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Carré, minister. P. Bonyot, secretary and elder. P. Berton, elder. Pierre trauerrier, elder. Le Brun.
On the said day it having been represented to this company that the wife of Isaac girard had a considerable part in the scandal committed by her husband and the widow arnaut, the company of the consistory having judged her de- serving of suspension for having tolerated and even consented to the situation instead of having informed the persons who have the inspection of such things, but, since we do not judge her as guilty as the others, her suspension is only tem- porary and for three months only, after which it will be raised, on her presenting herself before this company to show them her repentance. Done in the temple the said day and year as above, and for the above matter Mr. berton is charged to give the warning. Carré, minister. P. Bonyot, elder and secretary. Moyze le Brun, elder. P. Berton, elder. Pierre trauerrier, elder.
Today the 10th of March 1689, Monsieur Carré, our minister, having asked us for permission to make a voyage to England for his business affairs, this church has accorded it to him, on the condition that he engage himself to come back in one year after his departure, which the said Mr. Carré has promised to do, God
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willing. Done in the temple after the daily prayer the day and the year as above.
Carré, minister. Pierre Berton. P. Bonyot. Pierre trauerrier. J. Rattier. Pierre Chadeayne. Daniel Jouet. David [ --? ]
Today the 16th of March 1689 was blessed the marriage of Mr. Jacob Rattier and Jael Arnaut, by Monsieur Carré minister. The three publications of the announcement having been already made before this church according to the form of our discipline, in testimony of which we have signed the present act. Done in the temple the said above day after the prayer.
J. Rattier. Jael Arnaud. Moise Moine. J. Beauchamps. Carré, minister. Pierre Trauerrier. P. Bertain. Paul Collin.
Today the 24th of March was baptized by Monsieur Carré, minister, pierre son of pierre faugere and anne jolin, presented in baptism by David Surrel and Jeanne gouin, who have declared the said child to have been born Thursday the 2Ist of the said month, in testimony of which we have signed.
Carré, minister. David Surrel.
P. Bonyot, elder and secretary
mark of (X) Pierre fougere mark of (X) Jeanne Gion
In consequence of the remonstrance made to the Elders of our church by Monsieur Carré on Sunday the tenth of March to maintain peace and concord among us, and complaining of the little care that they take in the augmentation of his salary; the said Elders having assembled themselves on the eleventh of the said month, they have agreed on a tax among themselves in all good faith, protesting that they have put aside and buried under foot all hatred, having no other aim but that of giving the means of livelihood to our minister who will be obliged to leave us if we do not put matters in better order. That is why they have laid a new tax on every individual in addition to the other tax, and have offered it to the said Mr. Carré who was satisfied with it and promised that if every one of those named will consent to it, to remain among us, and if he is obliged to go to Europe for his affairs, he engages himself to return one year after his departure, by the grace of God, and affirms this promise with his oath, and signed with his hand and seal, for the sake of peace and concord. The said elders are ready to contribute all in their power, and in order that the said inhabitants may be at no loss during the absence of Mons. Carré, they will not be obliged to pay anything during that time. Done at narguensset the 25th of March 1689.
Carré, minister.
The tax according to the act written elsewhere for the maintenance of Monsieur Carré our minister-as follows,
The maize is measured as one bushel for one bushel of rye and two bushels for one bushel of wheat; those who pay all in cereals or in pork, maize at two shelins the bushels, milk two sols the quart, the rye three shelins the bushel, wheat four shellins the bushel, all to be at the choice of the said Mr. Carré.
Mte. Laroude taxed at 12 shelins
£
12
Mte. David Surel & pierre 15
£
15
Mr. Le Brun
15
6
66
15
Mte. Lanigne
12
60
€
£
12
66
Mte. Moine
12
66
£
12
IO
66
Mte. Rambert
12
£
£
IO
66
Mte. Jeremie Many
12
66
£
12
16
Mr. Josué David
15
16
£
12
66
Mte. forestier
12
66
£
15
66
Captain trauerrier
I5
Mte. Chadenne
12
£
I2
66
Mr. beller
12
Mr. la fon
IO
£
66
12
Mr. legendre
. IO
66
€
15
12
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Those who will pay half in cereals and the other half in money or merchandise whichever Mr. Carré shall have need of, at his choice.
