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Edgar Francis ARBOUR

1. Edgar Francis ARBOUR est né le 18 sept 1902 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,; est mort le 11 juil 1967 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,. Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Notes:
Edgar Francis ARBOUR 1230 N Galvez St, New Orleans, LA
b 18 Sep 1902 New Orleans, LA
Olga WALLBILLICH
b 18 Apr 1901 New Orleans, LA
SS Heredia sailing from Havana, Cuba, on 3 Apr 1926 to New Orleans, LA,arriving on 5 Apr 1926
--> This must have been their honeymoon trip.
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In Apr 1940, Edgar reported that he had earned $4,000 in 1939. Also living with them in Apr 1935 and in Apr 1940, were Olga's mother Julia andsister Leonie.
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On 15 Feb 1942, Edgar registered for the draft. On that date, he was described as 5' 8 1/2", 120 lbs, brown eyes, brown hair, and with a sallow complexion. His wife was recorded as his next of kin. Also on this day, his birth date was noted to be 12 Sep 1902.Edgar a épousé Olga WALLBILLICH en mars 1926 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,. Olga est née le 18 avr 1901 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,; est morte en fév 1984 à Metairie,,Jefferson Parish,Louisiana,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]
Enfants:
- 2. Edgar Francis ARBOUR
est né le 17 jan 1927 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,; est mort en mai 1984 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,.
- 3. Joan ARBOUR
est née le 4 déc 1928 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,; est morte le 7 sept 2005 à Baton Rouge,,East Baton Rouge Parish,Louisiana,United States,.
Génération: 2
2. Edgar Francis ARBOUR (1.Edgar1) est né le 17 jan 1927 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,; est mort en mai 1984 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,.
Autres événements/attributs:
- Profession: Dentist
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Notes:
Military US Navy - NAS Corpus Christi, TX - 16 Jan 1945 - 17 Jul 1946; Service Number 2756838
* Note:On 18 Jul 1946, Edgar registered for the draft. On that date, hewas described as 5' 10 1/2" and 140 lbs, with brown eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion. His mother was recorded as his next of kin. He was also noted to have a scar on theleft side of his chest.
On 10 Sep 1948, Edgar registered for the Draft. On that date, he was described as 5' 10 1/2" and 135 lbs, with brown eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion. His wife was recorded as his next of kinso they were clearly married by then. He was noted as not having any scars.Edgar a épousé Verna Mae WETZEL en août 1948 à Baton Rouge,,East Baton Rouge Parish,Louisiana,United States,. Verna est née en jan 1929 à Baton Rouge,,East Baton Rouge Parish,Louisiana,United States,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]
Enfants:
- 4. Joan ARBOUR
est née le 10 jan 1949 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,; est morte le 16 avr 2013 à Charleston,,Kanawha County,West Virginia,United States,; a été enterrée le 22 avr 2013 à Charleston,,Kanawha County,West Virginia,United States,.
- 5. Edgar Francis ARBOUR
est né à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,.
- 6. John W ARBOUR
est né à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,.
- 7. Thomas A. ARBOUR
est né à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,.
3. Joan ARBOUR (1.Edgar1) est née le 4 déc 1928 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,; est morte le 7 sept 2005 à Baton Rouge,,East Baton Rouge Parish,Louisiana,United States,.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Notes:
The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) -- Tuesday 01 Nov 2005
Funeral Notice -- JOACHIM
Mrs. Joan Arbour Joachim passed away peacefully on the evening of 7 September 2005, surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph W. Joachim, Jr. Mother of the late Joseph W. Joachim III and the sister of the late Edgar Francis Arbour, Jr. She was the daughterof the late Edgar Francis Arbour, Sr. and Olga Wallbillich Arbour. Sheis survived by her daughter, Gretchen J. Kerr; Son-in-law Donald H. Kerr; her three grandchildren: Hillary, Elizabeth, and David Kerr; Sister-in-laws: Verna W. Arbour and Margaret J. Le Corgne; along with many nieces and nephews.She had 2 childrenFamille/Conjoint(e): Joseph Wendelin Jr. JOACHIM. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]
Génération: 3
4. Joan ARBOUR (2.Edgar2, 1.Edgar1) est née le 10 jan 1949 à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,; est morte le 16 avr 2013 à Charleston,,Kanawha County,West Virginia,United States,; a été enterrée le 22 avr 2013 à Charleston,,Kanawha County,West Virginia,United States,.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Notes:
Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) -- 19 Apr 2013
GRANT Joan Arbour Grant, on Tuesday 16 April 2013, in Charleston, SouthCarolina. Born on 10 January 1949, in New Orleans, LA, beloved daughter of Mrs. Edgar F. Arbour, Jr. (Verna Wetzel) and the late Edgar F. Arbour, Jr., DDS. Joan grew up in New Orleans where she lived until her marriage at which time she moved to Ashville, North Carolina, where she raised her children. Beloved wife of Gregory Grant, MD, mother of Dominque G. Godfrey (Nicholas), the late Sidonie Alexandra Grant and the lateMarie Francoise Grant; sister of Edgar F. Arbour, III (Margaret), JohnW. Arbour (Michele) and the late Thomas A. Arbour; aunt of Caroline A.Willmon, T. Neilson Arbour, Courtney E. Arbour, Megan A. Stryker, MaryElise Arbour, and Nicole Renee Arbour,also four great nieces and one great nephew. Joanwas a graduate of the Academy of the Sacred Heart andNewcomb College where she received a BA in English Literature. Joan was an accomplished author and recipient of the prestigious Thomas Wolfe awardfor fiction for her short story in "Wide Awake in the Pelican State: Stories by Contemporary Louisiana Writers", given annually for short stories. She recently completed her first novel. In additionto her Louisiana rooted inspiration and highest regard for craft, her stories share a deep humanity. Joan was a loving wife, mother and daughter, beloved by a host of nieces and nephew, relatives, in-laws, devoted friends in New Orleans and Ashville andespecially her life long Sacred Heartsisters.She will be sadly missed by all for her sunny disposition, deep caring, beautiful sense of humor and brilliant intellect. Funeral services to be held at Cathedral of St John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina. Service, Monday, 22 April, at 2:00 pm.
