| ![Show Contents]() Chartrent History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France Early Origins of the Chartrent familyThe surname Chartrent 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 Chartrent familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chartrent research. The year 1813 is included under the topic Early Chartrent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chartrent Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Chartrent familyMore information is included under the topic Early Chartrent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Chartrent familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Cherten who married Jeanne Matou in Montréal in 1679 (ancestor of Sir P.-L.-D.-E. Leblanc); Pierre Chartran who married Jeanne Hogue in Montré.
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.
- Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
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