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Descendants of Jean Chadeayne




Generation No. 1


      1. Jean1 Chadeayne (Source: (1) Dauzat, Albert "Dictionnaire Etymologique, Paris, 1938.., (2) Hasbrouck, Kenneth E. "The Chadeayne Family in America" 1983.., (3) Maynard, John A., "The Huguenot Church of New York" New York, 1938.., (4) "Huguenot Society of America: Huguenot Refugees in the settling of colonial America: Staten Island Huguenots"..) was born April 21, 1642 in Hiers, Saintonge, France, and died Bef. March 27, 1708 in Staten Island, New York. He married Marie Bourchier Abt. 1669 in France. She was born Abt. 1645 in France, and died Unknown in Staten Island, New York.

Notes for Jean Chadeayne:
Jean was a French Huguenot, and he was born in the town of Marrenes, and Hiers, a small seaport town in France. He was forced to flee France because of his religious beliefs. Jean's date of birth is recorded, but his parents are unknown. The name of Chadeayne, in all its variations, has been found in this area of France from 1631-1674. At the age of 40 he fled France in the dead of night with his wife, his mother, his children, and his niece Marie. Legend has it that he left a candle burning in his home, and an infant in the cradle to be taken care of by relatives after his escape. On 06 July, 1682 he was made a citizen of Cork city, County Cork, Ireland, being one of the few French Huguenots who fled to this tolerant country. He was listed there as a shipmaster, and mariner. The following was his admission to citizenship in Cork. "Dublin, Ireland: To all to whom these presents shall come, Sir Humphrey Jarvis Knt. Lord Mayor of ye city of Dublin send greetings: Now ye and I due hereby certify yet ye John Chadeyne master of ye 'John' of Dublin, Peter Arondos, and Peter Rolos, mariners come over from France by reason of ye persecution, and by virtue of an act of Parliament are admitted amongst us as inhabitants of This city, enjoying ye Privileges and immunities of Free Born subjects of this Kingdom. Given under my hand and seal of ye Mayoralty of this city, 6th of July, 1682. Humphrey Jarvis, Sigillum Maiorataus Civitis Dublini". It should be noted at this time that the surname of Chaqdeayne had often been written as Sheden, Shadden, Shadding, Shedden, Chadaine, and Chadeayne which seems to be the modern spelling of this name.                                                 In early 1686 Jean made connections with a body of French Huguenots sent out and sponsored by the Atherton Company of London, England. They claimed ownership of the Narragansett country; comprising all that portion of Rhode Island, which today is south of the town of Warwick, on Narragansett Bay. Forty eight families, including Jean settled there. On 09 Nov., 1686, the following Bill of sale covering the transfer of title of "ye Good ship John of Dublin" was registered in Salem, Massachusetts. "Know all men by these presents I Pater Bodouin in my own right and a true and lawful attorney unto John Chadwine being late of ye city of "Wexford" in Ireland and now residentuory in Salem, England. To me in hand paid by Capt. John price oen quarter part John Rock one quarter part Lieut. Thos. Gardner, one quarter part Charles Rexford, and before signing, sealing, and delivering these presents where with I confess myself fully satisfied, contented, and paid, have in my own right three quarters as an attorney unto Jno Chadeayne aforesaid in his right one quarter part bargained and sold unto ye aforesaid--merchants. One Barque or small ship about 20 tons be she more or less called ye 'John' lately of Dublin, Ireland and there recorded to Instrument bearing date in Dublin, July 17, 1684, to have and to hold ye hull of said ship or barque, with all her masts, yards, Riggin, sails, cables, and anchors, and all other appurtenances of any kind now belonging to ye said barque or at her first arrival in ye harbor of Salem. Further and ye said Bodoin in for myself and as attorney to John Chadeyn aforesaid will give Possession---I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 2nd Nov., 1686. Signed and Sealed, Peter Baudouinand in ye presence of us. Samuel Beadle, and Robert Bartoll".                   In the summer of 1691 these families were dispossessed by the courts, and they had to find homes elsewhere. Rhode Island did not want these settlers on land which did not belong to them. Jean, and others moved to New Rochelle, New York, a Huguenot stronghold, and he later on moved to Staten Island, New York, another known Huguenot stronghold. Jean's family was one of 48 who had settled in Rhode Island, ten of which came from his area of La Rochelle, France, some from Poitou, and others from Guyenne, and Normandy, France. The Asherton company had no lawful claim whatsoever to the lands they sold, and the families were cheated out of their homes. This was why Jean, and his family were forced to move to New Rochelle, New York. Jean Chadreayne lived in Staten Island until his death, and his will was registered in New York (Volume 2, page 521). It reads as follows "In the name of God---Amen. The 27th of March, 1708. I John Chadaine, Sr., of the county of Richmond, ship-carpenter. I leave to my wife Mary all my estate, with full power to sell during her widowhood. After her decease to my children, John, Henry, Martha, and Elizabeth, except that John is to have 5 more than the rest. I leave my daughter-Marie, wife of Josen Messereau 20."

Notes for Marie Bourchier:
In some records Marie's last name was written as Doefurer, which I believe is a mistake.
     
Children of Jean Chadeayne and Marie Bourchier are:
  2 i.   Jean2 Chadeayne, born Bet. 1670 - 1673 in Hiers, Saintonge, France; died in Staten Island, New York.
  3 ii.   Henry Chadeayne, born Bet. 1672 - 1673 in Marennes, France; died in New York State. He married Blanche De Bonrepos; born in France; died in New York State.
  4 iii.   Marie Chadeayne, born Bet. 1673 - 1674 in Marennes, France; died Unknown in Staten Island, New York. She married Joshua Mercereau (Source: (1) "Huguenot Society of America: Huguenot Refugees in The Settling of Colonial America", 1985.., (2) Maynard, John A., "The Huguenot Church of New York" New York, 1938.., (3) Maynard, John A.F. "The Huguenot Church of New York: A History of the French Church of St. Espirit" New York, 1938..) June 16, 1693 in New York City; born January 06, 1657/58 in Moise, Saintonge, France; died May 23, 1756 in Staten Island, New York.
  Notes for Joshua Mercereau:
Joshua lived to the old age of 98 years. His will was probated 07 July, 1756. He married in New York city, and the Reverend Peyret presided at the "evening hour of prayer". Joshua was a French Huguenot, and at an early age he left France, and made his way to London with his mother, and siblings. Often he went under the first name of Joseph, and he attended the French Huguenot church in Manhattan. On 31 August, 1693 he was paid a high amount of money by the French Church to cart away wood from the construction site. His name is connected with land transfers on Staten Island on 16 June, 1732, 10 June, 1737, and 05 June, 1746. He was early on associated with the French Church in Manhattan. Joshua's name is found on the Honor Roll of the Huguenot Society of America. He was a farmer, and an accomplished sailor.

  5 iv.   Martha Chadeayne, born Abt. 1676 in Hiers, Saintonge, France; died in New York State.
  6 v.   Elizabeth Chadeayne, born Abt. 1679 in Hiers, Saintonge, France; died in New York State.


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