Charles François (Denys De La Ronde) Denys de La Ronde (abt. 1763 - abt. 1840)

Born about 9 Jun 1763 in Windsor, Essex, Upper Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Pewadjiwonokwe (Pewadjiwonokwe) Denys de LaRonde — married 22 Jun 1818 in L'Annonciation du Lac des Deux Montagnes, Deux-Montagnes, Canada East

Descendants

Died about 19 Feb 1840 at about age 76 in Simcoe, Upper Canada

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Biography

François (Denys De La Ronde) Denys de La Ronde is Notable.

"Red Sky Métis Independent Nation: 'Robinson-Superior Treaty, 1850 - Robinson Treaty was made in the year 1850, with the Objibewa Indians, of Lake Superior. The Red Sky Métis Independent Nation™ consists of the decedents of the aforementioned eighty-four 'half-breeds' included under this treaty. ^{[1] [2] [3][4] [5]}

"Anciennes familles: 'HISTOIRE GÉNÉALOGIQUE DE LA FAMILLE DENYS', by Yves Drolet, 2016; p. 11: 'PART I: LES DENYS EN TOURAINE: ...CHARLES FRANÇOIS DENYS THIBAUDIÈRE DE LA RONDE ET SA FAMILLE Comme son frère Louis Marie, Charles François Denys Thibaudière de La Ronde (1763-1840) a vécu de la traite des fourrures dans les Pays d’en haut. Il exerçait le métier de voyageur, qui consistait à piloter les canoës qui assuraient le transport des pelleteries depuis les établissements amérindiens jusqu’aux postes des compagnies de fourrures. Il s’est établi dans la région de la baie Georgienne, au nord du lac Huron, s’installant d’abord à Shebeshekong, puis à l’île Drummond, et enfin à Penetanguishene où les voyageurs canadiens se sont déplacés après l’accord frontalier de 1828 qui a fait passer l’île Drummond en territoire américain.

Charles François a épousé Madeleine Pewadjiwonokwe selon la coutume autochtone en 1797 puis selon les rites chrétiens en 1818, date à laquelle les enfants nés de cette union ont été légitimés. Six des sept filles du couple se sont mariées dans le milieu des voyageurs métis et canadiens français de Penetanguishene : Marie Louise Pitwanabokwe a épousé Jean Baptiste Croteau, Marie Angélique Apikwetchison a épousé Joseph Augustin Desmarais, Julie a épousé Pierre Charles Boucher, Élisabeth a épousé Hyacinthe Lalonde qu’elle a suivi dans le canton de Georgina, Marguerite a épousé Joseph Toussaint Boucher et Josèphe a épousé Louis Chevalier.

Les trois fils de Charles François se sont mariés. L’aîné, Michel Antoine Pitwewekejigo né en 1798, n’a pas laissé d’héritiers de ses mariages avec Marie Marguerite Otisweabenokwe et Marie Anne Wandashwennock. Son frère Étienne a quitté Penetanguishene pour s’établir plus au sud, dans la région du lac Simcoe et d’Oshawa ; il a eu sept enfants de son mariage avec Marguerite Pintikiea, dont quatre filles mariées. Enfin, Paul David Niiohirasha (1813-1901) a quitté l’Ontario pour le Québec et s’est installé dans la réserve mohawk de Kahnawake, près de Montréal, où il a épousé Marie Konwatiesha. En 1924, un de ses descendants, Édouard Karonhiaktatie Delaronde, a épousé Agathe Skasennati d’Ailleboust, dont l’ancêtre était le fils naturel ou adoptif d’un neveu des frères d’Ailleboust qui avaient épousé des filles de Pierre Denys de La Ronde au XVIIe siècle. La famille Delaronde est toujours présente à Kahnawake, où un de ses membres est porte-parole du conseil de bande.'" ^[6]

"Thunder Bay Museum: 'La Ronde Family fonds: Documents relating to Charles Francois Denis de la Ronde, 1763-1840, including a transcript of his will (1840), birth and baptism records (1763), and other legal papers. Also includes Mrs. Schneider's notes relating to the Laronde house in Penetanguishene." ^[7]

Spouse

Charles Francois DENYS-DELARONDE b: 6 JUN 1763 in WINDSOR, ESSEX COUNTY, ON Married 22 JUN 1818 in LAC-DES-DEUX-MONTAGNES, QC to: Madeleine PEWADJIWONOKWE Sex F Birth 1778 in LAC-SIMCOE Burial PENETANGUISHENE, SIMCOE, ON Occupation Fille du Chef Huron. Note: Fille du Chef Huron. Pr sent au bapt me, Pierre Gamelin Gaucher, Antoine Hyacinthe Lemaire St-Germain, Toussaint Pilot et Franois Langevin dit Lacroix.

