Guilbault - Armstrong

Frances Folsom Armstrong was the daughter of James Adelbert Armstrong & Julia Simmons. She married Louis 'Edmund' Guilbault, the son of Charles G Guilbault & Rosa Cane. Together they had 6 children - Frances, Charles, Edmund, Marian, Lucy & Myrtle.
 

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Ironwood Daily Globe, Sat, 17 Apr 1937
Mrs E Gilbault [sic] Pneumonia Victim - Ontonagon Woman Will Be Buried Monday Morning
Ontonagon, April 17 - Mrs Edmund Gilbault, 49, died at her home Friday morning at 4:15 following an illness of pneumonia from which she had been suffering for the last week. Mrs Gilbault was formerly Miss Francis Armstrong, a daughter of Mr and Mrs M Armstrong and was born in Ontonagon, April 14, 1888. She lived here the early years of her life, moving to Rockland with her parents in 1900. She was united in marriage to Edmund Gilbault of Rockland, October 27, 1906. Mr and Mrs Gilbault lived there until 1920 when they moved to Ontonagon where they have lived since. Surviving are her husband and two sons, Louis and Edmund, of Ontonagon and four daughters, Mrs Tony Clark of Flint, Mrs Fred LaVigne, Mrs Thomas O'Brien and Miss Myrtle Gilbault of Ontonagon; three sisters, Mrs Caroline Carne of Stambaugh, Mrs Cecil Carne of Iron River, and Mrs Mary Lundberg of Crystal Falls, and one brother, Allan Armstrong of Iron River, and eight grandchildren. Mrs Gilbault was a member of the Macabees and a faithful worker in the Catholic Church societies. Funeral services will be held from the Holy Family Catholic Church Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
 

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Ironwood Daily Globe, Sat, 4 Apr 1942

L Guilbault Funeral is Held at Ontonagon

Ontonagon - Funeral services for Louis Edmund Guilbault, 61, were held at the Holy Family Catholic Church on Tuesday. The high mass was held at 9 o'clock with the Rev Owen J Bennett officiating. Burial was made in the Catholic Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Walter Hanz, Joseph Valley, Frank Wiesen, George Wilson, Jerome Walker and Ira Landree. Mr Guilbault, who was born in Ontonagon on September 13, 1881, died at his home here on Saturday, March 28, at 6 pm.  He had been ill for the past two years. Mr Guilbautl spent practically all of his life at Ontonagon, with the exeception of a short residence at Rockland. He was employed prior to his illness by the Ontonagon [Fibre] Corporation. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, a member of the Paper Maker's Local No 354, and a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. Surviving Mr Guilbault, are six children: Mrs Frances Clark of Flint; Mrs Marion LaVigne of Otsego, Michigan; Mrs Lucy O'Brien and Mrs Myrtle Trevarre of Ontonagon, and by his two sons, Louis and Edmund of Ontonagon; a stepsister Mrs Mary Roosen and fourteen grandchildren. Out of town relative attending the funeral were Mr and Mrs Cy Carne and son of Stambaugh; Mr and Mrs Albert Carne of Iron river, and Mr and Mrs Edward Lundberg and daughter of Crystal Falls.

Armstrong - Simmons

 James Adelbert Armstrong, the youngest son of Allen Armstrong & Caroline Peck was born in New York and was the only one to leave New York.

By 1887 he was settled in Ontonagon, Michigan and married to girl named Julia Simmons, the daughter of English father Edmund Simmons & Irish mother Mary Clifford.

According to details on James' burial memorial at Find A Grave, he and Julia had 10 children - I have found 6. There are gaps where other children could have been born but the 6 found are - Frances, Caroline, Mary, Cecilia, James Jr & Allen. 
I have to thank great-granddaughter Nancy for sharing the following pictures and obits on Ancestry - they give life to the vital records found ~~ thank you, thank you!

