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Placide Brun
1788 - Yes, date unknown1. Placide Brun was born 16 Dec 1788, Minudie; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Residence: From 1853 onward, Richibouctou Village; , moving there in 1853,
- Occupation: 2 Aug 1819, the parish of Ste Anne in Menaudi (Minudie, Nova Scotia); a farmer
- Residence: Between 1820 and 1853, Lower Cape Bald (Bas Cap Pele), New Brunswick
- Occupation: Apr 1826; labourer
- Residence: Apr 1826, Cap Pele
- Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland Co., NB
Notes:
J03-p.133,134-b.dt;marr.info. In 1850 he was 61 yrs. After this date he disappared from Lower Cape Bald area. B27-p.40-b.dt;marr.info. Settled around Lower Cape Bald about 1820. His house, built in this time, still exists today. It is the oldest house in the village of Cap Pele. In the summer of 1853, Placide sold his goods and moved with his family to Rexton, more precisely between Peters Mills and Bedeque(Richibouctou Village). Moreover, his son Thomas lived there for a couple of years. They were the first Brun's to live in Kent County. Placide and his wife Suzanne are mentioned in the 1861 census, but are absent from the 1871 one. His children carry the surnames:Brien, O'Brien and O'Brian.
Placide married Suzanne Huntley Abt 1813, Menoudie. Suzanne died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Anne Brun was born 17 Feb 1817; died Yes, date unknown.
- 3. Charlotte Brun was born 29 Jun 1819, the parish of Menaudi (Minudie, Nova Scotia); died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Susanne Brun was born 1825; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 2
2. Anne Brun (1.Placide1) was born 17 Feb 1817; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 2 Aug 1819, the parish of Ste Anne in Menaudi (Minudie, Nova Scotia)
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Charly Legere and Rosalie Brun. Her father was present at her baptism.3. Charlotte Brun (1.Placide1) was born 29 Jun 1819, the parish of Menaudi (Minudie, Nova Scotia); died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 2 Aug 1819, the parish of Ste Anne in Menaudi (Minudie, Nova Scotia)
- Census: 1851, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Pierre Como and Angelique Brun. Her father was present at her baptism.Charlotte married Maximin (Marc) Arsenault 7 Jan 1840, the parish of Barachois, NB. Maximin (son of Remi Arsenault and Perpetue LeBlanc) was born 15 Nov 1815, Didiche, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 5. Jean Arsenault was born 14 Oct 1840, the parish of Barachois, NB; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 10 Apr 1925, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick.
- 6. Marcel Arsenault was born 20 Feb 1842; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Domitille Arsenault was born 12 Jan 1844; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Jude Arsenault was born 13 Jan 1846; died Yes, date unknown.
- 9. Silvain Arsenault was born Sep 1847; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Anthony (Antoine) Arsenault was born Abt 1850; died Yes, date unknown.
- 11. George Arsenault was born Abt 1852; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Hilaire dit Maxime Arsenault was born 11 Sep 1853.
- 13. Thomas Arsenault was born 10 Aug 1855; died Yes, date unknown.
- 14. Pelagie Arsenault was born Abt 1858; died Yes, date unknown.
- 15. Dosithe Arsenault was born Abt 1861; died Yes, date unknown.
- 16. Anselme (Samuel) Arsenault was born Abt 1863; died Yes, date unknown.
- 17. Julianne Arsenault
4. Susanne Brun (1.Placide1) was born 1825; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 2 Apr 1826, the parish of Shemogue
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Francois Downing and Marcelline Bonnevie. She was a year old when baptized in April 1826.
Generation: 3
5. Jean Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born 14 Oct 1840, the parish of Barachois, NB; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 10 Apr 1925, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick. Other Events:
- Baptised: 6 Nov 1840, the parish of Barachois, NB
- Census: 1851, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Jean married Genevieve Gallant 17 Aug 1863, Richibouctou Village, NB. Genevieve was born 23 Sep 1843; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 16 Apr 1929, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 18. Adeline Arsenault was born 1866; died Yes, date unknown.
- 19. Jacques (James) Arsenault
- 20. Albert Arsenault was born 4 Oct 1868, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick; died Yes, date unknown.
- 21. Georges Joseph Arsenault was born 6 Jun 1875, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick; died Yes, date unknown.
- 22. Nora Arsenault was born 11 Aug 1885.
