Charles Gagnon (abt. 1865 - 1923)

Born about 1865 in Rimouski, Canada East [uncertain]

Ancestors

Died 10 Nov 1923 at about age 58 in Rhode Island, United States

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Biography

• Charles was born about 1864/5 in Canada.^[1] He was the son of Pierre Gagnon and Claire Lepage.

• Married 1887 in Clinton MA to Delinda Grenier (1865-1924). Children:
  • Arthur Gagnon 1889–1946, b. MA
  • Joseph Gagnon 1891–1946, b. RI, as were all remaining children
  • Clara Gagnon 1896–1972
  • Charles Gagnon Jr 1898–1970
  • Albert Gagnon 1898–1953
  • Louis François Gagnon 1901–1982
  • Irene Marie Gagnon 1904–
  • Edward Gagnon 1906–
  • George Gagnon ‡ 1907–1908
  • Walter Gagnon 1911–1984

• He passed away in 1923, along with his brother, Philip, due to a car accident. He was buried in Cranston RI.

Research Notes

• Do not conflate with the older child of this name who died as an infant, Charles Gagnon I, b. 5 Jul 1861 in Le Bic; d. 3 Nov 1861.
• The identity of his parents is certain; do not conflate with the many other people born with this name.

Sources

1. ↑ See the marriage record and census data. All his sibs, older and younger, were born in Rimouski.

• Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, Clinton, 10 Feb 1887: Charles Gagnon 22, son of Peter and Clara; and Delia Garrett, daughter of Nelsene and Louisa.
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• 1910 US Census, (23 Apr) Providence Ward 10, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T624_1445; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0266; FHL microfilm: 1375458. Charles Gagnon 46 carpenter, b. abt. 1864 Canada, arr. US abt. 1870. married 23 years to Delinda Gagnon 44
• 1915 Rhode Island State Census, Providence Ward 10. Charles Gagnon 50, b. Canada. Drando Gagnon 48, his wife. Children: Arthur 27, Joseph 24, Clara 19, Charles Jr 19, Albert 17, Frank 12, Irene 11, Edward 9, Walter 4
• Find A Grave: Memorial #184211279, St Ann Cemetery, Cranston RI