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Jean Beausoleil

b.1807 Nicolet, Québec, Canada

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Parents and Siblings

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F. Ambroise Vilat, dit Beausoleil1779 -
M. Ursule Martel1783 -

m. 21 Feb 1803

Jean Beausoleil1807 -

Spouse and Children

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H. Jean Beausoleil1807 -
W. Théotiste Jourdonnais1811 -

m. 5 Jul 1831

Melanie BeausoleilAbt 1834 - 1867
Mitchell Bosley1844 - 1903
Frank Bosley1852 - 1928

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Facts and Events

Name	Jean Beausoleil
Baptismal Name	Jean Baptiste Beausoleil
Alt Name	John Bosley
Alt Name	John Besley
Gender	Male
Birth^[1]	1807	Nicolet, Québec, Canada
Christening^[1]	21 Jun 1807	Nicolet, Québec, CanadaCathédrale St-Jean-Baptiste
Marriage	5 Jul 1831	Napierville, Quebec, Canadato Théotiste Jourdonnais
Census	1850	Champlain, Clinton, New York, United Stateswith Théotiste Jourdonnais
Census	1870	Mooers, Clinton, New York, United Stateswith Théotiste Jourdonnais
Unknown	1880	Mooers, Clinton, New York, United States Théotiste Jourdonnais
Death`^?`

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Personal History

He was baptized on the 21st of June 1807 at Cathédrale St-Jean-Baptiste in Nicolet, Québec, Canada. He is listed as JeanBpte Beausoleil Vilat. His father is Ambroise Vilat dit Beausoleil and his mother is listed as Ursale Portelance (should be Martel).

His surname has been seen as Beausoleil, Beausoleil dit Vilat, Bosila, Besley, and Bosely.

The 1850 Census does not list Jean Baptiste's name (also known as John) it has his age, that he is a laborer, and that he was born in Canada. His information is on the bottom of the page. Page 469B shows Theotiste is listed as Zaertis Bosila along with their three children, Mary (age 10), Mitchel (age 5, also listed as deaf and dumb), and Olivine (age 2). The children were born in New York.

In 1870, he is listed as John Bosely living in Mooers, Clinton County, New York, with his wife, Gertrude, and two others (Mary, age 26 and Angeline, age 2).

The 1880 Census shows him as John Besley; head of household with his wife, Harriet, his son, Exavier, his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, and grandchildren (Mary A, age 7; Ellenor, age 4; Emma, age 3; and Alexander [Alexandra], age 2.

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John's date of death and place of death is unknown. Last known residence (per 1880 U.S. Census) was Mooers, Clinton County, New York. Could not be found in the 1860 census.

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