Notes

According to the 1940 Census, Beatrice had graduated from high school.
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Perhaps this is our Beatrice:
Directories: Bridgeport, Fairfield, Southport, Stratford, CT (1944)
ARBOUR
M Beatrice emp 993 Main St r 82 Court Street #207 Bridgeport Yellow Mill Village
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During WWII, Beatrice played short stop with the Racine Belles. Here are some Racine Belle facts, extracted from wikipedia on 05 May 2011:
The Racine Belles were one of the original teams of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League playing from 1943 through 1950 out of Racine, Wisconsin. The team played its home games at Horlick Field. In 1943, the Belles claimed the first Championship Title in the league's history. This team was characterized by strong pitching, solid defense, timely hitting, and speed on the bases. Facts: The Belles wore yellow dress uniforms with knee-high brown woolen socks and brown caps. The Belle Panda was the team's unofficial mascot. In 1945 the team won the attendance trophy for having the largest audience on opening night, 23 May, with 4,019 fans.
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Herald News (Fall River, MA) -- 12 Jul 1992 -- by William Corey
IT REALLY WAS A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN -- GIRLS OF SUMMER -- GOING TO BAT FOR HISTORY
Bea Arbour Parrott grew up playing catch with the boy next door. The Somerset native saidthere weren't many girls in her neighborhood in the 1930s, so she spent much of her time throwing a baseball around like most of the boys. Her interest in the game led her to play softball for the local St Patrick's girls team, and in 1946, landed her in Racine, Wisconsin, playing professional baseball for the Racine Belles. "We were just playing baseball. We didn't realize that we were making history," Parrott said. She and longtime friend Lillian (DeCambra) Kelley, also ofSomerset, were one of a select group of women who cansay they played professional baseball. Kelley and Parrott each spent a summer playing for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, the brainchild of former Chicago Cubs owner Philip Wrigley. The league, which competed from 1943 to 1954,kept baseball as a national pastime during WWII, whenthe men were away and Major League Baseball came to a halt. Wrigley began a league of four teams in the Midwestern states of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The league grew to 10 teams, and in 1948, 1million fans turned out to watch the ladies take their swings. Kelley's late sister Alice was theone who recruited Bea and Lilly to play. Alice had a long career in the league with the Fort Wayne Daisies -- the team Lilly also played for. Players earned anywhere from $55 a week to $150 -- the average wage at the time was $20. Parrott, a shortstop who played with the Belles in 1946, recalled life onthe road. There would bea game almost every night and the girls stayed witha family who charged $5 a week rent. The small town stadiums would draw impressive crowds,sometimes as many as 10,000 people. The AAGBPL is once again gaining recognition with the release of Penny Marshall's film "A League of TheirOwn," with Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, and Madonna. Parrott and Kelley both saw and enjoyed the film, but did point out that none of the managerswould be as harsh as the one portrayed by Hanks. Most managers at the time were former big leaguers and acted like "father figures," the women said. Though discipline was a must, yeling at players was hardly heard, they said. Almost as important as the game itself was acting"ladylike." The players were made to wear dresses for uniforms and could only wear skirts whenout on the town. Some players were sent to charm school.Those who dared to wear pants were sent home, Parrott said. "Those were the rules," Parrott said. "If you didn't like it, you could go home and work for a living." The feminine touch was acarefully orchestrated part of the game -- one that Wrigley believed made the game popular. Butdespite wearing dresses, which made leg abrasions a common occurrence when the women had to slide into a base, the players were hardly the typical 1940s woman. "In those days, women were supposed to learn how to sew, knit, and embroider, but these things weren't much fun. I'd ratherbechasing fly balls," Parrott said. Both Kelley and Parrott returned home after their year of baseball to marry andraise a family. The leaguewas nearly forgotten until 1988, when the names of all the women who played professional baseball fortheAAGBPLwere engraved on a plaque thathangs in the Baseball Hall fo Fame in Cooperstown, NY. As far as the baseballplayers of today, Parrott and Kelley aren't too impressed -- especially with the Boston Red Sox. "They get paid millions andthey can't even bunt to get a guy to second," Parrott noted.

She had 4 children

Affectionately called "Uncle Gopher" by the kids in the family.

From Catherine MOUSSEAU DUNNE via email on 18 Aug 2009: Barbara Black was a very special woman.She wasmentally handicapped. She lived next door to my Uncle Donald's sister Jean. They met when Uncle Donald was visiting and she fell head over heals in love with him. They had lived together for about 10 years before he died. I suspect that Uncle Donald wasa bit slow as well. Anyway, she moved in with Uncle Donald and took care of him. Even though they were not married she lived the vows..for better or worse (he was an alcoholic), for richer or poorer (they were both on disability), and in sickness (he developed cancer). They had to remove his tongue - then part of his cheek and throat....and finally a lung. Just before he died they wanted to remove his other cheek and his nose...he said no. He lived a few doorsdown from us. The night hedied (it was during the night) he was seated at their kitchen table, Barbara (God bless and rest her soul) sat up with him until morning. Then she came over to our place and told us she couldn't make himwake up. Momwentover and found him - in Canada when you die at home the police need tobe called, so she did. Barbara stayed by his side until they removed him. She ended up getting muscular dystrophy and was placed in a home. She died a few years ago.

From Catherine via email on18 Aug 2009: A sweet story about Uncle Donald . . . He used to work the pipe lines. He would be gone for months on end up North. When he got back he always boarded with us. We were very poor. He wouldsave his change whilehe was away and give it to mom "to get stuff for the kids" when he got back. One Christmas when I was 6 (Ibelieve), he bought Janie (my sister) and I an easy bake oven. Janie and I had a blast "cooking" for the family Christmas day. Uncle Donald tried everything we made.We calledhim Uncle Gopher - don't know how he got the name but it was years before I knew his name was actually Donald. Something I learned from him - I do not take any medications of any kind(unless there is no choice). WhenUncle Donald had a headache he always put a bit of Vick's vapo rub on his forehead. I've always done the same thing. Uncle Donald would have done anything for us kids....and his brothers and sisters as well.He was a kind and loving soul.

From Catherine via emailon 19 Aug 2009: This story is about my Uncle Donald, Uncle Reggie, Uncle Dan, and my father. Surprise surprise everyone had congregated at our house one fine summer Saturday.The men were inthe back yard chatting. (It was tooearly still to bedrinking.) AnywayUncle Donald missed seeing the bumble bee nest that was under the verandah and he bumped it. The bees swarmed out and stung him on the lips. We didn't know it but he was allergic. His lips started to swell up andthe other men folk started laughing and teasing him until they realized he was having trouble breathing. The hospital was close to our house so Uncle Reggie and Uncle Dan drove himthere. In the emergency room Uncle Donald was unable to tell them whathad happened so Uncle Reggie tried (Uncle Dan was parking the car). Uncle Reggie got a fit of the giggles (probably from nerves) and all the doctor was able to understandwastheword bees (Uncle Reggie has always been extremely hard of hearing andhasa slight speech impediment because of it). The doctor must have thought Uncle Reggie was drunk because he made him leave the emergency room, Uncle Dan went inand explained. The doctor's treated Uncle Donald and he was able to go home. This was before the epi-pensohe always had to be careful after that.

After Martha's death, James put his two youngest children in a home. Strange that he felt he was unable to care for them. Also, at the time ofJames' death, he was a resident ofthe Washington County Infirmary. Poor man must have suffered something traumatic in order to end up where he did. --> See article below for some explanation.

James' parents were born in Connecticut and Ohio or both in Virginia.[1920,1900Census]
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Marietta Daily Leader (OH) -- Monday 20 Apr 1896
PERSONAL AND LOCAL
Saturday an alarm box from 51 called the fire department to the house of Mrs. James Arbour, West Side. A spark had set fire to the roof buttheblaze was extinguished before the department had arrived.

Marietta Daily Leader (OH) -- 03 Feb 1897
BUSINESS LOCALS
Have you tried the Pink Pad Scouring Polish? It is the finest and handiest thingout there for cleaning windows,mirrors, and all metals. Made by James Arbour, this city, and sold by William H. Grass. Best of local references.

Marietta Daily Leader (OH) -- 25 Aug 1901
THE PUBLIC MIRROR
Mr. James Arbourhas returned from Seattle, Washington, where he has been for the past six months in the employ of the Puget Sound Oil Company.
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The Marietta Daily Times (ON) -- 19 Jun 1933
RITES HELD FOR VICTIMS OF SHOOTING
Funeral services for Albert Newton, slain Saturday by James Arbor, wereconducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Dixon Funeral Home, Rev. W. A. Moore officiating. Burial was made at the Round Bottom Cemeteryin Waterford Township. The funeral of Arbor was conducted Monday morning at 10o'clock at the same place, Dr. J. A. Holmes officiating. Burialwas made in Oak Grove. Coroner Fred Jackson, who investigated the dualshooting, that occurred in the apartment of Arbor's wife at120 Front Street, made an official finding of murderand suicide. There were no eyewitnesses to the tragedy and the coroner affirmed what the police found in their investigation following the shooting. A note found on Arbor's body indicatedthat trouble was expected, even premeditated by him. The notewas addressed to Chief Homer O. Wolfe of the police department. It was written Friday evening at the county infirmary, more than twelve hours before he followed Newton to the apartment. Text of the note follows: "Marietta, June 16th. Friend Homer:I am going to town tomorrow andI have found out for a fact that Newton is still going to the house. Well, there is something going to happen. It's just too damned raw for me toswallow as every one knows about itand they know that I am wedged outhere and sick and broke. I can't get a gun any place and theykeep bolts on the door when he is there and just the key turned in the lock when he is not. One time he slipped out the back door when she let me in thefront, but I have not been there for a long time. I am going to getin tomorrow. Her folks think she is o.k. Good bye, maybe, J. M. A."

Note from FindAGrave, extracted 20 Aug 2013:
Murdered Herbert Demming Newton and then committed suicide. Married to Clara Arbour.

After Martha's death, James put his two youngest children in a home. Strange that he felt he was unable to care for them. Also, at the time ofJames' death, he was a resident ofthe Washington County Infirmary. Poor man must have suffered something traumatic in order to end up where he did. --> See article below for some explanation.

James' parents were born in Connecticut and Ohio or both in Virginia.[1920,1900Census]
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Marietta Daily Leader (OH) -- Monday 20 Apr 1896
PERSONAL AND LOCAL
Saturday an alarm box from 51 called the fire department to the house of Mrs. James Arbour, West Side. A spark had set fire to the roof buttheblaze was extinguished before the department had arrived.

Marietta Daily Leader (OH) -- 03 Feb 1897
BUSINESS LOCALS
Have you tried the Pink Pad Scouring Polish? It is the finest and handiest thingout there for cleaning windows,mirrors, and all metals. Made by James Arbour, this city, and sold by William H. Grass. Best of local references.

Marietta Daily Leader (OH) -- 25 Aug 1901
THE PUBLIC MIRROR
Mr. James Arbourhas returned from Seattle, Washington, where he has been for the past six months in the employ of the Puget Sound Oil Company.
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The Marietta Daily Times (ON) -- 19 Jun 1933
RITES HELD FOR VICTIMS OF SHOOTING
Funeral services for Albert Newton, slain Saturday by James Arbor, wereconducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Dixon Funeral Home, Rev. W. A. Moore officiating. Burial was made at the Round Bottom Cemeteryin Waterford Township. The funeral of Arbor was conducted Monday morning at 10o'clock at the same place, Dr. J. A. Holmes officiating. Burialwas made in Oak Grove. Coroner Fred Jackson, who investigated the dualshooting, that occurred in the apartment of Arbor's wife at120 Front Street, made an official finding of murderand suicide. There were no eyewitnesses to the tragedy and the coroner affirmed what the police found in their investigation following the shooting. A note found on Arbor's body indicatedthat trouble was expected, even premeditated by him. The notewas addressed to Chief Homer O. Wolfe of the police department. It was written Friday evening at the county infirmary, more than twelve hours before he followed Newton to the apartment. Text of the note follows: "Marietta, June 16th. Friend Homer:I am going to town tomorrow andI have found out for a fact that Newton is still going to the house. Well, there is something going to happen. It's just too damned raw for me toswallow as every one knows about itand they know that I am wedged outhere and sick and broke. I can't get a gun any place and theykeep bolts on the door when he is there and just the key turned in the lock when he is not. One time he slipped out the back door when she let me in thefront, but I have not been there for a long time. I am going to getin tomorrow. Her folks think she is o.k. Good bye, maybe, J. M. A."

Note from FindAGrave, extracted 20 Aug 2013:
Murdered Herbert Demming Newton and then committed suicide. Married to Clara Arbour.

Alector was know by many variants of his name, including Hector, Alistar, Alex, and Alexander. His WWII Registration lists his full name as Alexander Altol ARBOUR.

