Parmelia (Adelina)
MARTIN
(b.
21 August 1848
,
Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada East
d.
7 July 1944
,
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
)
Age: 95
Cause of Death: cerebral hemorrhage
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Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN was born 21 August 1848 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada East
Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN was the child of Pierre MARTIN and Marie-Vitaline DESMARAIS and the grandchild of: (paternal) Jean-Baptiste MARTIN and Marguerite ST-JEAN dite LAPERCHE (maternal) Jean-Baptiste DESMARAIS and Madeleine LACASSEParmelia (Adelina) was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1870.
The French-Canadian Migration: New England's Late 1800s Odyssey
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Parmelia (Adelina) married Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS 1 January 1872 in Putnam, Connecticut, USA . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS was born 21 April 1852 in Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel, Québec, Canada. Edouard died 20 July 1948 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville). Edouard was the child of Jean Baptiste RENAUD dit LOCAS and Angeline (Angel) THIBAULT (THIBEAU).
Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN died 7 July 1944 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA .
Details of the family tree of Parmelia appear below.
Québec Généalogie - Over time, Québec has gone through a series of name changesFrom its inception in the early 1600s until 1760, it was called Canada, New France.
1760 to 1763, it was simply Canada
1763 to 1791 - Province of Québec
1791 to 1867 - Lower Canada
1867 to present - Québec, Canada.
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Family and Children of Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN
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Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS-- Date: 1 January 1872 Place: Putnam, Connecticut, USA
Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS was the child of Jean Baptiste RENAUD dit LOCAS and Angeline (Angel) THIBAULT (THIBEAU)
St Mary's Church
Southbridge Couple Married 67 Years
SOUTHBRIDGE, Jan. 1 - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Renaud of 48 Sayles street are today observing their 67th wedding anniversary. The couple were married in St. Mary's Church in Putnam, Conn. Mr. Renaud was employed at the Hamilton Woolen Co. for 25 years and has been retired for the past 13 years.
The couple have one son, Harmos Renaud, five daughters, Miss Parmelia Renaud, Mrs. George Cournoyer, whith whom they reside, Mrs. Elizabeth Rapaneault, Mrs. Clarenda Baker of Fiskdale, and Mrs. Adolph Trahan of Subbery, Ontario. They have 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
January 2, 1939
Couple Wed for 69 Years
SOUTHBRIDGE, Jan. 2. - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Renaud of 48 Sayles street yesterday observed their 69th wedding anniversary. They reside with their daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer and Mr. Cournoyer. Mrs. Renaud, the former Miss Parmelia Martin, is 92 years of age and is in poor health; Mr. Renaud is 89 years old.
They were married in St. Mary's Church in Putnam, Conn., and have resided here more than 40 years. Mr. Renaud was employed by the Hamilton Woolen Co. for 25 years retiring 15 years ago.
They have six children, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Their children are: Miss Parmelia Renaud, Mrs. Mathilda Cournoyer, Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault and Hector Renaud, all of Southbridge; Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale; and Mrs. Adolph Trahan of Sudbury.
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Worcester, Massachusetts
January 2, 1941
Married 70 Years at Southbridge
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Worcester, Massachusetts
January 2, 1942
Children of Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS and Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN:
Parmelia J (Marie Emelia) RENAUD (b.29 January 1873, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 11 January 1968, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
Joseph-Hermas RENAUD (b.20 November 1874, Thompson, Connecticut, USA d. 20 November 1942, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Josephine DUPERE (DUPERRY) (PERRY) 4 October 1897 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD (b.13 August 1876, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 24 January 1971, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Reuben BAKER 11 August 1895 in Millbury, Massachusetts, USA
Marie-Valida RENAUD (b.25 October 1878, Thompson, Connecticut, USA d. 19 February 1936, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Adelard PHANEUF 5 November 1923 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie RENAUD (b.21 November 1880, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1899, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
Mathilde RENAUD (b.14 March 1883, Thompson, Connecticut, USA d. 7 August 1969, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
m. George Alfred COURNOYER 19 June 1911 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie-Emma RENAUD (b.6 January 1885, Thompson, Connecticut, USA d. 10 October 1938, Nicolet, Québec, Canada )
Elizabeth Marie RENAUD (b.18 August 1887, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA d. 9 August 1985, West Haven, Connecticut, USA)
m. Joseph Napoleon RAPANAULT 30 September 1907 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Clara RENAUD (b.March 1890, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1970, , Ontario, Canada)
m. Joseph Adolphe TRAHAN 2 May 1923 in Blind River, Algoma, Ontario, Canada
Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS-- Date: 1 January 1872 Place: Putnam, Connecticut, USA Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS was the child of Jean Baptiste RENAUD dit LOCAS and Angeline (Angel) THIBAULT (THIBEAU)
St Mary's Church
Southbridge Couple Married 67 Years
SOUTHBRIDGE, Jan. 1 - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Renaud of 48 Sayles street are today observing their 67th wedding anniversary. The couple were married in St. Mary's Church in Putnam, Conn. Mr. Renaud was employed at the Hamilton Woolen Co. for 25 years and has been retired for the past 13 years.