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Unknown Paper, Feb 1908
James Armstrong, a resident of this village for the past twelve years, passed away at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness of rheumatism of the heart. Mr Armstrong with his family came here after the big Ontonagon fire, and had resided here since. he was a much respected citizen, and the surviving family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. James Armstrong was a native of Pennsylvania [sic], where he was born 60 years ago. At an early age he came to the Lake Superior district where he made his home until called away by death. he has no relatives in the west. He leaves a widow and five children as follows: Mrs Gilbeault (Frances), the Misses Caroline, Mary and Celia, and a bay boy. The funeral will occur tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 2 o'clock from the M E Church.

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Ironwood Daily Globe, 15 Oct 1936

Mrs J Armstrong Buried In Rockland - Well Known Resident Dies Sunday in Iron River

Rockland, Oct 15 - Funeral services for Mrs Julia Armstrong, 69, well known Rockland woman who died at the home of a daughter in iron River Sunday night were held this morning at 10 o'clock in St Mary Church in Rockland. The body was taken directly to the church. The Rev Fr Bennett of Ontonagon officiated. Mrs Armstrong was born July 8, 1867 in Rockland and had spent her entire life in the district. She died at the home of a daughter, Mrs Albert Carne. Surviving are a son Allen of Iron river, four daughters, Mrs Cy Carne and Mrs Albert Carne of Iron River, Mrs Ed Lindberg of Crystal Falls, and Mrs Edwin Guilbautl of Ontonagon, two sisters, Mrs Caroline Matthews and Mrs Lizzie Shea of Calumet.

At Rockland, MI, l~r - Cecile, Julia, Mary, Caroline & Frances 

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Leon Thompson

A while ago I wrote about finding an obit that led to completing the documentation for Helen Thompson. Helen was one of 11 children born to George Washington Thompson & Stella Mae Armstrong - her siblings were Leta, Lloyd, Arthur, Edra, Virginia, William Leon, Florence, Ruth & Ella.

While some migrated to Michigan, Arizona & Florida, a few stayed or returned to New York including Leon and his siblings William & Florence.  

Leon married Helen Blodgett and true to my small family weakness, below are their obits.

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Fulton Patriot, 4 Apr 1978

Leon A Thompson, 66, of Holly Garden Apartments was pronounced dead on arrival recently at Lee Memorial Hospital after he became ill at home. Born in Kearney, Mich, he had resided in this area since 1934. Mr Thompson, a former resident of Buffalo and Phoenix, had lived in Fulton for the past two years. He had retired as an employee of Rockwell International of Syracuse. He also was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Helen Blodgett; four sisters, Mrs Virginia Simmons of Mount Morris, Michigan; Mrs Florence Phelps of Red Creek; Mrs Ella Smith of Florida and Mrs Helen Jennings of Phoenix, Ariz; and two brothers, William of Wolcott and Lloyd of Davison, Mich. Services were at the Convenience of the family with arrangements by Young and Son Funeral Home. There were no calling hours.

The Post Standard, Thurs, 5 Jan 2006
Helen Thompson, 96, Fulton, NY, died Friday, December 30, 2005, at St. Luke's in Oswego, NY. There will be no calling hours. Services will be in the spring. Young & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

Loses A Foot

Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Wed, 12 Mar 1890

How's that for an introduction to this 20 year old man? 

Allen J Armstrong, or Ally to his friends, was the son of George O Armstrong & Helen M Post and despite the accident, he had a successful career with the New York Central Railroad - first as telegrapher then working his way to Chief Dispatcher.

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In 1894, he married Clara B Sutter, the daughter of Frederick Sutter & Margaretha Neisz - they had 2 children, Royal & Paul, before she died 1900.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Tues, 18 Sep 1900
Monroe - Yesterday morning at 3 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs A Armstrong, formerly of Fairport, at her home in Buffalo. The deceased was the wife of Allen Armstrong and the daughter of Frederick Sutter, of this place, and had been ill but a week when the end came. Besides her husband and two children, she leaves a father, two brothers and three sisters. The remains will be taken to Fairport for burial. Brain and nerve trouble was the cause of her death.

