Early Life
Timothee was born in Holland to French Huguenot parents. He learned the trade of printing as a young man growing up in Holland. Timothee learned numerous languages and was fluent in German, French, and English as well as his native tongue of Dutch. He had married a lady in Holland named Elizabeth. They emigrated to Philadelphia in September 1731 with four children. The month after arriving Timothee advertised in the Pennsylvania Gazette his intention to open a "Publick French School; he will also, if required, teach the said language to any young gentlemen or ladies, at their Lodgings."
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