Joseph Louis Alfred
BURQUE
Born
26 July 1878
,
Québec, Québec, Canada
Died
27 February 1951
,
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents & Family of Joseph Louis Alfred BURQUE
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baptised at St-Sauveur, Quebec City
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Spouses, Marriages & Children of Joseph Louis Alfred BURQUE
Joseph Louis Alfred BURQUE married 
Marie Elmire AMYOT dite BEAUCAGE (BOCAGE)
Marriage date: 9 June 1900
Marriage place: Québec, Québec, Canada
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Marie Elmire AMYOT dite BEAUCAGE (BOCAGE) was the child of Honoré-Elzéar AMYOT dit BEAUCAGE (BOCAGE) and Marie-Tharsile BROUSSEAU
Marie Elmire AMYOT dite BEAUCAGE (BOCAGE)Marriage date: 9 June 1900
Marriage place: Québec, Québec, Canada
Source: Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
Marie Elmire AMYOT dite BEAUCAGE (BOCAGE) was the child of Honoré-Elzéar AMYOT dit BEAUCAGE (BOCAGE) and Marie-Tharsile BROUSSEAU
Marriage notes:
marriage Louis Burque, shoemaker, son of Louis Burque shoemaker & Louise Paradis of this parish, and Marie Elmire Amyot dit Beaucage, minor daughter of Elziar Amyot dit Beaucage stonecutter & Marie Brousseau of Ste _ parish. [Drouin Collection]
married at Saint-Sauveur, Quebec City
Children of Joseph Louis Alfred BURQUE and Marie Elmire AMYOT dite BEAUCAGE (BOCAGE)
Joseph Pierre Emile "Emile" BURQUE
Married: Rose DEMERS 12 August 1924 Place: Saint-Sauveur, Québec, Canada
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Birth — 187826 July 1878
Québec, Québec, Canada
Baptism
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)
1891 - St-Roch, Quebec City
Name: Louis Burque
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1878
BirthPlace: Quebec
Relation to Head-of-house: Fils (Son)
Religion: Roman Catholic
French Canadian: Yes
Father's Name: Louis Burque
Father's Birth Place: Quebec
Mother's Name: Louise Burque
Mother's Birth Place: Quebec
Province: Quebec
District Number: 178
District: Québec City
SubDistrict: St Roch South Ward
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Household Members:
Name Age
Louis Burque 36
Louise Burque 35
Louis Burque 13
Pierre Burque 9
Alphonse Burque 3
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1878
BirthPlace: Quebec
Relation to Head-of-house: Fils (Son)
Religion: Roman Catholic
French Canadian: Yes
Father's Name: Louis Burque
Father's Birth Place: Quebec
Mother's Name: Louise Burque
Mother's Birth Place: Quebec
Province: Quebec
District Number: 178
District: Québec City
SubDistrict: St Roch South Ward
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Household Members:
Name Age
Louis Burque 36
Louise Burque 35
Louis Burque 13
Pierre Burque 9
Alphonse Burque 3
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1891 Canadian Census
History of Canada: A Captivating Guide to Canadian History
1891 Canadian Census
History of Canada: A Captivating Guide to Canadian History
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
1900 Marriage / PartnerJoseph Louis Alfred BURQUE and Marie Elmire AMYOT dite BEAUCAGE (BOCAGE) 9 June 1900, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
He was 21 years old.
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1900 marriage (part 1)
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
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1900 marriage (part 2)
Familysearch.org. Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection) (Mormon Genealogy Records).
The French In North America: 1500-1783
1901 Birth of ChildLucien BURQUE was born 29 March 1901, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
Joseph Louis Alfred was 22 years old.
1902 Birth of ChildJoseph Pierre Emile "Emile" BURQUE was born 29 October 1902, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
Joseph Louis Alfred was 24 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.1909 Birth of ChildMarie-Claire-Emilie BURQUE was born 30 May 1909, Québec, Québec, Canada (Quebec City)
Joseph Louis Alfred was 30 years old.
1911 - Quebec
Name: Louis Burque
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1911
Event Place: Québec County Sub-Districts 1-13, Quebec, Canada
Gender: Male
Age (Estimated): 32
Marital Status: Married
Religion: R C
Relationship to Head of Household: Chef
Birth Date: Jul 1879
BirthPlace: Quebec
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Louis Burque Chef Male 32 Quebec
Elmire Burque Wife Female 29 Quebec
Lucien Burque Son Male 10 Quebec
Emil Burque Son Male 8 Quebec
Marie Claire Burque Daughter Female 2 Quebec
Emilie Beaucage Sister Female 25 Quebec
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1911
Event Place: Québec County Sub-Districts 1-13, Quebec, Canada
Gender: Male
Age (Estimated): 32
Marital Status: Married
Religion: R C
Relationship to Head of Household: Chef
Birth Date: Jul 1879
BirthPlace: Quebec
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Louis Burque Chef Male 32 Quebec
Elmire Burque Wife Female 29 Quebec
Lucien Burque Son Male 10 Quebec
Emil Burque Son Male 8 Quebec
Marie Claire Burque Daughter Female 2 Quebec
Emilie Beaucage Sister Female 25 Quebec
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1911 Census of Canada
History of Canada: A Captivating Guide to Canadian History
1911 Census of Canada
History of Canada: A Captivating Guide to Canadian History
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1920 - Worcester, Massachusetts
Name: Louis J Burque
Age: 41
Birth Year: abt 1879
BirthPlace: Canada
Home in 1920: Worcester Ward 9, Worcester, Massachusetts
Street: Pleasant St
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1918
[1911]
Relation to Head of House: Cousin
Marital Status: Married
Father's BirthPlace: Canada
Mother's BirthPlace: Canada
Native Tongue: French
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Operator
Industry: Screw Machine
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Naturalization Status: Alien
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Household Members:
Name Age
George A Vezina 48
Rosalie M Vezina 45
Regina R Vezina 21
Clara A Vezina 17
Gerald G Vezina 14
Lionel J Vezina 9
Simonne M Vezina 5
Louis J Burgue 41
Lucien J Burgue 18
Emile B Burgue 17
Age: 41
Birth Year: abt 1879
BirthPlace: Canada
Home in 1920: Worcester Ward 9, Worcester, Massachusetts
Street: Pleasant St
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1918
[1911]
Relation to Head of House: Cousin
Marital Status: Married
Father's BirthPlace: Canada
Mother's BirthPlace: Canada
Native Tongue: French
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Operator
Industry: Screw Machine
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Naturalization Status: Alien
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
George A Vezina 48
Rosalie M Vezina 45
Regina R Vezina 21
Clara A Vezina 17
Gerald G Vezina 14
Lionel J Vezina 9
Simonne M Vezina 5
Louis J Burgue 41
Lucien J Burgue 18
Emile B Burgue 17
Source / record details
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1924 Marriage of ChildJoseph Pierre Emile "Emile" BURQUE married 12 August 1924, Saint-Sauveur, Québec, Canada to Rose DEMERS
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
1935 Death of Spouse/PartnerMarie Elmire AMYOT dite BEAUCAGE (BOCAGE) died 21 August 1935, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 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.Death — 195127 February 1951
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 72.
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Notre Dame Cemetery Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
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