Jean Edmond Léger (1883 - 1950)

Born 2 Oct 1883 in Memramcook-Ouest, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Léona Johnson — married 5 May 1914 in Richibucto-Village, Richibucto, Kent, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada

Descendants

Died 21 May 1950 at age 66 in Moncton, Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada

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Biography

Jean was born in 1883. ^[1] He was the son of Marcellin Léger and Olive Léger. His godfather was Arthur Léger and godmother Exelda Léger.

In the 1891 census Jean (age 8) was the son of Marcelin Legere in Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.^[2]

In the 1901 Census, at age 17, Jean was listed in the family home.^[3]

He married Léona Johnson in 1914. ^[4]

He was a postal inspector.

In the 1921 census, Jean (age 37), a clerk, was the married head of household at 96 115 Queen St, St John and Albert, 115 Queen St, New Brunswick, Canada.^[5] His income at the post office was 1700$ a year.

In the 1931 census, the family was living at 14 Carlysle, in Saint-John. ^[6]

He passed away in 1950 at the age of 66. ^[7] His nephew Dr Euclide Léger, Arthur’s son, signed the death certificate. ^[8]

Fonds Jean-Léger, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson ^[9]

Jean E. Léger est né à Memramcook (Nouveau-Brunswick), le 2 octobre 1883, fils de Marcellin et d'Olive Léger. Il fréquenta le Collège Saint-Joseph, puis il entra sur le marché du travail chez Cassidy & Belliveau, Moncton (N.-B.) en 1906. Il est embauché par le ministère des Postes au bureau de Saint-Jean (N.-B.) en 1907. Grâce à sa position aux Postes, il a donné un visage français aux noms des bureaux de postes en Acadie, de dire « L'Évangéline ». Il est un des fondateurs et le premier président de la succursale de la Société L'Assomption à Saint-Jean créé en 1913. Il s'est marié à Richibouctou (N.-B.) en 1914 à Léona Johnson, fille de Basile Johnson, ancien shériff du comté de Kent et de Julie LeBlanc. En 1928, il fut transféré à Moncton pour être responsable des régions acadiennes des Maritimes. Jean Léger est le père du juge Claudius Léger de Moncton (N.-B.). Jean Léger est décédé en mai 1950 et son épouse en 1991.

Voir une transcription de lettres écrites par Jean à sa grande soeur et marraine Exelda Léger.

Sources

1. ↑ Ancestry.com. Acadia, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1757-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Original data: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin. Search: M > Memramcook > 1845-1899 > Image 949 of 1466. Accessed on ancestry.ca, May 2020.
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2. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 Census of Canada"
   Year: 1891; Census Place: Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Roll: T-6305; Family No: 64; Page number: 16
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1274 #1292270 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   Jean Legere (8), single son, in household of Marcelin Legere (55) in Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Born in New Brunswick.
   • Marcelin Legere 55 Head Married M Blacksmith New Brunswick
   • Olive Legere 51 Wife Married F New Brunswick
   • Thadee Legere 26 Son Single M Blacksmith New Brunswick
   • Isac Legere 22 Son Single M Blacksmith New Brunswick
   • Exelda Legere 20 Daughter Single F New Brunswick
   • Arthur Legere 18 Son Single M Clerk General Store New Brunswick
   • Albeine Legere 17 Son Single M College Student New Brunswick
   • Vesina Legere 14 Daughter Single F New Brunswick
   • Lucien Legere 12 Son Single M New Brunswick
   • Tanise Legere 10 Son Single M New Brunswick
   • Jean Legere 8 Son Single M New Brunswick
3. ↑ "Canada Census, 1901," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHK6-5MZ : 18 March 2018), Jean Léger in household of Olive Léger, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; citing p. 11, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

   
   Marcellin Léger Head 63
   Olive Léger Wife 61
   Véina Léger Daughter 22
   Lucien Léger Son 21
   Jean Léger Son 17
   Stanislas Léger Son 19
   Albanie Léger Son 26
   Hadée Léger Son 35

4. ↑ "New Brunswick Provincial Marriages 1789-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBF-F9L7 : 13 March 2018), Joseph Jean Edmond Leger and Marie Léona Beatrice Johnson, 05 May 1914; citing , Kent, New Brunswick, Canada, p. 108, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton; FHL microfilm 2,024,758.
5. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census of Canada"
   Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 36; Census Place: St John City, St John and Albert, New Brunswick; Page Number: 15; Line Number: 17
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8991 #8630745 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   J Edmond Leger (37), married, Clerk, head of household at 96 115 Queen St, St John and Albert, 115 Queen St, New Brunswick, Canada. Born in New Brunswick.
   • J Edmond Leger M 37 Head Married New Brunswick Clerk
   • Leona B M Leger F 29 Wife Married New Brunswick
   • J J L A Johann Leger M 6 Son Single New Brunswick
   • J Leona Basile Leger M 2 Son Single New Brunswick
   • J Claudine J L Leger M 9/12 Son Single New Brunswick
6. ↑ 1931 Census: "1931 Census of Canada"
   Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27203; Census Place: Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Page Number: 12
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62640 #7328713 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   Leona B M Leger (38), wife, Homemaker, in household of Leona B M Leger (38) in Wa 14 Carlysle, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Born in New Bruswick.
   • J. E. Leger M 46 Head Married Inspector postal services
   • Leona B M Leger F 38 Wife Married New Bruswick Homemaker
   • J L Alphonse Leger M 16 Son Single New Bruswick Student
   • Leonce B M 12 son
   • Claudias 9 son
   • Eveline 9 daughter
   • Yvette 4 daughter
7. ↑ Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. RS141C5 Index to Death Certificates Name LEGER, JEAN EDMOND Sex M Date 1950-05-21 County WESTMORLAND Registration 3238 Volume 194 Microfilm F19598. Death Certificate
8. ↑ Death: "Ontario, Canada, The Ottawa Journal (Birth, Marriage and Death Notices), 1885-1980"
   City of Ottawa Archive; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa Journal Newspaper; Date Range: 1949-1950; Microfilm Number: 370
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 50019 #410008 (accessed 16 February 2024)
   John E Leger death May 1950 (age 66) in Moncton, NB.
9. ↑ Fonds Jean-Léger, Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson, CA CEAAC 1118, https://search.canbarchives.ca/fonds-jean-leger

See also:

• https://www.genealogie-acadienne.net/?action=indiDetails&I=173995