6. Marcel Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born 20 Feb 1842; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 8 Mar 1842, the parish of Barachois, NB
- Census: 1851, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
- Census: 1881, Kent County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Census:
Marcel and his family are living next door to his parents.7. Domitille Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born 12 Jan 1844; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 8 Mar 1844, the parish of Cap Pele, , NB
- Census: 1851, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents are Benoni Phegan and Marcelline Arsenault.8. Jude Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born 13 Jan 1846; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 1 Feb 1846, the parish of Cap Pele, , NB
- Census: 1851, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Joseph Arsenault and Elisabeth Arsenault.9. Silvain Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born Sep 1847; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 23 Sep 1847, the parish of Cap Pele, , NB
- Census: 1851, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Birth:
His baptism on 23 Sep 1847 states that he was born 'avant hier'.
Baptised:
He was born 'avant hier'. His godparents are Silvain Leblanc and Marie Leblanc.10. Anthony (Antoine) Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born Abt 1850; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Occupation: on the 1881 census, Richibouctou parish; a mariner living with his parents
- Census: 1851, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
- Census: 1881, Kent County, New Brunswick
11. George Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born Abt 1852; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Occupation: in 1881 census, Richibouctou parish; a farmer living with his parents
- Census: 1881, Kent County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Birth:
Basing his year of birth against his brother, Antoine's year of birth. Antoine was 1 year old on the 1851 census and therefore born in 1850. On the 1881 Antoine is 29 years and George is two years younger. Therefore I believe George's birth year is about 1852.12. Hilaire dit Maxime Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born 11 Sep 1853. Other Events:
- Baptised: 13 Sep 1853, the parish of Grande Digue
Notes:
Birth:
His baptism entry dated September 13th 1853 says that Hilaire was born "l'avant veille" which some French-English dictionaries give a translation of as 'two days before'.
Baptised:
His godparents were Eugene Leger and Euphemie LeBlanc.13. Thomas Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born 10 Aug 1855; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Occupation: on the 1881 census, Richibouctou parish, Kent Co, New Brunswick; a farmer living with his parents
- Baptised: 27 Sep 1855, the parish of Grande Digue
- Census: 1881, Kent County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Birth:
Basing his year of birth against his brother, Antoine's year of birth. Antoine was 1 year old on the 1851 census and therefore born in 1850. On the 1881 Antoine is 29 years and Thomas is five years younger. Therefore I believe Thomas' birth year is about 1855. -comment by A.Owen
Baptised:
His godparents are Francois Leger and Pelagie Arsenault.14. Pelagie Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born Abt 1858; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1881, Kent County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Birth:
Basing her year of birth against his brother, Antoine's year of birth. Antoine was 1 year old on the 1851 census and therefore born in 1850. On the 1881 Antoine is 29 years and Pelagie is nine years younger. Therefore I believe Pelagie's birth year is about 1858.15. Dosithe Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born Abt 1861; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1881, Kent County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Birth:
Basing hir year of birth against his brother, Antoine's year of birth. Antoine was 1 year old on the 1851 census and therefore born in 1850. On the 1881 Antoine is 29 years and Dosithe is eleven years younger. Therefore I believe Dosithe's birth year is about 1861.16. Anselme (Samuel) Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born Abt 1863; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1881, Kent County, New Brunswick
Notes:
Birth:
Basing his year of birth against his brother, Antoine's year of birth. Antoine was 1 year old on the 1851 census and therefore born in 1850. On the 1881 Antoine is 29 years and Anselme is thirteen years younger. Therefore I believe Anselme's birth year is about 1863.17. Julianne Arsenault (3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1)
Generation: 4
18. Adeline Arsenault (5.Jean3, 3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born 1866; died Yes, date unknown. 19. Jacques (James) Arsenault (5.Jean3, 3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) Jacques married Lucie or Ursule Hebert 1894. [Group Sheet]
20. Albert Arsenault (5.Jean3, 3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born 4 Oct 1868, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick; died Yes, date unknown. Albert married Adeline Daigle 1891. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Marie Alma Arsenault was born 11 May 1893, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick.
- 24. John Allison Arsenault was born 9 Jan 1896; died Yes, date unknown; was buried 24 Mar 1976, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick.
- 25. Michael Arsenault was born 23 Sep 1900, Jardine Village,,New Brunswick; died 1 Oct 1992, Athol, , Massachusetts; was buried 5 Oct 1992, Gardner,, Massachusetts.
21. Georges Joseph Arsenault (5.Jean3, 3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born 6 Jun 1875, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick; died Yes, date unknown. 22. Nora Arsenault (5.Jean3, 3.Charlotte2, 1.Placide1) was born 11 Aug 1885. Nora married Gilbert Fournier 25 Aug 1907, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick. [Group Sheet]