Jacques Barbel
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Jacques Barbel (c. 1670 – 30 July 1740), was a French soldier in Canada who stayed in the country and became a part of the history of Quebec. His daughter, Marie-Anne Barbel and her husband, Louis Fornel became successful merchants as well.
Barbel was an active participant in the region from 1687. He at various times was a judge , a royal notary and an important legal practitioner. He was a seigneur and, for a time, acted as secretary to the Intendant of New France, Michel Bégon de la Picardière.
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