The couple have one son, Harmos Renaud, five daughters, Miss Parmelia Renaud, Mrs. George Cournoyer, whith whom they reside, Mrs. Elizabeth Rapaneault, Mrs. Clarenda Baker of Fiskdale, and Mrs. Adolph Trahan of Subbery, Ontario. They have 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
January 2, 1939
Couple Wed for 69 Years
SOUTHBRIDGE, Jan. 2. - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Renaud of 48 Sayles street yesterday observed their 69th wedding anniversary. They reside with their daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer and Mr. Cournoyer. Mrs. Renaud, the former Miss Parmelia Martin, is 92 years of age and is in poor health; Mr. Renaud is 89 years old.
They were married in St. Mary's Church in Putnam, Conn., and have resided here more than 40 years. Mr. Renaud was employed by the Hamilton Woolen Co. for 25 years retiring 15 years ago.
They have six children, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Their children are: Miss Parmelia Renaud, Mrs. Mathilda Cournoyer, Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault and Hector Renaud, all of Southbridge; Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale; and Mrs. Adolph Trahan of Sudbury.
The Evening Gazette The Evening Post
Worcester, Massachusetts
January 2, 1941
Married 70 Years at Southbridge
Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
January 2, 1942
Children of Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS and Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN:
Parmelia J (Marie Emelia) RENAUD (b.29 January 1873, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 11 January 1968, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA ) Joseph-Hermas RENAUD (b.20 November 1874, Thompson, Connecticut, USA d. 20 November 1942, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )m. Josephine DUPERE (DUPERRY) (PERRY) 4 October 1897 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD (b.13 August 1876, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 24 January 1971, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )m. Reuben BAKER 11 August 1895 in Millbury, Massachusetts, USA
Marie-Valida RENAUD (b.25 October 1878, Thompson, Connecticut, USA d. 19 February 1936, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )m. Adelard PHANEUF 5 November 1923 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie RENAUD (b.21 November 1880, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1899, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA ) Mathilde RENAUD (b.14 March 1883, Thompson, Connecticut, USA d. 7 August 1969, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )m. George Alfred COURNOYER 19 June 1911 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie-Emma RENAUD (b.6 January 1885, Thompson, Connecticut, USA d. 10 October 1938, Nicolet, Québec, Canada ) Elizabeth Marie RENAUD (b.18 August 1887, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA d. 9 August 1985, West Haven, Connecticut, USA)m. Joseph Napoleon RAPANAULT 30 September 1907 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Clara RENAUD (b.March 1890, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1970, , Ontario, Canada)m. Joseph Adolphe TRAHAN 2 May 1923 in Blind River, Algoma, Ontario, Canada
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1848 Birth 21 August 1848
Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada East
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1848 Baptism. Notre-Dame du-Rosaire, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec.
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1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1872 Marriage / PartnerParmelia (Adelina) MARTIN and Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS 1 January 1872, Putnam, Connecticut, USA (Aspinock)
She was 23 years old.
1873 Birth of ChildParmelia J (Marie Emelia) RENAUD was born 29 January 1873, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 24 years old.
1874 Birth of ChildJoseph-Hermas RENAUD was born 20 November 1874, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 26 years old.
1876 Birth of ChildMarie Albina Clarinda RENAUD was born 13 August 1876, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 27 years old.
1878 Birth of ChildMarie-Valida RENAUD was born 25 October 1878, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 30 years old.
1880 Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Edward (spelled Reneau) listed as age 24 living in Thompson, CT, born in 1856. His wife is Pennelie. She is 28, born in 1852 in Canada. Their children are: Albina, age 3, born in Massachusetts in 1877, Almas, age 4, born in Connecticut in 1876, Pennelie J., age 6, born in Massachusetts in 1874, and Valida, age 1, born in Massachusetts in 1879. Also living with them is Ziphrine Jamcotte, age 20, b. Canada, works in cotton mill.
