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Paul Leger
Abt 1791 - 1869 (~ 78 years)1. Paul Leger was born Abt 1791, Minudie; died 28 Mar 1869; was buried 30 Mar 1869, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: From 1813 to 1824, Shemogue; a labourer/a farm hand
- Occupation: Jun 1814, parish of Shemogue; labourer
- Occupation: Mar 1827, Shemogue; a farmer
- Occupation: Sep 1829, Ste Therese; a labourer
- Occupation: Jul 1832, Ste Therese; a farmer
- Occupation: Jan 1833, Ste Therese de Botsford; a farmer
- Occupation: Mar 1835, Ste Therese; a farmer
- Occupation: May 1838, the parish of Shemogue; a farmer
- Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
Paul married Marie Melanson 10 Sep 1810, Chimougoui. Marie (daughter of Casimir Melanson and Anne Surette) was born 1791; died 24 Dec 1888. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Agnes Leger was born 14 Jan 1812; died Yes, date unknown.
- 3. Hyppolite Leger was born 11 Nov 1813, parish of Shemogue; died Bef Nov 1889.
- 4. Damien Leger was born 5 Apr 1816, Shemogue; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Maximin Leger was born 19 Mar 1819, Shemogue; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Marguerite Leger was born 14 Nov 1821, Shemogue; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Frederick Leger was born 26 Apr 1824, Shemogue; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Anne Leger was born 9 Oct 1826, Shemogue; died 5 Dec 1851; was buried 7 Dec 1851, the parish cemetery (Cap Pele).
- 9. Julien Leger was born 29 Jun 1829; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Antoinette Leger was born 15 Jul 1832; died Yes, date unknown.
- 11. Philippe Leger was born 2 Mar 1835; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Marie Leger was born 26 Mar 1838; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 2
2. Agnes Leger (1.Paul1) was born 14 Jan 1812; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 11 Jan 1813, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Moyse Leger and Anne Bourk.Agnes married Simon Cormier 1830. [Group Sheet]
3. Hyppolite Leger (1.Paul1) was born 11 Nov 1813, parish of Shemogue; died Bef Nov 1889. Other Events:
- Baptised: 19 Jun 1814, the parish of Shemogue
- Residence: Jan 1833, Ste Therese de Botsford
- Occupation: May 1834, the parish of Shemogue; a farmer
- Occupation: Jul 1836, Ste Therese de Botsford; a farmer
- Occupation: May 1838, the parish of Shemogue; a farmer
- Occupation: May 1838, the parish of Shemogue; a farmer
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Charles Leger and Rosalie Brun. His father was present at his baptism.Hyppolite married Elizabeth (Isabelle) Burk 29 Jan 1833, the parish of Barachois. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Bourg and Modeste Comeau) was born 2 Nov 1814; was buried 8 Mar 1890, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Francois Leger was born 22 Jan 1834; died Yes, date unknown.
- 14. Marie Leger was born 3 Jun 1836; died Yes, date unknown.
- 15. David Leger was born 4 Jan 1838; died Yes, date unknown.
- 16. Placide Leger was born 10 Aug 1839; died Yes, date unknown.
- 17. Julitte Leger was born 6 Mar 1841; died Yes, date unknown.
- 18. George Leger was born 24 Sep 1842; died Yes, date unknown.
- 19. Modeste Leger was born 10 Oct 1844; died Aug 1923, the parish of Cap Pele; was buried 20 Aug 1923, in the cemetery of the parish of Cap Pele.
- 20. Marguerite Leger was born 19 Jan 1850; died 4 Feb 1897, St Paul de Kent,, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 21. Elizabeth (Isabelle) Leger was born Apr 1854; died 1942; was buried 1942, St Timothee cemetery, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
4. Damien Leger (1.Paul1) was born 5 Apr 1816, Shemogue; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 12 Jul 1816, Shemogue
- Residence: Jun 1838, the parish of Ste Therese de Botsford
Notes:
Birth:
He was age 3 months 7 days when he was baptized on July 12, 1816.
Baptised:
His godparents are Paschal Bourk and Marie Blanche Despres.Damien married Scholastique Melanson 11 Jun 1838, the parish of Barachois. Scholastique (daughter of Pierre Melanson and Rosalie Forest) was born 12 Mar 1819, parish of Shemogue; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Francoise Leger was born 1 Sep 1839; died Yes, date unknown.
- 23. Osithe Leger died Yes, date unknown.