Charles was born 9 June 1763, Windsor, Ontario; bap. same day in Chapel of the Hurons, Sandwich, Ontario. having for godparents: Pierre Meloche and Jeanne Belleperche; died. 19 February 1840, bur. 28 Feb. 1840 at St. Anne`s, Penetanguishene, Ontario; married 22 June 1818, Parish Lac of Two Mountain, Oka, Terrebonne, Canada - 1st 22 June 1818 Lake of Two Mountains, Oka, to Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe herself b. 1778 Lac-de-la-Che; bap. 21 June 1818, Oka; having for godmother Therese Miskisikwe. witnesses to marriage were Pierre Gamelin Gaucher and Antoine Hyacinthe Lamaire St. Germaine, Toussaint Piot and Francois Langevin dit Lacroix. Of this marriage he had issue, eight of their children were legitimised by the marriage - and 2nd Mary Ann Okejegaw both natives LA RONDE, CHARLES, a titled gentleman who claimed descent from the Bourbons of France. Letters addressed to him always bore his title. One of his ancestors was Sieur Pierre Denys de la Ronde, who obtained a grant in the city of Quebec in 1658. Charles lived at Penetanguishene, Beausoleil Island and Coldwater. Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe born 1788 Lac-de-la-Che; bap. 21 June 1818 in Oka, having for godmother Therese Mikisikwe. ^[8]

Marriage and Baptisms of Children

EXTRACT FROM REGISTER OF BAPTISM D`OKA, COUNTY OF TWO MOUNTAINS, P.Q. 1818 Copy from original in possession of Mrs. Evely McEwen, Toronto, direct descendant : On the 17th April 1818, I have baptized Marie Louise Piwabanokwe (born as well as her sisters at Chibechkon near Lake Huron) born the 25th September 1800; Marianne Angelique Apikwetchimon born the 1st November 1804; Julie born the 23rd June 1807 and Elizabeth Agathe born the 10th September 1808; they being the children of the union of Charles Laronde, voyageur and Memadjiwanokse, a heathen. The godmother of Marie Louise was Marie Therese Mikisikwe; the godmother of Marie Anne Angelique was Marie Anne Missosikwe, undersigned, the godmother of Julie was Marie Anne Menneclier undersigned, and the godmother of Elizabeth Agathe was Elizabeth Edith Tessepatikokwe who like the other godmother and the four children are unable to write...names printed Elizabeth; Marie Anne Menneclin; Marie Anne Langlade.

We, the undersigned, curate of l`annociation D`Oka, certify the foregoing extract is a true copy from the original register deposited in the archives of the said parish..S.R. Grandmotagne, pretre 11th July 1921.

The children were first all baptized as illegitimate, then not until June 1818 was Charles Francoise able to get legally married and legitimize his children. This copy was obtained by relatives of Mrs. McEwen, in fact it was Edward Boucher, youngest son, daughter of Charles Francois, the above. Edward went to Montreal to find out about his grandfathers will. ^[9]

MARRIAGE EXTRACT ^[10]

In the year 1818, the 22nd of June, after three bans and no opposition, a marriage was performed between Charles Francois Delaronde, Thibaudiere, a voyager and Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe, an Indain woman of Lake Simcoe, in the presence of Pierre Gamelin Gaucher, Antoine Hycinthe Lemaire-St-Germain, who signed with Toussaint Piot and Francois Langevin say Lacroix. Present, and baptized at the above marriage, were the following nine children of the above mentioned couple, named:

• Michel Antoine, age 20 years and 4 months;
• Marie Louise aged 17 years and 9 monthas;
• Marie Angelique aged 13 years and 10 months;
• Julie age 11 years;
• Elizabeth Agathe aged 9 years and 6 months;
• Elizabeth aged 6 years and 6 months;
• Paul aged 5 years and 2 months;
• Etienne aged 3 years;
• Marguerite aged 1 year.

Signed - Charles Francois de Laronde Thibaudiere; Pierre G. Gaucher; Antoine Lemaire, Depute, Malard, Ptre.

We the signers, in the presence of the Protonotaire of the Superior Court of the Province of Quebec, in the District of Terrebonne, certify that the above extract is true and conforms with the entries made in the Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of the parish of Lac ded Deux Montages - in the year 1818.

Said Register deposited in the Archives of this Court. Signed at St-Jerome Year 1943, 17th of June Evidently this is a translation from the French language and a copy from a typewritten manuscript from papers that Ida Schneider had obtained.

Baptisms

On the 17th April 1818 I have baptised Marie Louise Piwbanokwe (born as well as her sisters at Chivechbon near Lake Huron) born the 25th sep 1800; Marianne Angelique Apiksetchimon born the 1st nov 1804; Julie born the 23rd June 1807 and Elizabeth Agathe born the 10th sep 1808; they being children of the union of Charles Laronde, voyageur and Pemadjiwanokse, a heathen. The godmother of Marie Anne Angelique was Marie Anne Missosikwe undersigned, the godmother of Julie was Mare Anne Manneclier undersigned, and the godmother of Elizabeth Agathe was Elizabeth Edith Tessepatikokwe who like the other godmother and the four children are unable to do write.

