were returning from winter quarters, and privately baptized on the same day because she was thought in danger of death. The godfather was Sieur guyori, voyageur, residing at this post; and the godmother mde l'anglade. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. antoine guillory; anne Villeneuve. May 20, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Marie Coussante, legitimate daughter of Joseph hins, master carpenter, residing at this post, and of coussante Chevalier, his wife, born this morning. The godfather was Mr de Celoron, captain, knight of St Louis, Commanding for the King at this post;26 and the godmother marie françoise alavoine, wife of Sieur Chevalier, voyageur. * * * [Note 26: 26 For this officer seeWis. Hist. Colls., xvii, p. 207, note 1; xviii, p. 28, note 42. Apparently he had returned to Mackinac between May 12 and May 20, 1742, to resume command.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Celoron; Joseph hains. I baptized conditionally a child born on the 18th of this month and privately baptized the same day through precaution--the legitimate daughter of Pierre Parent, residing at this post, and of Marianne Chaboyer, his wife. The godfather was françois Joliet; and the godmother anne parant, sister of the child, who gave her the name of Anne Catherine. She declared that she could not sign her name. Done at, michilimakina the 20th of July, 1742. C.GodeCoquart, M. D. C. J.27 [Note 27: 27 The letters indicate "Missionnaire de la Compagnie de Jesu." For a brief biography seeWis. Hist. Colls., xviii, p. 471, note 98.--Ed.] francois iolliette. I solemnly baptized the slave of M Langlade, an adult about { page image } Entries in Mackinac Register, July 20and September 10, 1742 From photograph; reduced about one-half. The date 1743, in lower left-hand corner, precedes the succeeding entry (not here shown) { page image } Page 9 { page image } 22 years old. The godfather was Sieur jean Baptiste Marsollete; and the godmother Anne Villeneuve, wife of Sieur guillory, residing at this post, who gave the young man the namé of Charles. 10th of September, 1742. C.God. Coquart, M. D. C. J. J. B.Marsollete; anne Villeneuve Died at la grande Rivière the following winter. I baptized a daughter of Bon Coeur, a negro, and of Marguerite, a Negress, belonging to Sieur Boutin who is obliged to winger here on his way to illinois. The godfather was Sieur Nicolas Rose, a trader at this post; and [the godmother] Dame Constante Chevalier, wife of Sieur hains, Master Carpenter, who gave the child the name of Veronique. The godfather signed with me; the godmother declared that she could not sign her name. Michilimakina, 19th of January, 1743. C.God. Coquart, M. D. C. J. Rose. June 21 1743, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission paul amable, legitimate son of Charles Chaboyer, voyageur, and of marianne chevalier, his wife, residing at this post, born this morning. The godfather was Mr Rupalais Clayer; and the godmother agathe Villeneuve, wife of Boisguilbert. P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. agathe villeneuve; rupalaist; Charle Langlade;28 Charles Chaboillez. [Note 28: 28 This is probably the earliest extant signature of Charles Langlade, then but fourteen years old.--Ed.] June 22, 1743, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission, marie joseph, natural daughter of Sieur Thomas blondeau and of a female Savage, aged about five years, whom both he and demoiselle marie joseph de Celles, his present lawful wife, Page 10 { page image } residing at this post, undertake to educate. The godfather was Sieur jacques farly, voyageur.29 * * * [Note 29: 29 For a brief sketch of Farly, later interpreter at Mackinac, seeWis. Hist. Colls., xviii, p. 258, note 54.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. farly; Marie joseph deselle. June 24 [1743], I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission, a young slave about twelve years old who was sufficiently instructed. The catechumen took the name of jean Baptiste. The godfather was Sieur Germain, voyageur; and the godmother nanette parent. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Cd. Germain; nanette paront. July 17 [1743], I solemnly Baptized in the church of this mission paul, the legitimate son of Sieur de lignon, voyageur and of angelique, his wife--born at Sault Ste Marie, October 31 last. The godfather was the Sieur de Coulonge; and the godmother anne villeneuve, wife of Sieur guyori, who signed with me. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Coulonge; Dulignon; La guillory. Died at the Sault in the following autumn. July 27 [1743], I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission a slave of M. maugres, 13 or 14 years old, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy Baptism, who took the name of pierre Augustin. The Godfather was Monsieur Langlade; the godmother Mlle. marie Catherine de lerige, wife of M Bourassa.30 * * *   C.God. Coquart, Miss. de la C. de J. [Note 30: 30 For these residents of Mackinac, seeIbid., p. 136, note 78.--Ed.] langlade; m. Caterine Lerige. August 24, 1743, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission joseph Barthelemi, legitimate son of Sieur Thomas Page 11 { page image } Blondeau, voyageur, and of demoiselle marie joseph de Selle, his lawful wife, now residing at this post, born yesterday evening. The godfather was Mr joseph dit carris, voyageur;31 and the godmother marianne alavoine, wife of j. B. Chevalier, who signed with me. * * * [Note 31: 31 ConsultIbid, p. 472, note 1.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Joseph de caris; manon lavoine chevalier; thomas Blondeau. Jan. 6, 1744, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission Charles, a negro slave of Mr de vercheres commandant of this post,32 from about 18 to 20 years of age, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy Baptism which he thought he had probably never received and which I administered to him conditionally. The godfather was Mr Charles Chaboiller, voyageur; and the godmother Therese villeneuve, wife of Sieur gautier. * * * [Note 32: 32 For a sketch of this officer seeId., xvii, p. 274, note 1.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. therese villeneuve; Chaboillez. March 25, 1744, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission Charles antoine, legitimate son of Sieur parent and of his wife, marianne Chaboyer, residing at this post--the said child having been born this morning. The godfather was Sieur Charles Chaboyer; and the godmother Mlle. marie joseph de selle, wife of Sieur Blondeau who signed with me. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Charles Chaboillez; Marie joseph deselle. May 1, 1744, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission Joseph louis, legitimate son of joseph hains, master carpenter, and of his wife constante Chevalier, now residing at this Page 12 { page image } post--the said child having been born this morning.33 The godfather was louis Chevalier; and the godmother Marianne Chevalier, wife of Sieur Chaboyer. * * * [Note 33: 33 For a biographical account of this child seeId., xviii, p. 309, note 29. The father was apparently a German named Heins, which was gradually metaphorphosed into Ainse and Ainsée.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. L.Chevallier; Joseph hains; M. A. Chevalier; La Chaboillez. July 12 [1744], I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission françoise angelique, natural daughter of Claude Caron, voyageur, adopted by Sieur Texier, voyageur and farmer of la baye, aged about six years, held over the baptismal font by Sieur pierre Ritchot, voyageur and farmer of la baye; and the widow lacroix, her godfather and godmother; also Marie josephe, natural daughter of one l'espérance, an apostate at la pointe, adopted by Sieur l'ecuyer, a voyageur employed by the farmers of la pointe, aged about six years, held over the baptismal font by Mr l'anglade and the wife of Mr l'ecuyer, her godfather and godmother * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. langlade; pierre Richotte; ch. Taxier; blondeau Lecuye; Frensoyse cardinalle, veuve lacroix. July 21, 1744, I supplied the ceremonies of Baptism in the church of this mission to Marie, daughter of marie chevalier and jaques Dumée--which child they acknowledged to be their legitimate child at their marriage celebrated this same day.34 The godfather was M. de Ramesai, Captain of a company of the marine detachment and commandant for the king at Nepigon; and the godmother marie françoise alavoine, wife of Sieur jean Baptiste chevalier, who signed with me. * * * [Note 34: 34 For this marriage seeWis. Hist. Colls., xviii, p. 470.--Ed.] C.God. Coquart, Missre D L. C. d. J. manon Lavoine chevalier. Page 13 { page image } I supplied the ceremonies of Baptism in the church of this mission to René françois, son of René Bourassa and of anne Charlotte véronique Chevalier, born on the 31st of March of this year, which child they acknowledged to be their legitimate child at their marriage celebrated this same day. The godfather was M. Bourassa, Father of René Bourassa; and the godmother marie françoise alavoine, wife of Sieur jean Baptiste chevalier, who signed with me, on the 3rd of August, 1744, at mikilimakina. C.God. Coquart, M. J. I solemnly administered holy Baptism in the church of this mission to francoise marianne, legitimate daughter of Sieur du lignon, voyageur, and of angelique his wife--the said little girl having been born yesterday evening. The godfather was mr dailleboust de la Magdelaine; and the godmother mde de quindre who signed here with me. Done at Mikilimakina this 5th day of August, 1744. P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Dailleboust de la magdelaine; Dulignon; Beletre De Quindre.35 [Note 35: 35 This lady belonged to a Detroit family, where her brother was last French commandant of regulars and her husband commandant of militia. SeeIbid., p 234, note 14.--Ed.] I solemnly administered holy baptism to a young girl Savage, aged about 10 or 12 years, a slave of Boiguilbert, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy Baptism. She took the name of anne; her godfather and godmother were Sieur jean marie Blondeau, voyageur; and domitille, wife of mr langlade. michilimakina, 27th of September 1744. P.du jaunay, Miss, of the Society of Jesus. J. M. Blondeau; agathe villeneuve, la Guilbau. Feb. 1, 1745, I baptized in the church of this mission pierre louis, legitimate son of Sieur Charles Chaboyer and of Marianne Chevalier, His wife, residing at this post--the said child Page 14 { page image } having been born last night. The godfather was louis chevalier; and the godmother Charlotte parent. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. C.Chaboillez; marianne chaboillez parent. April 30, 1745, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission Thomas, legitimate son of Thomas Blondeau and of demoiselle marie joseph de Celle, his lawful wife, residing at this post--the said child having been born last Sunday, the 25th of this month. The godfather was Mr. de l'anglade; and the godmother agathe villeneuve, wife of Sieur Boisguilbert who signed here with me. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. agathe la boiguilber; Thomas Blondeau. He died on the 9th of July following. May 16, 1745, I solemnly baptized (Conditionally, however, because he had been privately baptized the day he was born by a servant) joseph, legitimate son of Gabriel Bolon and of susanne Menard, his wife, now residing at this post--the said child having been born at quiquanamaso, the wintering place,36 on the 20th of March last. The godfather was Sieur Joseph des Caris, voyageur; and the godmother Agathe villeneuve, wife of Sieur Boisguilbert. * * * [Note 36: 36 Quiquanamoso (usually spelled Kikkanamazoo) is the Indian word for the river now corrupted into the form Kalamazoo. The word is said to signify "bubbling or boiling water." Such entries as this and similar ones in the register show how French traders scattered along the shores of the lakes and rivers of the upper country, returned to Mackinac in the summer to traffic for their skins, and brought with them their families for marriage, baptism, etc.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Joseph decary; agathe laboiguilber Gabriel bollon. July 11 [1745], I solemnly baptized a young Sauteux woman Savage, Sister of the late marie Athanase, wife of Sieur Page 15 { page image } Charles hamellin, now residing at Sault Ste marie, the said woman being about 30 years old, desiring holy Baptism and being sufficiently instructed; she took the name of Marie Charlotte in holy baptism and was held over the sacred font by Mr Charles du Plessis de Morampont, the Officer Commanding for the King at Camonettiqouia;37 and by Angelique, wife of Sieur de lignon; the former signed here with me. * * * [Note 37: 37 Charles Denis Duplessis, Sieur de Morampont, was born in 1704 and married in 1742. After his term of service at Kamanistigoya, he was appointed (1749) prevost of the court at Quebec, which office he held until the British conquest. He would appear to have then retired to France, where in 1774 his wife applied for a pension.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Du Plessis de morampont; Coulonge, witness. The same day, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission a young female slave of Sieur Charles hamelin, about 20 years of age, desiring holy Baptism and sufficiently instructed, who took the name of marie Athanase according to the desire of her deceased mistress and was held over the sacred font by Mr de Coulonge, and Mde Bourassa the elder who signed here with me. Done at michilimakina this 11th of July, 1745. P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Coulonge; Marie Cterinne Lerige de Bourassa. She died * * * on January 24, 1748, and was buried in the church the following day beside her deceased mistress. August 25, 1745, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Elizabeth louise, legitimate daughter of pierre locat, voyageur, and of josette Chevalier, his wife, now residing at this post. The godfather was Mr de Noyelle, the younger, an officer of the troops, Second in command for the King at this post;38 and the godmother Manon Alavoine, wife of Sieur Chevalier, voyageur, [Note 38: 38 Charles Joseph des Noyelles, for whom seeWis. Hist. Colls., xvii, p. 462. He appears to have retired to France after 1760.--Ed.] Page 16 { page image } who signed here with me. The said child was born yesterday morning. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Noyelle; manon lavoine chevalier. September 28, 1745, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission Marianne, legitimate daughter of André Skayamickdit landroche, voyageur, and of anne parent, his wife, now residing at this post. The said child was born this morning. The godfather was Sieur jean Marie Blondeau, voyageur; and the godmother Marianne Chaboyer, wife of parent, who signed here with me. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. marianne chabilles parant; J. M. Blondeau. October 3, 1745, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission joseph augustin, legitimate son of Claude Germain Gautier and of Therèse villeneuve, his wife, now residing at this post; the said child having been born this morning. The godfather was Mr langlade; and the godmother agathe villeneuve, wife of Boisguilbert who signed here with me. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. langlade; La boiguilber. March 4, 1746, I supplied the ceremonies of holy Baptism to and baptized conditionally Therese,39 born on the 2nd of the same month and privately baptized by the midwife because she was considered in danger of death, being the legitimate daughter of Sieur parent, voyageur, and of marianne chaboyer, his wife, residing at this post. The godfather was alexis Sejournée, sergeant of the troops of the garrison of this post; and the godmother Marie françoise, daughter of Sieur parent and sister of the newly baptized infant. * * * [Note 39: 39 She was married in 1763; seeId., xviii, p. 486.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. alexis Sejourné; Pierre Parant. Page 17 { page image } May 4, 1746, I administered holy baptism to marianne marthe, legitimate daughter of Charles chaboyer and of marianne Chevalier, his wife, residing at this post, the said little girl having been born on Friday, the 8th of April on the other side, at the settlement of St pierre and St paul, where they spent the winter. The godfather was noel piquet; and the godmother the wife of Sieur Chevalier, voyageur, who signed here with me. * * * P.du jaunay; miss. of the society of Jesus. noelle piquette; manon Lavoine Chevalier; Charles Chaboillez; Marie Anne chevalier chaboillez. June 14, 1746, I administered holy baptism to louis, legitimate son of amiot and marianne, his wife, now at this post; the said child having been born at the Rivière aux plains40 near chikago at. the beginning of the month of October last. The godfather was Mr. louis de la Corne, Captain Commanding for the King at this post;41 and the godmother Mlle. Catherine la plante, wife of mr. Bourassa who signed here with me. * * * [Note 40: 40 Now Des Plaines River, in Illinois. The word is derived from a French term for the soft swamp maple tree.--Ed.] [Note 41: 41 On this officer consult Wis. Hist. (Colls., xvii, p. 448.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Lacorne; marie caterinne Lerige; amiot. June 29, 1746, I Solemnly baptized in the church of this mission a woman Sauteux Savage, Sister of the late françoise, wife of Rocheveau, about 25 years of age, Sufficiently instructed and desiring holy Baptism; who took the name of françoise. The godfather was Mr de Noyelle, second in Command at this post; and the godmother Mlle Bourassa, who signed here with me. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Noyelle, fils;marie C. Laplate. 2 Page 18 { page image } June 29, 1746, I Solemnly baptized in the church of this mission Elisabeth, daughter of françoise, baptized this morning, and of a French father not yet declared, aged about three years. The godfather was paskal Chevalier; and the godmother Catherine Rocheveau. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Louis pascal chevalier. July 3, 1746, I Solemnly baptized in the church of this mission angelique, daughter of a woman savage belonging to Sieur Chevalier, voyageur, whose father the mother declared to be louis flours d'épée, born this morning. The godfather was one marcot; and the godmother esther Chevalier, daughter of Sieur chevalier, both of whom declared that they could not sign their names. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. September 26. 1746, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission josephe marguerite, daughter of Thomas Blondeau and of demoiselle marie joseph de selle, his lawful wife; the said child was horn last night. The godfather was Mr de Noel, the younger, Commandant of this post, and the godmother Anne Villeneuve, wife of Sieur Blondeau, called nanette. P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Noyelle, fils;Anne Villeneuve; Thomas Blondeau. October 9, 1746, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission Agathe, daughter of Marie Charlotte, a woman Savage baptized last year and of a French father not yet declared, born in the month of February last. The godfather was françois jerosme, a Savage; and the godmother agathe Villeneuve, wife of Sieur Boishibert [Boisguilbert] * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. F. Sauvage; agathe villeneuve. Page 19 { page image } March 17, 1747, I supplied the ceremonies of holy baptism to Anne Catherine, daughter of René Bourassa, the younger, and of anne chevalier, his wife, born the day before and privately baptized at once because she was deemed in danger of death. The godfather was Mr Chevalier; and the godmother Mlle Bourassa, wife of Monsieur Bourassa, the elder. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. MCaterine Lerigé. May 7, 1747, I baptized (S.C.) in the church of this mission Therese, daughter of pierre locat and of josephe chevalier, his lawful wife, now residing at Sault Ste Marie,42 where she was born on the 29th of january last. The godfather was Michel Rocheveau, voyageur, residing at Sault Ste marie; and the godmother the wife of Mr langlade. * * * [Note 42: 42 For the marriage of these residents of Sault Ste. Marie, seeId., xviii, p. 470.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. michel rocheveau. May 23, 1747, I solemnly baptized (S.C.) Charles Stanislas, legitimate son of Mr Caesaire de Quindre d'ouville and of Mde françoise marianne Belêtre, his wife, returning from St. joseph and about to start for Montreal. The said child was born at St joseph on April 29, 1746. The godfather was Mr du plessis Morampont, an officer of a company of the marine detachment, commanding for the King at Cammanettigoia; and the godmother the wife of Mr l'anglade. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Duplessis de Morampont; Cesere de quindre; BéLestre de quindre. June 17, 1747, I solemnly baptized (S.C.) joseph Marguerite,43 legitimate daughter of Sieur de lignon, voyageur, and of [Note 43: 43 For her marriage seeIbid., p. 485.--Ed.] Page 20 { page image } angelique, his wife, residing at Sault Ste Marie. The said child was born at the beginning of the month of May last at the said Sault Ste Marie. The godfather was Mr de Noyel, the younger, commandant of this post; and the godmother dlle Marie joseph de Celle, wife of Thomas Blondeau who signed here with me. * * * P. du Jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Noyelle, fils;de selle Bondeau. June 20, 1747, I solemnly baptized (S.C.) marie joseph,44 legitimate daughter of jean baptiste jourdan and of josephe Reaume, residing at la Baye, the said child having been horn at la baye in the month of April last. The godfather was Mr de Noyel, the younger, commandant of this post; and the godmother Mlle Bourassa, wife of Mr Bourassa, the elder, who signed here with me. * * * [Note 44: 44 One of the two sisters married July 24. 1764; seeIbid.. pp. 486, 487.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Noyelle, fils;marie la plente Bourassa. July 7, 1747, I solemnly baptized marie françoise, legitimate daughter of Gabriel Bolon and of Susanne Menard, his wife, residing at this post; the said child having been born yesterday evening. The godfather was etienne auger, voyageur;45 and the godmother marie françoise la Croix. * * * [Note 45: 45 For this person seeIbid., p. 8, note 14.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Etienne auger; mari fransose la crix; Gabriel bollon. July 22, 1747, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission a female neophyte, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy baptism, about 35 years old, born at nipissing, and her two children: the elder about three [thirteen] years, and the younger about nine years of age, both born in the direction of Page 21 { page image } matchidock of the aforesaid neophyte and of jean Baptiste Tellier dit la fortune.46 The neophyte took the name of Marie josephe in holy baptism. Her godfather was Mr de Noyelle, the younger, the commandant of this post; and the godmother dlle de Selles, wife of Sieur Thomas Blondeau, voyageur. The older child took the name of françois Xavier; his godfather was Sieur Baribeau, voyageur;47 and his godmother Agathe Villeneuve, wife of Sieur Boishibert. The other took the name of René françois; his godfather was René Bourassa, the younger; and his godmother Esther Chevalier, all of whom signed here with me. * * * [Note 46: 46 For the marriage of these two persons seeIbid., p. 474. In the names and ages of the children the two entries do not agree.--Ed.] [Note 47: 47 Possibly the person for whom Baraboo River in Sauk County, Wis., was named.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Noyelle, fils;f. Baribeau; Marie joseph de Selle; agathe villeneuvie; jean Tellier; rené Bourassa, fils. July 22, 1747, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission, three children of jean Baptiste Tellier dit la fortune and of marie josephe, a Nipissingue woman baptized this morning: the first about six years, the second about three years old, the last one born in the month of February last, all three born in the direction of Matchidock. The godfather and godmother of the 1st were ignace Bourassa and Charlotte Parent who gave him the name of ignace. The godfather and godmother of the second were Antoine St Germain and Susanne Bolon who gave him the name of joseph. The godfather and godmother of the 3rd were Mr de Coulonge and Manon Chevalier, wife of du May who gave her the name of marie joseph--who signed here with me.* * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. ignace Bourassa; coulonge; antoine St Germain; jean tellier. Page 22 { page image } July 22, 1747, I supplied the ceremonies of holy Baptism to jean Baptiste, born in the month of March of the previous year of a female slave of Sieur Chaboyer and privately baptized a few days afterward. The said slave, called madeleine, declared that the father of the child was Daniel villeneuve. The godfather and godmother were Charles l'anglade and Angelique Chevalier. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Charle langlade. I, the undersigned, baptized solemnly and according to the rite of our mother, the holy Catholic, apostolic and roman Church, a female slave of me Marin de la periere. The godfather was Mr de noyelle, the younger, commandant of the post of michilimakina; and the godmother Madame Magdelaine viliers de la pereire. In testimony whereof I have signed on the 1st of September 1747.48 [Note 48: 48 Note on original MS.: "This entry is badly put down in the register because I was interrupted while writing."--Ed.] jean Baptiste lamorinèe,jesuit Noyelle, fils;magdelaine de villiers Laperierre.49 [Note 49: 49 She was the eldest daughter of Nicolas Antoine Coulon, sieur de Villiers, killed at Green Bay in 1733. Her first husband was François Duplessis-Fabert, the cadet killed with her father (seeWis. Hist. Colls., xvii, p. 189). In 1837 she married Claude Marin, sieur de la Perrière, brother of Capt. Paul Marin, commandant in Wisconsin. Her third husband was Joseph Damours, whom she married in 1754 at Quebec.--Ed.] October 25, 1747, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission a child about a year old, the illegitimate son of one dion, a voyageur, and of a slave now belonging to Catherine, an ylinois woman, the lawful wife of one Cadieu residing at ylinois. The godfather was Mr Bourassa, the elder, and the Page 23 { page image } godmother the aforesaid Catherine, wife of Cadieu, who gave him the name of louis René at the Sacred font. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. + mark of the saidCatherine; Bourassa. On the [blank in MS.] of the month of August, 1747, Reverend father de la morinée Baptized a young child about 3 years old, natural son of Charles Chevalier tallier and of a Sioux slave. The said child was born at lac de la pluye [Rainy Lake]. The godfather was poncelet Batillot dit Clermont, a soldier of the garrison; and the godmother louise Belch, who gave him the name of pierre in holy Baptism, in the presence of the other witnesses, undersigned, whom I have heard on October 31, 1747 at michilimakina. P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. ponalet batillot dit clermont, soldier;colonge;50Bourassa. [Note 50: 50 Coulange signed here by mistake, instead of after the second succeeding entry. This having been noticed, he signed again in the proper place.--Ed.] December 6, 1747, I baptized in the church of this mission pierre Charles, natural son of Charles hamelin and of a female Savage called Catherine, of the Sauteux nation, daughter of the pagan Savage called mouus-- born on the 15th of February of the previous year at Sault Ste Marie. The godfather was Mr langlade esquire; and the godmother Anne villeneuve, wife of Sieur Blondeau. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. langlade; anne Villeneuve; Blondeau. Died a few days afterward. February 1, 1748, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission a female Saulteux Savage about twenty years old, daughter of the savage called Mouus, mother of the child mentioned above, desiring holy Baptism and being sufficiently instructed, Page 24 { page image } who took the name of Marie Athanasie in holy Baptism.51 Her godfather was Mr d'ailleboût de Coulonge; and her godmother Mde l'anglade. * * * [Note 51: 51 For her marriage seeWis. Hist. Colls., xviii, p. 475.] pèRe jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Coulonge. February 28, 1748, I supplied the ceremonies of holy Baptism to jacques, son of jacques du may and of marie madelaine Chevalier, his wife, residing at this post. The said child was born on Sunday last, the 25th, and was privately baptized the same day, being in danger of death. The godfather was Mr jacques le Gardeur de St Pierre, lieutenant in a company of the marine detachment and commanding for the King at this post;52 and the godmother demoiselle marie Catherine la plante, wife of Mr Bourassa. * * * [Note 52: 52 This officer's career is noted inId, xvii, pp. 165, 166.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Legardeur De St Pierre; marieCaterine Lerige; jacque Dumay. March 17, 1748, I supplied the ceremonies of holy baptism to Angelique, legitimate daughter of pierre pelletier and of marie françoise parent, his wife, residing at this post. The said child was born January 18 last on the other side where they spent the winter and was privately baptized shortly afterward through fear of unforeseen accidents. The godfather was René provancher; and the godmother Charlotte Parent, her aunt. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. René Provache July 7, 1748, I Supplied the ceremonies of holy baptism to and baptized conditionally Augustin, son of the late Augustin l'archevêque and of Marie Reaumé, his wife, residing at St Joseph. The said child was born at St joseph on January 9, Page 25 { page image } 1746, and was privately baptized the same day. The godfather was mr. Augustin moras de l'anglade, esquire; and the godmother mlle. Bourassa, the elder. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Langlade; marie Catherinne lerige. July 21, 1748, I supplied the ceremonies of holy Baptism to and baptized conditionally Catherine, daughter of Charles personne dit la fond, blacksmith, and of Susanne Réaume, his wife, residing at la Baye. The said child was born at la Baye on the 14th of April last and was privately baptized, being considered in danger of death. The godfather was Mr de Coulonge; and the godmother Catherine l'archevêque, wife of Sieur joutras. * * *   P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. coulonge; Catherine lathre [Larche]; Susane reaume September 8, 1748, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission, an adult woman sufficiently instructed, about twenty years of age, the slave of Sieur Bourassa, the elder, a former voyageur, desiring holy baptism. She took the name of Marianne and was held over the baptismal font by Mr de Coulonge, her godfather; and by Mlle Bourassa, her mistress and godmother, who signed here with me. P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Coulonge; Caterine la plente [Lerigé Bourassa] January 21, 1749, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission marie josephe, legitimate daughter of the late joseph Charles hamelin and of marie Athanasie, his lawful wife. The said child was born last month. The godfather was Mr jacques le Gardeur de St pierre, Captain Commanding for the King at this post; and the godmother demoiselle Marie Catherine l'erige de la plante, wife of Sieur Bourassa, a former voyageur, * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Legadeur de St Pierre; marie Catherinne La plante Bourassa. Page 26 { page image } January 27, 1749, I solemnly baptIzed in the church of this mission, Blaise, legitimate son of jean Baptiste Amiot, Armorer, and of Marianne, his lawful wife. The said child was born this morning. The godfather was Mr. the Chevalier de Repentigny, the officer second in Command;53 and the godmother Agathe Amiot, sister of the said child. * * * [Note 53: 53 A note on this officer is given inId., xviii, pp. 35, 36.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. amiot; Le Gardeur, chr Repentigny. Died at the beginning of October, 1750 March 11, 1749, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission, Angelique,54 born yesterday evening, legitimate daughter of Sieur Alexis Sejournée surnamed Sans Chagrin, a Sergeant of the troops, and of angelique Taro, his lawful wife. The godfather was Mr le Gardeur de St Pierre, Captain commanding for the King at this post; and the godmother Agathe Villeneuve, wife of Sieur boisguilbert. * * * [Note 54: 54 This child was married May 4, 1764;Ibid., p. 486.--Ed).] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Legardeur De St Pierre; agathe villeneuve; Sanchagrin. March 22, 1749, I baptized conditionally an illegitimate child born of Constants Chevalier, widow of the late hins and of a father whom she would not name. The child was privately baptized through fear of accident. The godfather was Antoine janis who gave him his name and signed here with me; and the godmother was esther Chevalier. * * * The father of the child is Mr. dequindre, according to the declaration of the lady. P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. antoine janisse; Barthelemi Blondeau. July 4, 1749, I supplied the ceremonies of holy baptism and baptized conditionally jean Baptiste, legitimate son of jean { page image } Entry in Mackinac Register, March 11, 1749 From photograph; reduced about one-half { page image } Page 27 { page image } Baptiste jourdain and of Marie joseph Reaume, his wife, born at la Baye in the month of November last and privately baptized through fear of accident. His godfather was ignace Bourassa and his godmother Agathe Amiot. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Ignace Bourassa. July 17, 1749, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission a young man about 15 years old, a slave of one Texier dit la vigne, voyageur, who was ill, had been sufficiently instructed previously and desired baptism for a long while. The Catechumen took the name of Antoine in holy baptism. The godfather was Mr. la plante; and the godmother Mde Bourassa, his sister, who signed here with me. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. marie Catherinne Laplante; Barthéelémi Blondeau; urbain texier. August 29, 1749, I solemnly administered holy baptism to Anne esther and marie josephe, daughters of jean Martian l'esperance and of a Sauteux woman Savage of la pointe;55 the former about six years and the latter about three years old. The godfather of Anne esther was Mr. Godefroy, an officer of a company of the marine detachment;56 and the godmother Mlle esther Chevalier. The godfather of Marie josephe was Mr de Coulonge; and the godmother Mlle Angelique Chevalier. * * * [Note 55: 55 For the marriage of these persons, seeIbid., p. 476.--Ed.] [Note 56: 56 Jean Baptiste Godefroy, member of the younger branch of the same family as the Sieurs de Linctot. He was born in 1723, made second ensign in 1748, first ensign in 1751, and lieutenant in 1757. During the French and Indian War he served on the Ohio in 1756, and the following year accompanied Rigaud's detachment to the reinforcement of Crown Point. He was present at the siege of Montreal in 1760, and went to France with the returning troops. In 1763 he received a passport to return to Canada, where he appears to have died before 1767.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Godefroy; Coulonge; Barthelemi Blondeau. Page 28 { page image } August 13, 1749, I Solemnly baptized Alexis, son of jean manian l'esperance, about eight years old, and Rose, a Sauteux woman Savage of la pointe, about thirty-five years old, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy baptism, the mother of the aforesaid Alexis. The godfather of Alexis was Mr. Alexis Sejourné dit Sans Chagrin, a sergeant of the troops; and the godmother Agathe Amiot. The godfather of Rose was Mr Bourassa, a former voyageur; and the godmother Mde langlade. * * *   P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Sanschagrin; Bourassa November 19, 1749, I Solemnly baptized in the church of this mission, Angelique, legitimate daughter of Sieur pierre Parent, voyageur and of Marianne Chaboiller, his wife, residing at this post. The said child was born yesterday evening. The godfather was jean Baptiste jasmin, voyageur; and the godmother Charlotte Parant. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. j. b. jasmin; Parant. March 17, 1750, I administered holy baptism to Basile, born this month, son of Marianne, a slave of Sieur Bourassa, voyageur, whom she declared to belong to Sieur jasmin, also a voyageur. The godfather was the said Sieur Bourassa; and the godmother Mde langlade. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Bourassa. March 24, 1750, I administered holy baptism to ignace françois xavier, son of agathe villeneuve amiot, daughter of Sieur Amiot, born this day, whom she declared to belong to Sieur ignace Bourassa dit la Ronde, son of Sieur René Bourassa now wintering at la grande Rivière. The godfather was Mr. du plessis faber, Captain, Knight of St Louis, first Captain and Page 29 { page image } Commanding his majesty's infantry in Canada, Commandant of this post;57 and the godmother Mlle Bourassa. * * * [Note 57: 57 For this officer, commandant at Mackinac (1750ndash;53), seeWis. Hist. Colls., xvii, p. 17; xviii, p. 61.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Marie Caterinne la plante bourassa; Duplessis faber; Amiot. Died on the 17th of July following. March 28, 1750, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission Charles, a young man about eighteen years old, a slave of Sieur René Bourassa, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy baptism. The godfather was Sieur Charles langlade, a Cadet in the troops; and the godmother Mlle Bourassa. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. April 6, 1750, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission, jean françois Regis, a young slave about seven years old, given to this mission last year out of gratitude by Mr. the Chevalier de la verendreye on his return from the extreme West58--the said child being well instructed and demanding holy Baptism. His godfather was the Sieur etienne chenier, and his godmother Charlotte parent. * * * [Note 58: 58 Evidently Pierre Gautier de la Vérendrye junior, for whom seeIbid., p. 213, note 67.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. etienne chenier; pierre Demais; bartelemi blondeau. May 10, 1750, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission antoine, son of a panise [slave woman] of Sieur Chaboyer, voyageur, and of an unknown father. The said child was born this day. The godfather was Sieur la guerse; and the godmother the wife of the said Chaboyer. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. antoine la guereche; marie anne chevalier; bartelemi blondeau. Page 30 { page image } May 26, 1750, I baptized in the church of this mission marie francçoise, born about two months ago of a Scioux female slave, whom she declares to belong to a Frenchman called chevreaux now in the north. The godfather was joseph la Croix dit marantot; and the godmother marie françoise, his sister, wife of Sieur jasmin. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. fransoise la croix jacemain; bartelemi blondeau. July 31', 1750, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission, a child, Marin, legitimate son of Jean manian dit l'esperance and of Rose, his wife, born at the Rivière de vasynagan on the 15th of last month [May]. The godfather was Mr Marin, the younger, commandant at la pointe de Chagouamigouay;59 and the godmother mlle Bourassa. * * * [Note 59: 59 For this officer seeId., xvii, p. 315; xviii, p. 97.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Marin, fils;La baptiste; Bourassa. He died the following winter. October 12, 1750, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission Louis Poncelet, legitimate son of jean Baptiste la fatiere dit, jasmin and of françoise hubert de la Croix, his wife, residing at this post.60 The said child was born last night. [Note 60: 60 For the marriage of these persons seeIbid., p. 477.--Ed.] The godfather was Sieur poncelet Batillo; and the godmother Mde Bourassa. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. poncelet batillo dit clermont; jean baptiste la Faitier; M. Caterinne Lerige. February 11, 1751, I baptized in the church of this mission Marie Angelique, natural daughter of Constance Chevalier, widow hins, born this month, whose father she did not declare. The godfather was Etienne Chenier; and the godmother the Page 31 { page image } wife of Sieur Alexis Sejourné dit Sans Chagrin, Sergeant of the troops. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. e chenie; mari angelique Taro. October 8, 1751, I Solemnly baptized in the church of this mission françois hyppolite, legitimate son of Charles Chaboiller and of marianne Chevalier, his wife, residing at this post. The said child was born last night. The godfather was Mr. du plessis, the younger, an officer of the troops, second in command at this post;61 and the godmother angelique Chevalier, the aunt of the aforesaid child. * * * [Note 61: 61 The son of the well-known Captain Duplessis-Fabert was made ensign in 1741; three years thereafter he was with his father in command at Niagara; in 1746 he led a war-party into Massachusetts, and two years later took part in the attack on Northfield. During the French and Indian War he was actively employed in scouting and similar duties, becoming lieutenant in 1757. Having retired to France, he was in 1767 living at Tours.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Chaboillez; Duplessis faber, fils. December 10, 1751, I Baptized according to the usages and rite of our mother the holy catholic, apostolic and roman church, marie Anne [daughter of] Chartres and of agnes agathe amiot, married together. Her godfather was nicolas amiot, her uncle; and her godmother marianne Amiot her grandmother. She was ten days old when I Baptized her. In testimony whereof I have signed without a witness. jean Baptiste lamorinie, Jesuit. Bourassa, witness. February 20, 1752, I, in the absence of the missionary, supplied the ceremonies of holy Baptism to and baptized conditionally veronique Cardin, legitimate daughter of louis Cardin and of constante Chevalier, married together.62 Her godfather was [Note 62: 62 For their marriage seeWis. Hist. Colls., xviii, p. 478.] Page 32 { page image } alexis Sejourné; and her godmother marie françoise a la voine. The said girl was born on the day and in the year above written. In testimony whereof I have signedlamorinie, Jesuit. The godfather and godmother have also signed with me. Cardin, father of the girl;Alexis Sejourne; Manon Lavoine veuve Chevalier. February 27, 1752, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission augustin Laffertiere dit jasmin, legitimate son of jean Baptiste laffetier dit jasmin and of françoise hubert la Croix, his wife. His godfather was Monsieur Augustin langlade; and his godmother francoise Cardinal, his grandmother. In testimony whereof I have signed.   Lamorinie, Jesuit The godfather, godmother and father of the child have also signed with me as witnesses. jasmin; langlade; françoise Cardinale. This day, the first day of the month of [blank in MS.], 1752, I solemnly baptized agnes, daughter of the slave of Chaboiller, a resident of this post. The godfather was ive ellien; and the godmother Angelique Chevalier. In testimony whereof I have signedLamorinie, Jesuit. The godfather signed with me and the godmother made the usual mark. yve ellien;++++ July 3, 1752; Reverend father de la morinie, a missionary of the society of Jesus, solemnly administered the Sacrament of holy Baptism to a young man about thirteen or fourteen years old, natural son of Mr. la plante and of a woman Savage of Cammanettigouia, he being sufficiently instructed and desiring holy Baptism. He took the name of louis at the sacred font. The godfather was Mr. de Gonneville; and the godmother Mlle Bourassa who signed here. * * * The child also made his mark of a cross, not being able to sign his name +   Lamorinie, Jesuit. gonneville; marie de La plante. Page 33 { page image } September 10, 1752, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to a young female slave of Mr. langlade, about fifteen years old, who had been instructed for a long time and greatly desired it. She took the name of mari at the sacred font and afterward had the happiness of making her first Communion. Her godfather was Mr. de Coulonge; and her godmother Mme Langlade, her mistress. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Coulonge. September 17, 1752, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to a young child, slave of Sieur Beaubien's wife, about three years old. The godfather was pierre Poulain dit sans gêne; and the godmother Angelique Chevalier who gave her the name of Catherine in holy Baptism. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Pierre Polin dit Sangenne. September 20, 1752, I baptized conditionally and supplied the ceremonies of holy Baptism to Therese Elizabeth, legitimate daughter of joseph Couvret and of Charlotte, his wife, residing at Sault Ste. Marie.63 The said child was born on the 26th of the month of December last. The godfather was Mr de Beaujeu, Captain Commanding for the King at this post;64 and the godmother Mlle Bourassa. * * * [Note 63: 63 For the marriage of the parents seeIbid., p. 476.] [Note 64: 64 For a sketch of this commandant seeIbid., p. 84, note 24.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Beaujeu; Couvrett; M CtLerige. October 8, 1752, Reverend father le Franc, missionary of the society of Jesus, solemnly administered holy Baptism to Daniel,65 legitimate son of Sieur Bourassa, the younger and of 3 [Note 65: 65 This child became an important resident of Mackinac. SeeIbid., index.--Ed. 3] Page 34 { page image } his wife, anne Chevalier, now residing at this post. The said child was born this morning. The godfather was Mr. de Beaujeu, Captain Commanding for the King at this post; and the godmother Mde langlade. * * * M. L.Lefranc66 of the society of Jesus. [Note 66: 66 This is the earliest entry in the register, by Father Le Franc. SeeIbid., p. 480.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. S. J. Beaujeu; The godmother declared that she could not sign her name;Renée Bourassa, fils. January 6, 1753, I, the undersigned priest, missionary of the soćiety of Jesus, solemnly administered holy baptism to a young female slave about seven years old belonging to Sieur Sejourné dit Sans Chagrin, residing at this post. The godfather was Paul Amable Chaboier; and the godmother Marie Angelique taro, wife of the said Sieur Sejourné, who gave her the name of marie Catherine. * * * M. L.Lefranc of the society of Jesus. April 4, 1753, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission, Charles domitille, legitimate daughter of Sieur Chaboyer, voyageur, and of Marianne Chevalier, his wife, residing at this post. The said child was born this morning at daybreak. The godfather was Mr the Baron de longueuil, the younger, a lieut of the troops;67 and the godmother Mlle Bourassa. [Note 67: 67 Charles Jacques le Moyne, third baron de Longueuil, for whom seelbid., p. 107, note 53. He was sent to Detroit in charge of a convoy in 1752, and as his letter shows,Ibid., pp. 126, 127, was interested in the fur-trade. He was probably in Mackinac on private business, although it is quite possible he went down from there with the spring convoy to Montreal.--Ed.] p.du januay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Longueuil, fils;Laplante Bourassa. April 21, 1753, I solemnly administered [omission in MS.] instructed and desiring it for a long while, who took the name Page 35 { page image } of Catherine. The godfather was Mr langlade; and the godmother Mlle Bourassa. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Langlade; M. Caterine Laplante. June 14, 1753, I supplied the ceremonies of holy baptism to and baptized conditionally Marie josephe, legitimate daughter of jean Baptiste Tellier dit la fortune, voyageur, and of marie josette, his wife, now here. The said child was born on the way while returning from where they spent the winter at fond du lac on the 18th of May last, and was hurriedly baptized privately being considered in imminent danger of death. The godfather was Monsieur nicolas volant, voyageur; and the godmother the wife of Sieur Sejournê dit Sans Chagrin. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. jean telier dit la fortune; Volant; Mari Taro. July 15, 1753, I administered holy Baptism to Catherine, legitimate daughter of Sieur Beaulieu and of his wife françoise,68 residing at Sault Ste Marie, born on April 18 last. The godfather was Mr de Beaujeu, Captain Commanding for the King at this post; and the godmother Mlle Bourassa. * * * [Note 68: 68 For their marriage seeIbid., p. 479.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Beaujeu; jean brian dit beaulieu; ct. laplante. July 18, 1753, I supplied the ceremonies of holy Baptism to and baptized conditionally Daniel Augustin, born on August 9, 1751, legitimate son of augustin l'éveillé and of Clotilde girardin, his father and mother, residing at la Baie. The godfather was Mr de Beaujeau, Captain Commanding for the King at this post; and the godmother Mlle Bourassa. * * * M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Beaujeu; Ct. Laplante. Page 36 { page image } July 18, 1753, I supplied the ceremonies of Baptism and re-baptized conditionally Clotilde, legitimate daughter of augustin l'eveillé and of Clotilde girardin, her father and mother, born on the twenty-eighth of January of the present year. The godfather was Mr Marin, an officer of the troops and commanding for the King at the post of la Baiè; and the godmother Mlle Blondeau. * * * M. L.Le franc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Marin, fils;anne Villeneuve I, the undersigned missionary of the society of Jesus, baptized Louis hubert, aged about three years, a slave of Monsieur the Chevalier de repentigni. The godfather was jacques hamelin; and the godmother Charlotte Bourassa who signed in this register. Done at Michilimakina, Sept. 14, 1753. M. L.Le franc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Charlotte Bourassa; J. hamelin. January 9, 1754, I, the undersigned priest, miss. of the society of Jesus, solemnly baptized Charles Augustin, legitimate son of Charles Chartre dit Chantloup and of Agathe Amiot, his father and mother,69 born this morning. The godfather was Mr Augustin Amiot; and the godmother Mlle Charlotte Bourassa.   * * * M.Le franc, miss. of the society of Jesus. [Note 69: 69 For their marriage seeIbid., p. 478.--Ed.] Amiot; langlade; Charlotte Bourassa. February 13, 1754, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission a young catechumen about fourteen years old, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy baptism, being a slave of Mr Bourassa, who took the name of ignace in holy baptism. The Page 37 { page image } godfather was the said Mr Bourassa; and the godmother the wife of Sieur Blondeau called Nannette. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Bourassa; Anne Villeneuve Blondeau May 5, 1754, I supplied the ceremonies of baptism to and baptized conditionally Marie Charlotte farley born on the twentieth of March of jacques farley and josette du mouchel, her father and mother. The godfather was Mr. Charles de langlade; and the godmother Charlotte Bourassa who signed, as did also the father of the child. * * * M. L.Le franc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Jacque farley; Langlade; Charlotte Bourassa May 8, 1754, I supplied the ceremonies to and baptized conditionally Charlotte Cardin born this morning of françois louis Cardin and of Constance Chevalier, her father and mother. The godfather was Mr de Beaujeu, Captain Commanding for the King at this post; and the godmother Mlle. Bourassa. * * * M. L.Le franc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Lavoin; Laplante Bourassa; Beaujeu June 9, 1754, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission a slave of Mr langlade, about twenty years old, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy baptism, who took the name of jean Baptiste. The godfather was Mr. langlade, the younger; and godmother the daughter of Mr. Bourassa. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the Society of Jesus. Langlade; Charlotte Bourassa. July 28, 1754, I, the undersigned, solemnly administered Baptism to an adult slave of Monsieur the Chevalier do la verandrie, about seventeen years old. He was given the name of Joseph. The godfather was Mr. herbin, Captain commanding Page 38 { page image } for the King at this post;70 and the godmother Louise Bolon. * * *   M. L.Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. [Note 70: 70 His brief biography is givenIbid., p. 135, note 76.--Ed.] Ch. de Laverandry; Herbin; Lizette Boullon. August 14, 1754, I, the undersigned, administered holy Baptism to jean Baptiste reaume, son of jean baptiste reaume and of matchiouagakouat, whom I am to solemnly Baptize and marry tomorrow.71 The child is eleven months old. The godfather was pierre le duc;72 the godmother Anne villeneuve. * * *   M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. [Note 71: 71 For this marriage seelbid., p. 481.--Ed.] [Note 72: 72 For this person consultIbid., p. 264, note 64.] anne Villeneuve; Reaume; + mark ofpierre le duc. August 14, 1754, I, the undersigned, administered holy baptism to Marie renée Chaboiller, legitimate daughter of Charles Chaboiller and of Marie Anne Chevalier, her father and mother, born this morning. The godfather was rené Bourassa; and the godmother Charlotte Bourassa. * * * M. L.Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Renée Bourassa, fils;Charlotte Bourassa; Chaboillez. August 15, 1754, I, the undersigned priest, missionary of the society of Jesus, solemnly administered holy baptism to an adult instructed and desiring holy baptism. She is about twenty years old. I named her Marie, her savage name is Matchiougakouat. The godfather was Mr. Marin, the officer Comnanding for the King [at La Baye]; and the godmother Marie joseph du mouchel. * * * M. L.Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Marin; Marie joseph de mouchelle farley. August 18, 1754, I administered holy Baptism to marie migouanounjan, daughter of pierre migouanounjan and of Page 39 { page image } marie ouakkouaouagan, her father and mother. The godfather was Mr. Augustin de langlade, Esquire; and the godmother Marie josephe, wife of la fortune. * * * The child is about 25 days old. M. L.Lefranc, of the society of Jesus. Langlade; The others declared that they could not sign their names. September 27, 1754, I, the undersigned, solemnly administered holy Baptism to joseph Augustin Couvret, legitimate son of joseph Couvret and of Charlotte, his wife, residing at sault Ste Marie. He was born on the feast of St. Lawrence, the 10th of August. The godfather was Wessire augustin de langlade; and the godmother Charlotte Bourassa. * * * M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Langlade; Charlotte Bourassa Langlade; J. Couvrett. January 18, 1755, I, the undersigned, solemnly baptized Charle louis Bourassa, legitimate son of René Bourassa and of Anne Charlotte Veronique Chevalier, his father and mother. The godfather was Mr. The Chevalier de Repentigni, the Officer Commanding for the King at the Sault; and the godmother Mde. de l'anglade. * * * M. L.Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Louis Le Gardeur, chevalier Repentigny; Bourassa d'anglade. March 30, 1755, I, the undersigned priest, missionary of the society of Jesus, solemnly administered holy Baptism to two adults: one about twelve or thirteen years old, called piere françois, a panis [slave] belonging to the Mr. parent; whose godfather was pierre monbron; and whose godmother was Marianne Chaboiller parent; the other marie Charlotte, a panis belonging to Mr. Monbron, about fourteen or fifteen years old. The godfather was Louis gervais; and the godmother Ciele Page 40 { page image } Cousin et Monbron. Both were sufficiently instructed and well disposed. * * * M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Marianne Chaboillez parant; pierre Monbron. May 17, 1755, I, the undersigned missionary of the society of Jesus, solemnly administered holy Baptism to joseph, legitimate son of pierre Ketchinape and of Augelique nekikkoue, his father and mother. The godfather was Monsieur joseph Amable hubert, merchant; and the godmother Charlotte Bourassa de l'anglade. * * * This child was born on the 29th December last. M. L.Lefranc, of the society of Jesus. J. A, M.huber; charlotte Bourassa Langlade. May 27, 1755, I the undersigned priest, missionary of the society of Jesus, solemnly administered holy Baptism to Ambroise, whom nicolas amiot acknowledged to be his son, and of oukimakoue, a woman savage, his mother. The godfather was Mr. Amiot, father of nicolas; and the godmother josette Kiouittakigir la fortune. * * * M. L.Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Amiot; la fortune. June 18, 1755, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to pierre, son of achaka ouabeno and of maouemkouens, his father and mother. The godfather was Mr. nicolas du fresne, merchant; and the godmother Angelique ouechipoussé, the grandmother of the child. * * * M. L.Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Nicola Dufresne. June 17, 1755, I, the undersigned, solemnly administered holy baptism to jean baptiste, legitimate son of antoine le tellier and of Charlotte ouetokich, his father and mother, born on the Page 41 { page image } tenth of September of the previous year. The godfather was René Bonaventure Angé; and the godmother marie joseph farle. * * * M. L.Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Marie josete farley; jean telier dit la fortune. July 11, 1755, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to marie Anne, legitimate daughter of françois brisbé and of mariane parent, her father and mother.73 The godfather was Messire augustin moras de l'anglade, esquire; and the godmother marie Anne parent. * * * [Note 73: 73 For the marriage of these parents seeIbid., p. 482.--Ed.] M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. marianne Brisbé; langlade; marianne C. b. parent; lagrandeur. July 13 [1755], I supplied the ceremonies of baptism to Catherine, a slave of Mr. la fortune, about thirteen years old, whom I Baptized last autumn when in danger. The godfather was Mr. giasson; and the godmother Mde de l'anglade. * * * M. L.Lefranc, of the society of Jesus. Bourassa Langlade; Giasson.74 [Note 74: 74 Jacques Giasson was a lessee of the Green Bay post in 1757,Ibid., pp. 197--199.