Saint marguerite dyouville biography of william

Foundress; first native Canadian saint; b. Varennes, Canada, Oct. 15, ; d. Montreal, Canada, Dec. 23,

Marguerite was the eldest of six children born to Christophe Dufrost de Lajemmerais and Marie&#x;Renée Gaultier.

Her father died when she was seven years old, leaving this family of six in great poverty. Through the influence of her great grandfather, Pierre Boucher, she was enabled to study for two years at the ursulines in Quebec. Upon her return home, she became an invaluable support to her mother and undertook the education of her brothers and sisters.

Marguerite married François d'Youville in , and the young couple made their home with his mother, who made life miserable for her daughter&#x;in&#x;law.

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Marguerite soon came to realize that her husband had no interest in making a home life. His frequent absences and illegal trading with the natives caused her great suffering and brought him infamy. She was pregnant with their six