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When?

1627» The seigneurial system is established. 

 

1723-1745» Jacques Mathieu and Alain Lamberge occupy the land of the St. Lawrence Valley to start a proper seigneurie. 

 

1763» New British Law of Propert Rights. Taxes decrease and Habitants have more control over their land. 

 

1824» New law about seigneurs having to grant land to ANY applicant.

 

1854» The seigneurial system was abolished.

 

1627-1854» Every November 11th, rent was paid by the habitants to the seigneur for land usage. If not paid, land use privileges would be seized. 

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