Vénérande Robichaud

Vénérande Robichaud (1 March 1753 – 22 November 1839) was a Canadian businesswoman. She is best known for her correspondence with her brother .

Early life Vénérande Robichaud was born on 1 March 1753 in Annapolis Royal, [Nova Scotia. She was the youngest daughter of Louis Robichaud, a merchant, and his wife Jeanne Bourgeois. Her father had good relations with the British authorities, supplying them with food, timber, and firewood. In 1729, he took the oath of allegiance to George II the King of Great Britain.

In 1755, despite her father's good relations with the British authorities, Vénérande and her family were still deported during the deportation of the Acadians. They were, however, fortunate to choose their destination, which was Boston, a city in the state of Massachusetts. A few months later, the Massachusetts government transferred them to Cambridge. In this city, Vénérande learned English while her father taught her to read and write French. In 1766, Vénérande's parents missed an opportunity to return to Annapolis Royal.

Death She died on 22 November 1839 in Quebec.