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Louis Gasnier 1612–1662

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Louis Gasnier in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Sep 1612 · Igé, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France
Died 2 Feb 1662 · Chateau Richer, , Quebec, Canada
Father Louis Gagne Gasnier
Mother Marie Marguerite Launay
Siblings Francois Gagne, Jacques Gagne, Noel Gagne, Pierre Gagne Gasnier

Researchers connected through Louis Gasnier 1612–1662

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Louis Gasnier began in 1612 in Igé, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France. Louis Gasnier passed away in 1662 in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Quebec, Genealogical Dictionary of Canadian Families (Tanguay Collection), 1608-1890

  2. 2
    Record Citation Text: If the name Gagné counts today in the thousands everywhere in Quebec, it is thanks to the brothers Louis and Pierre Gasnier (Gagne). Like so many of the others, the ancestors Pierre and Louis Gagné are of origin percheronne, bor

Life Timeline

1612
Birth of Louis Gasnier in Igé, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France
Birth
1662
Death of Louis Gasnier in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Louis Gasnier

This ancestor line traces from Maine, Charente, Poitou-Charentes, France (1480) to Igé, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France (1612) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Louis Gasnier (1612–1662) was born in Igé, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France and died in Chateau Richer, , 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Louis 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Louis Gasnier's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Louis Gasnier PTP
1612–1662
Igé, Orne, Basse-Normandie, France
Parents
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Grandparents
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Louis Gasnier's Descendants

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Louis Gasnier PTP 1612–1662