Husband Daniel DESJARDINS (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Mireille CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Gaston CROTEAU
Mother: Rollande PARENTEAU
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Husband Pierre SAVARD (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Romeo SAVARD
Mother: Louise BERGERON
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Wife Mireille CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Real CROTEAU (1916-1963)
Mother: Marie Ange LECLERC
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Husband Anthony Alexander KARTHOLL
AKA: Tony Kartholl
Born: 10 Apr 1917 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
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Died: 10 Apr 2005 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
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Marriage: 25 Oct 1952 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
Other Spouse: Mary June HILKER (1917-1948) - Between 1937 and 1948 - , , IN, USA
Noted events in his life were:
• Birth Record, 10 Apr 1917 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
Name: Anthony Kartholl Father: Alex Mother: Esther Neidhart County: Allen Gender: Male Birth Date: 10 Apr 1917 Reference: Allen County, Indiana
Index to Birth Records
1887 - 1920 Inclusive
Volume 1
A - C
Allen County, Indiana
Index to Birth Records
1887 - 1920 Inclusive
Volume 2
D - J
Allen County, Indiana
Index to Birth Records
1887 - 1920 Inclusive
Volume 3
K - Rich Book: CH-7 Page: 123
• Census, 1 Jan 1920 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
Name: Anthony Kartholl Home in 1920: Fort Wayne Ward 8, Allen, Indiana Age: 2 years 8 months Estimated Birth Year: abt 1917 Birthplace: Indiana Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Name: Alex Father's Birth Place: Ohio Mother's Name: Esther Mother's Birth Place: Indiana Marital Status: Single Race: White Sex: Male Image: 357
• Military Service, WW II, 2 Jan 1943 - Toledo, Lucas, OH, USA
Name: Anthony A Kartholl Birth Year: 1917 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Indiana State: U.S. At Large Enlistment Date: 2 Jan 1943 Enlistment State: Ohio Enlistment City: Toledo 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: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Installer-Repairman, Telephone And Telegraph or Chief, Clerk or Railway Shop Dispatcher or Manager, Production or Entertainment Director Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 68 Weight: 177
• Residence, Cir 1980 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
Name: Anthony A Kartholl Street address: 2526 Leroy Ave City: Fort Wayne County: Allen State: Indiana Zip Code: 46805 Phone Number: 260-484-4007 Record Number: 45780065
• Death Record, 10 Apr 2005 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
Name: Anthony A. Kartholl SSN: 317-10-0056 Last Residence: 46805 Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana Born: 10 Apr 1917 Died: 10 Apr 2005 State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951 )
Wife Miriam Eunice CROTEAU
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AKA: Eun Croteau
Born: 1 Feb 1924 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
Christened: 17 Feb 1924 - New Haven, Allen, IN, USA
Died: 1 Feb 2008 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
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Father: Clarence Alfred CROTEAU (1895-1975)
Mother: Angela Margaret WANDRIE (1893-1958)
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• Residence, 2401 LeRoy Street, 12 Apr 1930 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
Name: Eunice M Croteau Home in 1930: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana Age: 6 Estimated birth year: abt 1924 Relation to Head of House: Daughter Father's name: Clarence A Mother's name: Angela
• Residence, Cir 1980 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
Name: Eunice E Kartholl Birth Date: 1924 Street address: 2526 Leroy Ave City: Fort Wayne County: Allen State: Indiana Zip Code: 46805 Phone Number: 260-484-4007 Record Number: 157973486
• Death Record, 1 Feb 2008 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
Name: M. Eunice Kartholl SSN: 315-20-1878 Last Residence: 46808 Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana Born: 1 Feb 1924 Died: 1 Feb 2008 State (Year) SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951 )
• Obituary, 1 Feb 2008 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
(MIRIAM) EUNICE KARTHOLL, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, her 84th birthday, at Woodview Healthcare, Inc., where she resided for several years. She was the daughter of Clarence and Angela (Wandrie) Croteau.
Eunice was a life-long parishioner of St. Jude Catholic Church, where she attended grade school, was married to Tony, enrolled all her children and volunteered for many years.
She was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and St. Mary's College at Notre Dame, and was retired from L.S. Ayres Tea Room in Glenbrook.
She is survived by daughters, Karen and Nancy Kartholl and Maria Rondot; sons, Alan, Gregory, Joel and William Kartholl; sons-in-law, Philip Minch (Karen), William Rondot, and Thomas Hofrichter (Nancy); daughters-in-law, Mary Ellen Geary (Alan) and Vickie (Joel) and Renee (William) Kartholl; and grandchildren, Joanna and Ellen Minch, Alan Jr., Nolan, and Natalia Kartholl, Adam, Jeffrey and John Kartholl, Melanie and Amanda Rondot, and Lindsey, Chandler and Broderic Kartholl; sisters-in-law, Mary Monroe (J.D.) (nee Kartholl), Kathleen Kartholl (James), Mary (John) and Thelma (Clarence) Croteau; many nieces and nephews; and her dear friend from childhood, Florence Minick (Ralph).
Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony A. Kartholl, in 2005; her brothers, Clarence Jr., John, James and William Croteau; and her grandson Nathan Rondot.
Her family and friends will remember fondly how Eunice enjoyed playing euchre with the "club ladies", going out to eat, traveling with friends, going to the theater, betting with Tony on the Kentucky Derby or a Notre Dame football game, reading mystery novels, attending St. Mary's reunions, and being a devoted "Mimi" to her grandkids since 1980.
The Kartholl family wishes to express its sincerest gratitude to the owner and staff of Woodview Healthcare Center for the outstanding care and loving treatment they provided to both Tony and Eunice during their respective residencies there.
Mass of Christian Burial is 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Jude Catholic Church, State at Randallia, with calling one hour prior. Fr. Thomas Shoemaker officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with Rosary at 8:30 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials to St. Jude Catholic School Tuition Assistance or Ronald McDonald House.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 2/3/2008 - 2/4/2008.
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage, at St. Jude's Catholic Church, 25 Oct 1952 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
Children
1 F Karen KARTHOLL (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Philip A. MINCH (living)
2 M Alan E. KARTHOLL (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Mary Ellen GEARY (living)
3 F Marie KARTHOLL (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: William E. RONDOT (living)
4 M Gregory J. KARTHOLL
AKA: Gregg Kartholl
Born: Cir 1956 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
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Died: 13 May 2008 - Fort Wayne, Allen, IN, USA
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5 M Joel F. KARTHOLL (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Vickie (living)
6 M William C. KARTHOLL (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Renee (living)
7 F Nancy J. KARTHOLL (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Thomas G. HOFRICHTER (living)
General Notes: Husband - Anthony Alexander Kartholl
Her name was actually Miriam Eunice, always went by Eunice or Eun. Born and Died on 1 February 1924 and 2008. She married Anthony Alexander "Tony" Kartholl on 25 October 1952 at St. Jude's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, IND.
She was baptized at St. John's Catholic Church in New Haven, Allen Co., IN on 17 February 1924. Eun and Tony had 7 children. Tony was born and died on 10 April 1917 and 2005. Both are buried in the Catholic Cemetery. Tony had cancer and Eun had Alzheimer's.
General Notes: Wife - Miriam Eunice Croteau
February 3, 2008 You have my deepest sympathy. I knew Eunice and Tony because I belonged to the Saint Mary's Club in Fort Wayne when we attended the parties they had. She was a student at SMC at the same time as I was in 1944-1946 and we traveled back and forth to South Bend on the ABC bus. We also had her brother "Mr. Croteau" teach our children at St. Vincent's School. Those were good years. My husband and I now live in an apartment in Christus St. Joseph Village in Coppell TX and our daughter takes care of us. We can walk down the hall to daily Mass. I pray we will meet Eunice and Tony again in Heaven. God bless you.
Mary Anne and Frank (Coppell, TX)
Husband Misael CROTEAU
Born: 25 Jan 1856 - Arthabaska, Arthabaska, QC, CAN
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Father: Jacques CROTEAU (1810-1889)
Mother: Marie Anne PROVENCHER (Cir 1825- )
Marriage: 23 Jun 1885 - Arthabaska, Arthabaska, QC, CAN
Other Spouse: Elise (1870- ) - Cir 1897 - Lawrence, Essex, MA, USA
Noted events in his life were:
• Census, 6 Apr 1891 - Arthabaska, Arthabaska, QC, CAN
Name: Misael Croteau Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Age: 34 Birth Year: abt 1857 Birthplace: Quebec Relation to Head of House: Head Religion: Roman Catholic French Canadian: Yes Father's Birth Place: Quebec Mother's Birth Place: Quebec Province: Quebec District Number: 152 District: Drummond and Arthabaska Subdistrict: Arthabaskaville Village Archive Roll #: T-6393
• Census, 8 Jun 1900 - Lawrence, Essex, MA, USA
Name: Mizael Crotear, [Mizael Croteau] Home in 1900: Lawrence Ward 4, Essex, Massachusetts Age: 42 Birth Date: Jan 1858 Birthplace: Canada French Race: White Ethnicity: American Immigration Year: 1871, [1891] Relationship to head-of-house: Head Father's Birthplace: Canada French Mother's Birthplace: Canada French Spouse's Name: Elise Marriage Year: 1897 Marital Status: Married Years Married: 3 Residence : Lawrence City, Essex, Massachusetts
Wife Delima MARTEL
AKA: Rose Delima Martel
Born: 1849 - , , QC, CAN
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• Census, 6 Apr 1891 - Arthabaska, Arthabaska, QC, CAN
Name: Delima Croteau Gender: Female Marital Status: Married Age: 42 Birth Year: abt 1849 Birthplace: Quebec Relation to Head of House: epouse (Wife) Religion: Roman Catholic French Canadian: Yes Father's Birth Place: Quebec Mother's Birth Place: Quebec Province: Quebec District Number: 152 District: Drummond and Arthabaska Subdistrict: Arthabaskaville Village Archive Roll #: T-6393
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1 F Marie CROTEAU
