Philip J. Baillet b. 28 Sep 1862 New York, United States d. 25 Oct 1927 Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States: My Family Online

1862 - 1927 (65 years)

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Name	Philip J. Baillet
Born	28 Sep 1862	New York, United States
Gender	Male
Died	25 Oct 1927	Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Buried	28 Oct 1927	Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx, New York, United States
Person ID	I60	Meakem
Last Modified	9 Jun 2020

Father	Heinrich "Henry" Baillet, b. 28 Nov 1834, Mainz, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany (now in Rhineland-Palatinate) , d. 14 Sep 1914, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (Age 79 years)
Mother	Margaretha "Margaret" Mahl, b. 7 Apr 1846, Ilbenstadt, Friedberg, Hesse, Germany , d. 20 Mar 1936, New Jersey, United States (Age 89 years)
Married	Abt 1861
Family ID	F20	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Emma Crooks, b. 11 May 1868, New York, United States , d. 25 Dec 1940, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Age 72 years)

Married Abt 1890 New York, United States

Children

	1. Mary Baillet, b. 6 Nov 1890, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States , d. 16 Nov 1890, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (Age 0 years)
	2. Philip Francis Baillet, b. 5 Jan 1892, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States , d. 26 Aug 1961, New York, United States (Age 69 years)
	3. Marguerit Baillet, b. 17 Jan 1894, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States , d. 11 Jul 1895, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (Age 1 years)
	4. James Edwin Baillet, b. 9 Apr 1896, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States , d. 4 Jan 1978, New York, United States (Age 81 years)
	5. John Crooks Baillet, b. 20 Feb 1899, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States , d. 30 Apr 1953, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Age 54 years)
+	6. Henry William Baillet, b. 30 Nov 1901, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States , d. 6 Nov 1962, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Age 60 years)
	7. Alfred R. Baillet, b. 11 Oct 1903, d. 27 Jun 1915, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Age 11 years)
+	8. Theodore Roosevelt Baillet, b. 1 Mar 1906, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States , d. 1 May 1983, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Florida, United States (Age 77 years)
	9. Mary Baillet, b. 31 Mar 1908, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States , d. 1 Dec 1908, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States (Age 0 years)
	10. Joseph Gerald Baillet, b. 16 Nov 1909, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States , d. 8 Dec 1991, Alameda County, California, United States (Age 82 years)

Last Modified 20 Mar 2020

Family ID F18 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Event Map

	Born - 28 Sep 1862 - New York, United States
	Married - Abt 1890 - New York, United States
	Died - 25 Oct 1927 - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States

