Sixth Generation


60. Clement GOSSELIN3 was born on 12 June 1747 in St. Famille, Ile d'Orleans, Quebec.7,20 He joined with American troops when they invaded Quebec in support of revolutionary cause in 1775 in Quebec.21 He became a captain in the regiment commanded by Moses Hazen. on 4 March 1776.20,21 Clement took part in attack on the advance guard of the force mustered by Louis Lenard on 25 March 1776 in Saint Pierre de la Riviere du Sud.21 He was wounded in battle on 4 October 1781 in Yorktown, Virginia.20,21 He was promoted to Major and discharged in June 1783.20,21 Clement died on 9 March 1816 at the age of 68 in Beekmantown, New York, USA.7,21

Clement GOSSELIN and Marie Louise DIONNE were married on 22 January 1770 in St. Anne de la Pocatiere, Quebec, Canada.20,21,22 Marie Louise DIONNE was born on 5 March 1755 in La Pocatiere, Quebec, Canada.11,22 She died before 15 January 1787 at the age of 31.11

Clement GOSSELIN and Marie Louise DIONNE had the following children:

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Clement GOSSELIN.

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Catherine GOSSELIN was born on 17 July 1773 in La Pocatiere, Quebec, Canada.22 She died in 1797 at the age of 24.11

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Marie Genevieve GOSSELIN was born on 5 May 1775 in La Pocatiere, Quebec, Canada.11,22

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Marguerite GOSSELIN was born on 12 October 1777 in La Pocatiere, Quebec, Canada.11,22

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Marie Elizabeth GOSSELIN was born on 9 April 1780 in La Pocatiere, Quebec, Canada.11,22

Clement GOSSELIN and Charlotte QUIMET were married on 15 January 1787 in Longueuil, Quebec.11,20,21,22 Charlotte QUIMET was born on 10 February 1761 in Longueuil, Quebec.11,22 She died on 9 November 1789 at the age of 28 in Longueuil, Quebec.11

Clement GOSSELIN and Catherine MONTY were married on 8 November 1790 in Champlain, New York.20,21,22 Catherine MONTY was born on 30 July 1769 in Chambly, Quebec, Canada.11,22 She died on 9 April 1840 at the age of 70.11