Raoul
CAYA
(b.
28 August 1871
,
Montréal, Québec, Canada
d.
4 October 1939
,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
)
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Raoul CAYA was born 28 August 1871 in Montréal, Québec, Canada
Raoul CAYA was the child of Jean Baptiste (John) CAYA and Adelaide BOURDELAIS and the grandchild of: (paternal) Joseph CAYA and Elisabeth HOUDE (HOULE) LECLAIR (maternal) Joseph BRÊME dit BOURDELAIS and Marie Adelaide (Adee) ÉTHIERSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Raoul married Marie-Louise-Angelina HOULE 2 October 1899 in Montréal, Québec, Canada . The couple had (at least) 9 children. Marie-Louise-Angelina HOULE was born 24 January 1877 in Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul). Marie-Louise-Angelina died 3 May 1958 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Marie-Louise-Angelina was the child of Amedee HOULE and Julienne SAURIOL.
Raoul CAYA died 4 October 1939 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
According to an email from Lyn Meehan dated 2 May 1907, "Raoul's son, born 1901 married Rose LeClair, she died in the early 1930's, young. After the older Raoul passed away, his wife Angeline went to live with her son Raoul and took care of her grandchildren."
Details of the family tree of Raoul appear below.
Family and Children of Raoul CAYA
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Marie-Louise-Angelina HOULE-- Date: 2 October 1899 Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Marie-Louise-Angelina HOULE was the child of Amedee HOULE and Julienne SAURIOL
Sacre-Coeur de-Jesus in Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Sacred Unions: A Look into 19th-Century Catholic Weddings in Quebec
Children of Raoul CAYA and Marie-Louise-Angelina HOULE:
Joseph-Jean-Baptiste-Amedee-Raoul CAYA (b.9 July 1900, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 22 March 1982, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
m. Rose Gertrude LECLAIR 7 November 1925 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Joseph-Isaie-René CAYA (b.5 May 1901, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 13 August 1955, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
m. Vanessa PERKINS 5 September 1923 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Marie-Anne-Fabiana CAYA (b.1 September 1902, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 8 October 1902, Montréal, Québec, Canada )
Marie-Rose-Antoinette CAYA (b.9 August 1903, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 20 November 1992, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
m. James William RYAN
Marie-Louise-Ernestine-Françoise CAYA (b.7 October 1905, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 16 January 1925, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Marie-Henriette-Eva-Noella CAYA (b.20 December 1907, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 14 February 1999, Gloucester, Ontario, Canada )
m. René LAROSE 4 April 1935 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Laurette CAYA (b.December 1907, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 28 June 1911, Montréal, Québec, Canada )
Mary Gertrude Bernadette CAYA (b.18 October 1911, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada d. 26 October 1911, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Joseph CAYA (b.abt. 1913, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada d. 2 January 1913, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Marie-Louise-Angelina HOULE-- Date: 2 October 1899 Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
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Marie-Louise-Angelina HOULE was the child of Amedee HOULE and Julienne SAURIOL
Sacre-Coeur de-Jesus in Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Sacred Unions: A Look into 19th-Century Catholic Weddings in Quebec
Children of Raoul CAYA and Marie-Louise-Angelina HOULE:
Joseph-Jean-Baptiste-Amedee-Raoul CAYA (b.9 July 1900, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 22 March 1982, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)m. Rose Gertrude LECLAIR 7 November 1925 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Joseph-Isaie-René CAYA (b.5 May 1901, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 13 August 1955, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)m. Vanessa PERKINS 5 September 1923 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Marie-Anne-Fabiana CAYA (b.1 September 1902, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 8 October 1902, Montréal, Québec, Canada ) Marie-Rose-Antoinette CAYA (b.9 August 1903, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 20 November 1992, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)m. James William RYAN
Marie-Louise-Ernestine-Françoise CAYA (b.7 October 1905, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 16 January 1925, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) Marie-Henriette-Eva-Noella CAYA (b.20 December 1907, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 14 February 1999, Gloucester, Ontario, Canada )m. René LAROSE 4 April 1935 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Laurette CAYA (b.December 1907, Montréal, Québec, Canada d. 28 June 1911, Montréal, Québec, Canada ) Mary Gertrude Bernadette CAYA (b.18 October 1911, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada d. 26 October 1911, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) Joseph CAYA (b.abt. 1913, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada d. 2 January 1913, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)Add Share the History, Life Events, and Stories of Raoul CAYA
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Postcards and Memories of Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
