Melina VAILLANT

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• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Melina a épousé Moise ARBOUR le 9 jan 1861 à Quebec,60028,Lanaudière,,Canada,Église de L'Assomption-de-la-Sainte-Vierge de L'Assomption,Lanaudiere,Quebebc,Canada. Moise (fils de Joseph ARBOUR et Elizabeth LANGLOIS) est né en jan 1836 à L'Assomption,60028,Lanaudière,Quebec,Canada,; est mort en 1915 à ?,,,Massachusetts,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

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• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

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• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

* Occupation:Laborer (1880); RR Hand (1887); Laborer (1889, 1893); Teamster (1898, 1900, 1903); Farmer (1901); Liveryman (1904); Saw Mill Laborer (1910); Car Repairer - B & M Railroad (1911-1922); Employee - 174 State St (1928); Teamster - Lumber Company (1930)
* PROP:1930: They rented a house for $22 per month; they also owned a radio set.
* Residence:PownalTwpBenningtonCoVT 80; NPownalNY Jun87; NAdamsMA May89; WilliamstownMA Nov93 Jul98 Oct98; StamfordBenningtonCoVT 00 Mar01 & Aug02; BenningtonVT Mar04; NAdams MA 10 (4DunbarAve) 11 (82VeazieSt) 14-19 (57StateSt) 20-22 (7HookerSt) & 28-31 (16HookerSt)
* Burial:16 JAN 1934 Southview Cemetery in North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
* NATU:29 AUG 1902 US Citizenship - Bennington, Bennington Co, VT
* Note:There is some mystery surrounding the life of Moses. On 26 Jun 1887, he married "Pluba" POST in Pownal, VT. The 1900 Census shows his wife as being named "Rheba," who was born May 1860 in QC. It also shows a daughter Addie born in Oct1890 (nothing more is ever found of this girl) and a son Fred born in May 1894. Well, Fred's death record shows him born on 09 Nov 1893. Which is correct? Furthermore, the 1920 and the 1930 Census returns show Moses as being married to "Mary," who was bornin QC in about 1872. The 1920 Census also shows several more children for Moses: Harry (b ca 1901 VT), Henry (b ca 1903 VT), and Budgisol (b ca 1908 MA) (nothing more is ever found of this girl either). In VT vital records, there is a birth recordfor a male child (no doubt our Harry) born in Stamford, VT, on 31 Mar 1901 to Moses ARBOUR and "Libbie," who was born in Plattsburg, NY. However, a check of Pownal, VT, records shows a death record for Harry Joseph ARBOURborn in Stamford, VT (ok here), to Moses ARBOUR and "Philomene ALLARD." Who is she? In addition, VT vital records show the birth of Henry Albert ARBOUR on 4 Feb 1903 to Moses ARBOUR and "Thebie" POST (or PORT, handwriting is poor). Accordingto the same source, this Thebie was born about 1866 in Burlington, VT.Is Pluba, Rheba, Libbie, and Theba all the same woman? How does one explain Rheba (b 1860 QC), Libbie (b NY), and Theba (b 1866 VT)? Also, how does Mary fit in here? Is Philomene ALLARD someone whom Moses marriedlater in life?
--> Note added on 16 Sep 2011: How is it that dau Irene's mother was listed as Phoebe ALLARD in 1898, when Moses did not marry Ms. ALLARD until 1904? It is all very confusing.
--> At the time of Moses death, no wife was mentioned in his obituary. Interesting.
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Saturday 10 Dec 1898
H. W. Allsop has sent one team and Moses Arbour sent two teams to Bennington, VT, to work on bridges being built to replace those which were swept away by the big washout last fall.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 14 Dec 1898
Moses Arbour and Harry Allsop, who went to Bennington last week with teams to draw stone for a large wall that is being built in consequence of the big washout last fall, returned the day after they went, the conditions being found quite different from what they expected. They say they were given a box stall for a bedroom and that their teams were placed in a very dangerous position at the quarry, large stones being swung by derricks directly over the horses. One horse on the job was ruined by a 4200-pound rock hitting him and there have been several narrow escapes.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 28 Dec 1898
Moses Arbour sent two teams yesterday to Bennington, VT, to work on thewood job of Carpenter & Canedy.
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Index Card from Moses' Naturalization Record:
Name: Moses Arbour
Birth Date: 1863
Birth Place: Canada
Age at event: 39
Place of Residence: Stanford, VT
Court: Bennington Municipal Court, Bennington, VT
Date of Action: 29 Aug 1902
Collection Title: Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299)
NARA Series#: M1299; Roll#: 48; Roll Description: A536 (A.) - B226 (Pietro)
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 28 Dec 1925
NORTH POWNAL
Moses Arbour of North Adams visitng at the home of his sister Mrs. Eva Nadeau Friday.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 24 Nov 1926
NORTH POWNAL
Moses Arbour of North Adams was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Eva Nedeau.
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Friday 03 Jan 1934
NORTH POWNAL
Mrs. Minnie Nadeau has been called to North Adams by the serious illness of her brother Moses Arbour.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 15 Jan 1934
MOISE ARBOUR
Moise Arbour, 72, a resident of North Adams for more than half a century, died at his home on Morris Street on Saturday morning at 11:15 o'clock following an illness of 9 days. He was a native of Canada. For more than 40 years, he was employed by the Boston & Maine Railroad and laterwas employed by the Dibble Lumber Company. He retired three years ago.Mr. Arbour was a member of the Veterans' Railway Association and NotreDame Church. He was widely known in this city and highlyesteemed. Hissurvivors are a daughter Mrs. Bernadette Meekins of this city; four sons, Edward, Henry, and Harry Arbour of this city, and Frederick Arbour ofMechanicville, NY; a stepson Victor Parenteau of Montague City; a stepdaughter Mrs.Anna Prescott of Bermuda;three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Lozo and Mrs. EvaNadeau of North Pownal, VT, and Mrs. George Wells, of this city; and four brothers, Joseph, Albert, and John of this city, and Edward Arbour of Mechanicville. The funeralwill be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock in Notre Dame Church. Burial will be in Southview Cemetery.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Tuesday 16 Jan 1934
MOISE ARBOUR
Funeral services for Moise Arbour of 64 Morris Street, who died on Saturday, were held this morning at 9 o'clock in Notre Dame Church with Rev. Eugene StMartin officiating at a mass of requiem. The services were largely attended and there were manyfloral tributes. Burial was in Southview Cemetery with Rev. C. H. Jeannette officiating. The bearers were Daniel Horn, James Molloy, Frank Purtell, Edward Meekins, Louis Viens, and Thomas Marshall.

