They crept through the woods and surrounded the Vachon de Belmont's listIn addition to the Church records, other names are listed in Vachon deBelmont's Histoire des guerres iroquoises, written c. 1698, first publishedin 1840 by the Quebec Historical and Literary Society in Quebec; it includeda list of some 60 uncompletely indentified names. Babies were cut from the wombs of pregnant women. Jean Barbary: read " Pierre " instead of Jean; died in captivityMarie Lebrun his wife, died in captivity.Barbary Franoise captive, remained with the Iroquois.Barbary Marguerite captive, remained with the Iroquois.Barbary Pierre captive; freed c. 1700; later married Francoise Par.Barbary Marie (Madeleine) wife of Pierre Jamme; freed c.1700.Marchesseau Marie wife of Michau.Przot Michel presumed dead.Chancy Marie, his wife, pregnant and killed.? Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. About 80 others were taken prisoner. Once ashore, the Iroquois dispersed into small groups among the snug, whitewashed houses and struck before dawn. ROY, Marie. Your mail address ow@theofficenet.com has been removed from the GEN-@rootsweb.com mailinglist.It generated an excessive amount of bounced mails. femme. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Although war had been officially declared between the English and the French in May 1689, many of the violent skirmishes between the French and English-supported Iroquois had been a result of the on-going Beaver Wars. Early on the morning of 5 August 1689, the fifteen hundred Iroquois warriors on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River launched their canoes. Subercase was then informed that the Iroquois has found a large store of brandy in one building and drunk it down on the spot: most of the war party was now concealed in a grove of trees about one mile distant, sleeping off the aftereffects of their indulgence. Nobody knows how many died in the massacre. "Little" mistakes like this . The morning of the 5th of August, 1689, witnesses the silence of death. King William's War did not end until 1697 but the French and the Iroquois did not achieve peace until 1701 via the treaty called the Great Peace of Montreal. The three of them seemed to have disappeared after this event. Whites were slaughtered without mercy and their buildings put to the torch. (Designation Name). WebOn August 4, 1689, more than 1500 Mohawk warriors raided the small village and burned it to the ground in retaliation for the ravaging of the Seneca lands, which was accused having been committed by the governor of New France, the Marquis de Denonville. died in captivity.Bourcier Jean, probably died in captivity.Thibaudeau Marthe, his wife; probably died in captivityBourcier lisabeth probably died in captivity.? l'eglise et de Fort Rolland, n'ayant pu faire exhumer le reste Alors fut entrepris l'un des pires massacres de The Republic of Vietnam released a list of 4,062 victims identified as having been either murdered or abducted. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. It enabled (the raiders) to pass the sentries, Carignan said in The Gazette. St. Louis under the cover a hailstorm, and struck Lachine. However, before Subercase could act, Vaudreuil arrived with orders from Denonville: no unnecessary risks were to be taken, and all troops were to assume defensive positions to protect the colony from further attacks. Prisoners were tortured Many houses were set on fire with the inhabitants inside as the attackers waited outside for the residents to flee the flames. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Przot Madeleine born in 1685; not on Belmont's listReno Jean read :Jean Renou.Alexandre ? Lachenaie was the site of several more Iroquois attacks which resulted in the abandonment of their homes by many habitants. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Unnamed SOLDIER killed on Aug. 6thUnnamed SOLDIER killed on Aug. 6th. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Pierre PRUSSEAU (1666) 1/1 (1691) [1666] taken at the Lachine massacre. Sixty residents were killed, including 11 Black slaves. No, Explanations were given - it was a blameless misunderstanding, My mother did teach me to say thank-you; and I would of if I hadn't been. Hlne's article traces the habitants of Lachine (population 375 in 1685)through the property records, parish registers and other sources andidentifies most of those who can be identified. Charlotte ROUSSEL was born ABT 1646 in Notre-Dame-de-la-Ronde, Normandie, France, and died BEF 1699 in Died while a captive of the Iroquois. Subscribe for articles and news about Quebec: On the night of August 5, 1689, terrible war cries awakened the inhabitants of the village of Lachine, located at the west point of the Montreal Island. Victims listed on the Belmont's list, same as in the RegisterJean FAGUERETNol PLESSISThe wife of CANAPLE Marie CadieuThe wife of Simon DAVAUT Perrine FiliatraultVincent ALIX, his wife and childrenRen Chartier, his son and his daughter. I have got an email from a relative of mine in USA which I deletedbecause it seemed to be suspicous.It contained not the usual text but there was an attachment only.I have asked my friend but he denied to have sent such an email tome. