Charles Aldore Vadnais and Florence Cecelia Doran (October 25, 2024)
1 “Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Village of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota), Charles Adelar [Adlore] Vadnais, 11 October 1911.
2 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1910, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0163; p 12B [interpolated from stamped numbers on preceding and succeeding pages], dwelling 257, family 260, line 55, Adlor Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4330244-01076?pId=146033118 : accessed 14 September 2024), page 24 of 31, citing NARA microfilm publication T624, record group 29, FHL microfilm 1374733.
3 “Baptism Register,” p 79, #151, 22 October 1911, Charles Adlore Vadnais, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
4 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (White Bare [Bear], Ramsey County, Minnesota), #23982, Lorence [Lawrence] Vadnais, 10 Aug 1913 and Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #11230, Lawrence Thomas Vadnais, 14 January 1914.
5 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #24949, Henry Woodrow Vadnais, 4 October 1914.
6 “Death, Record Index, 1870-1919, Ramsey County, Minnesota,” p. 100, line 24, Henry Woodrow Vadnais, 19 June 1919.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5QB-9N7H?cc=2185953&wc=36TN-DPV%3A1583719402%2C1583719401 : accessed 23 August 2021), image 52 of 57; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
7 Certified certificate of birth for Florence Cecelia Doran, born August 27, 1911, at Jamestown Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, privately held by the Charles and Florence Vadnais family, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 2024.
8 Elwood A. Stevenson (superintendent), “Minnesota School for the Deaf, Faribault, Minnesota, Twenty-Fourth Biennial Rep ort for Two Years Ending June 30, 1926,” 1927, Minnesota School for the Deaf, Faribault, Minnesota; available at books.google.com (https://www.google.com/books/edition/Biennial_Report/RJ5MAQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1 : accessed 14 September 2024).
9 Falsum Russell, “Parents Overcome Deafness,” St. Paul Dispatch (Friday, April 2, 1954): p2, col 2.
10 White Bear Press, Vol XXXV, #2, (Thursday, March 27, 1930): p 2, col 2.
11U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, “The Academy Tower 1988,” p 150.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1265/images/sid_19431011_1988_0154?pId=1632128374 : accessed 14 September 2024), image 154 of 188.
12 “Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2022,” [database on-line], Charles A. Vadnois [Vadnais], Charles A. Doran, certificate #424741. And Marysburg Catholic Church marriage record, p60, Charles Vadnais and Florence Doran, 18 June 1936.
13 Unknown author, “Death of Mrs. Doran,” The Irish Standard, Vol IX, #14, (Friday, February 3, 1894): p 8, cols 2-3.
14 Unknown author, “Charles Vadnais takes bride at Marysburg,” White Bear Press, (June, 1936).
15 “Frank Lonergan Plumbing and Heating,” 9 June 1936, White Bear Oil Company Ledger, privately held by Cynthia Vadnais, [address for private use,] Stillwater, Minnesota. 2024.
16 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, (Ramsey County, Minnesota), Julaine Marie Vadnais, 24 September 1938.
17 “1940 U.S. Census”, Ramsey County, Minnesota, Population Schedule, White Bear Lake City, Enumeration District (ED) 62-12, p. 9A [penned & stamped], house number 1309, family 149, line 11, Charles Vadnais; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/m-t0627-01950-01024?pId=99117119 : accessed 24 September 2024); NARA 627, record group 29.
18 U.S.WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Serial No. 890, Charles Adlore Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2238/images/44018_01_00019-05274?pId=16214609 : accessed 24 September 2024), images 5275 of 5351.
19 “Department of Taxation, Computation of Tax,” period ending 31 December 1941, privately held by Cynthia Vadnais, [address for private use,] Stillwater, Minnesota. 2024.
20 Measuringworth.com, (https://measuringworth.com/calculators/uscompare/result.php?year_source=1941&amount=3200&year_result=2023 : accessed 24 September 2024).
21 “Abstract of Title” (facsimile), Lot 30 except the W 79 ft thereof, Oakhurst Acres, p. 25, section 95, “Adlore Vadnais… to Charles Adlore Vadnais and Florence Cecelia Vadnais,” Warranty Deed, #990088, dated 15 April 1941, filed 6 May 1941, privately held by Cynthia Vadnais, Stillwater, Washington, Minnesota, 2024. Received from Rebecca K. and John Chabran Merrill, circa 2018.
22 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, (Ramsey County, Minnesota), Charles Michael Vadnais, 2 March 1942.
23 “Memorandum Statement of Taxes Paid,” 21 August 1950, White Bear Oil Company papers, privately held by Cynthia Vadnais, [address for private use,] Stillwater, Minnesota. 2024.
24 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, (Ramsey County, Minnesota), Patricia Lynn Vadnais, 22 May 1947.
25 U.S. census, population schedule, 1950, Minnesota, Ramsey County, St. Paul, Enumeration District (ED) 62-34; p 40 [handwritten], house number 522, line 24, Vadnais, Charles.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Minnesota-166897-0040?pId=93032685 : accessed 24 September 2024), image 40 of 50, citing NARA microfilm publication Minnesota; Roll: 3497.
26 “Charles A. Vadnais signature,” 1949, White Bear Oil Company papers, privately held by Cynthia Vadnais, [address for private use,] Stillwater, Minnesota. 2024.