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Documents » Slide Show		1870 US Census for Henry Bailett Household New York County, New York In the household: Henry Bailett, 35, Baker, born in Baden Margaret, 24, born in Baden Phillip, 7, born in NY Mary, 5, born in NY Eleazer, 3, born in NY [this is Elizabeth, Henry's daughter] Catharine Fremper, 22, born in Hamburg Mary Meier, 20, born in Hamburg John Bailey, 33, Baker, born in Hamburg [this is John Baillet, Henry's brother] George Underhill, 19, Baker, born in NY Hugh White, 16, born in Austria Henry Baillet's family was enumerated twice in the census. In both censuses, the enumerator wrote down various incorrect information. However, when the censuses are looked at together, they paint a clear picture of what the family looked like.
		1870 US Census for Henry Bailet Household New York City, New York, New York 594 3rd Ave Henry Bailet, age 35, Baker, born in Germany Mary Bailet, 24, born in Germany [this is Margaret, Henry's wife] Phebe, 7, born in NY [this is Philip, Henry's oldest child] Mary, 5, born in NY Eliza, 3, born in NY Maggie, 1, born in NY Mary Ayers, 20, Domestic, born in Germany Kate Frumpt, 20, Domestic, born in Germany Jno Baillet, 33, Baker, born in Germany [this is Henry's brother] Geo Baillet, 24, Baker, born in Germany [this is George Underhill] Henn Baillet, 10, born in Germany [this is Hugh White] Henry Baillet's family was enumerated twice in the census. In both censuses, the enumerator wrote down various incorrect information. However, when the censuses are looked at together, they paint a clear picture of what the family looked like.
		1880 US Census for Henry Baileec Household New York City, New York, New York 46 Grand Street Henry Baileec, age 45, M, Baker, born in Germany, parents born in Germany Margaret, 34, Wife, M, Keeps house, born in Germany, parents born in Germany Phillip, 18, Son, S, Piano finisher, born in NY Mary, 15, Daughter, S, Dress Maker, born in NY Lizzie, 14, Daughter, S, At Home, born in NY Henry, 4, Son, S, At Home, born in NY Frank Heyn, 17, Nephew, S, Works in Confec Store, born in NY Frank Gosling, 47, Servant, S, Works in Restaurant, born in Canada
		1889 Civil Servant Directory for Philip Baillet Manhattan, New York, New York Letter Carriers Philip Baillet born New York Post Office: New York, New York Compensation: $600.00 source: Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959. Ancestry.com
		1889 New York City Directory for Henry and Philip Baillet New York City, New York, New York Baillet Henry, cook, h 150 Varick Baillet Philip, carrier, h 150 Varick Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
		1890 Birth Index for Baby Baillet 6 Nov 1890, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Baillet Birth: 6 Nov 1890 Sex: Unknown Father: Philip Baillet, 28, born New York Mother: Emma Crooks, 22, born New York Note: the original birth certificate is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
		1890 Death Index for Mary Bailleb 16 Nov 1890, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Mary Bailleb Death: 16 Nov 1890 Age: 0 Father: Philip Bailleb Mother: Emma Bailleb Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949
		1892 Birth Index for Philip F. Baillet 5 Jan 1892, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Baillet [Phillip F. Baillet] Birth: 5 Jan 1892 Sex: Male Father: Philip I. Baillet, 29, born in US Mother: Emma Crooks Baillet, 23, born in US Note: the original birth certificate is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
		1892 Baptism of Phillip Baillette 17 Jan 1892, St Joseph 6th Avenue, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Phillip Baillette Baptized: 17 Jan 1892 Born: 5 Jan Parents: Phillip & Emma Crooks Sponsors: James Campbell & Mary A Campbell [Emma's brother-in-law and sister] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
		1894 Birth Index for Female Baillet 17 Jan 1894, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Baillet Birth: 17 Jan 1894 Sex: Female Father: Philip Baillet, 31, born in US Mother: Emma Crook, 25, born in US Note: the original birth certificate is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