Born: 1875 - Arthabaska, Arthabaska, QC, CAN
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2 M Arthur Eugene CROTEAU
AKA: Eugene Arthur Croteau, Joseph Eugene Arthur Croteau
Born: 7 Jun 1886 - Arthabaska, Arthabaska, QC, CAN
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Spouse: Eva F. (1891- )
Marr: Cir 1914 - Fitchburg, Worcester, MA, USA
3 M Gilbert CROTEAU
Born: 10 Sep 1887 - Arthabaska, Arthabaska, QC, CAN
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4 F Juliette CROTEAU
Born: Cir 1888 - Arthabaska, Arthabaska, QC, CAN
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5 M Romeo CROTEAU
Born: 15 Jun 1895 - Arthabaska, Arthabaska, QC, CAN
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Died: 12 Oct 1967 - Cap de La Madeleine, St. Maurice, QC, CAN
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Spouse: Ida SAVARD (Cir 1898- )
Marr: Cir 1920 - Cap de La Madeleine, St. Maurice, QC, CAN
Notes: Marriage
Since Marie was born in 1875, it is quite possible she was from another marrieage. Delima was much older than Misael Croteau when they married.
Research Notes: Child - Marie CROTEAU
I figure that Marie was the product of a marriage prior to Missael Croteau and Delima Martel. She might have been orphaned from a neighbour!
Husband Modeste CROTEAU
Born: 1837 - Saint Antoine de Tilly, Lotbiniere , QC, CAN
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Father: Francois Xavier CROTEAU Jr. (1814- )
Mother: Angele DELAGE (1821- )
Marriage: 21 Jul 1863 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Noted events in his life were:
• Census, 12 Jan 1851 - Saint Antoine de Tilly, Lotbiniere , QC, CAN
• Occupation, farmer, 1881 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Wife Marie MARTINEAU
Born: 4 Jul 1833 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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• Census, 31 Mar 1901 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Name: Marie Martine Gender: Female Marital Status: Widowed Age: 67 Birth Date: 4 Jul 1833 Birthplace: Qc Relation to Head of House: B Mere Racial or Tribal Origin: Française (French) Nationality: Canadienne (Canadian) Religion: Roman Catholic Province: Quebec District: Lotbiniere District Number: 166 Sub-District: Saint-Apollinaire Sub-District Number: F-2 Family Number: 26 Page: 3
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1 M Damase CROTEAU
AKA: Damus Croteau
Born: 12 Jul 1864 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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2 M Omer CROTEAU
Born: 1871 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Died: 11 Jan 1876 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
3 F Emma CROTEAU
Born: 5 Aug 1876 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Spouse: Sauveur COTE (1872- )
Marr: Aug 1893 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Spouse: Isidore GAUVIN (Cir 1876- )
Marr: 3 Aug 1944 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
4 M Joseph CROTEAU
Born: 1880 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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5 M Ferdinand CROTEAU
Born: 4 Feb 1881 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Died: 23 Jan 1882 - Saint Apollinaire, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
Research Notes: Wife - Marie Martineau
Listed as a widow in the 1901 Canadian Census
Research Notes: Child - Damase CROTEAU
Listed as single in 1901 Canadian Census
Husband Moise CROTEAU
Born: 20 Oct 1884 - Farnham, Brome-Missisquoi, QC, CAN
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Father: Alphonse Joseph CROTEAU (1857- )
Mother: Sophronie DUBOIS (1852- )
Marriage: 3 Jun 1907 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
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• Birth Record, 20 Oct 1884 - Farnham, Brome-Missisquoi, QC, CAN
Name: Moise Croteau Event Year: 1884 Event: Naissance (Birth) Religion: Catholique Place of Worship or Institution: Farnham (St-Romuald) Province: Québec (Quebec)
• Census, 15 Apr 1891 - Farnham, Brome-Missisquoi, QC, CAN
Name: Moise Croteau Gender: Male Marital Status: Single Age: 7 Birth Year: abt 1884 Birthplace: Quebec Relation to Head of House: Fils (Son) Religion: Roman Catholic French Canadian: Yes Father's Birth Place: Quebec Mother's Birth Place: Quebec Province: Quebec District Number: 168 District: Missisquoi Subdistrict: Farnham Town
• Census, 31 Mar 1901 - Farnham, Brome-Missisquoi, QC, CAN
Name: Moise Croteau Gender: Male Marital Status: Single Age: 16 Birth Date: 20 Oct 1884 Birthplace: Qc Relation to Head-of-house: Fils (Son) Mother's Name: Sooprenie Racial or Tribal Origin: Francaise (French) Nationality: Canadien (Canadian) Religion: Roman Catholic Occupation: Commis Groon Province: Quebec District: Missisquoi District Number: 170 Sub-District: Farnham (Town/Ville) Sub-District Number: E-3
• Census, 1911 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
Name: Moise Croteau Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Age: 26 Birth Date: Oct 1884 Birthplace: Quebec Relation to Head-of-house: Chef (Head) Tribal: French Canadian (French) Province: Quebec District: Hochelaga District Number: 160 Sub-District: Montreal Sub-District Number: 25 Place of Habitation: 99b St Philippe
Wife Lea PREVOST
Born: 29 Jun 1882 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
