[blended.FTW] Jacques Rate (or Ratte) came to Canada in 1652 from Laleu, LaRochelles, Charente-Maritime, L'Aunis. He signedn his name with initials. For a time he was a servent for the Nursing Sisters of Quebec in exchange for food and lodging. At that time he began to practice as a cabinet maker. After his marriage, he moved into the Martin home where he continued to practice. Later the family moved to Saint Pierre.