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- Relie avec: Eugenie ARBOUR (1829-1856)2 ROLE Other
All of his life Basile reportedly had magical properties and was considered to have special "healing" gifts. As an adult, folks came to his house for him to heal their minor ailments, especially nosebleeds. He also used to make coffins and even helped to "lay people out" for wakes. While still a bachelor, Basile moved to Ontario, probably in about the summer of 1868, with his older brother Xavierand Xavier's family -- shortly after sister Zoe and her family. Basile, too, came for the economicprosperity promised by the lumber trade. They all seem to have gravitated toward Belle Ewart, Ontario, located in Innisfil Township, Simcoe County, on the western shore of Lake Simcoe. The first mention of Basilein Ontario is at the baptism of hisgodson, nephew Xavier ARBOUR, in April 1869 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church in Barrie,also located in Simcoe County.
After their wedding, Basile and Jane settled in Belle Ewart, where their first three children were born. The young family was found with theirfirstborn in Innisfil Township in April 1871. Basile wasalso recorded in the Dominion Directory that yearas being a laborer in Belle Ewart. As the lumbering was drying up in Belle Ewart in the early 1870s, Basileand Jane no doubt realized they had to make a change, one which included uprooting their family and moving north. Basile's brother Xavier wason his way to Waubaushene and sister Zoe was already there. In 1874, the railroad was complete all the way to Severn Bridge. By March 1876, this young ARBOUR family of five appears to have ridden the train to theend and settled in Port Severn, wherefour more children were added, bringing the total to seven, all of whom were baptised Catholic. The family was recorded in Tay Township in the Census reports of 1881, of 1891, and of 1901. In 1878, there were only 100Catholics in Port Severn.DidtheBasile and Jane family count themselves among this number? Or did they align themselves with the Protestants? A family story does show that at one point, the family did stop attending the CatholicChurch.
One day Basile came home to find Jane very upset. Seems the local priest had visited and found Jane reading to her children from the Bible. Apparently, this did not please the priest. He told her to give him the Bible, chastized her for reading it,and threw it outside. Basile, who was quite angry when he heard her story, then went to see the priest and have a chat. The family never went to the Catholic Church again.
In 1887 and in 1890, Basile was confirmed to be a tenant farmer on Concession 12, Lot 18, in Port Severn. Also living on this lot were his brother-in-law Octave GREGOIRE and Octave's son-in-law HenryGOYET. While working as a farmer, Basile was alsoemployed at the Port Severn Lumber Mill. On 16 August 1896, the Port Severn Mill was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, taking with it thecompany's community store as well as other properties. The small town was devastated.The livelihoodsof 100 families, including Basile and Jane's and that of other French-Canadian settlers, had depended upon the mill. The mill was never rebuilt and this family, like many others, moved away.
Basile and Jane did not travel far when they moved near family in Waubaushene. On 17 February 1897, they bought their house on Pine Street from Dr. J. F. HANLEY for $400. On 22 March 1897, they took out a mortgagefor $200 from the Ontario PermanentBuilding and Loan Association: twoshares of $100 each, interest due $2.40 per month for 154 months. Although Jane signed her name to the contract, Basile was apparently illiterate as his signature was represented by an "x."
The 1901 Census shows Basile and his family as owning this five-room house on ¼ acre of Concession 10, Lot 10. Basile earned $200 that year atthe mill in Waubaushene. On 9 May 1910, the loan on thehouse was discharged, having been considered paid ?u Canadille recsaole?ees18 Rivitab»«tab»in full. The house remained in the family for many years until being sold by Basile's granddaughters, the offspring of youngest daughterAnnie Belle.However, just prior to the house being sold, great-granddaughter Carolyn (SIMMONS) HUDSON rescued aprecious heirloom. Basile had handcrafted a corner cupboard made of ash for Jane. Still in beautiful condition, Carolyn found the piece in the summer kitchen and now it resides in her home in rural Ontario.
The 1911 Census shows Basile as a widower still living in Waubaushene. He continued to work at the saw mill and appeared to enjoy good health.Living with Basile this year were son Baptiste and family, including wife Annie and daughters Janie and Bessie. While Baptiste and Annie had 2 of their children living with them, the other three, Bernice, 12, Devina, 4, and John, 1, lived with Aunt Emily and Uncle Herbert, who had only daughter Crystal, 6. Perhaps they could not afford tokeep all of their own children and perhaps Emily was unable to have more even though she desired more. The true reasons behind this may never be known. Alsoliving with Basile was his grandson Howard. It is expected that we should see Howardwas living with his grandfather, as his mother died when he was born and he was raised by Jane and Basile, assisted by his Aunt Annie Belle.