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• Census, 1911 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
Name: Lea Croteau Gender: Female Marital Status: Married Age: 28 Birth Date: Jun 1892 Birthplace: Quebec Relation to Head-of-house: epouse (Wife) Tribal: French Canadian (French) Province: Quebec District: Hochelaga District Number: 160 Sub-District: Montreal Sub-District Number: 25 Place of Habitation: 99b St Philippe
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• Marriage, 3 Jun 1907 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
Name: Moise Croteau Spouse: Lea Provost Event Year: 1907 Event: Mariage (Marriage) Religion: Catholique Place of Worship or Institution: Montreal (St-Henri) Province: Quebec (Quebec)
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1 M Gerard CROTEAU
Born: 26 Jul 1909 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
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2 M Roland CROTEAU
Born: 12 Oct 1911 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
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Died: 16 Feb 1995 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
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3 F Simone CROTEAU
Born: 12 Oct 1911 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
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Died: 16 Feb 1995 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
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Spouse: Rosario LEGACE (Cir 1910- )
Marr: 1 Sep 1934 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
4 F Cecile CROTEAU
Born: 15 Jun 1913 - Vaudreuil, , QC, CAN
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Spouse: Rene ROCHON (Cir 1910- )
Marr: 3 Jul 1943 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
5 M Noel CROTEAU
Born: Cir 1920 - Vaudreuil, , QC, CAN
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6 F Jeannine CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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7 F Therese CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Gerard LEFRANCOIS (1922-1976)
Husband Moise CROTEAU
Born: 15 Oct 1877 - Saint Patrice, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Father: Isaac CROTEAU (1834-1921)
Mother: Marcelline LETOURNEAU (1839-Bef 1911)
Marriage: 22 Sep 1908 - Saint Narcisse, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Noted events in his life were:
• Census, 31 Mar 1901 - Saint Patrice, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Name: Moise Croteau Gender: Male Marital Status: Single Age: 24 Birth Date: 15 Oct 1877 Birthplace: Qc Relation to Head of House: Fils (Son) Father's name: Isaac Mother's name: Mareline Racial or Tribal Origin: Francaise (French) Nationality: Canadien (Canadian) Religion: Roman Catholic Province: Quebec DISTRICT: Lotbiniere District Number: 166 Sub-District: Saint-Patrice Sub-District Number: O-1 Family Number: 74 Page: 8
• Census, 1911 - Saint Patrice, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
43 26 Croteau Moise M Head M Nov 1877 34
44 26 Langlois Odelie F Wife M Nov 1886 25
45 26 Croteau R. Aimee F Daughter S Aug 1910 1
46 26 Croteau M. Reine F Daughter S Nov 1910 6/12
Wife Odelie LANGLOIS
Born: Nov 1886 - Saint Patrice, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Father: Pierre LANGLOIS (Cir 1850- )
Mother: Marie BLANCHET (Cir 1850- )
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 1911 - Saint Patrice, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage, 22 Sep 1908 - Saint Narcisse, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Name: Moise Croteau Spouse: Odelie Langlois Event Year: 1908 Event: Mariage (Marriage) Religion: Catholique Place of Worship or Institution: St-Narcisse-de-Beaurivage Province: Quebec (Quebec)
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1 F Rose Aimee CROTEAU
Born: 6 Aug 1910 - Saint Patrice, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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2 F Marie Reine CROTEAU
Born: 20 Nov 1911 - Saint Patrice, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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3 F Olivine CROTEAU
Born: 10 Jun 1912 - Saint Patrice, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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4 F Lucienne CROTEAU
Born: 4 Sep 1913 - Saint Patrice, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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5 F Marie Ange CROTEAU
Born: 28 Feb 1915 - Saint Patrice, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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6 M Odule CROTEAU
Born: 4 Sep 1916 - Saint Patrice, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
7 M Odule CROTEAU
Born: 9 Mar 1918 - Thetford Mines, Megantic, QC, CAN
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8 F Marie Rose CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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9 F Alice CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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10 F Eva CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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11 F Therese CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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12 M Henri CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Colette POULIN (living)
Husband Moise CROTEAU Jr.