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Ironically, the attack intended as payback for Denonvilles failed assault on the Senecas in 1687 was similarly unsuccessful in terms of inflicting significant and lasting damage. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? died in captivity.Mouflet Marguerite, daughter; prob. There was an error deleting this problem. In August of 1689 the Lachine massacre occurred. A system error has occurred. WebOn the night of August 5, 1689, during a heavy rain storm, between 1000-1500 Iroquois silently crossed the river to Lachine. Approximately 24 men, women and children were killed during the attack and their homes and buildings were burned. Sorry! The fort at Lachenaie, protected by one company of the Carignan-Salires Regiment, allowed the residents to take refuge in the event of an Indian attack. Still, more than one hundred people were taken prisoners (shall we say hostages of a terrorist attack, using present-day terms?). Unfortunately, "disinformation" is not a phenomenon only of the present-dayadministrators and governors. Doors of the modest houses splintered under the blows of tomahawks, as hideously painted Indian warriors burst inside. Anne, born in 1658, was the wife of Ren Sauvageau dit Maisonnevue. "Le 18 Juin 1694, furent Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. (Significant), Lachine Massacre that they were braver than most. There are other reports, however, that place the death toll as high as 250. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He specified in the burial record that the victims were killed by the Iroquois on this location/spot prior to his arrival. During the night of the 4-5 August 1689, fifteen hundred Iroquois landed at Lachine and placed themselves in small groups near all the houses along the shore. WebThe victims were buried at St. Louis shortly afterwards and the inhabitants abandoned the area and closed down the parish. Ce que je fais est de prendre note de la personne..Liste Noire..Pas de"merci", pas de recherche. The attack was precipitated by growing Iroquois frustration with the increased French incursions into Investigation: Deaths at the Lakeshore ER raise concerns about negligence, From the archives: Tragic heritage: The passage of time has changed the meaning of the Lachine Massacre of 1689. It was a cowardly night attack and the Iroquois died in captivity (father of Anne Mouflet).Dodin Anne his wife; prob. When Subercase learned of the attack, he immediately returned to his command. deterres les corps de Jean Michel et de plusieurs autres pour les You can always change this later in your Account settings. Roy was in Lachine inthe 1690's; his daughter Marie-Anne, born in 1686, has not been retraced. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. This is a carousel with slides. Some of the colonists were dragged outside and killed immediately including women and children. For Archbishop Edouard-Charles Fabre of Montreal and his fellow clerics, dedicating the monument two centuries later in Lachine, the massacre was not simply an example of unbridled Indian savagery. Try again. Charmois dit Duplessis, nous avons trouve les os du dit Charmois On the night of August 5, 1689, during a heavy rain storm, between 1000-1500 Iroquois silently crossed the river to Lachine. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Then they headed for the St. Lawrences south shore, where they made camp: that night, they celebrated by burning several prisoners at the stake. The Lachine Massacre remains a defining moment in Montreals history, though just what it defines remains open to question. feu Rene Chartier, ou lui et ses deux fils, et un petit Although small in size, Lachenaie was a strategic trading post between the river and the 'upper country' and was located about 20 miles north of Montreal. That night, as the French in Lachine watched fires winking across the water, they came to realize that many of the captives were being hideously tortured, their flesh perhaps eaten. 1,500 Mohawk warriors attacked the small settlement of Lachine, New France and killed more than 90 of the village's 375 French residents, following widespread French attacks on Mohawk villages in present-day New York. The initial assault was a wholesale slaughter; men, women and children were indiscriminately tomahawked. Saints Anges de Lachine Cemetery. personne n'y echappa. The Iroquois nation of Onondaga, led by Chief Black Kettle (Chaudiere Noire), had been emboldened by the Iroquois conquest a few months earlier. They are the ancestors of the Broussard family. detruit tout ce qu'il restait de vivant et de bon. Many retained the physical scars of their torturous assault. 