Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William BOURDELAIS

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20 January 1882 , Saint-Cuthbert, Québec, Canada

Died

abt. 1959 , Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

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Louis BOURDELAIS Carmelais PAQUETTE

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Born: 20 January 1882 in Saint-Cuthbert, Québec, Canada

Father: Louis BOURDELAIS

Mother: Carmelais PAQUETTE

Paternal grandparents: Gilbert BOURDELAIS , Marie-Louise BOISVERT

Maternal grandparents: Alexis PAQUET , Eloise FERLAND

Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1893.
The French-Canadian Migration: New England's Late 1800s Odyssey

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Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William married Gertrude Florence LAMOUREUX 3 September 1906 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Gertrude Florence LAMOUREUX was born 7 February 1884 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA . Gertrude Florence died abt. 1937 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA . Gertrude Florence was the child of Victor Guillaume LAMOUREUX and Honora Nora MCGRATH.

Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William married (2) Elizabeth Ann CAREY 18 November 1940 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA . Elizabeth Ann CAREY was born 23 May 1878 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth Ann died abt. 1945 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA . Elizabeth Ann was the child of Michael W CAREY and Catherine Mary WHITE.

Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William BOURDELAIS died abt. 1959 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA .
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Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William BOURDELAIS married

Gertrude Florence LAMOUREUX
Marriage date: 3 September 1906
Marriage place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Gertrude Florence LAMOUREUX was the child of Victor Guillaume LAMOUREUX and Honora Nora MCGRATH

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Groom: Cathbert W Bourdelais

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Groom's Age: 22 years

Groom's Estimated Birth Year: 1884

Groom's Birthplace: , , Canada

Bride: Gertrude F Lamonieux

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Bride's Age: 22 years

Bride's Estimated Birth Year: 1884

Bride's Birthplace: Southbridge, ,

Marriage Date (Original): 03 Sep 1906

Marriage Date (Standardized): 03 Sep 1906

Marriage Place: Southbridge, , Massachusetts

Marriage Registration Place: Southbridge, , Massachusetts

Marriage Registration Year: 1906

Groom's Father: Louis Bourdelais

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Groom's Mother: Carmelice Pagnette

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Bride's Father: Victor W Lamonieux

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Bride's Mother: Nora Mcgrath

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Film Number: 2315298

Digital Folder Number: 4329356

Image Number: 731

Number of Images: 1

Reference Number: p 415 no 80

Collection: Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915

Children of Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William BOURDELAIS and Gertrude Florence LAMOUREUX

Olive Louise BOURDELAIS

Born: 1 August 1908, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 2 March 1998,

Louis Victor BOURDELAIS

Born: 26 December 1916, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 10 August 1989,

Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William BOURDELAIS married

Elizabeth Ann CAREY
Marriage date: 18 November 1940
Marriage place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Ann CAREY was the child of Michael W CAREY and Catherine Mary WHITE

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Birth — 1882
20 January 1882
Saint-Cuthbert, Québec, Canada

Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William BOURDELAIS - Baptism

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Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783

1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)

The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

1891

Name: Cuthbert Bourdelais
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 7
Birth Year: abt 1884
BirthPlace: Quebec
Relation to Head of House: Fils (Son)
Religion: Roman Catholic
French Canadian: Yes
Father's Name: Louis Bourdelais
Father's Birth Place: Quebec
Mother's Name: Carmelia Paquette
Mother's Birth Place: Quebec
Province: Quebec
District Number: 141
District: Berthier
SubDistrict: St Cuthbert

Household Members:
Name Age
Louis Bourdelais 40
Carmelia Paquette 38
Ernest Bourdelais 15
Mary Bourdelais 13
Anna Bourdelais 11
Cuthbert Bourdelais 7
Gustave Bourdelais 5
Antoinette Bourdelais 3

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1891 Canadian Census
History of Canada: A Captivating Guide to Canadian History

Birth

Name: Cuthbert Bourdelais
Gender: Male
Age: 7
Estimated Birth Year: 1884
BirthPlace: Quebec
Marital Status: Single
Religion: Roman Catholic
Province: Quebec
District: Berthier
District Number: 141
Sub-District: St Cuthbert
Library and Archives Canada Film Number: 30953_148189
Collection: Canada Census, 1891

1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)

The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)

First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented

1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

1900 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts

Bourdelais, Louis, head, b. May 1851, age 49, b. Canada, married 26 years, year of immigration 1893, machinist helper
Bourdelais, Cormelice, wife, b. Apr 1853, age 47, b. Canada, married 26 years, mother of 13 children, 8 children living
Bourdelais, Ernest, son, b. Jun 1876, age 24, b. Canada, naturalized citizen, harness maker
Bourdelais, Anna, daughter, b. Sept 1879, age 20, b. Canada, lens examiner
Bourdelais, Culbert, son, b. Sept 1883, age 16, b. Canada, clothing salesman
Bourdelais, Gustave, son, b. Oct 1885, age 14, b. Canada, lens grinder
Bourdelais, Antoinette, daughter, b. May 1887, age 13, b. Canada, at school
Bourdelais, Charles, son, b. Sept 1892, age 7, b. Canada, at school
Bourdelais, Beatrice, Daughter, b. Feb 1894, age 6, b. MA, at school