Mr. ratier 20 shelins
£ "
00 "
2
00
Mr. bonyot 30 shelins
£
¥
¥
I IO
2
0
Mr. beauchamps and his mill
2
5
Captain Jacques Mani
Mr. Colin 35 shelins
the widow gallay 8 she
I 15 16 8 8 " 0 0 0
the widow arnaut 8 she
£
I
IO 0 0
the two Targés
Mr. lambert
24 shelins
484848
12 12 12
0
P. Berton. P. Bonyot. Carre, minister. P. trauerrier. M. le Brun. J. Rattier. Paul Collin. T. Beauchamps. mark of (X) targer .. mark of (X) Daniel targer. mark of (X) Th. forfestie. David Surrel. Jeremie Many. Moise Moine. P. Bertain. Elio Lambert. E. Beller. La fon. Isaac Girard. mark of (X) Jean Coudret. Josué David. mark of (X) Josué David Jacque Many, elder.
Today the 29th of March 1689 after the prayer of preparation, Messrs. pierre berton, pierre trauerrie, moyse le brun and pierre bonyot assisted at the services, among whom Mr. le brun will furnish the bread and the wine of the communion, Mr. berton will distribute the communion tickets, which Mr. bonyot will take up in the temple.
Carré, minister. P. Berton, elder. P. trauerrier, elder. Moyze le Brun, elder. P. Bonyot, elder and secretary.
Today the 7th of April 1689, was baptized by Monsieur Carré, paul son of elie rambert and of jeanne Coulombeau, presented in baptism by Mr. paul colin and Marie Carré who have declared the child to have been born the 6th of the said month, in testimony of which we have signed.
Carré, minister. Elie Rambert. P. Bonyot, elder and secretary. Paul Collin. Marie Carré.
Today the 14th of April 1689 was baptized Ezechiel son of pierre bonyot and of elizabeth de faucquembergue by Monsieur Carré and presented by himself and Marie Carré who have declared the said child to have been born the first of April in testimony of which we have signed. Carré, minister. Marie Carré. P. Bonyot. P. Berton, elder.
On the 21st of April 1689 Mr. girard having presented himself before this com- pany to be freed from the suspension pronounced against him and having shown sorrow for the scandal that he had brought upon this church, the Company finding themselves satisfied, Monsieur Carré raised the said suspension and gave him liberty to present himself at the table of the Lord on the first occasion when he felt himself ready to do so. Done in the temple at a meeting of the con- sistory the above named day and year.
Carré, minister. P. Berton, elder. Brun, elder. P. trauerrier, elder. P. bonyot, elder.
On the said day the 21st of April, Mr. Jacques Many having asked this company to be relieved of his charge as elder, the Company granted his request not judging that any one can be obliged to serve the church of God by compulsion, this is why a notice will be read on sunday to notify the people of his resignation. Done in the temple at a consistory meeting the above said day. Carré, minis- ter. P. Bonyot, P Berton, elder Le Brun, elder. P trauerrier, elder.
I
4
0
- 0
Mr. coudret Mr. girard
£ £ £ £
0
15
Mr. berton 40 shelins
40 shelins £
Mr. heraut
Mr. mella IO
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Today the 12th of May 1689 the french Church of Boston finding itself without a pastor, and having asked us by their letter of the 3rd of this month to share with them the ministry of Monsieur Carré until it shall have pleased God to give them a destined minister, we consent to their request on the condition that they establish in their letter the following which is, to reciprocate on like occa- sions if we so desire it. And in order that no one shall have cause for complaint, Mr. Carré pledges himself to make up the exercises that his church will thus lose during this time when they so desire it. Done in the temple after the services the said day and year as above. Carré, minister. Pierre Berton. P. Bonyot, elder. Moyze le Brun. Pierre trauerrier, elder.
