A Marriageable Young Girl
Jeanne Vignault
(1636-Unknown)
Jeanne Vignault was born about 1636 at Brioux Sur, Boutonne, Poitiers, Poitou, France; the daughter of Abel Vignault and Suzanne Bonneau.  She arrived in the Quebec Colony as a Filles A Marier, contracted to be the bride of Jacques Greslon.  They were married July 31, 1657 at Ville De Quebec.

Jacques born in 1626 at St. Germain, Poitiers, Poitou, France; the son of Jacques Greslon Sr. and Catherine Faveau.  He and Jeanne would have twelve children before his death in 1678 at L'Ange Gardien.  Jeanne would then marry Philippe Pothier on October 16, 1679.
The Next Generation
Pierre-Jacques Greslon - Was born on September 09, 1658.  He worked as a Domestic for Laurent Philippe at St. Francois-Du-Lac, Quebec and died unknown.

Marie-Ursule Greslon - Was born on January 18, 1660 in Ville De Quebec and died unknown at La Perade, Champlain.  She married Gilbert Leroux and the couple had six children.

Marie-Jeanne Greslon - Was born in 1661 and died on June 07, 1731 at Ville De Quebec.  She married Pierre Dasylva from Portugal and the couple had fourteen children.

Jean Greslon - Was born on February 08, 1663 and died before 1681 at L'Ange Gardien.

Francois Greslon - Was born on September 05, 1664 in L'Ange Gardien.  He worked as a Domestic for Joseph Giffard in Beauport, Montmagny, Quebec, and died unknown.

Anne Greslon - Was born on August 01, 1666 and died unknown in L'Ange Gardien.

Louis Greslon - Was born on February 05, 1668 at L'Ange Gardien.  He worked as a Domestic for Nicolas Goulet at Chateau Richer, Montmorency, Quebec, and died unknown.

Marguerite Greslon - Was born on March 31, 1669 and died a few weeks later on April 21, at L'Ange Gardien.

Marie Greslon - Was born on March 23, 1670 and died before 1681 at L'Ange Gardien.

Genevieve Greslon - Was born on February 27, 1672 at L'Ange Gardien and died unknown in Ville De Quebec.  She married Charles Galarnea and the couple had five children.

Pierre Greslon - Was born on June 24, 1674 and died unknown at L'Ange Gardien.

Angelique Greslon - Was born on May 31, 1676 and died unknown at L'Ange Gardien.
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