27 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, (Ramsey County, Minnesota), Stephen Duane Vadnais, 14 March 1951.
28 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, (Ramsey County, Minnesota), Timothy Francis Vadnais, 31 January 1952.
29 Falsum Russell, “Parents Overcome Deafness,” St. Paul Dispatch (Friday, April 2, 1954), p 1-2.
30 Gareth Hiebert, “Pair Here Haven’t Heard or Spoken to 5 Children,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, (1962).
31 “White Bear Oil Company board meeting minutes,” 12 August 1976, p 2, privately held by Cynthia Vadnais, [address for private use,] Stillwater, Minnesota. 2024.
32 Unknown author, “Family is important key in 65-year-old oil business,” White Bear Press, Vol 96, #32, (Wednesday, October 24, 1984): p 1, cols 1-6.
33 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #15983, Charles Adlore Vadnais, 11 June 1989.
34 Unknown author, “Advocate for the deaf Charles Vadnais,” St. Paul Dispatch, (Monday, June 12, 1989).
35 “Florence C. Vadnais memorial card,” 23 May 1992, privately held by Cynthia Vadnais, [address for private use], Stillwater, Minnesota. 2024.
36 Unknown author, “Vadnais,” St. Paul Dispatch, (May 1992).
Mona Celestine Vadnais and Guy George Green (October 4 & 11, 2024)
1 “Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), Mona Celestine Vadnais, April 5, 1921.
2 “Baptism Register,” p 8 [stamped], April 16, 1921, Mona Celestine Vadnes, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
3 Unknown author, “Miss Mona Vadnais…,” White Bear Press (Summer 1936): page unknown.
4 Unknown author, “Bear Tracks Staff,” White Bear High School 1940 Matoskan
5 Unknown author, “G. A. A.,” White Bear High School 1940 Matoskan
6 Unknown author, “Mona Vadnais,” White Bear High School 1940 Matoskan
7 Unknown author, “The Senior Class of 1940 Hereby Bequeaths and Leaves-,” White Bear High School 1940 Matoskan
8 “Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983,” Minnesota, Ramsey County, St. Paul, Births 1915-1934, vol. 3, line 114, Greene Guy Geo., July 29, 1924.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-95J7-9WJ3?i=179&wc=3XS2-MNB%3A212884601%2C213162101&cc=1920099 : accessed 26 August 2024), images 180 and 181 of 376.
9 Unknown author, “Sophomores,” White Bear High School 1941 Matoskan.
10 “U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949,” USNTS Farragut, Idaho, Report of Changes, p 1090 [stamped], Green Guy G., December 31, 1942.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1143/images/33188_b051403-00171?pId=129056324 : accessed 26 August 2024), image 170 of 1461.
11 Ibid
12 “U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949,” Green Guy G., variety of images.
13 “U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949,” Receiving Ship San Francisco, Report of Changes, p 1569 [stamped], line 26, Green Guy G., August 31, 1944.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1143/images/33186_b049568-00466?pId=112930207 : accessed 28 August 2024), image 467 of 1377.
14 “Baptism Register,” p 8 [stamped], April 16, 1921, Mona Celestine Vadnes, includes marriage record with Guy G. Green, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
15 Unknown author, “Mona Vadnais bride of GM 2/c Guy G. Green,” White Bear Press, Vol XLIX, #30, (Friday, September 22, 1944): p 4, col 4.
16 “U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949,” Green Guy G., variety of images.
17 “Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2000,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA), Susanne Teresa Green, 3 October 1945.
18 “U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949,” Muster Roll of the Crew of the U.S.S. LST1082, p 1 [stamped], line 30, Green Guy G., June 30, 1945.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1143/images/32861_250851-00044?pId=35589030 : accessed 28 August 2024), image 38 of 83.
19 U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards Fourth Registration) for the State of Minnesota, 1942, Serial No. 15-A, Guy George Green.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2238/images/44018_02_00008-04723?pId=16238463 : accessed 28 August 2024), images 4724 of 5316.
20 “Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2000,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA), Nancy Lee Green, 14 September 1947.
21 U.S. census, population schedule, 1950, Minnesota, Ramsey County, St. Paul, Enumeration District (ED) 62-34; p 13 [handwritten], house number 1322, line 2, Green, Guy.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Minnesota-166897-0013?pId=93031883 : accessed August 28, 2024), image 13 of 50, citing NARA microfilm publication Minnesota; Roll: 3497.
22 Measuringworth.com, (https://measuringworth.com/dollarvaluetoday/result.php?year=1949&amount=3100&transaction_type=COMPENSATION : accessed August 28, 2024).
23 “Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2000,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA), Guy George Green Jr., 3 July 1952.
24 “Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2000,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA), Gregory Paul Green, 27 July 1954.
25 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1958 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1958), p 114.
26 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1959 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1959), p 137.
27 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1960 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1960), p 164.
28 U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1, Guy G. Green, 4245 Thornhill Lane, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.
29 “Greetings from Mona’s Family” 1996 family newsletter (digital copy), privately held by Cynthia Vadnais, Stillwater, Washington, Minnesota, 2024.
30 “U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014,” (Minnesota, USA), Guy G. Green, number 468-20-5861, 18 October 1996.
