Jean Taché
| Jean Taché | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1698 Garganvilar (dept. of Tarn-et-Garonne), France |
| Died |
April 18, 1768 Quebec City, Province of Quebec |
| Known for | merchant and trader, member of the Grand Jury of the district of Quebec, notary |
Jean Taché, (b. 1698 – April 18, 1768) made his first trip to Canada in 1727 to deal in furs and engage in other business activities. By 1730, he had become a permanent resident of the colony and was successful as a merchant and trader. He was also a militia captain in the government of Quebec.
France's surrender of the colony of Quebec in 1763 curtailed his business activities. Under the new British rule, Taché was one of the first Canadians to be called as members of the Grand Jury for the district of Quebec. In 1768, he received a commission as a notary but died shortly after. He had at least 10 children and his ancestors contributed to French-Canadian society during the 19th century.
References
- "Jean Taché". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.
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