Jean-Baptiste Baudry
Canadian gunsmith
About Jean-Baptiste Baudry
Lived 1684 – 1755 (aged 71).
Jean-Baptiste Baudry (bapt 3 July 1684 – 20 November 1755) 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.
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Who was Jean-Baptiste Baudry?
Canadian gunsmith (1684-1755)
When was Jean-Baptiste Baudry born?
Jean-Baptiste Baudry was born on 3 July 1684.
When did Jean-Baptiste Baudry die?
Jean-Baptiste Baudry died on 20 November 1755.
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