Simon Joseph Daigle was born in Pisiquit, Mines, Acadia. His parents were
Father: Joseph Daigre
Mother: Madeleine Gauterot.
This family was originally known as Daigre. During the 18th century the family name was changed to Daigle.
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1st wife: Marguerite Guilbeau M. Nov. 23, 1762, St. Francois, Montmagny, Quebec
2nd wife: Marie Charlotte Lefebvre M. Sept. 30, 1775
Children with Marguerite
1- Joseph Daigle B. Sept.14,1763 D. March 3, 1839 in N.B.
2- Marguerite Daigle B. May 29, 1765 D. August 8,1841 in N. B.
3-Pierre Daigle B. May 29, 1765 D. May 6, 1767 at one year 11 months old in Montmagny, Quebec
4-Jean Baptist Daigle B.Feb. 6,1767 D. April 13,1836 in N.B.
5- Marie Angelique Daigle B. Feb.6,1767 D.Jan.4,1768 at 10 months old in Quebec
6-Marie Josette Daigle B. March 4,1769 D. 1846 in N.B.
In 1755 the British occupied Nova Scotia and that was the start of the deportation of the Acadians from their homeland . Joseph's parents and their family fled and eventually settled in Quebec .
In 1769 Joseph left Quebec to join a group of Acadians that had already settled on the Saint John River, in St. Anne-du-Pays-Bas in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He lived there for fourteen years with his wife and four children.
In 1785 he was forcibly evicted once again by the arrival of the United Empire loyalists after the American Revolution. He left St. Anne with several other families . Joseph was their guide as they headed north in canoes. After ten days of traveling they arrived in Grand Falls, New Brunswick.Then on to St. David, Maine where he set foot on the banks of the river. Under the leadership of Joseph a large wooden cross was erected on the shores of the St.John River. The cross was the most comfortable and understood link to their God. At the foot of this cross is where they expressed their faith in the new acquired land and prayed that they could maintain a livelihood for their families. This weathered cross was replaced several times through the years and finally in 1980 by the descendants of the Daigle family.
He established himself and his family in the Madawaska area, district of St. Basile, New Brunswick, Canada where he passed away at the age of 81.
Info added by Carol L.
Father: Joseph Daigre
Mother: Madeleine Gauterot.
This family was originally known as Daigre. During the 18th century the family name was changed to Daigle.
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1st wife: Marguerite Guilbeau M. Nov. 23, 1762, St. Francois, Montmagny, Quebec
2nd wife: Marie Charlotte Lefebvre M. Sept. 30, 1775
Children with Marguerite
1- Joseph Daigle B. Sept.14,1763 D. March 3, 1839 in N.B.
2- Marguerite Daigle B. May 29, 1765 D. August 8,1841 in N. B.
3-Pierre Daigle B. May 29, 1765 D. May 6, 1767 at one year 11 months old in Montmagny, Quebec
4-Jean Baptist Daigle B.Feb. 6,1767 D. April 13,1836 in N.B.
5- Marie Angelique Daigle B. Feb.6,1767 D.Jan.4,1768 at 10 months old in Quebec
6-Marie Josette Daigle B. March 4,1769 D. 1846 in N.B.
In 1755 the British occupied Nova Scotia and that was the start of the deportation of the Acadians from their homeland . Joseph's parents and their family fled and eventually settled in Quebec .
In 1769 Joseph left Quebec to join a group of Acadians that had already settled on the Saint John River, in St. Anne-du-Pays-Bas in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He lived there for fourteen years with his wife and four children.
In 1785 he was forcibly evicted once again by the arrival of the United Empire loyalists after the American Revolution. He left St. Anne with several other families . Joseph was their guide as they headed north in canoes. After ten days of traveling they arrived in Grand Falls, New Brunswick.Then on to St. David, Maine where he set foot on the banks of the river. Under the leadership of Joseph a large wooden cross was erected on the shores of the St.John River. The cross was the most comfortable and understood link to their God. At the foot of this cross is where they expressed their faith in the new acquired land and prayed that they could maintain a livelihood for their families. This weathered cross was replaced several times through the years and finally in 1980 by the descendants of the Daigle family.
He established himself and his family in the Madawaska area, district of St. Basile, New Brunswick, Canada where he passed away at the age of 81.
Info added by Carol L.
Simon Joseph Daigle was born in Pisiquit, Mines, Acadia. His parents were
Father: Joseph Daigre
Mother: Madeleine Gauterot.
This family was originally known as Daigre. During the 18th century the family name was changed to Daigle.
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1st wife: Marguerite Guilbeau M. Nov. 23, 1762, St. Francois, Montmagny, Quebec
2nd wife: Marie Charlotte Lefebvre M. Sept. 30, 1775
Children with Marguerite
1- Joseph Daigle B. Sept.14,1763 D. March 3, 1839 in N.B.
