Teissadre History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

The Périgord region of France is the ancient homeland of this noble name.

Early Origins of the Teissadre family

The surname Teissadre was first found in Périgord, where this eminent family held a family seat since ancient times.

Many of the branches had their noble status maintained in 1599, 1634, 1667, 1668, 1715 and so on. In recognition of their valiant conduct at war, many members of this noble family received lands and titles and were prominent citizens. This family had many members who were admitted to the Order of the Knights of Malta and to the Knights of Saint Cyr in 1706, 1751, 1768, and on August 7, 1773, Jeanne from the Redon branch of the family was admitted. Many distinctive members of the Tessieres family participated in the Assembly of Notables in 1789.

Urbain Tessier, born in 1624, son of Artus and Jeanne, travelled from France to Canada in the 17th century. After settling in the Canadian province of Quebec he married Marie Archambault, daughter of Jacques and Françoise, on 28th September 1648. They remained together in Quebec until Urbain's death at Montreal on 21st March 1689. 1

Early History of the Teissadre family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Teissadre research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1130, 1247, 1255, 1325 and 1447 are included under the topic Early Teissadre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Teissadre Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tessieres, Teyssières, Teissière, Tessier, Tessiere, Tesieres, Tesierres, Tesier, Les Teyssieres, La Teissiere, La Tesiere, Tissier, Le Tissier, Letessier, Tisserand, Tesserand, Tessereau, Tissot and many more.

Early Notables of the Teissadre family

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Migration of the Teissadre family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Charles Tessier settled in New York State in 1775; Jean Tessier settled in New York State in 1775; Auguste Tessier, aged 26; settled in New Orleans in 1821.

Citations +

Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print