31 “Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA), Guy George Green [Jr.], certificate # 2000-Mn-026708, 21 August 2000.
32 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), # 2000-Mn-023638, Mona Celestine Green, 22 August 2000.
33 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96796160/guy_george-green: accessed August 28, 2024), memorial page for Guy George Green (29 Jul 1924–18 Oct 1996), Find a Grave Memorial ID 96796160, citing Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Mahtomedi, Washington County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Cynthia Vadnais (contributor 49980879).
The marriage of John Baptiste Derosier Jr. and Minnie Mae Samuelson (September 6, 2024)
1 Translated by William Johnson, “Eld-Cyklonen or Hinckley Fire,” 1976, American Publishing Company, Askov, Minnesota; p. 1.
2 Translated by William Johnson, “Eld-Cyklonen or Hinckley Fire,” 1976, American Publishing Company, Askov, Minnesota; pp. 68-70.
3 Unknown author, “The Refugees,” Duluth Evening Herald, (Wednesday, September 5, 1894): p 1, cols 3 and 4.
4 Unknown author, “Wedded Midst the Dead,” Daily Globe, Vol. XVII, #248 (Wednesday, September 5, 1894): p 1, col 6.
5 State Census, 1895, Minnesota, Pine County, Hinckley, #315, John Derosier family.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-68DW-FFP?view=index&action=view : accessed 29 July 2024), image 35 of 209.; State Library and Records Service, St.Paul.
6 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1900, Minnesota, Pine County, Dell Grove Township, Enumeration District (ED) 0124; p 2B [handwritten and stamped], family 35, lines 17-22, John Derosier family.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120296_00694?pId=35970256 : accessed 29 July 2024), page 4 of 10, citing NARA microfilm publication T623, record group 29, FHL microfilm 1240783.
7 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1910, Minnesota, St. Louis County, Village of Floodwood, Enumeration District (ED) 0208; p 7B [handwritten & stamped], family #35, lines 63-70, John B. Derosier family.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4330249-00204?pId=13401793 : accessed 29 July 2024), page 10 of 16, citing NARA microfilm publication T624_720. FHL roll #1374733.
8 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Minnesota, Aitkin County, No. 90, George Derosier.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6482/images/005252582_00594?pId=29706950 : accessed 29 July 2024), image 49 of 98.
9 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1920, Minnesota, Aitkin County, Hill City Village, Enumeration District (ED) 13, p 7A [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 145, family 148, lines 30-37 and 43-43, John Derosira family and John H. Samuelson family.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4311660-00271?pId=26401900 : accessed 29 July 2024), image 13 of 26, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_822, FHL roll #1820822.
10 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64705039/john_baptiste-derosier: accessed July 29, 2024), memorial page for John Baptiste DeRosier (17 Jun 1865–20 Apr 1927), Find a Grave Memorial ID 64705039, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 50106975).
11 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66480155/mina_mae-derosier_ohlgren: accessed July 29, 2024), memorial page for Mina Mae “Minnie” Samuelson DeRosier Ohlgren (6 Oct 1877–18 Jan 1951), Find a Grave Memorial ID 66480155, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 50106975).
Edgar Joseph (Benjamin Jean Joseph) Peltier (1906-1907) (August 30, 2024)
1 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Register of Births for the year 1906 (Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota), page 1 [stamped], Edgar Joseph Peltier, 7 February 1906.
2 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, Benjamin Jean Joseph Pelletier baptism, February 18, 1906.
3 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262418610/edgar-joseph-peltier: accessed 24 December 2023), memorial page for Edgar Joseph “Benjamin Jean Joseph” Peltier (7 Feb 1906–5 Apr 1907), Find a Grave Memorial ID 262418610, citing Saint Johns Cemetery, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Cynthia Vadnais (contributor 49980879).
George Albert Vadnais and Frances Catherine McHugh (August 2, 9 and 16, 2024)
1 “Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Village of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota), Geo. Albert Vadnais, 1 April 1910.
2 “1910 U.S. Census”, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, Population Schedule, Village of White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0163, Sheet # 12B [penned & stamped], dwelling 257, family 260, line 55, Adlor [Adlore] Vadnais; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4330244-01076?pId=13366237: accessed 8 April 2021); NARA T624_720, record group 29.
3 “Baptism Register,” p 41 [stamped], 17 April 1910, George Albert Vadnais, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
4 “Abstract of Title” (facsimile), Minnesota, Ramsey County, Lot 30 Oakhurst Acres, p. 17, section 83, “John J. McGrath… to Adlois [Adlore] Vadnais,” Warranty Deed, dated 10 June 1912, filed 12 June 1912, file #423707, privately held by Cynthia Vadnais, Stillwater, Washington, Minnesota, 2021. Received from Rebecca K. and John Chabran Merrill, c 2018.
5 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130733170/frances_catherine-vadnais: accessed June 15, 2024), memorial page for Frances Catherine “Fran” McHugh Vadnais (21 Jun 1912–19 Jun 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 130733170, citing Saint Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Cynthia Vadnais (contributor 49980879).
6 “Saint Joseph’s Academy” diploma (original), Frances Catherine McHugh, 6 June 1930, privately held by Susan Crothers, LaCrosse, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, 2024. Inherited from mother, Frances (McHugh) Vadnais.