- 24. Rosalie Leger was born 14 Sep 1843; died Yes, date unknown.
- 25. Janvier Leger was born 3 Sep 1845; died Yes, date unknown.
- 26. Marie Leger was born 14 Sep 1847; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Maximin Leger (1.Paul1) was born 19 Mar 1819, Shemogue; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 9 May 1819, Shemogue
- Residence: Jan 1839, the parish of Ste Therese
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Francois Leger and Marguerite Bonnevie. His father was absent from his baptism.Maximin married Anastasie Babineau 28 Nov 1837, the parish of Barachois. Anastasie (daughter of Laurent Babineau and Charlotte Downing\Downey) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. Fidele Leger was born 19 Jan 1839; died Yes, date unknown.
- 28. Marie Blanche Leger was born 6 Oct 1840; died Yes, date unknown.
- 29. Domitille Leger was born 6 Apr 1842; died Jun 1843; was buried 10 Mar 1844, the parish of Shemogue.
- 30. Honore Leger was born 5 May 1843; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Marguerite Leger (1.Paul1) was born 14 Nov 1821, Shemogue; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 5 May 1822, Shemogue
- Residence: May 1862, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents are Paul Foret and Modeste Leger. Her father was present at her baptism.Marguerite married Jean Dugay 16 Feb 1841, the parish of Barachois. Jean (son of Pierre Dugay and Apolline Doiron) died Bef May 1862. [Group Sheet]
7. Frederick Leger (1.Paul1) was born 26 Apr 1824, Shemogue; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 27 May 1824, Shemogue
- Residence: Jan 1847, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His father was present at his baptism. His godparents are Maximin Melancon and Marie Leblanc.Frederick married Dorothee Babinot 25 Jan 1847, the parish of Shemogue. Dorothee (daughter of Laurent Babineau and Charlotte Downing\Downey) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
8. Anne Leger (1.Paul1) was born 9 Oct 1826, Shemogue; died 5 Dec 1851; was buried 7 Dec 1851, the parish cemetery (Cap Pele). Other Events:
- Baptised: 18 Mar 1827, Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
Her father was present at her baptism. Her godparents were Joseph Melancon and Apolline Doiron.
Buried:
She was buried on this day in this parish cemetery (Cap Pele).
Died:
Her burial entry of Dec 7th said that she died 'avant hier' at the age of 25 years.Anne married Sebastien Babineau 19 Feb 1844, the parish of Barachois, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Sebastien (son of Laurent Babineau and Charlotte Downing\Downey) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 31. Marie Anne Babinot was born 29 Nov 1851; died 27 May 1883.
9. Julien Leger (1.Paul1) was born 29 Jun 1829; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 24 Sep 1829, the parish of Barachois
- Residence: Jan 1850, the parish of Ste Therese de Botsford
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Hippolyte Leger and Barbe Leblanc. His father was absent from the baptism.Julien married Antoinette Bourk 21 Jan 1850, the parish of Cap Pele. Antoinette (daughter of Pascal Bourk and Marie Blanche Despres) died Bef May 1853. [Group Sheet]
Julien married Osite Bonnevie 9 May 1853, the parish of Cap Pele. Osite (daughter of Simon Bonnevie and Marcelline Melancon) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
10. Antoinette Leger (1.Paul1) was born 15 Jul 1832; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 29 Jul 1832, the parish of Barachois
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Simon Cormier and Scholastique Babineau. Her father was absent from the baptism.11. Philippe Leger (1.Paul1) was born 2 Mar 1835; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 7 Mar 1835, the parish of Barachois
- Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Lucien Liret and Elizabeth Bourk.
Census:
He appears on the census with his parents and younger sister.12. Marie Leger (1.Paul1) was born 26 Mar 1838; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 30 May 1838, the parish of Shemogue
- Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Casimire Bourk and Anne Bourk.
Census:
She appears on the census with her parents and her youngest brother.