		1894 Baptism of Margaret Baillet 8 February 1894, St Joseph 6th Avenue Church, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Margaret Baillet Baptized: 8 Feb 1894 Born: 17 Jan Parents: Philip & Emily Crooks Sponsors: Wm J Crooks & Eliz Crooks [Emma's siblings] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
		1895 Death Index for Marguerit Baillet 11 Jul 1895, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Marguerit Baillet Death: 11 Jul 1895 Age: 1 Father: Phillip Mother: Emma Address: 11 Morton St. Burial: Calvary Cemetery Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949
		1896 Baptism of James Edwin Baillet 26 April 1896, St Joseph 6th Avenue Church, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: James Edwin Baillet Baptized: 26 Apr 1896 Born: 9 Apr Parents: Philip & Emma Crooks Sponsors: James J Cambell & Jennie E Crooks [Emma's brother-in-law and sister] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
		1899 Birth Index for John Crooks Baillet 20 Feb 1899, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: John Crooks Baillet Birth: 20 Feb 1899 Father: Philip Baillet, 36, born in US Mother: Emma Crooks, 29, born in US Note: the original birth certificate is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
		1899 Baptism of John Crooks Baillet 26 March 1899, Ascension Church, New York City, New York, New York Name: John Crooks Baillet Baptized: 26 Mar 1899 Born: 20 Feb Parents: Phillip Baillet and Emily Crooks Sponsors: Patrick Hickey and Ella Crooks [Emma's sister] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
		1900 US Census for Philip Baillet Household Manhattan, New York, New York 103 101st Street, Manhattan Philip Baillet, Head, born Sep 1867, age 32, M, married 10 years, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Let[ter] Carrier Emma, Wife, born Mar 1871, age 29, M, 3 children with 3 living, born in NY, parents born in England Philip, Son, born Jan 1892, age 8, S, born in NY, At School James, Son, born Apr 1896, age 4, S, born in NY John, Son, born Feb 1899, age 1, S, born in NY Lizzie Crooks, Boarder, born Sep 1875, age 25, S, born in NY, Saleslady Note: Lizzie Crooks is Emma's sister
		1901 Baptism of Henry William Baillet 22 December 1901, Ascension Church, New York City, New York, New York Name: Henry William Baillet Baptized: 22 Dec 1901 Born: 30 Nov Parents: Phillip Baillet and Emma Crooks Residence: New York City Sponsors: Henry Baillet and Elizabeth Brogan [Philip's siblings] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
		1903 Birth Index for Alfred Baillet 11 Oct 1903, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Baillett [Alfred Baillet] Birth: 11 Oct 1903 Sex: Male Father: Philep Baillet, 41, born in US Mother: Emma Crooks Baillett, 30, born in US Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
		1905 New York State Census for Phillip Baillet Household Manhattan, New York, New York 831 Amsterdam Ave Phillip Baillet, Head, age 42, born in US, Letter Carrier Emma, Wife, age 36, born in US, Housework Phillip, Son, age 13, born in US, At School James, Son, age 9, born in US, At School John, Son, age 6, born in US, At School Henry, Son, age 3, born in US, At Home Alfred, Son, age 1, born in US, At Home Jane Cronks, Sister, age 27, born in US, Housework Note: Jane Cronks [Crooks] is Emma's sister
		1906 Birth Certificate for Theodore Baillet 1 March 1906, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Theodore Baillet Date of Birth: 1 Mar 1906 at 831 Amsterdam Ave Father: Philip Baillet, age 42 years, born in US Father's Residence: 831 Amsterdam Ave Father's Occupation: Letter Carrier Mother: Emma Crooks, age 37 years, born in US Mother's Residence: 831 Amsterdam Ave Number of previous children: 7, 6 living FamilySearch.org, State of New York certificate and record of birth (Borough of Manhattan) 1898-1909, film 1984917, img 13179
		1906 Baptism of Theodore Roosevelt Baillet 1 April 1906, Holy Name of Jesus, Manhattan, New York, New York Name: Theodore Roosevelt Baillet Baptized: 1 Apr 1906 Born: 1 Mar Parents: Philip Baillet & Emma Crooks Sponsors: James Campbell & Margaret Baillet [Emma's brother-in-law and Philip's mother or sister] FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
