Records of the Archdiocese of Québec June 17, 1795 report the act of burial following:
" buried. Claire Nathinahagan
The Sept. 10 June, one thousand seven hundred ninety-five by us, the undersigned missionary priest of Posts Domaine du Roi and the lordship was Mingan blessed the grave and were augmented burial ceremonies Nathinahagan Claire died on the thirtieth of August last five days old daughter of Francis and Mary KaKussiKatik Angels Netshega?, which had been buried in my absence in the cemetery of Ste Anne de Portneuf were present Nupesh Pierre Joseph Nupesh and others who do sign sçavent
JJ Roy ptre Miss .
The spelling of Indian names is more difficult to note the French names of the persons mentioned. Note also the delay of almost ten months from the date of death and the drafting of the act.
[Summary: The church record
pour la Burying Of An indian girl in Quebec]
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