Generation: 3
13. Francois Leger (3.Hyppolite2, 1.Paul1) was born 22 Jan 1834; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 4 May 1834, the parish of Shemogue
- Residence: Feb 1862, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Jean Leblanc and Marguerite Bourk.Francois married Suzanne Foret 2 Feb 1862, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Suzanne (daughter of Paul Foret and Rosalie Boudrot) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
14. Marie Leger (3.Hyppolite2, 1.Paul1) was born 3 Jun 1836; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Residence: Jul 1836, Ste Therese de Botsford
- Baptised: 19 Jul 1836, the parish of Barachois
- Residence: Jul 1861, the parish of Cap Pele
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Jean Saulnier and Anastasie Babineau.Marie married Fidele Babineau 9 Jul 1861, the parish of Cap Pele. Fidele died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
15. David Leger (3.Hyppolite2, 1.Paul1) was born 4 Jan 1838; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 27 May 1838, Shemogue
- Residence: Bef Feb 1870, Botsford Parish, Westmorland Co., NB
- Census: 1901, St Paul Parish, Kent, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: 1901, St Paul Parish, Kent, New Brunswick, Canada; a farmer
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Joseph Bonnevie and Francoise Bourk.
Census:
He appears with his wife, oldest son who is a widower, and six other children.David married Justine Vienneau 21 Feb 1870, Botsford Parish, Westmorland Co., NB. Justine (daughter of David Vienneau and Francoise Saulnier) was born 1849; died 26 Apr 1902. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. Ferdinand Leger was born 18 Dec 1870; died Yes, date unknown.
- 33. Celina Leger was born 7 Oct 1872; died Yes, date unknown.
- 34. David Leger was born 25 Apr 1875; died Jul 1875, the parish of Cap Pele, , N.B.; was buried 2 Jul 1875, the parish of Cap Pele, , N.B..
- 35. Marie Elizabeth Leger was born 20 Jul 1876; died Yes, date unknown.
- 36. Filias Leger was born 20 Dec 1878, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 37. Ama Leger was born 6 Aug 1882, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 38. Albeni Leger was born 2 Jan 1885, St Paul, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 39. Eustache Leger was born 28 Sep 1886, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 40. Mary Marguerite (Marguerite) Leger was born 19 Dec 1889, Richardville, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
16. Placide Leger (3.Hyppolite2, 1.Paul1) was born 10 Aug 1839; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 20 Oct 1839, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Damien Leger and Scholastique Leger.17. Julitte Leger (3.Hyppolite2, 1.Paul1) was born 6 Mar 1841; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 1 Jun 1841, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Etienne Leblanc and Osithe Melancon.18. George Leger (3.Hyppolite2, 1.Paul1) was born 24 Sep 1842; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 26 Sep 1842, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Frederick Leger and Francoise Melancon.George married Rosanne Tatry 8 Nov 1880, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Rosanne (daughter of James Tatry and Hannah Tangel) was born Abt 1856, Tatamagouche; died 10 Apr, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. Marie Jane Leger was born 30 Aug 1881; died 16 Dec 1900, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 18 Dec 1900, the cemetery of the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 42. Henry Legere was born 21 May 1883, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 May 1956, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 9 May 1956, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 43. William (Willie) Leger was born 28 Oct 1885, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Aug 1887; was buried 2 Sep 1887, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 44. James William Leger was born 9 Oct 1887; died Yes, date unknown.
- 45. Lina Leger was born 24 Dec 1889; died Yes, date unknown.
19. Modeste Leger (3.Hyppolite2, 1.Paul1) was born 10 Oct 1844; died Aug 1923, the parish of Cap Pele; was buried 20 Aug 1923, in the cemetery of the parish of Cap Pele. Other Events:
- Residence: Bef Nov 1877, Botsford Parish, Westmorland Co., NB
- Census: 1901, Shediac Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Notes:
from Leo Vienneau - name, parents, spouse, death date - came from Trois Ruisseaux; had 5 children
Birth:
1911 census gives her birth date as Nov 1845.
Buried:
She died 'avant hier'. Witnesses at her burial were Hippolite LeBlanc, Martin LeBlanc, Leo W. Vienneau, Francois Vienneau, Dominique Cormier and Damien Cormier.
Died:
She was age 78 at her death.Modeste married Joseph Vienneau 25 Nov 1877. Joseph (son of Michel Vienneau and Marguerite Pellerin) was born 30 Jun 1829, Tidiche, N.B.; died 25 Nov 1926, St Andre, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 27 Nov 1926, Ste Therese d'Avila Cemetery, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Wilfred (Willie) Vienneau was born 2 Feb 1879, Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 25 Apr 1975; was buried 1975, Ste Therese d'Avila Cemetery, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 47. Julien Vienneau was born 9 May 1880; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 28 Aug 1880.
- 48. Tilmon Vienneau was born 4 Dec 1881, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1979; was buried 1979, Ste Therese d'Avila Cemetery, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 49. Alvina\Elvina Vienneau was born 1 Feb 1884, Cap Pele, , NB; died 1978; was buried 1978, St Charles-Nativity Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 50. Emma Vienneau was born 3 Sep 1886, St Andre, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1919.
