Adelard Ovila
LACHAPELLE
Born
7 December 1875
,
Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada
Died
31 May 1950
,
Thompson, Connecticut, USA
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Born: 7 December 1875 in Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada
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Adelard Ovila was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1879.
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Adelard Ovila married Pamela LANGLOIS 2 October 1899 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Pamela LANGLOIS was born 7 March 1882 in Saint-Jean-Chrysostôme, Lévis, Québec, Canada . Pamela died 7 December 1956 in Pomfret, Connecticut, USA . Pamela was the child of Joseph LANGLOIS and Emilie GAGNON (GAGNE).
Adelard Ovila LACHAPELLE died 31 May 1950 in Thompson, Connecticut, USA .
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Adelard Ovila LACHAPELLE married 
Pamela LANGLOIS
Marriage date: 2 October 1899
Marriage place: New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
Source: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Pamela LANGLOIS was the child of Joseph LANGLOIS and Emilie GAGNON (GAGNE)
Pamela LANGLOISMarriage date: 2 October 1899
Marriage place: New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
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Pamela LANGLOIS was the child of Joseph LANGLOIS and Emilie GAGNON (GAGNE)
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Dolor Lachapelle married Pamela Langlois. Both are living in New Bedford. He is a 23 year old shipping clerk. She is a 17 year old spooler tender. Both were born in Canada. He is the son of Francois and Mary Plancher. She is the daughter of Joseph and Emilie Gagnon. It is the first marriage for both. They were married by Ant. Berube, Priest, New Bedford.
The Adelard Lachapelles Note 50th Wedding Date
Mr. and Mrs. Adelard Lachapelle, well-known North Grosvenordale couple, observed the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding on Sunday.
They renewed their vows at a special Mass held at 10:30 in St. Joseph's Church and were guests later at a family dinner at the Colonial Club in Webster.
Attendants at the Mass were their eldest son, Frederick of Biddeford, Me., and their daughter, Mrs. Homer Price of North Grosvenordale. The Re. Oscar J. Normand officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Lachapelle were married October 2, 1899 in St. Hyacinthe Church, New Bedford, Mass. They have five sons and one daughter, all of whom were present Sunday with their families.
They are Mrs. Homer Price, Alvin Lachapelle of Putnam, George and Arthur of North Grosvenordale and Frederick of Biddeford, Me.
Guests also included Mrs. Lachapelle's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Langlois; her brother-in-law ans sister, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Houle of Bristol and her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Langlois of Webster.
Before his retirement, Mr. Lachapelle had been employed for nearly 40 years at Cluett-Peabody Company. The Lachapelles have been residents of North Grosvenordale since their marriage.
A musical program was given following the dinner. Piano selections werer given by Mrs. Alvin Lachapelle of Putnam and by Beverly and Marilyn Lachapelle of Biddeford. Pamela Lachapelle of this city and the Lachapelle Quintet gave vocal numbers.
Windham County Observer
Putnam, Connecticut
October 5, 1949
Children of Adelard Ovila LACHAPELLE and Pamela LANGLOIS
Arthur Andre LACHAPELLE
Born: 8 August 1905, Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Died: 24 August 1987, Long Beach, Brunswick, North Carolina
Died: 24 August 1987, Long Beach, Brunswick, North Carolina
Married: Sophie BEDNARZ 24 June 1937 Place: Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Alvin John LACHAPELLE
Born: 15 May 1912, Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Died: 2 December 2004, Summerville, South Carolina, USA
Died: 2 December 2004, Summerville, South Carolina, USA
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Birth — 18757 December 1875
Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada
8 Dec 1875 Baptism Saint-Guillaume-d'Upton, QC, Canada
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1880 Sprague, New London, Connecticut
Godfrey LACHAPELLE, Self, M, Male, W, 40, CANADA, Works In Cotton Mill
Addie LACHAPELLE, Wife, M, Female, W, 39, CANADA, Keeping House
Mary LACHAPELLE, Dau, S, Female, W, 15, CANADA, Works In Cotton Mill
Agnes LACHAPELLE, Dau, S, Female, W, 12, CANADA, Works In Cotton Mill
Rosa LACHAPELLE, Dau, S, Female, W, 9, CANADA
Josephine LACHAPELLE, Dau, S, Female, W, 7, CANADA
Louis LACHAPELLE, Son, S, Male, W, 4, CANADA
Delnor LACHAPELLE, Dau, S, Female, W, 2, CANADA
Joseph LACHAPELLE, Son, S, Male, W, 8M, CT
Addie LACHAPELLE, Wife, M, Female, W, 39, CANADA, Keeping House
Mary LACHAPELLE, Dau, S, Female, W, 15, CANADA, Works In Cotton Mill
Agnes LACHAPELLE, Dau, S, Female, W, 12, CANADA, Works In Cotton Mill
Rosa LACHAPELLE, Dau, S, Female, W, 9, CANADA
Josephine LACHAPELLE, Dau, S, Female, W, 7, CANADA
Louis LACHAPELLE, Son, S, Male, W, 4, CANADA
Delnor LACHAPELLE, Dau, S, Female, W, 2, CANADA
Joseph LACHAPELLE, Son, S, Male, W, 8M, CT
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1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, 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
1899 Marriage / PartnerAdelard Ovila LACHAPELLE and Pamela LANGLOIS 2 October 1899, New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
He was 23 years old.
