Jean-Baptiste Corbeil was born in 1822 in Laval, Quebec. His wife, Emelie Paquet was born in 1819 in Laval Quebec. They were married in 1845 in Terrebonne, Quebec. This photo was taken sometime between 1880 and 1895.
People in photo include: Emelie (Paquet) Corbeil
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