Marie Albina Clarinda
RENAUD
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Born: 13 August 1876 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Marie Albina Clarinda married Reuben BAKER 11 August 1895 in Millbury, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Reuben BAKER was born 14 April 1874 in Sutton, Massachusetts, USA. Reuben died 13 January 1921 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville). Reuben was the child of John BAKER and Jane DAVIS.
Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD died 24 January 1971 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA .
Her gravestone states her year of birth as 1877. The Social Security Death Index states her birth year as 1876.
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Renaud Name Meaning
French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ragin ‘counsel’ + wald ‘rule’ an equivalent to English Reynold . Compare Arno Erno Rayno Reneau Reno and Reynaud . Altered form of French Arnaud . English (of Norman origin): variant of Reynold .
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
Similar surnames: Renouf, Reynard, Henard, Lenard, Ewald, Renaldo, Rigaud, Denard
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Spouse & Children of Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD
Reuben BAKERMarriage date: 11 August 1895
Marriage place: Millbury, Massachusetts, USA
Source: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Reuben BAKER was the child of John BAKER and Jane DAVIS
Children of Reuben BAKER and Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD
Died: 1 March 1967, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Flora BAKERDied: 20 February 1983, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 22 February 1985, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Leo George BAKERDied: 28 July 1993, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
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August 13, 1876 -- Marie C. Renard born in Southbridge, daughter of Edouard Renard and Emeline Martin.
Name: Marie Clerilda Renaud
Gender: Female
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Birth Date: 12 Aug 1876
Birthplace: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Father's Name: Edward Renaud
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Mother's Name: Emeline Martin
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I01052-2
System Origin: Massachusetts-ODM
GS Film number: 2047599
Reference ID:
'Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915,' index, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ VQDF-WF5 : accessed 18 May 2013), Edward Renaud in entry for Marie Clerilda Renaud, 12 Aug 1876.
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD and Reuben BAKER 11 August 1895, Millbury, Massachusetts, USA
She was 19 years old.
Reuben Baker marries Clarinda Reno on Aug 11, 1895 in Millbury (or Sutton), MA. Reuben is 20, living in Sutton. Clarinda is 19, living in Millbury. Reuben is an operative born in Sutton. Clarinda is a weaver born in Sturbridge. Reuben's parents are John and Jane (Davis). Clarinda's parents are Edward and Amelia (Martin).
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1895 Marriage. Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts.
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A marriage license was issued Thursday to Reuben Baker of Sutton and Miss Clarinda Reno of South Main st, Millbury.
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 9, 1895
1896 Birth of ChildEdward E BAKER was born 3 July 1896, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie Albina Clarinda was 19 years old.
Reuben, age 25, working at Print Works. It lists his father as having been born in Canada and his mother, born in Massachusetts. (This is probably inaccurate). His wife is Clarinda. She is 23 years old, born Aug. 1876 in Massachusetts. Her parents were born in Canada. They have 2 children, Edward, born in 1896 and Flora, born in 1900. Both children were born in Massachusetts.
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1900 Birth of ChildMary Flora BAKER was born 11 April 1900, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie Albina Clarinda was 23 years old.
1903 Birth of ChildWilliam A BAKER was born 6 February 1903, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie Albina Clarinda was 26 years old.
Reuben (misspelled Ruben) at age 34. He is listed as having been born in Rhode Island. His parents are also listed as having been born in Rhode Island (probably Ireland). His wife, Clara, is 34 years old. She is listed as born in Massachusetts. Her parents were born in Canada. The children are: Edgar (most likely Edward), 14, Flora, 10, William, 7. The children were all born in Massachusetts. They are living on Sayles St. in Southbridge, Massachusetts.
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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MYSTERY PHOTO
This photo was labeled Leo's grandparents. The label is in my grandmother's handwriting. I believe this might be in error and that the people in the photo are Leo's parents (Marie Clarinda Renaud and Reuben Baker). The photo taken by A. Benoit? Southbridge, MA - year unknown - NOTE: A. (Ademard) Beniot was a photographer on Hamiliton St. in Southbridge from around 1910 till around 1936.