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Edward (spelled Reneau) listed as age 24 living in Thompson, CT, born in 1856. His wife is Pennelie. She is 28, born in 1852 in Canada. Their children are: Albina, age 3, born in Massachusetts in 1877, Almas, age 4, born in Connecticut in 1876, Pennelie J., age 6, born in Massachusetts in 1874, and Valida, age 1, born in Massachusetts in 1879. Also living with them is Ziphrine Jamcotte, age 20, b. Canada, works in cotton mill.
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1880
Living next to the Renaud family in 1880 is the following Martin family:
Joseph Martin, age 24, works in cotton mill, born in VT, parents b. Canada; Victorine Martin, age 55, mother, keeps home, b. Canada, parents b. Canada; Albina Martin, age 22, sister, at home, b. VT, parents b. Canada
Joseph Martin appears in the 1900 US Census living in Thompson, CT at the age of 44, b. abt 1856 in VT. He is living with wife, Agena Martin, age 44, and daughter, Dlemora or Delima Martin, age 15.
Joseph Martin appears in the 1910 US Census living in Thompson, CT at age of 52, b. abt 1858, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Aglver, age 52, and daughter Delema, age 25. Joseph was born in Canada. His year of immigration is 1870.
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Living next to the Renaud family in 1880 is the following Martin family:
Joseph Martin, age 24, works in cotton mill, born in VT, parents b. Canada; Victorine Martin, age 55, mother, keeps home, b. Canada, parents b. Canada; Albina Martin, age 22, sister, at home, b. VT, parents b. Canada
Joseph Martin appears in the 1900 US Census living in Thompson, CT at the age of 44, b. abt 1856 in VT. He is living with wife, Agena Martin, age 44, and daughter, Dlemora or Delima Martin, age 15.
Joseph Martin appears in the 1910 US Census living in Thompson, CT at age of 52, b. abt 1858, Canada. Living with him is his wife, Aglver, age 52, and daughter Delema, age 25. Joseph was born in Canada. His year of immigration is 1870.
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1880 Birth of ChildMarie RENAUD was born 21 November 1880, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 32 years old.
1883 Birth of ChildMathilde RENAUD was born 14 March 1883, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 34 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 ChildMarie-Emma RENAUD was born 6 January 1885, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 36 years old.
1887 Birth of ChildElizabeth Marie RENAUD was born 18 August 1887, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 39 years old.
1890 Birth of ChildClara RENAUD was born March 1890, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 41 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
 MARTIN - Parmelia Renaud. NOTE: Written on the back of the frame that this picture was in are the years 1850 and 1895. I think the picture was probably taken around 1895. Perhaps at daughter, Clarinda's wedding?){kind=small}
Parmelia Renaud. NOTE: Written on the back of the frame that this picture was in are the years 1850 and 1895. I think the picture was probably taken around 1895. Perhaps at daughter, Clarinda's wedding?
1895 Marriage of ChildMarie Albina Clarinda RENAUD married 11 August 1895, Millbury, Massachusetts, USA to Reuben BAKER
1897 Marriage of ChildJoseph-Hermas RENAUD married 4 October 1897, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Josephine DUPERE (DUPERRY) (PERRY)
1900
Edward (spelled Reno) living in Brick Row in Southbridge, Massachusetts. He is living near the Baker family. He is listed as born in 1852 in Canada. His parents were born in Canada. His year of immigration is 1853. He is 48 years old and a Print Worker. He is married to Emily, age 50, born in 1849 in Canada. Her parents were also born in Canada. The year of her immigration was 1870. Living with them are: daughter Emilia (27), daughter Vildia (21), daughter Matilda (17), daughter Emma (15), daughter Elizabeth (12) and daughter Clara (10). Emily has had 9 children. 8 are living. NOTE: There is a Joseph Martin and family living nearby. Joseph was born in Canada in Nov. 1835. Is he Emily's brother?
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Edward (spelled Reno) living in Brick Row in Southbridge, Massachusetts. He is living near the Baker family. He is listed as born in 1852 in Canada. His parents were born in Canada. His year of immigration is 1853. He is 48 years old and a Print Worker. He is married to Emily, age 50, born in 1849 in Canada. Her parents were also born in Canada. The year of her immigration was 1870. Living with them are: daughter Emilia (27), daughter Vildia (21), daughter Matilda (17), daughter Emma (15), daughter Elizabeth (12) and daughter Clara (10). Emily has had 9 children. 8 are living. NOTE: There is a Joseph Martin and family living nearby. Joseph was born in Canada in Nov. 1835. Is he Emily's brother?
