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Marie-Madelaine
Jarret de Verchères.
Born Verchères,
Quebec
March 3, 1678. Died August 8, 1747. The young Madelaine would become
one of
Canada's first youth heroes when she, with only a handful of helpers would
successfully defend the family fort against attack. Her exploits have been
written up in several books including HerStory by Susan
Merritt. Her entire life story is recorded in the Dictionary of
Canadian Biography (Volume III). Be sure to check out the true
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