Source: The papers were kept by the Hus Lemoine family of St. Robert, Québec in a homemade box lined with hand-woven linen. Family member Alma Lemoine of Southbridge, Massachusetts inherited the box when the Québec farm was sold. Her daughter Anne Lavallee donated the papers to the French Institute in 2016.
Language: French and English
Extent: 1 legal document box
Access: The collection is available to researchers and other interested parties. Permission for use or reproduction can be obtained from the director of the French Institute, and is subject to the Institute’s user policies.
Preferred Citation: Hus Lemoine Family Collection, French Institute, Assumption University.
Scope and Content: The Hus Lemoine Family Collection is an eclectic collection of records spanning the years 1787-1898. As most of the family during these years were illiterate, they kept a wide range of documents, with marriage contracts and deeds kept next to receipts for mundane payments and shopping lists. In many cases a single document in this collection might pertain to multiple members of the family, due either to the subject matter or to the repeated use of names across generations of the extended family.
There are a substantial number of land records, notably deeds and surveys. The earliest dates to 1787 for a tract of land in the “Pot au Beurre” area near Sorel, Québec. Most of the deeds deal with land transactions in the same area, and the final deed is dated 1880.
A large portion of the collection relates to Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine (1766-1838), including two marriage contracts, a full inventory of all goods of his late wife Agathe Cartier, his will, and various other records. Records related to Charles Hus Lemoine (c. 1809-1855) and his son Charles Hus Lemoine (1835-1858) are extensive and include: bills, receipts, and a survey of property, among other records. A smaller number of records pertain to David Hus Lemoine (1812-1866) and Antoine Hus Lemoine (1814-1885), including a building agreement, I.O.U.s, and a loan. The bulk of the collection pertains to Paul Lemoine (1840-1933), and includes receipts, legal agreements, I.O.U.s, his and his wife’s will, and a letter written by Paul to his mother.
There are records for lesser-known family members and lists of local habitants in the surrounding area of the Hus Lemoine family. Of major interest is a small note demanding the arrest of a Mr. Lemoine in 1841.
The donor’s mother, Alma Saulnier, traced her family’s genealogy, and the collection includes various notes from that work, as well as the final document she created. Alongside many of the records in this collection are transcriptions and translations, also by Alma Saulnier. Lastly, there are processing notes from 2016- an incomplete list of all items in the collection, as well as some translations/identifications of key items.
Series Outline: This collection does not have any series, but rather a folder-level inventory. Most of the documents either have a transcription and/or translated key data alongside.
Full Finding Aid:
Dated 5 September 1837, an IOU made out to Antoine Lemoine for work done with timber.
Antoine Lemoine loans Louis Peltier 25 piasters, and Peltier vows to repay the loan when he next returns to Sorel.
A receipt for a payment that Antoine Lemoine made on 18 April 1840.
Sorel Feb 5, 1847
Mon chere amie tu aura la bonté de donner a Antoine Lemoine de batir pour [?] je te le payerez au plus vite
Je suis pour la vie ton tendre ami
Joseph Baron de Diemar
Billet from Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine to Louis Lemoine, dated 18 April 1797. Of interest: both Barthélemy and Louis were illiterate and have signed with an "x."
Pages two and three of a document regarding the guardianship of Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine and his late wife's four month old daughter Françoise.
Cover of the inventory for the estate of Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine's late wife Agathe Cartier. Dated 18 May 1801, the inventory details the estate room by room in the home.
Page 2 of the inventory for the estate of Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine's late wife Agathe Cartier. Dated 18 May 1801, the inventory details the estate room by room in the home.
Page 3 of the inventory for the estate of Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine's late wife Agathe Cartier. Dated 18 May 1801, the inventory details the estate room by room in the home.
Page 4 of the inventory for the estate of Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine's late wife Agathe Cartier. Dated 18 May 1801, the inventory details the estate room by room in the home.
Page 5 of the inventory for the estate of Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine's late wife Agathe Cartier. Dated 18 May 1801, the inventory details the estate room by room in the home.
Page 6 of the inventory for the estate of Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine's late wife Agathe Cartier. Dated 18 May 1801, the inventory details the estate room by room in the home.
Appointment of Barthélemy Hus Lemoine as sous-voyer (responsible for road maintenance), dated 29 August 1801.
A receipt for a payment Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine made in 1806 for municipal costs.
A receipt for a payment Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine made towards the building of a church.
