William Grandjean

1881 - Bef 1940  (~ 59 years)

• Name	William Grandjean
  Born	Apr 1881	New Jersey, United States
  Gender	Male
  Died	Bef 5 Sep 1940
  Person ID	I15	Meakem
  Last Modified	11 Feb 2021

  
  

  Father	August Grandjean, Jr,   b. 14 Apr 1844, New York, United States ,   d. 19 Nov 1919, West Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey, United States  (Age 75 years)
  Mother	Mary Leichterkost,   b. Abt 1848, Paris, France ,   d. 31 Jan 1891, West Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey, United States  (Age ~ 43 years)
  Married	31 Jan 1869	Holy Family, Union City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States
  Family ID	F9	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Margaret Coogan,   b. 6 Aug 1881, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey, United States ,   d. 30 Nov 1946, Bloomfield, Essex, New Jersey, United States  (Age 65 years)
  Married	29 Nov 1905	Holy Cross, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey, United States
  Children	1. Mary Evelyn Grandjean,   b. 23 Aug 1906, New Jersey, United States   2. William Grandjean,   b. 1 Oct 1907, New Jersey, United States ,   d. 27 Sep 1992, Neptune City, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States  (Age 84 years)   3. Harold Joseph Grandjean,   b. 11 Aug 1909, New Jersey, United States ,   d. 12 Dec 1969, North Arlington, Bergen, New Jersey, United States  (Age 60 years)   4. Helen Catherine Grandjean,   b. 12 Jul 1911, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States ,   d. 2 Apr 2009, Delaware, United States  (Age 97 years)   5. Dorothy Grandjean,   b. 5 Mar 1913, New Jersey, United States ,   d. 20 Aug 1992, Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, United States  (Age 79 years)   6. Howard A Grandjean,   b. 11 Mar 1915, New Jersey, United States ,   d. 5 Nov 1988, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States  (Age 73 years)   7. Ada Grandjean,   b. 17 Feb 1917, New Jersey, United States ,   d. 8 Dec 2001  (Age 84 years)   8. Catherine Grandjean,   b. 23 Jun 1921, New Jersey, United States
  Last Modified	11 Feb 2021
  Family ID	F8	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - Apr 1881 - New Jersey, United States  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		1885 New Jersey Census for August Grandjean Household West Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey In the household: August Grandjean, male 20-60 Mary Grandjean, foreign born, female 20-60 George Grandjean, male 5-20 August Grandjean, male 5-20 Lilly Grandjean, female 5-20 William Grandjean, male under 5 Christine Leichtercost, German, female over 60 Ancestry.com, New Jersey, State Census, 1885
  		1895 New Jersey Census for August Grandjean Household West Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey In the household: August Grandjean, male 20-60 Claire Grandjean, female 20-60 William Grandjean, male 5-20 Florence Grandjean, female 5-20 Ancestry.com, New Jersey, State Census, 1895
  		1900 US Census for George Grandjean Household West Hoboken, Hudson, New Jersey 347 West St: George Grandjean, Head, born Sep 1871, age 28, M (married 7 years), born in NJ, father born France, mother born NY, Metal Spinner Laura, Wife, born Dec 1872, age 29, M, 1 child with 1 living, born in NY, parents born Germany Margareta, Daughter, born Nov 1893, age 6, born in NJ William Grandjean, Brother, born Apr 1881, age 19, S, born in NJ, father born France, mother born NY, Electrician The Grandjean family is living in the same house as Mina and Alvina Butlar and next door to Christopher Butlar. Butlar is the maiden name of George's wife. This is likely her family.
