Chartran History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
France

Early Origins of the Chartran family

The surname Chartran was first found in Brittany, where this distinguished family held a family seat since ancient times.

This important family were deeply involved in the events of the times, including the French Revolution and the resultant political and social changes. Outstanding at this time, Jean Hyacinthe Sébastien Chartran was a member of the military who was among those who carried out the last campaigns of the Revolution and of the Empire. As a result, he rose quickly in the military ranks and on 12th September 1813, he was promoted to General of the Brigade. Later, he was granted the title of Officer of the Legion of Honour.

On 3rd February 1711, Joseph Chartrand, son of Thomas and Jeanne (née Matou), arrived in Rivière des Prairies, Quebec from France. He married Marie Chapelain, daughter of Bernard and Eleonore (née Mouillard). 1

Early History of the Chartran family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chartran research. The year 1813 is included under the topic Early Chartran History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chartran Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Chatrand, Chatrant, Chatrent, Chatrend, Chatranc, Chattrand, Chattrant, Chattrent, Chattrend, Chattranc, Chartrand, Chartrend, Chartrant, Chartranc, Chartran, Chartrent, Charttrand, Charttrend, Charttrant, Charttranc, Charttran, Charttrent, Chartran, Chatran and many more.

Early Notables of the Chartran family

Notable amongst this name at this time was

Sébastien Chartran, member of the military, General of the Brigade, Officer of the Legion of Honour

Chartran migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Chartran Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jean-Baptiste Chartran who married Catherine Lacombe in Cahokia in 1758

Chartran Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Chartran, aged 35 settled in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1822
Louis Chartran, aged 20 settled in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1822

Chartran migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Chartran Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Thomas Chartran, son of Louis and Hermine, who married Thècle Hunault, daughter of Toussaint and Marie, in Montreal, Quebec on 29th January 1669 2
Thomas Chartran, son of Thomas and Thècle, who married Marguerite Voyne, daughter of Jacques and Marie, in Varennes, Quebec on 22nd November 1694 2

Chartran Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Pierre Chartran, son of Thomas and Jeanne, who married Jeanne Hogue, daughter of Pierre and Jeanne, in Montreal, Quebec on 15th May 1702 2
Pierre Chartran who married Jeanne Hogue in Montréal in 1702
Joseph Chartran, son of Thomas and Jeanne, who married Marie Chapelain, daughter of Bernard and Éléonore, in Rivière-des-Prairies, Quebec on 3rd Febraury 1711 2
Charles Chartran, son of Thomas and Jeanne, who married Madeleine Barbeau, daughter of Joseph and Élisabeth, in Saint-François-de-Sales, Quebec on 20th October 1719 2
François Chartran, son of Thomas and Marguerite, who married Catherine Lauzon, daughter of Paul and Marie-Anne, in Rivière-des-Prairies, Quebec on 20th October 1732 2
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The Chartran Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Dieu et mon courage
Motto Translation: God is my courage.

Citations +

Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 1, Institut Drouin, 1958.