Francois was born in Grondines, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada.1 He was christened there on 24 May 1695 in St-Charles-de-Roches Church.2 He was the son of Louis Mayrand and Marie Sauvageau.
Citations
[S1594] Rene Jette, Dictionnaire Genealogicque des families du Quebec, page 797.
[S1596] Drouin Institute: Baptism: 24 May 1695 - Francois Meran, son of Louis Meran & Marie Sauvageot; sponsors: Francois Dechavigni & Jeanne Caro; at St-Charles-de-Roches, Grondines. - www.genealogiequebec.com.