Moses a épousé Phoebe LAPORTE le 26 juin 1887 à Pownal,,Bennington County,Vermont,Usa,. Phoebe est née en 1865 à Rutland,,Rutland County,Vermont,Usa,; est morte vers 1903. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

Moses a épousé Marie Philomene ALLARD le 24 mars 1904 à Readsboro,,Bennington County,Vermont,Usa,. Marie est née en 1871 à Quebec,62020,Capitale-Nationale,Quebec,Canada,; est morte en 1930 à Massassussett Usa,,,,,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

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• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

* Name:Joseph-"Edouard"-Gaspard ARBOUR
* Sex:M
* ALIA:Edouard ARBOUR or Edward /ARBOUR/
* Birth:26 JUN 1865 in L'Assomption, L'Assomption County, Quebec, Canada
* Death:20 APR 1944 in Mechanicville, Saratoga County, New York, USA ofHeart Attack
* Residence:Pownal Twp, VT, 1880; North Adams, MA, 1891-1896 (17 Brooklyn) and 1900 (79 W Main - boarder w/ Joseph CABANA); Mechanicville, SaratogaCo, NY, 1910-20 (221 2nd Ave), 1924, 1930 (133 N Main St), and 1944; Pownal, VT, 1944
* Immigration:1878 from Canada to USA
* NATU:6 OCT 1896 US Citizenship - Northern Berkshire District Court inNorth Adams, MA
* Occupation:Cotton Mill Worker (1880); RR Switchman - Williamstown MA (1890s-1900); Switchtender (1909); RR Brakeman (1910); RR Switchman (1920); B & M RR Switchman (1924); Trainman - Boston & MaineRR (55 yrs)
* PROP:1930: They rented a house for $35 per month
* Baptism:27 JUN 1865 L'Assomption, L'Assomption County, Quebec, Canada
* Burial:24 APR 1944 Old St Paul Cemetery in Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York, USA
* Medical Information:He was ill with congestive heart failure for 3 days before his death, which was brought on by arteriosclerotic heart disease and general arteriosclerosis.
* Note:According to the 1910 Census, Edward was born in Rhode Island --which is incorrect.

According to the 1930 and 1920 Censuses, Edward was born about 1862-1863 -- which is incorrect.

According to the 1920 Census, Edward was naturalized in 1884, which differs from the official record.
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Index Card from Edward's Naturalization Record:
Name: Edward A Arbour
Birth Date: 24 Jun 1867
Birth Place: Great Britain
Age at event: 29
Place of Residence: North Adams, MA (Brooklyn St)
Date of Naturalization: 6 Oct 1896
Court: North Adams, MA, District Court, Northern Berkshire
Collection Title: Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299)
NARA Series#: M1299; Roll#: 48; Roll Description: A536 (A.) - B226 (Pietro)
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 11 Oct 1899
HELD FOR STEALING WATCH -- Edward Arbour Was Arrested As He Left Train In This City
Word was received this morning by the local police from Deputy Sheriff Woodworth of Mechanicville that a man by the name of Edward Arbour was wanted in that place for grand larceny. He was due here on the train from the west at 10 o'clock and Captain Parrow and Officer Jones were at the station and took him into custody as he got off. It is alleged thatArbour stole a gold watch valued at $60 from John Jackson in the Commercial house at Mechanicville. Arbour denied the charge when questionedat the police station, but was held pending action by the Mechanicville authorities. The watch has notbeen recovered. It was plain gold with the name "John Jackson" engraved inside the case.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Thursday 12 Oct 1899
OFFERED TO PAY OFFICERS' EXPENSES
Edward Arbour, the man arrested by local police yesterday for the Mechanicville officers on the charge of stealing a gold watch, was taken back to Mechanicville at noon. He went willingly, saying he could prove his innocence. He was so anxious to go, in fact, that he asked to be taken back yesterday, and went so far as to pay the expenses of an officer in taking him back if he could go at once.
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Saturday 19 Jul 1919
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Arbour of Mechanicville, visited the former's mother, Mrs. Arbour Thursday.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Saturday 01 Nov 1919
PRIVATE PARTIES
Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson entertained their friends with a Halloween party at their home Thursday evening. There were pretty halloween decorations, Halloween games, music and dancing, a Scottish dance by Edward Arbour proving very pleasing. During the evening a buffet lunch was served.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 17 May 1926
NORTH POWNAL
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Arbour of Mechanicville visited at the home of Mrs.Eva Nedeau Sunday.
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Friday 07 Jun 1929
PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR NEW BUNGALOW -- Edward Arbour To Build House On State Road -- Other Building Work Authorized
The construction of a five-room bungalow, which will be built on the south side of the State road in this city by Edward Arbour, is among the projects authorized in permits issued during the past week by the Municipal Building Inspector H. L. Ashley. E. F. Chilson has the contract tobuild the house for Mr. Arbour.
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Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Tuesday 16 Feb 1943
Mrs. Katherine Farnan, widow of Francis Farnan, died today at Leonard Hospital in Troy. A native of Mechanicville, she had resided with her uncle, Edward Arbour, 133 North Main Street. She was a daughter of the late John Walsh and was a member of St Paul's Church. Besides her uncle, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. William Hudson and Mrs. Harry Cullinan.

Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Wednesday 17 Feb 1943
The funeral of Mrs. Katherine Farnan, who died in the Leonard Hospital early yesterday morning, will be from the home of Edward Arbour, 133 North Main Street, tomorrow at 9 am and from St Paul's Church at 9:30 am.The body will be placed in the vault at St Paul's Cemetery.

Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Tuesday 16 Mar 1943
Edward Arbour of Mechanicville has been appointed administrator of the estate of his niece, Catherine Veronica Farnan of Mechanicville.
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Troy Record (NY) -- 09 Dec 1943
POWNAL
Edward Arbour has returned to Mechanicsville after visiting his brother, Albert Arbour, and their sister, Minnie Needeau.

Troy Record (NY) -- 07 Apr 1944
POWNAL
Edward Arbour of Mechanicville is visiting his sister Mrs. Minnie Needeau.

Troy Record (NY) -- 15 Apr 1944
POWNAL
Edward Arbour has come from Mechanicville to make his home with his sister Mrs. Minnie Needeau.

Troy Record (NY) -- 21 Apr 1944
POWNAL
Edward Arbour, who came recently from Mechanicville to make his home here with his sister Mrs. Minnie Needeau, has suffered a heart attack andis now at Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington.

Troy Record (NY) -- 24 Apr 1944
Edward Arbour, a widely known resident of this city for sixty years, died Thursday night in the Putnam Memorial Hospital at Bennington, VT. Hewas born in Canada 80 years ago and came here when a young man. Mr. Arbour, employed by the Bostonand Maine Railroad for 55 years, retired several years ago. He was a member of St Paul's Church, Mechanicville Lodge, BPOE: Court Mechanicville, Foresters ofAmerica, and the Brotherhoodof Railroad Trainmen. The survivors include his two sisters, Mrs. RoseWells, North Adams, MA, and Mrs. Minnie Nedeau, North Pownal, VT; two brothers, John and Albert, both of North Pownal; and several nieces andnephews, including Fred Arbour of this city. The funeral will be from the John J. Ryan Funeral Home, Park Avenue, today at 9 am and from St Paul's Church at 9:30 am. Burial will be in Old St Paul's Cemetery on the Viall Avenue Hill.

Troy Record (NY) -- 25 Apr 1944
The funeral of Edward Arbour of this city, who died Thursday night at Putnam Memorial Hospital, Bennington, VT, was from the John J. Ryan Funeral Home, Park Avenue, yesterday at 9 am and from St Paul's Church at 9:30 am, where a mass of requiem wascelebrated by Rev. Joseph Hyson. Burial was in Old St Paul's Cemetery on the Viall Avenue Hill.

