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Denis Arsenault
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1. Denis Arsenault was born 11 Feb 1832, the parish of Barachois, , New Brunswick. Other Events:
- Baptised: 12 Feb 1832, the parish of Barachois, , New Brunswick
- Occupation: From 1870 to 1874, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; a mason
- Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 1871, Nova Scotia; labourer listed on the 1871 census
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer on the 1881 census
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Placide Galland and Cecile Boudrot. His father was absent from the baptism.
Census:
He appears with his wife and ten children.Denis married Henrietta\Hariet Brian\Brun 28 Feb 1859, Minudie. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Peter Arsenault
was born Mar 1860; died Yes, date unknown.
- 3. Mary Elizabeth Arsenault
was born 9 Jul 1861; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Julianne Arsenault
was born 9 Jul 1861; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Margaret Arsenault
was born 13 Sep 1863; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Sarah Arsenault
was born Abt 1865; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Elizabeth Arsenault
was born 3 Aug 1868, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Damien Arsenault
was born 8 Apr 1870, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 9. Alphee Arsenault
was born 12 May 1872, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Anne Arsenault
was born 11 Mar 1874, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
- 11. James Edward Arsenault
was born 23 Apr 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 May 1942, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; was buried 11 May 1942, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
Generation: 2
2. Peter Arsenault (1.Denis1) was born Mar 1860; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 4 Apr 1860, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer on the 1881 census farming with his father
Notes:
Birth:
He was 3 weeks old when baptized on April 4th.
Baptised:
His godparents were Peter Brine and Madaline Arsinoe.
Census:
He appears with his parents and three of his siblings.
Census:
He is found on the 1881 census with his parents, eight siblings and a nephew.3. Mary Elizabeth Arsenault (1.Denis1) was born 9 Jul 1861; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 4 Oct 1861, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
She and her twin sister were 2 months 3 weeks and 4 days old when they were baptized on October 4th, 1861.
Baptised:
Her godparents were Jerome LeBlanc and Mrs Jude Arseno.
Census:
She and her twin sister appear with their parents and an older brother and a younger sister on this census.
Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a nephew.4. Julianne Arsenault (1.Denis1) was born 9 Jul 1861; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 4 Oct 1861, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
She and her twin sister were 2 months 3 weeks and 4 days old when they were baptized on October 4th, 1861.
Baptised:
Her godparents were Alfred Brine and Julianne LeBlanc.
Census:
She and her twin sister appear with their parents and an older brother and a younger sister on this census. Her name on the census is 'Sarah'.
Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a child, James. She is called 'Julie' on this census.Julianne — Alexander Kirk. Alexander died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. James Edward Arsenault
was born 23 Apr 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 May 1942, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; was buried 11 May 1942, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
5. Margaret Arsenault (1.Denis1) was born 13 Sep 1863; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 18 Sep 1863, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
She was 5 days old when baptized on the 18th of September.
Baptised:
Her godparents were Philip DesBarres and Margaret Whelan.
Census:
She appears with her parents and three older siblings.
Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a nephew.6. Sarah Arsenault (1.Denis1) was born Abt 1865; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
She is two years older than her sister Margaret on the 1881 census and therefore would have been born about 1865.
Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a nephew.7. Elizabeth Arsenault (1.Denis1) was born 3 Aug 1868, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 16 Aug 1868, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents are Amato Brun and Marie Comeau.
Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a nephew.Elizabeth married John George (son of James George and Ellen Hellgrove) [Group Sheet]
8. Damien Arsenault (1.Denis1) was born 8 Apr 1870, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 3 May 1870, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Hippolite Landry and Rosalia Douaron (Doiron?).
Census:
He is found on the 1881 census with his parents, eight siblings and a nephew.Damien married Agnes Babin (daughter of Amos Babin and Mary Comeau) [Group Sheet]
9. Alphee Arsenault (1.Denis1) was born 12 May 1872, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 30 Jun 1872, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Alphee DesBarres and Marie Melanson.
Census:
He is found on the 1881 census with his parents, eight siblings and a nephew.10. Anne Arsenault (1.Denis1) was born 11 Mar 1874, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 7 May 1874, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents are Frederick Babin and Caroline DesBarres.
Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a nephew.Anne married Clement Doiron 23 OR 24 Nov 1914, L'Assomption Church, Moncton, New Brunswick. Clement (son of Hypolite Doiron and Emerande (Merante) Leger) was born 16 Oct 1862; died 21 May 1945. [Group Sheet]
Anne married Adolphe Leger [Group Sheet]
11. James Edward Arsenault (1.Denis1) was born 23 Apr 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 May 1942, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; was buried 11 May 1942, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
Other Events:
- Occupation: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; a farmer
- Residence: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; all his life
- Baptised: 4 Jun 1880
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
James was the illegitimate child of Alexander Kirk and Julianna Arsenault. In the 1881 census he is listed with the surname of Kirk. However by 1891 the census lists him with the surname Arseneau similar to everyone else in the family. His marriage entry in the parish register indicates that he was adopted by his maternal grandparents. - note by A.Owen
Baptised:
He is the illegitimate child of Alexander Kirk and Julianna Arsenault. His godparents are James Regan and Mary Arsenault.
Died:
His wife reported his death.James married Agnes Babin (daughter of Fred Babin and Modeste Burke) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Frederic Joseph Arsenault
was born 22 Jun 1913; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 3
12. James Edward Arsenault (4.Julianne2, 1.Denis1) was born 23 Apr 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 May 1942, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; was buried 11 May 1942, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
Other Events:
- Occupation: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; a farmer
- Residence: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; all his life
- Baptised: 4 Jun 1880
- Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
James was the illegitimate child of Alexander Kirk and Julianna Arsenault. In the 1881 census he is listed with the surname of Kirk. However by 1891 the census lists him with the surname Arseneau similar to everyone else in the family. His marriage entry in the parish register indicates that he was adopted by his maternal grandparents. - note by A.Owen
Baptised:
He is the illegitimate child of Alexander Kirk and Julianna Arsenault. His godparents are James Regan and Mary Arsenault.
Died:
His wife reported his death.James married Agnes Babin (daughter of Fred Babin and Modeste Burke) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. Frederic Joseph Arsenault
was born 22 Jun 1913; died Yes, date unknown.
13. Frederic Joseph Arsenault (11.James2, 1.Denis1) was born 22 Jun 1913; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 5 Jul 1913, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Sponsors are Henry Burke Louise DesBarres.