1900 Birth of ChildAlfred Adelard LACHAPELLE was born 19 June 1900, New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
Adelard Ovila was 24 years old.
1902 Birth of ChildLovina B LACHAPELLE was born 29 March 1902, New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
Adelard Ovila was 26 years old.
1904 Birth of ChildGeorge William LACHAPELLE was born 6 April 1904, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Adelard Ovila was 28 years old.
1905 Birth of ChildArthur Andre LACHAPELLE was born 8 August 1905, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Adelard Ovila was 29 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.1910 Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Adalid Lachepel 34, married 10 years, b. Canada, weaver in cotton mill
Pamela Lachepel 29, , married 10 years, mother of 5 children, 5 children living, b. Canada
Alfred Lachepel 9, b. CT
Lovina Lachepel 8, b. CT
George Lachepel 6, b. CT
Arther Lachepel 4, b. CT
Annette Lachepel 8/ 12, b. CT
Pamela Lachepel 29, , married 10 years, mother of 5 children, 5 children living, b. Canada
Alfred Lachepel 9, b. CT
Lovina Lachepel 8, b. CT
George Lachepel 6, b. CT
Arther Lachepel 4, b. CT
Annette Lachepel 8/ 12, b. CT
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1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1912 Birth of ChildAlvin John LACHAPELLE was born 15 May 1912, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Adelard Ovila was 36 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1916 Birth of ChildRaymond Roger LACHAPELLE was born 17 January 1916, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Adelard Ovila was 40 years old.
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1920 Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Adelaid Lachchapel, b. abt 1878, age 42, year of immigration 1902, weaver in cotton mill
Parmelia Lachchapel, b. abt 1883, age 34, year of immigration 1896, b. Canada, weaver in cotton mill
Alfred Lachchapel, son, b. abt 1901, age 19, b. MA, weaver in cotton mill
Lovina Lachchapel, daughter, b. abt 1903, age 17, b. CT, card room in cotton mill
George Lachchapel, son, b. abt 1905,age 15, b. CT
Arthur Lachchapel, son, b. abt 1906, age 14, b. CT
Alvin Lachchapel, son, b. abt 1912, age 8, b. CT
Raymond Lachchapel, son, b. abt 1916, age 4, b. CT
Parmelia Lachchapel, b. abt 1883, age 34, year of immigration 1896, b. Canada, weaver in cotton mill
Alfred Lachchapel, son, b. abt 1901, age 19, b. MA, weaver in cotton mill
Lovina Lachchapel, daughter, b. abt 1903, age 17, b. CT, card room in cotton mill
George Lachchapel, son, b. abt 1905,age 15, b. CT
Arthur Lachchapel, son, b. abt 1906, age 14, b. CT
Alvin Lachchapel, son, b. abt 1912, age 8, b. CT
Raymond Lachchapel, son, b. abt 1916, age 4, b. CT
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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Connecticut City Directories > North Grosvenordale > 1928 - Ancestry.com
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LaChappelle Adelard (Palmyra) emp G Co h 342 Three Rows (8)
LaChappelle Arthur emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle Fred emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle George emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle Lavina emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle Adelard (Palmyra) emp G Co h 342 Three Rows (8)
LaChappelle Arthur emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle Fred emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle George emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle Lavina emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
1928 Marriage of ChildLovina B LACHAPELLE married 3 September 1928, Thompson, Connecticut, USA to Homer I PRINCE
1930 Three Rows, Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Adelard Lachapelle 54, age at first marriage 23, b. Canada, year of immigration 1879, naturalized, weaver in cotton mill
Parmelia Lachapelle 48, age at first marriage 17, b. Canada, year of immigration 1895, naturalized
Alfred Lachapelle 29, son, b. MA, cloth checker in cotton mill
Arthur Lachapelle 24, son, b. CT, lap machine operator in cotton mill
Alvin Lachapelle 17, son, b. CT
Raymond Lachapelle 14, son, b. CT
Georgette Langlois 9, niece, b. RI, parents b. Canada
Parmelia Lachapelle 48, age at first marriage 17, b. Canada, year of immigration 1895, naturalized
Alfred Lachapelle 29, son, b. MA, cloth checker in cotton mill
Arthur Lachapelle 24, son, b. CT, lap machine operator in cotton mill
Alvin Lachapelle 17, son, b. CT
Raymond Lachapelle 14, son, b. CT
