Portelance, Marie Angelique

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• Reference Number: 2575

Marie married Ducharme, Jean 3 Aug 1761, Lachine, Quebec, Canada. Jean was born 19 Jul 1723, Lachine, Quebec, Canada; died 20 Jul 1807, Lachine, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family History Document: History- Duchame family - First House in Kaukauna
• Reference Number: 2575
• Pioneer Settler: Abt 1790

Notes:

Pioneer Settler:
Dominic Ducharme and his brother Paul are considered to be the first settlers in the Kaukauna area

Dominique — Larose, Susan. Susan was born Abt 1765; died Bef 1865. [Group Sheet]

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• Land Record: Allouez, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Reference Number: 2575

Notes:

Col. Joseph DuCharme was a French fur-trader from Lachine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Immigrating to Wisconsin in 1797, DuCharme was became a permanent French Canadian settler who established land in La Baye (now Allouez, Wisconsin) through his connections to John Jacob Astor's fur trading company, The American Fur Company. He had two brothers, Paul and Dominiue who settled in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. After settling in Allouez, Joseph had four sons, Joseph Jr., Paul, Toussaint and Louis. His children were particularly talented in music, especially his son Louis was considered the "official fiddler" of the settlement. The family, especially Joseph, Jr. were active in civic and church affairs in the Town of Allouez. The family was honored with "DuCharme Lane", a road which extends from W. Allouez Avenue down to Lazarre Avenue in Allouez, Wisconsin.

It is believed that Joseph DuCharme, Sr. is buried in Allouez Catholic Cemetery next to his son, Joseph Jr. but because headstones were made of limestone instead of granite at the time, it is believed the headstone either was destroyed or severely eroded.

Land Record:
See Map Labeled # 11 on plat map

Joseph married Unknown, Veronique Bef 1796. Veronique died , Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 2575
• Pioneer Settler: Abt 1790
• 1846 Census: 1846, Kaukalin, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; Page 03, line 06
• 1850 Census: 1850, Kaukalin, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• News Mention: 28 Apr 1923

Notes:

Pioneer Settler:
Paul and his brother Dominic are considered to be the first settlers in the Kaukauna area
From the book - The Wisconsin Creoles;
Paul (b. 1770 d. 1858) came to Kaukauna in 1794 to clerk for Dominick and bought the fur-grading post in 1800. He left when the Indians burned him out in 1813, and returned in 1823. In 1837, he sold his three lots, containing 1920 acres, to John Lawe for $10,000.00; later he moved to Prairie du Chien with his Menominee wife.

1846 Census:
Paul Durcharme listed as head of household of 1 person.

Paul — Unknown, UnknownF. UnknownF was born Bef 1778; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 2575
• 1850 Census: 1850, De Pere, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1860 Census: 1860, Bellevue, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1870 Census: 1870, Bellevue, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• 1880 Census: 1880, Allouez, Brown, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Joseph DuCharme, Jr. was born to French fur trader Joseph DuCharme, Sr. On April 7, 1874 DuCharme, Jr. was elected as one of Allouez's two Village Supervisors along with Joseph Thomas. He donated one acre of his land in "Shantytown" for a Catholic Church and schoolhouse to be built.

1850 Census:
1850 U.S. Census: Joseph Ducharme 40, b. WI, $1800 real estate, farmer; Mary Ducharme wife, 33, b. WI; Children b. WI: Elizabeth 13; Joseph 10; Teresa 8; Madeline 5, Gregory 3; William 1.

1860 Census:
1860 U.S. Census: Joseph Ducharme 52, b. WI, farmer; Mary Ducharme, wife, 46, b. MI; Children b. WI: Teresa 19; May 17; George 15; Rachael 8; Paul 3.

1870 Census:
1870 U.S. Census: Joseph Ducharme 59, b. WI, $4000 real est/$699 personal est., farmer; Mary Ann Ducharme wife, 53, b. IL; Children b. WI: Gregory 24, farm laborer; Rachael 19; Charles 15; Joseph 7. Angeline Limery, granddaughter, 4, b. WI.

1880 Census:
1880 U.S. Census: Joseph Ducharme 70, b. WI, farmer; Maria Ducharme, wife, 65, b. MI; Children b. WI: Gregory 30, music teacher; Charles 26; Joseph 19. Grandchildren b. WI: Elizabeth Lemery 19; John Lemery 18; Angeline Lemery 14.

Joseph married Constant, Mary Bef 1837. Mary was born 22 May 1817, Mackinac Island, Mackinac, Michigan, USA; died 28 Aug 1885, , Brown County, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 2575
• Birth - Civil Record: 7 Jul 1837
• Death Record - Civil: 25 Mar 1903

Notes:

Birth - Civil Record:
WISCONSIN BIRTHS, 1820-1907: Name: Elizabeth Ducharme; Birth Date: 7 Jul 1837; County: Brown; Reel: 0007; Record: 001593
Name: Elizabeth Ducharme
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 7 Jan 1837
Birth Place: Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin
Father: Joseph Ducharme
Mother: Mary Constant
FHL Film Number: 1306423

Death Record - Civil:
WISCONSIN DEATHS, 1820-1907: Name: Elizabeth Lemery; Death Date: 25 Mar 1903 ; County: Brown; Volume: 04, Page #: 0123; Reel: 007, Image: 1811; Index Volume: 01, Image Num: 103096; Sequence #: 224945; Level Info: Wisconsin Vital Records Death

Elizabeth married Lemere, John Baptiste 16 Aug 1854. John was born Abt Feb 1831, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 16 Jun 1919, , Brown County, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Reference Number: 2575

Angeline married Wilmet, Gustave Julien Bef 1888. Gustave was born 17 Aug 1866, Rhisnes, Namur, Belgium; died 7 Apr 1948, Allouez, Brown, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]