We the undersigned, curate of L`Announciation D`Oka, certify the foregoing extract is a true copy from the original Register deposited in the archives of the said parish. 11th July 1921

S. R. Granmontagne - Pretre ^[11]

Children

Francois Denis & Magdeleine Pewadadjiwonkwe children -
Mary - died 1935; married 25 July 1869 to Jean Bapt. Leduc
Angeline
Isobel
Jennie
Marguerite
Francois
Josephine ^[12]

NOTE: The original French version of this marriage extract; Madgeleine, is identified as sauvagesse de Lac de La Clie which means a native woman of the Lake Simcoe area (Lac de La Clie being the old name for Lake Simcoe) so whatever tribe was around at that time in that area that`s what she likely was. My guess is Chippewa

• "Has No Children" Hyacinthe LARONDE
• "Has Children" Paul Niioherasha DENYS-THIBAUDIERE-DELARONDE
• "Has Children" Francois Wabechkipinesi CELORON-LARONDE b: 1 JAN 1793 in LAKE HURON, ON
• "Has Children"Michel Antoine Pitwewekijigo DENYS-DELARONDE b: 1 JAN 1798 in CHIBECHKON, LAKE HURON, ON
• "Has Children" GET Louise Pitwanabokwe DENYS-DELARONDE b: 25 SEP 1800 in CHIBECHKON, LAKE HURON, ON
• "Has Children" Anglique Apikwetchison DENYS-DELARONDE b: 11 NOV 1804 in CHIBECHKON, LAKE HURON, ON
• "Has Children" Julie DENYS-DELARONDE b: 23 JUN 1807 in SHEBASCRERY, DRUMMOND ISLAND SHAWANAGA
• "Has No Children" Elizabeth AgatTaiantijio DENYS-DELARONDE b: 17 DEC 1808 in CHIBECHKON, LAKE HURON, ON
• "Has Children" Elizabeth DENYS-DELARONDE b: 29 JAN 1811 in CHIBECHKON, LAKE HURON, ON
• "Has Children" Etienne DENYS-DELARONDE b: 24 JUN 1815
• "Has Children" Marguerite DENYS-DELARONDE b: 6 JUN 1817 Index Register

Charles Francois Chevalier Denys De Laronde and Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe Husband Charles Francois Chevalier Denys De Laronde AKA: Charles Francois Chevalier Denys DeLaronde, Charles DeLaronde Thibeau

• Born: 9 Jun 1763 - Sandwich, Essex, Ontario, Canada Christened:
• Died: 19 Feb 1840 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
• Buried: 28 Feb 1840 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
• Father: Pierre Francois Paul Denys De Laronde (1722-1781)
• Mother: Marguerite Suzanne Deselle (1721- )
• Marriage: Cir 1793 - Simcoe Beach, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada (Common Law) *Other Spouse: Mary Ann Okejegaw (Cir 1765- ) - Apr 1820 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Noted events in his life were Biography, 1763 1840 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada There is a total of 9 children to this family. DAVID AUDCENT INFO - Rootsweb Data Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe born 1788 Lac-de-la-Che; bap. 21 June 1818 in Oka, having for godmother Therese Mikisikwe. Married Charles Francois Denys de LaRonde de Thibaudiere.

Witnesses

Witnesses to the marriage were Pierre Gamelin Gaucher and Antoine Hyacinthe Lamaire St. Germaine; Toussaint Piot and Francois Langevin dit Lacroix. Of this marriage they had issue of eight children and they were legitimised by the marriage.

Notes for CHARLES FRANCOIS DENIS THIBAUDIERE DE LA RONDE ONE OF THE DRUMMOND ISLAND VOYAGEURS:

LA RONDE, CHARLES, (Charles Francois Denis de la Ronde and Thibaudiere 1763-1840) a titled gentleman who claimed descent from the Bourbons of France. Letters addressed to him always bore his title. One of his ancestors was Sieur Pierre Denys de la Ronde, who obtained a grant in the city of Quebec in 1658. He was one of the voyagers who removed from Drummond Island to Penetanguishene when the garrison there was closed in 1828. During his life time he was a resident of Penetanguishene, Beausoleil Island, Holland Landing and Coldwater. He was a fur-trader at Penetanguishene and suffered heavily when falsely imprisoned there by other merchants of Montreal. The Indians considered him as one who was dead and would therefore do no business with him. Charles DeLaronde was 55 years old when he married, but the oldest child legitimized at that time was born about 1798 when Charles had been 35 years old. Various records indicate he had other children born earlier than the nine listed on the marriage record. The son born about 1798 was Michel Antoine who had also married four months before his parents, with the marriage record stating a brother named Francois WAKICHKIPINESI was one of the witnesses. Present, and baptized at the marriage on June 22, 1818 of Charles Francois Delaronde, Tibaudiere, a voyageur and Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe, an Indian woman, were the following nine children, of the above mentioned couple Michel-Antoine, aged 20 years and 4 months Marie-Louise, aged 17 years and 9 months Marie-Angelique, aged 13 years and 10 months Julie, aged 11 years Elizabeth-Agathe, aged 9 years and six months Elizabeth, aged 6 years and six months Paul, aged 5 years and two months Etienne, aged 3 years Marguerite, aged 1 year

Bibliography National Archives of Canada Ottawa, ON

Cemetery, Saint Anne's Cemetery, Feb 1840 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Will, 14 May 1947 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

WILL OF CHARLES FRANCOIS DENYS DE LARONDE #31670, Library J, Folio 40 Barrister: Paul A. Copeland, Orillia, ON May 14, 1947