Today the 28th of June 1689 after the prayer of preparation Messrs. Pierre. berton, pierre trauerrier, moyze le brun and pierre bonyot have assisted at the services, and of these Mr. trauerrier will furnish the bread and the wine of the communion, and Mr. berton will receive the communion tickets. Carré, minister. P berton, elder. Moyze le Brun. Pierre trauerrier, elder. P. Bonyot, elder.
Mr Bonniot has paid for the rent of his bench the sum of three schellins in boards which have been employed in the temple. Done at a Consistory meeting this thirteenth of July 1689. Carré, minister.
On the 13th of August 1689 the son of pierre berton was born and died on the 14th. The undersigned assisted at the burial. P. Berton. P. bonyot, secre- tary.
On the twenty-second the said Marie Carré wife of pierre berton died aged about thirty years, and was buried the 23rd. The following assisted at her funeral. Moyze le Brun. pierre trauerrier. Jeremie Many.
On the said 24th died Marthe bonyot daughter of pierre bonyot and she was buried the 25th. Assisted at her burial. Thomas. pierre trauerrier. On the 8th of the seventh month [September] the Church of Boston having re- quested us to allow Mr. Carré to remain among them as much as six sundays, we consented to it every time, on condition that Mr. Carré give us the same number of weeks, which he pledged himself to do. Carré, minister. P. Berton. P. Bonyot, secretary. pierre trauerrier, elder.
On the 22nd the wife of Isaac Girard presented herself before the consistory to show her sorrow for the scandal that she had given to this Church praying Mons. Carré our minister to raise the suspension that had been previously given against her. This was granted to her with permission to present herself at the communion when she wishes to do so. Carré, minister. P. Berton, P Bonyot, secretary. pierre trauerrier, elder.
Today the 27th of September 1689 Mr. Berton, Bonyot and trauerrier assisted at the services, of whom Mr. Berton will furnish the bread and wine of the communion, and Mr .Trauerrier will receive the communion tickets. Carré, minister. P Bonyot, secretary.
On the 29th of September was baptized by Monsieur Carré, minister, pierre, son of moyse moine and of Jeanne drommeau presented in baptism by pierre herault and Jael arnaut, who have declared the said infant to have been born the 28th of the said month. Carré, minister. Pierre Ayrault. Jael Arnaud.
Today the 6th of October 1689 was baptized by Monsieur Carré, minister, Marie Magdelene daughter of Isaac Girard and of Marie Robin, presented in baptism by Jean Beauchamps and françoise bertran, who have declared the said girl to be aged about three years and nine months. Carré, minister. Isaac Girard. J Beauchamps. Françoise Bertran.
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Today the 13th of October was baptized by Monsieur Carré, pierre son of Jean Coudret and of Marie Guion presented in baptism by pierre fougere and by Elisabet pinet who have declared the said child to have been born the 8th of the said month. Carré, minister. P Bonyot, secretary.
Today the 13th of October, 1689 the consistory and the heads of families having assembled, monsieur Carré represented to them that he had learned that several members of this Colony were on the point of leaving it, and that it was necessary to consider if this thing would be just under the present circumstances, the interests of the church being absolutely mixed with those of this Colony; on which the assembly determined that since the said Mr. Carré had engaged him- self solemnly and by an inviolable act to remain in this Colony, that should re- quire the private individuals as indispensably to remain, since the church cannot exist without the Colony. But since it is impossible to prevent such private persons from leaving this settlement we wish that their lands would be cleared and straightened[?], and otherwise by public consent, or conveyed to others for the profit of the church, to be for the amelioration of those who remain and who contribute to the minister; except that in case the persons who are going away themselves wish to keep their dwelling places for contributing to the ministry and to the other charges of the Colony. In testimony of which we have signed. Carré, minister. P Bonyot. Pierre Ayrault. Paul Collin. La fon. P. Berton.
Continuation of the act elsewhere written.
Moise Moine. T Beauchamps. P Bertine. Isaac Girard. J. Rattier. mark of (X) Pierre fougere. mark of Daniel (X) Targer. mark of Etienne (X) la vigne. mark of Jean (X) Coudret.