7 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1930, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0178; p 8A [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 155, family 158, lines 37-48, Adlore Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4610068_00280?pId=78585804 : accessed 9 May 2023), page 15 of 53, citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1114, FHL microfilm: 2340849.
8 Unknown author, “Vadnais – M’Hugh” wedding announcement, White Bear Press, volume 39, #14, (Friday, June 15, 1934): p 2, col 4.
9 Polk’s St. Paul City Directory 1935, vol LXXI, (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1935), p 1235.
10 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #25432, Baby Boy Vadnais, January 29, 1936.
11 “Minnesota Birth Index, 1935 – 2002,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Ramsey County, Minnesota), Baby Boy [George Michael] Vadnais, January 28, 1936.
12 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #25432, Baby Boy [George Michael] Vadnais, January 29, 1936.
13 “Minnesota Birth Index, 1935 – 2002,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Ramsey County, Minnesota), Jerome Thomas Vadnais, June 6, 1938.
14 Personal records and licenses (originals) privately held by S. Crothers, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 2024; inherited from her father, George Albert Vadnais.
15 White Bear Oil Company records privately held by C. Vadnais, Stillwater, Washington, Minnesota, 2024. Inherited from father, John Russell Vadnais, in 2010.
16 “Minnesota Birth Index, 1935 – 2002,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Ramsey County, Minnesota), Terrance Joseph Vadnais, December 15, 1941.
17 White Bear Oil Company records privately held by C. Vadnais, Stillwater, Washington, Minnesota, 2024. Inherited from father, John Russell Vadnais, in 2010.
18 “Minnesota Birth Index, 1935 – 2002,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Ramsey County, Minnesota), Susan Mary Vadnais, September 5, 1946.
19 “Minnesota Birth Index, 1935 – 2002,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (Ramsey County, Minnesota), Karen Ann Vadnais, June 6, 1950.
20 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1950, Minnesota, Ramsey County, White Bear Lake, Enumeration District (ED) 62-34; sheet #16, house #329, lines 29, George Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Minnesota-166897-0016 : accessed 19 July 2024), page 16 of 50, citing NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 1950.
21 Email correspondence with S. Crothers, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 2023.
22 Unknown author, “George Vadnais, 84, dies,” White Bear Press, (May 1994).
23 “History” of Fort St. Charles at https://fortstcharles.com/history/, accessed July 19, 2024.
24 Email correspondence with K. Hansen, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 2022.
25 “George Vadnais took up the threads of the conversation,” White Bear Press, (date unknown).
26 White Bear Oil Company records privately held by C. Vadnais, Stillwater, Washington, Minnesota, 2024. Inherited from father, John Russell Vadnais, in 2010.
27 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #2294014013, George A. Vadnais, May 1, 1994.
28 Unknown author, “George Vadnais, 84, dies,” White Bear Press, (May 1994).
29 “In Memory of Frances C. Vadnais,” memorial card information compiled by Honsa Funeral Home, White Bear Lake.
Joseph Deguire dit Desrosier and Marie Rosalie Lienard dite Mondor (July 19, 2024)
1 Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada marriage record for Andre Godbout and Elizabeth Deguire, 11 September 1848.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-Q986-Q?i=670&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 671 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
2 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Rosalie Deguire dite Derosier, 9 May 1825.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G993-Z3DZ?i=428&wc=HCKC-ZNL%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22474001&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 429 of 616.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
3 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Elisabeth Deguire, 18 January 1827.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-Z9KK?i=223&wc=HZ92-168%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C24436201&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 224 of 429.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
4 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Joseph Deguire dite Derosier, 16 July 1828.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L993-Z9DV?i=230&wc=HZ92-168%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C24436201&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 231 of 429.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
5 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Hilaire Deguire dite Derosier, 7 April 1830.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-ZQYP?i=30&wc=HZ9K-RM9%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22777501&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 31 of 702.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
6 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Emerance Deguire, 8 March 1832.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L993-Z9QT?i=258&wc=HZ92-168%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C24436201&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 259 of 429.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
7 Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada marriage record for Honore Hebert and Emerance Deguire, 31 August 1863.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-79M5?i=372&wc=HCTK-N38%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C18150803&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 373 of 585.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
8 Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for Amand Deguire dit Desrosiers, 12 November 1836.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-Q9Z6-X?i=175&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 176 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
9 Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptismal record for M. Delvina Desrosiers, 20 November 1843.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-Q9CB-W?i=436&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 437 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
10 Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada marriage record for Michel Heroux dit Boisclair and Marie Delvina Deguire dti Desrosiers, 8 February 1868.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-7TM?i=504&wc=HCTK-N38%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C18150803&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 505 of 585.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
11 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Leon Paul Deguire, 24 April 1834.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-Z9F3?i=273&wc=HZ92-168%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C24436201&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 274 of 429.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada and Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Napolean Deguire, 20 May 1836.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8993-Z9JV?i=291&wc=HZ92-168%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C24436201&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 292 of 429.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
12 Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Philomene Deguire dite Desrosiers, 13 January 1839.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-Q9D7-D?i=239&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 240 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada and Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Philomene Deguire dite Desrosiers, 12 September 1840.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-Q982-9?i=295&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 296 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
13 Saint-Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Napolean Deguire, 24 June 1841.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-QHJW?i=11&wc=HC4S-GP8%3A22381401%2C22381402%2C24119101&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 12 of 626.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada and Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Napolean Deguire, 1 October 1848.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L99Q-Q98K-Q?i=673&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 674 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
14 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Rosalie Deguire dite Derosier, 9 May 1825.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G993-Z3DZ?i=428&wc=HCKC-ZNL%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22474001&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 429 of 616.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
15 Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Rosalie Deguire, 1 September 1846.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899Q-797?cc=1321742&wc=HC1Q-6TL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C19679103 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 577 of 717.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