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Bio from Facebook 17 May 2010:
17 May 1846 -- Born in Joliette City, Quebec, Basile ARBOUR was the 15th of 20 children born to Jean-Baptiste ARBOUR and Marie-Emelie DORVAL. We have not mentioned our prolific couple in a while so today will be anice step into the world ofmany children. While still a bachelor, Basile moved to Ontario, probably in about the summer of 1868, with his older brother Xavier and Xavier's family -- shortly after sister Zoe and her family. Basile, too, came for the economic prosperitypromised by thelumber trade. They all seem to have gravitated toward Belle Ewart, ON,located in Innisfil Township, Simcoe County, on the western shore of Lake Simcoe. The first mention of Basile in Ontario is at the baptism ofhis godson, nephew Xavier ARBOUR,in April 1869, in Barrie, ON, also located in SimcoeCounty. When Basile turned 24, he decided to establish his own household. He married 22-year old Ann Jane MOONEY in Belle Ewarton 22 May 1870. After their wedding, Basile and Jane settled in Belle Ewart, where their first 3 children were born. The young family was found with their firstborn in Innisfil Township in April 1871. Basile was also recorded in the Dominion Directory that year as being a laborer inBelle Ewart. As the lumbering was drying up in Belle Ewart in the early 1870s, Basile and Jane no doubt realized they had to make a change, one which included uprooting their family and moving north. Basile's brother Xavier was on his way to Waubaushene and sister Zoe was alreadythere.In 1874, the railroad was complete all the way to Severn Bridge. ByMarch 1876, this young ARBOUR family of five appears to have ridden the train to the end of the line and settled in Port Severn,where 4 more children were added, bringing the totalto 7, all of whom were baptisedCatholic. The family was recorded in Tay Township in the Census reports of 1881, of 1891, and of 1901. In 1878, there were only 100 Catholicsin Port Severn.Did the Basile and Jane family count themselves among this number? Or did they align themselves with the Protestants? A familystory does show that at one point, the family did stop attending the Catholic Church. One day Basile came home tofind Jane very upset. Seems the local priest had visited and found Janereading to her children from the Bible. Apparently, this did not please the priest. He told her togive him the Bible, chastized her for reading it, and threw it outside. Basile, who was quite angry when he heard her story, then wenttosee the priestand have a chat. The family never went to the Catholic Churchagain. In 1887 and in 1890, Basile was confirmed to be a tenant farmeron Concession 12, Lot 18, inPort Severn. Also living on this lot were his brother-in-law Octave GREGOIRE and Octave'sson-in-law Henry GOYET.While working as afarmer, Basile was also employed at the Port Severn Lumber Mill. On 16 August 1896, the Port Severn Mill was struck by lightning and burned to the ground, taking with it the company's community storeas wellas other properties. The small town was devastated. The livelihoods of 100 families, including Basile and Jane's and that of other French-Canadiansettlers, had depended upon the mill. The mill was never rebuilt and this family,like many others, moved away. Basile and Jane did not travel far when they moved near family in Waubaushene. On 17 February 1897, they bought their houseonPineStreet from Dr. J. F. HANLEY for $400. On 22 March 1897, they took out a mortgage for $200from theOntarioPermanent Building and Loan Association: two shares of $100 each, interest due $2.40 per month for 154 months. Although Jane signedher name to the contract, Basile was apparently illiterate as his signature was represented by an"x."The 1901 CensusshowsBasile and his familyas owning this 5-room house on ¼ acre of Concession 10, Lot 10. Basileearned $200 thatyear atthe mill in Waubaushene. On 9 May 1910, the loan on the house was discharged, having been considered paid in f?u Canadille recsaole?ees18 Rivitab» «tab»ull. The house remained in the familyfor many years until being sold by Basile's granddaughters, the offspring of youngestdaughterAnnieBelle. However, just prior to the house being sold, great-granddaughter Carolyn (SIMMONS) HUDSON rescueda preciousheirloom. Basile had handcrafted a corner cupboard made of ash for Jane. Still in beautiful condition, Carolynfoundthe piece in the summer kitchen and now it resides in her home in rural Ontario. Jane died in Waubaushene on 26November 1909, atthe age of 62. The 1911 Census shows Basile as a widower still living in Waubaushene. He continued to work at the saw milland appeared to enjoy good health. Living with Basile this year were son Baptiste andfamily, including wife Annie and daughters Janie and Bessie. While Baptiste and Annie had 2 of their children livingwith them, the other three,Bernice, 12, Devina, 4, and John, 1, lived with Aunt Emily and Uncle Herbert, who had only daughter Crystal, 6. Perhaps theycould not affordtokeep all of their own children and perhapsEmily was unable to have more even though she desiredmore. The true reasons behind this may never be known. Also living with Basile was his grandson Howard. It is expected that we should see Howard waslivingwith his grandfather, as his mother died when he was born and he was raised by Jane and Basile, assisted by his Aunt Annie Belle. All of his life Basilereportedly had magical properties and was considered tohave special "healing" gifts.As an adult, folks came to his house for him to heal their minor ailments, especially nosebleeds. Healso used tomake coffinsand even helped to "lay people out" for wakes. When he died on 15 May 1929, Basile was buriedin the Protestant Cemetery in Waubaushene on what would have been his 83rd birthday. Basile and Jane can claim 30 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 45 great-great-grandchildren.
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1846 - 1929 (82 ans)
