Marie Lisette (Louise) THOMAS

Born

20 January 1894 , Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Died

23 April 1945 , Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

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Louis Prudent THOMAS Olive SAULNIER (SONIER)

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Born: 20 January 1894 in Saint-Isidore, New Brunswick, Canada

Father: Louis Prudent THOMAS

Mother: Olive SAULNIER (SONIER)

Paternal grandparents: Louis Philippe THOMAS , Marie Louise LOSIER

Maternal grandparents: Dominique SAULNIER (SONIER) , Marie Reine FERGUSON

Marie Lisette (Louise) was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1918.

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Marie Lisette (Louise) married Joseph George ASHEY (ACHE) (HACHE) 23 September 1918 in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 12 children.
Joseph George ASHEY (ACHE) (HACHE) was born 13 August 1895 in Prince Edward Island, Canada (Ile Saint-Jean). Joseph George died 23 September 1964 in Rexton, Kent, New Brunswick, Canada. Joseph George was the child of Michel Regis HACHÉ and Veronique BLAQUIERE.

Marie Lisette (Louise) THOMAS died 23 April 1945 in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA.
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Marie Lisette (Louise) THOMAS married

Joseph George ASHEY (ACHE) (HACHE)
Marriage date: 23 September 1918
Marriage place: Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph George ASHEY (ACHE) (HACHE) was the child of Michel Regis HACHÉ and Veronique BLAQUIERE

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Church of Saint Cecilia, Leominister, MA

Children of Joseph George ASHEY (ACHE) (HACHE) and Marie Lisette (Louise) THOMAS

Joseph John ASHEY

Born: 12 March 1921, , Massachusetts, USA
Died: 2 October 1990, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Raymond (Regis) ASHEY

Born: 2 April 1922, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 3 April 2008, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Joseph Wilfred (Billy) ASHEY

Born: 4 March 1923, , Massachusetts, USA
Died: 1 March 1967, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Mary Ada ASHEY

Born: 28 January 1925, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 28 January 2010, Pepperell, Massachusetts, USA

Gloria ASHEY

Born: 14 August 1926, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 3 August 2001, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph Patrick Henry ASHEY

Born: 17 March 1929, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 May 1974, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Phyllis ASHEY

Born: 17 March 1929, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: abt. 2010,

Joseph Robert ASHEY

Born: 5 April 1930, , Massachusetts, USA
Died: 12 February 1999,

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James ASHEY

Born: abt. 1936, , Massachusetts, USA
Died: abt. 1990,

Mary Jane ASHEY

Born: 7 December 1938, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 21 September 2013, Bennington, New Hampshire, USA

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Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959
Name Marie Lisette Thomas
Gender Female
Baptism/ Christening Date
Baptism/ Christening Place
Birth Date 20 Jan 1894
Birthplace Gloucester, New Brunswick
Death Date
Name Note
Race
Father's Name Prudent Thomas
Father's Birthplace
Father's Age
Mother's Name Olive Saulnier
Mother's Birthplace
Mother's Age
Indexing Project (Batch) Number I02441-7
System Origin Canada-EASy
Source Film Number 2024640
Reference Number 006052
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New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906
Name Marie Lisette Thomas
Event Date 20 Jan 1894
Event Type Birth
Event Place St Isidore, Gloucester, New Brunswick
Gender Female
Father Prudent Thomas
Mother Olive Saulnier
Certificate/ Entry Number 006052
Digital Folder Number 4507865
Image Number 00215
Film Number 2024640
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Marie Lisette (Louise) THOMAS - 21 January 1894 Baptism St-Isidore

21 January 1894 Baptism
St-Isidore

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

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

1901
Name: Elise Thomas
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Age: 7
Birth Day & Month: 20 Jan
Birth Year: 1894
Birthplace: Nb
Relation to Head of House: Fille (Daughter)
Father's Name: Prudent Thomas
Mother's name: Olive Thomas
Racial or Tribal Origin: Française (French)
Nationality: Canadienne (Canadian)
Religion: Roman Catholic
Province: New Brunswick
District: Gloucester
District Number: 16
Sub-District: St Isidore
Sub-District Number: G-1
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Household Members:
Name Age
Prudent Thomas 49
Olive Thomas 48
Basilisse Thomas 19
Ozithe Thomas 15
François Thomas 13
Marguerite Thomas 11
Zebulin Thomas 9
Elise Thomas 7
1901 Canadian Census
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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)