The cover of the last will and testament of Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine, dated 6 April 1824.
Page 1 of the last will and testament of Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine, dated 6 April 1824.
Page 2 of the last will and testament of Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine, dated 6 April 1824.
Page 3 of the last will and testament of Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine, dated 6 April 1824.
This creator of this bill/receipt is asking for immediate payment by Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine of an outstanding debt owed to the author's father. The author notes that Barthélemy Hus dit Lemoine's son, also named Barthélemy, already remitted a portion of the funds.
A bill made out to Charles Hus Lemoine from A. Phale for rye and irons, among other items.
A receipt acknowledging the transfer of sheep and yews between Antoine Peven and Charles Lemoine.
An agreement between Joseph Renaud (father and son) and Charles Lemoine.
Dr. Cartier's bill for Charles Lemoine for services from 1837 through 1841, as well as payments made by other Lemoine family members.
Page 1 of a lawsuit dated 20 August 1846. The lawsuit was between Alexander Leith and Charles Lemoine for his disputed negligence as roads inspector, specifically his failure to replace a bridge. Lemoine eventually won the lawsuit.
Page 2 of a lawsuit dated 20 August 1846. The lawsuit was between Alexander Leith and Charles Lemoine for his disputed negligence as roads inspector, specifically his failure to replace a bridge. Lemoine eventually won the lawsuit.
Page 3 of a lawsuit dated 20 August 1846. The lawsuit was between Alexander Leith and Charles Lemoine for his disputed negligence as roads inspector, specifically his failure to replace a bridge. Lemoine eventually won the lawsuit.
Page 4 of a lawsuit dated 20 August 1846. The lawsuit was between Alexander Leith and Charles Lemoine for his disputed negligence as roads inspector, specifically his failure to replace a bridge. Lemoine eventually won the lawsuit.
A notice praising Charles Lemoine's work as Inspector of Roads.
A rent receipt paid for three lots of land in the Seigneurie of Sorel, dated 31 December 1846.
A receipt for a payment Charles Lemoine made as executor for P. Bayadou dit Laplante and Catherine Joyal. Lemoine was paying Augustin as the guardian of Laplante and Joyal's minor children.
Invitation for Charles Lemoine to help in the burial of François Péloquin.
A receipt for municipal taxes paid by Charles Lemoine for three years.
An agreement between David Lemoine and carpenter Peltier, in which Peltier was to build a home for Lemoine.
A letter possibly from Françoise Pelletier to David Lemoine.
A receipt from E. O'Hair for Paul Lemoine's payment of his father's debt.
Paul Lemoine is named by the Municipal Council of St. Pierre de Sorel as the sous voyeur/surveyor in the area of Pot au Beurre.
Page 1 of a letter from Paul Lemoine to his mother Louise Bergeron, 26 January 1862. Paul likely wrote the letter from a lumber camp in Ottawa.
Page 2 of a letter from Paul Lemoine to his mother Louise Bergeron, 26 January 1862. Paul likely wrote the letter from a lumber camp in Ottawa.
Page 1 of the marriage agreement between Paul Lemoine and Angèle Cournoyer, dated 7 April 1864.
Page 2 of the marriage agreement between Paul Lemoine and Angèle Cournoyer, dated 7 April 1864.
Page 3 of the marriage agreement between Paul Lemoine and Angèle Cournoyer, dated 7 April 1864.
Page 4 of the marriage agreement between Paul Lemoine and Angèle Cournoyer, dated 7 April 1864.
A bill from Paul Lemoine, who did work for Jean Baptiste Lemoine, dated April 1866. The work included harvesting, plowing, and delivery of a pot of molasses.
A receipt for Paul Lemoine's payment, likely for Sorel taxes. Dated 24 December 1870, it was a payment for the coming year of 1871.
Bill, from E. O'Heir Dry Goods Store on King Street in Sorel. Paul Lemoine purchased select supplies around 8 November 1872.
A receipt for Paul Lemoine's payment of rent for multiple lots of land in the area of Sorel.
On 16 November 1875 Paul Lemoine promised to pay Felix LaRochelle one hundred and eighteen dollars at Molsons Bank in Sorel.
Receipt for a payment Paul Lemoine made in early 1876.
Page 1 of an obligation between Paul Lemoine and Louise Dansereau, the widow of Adolphe Senical.
