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Jacques Roy 1688–1731

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jacques Roy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 MAY 1688 · La Prairie, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada
Died 08 AUG 1731 · Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada
Father Pierre Georges Roy
Spouse Marthe Marguerite French
Children Laurent Roy

Researchers connected through Jacques Roy 1688–1731

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Biography

Jacques Roy was born in 1688 in La Prairie, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada, the child of pierre georges roy. Jacques Roy married marthe marguerite french, and had children including laurent roy. Jacques Roy passed away in 1731 in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada.

Sources

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    Burial Records Canada, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1688
Birth of Jacques Roy in La Prairie, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada
Birth
1731
Death of Jacques Roy in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacques Roy

This ancestor line traces from La Rochelle, Manche, Basse-Normandie, France (1638) to La Prairie, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada (1688) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacques Roy (1688–1731) was born in La Prairie, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada and died in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jacques in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jacques Roy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacques Roy PTP
1688–1731
La Prairie, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Jacques Roy's Descendants

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JR
Jacques Roy PTP 1688–1731 m. Marthe-Marguerite French PTP 1695–1762
  1. 1. Laurent Roy PTP 1725–1796