Gamelins In Saint-Francois

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"Lot No. 72 on the southwest bank of the Saint-François river, opposite the village of Odanak....Pierre Gamelin dit Châteauvieux fur trader and caterer (and militia captain). The...land of Pierre Gamelin was excluded from the cession of territory made to the Sokokis and Abénaquis on August 23, 1700, by Marguerite Hertel, widow of Jean Crevier... ."

"Pierre Gamelin's land was where the village of Saint-François is today. His name and the land appears on the Son of Michel Gamelin and Marguerite Crevier map. On November 15, 1735, Pierre Gamelin was said to be 'late Sr. pierre gamelin marchand and Bourgeois of the said place of St. françois' on his son Pierre Gamelin-Maugras' marriage contract in Montreal."

Note: Ancestors Of Family Members (not my ancestors)