Joseph-André-Mathurin Jacrau (1698 - July 23, 1772) was a

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. Born in the diocese of Angers, in

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, Jacrau arrived in Canada some time before 1725.

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* Roman Catholic priests in New France French emigrants to pre-Confederation Quebec 1698 births 1772 deaths Emigrants from France to New France {{Canada-RC-clergy-stub