1871 Birth 28 August 1871
Montréal, Québec, Canada
1871 Baptism. Notre Dame de Montreal, Quebec.
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1873 - November 7 - Alexander Mackenzie becomes Prime Minister of Canada1878 - October 17 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of Canada1880 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
“John B.” is living in Southbridge, Massachusetts at age 40. He is a shoe maker. He is married and his parents were both born in Canada. He is living with his wife, Adelade. Adelade is 36 years old. She is a tailoress. Her parents were born in Canada. The children are: Raoul, 8 or 9, Bernette, 6, and Josephine, 2. All were born in Canada. They are living on Main Street.
name: Rioulel Caya
residence: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1872
birthplace: Canada
relationship to head: Son
spouse's name:
spouse's birthplace:
father's name: John B. Caya
father's birthplace: Canada
mother's name: Adelade Caya
mother's birthplace: Canada
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Single
age (expanded): 8 years
occupation:
nara film number: T9-0566
page: 165
page character: D
entry number: 449
film number: 1254566
Household Gender Age
parent John B. Caya M 40
parent Adelade Caya F 36
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“John B.” is living in Southbridge, Massachusetts at age 40. He is a shoe maker. He is married and his parents were both born in Canada. He is living with his wife, Adelade. Adelade is 36 years old. She is a tailoress. Her parents were born in Canada. The children are: Raoul, 8 or 9, Bernette, 6, and Josephine, 2. All were born in Canada. They are living on Main Street.
name: Rioulel Caya
residence: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1872
birthplace: Canada
relationship to head: Son
spouse's name:
spouse's birthplace:
father's name: John B. Caya
father's birthplace: Canada
mother's name: Adelade Caya
mother's birthplace: Canada
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Single
age (expanded): 8 years
occupation:
nara film number: T9-0566
page: 165
page character: D
entry number: 449
film number: 1254566
Household Gender Age
parent John B. Caya M 40
parent Adelade Caya F 36
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1881 Ste-Jean-Baptiste, Hochelaga, Quebec
Joseph BELAIR, Male ,27
Adelaide BELAIR, Female, 28
Leonidas BELAIR, Male, 1
Olivine BELAIR, Female, 7
Raoul CAIA, Male, 9
Note Raoul is an orphan. Is this him? NOTE: I am pretty certain this is him. His uncle, Isaie, and family are living next door. Also living next door is his grandmother, Elizabeth Houle.
Name: Raoul Caía
Title: Orphelin
Gender: Male
Age: 9y
Calulated Birth Year: 1872
Birthplace: Quebec
Marital Status:
Occupation:
Ethnic Origin: French
Religion: Catholique
Head of Household: Joseph Bélair
Born During Last Year:
Census Place: St-Jean-Baptiste (Village), Hochelaga, Quebec, Canada
District Number: 91
Sub District: A
Division: 3
Page Number: 59
House Number: 1165691
Family Number: 321
Digital Folder Number: 4465263
Image Number: 00176
Film Number: 1375857
Library and Archives Canada Film Number: C-13221
Collection: Canada Census, 1881
1881 Canadian Census
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Joseph BELAIR, Male ,27
Adelaide BELAIR, Female, 28
Leonidas BELAIR, Male, 1
Olivine BELAIR, Female, 7
Raoul CAIA, Male, 9
Note Raoul is an orphan. Is this him? NOTE: I am pretty certain this is him. His uncle, Isaie, and family are living next door. Also living next door is his grandmother, Elizabeth Houle.
