Record of Marriage of Catherine Moitié and Désiré Viger, 1667
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Can you find the sentence that reads: “The three banns of marriage were published without opposition.” What do you think it means?
Answer: Marriage banns are the public announcement of an upcoming marriage in the Catholic Church. Banns would be read by the parish priest during mass on three Sundays leading up to the wedding, or printed and displayed in a public place.
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Read this record of marriage. What does it tell us about Catherine Moitié and Désiré Viger? What doesn’t it tell us? What do you think is missing from this historical document?
THINK
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- What was society like when this document was written? Which values were seen as important?
- What was life like for the people we read about in this document? How was it similar to or different from your life?
- How do you think people viewed weddings and marriages?
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Date 1667
Materials - Paper
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On September 19, 1667, was undertaken and solemnized the marriage of Désiré Viger, domestic servant of Mr. Le Moine, son of Nicolas Viger and Robine Fessart, of the Parish of St. Saveur de Rouen [France] with Catherine Moitié, also a domestic servant of Mr. Le Moine, daughter of the late Jacques Moitié, royal sergeant at La Rochelle [France], et Françoise Langevin, of the parish of Ste. Marguerite de la Rochelle. The three banns of marriage were published without opposition. The marriage took place in the presence of Jacques Le Moine, warden of this parish; of Mr. François Ferand, Lieutenant Aide-Major of the Carignan-Salières Regiment; of Michel Messier, a habitant; of René Fezeret; of Pierre Caille, a tailor; of Susane Guillband, widow of Claude Fezeret and cousin of the said Moitié; of Marie LeBer, her daughter; and Genevieve Laisne, all common friends of the said parties, who have declared that they are unable to sign their names.
J. Le Moyne
Ferand
Michel Messier
René Fezeret
Pierre Caille
S. Guillband
Laisne
G. Perot, Priest
Historical Context
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- This is a record of the marriage between Catherine Moitié and Désiré Viger in 1667.
- Marriage records can tell us a lot about the people and customs of New France.
- In the 17th century, people wanting to marry had to announce their plan in church three weeks in a row.
This document is a record of the marriage of Catherine Moitié and Désiré Viger, which took place on September 19, 1667. It tells us who they were and where they were employed, and that the advance announcement of the marriage was made, as required by law.
Documents like this marriage record can tell us a lot about the people and customs of New France.
This record of marriage between Catherine Moitié and Désiré Viger is dated September 19, 1667. It describes who they were, and where they were employed. It also states that the three banns announcing their intended marriage were published in accordance with French and Catholic law, and it lists family and friends who witnessed the marriage.
Records like this are essential to our understanding of the past. By reading these types of documents, we can trace people’s stories and learn more about their social customs.
- This is a record of the marriage between Catherine Moitié and Désiré Viger in 1667.
- Marriage records can tell us a lot about the people and customs of New France.
- In the 17th century, people wanting to marry had to announce their plan in church three weeks in a row.
This document is a record of the marriage of Catherine Moitié and Désiré Viger, which took place on September 19, 1667. It tells us who they were and where they were employed, and that the advance announcement of the marriage was made, as required by law.
Documents like this marriage record can tell us a lot about the people and customs of New France.
This record of marriage between Catherine Moitié and Désiré Viger is dated September 19, 1667. It describes who they were, and where they were employed. It also states that the three banns announcing their intended marriage were published in accordance with French and Catholic law, and it lists family and friends who witnessed the marriage.
Records like this are essential to our understanding of the past. By reading these types of documents, we can trace people’s stories and learn more about their social customs.
Summary
- This is a record of the marriage between Catherine Moitié and Désiré Viger in 1667.
- Marriage records can tell us a lot about the people and customs of New France.
- In the 17th century, people wanting to marry had to announce their plan in church three weeks in a row.
Essential
This document is a record of the marriage of Catherine Moitié and Désiré Viger, which took place on September 19, 1667. It tells us who they were and where they were employed, and that the advance announcement of the marriage was made, as required by law.
Documents like this marriage record can tell us a lot about the people and customs of New France.
In-Depth
This record of marriage between Catherine Moitié and Désiré Viger is dated September 19, 1667. It describes who they were, and where they were employed. It also states that the three banns announcing their intended marriage were published in accordance with French and Catholic law, and it lists family and friends who witnessed the marriage.
Records like this are essential to our understanding of the past. By reading these types of documents, we can trace people’s stories and learn more about their social customs.