Jacques Barbel

Jacques Barbel (c. 1670 – 30 July 1740) was a French soldier in Canada who stayed in the country and became a part of the history of Quebec. His daughter, Marie-Anne Barbel and her husband, Louis Fornel became successful merchants as well.

Barbel was an active participant in the region from 1687. He at various times was a judge, a royal notary and an important legal practitioner. He was a seigneur and, for a time, acted as secretary to the Intendant of New France, Michel Bégon de la Picardière.

References

• Vachon, André (1979) [1969]. "Barbel, Jacques". In Hayne, David (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. II (1701–1740) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
• Genealogie Quebec (French)