Recorded the 6th day of August, 1861 at 10 o`clock in county of Simcoe A memorial provided of a will dated the 3rd day of February 1840. That is to say "I Charles Francois Chevallier de la Ronde of the town of Penetanguishene in the county of Simcoe in the province of Upper Canada, being weak in body but of sound mind and memory. I bequeath unto my beloved wife of my second marriage Mary Ann Okejagay the sum of 125 pounds to be payable out of debt due me by my late brother Denis Delaronde of Montreal; deceased and after deducting the above sum of 125 pounds the balance remaining together with all other real and personal estate and chattels, I give and bequeath the same to my children of my first marriage to be equally divided among them, the name are as follows: Michel delaronde; Paul Delaronde; Etienne Delaronde; Mary Delaronde; Angelique Delaronde' Julia Delaronde; Elizabeth Delaronde; Marguerite Delaronde and Josette Delaronde. Witnesses: William Basil Hamilton and Toussaint Boucher; Executrix, Julie de Laronde, his daughter. Memorial 1861; witnesses, John Simpson R. Simpson; unprobated 1861 due to no inventory submitted.

Wife Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe Born: 1778 - Simcoe Beach, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Christened: 21 Jun 1818 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Died: Bef 1820 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Buried

Noted events in their marriage were Marriage Settlement, 22 Jun 1818 - Simcoe Beach, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Their marriage was not performed by the church until 22 Jun 1818; they were originally married in a native ceremony. Marriages commonly took place without the church's involvement; later, when a priest came to the area, church ceremonies were performed.1 M Francois Celoron Denys De Laronde Born: 1794 - Chibechkon, Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada Christened: Died: 22 Jun 1878 - Fitzroy Harbour, Carleton, Ontario, Canada Buried Michel Antoine Denys De Laronde Born: Feb 1798 - Chibechkon, Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada Christened: 22 Jun 1818 - Lake Of Two Mountains (Oka), Deux Montagnes, Quebec, Canada Died: Buried: Spouse: Marie Anne Wandashwennock (Cir 1800- ) Marr: 23 Jan 1843 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Marie Louise Denys De Laronde AKA: Louise Pitwanabokwe Denys De Laronde, Mary Denys De Laronde Born: 25 Sep 1800 - Chibechkon, Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada Christened: 22 Jun 1818 - Lake Of Two Mountains (Oka), Deux Montagnes, Quebec, Canada Died: Buried: Spouse: Jean Baptiste Croteau (Cir 1796- ) Marr: Cir 1821 - Georgina Twp, York, Ontario, Canada Marie Angelique Denys De Laronde Born: 1 Nov 1804 - Chibechkon, Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada Christened: 22 Jun 1818 - Lake Of Two Mountains (Oka), Deux Montagnes, Quebec, Canada Died: 1850 Buried: Spouse: Joseph Augustine Desmarais (Cir 1800- ) Marr: Cir 1825 - , , Ontario, Canada Julie Denys De Laronde Born: 23 Jun 1805 - Lake Of Two Mountains (Oka), Deux Montagnes, Quebec, Canada Christened: 22 Jun 1818 - Lake Of Two Mountains (Oka), Deux Montagnes, Quebec, Canada Died: 15 Jul 1888 - Gibson, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada Buried: 15 Jul 1888 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Spouse: Pierre Charles Bouche (1797-1881) Marr: Cir 1824 - Drummond Island, , Ontario, Canada Elizabeth Isabelle Denys De Laronde Born: 27 Jan 1811 - Chibechkon, Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada Christened: 22 Jun 1818 - Lake Of Two Mountains (Oka), Deux Montagnes, Quebec, Canada Died: 12 Apr 1905 - Midland, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Buried: Spouse: Hyacinthe Lalonde (1802- ) Marr: Cir 1831 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Paul David Denys De Laronde Born: 29 Apr 1813 - Lake Of Two Mountains (Oka), Deux Montagnes, Quebec, Canada Christened: 22 Jun 1818 - Lake Of Two Mountains (Oka), Deux Montagnes, Quebec, Canada Died: 1901 Buried: Spouse: Marie Otichkoia (Cir 1815- ) Marr: 23 Jan 1843 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Etienne Denys De Laronde Born: 24 Jun 1815 - , , Ontario, Canada Christened: 22 Jun 1818 - Lake Of Two Mountains (Oka), Deux Montagnes, Quebec, Canada Died: 1919 - , , Ontario, Canada Buried: Marguerite Denys De Laronde Born: 8 Jun 1817 - Lake Of Two Mountains (Oka), Deux Montagnes, Quebec, Canada Christened: 22 Jun 1818 - Lake Of Two Mountains (Oka), Deux Montagnes, Quebec, Canada Died: Buried

Birth Notes: Husband - Charles Francois Chevalier Denys De Laronde Now known as Windsor, Ontario, Canada General

Notes: Husband - Charles Francois Chevalier Denys De Laronde It appears there is little in the way of documentary evidence to show where the children were born. If they were all born at Drummond Island, that is located in Ontario, Canada, near Midland, Ontario. In some instances I have listed OKA as the place of birth which is located in Quebec, Canada. Further research needs to be done in order to show his children were born in Ontario.

General Notes: Wife - Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe

EXTRACT FROM REGISTER OF BAPTISM D`OKA, COUNTY OF TWO MOUNTAINS, P.Q. CANADA -1818 Copy from original in possession of Mrs. Evely McEwen, Toronto, direct descendant.