  		1905 New Jersey Census for Mathew Coogan Sr Household Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey 215 South Third Street: Mathew Coogan Sr, born Mar 1858, age 47, Married, born in PA, parents born Ireland, Elevator Operator Katherine, born Feb 1859, age 46, Married, born in NJ, father born Ireland, mother born NJ Mary, born Aug 1882, age 23, Single, born in NJ, House Worker Mathew Jr, born Nov 1887, age 18, born in NJ, Office Clerk Ada, born Mar 1889, age 16, born in NJ, Factory Hand Edward, born Oct 1892, age 13, born in NJ, Messenger Tillie, born May 1893, age 12, born in NJ, At School George, born Apr 1897, age 8, born in NJ, At School Helen, born May 1902, age 3, born in NJ William Grand, born Apr 1881, age 24, Single, born in NJ, parents born NJ, Milling Machinist Note: William Grand is William Grandjean, who married Mary Coogan later that year. Ancestry.com, New Jersey, State Census, 1905
  		1905 Catholic Marriage of William Grandjean and Mary Coogan 29 November 1905, Holy Cross, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey Groom: William Grandjean, age 24, born in Harrison, Mechanic, living in Harrison, son of Augustius and Mary Leichterkost Bride: Mary Coogan, age 24, born in US, living in Harrison, daughter of Matthew and Catherine Smith Witnesses: Theodore Bowers and Mabel Smith Marriage: 29 Nov 1905 FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1871-1935 (Holy Cross, Harrison, New Jersey), film 1403114, img 772
  		1906 Baptism of Mary Evelyn Grandjean 14 October 1906, Holy Cross, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey Name: Mary Evelyn Grandjean Baptized: 14 Oct 1906 Born: 26 Sep Parents: William & Mary Coogan Sponsors: Daniel J Coogan & Ada Coogan [Mary's sister] FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1871-1935 (Holy Cross Church, Harrison, New Jersey), film 1403114, img 392
  		1907 Baptism of William Grandjean 15 October 1907, Holy Cross, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey Name: William Grandjean Baptized: 15 Oct 1907 Born: 1 Oct Parents: William & Mary Coogan Sponsors: Matthew Coogan [Mary's father or brother] & Margaret Hampson FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1871-1935 (Holy Cross Church, Harrison, New Jersey), film 1403114, img 401
  		1909 Baptism of Harold Joseph Grandjean 24 August 1909, Holy Cross, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey Name: Harold Joseph Grandjean Baptized: 24 Aug 1909 Born: 11 Aug Parents: William & Mary Coogan Sponsors: Edward Coogan [Mary's brother] & Au[] Watson FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1871-1935 (Holy Cross Church, Harrison, New Jersey), film 1403114, img 432
  		1911 Baptism of Helen Grandjean 27 July 1911, Holy Cross, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey Name: Helen Grandjean Baptized: 27 Jul 1911 Born: 12 Jul Parents: William & Mary Coogan Sponsors: William Quinn & Mary King FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1871-1935 (Holy Cross Church, Harrison, New Jersey), film 1403114, img 468
  		1913 Baptism of Dorothy Grandjean 13 March 1913, Holy Cross, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey Name: Dorothy Grandjean Baptized: 13 Mar 1913 Born: 5 Mar Parents: William & Mary Coogan Sponsors: John Stein & Mary King FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1871-1935 (Holy Cross Church, Harrison, New Jersey), film 1403114, img 496
  		1915 Baptism of Howard Grandjean 31 March 1915, Holy Cross, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey Name: Howard Grandjean Baptized: 31 Mar 1915 Born: 11 Mar Parents: William & Mary Coogan Sponsors: James Lynch & Matilda Coogan [Mary's sister] married Cecilia Regnier at Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Paterson NJ 1 Sep 1940 FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1871-1935 (Holy Cross Church, Harrison, New Jersey), film 1403114, img 526
  		1915 New Jersey Census for William Grandjean Household Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey 198 Sixth St: Mary Grandjean, born May 1883, age 32, born in New Jersey, parents born in Ireland, House wife William, born Apr 1883, age 32, born in New Jersey, parents born in France, Foreman ... William, born Oct 1906, age 8, born in New Jersey Harold, born Aug 1908, age 6, born in New Jersey Helen, born Jul 1910, age 4, born in New Jersey Dorothy, born Mar 1913, age 2, born in New Jersey Howard, born Mar 1915, 3 months, born in New Jersey Ancestry.com, New Jersey, State Census, 1915
