Ernest Victor LeClair
Ernest Victor LeClair was born April 9, 1895, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI,, and died April 10, 1944, at Veterans Administration National Home for Disabled Soldiers, 23rd Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 49. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. He is the son of Victor Joseph LeClair of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and Cora Mae Abbey of Wisconsin.
Jane Ruth Miller was born June 9, 1911, in Gaslyn, Town of Rusk, Burnett Co., WI, and died November 11, 1991, at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 90. Cremated. She is the daughter of George Eugene Miller of De Soto, Crawford Co., WI, and Melissa Sylvia Jones of Bloomer, Chippewa Co., WI.
Ernest Victor LeClair and Jane Ruth Miller were married June 23, 1936, in Burnett Co., WI.
Ernest Victor LeClair and Jane Ruth (Miller) LeClair had no children.
Ernest Victor LeClair and Jane Ruth (Miller) LeClair were divorced before 1940 in Wisconsin.
Jane Ruth (Miller) LeClair then married Edward Milton Brockett.
Edward Milton Brockett was born March 30, 1914, in Enfield, White Co., IL, and died October 6, 1982, in Clearwater, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 68. Cremated.
Edward Milton Brockett and Jane Ruth (Miller) LeClair were married July 6, 1943, at the First Methodist Church, Madison, Dane Co., WI.
Edward Milton Brockett and Jane Ruth (Miller) (LeClair) Brockett had Unknown children.
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Ernest Victor LeClair is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, 8402 Tower Ave, Superior, Douglas Co., WI, 54880; Blk 9 Ring 4. WI PFC HQ TRP 32 DIVISION WWI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.
Victor Joseph LeClair was born August 12, 1875, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Cora Mae Abbey was born April 26, 1876, in Wisconsin.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1880, shows Isack Abbey (age 30) born in Canada is a furnace worker living in Williamstown Twp., Dodge Co., WI. Living with him are his wife Mary Abbey (age 22) born in Wisconsin of New York parents, as well as their children Alvin Abbey (age 5), Cora Abbey (age 4), and William Abbey (age 5/12). All the children were born in Wisconsin.
The 1881 Canadian Census taken 1881 shows Francois Leclair (age 43) born in Quebec, Canada, is a married Journeyman, and is living in Mille-Vaches, Chicoutimi & Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. Living with him is a married female, Meay Leclair (age 44) born in New Foundland, Canada. Also living are the following children, all born in Quebec, Canada: Joseph Leclair (age 15); Eliene Leclair (age 10); Clara Leclair (age 8); Alice Leclair (age 6); Ernest Leclair (age 5); Napoleon Leclair (age 3); and Eujaine Leclair (age 1).
Victor Joseph LeClair and Cora Mae Abbey were married July 15, 1894, in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
The 1895 Wisconsin State Census dated June 20, 1895, shows J. V. LeClaire is living in the City of West Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Also living there is one female.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900, shows Victor Ladelair (age 24) born August, 1875, in French Canada to French Canada-born parents, and having emigrated in 1879, and having lived in the United States for 22 years, and with Pa Citizenship, is a married Day Laborer, and is boarding in a boarding house on Second Street, Village of Bayfield, Bayfield Co., WI. Living with him is his implied wife of six years, Cora M. Ladelair (age 24) born April, 1876, in Wisconsin to English-Canada and Wisconsin-born parents, with the only child born to her still alive; his implied son, Ernest V. Ladelair (age 5) born April, 1895, in Wisconsin to French-Canada and Wisconsin-born parents; and a Boarder, Frank Ladelair (age 26) born June, 1873, in French Canada to French-Canada-born parents, and having emigrated in 1877, and having lived in the United States for 22 years, and with Pa Citizenship, is an unmarried Day Laborer.
The 1901 Canadian Census taken 1901 shows Francois Leclair (age 56) born in Quebec, Canada, is a widowed Chef, and is living in N, Rimouski, Quebec, Canada. Living with him are the following, all unmarried and born in Quebec, Canada: Clara Leclair (age 27); Alice Leclair (age 22); Napoleon Leclair (age 21); and Eugene Leclair (age 19).
The 1901 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Le Clair Victor, lab, r 99 Main.
The 1903 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Le Clair Victor J, filer, r 332 Hughitt
The 1903 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Le Clair Frank Jr, b 332 Hughitt
The 1904 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Le Clair Victor, filer Barnett-Record Co, r 725 Tower av.
The 1904 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Le Clair Frank filer Barnett-Record Co, b 725 Tower av.
The 1904 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Le Clair Frank Jr, lab, b 725 Tower av.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census dated June 1, 1905, shows Victor Leclaire (age 30) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents is a Laborer rooming in the 4th Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Also rooming there is: Frank Leclaire (age 32) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents, a Laborer.