Born: 5 Jun 1848 - Gentilly, Nicolet, QC, CAN
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Father: Moise CROTEAU (1823-After 1902)
Mother: Adelaide BECOTTE-MICHEL (1816-Bef 1901)
Marriage: 16 Nov 1869 - Saint Christopher, de Arthabaska, QC, CAN
Wife Julie VERVILLE
Born: Cir 1850 - Saint Christopher, de Arthabaska, QC, CAN
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• Marriage, 16 Nov 1869 - Saint Christopher, de Arthabaska, QC, CAN
Name: Joseph Moise Croteau Spouse: Julie Verville Event Year: 1869 Event: Mariage (Marriage) Religion: Catholique Place of Worship or Institution: Arthabaska (St-Christophe) Province: Quebec (Quebec)
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1 M Joseph Gedeon CROTEAU
Born: Nov 1883 - Saint Paul de Chester, Drummond and Arthabaska, QC, CAN
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Died: 4 Jun 1949 - Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, CAN
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Spouse: Marie THIBEAU (1887- )
Marr: 14 Sep 1908 - Stratford, Richmond & Wolfe, QC, CAN
Spouse: Marie CARPENTIER (1894-1973)
Marr: 11 May 1922 - Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, CAN
Husband Jean Marie LEPINE (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Monique CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Michel CROTEAU (1916- )
Mother: Florida MORIN (1916- )
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1 F Julie LEPINE (details suppressed for this person)
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Husband Raoul FOURNIER (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Monique CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Roland CROTEAU (1892-1940)
Mother: Florida VERVILLE (1897- )
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Husband Frank MORIN
AKA: Francois Morin
Born: 26 Aug 1908 - Jay, Franklin, ME, USA
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Died: Jul 1971 - Manchester, Hillsborough, NH, USA
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Father: Germain MORIN (1872- )
Mother: Delia (1878- )
Marriage: 9 Sep 1937 - Chisholm, Franklin, ME, USA
Noted events in his life were:
• Census, 5 Jan 1920 - Jay, Franklin, ME, USA
Name: Frank Marin
[Frank Morin] Home in 1920: Jay, Franklin, Maine Age: 11 years Estimated birth year: abt 1909 Birthplace: Maine Relation to Head of House: Son Father's name: Gennain Father's Birth Place: Canada Mother's name: Delia Mother's Birth Place: Canada Marital Status: Single Race: White Sex: Male Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 514
• Death Record, Jul 1971 - Manchester, Hillsborough, NH, USA
Name: Frank Morin SSN: 004-09-5094 Last Residence: 03102 Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States of America Born: 26 Aug 1908 Died: Jul 1971 State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951 )
Wife Monique C. CROTEAU
AKA: Monica Croteau
Born: 4 Jun 1908 - Chisholm, Franklin, ME, USA
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Died: 26 Mar 1990 - Manchester, Hillsborough, NH, USA
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Father: Dr. Thomas CROTEAU Md. (1880-1940)
Mother: Carmela Audet LAPOINTE (1880-1970)
Noted events in her life were:
• Census, 15 Apr 1910 - Lewiston, Androscoggin, ME, USA
Name: Monica Croteau Age in 1910: 2 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1908 Birthplace: Maine Relation to Head of House: Daughter Father's Name: Thomas Father's Birth Place: Canada French Mother's Name: Carwald Mother's Birth Place: Canada French Home in 1910: Lewiston Ward 5, Androscoggin, Maine Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Female
• Residence, 30 Church Street, 5 Jan 1920 - Jay, Franklin, ME, USA
Name: Manizue Croteau Home in 1920: Jay, Franklin, Maine Age: 11 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1909 Birthplace: Maine Relation to Head of House: Daughter Father's Name: Thomas Father's Birth Place: Canada Mother's Name: Carmela Mother's Birth Place: Canada Marital Status: Single Race: White Sex: Female Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 514
• Census, 29 Apr 1930 - Jay, Franklin, ME, USA
Name: Monique C Croteau Home in 1930: Jay, Franklin, Maine Age: 21 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1909 Relation to Head of House: Daughter Father's Name: Thomas Mother's Name: Carmela
• Death Record, 26 Mar 1990 - Manchester, Hillsborough, NH, USA
Name: Monique C. Morin SSN: 005-14-6499 Born: 4 Jun 1908 Died: Mar 1990 State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951 )
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage, 9 Sep 1937
Bride Name: CROTEAU MONIQUE Bride Town/State: JAY, ME Groom Name: MORIN FRANK Groom Town/State: JAY, ME Date of Marriage: Thursday September 9, 1937
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Notes: Marriage
Frank and Monique were neighbours in 1920 while living in Jay, ME, USA. It appears they were childhood sweethearts.