5 - Nous avons envoye six hommes Iroquois descendirent le Fleuve Saint-Laurent. Sometime later, the mother was also burned to death. C'est par Even had the settlers not been surprised in their beds, they had little chance to help one another. 22. Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York, 1954. Try again later. Oops, we were unable to send the email. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. The Massacre at Lachine: The Attack and its Aftermath, The Tale of Flowerpot Island: A Native Legend, Canada During World War II and Some of the Battles She Fought, The 1917 Halifax Harbor Explosion: Hurling Blame, The Search for the Northwest Passage, Arctic Shipping Route, Toronto Santa Claus Parade, Marching Since 1905. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Another Louisiana ancestor who may have witnessed the horror at Lachine was Franoise Bouet/Bouat/Bouhet. Quebec, just outside Montreal which killed more than two hundred French However, it is likely that she might have lived in some location between Lachine and Lachenaie and was killed on 5 August or in the days after the 5 August attack.). Cureau Catherine; married in 1704 to Jos. based on information from your browser. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Pam has not added any memorials to this virtual cemetery. King William's War (1688-97) between Britain and France. Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message. executees sur place furent emmenees en captive et durent subir le Fifty-six of the seventy-seven houses were razed by fire. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Killed in another Iroquois raid, June 1691GOURDON Jean dit LaChasse married to Michelle PerrinHUGUET Ren married to Barbe PerrinGUIGNARD Jean dit l'Esprance unmarriedMARTIN Jean dit Latreille soldatLA GIROFLE Joseph soldatLAVIOLETTE Jean soldatBLONDEAU Pierre dit La Jeunesse soldat. Unfortunately, the response to the attack by the French was woefully inadequate. This browser does not support getting your location. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials North America Created by: Pam Added: 13 Dec 2011 Find a Grave Memorial ID: 81939276 Source citation Treyard or Truiard.Chateaudeau Mathias died in captivity.Mouflet Anne, wife of Chatoudeau; in Lachine in 1692; remarried to RenTsihene (an Iroquois) a.k.a. Just two summers later, hopes for peace were cruelly mocked during the notorious weeks of violent Mohawk-white confrontation at the Mercier Bridge, linking Montreal and Kahnawake, and at Oka. In January, 1690, a group of French colonists and their Indian allies exacted bloody revenge on English and Iroquois foes in Schenectady, killing about 60 settlers and razing their homes to the ground. They were wrong. Massacre is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as "the indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of people or (less commonly) animals; carnage, butchery, slaughter in The Iroquois would wreck much greater havoc upon New France in subsequent offensives, but the ferocity of their onslaught at Lachine spread terror throughout the colony. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. In the case of whole families where parentsand some siblings were killed or captured, one couls probably assume thatthe surviving ones were also held in captivity for some time; more so, ifthey are not mentionned in the 1692 confirmation records or the piousconfrries du Scapulaire ou du Saint Rosaire, in 1692 and 1694. The warriors remained on the island for several more days as they feasted on some of the spoils of their rage. and even burned alive. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. They literally dwelt in the midst of Alix Marie, born 1679; no mention of her for some years;married to SimonGuillory in 1696.Gauthier Pierre captive from 1689 to 1698.Roussel Charlotte wife of Gauthier; died in captivity.Maupetit Pierre, married to Marie-Louise Beaune.Mouflet Jean prob. par de la petit riviere de la presentation, sur l'habitation de Even the list of 42habitants identified by Girouard (1889) as dead or disappeared does nothold up under her analysis, and she even concludes that not all possiblesources have yet been researched. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? To use this feature, use a newer browser. 