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker
1911 Birth of ChildLeo George BAKER was born 24 December 1911, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie Albina Clarinda was 35 years old.
The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
Edward E BAKER married 2 July 1917, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Edith Louise BOYLE
Baker Reuben (Albina) emp H W Co. h 23 Sayles
1919 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
Southbridge (MA)
Reuben BAKER died 13 January 1921, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Baker Albina wid Reuben emp H W Co h 23 Sayles
Edward (Edith) emp Lensdale h 34 Pine
Flora b 23 Sayles
Reuben died Jan 13 1921
The Southbridge and Sturbridge Directory 1922. Salem Massachusetts: Henry M. Meek Publishing Co., 1922
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William A BAKER married 4 September 1923, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Beatrice Evelyn LEBOEUF
Mary Flora BAKER married 16 August 1927, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Frank Earnest COLBY
Baker Clerranda r 147 Everett
Baker Edward E (Edythe L), foreman Am Op Co r 267 Main
1928 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge and Sturbridge
Clarinda Baker living on Bates Hill in Fiskdale Village, Sturbridge, MA. She is 52 years old, widowed, born in MA. She is listed as mother-in-law. Living with her are: head of household, Frank E. Colby, age 52, b. Maine, age at first marriage 49, machinist in optical company; Flora, wife, age 30, b. MA, age at first marriage 27.
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Leo George BAKER married 10 January 1932, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Evelyn Pearl FEIGE
Name: Clarinda Baker
Age: 63
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Home in 1940: Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Street: Bates Hill
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 5B
Household Members:
Name Age
Frank Colby 63
Flora Colby 40
Clarinda Baker 63
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: Clarinda M Baker
Age: 72
Birth Date: abt 1878
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Fiskdale, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Household Members Age Relationship
Francis E Colby
73 Head
Flora Colby
50 Wife
Clarinda M Baker 72 Mother-in-law
1950 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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August 16, 1960
l to r: Marie Baker Renaud (83), Frank Colby (83), Flora Baker Colby (60)
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker
Baker Marie C retd r Bates Hill (F)
Polk's Southbridge (Worcester County, Mass.) City Directory 1965
Southbridge (MA)
Edward E BAKER died 1 March 1967, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie Albina Clarinda was 90 years old.
Congratulations to Mrs. Clarinda Marie Baker of Bates Hill, Fiskdale, a life-long resident of the Southbridge - Sturbridge area, who observed her 91st birthday earlier this month. Mrs. Baker has a daughter, Mrs. Flora Colby of Fiskdale; two sons, William and Leo Baker of Southbridge; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 28, 1967
Massachusetts, Death Index, 1970-2003
name: Marie Baker
event: Death
event date: 24 Jan 1971
event place: Southbridge, Massachusetts
death certificate number: 002954
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birthplace: Unknown Nativity
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Grave of Reuben Baker and Marie C. Renaud
St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge, MA
Old Notre Dame, St. Mary's, Sacred Heart Cemetery
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
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From The Southbridge Evening News, Southbridge, MA, Mon. Jan 25, 1971
Mrs. Marie Baker
SOUTHBRIDGE - Mrs. Marie C. (Renaud) Baker, 94, formerly of Bates Hill Road, Fiskdale, died yesterday in the Southbridge Nursing Home...was the widow...(can't read it).
She was born in Sturbridge, the daughter of Edward and Adelina (Martin) Renaud.
Mrs. Baker leaves two sons, William and Leo Baker of Southbridge, a daughter, Mrs. Flora Colby of Fiskdale, a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault of Southbridge, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, with a High Mass at 9 in St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
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Southbridge, Massachusetts
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Record added: 12/16/1999 12:00:00 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026 12:50:10 PM
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