Omer Joseph LIPPE

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28 December 1885 , Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Died

6 January 1937 , Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

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Gilbert LIPPE Sophie ANGER

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Born: 28 December 1885 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Gilbert LIPPE

Mother: Sophie ANGER

Paternal grandparents: Joseph-René LIPPE , Sophie BEAUGRAND dite CHAMPAGNE

Maternal grandparents: Charles ANGER , Adeline (Adée) (Adele) RICHARD

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Omer Joseph married Marie Louise PELOQUIN 4 October 1909 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Marie Louise PELOQUIN was born 22 January 1886 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA . Marie Louise died 7 October 1918 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA . Marie Louise was the child of Pierre PELOQUIN and Marie Delima THÉRIAULT.

Omer Joseph LIPPE died 6 January 1937 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA .
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Marie Louise PELOQUIN
Marriage date: 4 October 1909
Marriage place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

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Marie Louise PELOQUIN was the child of Pierre PELOQUIN and Marie Delima THÉRIAULT

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Volume - Page: Vol: 588 ; Page: 417

He is 23. She is 22. It is the first marriage for both. Both are living in Southbridge. He is a clerk. She is a spinner. Both were born in Southbridge. He is the son of Gilbert Lippe and Sophie Anger. She is the daughter of Pierre Peloquin and Delima Theriault.

Groom's name: Omer Lippé

Groom's age: 23 years

Groom's estimated birth year: 1886

Groom's birthplace: Southbridge, , Massachusetts

Bride's name: Marie Louise Peloquin

Bride's age: 22 years

Bride's estimated birth year: 1887

Bride's birthplace: Southbridge, , Massachusetts

Marriage date (original): 4 Oct 1909

Marriage date: 04 Oct 1909

Marriage place: Southbridge, , Massachusetts

Groom's father's name: Gilbert Lippé

Groom's mother's name: Sophie Anyer

Father of bride's name: Pierre Peloquin

Mother of bride's name: Delima Theriault

Film number: 2315510

Digital GS number: 4329362

Image number: 1149

Number of images: 1

Reference number: p 417 no 116

Marriage registration place: Southbridge, , Massachusetts

Marriage registration year: 1909

Collection: Massachusetts Marriage Records, 1842-1915

Children of Omer Joseph LIPPE and Marie Louise PELOQUIN

Jeannette Marie Louise LIPPE

Born: 2 May 1910, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 23 December 2002, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Edgar Arthur ("Ben") TREMBLAY 11 February 1933 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Lionel Leo LIPPE

Born: 26 October 1911, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 23 July 1995, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Germaine Doris FOURNIER 2 September 1933 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Gertrude LIPPE

Born: 15 September 1915, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 2 February 2010, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Felix Patrick CARMEL (MCDONALD) 21 May 1938 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

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1885

Omer Lippe was born on December 8, 1885 in Southbridge, MA -- parents are Gilbert Lippe and Sophie Anger. Gilbert is a Laborer. Gilbert and Sophie were both born in Canada --

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Name: Omer Lippe
Gender: Male
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Birth Date: 28 Dec 1885
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father's Name: Gilbert Lippe
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mother's Name: Sophie Angers
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indexing project (batch) number: I01052-2
system origin: Massachusetts-EASy
source Film Number: 2047599
reference number: 98

'Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915,' index, FamilySearch.org : accessed 06 Feb 2013), Omer Lippe, 28 Dec 1885; citing reference 98, FHL microfilm 2047599.

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Omer Joseph LIPPE - 1885 Birth. Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1885 Birth. Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts.

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1886 - October 28 - Statue of Liberty is Unveiled

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

1889 - Benjamin Harrison becomes President of the United States

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

1893 - Grover Cleveland becomes President of the United States

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

1897 - William McKinley becomes President of the United States

1898 - April 25 – Spanish-American War: The United States declares war on Spain

1898 - December 10 – The Treaty of Paris is signed, ending the Spanish-American War.

1900 US Census

Gilbert, 67, born in Canada, parents born in Canada, living in Southbridge, Massachusetts. His year of immigration is listed as 1881. He lives with his wife, Sophie 50, born in Canada, parents born in Canada. Her immigration year is listed as 1862. The children are: son Omer, 14, born in MA; daughter Parmelia, 11. Gilbert is listed as a laborer. Omer works in an optical shop.

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

1901 - William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, was shot on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New York, on September 6, 1901, six months into his second term. He was shaking hands with the public when an anarchist, Leon Czolgosz, shot him twice in the abdomen. Theodore Roosevelt becomes President of the United States.

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)

1904 - June 28 - U.S. begins construction of Panama Canal.

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)

1909

Omer Lippe married Marie Louise Peloquin in Southbridge, MA on Oct 4, 1909. It was the first marriage for both. Both were born in Southbridge. He was 23. She was 22. He was a clerk. His parents were Gilbert Lippe and Sophie Anger. She was a spinner. Her parents were Pierre Peloquin and Delima Theriault.

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1909 Marriage / Partner
Omer Joseph LIPPE and Marie Louise PELOQUIN 4 October 1909, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

He was 23 years old.

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Omer Joseph LIPPE - 1909 Marriage. Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts.

1909 Marriage. Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts.

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1909 - William Howard Taft becomes President of the United States

1910 US Census Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts

Sophie Lippe, 60, head of household, year of immigration - 1862, living in Southbridge, Massachusetts on Cross Street. Her daughter, Parmilia, 21, lives with her. Also living there are: Omer, 24, and Mary L., 24. Omer is Sophie's son and Mary L. is the daughter-in-law. Sophie was born in Canada. All others were born in Massachusetts. Omer is a clerk in a grocery store.

