Vénérande Robichaux
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| Born | March 1, 1753 |
| Died | November 22, 1839 (aged 86) |
| Resting place | Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré |
| Citizenship | Canada |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
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| Relatives | Otho Robichaux (brother) |
Vénérande Robichaux (1753-1839) was a businesswoman, born in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. The youngest daughter of the merchant Louis Robichaux and Jeanne Bourgeois. She died in Quebec on 22 November 1839 and was laid to rest in Sainte-Anne’s chapel in the cathedral of Notre-Dame. [1]Most notable for her series of letters written between 1781 and 1831.
Early Life
The Robichaux family were forced to leave Nova Scotia (Acadia) during the Expulsion of the Acadians and relocate to Boston, Massachusetts, where they stayed for 3 months before being moved again to Cambridge, Massachusetts in September,1756[2]. This is where Vénérande was able to learn English, as well as her Father teaching her to read and write in French, as well as general studies.
In 1755 due to the American Revolutionary War the family decided to move once again[2], this time to Quebec where Vénérande would suffer the loss of 2 brothers. Since she was the youngest, she remained in Quebec, providing support to her elderly parents until they passed away, her father on 20 December 1780 and her mother ten years later (18 March 1790).[1]
Family Business
While Vénérande settled in Quebec, her 3 brothers,Frédéric, Florent and Ortho moved to the Miramichi, New Brunswick region (New Brunswick)[1]. She maintained a close connection with Ortho in particular, acting as her brother’s agent in Quebec[3]. Building her business around, settling Ortho’s bills, pursuing debtors and providing him with sheets, linen, blankets, flour, spinning-wheels, carding-combs, and medicaments.[1]
Notable Correspondence
Vénérande’s correspondence became of importance to show insight into the social, political and military life in Quebec at the time. She was quite well connected, gaining valuable information from Arcadian traders, and visitors such as the Missionary from Chaleur Bay, including René-Pierre Joyer, Louis-Joseph Desjardins, and Thomas Cooke (bishop). With support from Bostonian family friends, and travellers from Miramichi, New Brunswick and Restigouche County, New Brunswick (New Brunswick) who would help courier her letters.[1]
In total, she wrote around 15 letters, spanning from 1781 to 1831 primarily to her brother Otho in Neguac. However, there were also letters to other relatives including her nephews Louis, Édouard (Nede) LeBlanc, and Michel Allain. These letters have been preserved by the Robichaud family.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Biography – ROBICHAUX, VÉNÉRANDE – Volume VII (1836-1850) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography". www.biographi.ca. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Biography – ROBICHAUX, LOUIS – Volume IV (1771-1800) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography". www.biographi.ca. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
- ↑ "Biography – ROBICHAUX, OTHO – Volume VI (1821-1835) – Dictionary of Canadian Biography". www.biographi.ca. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
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