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Marie-Adelaide Gagnon

Female 1841 - 1877  (33 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Marie-Adelaide Gagnon was born on 19 Dec 1841 in Louiseville, Québec, Canada; was christened on 20 Dec 1841 in Louiseville, Québec, Canada; died between 1875 and 1877 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1871, Lévis, Québec, Canada; In the 1871 Canadian Census she was recorded, age 35, living in Lévis, Québec, Canada. The census record has her age incorrect, as well as the spelling of her name.

    Marie-Adelaide married Joseph Roy on 19 May 1863 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Joseph (son of Louis Roy and Nathalie Bonin) was born on 12 Jan 1841 in Saint-Esprit, Québec, Canada; died on 13 Jul 1908 in New York State. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Anaís "Ada" Roy  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1863 in Province du Québec, Canada.
    2. 3. Joseph Roy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1864 in Montréal, Québec, Canada; was christened after 21 Feb 1864 in Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; died on 12 Aug 1951 in Euclid, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Knollwood Cemetery, Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, U.S.A..
    3. 4. Philias Roy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1866 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
    4. 5. Napoleon Ovita Roy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1867 in Montréal, Québec, Canada; died on 5 Apr 1943 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, U.S.A..
    5. 6. Philoméne Roy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1867 in Province du Québec, Canada.
    6. 7. Marie Eugenia Ezilde Roy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 1870 in Montréal, Québec, Canada; died in 1911.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Anaís "Ada" Roy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marie-Adelaide1) was born about 1863 in Province du Québec, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1871, Lévis, Québec, Canada; In the 1871 Canadian Census she was recorded, age 8, living in Lévis, Québec, Canada with her parents.
    • Census: 1880, Cohoes, Albany County, New York; In the 1880 US Census she was recorded, age 20, living on 119 Wilmar Avenue, Cohoes, New York with her father. The Census Record lists her as the wife of her father. Clearly an error.


  2. 3.  Joseph RoyJoseph Roy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marie-Adelaide1) was born on 21 Feb 1864 in Montréal, Québec, Canada; was christened after 21 Feb 1864 in Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; died on 12 Aug 1951 in Euclid, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Knollwood Cemetery, Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Education: say 1874, Montréal, Québec, Canada; His early education was in Montréal.
    • Immigration: 1875; He immigrated to the US in 1875.
    • Census: 1880, Cohoes, Albany County, New York; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 16, living on 119 Wilmar Avenue, Cohoes, New York with his father. He was a cabinet maker.
    • Naturalization: 1887; In 1887 he became a naturalized citizen.
    • Census: 1892, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; In the 1892 New York State Census he was recorded, age 27, living in Rochester, New York. He was a naturalized citizen.
    • Miscellaneous: About 1894, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; He was a pattern maker at the Schneider-Trenkamp Stove Company which later merged with the American Stove Company.
    • Census: 1900, Glenville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 34, living on 20 Mansion Street, Glenville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He was a draftsman (pattern) and a naturalized citizen,
    • Census: 1910, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 43, living on 10611 Hampden Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. He was a draftsman in a stove factory. He was a naturalized citizen.
    • Census: 1920, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 53 living on 10622 Hampden Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. He is listed as an assistant superintendent in a stove manufacturing company and was a naturalized citizen.
    • Census: 1930, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 65, living on 10622 Hampden Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. He was a superintendent at a stove factory and a naturalized citizen.
    • Retired: 1930, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In 1930 he retired from the American Stove Company.
    • Residence: 1935, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi; In the 1935 Natchez, Mississippi, City Directory he is listed as living on 3 Orange Avenue.
    • Census: 1940, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 75, living on 10622 Hampden Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. He was a naturalized citizen.
    • Obituary: 16 Aug 1951; CLEVELAND (NYT) Joseph Roy, 87, retired general superintendent of the reliable division of the American Stove co. Published by the Miami News, 16 August 1951, Page 26

    Notes:

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    Buried:
    The services were conducted by the Rev. M. Wayne McQueeen of Windermere Church.

    Died:
    He died at his son, Elmer Roy's home.

    Joseph married Evangalina "Eva" Manny on 27 Jun 1887 in Cohoes, Albany County, New York. Evangalina (daughter of Joseph Napoléon Many and Marguerite Poirier) was born on 6 Jan 1868 in Saint-Luc, Québec, Canada; was christened on 7 Jan 1868 in Saint-Luc, Québec, Canada; died on 14 Oct 1949 in Euclid, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried on 17 Oct 1949 in Knollwood Cemetery, Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Leo Joseph Roy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1891 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 2 Jul 1980 in Westlake, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
    2. 9. Raymond Anthony Roy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1893 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York.
    3. 10. Elmer Francis Roy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Oct 1899 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 8 Aug 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida; was buried in Knollwood Cemetery, Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, U.S.A..