According to the 1940 Census, Alex had completed the 6th grade.

In 1940, Alex reported that he had earned $1,300 in 1939.

Also living with William and Elisa in 1930 was a woman named Philomene BOULE, who was reportedly William's 72-year old, widowed sister. However, William had no siblings older than he nor any known sisters by the name of Philomene so who was she? She reportedly emmigrated from Canada in 1900 and was employed at a woolen mill.[1930Census]

Lawrence, MA, Newspaper -- 17 Mar 1949
William Arbour, 79, 60 Margin Street, died Wednesday afternoon at his home. Born in St Raphael, Canada, he made his home here for manyyears. He was a retired employee of the Champion-International paper mill. Surviving are a daughter, Alice, wife of Alfred Mailloux, with whom hemade his home; two sons, Joseph and William Jr, of Lawrence; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Arbour of Quebec and Mrs. Delia Langlois of New Britain, CT; four brothers, Adelard and Alector of Hartford, CT, and Theophile and Adjutor of St Raphael; also seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the later home Saturday morning with a solemn high Mass of requiem at 10 o'clock in St Anne's Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Lawrence, MA, Newspaper -- 21 Mar 1949
The funeral of William Arbour, 60 Margin Street, who died Wednesday, was held from the late home Saturday morning with a solemn Mass of requiem at 10 o'clock in St Ann's Church. Rev. Robert Blanchet, SM, was the celebrant. Rev. Lucien Chasse, SM, deacon, and Rev. Lawrence J. Duperry,SM, sub-deacon. The Gregorian Mass was sung with "De Profundis" at therecessional. The soloists were Miss Irene E. Libbey, Edgar J. Beland,and Dolord Veilleux. Mrs. Anna T. Desjardinswas organist. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery where Father Blanchet conducted committal services. The bearers were: William Arbour Jr, Omer Couture, Rene Faucher, William and Lucien Mailloux, and Theophane Bouchard.

At the time of Eliza's deathin March 1935, there were 8 grandchildren. Obviously one of them passed away between March 1935 and March 1949.[obits]

Also living with William and Elisa in 1930 was a woman named Philomene BOULE, who was reportedly William's 72-year old, widowed sister. However, William had no siblings older than he nor any known sisters by the name of Philomene so who was she? She reportedly emmigrated from Canada in 1900 and was employed at a woolen mill.[1930Census]

Lawrence, MA, Newspaper -- 17 Mar 1949
William Arbour, 79, 60 Margin Street, died Wednesday afternoon at his home. Born in St Raphael, Canada, he made his home here for manyyears. He was a retired employee of the Champion-International paper mill. Surviving are a daughter, Alice, wife of Alfred Mailloux, with whom hemade his home; two sons, Joseph and William Jr, of Lawrence; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Arbour of Quebec and Mrs. Delia Langlois of New Britain, CT; four brothers, Adelard and Alector of Hartford, CT, and Theophile and Adjutor of St Raphael; also seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the later home Saturday morning with a solemn high Mass of requiem at 10 o'clock in St Anne's Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Lawrence, MA, Newspaper -- 21 Mar 1949
The funeral of William Arbour, 60 Margin Street, who died Wednesday, was held from the late home Saturday morning with a solemn Mass of requiem at 10 o'clock in St Ann's Church. Rev. Robert Blanchet, SM, was the celebrant. Rev. Lucien Chasse, SM, deacon, and Rev. Lawrence J. Duperry,SM, sub-deacon. The Gregorian Mass was sung with "De Profundis" at therecessional. The soloists were Miss Irene E. Libbey, Edgar J. Beland,and Dolord Veilleux. Mrs. Anna T. Desjardinswas organist. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery where Father Blanchet conducted committal services. The bearers were: William Arbour Jr, Omer Couture, Rene Faucher, William and Lucien Mailloux, and Theophane Bouchard.

At the time of Eliza's deathin March 1935, there were 8 grandchildren. Obviously one of them passed away between March 1935 and March 1949.[obits]

Although her daughter's marriage record shows that Hortense was marriedto a man named Joseph ARBOUR, we believe that there is no such person.Helene was probably an illegitimate child and a fictitious father was created to give her some legitimacy.
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Bio from Facebook on 27 April 2010:
27 April 1841 -- Born and baptised in L'Islet, Quebec, Marie-Hortense ARBOUR was the 3rd of 13 children of CharlesARBOUR and Marie-Euphrosine FORTIN. Right from the beginning it almost appears as if Hortense was alittle unlike the rest of her family. All of her siblings were born and baptized in Perce, Quebec, which is also where Hortense grew up. However, Hortense was baptized in the community in which her mother was born and raised and in which her parents were married. Although typical ofthe time, Hortense had no occupation outside the home but she no doubtwas a tremendous help to her mother in caring for her younger siblings. In fact, she was one of 3 sisters in her family who never married andwho died as spinsters in middle age. When she was 27-years old, though, Hortense seems to have had an illicit affair. On 06 April 1869, she gave birth to her daughter, Helene ARBOUR. Their situation is a bit unusual in that Hortense actually claimed Helene (aka Ellen) at her baptism, but no mention was made of a father. Although Helene's marriage record shows that Hortense was married to a man named Joseph ARBOUR, we believe that there is no such person. Most assuredly, Helene was an illegitimate child and a fictitious father was created to give her some legitimacy. When she was 17-years old,Helene married and began her own family, buther mother never saw this. Hortense died in Perce on 08 March 1883, just shy of her 42nd birthday.

Anthony never married or had children.

According to the 1900 Census, Anthony was born in Nov 1899.

According to his WWI Draft Registration, Anthony was born 27 Sep 1899. At the time, he was of medium height with a slender build; he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to the 1940 Census, Anthony had completed 8th grade.

In 1940, Anthony reported that he had earned $720 in 1939.

In 1950-1951, also living at Anthony's house was Edward A. GIRARD and Anthony's sister Eva.

Apparently, Ash was born and baptised as Jean-Adjutor ARBOUR. How his name became Ashador or Ashadore is not known.

Ashador may have been born on 05 May 1908.

Sarnia Observer (ON) -- 07 Aug 1970 -- pg 10
Ashador J. Arbour, age 62, of 1310 Colborne, died Thursday in St Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Perce, QC, and came to Sarnia 28 years ago.He was a welder employed at Imperial Oil. Survivingare his wife, the former Levina Bonenfant, of Sarnia; 2daughters, Mrs. Frank (Lorraine) Kucera and Mrs. Tony (Ruth) Bahro, both of Alvinston; a son, Donald, of Sarnia; 6 brothers, Homer, Dona, Fred, Reginald, and George, all ofThunder Bay, ON, andLionel in British Columbia; and 1 sister Mrs. John (Louise) Breiland of Thunder Bay. Funeral service will be held Saturday from McKenzie and Blundy Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church for mass at 11am. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery.Prayers will be said at funeral home Friday at 8:30 pm.

Who is the Philip who also seems to be buried with Ash and his wife in Sarnia?
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Bio from Facebook on 15 May 2010:
15 May 1908 -- Born in Perce, Quebec, Jean-Ashador ARBOUR was the 4th of 15 children of fisher and school custodian Joseph-Tancrede ARBOUR andhis wife Marie-Flore GUILLOT. Ash was born and baptised as Jean-Adjutor ARBOUR; how his name became Ashador or Ashadore is not known. In about 1920, Ashador made the big move from Quebec to Ontario with his parents and siblings, settling in the Thunder Bayarea, then known as the twodistinct communities of Fort William and Port Arthur. In about 1932, hemarried Levina Octavia BONENFANT, who wasfrom the local area. They had 4 children together: Leonard who died in infancy, Lorraine, Ruth, andDonald. In about 1942, the family moved to Sarnia, ON, where Ash and Levina remained and whereAsh was a welder employed at Imperial Oil. On 06 August 1970, at the age of 62, Ash passed away, leaving Levina to witness the death of their daughter Lorraine, as well as the passing of a grandchild and a great-grandchild. On 17 September 2002, at the age of 89, Levina passed away. At the time therehad been 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren born to them.

ARBOUR Family in Capital Memorial Gardens
In the Section called "Garden of the Apostles"
455B
ARBOUR, Florida 1914-1980
ARBOUR, Ronald P 1936-
Mother and Son

ARBOUR Family in Capital Memorial Gardens
In the Section called "Garden of the Old Rugged Cross"
210A-2
ARBOUR, Ernest R 1935-1988
ARBOUR, M. Helene 1938-
In Loving memory

According to Catherine MOUSSEAU DUNNE via email on 16 Jul 2009, Ernest died on 30 Oct 1987.
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From Catherine via email on 18 Aug 2009: Ernest - was a CREEP!!! That'sall I'll say about him.
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From Catherine via email 20 Aug 2009: Although Uncle Ernest spend way too much time at our house drinking, etc. Aunt Helene and the children didn't. Aunt Helene never saw Ernest's fault - if he was drunk it was becausesomeone made him - puuuuhleazzzzzzze!!!! Perhaps it was her way ofcoping. She did come with the children at the big holidays - Christmasand Easter. Aunt Helene came to both my wedding shower and my baby shower and gave lovely gifts both times. She just didn't like the "party" atmosphere in the Arbour clan.

ARBOUR, Edward J. Jr. d 11 Aug 2000 Duluth, St Louis Co, MN [Cert #988]
State File Number: 2000-MN-023864

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) -- 13 Aug 2000
Arbour, Edward J. Jr -- Age 60. Of Wauwatosa, WI. Died Friday, 11 August 2000, at St Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born 1 July 1940 to Edward J. Sr. and Ruth (nee Erickson) Arbour in Duluth, MN. He attended and graduated from Duluth EastHigh School in 1958 and from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 1962. Edward married Karen Pingatore on 16 November 1963 in Duluth. He was employed by the Greyhound Bus Company for over 30 years. Following his semi-retirementhe drove a motor coach and was a co-owner of a tour and travel company. He was a member of St Therese Catholic Church, president of the Wauwatosa Lion's Club, member of the Wauwatosa Civic Alliance and a member of the Boys Scouts of America.He was preceded in deathbyhisparents. He is survived by his wife Karen, a son Lee (Lisa) of Milwaukee, a daughter Linanne (Brian) Giersch of Milwaukee, 3 grandchildren: Nick, Samantha, and Jacob, 4 brothers: Tom (Betty), Mike (Beth), both ofDuluth, Steve (Barb) of Grand Rapids, MN, and Rick (Paula) of Eagen, MN: numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation Sunday, 13 August, from 3-5 pm at Crawford Funeral Service Chapel in Duluth, MN. Visitation Tuesday, 15 August, from 9:30 am until time ofFuneral Mass at 11:30 am at St Therese Catholic Church, 9525 W. Bluemound Rd. in Milwaukee. Memorials to theLion's Club International appreciated. Schmidt & Bartelt, Wauwatosa (414)774-5010

ARBOUR, Ruth Isabel d 07 Dec 1999 Duluth, St Louis Co, MN [Cert #1507]
State File Number: 1999-MN-036879

Duluth News-Tribune (MN) -- Wednesday 08 Dec 1999
Ruth Isabel Arbour, 82, of Benedictine Health Center, formerly of Gilliat Street, died Tuesday, 7 Dec 1999, in St Mary's Medical Center. She was born 6 Jan 1917, to Agnes and Richard Erickson in Duluth and was a lifelong resident. Ruth had worked for Halvorson Trees and Duluth Avionics. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward J.Arbour Sr.; a sister, Marion Loveland; and her special friend, Jack Cosgrfff. Ruth is survived by her sons Edward J. Jr. (Karen) of Wauwatosa, WI, Richard W. (Paula) of Eagan, MN, Thomas C. (Betty) of Duluth, StephenJ. (Barb) of Grand Rapids and Michael D. (Beth) of Duluth, a sister, Elaine Coole of Florida; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.Visitation: Noon until the 1 pm service Friday in Crawford Funeral Chapel. Internment in Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Benedictine Health Center of Union Gospel Mission. Arrangements by Crawford Funeral Service.

As reported in the 1901 Census, Alphonse earned $250 that year as a fisher.

According to Marc BOULANGER, Alphonse wasborn on 17 Feb 1860.

According to the 1911 Census, Alphonse was born in Sep 1862.

The 1911 Census also says they have a son, Narcisse, who was born in Oct 1907 but was 4-years old at the time.

As reported in the 1901 Census, Alphonse earned $250 that year as a fisher.

According to Marc BOULANGER, Alphonse wasborn on 17 Feb 1860.

According to the 1911 Census, Alphonse was born in Sep 1862.

The 1911 Census also says they have a son, Narcisse, who was born in Oct 1907 but was 4-years old at the time.

At the time of his WWI Draft Registration, James was described as beingof medium height and stout build with blue eyes and black hair.

In 1940, James reportedthat hehad earned $1,290 in 1939.