Georgette Langlois 9, niece, b. RI, parents b. Canada
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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Connecticut City Directories > North Grosvenordale > 1931 - Ancestry.com
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LaChappelle Adelard (Palmyra) emp G Co h 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle Arthur emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle Fred emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle George (Henrietta) emp G Co r 342 r Amedee Seney
LaChappelle Adelard (Palmyra) emp G Co h 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle Arthur emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle Fred emp G Co r 342 Three Rows
LaChappelle George (Henrietta) emp G Co r 342 r Amedee Seney
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)Connecticut City Directories > North Grosvenordale > 1935 - Ancestry.com
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LaChappelle Adelard (Palmyra) emp G Co h 3 Main
LaChappelle Alvin (Marcia) emp G Co h 3 Main
LaChappelle Arthur emp G Co r 3 Main
LaChappelle George (Henrietta) emp G Co h Buckley Hill rd
LaChappelle Raymond student r 3 Main
LaChappelle Adelard (Palmyra) emp G Co h 3 Main
LaChappelle Alvin (Marcia) emp G Co h 3 Main
LaChappelle Arthur emp G Co r 3 Main
LaChappelle George (Henrietta) emp G Co h Buckley Hill rd
LaChappelle Raymond student r 3 Main
1937 Marriage of ChildArthur Andre LACHAPELLE married 24 June 1937, Thompson, Connecticut, USA to Sophie BEDNARZ
Connecticut City Directories > North Grosvenordale > 1939 - Ancestry.com
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LaChappelle Adelard (Pamela) emp G Co h 284 Buckley Hill rd
LaChappelle Arthur (Sophie) emp G Co h 286 River
LaChappelle Raymond clk Suprenant Bros r Buckley Hill rd
LaChappelle Sophie (Mrs Arthur) emp G Co h 286 River
LaChappelle Adelard (Pamela) emp G Co h 284 Buckley Hill rd
LaChappelle Arthur (Sophie) emp G Co h 286 River
LaChappelle Raymond clk Suprenant Bros r Buckley Hill rd
LaChappelle Sophie (Mrs Arthur) emp G Co h 286 River
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.
Adelard Lachapelle and Pamela Langlois Lachapelle - 50th wedding anniversary - 1949
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1950 Death
Connecticut, Death Index, 1949-2001
Name: Adelard O Lachapelle
event: Death
Event Date: 31 May 1950
Event Place: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Residence: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
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Gender: Male
Age: 74
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
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estimated Birth Year: 1876
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certificate number: 07865
Name: Adelard O Lachapelle
event: Death
Event Date: 31 May 1950
Event Place: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Residence: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
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Gender: Male
Age: 74
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
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estimated Birth Year: 1876
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certificate number: 07865
Death
Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001 on ancestry.com
Name: Adelard O Lachapelle
Death Date: 31 May 1950
Death Place: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Age: 74 Years
Birth Date: abt 1876
Marital Status: Never Married (Single)
State File #: 07865
Residence : Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Gender: Male
Race: White
Name: Adelard O Lachapelle
Death Date: 31 May 1950
Death Place: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Age: 74 Years
Birth Date: abt 1876
Marital Status: Never Married (Single)
State File #: 07865
Residence : Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Gender: Male
Race: White
Grave - St Joseph's Cemetery - North Grosvenordale, CT
St. Joseph's Cemetery, North Grosvenordale
Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
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LaChapelle Adelard (Pamela) emp GCo h 131 River
LaChapelle Adelard (Pamela) emp GCo h 131 River
Postcards and Memories of Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
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Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale
Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Historical names: North Grosvenordale · Quinebaug · Fabyan · Mechanicsville
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