Décès:
Cause: Heart attack

Joseph a épousé Anna WALSH le 29 oct 1909 à Mechanicville,,Saratoga County,New York,United States,. Anna (fille de William WALSH et Jasne FITZGERALD) est née en 1868 à Mechanicville,,Saratoga County,New York,United States,; est morte en 1941 à Mechanicville,,Saratoga County,New York,United States,; a été enterrée en 1941 à New York,,Saratoga Co.,New-York,Usa,[Old St Paul Cemetery in Stillwater,Saratoga County,USA] - Stillwater. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

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• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

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• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• Marriage: 30 mai 1897, Pownal,,Bennington County,Vermont,Usa,
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

* Occupation:Cotton Mill Worker (1880)
* Residence:North Pownal, Bennington Co, VT, in 1880, in May 1897, in 1900, in Jul 1902, and in 1920 (Halifax Rd); Pownal, VT, in May 1910 andin 1930 (with dau Nora and family)
* Burial:Hoosick Rural Cemetery in Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer County, New York, USA
* Immigration:1878 from Canada to USA
* Baptism:6 JAN 1869 L'Assomption, L'Assomption County, Quebec, Canada
* Note:The 1920 Census reports that Elizabeth emigrated in 1885, which we know to be an error, as she appeared with her parents in the 1880 Census.

From Monica LOZO via message board on 26 Jul 2009: I am researching my family history and found that Elisabeth Arbour was married to my g-great grandfather John Lozo. In a 1910 Census I have shows they are marriedand Elisabeth's two sons are on thecensus Harry Arbour, age 8, Henry Arbour, age 6. Elisabeth is on John's death certificate as his wife andJohn is on Elisabeth's death certificate asher husband. Elisabeth is John's second wife, his first wife, Louise Rindeau, died. She was his first wife and the mother of my great-grandfather Samuel Lozo. Samuel wasthe father of Laurance Lozo Sr my grandfather. Laurance Lozo Sr was the father of Laurance Lozo Jr my father.

From Monica LOZO via message board on 26 Jul 2009: I have posted some information for you on a lost Hoosick Falls Family. Elisabeth Arbour wasmarried to my g-great grandfather. I don't know if they had any children together as I am still searchingthis information myself. Elisabeth was much younger than my g-great grandfather but the 1910 Census I have shows Elisabeth's two sons Harry and Henry 8 & 6 yrs old. It also showsthat I had 2 great Aunts that were living in the household at the time,Nora age 10, and Esther age 20 both Lozos. I have been reviewing someof your postings and you havea lot of names that are also in my family. I do know that my g-great grandfather who was married to Elisabeth was also from Canada, not sure whatpartas of yet still going through some papers. I hope this helps you. If I can be of any help please email me at minniehaha a comcast.net.

From Monica LOZO via email on 28 Jul 2009: How are you related to Elizabeth Arbour? Elizabeth's last name Arbour, is that from a former marriage? And do you know who she was married to before? According to the information I have on the 1910 census,it shows John and Elizabeth married and four others living in the household. Nora Lozo, age 10, Harry Arbour, age 8, Henry Arbour, age 6 and Esthur Lozo, age 20. There is no information on a Mary B. (Lozo) born sometime around Mar 1900. So I wouldpresume that Nora, was from John's first wife Louise, not Elizabeth sinceHarry and Henry are younger with the Last name Arbour on the census. Iremember hearing the name Arbour on my fathers side of the family whenI was growing up and that's aboutall. My father's (Lawrence Lozo, Jr.)mother (Doris Charbonneau) died when he was five years old, and he andhis brother Ralph were put in a orphanage (I believe it was St Joseph's) sometime after she died (15 November 1934) she is buried in theBelleview, Adams, MA cemetery; next to my g-grandmother (Delia Lozo) Delia'ssurname was (Matatt) she was married to Samuel Lozo, who was a son of John Lozo. Also my grandfather, Lawrence Lozo, Sr. is buried next to them. I do not have any informationon when John and Elizabeth were married. I do know that they are both buried in the Hoosick Falls Rural Cemetery. Also Nora and Jay Ogden Buck had a daughter named Janette Elizabeth Buck who was born in 1920 and died 27 June 1921. She is also buried in the Hoosick Rural Cemetery. I have attached a copy of the 1910 censusthat my brother gave me, printed from ancestry.com

From an email to Monica LOZO on 17 Aug 2009:
Elizabeth ARBOUR was born the 5th of 12 children to Moise ARBOUR and Melina VAILLANT on 05 Jan 1869, in L'Assomption, Quebec. Her family emigrated to the US in 1878. Elizabeth was only ever married to John LOZO, to my knowledge. They were married on 30 May 1897 in Pownal, VT. This information comes from a kind woman in the Pownal library, who supplied agreat deal of birth, marriage, and death info for this ARBOUR branch.

Elizabeth and John are found in the 1900 Census with
Joseph 22 b Mar 1878
John 20 b Jan 1880
Napoleon 17 b Oct 1882
George 15 b Aug 1884
Louis 13 b Nov 1886
Arthur 11 b Feb 1888
who are presumably all children from John's first marriage to Louise RINDEAU.
Nora 1 b Nov 1898
Mary B 2 mos b Mar 1900

Elizabeth and John are found in the 1910 Census with
Nora E 10
Harry ARBOUR 8
Henry ARBOUR 6
who are both Elizabeth's nephews; they are sons of her brother Moses.
Arthur LOZO 20
who is John's son Arthur from his first marriage.
The strange thing about this Census is that Elizabeth is noted as only having had 1 child and that 1 child is still living. Why no mention of Mary B? Perhaps the Census taker did not even ask Elizabeth how many children she had borne and just assumed Nora was the only one.

Elizabeth and John are found in the 1920 Census with
Joseph MUSEAU 45
who was a border.
By the way, Elizabeth and John lived next door to daughter Nora and herhusband Jay BUCK at the time of the Census. Their daughter seems to have not yet been born.
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According to her Death Registration, Elizabeth was born on 06 Jan 1869.

According to cemetery records, Elizabeth died on 03 Apr 1941. She had 3children

Marriage:
To John Lozo

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• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

Décès:
Cause: His death was brought on by endarteritis obliterans (inflammation of the lining of the ar

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• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• Marriage: 10 juil 1898, Pownal,,Bennington County,Vermont,Usa,
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

Rosie was married in 1898, but by 1920, she lived with her mother and was considered single. What happened to James?

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 07 Jul 1926
NORTH POWNAL
Mrs. Rose McConnell and Mrs. George Wells of North Adams spent the weekend at the home of Mrs. McConnell's brother, Edward Arbour, in Mechanicville, NY.

Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Thursday 03 Jul 1947
Mrs. Rose (Arbour) Wells, 74, wife of George A. Wells, died at her homein North Adams, MA, this morning after a brief illness. Mrs. Wells wasborn in Canada but moved to Cohoes where she lived for several years before moving to North Adams about 19 years ago. Survivors include two brothers, Albert and John; a sister, Mrs. Eva Nadeau, all of North Pownal, VT; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will take place 9 amFriday at Sacred Heart Church, North Adams, and interment will be in Southview Cemetery, that city.

She had 2 children

Marriage:
To James L McConnell

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• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• Marriage: 1890, Vermont,,,,Usa,
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

She had 6 children

Marriage:
To William H Wells

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• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• Marriage: 3 oct 1897, Pownal,,Bennington County,Vermont,Usa,
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

* Medical Information:She suffered from placenta previa during pregnancy, which caused severe bleeding and during which medical science could not help her in 1908.
* Note:In the ARBOUR-DAME household, only French was spoken. This remained true until after Lucy's death. When Edward married Margaret, she didn't know French and demanded that everyone speak English. During theirshort life together, Lucy and Edward were devoted to each other. Upon her premature death, Edward was completely devastated.
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No record of Lucy's death can be found. However, there seems to be little question among the family that she died while living in Hoosick Falls. One explanation for this may be that the family was known for being very poor. Perhaps they could not afford a tombstone and that she was not "important" enough for an obituary. However, a death certificate should still have been issued regardless of hercircumstances. --> No longer true! A death certificate was uncovered in early 2005 by descendant Kathleen (DAME) FIERRO.