2- Marguerite Daigle B. May 29, 1765 D. August 8,1841 in N. B.
3-Pierre Daigle B. May 29, 1765 D. May 6, 1767 at one year 11 months old in Montmagny, Quebec
4-Jean Baptist Daigle B.Feb. 6,1767 D. April 13,1836 in N.B.
5- Marie Angelique Daigle B. Feb.6,1767 D.Jan.4,1768 at 10 months old in Quebec
6-Marie Josette Daigle B. March 4,1769 D. 1846 in N.B.
In 1755 the British occupied Nova Scotia and that was the start of the deportation of the Acadians from their homeland . Joseph's parents and their family fled and eventually settled in Quebec .
In 1769 Joseph left Quebec to join a group of Acadians that had already settled on the Saint John River, in St. Anne-du-Pays-Bas in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He lived there for fourteen years with his wife and four children.
In 1785 he was forcibly evicted once again by the arrival of the United Empire loyalists after the American Revolution. He left St. Anne with several other families . Joseph was their guide as they headed north in canoes. After ten days of traveling they arrived in Grand Falls, New Brunswick.Then on to St. David, Maine where he set foot on the banks of the river. Under the leadership of Joseph a large wooden cross was erected on the shores of the St.John River. The cross was the most comfortable and understood link to their God. At the foot of this cross is where they expressed their faith in the new acquired land and prayed that they could maintain a livelihood for their families. This weathered cross was replaced several times through the years and finally in 1980 by the descendants of the Daigle family.
He established himself and his family in the Madawaska area, district of St. Basile, New Brunswick, Canada where he passed away at the age of 81.
Info added by Carol L.
Father: Joseph Daigre
Mother: Madeleine Gauterot.
This family was originally known as Daigre. During the 18th century the family name was changed to Daigle.
**********
1st wife: Marguerite Guilbeau M. Nov. 23, 1762, St. Francois, Montmagny, Quebec
2nd wife: Marie Charlotte Lefebvre M. Sept. 30, 1775
Children with Marguerite
1- Joseph Daigle B. Sept.14,1763 D. March 3, 1839 in N.B.
2- Marguerite Daigle B. May 29, 1765 D. August 8,1841 in N. B.
3-Pierre Daigle B. May 29, 1765 D. May 6, 1767 at one year 11 months old in Montmagny, Quebec
4-Jean Baptist Daigle B.Feb. 6,1767 D. April 13,1836 in N.B.
5- Marie Angelique Daigle B. Feb.6,1767 D.Jan.4,1768 at 10 months old in Quebec
6-Marie Josette Daigle B. March 4,1769 D. 1846 in N.B.
In 1755 the British occupied Nova Scotia and that was the start of the deportation of the Acadians from their homeland . Joseph's parents and their family fled and eventually settled in Quebec .
In 1769 Joseph left Quebec to join a group of Acadians that had already settled on the Saint John River, in St. Anne-du-Pays-Bas in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He lived there for fourteen years with his wife and four children.
In 1785 he was forcibly evicted once again by the arrival of the United Empire loyalists after the American Revolution. He left St. Anne with several other families . Joseph was their guide as they headed north in canoes. After ten days of traveling they arrived in Grand Falls, New Brunswick.Then on to St. David, Maine where he set foot on the banks of the river. Under the leadership of Joseph a large wooden cross was erected on the shores of the St.John River. The cross was the most comfortable and understood link to their God. At the foot of this cross is where they expressed their faith in the new acquired land and prayed that they could maintain a livelihood for their families. This weathered cross was replaced several times through the years and finally in 1980 by the descendants of the Daigle family.
He established himself and his family in the Madawaska area, district of St. Basile, New Brunswick, Canada where he passed away at the age of 81.
Info added by Carol L.
Inscription
MEMORIAL MONUMENT
"REMEMBER THE OLD DAYS"-- Deuteronomy Ch.32 V.7
"REMEMBER ANCIENT DAYS"
Monument erected in memory of the pioneers of Madawaska. These pioneers arrived in this uninhabited region the month of June 1785 are the founders of the county Madawaska. Their ashes rest in the cemetery of the parish before being buried in the memorial chapel.
FOUNDERS
P. Cyr 1742-1812
O. Cyr 1744-1812
J. Daigle 1736-1814
J. Daigle Fils
L. Mercure 1754-1814
J.B. Fournier 1730-1820
J. Cyr 1752-1822
J.B. Cyr 1732-1822
P. Dupere 1757-1825
J. Cyr 1746-1828
J.B. Thibodeau 1759-1831
A. Cyr 1758-1837
F. Cyr 1765-1803
A. Ayotte
P. Cyr 1737-1822
F. Cyr 1744 1832
"THESE ARE THE ASHES OF WHOM CREATED THE HOMELAND"
THE THANKFUL POSTERITY
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