Allen next married Lillian J Myers, the daughter of William Myers & Mary L Collum and they had 2 children - Frederick & Robert.

Syracuse Post Standard, Sat, 8 Jan 1921
Allen J Armstrong Dies After Prolonged Illness
Allen J Armstrong, 50, chief night train dispatcher at the New York Central Station in this city for the past 10 years and one of the best known and best like men connected with the railroad, died at 1145 o'clock last night at his home, No 1664 West Colvin Street, where he had been ill since last May. Mr Armstrong was born at Wolcott and began his railroad work as an operator at Fairport in 1890.  He was a born railroad man, careful, courteous and devoted to his work. His abilities were recognized and he advanced steadily until he was made Chief Dispatcher here. Besides his wife, Mr Armstrong leaves three sons, Royal, Fred and Robert Armstrong.

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Utica Daily Press, Mon, 19 Mar 1962
At the Fairfield Rest Home, Fairfield, NY on Saturday, March 17, 1962, Mrs Lillian M Armstrong of Syracuse, NY and mother of Fred M Armstrong of West Winfield. Funeral at the Wilcox Funeral Home, West Winfield, Monday at 2. Interment at Pittsford, NY in the spring.

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Of the children.....

Citizen Advertiser, Mon, 3 Jul 1967
Royal L Armstrong, husband of Mrs Ethel Casler Armstrong of 228 Arlington Ave, Syracuse, died Sunday in Community General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Fairport he had lived in Syracuse 60 years. He was a retired employee of [B C Smith Inc]. Mr Armstrong was a World War I veteran and a member of the American Legion Post, 41, Syracuse and [Utica] Lodge F & AM of Syracuse. Surviving besides his widow are a daughter, Mrs Edna M De Vaul of Lafayette; a son, Charles Nickels of Cayuga; two step-brothers, Frederick Armstrong of West Winfield, Robert Armstrong of Binghamton. Funeral services will be at 1030 am Tuesday at 6 Lewis St. The Rev Leon Northrop, pastor of [Wall Street] Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Cayuga. Friends may call from 930 am to 1030 am 6 Lewis St, Tuesday. Those desiring to do so may make contributions to the American Heart Fund. 

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Utica Observer Dispatch, Fri, 6 Sep 1968
F M Armstrong, Druggist, Dies
West Winfield - Fred Myers Armstrong of this village, manager of the Liggett Drug Store in Utica, died Sept 5 while vacationing at the family camp on Fourth Lake near old Forge. A former Rochester resident, he was a member of Ziyara Temple, Shriners; West Winfield Masonic Lodge; the Rotary Club; Utica Kiwanis Club and a former member of the Utica Retail Merchants Association. Besides his wife, Josephine, he leaves two sons, Lee P Armstrong and Fred M Armstrong, both of West Winfield. A private funeral will be Sunday from the Dorrow Funeral Home in Pittsford. Burial will be in Pittsford Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 tomorrow.

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Unknown Paper, Apr 1982
Robert J Armstrong, 69, of 245 Moore Ave, April 1, 1982. Survived by two sons, Allen F and Richard L Armstrong; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services Monday at 10:00 am at the Butler Badman Funeral Home, 4504 W Seneca Tnpk. Interment Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Friends may call Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Contributions may be made to the Onondaga Hill Fire Dept.

Unknown Paper, Feb 1982
Mrs Ruth Crobar Armstrong, 68, of 245 Madison Ave, February 16, 1982. Survived by her husband Robert; two sons, Allen and Richard Armstrong; two brothers, Floyd and Donald Crobar; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services Friday 10 am at the Butler-Badman Funeral Home, 4504 W Seneca Tnpk. Spring interment Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay. Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Contributions may be made to the Onondaga Hill Fire Department.