--Ed.] July 21, 1755, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Marie Anne, a slave of Mr. Caron, about sixteen or seventeen years old and sufficiently instructed. The godfather was Mr. filé, Esquire; and the godmother Mde. Bourassa. * * * M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. jan mari filé; marie Caterine Lerige. July 27, 1755, I solemnly administered holy baptism to Anne, about eleven or twelve years old, a slave of Mr. St Omer. Page 42 { page image } The godfather was Mr. du fresne; and the godmother Mde. monbrun. * * * M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Nicola Dufresne. August 2, 1755, I solemnly administered holy baptism to Albert, legitimate son of jacque farley and of josette Dumouchel, his father and mother residing at this post, born this morning. The godfather was Antoine Janis residing at this post; and the godmother marie josette farly. * * * M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Janis; Mary josete farly; jac farly. August 17, 1755, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to a Catechumen, about twenty-one years old, desiring that Sacrament and sufficiently instructed, who took the name of susanna. The godfather was Mr. l'ami hubert, trader; and the godmother Mde. langlade, the elder. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Barthelemi blondeau; J. Am. huber. Since married to nicolas Amiot.75 [Note 75: 75 For this marriage seeIbid., p. 482.--Ed.] August 24, 1755, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to a child from a year and a half to two years old, daughter of a daughter of a savage called Misoumanitou, being a slave belonging to mr. de villebon.76 The godfather was Mr. the chevr. de Repentigny, lieutenant of infantry; and the godmother mde. l'anglade, the younger, who gave her the name of Charlotte. * * *   P.du januay, miss. of the society of Jesus. [Note 76: 76 Charles René Desjordy, Sieur de Villebon, was king's officer at Green Bay in 1749--50. SeeIbid., p. 64, note 7.--Ed.] Le Garddeur chr. Repentigny; charlotte Bourassa Langlade; Barthelemi blondeau. Page 43 { page image } January 6, 1756, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to a catechumen about eighteen years old, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy baptism, who took the name of Charles. His godfather was Mr. langlade; and his godmother the wife of Sieur Bourassa, the younger. P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. langlade; nanette chevalier Bourassa; Louis portelence; Barthelemi blondeau. January 14, 1756, I solemnly Baptized a little girl born this morning whose father is Charles and whose mother is marie; both slaves and lawfully married last year, 1754.77 The godfather was Mr. Bourassa, the elder; and the godmother mde. langlade, the elder, who gave her the name of susanne. * * * [Note 77: 77 SeeIbid., p. 481.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Bourassa; Barthelemi blondeau. February 4, 1756, I solemnly baptized a little daughter of Sieur Cardin, notary at this post and of Coussante Chevalier, his lawful wife, born yesterday evening at four o'clock. The godfather was Mr. langlade, church warden; and the godmother the wife of Sieur Blondeau dit Nanette, voyageur, who gave her the name of marie. * * * P.du jaunay, miss. of society of Jesus. Cardin; blondeau. April 17, 1756, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to three Catechumens, desiring the same and sufficiently instructed. The first is a slave of Sieur Bourassa, the younger, about fifteen years old, who took the name of antoine. His godfather was Mr. Bourassa, the elder; and his godmother the wife of Sieur Chaboyer. The second is our slave, about eight years old, who took the name of jean. His godfather was la palme. Page 44 { page image } The third is a slave of Sieur farley, who took the name of Charlotte; she is about seventeen or eighteen years old. Her godfather was Mr. langlade; and her godmother the eldest daughter of Sieur farley. All of whom signed this act. P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. lapalme; langlade; Bourassa; blondeau; josette farly; marie anne Chevalier Chaboillez. April 28, 1756, I, the undersigned, supplied the ceremonies of holy Baptism to Charlotte Catherine [daughter of Monsieur] de l'anglade, Esquire, and officer in the troops of the marine, and of Charlotte Ambroise Bourassa,78 her father and mother, whom I had privately baptized on the twenty-ninth of January last at la grande rivière, where she was born. The godfather was Mr. de l'anglade, the elder; and the godmother Mde. Bourassa. * * * [Note 78: 78 This child, known as Lalotte, was afterwards married to a M. Barcellou, dying the following year. SeeId., iii, p. 235.--Ed.] M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. langlade; Ctrinne Lerige. May 9, 1756, I solemnly baptized an outaouaise catechumen, daughter of neskes and granddaughter of kinoncharnee, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy baptism, who took the name of marie;79 the godfather was Mr. l'anglade, the elder, and the godmother mde. langlade, the younger. * * * [Note 79: 79 Afterwards the wife of Jean Baptiste Marcot. SeeId., xviii, p. 484.--Ed.] P.du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. langlade; charlotte Bourassa Langlade; Joseph barthelemi blondeau. May 23, 1756, I, the undersigned priest, missionary of the society of Jesus, solemnly Baptized an outaois catechumen, about fourteen years old, son of the late Cardinal, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy Baptism. He took the name of Page 45 { page image } George. The godfather was pierre migouanounjan; and the godmother anne villeneuve Blondeau, who signed with me. M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. anne Villeneuve Blondeau; amable chaboillez; rené bourassa. June 5, 1756, I, the undersigned priest of the society of Jesus, solemnly baptized pierre antoine le tellier, legitimate son of antoine le tellier and of charlotte ouetokis, his father and mother,80 born on the thirteenth of December of the previous year. The godfather was pierre le duc; and the godmother Mde. and Mlle. Bourassa. [Note 80: 80 For their marriage seeIbid., p. 480.--Ed.] M. L.Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. pierre le duc; Caterinne Lerige Bourassa. June 7, 1756, I, the undersigned priest, missionary of the society of Jesus, solemnly administered holy baptism to Magdelaine, a slave of Monsieur Chaboille, about forty-five years old, sufficiently instructed and desiring baptism. The godfather was Mr. René Bourassa; and the godmother Marianne Chevalier Chaboillez. * * * M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Réné Bourassa, fils; marie anne chevalier chaboillez. June 19, 1756, I, the undersigned priest, missionary of the society of Jesus, supplied the ceremonies of baptism and baptized conditionally Marie Catherine guillory, legitimate daughter of joseph guillory and of Marie Louise Bolon, her father and mother. The godfather was Mr. hertelle Beau Bassin, an Officer in the troops of the marine and commanding for the King at la pointe,81 where the child was born on the [Note 81: 81 The parents of this child were married at Mackinac on Sept. 5, 1747.Ibid., p. 474. This officer, Pierre Joseph Hertel, Sieur de Beaubassin, was the last French commandant at Chequamegon. A brief biographical sketch is given inIbid., p. 163.--Ed.] Page 46 { page image } twenty-second of June of the previous year; the godmother was Mlle. Bourassa. * * * M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. joseph Guillory; Beaubassin; Ct. Lerige. July 19, 1756, I, the undersigned priest, missionary of the society of Jesus, supplied the ceremonies and baptized conditionally, jean Simon personne, son of Charles personne and of suzanne Reaumé, his father and mother; and hubert personne, son of the same above mentioned; marie josephe, daughter of jean Baptiste jourdain and of marie joseph Reaumé, her father and mother, and Marie magdelaine, daughter of the same--the first boy, six years old, born on the fourteenth of April, 1750; the second born on the 1st of December, 1753; the first girl born on the tenth of October, 1751, the second on the 25th of January, 1754.82 The godfather of the first boy was jean le febvre; and the godmother marie josette farley; the godfather of the second boy was Mr. Couterot,83 Lieutenant of infantry; and the godmother Charlotte Bourassa; the godfather of the first girl was jean Baptiste le tellier; and the godmother Marie Anne Amiot; the godfather of the second girl was Antoine janis; and the godmother Mario Angelique Taro. [Note 82: 82 These children were brought from Green Bay to Mackinac for baptism. For the marriages of their parents--the mothers were sisters--seelbid., pp. 473, 474.--Ed.] [Note 83: 83 Hubert Couterot was the last French commandant at La Baye; seeIbid., p. 184, note 28.--Ed.] M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. h. Couterot; Bourassa Langlade; jean le faibre; josette farly; jean telier; antoine Janise; mari angelique taro. October 15, 1756, I, the undersigned priest, missionary of the society of Jesus, solemnly administered holy baptism to marie Renée, daughter of jean Baptiste Cadot and of Catherine, a girl of the nepissing, whom they are to legitimize by their Page 47 { page image } marriage to be performed shortly.84 The child is about two months old. The godfather was Mr. de Couagne; and the godmother Mde. Bourassa. * * * [Note 84: 84 For a sketch of this early settler of Sault Ste. Marie, seeIbid., p. 103, note 47. His marriage is registered on p. 483.--Ed.] M. L. Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. R. De Couagne, fils;M. C. Lerige. I, the undersigned priest, miss. of the society of Jesus, solemnly administered holy Baptism to Charles joseph, son of a female slave of Mr. the chevalier de repentigny, born yesterday evening. The godfather was Louis joseph Ens [Ainse] and the godmother Charlotte Bourassa. At michilimakina January 3, 1757. M. L. Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. René Bourassa; Paul A. Chaboiller. I, the undersigned priest, Miss. of the society of Jesus, administered holy baptism to anne agnes Bourassa, legitimate daughter of René Bourassa and of anne Chevalier, her father and mother. The godfather was Mr. de langlade; and the godmother Mde. Blondeau. At Michilimakina, March 2, 1757, the day on which the baptized infant was born. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Langlade; Anne Villeneuve Blondeau. I, the undersigned priest, miss. of the society of Jesus, solemnly baptized, on Holy Saturday of the present year, a young slave belonging to Sieur amiot, armorer, at this post, about twelve years old, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy baptism. The sponsors were Sieur Amiot and his wife. Done at michilimakina, the 9th of April, 1757. P. Du Jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Barthelemi Blondeau; Paule Amable Chaboiller; Rene Bourassa. Page 48 { page image } May 16 [1757], I, the undersigned Miss. of the society of Jesus, solemnly baptized Augustin, legitimate son of pietro Kitchinapé and of angelique, his wife, born on the last day of March of the previous year. The godfather was Mr. de l'anglade; and the godmother Mde. sans Chagrin, the undersigned. * * *   M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Langlade; Marie taro. May 20, 1757, I, the undersigned priest, Miss. of the society of Jesus, solemnly Baptized marie Anne, legitimate daughter of Claude pellé dit le haie and of Marie Meghissens, her father and mother,85 born on the tenth of March last. The godfather was Mr. Antoine St. germain; and the godmother Mde. Anne villeneuve Blondeau, undersigned. * * * [Note 85: 85 For their marriage seeIbid., p, 483.--Ed.] M. L. Lefranc, of the society of Jesus. Antoine St Germain; Anne Villeneuve Blondeu; Claude Pelle. May 20, 1757, I supplied the ceremonies of baptism to joseph, son of a female slave of Mr. jean Baptiste le febre, trader, born on the fifth of April last and privately baptized. The godfather was the aforesaid Mess. le febvre; and the godmother Mlle. marie josephe farly, undersigned. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Jean Baptiste Le Febvre; Marie Joseph Farly. May 30, 1757, I supplied the ceremonies of holy baptism to and baptized conditionally joseph, legitimate son of jean Baptiste Reaume, interpreter at la Baye, and of Marie joseph, his wife, born at the wintering place of the mississipi on the 7th Page 49 { page image } of May, 1755. The godfather was Mr. Amiot, Armorer of this post; and the godmother Mde. farley, who signed here. * * * P. Du Jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Amiot; Marie Joseph Du Mouchelle Farley; Jean Bauptiste Reaume. June 1, 1757, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Marie françoise, legitimate daughter of françois Brisbé and of Marie anne parent, her father and mother, born yesterday evening. The godfather was pierre parent; and the godmother Mde. de l'anglade. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Bourassa Langlade; francoie [B]risbe; pierre parent. June 22, 1757, I, the undersigned, solemnly administered Holy Baptism to Antoine, legitimate son of joseph guillory and of Marie Louise Bollon, his father and mother, born yesterday morning. The godfather was Mr. Antoine St germain, trader; and the godmother Mariane Cecile Cousineau Monbron. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. antoine St Germain. July 3, 1757, I, the undersigned, solemnly administered Holy Baptism to Antoine, a slave of Mr. St. germain, trader, about fifteen or sixteen years old, sufficiently instructed and demanding Baptism. The godfather was Mr. francois marie hamelin, trader; and the godmother Mde. Bourassa. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. f. hamelin; marie Catherine Lerigue; antoine St Germain. July 18, 1757, I, the undersigned, supplied the ceremonies of Baptism to marie Catherine, a slave of Mr. hamelin, seven or eight years old, whom I had privately baptized last winter 4 Page 50 { page image } while ill. The godfather was Mr. St. germain; and the godmother Mde. Bourassa. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. antoine St Germain; marie Catherine Lerigue; f. hamelin. I privately baptized a little girl who is thought to be the daughter of Rupalais and of a daughter of la Culote. This little girl was about six weeks and sick with small-pox. This 11th of October, 1757. Lefranc, jesuit. This day I privately baptized a little girl savage about a year old, who is called outeskouiabano. This 15th of October, 1757. This same day I privately baptized the son of miskoumanitou who desired baptism and was dangerously ill with small-pox. This day, the 15th of October, I privately baptized the son of Lou ouicheina, whom I buried on Thursday, and kininchioue, both dangerously ill. They eagerly asked for Baptism and promised to get themselves instructed and to live as Christians. Both are dead. I, the undersigned priest, Miss. of the society of Jesus, solemnly baptized Marie Bichibichikoue (since dead), an adult about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, sufficiently instructed and desiring baptism. The godfather was Mr. janis, trader; and the godmother Mde. Sans chagrin. At michilimakina the 18th of October, 1757. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. Of the society of Jesus. Angelique Taro. I privately baptized the son of neoukima, on the eighteenth. He was dangerously ill with small-pox. Page 51 { page image } On the 22nd of October I privately baptized a little boy (since dead) of la pointe, about six months old, in danger of death. On the 27th I privately baptized a female panis [slave] belonging to Mde. Blondeau. On the 28th I privately baptized the daughter of memanghiouinet. On the 29th, the Sister-in-law of mikisinensa, all dangerously ill. Eight days previously I had privately baptized Sarasto, panis [slave] belonging to Mr. Sans chagrin. On the 1st of November I privately baptized a case. On the 31st of October, I privately baptized the brother-in-law of mikisinensa, who died on the 2nd of November. On the 2nd of November I privately baptized a little boy, a panis belonging to Mde. Blondeau. On the 3rd a little boy Savage who is at Mr. the commandant's, who was abandoned and is said to belong to chambele (since dead) [also] A little panis girl belonging to Mr. the commandant. On the 4th I privately baptized ouabikeki; who died on the 5th and a girl panis of Mr. langlade, the younger. On the 5th I privately baptized two women Savages (since dead) in the Lodge of nanehoukaché or in that of Kaouchimagan (dead); a woman abandoned under a bark shelter near the same place; the wife and a little son of pitatchaouanon, both of whom died the same day. Page 52 { page image } On the 6th I privately baptized a daughter of mikisinensa (since dead) the son of memainghiouinet (since dead) and la Ronde, a panis of Mr. de langlais, the elder. On the 7th I privately baptized a little daughter of pittachaouanon. (Since dead.)86 [Note 86: 86 Here follows an entry crossed out in the original: "On the 8th I privately baptized a little child (since dead) of neoukima."--Ed.] On the 17th of November, I privately baptized two nephews (still living) of the wife of mikisinensa; and a little boy called kinonchamon (since dead); and a little boy in the Lodge of the late ouabikiké. On the 22nd of November I privately baptized the old mother-in-law of nanchoukaché (since dead); and a young man about 17 or 18 years old in the same lodge (since dead); also a little child in an adjacent Lodge, all in great danger. February 23, 1758, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Louis joseph, legitimate son of jacques farly and of josette du Mouchel, his father and mother, born this morning. The godfather was Mr. de Beaujour, Captain, commandant; and the godmother. Mde. de Langlade. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. jacque farly; Beaujeu. Holy Saturday [March 25], 1758, I supplied the ceremonies of holy baptism to Thomas about twelve or thirteen years old, sufficiently instructed and privately baptized in the month of December last, being in danger of death, son of hyppolite kinonchamee dit Choumen, recently reconciled with the church. His godfather was Sieur farly, interpreter; and his godmother Agathe villeneuve, widow of the late Boisguilbert. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Page 53 { page image } April 12, 1758, I, the undersigned, solemnly administered holy Baptism to joseph Laurent, legitimate son of Laurent du Charme and of Marguerite metivier, his father and mother, born yesterday evening. The godfather was Mr. Nicolas du fresne, trader; and the godmother Mde. Bourassa. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. marie Catherine Lerigue de bourassa; Laurent Du charme; Nicola Dufresny. June 12 [1758], I supplied the ceremonies of Baptism to and Baptized conditionally, Marie Angelique, legitimate daughter of Joseph Couvret and of charlotte, his wife, born about three months ago. The godfather was Mr. amable de Rivière; and the godmother Mde. Angelique Metivier. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Angelique Metivier; Amable Derivière. June 29, 1758, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Marie jeanne, presented by Mr. Monbrun, who received her from a woman savage and who took her to bring her up as a Christian. The said Mr. Monbrun was godfather; and Madame his wife was godmother. At Michilimakina. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Monbron. June 29, 1758, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission a Catechumen of the Outaouas nation, the father of a family, over forty years of age, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy baptism; he is called kiniouiehatoun and took the name of pierre at the sacred font. His godfather was Mr. de Beaujeu, Captain commanding here for the King; and the godmother Mde. langlade, the younger. * * * P. du jaunay, jesuit Miss. Beaujeu; Bourassa Langlade. Page 54 { page image } I, the undersigned priest, Miss. of the society of Jesus, solemnly administered holy baptism to Charles, legitimate son of antoine le tellier and of Charlotte ouetokis, his father and mother. The godfather was Mr. de l'Anglade, an officer of the troops and second in command at this post;87 and the Godmother Mde. his wife. At Michilimakina July 2, 1758. [Note 87: 87 For Langlade's appointment as second in command, seeWis. Hist. Colls., viii, p. 213.--Ed.] M. L. Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Langlade fils;Bourassa Langlade. July 13 [1758], I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Marianne, daughter of a female slave of Mr. L'anglade, born on the tenth of March last. The godfather was Mr. the chevalier de Repentigny; the godmother Mde. Langlade. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of, Jesus. Le Gardeur che. De Repentigne; Bourassa f. Langlade. July 16, 1758, I solemnly baptized a catechumen of the Saulteux nation, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy Baptism. This catechumen is thirty years old and is called tiennotte.88 She took the name of Marie in Baptism. The godfather was Mr. de Beaujeu, Captain, the commandant of this post; and the godmother Mde. de langlade. * * * [Note 88: 88 For her marriage to Michel Rocheveau, the same day, seeId., xviii, p. 484.--Ed.] M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Beaujeu; Bourassa Langlade. July 16 [1758], I solemnly Baptized jean Baptiste, born on the 8th of February, 1756, and marie joseph, about two months old, son and daughter of michel Rocheveau and of marie tiennotte, who will this day receive the nuptial benediction and acknowledge the aforesaid Baptized children as legitimate. The godfather of the little boy was jean Baptiste La Douceur; the godmother Mde. metivier. The godfather of the little girl Page 55 { page image } was Mr. Sans Chagrin; and the godmother Mde. Sans chagrin. * * *   M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Sejourne; angelique taro. September 10, 1758, I solemnly baptized a female Catechumen, about sixteen or seventeen years old, sufficiently instructed and desiring Baptism. The godfather was Mr. janis, trader; and the godmother Mde. metivier. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Janise; mari angeli metivier. October 1, 1758, I supplied the ceremonies of baptism to Charlotte, natural daughter of pierre Souligni, the younger, about two years old. I had baptized her privately about three months previously. The godfather was Mr. de Langlade; and the godmother Mde. Souligni. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Langlade; agathe villene[uve] Souline. October 4, 1758, I solemnly baptized marie joseph, born this day of a panis [slave] woman residing with Mr. Souligni, who gave her to le febvre, formerly a clerk at la Baie. The godfather was Mr. Souligni; and the godmother Mde. farley. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. J. Marie Joseph Du Farly. December 17, 1757 [1758], I solemnly Baptized Louis francois xavier, legitimate son of René Bourassa and of anne Chevalier, his father and mother, born last night. The godfather was Mr. de Baujeu, Captain, Commandant of this post; and the godmother Marie Anne Chevalier, widow Chaboiller. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Beaujeu; veuve chaboillez; René Bourassa fils. Page 56 { page image } January 30, 1759, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Louis[e] domitille, legitimate daughter89 of Mr. Charles de Langlade and of Mde. Charlotte Bourassa, her father and mother. The godfather was Mr. de Beaujeu, Commanding for the King at this post; and the godmother Mde. langlade. * * * [Note 89: 89 For her marriage to Pierre Grignon seeIbid., p. 493.--Ed.] M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Beaujeu; langlade. April 14, 1759, I supplied the ceremonies of holy baptism to louise, about eleven or twelve years old, a slave of Mr. de Beaujeu, Commandant of this post, formerly baptized privately by Reverend Father Lefranc, when in danger of death. I also administered holy baptism to Caterinne, about seven years old, a slave of Mr. langlade, the younger. The godfather and godmother of louise were Mr. langlade, the elder; and Mr. langlade, the younger; those of Caterinne were Mr. dufrêne, trader; and Mde. langlade, the elder. * * * P. du jaunay, Miss. Of the society of Jesus. langlade; Bourassa Langlade; Nicola Dufresne. April 30, 1759, I administered holy Baptism to a little bastard girl, born this morning of the panis slave of Constant villeneuve. who accuses herself of having become enceinte by her Master. The child received the name of Charlotte. The godfather was René Bourassa; the godmother Charlotte Bourassa. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. René Bourassa. May 11, 1759, I supplied the ceremonies of holy baptism to Pierre françois, legitimate son of françois [Brisbé and of Marianne Parent, his father and mother, born the day before yesterday at la pointe au sable where I baptized him privately yesterday. Page 57 { page image } The godfather was Mr. parent; and the godmother Mde. farly. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. marie Joseph du mouchelle farly; pierre parant; francoie [B]risbe. May 30 [1759], I solemnly baptized augustin, legitimate son of hyppolite kinonchamek and of marianne, his wife, born on the 15th. The godfather was Mr. de l'anglade, and the godmother Mde. Soulignis. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. agathe villeneuve Souligni; langlade. This day, the feast of pentecost, I supplied the ceremonies of holy baptism to Louis Joseph, a panis slave of Mr. farly whom I had privately baptized in 1757 when dangerously ill with small-pox, about 15 or 16 years old. The godfather was Louis desmouchells; the godmother Mde. farly. I also solemnly baptized a panis woman, about 20 years old, sufficiently instructed and desiring baptism for a long while. She took the name of Marie xavier. The godfather was Mr. janis, trader; and the godmother Mde. Sans Chagrin. At Michilimakina June 3, 1759. M. L. Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. marie joseph du mouchelle farly; Janis; angelique taro. On the same feast of pentecost, I baptized Catherine, daughter of joseph Sans peur and of Michelle, his wife, born last winter. The godfather was Barthelemi janise; and the godmother Catherine parent. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Battse; Janis. June 14, 1759, I solemnly administered holy baptism to Antoine, son of pierre kinoncheton and of a pagan woman savage Page 58 { page image } deceased, aged about five or six years. The godfather was Mr. janis; and the godmother Mde. Bourassa. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. at Janise; Catherine Lerige. June 14, 1759, I solemnly administered holy baptism to pierre, son of pierre kinonchaton and of a pagan woman savage, who died in paganism, about ten years old, sufficiently instructed and desiring Baptism. The godfather was Mr. dufresne, trader; and the godmother Mde. Bourassa, the younger. * * * P. du jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. nanette Bourassa; Nicola Dufresne. I solemnly administered holy baptism to Nicolas, legitimate son of Antoine le tellier dit la fortune and of Charlotte ouaboki, his wife, born at Matehidack on the sixth of March last. The godfather was Mr. du fresne; and the godmother Mde. la fortune. At Michilmackina, June 24, 1759. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. Of the society of Jesus. Nicola Dufresne. August 7, 1759, I solemnly administered holy Baptism [to jean Baptiste born] yesterday, legitimate son of jean Baptiste metivier and of josette parent, his father and mother.90 The godfather was pierre parent; and the godmother Angelique Metivier. * * * [Note 90: 90 For their marriage seeIbid., p. 483.--Ed.] M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. pierre parent; marie angelique metivier. August 17, 1759, I solemnly administered holy baptism to Louis françois, legitimate son of francois Louis Cardin and of Constante Chevalier, his father and mother, born last night. Page 59 { page image } The godfather was Mr. janis; and the godmother Mll. Chaboiller. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Cardin; at. Janis; Manette chaboiller. September 30, 1759, I supplied the ceremonies of Baptism to marie, privately baptized by Reverend Father du jaunay, born on the 8th of the present month, legitimate daughter of jean Baptiste marcot and of marie amighissen, her father and mother. The godfather was Mr. de Langlade; and the godmother Mde. Souligni. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. langlade; agathe la Souligni. November 6, 1759, I administered holy Baptism to Louis jacques, legitimate son of jacques Gaillard and of Marie jbeau,91 born last night. The godfather was Mr. de beaujeu, Commanding for the King at this post; and the godmother Mde. de Langlade. * * * [Note 91: 91 For their marriage entry seeIbid., p. 484.--Ed.] M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Beaujeu; j. galliord. December 4, 1759, I solemnly baptized francois xavier, born yesterday, natural son of Catherine, a panis slave of Mr. Lafortune. The godfather was René Le tallier; and the godmother Marie anne marthe Chaboiller. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. manette chaboiller; rené, Letellier. March 2 [1760], I privately baptized a young girl Savage called kioueiatchiouenoukoue, to whom I gave the name of Charlotte. She is about 14 or 15 years old. Since she has been with antoine la fortune she has always been very assiduous at catechism. She seems to be in danger of death from an abscess in the side. Page 60 { page image } May 22, I supplied the ceremonies of baptism to and baptized conditionally charlotte, born at Sault Ste. Marie at the beginning of last October, legitimate daughter of jean Baptiste Cadot and of Athanasi, her father and mother. The godfather was Mr. janise; and the godmother Mde. de langlade. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Bourassa Langlade; at Janise. May 25, 1760, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Alexandre Louis, a pants, about 14 years old, of Mr. de Beaujeu; and to genevieve, 9 or 10 years old, a pants of Mr. janis; the two adults being sufficiently instructed and asking for baptism. Mohsieur de Beaujeu was godfather and Mde. Blondeau godmother of the first; Bartholomée janis was godfather, and Mlle. Blondeau godmother of the second. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Beaujeu; Barthelemi Janise; Marguerite Blondeau. May 26, I supplied the ceremonies of Baptism to josette, a slave of Mr. Bourassa, the elder, about 13 or 14 years old, whom I had privately baptized two years ago when in danger of death. The godfather was Mr. janis, trader; and the godmother Mde. de langlade. M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. marie angelique metivier; at. Janise at. Janise. June 8, 1760, I administered holy baptism to josette, about 6 months old. She is the daughter of the granddaughter of the old nipissing and of jacques hamelin. As she is always sick, I deemed it advisable to Baptize her. The godfather was René le tellier; and the godmother josette dulignon. * * * M. L. Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. rené letellier. Page 61 { page image } July 16, 1760, I supplied the ceremonies of Baptism to marie Angelique, legitimate daughter of jean Baptiste jourdin and of Marie josephe Réaume, her father and mother. She was born on the last day of February, 1759. The godfather was Mr. de souligni; and the Godmother Mde. de langlade. M. L. Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. Charlotte Bourassa Langlade. On the day and in the year above written I solemnly baptized Marie, daughter of jean Baptiste Cottenoire and of marie josephe ouagakouat, her father and mother,92 born at the beginning of November, 1759. The godfather was Mr. giasson; and the godmother Mde. de Soulignis. [Note 92: 92 Their marriage was solemnized Aug. 6, 1758.Ibid., p. 485.--Ed.] M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. jaque giasson; agathe Soulinie. September 6, 1760, I administered holy Baptism to Louis and pierre Augustin, legitimate sons of Laurent du Charme and of Marguerite Metivier, his wife, born this morning. The godfather of the first was Mr. de Beaujeu, Commandant; and the godmother Mde. de Langlade, the younger. The godfather of the second was augustin Chaboiller; and the godmother Angelique Metivier. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Beaujeu; Bourassa Langlade, Angelique chaboiller; Marie Angelique Metivier. I solemnly baptized jacques, natural son of jean Baptiste Sans Crainte by a slave belonging to him, born the day before Page 62 { page image } yesterday. The godfather was jacques Gaillard; and the godmother, his wife. At michilimakina October 9, 1760. M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. jaque galliard; jean Baptiste Sans Crainte; Madelaine MGulpin.98 [Note 98: 98 This name was written twice in the original, and both times crossed out.--Ed.] November 23, 1760, I solemnly administered holy baptism to andré Vital, legitimate son of Charles farly and of josette de mouchel, his father and mother, born last night. The godfather was Mr. Boiser, the elder; and the godmother Mdlle. metivier. * * * M. L.Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. marie angelique meteviez; Jac farly. April 4, 1760 [1761], I solemnly administered holy Baptism to josette Catherinne, legitimate daughter of françois Brisbé and of Marianne Parent, her father and mother, born the day before yesterday. The godfather was joseph saint Aubin; and the godmother Catherine parent. * * * M. L.Lefranc, Miss. of the Society of Jesus. francoie [B]risbé. May 13, 1761, I solemnly administered holy baptism to joseph, legitimate son of Antoine le tellier dit La fortune and of Charlotte ouetoukis, his father and mother. The godfather was pierre dugast; and the godmother Mlle. Chaboilier. This child was born at the wintering place on the second of March last. M. L.Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. P. Dugast; Manette Chaboillez; antoine la fortune. June 1, 1761, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Charles jean Baptiste, legitimate son of René Bourassa and of Page 63 { page image } Anne Veronique Chevalier, his father and mother. The godfather was Mr. de langlade, the younger; and the godmother Mde. Cardin. This child was born last night. * * * M. L. Lefranc, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Langlade fils; René Bourassa, fils. I, the undersigned priest, Miss. of the society of Jesus, solemnly administered holy Baptism to an adult, the natural daughter of francois duclos dit Carignan, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy Baptism. She is 23 years old. She took the name of marie josephe. The godfather was Mr. provanché; and the godmother Mde. la fortune. At michilimakina this 12th of July, 1761. M. L. Lefranc, miss. of the society of Jesus. françois Carignant; Rne Provanche. September 3, 1761, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Charles Louis, legitimate son of Louis Cardin, notary at this post, and of Coussante Chevalier, his wife, born on the twentieth of August last. The godfather was Charles Boyer, voyageur; and the godmother Marthe Chaboyer. * * * P. du jaunay, Miss. Of the society of Jesus. Manette Chaboillez; Cardin. September 4, 1761, I solemnly administered holy Baptism to Charles, legitimate son of Sieur michel Boyer, trader at this post and of josephe Marguerite du lignon, his wife;94 the said child born on the twelfth [second] of this month. The godfather was Sieur Alexis Sejourné, trader, of this post; and the godmother Mde. langlade, the younger. * * * [Note 94: 94 Their marriage entry is given inWis. Hist. Colls., xviii, p. 485.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. alexis Sejourne; Bourassa Langlade; michele boyez. Page 64 { page image } October 28, 1761, I supplied the ceremonies of holy Baptism to joseph jean Baptiste, legitimate son of jean Baptiste Metivier and of josette parent, his wife, born on the seventh of this same month and privately baptized the same day, being in danger of death. The godfather was jean Baptiste Marchetteau, voyageur; and the godmother Catherine parant. * * * P. du jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Marchetaux; denoye. January 27, 1762, I baptized a girl born yesterday of a slave of Amiot. The mother says that the father of the little girl is a savage. The godfather was René Bourassa; and the godmother Charlotte langlade who gave the child the name of joseph. * * * P. du jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. René Bourassa. March 8, 1762, I baptized a young female slave belonging to Mr. Parent, who is ill and, from all appearances will soon die. The godfather was Sieur michel Boyer; and the godmother Mde. Parent, the latter undertook to supply what is wanting in the instruction of the girl who may be about twelve years old. * * * P. du jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. michele boyer; marie C. b. parent. April 10, 1769, I solemnly baptized a young negro about twenty years old, belonging to this mission since the day before yesterday, sufficiently instructed to even serve at the holy mass following the baptism, at which mass he made his first communion. He took the name of pierre in holy Baptism. His godfather was Mr. jean Baptiste dit noyer, voyageur; and his godmother Mlle. Marthe Chaboyer. * * * P. du jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. Desnoye; Manette Chaboillez. Page 65 { page image } April 25, 1762, I baptized in the church of this mission a child born a few hours ago of a slave belonging to Sieur Cardin the younger, being the son of Constant villeneuve according to what that slave said. The godfather was pierre la joye, at present residing with us; and the godmother Constante Chevalier, wife of Sieur Cardin, who gave the child the name of pierre louis. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. May 30 [1762], I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission two children; one the legitimate son of pierre kiniouichattouin and of marie, his wife, born at la grande Riviere about two months ago; the other the son of elizabeth nattamanisset, daughter of the said kiniouichattouin, and of one Bissonet, a voyageur, born at la grande Rivière on the 6th of January last, the feast of the Epiphany. The godfather of the first was Mr. pierre parent; and the godmother his wife, who gave him the name of pierre ignace. The godfather of the other was Mr. Michel Boyer; and the godmother his wife, who gave him the name of michel. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. pier parent; marianne C. b. parant; michel boyer. June 13, 1762, I baptized conditionally jean Baptiste, legitimate son of jean Baptiste Marcot and of marie, his wife, born in the winter quarters at la pointe de Chagouamigoun on the twelfth of January last. The godfather was joseph St Germain; and the godmother angelique Sejourné. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Joseph St germain; angelique Sejourné. June 29, 1762, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission jean baptiste, legitimate son of jean Baptiste Cadot and of Athanasie his wife, born at sault Ste. Marie on the 25th of October last. The godfather was Mr. jean baptiste adhemar; Page 66 { page image } and the godmother josephe, wife of Sieur Boyer, voyageur. * * *   P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Adhemar; michel boyer. July 11, 1762, I baptized conditionally, hyppolite, son of Sieur hyppolite de Rivieres and of Marie, his wife, the said child having been born at Alimipigon on the 19th of December of last year. The godfather was Amable des Rivieres, uncle of the child; and the godmother Marthe Cheboiller. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. amable de Rivière; hyppolite de riviere. July 17 [1762], I privately baptized a little girl, about two years old, in danger of death, daughter of ouindigouich, brother of oulaoue, and of a daughter of the late ouiskentcha called teleiprieoue. I gave the little girl the name of Christine l'esperance, who held her while she was being baptized. July 17, 1762, I baptized a child born last spring while they were returning from the winter quarters in the direction of la Baye, of a young Christian woman called Charlotte, who lived with antoine La fortune, and of a father not yet named. The godfather was Mr. Lafortune, the elder; and the godmother his wife, who gave him the name of joseph. * * * P. du jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. la fortune. August 15, 1762, I solemnly baptized a young catechumen about 18 years old, a slave of old Angelique ouechibisse residing at the mission of St ignace, sufficiently instructed and desiring holy Baptism at which he took the name of Antoine. His godfather was Antoine la fortune; and his godmother Charlotte, wife of the said Antoine la fortune. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Page 67 { page image } October 16, 1762, I supplied the ceremonies of holy Baptism to René, son of madelaine, a slave of Sieur Laurent du charme and of an unknown father, whom I had privately baptized this morning because he seemed in danger of death. The godfather was Sieur René Bonaventure Auger, voyageur; and the godmother Charlotte Bourassa. * * * P. du jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. B. Auger. January 12, 1763, I solemnly administered holy baptism in the church of this mission to Gabriel, legitimate son of jean Baptiste metivier and of josette parent, his wife; the said child was born last night. The godfather was Sieur Sejourné dit sans chagrin, residing at this post; and the godmother marianne parent, wife of Sieur [B]Risbé dit le Grandeur. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. alexis sejourné marianne parant Lagrandeur. May 23, 1763, I administered holy Baptism to two children both born last winter; one at sault Ste. Marie, the other at Saghinau. The first is a son of a woman named Chopin, formerly a slave of Mr. le Chevalier and afterward sold to an English trader called henneri,95 who, although not yet baptized, protested, when she offered her child for holy Baptism, that she had never had any other faith than that of the holy Catholic, Apostolic and Roman Church and that her new master had promised her never to force her with regard to her Religious belief. She also declared that the father of the child was one la Mothe, a voyageur, now at la pointe. The second is the legitimate daughter of joseph dit Sans peur and of Michelle, his wife. The godfather of the first was Alexis Chapoton; and the godmother Catherine parent, who gave him the name of joseph. The godfather of the little girl was paul Thomas; and the godmother [Note 95: 95 Alexander Henry, for whom seeIbid., p. 277, note 88. He appears to be the first Englishman mentioned in the register.--Ed.] Page 68 { page image } Therese parent, who gave her the name of Therese. None of all these can sign their names. * * * P. du jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. June 30, 1763, I solemnly baptized, with the ceremonies prescribed by the holy Roman Church, ignace, legitimate son of Antoine tellier dit la fortune and of Charlotte Outoukis, his wife, born last winter in the upper ouisconsin,96 on the 5th of January of the present year. The godfather was Sieur ignace Bourassa dit la Ronde; and the godmother Charlotte Bourassa. * * *   P. du jaunay, Miss. of the society of Jesus. [Note 96: 96 It is to be noted that this is the first recorded baptism after the Pontiac conspiracy at Mackinac, which broke out June 2, 1763. The English troops, with the traders and escorting Indians, arrived from Green Bay at L'Arbre Croche, July 1. The French traders had doubtless hastened on to Mackinac, where no Frenchmen were molested, and this child, born in Wisconsin, was there baptized. La Fortune (Lafortain) was again trading in Wisconsin the following year; seeWis. Hist. Colls., xviii, p. 267.--Ed.] ig Bourassa. August 22, 1763, I solemnly baptized with the ceremonies prescribed by the holy Roman Church, Marie marguerite, daughter of Sieur Laurent de Charm and of marguerite metivier, his lawful wife, born on the 19th of this month. The godfather was Mr. Kerigoufili and the godmother Angelique Metivier, his wife. * * * P. du jaunay, Miss. of the Society of Jesus. Constant quierigoufili; angelique metiviez; Laurent Ducharme. November 29, 1763, I Solemnly baptized in the church of this mission with the ceremonies prescribed by the holy Roman Church, Angelique, daughter of Sieur René Bourassa and of anne Chevalier, his lawful wife, born on the 18th of this month Page 69 { page image } here at michilimakina. The godfather was René Bourassa, the younger; and the godmother Angelique Sejourné daughter of Sieur Sejourné, who signed here with me. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Reneé Bourassa; Rene bourassa; angelique Sejournelle. June 23, 1764, I Solemnly baptized in the church of this mission, with the ceremonies prescribed by the holy Roman Church, Marie Anne, legitimate daughter of michel joseph marchetau dit des noyet and of Therese parent, his wife, born on the same day of this month here at michilimakina. The godfather was Mr. pierre Parent, acting commandant of this post;97 and the godmother Marie Anne chaboiller, his wife. * * * [Note 97: 97 This is an interesting side-light on conditions at Mackinac, and would lead to the belief that the Langlades had removed to Green Bay in the spring of this year, 1764. Capt. George Ethrington, when obliged to abandon his post at Mackinac in June, 1763, had placed it in charge of Lieut. Charles Langlade; seeIbid., pp. 253, 258. The English garrison did not return until September, 1764;Ibid., pp. 270, 271. If the Langlades removed to Green Bay in the spring of 1764, Parent must have held command until the arrival of Capt. William Howard.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. pierre parant; marie C. b. parant. August 13, 1764, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission, michel,98 legitimate son of jean Baptiste Cadot and of [Note 98: 98 Michel Cadette became an important Wisconsin trader. With his elder brother, Jean Baptiste, he was early upon the Grand Portage of Lake Superior. By 1784 he was wintering with the Indians at the head of Chippewa River, and had posts on the St. Croix tributaries and upper Mississippi, advancing with the Chippewa, his mother's tribe, in their progress into former Sioux territory. About 1792 he located at La Pointe village, Madelaine Island, whence he frequently went to winter at Lac du Flambeau and Lac Court Oreille, where he had posts. Cadette was agent for the North West, and later for the American Fur Company. The Chippewa over whom he had great influence, called him Kichemeshane (Great Michel). In 1818 two New England traders named Warren arrived at La Pointe, and in 1821 they married two of Cadotte's daughters. Two years later he sold his trading post to his sons-in-law, and retired from active life, dying at La Pointe village in 1836. He married the daughter of White Crane, hereditary chief of the tribe at this place. His wife survived him for some years.--Ed.] Page 70 { page image } Athanasie, his wife, born at sault Ste Marie on the 22nd of July last. The godfather was jean Baptiste Cauchois; and the godmother Angelique sejournée, his wife. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. jean Bte Cauchoid; angelique Sejourné cauchoid. September 13, 1764, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission Laurant Constant,99 legitimate son of Monsieur Constant Kerigoufili and of Angelique Metivier,1 his wife, born on the 8th of this month. The godfather was Laurant du Charme, voyageur; and the godmother Marguerite Metivier, his wife. * * * [Note 99: 99 Laurent Fily was well-known to early Wisconsin settlers. His grandfather, Michel Fily de Kerrigou, was a sergeant in the troops, coming to Canada from Brittany. His father Constant was born (1710) in Montreal. Laurent Fily first traded with the Sank and Foxes on the Mississippi and in Iowa. Later he married into the De Kauray family, among the Winnebago, and was for some time clerk for Jean l'Ecuyer at the Fox-Wisconsin Portage. He was trading at Milwaukee in 1804--05. Having entered the employ of Augustin Grignon, he finally died in 1846 at the latter's home at Grand Kaukaulin (the present Kaukauna).--Ed.] [Note 1: 1 Their marriage is recorded inWis. Hist. Colls.. xviii, p. 486.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Laurent ducharme; marguerite mettevier du charme; constant quieriguefili. On the same day I administered holy baptism to a little girl, born on the tenth of this month of a panise [woman slave] belonging to Sieur Cardin, who declared that the father was Sieur Page 71 { page image } la joye. The godfather was pierre amable Roy; and the godmother Charlotte Bourassa, who gave her the name of Marie. Done at Michilimakina, September 13, 1764. P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. amable roy. Died the following autumn. April 26, 1765, having privately baptized in the morning, because he was considered in danger of death, a child born yesterday, legitimate son of Jean Baptiste Cauchois and of Angelique Sejourné his wife,2 I supplied to him the ceremonies prescribed by the holy Roman Church. His godfather was Mr. Sejourné dit Sans Chagrin; and his godmother the wife of Sieur Sejourné, the Grandfather and Grandmother of the child, who gave him the name of jean Baptiste George. * * * [Note 2: 2 This marriage is foundIbid., p. 486.--Ed.] P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Sejourné; angelique taro. June 29, 1765, I solemnly baptized in the church of this mission Marie Charlotte, born on the 27th of the same month of Catherine, a slave of Mr Sans Chagrin, the said Catherine having declared that the said child belonged to Mr pierre Claire. The godfather was Sieur Etienne Campion, voyageur; and the godmother the wife of Sieur Sans Chagrin. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. Campion; angelique taro. June 13 [30], 1765, I supplied the ceremonies of holy baptism to Antoine, legitimate son of antoine La fortune and of Charles outoukis, his wife, born on the 23rd of January last on the mississipi, above the mouth of the ouisconsin. The godfather Page 72 { page image } father Was Sieur Nicolas Marchesseau; and the godmother angelique Sejournée, wife of Sieur Cauchois. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. marchessau; angelique sejourné. This child had been privately baptized by Amable Roi. July 1, 1765, I supplied the ceremonies of Baptism to jean Baptiste, born about the month of February, of the widow of the late hyppolite Kinonchame, and I baptized him conditionally because he who had privately baptized him declared that he had not assured himself of the validity of his action. The godfather was Sieur j. B. Charles Chaboyer, voyageur; and the godmother the wife of Sieur Michel Boyer. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus. chaboillez. July 3, 1765, I supplied the ceremonies of holy Baptism to and baptized conditionally francois, born at la grande Rivière on the 1st of January, 1764, the natural son of René la fortune and a woman savage called Maccatemicoueoue, daughter of Missoussicoue. The godfather was Sieur Chaboiller, trader; and the godmother the wife of Sieur la Grandeur. * * * P. du jaunay, miss. of the society of Jesus.3 [Note 3: 3 This is the last entry in the register, by Father Du Jaunay, who went back to Quebec, where he spent the remainder of his life.--Ed.] la fortune; chaboillez; marianne parant. July 29, 1768, by us, Vicar-General of Louisiana, was Baptized joseph marie, born In the Course of the month of October, 1767 of the Lawful marriage of Jean Baptiste Cadot And of marie mouet his Wife. The godfather was Sieur Jean Baptiste Chaboiller, trader; And the godmother marie anne Viger, wife of Sieur antoine Beauvais, Who signed with us. The mother, Page 73 { page image } who was present, Declared that she could not sign her name. The father Was absent. Gibault, Vicar-general.4 [Note 4: 4 See sketch of Gibault inWis. Hist. Colls., xviii, p. 292, note 14. Some newly-discovered material on Gibault's connection with George Rogers Clark is published inAmer. Hist. Review, xiv, pp. 544--557.--Ed.] Chaboillez; marianne vige bauxves. July 24, 1768, by us, Vicar-General of Louisiana, the undersigned, was Baptized angelique, born on the [blank in Ms.] 29, 1767 of a slave of Mr. Cardin. The godfather was Sieur pierre Grignon, trader; And the godmother Demelle Veronique Cardin. The godfather signed with us. Gibault, Vic-Gen. pierre grignon. July 24, 1768, by us, the undersigned, Vicar-General of Louisiana, was Baptized marie Louise, born about nine months ago, Of the lawful marriage Of Joseph Kakigiguam And Of marie nanjoiquoy, his Wife. The godfather was Sieur Bazile mador; and the godmother marie Louise Gibault. The godfather signed with us. The godmother Declared that she could not sign her name; so did the mother, who was present as well as the father. Gibault, Vic-gen. basile mador. July 25, 1768, by us the undersigned, Vicar-General of Illinois, was baptized marianne, born on February 28, 1767, of the lawful marriage of Gabriel Cotté and Of agate Desjardins, his Wife.5 The godfather was Sieur nicolas Catin, trader; and the godmother Dame therese Campion, wife of Sieur pierre ignace Du Bois, all of whom signed with us as did also the father who [Note 5: 5 Their marriage ceremony was performed the same day; seeIbid., pp. 487, 488.--Ed.] Page 74 { page image } was present. The mother, who was also present, declared that she could not sign her name. Gibault, Vic-gen. cotté; Catin; therese Campion Dubois. July 26, 1768, by us, Vicar-general of illinois, was baptized marie joseph, born about a year ago, Of the lawful marriage of joseph kakigiguam and Of marie nanjoiquoy, his wife. Tho godfather was Jean Baptiste Cauchois; and the godmother marie anne Viger, wife of antoine Beauvais, who signed with us. The father and mother, who were present, Declared that they could not sign their names. Gibault, Vic-gen. Marianne vige bauves; Jean Bte Cauchoid. July 26, 1768, by us, the undersigned Vicar-General of Illinois, was baptized Marie, born about five years ago Of the lawful marriage Of Joseph Kakigiguam And of marie nanjoyquoy, his Wife. The godfather was Sieur Joseph Ains; and the godmother Dlle Marie therese Cardin. The godfather signed with us. The godmother, father and mother who were present, declared that they could not sign their names. Gibault, Vic-gen. Joseph ains. July 27, 1768, by us, the undersigned Vicar-general of illinois, was Baptized marie Louise, born about two years ago Of the lawful marriage of jean Baptiste pacoacona and of françois marie megonojan, his wife. The godfather was pierre Grignon; and the godmother Marie Louise Gibault. The godfather signed with us, as did also the father. The godmother and mother declared that they could not sign their names. Gibault, Vic. g. pierre grignon; jan baptiste pacoacona. { page image } { page image } Entry in Mackinac Register, July 28, 1768 From photograph; slightly reduced Page 75 { page image } July 28, 1768, by us, the undersigned Vicar-general of illinois, was solemnly Baptized marie Josephe about twenty-two years old. The godfather was Sieur Charles Chaboillez, trader; and the godmother demelle therese Campion, wife of Sieur Du Bois who signed with us. Gibault, v. g. Chaboillez; Therese Campion Dubois. I, the Undersigned Royal Notary, the Justice of the peace at Michilimakina, Certify that, in the absence Of the Missionary of the said post, the daughter of Charles Sanguinet and of veronique Cardin, Born on the twenty-seventh of September of this year, was privately Baptized by Sieur Pierre Chaboille In testimony whereof we have signed these presents on the day and in the year aforesaid at michilimakina September 27, 1770. Cardin.6 [Note 6: 6 For a sketch of this functionary seeIbid., p. 140, note 83.--Ed.] Chle Sanguined. June 27, 1775, by us, missionary Priest, the Ceremonies Of holy Baptism were supplied to Laurent,7 born June 8, 1771, Of the Lawful marriage of Joseph Laurent Bertrand And Of Marie therese Du Lignon, his Wife. The Godfather was Sr Joseph Perinault, merchant; And the Godmother Dme Archange Barthe who signed with us, as did also the Father who was present. [Note 7: 7 For the marriage of this person seeIbid., p. 498.--Ed.] P. Gibault, missionary Priest. Perinault; Archange Barthe Askin;8 Laurent Bertrand. [Note 8: 8 Wife of John A skin from Detroit, for whom seeIbid., p. 309, note 29.--Ed.] June 27, 1775, by us, priest and missionary, the Ceremonies of Holy Baptism were supplied to Jean Baptiste,9 born on June [Note 9: 9 Jean Baptiste Bertrand married at Mackinac in 1804.Ibid., p. 510.--Ed.] Page 76 { page image } 24, 1774, of the lawful marriage of joseph Laurent Bertrand and of Marie therese Dulignon, his Wife. The godfather was Sieur pierre Foretier, merchant; and The godmother dame marianne Cardin, Who signed with us as did also the father, who was present. P. Gibault, miss. Priest. marianne Cardin; Pre Foretier; Laurent bertrand. July 9, 1775, by us, priest and missionary, the ceremonies of holy Baptism were supplied to Bernard, born March 22, 1770, of the lawful marriage of Louis demouchelle and of françoise, a savage, his wife, The godfather was Sieur françois La fontaine; and the godmother Dme marianne Cardin, who signed with us. The father, who was present, could not sign his name. P. Gibault, miss. Priest. marianna cardin la fantasi.10 [Note 10: 10 For her marriage seeIbid., pp. 488, 489.--Ed.] July 9, 1775, by us, priest and missionary, the ceremonies of holy Baptism were supplied to jean, born January 12, 1772, of the lawful marriage of Louis du mouchelle and of françoise a savage, his wife. The godfather was Sieur pierre foretier; and the godmother Angelique Sejourné who signed with us. P. Gibault, miss. Priest. angelique sejourné; Pre foretier. July 9, 1775, by us, the undersigned missionary priest, was Baptized françoise, born May 12, 1774, of the lawful marriage of Louis Dumouchelle and of francoise, a savage, his wife. The godfather was Sieur Joseph perinault, merchant; and the godmother demoiselle felicité Barthe. The godfather signed with us. The father, who was present, declared that he could not sign his name. P. Gibault, miss. Priest. Perinault. Page 77 { page image } July 10, 1775, by us, Priest and missionary, was Baptized Conditionally Marianne Marcotte, born in the month of September, 1769, Of the lawful Marriage of Jean Baptiste marcotte and of Marianne Neskeek, a savage, his wife. The godfather was hypolitte Campeau, who declared that he could not sign his name; and the godmother Marie augelique Sejourné, who signed with us. P. Gibault, miss. Priest. marie angelique Sejourné. July 10, 1775, by us, priest and missionary, was Baptized Conditionally Marguerite, born in the month of August, 1771 Of the Lawful Marriage of Jean Baptiste Marcotte and Of Marianne Neskeek, his wife. The Godfather was hyppolite Janis, merchant; and the godmother Agathe, wife of Sieur Coté, who declared that she could not sign her name. The godfather signed with us. P. Gibault, Priest. h janis. October 3, 1775, by us, the undersigned Priest and missionary in the Illinois Country, was Baptized archange, born the same day Of the Lawful Marriage Of Sieu