Husband Anthanase ROYER (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Monique Eva CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Mother: Lea LAROCHE (1895-1966)
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1 M Conrad ROYER (details suppressed for this person)
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Husband Louis GAUTHIER (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Monique Jeanne Chantal CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Mother: Marie Jeanne CAMPEAU (1901-1951)
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Husband Montcalm CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Ulderic Oswald CROTEAU (1893-1959)
Mother: Lumina LAROCHE (1894-1975)
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1 F Jocelyne T. CROTEAU
Born: 3 Mar 1955 - Asbestos, Sherbrooke, QC, CAN
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Spouse: Roger L. LAURENCELLE (living)
2 M Yves CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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3 M Francois CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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4 M Rene CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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5 M Daniel CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Husband Darrell L. HELFRICH (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Nan Louise CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: John Loren CROTEAU (1926-1978)
Mother: Mary Margaret HETTINGER (1926-2009)
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Husband Patrick M. MURRAY (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Nancy Jane CROTEAU
Born: 11 Oct 1957 - Berlin, Coos, NH, USA
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Died: 1 Sep 2010 - Dover, Strafford, NH, USA
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Father: Alcide A. CROTEAU (1919-1990)
Mother: Florence M. COUTURE (1920-2003)
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• Obituary, 1 Sep 2010 - Dover, Strafford, NH, USA
DOVER \emdash Nancy Jane Murray, 52, of Dover, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, following a long and courageous battle with leukemia.
Mrs. Murray was born Oct. 11, 1957, in Berlin, the daughter of Alcide and Florence (Couture) Croteau. She was raised and educated in Dover and graduated from Dover High School with the Class of 1975.
She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and friend; there was nothing more important to her than her family.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Pat Murray of Dover; her daughter, Shannon M. Murray and son Shane P. Murray, both of Dover; brother Russell P. Croteau and wife Linda of Dover; niece Neige Donahue and husband Shawn of Fremont; and nephew Sean Croteau of Pelham.
She was predeceased by her mother, Florence Croteau, and her father, Alcide Croteau.
WE REMEMBER: She enjoyed being the treasurer at her family's business, Red's Shoe Barn, traveling with her family \emdash and especially visiting Arizona, and spending time with her family and friends at Wallis Sands Beach in Rye. She also loved her dog, Koda.
SERVICES: Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. at The Parish of the Assumption at St. Mary's Church, 25 3rd St. Burial will follow in New St. Mary's Cemetery in Dover. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to Leukemia Research Fund, c/o Dr. Kenneth Miller, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111. Visit www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guest book
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Husband Charles J. HERBECK (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Nancy M. CROTEAU
Born: 11 Apr 1956 - , , , Germany
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Died: 23 Apr 2005 - Danvers, Essex, MA, USA
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Father: Edward Leroy CROTEAU (1921-1984)
Mother: Eleanor BERNTSEN (1925-1974)
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• Residence, Cir 1970 - Chelsea, Suffolk, MA, USA
owner and operated N.C. Trucking in Chelsea where she was one of the first woman operators. She was also a member of the Teamsters.
• Obituary, 23 Apr 2005 - Danvers, Essex, MA, USA
Name of Deceased: Nancy M. Croteau Age at Death: 49 Birth Date: abt 1956 Death Date: 23 Apr 2005 Newspaper Title: Danvers Herald Newspaper Location: Danvers, MA, US Obituary Publication Date: 29 Apr 2005 Locations Mentioned in Obituary: was, Georgia; Danvers Other Persons Mentioned in Obituary: Eleanor (Berntsen) Croteau; M. Croteau; late Edward
Obituary: http://www.townonline.com/danvers/obituaries/
Nancy M. Croteau Herbeck 49, of Danvers, formerly of Chelsea and Peabody, died unexpectedly April 23, 2005, at Beverly Hospital.
Born in Germany, April 11, 1956, daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor (Berntsen) Croteau, she was raised in Georgia before moving to the Northeast. She was a longtime resident of the city of Chelsea prior to moving to Peabody and recently Danvers.
Ms. Croteau owned and operated Purr-fect House Cleaning Service for many years. Prior to that, she had worked for the U.S. Postal Service and had owned and operated N.C. Trucking in Chelsea where she was one of the first woman operators. She was also a member of the Teamsters.
An animal lover, she volunteered at the Peabody Animal Shelter and the Merrimack Feline Rescue for many years. She will be sadly missed by her pet dog, Fallon, and her cats, Jerry, Ernie, Scurry, Bailey, Snoopy Nelly and Smokie.
She is survived by her companion of 22 years, Charles J. Herbeck of Danvers; one son, Bruce DiGaetano; two grandchildren, Kevin and Cody; one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Peter Ellson of Newbury; one niece, Cassandra Ellson; and one nephew, Christopher Ellson.
Her funeral service will be held Saturday, April 30, at 1 p.m., from the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St. (Route 62), Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. As requested, there are no visiting hours.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Peabody Animal Life Savers, P.O. Box 763, Peabody, MA 01960.
Note: Special thanks to Myrna Fearer, Community Editor who provided this obituary when all I could find was a partial listing. The Danvers Herald seems like a great paper to work for.