On the said day Monsieur Carré our minister having represented to this church that the time for him to return to Boston having elapsed, winter might come on him suddenly before he could return, and having asked what he was to do under these circumstances, we unanimously decided that in case the snows and the ice should be so severe that he could not travel that he could pass the winter in Boston should he so desire. In testimony of which we have signed. Done in the temple the said day as above.
Carré, minister. P Bonyot, elder and secretary.
Today the 8th of December 1689.
We the consistory and heads of families assembled in the temple after the invocation of the Holy name of God. Monsieur Carré, our minister, having advised us of the proposals that he made to the church of Boston, and after having heard the strong and pressing reasons which had induced him to make them, we have all unanimously approved of his proceeding, that is why we grant to him willingly his leave, feeling however a profound sorrow not to be able to support him among us; but we would be very sorry if for our own private inter- ests we made him lose the chance of some favorable establishment. These reasons oblige us to give him his entire liberty, with a thousand blessings, pray- ing God that he will accompany him in all his resolutions. Done in the temple on the above said day.
P. bertain. P Bonyot, elder and secretary. Jean Chadeayne. Pierre Berton, elder Josué David. Moyze le Brun, elder. Elie Lambert. Paul Collin. Jeremie Many. J. Rattier. J. Bellier. Pierre Ayrault Jean Beauchamps. Mark of (X) Jacq Targer. mark of (X) Danie! Targé. (X) Mark of T. forestier. (X) Mark of la vigne.
On the said day the consistory and heads of families, not wishing to be entirely deprived of the ministry of monsieur Carré, request that he come to give them some religious exercises six times a year; this he has promised them, under the good pleasure of the church of Boston, declaring that he will even give them his
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services gratuitously, if they will only pay his travelling expenses, and that he will execute his promise even should there remain only three families in the place, and they wish it. He desires only that the contract made before this with the church of boston remain intact until next spring.
Carré, minister P Berton, elder. P Bonyot, elder and secretary. Moyze le Brun, elder. Pierre Ayrault. Paul Collin. P. Bertain. J. Beauchamps. Beller.
J. Rattier Josué David Jeremie Many. Jean Chadeayne. Elie Lambert.
On the said day in regard to what had been proposed about the house towards which several individuals had contributed something, the plurality of voices was that Mr. Carré was the absolute master to dispose of it as he saw best. In testimony of which we have signed.
Carré, minister. P. Berton. Moyze le Brun, elder. J. Bellier. Jean Cha- deayne. P. Bertain. Elie Lambert. J. Rattier. Josué David. mark of (X) vigne. Jeremie Many. Paul Collin. Mark of (X) forestier.
Today the 23rd of December 1689 after the prayer of preparation for the com- munion, Messrs. pierre berton, pierre trauerrier, Moyze le Brun and pierre Bonyot assisted at the services, of whom Mr. bonyot is charged to furnish the bread and the wine of the communion and Mr. trauerrier will receive the com- munion tickets. Carré, minister. P Bonyot, elder. P. Berton. Pierre trauerrier, elder. Moyze le Brun, elder.
On the 2nd March 1690 was baptized by Monsieur Carré, minister, a daughter of paul Colin and Marie germon-presented in baptism by pierre Berton and Elizabet de faucquembergue, who have declared the said child to have been born the 26th of the month of January. Carré, minister. P. Berton. P Bon- yot, secretary. E. de faucquembergue.
On the said 16th was baptized Marie, daughter of Jean Beauchamps and Mar- guerite billon, presented in baptism by Pierre Berton and Marie germon, who have declared the said child to have been born the 20th of the month of January. baptized by Monsieur Carré. Carré, minister. P Berton. Marie Germon. P Bonyot, secretary.
On the said day was baptized by Mr. Ezéchiel Carré, minister, Jaél daughter of Isaac Girard and Marie Robin, and presented in baptism by Mr. Pierre Bonyot and Jael Arnaud, who have declared the said girl was born Friday last the 14th of the present month.
Carré, minister. P. Bonyot. Isaac Girard. Jael Arnaud.