Some Armstrongs

George O Armstrong's obit was one line...

Newark Union, 29 May 1886

Armstrong - In Wolcott, May 26, 1886, George Armstrong, son of the late Allen Armstrong, aged 44 years.

But he was the son of Allen Armstrong & Caroline Peck. He married Helen M Post, the daughter of Jotham Post & Polly Burch & had 4 children - John, Thomas, Allen & Stella.

Lake Shore News, Thurs, 30 Mar 1922
After an illness lasting since last November, Mrs. Helen Armstrong died at the home of her sister, Mrs Hattie Jones, in Smith Street, at 8 pm on Monday, aged about 80 years. The cause of death was senility, and a general break-down of the vital powers. Her condition fluctuated during the winter, and at one time there was hope of recovery, but she lacked strength to recuperate. Her survival for weeks after hope had been abandoned was remarkable. The deceased was a daughter of the late Jotham Post, of Butler, and the widow of George Armstrong, formerly of Wolcott. She was highly regarded by all who knew her. Three children survive, Mrs Stella Hobson, of Flint, Mich., and Thomas and John Armstrong, living in the western part of this state. One son, Allen Armstrong, of Syracuse, well known as a railroad man, died about a year ago. The funeral will be held from the house at 2:30 pm today, Rev S G Houghton officiating. Interment will be made in Glenside cemetery.

Their son John Fenn Armstrong married widow Beatrice Smith, the daughter of Frederick Smith, her first, Guy Sewell, husband died in France fighting the war. Beatrice's only daughter with Guy gained some siblings with the new union - Betty, John & Paul.   

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Salina Review, Aug 1958
John F Armstrong, 91, of 113 ridge Ave, died Aug 25 in the Green Nursing Home, Syracuse. A native of Wolcott, Mr Armstrong was a retired express messenger for the American Railway Co. He was a member of Flower city Lodge and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Surviving are two sons, Paula and John Armstrong; two daughters, Mrs Howard Moreth and Mrs Howard Fite; eight grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew. Services were held at 11 am Aug 27 in the Fraiser Funeral Home, Syracuse, the Rev Elton Smith officiated Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Liverpool-Salina Review, Jan 1958
Mrs Beatrice S Armstrong died Jan 20 at her home, 113 Ridge Ave. She was a former employee of E W Edwards and Son. Surviving are her husband, John Armstrong; two daughters, Mrs Edward Moreth, Liverpool, and Mrs Howard Fite, Lexington, NC; two sons, Paul of Minoa and John Armstrong of Camilus; eight grandchildren. Services were held at 11 am Thursday (today) at the Fraiser Funeral Home, Syracuse. The Rev Elton Smith officiated. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. 

Paul Richard Armstrong married Mary E Boigeol, the daughter of John H Boigeol & Mary M Brown and they had one daughter.

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Fayetteville Eagle Bulletin, 11 Apr 1984
Services for Paul R Armstrong, 54, of 205 Hulbert St, Minoa, were Tuesday, April 10, at Russell H Schepp & Son Funeral Home, Minoa. Burial was in Pine Plains Cemetery, North Manlius. Mr Armstrong died Sunday at St Joseph's Hospital. A resident of Minoa for 28 years, Mr Armstrong was a native of Bergen. He retired in 1977 after 25 years as Renaud-Wickes Co photographer. A member of the Minoa Fire Department, Mr Armstrong was one of the organizer of the department's scuba diving rescue team. He also belonged to the department's Exempt Benevolent Assn. He is survived by his widow, the former Mary Ellen Boigeo; a daughter, Paula Armstrong Daley of Kirkville; two sisters, Mrs Howard Fite of Lexington, NC and Mrs Edward Moreth of Tavares, Fla; a brother, John M Armstrong of Elbridge, and several nieces and nephews. Contributions can be made to the Minoa Fire Department Ambulance Fund.