3 - Sur l'habitation de feu Noel cemeteries found in Lachine, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Subercases second-in-command was ordering the soldiers to arm for battle when a survivor fleeing from the Iroquois stumbled into the camp. At a given signal the massacre began; two hundred persons perished and . GREAT NEWS! This time, however, there was a new note. But a large and heartfelt thank you! Subscribe for articles and news about Quebec: The Massacre of Lachine is one of the most macabre episodes of the long war between the French settlers and the Iroquois. According to one contemporary historian, Robert Rumilly, the old accounts were so extreme that one hardly dares to believe them.. them and the Pacific Ocean but trees and Indians -- demonstrating Fifty-six of 76 homes were burned that night. Subercase, sickened and infuriated by the thought of abandoning the prisoners to die at the torture stake, argued vehemently with Vaudreuil, but in vain. either killed or captured;the list, omitted from the 1840 edition, was first published by DsirGirouard, Supplment au "Lake St. Louis" &c., &c. d'aprs beaucoup dedocuments indits, Montral, Poirier, Bessette et Cie, Imprimeurs-diteurs.1900. The " wife " of Nol "; this otherwise unidentified women could beMadeleine Barbary, wife of Andr Danis dit Larpenty, killed at the same timeas Noel Charmois; Larpenty, a soldier and his wife could have been stayingwith Charmois, an unmarried neighbor of the Barbary.? As they settled into a drunken stupor from drinking the alcohol confiscated from the victims, they continued to ransack, pillage and murder. Jean was 47 years old; Marie is a widow at 48 years old with her two boys, Jean-Baptiste (12 years The Lachine massacre, part of the Beaver Wars, occurred when 1,500 Mohawk warriors attacked by surprise the small, 375-inhabitant, settlement of Lachine, New France, at the upper end of Montreal Island on the morning of August 5, 1689. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. WebThe Lachine massacre, part of the Beaver Wars, occurred when 1,500 Mohawk warriors launched a surprise attack against the small (375 inhabitants) settlement of Lachine, New France, at the upper end of Montreal Island on the morning of August 5, 1689. The Iroquois were on a mission to destroy the town as well as the people who lived there. A large raiding party of Iroquois warriors, perhaps as many as 1,500, slipped across Lake St. Louis during the Importance: WebAfter the natives discharged their guns, Waldron and Major Charles Frost took them prisoner. been called the 'End of the World' -- there was nothing between As the Indians forced their way into the homes, the unimaginable horror began. fosse, au pieds du grand bastion du Fort Rolland. of Montral on a mission to erase the "french fact" of In 1688, the Iroquois decided to launch a large-scale attack against Montreal, to take revenge for some wrongs, suffered by them at the hands of the French (well, the both sides were to blame for many arbitrary actions during that 100-year war). partie des os de deux soldats, tues le 6 aoust 1689, dans le The morning of the 5th of August, 1689, witnesses the silence of Source: Jett, p. 475. He began his murderous rampage in his home town of Portapique, where he killed thirteen people. Lachine. There is a problem with your email/password. The couple had produced nine children of which five were still living. It seems as if the Almighty was intervening., Three centuries on, the view was more nuanced still. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. One of our Avoyelles ancestral families, that of Toussaint Hunault dit Deschamps and Marie Lorgueil, were residents of Lachine at the time of the massacre and experienced the horrifying attack firsthand. Make sure that the file is a photo. Please reset your password. The list of names he provided is at the bottom of this page. This series has three easy 5 minute installments. Lachines rude houses were scattered. The ceremony was in front of College Sainte-Anne, at the mouth of the Lachine Canal, and Mayor Anatole Carignan said the settlers were in part the authors of their own misfortune. About eight to ten days after that, Jeanne Pilet was holding her daughter in her arms when one of the Iroquois snatched the child by the feet and cracked her head. Vaudreuil refused to permit a sortie to aid them, and all but a handful were killed or taken prisoner. Please enter your email and password to sign in. It is also possible that the Iroquois wanted to avenge the 1,200,000 bushels of corn that had been previously burned by the French during a recent conflict, but since they were unable to reach the food stores in Montral, they were determined to kidnap and kill the Lachine crop producers instead. Suzanne had become a widow after Mathieu died in 1678. A few children were integrated into the tribes.Marie's husband and two sons, Albert and Pierre, were killed in the attack. Two of their sons, Mathieu and Charles were not married. Failed to remove flower. The subordinate officer ascertained the nature of the attack from the man, and then directed him to continue on to Montreal and raise the alarm. Learn more about managing a memorial . Based on testimony of a soldier who saw the flames of the burning buildings from afar, it became apparent that their attackers arrived by the upstream of the "rivire des Mille les" and only those close to the fort had any chance of survival. Resend Activation Email. Over two hundred inhabitants fall victims to the tomahawks and scalping knives. Most of the barns were destroyed. WebMembers of the Hubou family that died as a result of the massacre: Suzanne Betfer, 55 years Charles Hubou, 35 years Genevive Hubou, 33 years Julien Garnier, 40 years Several years later, Proulx continued, their pride had been humiliated by having their own villages burned in punishment raids led by Louis de Frontenac. . Franoise, who along with her first husband Jean Roy I were the parents of the Jean Roy II who married Marie Anne Bouchard, was married to Alexis Buet at the time of the 1689 massacre. Hubert Houses and barns went up in flames. Terrified men, women and children were hacked to death and mutilated. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. early morning darkness, 1500 Iroquois warriors crossed the Lake Finally, the Iroquois took to their canoes with their prisoners and departed. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Fleury; it is unknown whethershe and her brother were living with their step-father in Lachine, at thattime, and if they were captured with the rest of the family.? Iroquois Expansion CC BY-SA 3.0 image from Wikipedia. Extracted 12. The raid is a complete success! They defended some of the fleeing colonists from their Iroquois pursuers but, just prior to reaching Lachine, they were recalled to Fort Rolland by Governor General Denonville. Cenotaph - A monument at Lachine Cemetery honors the Massacre victims - she is probably not buried there, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. d'Andre Canaple dit Valtagane, dont les os furent touves dans une They surround every house and every hamlet. Of the seventy-seven houses in the area, fifty-six were destroyed. meant warfare was not confined just to the Great Lakes, and in The actual number of settlers killed in the onslaught was twenty-four. This account has been disabled. Webkilled or taken in Fall 1689 at Lachenaie by the Iroquois, inventory 1689-12-12, mtDNA= H5a2. Web9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1689/1690 Aertse, Jorls shott and burnt 1 Alexander, Robt souldr of Capt. 18 cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. About 1500 Iroquois, under the cover of the hailstorm, crossed Lake St. Louis undetected by sentries and dispersed in small bands among the homesteads of Lachine, a few miles from Ville-Marie (Montreal). No longer was anyone talking about 500 victims but perhaps just two dozen. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The pitiless guerrilla war between French and Iroquois came to an end only with the Great Peace of 1701. Lachine, qui fait maintenant partie de la Communaut urbaine Eccles, William J. Canada under Louis XIV. The Lachine Massacre (August 4-5, 1689) was a searing experience for Canadien colonists who vowed revenge on the American colonists of New England. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Here is a list of the victims of this attack. WebHistorical Person Search Search Search Results Results Pierre (Victim of Lachine Massacre) Michel (1580 - 1689) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days How do we create a persons profile? Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. HUGUET, Anne Franoise . McClelland and Stewart Limited, Toronto, 1964. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. from: Morts tragiques et Violentes au Canada 17e et 18e Siecles More than 1,200 Iroquois warriors We have set your language to Some escaped. Perinne Filiastreau, femme de Simon Davaux dit Bouterain avec ses Most of the homes and barns were destroyed. In 1688, there had been 548 arpents under cultivation and 177 animals but, by 1692, that had dropped to 163 cultivated arpents and 77 animals. Any noise they might have made was muffled by a violent summer storm. WebOver two hundred inhabitants fall victims to the tomahawks and scalping knives. Many with an Avoyelles lineage may recognize the name of Anne Hubou dit Deslongchamps. Sadly, no burial records exist for the victims since some of them were, supposedly, buried in a pit shortly after the massacre without the benefit of a blessing by a priest and the bodies of others were never recovered. Bourcier Alexandre voyageur; married to Jeanne Primot? Remarkably, Anne and her oldest daughter, Marie Anne, survived the horror of that night. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. ", -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Page 408 Vaudreuil sent word to Denonville requesting additional troops. Resend Activation Email. Lachine massacre. Nine Years' War: The Lachine massacre, part of the Beaver Wars, occurred when 1,500 Mohawk warriors launched a surprise attack against the small (375 inhabitants) settlement of Lachine, New France, at the upper end of Montreal Island on the morning of August 5, 1689. At figuring things out town as well as the people who lived.. 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