(1619-1687)
Her husband had spent a number of years in New France, arriving with Samuel De Champlain, when he was just a boy; and together with Etienne Brule; proved his worth as a scout and translator amoung the Native populations. Living as Coureur Des Bois, he had made many friends, but also gained a few enemies. When the Kirke Brothers arrived to take over and oust the French at Kebec, Marsolet was accused of leading the enemy to the Post and and also with improper sexual conduct toward Champlain's adopted daughters. However, we have to look at both sides, and recognize Champlain's love of the dramatic and ability to stretch the truth.
Marie and Nicolas would have ten children, though only six of them would reach adulthood. Nicolas Marsolet died on May 15, 1677 and four years later, the widow Marie married Denis Lemaitre. However, since at the time she was already 60 years old, they had no children. Maried died herself on February 20, 1687 at Quebec; a place that had been her home for almost fifty years.
Louise Marsolet - Was born on May 17, 1640 at Quebec and died on April 19, 1712. She married Jean Lemire and had sixteen children.
Joseph Marsolet - Was born on May 31, 1642 and died in 1665.
Genevieve Marsolet - Was born on Aug 10, 1644 and died on December 17, 1702. She married Michel Guyon and had thirteen children.
Madeliene Marsolet - Was born on September 27, 1646 and died on May 5, 1734. She married Francois Guyon and had twelve children.
Louise L'Aine Barbier - Was born on October 2, 1648 and died the same day.
Jean Marsolet - Was born on April 20, 1651 and died on March 3, 1715. He married Marguerite Coulture and had one son who died with his mother at birth.
Anne Marsolet - Was born on June 10, 1653 and died in 1665.
Elisabeth Marsolet - Was born on September 20, 1655 and died in 1665.
Marie Marsolet - Was born on July 20, 1661 and died with her sisters in 1665.
