Edward
VANSLETTE (VINCELETTE)
(b.
24 March 1857
,
Yamaska, Canada East
d.
30 March 1936
,
Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
)
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Edward VANSLETTE (VINCELETTE) was born 24 March 1857 in Yamaska, Canada East
Edward VANSLETTE (VINCELETTE) was the child of Édouard VANSLETTE (VINCELETTE) and Armena "Hermenie" RACICOT and the grandchild of: (paternal) Pierre VINCELET (VINCELETTE) and Charlotte BERTRAND (maternal) Isidore-Theophile RACICOT and Marie-Marguerite MASSÉEdward was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1866.
The French-Canadian Migration: New England's Late 1800s Odyssey
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Edward married Sophie Zepherine TENANCOUR 15 August 1875 in Montague, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 10 children.
Sophie Zepherine TENANCOUR was born 9 September 1855 in Yamaska, Québec, Canada (Saint-Michel-d'Yamaska). Sophie Zepherine died 21 April 1938 in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA (Florence). Sophie Zepherine was the child of Roch TONNANCOUR (TENANCOUR) and Adeline PARENT.
Edward VANSLETTE (VINCELETTE) died 30 March 1936 in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA .
Details of the family tree of Edward appear below.
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Family and Children of Edward VANSLETTE (VINCELETTE)
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Sophie Zepherine TENANCOUR-- Date: 15 August 1875 Place: Montague, Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Sophie Zepherine TENANCOUR was the child of Roch TONNANCOUR (TENANCOUR) and Adeline PARENT
Edward Valslett
Zepharine Tenancour
both of Montague
he is 18, she is 19
he is a paper maker, born in Canada, son of Edward and Mary Vanslett
she was also born in Canada, daughter of Roch and Adaline Tenancour
it is the first marriage for both
volume 271 page 303
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1695-1910
groom's name: Edward H. Vanslet
groom's birth date: 1857
groom's birthplace:
groom's age: 18
bride's name: Zepharine Tenancour
bride's birth date: 1856
bride's birthplace:
bride's age: 19
marriage date: 15 Aug 1875
marriage place:
groom's father's name: Edward Vanslet
groom's mother's name: Mary
bride's father's name: Rock Tenancour
bride's mother's name: Adaline
groom's race:
groom's marital status:
groom's previous wife's name:
bride's race:
bride's marital status:
bride's previous husband's name:
indexing project (batch) number: I05397-7
system origin: Massachusetts-EASy
source film number: 1888085
reference number: 31
Children of Edward VANSLETTE (VINCELETTE) and Sophie Zepherine TENANCOUR:
William Edward VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.13 June 1876, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1932, North Adams, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Mary L WOOD 1902 in North Adams, Massachusetts, USA
Mabel VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.7 July 1878, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. 6 August 1889, Montague, Massachusetts, USA )
Edna Nellie VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.14 September 1880, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1900, )
Mary Eva VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.15 September 1883, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1900, )
Edward VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.30 June 1885, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1900, )
Helen (Nellie) VAN SLEET (BARNES) (b.14 October 1887, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. 31 August 1951, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Frank BARNES 23 November 1908 in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA (Florence)
Mary Grace VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.October 1888, Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1941, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Wilfred Joseph DUPLISSE (DUPLESSIS) 27 June 1911 in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA (Haydenville)
Gertrude Sophie VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.24 August 1890, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. 5 October 1918, Westminster, Massachusetts, USA)
Edward Leo Joseph VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.24 August 1892, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1916, )
Raymond VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.4 January 1895, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1910, )
Sophie Zepherine TENANCOUR-- Date: 15 August 1875 Place: Montague, Massachusetts, USA Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
Researching Your Colonial New England Ancestors
Sophie Zepherine TENANCOUR was the child of Roch TONNANCOUR (TENANCOUR) and Adeline PARENT
Edward Valslett
Zepharine Tenancour
both of Montague
he is 18, she is 19
he is a paper maker, born in Canada, son of Edward and Mary Vanslett
she was also born in Canada, daughter of Roch and Adaline Tenancour
it is the first marriage for both
volume 271 page 303
Massachusetts, Marriages, 1695-1910
groom's name: Edward H. Vanslet
groom's birth date: 1857