Today 3rd of April 1690 after the prayer of preparation for the communion Messrs. Pierre Berton, Pierre Bonyot, and Moyze le Brun assisted at the services, of whom Mr. le Brun is charged to furnish the bread and the wine of the communion, and Mr. Berton will collect the communion. tickets.
Carré, minister. Pierre trauerrier, elder. P. Berton, elder. Moyze le Brun, elder. P. Bonyot, elder.
Today the 6th of April 1690, was baptized by Mr. Ezéchiel Carré; minister, Jean, son of Pierre Bonyot and of Elizabeth facquembergue, presented in baptism by Mr. Abraham foquembergue and Charlotte foquembergue, who have declared the said child born yesterday, in testimony of which we have signed.
Carré, minister. P Bonyot, secretary. Dumesnill de Fauquembergue. Ch. Marie de fauquembergue.
Today the 13th of April 1690, monsieur Carré, our minister, being on the point of retiring to Boston asked us if we still designed to carry out the earlier act of the 8th of December, to come and preach to us every two months, we have declared
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that we wish it, and for that purpose we must levy on the individuals who re- main for the sum of twenty shelins which must be furnished for his travelling expenses-with which he was satisfied, declaring that he did not wish to insist upon anything for his own trouble. In testimony of which we have raised the tax as follows.
Pierre Bonyot 3 chelins
P. Berton 3 chelins
Pierre Ayrault three chelins Paul Collin 2 sch. 6 sous
J. Beauchamps 2 sch. 6 sous Moyze le Brun 2 (S) old
mark of (X) Etienne la vigne David Surel for 12
Isaac Girard I chelin
Le Moine I chelin Mr. Rattier 2 sh.
Mr. Bonyot by the declared vote of all the inhabitants is made the keeper of the original contract made between Mrs. [?] hutchinson and Lafon and the inhabitants of the french colony of Naragansset and the registered paper of the said colony, with the promise to deliver copies of it when there is need of them, and to give it back, when he goes away, into the hands of the One who shall be named by the greatest number of the french Protestant inhabitants. The 14th of April 1690 Carre, minister. Pierre Berton, secretary. J. Beau- champs. J. Rattier. P. Bonyot, elder and secretary.
Today the 9th July 1690, monsieur Carré, minister, preached according to the contract made between us and the church of boston and has received the sum of twenty Shelins following the agreement made between him and us, praying him and the church of Boston to continue the same service to us every two months. In testimony of which, he and we have signed, and that the first time he comes, he will give us the communion. Carré, minister. P. Bonyot, elder and secre- tary. J. Rattier. Moyze le Brun, elder. B. Berton, elder.
Today the 10th September 1690, monsieur Carré, minister, came to preach among us, according to the contract made between him, the church of boston and ourselves, in consequence of which he preached to us last Saturday, twice last Sunday, and today, for which we thank him, and we will acquit ourselves of our obligations to him, asking him to continue to us the same grace in two months. Done in the temple of Naraguenssett the above said day.
Carré, minister. P. Bonyot, elder and secretary. Moyze le Brun, elder.
I have received from Mr. P. Bonnyot for my travelling expenses, according to the agreement made between the Church of Naragansset and myself, the sum of twenty schelins this [ - -? ] September 1690. Carré, minister.
Today the first of November one thousand six hundred and ninety, Messrs. Berton, le Brun, and bonyot, assisted at the services, of whom Mr. berton is charged to give the bread and the wine of the communion, and Mr. le brun will receive the communion tickets.
Carré, minister. P. Bonyot, elder and secretary. Moyze le Brun, elder. P. Berton, elder.
Today the 2nd November 1690, was baptized by monsieur exechiel carré, minister, Jacob son of Jacob ratier and Jael Arnaut, presented in baptism by the said Mr. Carré and Jael Arnaut standing for the said ratier, who have declared the said child to have been born the 3rd of October, of the present year, in testimony of which we have signed. Carré, minister.