Bio from Facebook 28 Feb 2010:
28 Feb 1755 -- Michel ARBOUR V is the oldest person we have yet profiled here, having been born 255 years ago. Born in St-Francois-de-la-Riviere-du-Sud, QC, Michel was the eldest son and 2nd child of Michel ARBOURIV and Marie-Louise BOUTIN. As the V attests, Michel is a direct descendant ofour immigrant ancestor Michel ARBOUR. Michel V married on 26 Aug 1793, to Ursule PROULX and they had one daughter, Marie-Barbe ARBOUR,before Ursule's untimely death. At some point after his first marriage,Michel moved from St-Francois to St-Gervais, QC, located in Bellechasse County. It was here that he married for a second time to Marie-Anne LABRECQUE on 03 Feb 1807. She bore him 4 children between 1807 and 1813- one of whom was his heir Michel ARBOUR VI. Michel VI, in turn, had ason named Michel VII. Michel VII never married or had children so the direct Michel ARBOUR descendancy ended with his death in 1904, some 263years after it began. Michel ARBOUR V and Marie-Anne LABRECQUE both died some time before 1861, but it is unclear exactly when or where.

Note added on 25 Sep 2010:
We now know why we have foundnothing further about Michel in Quebec. Hemay have died in Maine. In fact, this man has a wonderful, interestingstory. He is the only known ARBOUR to have served for the United States of America during the RevolutionaryWar. He must have been quite angry with the British in order to side with the Americans. Perhaps we willnever know his true motivation. In any case, here is some of the documentation regarding his service.

HONORABLE DISCHARGE
By His Excellency, George Washington, Esq, General and Commander In Chief of the Forces of the United States of America. These are to Certify that the Bearer hereof Corporal Michael Arbour of the United States of America in General Hazen's Regiment, having faithfully served theUnitedStatesfour years and two months and being inlifted for the War only, is hereby discharged from the American Army. Given at Head-Quarters the 30 June 1785. {signed} G Washington
By His Excellency's Command {signed} J. Trumbull ..
Registered in the Books of the Regiment, {signed} Benjamin Moore, Adjutant
The above Michael Arbour has been honored with the Badge of Merit for four Years faithful service. {signed} Moses Hazen, Brigadier General
Head-Quarters June 30, 1783. The within certificate shall not avail theBearer as a Dishcarge, until the Ratification of the definitive Treatyof Peace; previous to which Time, and until Proclamation thereofshall be made, He is to be considered as being on furlough. George Washington
Michael Arbour Continental (Canadian) S36895

ORIGINAL CLAIM
State of Maine, County of Somerset
On this twenty sixth day of June Anno Domini eighteen hundred and twenty two personally appeared in open Court, beforethe Court of Common Pleas, now holden at Norridgewock, within and for the County of Somerset inthe State of Maine, (being a Court of record for said county proceeding according to the course of common law, having original jurisdiction, unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment) Michael Arbour, now resident in theCounty of Somerset, aged 68years, who being first sworn according to law, in order to obtain the provisions made bythe Acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818 and 1st of May 1820, doth on his oath declare that heserved in the Revolutionary War as follows Viz: First inthe Company commanded by Captain Robinson and Regiment Commanded by Col. James Livingston in the year service, then in the Company commanded by Captain Selden and in the Congress Regiment commanded by Col afterwards Brigadier General Hazen, upon the Continental establishement during the war and actually served more than seven years: Being a native of Lower Canada he first enlisted in the fall of 1775 at Point Levi opposite Quebec as a private soldier; that he remained in Canada with the American troops till the next summer and retreated with them to Albany where he in December 1776 enlisted for during the war, and served as a Corporal and that he remained in the above Corps in the Army till June 30, 1783 when he washonorably discharged, signed by the Commander in Chief is hereunto affixed; that he has no other evidence of such service except for his honorable discharge which he has preserved with great care ever since he left the service: that he wasinboth the Battles of the taking of Burgoyne, at the Battle of Whiteplains, Horseneek, Brandywine, and at Yorktown;waswounded in the left leg by a buck shot, at the taking of Burgoyne, which was extracted by Doctor Schuyler at Stillwater,that he needs the assistance of his Country for his support being infirm, described "exceedingly poor."
And now in persuance ofthe Act of 1st of May 1820, I the said Michael Arbour do further swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the said eighteenth Day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner whatever disposed of my propertyor any part thereof with intent thereby so as to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the Act of Congress aforesaid, entitled. "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income whatever. Michael {his mark} Arbour Witness Daniel Williams
The following is a schedule of my whole estate "Income" I have no houseor land and no property whatever except a poor coarse suit of cloths; having lost my wife I have no familyexcept my two little boys Michael aged thirteen and Symon aged eight years. I am by occupation a laborer but from old age can do but little. Michael {his mark} Arbour Witness Daniel Williams
Somerset Ct Common Pleas June 26, 1822
Subscribed sworn and declared both the Schedule and declaration in openCourt before DavidPesham, Judge of CC Pleas
I, William Allen, Junior Clerk of all the Judicial Courts holden withinand for the County of Somerset, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and Schedule hereto affixed are truly copied from the records ofthesaid Court of Common Pleas; and I dofurther certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount of the notice of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is two dollars. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Courtat Norridgewock the twenty sixth day of June in the year of our Lord1822. {signed} William Allen, Jr Clerk of the Court of SomersetCounty

CERTIFICATE OF PENSION
Maine
Michael Arbour (age 68)
at Somerset 67 in the State of Maine who was a Private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Hazen of the Pen line, for the term of 1776 to June 1783.(on Roll)
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 26 of June 1822.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 of August 1822 and an a .. .. Augusta, Maine
Arrears (Part of) to the 4th of Sept 1822. Semi-anl. all'ce ending $18.40
Revolutionary Claim Act 18th March 1818 [amended] May 1, 1820
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A little more about Michel's two commanding officers . . .

JAMES LIVINGSTON
Colonel James Livingston (27 March 1747-- 9 March 1832) was born in theFrench province of Canada to New York-born parents. He was living in Quebec, as Canada was known following the French and Indian War, when the American Revolutionary War broke out. He was responsible for raising and leading the 1st Canadian Regiment of the Continental Army during the invasion of Canada, and continued to serve in the war until 1781. He retired to Saratoga, New York, where he served as a state legislator and raised a family of five children.
American Revolutionary War -- Livingston was living in Chambly, workingas a grain merchant, when the invasion of Quebec began in September 1775. As early as August, he had been in contact with General Philip Schuyler, mostly through the efforts ofJohnBrown, an Americanspy.On 18August, he sent a messenger to Schuyler at Fort Ticonderoga, presumably withinformation on British military readiness at Fort Chambly and Fort Saint-Jean; unfortunately, this messenger destroyed the message, fearing hemight be captured withit. General Richard Montgomery (who was marriedto one of Livingston's relatives), who was in command of Ticonderoga at the time, sent John Brown back to Livingston. On the 28th, they sent word back to Montgomery withnewsthat spurred him tobegin the invasion: the British had almost completed ships capable of threatening the American naval superiority on Lake Champlain. Up to, and then also following, the arrival of the American forces at Île aux Noix inearlySeptember,Livingston was active in the Chambly area, raising local support for the Americans. On 15 September, he reported to Schuyler that militiaunder his control had cut off Fort Chambly from communication with Montreal, and that Brownand Ethan Allenwere raising additional troops and guarding the southern shore of the Saint Lawrence River. Forces under his command, numbering about 200, participated in the capture of Fort Chambly on 18 October, along with militia under Brown's command. On20 November, Montgomery made him a colonel in the Continental Army, and gave him command of the 1st Canadian Regiment, consisting mainly of the troops he had recruited. This regiment then served at the battle of Quebec in December1775, andtheensuing retreat. They later saw action in the Saratoga campaign, including the relief of the siege of Fort Stanwix in August 1777, both Battles of Saratoga, and the Battle of Rhode Island. Livingston was in command of Verplanck's PointontheHudson River in September 1780, when he played a crucial role in the unmasking of Benedict Arnold's treachery. While on guard duty, his troops fired on the Britishsloop of war Vulture, forcing that vessel to retreat southwards. Thisshiphadbrought Major John Andréto meet with General Arnold. Sincethe ship was driven off, André was forced to attempt travel by land to New York; he was captured with incriminating papers in his possession. André as hanged asa spy, and Arnold, hisplot discovered,managed to escape to the British lines. Livingston retired from the Continental Army on 1 January 1781. In recognition of his service, he was granted 3,500 acres (14 km2) of land near where Tyre, New Yorkistoday. In 1801, Congressawardedhim another 1,280 acres (5.2 km2) of land near the modern location of Columbus, Ohio.