16 Unknown author, “Death of Paul Peltier,” The Saint Paul Globe, (7 May 1899): p 2.
17 Saint-Francois-du-Lac, Nicolet-Yamaska, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for M. Rosalie Mondore, 28 January 1802.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G993-CWW3?i=143&wc=HC3Z-SP8%3A20758901%2C20758902%2C15083101&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 144 of 647.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
18 Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Rosalie Mondor, 21 September 1882.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L996-283Z?i=278&wc=HCTK-YWL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C13625503&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 279 of 1071.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
19 Saint-Michel d’Yamaska, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, baptism record for Joseph Derosier, 2 November 1802.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L993-ZZM?i=473&wc=HZMD-C68%3A21947601%2C21947602%2C22129001&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 474 of 710.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
20 Saint-Aime, Pierre-de-Saurel, Quebec, Canada, burial record for Joseph Desrosiers, 27 March 1882.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G996-2Z43?i=262&wc=HCTK-YWL%3A18150801%2C18150802%2C13625503&cc=1321742 : accessed 4 June 2024), image 263 of 1071.; National Archives of Quebec, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
21 Census of Canada, 1861, Richelieu, p 29 [stamped], line 46, Dilima Peltier [Rose Delima Peltier].; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1570/images/4108815_00064?pId=794130124 : accessed June 4, 2024), image 29 of 387, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1312.
Alma Mary Vadnais and Lewis Charles Heckel (May 24, 2024 and June 14, 2024)
1 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Return of Births (Village of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #202, ——- Vadnais, 15 February 1892.
2 “Baptism Register,” p 80 [stamped], 21 February 1892, Mary Alma Vadnais, Church of St. Mary of White Bear Lake, Diocese of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
3 Minnesota State Census, population schedule, 1905, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear village, Enumeration District (ED) 51, p 231-232 [interpolated from stamped numbers on preceding and succeeding pages], lines 37-40 & 1-3, Jennie Vadnais family.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/mnsc_144-0320?pId=3341181 : accessed 12 Aug 2021), images 230 & 231 of 237; State Library and Records Service, St. Paul.
4 “Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001,” database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-95JZ-HGV?cc=2185953&wc=36TN-FMH%3A1583719402%2C1583720505 : accessed 20 Jun 2021), vol 2, image 5 of 37; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
5 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1940, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Lake city, Enumeration District (ED) 62-12; p 8A [stamped and handwritten], visitation #130, line 14, Alma Heckel.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/m-t0627-01950-01022?pId=99117041 : accessed 12 Aug 2021), page 15 of 38, citing NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 1950.
6 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #15908, Lewis Heckel Sr., birth August 27, 1877.
7 Richard Heckel, Descendants of Pierre Remi Vadenay, p 62.
8 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1880, Minnesota, Dakota County, Mendota, Enumeration District (ED) 191, p 20 [handwritten], dwelling 163, family 163, line 6, Frederick Hakle [Heckel] family.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6742/images/4242001-00719?pId=32699441 : accessed 14 April 2024), citing NARA microfilm publication T9, roll 617.
9 1885 Minnesota State Census, Washington County, population schedule, Grant, p 4 [handwritten], line 25, Frederick Heckley [Heckel] family.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-68L3-TBZ?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AMQFM-QNY&action=view : accessed 14 April 2024).
10 Paul Clifford Larson, A Walk Through Dellwood, p 38 (City of Dellwood, 2007).
11 “White Bear Wave’s,” St Paul Globe, vol XI, #223 (August 11, 1889): p 13, col 5.
12 Hillside Cottage, Dellwood, Richard Heckel
13 James Lonergan, Justice of the Peace, “The Village of White Bear against Lewis Heckel and Harry Goheen,” 1 November 1896, Minnesota, Ramsey County, Village of White Bear.
14 1900 U.S. Census, Ramsey County, Minnesota, population schedule, White Bear Lake village, Enumeration District (ED) 0155, p 13B [handwritten & stamped], dwelling 257, family 261, line 74, Lewis Heckel.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120305_00541?pId=27038144 : accessed 14 April 2024), image 26 of 26; citing NARA microfilm publication T623, record group 29.
15 “New Incorporations,” St. Paul Globe, vol XXVII, #48 (February 17, 1904): p 2, col 4.
16 1905 Minnesota State Census, Ramsey County, population schedule, White Bear village, Enumeration District (ED) 51, p 235 [handwritten], line 20, Lewis C. Heckel.; database with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1058/images/mnsc_144-0323?pId=3341284 : accessed 14 April 2024), images 234 of 237; State Library and Records Service, St. Paul; citing MNSC_144.