Name: Raoul Caía
Title: Orphelin
Gender: Male
Age: 9y
Calulated Birth Year: 1872
Birthplace: Quebec
Marital Status:
Occupation:
Ethnic Origin: French
Religion: Catholique
Head of Household: Joseph Bélair
Born During Last Year:
Census Place: St-Jean-Baptiste (Village), Hochelaga, Quebec, Canada
District Number: 91
Sub District: A
Division: 3
Page Number: 59
House Number: 1165691
Family Number: 321
Digital Folder Number: 4465263
Image Number: 00176
Film Number: 1375857
Library and Archives Canada Film Number: C-13221
Collection: Canada Census, 1881
1881 Canadian Census
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1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)1887 - June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park. 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
1891
Name: Raoul Caya
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Quebec
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Religion: Roman Catholic
French Canadian: Yes
Father's Birth Place: Quebec
Mother's Birth Place: Quebec
Province: Quebec
District Number: 172
District: Montréal Centre
Subdistrict: St Jacques Ward
Household Members:
Name Age
Denis Martel 40
Philimene Martel 38
Joseph Martel 16
Analda Martel 18
Raoul Caya 20
1891 Canadian Census
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Name: Raoul Caya
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Quebec
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Religion: Roman Catholic
French Canadian: Yes
Father's Birth Place: Quebec
Mother's Birth Place: Quebec
Province: Quebec
District Number: 172
District: Montréal Centre
Subdistrict: St Jacques Ward
Household Members:
Name Age
Denis Martel 40
Philimene Martel 38
Joseph Martel 16
Analda Martel 18
Raoul Caya 20
1891 Canadian Census
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1891 - June 16 - John Abbott becomes Prime Minister of Canada1892 - December 5 - John Sparrow David Thompson becomes Prime Minister of Canada1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada1895 - Montreal
Name: Raoul Caya
Residence Year: 1895
Street address: 143j Chainplaiu
Residence Place: Montréal, Québec
Occupation: shoemaker
Publication Title: Lovell's Montréal Directory, 1895
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Name: Raoul Caya
Residence Year: 1895
Street address: 143j Chainplaiu
Residence Place: Montréal, Québec
Occupation: shoemaker
Publication Title: Lovell's Montréal Directory, 1895
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1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1899 Marriage / PartnerRaoul CAYA and Marie-Louise-Angelina HOULE 2 October 1899, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
He was 28 years old.
1899 Marriage. Sacre-Coeur de-Jesus, Montreal, Quebec.
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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1900 Birth of ChildJoseph-Jean-Baptiste-Amedee-Raoul CAYA was born 9 July 1900, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
Raoul was 28 years old.
1901 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England1901 Birth of ChildJoseph-Isaie-René CAYA was born 5 May 1901, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
Raoul was 29 years old.
1902 Birth of ChildMarie-Anne-Fabiana CAYA was born 1 September 1902, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
Raoul was 31 years old.
1903 Birth of ChildMarie-Rose-Antoinette CAYA was born 9 August 1903, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
Raoul was 31 years old.
1905 Birth of ChildMarie-Louise-Ernestine-Françoise CAYA was born 7 October 1905, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
Raoul was 34 years old.
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 Birth of ChildLaurette CAYA was born December 1907, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
Raoul was 36 years old.
1907 Birth of ChildMarie-Henriette-Eva-Noella CAYA was born 20 December 1907, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
Raoul was 36 years old.
1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England1911 645 Bourboniere, Maisonneuve, Montreal, Quebec
Name: Raoulle Caya
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 39
Birth Date: Aug 1872
Birthplace: Quebec
Relation to Head of House: Chef (Head)
Spouse's Name: Angelina Caya
Tribal: French
Province: Quebec
District: Maisonneuve
District Number: 172
Sub-District Number: 95
Place of Habitation: 645 Bourboniere
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Raoulle Caya 39
Angelina Caya 39
René Caya 10
Marie Caya 8
Noella Caya 5
Laurette Caya 3
1911 Census of Canada
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Name: Raoulle Caya
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 39
Birth Date: Aug 1872
Birthplace: Quebec
Relation to Head of House: Chef (Head)
Spouse's Name: Angelina Caya
Tribal: French
Province: Quebec
District: Maisonneuve
District Number: 172
Sub-District Number: 95
Place of Habitation: 645 Bourboniere
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Raoulle Caya 39
Angelina Caya 39
René Caya 10
Marie Caya 8
Noella Caya 5
Laurette Caya 3
1911 Census of Canada
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1911 Death of ChildLaurette CAYA died 28 June 1911, Montréal, Québec, Canada (Sault-au-Récollet) (Côte-St-Michel) (Côte-St-Paul)
Raoul was 39 years old.