According to the age at time of death recorded on Lucy's death certificate, she would have been born 02 June 1876, not 22 June.She had 4 children

Marriage:
To Edward Joseph Dame

Décès:
Cause: She suffered from placenta previa during pregnancy, which causedsevere bleeding a

Autres événements/attributs:

• Profession: Tamany Hanger, Cotton Mill Worker,
• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

According to his WWI Draft Registration, John was of medium height and medium build with black eyes and dark hair.

According to his WWII Draft Registration, John was illiterate, as he made his mark with an "x".
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Thursday 13 Jul 1926
NORTH POWNAL
Mrs. John Arbour, daughter Gertrude, and son Harold have returned to their home following a trip to West Point and Kingston.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Thursday 31 Jan 1929
NORTH POWNAL
John Arbour has been confined to his home by illness for several days.
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 08 Jul 1935
BROTHERS CAUGHT IN HENHOUSE BREAK -- One Arrested Here After Tri-State Search -- One Sentenced -- Gets One To Two Years In Bennington Court Today For Entering Coop Of Pownal Men
Noyes and Everett Thomas, brothers of Hoosick Falls, NY, gave the police of three states, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York, a little business Saturday night and Sunday morning after allegedly breaking into a henhouse owned by John Arbourand T. G. Brownell at Sunnybrook Farm in Pownal, VT. After passing through the hands of officers in all three states, they were arraigned this morning in thecourt of Bennington, VT, on charges of breaking and entering in the night. Everett Thomas, 25, pleaded guilty to this charge and was sentenced to not less than one year nor more than two years in thestate's prison. His case was continued until Friday afternoon by Judge George A. Mather and he was placed under $500 bail. JudgeMather will assign counsel at that time. The rather involved proceedings leading up to the court appearance started when a burglar alarm sounded and turned on the lights in a henhouse at Sunnybrook Farm at about 12:40 o'clock Sunday morning.Aroused, Mr. Brownell and Mr. Arbour arrived just in time to see a car driving off their property. Mr. Brownell fired several shots at the car but failed to find his mark. The two Pownal men then gave chase and followed the car in the direction of this city. When they arrived here they notified the local police, who, a short time later, picked up the car they described on West Main Street, arresting Noyes Thomas who was in the machine alone, his brother having apparently sneakedinto the woods at Pownal. Yesterday morning Corporal Hillfrank of the New York State Police Barracks at Petersburg notified the local police that he wanted both the Hoosick Falls brothers. He came to this city for Noyes Thomas and spent sometime looking for Everett Thomas in this city and Williamstown. Everett Thomas was picked up later by Corporal Hillfrank at his home in Hoosick Falls. The New York State Trooper then turned both men over to Vermont authorities in Bennington.The owners of the Pownal farm say that there were 200 fowls in the henhouse which was broken into and 125 in another nearby coop.They also say that an attempt was made to break into the henhouse about three weeks ago.
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 23 Nov 1936
JOHN ARBOUR FRACTURES LEG
John Arbour is at the Mary McClellan Hospital, Cambridge, NY, where he was taken on Saturday afternoon following an accident at his home in which he sustained a broken leg. The fracture was reduced by Dr. Vickers and Dr. Maxon of the hospital staff.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 25 Nov 1936
NORTH POWNAL
John Arbour returned to his home yesterday from the Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge, NY.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 20 Jun 1938
NORTH POWNAL
John Arbour is recovering at his home here from a minor operation on his nose performed by Dr. W. L. Curran of North Adams.

In 1940, John reported that he had earned $728 in 1939.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Thursday 25 Jun 1942
NORTH POWNAL
John Arbour is confined to his home with an acute attack of rheumatism.
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Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Friday 17 May 1946
POWNAL
Mr. and Mrs. John Arbour and Miss Gertrude Arbour recently attended thefuneral of Mrs. Arbour's stepfather, Henry C. Armstrong, of Bennington.

Bennington Evening Banner (VT) -- 21 Aug 1956
NORTH POWNAL BRIEFS
John Arbour, Miss Gertrude Arbour, and Harold Arbour visited relatives in Schenectady, NY, Saturday.

Bennington Evening Banner (VT) -- 06 Sep 1956
NORTH POWNAL BRIEFS
Miss Gertrude Arbour and her father, John Arbour, left Wednesday for Roanoke, VA, where they will visit Mr. Arbour's son, Harold J. Arbour, who is an instructor at Hollins College in Roanoke. Mr. Arbour has been spending the summer with his father and sister here.
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Troy Record (NY) -- 31 Dec 1959
JOHN D. ARBOUR
John D. Arbour, 81, formerly of Hoosick and a retired meat market proprietor in North Pownal, VT, died suddenly yesterday at Roanoke, VA. He and his daughter Miss Gertrude Arbour had been spending the winter with his son, Harold J. Arbour, an instructor at Hollins College. Born in Canada, Mr. Arbour resided in Hoosick and Bennington before moving to North Pownal in 1903. He was the son [sic] of Mrs. Rebecca Gower Arbour, who died in 1956. Besides his daughter and son, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Minnie Nadeau, North Pownal. Funeral Services will be Saturdayat 3 pm, from the Mahar Funeral Home in Bennington, where Rev. John J.McCarthy, rector of All Saints' Episcopal Church, Hoosick, will officiate. Entombmentwill be in Park Lawn Cemetery until spring when burial will be in HoosickRural Cemetery.
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About John's kids, from Linda Hall, Director of Solomon Wright Public Library in Pownal, VT, on 11 Mar 2005 : Gertrude Arbour died in December1993. She lived in North Pownal and her bachelor brotherhad also livedwith her. She was born in 1903 in Bennington, VT, and moved to North Pownal, VT, when she was two. She went to business school after high school (perhaps Bliss School in North Adams) and worked for a Judge in Adams, MA, for more than 30 years. She joined her brother atHollins Collegein Virginia and returned to VT for the summers. Harold Arbour taught in the Navy schools of business administration then at Hollins for 15 years. Both retired in 1970. Harold died in 1985. She left some money toa church in Hoosick, NY, in memory ofher parents. (article does not say their name). You probably can check the Soc. Security Index for the dates of their death. I can get this from the cemetery stones in the late spring after the mud has dried. They bothare buried in the cemetary across from their home in North Pownal, VT.

John a épousé Rebecca GOWER le 28 juin 1902 à Pownal,,Bennington County,Vermont,Usa,. Rebecca est née le 20 juin 1885 à Hoosick Falls,,Rensselaer County,New York,United States,; est morte le 18 avr 1956 à Pownal,,Bennington County,Vermont,Usa,; a été enterrée le 21 avr 1956 à Vermont,,Bennington County,Vermont,Usa,[North Pownal Cemetery in Pownal,Bennington County,USA] - Pownal. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

* Event:Military WWI Veteran

* Event:Pallbearers Charles, Louis, and Robert BUCK, and Ernest WELCH

* Medical Information:He was seriously ill for 3 days & significantly ill for a while before dying. Contributing to death were chronic myocarditis & arteriosclerosis. He also suffered a chronic brainsyndrome for 3months.

* Note:

Albert seems to have never married or had children. In the 1880 Census,Albert was reported as being born in Quebec. This idea again came up during the 1920 Census, when he reportedly immigrated in 1882 and becamea naturalized US Citizen in1900. However, the 1910 and 1930 Census returns show him as being born in Vermont, which agrees with his parents' reported immigration in 1878. Furthermore, there is an actual birth record of him among the vital records of Vermont.