groom's birthplace:
groom's age: 18
bride's name: Zepharine Tenancour
bride's birth date: 1856
bride's birthplace:
bride's age: 19
marriage date: 15 Aug 1875
marriage place:
groom's father's name: Edward Vanslet
groom's mother's name: Mary
bride's father's name: Rock Tenancour
bride's mother's name: Adaline
groom's race:
groom's marital status:
groom's previous wife's name:
bride's race:
bride's marital status:
bride's previous husband's name:
indexing project (batch) number: I05397-7
system origin: Massachusetts-EASy
source film number: 1888085
reference number: 31
Children of Edward VANSLETTE (VINCELETTE) and Sophie Zepherine TENANCOUR:
William Edward VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.13 June 1876, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1932, North Adams, Massachusetts, USA)m. Mary L WOOD 1902 in North Adams, Massachusetts, USA
Mabel VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.7 July 1878, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. 6 August 1889, Montague, Massachusetts, USA ) Edna Nellie VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.14 September 1880, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1900, ) Mary Eva VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.15 September 1883, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1900, ) Edward VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.30 June 1885, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1900, ) Helen (Nellie) VAN SLEET (BARNES) (b.14 October 1887, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. 31 August 1951, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA )m. Frank BARNES 23 November 1908 in Northampton, Massachusetts, USA (Florence)
Mary Grace VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.October 1888, Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1941, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA )m. Wilfred Joseph DUPLISSE (DUPLESSIS) 27 June 1911 in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA (Haydenville)
Gertrude Sophie VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.24 August 1890, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. 5 October 1918, Westminster, Massachusetts, USA) Edward Leo Joseph VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.24 August 1892, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1916, ) Raymond VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) (b.4 January 1895, Montague, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1910, )
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1857 Birth 24 March 1857
Yamaska, Canada East
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1875 Marriage / PartnerEdward VANSLETTE (VINCELETTE) and Sophie Zepherine TENANCOUR 15 August 1875, Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
He was 18 years old.
1876 Birth of ChildWilliam Edward VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) was born 13 June 1876, Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
Edward was 19 years old.
1878 Birth of ChildMabel VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) was born 7 July 1878, Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
Edward was 21 years old.
1880 Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts
name: Edward Vancelette Jr.
residence: Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1857
birthplace: Canada
relationship to head: Self
spouse's name: Sophia Vancelette
spouse's birthplace: Canada
father's name:
father's birthplace: Canada
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Canada
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Married
age (expanded): 23 years
occupation: Works In Paper Mill
nara film number: T9-0533
page: 375
page character: A
entry number: 3920
film number: 1254533
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Edward Vancelette Jr. M 23 Canada
wife Sophia Vancelette F 25 Canada
son William Vancelette M 4 Massachusetts, United States
dau Mabel Vancelette F 2 Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Vancelette F 30 Canada
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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name: Edward Vancelette Jr.
residence: Montague, Franklin, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1857
birthplace: Canada
relationship to head: Self
spouse's name: Sophia Vancelette
spouse's birthplace: Canada
father's name:
father's birthplace: Canada
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Canada
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Married
age (expanded): 23 years
occupation: Works In Paper Mill
nara film number: T9-0533
page: 375
page character: A
entry number: 3920
film number: 1254533
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Edward Vancelette Jr. M 23 Canada
wife Sophia Vancelette F 25 Canada
son William Vancelette M 4 Massachusetts, United States
dau Mabel Vancelette F 2 Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Vancelette F 30 Canada
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1880 Birth of ChildEdna Nellie VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) was born 14 September 1880, Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
Edward was 23 years old.
