Joseph-Octave TREMBLAY

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2 November 1883 , Franklin Centre, Québec, Canada

Died

22 January 1934 , Franklin Centre, Québec, Canada

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Julien TREMBLAY Obeline MELOCHE dite LIVERNOIS

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Born: 2 November 1883 in Franklin Centre, Québec, Canada

Father: Julien TREMBLAY

Mother: Obeline MELOCHE dite LIVERNOIS

Paternal grandparents: Augustin TREMBLAY , Hypolite-Apolline BROUILLET

Maternal grandparents: Louis MELOCHE dit LIVERNOIS , Sophie GALARNEAU

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Joseph-Octave married Evelina (Lena) DEBOIS (DESBOIS) (WOODS) 8 February 1904 in Clinton, Clinton, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Evelina (Lena) DEBOIS (DESBOIS) (WOODS) was born 11 April 1880 in United States (USA) (American Colonies). Evelina (Lena) died 15 June 1974 in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada.

Joseph-Octave TREMBLAY died 22 January 1934 in Franklin Centre, Québec, Canada .

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Joseph-Octave TREMBLAY married

photo of Evelina (Lena) DEBOIS (DESBOIS) (WOODS)

Evelina (Lena) DEBOIS (DESBOIS) (WOODS)
Marriage date: 8 February 1904
Marriage place: Clinton, Clinton, New York, USA
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St.Philomena Church

Name: Evelina Debois

Marriage Date: 8 Feb 1904

Marriage Place: Churubusco, New York, USA

Spouse: Octavius Tremblay

Certificate Number: 2214

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Evelina Debois

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New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967

Children of Joseph-Octave TREMBLAY and Evelina (Lena) DEBOIS (DESBOIS) (WOODS)

Albias TREMBLAY

Born: abt. 1904, , Québec Province, Canada
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Merill TREMBLAY

Born: abt. 1905, , Québec Province, Canada
Died: ,

Irene TREMBLAY

Born: abt. 1910, , Québec Province, Canada
Died: ,

Mabel TREMBLAY

Born: abt. 1913, , Québec Province, Canada
Died: ,

Eugene TREMBLAY

Born: 14 August 1913, Franklin Centre, Québec, Canada
Died: 15 January 1998, Franklin Centre, Québec, Canada

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Birth — 1883
2 November 1883
Franklin Centre, Québec, Canada

1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)

The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)

1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)

1887 - June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park.

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

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

1891 - June 16 - John Abbott becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1892 - December 5 - John Sparrow David Thompson becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of Canada

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 - January 22 - Edward VII becomes King of England

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 Marriage / Partner
Joseph-Octave TREMBLAY and Evelina (Lena) DEBOIS (DESBOIS) (WOODS) 8 February 1904, Clinton, Clinton, New York, USA (Churubusco)

He was 20 years old.

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)

1910 - May 6 - George V becomes King of England

1911 - October 10 - Robert Borden becomes Prime Minister of Canada

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 Birth of Child
Eugene TREMBLAY was born 14 August 1913, Franklin Centre, Québec, Canada (St-Antoine-Abbé) (Starnesborough)

Joseph-Octave was 29 years old.

1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1921 - Franklin, Quebec, Canada
Name: Octave Tremblay
Gender: Male
Racial or Tribal Origin: French
Nationality: Canada
Marital Status: Married
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1883
Birth Place: Quebec
Residence Date: 1 Jun 1921
House Number: 68
Residence Street or Township: Franklin
Residence City, Town or Village: Franklin
Residence District: Chateauguay-Huntingdon
Residence Province or Territory: Quebec
Residence Country: Canada
Relation to Head of House: Chef (Head)
Spouse's Name: Evelina Tremblay
Father Birth Place: Quebec
Mother Birth Place: Quebec
Can Speak English?: Oui
Can Speak French?: Oui
Religion: Roman Catholic
Can Read?: Oui
Can Write?: Oui
Occupation: Cultivateur
Employment Type: P C, 3
Nature of Work: Proprieteur
Municipality: Franklin
Enumeration District: 160
Sub-District: Franklin (Township), Franklin Centre (Village), St Antoine (Village)
Sub-District Number: 21
Home Owned or Rented: p
Monthly Rental: BB
Class of House: md
Materials of Construction: Brick
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1921 Census of Canada
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1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada

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

1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada

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

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

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.

1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

Obituary
Octave Tremblay, of Franklin Center PQ, died at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Valleyfield PQ, aged 51 years. He leaves to mourn his loss, his aged mother, Mrs. Julius Tremblay, three brothers, Raymond and Julius of this place, and Moses of Concorde New Hampshire, also three sisters, his wife, who was Miss Lena Wood, of Cherubusco New York, 10 children, five sons and five daughters. Sons are Merrill of Montreal, Alberard of Rome New York, Eugene Ernest and Norman, daughters are Irene, Mrs. Joseph Dumas, of Franklin Center, Corrine, Evelyn and Loreene. Funeral held at the parish Church in St Antoine Abbe PQ.

Huntingdon Gleaner, 01-22-1934