According to his WWI Draft Registration, Albert was born in the US. He was of medium height and medium build with black eyes and black hair.
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 07 Nov 1927
NORTH POWNAL, VT, HAS FLOOD DAMAGE -- Albert Arbour Saves Train From Plunging Into River By Flagging It Just In Time
After having had all the telegraph and telephone communication as well as mail service and delivery of food supplies cut off by the flood, North Pownal, VT, which suffered damage estimated at $10,000is now engagedin the task of attempting to restore something like normal condiitons.Selectman John Savery has been one of the most tireless of the relief workers and is still on the job. Greylock Mill Co suffered water damageand will not be able to resume operations for several days, the middlepier under the East River bridge in Pownal was washed away, the Hemlock bridge was washed away, the bridge known as Poor Farm Road is in bad condition, and Friss Hill is impassable. The state line bridge was alsobadly damaged and traffic from North Adams and Troy is blocked. The eastbound track of the Boston & Maine railroad near the New York State line was washed out. The Minute man passed safely over this bridge on Thursday afternoon, but only the fact that Albert Arbour flagged Train No.60 a few minutes later, saved that train from toppling into the river.Just after the train had been brought to a stop, the track curved in for a distance of 75 feet and shortly later the track was undermined for600 feet. Harold Arbour in traveling from Troy, where he attends school, to North Pownal Sunday had to use six different autos provided by the Boston & Maine and reached North Pownal after eight and a half hours of travel.
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ALBERT ARBOUR
Albert Arbour, 74, life-long resident of North Pownal, died Thursday night following a long period of ill health. He had been under treatment in a hospital for 13 days. Mr. Arbour had been employed at the Pownal Tannery since its start and retired about five years ago. Previously he was with the cotton mills in that town. One brother, John Arbour, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Nedeau, both of NorthPownal, survive. Funeral arrangements are pending. The body is at Walbridge Funeral Home.

Bennington Evening Banner (VT) -- Monday 31 Jan 1955
ALBERT ARBOUR
North Pownal -- A requiem Mass was sung this morning at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for Albert Arbour, life-long resident of this community. Celebrant of the Mass was the Rev. Gerard Brennan.The pallbearers were four nephews: Charles, Louis, and Robert Buck, and Ernest Welch.The body was placed in Park Lawn vault, pending burial in Arlington inthe spring.

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• Marriage: 1904, Vermont Or New York,,,,Usa,
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

In the 1910 Census, Edward is not listed with Eva and young Edward. HadEdward died by then or had the couple separated? She is still reportedas being married as late as 1940.

In 1940, Minnie reported that she has earned $192 in 1939.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Friday 30 Jun 1944
MRS. NEDEAU BUYS HOME
Mrs. Minnie Nedeau has purchased a two-tenement house from the Pownal Tanning Company. This has been the home of Mrs. Nedeau and her family for the last 35 years. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morris have moved into the opposite side of the house. Shehad 2 children

Marriage:
To Edward J Nedeau

Décès:
Cause: Cerebral Vascular Accident .Also contributing to her death was cerebral arteriosclerosi

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

Edward and Mary apparently lived almost next door to each other before their marriage so that Edward married "the girl next door."

According to his WWI Draft Registration, Edward was of medium height and medium build. He had brown eyes and brown hair. He also stated that he was born in Williamstown, MA, rather than North Adams, as stated in his Birth Registration.

Edward's parents were both born in Quebec or in Quebec and New York.[1920,1930Census]
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According to the 1940 Census, Edward had completed the 8th grade.

In 1940, Edward reported that he had earned $2459 in 1939.
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Saturday 04 Jun 1949
DEEDS -- Cheshire
Arbour, Edward to Orville D. Carter et ux
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Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Friday 12 Mar 1954
EDWARD ARBOUR
Edward Arbour, 64, brother of Frederick Arbour of Mechanicville, and a former resident of Bennington, VT, died Wednesday at his home in North Adams, MA. He was the son of the late Mose Arbour and Philomene Porte. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Cavanaugh; three brothers, Frederick of Mechanicville, and Henry and Harry, both of North Adams. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 9 am from St Francis Church, North Adams.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Friday 19 Mar 1954
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of our friends, neighbors, and relatives for their sympathy and acts of kindnessat the time of the death of our dear husband and brother, Edward Arbour. To the pallbearers, donors of cars, the Telephone Pioneers, ICW No. 2, and Local IBTW No. 15 of the Sprague Electric Company, those who sent Mass cards and flowers, and to each and every one who helped in any way, we are very grateful. Mrs. Elizabeth Arbour, Frederick Arbour, Harry Arbour, Henry Arbour

Autres événements/attributs:

• Profession: Gas Fitter
• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

According to his WWI Draft Registration, Fred was tall with a slender build. He had brown eyes and brown hair.

Also living with Fred and Ethel during the 1930 Census, was his niece Barbara ARBOUR. Whose daughter was she? She was brother Henry's daughter. Fred and Ethel appear to have reaised her after her parents separated. Perhaps they even adopted her, asshe is mentioned in his obituary as their daughter.
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Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Tuesday 09 Sep 1975
FRED ARBOUR; FORMER RESIDENT OF MECHANICVILLE
North Pownal, VT -- Funeral Service for Fred Arbour, 81, formerly of North Pownal and Mechanicville, were held Monday at 11 am from the San Soucie Funeral Home in North Adams, MA. Rev. Lafayette Sprague, rector ofSt John's Episcopal Church,officiated. Interment was in Southview Cemetery, North Adams. Mr. Arbour died Friday at his home after a long illness. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mose Arbour. He was formerly employed by the New York State Power Company in Mechanicville for 38years. He had resided in North Adams since his retirement. Survivors include his wife, the former Ethel Woodbury of North Adams, and a daughter, Mrs. Vernon Ray, of Boxford, NY.

--> Note added 22 Mar 2012: Fred and Ethel must have disowned their son, Henry, after his unsavory actions as a young man.

--> Note added 04 Jul 2012: Henry was actually a son of Fred's brother Henry and his wife Daisy. After Daisy's untimely death, Fred and Ethel raised Barbara and Henry.

Frederick a épousé Ethel P WOODBURY en 1920 à North Adams,,Berkshire County,Massachusetts,Usa,. Ethel est née le 2 mars 1893 à Becket,,Berkshire County,Massachusetts,Usa,; est morte le 26 juil 1986 à North Adams,,Berkshire County,Massachusetts,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

According to his WWI Draft Registration, Harry was born on 12 Mar 1900.He was of medium height and medium build. He had blue eyes and sp.. (illegible) hair.

In 1942 North Adams, MA, a Harry ARBOUR worked at Greenfield and lived at 56 Jackson Street. Is this our Harry or his brother?

US WWII Army Enlistment Records (1938-1946)
Name: Harry J Arbour
Birth Year: 1901; Race: White, citizen; Nativity State or Country: Vermont; State: Massachusetts; County or City: Berkshire
Enlistment Date: 19 Oct 1942; Enlistment State: Massachusetts; Enlistment City: Springfield; Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA;Grade: Private; Grade Code: Private; Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law; Component: Selectees(Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of high school; Civil Occupation: Draftsman, Electrical; Marital Status: Separated, without dependents; Height: 63; Weight: 158

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 18 Oct 1948
[In an ad for the Community Chest -- akin to today's United Way] . . . Independent Condensers Workers Union No. 2 -- Harry Arbour, President

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 17 Nov 1948
ANNUAL ELECTION OF INDEPENDENT CONDENSERS' WORKERS UNION SCHEDULED FOR 21 DEC
. . . President Harry Arbour declined to run for re-election.