MOSES HAZEN
Moses Hazen (1 June 1733 -- 5 February 1803) was a Brigadier General inthe Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Born intheProvince of Massachusetts Bay, he saw action in the French and Indian War with Rogers' Rangers before settling outside Montreal, Quebec, where he became involved inthe American invasionof Quebec early in the American Revolutionary War, servingin theContinental Army. He went on to lead his own regiment (the 2nd Canadian, or Congress' Own) throughout thewar. He was also a land developer, with propertyinterests in Quebec, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York.
Revolutionary War -- ContinentalArmy Arrives -- At the start of the Revolutionary War in 1775, Hazen was living on half-pay in Saint-Jean, dueto his prior service during the French and Indian War. When Benedict Arnold raided Fort Saint-Jean on 18 May, Hazen reported the newsof that raid (as well as the captureof Fort Ticonderoga) first to the military authorities in Montreal, and then to Governor Guy Carleton in Quebec, before returninghome to consider the consequences the conflict might have on him and his lands.TheAmerican invasion of Quebec arrived near his home at Saint-Jean on 6 September. On that day, Hazen met with General Philip Schuyler, explaining to himthat Fort Saint-Jean was well-defended and unlikely to be taken by siege, and that the local habitantswere unlikely to assist the American effort. This gloomy portrait led Schuyler to consider retreating; but the arrival ofadditional American troops,and a more optimistic assessment from James Livingston, a grain merchant livingnear Chambly, encouraged the Americans to renew the attack. Livingston went on to form the 1st Canadian Regiment in November 1775.
Imprisonment andRelease -- On 17 September, Brigadier General Richard Montgomery, now commanding the American forces, beganto besiege Fort St Jean. The next day, adetachment of American forces under the command ofJohn Brown arrested Hazen north of the fort. However, aBritish sortie from the fort forced Brown's men to retreat; Hazen ended up in British hands.MajorCharles Preston,the British commander, was mistrustful of Hazen, and sent him to Montreal under the guard of Claude de Lorimier. BrigadierGeneral Richard Prescott, unhappy with Hazen's explanations of his movements, imprisoned him.He was held in poor conditionsfor54 days. Following the fall of Fort St Jean, the British withdrew from Montreal,transporting prisonerson one ofthe many ships used in the evacuation. Most of this British fleet was captured by the Americans, whoreleased Hazen and other politicalprisoners who had supported them. Unhappy with the treatment he received by the British, Hazen joinedthe American forces, which were on their way to Quebec City. He did this in spite of thefact that the Americans had donesignificant damage to hisestate duringthe siege,plundering the estate for supplies, and using his house as abarracks.
Service in Quebec (Battle of Quebec (1775)) -- Hazen served in the battle of Quebec, and was one of two men (the other was EdwardAntill) sent toreportthe devastating loss to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. TheCongress, in recognition for his efforts, gave Hazen a commission as a colonel, leading the Continental Army's 2nd Canadian Regiment, also called Congress' OwnRegiment or Hazen's Regiment. (Antill wascommissioned the regiment's Lieutenant Colonel.) Hazen was initially offered a position as Brigadier General, but he refused, requesting instead a Colonel's commission, and indemnification against losses caused by the conflict. (His property had already been significantlydamagedbythe Americanactionaround St. Jean.) Hazen was fortunate in arriving in Philadelphia before John Duggan, one of Livingston's captains, to whom Benedict Arnold hadearlier promised the commission for the 2ndCanadian. Hazen and Antill returned to Quebec, where Hazen was stationed at Montreal while Antill recruited men for the regiment. Hazen was briefly in command of the defenses of Montrealfor the Americans,from late March tomid-April1776, when General David Wooster took command of the Americanforces outside Quebec, and Benedict Arnold assumed command of the Montrealgarrison. During the time he was in command, Hazen dispatched Timothy Bedel and 390 men tofortify TheCedars, about 40 miles(64 km) upriver from Montreal; these forces surrendered to a British-Native force duringthe Battle of The Cedars in May.
Trouble with Arnold (Battle of The Cedars) -- Following Arnold's assumption ofcommand at Montreal,Hazen's regiment was assigned to garrison duty atFort Chambly.Hazen (andlikely his men) were called as reinforcements to assist in the American response to the action at The Cedars. In council, Hazen and Arnold had a heated exchange over what actions to take,which, in Arnold's opinion, bordered on insubordination. Arnold had previously held a high opinion of Hazen, writing that he was "a sensible, judicious officer, and well acquainted with this country". During theAmerican retreat from Quebec inMayand June1776, Hazenand Arnold were embroiled in a dispute that led to charges and counter-charges, courts martial and other hearings, lasting into 1779. At issuewere supplies thatArnold had ordered seized from merchants in Montreal andsent toChamblyfor eventual shipment south as part of the retreat. Hazen, in charge ofthe facilities at Chambly, refused to sign for the goods, as he recognized them as the property of friends in Montreal. In the ensuing retreat, mostof thesegoods were plunderedand lost. Arnold wanted to immediately court-martial Hazen for failing to follow orders, but the arriving British army delayed any such activity until the army's return to Fort Ticonderoga. Arnold's opinion ofHazen clearly changed;he wrote, "This isnot the first or last order Col. Hazen has disobeyed. I think him a man of too much consequence for the post he is in." Hazen's court martialwas held on 19 July 1776; he was honorably acquitted. However,there were irregularities in the proceedings(thejudge advocate was the same officer who had delivered the goods from Montreal to Chambly, so he did not testify), and Arnold continued to attack Hazen afterwards. In December 1776 anotherinquiry was held, andHazen wasagain cleared of anywrongdoing. Hazen then countercharged Arnold with the plundering of the Montreal merchants; Arnold was not cleared of these charges until 1779, when he was already considering changing sides to the British.
Building HisRegiment -- Hazen's regiment, which was significantly reduced in size by the retreat from Quebec, was assigned first to Ticonderoga, and then to Albany, in the summer and fall of 1776, before being orderedto winter quarters atFishkill, New York. During thistime, Hazen continuedrecruiting, receiving permission from Congress to recruit anywhere in the United States. In the northern states he ran into difficulties, as those states were havingtrouble filling their own regimental lines; hewas often outbid by other recruiters. By June 1777, the regiment reached about 700 members, out of an authorized strength of 1,000. The cultural differences between the original Quebec enlisteesand the new recruits from theThirteen Colonies was a regular source of friction withintheregiment. As a result, Hazen kept the French-speakers in separate companies. Hazen also submitted to Congress a claim for damages to his estate in Quebec. The original bill was for $11,363;Congress paid $2,595in October 1776.
PhiladelphiaCampaign (Battle of Staten Island, Battle of Brandywine, and Battle of Germantown) -- In May 1777, Hazen's regiment was ordered tojoin the main army at Princeton, where it was active in the Philadelphia campaign as part of JohnSullivan'sbrigade. Someof Hazen's companies (but not Hazen himself) participated in the Battle of Staten Island. Hazen's command during the Battle of Brandywine included the northern endof the Americanline; thisposition was one ofthose flanked by the British in their attack. Hazen's regiment lost 4 officers and 73 men in the battle. In the Battle of Germantown, Hazen commanded a brigade thatincluded in addition to his own regiment,the 2nd,4th,and6th Maryland Regiments. They formed part ofSullivan's columnwhenit marched on the town; hisregiment lost 3 officers and 19 men in the engagement.
Bayley-Hazen Road Proposed-- Hazen, ever since his returnto the United Statesin 1776, hadmaintained a constant stream ofcommunications with Congress, primarilyon the subject of Canada.[41] In January 1778, these communications bore some fruit, when, with French assistance, planning for aninvasion of Canada began. Hazen was assignedthe job of deputy quartermaster for this operation. However, the planningwas beset by supply difficulties, and never got off the ground. It was ultimately cancelledby Congress in March 1778. This failure did not deter Hazen from offering anew route for invadingCanada. This routewent from Newbury, where Hazen owned land and knew the area, to Saint Francis, Quebec. On 12 July, Hazen departed Newbury to scout the route. By 25 July, he hadreturnedto White Plains; the effort was abandoned forthe time beingbecause themanpower was needed in the New York area. Plans for possible attacks against Quebec based on routes departing from the Newburyarea were againcontemplatedin thefall of 1778,but Washington continued toresist the idea.
Construction work on the road (Bayley Hazen MilitaryRoad) -- In the spring and summer of 1779, Hazen's regiment and that of Timothy Bedel worked on constructionof the Bayley Hazen Military Road, once again withtheeventual goal of launching an invasion. Part ofthe road, between Newbury and Peacham had been constructed in 1776 byJacob Bayley. Hazen supervised the development ofthe road up to whatis now called Hazens Notch in northern Vermont. Work was discontinued on the road in August after word was received that the British were preparing a military force atSaint-Jean to attempt capture of the construction crew. General Washingtonhad neverintended to send an invasion along this route; theentireworkswas a ruse to divert Britishattention, and deter them from launching an invasion. Washington wrote toCongress thatthe work "was for the purpose of exciting jealousies at Quebec and atthe Enemy's posts on theSt Lawrence, and ofmaking a diversion in favor of the late expedition under general Sullivan ... this very happilysucceeded".
Service Around New York-- Hazen and his regiment spent the winter at Washington's main encampmentin Morristown, New Jersey. There Hazen was again involved in litigation; he was rejected for serviceon a court martial considering charges against Benedict Arnold dueto their previous confrontations, and he also opened complaints of supplymismanagement during the summer's roadbuilding activities. A detailed review of the army inthe spring of 1780 by Baron von Steuben led to the recommendation thatthe regimentsof Hazenand Livingston be merged, as Livingston's had shrunk to103 men. Hazen and Livingston had a political tussle over seniority; while Hazen lost the claim toseniority, he ended up in command of the combined regiment. In January 1780 the regimentwas involved in a failed attackon Staten Island; word of the operation leaked to the British.Hazen's regiment was then transferred to the brigade of Enoch Poor. Bythe time thetransfer was effected,Hazen was given command of the entire brigade,although repeatedrequests he hadmade for promotion to brigadier generalwere rejected. During the summer the brigade was relocated tothe West Point area. While en route, Hazen allowed his men to stopfor water, breaking the army column. VonSteubenordered Hazen's arrest for this transgression of military discipline. Hazen was acquitted, and promptly countercharged von Steuben with behavior unbecoming an officer andgentleman; von Steuben apologized. Hazen's regiment was garrisoned opposite West Point that fallwhen British Major John André was captured and General Arnold defected. One hundred of Hazen's men, includinghis nephew, BenjaminMooers, witnessed André'shanging.
Yorktown-- On 29June 1781, Hazenwas promotedto Brigadier Generaland assigned command of a brigade under Lafayette during the Siege of Yorktown. Hazen's brigade served on the right of the line, andwas deeply involvedin the 14 October battles for theredoubts. Following the British surrender,Hazen and his unit weregivenprisoner guard duty at Lancaster, Pennsylvania. While on this duty, a misstep by Hazen caused a minor diplomatic incident, known as the "AsgillAffair". The British accused an American soldier of spying, and werethreatening to hang him. GeorgeWashington threatened to hang a British soldier if this happened, and instructed Hazen to choose an officer of similar rank. The man he chose by lot,Charles Asgill, should have been ineligible for selection due to the terms of the Yorktown surrender.The accused American was eventually acquitted, but Asgill's plight drew the attention of Marie Antoinette; Washington received a letter from theFrench foreign minister asking for a pardon. During the winterof 1781-2 Hazen also took time off for personal business. Among his dealings was a partnership with Timothy Bedel to acquire land along the military road they had built in Vermont.
After the War -- After thewar, GeneralHazen, unable to returntoQuebec, received a grant ofland in northern New York. He was active for many years on behalf of the men who served under him and their families, especially thosethat originally camefromQuebec, in their questfor compensation for their losses. He also continued his litigiousways -- hewas involved in an ongoing string of legal actions until his death in 1803. He died in Troy, New York where he was buried. His nephew, Benjamin Mooers, was ultimatelyresponsible for untangling many of Hazen's affairs. On 26 May 1828, Congress authorized a payment of $3,998.81 to Hazen's legal representatives in compensation for the half-pay lost to him when he joinedthe American forces.
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Courtesyof Denis ARBOURfrom "HistoirePopulaire duQuébec," written byJacques Lacoursière, a collection of very well written history books. In those books, one can find some stories involving an ARBOUR. One of them, I am sure now, is about our Michel ARBOUR:

From Volume 2, page31:
"Les Français sefont sans doute des illusions sur les sentimentsdes Canadiens à l'égard de l'ancienne mère patrie. La mort du roi Louis XVI a prévenu plusieurs habitants contre les révolutionnaires. Mais ilen demeure quelques-uns qui refusent toujours de se soumettre au roi d'Angleterre, tel Michel Arbour, de Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud,dans la régiondeBellechasse. L'évêqueJean-François Hubert écrit à son curé le 13 août 1793 : Si le nommé Arbour persiste dans ses anciens sentiments et ne veut pas reconnaître le roi d'Angleterre pourson légitime souverain, et luiêtre soumis, il nepourra être admis àaucun des sacrements de l'Église qui,conformément à la loi de Dieu, nous prescrit cette soumission."

English Translation:
"The French probably have illusions about the feelings of the Canadianswith respectto the former mother country. The death of King Louis XVI warned several residents against the revolutionaries. Butthere remains some who still refuse to submitto the King of England, as Michel Arbour, of Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, in the Bellechasse region. Bishop Jean-François Hubert wrote to his pastor on August 13, 1793: « Ifthe appointed Arbour persists with his old feelings and does not recognizethe King of England as his legitimate sovereign, and submit to Him, he will not be allowed to receive any of the sacraments of the Church which, according to the law of God, commands us this submission. »"

Fromemail to Denis ARBOURon 29 Sep 2010: For some reason, I did not have the burialfor Michel. But I did look it up. Do you wish a copy? I think it says that he died on 19 Feb 1835. But unlike other burial entries, it does not saywhere he lived. Furthermore, hiswife is listed as Marie-Anne LEBREC,which should either bethelate Marie-Anne LEBREC . . . or he lied to the USGovernment. Take your pick. Ok, nowI have found it . .. Michel lied to the US Government! Marie-Anne d/bd 27/29 Jan 1841 St-Gervais. Want to seea copy of this one, too?

Buffalo News (NY) -- 28 Oct 2004
ANASTASIA (PECK) ARBOUR -- Of North Tonawanda; 27 October 2004; wife ofthe late Herve Arbour; dearest mother of Janet Arbour, Donna (Daniel) McCrohan, and Joseph (Lori) Arbour; proud and loving grandmother of Brandon, Erin, and Ian McCrohan and Elizabeth, Emily, and Amanda Arbour; dear sister of Cliff Peck, Charlie (Camella) Peck, George Peck, and predeceased by five brothers and two sisters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present Friday from 3-8 pm from the Saber Funeral Home, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda (692-0271), where prayers will be said on Saturday at 9:15 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burialat StAlbert the Great RC Church, Niagara Falls Blvd at 10:00 am. Memorials to Niagara Hospice or Juvenile Diabetes.

Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay, ON) -- 04 Nov 2007
MONTEY
Carol Anne Montey, age 57 years, passed away peacefully at TBRHSC on Friday, 2 November 2007, with herfamily at her side. Carol lived in Terrace Bay, with her loving, supportive husband Brian. Carol retired from nursing and enjoyed family, friends,and travelduring the last few years. Carol enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren in Terrace Bay andThunder Bay. Carol will be sadly missed by her husband Brian; children: Michelle (Mike) Anderson, Ryan(Jaimie) O'Hare and Diana (Jim) Charlton; grandchildren, who she adored: Steven, Neil, Tia, Payton, Abby, and Will. Also survived by her mother Cecile Arbour; sisters: Kathy (Gaston) Poirier and Diane Arbour (Dave); brother Norman Arbour; numerous nieces and nephew. Carol was predeceasedby her father Wilfred Arbour; brothers Rick and Leonard Arbour and nephew Jason McQuaker. We would like toexpress our sincere thanks to the wonderful Dr. Ahmed and the nursing staff at the TBRHSC, Intensive Care Unit. Funeral services will be heldat 2:00 pm on Monday, 5 November 2007, at the Westfort Chapel, 420 West Gore Street at James with Fr. James Panikulam officiating. If friendsso desire memorial donations made to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay, ON) -- Feb 1985
ARBOUR -- Mrs. Mary (Betty) Arbour, age 63 years, of 336 Talbot St, passed away on Monday, 11 Feb 1985, after a lengthy illness. Born in Port Arthur, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wright (former Tug Captain and City Alderman for Port Arthur), she was a member of the Memorial Society. Survived by her husband George; one daughter Evelyn, Mrs. Wayne Peters; one sonWayne and wife Susan of Sault Ste Marie (en route); five grandchildren; sister Doshia MacDonald of Campbell River, BC; two brothers, George Wright of Nipigon Highway and Donald McLean of Thunder Bay; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 14 Feb 1985, at 1:30 pm in the Everst Funeral Chapel with Rev. Canon M. Conliffe officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.Visitation for friends after 5:00 pm Wednesday in the Everest Chapel.

