The commemorative plaques
Commemorative plaques on Île d'Orléans, Quebec
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, FranceSince 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. |
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PROJECT: Commemorative plaque in Beaumont, Québec
The Board of Directors proposed to the General Meeting of September 12th, 2026, that a commemorative plaque be made in honor of Mathurin Labrecque. The son of Pierre, Mathurin is the ancestor of more than 50% of the Labrecques in the Americas and of two-thirds of the members in good standing of the Association des Labrecque.
This project was unanimously approved. It involves mounting the plaque on an exterior wall of the Saint-Étienne-de-Beaumont church—specifically, the wall facing the rectory. The plaque will be made of natural anodized aluminum—a material that is less expensive than bronze yet durable over time—featuring recessed engraving.
Preceded by the Association’s coat of arms, the text inscribed on the plaque will read as follows:
L’Association des Labrecque rend ici hommage à Mathurin Labrecque, fils
de Pierre Labrecque et de Jeanne Chotard, tous deux venus de France.
Mathurin est le premier Labrecque né en Nouvelle-France. Il a été baptisé à
Château-Richer, le 7 février 1664, à l’âge de 3 mois. Mariés en 1693, lui et
son épouse Marie-Marthe Lemieux ont vécu à Beaumont et y ont eu 13
enfants. À partir de lui, sept générations de Labrecque ont résidé sur la même
terre, jusqu’en 1971. Il est l'ancêtre de plus de la moitié des Labrecque
d'Amérique. Il fut inhumé sous l’église Saint-Étienne, le 18 février 1736. Sur
son acte de décès, on peut lire :
« …il est mort en bon chrétien et bon paroissien ayant contribué plus
que personne par son travail et ses fournitures pour ladite église… ».
To this end, the Board of Directors is launching a fundraising campaign targeting members, non-members, companies, and organizations, as well as elected officials, including Members of Parliament. The campaign has a goal of $4,500. The unveiling of the plaque will take place in 2027, on a date to be determined.
You can make your donation in two ways, specifying in both cases that the purpose of the donation is: PLAQUE MATHURIN.
a) by cheque made payable to the Association des Labrecque, mailed to 1961 boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, Québec, QC G1S 1X8;
b) by INTERAC e-Transfer to the treasurer’s email address
Unless a person notifies us in writing that they do not wish to be listed, their name and donation amount will be published in the
Association’s newsletter following the end of the campaign—likely in the spring of 2027.
Thank you for your generosity and your attachment to our roots.
The Board of Directors
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