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Children
Husband Napoleon CROTEAU
Born: 27 Feb 1882 - Saint Julienne de Wolfestown, Wolfe, QC, CAN
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Father: Napoleon CROTEAU (Cir 1860-Cir 1940)
Mother: Delima HENRY (Cir 1860- )
Marriage: 25 Nov 1912 - Montreal, , QC, CAN
Other Spouse: Leocide BELANGER (Cir 1880- ) - 15 Apr 1902 - Saint Honore, de Beauce, QC, CAN
Noted events in his life were:
• Census, 31 Mar 1901 - Kingsville, Megantic, QC, CAN
Name: Nap Croteau Gender: Male Marital Status: Single Age: 19 Birth Date: 27 Feb 1882 Birthplace: Qc Relation to Head of House: Logeur (Lodger) Racial or Tribal Origin: Française (French) Nationality: Canadienne (Canadian) Religion: Egli Ang Occupation: Mineur Ouvrier Province: Quebec District: Megantic District Number: 169 Sub-District: Kingsville (Village) Sub-District Number: G-2 Family Number: 58 Page: 6
Wife Antoinette Marie GUILBEAULT
Born: 11 Nov 1878 - Laprairie, Lapraire, QC, CAN
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Died: 17 Jul 1956 - Laprairie, Lapraire, QC, CAN
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1 F Yvette CROTEAU
Born: Cir 1914 - , , QC, CAN
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2 F Claire CROTEAU
Born: Cir 1915 - Laprairie, Lapraire, QC, CAN
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3 F Rita CROTEAU
Born: Cir 1920 - , , QC, CAN
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4 F Jeanne CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Husband Napoleon CROTEAU
AKA: Tibe Croteau
Born: 28 Jun 1888 - Melbourne, Richmond & Wolfe, QC, CAN
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Father: Thomas CROTEAU (1846-1920)
Mother: Rose Delima Louise DESROCHERS (1855-1903)
Marriage: 15 May 1911 - Melbourne, Richmond & Wolfe, QC, CAN
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• Census, 6 Apr 1891 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Name: Napoleon Croteau Gender: Male Marital Status: Single Age: 5 Birth Year: abt 1886 Birthplace: Quebec Relation to Head of House: Fils (Son) Religion: Roman Catholic French Canadian: Yes Father's Birth Place: Quebec Mother's Birth Place: Quebec Province: Quebec District Number: 165 District: Lotbiniere Subdistrict: Ste Philomene Archive Roll #: T-6402
• Census, 1911 - Melbourne, Richmond & Wolfe, QC, CAN
Occupation: Farmer, he can read and write in French only. He works in the lumber mill part time for further income. Name: Napoleon Crotau Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Age: 22 Birth Date: Jun 1888 Birthplace: Quebec Family Number: 16 Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Natale Tribal: French Province: Quebec DISTRICT: Richmond and Wolfe District Number: 192 Sub-District: Melbourne, Brompton Gore Sub-District Number: 12 Census Year: 1911 Page: 2
Wife Nathalie VIEN
AKA: Natale Vien
Born: 25 Apr 1882 - Ely, Shefford, QC, CAN
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Father: Maxime VIEN (1861- )
Mother: Marie Valerie TETREAULT (1861- )
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• Census, 6 Apr 1891 - Saint Andre, Bagot, QC, CAN
Name: Nathalia Viens Gender: Female Marital Status: Single Age: 8 Birth Year: abt 1883 Birthplace: Quebec Relation to Head of House: Fille (Daughter) Religion: Roman Catholic French Canadian: Yes Father's Birth Place: Quebec Mother's Birth Place: Quebec Province: Quebec District Number: 137 District: Bagot Subdistrict: St Andre D'Acton Archive Roll #: T-6385
• Census, 31 Mar 1901 - Ely, Shefford, QC, CAN
Name: Nathalie Vien Gender: Female Marital Status: Single Age: 19 Birth Date: 25 Apr 1882 Birthplace: Quebec Relation to Head of House: Fille (Daughter) Father's name: Maxime Mother's name: Marie Racial or Tribal Origin: French Nationality: Canadian Religion: Roman Catholic Province: Quebec DISTRICT: Shefford District Number: 192 Sub-District: Ely (North/Nord) Sub-District Number: B-1 Family Number: 101 Page: 12
• Census, 1911 - Melbourne, Richmond & Wolfe, QC, CAN
Occupation: Farmer, she can not read or write and speaks French only.