		1908 Birth Index for Mary Baillett 31 Mar 1908, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Name: Mary Baillett Birth: 31 Mar 1908 Sex: Female Father: Phellep Baillett Mother: Emma Crooks Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
		1908 Death Index for Mary E Bacllet [Baillet] 1 December 1908, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Name: Mary E Baclett Death: 1 Dec 1908 Age: 0 Father: Philip Baclett Mother: Emma Crooks Burial: 3 Dec 1908 Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949
		1909 Birth Index for Joseph Gerald Baillett 16 Nov 1909, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Name: Joseph Gerald Baillett Birth: 16 Nov 1909 Father: Wullif Baillett Mother: Anna [Emma] Crorks Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909
		1910 Census for Philip Baillet Household Brooklyn, Kings, New York 345 52nd Street, Brooklyn Philip J Baillet, Head, age 47, M1, married 20 years, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Letter Carrier - US Post Office Emma W, Wife, age 40, M1, 10 children with 7 living, born in NY, father born in England, mother born in Ireland Philip F, Son, age 18, S, born in NY, Office Boy - Export and Import James E, Son, age 14, S, born in NY John C, Son, age 11, S, born in NY Henry W, Son, age 8, S, born in NY Alfred R, Son, age 6, S, born in NY Theodore R, Son, age 4, S, born in NY Joseph G, Son, age 5/12, S, born in NY Jennie Crooks, Sis-in-Law, age 34, S, born in NJ, Governess - Private Family
		1911 "Golden Wedding" of Mr and Mrs Henry Baillet 20 November 1911, Jersey Journal, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Henry Baillet was celebrated a few nights ago in Lenox Hall, New York City. Their residence: 364 West 119th Street. Their 4 children: Mrs Mary Bruckner, Philip Baillet, Mrs Elizabeth Brogan, and Henry Baillet Jr. Mr Baillet, age 76, and Mrs Baillet, age 66, are both "hale and hearty." Some in attendance: Andrew Mahl of Syracuse and Philip Mahl of Jersey City [Mrs Baillet's brothers] Mr and Mrs Philip Baillet and sons Philip Jr, James, John, Henry, Alfred, Theodore, and Joseph Mr and Mrs Albert Bruckner and family Mrs Elizabeth Brogan and family Genealogybank.com
		1915 New York State Census for Philip Baillet Household Brooklyn, Kings, New York 345 52nd Street, Brooklyn Phillip Baillet, Head, age 52, born in US, Letter Carrier Emma, Wife, age 44, born in US, Housework Phillip F, Son, age 23, born in US, Commission Clerk James E, Son, age 19, born in US, Checker (docks) Henry W, Son, age 13, born in US, School Alfred, Son, age 11, born in US, School Theodore R, Son, age 9, born in US, School Joseph, Son, age 5, born in US, No occupation
		1915 Death Index for Alfred Baillet 27 Jun 1915, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Name: Alfred R. Baillet Death: 27 Jun 1915 Age: 11 Born 11 Oct 1903 Address: 345 52 St. Father: Phillip Baillet, born in US Mother: Emma Crooks, born in US Burial: 30 Jun 1915, Calvary Cemetery Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained. FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949
		1915 Newspaper Clipping- Death of Alfred Baillet Brooklyn, Kings, New York Monday, 28 Jun 1915 Brooklyn Citizen newspaper, page 2 Storm Causes Death of Boys One Drowned; Another Dies After Rescue Alfred Baillet, 14 years old, of No. 345 Fifty-second street, was drowned off Fifty-seventh street... Baillet was one of the victims of the storm on the bay. He was out in a rowboat with two other lads of his own age about 5 o'clock last evening when a squall came up, and this, combined with the swell from a passing motor boat launch, overturned the boat throwing the three lads into the water. Two of the boys were rescued. Before help could reach Baillet he had disappeared, and his body was not found until late last night by Patrolman Duffy of Harbor A sound.
