Background
He was born in Blanzay, France and his death occurred at Quebec, Lower Canada.
He was born in Blanzay, France and his death occurred at Quebec, Lower Canada.
Jean arrived at Quebec on August 30, 1741 on the same ship as Bishop Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand and may have received assistance from the bishop to train in his field of carpentry. lieutenant is certain that he received his training in New France and was considered to be skilled in the production of accurate plans. He likely received most of his training on the worksite, which would have been normal for those times.
They returned to Quebec City after this and he formed a partnership which developed a good reputation.
Jean Baillairgé holds an important position in the history of art and architecture in Quebec after the Conquest. Perhaps more important than his work was the Baillairgé dynasty which he founded and which has had a prominent role in this area of Quebec art and architectural history.
Another son, Pierre-Florent, contributed significantly as a carver and joiner.
He was a member of the militia during the Seven Years’ War and fought on the Plains of Abraham.