On the 17th April 1818, I have baptized Marie Louise Piwabanokwe (born as well as her sisters at Chibechkon near Lake Huron) born the 25th September 1800; Marianne Angelique Apikwetchimon born the 1st November 1804; Julie born the 23rd June 1807 and Elizabeth Agathe born the 10th September 1808; they being the children of the union of Charles Laronde, voyageur and Memadjiwanokse, a heathen. The godmother of Marie Louise was Marie Therese Mikisikwe; the godmother of Marie Anne Angelique was Marie Anne Missosikwe, undersigned, the godmother of Julie was Marie Anne Menneclier undersigned, and the godmother of Elizabeth Agathe was Elizabeth Edith Tessepatikokwe who like the other godmother and the four children are unable to write... names printed Elizabeth; Marie Anne Menneclin; Marie Anne Langlade. We, the undersigned, curate of l`annociation D`Oka, certify the foregoing extract is a true copy from the original register deposited in the archives of the said parish..S.R. Grandmotagne, pretre 11th July 1921.

The explanation by Ida Schneider.

The children were first all baptized as illegitimate, then not until June 1818 was Charles Francoise able to get legally married and legitimize his children. This copy was obtained by relatives of Mrs. McEwen, in fact it was Edward Boucher, youngest son, daughter of Charles Francois, the above. Edward went to Montreal to find out about his grandfathers will. INFO FROM CINDY LEUTZ (FAMILY TREE MAKER) MARRIAGE NOTES The original French version of this marriage extract; Madgeleine, is identified as "sauvagesse de Lac de La Clie" which means "a native woman of the Lake Simcoe area (Lac de La Clie being the old name for Lake Simcoe) so whatever tribe was around at that time in that area that`s what she likely was. My guess is Chippewa

Author: Jean Locas

Research Notes: Child - Marie Louise Denys De Laronde In the early 1720's about 250 Nipissing and 100 Algonquin were convinced by French missionaries to join the 300 Christian Mohawk at the Sulpician mission village of the Lake of Two Mountains. (Lac des Deux Montagnes) just West of Montreal Quebec Canada. This bizarre mix of former enemies, both of whom who had just recently converted to Christianity and allied with the French. Known as Oka (Algonquin for "pickerel") and Kanesatake

Charles Francois Chevalier Denys De Laronde and Mary Ann Okejega

Husband Charles Francois Chevalier Denys De Laronde AKA: Charles Francois Chevalier Denys DeLaronde, Charles DeLaronde Thibeau Born: 9 Jun 1763 - Sandwich, Essex, Ontario, Canada Christened:

Died: 19 Feb 1840 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Buried: 28 Feb 1840 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Father: Pierre Francois Paul Denys De Laronde (1722-1781) Mother: Marguerite Suzanne Deselle (1721- )

Marriage: Apr 1820 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Other Spouse: Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe (1778-Bef 1820) - Cir 1793 - Simcoe Beach, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada (Common Law)

Noted events in his life were Biography, 1763 1840 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada There is a total of 9 children to this family DAVID AUDCENT INFO - Rootsweb Data Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe born 1788 Lac-de-la-Che; bap. 21 June 1818 in Oka, having for godmother Therese Mikisikwe. Married Charles Francois Denys de LaRonde de Thibaudiere. Witnesses to the marriage were Pierre Gamelin Gaucher and Antoine Hyacinthe Lamaire St. Germaine; Toussaint Piot and Francois Langevin dit Lacroix. Of this marriage they had issue of eight children and they were legitimised by the marriage.

Notes for CHARLES FRANCOIS DENIS THIBAUDIERE DE LA RONDE: ONE OF THE DRUMMOND ISLAND VOYAGEURS LA RONDE, CHARLES, (Charles Francois Denis de la Ronde and Thibaudiere 1763-1840) a titled gentleman who claimed descent from the Bourbons of France. Letters addressed to him always bore his title. One of his ancestors was Sieur Pierre Denys de la Ronde, who obtained a grant in the city of Quebec in 1658. He was one of the voyagers who removed from Drummond Island to Penetanguishene when the garrison there was closed in 1828. During his life time he was a resident of Penetanguishene, Beausoleil Island, Holland Landing and Coldwater. He was a fur-trader at Penetanguishene and suffered heavily when falsely imprisoned there by other merchants of Montreal. The Indians considered him as one who was dead and would therefore do no business with him. Charles DeLaronde was 55 years old when he married, but the oldest child legitimized at that time was born about 1798 when Charles had been 35 years old. Various records indicate he had other children born earlier than the nine listed on the marriage record. The son born about 1798 was Michel Antoine who had also married four months before his parents, with the marriage record stating a brother named Francois WAKICHKIPINESI was one of the witnesses. Present, and baptized at the marriage on June 22, 1818 of Charles Francois Delaronde, Tibaudiere, a voyageur and Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe, an Indian woman, were the following nine children, of the above mentioned couple: Michel-Antoine, aged 20 years and 4 months Marie-Louise, aged 17 years and 9 months Marie-Angelique, aged 13 years and 10 months Julie, aged 11 years Elizabeth-Agathe, aged 9 years and six months Elizabeth, aged 6 years and six months Paul, aged 5 years and two months
Etienne, aged 3 years Marguerite, aged 1 year Bibliography: National Archives of Canada Ottawa, ON Cemetery, Saint Anne's Cemetery, Feb 1840 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Will, 14 May 1947 - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

