Arthur Hermans (Hermas Francois Xavier) Gendron

Male 1881 - 1961  (80 years)


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  • Name Arthur Hermans (Hermas Francois Xavier) Gendron 
    Born 9 Jul 1881  St Michels des Saints, Berthier, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened 10 Jul 1881  St Michels des Saints, Berthier, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 18 Aug 1961  Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I62  Meakem
    Last Modified 1 Jul 2020 

    Father Hilaire Gendron,   b. 14 Apr 1835, St Francois, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jul 1908, North Attleborough, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Marie Henriette Gilbert dit Comtois,   b. 26 Feb 1853, St-Thomas, Quebec Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1934, North Attleborough, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 22 Apr 1872  St-Jean-de-Matha, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F22  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Agnes Sullivan,   b. 21 Mar 1883, Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Sep 1961, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 6 Jul 1912  Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Eleanor Mary Gendron,   b. 30 Nov 1913, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Jan 1995, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Florida, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     2. Arthur Marian Gendron,   b. 30 Nov 1913, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jan 1997  (Age 83 years)
     3. Henrietta Alice Gendron,   b. 17 Apr 1923, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Oct 1989  (Age 66 years)
    Last Modified 4 Jun 2020 
    Family ID F19  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
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  • Documents
    1881 Baptism of Francois Havier Fidele Herma Gendron
    1881 Baptism of Francois Havier Fidele Herma Gendron
    10 July 1881, St Michel des Saints, Quebec

    The 10 Jul 1881 by the undersigned priest was baptized Francois Havier Fidele Herma Gendron a son born yesterday of a legitimate marriage of Hilaire Gendron and Henriette Comtois.

    FamilySearch.org, Québec, Berthier, Saint-Michel-des-Saints, registres paroissiaux, 1875-1912, DGS 100480574, img 1498
    1891 Canada Census for Hilaire Gendron Household
    1891 Canada Census for Hilaire Gendron Household
    St Michel des Saints, Berthier, Quebec

    In the household:
    Hilaire Gendron, age 56, born in Quebec, Catholic
    Henriette, age 42, born in Quebec, Catholic
    Henriette, age 16, born in Quebec, Catholic
    Hilaire, age 15, born in Quebec, Catholic
    Henri, age 13, born in Quebec, Catholic
    Hermas, age 11, born in Quebec, Catholic
    Hugues, age 10, born in Quebec, Catholic
    Hormidas, age 8, born in Quebec, Catholic
    Hector, age 4, born in Quebec, Catholic
    Harvie, age 2, born in Quebec, Catholic
    1900 US Census for Hari Gendron Household
    1900 US Census for Hari Gendron Household
    Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts

    274 Harrison St
    Hari[] Gendron, Head, born Apr 1846, age 54, Married, married 29 years, born in Canada, parents born in Canada
    Henrietta, Wife, born Feb 1855, age 45, Married, 9 children with 9 living, born in Canada, parents born in Canada
    Harrie, Son, born Jan 1876, age 24, Single, born in Canada, Weaver
    Henry, Son, born Sep 1877, age 22, Single, born in Canada, Weaver
    Joseph, Son, born Aug 1878, age 21, Single, born in Canada, Weaver
    Arthur, Son, born Jul 1881, age 18, Single, born in Canada, Machine Fitter
    Peater [Hormisdas], Son, born Jun 1883, age 16, born in Canada, Weaver
    Hector, Son, born Apr 1885, age 15, born in Canada, Doffer
    Herve, Son, born Jun 1888, age 11, born in Canada, At School
    Nore, Son, born June 1890, age 9, born in Rhode Island, At School
    Herman, Son, born Apr 1893, age 7, born in Rhode Island, At School

    Note: the son Peater, born June 1883, fits the birth and baptism of Hormisdas.
    1912 Marriage Certificate for Hermas Gendron and Mary Agnes Sullivan
    1912 Marriage Certificate for Hermas Gendron and Mary Agnes Sullivan
    6 July 1912, Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts

    Groom: Hermas Gendron, age 31, residing in Brooklyn, NY, Caulker, born in Canada
    Groom's parents: Hiliare Gendron and Henrietta Contois
    Bride: Mary Agnes Sullivan, age 29, residing in Quincy, Bookkeeper, born in Quincy, MA
    Bride's parents: James H Sullivan and Ellen M O'Leary

    Intention of marriage: 29 Jun 1912
    Date of marriage: 6 Jul 1912

    FamilySearch.org, Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001
    1915 New York Census for Arthur H Gendron Household
    1915 New York Census for Arthur H Gendron Household
    Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    258 Classon Ave
    Arthur H Gendron, Head, age 33, born in US, Ship Builder
    Mary, Wife, age 30, born in US, Housekeeper
    Arthur, Son, age 1, born in US, No occupation
    Erner, Son, 1, born in US, No occupation [this is Eleanor, their daughter]
    Edna McBride, Lodger, age 4, born in US, No occupation
    1918 World War I Draft Registration Card for Arthur Hermas Gendron
    1918 World War I Draft Registration Card for Arthur Hermas Gendron
    12 September 1918, Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    Name: Arthur Hermas Gendron
    Address: 35 Kosciousko St Brooklyn, Kings, NY
    Age: 37
    Date of Birth: 9 Jul 1881
    Occupation: Ship builder
    Nearest Relative: Mary Agnes Gendron
    Address: 35 Kosciusko St Brooklyn, Kings, NY
    Date of Registration: 12 Sep 1918