Harry a épousé Alvina GOLLNAO en 1929 à North Adams,,Berkshire County,Massachusetts,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

Bennington Banner (VT) -- Thursday 02 Jan 1975
The Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial was offered Tuesday at St Patrick's Church in Williamstown, MA, for Henry J. Arbour, 71, of BulkcleySt, Williamstown, a native of Stamford, who died Monday at the North Adams, MA, Regional Hospital.A son ofthe late Mose and Phoebe (LaPorte)Arbour, he was better known as \\"Brownie.\\" He spent his early yearsin North Pownal, and had worked in variousrestaurants in Williamstown and North Adams. A veteran of WWII, he served in the Coast Guard. His wife, the former Daisy Rosenburg, died in 1936. He leaves a son Henry ofNorth Adams, a daughter Mrs.Verne Roy of Rexford, NY, two grandchildren, and a brother Fred, also of North Adams. Memorial contributions may be made to theNorthern Berkshire unit of the American Cancer Society orSt Patrick's Church building fund through the Quinn Funeral Home in Williamstown.

Henry a épousé Daisy Florence ROSENBURG en 1925. Daisy est née le 22 avr 1907 à Brunswick,,Rensselaer County,New York,United States,; est morte le 21 juil 1937 à Williamstown,,Berkshire County,Massachusetts,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

Medical Information: She died from a common ailment of the time, often attributed to dirty bottles and to flies carrying illness and landing on the baby and its bottles.

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

* Name:Bernadette M. ARBOUR
* Sex:F
* ALIA:Budgisol ARBOUR or Berdmath /ARBOUR/
* Birth:ABT 1908 in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
* Residence:North Adams, MA, in 1910, in 1920 (7 Hooker St), and in 1928 (16 Hooker St)
* Occupation:Telephone Operator (1928)
* Note:Budgisol is definitely an unusual name. Although the Census was clearly written, could this be a mistake? Perhaps her real name is Bridget. In 1930, there was a 21-year old Bridget F. HOWARD, married to a John C. HOWARD and living in Boston,MA, at 14 Horace Street. This Bridget was born in MA but her parents were born in Canada. Bridget and John married 2 years before. He was 43-years oldand had been apparently married before, as there were 9 children, ages 22 down to 7.Could this beour Budgisol? There are no Budgisols listed and this is the only Bridget in MA who seems to remotelyfit into our family.[1930Census]

It turns out that her name might not be Bridget after all. She was alsoknown as Lizzie so perhaps her name was Elizabeth or some variation.

Ok, here we go again, another name for this person. In 1928, she was recorded as Bernadette, which does explain a lot of the B-name varieties.

According to the 1910 Census, Bernadette was born about 1905.
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 16 Apr 1919
Miss Florence LeSage of School Street entertained a number of her friends at her home last Friday evening in honor of her 13th birthday anniversary. Musical selections were given by Bernadette Arbour, Corrine McKane, Elsie Bardin, and Florence LeSage. The prize winners of the games were Louise Miller and Corinne McKane. Following these, a birthday luncheon was served. The young hostess received alarge number of pretty gifts.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 12 May 1919
NOTRE DAME HONOR ROLL
The several classes of Notre Dame School have been visited by the Rev. Fr. Jeannette, pastor, and the Rev. Sister Superior. According to the report given, the following pupils have obtained 80 percent and above inthe April course of studies: Grade6. . . Bernadette Arbour . . .
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Thursday 05 Nov 1925
TICKET EXCHANGE FOR K OF C FROLIC TOMORROW
Exchange tickets for reserved seating for "Listening In," a muscial production to be given at Drury Auditorium next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings under the auspices of North Adams council, Knights of Columbus, will begin at Farley's Drug Store tomorrow. Rehearsals are being held each night under the direction of Arthur Brown and an excellent entertainment is promised. The cast is comprised of local talent and includes Miss Bernie Arbour, "Babe" Larkin, Hubert Scott, Miss Margaret St John, Miss Zelia Nary, Miss Helen Henehy, Miss Sylvain Loomis, James Malloy, Richard Malley, and John Slattery.

nb: Bernie must have been quite the musician, as the poster advertisingthe K of C show headlined Bernie and mentioned no other performers.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 11 Nov 1925
PROMINENT
Miss Bernadette Arbour has an important role in the K of C Frolic and Minstrels which were presented last night in Drury Auditorium and which will be repeated tonight.
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North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 10 May 1965
MRS. JEAN MORIN, 53, DIES IN SPRINGFIELD
Mrs. Bernadette M. (Arbour) Morin, New Fort Richey, FL, a native of this city, was found dead in her room at the Hotel Bridgeway, Springfield,last Thursday. She was first identified as Bernadette Meares. She was the wife of Jean B. Morin. Cause ofdeath was given by Dr. William Mosig, medical examiner, as due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs. Morin was born in this city 4 Mar 1912, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arbour. She was a member of the WWI Veterans' Auxiliary of Hudson, FL, andSignal Cove Yacht Club, New Fort Richey. Her husband is her only survivor. Funeral services were heldat 1:30 this afternoon at the State St. parlors of the T. P. Sampson Company, Springfield, with the Rev. T. Lebaron Bearse, pastor of the Springfield First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial wasin Springfield Cemetery.
--> NOT this Bernadette. Who is she then?North Adams Transcript (MA) --Thursday 22 Aug 1929
MEEKINS-ARBOUR
Announcements were received here today of the marriage of Miss Bernadette B. Arbour, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Arbour of 16 Hooker Street, and Edward H. Meekins, son of Mrs. Edward M. Meekins of86 Chestnut Street. The ceremony was performed yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock inthe Little Church Around the Corner, New York City, by Rev. Dr. Ray, the rector. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Jasper A. Meekins of Hackensack, NJ, brother and sister-in-law of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Meekins left for an unannounced wedding trip on the conclusion of which theywill make their home in this city.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Thursday 17 Oct 1935
DIVORCE PETITION FILED BY EDWARD H. MEEKINS
Edward H. Meekins of this city has filed in the Probate Court a petition for divorce from Bernadette Arbour Meekins of Mount Clemens, MI, on the grounds of cruel and abusive treatment.
North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 07 Mar 1949
Edward H. Meekins of Waterbury, CT, formerly of this city, is a patientat the Veterans' Administration Hospital in West Roxbury, where he is expected to undergo an operation tomorrow for a throat ailment.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- 19 Sep 1950
Edward H. Meekins of Waterbury, CT, formerly of this city, is a patientat the Rocky Hill Veterans' Hospital at Rocky Hill, CT, according to work received here by friends. Mr. Meekins, who served in the Marine Corps during WWI, has resided in Waterbury for the past 12 or 15 years. Heis the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Meekins of this city.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 18 Jul 1951
EDWARD H. MEEKINS
Edward Hill Meekins, 53, a native of North Adams and a WWI Marine CoprsVeteran, died yesterday at 157 Hillside Avenue, Waterbury, CT. He had lived in Waterbury for the past 10 years. Mr. Meekins wasborn here 23 Oct 1897, son of Edward M. and Harriette (Adams) Meekins. He attended local schools and was a member of the Greylock lodge of Masons. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at Troy, NY, 12 Aug 1918. He trained at Parris Island, SC, and was transferred 1 Sep to the 1st Compnay, 10th Regiment,at Indian Head, MD. He was discharged 10 Jan 1919. Subsequently he wasemployed by the Nichols Coal Company, the Richmond-Wellington Hotel Corporation, Sprague Electric Company, and was active in the Frank R. Stiles Post, American Legion. About 10 years ago, he went to Waterbury as an Army ordinanceinspector, and worked at the Waterbury Tool division of Vickers Inc, the Bristol Company, and Southbury Training School there. The only survivor is a brother Jasper A. Meekins of Greenwich and Madison, CT. Funeral services will be held in Waterbury.

