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Our Maritime Ties
Jude Downing\Donelle
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1. Jude Downing\Donelle was born Abt 1838. Other Events:
- Census: 1861, Parish of Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: 1861, Parish of Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a farmer along with three of his brothers and his father
Notes:
Birth:
On the 1861 census his age is given as 2 years older than his sister, Clotilde, who was born in 1840.Jude married Obeline Vienneau 15 Nov 1880, Shediac Parish, Westmorland Co.. Obeline (daughter of David Vienneau and Francoise Saulnier) was born Nov 1850, Cape Bald, Westmorland Co, New Brunswick; died 26 Oct 1911, the parish of Cap Pele; was buried 28 Oct 1911, the cemetery of the parish of Cap Pele. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Alphee Downing\Donelle
was born 21 Aug 1882, LeBlanc Office, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 3. Jaddus Downing\Donelle
was born 4 Feb 1884; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Marguerite Downing\Donelle
was born 5 Aug 1885; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Marie Leonie Downing\Donelle
was born 13 Mar 1887; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Calixte Downing\Donelle
was born 22 Jun 1888, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Marie Georgina Downing\Donelle
was born 7 Feb 1890; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Sylvie Downing\Donelle
was born 26 May 1893; died Yes, date unknown.
Jude — Marceline Doiron. Marceline (daughter of Etienne Doiron and Marie Gallant) was born 7 Oct 1858; died 20 May 1879; was buried , Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 2
2. Alphee Downing\Donelle (1.Jude1) was born 21 Aug 1882, LeBlanc Office, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 27 Aug 1882, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: Nov 1906, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; a farmer
- Occupation: Nov 1915, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; a farmer
Notes:
Baptised:
His godmother was Adeline Bellivo; no godfather was given.Alphee married Justine Bourque 19 Nov 1906, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Justine (daughter of Abel Bourque and Marguerite Legere\Leger) was born 2 Nov 1888, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Rita Donelle
was born 19 Jul 1914, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Marie Laura (Laura) Downing\Donelle
was born 13 Dec 1908, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 11. Marie Eva (Eva) Downing\Donelle
was born 11 Jul 1910, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Joseph Rene (Rene) Downing\Donelle
was born 31 Mar 1913, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 13. Joseph Adrice (Adrice) Downing\Donelle
was born 28 Nov 1915, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 14. Marie Marguerite (Marguerite) Downing\Donelle
was born 25 May 1918, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Nov 2005.
- 15. Stephanie Downing\Donelle
- 16. Corinne Downing\Donelle
- 17. Frederick Downing\Donelle
- 18. Emma Donelle
3. Jaddus Downing\Donelle (1.Jude1) was born 4 Feb 1884; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 11 Feb 1884, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godmother was Marguerite Downing.4. Marguerite Downing\Donelle (1.Jude1) was born 5 Aug 1885; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 16 Aug 1885, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Hypolite Leblanc & Elizabeth Downing.5. Marie Leonie Downing\Donelle (1.Jude1) was born 13 Mar 1887; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 13 Apr 1887, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
6. Calixte Downing\Donelle (1.Jude1) was born 22 Jun 1888, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 1 Jul 1888, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: Sep 1908, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
- Residence: Sep 1908, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: Apr 1909, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
- Census: 1921, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: 1921, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; employee at a sawmill
- Education: May 1927; and knew how to read and write
- Occupation: May 1927; worker
- Residence: May 1927, Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
Marriage document for son, Leo, gives his father's birth place as St Andrew, Westmorland County, New Brunswick (this village is located near Cape Bald\Cap Pelé). - note by A.Owen,Jan.2017
Baptised:
His godparents were Placide LeBlanc & Olive Gotreau.
Census:
He is found with his wife and three sons on this census. His name is recorded as "Cail" Downey which would be short for Calixte Downey or Calixte Donelle. He can speak English and French.Calixte married Marie\Mary Bourque 21 Sep 1908, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Marie\Mary (daughter of Maximin Jos. Bourque and Dina Brun) was born Abt 1891, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Joseph Clarence (Clarence) Donelle\Downey
was born 1 Apr 1909, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 20. Jos. Leo (Leo) Donelle\Downey
was born 29 Mar 1911, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 21. Fredrick Downing\Donelle\Downey
was born Abt 1916, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 22. Emile Downing\Donelle
died Yes, date unknown.
- 23. Dorothee Downing\Donelle
was born 1 Feb 1922; died 1 Sep 1922.
- 24. Dorothy Donelle
was born 16 Dec 1925, Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Calixte married Carmelice LeBlanc 12 May 1927, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Carmelice (daughter of Francois LeBlanc and Julienne LeBlanc) was born 17 Jul 1906, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 19 Aug 1951, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
7. Marie Georgina Downing\Donelle (1.Jude1) was born 7 Feb 1890; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 13 Mar 1890, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Simon Bourque & Angeline Drisdell.8. Sylvie Downing\Donelle (1.Jude1) was born 26 May 1893; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Baptised: 4 Jun 1893, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Joseph Cormier and Modeste LeBlanc.