Clyde Enterprise (Clyde, OH) -- 28 May 1992
ETHEL J. ARBOUR 16 Jul 1928 - 27 May 1992
Ethel Jane Arbour, 63, of 1170 County Road 288, died Wednesday, 27 May 1992, at Bellevue Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Arbour was born in Youngstown to Marion and Juanita (Dull) Lee. She was a former memberof the York PTO and a former Cub Scout den mother. She enjoyed playingbingo and attending garage sales. Surviving her are former husband, Darrell "Chip" Arbour, Bellevue; a son, Darrell "Chip" Arbour, Worthington, OH;two daughters, Gloria Miller and Juanita "Neta" Hinojosa, both ofBellevue; five grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Moore, Greenville, PA. Her parents are deceased. Services will be at 11 am Saturdayat the Foos and Son Funeral Home in Bellevue with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Clyde. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm Friday at the funeral home.

News Messenger (Fremont, OH) -- 28 May 1992
ETHEL J. ARBOUR
Ethel Jane Arbour, 63, County Road 288, died Wednesday, 27 May 1992, inBellevue Hospital following a brief illness. The funeral was at 11 am Saturday at theFoos and Son Funeral Home in Bellevue with the Rev. Robert Weithman of Immaculate ConceptionChurch officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends were received at the funeral home Friday afternoon and evening. She was born 16July 1928, in Youngstown, the daughter of Marion and Juanita (Dull) Lee. She was a homemaker and former member of the York PTO. She was a formerCub Scout den mother. Sheis survived by her former husband, Darrell "Chip" Arbour, Bellevue; a son, Darrell "Chip" Arbour, Worthington, OH; two daughters, Mrs. Robert(Gloria) Miller and Juanita "Neta" Hinojosa, both of Bellevue; five grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Moore, Greenville, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Ohio Deaths (1958-2002)
Name: Ethel J Arbour
Age at Death: 63; Date of Death: 27 May 1992; City of Death: Bellevue; County of Death: Sandusky; Volume: 28984; Certificate: 037727
Date of Birth: 16 Jul 1928; City of Birth: Youngstown; County of Birth:Mahoning; State of Birth: Ohio; Country of Birth: United States; Father's Surname: Lee; Mother's Maiden Name: Dull
Gender: Female; Marital Status: Divorced; Race: White; Hispanic Origin:Not Hispanic; YearsofSchooling: 10; Social Security Number: 298-24-0339; Industry: Homemaker, student, unemployed volunteer; Occupation: Homemaker
County of Residence: Sandusky; State of Residence: Ohio; Country of Residence: United States; Primary Registration District: 7202
Hospital of Death: Bellevue Hospital; Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient; Time of Death: 10:40 PM; FilingDate: 02 Jun 1992; Certifier: Physician; Whether Referred to Coroner: No; Autopsy: No
Classification ofPlaceof Injury: Unspecified Place; Whether Injury Happened in Ohio: Yes

Although her obituary reports her father as Marion J. LEE, he was only her stepfather. Ethel's biological father was Cossitt Alfred TEMPLETON.

From FindAGrave.com
Ethel Jane Templeton Arbour
Birth: 16 Jul 1928
Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA
Death: 27 May 1992
Bellevue. Huron County, Ohio, USA
Parents:
Cossitt Alfred Templeton (1902 - 1953)
Juanita Elizabeth Dull Lee (1910 - 1967)
Spouse:
Darrell G Arbour (1927 - 2003)
Burial:
Greenlawn Memory Gardens
Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio, USA

Connecticut School Age Certificates, 1904-1911 -- These certificates vouched for a young person's right to work. As the 20th century opened, the issue of child labor had risen to prominence in the labor movement. Thanks to reformers like Florence Kelley, Jane Addams, and Mother Jones, people were starting to take notice, and some states began regulatinghours and conditions in which children could work. Connecticut startedestablishing educational requirements for working children in 1869. By1882, working children betweenthe ages of 8 and 14 were required to attend at least 12 weeks of school, and in 1895, children under the age of 14 were prohibited from working in "gainful employment" at all. In 1899, additional legislation gave teeth to the law by imposing a $20-per-week fine. To ensure compliance, employers had to keep proof of age fortheir child employees on file, but proof could be hard to come by, particularly in the cases of many young immigrants. The Connecticut State Board of Education helped with oversight of child laborers and, beginning in 1903, could issue certificates for children over 14 as proof of age.

On 9 May 1906, Amedee applied for a School Age Certificate, D8. His birth date was recorded as 12 May 1892 -- but we know this to be in error,as the church records show him born and baptised in 1893. He was really only 13 (not quite) at the time, but there must have been a compelling reason for him to try to quit school and go to work. His father had died a few years earlier. Perhaps Amedee's mother was burdened with the other children and just could not bother keeping him in school; perhapsthey needed themoney he could earn. However, it seems as though the inspector denied Amedee's request because he was "Sent to Fall Term 1906." Perhaps that is what the D stands for in the certificate number, D=denied.

On 21 Aug 1906, Amedee again applied for a School Age Certificate, D8. His birth date was again recorded as 22 May 1892. It is unclear whetheror not he was issued the certificate this time, as Final Action is blank; however, the "Sent to ___ school" is also blank, as if he were not assigned to school.

On 13 Jun 1907, Amedee was possibly issued a School Age Certificate, C28. His birth date was recorded as 22 May 1892, noted by inspection. He really was 14 by this time but just barely. Perhaps he was allowed to work. Perhaps that is what the C stands for in the certificate number, C=certificate.

On 14 Sep 1907, Amedee was definitely issued a School Age Certificate, C254. His birthdate was recorded as 12 Mar 1892, according to his mother's testimony. Amedee was reported to be a Learning Craftsman.
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In 1920, they lived at 391 Pleasant Street in Williamantic, Windham Co,CT.[1920Census]
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According to the 1940 Census, Amedee had completed the 6th grade.

In 1940, Amedee reported that he had earned $1,404 in 1939.

Daytona Beach News-Journal (FL) -- Monday 21 Jan 2008
LILLIAN ARBOUR DUPONA, 90, Ormond Beach, a retired admissions coordinator for St Francis Hospital, died Sunday.

Daytona Beach News-Journal (FL) -- Monday 21 Jan 2008
LILLIAN ARBOUR DUPONA
A mass of Christian Burial for Lillian Arbour Dupona, who passed away on Sunday, 20 January 2008, after suffering a massive stroke, will be Wednesday, 23 January 2008, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 600 S. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach. The family will be receiving friends from 6 pm until 8 pm on Tuesday, 22 January 2008, at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home,548 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach. The entombment will be at Volusia Memorial Park, 550 N. Nova Rd., OrmondBeach immediately following the service. Born in Quebec, Canada, the youngest of five children, her family moved to New Britain, CT, where she attended schools. She subsequently moved to Norwalk, CT,where she married and had a daughter. She later moved to Hartford, CT, where she workedas a department store model. She then was employed at St Francis Hospital for 25 years as part of the Admissions office. She retired to Ormond By the Sea in 1979 where she volunteered at the Ormond By the Sea Chamber of Commerce and enjoyed traveling and her animals. She leaves behind her loving daughter, Shirley Dupona, her only living relative. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Odyssey Healthcare Hospice, 149 S. Ridgewood Ave., Suite 400, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Condolencesmay be shared with the family online at www.mem.com. Arrangements are under the care and trust of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home in Ormond Beach, FL.

Duluth News Tribune (MN) -- Wednesday 21 Jul 2010
Frances Swanson, 82, died Monday, 19 July 2010, surrounded by her family.As she passed away, we blessed her with our tears, the holy water from our hearts. Frances was born 25 July 1927, to Fred and Julia Arbour. Fran's deep and abiding Catholic faith and her relationshipwith God wasthe source of the strength, hope, and love she gave to all of those thatturned to herfor wisdom and guidance. She was devoted to her family and friends. We will always miss her walkinginto the cabin Sunday afternoons with her unbeatable homemade goodies. She was a waitress at The Jolly Fisher Restaurant for 30 years where she lovedher work and her customers. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, George (Bud) Swanson; and her sister,Flora Jean Watson. She is survived by her three daughters, Julie (Will) Norman, Coral (Jeff)Williams, Donna (David) Cushman; 7 grandchildren, Calie, Bridget, Bryan, Lacey, Jake,David, Philip; 3 great-grandchildren, who called her GG, Zachary, Ellianna, Gracelyn; many nieces and nephews; and our many friends that became family. Funeral mass: 1 pm Thursday, 22 July2010, in Cathedral of the Holy Rosary, 2801 E. 4th St., Duluth. A luncheon will follow. Please leave a memory of Frances or words of support for the family at www.bellbrothersfuneralhome.com, or mail to FrancesSwanson c/o Bell Brothers, 601 N. 56th Ave. W., Duluth.

Excerpt from Frances' online Guestbook

South Range, WI 22 Jul 2010 8:57 am
What a wonderful lady, she will be missed by so many. I am blessed to have had the chance to know her, and to taste all of her homemade treats! Prayers are with all of your family. Amanda (Ernst) Liebaert

Ellen P.
Minneapolis, MN 22 Jul 2010 2:47 am
As one of the adopted family members I will truly missFran. She was always inclusive of anyone who stoppedby and made me feel welcome and loved. She also kept us ALL well fed. I hope someone has the recipes to pass on. She will be missed by us all.Love to all of you, and thank you Fran for all the great memories. Remember: Love goes on forever. EllenPuppe and Family

Extracted from http://dignitequebec.com on 23 Mar 2008:
JACQUELINE GAGNON-ARBOUR 1922 - 2008
At the CHUQ St-François D'Assise on 12 February 2008, at 85 years old, died Mrs. Jacqueline Gagnon, wife of the late Henri Arbour. She lived Quebec. She leaves in mourning her daughter Lise (the late Roger Lemieux), her brothers and sisters,brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law:Jean-Paul (the late Yolande Duchesneau), the late Gerard (fire Marie-Anne Beaupré), the late Philippe (the late Anonciade Proteau), the late Henri (the late Crescence Pagé and the late Julia Toupin),the late Francis (the late Alma Nolin), the late Roland (Annette Demers), the late Madeleine (the late Paul-Emile Hamel), and the late Romeo, as well as several nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, and friends. The religious service will be celebrated Saturday, 16 February 2008, at12:30 in the Ste-Angele Church in St-Malo and at the St-Charles Cemetery. The family will receive condolences starting from 12 noon at the church. Sincere thanks to the personnel of the St-François D'AssiseUrgent Care for their good care. Your expressions of sympathy can result in a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society (1040 Belvedere Ave, Suite 214, Sillery, QC G1S 3G3) or to the Heart Disease Foundation (4715Des Replats Ave, Suite 261, Quebec,QC G2J 1B8). The direction of thefuneral was entrusted to the Sylvio Marceau Funeral Complex, 270, Marie-de-L'Incarnation, Québec, QC G1N 3G4. www.sylviomarcceau.com

From Denis ARBOUR via email on 28 Jun 2008: According to my father, Eudore ARBOUR and Léonie FOURNIER had two children who were born crippled and died at a young age. After being told by the doctor that having any more children was out of the question, they adopted a baby girl(Michèle ARBOUR). My full name is Joseph-Michel-Denis ARBOUR and my mother once told me "Michel" was put in because Eudore and Léonie (they were my godparents, did you know?) wanted my parents to name me Michel in memory of theirchild who died a few weeks before I was born.
Two strays in the BSQ could be Eudore's children:
1- Michèle, b. 10 Jul 1953, d. 8 Sep 1954 in Montreal
2- Denis, b. 7 Mar 1951, d. 17 Oct 1951 in Montreal (also found on the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Website).
Are they really Eudore and Léonie's children? Was I given the name "Denis" in memory of my godparents' first child? Too bad, my father does not remember.

And reiterated from 29 May 2012: There are two stray children that I suspect could be Eudore's:
a) In the BSQ: Denis ARBOUR (b. 7 MAR 1951, d. 17 OCT 1951). Also foundin the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery (buried 18 JUN 1951).
b) Also in the BSQ: Michèle ARBOUR, b. 10 JUL 1953, d. 8 AUG 1954. The fact that this Michèle died 1 month before my birth makesme believe she could be Eudore's daughter (my mother told me long ago that my uncle Eudore and his wife Léonie asked my parents to name me Michel in memory oftheir child that died shortly before I was born. That’s why my middle name is Michel).