- 51. Joseph Didas (Didace) Vienneau was born 28 Jan 1889; died 14 Nov 1992.
20. Marguerite Leger (3.Hyppolite2, 1.Paul1) was born 19 Jan 1850; died 4 Feb 1897, St Paul de Kent,, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 21 Jan 1850, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Philicien Bourk and Modeste Leblanc.Marguerite married Joseph Devarennes 10 Nov 1889, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Joseph died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 52. John Joseph Devarennes was born 25 May 1891, Richardville, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
21. Elizabeth (Isabelle) Leger (3.Hyppolite2, 1.Paul1) was born Apr 1854; died 1942; was buried 1942, St Timothee cemetery, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Elizabeth married Philias (Feliace) Vienneau 7 Nov 1886, Cap Pele, NB. Philias (son of Joseph Vienneau and Marie Dudier (Duguay)) was born 6 Dec 1861, the parish of Cap Pele, NB; died May 1939; was buried 1939, St Timothee cemetery, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 53. Joseph Arthur Vienneau was born 23 Aug 1887.
- 54. Hypolite Clovis (Clovis) Vienneau was born 16 Oct 1889; died Jun 1901, the parish of Cap Pele; was buried 13 Jun 1901, cemetery of this parish (parish of Cap Pele).
- 55. Leane Vienneau was born 16 Apr 1894.
22. Francoise Leger (4.Damien2, 1.Paul1) was born 1 Sep 1839; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 20 Oct 1839, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Jean Richard and Marcelline ...23. Osithe Leger (4.Damien2, 1.Paul1) died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Residence: Feb 1884, the parish of Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Osithe married Honore LeBlanc 4 Nov 1861, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Honore (son of Jean LeBlanc and Marguerite Bourk) was born 8 Apr 1841, the parish of Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; died 9 Nov 1869, the parish of Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 56. Marguerite LeBlanc was born Abt 5 Jun 1865, the parish of Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
24. Rosalie Leger (4.Damien2, 1.Paul1) was born 14 Sep 1843; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 15 Sep 1843, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Birth:
Baptized on the 15th, she was born 'la veille'.
Baptised:
Her godparents were Simon Cormier and Agnes Leger.25. Janvier Leger (4.Damien2, 1.Paul1) was born 3 Sep 1845; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 19 Sep 1845, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Paul Leger and Marguerite Leger.26. Marie Leger (4.Damien2, 1.Paul1) was born 14 Sep 1847; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 23 Sep 1847, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Hilarion Leger and Anastasie Babinot.27. Fidele Leger (5.Maximin2, 1.Paul1) was born 19 Jan 1839; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 21 Jan 1839, the parish of Barachois
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Gregoire Thibaudeau and Charlotte Downing.28. Marie Blanche Leger (5.Maximin2, 1.Paul1) was born 6 Oct 1840; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 27 Nov 1840, the parish of Barachois
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Antoine Thibaudeau and Dorothee Babineau.29. Domitille Leger (5.Maximin2, 1.Paul1) was born 6 Apr 1842; died Jun 1843; was buried 10 Mar 1844, the parish of Shemogue. Other Events:
- Baptised: 23 May 1842, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Nicola Brun and Barbe Leger.
Buried:
Her funeral ceremony was held on March 10, 1844. Domitille had died about mid-June of 1843 when she was 2 months old. Present at the funeral ceremony were Jean Downing and Maximin Brun.
Died:
She died in mid-June 1843 at 2 months of age.30. Honore Leger (5.Maximin2, 1.Paul1) was born 5 May 1843; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 16 May 1843, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Paul Foret and Anne Leger.31. Marie Anne Babinot (8.Anne2, 1.Paul1) was born 29 Nov 1851; died 27 May 1883. Other Events:
- Baptised: 7 Dec 1851, the parish of Cap Pele,, NB
Notes:
Birth:
Her godparents are Laurent Babinot and Charlotte Babinot.Marie married Anselme (Samuel) Arsenault 9 Sep 1872, parish of Cap Pele, NB. Anselme (son of Joseph Arsenault and Marie Comeau) was born 1854; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 57. Marie Rosanna Arsenault was born 28 Apr 1880, the parish of Cap Pele.
- 58. Joseph Adolphe Arsenault was born 4 Jun 1882.