Bernadette a épousé Edward Hill MEEKINS le 21 août 1929 à New York,,New York,,United States,[Around the Corner Church,USA] - New York,Bronx- New York-Queens- Kings- Richmond, et est divorcée le 17 oct 1935 à North Adams,,Berkshire County,Massachusetts,Usa,[Court of Justice,Massachusetts,USA] - North Adams. Edward (fils de Edward Munro MEEKINS et Harriette Isabella ADAMS) est né le 23 oct 1897 à North Adams,,Berkshire County,Massachusetts,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

* Occupation:initially Stenographer, then Private Secretary in a Law Office (1930, 1940); by 1942 worked for Henry L. HARRINGTON, an Adams, MA, lawyer who later became a Berkshire County Judge; afterretirement,Assistant Town Clerk of Pownal,VT (1965+)
* Burial:North Pownal Cemetery in Pownal, Bennington County, Vermont, USA
* Education:ABT 1917 attended Bliss Business College in North Adams, MA, for 2 years
* Religion:Episcopalian -- attended St Mark's Church in Hoosick Falls, NY
* Medical Information:She had been ill for 2 weeks before her death, but had suffered with dementia for quite some time before this.
* Note:Gertrude never married or had any children.North Adams Transcript (MA) -- 01 Feb 1929
COMPANY M RIFLE TEAM WINS FROM GIRLS' CLUB
Company M won a rifle shooting match at the State Armory from the NorthAdams' Girls' Club last evening. Several of the North Adams young women had excellent totals. The Company M Team won by a margin of 76 points. The North Adams' Girls' Club teamscores follow: . . . Miss Gertrude Arbour, 127, . . .North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 26 Jun 1935
SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETS
. . . Gertrude R. Arbour, tax collector, re-elected for one year. . .North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 30 Jun 1937
ELECT SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICERS
The annual meeting of the North Pownal School District was held Tuesdayevening at 8 o'clock in the school hall. A very small number of the voters of the district were present. The warning was read by the moderator, Michael Furlong, after which theelection of officers for the ensuingschool year took place and the reports of the school committee, tax collector, treasurer, and auditor were read and accepted. The following officers were unanimously elected: . . . tax collector for one year, MissGertrude R. Arbour, . . .

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 29 Jun 1938
ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING HELD
The election of officers took place as follows: . . . Gertrude R. Arbour, tax collector for one year, . . .

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 28 Jun 1939
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
The following officers were elected: . . . tax collector, Miss GertrudeArbour.

In 1940, Gertrude reported that she had earned $1560 in 1939.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Tuesday 05 May 1942
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs. Michael Hogan, Miss Melba Cooper, and Miss Gertrude Arbour are assisting the teachers in the North Pownal graded school as registrars in the sugar rationing registration being conducted this week.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Tuesday 16 Jun 1942
RED CROSS CERTIFICATES HERE
. . . The members of the class entitled to the certificates are . . . Miss Gertrude Arbour . . .

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Jul 1942
GAS RATIONING REGISTRARS
The first of three gas rationing registration sessions began yesterday afternoon at the North Pownal Graded School, under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Burlington, teacher in the intermediate room of the school.She was assisted by Ray Beaudry, amember of the board of school directors, Miss Melba Cooper, treasurer of the school, and Miss Gertrude Arbour, tax collector.

The Berkshire Evening Eagle (MA) -- Saturday 06 May 1944
DEEDS THAT GO ON RECORD IN BERKSHIRE -- Realty Transfers Entered Recently For Registry In County
Cheshire -- Arbour Gertrude R -- Samuel W Lewis et ux, Church St
Lewis Susie Abbie -- Gertrude A Arbour, Church StBennington Banner (VT)-- 27 Oct 1989
In 1989, Gertrude donated 2 acres of land adjacent to the North Pownal Cemetery and across the street from her home. The cemetery was getting full and she helped to enlarge it with her donation. The land was "partof her family's 77-acre farm." Arbour was secretary-treasurer of the Association (Cemetery) in past years, and she also served as Assistant Town Clerk after she retired at age 62. Arbour was born in 1903 in Bennington, where her grandfather had a livery stable, she said. Her parentsmoved to North Pownal in 1917, where she attended grammar school. Whenshe was 14, Arbour enrolled inthe Bliss Business College in North Adams, MA, and after graduating, became first a stenographer then a legal secretary for anAdams, MA, lawyer Henry Harrington, who later became a Berkshire County Judge. A marker will be placed in the new section of the cemetery inscribed, "The Orchard, donated by Gertrude Arbour, 24 October 1989."

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- 05 Jun 1990
The two acre plot donated to the Cemetery by Gertrude Arbour was dedicated on 28 May 1990. The plot was called "The Orchards." The Rev. Joel Miller, a retired Episcopalian minister from St Marks Church in Hoosick Falls, NY, where Arbour, with her late father, mother, and brother haveworshipped for many years. Rev. Miller spoke of the history of the Arbours in North Pownal, their services to the community in many ways, andof the appropriateness of the gift of land which he saidwill add another 200 years of life to the beautiful little cemetery, which holds so much Pownal history.

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- 29 Aug 2005
TODAY IN LOCAL HISTORY (original year unknown)
Pownal, VT -- A special meeting of the North Pownal Cemetery association was held yesterday in the Congregational church social room. Nine members were present. New officers were elected to make the association active. Orrin Peckham was elected president, and Gertrude Arbour was elected secretary and treasurer.

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• Diplôme: 24 juin 1926, Vermont,,Orange County,Vermont,Usa,[Williamstown High School,Williamstown,Orange County,USA] - Williamstown
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

* Occupation:Business College Teacher (1930); Instructor at Hollins College in Roanoke, VA (1956); Instructed at US Navy Business Administration Schools and then at Hollins for 15 years; retired in 1970
* Burial:North Pownal Cemetery in Pownal, Bennington County, Vermont, USA
* Event:Military WWII -- US Coast Guard
* Religion:Episcopalian -- attended St Mark Church in Hoosick Falls, NY
* Medical Information:He had been ill for 1 year before his death, which was acclerated by atherosclerotic heart disease.
* Note:North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Wednesday 12 May 1926
APRIL HONOR ROLL AT HIGH SCHOOL -- Standings Are Announced By PrincipalGant
The honor roll for the month of April for the pupils of Williamstown High School was made public today by Principal Francis Y. Gant. . . . Those who attained honors, having an average grade of B, andno less than C, are: Senior School, 3rd year -- Harold Arbour . . .