17 Richard Heckel, Descendants of Pierre Remi Vadenay, p 62.
18 St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota) digital church records held at White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, Heckel and Cardinal wedding, June 23, 1905.
19 “Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), Lewis Charles Heckel Jr., July 1, 1906
20 “Death, Record Index, 1870-1919, Ramsey County, Minnesota,” Register of Deaths 1906, White Bear Village, p. 1, line 11, Baby Heckel [Lewis Charles Heckel Jr.], 15 September 1906.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5JZ-HGD?i=3&wc=36TN-FMH%3A1583719402%2C1583720505&cc=2185953 : accessed 14 April 2024), image 4 of 37; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
21 “Death, Record Index, 1870-1919, Ramsey County, Minnesota,” Register of Deaths 1906, White Bear Village, p. 1, line 15, Lena Heckel, 7 January 1908.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5JZ-HGD?i=3&wc=36TN-FMH%3A1583719402%2C1583720505&cc=2185953 : accessed 14 April 2024), image 4 of 37; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
22 “Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949,” #272, Lewis C. Heckel, Alma M. Vadnais, license dated 26 November 1909, certificate dated 27 November 1909, p 77.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GB6N-X1S?i=302&wc=MRJT-BZQ%3A1060646701&cc=1803974 : accessed 14 April 2024), image 303 of 787.
23 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1910, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0163; p 12B [interpolated from stamped numbers on preceding and succeeding pages], dwelling 282, family 286, line 93, Lewis C. Heckel.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4330244-01078?pId=146033254 accessed 15 April 2024), page 26 of 31, citing NARA microfilm publication T624, record group 29, FHL microfilm 1374733.
24 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1910, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0163; p 12B [interpolated from stamped numbers on preceding and succeeding pages], dwelling 257, family 260, line 58, Jennie Vadnais.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4330244-01076?pId=146033118 : accessed 12 Aug 2021), page 24 of 31, citing NARA microfilm publication T624, record group 29, FHL microfilm 1374733.
25 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/772981/marvin_francis-heckel: accessed May 27, 2024), memorial page for Marvin Francis Heckel (5 Jun 1910–19 May 1969), Find a Grave Memorial ID 772981, citing Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Sue Butterfield Picard (contributor 47207644).
26 “Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980,” Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), Cornelius Charles Heckel, 27 December 1913.
27 “Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983,” number 141, Veronica Mina Heckel, 4 June 1916.; Database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5J7-94ZH?i=35&wc=3XS2-MNB%3A212884601%2C213162101&cc=1920099 : accessed 27 May 2024, image 36 of 376; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
28 Richard Heckel, Descendants of Pierre Remi Vadenay, p 64.
29 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Order # A348, Lewis Charles Heckel.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6482/images/005253072_03873?pId=28701831 : accessed 27 May 2024), image 97 of 197.
30 Richard Heckel, Descendants of Pierre Remi Vadenay, p 64.
31 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1920, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 152; p 17A [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 389, family 397, line 24, Jennie Vadnies [Vadnais].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4312204-00574?pId=47876323 : accessed 12 Aug 2021), page 33 of 41, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_856, record group 29.
32 Unknown author, “Honey! Honey! Honey!” ad, White Bear Press (Friday, September 18, 1908): page unknown.
33 “Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983,” number 144, Lewis Chas. Heckel, 10 November 1922.; Database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-95J7-9W29?i=142&wc=3XS2-MNB%3A212884601%2C213162101&cc=1920099 : accessed 27 May 2024, image 143 of 376; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
34 “Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983,” number 107, Doris Kath. Heckel, 25 May 1924.; Database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-95J7-9W29?i=142&wc=3XS2-MNB%3A212884601%2C213162101&cc=1920099 : accessed 27 May 2024, image 180 of 376; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
35 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146775010/hugh_bernard-heckel: accessed May 27, 2024), memorial page for Hugh Bernard Heckel (28 Jan 1928–19 May 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 146775010, citing Saint Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by RAE (contributor 48167119).
36 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1930, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0178; p 5A [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 89, family 89, lines 2-10, Lewis Heckel.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4610068_00274?pId=78586115 : accessed 27 May 2024), page 9 of 53, citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1114, FHL microfilm: 2340849.
37 Unknown author, “Lewis Heckel Passes Away,” White Bear Press (Thursday, April 9, 1964): page unknown.
38 Paul Clifford Larson, A Walk Through Dellwood (City of Dellwood, 1 January 2007), pp 38-39.
39 Richard Heckel, Descendants of Pierre Remi Vadenay, p 64.
40 Letter to George Albert Vadnais (original), 2 November 1940, privately held by S. Crothers, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 2024. Inherited from her father, George Albert Vadnais.
41 Richard Heckel, Descendants of Pierre Remi Vadenay, pp 63- 64.
42 Unknown Author, “Words and Pictures Tweak Memories,” St. Mary Alumni Newsletter, unknown year, unknown page.
43 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1940, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Lake city, Enumeration District (ED) 62-12; p 8A [stamped and handwritten], visitation #130, line 13-20, Louis [Lewis] Heckel.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/m-t0627-01950-01022?pId=99117041 : accessed 27 May 2024), page 15 of 38, citing NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 1950.
