Norman Joseph Carrier (1896 - 1952)

Born 25 Dec 1896 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

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Died 17 Jun 1952 at age 55 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan

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Biography

Norman was born in Detroit, Michigan on 25 Dec 1896,^[1] or 25 Dec 1897.^[2] He was the son of Julius Carrier and Margaret Cassidy.^[3]

In 1910, Norman lived with his parents, Julius and Maggie Carrier, and 5 siblings in Detroit. Julius worked in a blacksmith shop.^[4]

When he registered for the World War 1 Draft, Norman Joseph Carrier said he was 21 years old, born on 25 Dec 1897 in Detroit, Michigan. He lived at 510 Taylor Av., Detroit, and worked for Once'd. Mfg. at 2661 No. Gd. Blvd. His nearest relative was his mother, Mrs. Margaret Carrier of the same home address. His father was born in Chatham, Canada. Norman was of medium height and build, with brown hair and brown eyes.^[2]

Norman enlisted on 5 Aug 1918 at a Pvt., Company A, 25th M.G. (Machine Gun) Bn., 9th Bn, 9th Div., US Army. He was honorably discharged on 11 March 1919.^[5]

In 1920, Norman "V. Carier" lived with his widowed mother, Margarete Carier, and 8 siblings in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. Norman worked as a trimmer in an auto factory. ^[6]

In 1930, Margaret "Corrier" lived in Detroit with four children, including Norman, who works as a trimmer in an automobile factory.^[7]

In 1940, Norman Carrier, a 42 year old gear roller in an auto factory, lived at 424 Hickory, Troy, Oakland, Michigan, with his wife and two children. ^[8]

Norman Joseph "Currier" registered for the World War 2 Draft in 1942. He lived at 32 Starr Drive, Troy Twp., Oakland, Michigan. His mailing address was RFD 4, Birmingham, Michigan. He was 45 years old, born on 25 Dec 1896 in Detroit. He worked at the Chevrolet Gear and Axle Plant on Holbrock St., Detroit. His contact was Mrs. Mae Currier of the same home address.^[9]

Norman Carrier died in Hart, Oceana, Michigan, on 17 June 1952.^[3][1] He is buried at the Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana, Michigan.^[10] You can see a picture of his gravestone at FindAGrave. It shows that he fought in World War 1 as a private, 25th M.G. Battalion, 9th Division.

Sources

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1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JTGX-TZD : accessed 26 December 2015), Norman Carrier, Jun 1952; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-26426-31097-48?cc=1968530 : accessed 26 December 2015), Michigan > Detroit City; Campbell, Arthur-Choffer, Frank > image 2058 of 5862; citing NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KF7M-9QC : accessed 26 December 2015), Norman J Carrier, 17 Jun 1952; citing Hart, Oceana, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,066.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLTP-2K3 : accessed 26 December 2015), Norman Carrier in household of Julius C Carrier, Detroit Ward 10, Wayne, Michigan, United States; citing ED 144, sheet 21B, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,374,697.

   Julius C Carrier, 51; Maggie Carrier, 44; Ella Carrier, 18; Ray A Carrier, 15; Norman Carrier, 13; Gladys J Carrier, 10; Estler Carrier, 7; Earl C Carrier, 4. Julius and Maggie were born in Canada, while all the children were born in Michigan. Julius and Maggie have been married for 28 years, and Maggie has had 12 children, 9 of whom are living. They came to the USA in 1887, and Julius had been naturalized.

5. ↑ U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963 [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941. Microfilm publication M1916, 134 rolls. ARC ID: 596118. Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, Record Group 92. National Archives at Washington, D.C.Applications for Headstones, compiled 01/01/1925 - 06/30/1970, documenting the period ca. 1776 - 1970 ARC: 596118. Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774–1985, Record Group 92. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Surname Range : Calhoun, Dennis Russell - Carroll, Walter R
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZW7-NYY : accessed 26 December 2015), Norman V Carier in household of Margarete Carier, Detroit Ward 6, Wayne, Michigan, United States; citing sheet 38A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,806.

   Margarete Carier, 54; William J Carier, 38; Edward G Carier, 34; Laura E Carier, 31; Ella B Carier, 29; Ray A Carier, 26; Norman V Carier, 23; Gladys R Carier, 20; Lester A Carier, 17; Earl P Carier, 14. All were born in Michigan except Margarete, William and Edward, who were born in Canada. They came to the USA is 1887.

7. ↑ "United States Census, 1930", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X79Q-47Q : accessed 26 December 2015), Normand J Corrier in entry for Margret Corrier, 1930. ED 172, Sheet 8A, Household ID 39, Line 13.

   Margret Corrier, 66; Normand J Corrier, 33; Gladys M Corrier, 30; Slyvester Corrier, 27; Earl Corrier, 24. All were born in Michigan except Margaret, who was born in Canada. She says she came to the USA in 1880.

8. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4P4-2YB : accessed 26 December 2015), Norman Carrier, Troy Township, Oakland, Michigan, United States; citing ED 63-176, sheet 36A, family 669, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 1804.

   Norman Carrier, 42; Mae Carrier, 35; Norman Carrier, 8; Shirley Carrier, 4. All were born in Michigan.

9. ↑ "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18290-29997-16?cc=1861144 : accessed 26 December 2015), 004673426 > image 6075 of 6287. Citing NARA microfilm publications M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
10. ↑ www.FindAGrave.com; Maintained by: Sandra Purdy; Originally Created by: Sharon Johnson; Record added: May 11, 2011; Find A Grave Memorial# 69670145

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