Generation: 3
9. Rita Donelle (2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1) was born 19 Jul 1914, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Occupation: Nov 1933; housekeeper
- Residence: Nov 1933, LeBlanc Office, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Rita married Fred C LeBlanc 9 Nov 1933, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Fred (son of Charles LeBlanc and Amanda Doiron) was born Abt 1910, Petit Cap, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. Florine LeBlanc
was born Abt 1940, Petit Cap, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Oct 2020.
10. Marie Laura (Laura) Downing\Donelle (2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1) was born 13 Dec 1908, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
11. Marie Eva (Eva) Downing\Donelle (2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1) was born 11 Jul 1910, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Marie — Leon Lirette. Leon (son of Auguste Lirette and Victoire LeBlanc) was born 26 Oct 1909; died 10 Nov 1982. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Laura Lirette
- 27. Vicky Lirette
- 28. Alfred Lirette
was born 1930, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 May 2009, Chatham Kent, , Ontario, Canada.
- 29. Camile Joseph Lirette
was born 1930; died 1931.
- 30. Camille Lirette
was born 1931; died 1932.
- 26. Laura Lirette
12. Joseph Rene (Rene) Downing\Donelle (2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1) was born 31 Mar 1913, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
13. Joseph Adrice (Adrice) Downing\Donelle (2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1) was born 28 Nov 1915, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
14. Marie Marguerite (Marguerite) Downing\Donelle (2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1) was born 25 May 1918, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Nov 2005.
15. Stephanie Downing\Donelle (2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1)
16. Corinne Downing\Donelle (2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1)
17. Frederick Downing\Donelle (2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1)
18. Emma Donelle (2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1)
Emma married Jos. Stanislas (Tanis) Vienneau (son of Francois (Frank) Vienneau and Anna (Annie) Leger) [Group Sheet]
19. Joseph Clarence (Clarence) Donelle\Downey (6.Calixte2, 1.Jude1) was born 1 Apr 1909, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Census: 1921, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
There appears to be a mistake in recording the mother's name. The name of the father's mother (Obeline Vienneau) was written on the birth registration instead of the mother's name (Marie M Bourque).-note by A.Owen,Jul2015
Census:
On this census, he is found with his parents and two younger brothers. His name is Clarence Downey and he can speak English and French.Joseph — Dina Bourque. Dina died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 31. Berney Donelle
- 32. Dolorus Donelle
- 33. Fred Donelle
20. Jos. Leo (Leo) Donelle\Downey (6.Calixte2, 1.Jude1) was born 29 Mar 1911, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Other Events:
- Occupation: Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; labourer
- Census: 1921, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Residence: Nov 1930, Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Census:
On this census, he appears with his parents and two brothers. He is called Leo Downey. and he can speak English and French.Jos. married Anna\Enna Mary Vautour 5 Nov 1930, St Clement's Church, Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Anna\Enna (daughter of Philias Vautour and Elise Cormier) was born Abt 1904, Little Cape, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
21. Fredrick Downing\Donelle\Downey (6.Calixte2, 1.Jude1) was born Abt 1916, New Brunswick, Canada.
Other Events:
- Census: 1921, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Census:
On this census, he appears with his parents and two older brothers. His age is given as 5 years. His name is Fredrick Downey and he can speak English and French.22. Emile Downing\Donelle (6.Calixte2, 1.Jude1) died Yes, date unknown.
23. Dorothee Downing\Donelle (6.Calixte2, 1.Jude1) was born 1 Feb 1922; died 1 Sep 1922.
24. Dorothy Donelle (6.Calixte2, 1.Jude1) was born 16 Dec 1925, Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
- Residence: Aug 1941, Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Dorothy married Laurie Vautour 14 Aug 1941, St Clement's Church, Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Laurie was born At 1918, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
25. Florine LeBlanc (9.Rita3, 2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1) was born Abt 1940, Petit Cap, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Oct 2020.
Other Events:
- Occupation: Mar 1957; housekeeper
- Residence: Mar 1957, Petit Cap, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Florine married Clairice Doiron 5 Mar 1957, St Timothee RC Church, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Clairice (son of Oswald Doiron and Marie Rita (Rita) LeBlanc) was born 3 Mar 1938, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 27 Oct 2020, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Ste Therese d'Avila Cemetery, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. Murielle Doiron
- 35. Linda Doiron
- 36. Nicole Doiron
- 37. Georges Doiron
26. Laura Lirette (11.Marie3, 2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1)
Laura — Lorne Wolfe. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. William Wolfe
- 38. William Wolfe
27. Vicky Lirette (11.Marie3, 2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1)
Vicky — Burton Wood. [Group Sheet]
28. Alfred Lirette (11.Marie3, 2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1) was born 1930, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 May 2009, Chatham Kent, , Ontario, Canada.
Alfred — Willamera .... [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 39. Terry Lirette
died 2003.
- 39. Terry Lirette
29. Camile Joseph Lirette (11.Marie3, 2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1) was born 1930; died 1931.
30. Camille Lirette (11.Marie3, 2.Alphee2, 1.Jude1) was born 1931; died 1932.
31. Berney Donelle (19.Joseph3, 6.Calixte2, 1.Jude1)
32. Dolorus Donelle (19.Joseph3, 6.Calixte2, 1.Jude1)
33. Fred Donelle (19.Joseph3, 6.Calixte2, 1.Jude1)