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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.1907 Marriage of ChildElizabeth Marie RENAUD married 30 September 1907, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Joseph Napoleon RAPANAULT
1910
The Renaud family is living on Sayles St. in Southbridge. Edward is 59, laborer at Print Works. His wife is listed as Milda, age 60. She has had 9 children. 8 are living. Her year of immigration was 1870. His year of immigration was 1866. Both were born in Canada. Their parents were born in Canada. The children are: Milda (Parmelia) 37, Valida 31, Matilda 27, Emma 25 and Clara 20. The children were all born in Massachusetts.
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The Renaud family is living on Sayles St. in Southbridge. Edward is 59, laborer at Print Works. His wife is listed as Milda, age 60. She has had 9 children. 8 are living. Her year of immigration was 1870. His year of immigration was 1866. Both were born in Canada. Their parents were born in Canada. The children are: Milda (Parmelia) 37, Valida 31, Matilda 27, Emma 25 and Clara 20. The children were all born in Massachusetts.
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1911 Marriage of ChildMathilde RENAUD married 19 June 1911, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to George Alfred COURNOYER
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1919
Renaud Edward (Emelie) emp H W Co, h 14 Sayles
Clara, weaver H W Co, b 14 Sayles
Pamile, b 14 Sayles
Valida, emp H C Co, b 14 Sayles
1919 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
Southbridge (MA)
Renaud Edward (Emelie) emp H W Co, h 14 Sayles
Clara, weaver H W Co, b 14 Sayles
Pamile, b 14 Sayles
Valida, emp H C Co, b 14 Sayles
1919 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
Southbridge (MA)
1920
The Renaud’s are living on Sayles St. in Southbridge. Edward is 68. Emily is 71. Edward works as a weaver in a woolen mill. The year of immigration for both is listed as 1886. They were both born in Canada. Their parents were born in Canada. Edward and Emily are boarders of George Cournoyer (age 32, weaver in woolen mill) and his wife (their daughter), Mathilda (age 34, sewer in a woolen mill). Also living with them is Edward's and Emily's daugher Valida Reno (age 40, operator in a knife shop)
Other family members live nearby. They include:
Joseph Rapanault, age 35, electrician at a woolen mill; wife Elizabeth (Renaud) age 32; son Lionel age 7; daughter Irene age 4; daughter Teresa age 3; daughter Rachel age 10 mos.
Reuben and Clarinda Baker and family also live nearby. The 1920 U.S. Census shows Reuben, age 44. He is listed as having been born in Massachusetts. His parents are listed as having been born in England. His wife, Clarinda, is 44. She was born in Massachusetts....Read MORE...
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The Renaud’s are living on Sayles St. in Southbridge. Edward is 68. Emily is 71. Edward works as a weaver in a woolen mill. The year of immigration for both is listed as 1886. They were both born in Canada. Their parents were born in Canada. Edward and Emily are boarders of George Cournoyer (age 32, weaver in woolen mill) and his wife (their daughter), Mathilda (age 34, sewer in a woolen mill). Also living with them is Edward's and Emily's daugher Valida Reno (age 40, operator in a knife shop)
Other family members live nearby. They include:
Joseph Rapanault, age 35, electrician at a woolen mill; wife Elizabeth (Renaud) age 32; son Lionel age 7; daughter Irene age 4; daughter Teresa age 3; daughter Rachel age 10 mos.
Reuben and Clarinda Baker and family also live nearby. The 1920 U.S. Census shows Reuben, age 44. He is listed as having been born in Massachusetts. His parents are listed as having been born in England. His wife, Clarinda, is 44. She was born in Massachusetts....Read MORE...
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1923 Marriage of ChildClara RENAUD married 2 May 1923, Blind River, Algoma, Ontario, Canada to Joseph Adolphe TRAHAN
1923 Marriage of ChildMarie-Valida RENAUD married 5 November 1923, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Adelard PHANEUF
 MARTIN - 1925 Renaud Family - L to R - Elizabeth Renaud Rapanault, Parmelia Martin Renaud, Sister Marie Renaud, Matilda Renaud Cournoyer, Clara Renaud Trahan){kind=small}
1925 Renaud Family - L to R - Elizabeth Renaud Rapanault, Parmelia Martin Renaud, Sister Marie Renaud, Matilda Renaud Cournoyer, Clara Renaud Trahan
Thanks to Lionel Rapanault and family
1928
Renaud Edward (Permelia) retired, r 48 Sayles
1928 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge and Sturbridge
Renaud Edward (Permelia) retired, r 48 Sayles
1928 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge and Sturbridge
1930
Renaud’s are living at 48 Sayles St. Edward is 78. Emilie is 80. Edward’s year of immigration is listed as 1874. Emilie’s year of immigration is listed as 1884. Age of first marriage listed as 22 for Edward and 24 for Emilie.