  3. 4.  Philias Roy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marie-Adelaide1) was born on 8 Mar 1866 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1871, Lévis, Québec, Canada; In the 1871 Canadian Census he was recorded, age 6, living in Lévis, Québec, Canada with his parents.
    • Immigration: 1877, Cohoes, Albany County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Cohoes, Albany County, New York; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 14, living on 119 Wilmar Avenue, Cohoes, New York with his father. He was apprenticed to a cabinet maker.; : 14

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  4. 5.  Napoleon Ovita RoyNapoleon Ovita Roy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marie-Adelaide1) was born on 22 Dec 1867 in Montréal, Québec, Canada; died on 5 Apr 1943 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1 Mar 1877, Cohoes, Albany County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Cohoes, Albany County, New York; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 11, living on 119 Wilmar Avenue, Cohoes, New York with his father.
    • Married: 12 Feb 1890, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; Marie Sophie M. Lemieux, the daughter of Joseph Lemieux and Louise Lecompte. She was born 24 March 1868 in Montréal, Québec, Canada and died 13 July 1953 in Rochester, New York. Her nickname was "Delia." Issue: 1. Clarence Napoleon Roy (1891-1960) 2. Homer Albert Roy (1892-1967) 3. Fred Harold Roy (1898-1961) 4. Marie Madeline Roy (1911-1991)
    • Census: 1900, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; : 31
    • Census: 1905, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; : 38
    • Census: 1915, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; : 48

    Notes:

    Name:
    He was also known as Joseph Ovilia Roy, according to his birth certificate.


  5. 6.  Philoméne Roy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marie-Adelaide1) was born in 1867 in Province du Québec, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1871, Lévis, Québec, Canada; In the 1871 Canadian Census she was recorded, age 4, living in Lévis, Québec, Canada with her parents.


  6. 7.  Marie Eugenia Ezilde Roy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marie-Adelaide1) was born on 3 Sep 1870 in Montréal, Québec, Canada; died in 1911.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1877, Cohoes, Albany County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Cohoes, Albany County, New York; In the 1880 US Census she was recorded, age 7, living on 119 Wilmar Avenue, Cohoes, New York with her father.
    • Married: say 1890; Pierre Joseph Guay. He was born 18 December 1864 in Beaumont, Québec, Canada and died in 1937

    Notes:

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Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Leo Joseph RoyLeo Joseph Roy Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Marie-Adelaide1) was born on 13 Sep 1891 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 2 Jul 1980 in Westlake, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Glenville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 8, living on 20 Mansion Street, Glenville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio with his parents.
    • Census: 1910, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 18, living on 10611 Hampden Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio with his parents. He was a salesman in a tailor shop.
    • Religion: 1913; He was Presbyterian according to his marriage certificate
    • Draft Reg: 5 Jun 1917, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; On 5 June 1917, Leo registered for the draft giving his age as 25, his address as 575 East 102ed Street, Cleveland, Ohio, and his employer as Bishop Babcoik Becker.
    • Census: 1920, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 28, living on E 102nd Street, Cleveland, Ohio. His occupation is listed as a foreman in a pattern making shop.
    • Census: 1930, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 38, living on East 102nd Street, Cleveland, Ohio. His occupation is listed as a locksmith in the Union Trust Building.
    • Census: 1940, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 48, living on 15906 Park Grove Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. He was a locksmith.
    • Draft Reg: 1942, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; He registered for the draft in 1942 giving his age as 50, his address as 10622 Hampden Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, and his employer as the Union-Lenox Company.
    • Residence: 1980, Westlake, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; He resided in Westlake, Ohio just before his death.
    • Last Full Review: 15 Dec 2021

    Notes:

    Birth: The New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942 lists his birth as 14 September 1891.

    Died:
    He died at Long-Term Care Facilities.

    Leo married Gladys C. Gladwin on 18 Jan 1913 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and was divorced. Gladys (daughter of Stephen Cooper Gladwin and Ada Leona Copeland) was born on 9 Aug 1891 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 25 Oct 1969 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried on 28 Oct 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Capt. Robert Gladwin "Bob" Roy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1919 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was christened on 11 Jun 1922 in Akron Universalist Church , Akron, Summit County, Ohio; died on 3 May 1966 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 9 May 1966 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.