    Ancestry.com, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    1920 US Census for Arthur H Gendron Household
    1920 US Census for Arthur H Gendron Household
    Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    35 Kosciusko St
    Arthur H Gendron, Head, age 37, Married, born in RI, parents born in Canada, Ship Builder
    Mary A, Wife, age 35, Married, born in MA, parents born in MA
    Eleanor, Daughter, age 6, Single, born in NY, School
    Arthur, Son, age 6, Single, born in NY, School
    1925 New York Census for Arthur H Gendron Household
    1925 New York Census for Arthur H Gendron Household
    Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    129 Cumberland St
    Arthur H Gendron, Head, age 40, born in US, Ship work
    Mary, Wife, age 38, born in US, House work
    Arthur, son, age 12, born in US, School
    Ellinor, daughter, age 12, born in US, School
    Henrietta, daughter, age 2, born in US
    1928 Declaration of Intention for Hermas Francois Xavier Gendron
    1928 Declaration of Intention for Hermas Francois Xavier Gendron
    3 February 1928, Eastern District of New York, New York

    Name: Hermas Francois Xavier Gendron
    Age: 46
    Occupation: Iron Worker
    Birth place: St Michail, Quebec, Canada
    Birth date: 9 Jul 1881
    Residence: 129 Cumberland St, Brooklyn
    Spouse: Mary
    Emigrated: 1 Apr 1886 in Providence, RI

    Ancestry.com, New York, State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1794-1943
    1930 US Census for Arthur Gendron Household
    1930 US Census for Arthur Gendron Household
    Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    68 Lafayette Avenue
    Arthur Gendron, Head, age 49, Married, born in RI, parents born in Canada, Mechanic - Boiler Maker
    Mary, Wife, age 46, Married, born in MA, parents born in MA
    Eleanor, Daughter, age 16, Single, born in NY
    Arthur, Son, age 16, Single, born in NY, Office - Elect. Company
    Henrietta, Daughter, age 7, Single, born in NY
    1930 Petition for Citizenship and Oath of Allegiance for Arthur Hermas Gendron
    1930 Petition for Citizenship and Oath of Allegiance for Arthur Hermas Gendron
    17 November 1930, Eastern District of New York, Brooklyn, New York

    Petition for Citizenship (17 Nov 1930):
    Name: Arthur Hermas Gendron (formerly Herman Francois Xavier Gendron)
    Residence: 133 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY
    Occupation: Iron worker and ship builder
    Birth: 9 Jul 1881 in St Mechial, Canada
    Wife: Mary Agnes, born 26 Mar 1883
    Marriage: 6 Jul 1912 in Quincy, MA
    Children: Arthur Marian and Elanor Mary born 30 Nov 1913 and Henrietta Alice born 17 Apr 1923
    Emigration: 1 Apr 1887 to Rouses Point, NY by train
    Witnesses: John C Martin, unemployed, and John A Melton, boiler maker

    Oath of Allegiance: 17 Feb[?] 1931

    Ancestry.com, New York, State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1794-1943
    1937 Marriage Index of Theodore R Baillet and Eleanor M Gendron
    1937 Marriage Index of Theodore R Baillet and Eleanor M Gendron
    29 August 1937, Kings County, New York

    Groom: Theodore R Baillet, age 31, child of Phillip Baillet and Emma Crooks
    Bride: Eleanor M Gendron, age 23, child of Arthur Gendron and Mary Sullivan

    Married: 29 Aug 1937

    Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained

    FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940
    1940 US Census for Arthur H Gendron Household
    1940 US Census for Arthur H Gendron Household
    Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    82 Lafayette Ave
    Arthur H Gendron, Head, age 57, Married, born in RI, Caulker - Government navy yard
    Mary A, Wife, age 55, Married, born in MA
    Arthur M, Son, age 26, Single, born in NY, Meter reader - Public works
    Henrietta, Daughter, age 16, Single, born in NY
    1942 World War II Draft Registration Card for Arthur H Gendron
    1942 World War II Draft Registration Card for Arthur H Gendron
    27 April 1942, Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    Name: Arthur H Gendron
    Residence: 82 Lafayette Ave Brooklyn, Kings, NY
    Age: 60
    Birth place: Providence, RI
    Birth date: 9 Jul 1881
    Person who will know address: Mrs. Mary A Gendron at 82 Lafayette Ave
    Employer: Brooklyn Navy Yard
    Date of registration: 27 Apr 1942

    Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    1961 Death Index for Arthur and Mary Gendron
    1961 Death Index for Arthur and Mary Gendron
    1961, Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    Arthur Gendron, age 81, died 18 Aug 1961
    Mary Gendron, age 79, died 12 Sep 1961

    Ancestry.com, New York, New York, Death Index, 1949-1965

    Headstones
    Headstone for Arthur and Mary Gendron
    Headstone for Arthur and Mary Gendron
    Saint Peter's Cemetery, West New Brighton, Richmond, New York

    Arthur Gendron 1881-1961
    Mary Gendron 1883-1961

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