Name: Natale Crotau Gender: Female Marital Status: Married Age: 23 Birth Date: Apr 1888 Birthplace: Quebec Family Number: 16 Relation to Head of House: Wife Spouse's name: Napoleon Tribal: French Province: Quebec DISTRICT: Richmond and Wolfe District Number: 192 Sub-District: Melbourne, Brompton Gore Sub-District Number: 12 Census Year: 1911 Page: 2
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1 F Marie Ann CROTEAU
Born: Cir 1912 - , , QC, CAN
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Spouse: Pierre THIVIERGE (Cir 1910- )
Marr: 21 Nov 1928 - Maricourt, Shefford, QC, CAN
2 M Jules CROTEAU
AKA: Julien Croteau
Born: Cir 1915 - , , QC, CAN
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Spouse: Alice BLAIS (Cir 1915- )
Marr: 10 Aug 1938 - Kingsbury, Richmond, QC, CAN
3 M Arthur Ferdinand CROTEAU
AKA: Ferdinand Arthur Croteau
Born: 4 Apr 1919 - Saint Marie d'Ely, Shefford, QC, CAN
Christened: 7 Apr 1919 - Saint Marie d'Ely, Shefford, QC, CAN
Died: 6 Feb 1990 - Cowansville, , QC, CAN
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Spouse: Rita Marjorie Ames PATRICK (living)
4 F Delima CROTEAU (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Clifford SULLIVAN (living)
General Notes: Husband - Napoleon Croteau
Nick Name "Tibe" Information from Roger Croteau. I'm not sure what this nick name stands for. According to the 1911 Census, Napoleon and Emile lived 4 farms away from each other in Melbourne Township, Richmond, Quebec, Canada.
Napoleon and Natale CROTEAU, lived next door to Robert and Mable PATRICK. My G- Grandfather, Emile and Annie CROTEAU lived 3 farms south of Napoleon who lived next to Robert PATRICK.
General Notes: Child - Arthur Ferdinand CROTEAU
Arthur CROTEAU married the girl next door literally, when he married Rita PATRICK who actually lived on the next farm down the road. Information located in the 1911 Census reports.
Husband Napoleon CROTEAU
Born: 1860 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Father: Antoine CROTEAU (1819-1899)
Mother: Emilie CARETTE (1816- )
Marriage: Cir 1880 - Fortierville, Becancour, QC, CAN
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• Census, 5 Apr 1871 - Saint Jean de Deschaillons, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Name: Napoleon Croteau Gender: Male Age: 11 Birth Year: abt 1860 Birth Place: Quebec Marital Status: Single religion: Catholique Origin: Française (French) Province: Quebec District: Lotbinière District Number: 155 Division: 02 Subdistrict: St Jean Subdistrict Number: a
• Census, 6 Apr 1891 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Name: Napoleon Croteau Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Age: 31 Birth Year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Quebec Relation to Head of House: Head Religion: Roman Catholic French Canadian: Yes Father's Birth Place: Quebec Mother's Birth Place: Quebec Province: Quebec District Number: 165 District: Lotbiniere Subdistrict: Ste Philomene Archive Roll #: T-6402
• Census, 31 Mar 1901 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Name: Napoleon Croteau Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Age: 40 Birth Date: 1860 Birthplace: Qc Relation to Head of House: Chef (Head) Spouse's Name: Orelie Racial or Tribal Origin: Français (French) Nationality: Canadien (Canadian) Religion: Roman Catholic Occupation: Cult Journalier Province: Quebec District: Lotbiniere District Number: 166 Sub-District: Sainte-Philomene Sub-District Number: P-1 Family Number: 115 Page: 13
Wife Aurelie GAGNE
AKA: Amelie Gagne, Orelie Gagne
Born: 1866 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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• Census, 6 Apr 1891 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Name: Amelie Croteau Gender: Female Marital Status: Married Age: 25 Birth Year: abt 1866 Birthplace: Quebec Relation to Head of House: epouse (Wife) Religion: Roman Catholic French Canadian: Yes Father's Birth Place: Quebec Mother's Birth Place: Quebec Province: Quebec District Number: 165 District: Lotbiniere Subdistrict: Ste Philomene Archive Roll #: T-6402
• Census, 31 Mar 1901 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Name: Orelie Croteau Gender: Female Marital Status: Married Age: 36 Birth Date: 1864 Birthplace: Qc Relation to Head of House: epouse (Wife) Spouse's Name: Napoleon Racial or Tribal Origin: Français (French) Nationality: Canadien (Canadian) Religion: Roman Catholic Province: Quebec District: Lotbiniere District Number: 166 Sub-District: Sainte-Philomene Sub-District Number: P-1 Family Number: 115 Page: 13
Children
1 F Eveline CROTEAU
AKA: Eveline Croteau
Born: 6 Jan 1884 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
Christened: 10 Jan 1884 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Spouse: Arsine ST. LOUIS (Cir 1880- )
Marr: 1925 - Saint Gertrude, Nicolet, QC, CAN
2 F Delima CROTEAU
Born: 8 Dec 1885 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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3 F Josephine CROTEAU
Born: 5 Apr 1888 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Died: 5 Sep 1952 - Trois Rivieres, Saint Maurice, QC, CAN
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4 F Marie Valeda CROTEAU
Born: 2 May 1890 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Died: Bef 1901 - Saint Philomene, Lotbiniere, QC, CAN
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
Research Notes: Child - Delima CROTEAU
1901 Census indicated Dec 1885. it is difficult to read.