Ancestors

On August 23, 2008, commemorative plaques were unveiled to mark the 350th anniversary of the The arrival of the first Labrecque in Nouvelle-France.

These plaques:

• are a tribute to Pierre et à Jean Labrecque, ancestors of the Labrecque in North America
• are located at Parc des Ancêtres in Ste-Famille. I.O.

The plaques were payed by donations received from members of the Association.

Photos: Simon Leclipteux

The commemorative plaque in Dieppe, France Since 2020, a plaque has been installed in the Saint-Jacques church, in Dieppe, France, by the Association des Labrecque. This plaque pays tribute to our ancestors Jean and Pierre Labrecque, who left Dieppe, France around 1657 and settled on Île d’Orléans in 1659, while continuing their work as sailors. It not only commemorates our ancestors but also leaves a trace overseas of all generations of Labrecques in America.

(Coat of Arms) Honouring our ancestors brothers Pierre and Jean Labrecque, sons of Jacques de La Breque and Jeanne Baron from this parish. Pierre and Jean left Dieppe For Quebec, in New France, about 1657 and settled at l’Île d’Orléans in 1659, while continuing their work as seamen. Association des Labrecque 2020