1882 Naturalization
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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299); Microfilm Serial: M1299; Microfilm Roll: 113
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see photo
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299); Microfilm Serial: M1299; Microfilm Roll: 113
ancestry.com
 - 1882 naturalization
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1882 naturalization
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299); Microfilm Serial: M1299; Microfilm Roll: 113
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1883 Birth of ChildMary Eva VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) was born 15 September 1883, Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
Edward was 26 years old.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 Birth of ChildEdward VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) was born 30 June 1885, Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
Edward was 28 years old.
1887 Birth of ChildHelen (Nellie) VAN SLEET (BARNES) was born 14 October 1887, Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
Edward was 30 years old.
1888 Birth of ChildMary Grace VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) was born October 1888, Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA
Edward was 31 years old.
1889 Death of ChildMabel VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) died 6 August 1889, Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
Edward was 32 years old.
1890 Birth of ChildGertrude Sophie VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) was born 24 August 1890, Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
Edward was 33 years old.
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
1892 Birth of ChildEdward Leo Joseph VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) was born 24 August 1892, Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
Edward was 35 years old.
1895 Birth of ChildRaymond VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) was born 4 January 1895, Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
Edward was 37 years old.
1900 Northampton, Massachusetts
name: Edward Vaslett
titles & terms:
event: Census
event date: 1900
event place: ED 640 Northampton city Ward 6, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
birth date: May 1858
birthplace: Canada Fr
relationship to head of household: Head
father's birthplace: Canada Fr
mother's birthplace: Canada Fr
race or color (standardized): White
gender: Male
marital status: Married
years married: 24
estimated marriage year: 1876
mother how many children:
number living children:
immigration year: 1866
page: 7
sheet letter: B
family number: 142
reference number: 77
film number: 1240654
digital folder number: 004113839
image number: 00622
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head Edward Vaslett M 42 Canada Fr
wife Sophia Vaslett F 44 Canada Fr
daughter Edna N Vaslett F 20 Massachusetts
daughter Eva H Vaslett F 17 Massachusetts
son Edward Vaslett M 15 Massachusetts
daughter Nellie Vaslett F 13 Massachusetts
daughter Grace Vaslett F 12...Read MORE...
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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name: Edward Vaslett
titles & terms:
event: Census
event date: 1900
event place: ED 640 Northampton city Ward 6, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
birth date: May 1858
birthplace: Canada Fr
relationship to head of household: Head
father's birthplace: Canada Fr
mother's birthplace: Canada Fr
race or color (standardized): White
gender: Male
marital status: Married
years married: 24
estimated marriage year: 1876
mother how many children:
number living children:
immigration year: 1866
page: 7
sheet letter: B
family number: 142
reference number: 77
film number: 1240654
digital folder number: 004113839
image number: 00622
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head Edward Vaslett M 42 Canada Fr
wife Sophia Vaslett F 44 Canada Fr
daughter Edna N Vaslett F 20 Massachusetts
daughter Eva H Vaslett F 17 Massachusetts
son Edward Vaslett M 15 Massachusetts
daughter Nellie Vaslett F 13 Massachusetts
daughter Grace Vaslett F 12...Read MORE...
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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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.1908 Marriage of ChildHelen (Nellie) VAN SLEET (BARNES) married 23 November 1908, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA (Florence) to Frank BARNES
1910 Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
name: Edward Van Slet
birthplace: Massachusetts
relationship to head of household: Self
residence: Northampton Ward 6, Hampshire, Massachusetts
marital status: Married
race : White
gender: Male
immigration year:
father's birthplace: New York
mother's birthplace: New York
family number: 17
page number: 1
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Edward Van Slet M 51y Massachusetts
wife Sophie Van Slet F 53y Canada
dau Grace Van Slet F 21y Massachusetts
dau Gertrude Van Slet F 19y Massachusetts
son Leo Van Slet M 17y Massachusetts
son Raymond Van Slet M 15y Massachusetts
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
name: Edward Van Slet
birthplace: Massachusetts
relationship to head of household: Self
residence: Northampton Ward 6, Hampshire, Massachusetts
marital status: Married
race : White
gender: Male
immigration year:
father's birthplace: New York
mother's birthplace: New York
family number: 17
page number: 1
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Edward Van Slet M 51y Massachusetts
wife Sophie Van Slet F 53y Canada
dau Grace Van Slet F 21y Massachusetts
dau Gertrude Van Slet F 19y Massachusetts
son Leo Van Slet M 17y Massachusetts
son Raymond Van Slet M 15y Massachusetts
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
1911 Marriage of ChildMary Grace VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) married 27 June 1911, Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA (Haydenville) to Wilfred Joseph DUPLISSE (DUPLESSIS)
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1918 Death of ChildGertrude Sophie VANSLETTE (VANSLEET) died 5 October 1918, Westminster, Massachusetts, USA
Edward was 61 years old.