North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Tuesday 08 Jun 1926
CLASS DAY COMMITTEE OF SENIOR CLASS CHOSEN
At a recent metting of the Senior Class of Williamstown High School, a committee of three was selected for the class day exercises which are to be held the night before graduation, 23 June. Those chosen to serve on the comittee were Harold J. Arbour, chairman, Miss Jessemine Prince and Gilda Metour. A program is now being arranged and will be published within a few days. North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 01 Aug 1927
NORTH POWNAL
Harold J. Arbour entered Allen's School of Commerce in Troy, NY, on Monday, where he will take a two-years' commercial teachers course.North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Monday 03 Jul 1939
SECRETARIAL STUDENTS ENJOY OUTING
Harold J. Arbour, supervisor of the secretarial department of the Spencer Business and Secretarial School in Schenectady, NY, is spending a short vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Arbour. Mr. Arbour and 50 of his students held a picnic at Ooroga? Lake, NY, last Friday which marked the closing of the present semester. School will be resumed on Wednesday, 5 July, when the six-week's summer session will beginNorth Adams Transcript (MA) -- Thursday 26 Feb 1942
ARBOUR IN COAST GUARD
Harold J. Arbour, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Arbour, recently enlisted inthe US Coast Guard, now under US Navy supervision, at the Albany recruiting station. He is located at the Coast Guard Yard at Curtis Bay, MD.Troy Record (NY) -- 31 Oct 1945
POWNAL
Harold J. Arbour, a member of the Coast Guard service since February 1942, has received his honorable discharge and will spend some time at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Arbour, of NorthPownal. Assistant Principal of Spencer Business School in Schenechtady before enlisting, he has been engaged in teaching shorthand and typing since being inthe service. He has trained about 250 men and 2,000 women -- the men for immediate sea duty and the women each replacing a man on shore duty.Mr. Arbour has no plans for his immediate future.Bennington Evening Banner (VT) -- 25 Apr 1956
POWNAL BRIEFS
Harold J. Arbour has returned to Hollins College in Roanoke, VA, where he is an instructor. He was called here by the death of his mother, Mrs. John D. Arbour.
___North Adams Transcript (MA) -- Saturday 02 May 2009
25 years ago today [02 May 1984]
Pownal, VT -- Murray Lewis, a resident of Orchard Street, was elected commander of American Legion Post 90 at the annual election of officers Tuesday night in the Legion social hall. Mr. Lewis succeeds Leo Pellerin who has held the office ofcommander for the past four years. Other officers chosen are vice commander, Carl Tucker; adjutant, Barbara Clayborn; finance officer, Joel Burrington; chaplain, Michael Fressola; and historian, Harold Arbour.
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02 May 1908 -- Born in Pownal, Vermont, Harold John ARBOUR was the younger of 2 children born to cotton mill worker, liveryman, and farmer John Adelard ARBOUR and his wife Rebecca GOWER. Harold grew up in Pownal and appears to have applied himself in school, where he made the honor roll. On 24 June 1926, he graduated from Williamstown High School and shortly thereafter became employed by the Irving Bank Trust Company in New York City. The following year in August 1927, Harold entered Allen'sSchool of Commerce in Troy, NY, where he took a 2-year commercial teachers course. After graduation hefound employment as a Business College Teacher, where he worked during the taking of the 1930 Census. In September 1935, Harold seems to have returned to Schenectady, NY, where he wasengaged by the Spencer Business School as head of the secretarial department for the ensuing year. He held this position at least through the1939-1940 school year. Shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Harold felt his call to duty. In February 1942, he enlisted in the US CoastGuard, then under US Navy supervision, at the Albany, NY, recruiting station. Throughout his stint in the Coast Guard, Harold served in CurtisBay, MD; New London, CT; Groton,CT;Palm Beach, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; and Manhattan Beach, NY. At the time of his departure from the CoastGuard in October 1945, Harold received an honorable discharge. Newspapers further noted that priorto the war, he served as Assistant Principalof Spencer Business School in Schenectady. Utilizing these skills, hetaught shorthand and typing while in the service. He trained about 250men and 2,000 women - the men for immediate sea duty and the women each replacing a man on shore duty.At thetime of his separation, Harold had no plans for his immediate future. By April 1947, though, Harold seems to have found work - this time in Roanoke, VA, as teacher and principal of the School of Secretarial Science of the National BusinessCollege.Thefollowing June he enlisted in the Navy Reserve at Norfolk, VA, for a term of 4 years. By April 1956, Harold was an instructor at Hollins College in Roanoke - a position he heldfor 15 years. Haroldfinally retired in 1970 and returned hometo Pownal.In May 1984, he was elected historian at the local American Legion Post. Shortly after this, Harold seems to have fallen ill. He died in Bennington, VT, of congestive heart failure on 21 December 1985. He was buried in the North PownalCemeteryin Pownal.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Harold John Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 2 May 1908
Death Date: 21 Dec 1985
SSN: 108103075
Branch 1: CG
Enlistment Date 1: 21 Feb 1942
Release Date 1: 22 Oct 1945

Décès:
Cause: Congestive Heart Failure

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• Marriage: 26 juin 1943, Wilmington County,,,New York,United States,Wilmington
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

The Times-Union (Albany NY) -- 28 May 1996
Barbara C. Arbour Ray Obituary
Clifton Park -- Barbara C. Arbour Ray, 69, of Rexford died Monday at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady. She was born in North Adams, MA, and attended St Paul's School, Mechanicville. Mrs. Ray was a homemaker. She was the widow of H. Vernon Ray. Survivorsinclude a son, David Ray of Clifton Park; a daughter, Diane Winters of Rexford; a brother, Henry Arbour of North Adams; four granddaughters, and threegreat-grandchildren. A service will be held at a time to be announced at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park. Burial will be in Clifton Park Center Baptist Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.

The Times-Union (Albany NY) -- 29 May 1996
Services have been set for Barbara C. Arbour Ray of Sugar Hill Road, Rexford, who died Monday at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady. The service willbe at 9:30 am Thursday at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park. Burial will be in Clifton Park Center Baptist Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today at the funeral home.

Autres événements/attributs:

• Profession: Incarcerated 1950 Massachusetts, USA
• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

* Event:Incarcerated 1950 Massachusetts, USA
* Note:Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Saturday 14 Oct 1950
GRAND JURY FOR SARATOGA COUNTY INDICTS ELEVEN -- Group Will Be Arraigned Monday In Supreme Court At Ballston
Eleven persons were indicted by the Saratoga County Grand Jury yesterday on charges from grandy larceny to attempted rape. They will be arraigned Monday at 1 pm before Justice Andrew P. Ryan of Plattsburg in Supreme Court in Ballston Spa. . . . Henry J. Arbour of Mechanicville, two counts as a sex offender. . . .

Troy Record (NY) -- Saturday 14 Nov 1950
TO BE EXAMINED
Judge Sherman comitted 18-year old Henry Arbour of Mechanicsville to Utica State Hospital for psychiatric examination. Arbour was indicted on a morals charge.

Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Saturday 30 Dec 1950
MECHANICVILLE YOUTH GETS INDETERMINATE TERMS ON MORALS COUNT
An 18-year old Mechanicville youth who pleaded guilty 13 Nov to a morals charge, yesterday was given an indeterminate prison sentence from oneday to life. Henry J. Arbour was sentenced by Judge Richard J. Shermanat an adjourned term of Saratoga County Court yesterday at Saratoga Springs. Arbour, who pleaded guilty to a charge of sodomy, will be confined at the Youth Reception Center, Elmira, for treatment. He will not bereleased until pronounced cured. State psychiatrists whoexamined the Mechanicville youth said that he needs treatment and cannot safely be returned to the community in which he lives. When and if he is released, the youth will be placed on parole for the rest of his life, under provisions of a newlaw governing sex offenders