44 U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards Fourth Registration for the State of Minnesota, 1942, Serial No. U334, Lewis Charles Heckel.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1002/images/44474_03_00003-01467?pId=18198818 : accessed 27 May 2024), images 1468 & 1469 of 2086.
45 Richard Heckel, Descendants of Pierre Remi Vadenay, p 71.
46 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1950, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Lake, Enumeration District (ED) 62-34; p 14 [handwritten], house #120, lines 9-12, Lewis Heckel.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Minnesota-166897-0014?pId=93031920 : accessed 17 May 2024), page 14 of 50, citing NARA microfilm publication T627, roll 1950.
47 Unknown author, “Lewis Heckel Passes Away,” White Bear Press (Thursday, April 9, 1964): page unknown.
48 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #15908, Lewis Heckel Sr., 6 April 1964.
49 Unknown author, “Lewis Heckel Passes Away,” White Bear Press (Thursday, April 9, 1964): page unknown.
50 Letters to Alma Heckel (original), 9 March 1976 and Unknown month and date 1976, privately held by C. Cooley, White Bear Lake, Ramsey, Minnesota, 2024. Inherited from her father, Robert William Vadnais.
51 Unknown author, “White Bear Lake Care Center,” White Bear Press (June 1974): page unknown.
52 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #026874, Alma M. Heckel, 5 October 1976.
53Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50539083/alma_mary_victoria-heckel: accessed May 27, 2024), memorial page for Alma Mary Victoria Vadnais Heckel (15 Jan 1892–5 Oct 1976), Find a Grave Memorial ID 50539083, citing Saint Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Cynthia Vadnais (contributor 49980879).
Eveline (Evelyn) Peltier (May 17, 2024)
1 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Return of Births (Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota), page 352 [stamped], Eveline Peltier, 12 February 1901.
2 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, Mariam Evodium Peltier baptism, February 17, 1901.
3 “Minnesota, County Deaths, 1850-2001,” Eveline Pertier, 24 February 1901.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5QB-9N79?i=38&wc=36TN-DPV%3A1583719402%2C1583719401&cc=2185953 : accessed 23 December 2023), image 39 of 57; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
4Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262418817/eveline-peltier: accessed 23 December 2023), memorial page for Eveline Peltier (12 Feb 1901–24 Feb 1901), Find a Grave Memorial ID 262418817, citing Saint Johns Cemetery, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Cynthia Vadnais (contributor 49980879).
Cleveland Peter Peltier and Mabel Caroline Erhardt (April 18, May 10, 2024)
1 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Return of Births (Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota), page 17 [stamped], Peter Cleveland Peltier, 29 May 1895.
2 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, Petrum Clevenum Peltier baptism, June 2, 1895.
3 1900 U.S. Census, Minnesota, Ramsey County, population schedule, White Bear township, Enumeration District (ED) 0156, p 7B [handwritten & stamped], dwelling 119, family 119, lines 62-70, Albert Pelkie [Peltier] – Leo Pelkie [Leon Peltier].; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7602/images/4120305_00555?pId=27038824 : accessed 18 Feb 2023), citing NARA microfilm publication T623, record group 29.
4 “Death, Record Index, 1870-1919, no 1, Ramsey County, Minnesota,” line 15, Eveline Pertier [Peltier], 24 February 1901.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5QB-9N79?i=38&wc=36TN-DPV%3A1583719402%2C1583719401&cc=2185953 : accessed 21 December 2023), image 39 of 57; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
5 1905 Minnesota State Census, population schedule, Ramsey County, White Bear township, Enumeration District (ED) 51, p173 [interpolated from handwritten numbers on preceding and succeeding pages], lines 45-54, Albert Peltier family.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9Q97-YSYC-17R?i=20&wc=M8SG-X68%3A67006201%2C67662101&cc=1503056 : accessed 18 Feb 2023), image 21 of 42; State Library and Records Service, St. Paul.
6 U.S. census, population schedule, 1910, Minnesota, Ramsey Co., White Bear Township, Enumeration District (ED) 162; p 2A [handwritten and stamped], dwelling 22, family 22, lines 24-32, Albert J. Peltier family.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7884/images/31111_4330244-01025?pId=146030668 : accessed 23 Feb 2022), image 3 of 29, citing NARA microfilm publication T624_720, FHL microfilm: 1374733.
7 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262418610/edgar-joseph-peltier: accessed 06 February 2024), memorial page for Edgar Joseph “Benjamin Jean Joseph” Peltier (7 Feb 1906–5 Apr 1907), Find a Grave Memorial ID 262418610, citing Saint John’s Cemetery, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Cynthia Vadnais (contributor 49980879).
8 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1910, Minnesota, Ramsey County, White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0163; p 3B [handwritten & stamped], family 67, line 78, Vina M. Peltier in the household of Elizabeth E. Edgar.; digital image, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RVM-7X3?i=5&cc=1727033 : accessed 10 November 2023), page 6 of 31, citing NARA microfilm publication T624_720. FHL roll #1374733.
9 “Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983, (Ramsey County, White Bear, Minnesota),” p. 207 [stamped], Clement John Peltier, November 22, 1912.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5JM-7G7?i=106&wc=3XSK-FM7%3A212884601%2C212884602&cc=1920099 : accessed 22 December 2023), image 107 of 153; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
10 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, No. 124, Cleveland P. Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6482/images/005253072_04777?pId=28702734 : accessed 22 December 2023), image 44 of 155.