From DignityMemorial.com -- excerpted 28 Nov 2010
Ida Arbour
Born: 6 June 1918
Deceased: 14 November 2010
Funeral Service
Friday, 19 November 2010
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Vault Resurrection
4601, Chemin De La Côte-Des-Neiges
Montreal, QC H3V 1E7

La Presse (Montreal, QC)-- Wednesday 17 Nov 2010
LUSSIER (nee Arbour), Ida 1918 - 2010 On 14 November 2010, Mrs. IdaLussier, wife of late Roger Lussier, died in Montreal. She leaves in mourning her nieces and nephews,relatives and friends. The funeral will take place in "The Resurrection" vault at the Cote-des-Neiges Cemetery, 4601, chemin dela Côte-de-Neiges, Montreal, Quebec H3V 1E7, on Friday19 November at 11 o'clock. Sincere thanks to the employees of the 7th floor of the Angélica residence. Cote-des-Neiges Funeral Direction Centers 514-342-8000

from dignitymemorial.com -- extracted 23 Aug 2012
To the memory of
Emilienne Arbour Roy
11 April 1917 - 21 August2012
Born Roy Arbour, Emilienne
1917-2012
Mrs. Emilienne Arbour, wife of the late M Rosario Roy, passed awway in Brossard, 21 August 2012, at the age of 95 years. She is survived by her children, Claude (Lise), Véronique (René), the late Paul-André(Norman), Normand (Nicole) and Laurent (Lucille); her eight grandchildren; her six great-grandchildren; her sisters, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, her nephews and nieces and other relativesand friends. The family will welcome relativess and friends in the presence of ashed Monday, 3 September, from 1-6pm in
The Maison Darche, 6500, boul. Cousineau, St-Hubert, QC, www.dignitequebec.com. A liturgy of the Word will follow at 6 p.m. that same day in the chapel of thesalon.

From her high school yearbook in 1930, . . .

Known as Lee in high school, Leona's senior entry reads as follows: Leona Doris Arbour "Who is it can read a woman?" Born27 Jul 1912, New Britain; New Britain High School, Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Science Club 1; Girl Reserves 1, 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Commercial Club 3; Tennis 4; Dress Committee. "Lee" certainly keeps 'em guessing, n'est cepas?

This tongue-in-cheek senior Class Presentation was made to Leona: We give you this package of dates from New Britain in case you haven't enough.

From the Class Poem, Leona's stanza reads as follows:
Miss Arbour maypossibly be
A hairdresser great some fine day.
The gentlemen all you will see
Asking permanent waves sans delay.

Lastly, her senior Class Prophecy reads: Leona Arbour -- We find Leona a wealthy widow living in New York. Sheis now enjoying life with a handsome gigolo from France. It must be nice to be rich, huh, Lee?
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Berlin Citizen (CT) -- Friday 02 May 2008
Leona Lake, 94, of Kensington, died Sunday, 20 April 2008, in Maine with her lovingfamily by her side. Mrs. Lake was born in New Britain and was the daughter of George and Lena (Morse) Arbour and was the widow of William Lake. Funeral services and burial will be private. The Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Kensington is in charge of arrangements.

From his cousin Catherine MOUSSEAU DUNNE via email on 14 Jul 2009: He was born on 12 April 1951. Yes, I know about his website. There is something you should know - his website is full of bull you know what. When my great-uncle Williard died in July of 1980 there was a bit of money. It was left to my Aunt Lillian (perhaps withthe assumption that she would share it with the children - she didn't). Willy (as heis known in the family) never said boo about the money until some time after his mother died in January of 2000. It is my opinion and that of most of the family (including some of this siblings) that he is not playing with a full deck. How inGod's name do you sue dead people for money? Because allthe people involved in his "case" are dead. He has even chained himself to a tree outside the courthouse.

From Cathy via email on 19 Aug 2009: Willie has one son who is mentallydisabled - and I do not know his name because for some reason he has never been "talked" about in the family.
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Ottawa Sun (ON) -- 15 Jul 2010 -- by Doug Hempstead
HINTONBURH RESIDENT HAS THE BOOM-BOOM BLUES
Joan McIntyre is feeling cranky these days. The 73-year-old mother of eight can't sleep. "I took a sleeping pill around 9:30 pm and I was still awake at 11 pm," McIntyre said. "It didn't doanything." The Hintonburg resident's apartment is sixfloorsup, and directly faces the Bluesfest main stage, a few blocks away. Having lived in the building for 20 years, and in the same unit for two years, McIntyre said it seems Bluesfest is just as loud as ever. But her city councillor, Diane Holmes, disagrees. Holmes said the main audio board for the main stage is supposed to be putting out 90 decibels of sound this year, as opposed to 95 in 2009. "We've had no complaints at all," Holmes said. "Everything is going great." McIntyresaid making complaints to the city is "hopeless."Her apartment is close enough to hear live acts through the walls and over the hum of her air conditioner, even when the main stage isn't featured. She said it gets worse after 9 pm. She saidshe can't make out any ofthe music. "Boom, boom, boom -it's not even blues," McIntyre said. "It gets louder as the night goes on. You can't sleep." On weekends when music starts at noon, McIntyre has taken to simply leaving for the day."I'd rather spend money on gas," shesaid. "It's a terrible time of year." Holmes said the city's health department has put up signs about hearing loss at Bluesfest this year. The event wraps-up Sunday night.

Willard Ernest ArbourComment -- 15 July 2010 12:42 pm
It seems to me that every complaint, no matter, our city councilors always downplay the situation. From slumlords to drug dealers, drug users,prostitutes and yes even murder of a 73-year old wheelchair-boundman at 721 Chapel Crescent. Our so-calledcouncilors always disagree, makingour Good Samaritans feel like our councilors are calling us liars. It's no wonder why our citizens throw in the towel. It serves us no purpose to complain to the people in power, they care less. WhoWil.com
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From cousin Catherine via email on 13 Aug 2010: We have had some rathersad news this week. My cousin Willy (son of Lillian Connors and Willard Arbour) was hit by a car and killed.He died on Wednesday. He was 59-years old. The driver who hit him wasan 81-year old whowent to stomp onthe brakes when he saw Willy in the crosswalk but unfortunately hit the gas pedal instead.

Ottawa Citizen (ON) -- Wednesday11 Aug 2010
OTTAWA PEDESTRIAN DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER BEING HIT BY CAR
Ontario -- A 59-year-old man struck by a vehicle at the intersection onMontreal Road and Lafontaine Avenue on Wednesday morning has died. Emergency crews responded to the scene at about 10:13 am. Police said an 81-year-old driver was exiting a driveway onto Montreal Road as a pedestrian was crossing the sidewalk. The driver accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake and struck the man, police said. Police said the 81-year-old man would likely be charged Wednesday. The pedestrian was taken to the trauma centre at the Civic campus of The Ottawa Hospital where he later died of his injuries. Collision investigators were trying to determine the cause of the collision.

Ottawa Sun (ON) -- Thursday 19 Aug 2010
ARBOUR, Willie 1951-2010 Tragically on Wednesday the 11th day of Augustby traffic accident. He will be missed by his sons, family and friends. A publicmemorial will be held on Monday, 23 August 2010 from 10 am - 12 pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parrish, 400 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa.

From cousin Cathy on 20 Aug 2010: Brendan and I will be attending the memorial. It is actually atthe church where we were married - and on theday we were married - so we will celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary at a funeral. Willie did NOThave more than one son - he had one biological son (James) - however, after his sister Debbie died, Willie did not want his nephew Trevor to be put into foster care and so he took himin and raised him for a while. Trevor was difficult - Wilie was worse -and Trevor left and went to live with his half brother Jason. Trevor has actuallyhad no contact with Willie in over a year. BUT suddenly Willie is dead - Trevor feels he may have an opportunity to sue someone so. .. Cathy

From Willie's online Guestbook
21 August 2010
I will miss you Willy, we havedone so much together. Thank you for the fun times we had. I'll always remember kid! ~ Marie Vavros, Ottawa, Ontario

From Willy's funeral: Willy's nephew (Ruth's son Teddy) gave one of theeulogies. He startedby saying: Peopleeitherloved Willy or hated Willy.There was no in-between. Sadly, he was right. Willy lived in a "not sogreat" neighbourhood so some of the people attendingthe memorial were "interesting". A couple of the people actually had social workers with them. One of the neighbourhood people gave an eulogy as well. He said that Willy took care of his neighbours - if a child needed a bike, he got them one -an elderly gentlemen needed help with groceries and other things and Willywas always thereto help - there were many stories like that. You know, the one thing Willy wanted mostout of life was the one thing he never had - and that was a loving family life. He had a horrible childhood as a young adult he had problems withalcoholandended up in jail a time or two - as he got older he was plagued by mental health issues. I sincerely wish with all my heart that he is resting in peace.

Willy's sister Beverly did not come home for the funeral nor did her son,Michael, who lives here in Ottawa. Willy's sister Ruth and her husband Don were there. Ruth actually took care of all the arrangements. Her children came. Tammy came with her partner Mike. Teddy was there with his wife Leslie and their sonTyler. Willy's sister Diane was there and her daughter Kelly-Jo. Willy's brother Timmy was there with his 72 year old girlfriend - he's 53 - she has money - need Isay more??!! Timmy, God love him, is back on drugs. A number of peoplecommented on hisappearance which was not good. Neither of Timmy's children (Tara or Benjamin) were there. This really bugs me that his own niece and nephews could not be bothered to go to his funeral. Trevor (Willy's sister's Debbie's son -whoWilly helped raise) was there. I hate to say it but there is something "off" abouthim. He looks creepy and he gave me the shivers. He had not seen Willy in over a year. James (Willy's son) was there with two social workers. He is being permanently placed in an institution for the mentally handicapped/ill. When everything was over and done with and it was time for him to leave he started shouting: Help. They are taking me against my will. They are tryingto lock me up. (Very sad). If youwant an idea of what he looks like these days (the picture you have isold) look up on the internet "Andre the giant". He was a wrestler - take away about 4 feet of height and you have James. Norman Arbour (my Great-Uncle Lawrence's son) came to the funeral. We spoke for a few minutes. Willy's aunts and uncles: Aunt Kay did not feel like going so she didn't. Aunt Irene and Uncle Dan andtheir daughter Theresa came. Uncle Reggie and Aunt Ella did not come because of healthreasonsbuttheirsonRoger came - which was very thoughtful because Roger did not know Willy atall. Uncle Jackie and his two sons Timmy and Robbie came. Robbie also brought his daughter Caitlyn. My mother of course could not attend. Infact, I had to leave the funeral for a while so I could come home and giveMom her meds. Brendan and I were there. Andrew was not. Andrew did not know Willy. Because of my upbringing Andrew was shielded from a lot of my family when he was growing up.Janie (my sister) and her two children, Ashley and Tyler were there. Rod was unable to go. Brendan and I brought my two brothers with us as well - Rick and Ron. That's it for blood relatives. Eddie (who was Lillian's partner forover 35 years]wastherewithhis daughter Claire. Gordie (husband of Willy's deceased sister Patsie) was there. My in-laws came to support our side of the family. Therest were friends of Willy.

It was an "interesting" time because some ofthe people there werementally ill. James wandered around giggling and muttering. He would say to people: I look like Andrew the giant and start laughing. There was an autistic young man there who kept shouting out. The strangest thing for me was this woman comes upto me. I was looking at the photo lay out theyhad of Willy. She asks me which one is Willy. So I start pointing out various pictures of Willy. She asks if there are other pictures so I point to one and say: There's Willy. She turns around and looks at the gathering of people and says: Where? I said: He's not here. He's dead. Oh, she says. Then she asks me where his father is. I tell her that he's dead as well. Oh, she says and wanders away.

From http://www.avisdedeces.ca -- 03 Aug 2009
ARBOUR, Robert [English translation]
At the Foyer d’Accueil of Matane on 6 November 2005, Mr Robert Arbour, resident of 150 St-Jerome in Matane and formerly of Baie-Des-Sables, husband of the late Ms Albertine Massé, died at the age of 84 years and 3 months. The family welcomes visitors on Thursday 10 November from noon at the Lucien Rouleau& Son IncFuneral Home, 88 de la Mer à Baie-Des-Sables. The funeral of Mr Robert Arbour will takeplace at the Baie-Des-Sables Church on Thursday 10 November at 2 pm and in the Columbarium of Lucien Rouleau and Son Inc, 205 Rte Thibeault, Matane. Theprofessional services were entrusted to the Lucien Rouleau and Son Inc Funeral Home, 205 rue Thibeault, Matane.