Today the 4th of November 1690. Monsieur Carré, minister, came, according to the agreement made between him, the church of boston and us, and preached to us during the time that he remained with us, so much so that we remain satisfied the one with the other, leaving to his discretion to come or not to come, if no particular necessity arises that we should have need of his services, in which
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case we will let him know our wishes. Done in the consistory the above said day. Carré, minister. P Berton, elder. Moyze le Brun, elder. P. Bonyot, elder and secretary.
The 12th December 1690 died Marie Jamain, wife of Pierre Berton, and was buried the said 13th. Have assisted at the burial, P. Bonyot. The 4th January 1691 died Jean Bonyot age 22 months and was buried on the said 5th. Have assisted at the burial Messrs. Collin, le brun, la vigne and myself. P. Bonyot.
The 9th July 1690 pierre fougere has declared to Mr. Berton that he owes to Mr. Carré for arrears of his ministry, 7 chelins.
Mr. Ayrault owes for the last quarter of the time that Mr. Carré exercised his ministry, of which he has given up the half.
I have received by the hands of Mr Bonnyot five schelins of the back dues of Moine, therefore we are even this Ist September 1690. Carré, minister.
I have received from pierre fougere two chelins on which he should be released from what he owes me on back payments at Naragansset this 4th November 1690.
I have since received five chelins therefore he owes nothing more.
Carré, minister.
[Two pages follow with lists of "the psalms that ought to be sung on fast days" and "the books that ought to be read on fast days."]
BAPTISMS
5 December 1686-Aquille Kéch, natural son of Kech and of Priscille Watkins.
18 August 1687-Pierre, son of thophitte fourestier and Jeanne Gouin.
9 October 1687-Pierre, son of Jean Coudret and of Marie Guitton.
30 October 1687-Marthe, daughter of Pierre Bonyot and Elizabet Faucquem- bergue.
4 March 1688-françoise, daughter of Moyse le Moine and Jeanne drommeau.
2 September 1688-Josué, son of Josué David and of Marie Andebert.
23 September 1688-paul, son of paul Colin and of Marie germon.
23 September 1688-pierre, son of Isaac girard and of Marie Robin.
6 January 1689-pierre and Magdelenne trauerié, children of Mr. Pierre trauerié and Marie Arnaut.
3 February 1689-Jean beauchamps, son of Jean beauchamps and Marguerite billon.
24 March 1689-pierre, son of pierre faugere and anne Jolin.
7 April 1689-paul, son of elie rambert and of Jeanne Coulombeau.
14 April 1689-Ezéchiel, son of pierre bonyot and of Elizabet de faucquem- bergue.
29 September 1689-Pierre, son of moyse moine and Jeanne drommeau.
6 October 1689-Marie Magdelene, daughter of Isaac girard and Marie Robin.
13 October 1689-pierre, son of Jean coudret and of Marie guion.
2 March 1690-Marthe, daughter of paul Collin and Marie germon.
16 March 1690-Marie, daughter of Jean Beauchamps and Marguerrite billon. 16 March 1690-Jael, daughter of Isaac Girard and Marie Robin.
6 April 1690-Jean, son of Pierre Bonnyot and of Elizabeth fauquembergue.
2 November 1690-Jacob, son of Jacob ratier and Jael Arnaut.
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MARRIAGES
23 September 1687-Josué David and Marie Audebert.
II April 1688-pierre trauerrier and Marie Arnaut.
15 May 1688-pierre fougere and Anne Yolien.
18 March 1689-Mr. Jacob Rattier and Jael Arnaut.
BURIALS
31 May 1687-Pierre Arnaut, about thirty-five years.
Today, the-of
July 1687-Marie Debou, aged about 43 years.
Today, 21 August-Isaac Girard, aged about five months, son of Isaac Girard and of Marie Robin.
Today, 20 December 1687-Jacques Ravard, aged about twenty-four years.
13 August 1689-Is born the son of pierre berton and died the 14th.
23 August 1689-Marie Carré, wife of pierre berton, aged about thirty years.
25 August 1689-Marthe bonyot, daughter of pierre bonyot.
13 December 1690-Marie Jamain, wife of Pierre Berton.
4 January 1691-Jean Bonyot, aged twenty-two months.
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