11 U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, Cleveland Peter Peltier, Service #2145869, enlisted 24 February 1918.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2375/images/2375_12_01058-03754?pId=4994298 : accessed 22 December 2023), image 3755 of 4071.; National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Misssouri, USA;; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007.
12 The 56th Engineers in the World War (Albany, New York, Brandow Printing Company, 1920), Alexander Macomber, pp 5-10.; digital image, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/56thengineersinw00maco/page/n7/mode/2up?view=theater : accessed 22 December 2023.
13 U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, 1910-1939, Wilhelmina, Cleveland Peter Peltier, Service #2145869, departure date 10 May 1918.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61174/images/44509_3421606189_0309-00111?pId=3286246 : accessed 22 December 2023), image 42 of 935, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 612.
14 U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, 1910-1939, Rijndam, Cleveland Peter Peltier, Service #2145869, departure date 13 April 1919.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61174/images/46920_3421606189_0177-00957?pId=7767957 : accessed 22 December 2023), image 627 of 788, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 281.
15 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1920, Minnesota, Ramsey County, St. Paul Ward 8, Enumeration District (ED) 99; p 15B [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 265, family 322, line 60, Peter Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4312203-00391?pId=47822081 : accessed 22 December 2023), image 30 of 43, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_855, record group 29.
16 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1920 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1920), p 1128.
17 “Minnesota, County Birth Records, 1863-1983, (Washington County, Oneka, Minnesota),” —– Edhardt, December 20, 1902.; database with images, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-G5QP-SLB7?i=167&wc=3XSV-L24%3A212910501%2C212906801&cc=1920099 : accessed 22 December 2023), image 168 of 350; multiple county courthouses, Minnesota.
18 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1920, Minnesota, Washington County, Oneka, Enumeration District (ED) 173; p 6B [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 111, family 112, line 67, Mabel Erhardt.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6061/images/4312214-00741?pId=71771715 : accessed 22 December 2023), image 12 of 22, citing NARA microfilm publication T625_866, record group 29.
19 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1921 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1921), p 550.
20 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1922 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1922).
21 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1930, Minnesota, Ramsey County, White Bear, Enumeration District (ED) 0177; p 5A [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 94, family 94, line 32, Mabel Erhardt.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4610068_00228?pId=78588675 : accessed 22 December 2023), page 9 of 45, citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1114, FHL microfilm: 2340849.
22 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1930, Minnesota, Ramsey County, St. Paul City, Enumeration District (ED) 0014; p 15B [stamped and handwritten], dwelling 208, family 248, line 78, Cleveland P. Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6224/images/4610069_00133?pId=102550068 : accessed 22 December 2023), page 26 of 56, citing NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1114, FHL microfilm: 2340850.
23 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1930 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1930), p 1129.
24 Unknown author, “Peltier-Erhardt,” White Bear Press, Vol XXXV, #27, (Thursday, September 18, 1930): p 2, col 5 and also Minnesota Marriage License and Certificate #571, Cleveland P. Peltier, Mabel C. Erhardt, license dated September 11, 1930, certificate of marriage dated September 13, 1930, filed, September 15, 1930.
25 Ibid.
26 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #44517, Mary Jane Peltier, 1 August 1931.
27 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1931 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1931), p 977.
28 St. Paul, Minnesota, City Directory 1932 (St. Paul: R. L. Polk & Co., 1932), p 911.
29 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #43434, Carol Jean Peltier, 20 July 1934.
30 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #26208, Carol Jean Peltier, 18 October 1939.
31 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1940, Minnesota, Ramsey County, St. Paul City, Enumeration District (ED) 90-35; p 15A [stamped and handwritten], visitation #307, line 5, Cleveland Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2442/images/m-t0627-01995-00152?pId=97514956 : accessed 22 December 2023), page 29 of 36, citing NARA microfilm.
32 U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards Fourth Registration for the State of Minnesota, 1942, Serial No. 775, Cleveland Peter Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1002/images/44474_06_00021-01951?pId=18485076 : accessed 22 December 2023), images 1952 & 1953 of 2062.
33 U.S. Census, population schedule, 1950, Minnesota, Ramsey County, St. Paul, Enumeration District (ED) 90-66; sheet #18, house #1155, line 22, Cleveland Peltier.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/62308/images/43290879-Minnesota-054144-0019?pId=92984923 : accessed 22 December 2023), page 19 of 31.
34 “Peltier, Cleveland P.,” ——— Press, (November 1977), article about death and obituary.
35 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #028963, Cleveland P. Peltier.
36 “Peltier, Cleveland P.,” ——— Press, (November 1977), article about death and obituary.
37 Little Canada Historical Society, Little Canada, Ramsey County, Minnesota, St. John’s Church digital records, #32, Cleveland P. Peltier burial record, death November 6, 1977, burial November 8, 1977.
38 U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, Cleveland Peter Peltier, Service #2145869, enlisted 24 February 1918.; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2375/images/2375_12_01058-03754?pId=4994298 : accessed 22 December 2023), image 3755 of 4071.; National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Misssouri, USA;; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007.
39 Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death (St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota), #029043, Mabel E. Peltier.