From http://www.avisdedeces.ca -- 03 Aug 2009
ARBOUR, Robert [original French]
Au Foyer d’Accueil de Matane le6 novembre 2005 est décédé à l’âge de 84 ans et 3 mois Monsieur Robert Arbour demeurant au 150 St-Jérôme à Matane etautrefois de Baie-Des-Sables, époux de feu dame Albertine Massé. La famille recevra les condoléances le Jeudi 10 novembre à compter de midi à la résidence funéraire Lucien Rouleau & Fils Inc., 88 de la Mer à Baie-Des-Sables. Les funérailles de MonsieurRobert Arbour auront lieu en l’Église de Baie-des-Sables le Jeudi 10 novembre à 14hre et de là au Columbarium Lucien Rouleau et Fils Inc., 205 Rte Thibeault, Matane. Les services professionnels ont été confiés à la Maison Lucien Rouleau et Fils Inc., 205 rue Thibeault, Matane.

He had 4 Living Arbour

From http://www.avisdedeces.ca -- 03 Aug 2009
ROY ARBOUR, Bertha [English translation]
At the CHSLD of Montmagny on 8 March 2009, Ms Bertha Arbour, wife of the late Mr. Henri Roy, died at the age of 86 years and 11 months. She resided in Saint-Philémon until 1972 and thereafter in Saint-Paul-de-Montminy, Montmagny County. According to her will, there will be no visitation. The family welcomesvisitors in the presence of ashes in thebasement of St-Paul Church, under the direction Laurent Normand Inc Funeral Home, on Saturday day of the funeral from 9 o'clock. The religious service will be celebrated on Saturday 14 March 2009, at 11 o'clock in St-Paul Church. Ashes will be deposited later in the parochial cemetery. Mrs. Arbour Roy was the beloved mom of Lorraine (late Francis Ball,Gilles Fillion), late Fidele, Bertrand (Huguette Laforest), Cecile (Jacques Gervais), Gilbert, Marial (Rosanne Pelchat), Serge (Jovette Beaudoin), and Sylvie. She was Grandmamma of Julie Ball (her goddaughter), Patrick and Patricia, Gino, Carl and Nelson, late Jean-Sebastien and Cindy, as well as Vincent Roy; she alsohad 7 great-grandchildren. She was the older sister of late Joseph (late Georgette Vallières), lateGeorges (late Rita Savard), Angéline (late Gerard Gauvin, Laurentin Houde), late Sauveur-Alain, late Maurice (Rosanne Jalbert), Marie (Marcel Leblond), Adrienne (Jules Chabot),Sister Gabrielle s.c.s.l., Rose-Aimee (Léonard Lamy), Francoise (Évariste Couture). She is survived by sisters-in-law of the Roy family: Germaine, Rosanna, Claire Mercier (late Aime), and Jeanne Chabot (late Edouard). She also leavesin mourning her nephews and nieces, cousins and friends. Your expressions of sympathy are welcome as donations to la Fabrique de Saint-Paul. Forms will be available to the church. The direction of the funeralwas entrusted to the Laurent Normand IncFuneral Home, 115 Rue St-Louis, Montmagny, Bellechasse and L’Islet-Sud.

From http://www.avisdedeces.ca -- 03 Aug 2009
ROY ARBOUR, Bertha [original French]
Au CHSLDde Montmagny, le 8 mars 2009, à l’âge de 86 ans et 11 mois, est décédée dame Bertha Arbour, épouse de feu M. Henri Roy. Elle a demeuré à Saint-Philémonjusqu’en 1972 etpar la suite à Saint-Paul-de-Montminy, Cté Montmagny. Selon sa volonté, elle ne sera pas exposée. La famille recevra les condoléances en présence des cendres au sous-sol de l’église de St-Paul,sous la direction de la Maison funéraire Laurent NormandInc., samedi jour des funérailles à compter de 9h. Le service religieux sera célébré le samedi 14 mars 2009 à 11h en l’église de St-Paul. Les cendres seront déposées ultérieurement au cimetière paroissial. Mme Arbour Roy était la maman bien-aimée de : Lorraine (feuFrancis Boulet, Gilles Fillion), feu Fidèle,Bertrand (Huguette Laforest), Cécile (Jacques Gervais), Gilbert, Marial (Rosanne Pelchat), Serge (Jovette Beaudoin) et Sylvie, elle était la grand-maman de : Julie Boulet (sa filleule), Patrick et Patricia, Gino, Carl et Nelson,feu Jean-Sébastienet Cindy ainsi que Vincent Roy, elle avait 7 arrière-petits-enfants. Elle était la soeur aînée de : feu Joseph (feu Georgette Vallières), feu Georges (feu Rita Savard), Angéline (feu Gérard Gauvin, Laurentin Houde), feu Sauveur-Alain, feu Maurice (Rosanne Jalbert), Marie(Marcel Leblond), Adrienne (Jules Chabot), Soeur Gabrielle s.c.s.l., Rose-Aimée (Léonard Lamy), Françoise (Évariste Couture). Lui survivent ses belles-soeurs de la famille Roy : Germaine, Rosanna, Claire Mercier(feu Aimé) et Jeanne Chabot (feu Édouard). Elle laisse également dans la peine ses neveux et nièces, cousins, cousines et amis(es). Vos témoignages desympathie peuvent se traduire parun don à la Fabrique de Saint-Paul. Des formulaires seront disponibles à l’église.La direction des funérailles a été confiéeà la Maisonfunéraire Laurent Normand Inc., 115 Rue St-Louis, Montmagny, Bellechasse et L’Islet-Sud.

Georgiana was born in Massachusetts, not Quebec as was believed for so long. This certainly explains her lack of a baptism at St-Raphael.

In her Death Registration atthe Archives of Quebec, Georgiana was recorded as Georgianna HARBOUR.

Hartford Courant (CT) -- 15 Sep 1965
BIRTH NOTICE
Robinson Charles A and Carole Arbour 21 Oak St twin daughters Avon
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The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT) -- Saturday 15 Dec 2012
Carole Ann (Arbour) Robinson (1941 - 2012)
Torrington -- Carole Ann Arbour Robinson, 71 years. of Torrington went home to eternal peace after a long illness, with her family by her side. She was the wife ofCharles in marriage 53 years and together 58 years. Carole first and foremost loved her husband and family.
She loved to cook, NASCAR, her Siamese cats, snow fall and, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas time. She had to many accomplishmentsto list. She was giving, kind and saw good in all things. She was the true definition of a lady. She lit up a room with her smile and beauty. She loved racing, through the family business, sponsoring and owning race cars.Her name adorned a many race cars as "Mrs. Robinson." She will foreverbe in each and everyone of us. She will be sorely missed by those who loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Charles. Her Children, Travis Robinson and his significant other Nancy Healy,Chuck Robinson and his wife Mary. Her twin daughters Jo-Anne Robinson Giglio and her husband Ernie Giglio, Carole Ann Robinson II and her Siamese Fancy. Her grandchildren, Travis Robinson Jr., Charles Robinson Jr, Amanda Robinson and her significant other James Ross, Sierra Robinson, Jody Dlugokinski and her significant other Darren Duhaime, and Jade Dlugokinski. Her great-grandchildren, Kevin Robinson, Chayse Robinson, Drake Duhaime, and Juliette Robinson. Her sisters Donna Natalini and Jackie Katich. Her brothers, Richard Jacques, JR Jacques, Wayne Jacques, and ArthurJacques as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins, Laurie Robinson and her dear friends Joe and Susie. Carole waspredeceased by her father Theodore Herve Arbour, mother EvelynJune Dungan. sister's Evelyn June Dimauro and Mary Blinn. Carole's Memorial Service will be held 5 Jan 2013 Saturday at 11 am at The First Congregational Church of Torrington, 835Riverside Avenue Torrington, Connecticut 06790. A celebration of her life will be held next door following service. In Honor of her Giving, in lieu of flowers, you may make Donations to Friendly Hands Food Bank 50 King Street Torrington, Connecticut 06790.www.phalenfuneral.com.

from Carole's online Guestbook . . .

15 December 2012
Carole had a way to light up a room upon entering. She was a very special LADY, and anyone that came in contact with was abetter person because of it. I will miss her. Thinking of all of you. ~Joe Matarese

15 December 2012
Carole will alwaysbe remembered for the happiness she brought everyone.My thoughts are with her family at this time. ~ Nancy(Potamitis) Riley, Torrington, Connecticut

15 December 2012
Mommy heart feels empty without you. we'll never heal, but will go on, because that's what you have wanted. you were so special. ~ Ms Carole Ann Robinson II, Torrington, Connecticut

She had 4children

Hartford Courant (CT) -- 16 Jan 1995
MADELINE A. CATUCCI
Madeline A. Catucci, 72, of Trumbull Ave, Plainville, died Saturday, 15Jan 1995, at the John Dempsey Hospitalin Farmington. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Boutin) Arbour, and the widow of the late Ignatius Catucci. She leaves a son and daughter-in-law, David and Linda Catucci of Plainville; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Dr. Francis P. Camp of Farmington; and her best friend and grandson, Peter V. Camp. She was predeceased by a brother, Richard Arbour; and a sister, Veronica Kloiber. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 8 am, at the Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville, followed by a Mass, 9 am, at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Plainville. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery, Plainville. Calling hours will be today, 6-9 pm, at the FuneralHome. Donations may be made to Sharing Memories, c/o Our Lady of MercyChurch,29 S. Canal St., Plainville 06062.

According to the CT Death Index, Madeline died on 14 Jan 1995. Also according to the CT Death Index, Madeline was born on 29 Apr 1922.
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Bio from Facebook on 22 April 2010:
22 April 1922 -- Born in Connecticut, Madeline A. ARBOUR was the youngest of 4 children of machinist and toolmaker Joseph-Simon ARBOUR and hiswife Marie-EvaBOUTIN. Madeline married Ignatius A. CATUCCI and theyhad2 children. Madeline worked for manyyears as a Nurses' Aide with State Health Department. Ignatius was just 51 when he died on 14 December 1969, in Plainville, CT. Madeline was 73 when she died on 15 January 1995 in Farmington, CT. Theyare known to have one grandson.

Hartford Courant (CT) -- Sunday 30 Dec 2012
RoseMarie (Concodello) Arbour, 75, of New Britain, died peacefully at home on Sunday, 23 December 2012, with her beloved family by her side. She was born in Hartford and lived in New Britain for most of her adult life. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy was being with her family. She retired from TJMaxx Dept Store. She is survivedby six devoted children with their spouses, who were her pride and joy, Sharon Carilli and her husband Joseph of New Britain; Debra Linares and her husband James of Willington; John Branigan III and his wife Mercedes of Pensacola, FL; Michelle Farrelly and her husbandSteven of Wethersfield; Alec J. Arbour of Bristol; Marc Arbour and his wife Lauren of Hebron; she was predeceased by a son, James Branigan. She leaves her longtime companion Roger P. Long Sr; a brother Joseph Concodello and his wife Louise of Marlboroughand a sister, Patricia Johnson of Northport, FL; 13 beloved grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be on Saturday, 5 Jan 2013, at 10 am at the New Britain Memorial-Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain, (directions: I-84, right off Exit 37, 1 1/2 miles on right). Relatives and friends may pay their respects one hour prior to the service from 9 am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt St Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield. Donations may bemade in RoseMarie's honor through the 's: at www.RelayForLife.org/tollandcountyct (search for participant- Debbie Linares) or by sending a check made out to ACS: , c/o Debra Linares, 100 Eldredge Rd. Willington, CT 06279 Please visit and send tributes on http://www.newbritainsagarino.com.

Shehad 5 children fron first marriage to John Raymond Bradigan

She had 2 children with Leo Arbour

Hartford Courant (CT) -- Sunday 30 Dec 2012
RoseMarie (Concodello) Arbour, 75, of New Britain, died peacefully at home on Sunday, 23 December 2012, with her beloved family by her side. She was born in Hartford and lived in New Britain for most of her adult life. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy was being with her family. She retired from TJMaxx Dept Store. She is survivedby six devoted children with their spouses, who were her pride and joy, Sharon Carilli and her husband Joseph of New Britain; Debra Linares and her husband James of Willington; John Branigan III and his wife Mercedes of Pensacola, FL; Michelle Farrelly and her husbandSteven of Wethersfield; Alec J. Arbour of Bristol; Marc Arbour and his wife Lauren of Hebron; she was predeceased by a son, James Branigan. She leaves her longtime companion Roger P. Long Sr; a brother Joseph Concodello and his wife Louise of Marlboroughand a sister, Patricia Johnson of Northport, FL; 13 beloved grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be on Saturday, 5 Jan 2013, at 10 am at the New Britain Memorial-Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain, (directions: I-84, right off Exit 37, 1 1/2 miles on right). Relatives and friends may pay their respects one hour prior to the service from 9 am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt St Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield. Donations may bemade in RoseMarie's honor through the 's: at www.RelayForLife.org/tollandcountyct (search for participant- Debbie Linares) or by sending a check made out to ACS: , c/o Debra Linares, 100 Eldredge Rd. Willington, CT 06279 Please visit and send tributes on http://www.newbritainsagarino.com.

