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Mathurin Gagnon was born about Oct 1606 in La Gaignonnière, Tourouvre, Perche, France. He was baptized on 22 Oct 1606 in St-Aubin de Tourouvre, Perche, France. He was a merchant and farmer. Member of the Communauté des Habitants. Left for Canada in 1635 with his brothers and opened a shop in Quebec city. Travelled to France on business in 1643. Around 1640 established himself at Château Richer on land 6-1/2 arpents de front by 126 arpents deep. This was next to land owned by his brother Pierre. He bought and sold much land between 1646 and 1674 in Château Richer. He died on 20 Apr 1690 in Château-Richer, Québec. He was buried on 22 Apr 1690 in Château-Richer, Québec.