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Renaud’s are living at 48 Sayles St. Edward is 78. Emilie is 80. Edward’s year of immigration is listed as 1874. Emilie’s year of immigration is listed as 1884. Age of first marriage listed as 22 for Edward and 24 for Emilie.
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Note on back of photo indicates that this is Joan, Dick and Bruce's great-grandmother Renaud){kind=small}
Parmelia Renaud
Note on back of photo indicates that this is Joan, Dick and Bruce's great-grandmother Renaud
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1931
Renaud Edward (Permelia) retired, r 48 Sayles
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Renaud Edward (Permelia) retired, r 48 Sayles
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1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - Marks Birthday at Southbridge
Mrs. Edward Renaud Observes 87th Milestone
SOUTHBRIDGE, Aug. 25 - Mrs. Edward Renaud observed her 87th birthday today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer, 48 Sayles street. Mr. and Mrs. Renaud came here from Millbury 44 years ago. Mrs. Renaud is enjoying good health. The couple have seven children and 12 grand-children. The children are Mrs. Cournoyer, Amos REnaud, Miss Parmelia Renaud, and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault, all of Southbridge; Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale, Mrs. Adolphe Trahan of Ontario, and Sister Marie de las Passion of Glenns Falls, N.Y. A dinner was served and Mrs. Renaud was presented a purse.
Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 26, 1935
Mrs. Edward Renaud Observes 87th Milestone
SOUTHBRIDGE, Aug. 25 - Mrs. Edward Renaud observed her 87th birthday today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer, 48 Sayles street. Mr. and Mrs. Renaud came here from Millbury 44 years ago. Mrs. Renaud is enjoying good health. The couple have seven children and 12 grand-children. The children are Mrs. Cournoyer, Amos REnaud, Miss Parmelia Renaud, and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault, all of Southbridge; Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale, Mrs. Adolphe Trahan of Ontario, and Sister Marie de las Passion of Glenns Falls, N.Y. A dinner was served and Mrs. Renaud was presented a purse.
Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 26, 1935
1936
Renaud Edward (Permelia) retired, r 48 Sayles
1936 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
Southbridge (MA)
Renaud Edward (Permelia) retired, r 48 Sayles
1936 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
Southbridge (MA)
1936 Death of ChildMarie-Valida RENAUD died 19 February 1936, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 87 years old.
1936 - Marks Birthday at Southbridge
Mrs. Edward Renaud Observes 88th Birthay
SOUTHBRIDGE, Aug. 25. - Mrs. Edward Renaud observed her 88th birthday anniversary today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer of 48 Sayles street.
Mrs. Renaud and her husband, who also lives with Mrs. Cournoyer, came here from Millbury about 45 years ago. They have seven children, including Amos Renaud, Miss Parmelia Renaud, Mrs. Cournoyer and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault of Southbridge, Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale, Mrs. Adolphe Trahan of Sudbury, On. and Sister Marie de la Passion of Nicolet, P.Q.
Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 26, 1936
Mrs. Edward Renaud Observes 88th Birthay
SOUTHBRIDGE, Aug. 25. - Mrs. Edward Renaud observed her 88th birthday anniversary today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer of 48 Sayles street.
Mrs. Renaud and her husband, who also lives with Mrs. Cournoyer, came here from Millbury about 45 years ago. They have seven children, including Amos Renaud, Miss Parmelia Renaud, Mrs. Cournoyer and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault of Southbridge, Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale, Mrs. Adolphe Trahan of Sudbury, On. and Sister Marie de la Passion of Nicolet, P.Q.
Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 26, 1936
1938 Death of ChildMarie-Emma RENAUD died 10 October 1938, Nicolet, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean-Baptiste)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 90 years old.