WILL OF CHARLES FRANCOIS DENYS DE LARONDE #31670, Library J, Folio 40 Barrister: Paul A. Copeland, Orillia, ON May 14, 1947 Recorded the 6th day of August, 1861 at 10 o`clock in county of Simcoe

A memorial provided of a will dated the 3rd day of February 1840. That is to say :"I Charles Francois Chevallier de la Ronde of the town of Penetanguishene in the county of Simcoe in the province of Upper Canada, being weak in body but of sound mind and memory. I bequeath unto my beloved wife of my second marriage Mary Ann Okejagay the sum of 125 pounds to be payable out of debt due me by my late brother Denis Delaronde of Montreal; deceased and after deducting the above sum of 125 pounds the balance remaining together with all other real and personal estate and chattels, I give and bequeath the same to my children of my first marriage to be equally divided among them, the name are as follows: Michel delaronde; Paul Delaronde; Etienne Delaronde; Mary Delaronde; Angelique Delaronde' Julia Delaronde; Elizabeth Delaronde; Marguerite Delaronde and Josette Delaronde. Witnesses: William Basil Hamilton and Toussaint Boucher; Executrix, Julie de Laronde, his daughter. Memorial 1861; witnesses, John Simpson R. Simpson; unprobated 1861 due to no inventory submitted.

Wife Mary Ann Okejegaw Born: Cir 1765 - Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada Christened: Died: - Penetanguishene, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada Buried Children Birth Notes: Husband - Charles Francois Chevalier Denys De Laronde Now known as Windsor, Ontario, Canada General Notes: Husband - Charles Francois Chevalier Denys De Laronde It appears there is little in the way of documentary evidence to show where the children were born. If they were all born at Drummond Island, that is located in Ontario, Canada, near Midland, Ontario. In some instances I have listed OKA as the place of birth which is located in Quebec, Canada. Further research needs to be done

Terry Killoran Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Notes for Charles Francois Denys de LaRonde: [paulinekasunich.FTW]

DAVID AUDCENT INFO - Feb. 16, 2002 Charles went south to Orleans, then removed to Drummond Island and from there in 1806 to Penetanguishene and from there he visited Lake Nipissing. He was one of the voyageurs who removed from Drummond Island to Penetanguishene when the garrison there was closed in 1828. During his lifetime he was a resident at Penetanguishene, Holland landing and Coldwater. He was a fur trader and suffered heavily, when falsely imprisoned there by other merchants of Montreal. The Indians considered him as one who was dead and would therefore do no business with him.

Revised May 8, 2002 Charles was born 9 June 1763, Windsor, Ontario; bap. same day in Chapel of the Hurons, Sandwich, Ontario. having for godparents: Pierre Meloche and Jeanne Belleperche; died. 19 February 1840, bur. 28 Feb. 1840 at St. Anne`s, Penetanguishene, Ontario; married 22 June 1818, Parish Lac of Two Mountains, Oka, Terrebonne, Canada - 1st 22 June 1818 Lake of Two Mountains, Oka, to Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe herself b. 1778 Lac-de-la-Che; bap. 21 June 1818, Oka; having for godmother Therese Miskisikwe. witnessness to marriage were Pierre Gamelin Gaucher and Antoine Hyacinthe Lamaire St. Germaine, Toussaint Piot and Francois Langevin dit Lacroix. Of this marriage he had issue, eight of their children were legitimised by the marriage - and 2nd Mary Ann Okejegaw both natives

Charles was baptized at Mission for the Huron, Sandwich, Ontario, June 9, 1763. A record was found at Church of the Assumption, LaPoint de Montreal du Detroit - Sandwich, which shows the baptism of Charles Francoise - child of Dyonese LaRonde and Susanne DeSelle and sponsored by Pierre Meloche and Jeanne Belleperche. Rev. Pierre Potier, Society of Jesus

The name Delaronde was most likely Denis de Laronde and later shortened to Delaronde. Charles` last will and testament dated 1840, lists his second wife to Mary Ann Okejegy. The genealogy report by E. Bacon Vaugan, dated 1949, states that Magdeleine Mewadjiwonokwe was Charles` second wife. She was the mother of his children. Their marriage was not performed by the church until 1818, they were originally married in a native ceremony. Marriages commonly tok place without the church`s involvement; later, when a priest came to the area, church ceremonies were performed.