  2. 9.  Raymond Anthony Roy Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Marie-Adelaide1) was born in Oct 1893 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Glenville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 6, living on 20 Mansion Street, Glenville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio with his parents.
    • Military: 23 June 1916 to 12 July 1916, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; Raymond enlisted in Rochester for the Mexican Punitive Campaign as a private. He was sent to Camp Whitman, New York,3rd Infantry, Company G, but was soon honorably discharged.; : 23; Address:
      11 North Street
    • Census: 1920, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; He was a boarder and listed as married. His occupation was listed as a machinist in a machine shop.; : 29; Address:
      180 Exchange Street
    • Census: 1930, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; He was a boarder in the Hetzel household.; : 17

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  3. 10.  Elmer Francis RoyElmer Francis Roy Descendancy chart to this point (3.Joseph2, 1.Marie-Adelaide1) was born on 19 Oct 1899 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 8 Aug 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida; was buried in Knollwood Cemetery, Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Glenville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 4, living on 20 Mansion Street, Glenville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio with his parents.
    • Census: 1910, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 12, living on 10611 Hampden Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio with his parents.
    • Military: 5 Nov 1918 to 10 Dec 1918; He served with the Army Air Corps during World War I.
    • Census: 1920, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 22 living on 10622 Hampden Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio with his parents. His occupation is listed as a production clerk in a tool manufacturing company.
    • Married: 17 Jun 1926, Ashby, Grant County, Minnesota; Virginia Delight Lynd, daughter of the Rev. James Lynd Jr and Anne Monson. She was born 21 February 1898 in Sesseton, South Dakota, and died 14 April 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
    • Census: 1930, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; His occupation is listed as a sales man. He was living with his wife, Virginia.; : 32; Address:
      Homer Avenue
    • Residence: 1934, Kansas City, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri, City Directory, 1934. His occupation is listed as a salesman.; Address:
      746 E 71st St ter
    • Census: 1940, Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; He was living with his wife, Virginia.; : 42; Address:
      Noble Road

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Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Capt. Robert Gladwin "Bob" RoyCapt. Robert Gladwin "Bob" Roy Descendancy chart to this point (8.Leo3, 3.Joseph2, 1.Marie-Adelaide1) was born on 5 Oct 1919 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was christened on 11 Jun 1922 in Akron Universalist Church , Akron, Summit County, Ohio; died on 3 May 1966 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 9 May 1966 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1920, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 3 months, living on E 102nd Street, Cleveland, Ohio with his parents.
    • Census: 1930, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 10, living on E 102nd Street, Cleveland, Ohio with his parents.
    • Religion: 28 Mar 1934, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; On 28 March 1934 he was confirmed at the Incarnation Episcopal Church, Cleveland, Ohio.
    • Census: 1940, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 20, living on 15906 Park Grove Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio with his parents. His occupation is listed as an orderly in a hospital.
    • Draft Reg: 16 Oct 1940, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; On 16 October 1940, he registered for the draft giving his age as 21, his address as 15906 Parkgrove Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. He was employed by the Huron Road Hospital.
    • Military: 17 Feb 1941; He joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps on 17 February 1941.
    • Residence: Jun 1942 to 1945, Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; From June 1942 to 1945 Bob and Shirley lived on New Estate Road, Littleton, Massachusetts.
    • Military: 16 Dec 1945; Robert was discharged from the Army on 16 December 1945.
    • Residence: From 1946 to 1948, Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania; From 1946 to 1948 Bob and Shirley lived on 34 Deshon Manner, Butler, Pennsylvania.
    • Residence: 1949, West Alexander, Washington County, Pennsylvania; In 1949 he lived on Liberty Street, West Alexander, Pennsylvania.
    • Military: 1950; Having joined the National Guard, he was called up with the 28th Division in 1950 during of the Korean War.
    • Residence: 1951, Camp Atterbury, Bartholomew County, Indiana; In 1951 he was stationed at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
    • Residence: From 1952 to 1953, Göeppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; From 1952 to 1953 he lived on 77 Schiller Stß, Göeppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
    • Residence: From 1953 to 1954, Bad Canstatt, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; From 1953 to 1954 Robert, Shirley and their son, Robert lived on Argonnen Stß, Bad Canstatt, Stuttgart, Germany.
    • Passenger List: 21 Oct 1954; Lt. Robert and Shirley with their son, Robert A. bordered an aircraft of the Seaboard and Western Airlines and flew from Frankfurt to New York City.
    • Residence: From 1955 to 1957, Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia; From 1955 to 1957, Robert, Shirley, and their son Rob lived on Kimbro Loop, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
    • Residence: From 1957 to 1966, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; From 1957 to 1966 he lived on 33 Blanchard Circle, Athol, Massachusetts.
    • Retired: 27 May 1957, Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia; On 27 May 1957 he retired from the Army with a medical discharge.
    • Occupation: 1958; In 1958 he worked at the Orange Credit Union.
    • Offices Held: 1959, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In 1959 he was the Director of Civil Defense for Orange, Massachusetts.

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    Robert married Shirley Frances Woodman on 3 May 1942 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Shirley (daughter of Harry Lincoln Woodman and Ruth Esther Ward) was born on 29 Oct 1917 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Apr 2016 in Cabot, Butler County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 30 Apr 2016 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Robert Alan "Rob" Roy  Descendancy chart to this point