The 1908 Superior, Douglas Co., WI, City Directory shows Le Claire Victor, lab, r 140 Main.
The 1908 Superior, Douglas Co., WI, City Directory shows Le Claire Frank, lab; b 140 Main.
The 1908 Superior, Douglas Co., WI, City Directory shows Le Claire Jeremiah, lab; b 140 Main.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910, shows Frank LeClaire (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Michigan-born parents is an unmarried Saloon Bartender Rooming at 325 Tower Avenue, 4th Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Others also room at this address. Ida M. Howard lives nearby at 321 Tower Avenue.
Jane Ruth Miller was born June 9, 1911, in Gaslyn, Town of Rusk, Burnett Co., WI.
The 1913 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Le Claire Ernest, cook, b 255 Main.
Edward Milton Brockett was born March 30, 1914, in Enfield, White Co., IL.
The Norton Courier, Norton, Norton Co., KS, Thursday, July 29, 1915
Excelsior
Mrs. August Krause had quite a pleasant surprise Monday p. m., as a nephew, Ernest Laclare of Duluth, Minnesota, came to visit and to work some if he can get a job.
The 1916 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows Le Clair Victor, lab, r 528 Ogden av.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated June 5, 1917, shows Ernest Victor LeClair (age 22) born April 9, 1895, in Superior, WI, is Single, Unemployed, and is living at 515 Grand, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. He has Medium Height, Medium Build, Light Blue Eyes and Light Brown Hair.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows Victor Joseph LeClair, age 43, is living at 921 N. 5th Street, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. He has Medium Height, Slight Build, Blue Eyes and Gray Hair. His wife is Cora. He is a Cook for Isaac Abby. Leigh Larson note: Isaac Abbey is the father of Cora (Abbey) LeClair.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows Victor LeClair (age 45) born in French Canada to French Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1876 and a naturalized citizen is a Laborer renting his home and is living at 914 Ogden Avenue, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Cora LeClair (age 44) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried son, Earnest LeClair (age 24) born in Wisconsin to French Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, an Electrician.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 16, 1920, shows Frank J. LeClair (age 46) born in French Canada to French Canadian-born parents emigrating in 1877 and naturalized in 1888 is an unmarried Woodsman Laborer rooming at 316 Hughitt Ave, 4th Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Ida Howard is the owner of the house.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 16, 1920, shows George E. Miller (age 44) born in Wisconsin to Indiana and Wisconsin-born parents, is a married Highway Crew Worker, and is living on Bryce Street, 316 Village of Webster, Burnett Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Melissa S. Miller (age 37) born in Wisconsin to Iowa and Wisconsin-born parents; his son, George R. Miller (age 15) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his son, Charles H. Miller (age 13) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his son, Thomas E. Miller (age 10) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his daughter, Jane R. Miller (age 9) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his daughter, Mary E. Miller (age 7) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his son, John J. Miller (age 3-10/12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his married father, George L. Miller (age 71) born in Indiana to Alsace-Lorraine and New York-born parents; and his married mother, Nancy J. Miller (age 72) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and United States-born parents.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930, shows Victor LeClaire (age 54) born in French Canada to French Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1877 and first married at age 19 and a naturalized citizen is a Fireman in a Pharmacy Building who is renting for $18/month and is living at 1220 Ogden Avenue, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Cora LeClaire (age 54) born in Wisconsin to French Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 19. Also living there is his unmarried son, Earnest V. LeClaire (age 36) born in Wisconsin to French Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, an Electrician in an Electric Shop.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 1930, shows Frank LeClair (age 57) born in East Canada to Wisconsin-born parents is an unmarried General Laborer rooming for $5.50 at 316 Hughitt Ave., 4th Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Rooming with him is his unmarried sister, Clara LeClair (age 45) born in North Dakota to Wisconsin-born parents, an unmarried General Laborer.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on May 19, 1930, shows George E. Miller (age 54) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, and first married at age 28, is a married Insurance Salesman, and who owns his house worth $2,400 and is living in the Town of Meenon, Burnett Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Melissa S. Miller (age 46) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Virginia-born parents, and first married at age 26; his unmarried son, Thomas E. Miller (age 21) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, a Gas Station Attendant; his daughter, Jane R. Miller (age 9) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his unmarried daughter, Mary E. Miller (age 16) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his son, John J. Miller (age 14) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his grandson, George L. Miller (age 5) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and North Dakota-born parents; and an unmarried Lodger, Ray Coles (age 43) born in Wisconsin to England and New York-born parents, a School Teacher at a Public School.