1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada1911 Birth of ChildMary Gertrude Bernadette CAYA was born 18 October 1911, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Raoul was 40 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1913 Death of Son
According to Ontario Deaths 1869-1947, there was a male Caya, son of Raoul and Angelina who died 02 Jan 1913, name not available
According to Ontario Deaths 1869-1947, there was a male Caya, son of Raoul and Angelina who died 02 Jan 1913, name not available
1919
Lived at 7 Hill St., Ottawa, Ontario in 1919.
Lived at 7 Hill St., Ottawa, Ontario in 1919.
1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1921
Name: Raoul Caya
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birth Place: Quebec
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Augelina Caya
Father's Name: Amadie Houle
Father Birth Place: Quebec
Mother Birth Place: Quebec
Racial or Tribal Origin: French
Province or Territory: Ontario
District: Ottawa
District Number: 110
Sub-District: Dalhousie Ward
Sub-District Number: 43
City, Town or Village: Ottawa Dalhousie
Street or Township: 7 Hill
Municipality: Dalhousie
Occupation: Labourer
Income: 1200
Household Members:
Name Age
Raoul Caya 50
Augelina Caya 45
Raoul Caya 21
Rene Caya 20
Mary R Caya 18
Ernestine Caya 15
Noella Caya 13
Amadie Houle 76
1921 Census of Canada
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Name: Raoul Caya
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birth Place: Quebec
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Augelina Caya
Father's Name: Amadie Houle
Father Birth Place: Quebec
Mother Birth Place: Quebec
Racial or Tribal Origin: French
Province or Territory: Ontario
District: Ottawa
District Number: 110
Sub-District: Dalhousie Ward
Sub-District Number: 43
City, Town or Village: Ottawa Dalhousie
Street or Township: 7 Hill
Municipality: Dalhousie
Occupation: Labourer
Income: 1200
Household Members:
Name Age
Raoul Caya 50
Augelina Caya 45
Raoul Caya 21
Rene Caya 20
Mary R Caya 18
Ernestine Caya 15
Noella Caya 13
Amadie Houle 76
1921 Census of Canada
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1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1923 Marriage of ChildJoseph-Isaie-René CAYA married 5 September 1923, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Vanessa PERKINS
1925 Death of ChildMarie-Louise-Ernestine-Françoise CAYA died 16 January 1925, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Raoul was 53 years old.
1925 Marriage of ChildJoseph-Jean-Baptiste-Amedee-Raoul CAYA married 7 November 1925, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Rose Gertrude LECLAIR
1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 Marriage of ChildMarie-Henriette-Eva-Noella CAYA married 4 April 1935, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to René LAROSE
1935 - October 23 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1936 - January 20 - Edward VIII becomes King of England1936 - December 11 - George VI becomes King of England
Raol Caya, brother of Josephine Caya Maynard Tremblay. This was found in the possessions of Jeannette Lippe Tremblay. Jeannete was my Memere. Raoul was my Pepere's uncle.
 Co./Reg./Dist., Ontario
Grave inscription:
A LA MÉMOIRE DE
JULIENNE SAURIOL
1852 - 1919
ÉPOUSE DE
AMÉDEE CAYER
1844 - 1924
FILLE
ANGELINA CAYER
1870 - 1951
ÉPOUX DE
RAOUL CAYER
1871 - 1939
FILS
RENE 13 AUT 1955){kind=small}
Notre Dame - Section D1 Cemetery
Carleton (incl. Ottawa) Co./ Reg./ Dist., Ontario
Grave inscription:
A LA MÉMOIRE DE
JULIENNE SAURIOL
1852 - 1919
ÉPOUSE DE
AMÉDEE CAYER
1844 - 1924
FILLE
ANGELINA CAYER
1870 - 1951
ÉPOUX DE
RAOUL CAYER
1871 - 1939
FILS
RENE 13 AUT 1955
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1939 Death 4 October 1939
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
He died at the age of 68.
Obituary
Publication: The Ottawa Journal
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Issue Date: Thursday, October 5, 1939
Page: Page 12
Publication: The Ottawa Journal
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Issue Date: Thursday, October 5, 1939
Page: Page 12
Raoul is buried at: Notre Dame - Section D1 Cemetery Carleton (incl. Ottawa) Co. Reg. Dist., Ontario
Added: 12/16/1999 12:00:00 AM
- Updated: 4/1/2025 2:36:21 PM
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