Henry Lajeunesse

Lifespan: 1803-08-13 — ?

Summary

Born in Québec, Canada to Antoine Lajeunesse (1776–1851) and Marie Genevieve Demers (1781–1842). Married Marguerite Terrien on February 5, 1833 in L’Acadie, Quebec. Father of Peter Young/Lajeunesse (1847–1918). The family name Lajeunesse was Anglicized to Young by Peter’s generation in Wisconsin.

Relationships

• Spouse: Marguerite Terrien (1813–1903, m. 1833-02-05, L’Acadie, Quebec)
• Children: Peter Young/Lajeunesse (1847–1918) — likely others

Sources

• Little Chute Genealogy database (via Peter Young’s record).

Research Notes

• Parents married January 12, 1801 in Chambly, Quebec.
• Father Antoine from St Antoine de Padoue, Longueuil — all Richelieu River valley south of Montreal.
• L’Acadie, Quebec is in the Montérégie region south of Montreal, near St Athanase and Iberville.
• Death date and location unknown — may have died in Quebec or emigrated to Wisconsin.