The 1931 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows LeClaire Victor janitor h 1225 John av
The 1931 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows LeClaire Ernest lab r 1225 John av
The 1932 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows LeClair Victor J (Cora) janitor h 1118-1/2 Banks av
The 1932 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows LeClair Ernest lab r 1118-1/2 Banks av
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press, La Crosse, WI, Wednesday, June 29, 1932
SUPERIOR VETERANS ORGANIZING BONUS MARCH ON CAPITAL
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A "bonus expeditionary force" to make another advance on Washington to ask full payment of adjusted compensation to veterans is being organized here. Ernest Leclair, Superior, has been chosen leader. Thirty-nine veterans have indicated they will leave with him July 4.
The 1934 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows LeClair Victor J (Cora) janitor h 1118-1/2 Banks av
The 1935 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows LeClair Victor J (Cora) lab h 1617 Tower av
The 1935 City Directory for Superior, Douglas Co., WI, shows LeClair Ernest V lab r 1617 Tower av
The Rhinelander Daily News, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., July 2, 1936
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest V. LeClaire, Superior, who are on a honeymoon trip, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. LeClaire, Randall avenue.
Ernest Victor LeClair and Jane Ruth (Miller) LeClair were divorced before 1940, in Wisconsin.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 23, 1940, shows Victor Le Clair (age 64) born in English Canada, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of School, is a Saw Filer at a Paper Factory, and who rents his house, and is living at 327 Cumming Ave., 3rd Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Cora Le Clair (age 63) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 5 years of School.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1940, shows Ernest V. Le Clair (age 44) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Superior, Douglas Co., WI, and with 2 years of High School, is a divorced Patient, and is living in Ward 18, Veterans Administration National Home for Disabled Soldiers, 23rd Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1940, shows Jane Ruth Miller (age 28) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, and 5 years ago was living in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, and with 2 Years of College, is divorced Hotel Guest, and is employed as a a Public School Teacher, 5th Ward, City of Antigo, Langlade Co., WI.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Thursday, July 8, 1943
Miller - Brockett
A ceremony performed by the Rev. Robert Atkins in the First Methodist church on Tuesday at 8 p. m. Miss Jane Ruth Miller, 308 N. Hancock st., became the bride of Pvt. Edward Milton Brockett, U. S. air corps, Mobile, Ala., son of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Brockett, 129 N. Butler st. The bride's sister, Mrs. Carl Reilly, St. Paul, Minn., was matron of honor, and the bridegroom's cousin, W. Larry Collins, Beloit, served as best man. The couple left immediately on a wedding trip. The bride will live in Madison for the present time.
Ernest Victor LeClair died April 10, 1944, at Veterans Administration National Home for Disabled Soldiers, 23rd Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 49. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Douglas Co., WI.
Ernest Victor LeClair Military Grave Marker Request.
Victor Joseph LeClair died 1946 -1950 in Wisconsin.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 24, 1950, shows Cora Le Claire (age 74) born in Wisconsin, is a widowed Head of Household, and is living in a house at 207 Grand Avenue, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with her is: her never married brother, William A. Abbey (age 70) born in Wisconsin.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 25, 1950, shows Edward Brockett (age 36) born in Illinois, is a married Teacher at a Vocational School, Head of Household, and is living at 2716 Waunona Way, Blooming Grove, Dane Co., WI. Living with him is: his wife, Jane Ruth Brockett (age 38) born in Wisconsin, an Office Worker at a Plumbing Company.
Cora Mae (Abbey) LeClair died December 5, 1955, at St. Mary's Hospital, Superior, Douglas Co., WI, at age 79. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Douglas Co., WI.
Cora Mae (Abbey) LeClair Death Certificate.
Edward Milton Brockett died October 6, 1982, in Clearwater, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 68. Cremated.
The Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, Friday, October 8, 1982
obituaries
BROCKETT, EDWARD M.,68, of 2358 Ecuadorian Way, Clearwater, died Wednesday (Oct. 6, 1982). Born in Enfield, Ill., he came here in 1975 from Madison, Wis., where he was a s at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Gaslyn, Wis., and came here in 1974 from Madison, Wis., where he was a teacher at Madison Area Technical College. He was a World War II Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife Jane; two sisters, Mary Alice Shaver, Scarsdale, N.Y., and Virginia Jackson, Silver Spring, Md., and several nieces and nephews. National Cremation Society.
Jane Ruth (Miller) (LeClair) Brockett died November 11, 1991, at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 90. Cremated.
The Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL, Wednesday, November 13, 1991
NORTH PINELLAS
BROCKETT, JANE R.,80, of Clearwater, died Monday (Nov. 11, 1991) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Gaslyn, Wis., and came here in 1974 from Madison, Wis. She was a schoolteacher, Madison. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clearwater, and Order of the Eastern Star Menona Chapter, Madison. Survivors include a brother, John Miller, Waseca, Minn.; a sister, Betty Riehle, White Bear Lake, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews. National Cremation Society, Clearwater.