The son of a farmer, he was born and raised in Sainte-Famille on the Île d'Orléans. He later moved to Quebec City, becoming paymaster and business agent for the Séminaire de Québec.
As the son of a farmer, his early life was spent in Sainte-Famille on the Île d'Orléans. Subsequently, he relocated to Quebec City, assuming key financial and representative roles at the Séminaire de Québec.