Charles Vernier (1803 - 1838)

Born 8 Apr 1803 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Ancestors

Husband of Victoria (Petit) Vernier — married 28 May 1827 in St. Francois, Clinton River, Michigan

Husband of Adeline (Nichols) Vernier — married before 1829 in Michigan

Descendants

Died 1 Jan 1838 at age 34 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

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Biography

Charles was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John Baptist Vernier dit LaDouceur II and Catherine (Billiau dit Lesperance). He married (1)Adaline Nichols. Their child is Charles. He married (2)Victoria Petit on May 28, 1829 at St. Francois, Clinton River, Michigan. Their children are Mary (Joseph) Balard dit Godfray, John Baptiste, Edward and Daniel. He gave his son, Charles, 172.42 acres of land as a gift on Sept. 11, 1824. When he died, his wife was named administrator of his estate, and his son, Charles was guardian of the estate which was valued at $4000.00. The heirs petitioned for partition in 1851, and the 36-acre estate was sold at public auction on May 5, 1953.

Sources

• U.S., French Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1695-1954 marriage to Victoria Petit
• Information for Biography was taken from memorial at Find A Grave.
• Find a Grave

Notes

• Charles' marriage record to Victoria Petit lists his name as Charles Vernier Dit Ladouceur and marriage took place at Détroit, Ste-Anne; Autres Registres, Michigan, USA
• Charles' will and estate papers also show his name as Charles Vernier Dit Ladouceur.