Page 2 of an obligation between Paul Lemoine and Louise Dansereau, the widow of Adolphe Senical.
Page 3 of an obligation between Paul Lemoine and Louise Dansereau, the widow of Adolphe Senical.
Page 4 of an obligation between Paul Lemoine and Louise Dansereau, the widow of Adolphe Senical.
Page one of a court order, dated 13 September 1878. Paul Hus Lemoine was ordered to pay a debt due to Louise Dansereau in Menominee, Michigan.
Page 2 of a court order, dated 13 September 1878. Paul Hus Lemoine was ordered to pay a debt due to Louise Dansereau in Menominee, Michigan.
Page 3 of a court order, dated 13 September 1878. Paul Hus Lemoine was ordered to pay a debt due to Louise Dansereau in Menominee, Michigan.
Page 1 of an obligation between Paul Hus Lemoine and Joachim Cournoyer, dated 13 May 1885.
Page 2 of an obligation between Paul Hus Lemoine and Joachim Cournoyer, dated 13 May 1885.
Page 3 of an obligation between Paul Hus Lemoine and Joachim Cournoyer, dated 13 May 1885.
Page 4 of an obligation between Paul Hus Lemoine and Joachim Cournoyer, dated 13 May 1885.
Page 5 of an obligation between Paul Hus Lemoine and Joachim Cournoyer, dated 13 May 1885.
Page 6 of an obligation between Paul Hus Lemoine and Joachim Cournoyer, dated 13 May 1885.
Cover of a deed transferring a plot of land in the Pot au Beurre area of Sorel from Justin Sherwood to Captain Francis Hogel.
Page 1 of a deed transferring a plot of land in the Pot au Beurre area of Sorel from Justin Sherwood to Captain Francis Hogel.
Page 2 of a deed transferring a plot of land in the Pot au Beurre area of Sorel from Justin Sherwood to Captain Francis Hogel.
Cover of a deed transferring a plot of land in the Pot au Beurre area of Sorel from John Jones of Montreal to Captain Francis Hogel/Hogle.
Page 1 of a deed transferring a plot of land in the Pot au Beurre area of Sorel from John Jones of Montreal to Captain Francis Hogel/Hogle.
Page 2 of a deed transferring a plot of land in the Pot au Beurre area of Sorel from John Jones of Montreal to Captain Francis Hogel/Hogle.
Page 3 of a deed transferring a plot of land in the Pot au Beurre area of Sorel from John Jones of Montreal to Captain Francis Hogel/Hogle.
Cover of a deed transferring a plot of land in the Pot au Beurre area of Sorel from John Lee to John Adam Hartline. One side of said property abuts land owned by a Lemoine family member.
Page 1 of a deed transferring a plot of land in the Pot au Beurre area of Sorel from John Lee to John Adam Hartline. One side of said property abuts land owned by a Lemoine family member.
Page 2 of a deed transferring a plot of land in the Pot au Beurre area of Sorel from John Lee to John Adam Hartline. One side of said property abuts land owned by a Lemoine family member.
Page 3 of a deed transferring a plot of land in the Pot au Beurre area of Sorel from John Lee to John Adam Hartline. One side of said property abuts land owned by a Lemoine family member.
Page 1 of a surveyor's report and receipt for a survey of the land line between Barthélemy Paul Hus dit Lemoine's property and his neighbors, including Jean Daniel Dorge, Pierre Ignace Badagnai dit LaPlante.
Page 2 of a surveyor's report and receipt for a survey of the land line between Barthélemy Paul Hus dit Lemoine's property and his neighbors, including Jean Daniel Dorge, Pierre Ignace Badagnai dit LaPlante.
Page 3 of a surveyor's report and receipt for a survey of the land line between Barthélemy Paul Hus dit Lemoine's property and his neighbors, including Jean Daniel Dorge, Pierre Ignace Badagnai dit LaPlante.
Page 4 of a surveyor's report and receipt for a survey of the land line between Barthélemy Paul Hus dit Lemoine's property and his neighbors, including Jean Daniel Dorge, Pierre Ignace Badagnai dit LaPlante.
Cover of a deed transferring lot #14 from Charles Hus Lemoine and his wife Rozalie Cartier, to Barthélemy Hus Lemoine and his wife Marie Blette.
Page 1 of a deed transferring lot #14 from Charles Hus Lemoine and his wife Rozalie Cartier, to Barthélemy Hus Lemoine and his wife Marie Blette.