1939 - Woman Marks 91st Birthday
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Worcester, Massachusetts
August 25, 1939
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Worcester, Massachusetts
August 25, 1939
1940 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Name: Parmelia Renaud
Age: 91
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1849
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Canada French
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Home in 1940: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Street: Sayles
House Number: 48
Inferred Residence in 1935: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same House
Citizenship: Alien
Sheet Number: 12A
Household Members:
Name Age
George Donenoyer 60
Mathilda Donenoyer 57
Edward Renaud 88
Parmelia Renaud 91
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Name: Parmelia Renaud
Age: 91
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1849
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Canada French
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law
Home in 1940: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Street: Sayles
House Number: 48
Inferred Residence in 1935: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same House
Citizenship: Alien
Sheet Number: 12A
Household Members:
Name Age
George Donenoyer 60
Mathilda Donenoyer 57
Edward Renaud 88
Parmelia Renaud 91
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA1941 - Mrs. Renaud 93 Years Old Today
SOUTHBRIDGE, Aug. 25 - Mrs. Edward Renaud of 48 Sayles street today is observing her 93rd birthday anniversary. She and Mr. Renaud, who is 90 years old, reside with their daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer. They were married in St. Mary's Church in Putnam, Conn., and will observe their 71st wedding anniversary on Jan. 1.
Mrs. Renaud was born in Canada and came to the United States when a young girl. She resided in Millbury before coming to this town 50 years ago. No special observance of the day will be made as Mrs. Renaud has been confined to her bed for nearly two years. She has seven living children, 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Her children are Mrs. Cournoyer, Hermas, Parmelia Renaud and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault, all of Southbridge; Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale, Mrs. Adolph Trahan of Sudbury, Ont., and Sister Marie de la Passion of Nicolet, P.Q.
The Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 25, 1941
SOUTHBRIDGE, Aug. 25 - Mrs. Edward Renaud of 48 Sayles street today is observing her 93rd birthday anniversary. She and Mr. Renaud, who is 90 years old, reside with their daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer. They were married in St. Mary's Church in Putnam, Conn., and will observe their 71st wedding anniversary on Jan. 1.
Mrs. Renaud was born in Canada and came to the United States when a young girl. She resided in Millbury before coming to this town 50 years ago. No special observance of the day will be made as Mrs. Renaud has been confined to her bed for nearly two years. She has seven living children, 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Her children are Mrs. Cournoyer, Hermas, Parmelia Renaud and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault, all of Southbridge; Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale, Mrs. Adolph Trahan of Sudbury, Ont., and Sister Marie de la Passion of Nicolet, P.Q.
The Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 25, 1941
1942 Death of ChildJoseph-Hermas RENAUD died 20 November 1942, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Parmelia (Adelina) was 94 years old.
 MARTIN - This gravestone shows Edward Renaud and Parmelia (Emily) Martin.
It also shows Mathilda Renaud. She was my grandfather, Leo Baker’s aunt.
She lived on Sayles St. in Southbridge,MA.
Her parents were Edward Renaud and Emily Martin.
This stone is located in St. George’s cemetery on Paige Hill in Southbridge.){kind=small}
This gravestone shows Edward Renaud and Parmelia (Emily) Martin.
It also shows Mathilda Renaud. She was my grandfather, Leo Baker’s aunt.
She lived on Sayles St. in Southbridge,MA.
Her parents were Edward Renaud and Emily Martin.
This stone is located in St. George’s cemetery on Paige Hill in Southbridge.
Photo taken by us
 MARTIN - Emily Parmelia Martin Renaud's obituary - July 8, 1944){kind=small}
Emily Parmelia Martin Renaud's obituary - July 8, 1944
Southbridge Evening News, Southbridge, MA
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Southbridge (MA)
1944 Death 7 July 1944
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
She died at the age of 95.
Funeral
MRS. PARMELIA RENAUD
SOUTHBRIDGE, July 10. - Funeral services for Mrs. Parmelia Renaud, 93, who died Friday, were held today from the funeral home of Frank A. Sansoucy & SOn, followed by a mass at Notre Dame Church. Rev. Armand J. Sylvain officiated. The bearers were Hector and Wilfred Renaud, Edward, William, and Leo Baker, and Raymond Dumas. Burial was in St. George Cemetery.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 11, 1944
MRS. PARMELIA RENAUD
SOUTHBRIDGE, July 10. - Funeral services for Mrs. Parmelia Renaud, 93, who died Friday, were held today from the funeral home of Frank A. Sansoucy & SOn, followed by a mass at Notre Dame Church. Rev. Armand J. Sylvain officiated. The bearers were Hector and Wilfred Renaud, Edward, William, and Leo Baker, and Raymond Dumas. Burial was in St. George Cemetery.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 11, 1944
Postcards and Memories of Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Parmelia is buried at: St. George’s Cemetery
Paige Hill
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
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