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image no.: 57114
contact sheet: A1746
collection: Miscellaneous Collection
description: Standing Jean Marie Poitras , The Husband Of Henriette (Nee Riel), Who Is Sitting On Left. Henriette Was Born In 1861, And Died In 1898). Sitting At Right Is Julie Lagimodiere, Mother Of Henriette Riel (And Louis Riel Not In Photo). Sitting On The Floor Are Angelique Riel (Born 1883, Died 1894) And Her Brother Jean Riel (Born 1882, Died 1908), The Orphan Children Of Louis Riel And Marguerite Monet. After The Execution Of Louis Riel In November, 1885, His Wife Marguerite Passed Away Six Months Later In May, 1886. Their Deaths Left Their Two Children Orphans In The Care Of Their Grandmother, Julie Lagimodiere. Julie'S Daughter Henriette Also Helped In The Care Of The Children. Julie Raised Her Grandson As Jean Monet (His Mother'S Maiden Name) To Protect Him From Any Prejudices Because Of Who His Father Was (Louis Riel)
subject(s): ChildrenMetisPersonalitiesPoliticsRielWomen
date: 1887c