		1917 Supreme Court Appeal of Philip Baillet for Wrongful Death of son, Alfred Supreme Court of Kings County, State of New York Philip Baillet, as Administrator for Alfred Baillet, deceased, Plaintiff vs. Frank B. Borrick, Martin Dahlan, Harry A. Schroeder and Joseph Quinn, Defendants Aug 1915- Apr 1917 Original civil case brought by Philip Baillet against the Defendants 1 May 1917- Kings County, NY Court found in favor of the Defendants, including costs and Case Dismissed 7 May 1917- Notice of Appeal to Supreme Court filed by Philip Baillet, through his attorney: - For wrongful death in the drowning of Alfred Baillet on 27 Jun 1915. - To recover "sustained damages in the sum of $10,000" 6 Aug 1917- Settlement of Appeal case [no details of the settlement are included in the case file] This Case Report is approx. 300 pages and is difficult to navigate online. For best access, download the entire book here: https://books.google.com/books?id=Xfvh8seDqxYC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false Click the Gear symbol in the upper right and select "Download PDF" Once downloaded, you can navigate the PDF pages (not the book pages) as follows: page 286- Beginning of case page 288- Index page 297- Complaint (detail of Philip's case against the defendants) and Defendant's Answer page 314- Testimony of Philip Baillet on 11 Apr 1917 page 316- Testimony of Emma Baillet page 409- Testimony of Philip Baillet, Jr. page 436- Further Testimony of Philip Baillet, Jr. page 510- Final Settlement Order of Appeal Case and Order to File [with the Court] The full case runs from page 286 to page 577.
		1920 US Census for Philip Baillett Household Brooklyn, Kings, New York 345 52nd St Philip Baillett, Head, age 57, M, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Letter Carrier - Post Office Emma W, Wife, age 50, M, born in NY, father born in England, mother born in Ireland, No occupation James E, Son, age 23, S, born in NY, Chauffer - Auto Truck John C, Son, age 20, S, born in NY, Book Keeper - Brokers Office Harry W, Son, age 18, S, born in NY, Yeoman - USA Theodore, Son, 13, S, born in NY, No occupation Joseph, Son, 10, S, born in NY, No occupation
		1925 New York Census for Philip Baillet and James J Campbell Households Brooklyn, Kings, New York 53rd Street Philip Baillet, Head, age 63, born in US, Postman Emma, Wife, age 56, born in US, Housework John, Son, age 26, born in US, Bookkeeper Theodore, Son, age 19, born in US, High School Joseph, Son, age 15, born in US, School James J Campbell, Head, age 66, born in US, Retired Mary A, Wife, age 63, born in England, Housework John W Crooks, Brother-in-law, age 60, born in US, Unemployed Mary A Campbell and John W Crooks are the siblings of Emma.
		1927 Death Certificate for Phillip Baillet 25 October 1927, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Name: Phillip Baillet Marital Status: Widower Date of Birth: 28 Sep 1862 Date of Death: 25 Oct 1927 Age: 65 years Cause of Death: Herniotomy operation, uremic coma Occupation: Letter Carrier (Retired) Father: Henry Baillet, born in Germany Mother: Margaret Mahn, born in Germany Date of Burial: 28 Oct 1927 Place of Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery FamilySearch.org, Brooklyn death certificates, 1919-1949, film 2056230, img 486
		1927 Obituary for Philip Baillet 26 October 1927, Times Union, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Philip Baillet, retired letter carrier, died 25 Oct 1927 in his home. He is survived by: -wife Emma -sons Philip, James, John, Henry, Theodore, and Joseph -mother Margaret -sister Mrs M Buckner Newspapers.com
		1927 Death Notice of Philip Baillet 26 October 1927, The Brooklyn Standard Union, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Philip Baillet of 621 53rd St died yesterday. He was born in the United States. He was a letter carrier and retired on 28 Sep 1927. He is survived by: wife, Emma; sons Philip, James, John, Henry, Theodore, and Joseph; mother, Margaret; and sister Mrs M Buckner. Fultonhistory.com
		1928 "In Memoriam" of Phillip Baillet 25 October 1928, Standard Union, Brooklyn, Kings, New York BAILETT-In sad and loving memory of my dear husband and our father, Phillip Baillet, who died Oct 25, 1927. Gone but not forgotten. WIFE AND SONS. Fultonhistory.com
		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

Headstones

Headstone for Baillet Family
Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx, New York

Henry Baillet
Born 28 Nov 1835. Died 14 Sep 1914

Margaret Baillet
Born 7 Apr 1846. Died 20 Mar 1936

Henry Baillet
Born 16 Nov 1876. Died 15 Jan 1923

Elizabeth Brogan
1866-1926

Philip Baillet
1862-1927

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