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Nicolas Petitpas
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1. Nicolas Petitpas Other Events:
- Residence: Nov 1842, la Batture in the parish of Shediac, Westmorland Co, New Brunswick
Nicolas — Apolline Vautour. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Victoire Petitpas
was born 30 Dec 1824, New Brunswick; died Bef 1848.
- 3. Rose Petitpas
was born 1823; died 5 Aug 1901; was buried 7 Aug 1901, the cemetery of the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Victoire Petitpas (1.Nicolas1) was born 30 Dec 1824, New Brunswick; died Bef 1848.
Other Events:
- Residence: Bef Nov 1842, la Batture in the parish of Shediac, Westmorland Co, New Brunswick
Notes:
Birth:
Discrepency: Sara Maillet gives her birth year as 1821 while Rick Arsenault gives a birth date of 30 Dec 1824.Victoire married Etienne (Stephen) Arsenault 21 Nov 1842, the parish of Barachois, NB. Etienne (son of Remi Arsenault and Perpetue LeBlanc) was born 19 Jul 1817, the parish of Barachois; died 1890, Adamsville, Kent Co., New Brunswick. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 4. Natalie Arsenault
was born 20 Aug 1843; died May 1844; was buried 18 Nov 1844.
- 5. Marcelline Arsenault
was born 11 Nov 1844, the parish of Cap Pele, , NB; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Placide Arsenault
was born 15 Dec 1846, Grande Digue, New Brunswick; died 16 Dec 1928, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 17 Dec 1928, St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Nova Scotia.
3. Rose Petitpas (1.Nicolas1) was born 1823; died 5 Aug 1901; was buried 7 Aug 1901, the cemetery of the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Other Events:
- Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
- Residence: Jul 1859, the parish of Barachois, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
- Residence: Dec 1860, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
- Census: 1861, Parish of Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick
- Residence: Jun 1876, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Census:
She appears with her husband, five step-children and two children on the 1851 census.
Census:
She appears with her husband, four step-children and eight children.
Buried:
Her burial entry of the 7th of August 1901 said that she died 'avant hier' at the age of 77 years and that she was the widow of the late Casimir Leger. Witnesses at her burial were Marc Doiron, Thaddee C Leger, etc.Rose married Casimire Leger 8 Feb 1847, the parish of Barachois, , New Brunswick. Casimire (son of Simon Leger and Elizabeth (Isabelle) LeBlanc) was born 1810, Lower Cap Pele, , New Brunswick; died 6 Feb 1894. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Andre Leger
was born 30 Nov 1847; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Elizabeth Leger
was born Abt 1849; died Yes, date unknown.
- 9. Simon Leger
was born Mar 1851; died 1873.
- 10. Thadee Leger
was born 20 Oct 1852; died Yes, date unknown.
- 11. Dominic Leger
was born Abt 1854; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Marie Leger
was born 1856; died 1947.
- 13. Cyril Leger
was born 17 Dec 1858; died Yes, date unknown.
- 14. Philippe Leger
was born 10 Nov 1860; died Yes, date unknown.
- 15. Justine Leger
was born 14 Mar 1864; died Yes, date unknown.
- 16. Josephine Leger
was born Abt 1866, Botsford, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 3
4. Natalie Arsenault (2.Victoire2, 1.Nicolas1) was born 20 Aug 1843; died May 1844; was buried 18 Nov 1844.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 29 Aug 1843, the parish of Barachois, NB
Notes:
Buried:
The funeral ceremony was held for Nathalie on the 18 Nov 1844. She died six months ago at the age of nine months old. Presnet at the service were Aime Bourk and Joachim Leger.5. Marcelline Arsenault (2.Victoire2, 1.Nicolas1) was born 11 Nov 1844, the parish of Cap Pele, , NB; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 18 Nov 1844, the parish of Cap Pele, , NB
- Residence: Bef Oct 1869, the parish of Cap Pele, , NB
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents are Aime Bourk & Marcelline Arsenault.Marcelline married Joseph St Pierre 26 Oct 1869, the parish of Cap Pele, , NB. (son of Joseph St Pierre and la petite Gauvin) [Group Sheet]
Marcelline married William Govin Nov 1890, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. William (son of Thadde Govin and ... ...) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
6. Placide Arsenault (2.Victoire2, 1.Nicolas1) was born 15 Dec 1846, Grande Digue, New Brunswick; died 16 Dec 1928, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 17 Dec 1928, St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Nova Scotia.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 16 Dec 1846, the parish of Grand Digue, NB
- Residence: Dec 1869, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; a farmer
- Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1881, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1891, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1901, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Occupation: Nov 1900–NOV 1901; a farmer
- Census: 1911, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Occupation: 1917; a farmer
- Residence: Bef Aug 1917, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Bef Dec 1928, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
Notes:
Baptised:
His baptism entry states that he was born yesterday. His godparents are Placide Leblanc and Anastasie Arsenault.
Died:
His age on the death certificate was given as 79 years. His death was reported by his daughter, Mrs Gorchie.Placide married Jane Noiles 14 Dec 1869, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Jane (daughter of James Keiver Noiles and Mary Ann Tucker) was born Abt 1851, Nova Scotia; died 1915, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. George Arsenault
was born Feb 1871; died Yes, date unknown.
