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.
The offspring of a farmer, he was reared in Sainte-Famille on the Île d'Orléans. He subsequently relocated to Quebec City, assuming the roles of treasurer and representative for the Séminaire de Québec.