Jean-Baptiste Baudry
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Jean-Baptiste Baudry was born at Trois-Rivières
and was the son of Guillaume Baudry
, a gunsmith and goldsmith.
Jean-Baptiste pursued his father's craft and, as in his fathers case, was known by various names. He traveled to various forts and settlements practicing his craft. In 1735, he acquired land at Fort Detroit
and settled there for the remainder of his life. He was one of the first inhabitants of the area. His descendants are known by the name Des Buttes.
Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières means three rivers in French and may refer to:in Canada*Trois-Rivières, the largest city in the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada*Circuit Trois-Rivières, a racetrack in Trois-Rivières, Quebec...
and was the son of Guillaume Baudry
Guillaume Baudry
Guillaume Baudry was a gunsmith and gold and silversmith in Lower Canada.Baudry, who was also written as Beaudry, also went by Des Butes, or Desbutes. He married an armourer’s daughter at Quebec and they settled at Trois-Rivières. They had fifteen children and ensured the future of their family in...
, a gunsmith and goldsmith.
Jean-Baptiste pursued his father's craft and, as in his fathers case, was known by various names. He traveled to various forts and settlements practicing his craft. In 1735, he acquired land at Fort Detroit
Fort Detroit
Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit or Fort Détroit was a fort established by the French officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac in 1701. The location of the former fort is now in the city of Detroit in the U.S...
and settled there for the remainder of his life. He was one of the first inhabitants of the area. His descendants are known by the name Des Buttes.