- 18. Stephen Arsenault
was born Abt 1873, Nappan Road, Amherst, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; died 1967, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; was buried 1967, St Charles-Nativity Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 19. Emma Jane (Susan) Arsenault
was born Abt 1875, Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 20. Bella Arsenault
was born Abt 1877, Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 21. Victoria (Cora) (Flora) Arsenault
was born Abt 1879, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
- 22. Anna May (Annie) Arsenault
was born Jan 1881, Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 23. Minnie Amelia Arsenault
was born Abt 1884, Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 24. Samuel Arsenault
was born 15 Nov 1887, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died 1960, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 25. John (Johnny) Arseneau
was born 15 Mar 1889, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 26. William Arsenault
was born Abt Feb 1891, Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
- 27. Nettie Arsenault
was born 7 Apr 1894, Nappan Road, Amherst, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia.
- 28. Jessie Arsenault
was born 15 Sep 1895, Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Placide married Jennie (Jane B) Barnes 1 Aug 1917, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Jennie (daughter of Ezra Barnes and Lucinda ...) was born , Sackville, Westmorland Co, New Brunswick. [Group Sheet]
7. Andre Leger (3.Rose2, 1.Nicolas1) was born 30 Nov 1847; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 28 Dec 1847, the parish of Shemogue
- Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
- Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Hyppolite Cormier and Angele Cormier.
Census:
He appears aged 3 on this census with his parents, five step-siblings and one sibling.
Census:
He appears on the census with his parents, four step-brothers, and seven-siblings.8. Elizabeth Leger (3.Rose2, 1.Nicolas1) was born Abt 1849; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Residence: Jul 1849, Cap Pele
- Baptised: 16 Jul 1849, the parish of Barachois
- Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
- Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
Her baptism entry said the family was from Cap Pele. Godparents for Elizabeth were Dominique Duguay and Emilienne Richard.
Census:
She appears on the census with her parents, five step-siblings and one sibling.
Census:
She appears on the census with her parents, four step-brothers, and seven siblings.Elizabeth married Hypolite Downing 26 Jun 1876, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hypolite (son of Francois Downing and Nanette LeBlanc) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 29. Alice H Donelle
9. Simon Leger (3.Rose2, 1.Nicolas1) was born Mar 1851; died 1873.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 24 Apr 1851, the parish of Cap Pele
- Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Laurent Leger and Marguerite Richard.
Census:
He appears aged 9 years on the census with his parents, four step-brothers, and seven siblings.10. Thadee Leger (3.Rose2, 1.Nicolas1) was born 20 Oct 1852; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 22 Jan 1853, the parish of Cap Pele
- Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Thadee Bonnevie and Learrice Leblanc.
Census:
He appears aged 8 years on the census with his parents, four step-brothers, and seven siblings.Thadee married Genevieve Doiron 28 Oct 1901, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Genevieve (daughter of Thaddee Doiron and Osithe Melanson) was born 18 Sep 1860; died 1949. [Group Sheet]
11. Dominic Leger (3.Rose2, 1.Nicolas1) was born Abt 1854; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
Notes:
Census:
Aged 6 on the census, he is with his parents, four step-brothers and seven siblings.Dominic — Philomene .... Philomene died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
12. Marie Leger (3.Rose2, 1.Nicolas1) was born 1856; died 1947.
Other Events:
- Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
Notes:
Census:
She appears with her parents, four step-brothers and seven siblings.Marie married Louis Jacob 20 Nov 1881, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Louis was born 1835; died 1899. [Group Sheet]
13. Cyril Leger (3.Rose2, 1.Nicolas1) was born 17 Dec 1858; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 10 Jul 1859, the parish of Barachois
- Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Maximin Leger & Justine LeBlanc.
Census:
Named 'Serell' on the 1861 census, he appears with his parents, four step-brothers, and seven siblings.Cyril married Adele Richard 1893. Adele died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
14. Philippe Leger (3.Rose2, 1.Nicolas1) was born 10 Nov 1860; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Residence: Dec 1860, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
- Baptised: 25 Dec 1860, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
- Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Thomas Leger and Marie Leger.
Census:
He is called 'Epolid' on the census and is 10 months old. He is with his parents, four step-brothers and seven siblings.15. Justine Leger (3.Rose2, 1.Nicolas1) was born 14 Mar 1864; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Justine married Pascal Caissie 27 Aug 1888, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Pascal (son of Eugene Caissie and Susanne Brun) was born 1 Jan 1856, Grande Digue, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
16. Josephine Leger (3.Rose2, 1.Nicolas1) was born Abt 1866, Botsford, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 9 May 1873, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
She was 7 years old when baptized in May 1873.
Baptised:
Her godparents were Pierre Leger and Marie Leger. She was seven years old when baptized.Josephine married Pascal LeBlanc 29 Aug 1892, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Pascal (son of Jude LeBlanc and Marceline Gautreau) was born 17 Jun 1862; died 1945; was buried , Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. William LeBlanc
was born 12 Mar 1897, Petit Cap, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 5 Oct 1977; was buried , Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.