Joseph Louis TREMBLAY

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2 January 1790 , Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan)

Died

24 July 1838 , Detroit, Michigan, USA

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Joseph Louis TREMBLAY Cecile MARSAC

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Born: 2 January 1790 in Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan)

Father: Joseph Louis TREMBLAY

Mother: Cecile MARSAC

Paternal grandparents: Louis Michel TREMBLAY , Cecile YAX

Maternal grandparents: Francois MARSAC , Charlotte BOURASSA

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Joseph Louis married Cecile CREQUY (CREQUI) 23 November 1818 in Detroit, Michigan Territory . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Cecile CREQUY (CREQUI) was born 29 November 1793 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Cecile died 25 July 1839 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Cecile was the child of Jean Baptiste AIDE dit CRÉQUY and Cecile MESNY.

Joseph Louis TREMBLAY died 24 July 1838 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
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Joseph Louis TREMBLAY married

Cecile CREQUY (CREQUI)
Marriage date: 23 November 1818
Marriage place: Detroit, Michigan Territory
Cecile CREQUY (CREQUI) was the child of Jean Baptiste AIDE dit CRÉQUY and Cecile MESNY

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Children of Joseph Louis TREMBLAY and Cecile CREQUY (CREQUI)

Louis TROMBLEY

Born: 2 September 1819, Detroit, Michigan Territory
Died: 5 September 1870, Warren, Michigan, USA

Married: Sophia KELLER 12 February 1844 Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Bartholomew TREMBLAY

Born: 10 December 1820, Detroit, Michigan Territory
Died: abt. 1899, Wilson, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA

Susanne TREMBLAY

Born: 8 July 1822, Detroit, Michigan Territory
Died: 20 February 1851, , Michigan, USA

Cecelia TREMBLAY

Born: 8 May 1824, Detroit, Michigan Territory
Died: 12 November 1849, , Michigan, USA

Jerome TROMBLEY

Born: 14 November 1825, , Michigan Territory
Died: 23 February 1904, Gratiot Township, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Magdeleine TREMBLAY

Born: 12 August 1827, Detroit, Michigan Territory
Died: ,

Angelica Julia TROMBLEY

Born: 28 September 1829, Detroit, Michigan Territory
Died: 27 November 1867, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Appolonius Joseph "Napoleon" TROMBLEY

Born: 20 February 1832, , Michigan Territory
Died: 30 May 1906, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Vincent De Paul TROMBLEY (TREMBLEY)

Born: 24 October 1833, Detroit, Michigan Territory
Died: 8 April 1880, Warren, Michigan, USA

Married: Agnes May TROMBLEY 2 August 1859 Place: , Michigan, USA

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Birth — 1790
2 January 1790
Detroit, French Settlement (now Michigan)

1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

John Adams Genealogy

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

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1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

1818 Marriage / Partner
Joseph Louis TREMBLAY and Cecile CREQUY (CREQUI) 23 November 1818, Detroit, Michigan, USA

He was 28 years old.

1819 Birth of Child
Louis TROMBLEY was born 2 September 1819, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Joseph Louis was 29 years old.

1820 Birth of Child
Bartholomew TREMBLAY was born 10 December 1820, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Joseph Louis was 30 years old.

1822 Birth of Child
Susanne TREMBLAY was born 8 July 1822, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Joseph Louis was 32 years old.

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1824 Birth of Child
Cecelia TREMBLAY was born 8 May 1824, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Joseph Louis was 34 years old.

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States

1825 Birth of Child
Jerome TROMBLEY was born 14 November 1825, , Michigan, USA

Joseph Louis was 35 years old.

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.

1827 Birth of Child
Magdeleine TREMBLAY was born 12 August 1827, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Joseph Louis was 37 years old.

1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)

1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States

1829 Birth of Child
Angelica Julia TROMBLEY was born 28 September 1829, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Joseph Louis was 39 years old.

1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears

1832 Birth of Child
Appolonius Joseph "Napoleon" TROMBLEY was born 20 February 1832, , Michigan, USA

Joseph Louis was 42 years old.

1833 Birth of Child
Vincent De Paul TROMBLEY (TREMBLEY) was born 24 October 1833, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Joseph Louis was 43 years old.

1837 - Martin Van Buren becomes President of the United States

Death — 1838
24 July 1838
Detroit, Michigan, USA
He died at the age of 48.

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The name Michigan is based on a native American (Chippewa) word; 'meicigama' (meaning 'great water,' a word referring to Lake Superior). (statesymbolsusa.org)

January 26, 1837 - Michigan becomes 26th U.S. state

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