Shehad 5 children fron first marriage to John Raymond Bradigan

She had 2 children with Leo Arbour

Hartford Courant (CT)-- 26 Jan 1996
LEONA "LEE' A. ALEXANDER
Leona "Lee" A. Alexander, 74, of Whiteside St, Newington, died Wednesday, 24 Jan 1996, at HartfordHospital. Born 24 Sep 1921 in Winsted, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. and Eugenie (Bernard) Arbour. She lived in Winsted, moving to Newington in 1952. Lee attended the GilbertSchool, Winsted, where she completed a Commercial course. In Newington, she served as a room mother for several classes and also as a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts of America. She leaves her husband of 52 years, Gordon A. Alexander; a daughter, Lynne A. Rice of Glastonbury; two sons, Robert G. Alexander of Glastonbury and Alan R. Alexander, DMD, MD of East Petersburg,PA; three grandchildren, Bradley M. Alexander, Matthew A. Alexander, and Thomas M. Alexander all of East Petersburg, PA; and three sisters, Helen Leideg of Carmel, CA, Bertha Roullard of Winsted,andMary Jane Mancini of Marietta, GA. Friends and relatives may call at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington on Saturday, 27 Jan, 9:30-10:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial willfollow, 11 am, at the St Mary's Church, Newington. Burial will be at a later date inForest View Cemetery, Winsted. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 670 Prospect Ave., Hartford 06105.

Holyoke Transcript-Telegram (MA) -- 08 Mar 1949
MRS. AMANDA RONDEAU
Mrs. Amanda (Arbour) Rondeau, a resident of Holyoke for the past 60 years and widow of Zotique Rondeau, died yesterday in her home, 264 Sargeant St. She had been ill but a short time. Mrs. Rondeau, a native of Sorel, QC, was a member of the PerpetualHelp Parish. She leaves three sons, John, Harvey, and Louis, all of this city; four daughters, Mrs. Eva Wiberg and Mrs. Albert Duplis of this city, Miss Loria Rondeau at home, and Mrs. Eugene Dupont of South Hadley; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held from the Dillon Funeral Home,Thursday morning, followed by a solemn high mass of requiem in Perpetual Help Church. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.

She had 9 children

In 1851, Vital was listed on the Farm Census, but there was no data recorded for him.

Vital's Burial Record, as translated by Scott LaVINE on 02 May 2007: "Thetenth of August, 1854, we the undersigned priest completed the burialin the cemetery of Notre Dame of St-Hyacinthe, the body of Vital Harbour, tailleur de pierres (stone mason) of this parish, spouse of Mary Colgin, deceased yesterday at theage of forty-one years. Present were Francois Gendron and Edouard Phaneuf who did not know how to sign."

From Denis ARBOUR on 25 Apr 2007: I found the death record in two different sources, one of them being a listing of the religious records pertaining to the people working on the digging the Beauharnois Canal (1842-1845). This makes me believe that our Vital (Jean-Chrysostôme's father) is not a native of the area. That he just moved there to work on the Canal.Iknow that "Jean-Chrysostôme" was a popular name in the Bellechasse and Gaspé areas but it is unseen elsewhere. Maybethis could be a clue to Vital's origins...

This is quite probable as Vital's occupationis listed in every source as mason. Many masons were no doubt employed to build the retaining walls of the canal.

From Wikipedia on 29 Apr 2007: The Beauharnois Canal is a Canadian canal located in southwestern Quebec. The canal is part of the St Lawrence Seaway. Located between the cities of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and Beauharnois, the canal connects Lake Saint-Francis to the west (upstream) with Lake Saint-Louis to the northeast (downstream), bypassing a series of rapids on the St Lawrence River. The original Beauharnois Canal measured 15 nm (24 km) in length and was built on the south side of the StLawrence River, opening in 1845. The canal became obsolete and was superseded by the Soulanges Canal in 1899 whichranon the north side of the St Lawrence River. The present Beauharnois Canal was built between 1930-1932 on the south side of the St Lawrence River, measuring 25.7 km in length. This canal was built as part of a hydroelectric development atBeauharnois which saw a dam and power house built to take advantage of the 25 m (83 ft drop between Lake St Francis and Lake St Louis. Some ofthe electricity is used to power a large aluminum smelter. In the 1950s, the Beauharnois Canal anditstwo locks were enlarged as part of the StLawrence Seaway project.

From Scott LaVINE on 08 Jun 2007: I have slowly worked my way down the river and down the highway looking for the marriage record without luck. I also have done some research on where the Irish immigrants tended to settle when they emigrated but ithasn't helped. Interesting about this child born in 1846 . . . perhaps there are others born in the Montreal area. I also looked around Chambly as a canal on theRichelieu River was built between 1833-1843. Thought he might have found work on thatproject but no luck yet in the local churches. I wonder if he might have found his way into Ontario. The canal at Cornwall was constructed between 1834-42. Just some ideas.

Note: From SCO to ScottLAVINE on 21 May 2007: I have been trying to imagine where Vital and Mary could have married. We have him in St-Vallier from 1812 until probably at least 1827.Hethen appears in the Chateauguayarea in Jul 1843, followed closely by Beauharnois County from Aug 1843- Aug 1844. In Jan 1851, they are in Sherbrooke. In Aug 1854, they arein St-Hyacinthe. Yes, major arteries do seem to connect these areas,but it is so unusual to be so scattered in the early 1800s. From where hegrew up in St-Vallier to the burial of his second child is about 200 mi! From there to Sherbrooke is another 150 mi. Anyway, I suppose we could look at all the churches along what is now highway 55 from St-Vallier to Chateauguay

In 1901, Paul lived in Hamilton, QC, with his parents. Twenty-two year old Paul Napoleon earned $200 that year.[1901Census]
Just prior to the draft during WWI, Pauldecidedto enlist in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. He signed on 13 February 1917 while at New Carlisle, Quebec, hoping to become a member of the Forestry Battalion. At the time, he considered himself a trackman and proceeded toward his medical examination. He was 5'6" tall with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a fair complexion. Despite his efforts, Paul only served 52 days and was discharged upon determination that he was medically unfit. His right legwas apparently one inch shorter than his left.He was released at Levis, Quebec, on 4 May 1917 to return to his home in Bonaventure. Until this time, 38-year old Paul had never been married.[CEFRecords]

In Aug 1909, Cleophas and Exilia returned to the US after their weddingand entered via the port of Swanton, VT. They had departed St-Raphael,QC, and were bound for Willimantic, CT. They were going to stay with his brother Amedee in Willimantic. Cleophas was noted as being 5'7" witha medium complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. He had $20 in his pocket. Exilia was noted as being 5'4" with a medium complexion, brown hair,and brown eyes.

In Oct 1911, Cleophas and Exilia returned for another trip to the US via the port of St Albans, VT. They had departed St-Raphael, QC, and werebound for Willimantic, CT. They were going to stay with his father Cleophas in Willimantic. Cleophas was noted as being 5'8" with a medium complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. He had $20 in his pocket. Exilia was noted as being 5'4" with a medium complexion, brown hair, and browneyes.

In Oct 1912, Cleophas travelled alone to the US via the port of St Albans, VT. He had departed St-Raphael, QC, and was bound for Willimantic, CT. He was going to stay with his mother, Mina PICARD. He was noted as being 5'9" with a medium complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. He also had a scar on the right side of his forehead. He had $100 in his pocket.

In Dec 1918, Cleophas travelled alone to the US via the port of St Albans, VT. He had departed St-Raphael, QC, and was bound for Willimantic, CT.He was going to stay with his mother, Mina PICARD, at 237 Main St. He was noted as being 5'9" with a dark complexion, black hair, and browneyes. He had $75 in his pocket.

In Apr 1920, Cleophastravelled alone to the US via the port of StAlbans, VT. He had departed St-Raphael, QC, and was bound for Willimantic, CT. He was going to stay with his mother, Mina PICARD, at 237 Main St. Hewas noted as being 5'10" with a dark complexion,black hair, and brown eyes. He also had a scar onhis right temple. He had $80 in his pocket.

In Feb 1924, Clovis travelled from Bonaventure, QC, via the port of Montreal, QC, to Tupper Lake, NY. He was going to stay with his cousin J. P. ARSENAULT. He was noted as being5'8" with a medium complexion, brownhair, and blue eyes. He had $15 in his pocket.
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According to the 1940 Census, Clovis had only completed the 5th grade.

In 1940, Clovis reported that he had earned $1,000 in 1939.

In Jun 1924, Angelina travelled to the US via the port of Quebec City, QC, and was headed for New Britain, CT, and her brother Joseph's house at 364 Elm St. She had takenan earlier trip to the US on 31 Oct 1923. She was noted to be 5'7" tall with a medium complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. Angelina was not recorded in the 1911 Census with her parents. Perhaps she was born after Apr 1911.
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Bio from Facebook on 01 May 2010:
01 May 1905 -- Born in St-Raphael, Quebec, Marie-Jeanne-"Angelina" ARBOUR was the 11th of 13 children of farmer Michel ARBOUR II and his wife Marie-Georgiana ARBOUR. She is a true ARBOUR through bothlines of parentage.As a young woman, Angelina seems to have given her wings a little stretching. Her first trip to the United States was on 31 October 1923.Her next trip came the following June. In June 1924, Angelina travelled to the US via the port of Quebec City,QC,and was headed for New Britain, CT, and her brother Joseph's house at 364 Elm Street. She was notedto be 5'7" tall with a medium complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. When she was 40-years old, Angelina decided to settle down when she marriedJoseph-Adelphis FORTIER on 08 September 1945. Adelphis (aka Adolphis) was 20 years her senior. The couple had no children. Adolphis died in St-Georges-Ouest, QC, on 31 January 1964. Angelina lived another 27years before passing away in St-Raphaelon23 November 1991.

In Nov 1910, shortly after Alfred's death, Delima and daughter Germainetravelled to the US via the port of Rouses Point, NY. Itseems as though they were going to stay with her aunt Madame COMPIN, 271 W 11th St, NYC. Delima was noted to be 5'3" tall with a dark complexion, black hair, and black eyes. Germaine was noted to have a dark complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. Delima carried $10 with her.

In Jul 1915, Delima travelled with Germaine and Paul to the US via the port of Montreal, QC. They claimed to beheaded to New York to stay withher "husband's aunt." Delima was noted to be 5' tall with a dark complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. Germaine was noted to have a dark complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. Paul was noted to have a dark complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. There are also interesting notations stamped over their lines -- Delima's states "Criminal" and the children have"Assisted" over their lines.

In the 1881 Census, Guillaume lived alone, near cousins and his brotherHilaire.

According to the 1910 Census, William and Delima had 11 children, only 7 of whom wereliving at the time.

At the time of daughter Delima's first wedding in October 1910, Williamwas said to be living in Townsend Center, MA, while wife Delima was living in Canada. Was she just there on a visit?

At the time of daughter Delima's second wedding in September 1914, William was said to be living in Townsend, MA, whilewife Delima was living in Nashua, NH.

At the time of daughter Marie-Louise's wedding in Jul 1943, William wasreported dead, while hisresidence was "unknown." At the same time, Delima wasreported dead but her residence was noted as Nashua, NH. Did William leave the family some years before he died?

In the 1881 Census, Guillaume lived alone, near cousins and his brotherHilaire.

According to the 1910 Census, William and Delima had 11 children, only 7 of whom wereliving at the time.

At the time of daughter Delima's first wedding in October 1910, Williamwas said to be living in Townsend Center, MA, while wife Delima was living in Canada. Was she just there on a visit?

At the time of daughter Delima's second wedding in September 1914, William was said to be living in Townsend, MA, whilewife Delima was living in Nashua, NH.

At the time of daughter Marie-Louise's wedding in Jul 1943, William wasreported dead, while hisresidence was "unknown." At the same time, Delima wasreported dead but her residence was noted as Nashua, NH. Did William leave the family some years before he died?

In the 1899-1900 Directory of Sudbury District et al, Andre was recorded as a freeholder on Concession A, Lot 16, in Buchanan, Rolph, and Wylie Twp.
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During the 1901 Census, the twice-widowed Andre lived with his kids in Chalk River. He owned a two-room house plus two outbuildings on 400 acres of Lot 17, Concession B. Also in the 1901 Census, Andre was recordedas being born on 20 Oct 1825.According to his death registration, Andre's age was reported by his daughter to be 88 years, instead of the correct 82 years.

In the 1899-1900 Directory of Sudbury District et al, Andre was recorded as a freeholder on Concession A, Lot 16, in Buchanan, Rolph, and Wylie Twp.
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During the 1901 Census, the twice-widowed Andre lived with his kids in Chalk River. He owned a two-room house plus two outbuildings on 400 acres of Lot 17, Concession B. Also in the 1901 Census, Andre was recordedas being born on 20 Oct 1825.According to his death registration, Andre's age was reported by his daughter to be 88 years, instead of the correct 82 years.