Mance Jeanne 1606-1673 Born At Nogent-le-roi Infected With The
prevailing enthusiasm for missionary work in Canada, and in 1640
journeyed to Rochelle, intending to embark for the New World. At
Rochelle met Dauversiere and others interested in the project of a
missionary settlement at Montreal, and determined to throw in her lot
with them. Sailed to Quebec with Maisonneuve, and spent the winter there
with the Ursulines. In May, 1642, the colonists ascended the river,
having gained
nother convert at Quebec in the person of Madame de la
Peltrie. The following year a hospital was built at Montreal, with money
supplied by Madame de Bullion. Jeanne Mance was put in charge, and
devoted the remainder of her life to ministering to the sick, native as
well as white. =Index=: (Count Frontenac era) Establishes Hotel Dieu at Montreal, 29;
death of, 78. (Bishop Laval era) Founder of hospital at Montreal, 8; smitten by plague
on board the St. Andre, 31; laid one of the foundation stones of
Montreal church, 89; her labours in the hospital at Montreal, 91.