Jacques David (court clerk)
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Jacques David was born in France and the first record of his presence in New France
is from a wedding contract in 1715.
Jacques was acting court clerk in Montreal
by 1718 and took over the registry there in 1719. The intendant
of New France, Michel Bégon
, also appointed him royal notary. He left an extensive record of all transactions during the time he operated the registry.
New France
New France was the area colonized by France in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of the Saint Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Spain and Great Britain in 1763...
is from a wedding contract in 1715.
Jacques was acting court clerk in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
by 1718 and took over the registry there in 1719. The intendant
Intendant
The title of intendant has been used in several countries through history. Traditionally, it refers to the holder of a public administrative office...
of New France, Michel Bégon
Michel Bégon (1667-1747)
Michel Bégon de la Picardière was from a French family with a history of service to the King of France in fiscal and judicial matters...
, also appointed him royal notary. He left an extensive record of all transactions during the time he operated the registry.