Louis Phillipe LeClair (also spelled Lewis) was born the 13th of September
1863, in Michicott, Wisconsin. he died on the 7th of March 1902 in Two
Rivers, Wisconsin. Louis was buried in Calgary Cemetary, Two Rivers, Manitowoc,
Wisconsin on March 9th 1902.
Louis and his wife Mary Gauthier died within 3 weeks of each other.
The children were divided up between relatives. Some were raised by their Aunt Julie LeClair
Crait and her husband Nelson Crait
Louis married Mary Gauthier the daughter of Calixte (Carlis/Collis) and Marie
Gauthier, on the 7th of August 1882. In St. Lukes of Two Rivers.4
Mary Gauthier was born 09 December 1862 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin she died
on the 10th of February 1902 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA >> Obituary
Children of Louis and Mary LeClair
- Ida LeClair born December 1883 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
died May 1966 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA.
Ida married Alexander La Fleur born 03 January 1878 died 1962 in Two Rivers,
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA ( they had at least 13 children)
- Agnes LeClair born April 1885 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA.
Agnes married Oliver Clark
- Ella LeClair born July 1886 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
- Lucy LeClair born March 1889 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
- Reuben Joseph LeClair born 14 July 1891 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin died 16
June 1958 at the Va Hospital, Chicago, Illinois married Leona M Kosek born
14 January 1892 in Racine, Racine, Wisconsin died 24 July 1995 in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
- Louis Oscar LeClair born 20 April 1893 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
- Mark Goodwin LeClair born 13 February 1897 married to Theresa.
From the Two Rivers Chronicle, March 11, 1902
CAPT. LOUIS LE CLAIR DIES SUDDENLY Last Friday Capt. Louis Le Clair died quite suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on the Eastside. He had been about town as usual up to a few hours before his death and the news of his sudden death was a great surprise to all who knew him. His wife died about three weeks ago and it is said that her death completely un-nerved and discouraged him. He leaves six children, three of whom are unable to care for themselves. They will, however, be well cared for by relatives. Louis Le Clair was about 38 years old and was born in the town of Mishicot in 1866. In 1881 he was married to a daughter of Collis Gauthier who born him six children, one of whom, a daughter, is married. He was a skillful and capable steamboat captain. Last year he had command of the
steamer
Welcome and he had been engaged to again take comand of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co's. towing tug,
Temple
Emery, a command he had held several previous seasons. The funeral took place from St. Luke's church yesterday morning.
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From death record volume 7, page 51 document 131
Louis LeClair born: 13 Sept.
1863, Mishicot, Wis.
diedied 7 Mar. 1902, Two Rivers, Wis.
cause: collapse-alcoholic
poisoning
french canadian
occupation: Captain/residence: Two Rivers, Wis.
age:
38 yrs 5 mo 22 dys wife: Mary LeClair (deceased)
parents: Oliver and Amelia
LeClair, both born in Canada.
....
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From the Two Rivers Chronicle Le Clair: At
her home in this city February 10, 1902. Mary, wife of Louis Le Clair, aged
38 years. Deceased was born in Two Rivers January 10, 1864. She was the daughter
of Collis Gauthier, a well-known old resident of this place. About 19 years
ago she was married to Louis Le Clair, captain of the steamer Welcome, and
bore him 7 children, all of whom are living, the youngest being but 5 years
of age. Her illness was of long standing but she was a patient sufferer,
bearing up with christian fortitude while looking after the needs of her
family of small children. Her funeral will take place tomorrow from St. Luke's
church.
From death record volume 7, page 51, document 128
Mary (Gauthier)
LeClair french canadian born: 10 Jan. 1864, Two Rivers, Wis
diedied 10 Feb.
1902, Two Rivers, Wis
cause: Exhaustion - cephremia, (length 2 yrs.)
age:
38 yrs 1 mo. occupation: domestic
residence: Two Rivers, Wis.
husbandied Louis
LeClair
parents: Callis and Mary Gauthier both born in Canada
References
- Wisconsin Birth, Death, Marriage Index,
Louis Leclair 13 Sep 1863 Manitowoc 0115 002412.
- Manitowoc County Death Records Online at www.2manitowoc.com
- LECLAIR: Louis (Lewis on
mar. index)
m: 7 Aug 1882 (co. mar. index v.5 p.100)
to: Mary Gauthier (Gouthier on mar. index)
children: Ida Agnes Ella Lucie/Lucy Roland Louis
Oscar LeClaire (b. 20 Apr. 1893/co. bir. index v.9 p.68)
Mark Goodwin (b. 13 Feb. 1897/co. bir. index v.10 p.210)
- Manitowoc County Marrige Records Online at www.2manitowoc.com
GOUTHIER: Mary Marriage Date: 07 Aug 1882 Vol:03 Page:0155
Vol:A Sequence:09486 to: LE CLAIR: Louis Marriage Date: 07 Aug 1882
Vol:03 Page:0155 Vol:A Sequence:09485