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1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1905 Naturalization

Name: Cuthbert W Bourdelais
event: Naturalization
Event Date: 1905
Event Place: Massachusetts
Age:
Birth Year: 1883
birthPlace: Canada
nara publication title: Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906
nara publication number: M1299
nara roll number: 53
Film Number: 1429723
Digital Folder Number: 4640644
Image Number: 01870

'United States, New England Naturalization Index, 1791-1906,' index and images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ VXRD-NZP : accessed 03 Dec 2012), Cuthbert W Bourdelais, 1905.

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familysearch.org (Mormon Genealogy Records)
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website

1906 Marriage / Partner
Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William BOURDELAIS and Gertrude Florence LAMOUREUX 3 September 1906, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

He was 24 years old.

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.

1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)

1908 Birth of Child
Olive Louise BOURDELAIS was born 1 August 1908, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William was 26 years old.

1910 Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts

Name: Cuthbert W Bourdelais
birthPlace: Canada
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Residence: Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
race : White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1892
father's birthPlace: Canada
mother's birthPlace: Canada
family number: 109
page number: 6
Household Gender Age
Cuthbert W Bourdelais M 26y
spouse Gertrude F Bourdelais F 26y
child Olive J Bourdelais F 1y 9m

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1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1916 Birth of Child
Louis Victor BOURDELAIS was born 26 December 1916, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William was 34 years old.

1917 World War I Draft Registration

Name: Cuthbert William Bourdelais
event: Draft Registration
registration date year range: 1917-1918
Event Place: Southbridge City no 10, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 04 Sep 1883
birthPlace: , , United States
country of citizenship: United States
nara publication title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
nara publication number: M1509
Film Number: 1684523
Digital Folder Number: 005216152
Image Number: 03662

'United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918,' index and images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ KZN8-1M9 : accessed 03 Dec 2012), Cuthbert William Bourdelais, .

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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918

1920 - Southbridge, Massachusetts

Name: Cuthbert Boudelais
[Cuthbert Bourdelais]
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1884
BirthPlace: Canada
Home in 1920: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Street: Bowlen An
House Number: 5
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1892
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Gertrude Boudelais
Father's BirthPlace: Canada
Mother's BirthPlace: Canada
Native Tongue: French
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Office Clerk
Industry: Optical Work
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Naturalization Status: Naturalized
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Household Members:
Name Age
Cuthbert Boudelais 36
Gertrude Boudelais 35
Olive Boudelais 11
Louis Boudelais 3

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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

1930 - Southbridge, Massachusetts

Name: William C Bausdelais
[William C Bourdelais]
Birth Year: abt 1884
Gender: Male
Race: White
BirthPlace: Canada
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Dresser Street
House Number: 36
Dwelling Number: 107
Family Number: 108
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 6, 500
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at first MarriAge: 23
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's BirthPlace: Canada
Mother's BirthPlace: Canada
Language Spoken: French
Immigration Year: 1892
Naturalization: Naturalized
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Clerk
Industry: Shoe Store
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
William C Bausdelais 46
Gertrude F Bausdelais 46
Olive L Bausdelais 21
Louis V Bausdelais 13

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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1940 - Southbridge, Massachusetts

Name: Cuthbert Bourdelais
Age: 56
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
Gender: Male
Race: White
BirthPlace: Canada French
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Home in 1940: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Elm
House Number: 213
Inferred Residence in 1935: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Sheet Number: 7A
Occupation: Sales Clerk
Industry: Retail Shoes
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 54
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1610
Income Other Sources: Yes
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Household Members:
Name Age
Charles A Bourdelais 45
Earma Bourdelais 34
Cuthbert Bourdelais 56

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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1940 Marriage / Partner
Joseph Alfred Cuthbert William BOURDELAIS and Elizabeth Ann CAREY 18 November 1940 , Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

He was 58 years old.

1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1942 World War II Draft Registration

Name: Cuthbert William Bourdelais
event: Draft Registration
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 04 Sep 1883
nara publication title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Massachusetts
nara publication number: M2090
arc identifier:
Film Number: 2372312
Digital Folder Number: 004157476
Image Number: 01317

'United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942,' index and images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ V125-DW3 : accessed 03 Dec 2012), Cuthbert William Bourdelais, 1942; citing NARA microfilm publications M1939, M1936, and M1937; FHL microfilm 2372312.

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FamilySearch.org. U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947.
The Draft

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

Death

Name: Cuthbert Bourdelais
Death Date: 1959
Death Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Volume Number: 92
Page Number: 314
Index Volume Number: 118
Reference Number: F63.M363 v.118

Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Death Index, 1901-1980 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. Massachusetts Vital Records Index to Deaths [1916–1970]. Volumes 66–145. Facsimile edition. Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.

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