Name: Homer Lippe
birthPlace: Massachusetts
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Residence: Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
race : White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year:
father's birthPlace: Canada French
mother's birthPlace: Canada French
family number: 368
page number: 17
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Sophi Lippe F 60y Canada French
dau Pamila Lippe F 21y Massachusetts
son Homer Lippe M 24y Massachusetts
Mary L Lipper F 24y Massachusetts

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1910 Birth of Child
Jeannette Marie Louise LIPPE was born 2 May 1910, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Omer Joseph was 24 years old.

1911 Birth of Child
Lionel Leo LIPPE was born 26 October 1911, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Omer Joseph was 25 years old.

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)

1913 - Woodrow Wilson becomes President of the United States

1913 - October 31 – The Lincoln Highway, the first automobile road across the United States, is dedicated

1915 - January 25 - First United States coast-to-coast long-distance telephone call

1915 Birth of Child
Gertrude LIPPE was born 15 September 1915, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Omer Joseph was 29 years old.

1917 World War I Draft Registration

Omer Joseph Lippe registered from Southbridge, MA. Employed at American Optical Co. Difficult to read.

Name: Omer Joseph Lippe
event: Draft Registration
registration date year range: 1917-1918
Event Place: Southbridge City no 10, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1885
birthPlace: , , United States
country of citizenship: United States
nara publication title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
nara publication number: M1509
Film Number: 1684524
Digital Folder Number: 005216153
Image Number: 01288

'United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918,' index and images, FamilySearch.org : accessed 06 Feb 2013), Omer Joseph Lippe, .

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1917 - March 2 – The enactment of the Jones Act grants Puerto Ricans United States citizenship.

1917 - April 6 – WWI: The United States declares war on Germany

1918 - March 19 – The United States Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight saving time

1918 Death of Spouse/Partner
Marie Louise PELOQUIN died 7 October 1918, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

1919

Lippe, Omer, emp A O Co, b 22 Pine

Sophia, wid Gilbert, h 22 Pine

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1919 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
Southbridge (MA)

1919 - June 4 – Women's rights: The United States Congress approves the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which would guarantee suffrage to women, and sends it to the U.S. states for ratification

1920 US Census Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts

Sophie Lippe living on Pine St. in Southbridge, MA at age 69. Living with her are: son Omer 34, granddaughter Janet 9, grandson Lionel 8, granddaughter Gertrude 4. Omer is an operator in a glass shop.

Name: Omer Lippe
Residence: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1886
Age: 34
birthPlace: Massachusetts
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
father's birthPlace:
mother's birthPlace:
Film Number: 1820748
Digital Folder Number: 4311573
Image Number: 00578
sheet number: 10
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Sophia Lippe F 69y Canada
son Omer Lippe M 34y Massachusetts
Janet Lippe F 9y Massachusetts
Lionel Lippe M 8y Massachusetts
Gertrude Lippe F 4y3m Massachusetts

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1920 - January 17 - Prohibition goes into effect on January 17, 1920, under the provisions of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution

1921 - Warren G. Harding becomes President of the United States

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

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

1923 - Calvin Coolidge becomes President of the United States

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

1927 - April 7 – Bell Telephone Co. transmits an image of Herbert Hoover (then the Secretary of Commerce), which becomes the first successful long distance demonstration of television

1928

Lippe, Omar, lab, h 91 Cross

Sophia, wid Gilbert, r 91 Cross

Jeannette, emp Am Op Co, r 91 Cross

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1928 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge and Sturbridge

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

1929

Lippe, Omer, lab, h 91 Cross
Jeannette, emp Am Op Co, r 91 Cross

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1929 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
Southbridge (MA)

1929 - Herbert Hoover becomes President of the United States

1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)

1930 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts

Omer is living on Cross St. in Southbridge, Massachusetts. He is 44 years old, listed as a Laborer doing Odd Jobs.

Name: Omer Lippe
event: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
birthPlace: Massachusetts
estimated Birth Year: 1886
Immigration Year:
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
father's birthPlace: Canada
mother's birthPlace: Canada
enumeration district number: 0268
family number: 193
Sheet Number and Letter: 9B
Line Number: 74
nara publication: T626, roll 965
Film Number: 2340700
Digital Folder Number: 4607701
Image Number: 00910

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

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931

Lippe, Jeannette, emp Am Op Co, r 43 Fairlawn Av
Lippe, Omar, lab, r 312 Main

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Manning's Southbridge and Sturbridge (Massachusetts) Directory September 1931. Springfield, MA MA: H. A. Manning Co., 1931
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1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1931 - March 3 – The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the United States National anthem.

1933 Marriage of Child
Jeannette Marie Louise LIPPE married 11 February 1933, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA to Edgar Arthur ("Ben") TREMBLAY

1933 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President of the United States

1933 Marriage of Child
Lionel Leo LIPPE married 2 September 1933, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA to Germaine Doris FOURNIER

1933 - December 5 – The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution is passed, repealing Prohibition

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law

1936

Lippe, Omer, lab, h 52 Paige Hill Rd

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1936 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
Southbridge (MA)

1936 - Admitted to Hospital

Ligor Tasse of Westville, Omer Lippe of 61 Chestnut street, and Mrs. Alice Curtis of 56 Dresser street were admitted yesterday to Harrington Hospital.

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The Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
December 29, 1936