INFORMATION FROM J. BURGESS IN MY ANCESTRAL FOREST name Charles Francois Denis De Laronde sex male birth 9 June 1763 in Assumption, Sandwich, Ontario death 19 February 1840 in Penetanguishene, Ontario baptism 9 June 1763 Chapel of the Hurons, Sandwich, Ontario father Pierre Francoise Paul Denis De Laronde - born 13 July 1722 in Ile St Jean, mother unknown, born 6 August 1721 in Montreal, Quebec marriage Magdeleine Pemadjiwanokwe date 22 June 1818 in Lake of Two Mountains, Oka, Quebec

WILL OF CHARLES FRANCOIS DENYS DE LARONDE #31670, Library J, Folio 40 Barrister: Paul A. Copeland, Orillia, Ontario May 14, 1947 Recorded the 6th day of August, 1861 at 10 o`clock in county of Simcoe A memorial provided of a will dated the 3rd day of February 1840. That is to say :"I Charles Francois Chevallier de la Ronde of the town of Penetanguishene in the county of Simcoe in the province of Upper Canada, being weak in body but of sound mind and memory. I bequeath unto my beloved wife of my second marriage Mary Ann Okejagay the sum of 125 pounds to be payable out of debt due me by my late brother Denis Delaronde of Montreal; deceased and after deducting the above sum of 125 pounds the balance remaining together with all other real and personal estate and chattels, I give and bequeath the same to my children of my first marriage to be equally divided among them, the name are as follows: Michel delaronde; Paul Delaronde; Etienne Delaronde; Mary Delaronde; Angelique Delaronde' Julia Delaronde; Elizabeth Delaronde; Marguerite Delaronde and Josette Delaronde. Witnesses: William Basil Hamilton and Toussaint Boucher; Executrix, Julie de Laronde, his daughter. Memorial 1861; witnesses, John Simpson & R. Simpson; unprobated 1861 due to no inventory submitted.

POWER OF ATTORNEY FROM CHARLES FRANCOIS DE LARONDE TO THE HON. MICHEL CHARTIER DE LOTBINIERE - 13 AUGUST 1808 Appearing before the Notary Public of the province of Lower Canada residing in the city of Montreal.

OTHER DOCUMENTS OF FILE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Doc. #707 Pertaining to a sale of a lot situated in the suburb of St. Joseph, one end being at Montagne street and the side bordering streets being Recontre & de Selle to Jacques Besnard - 20 September 1765 Doc. #706 Sale of a lot situated in the suburb of Recollets from Montreal to Cote des Neiges and Montreal & St. Denis fronted by the highway Doc #714 Sale of a lot situated in the suburb of St. Joseph from Montreal to Cote des Neiges to Joseph Demars - 25 September 1765 Doc #18118 sale by Louis Denis de la Ronde of a lot situated in the suburb of St. Joseph to Antoine Petit Jean, 3 Oct. 1776 Doc #8795 contract of marriage between Pierre Francois Paul Denis de la Ronde and Suzanne de Selle, date of 28 July 1749 Doc #8704 extract of marriage of Pierre Francois Denis de la Ronde and Suzanne de Selle - 28 July 1749 Doc #805 court seperation order obtained by Suzanne de Selle from her husband, Pierre Francois Paul Denis de la Ronde date 17 July 1765 Doc power of attorney by Suzanne de Selle to Sieurs Porliers - 29 Aug, 1765

LETTER FROM IDA SCHNEIDER TO REGISTRY OFFICE, BARRIE - April 10, 1962

My enquiry concerns historical research into the descendants of the Denys de la Ronde family whose ancestor, Charles Francois, came from Drummond Island to Penetanguishene about 1823 and settled in Penetanguishene. His grandfather was Louis Denys, commander of the Kings post or fort at Chequamegon (Lake Superior) who build there the first vessel in 1733.

Some time ago, a descendant & I obtained a photostat of a deed, showing how Charles bought a lot of 100 acres in the township of Tiny on 20th August 1836. He died in Penetanguishene in 1840 and the sale was registered on May 21, 1845 at the register office county of Simcoe. In order to carry the search, we need to know when the land changed hands. signed Ida Schneider

LETTER TO ARCHIVES OF MONTREAL FROM MRS. E. KEITCH, TORONTO - March 7, 1936

Your letter, sent to Quebec city, has been remitted to us as keeper of Registers Status for the district of Montreal. It has been said that Charles Francois was born at Ste. Anne de Bellevue, in the island of Montreal, but the act of birth has not been found in the registers of civil status....signed E. Z. Massicotte, Archives Court House

COPY OF LETTER RE: CHARLES FRANCOIS DENYS CHEVELIER DELARONDE

I certify that according to register of Baptisms kept at the church of Annsption at Sandwich Mission for Detroit (Mich) Charles Francois (son) of Dyonese La Ronde and Suzanne DeSelles was baptized on June 9th 1763 Godfather Pierre Meloche

Godmother Jeane Bellpurche

Present F. Potier. J.M.

taken out 12th of Mar. 1936

(signed) Enollan E. M. Allen. P.P.

he died on the 19th Feb. 1840 at Pentenguishene, Ont. and was buried on the 21st by a priest named (AM. Charest, PKre)

• • as found out at Toronto Parliament Building in a reg. birth certificate of Charles Francois Denys de Laronde at L`Assumption - Windsor**

This was sent in the package from Ida Schneider from Thunder Bay Museum

COPY OF ORIGINAL LETTER Sent to Mrs E. Keitch 534 Sherbourne St, Toronto from Archives in Montreal March 7, 1936. In the Thunder Bay Museum with Ida Schneider papers

Your letter, sent to Quebec city, has been remitted to us as keeper of Registers Status for the District of Montreal. It has been said that Charles Francois Denys, chevalier de La Ronde was born at Ste. Anne de Bellevue, in the Island of Montreal, but the act of birth has not been found in the registers of civil status..Yours truly...E.-Z. Massicotte, M.P. Archivist, Court House, Montreal

At Toronto Parliament Buildings in a record book, which registered all births in Upper Canada. The following is a copy in her handwriting.

