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Our Maritime Ties
George Leger
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1. George Leger 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:
- 2. 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.
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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.
- 5. James William Leger
was born 9 Oct 1887; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Lina Leger
was born 24 Dec 1889; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 2
2. Marie Jane Leger (1.George1) 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.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 31 Aug 1881, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents are Felicien Leger and Marguerite Leger.
Buried:
Her burial entry of Dec 18th, 1900 gave her age as 19 years 5 months when she died 'avant hier'. Present at her burial were William Blanch, Fidele Cormier, etc. Her mother Rose Anne was deceased by this date.3. Henry Legere (1.George1) 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.
Other Events:
- Occupation: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
- Occupation: a peddler of fresh meat from beef cattle that had been raised on his farm and butchered by his son
- Baptised: 24 May 1883, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: May 1956, River Hebert; a farmer and a meat butcher
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Calixte Leger and Justine Leger.Henry — Katherine Genevieve Blanch. Katherine (daughter of George Blanch and Anna Hacket) was born 6 Jan 1887, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 18 May 1970, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. George Joseph Legere
was born 7 Mar 1909, Strathcona, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 14 May 1998.
- 8. Annie Laura Legere
was born 19 Feb 1910; died 2 Apr 1938.
- 9. Dora Helena (Helen) Legere
was born 4 Dec 1911; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Marian Rose Legere
was born 15 Jan 1915.
- 11. Mary Dorothy (Dorothy) Legere, `
was born 17 Apr 1916; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Agnes Blanche (Blanche) Legere
was born 1 May 1918, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 2 Mar 1919.
- 13. Margaret Bernice (Bernice) Legere
was born 1 Oct 1919, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 Jun 1968.
- 14. Hance Legere
- 15. Hebert Legere
- 16. Harold Legere
4. William (Willie) Leger (1.George1) 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.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 19 Dec 1885, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Hypolite Babineau & Nathalie Bourque.
Buried:
His burial entry said that he was 1 year and 10 months old when he died. On September 2, 1887 they buried in the cemetery of this parish the body of Guillaume (Willie) Leger son of George Leger and Rosalie Tatry. Present were Aime Brun, P. Leger, etc.5. James William Leger (1.George1) was born 9 Oct 1887; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 5 Aug 1888, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Sam Leger and Marie Blanche LeBlanc.6. Lina Leger (1.George1) was born 24 Dec 1889; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 9 Mar 1890, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Placide Leger and Marie LeBlanc.
Generation: 3
7. George Joseph Legere
(3.Henry2, 1.George1) was born 7 Mar 1909, Strathcona, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 14 May 1998.
Other Events:
- Occupation: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
- Baptised: 28 May 1909, Strathcona, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Occupation:
George helped out on his father's farm. Also, he learned how to butcher cattle and cut the meat so that his father could peddle the meat in the wagon or sled with the horse in Joggins and around River Hebert. When his father grew older, George peddled the meat. Several years after his father died, George bought the farm. He kept milking cows then and sold the milk to the River Hebert Creamery. He also kept some beef cattle and a few pigs and hens for feeding his family. The family had a large vegetable garden.
Baptised:
His godmother was Mrs Jane Taylor. No godfather name is given in the baptism entry.George married Frances Marie Terrio 14 Oct 1941, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Frances (daughter of Louis Jude Terrio and Jennie Alice DesBarres) was born 16 Jun 1903, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Feb 2012, Gables Lodge, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Jennie Marie Legere
was born 20 Sep 1942, Spring Hill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Nov 2021, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 12 Nov 2021, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
8. Annie Laura Legere (3.Henry2, 1.George1) was born 19 Feb 1910; died 2 Apr 1938.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 15 May 1910, Strathcona, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Mr and Mrs John Taylor.Annie married George Nold [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 18. Janice Nold
9. Dora Helena (Helen) Legere (3.Henry2, 1.George1) was born 4 Dec 1911; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 21 Jan 1912, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Juo McDonald and Ada LeBlanc.Dora married Dr. Joseph Baxter MacDonald 3 Sep 1941, St Joseph Church, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Joseph died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
10. Marian Rose Legere (3.Henry2, 1.George1) was born 15 Jan 1915.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 21 Mar 1915, Strathcona, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Wm. Babineau and Rose Babineau.Marian married John Alphonse Deveau 30 Jun 1960, St Paul's RC Church, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. John died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
11. Mary Dorothy (Dorothy) Legere, ` (3.Henry2, 1.George1) was born 17 Apr 1916; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 2 Jun 1916, Strathcona, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godmother was Rose Gessner.Mary married Robert Gray [Group Sheet]
12. Agnes Blanche (Blanche) Legere (3.Henry2, 1.George1) was born 1 May 1918, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 2 Mar 1919.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 9 Jun 1918
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godmother was Annie Arseneau.13. Margaret Bernice (Bernice) Legere (3.Henry2, 1.George1) was born 1 Oct 1919, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 Jun 1968.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 19 Oct 1919
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Dan. Arseneau and Mrs Dan. Arseneau.Margaret married Robert McKenzie [Group Sheet]
14. Hance Legere (3.Henry2, 1.George1)
Hance married Rose Murphy [Group Sheet]
15. Hebert Legere (3.Henry2, 1.George1)
Hebert married Alice Ryan [Group Sheet]
16. Harold Legere (3.Henry2, 1.George1)
Harold — Claire Cardy. [Group Sheet]