Page 2 of a deed transferring lot #14 from Charles Hus Lemoine and his wife Rozalie Cartier, to Barthélemy Hus Lemoine and his wife Marie Blette.
Page 3 of a deed transferring lot #14 from Charles Hus Lemoine and his wife Rozalie Cartier, to Barthélemy Hus Lemoine and his wife Marie Blette.
Cover of a deed for plot #14, a concession of Governor George Dalhousie in the name of King George the 4th, to Barthélemy Hus Lemoine.
Page 1 of a deed for plot #14, a concession of Governor George Dalhousie in the name of King George the 4th, to Barthélemy Hus Lemoine.
Page 2 of a deed for plot #14, a concession of Governor George Dalhousie in the name of King George the 4th, to Barthélemy Hus Lemoine.
Page 3 of a deed for plot #14, a concession of Governor George Dalhousie in the name of King George the 4th, to Barthélemy Hus Lemoine.
Page 1 of a deed for plot #51, sold by Augustin Lefebre (carpenter) and his wife Genevieve Berard, to François Dezilail (shoemaker), who was married to Marguerite Paul Hus.
Page 2 of a deed for plot #51, sold by Augustin Lefebre (carpenter) and his wife Genevieve Berard, to François Dezilail (shoemaker), who was married to Marguerite Paul Hus.
Page 3 of a deed for plot #51, sold by Augustin Lefebre (carpenter) and his wife Genevieve Berard, to François Dezilail (shoemaker), who was married to Marguerite Paul Hus.
Cover of a deed for a plot of land, sold by Jean Baptiste Lemoine to Paul Hus Lemoine. The land had been given to Jean Baptiste Lemoine by his mother Louise Bergeron as a wedding gift.
Page 1 of a deed for a plot of land, sold by Jean Baptiste Lemoine to Paul Hus Lemoine. The land had been given to Jean Baptiste Lemoine by his mother Louise Bergeron as a wedding gift.
Page 2 of a deed for a plot of land, sold by Jean Baptiste Lemoine to Paul Hus Lemoine. The land had been given to Jean Baptiste Lemoine by his mother Louise Bergeron as a wedding gift.
Page 3 of a deed for a plot of land, sold by Jean Baptiste Lemoine to Paul Hus Lemoine. The land had been given to Jean Baptiste Lemoine by his mother Louise Bergeron as a wedding gift.
Page 4 of a deed for a plot of land, sold by Jean Baptiste Lemoine to Paul Hus Lemoine. The land had been given to Jean Baptiste Lemoine by his mother Louise Bergeron as a wedding gift.
Page 1 of a deed for a plot of land, sold by Joseph Forcier with a power of attorney from Antoine St. Martin of Southbridge, Massachusetts. Antoine St. Martin had purchased the land from Antoine Raymond in1872. The land was sold by St. Martin to Paul Hus Lemoine,
Page 2 of a deed for a plot of land, sold by Joseph Forcier with a power of attorney from Antoine St. Martin of Southbridge, Massachusetts. Antoine St. Martin had purchased the land from Antoine Raymond in1872. The land was sold by St. Martin to Paul Hus Lemoine,
Page 3 of a deed for a plot of land, sold by Joseph Forcier with a power of attorney from Antoine St. Martin of Southbridge, Massachusetts. Antoine St. Martin had purchased the land from Antoine Raymond in1872. The land was sold by St. Martin to Paul Hus Lemoine,
Page 4 of a deed for a plot of land, sold by Joseph Forcier with a power of attorney from Antoine St. Martin of Southbridge, Massachusetts. Antoine St. Martin had purchased the land from Antoine Raymond in1872. The land was sold by St. Martin to Paul Hus Lemoine,
An order for street repair, dated 24 October 1781
Page one of a record documenting a gift of land from Louis Paul Hus dit Lemoine and his wife, to his sons.
Page two of a record documenting a gift of land from Louis Paul Hus dit Lemoine and his wife, to his sons.
Mr. Lemoine / Arrest Immediately / October 19th 41
This could be for Lemoine's possible involvement in the Rebellion.
Letter from Catherine Gatineau to an unknown female cousin, dated 1 May 1861.
An undated list of villagers, including members of the Lemoine, Peltier, Peloquin, and Lamotte families.
A fragment of an updated shopping list including bread, butter, and soap.
A fragment of an updated shopping list including bread, butter, and soap.
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