CHARLES FRANCOIS DENYS, Chevalier De Laronde

I certify that according to Register of Baptisms kept at the Church of Annusption of Sandwich Mission for Detroit, Mich. Charles Francois (son) of Dyonese La Ronde and Suzanne De Selles was baptized June 9, 1763

Godfather Pierre Meloche

Godmother Jeane Bellperche

Priest F. Potier, J.M.

taken out 12th of March 1936 signed En Allan

E.M. Allen, P.P.

he died on the 19th Feb. 1840 at Penetanguishene Ont. and was buried on the 21st by a Priest named(A.M. Charest Ptr)

DOCUMENT OF THE ACCOUNT OF CHARLES AGAINST THE SUCCESSION OF THE LATE DENYS, HIS BROTHER. Owes the succession of the late Sieur Denis to his brother. a promissory note The information 1802-1807 lists food and money loaned to his brother and then is signed by Denys de La Ronde giving the terms of the note.

INFO FROM GENEALOGIST E. BACON VAUGHAN revised by Isabelle Boucher-Levinson 2001

Charles (1763-1840) was one of the voyagers who removed from Drummond Island to Penetanguishene, when the garrison there was closed in 1828. During his lifetime he was a resident of Penetanguishene, Holland Landing and Coldwater. He was a fur trader at Penetanguishene and suffered heavily when falsely imprisoned there by other merchants of Montreal. The Indians considered him as one who was dead and would therefore do no business with him

LETTER IN DE LARONDE FAMILY FONDS, THUNDER BAY MUSEUM Charles Francois, Denis de La Ronde, Count Thibaudiere Baptized Chapel of the Hurons at Sandwich, Ontario, Canada by the Rev. Pierre Potier, S.J. sponsors: Pierre Meloche, Jeanne Belleperche married: Parish of Lac des Deux Montagnes, in the district of Terrebonne, P.Q. June 22, 1818 to: Magdeleine Mewadijwanckwe Ref to St. Anne at Penetanguishene: He died February 19th, 1840. Buried at Penetanguishene, Ontario Canada (St. Ann`s church records) priest - AM Charest., witnesses - David Charest and Desmaisons

His will made February 3, 1840, appointed the following as the: signed....executors: George Simpson, merchant of Penetanguishene William Simpson, " " " signed...witnesses: William Basil Hamilton, merchant and Toussaint Boucher, tinsmith, both of the town of Penetanguishene in the county of Simcoe signed...registration: This was required to be done by Tousaint Boucher but apparently was not done so.

Will was not registered until 1861 and then by Julia de La Ronde, (signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of sd. John Simpson, sd. R. Simpson, sd. Julia de La Ronde, her X mark, seal, county of Simcoe.

Extract: :to with, John Simpson of the town of Penetanguishene in the said county of Simcoe, Gentlemen, above named maketh oath and saith that he was present and saw Julia de La Ronde duly execute the annexed memorial for the registry of the will to which it related, and that he deponent is one of the subscribing witnesses to said memorial and that the same was executed at the town of Penetanguishene, in the said county of Simcoe. Sworn before me at Penetanguishene, this second ay of August, A.D. 1861. sd. W. Simpson, sd. John Simpson. A commissioner for the undertaking of Affidavits in the Queen`s bench in and for the County of Simcoe.

NOTE; It was the custom for persons, living in remote areas of Upper Canada to have marriages, baptisms solemnized at the same time, this meant traveling to Montreal in the case of Catholics, etc. few churches being in Upper Canada in 1818. R.C. church was not established in Penetanguishene then.

Notes for Charles Francois Chevallier Delaronde: Baptised at Mission for the Hurons, Sandwich, Ontario,June 09, 1763. (Sandwich = Windsor) The name Delaronde was most probably Denis de Laronde and was later shortened to Delaronde. Charles' Last Will and Testament, dated 1840, lists his second wife to be Mary Ann Okejegaw. The genealogy report by E. Bacon Vaugan, dated 1949, states that Magdeleine Pewadjiwonokwe as Charles' second wife. Magdeleine was Charles' first wife and the mother of his children. Their marriage was not performed by the church until 1818; they were originally married in a native ceremony. Marriages commonly took place without the church's involvement; later, when a priest came to the area, church marriages were performed. In this case, legitimizing the children also allowed them to claim their birthright as legitimate descendants of their ennobled ancester, [[Denys-|Simon

More About Charles Francois Chevallier Delaronde: Burial: 1840, St. Ann's, Penetanguishene

Individual Note: "The Count Thibaudiere"Marriage: Common Law Marriage By Native Ceremony 1793 Simcoe Beach, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

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11. ↑ THE REGISTER OF BAPTISMS, MARRIAGES AND BURIALS OF THE PARISH DE L`ANNONCIATION, D`OKA, COUNTY OF TWO MOUNTAINS, P.Q. FOR THE YEAR 1818
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