  		1917 Baptism of Ada Grandjean 7 March 1917, Holy Cross, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey Name: Ada Grandjean Baptized: 7 Mar 1917 Born: 17 Feb Parents: William & Mary Coogan Sponsors: Mathew Grandjean & Ellen Fitzimons married Harry Lyon at St Thomas Bloomfield, NJ 30 Nov 1946 FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1871-1935 (Holy Cross Church, Harrison, New Jersey), film 1403114, img 557
  		1918 World War I Draft Registration for William Grandjean 12 September 1918, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey Name: William Grandjean Permanent Home Address: 198 6th Harrison, Hudson, NJ Age: 37 Date of birth: 11 April 1881 Occupation: Machinist Nearest relative: Mary Grandjean [wife] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
  		1920 US Census for William Grandjean Household Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey 198 6th St: William Grandjean, Head, age 38, born in New Jersey, parents born in France, Foreman Mary, Wife, age 38, born in New Jersey, father born in PA, mother born in NJ William Jr, son, age 12, born in New Jersey Harold J, son, age 10, born in New Jersey Helen, daughter, age 8, born in New Jersey Dorathe, daughter, age 6, born in New Jersey Howard, son, age 4 10/12, born in New Jersey Adah, daughter, age 2 11/12, born in New Jersey
  		1921 Baptism of Catherine Grandjean 11 July 1921, Holy Cross, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey Name: Catherine Grandjean Baptized: 11 Jul 1921 Born: 23 Jun Parents: William & Mary Coogan Sponsors: Edw Coogan [Mary's brother] & Cath Quinn FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1871-1935 (Holy Cross Church, Harrison, New Jersey), film 1403114, img 641
  		1930 US Census for William Grandjon Household Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey 198 6th St: William J Grandyon, Head, age 49, M 24 years, born in New Jersey, parents born in France, Foreman Mary M, Wife, age 49, born in New Jersey, parents born in New Jersey Harold, Son, age 21, born in New Jersey, Checker Helen K, Daughter, age 19, born in New Jersey, Stenographer Dorothy, Daughter, age 18, born in New Jersey, Inspector Howard, Son, age 17, born in New Jersey, Office Boy Aida, Daughter, age 14, born in New Jersey
  		1940 Engagement of Howard Grandjean and Cecilia Corinne Regnier 4 January 1940, The Morning Call, Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey The engagement of Miss Cecilia Corinne Regnier (daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Lyness) and Howard Grandjean (son of Mr and Mrs William Grandjean) was announced. Newspapers.com
  		1940 Marriage of Howard Grand Jean and Cecilia Corinne Regnier 5 September 1940, The Morning Call, Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey Miss Cecilia Corinne Regnier (daughter of Mrs Harry Lyness) became the bride of Howard Grand Jean (son of Mrs William Grand Jean and the late Mr Grand Jean) on Sunday [1 Sep] in St John's Cathedral. Wedding Guests: Mrs Mary Grand Jean [Howard's mother] Miss Ada Grand Jean [Howard's sister] Mr and Mrs William Grand Jean [Howard's brother] Mr and Mrs Harold Grand Jean [Howard's brother] Mrs and Mrs Charles Grand Jean [Howard's uncle] Mr and Mrs John Meekan [Howard's sister] Mr and Mrs Bradfield [Howard's sister] Miss Helen Meekan [sister of John Meakem, Howard's brother-in-law] Matthew Kirnan [future spouse of Helen Meakem - sister of John Meakem, Howard's brother-in-law] Mrs Cogan [from Howard's mother's family] Newspapers.com
  		1946 Obituary for Mary Grandjean 2 December 1946, Newark Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey) Mary Grandjean, age 65, widow of William Grandjean Residence: 109 Demarest Ave, Bloomfield Death: Saturday [30 Nov 1946] Birth: Harrison Surviving children: William, Harold, Howard, Mrs. John Meakem, Mrs. Harry Lyons Jr, Mrs. Ralph Bradfield Surviving siblings: Mrs. Matilda Watson, Miss Ada Coogan, Matthew Coogan Genealogybank.com