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)

1911
Name: Elisabeth Thomas
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Age: 17
Birth Date: Jan 1894
Birthplace: New Brunswick
Relation to Head of House: fille (Daughter)
Father's Name: Prudent Thomas
Mother's name: Olive Thomas
Tribal: French
Province: New Brunswick
District: Gloucester
District Number: 27
Sub-District: St. Isidore
Sub-District Number: 23
Place of Habitation: Par St Isidore
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Household Members:
Name Age
Prudent Thomas 51
Olive Thomas 52
Base Alice Thomas 29
Ogithe Thomas 28
Margaerite Thomas 22
Joseph Thomas 20
Elisabeth Thomas 17
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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)

1918 Marriage / Partner
Marie Lisette (Louise) THOMAS and Joseph George ASHEY (ACHE) (HACHE) 23 September 1918, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

She was 24 years old.

1921 Birth of Child
Joseph John ASHEY was born 12 March 1921, , Massachusetts, USA

Marie Lisette (Louise) was 27 years old.

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

1922 Birth of Child
Joseph Raymond (Regis) ASHEY was born 2 April 1922, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

Marie Lisette (Louise) was 28 years old.

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

1923 Birth of Child
Joseph Wilfred (Billy) ASHEY was born 4 March 1923, , Massachusetts, USA

Marie Lisette (Louise) was 29 years old.

1925 Birth of Child
Mary Ada ASHEY was born 28 January 1925, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

Marie Lisette (Louise) was 31 years old.

1926 Birth of Child
Gloria ASHEY was born 14 August 1926, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

Marie Lisette (Louise) was 32 years old.

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

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

1929 Birth of Child
Joseph Patrick Henry ASHEY was born 17 March 1929, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

Marie Lisette (Louise) was 35 years old.

1929 Birth of Child
Phyllis ASHEY was born 17 March 1929, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

Marie Lisette (Louise) was 35 years old.

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

Leominster, Massachusetts
Name: Louise Ashey
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
District: 0218
Gender: Female
Age: 33
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Birth Year (Estimated): 1897
Birthplace: Canada
Immigration Year: 1916
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Birthplace: Canada
Sheet Number and Letter: 9B
Household ID: 202
Line Number: 79
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 964
GS Film number: 2340699
Digital Folder Number: 004607700
Image Number: 00793

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
George Ashey Head M 34 Canada
Louise Ashey Wife F 33 Canada
John Ashey Son M 19 Massachusetts
Ray Ashey Son M 8 Massachusetts
Wilfred Ashey Son M 7 Massachusetts
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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1930 Birth of Child
Joseph Robert ASHEY was born 5 April 1930, , Massachusetts, USA

Marie Lisette (Louise) was 36 years old.

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.

1938 Birth of Child
Mary Jane ASHEY was born 7 December 1938, Leominster, Massachusetts, USA

Marie Lisette (Louise) was 44 years old.

Leominster, Massachusetts
Name: Louise Ashey
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 2, Leominster, Leominster City, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 44
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Wife
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Birthplace: Canada
Birth Year (Estimated): 1896
Last Place of Residence: Same Place
District: 14-168
Family Number: 168
Sheet Number and Letter: 11A
Line Number: 34
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 1651
Digital Folder Number: 005460923
Image Number: 00467

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Joseph G Ashey Head M 45 Canada
Louise Ashey Wife F 44 Canada
Joseph J Ashey Son M 19 Massachusetts
Joseph R Ashey Son M 17 Massachusetts
Wiffred Ashey Son M 17 Massachusetts
Mary Ashey Daughter F 15 Massachusetts
Gloria Ashey Daughter F 13 Massachusetts
Patrick Ashey Son M 12 Massachusetts
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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Funeral
LEOMINSTER, April, 24 - The funeral of Mrs Laura Thomas Ashey, wife of Joseph Ashey of 100 Mechanic street, who died yesterday at her home, will be held tomorrow morning from the Simard funeral home followed by a high mass of requiem in St Cecelia's church at 9. Burial will be in St Cecelia's cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 today.

Fitchburg Sentinel
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
April 24, 1945