Asheville Citizen-Times (NC) -- 21 Apr 2013
Asheville -- Joan Arbour Grant was a woman who found truth in beauty. She believed in art as presence and practiced personal creativity as a design -- for herself, her family, her friends and the weave of the three. Joan wrote about life as she lived it -- and also wished it to be lived. As an accomplished author, Joan was a recipient of the prestigiousThomas Wolfe Award for fiction for her story in Wide Awake in the Pelican State: Stories by Contemporary Louisiana Writers, given annually for short stories. She had recently completed her first novel, Phoebe's Chances. In addition to her Louisiana-rooted inspiration and highest regard for her craft, her stories demonstrated a deep humanity and softly defined humility. Joan slipped away, with apologies, on Tuesday 16 April 16 2013, in Charleston, South Carolina. Born on 10 January 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the beloved daughter of Mrs. Edgar F. Arbour, Jr. (Verna Wetzel) and the late Edgar F. Arbour, Jr., DDS. Joangrew up in New Orleans where she lived until her marriage to Gregory Grant, MD, at which time she moved to Asheville, North Carolina, where she and her husband reared their children. She was the mother of Dominique G. Godfrey (Nicholas), the late Alexandra Sidonie Grant, and the late Marie Francoise Grant. Joan was also sister of Edgar F. Arbour, III (Margaret) and John W. Arbour (Michele) of New Orleans. Joan was a graduateof the Academy of the Sacred Heart and Newcomb Collegewhere she reeminsintll?e ssaole?ees18 Rivitab» «tab»ceived a BA in English Literature.She was especially connected to Sacred Heart -- as a high-school English teacher and writing instructor -- and as a life-long sister of a group of Sacred Heart alumnae. Joanwasa deeply caring wife and mother, beloved by a host of nieces and a nephew, relatives, in-laws and devoted friends in New Orleans, Asheville, and Charleston. She will be lamentedby all for her exquisite presence, equable disposition,wry senseofhumor, and quiet intellect. Joan knewhow to "friend": confirming her gentleconsideration of grown-ups, children, and animals in her thoughtful embrace. Funeral services will be held at The Cathedral of St John the Baptist (120Broad Street, Charleston),at 2:00 pm, on Monday 22 April2013. A Memorial Mass will be scheduled in New Orleans, Louisiana at a later date.
Excerpt from Joan's online Guestbook
22 April 2013
Joan had the purest of hearts, and I feel humbled by her loving attention always. My whole being aches for Gregory and Dominique, especially for Verna. Ed and John and their families remain in my prayers. With much love, Binker
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Joan had the purest of hearts, and I feel humbled by her loving attention always. My whole being aches for her wonderful family and all of herdear friends. My love to everyone, Binker PickShe had 3 childrenFamille/Conjoint(e): Doctor Gregory GRANT DR.. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]
Enfants:
5. Edgar Francis ARBOUR (2.Edgar2, 1.Edgar1) est né à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
6. John W ARBOUR (2.Edgar2, 1.Edgar1) est né à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
7. Thomas A. ARBOUR (2.Edgar2, 1.Edgar1) est né à New Orleans,,Orleans Parish,Louisiana,Usa,.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Génération: 4
8. Dominique Godfrey "Nicholas" GRANT (4.Joan3, 2.Edgar2, 1.Edgar1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
9. Marie "Francoise" GRANT (4.Joan3, 2.Edgar2, 1.Edgar1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
10. Sidonie "Alexandra" GRANT (4.Joan3, 2.Edgar2, 1.Edgar1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023