THE DOYONS OF AMERICA ASSOCIATION

In France, the original village of Doyon is Saint-Hilaire-du-Rosier (south-eastern region of France, near the Vercors mountains). Jean Doyon, the first ancestor of the Doyons of America, is originally from this region.

All of the Doyons of America descend from Jean Doyon, son of Jacques Doyon and Françoise Couturier (or Cousturier). Jean was born in 1619 in Périgny, France, in the former region of Poitou-Charentes, which included the former province of Aunis.  La Rochelle is the historical capital of Aunis.

Jean arrived in Canada in 1644, where he was a land clearing and lumbering man. In 1650, he married Marthe Gagnon, natural daughter of Mathurin Gagnon and Vincente Gauthier. In 1652, he settled in Château-Richer and became a farmer.

From their union were born two girls and four boys: in order, Marie, Nicolas, Antoine, Madeleine, Louis and Thomas. Louis having drowned at the age of 19, the three surviving boys formed the first three lineages of the Doyons of America.

ANNUAL GATHERING
Friday, September 27, 2024

AUBERGE BAKER (Site of the ancestral land of Jean Doyon, 1st and only ancestor of the Doyons of America)
8790, avenue Royale
Château-Richer (Quebec)  G0A 1N0

PROGRAM
  9:30 a.m. – Arrival of participants
10:00 a.m. – Annual General Meeting
11:00 a.m. – Presentation of participants
11:30 a.m. – Dinner - Hot menu from the Chef of Auberge Baker
  1:00 p.m. – On-site conference: “Les Filles du Roy”
  2:30 p.m. – Quiz on the Doyons
  2:45 p.m. – Visit to the property and the Doyon and Gagnon monuments (a stone’s throw away)
  3:00 p.m. – Gathering and remarks from the president
  3:15 p.m. – End of activities - Free visit to the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica 
                     (Paintings by Frédéric Doyon, in the basement, visible until 4:30 p.m.)

BENEFITS RELATED TO YOUR PARTICIPATION

  • Event 2024 in the village of our common ancestors, Jean Doyon and Marthe Gagnon, married in 1650
  • Where the celebrations of the 350th anniversary of Jean Doyon’s arrival in Canada took place 30 years ago
  • Visit to the land cleared by our ancestor between 1652 and 1664
  • Viewing a video of the 350th anniversary celebrations on the Côte de Beaupré
  • Participation in the annual meeting of members, with voting rights (if you are a member)
  • Participation rates reduced by 30% compared to those of 2023
  • Conference on Les Filles du Roy
  • Two glasses of wine included with the meal (additional glasses at $8, including tax and tip)
  • Ambient music during the meal
  • Participation in a quiz on the Doyons of America (the winner will receive a symbolic prize)
  • Sharing good times with other Doyons with whom you have special affinities (brothers, sisters, cousins, etc.)
  • Meeting several other friendly Doyons who share your family values
  • On the day of the annual meeting, members present will be able to participate in the draw for a lifetime subscription to the Association
  • Non-members can become members (before the drawing) and pay for the meal at the reduced rate of $49.95, instead of the normal $59.95

MEMBERS – DESCRIPTION

  • Regular (25 years or older): Anyone who has paid their annual ($25) or lifetime ($300) membership fee
  • Spouse: Enjoys the same rights and privileges as the regular member ($0)
  • Youth (Under 25 years): Enjoys the same rights and privileges as a regular member. Annual ($25) or lifetime ($150) membership fee

2024 ANNUAL GATHERING REGISTRATION

Member (same price for the spouse) $49.95
Non-member (same price for the spouse) $59.95
New member as of the 2024 Gathering 2024 (No spouse) : $49.95 + $25.00 $74.95
New member as of the 2024 Gathering 2024 (With spouse) : $49.95 + $25.00 + $49.95) $124.90
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO THE 2024 ANNUAL GATHERING.

If you would like a paper form to register, please contact Lise Doyon, secretary of the Association, by email at lise.doyon@gmail.com or at 581 307-6857.