Series
This series documents the religious and civil customs in New France, chronicling in particular the legal practices involved in marriage and inheritance. It includes several authorizations and marriage contracts along with baptismal certificates or certified copies proving family ties and a power of attorney that likely served during the settling of an estate.
Source of title proper: Based on the contents of the series.
Last update: August 30, 2017
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