Tag Archives: the Marineau family

December 14, 1837

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

December 14, 1837 will be forever remembered in the memories of the people of St-Eustache. On this cold winter day, Doctor Jean-Olivier Chénier and a hundred or so patriots of Saint-Eustache and surrounding parishes bravely faced 2000 men led by … Continue reading →

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Jean-Baptiste Marineau, father of Jean-Baptiste Marineau

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

This is the translation of part of a text written by Jonathan Lemire. The original is here. (it takes some time to view it… be patient) Like many others, Jean-Baptiste Marineau was not implicated directly in the rebellion in St-Eustache. He … Continue reading →

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The Marineaus

Posted on April 14, 2012 by

Yesterday’s picture was a reenactment. It was probably taken during a parade that took place in St-Eustache in the 1970s to commemorate the rebellion of 1837. The caption says… Les soldats enfoncent les vitres des maisons. Le jeune Marineau sort de … Continue reading →

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March 10, 1838

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Jean-Baptiste Marineau was a 7 year-old boy wounded  by the volontaires de St-André on February 22, 1838, in  St-Eustache.  Reenactment done during a commemoration probably in the 1970s in St-Eustache. He died on March 8, 1838. His parents, Jean-Baptiste Marineau and Marie-Jeanne … Continue reading →

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