1920 Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
name: Edward Vanalette
residence: Northampton City Ward Six, Hampshire, Massachusetts
estimated birth year: 1857
age: 63
birthplace: Canada
relationship to head of household: Self
gender: Male
race: White
marital status: Married
father's birthplace:
mother's birthplace:
film number: 1820705
digital folder number: 4301102
image number: 00921
sheet number: 1
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Edward Vanalette M 63y Canada
wife Sophie Vanalette F 65y Canada
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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name: Edward Vanalette
residence: Northampton City Ward Six, Hampshire, Massachusetts
estimated birth year: 1857
age: 63
birthplace: Canada
relationship to head of household: Self
gender: Male
race: White
marital status: Married
father's birthplace:
mother's birthplace:
film number: 1820705
digital folder number: 4301102
image number: 00921
sheet number: 1
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Edward Vanalette M 63y Canada
wife Sophie Vanalette F 65y Canada
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1930 Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
name: Edward Vanslette
event: Census
event date: 1930
event place: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
gender: Male
age: 75
marital status: Married
race: White
birthplace: Massachusetts
estimated birth year: 1855
immigration year:
relationship to head of household: Boarder
father's birthplace: Canada
mother's birthplace: Canada
enumeration district number: 0036
family number: 246
sheet number and letter: 10B
line number: 92
nara publication: T626, roll 912
film number: 2340647
digital folder number: 4607009
image number: 00940
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head Milfred J Duplissis M 42 Massachusetts
wife Grace C Duplissis F 42 Massachusetts
son Francis W Duplissis M 17 Massachusetts
son George W Duplissis M 16 Massachusetts
son Raymond J Duplissis M 15 Massachusetts
boarder Edward Vanslette M 75 Massachusetts
boarder Sophia M Vanslette F 77 Canada
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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name: Edward Vanslette
event: Census
event date: 1930
event place: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
gender: Male
age: 75
marital status: Married
race: White
birthplace: Massachusetts
estimated birth year: 1855
immigration year:
relationship to head of household: Boarder
father's birthplace: Canada
mother's birthplace: Canada
enumeration district number: 0036
family number: 246
sheet number and letter: 10B
line number: 92
nara publication: T626, roll 912
film number: 2340647
digital folder number: 4607009
image number: 00940
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head Milfred J Duplissis M 42 Massachusetts
wife Grace C Duplissis F 42 Massachusetts
son Francis W Duplissis M 17 Massachusetts
son George W Duplissis M 16 Massachusetts
son Raymond J Duplissis M 15 Massachusetts
boarder Edward Vanslette M 75 Massachusetts
boarder Sophia M Vanslette F 77 Canada
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
 - “Vital Records of Northampton, Massachusetts.” Corbin Collection Volume 1: Records of Hampshire County, Massachusetts. CD-ROM. Boston, Mass: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2003. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.)
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“Vital Records of Northampton, Massachusetts.” Corbin Collection Volume 1: Records of Hampshire County, Massachusetts. CD-ROM. Boston, Mass: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2003. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.)
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1936 Death 30 March 1936
Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 79.
Postcards and Memories of Northampton, Massachusetts, USA (Florence)
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