Joseph Louis Arthur ARBOUR

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

As a young man, Art seems to have travelled to the big city of Toronto to find his own adventures. After marrying May, the young couple seem to have done a bit of farming somewhere in Ontario. Afterward, in searchfor a better life than he thought his native country could provide, Art seems to have been one of the first of his brothers to venture to theUnited States of America. He and May settled in the State of Michigan,choosing their first home in Detroit, where they had twochildren. Later they moved to Capac, Michigan, which is located in St Clair County, and remained there for many years. The couple owned a store in Detroit and resumed their farming efforts in Capac. Art also worked for a construction companyand May worked in a school cafeteria. In 1955, the coupleretired to sunny Florida, where they found a home in Melbourne, located in Brevard County. Their lives ended peacefully within the bosom of this warm community.

In May 1921, Art travelled to the US via the port of Detroit, MI. He claimed that he was coming from his wife and family in Stayner, ON, and going to stay with his brother-in-law Archie BURKHOLDER at2359 17th St, Detroit. This time it was a permanent move. Art was noted to be 5' 5" tall with a medium complexion, dark brown hair, and brown eyes. He carried $550 with him.

On 17 Nov 1937, Art and Annie May -- along with daughter Dorothy -- again returned to the US, arriving in Port Huron, MI, from their prior home in Inglewood, ON. They had previously lived in the US from Apr 1921 to Oct 1930, when they lived in Detroit, MI. This time, they were planning on going to the home of Art's brother William, who lived at 18988 Goulburn Ave, Detroit. Art considered himself a farmer and was noted to be 5' 6 1/2" with a medium complexion, light brown hair, and brown eyes.May was noted to be 5' 4" with a medium complexion, grey-brown hair, and blue eyes. Eight-year old Dorothy was noted to be 3' 6" with a fair complexion, medium brown hair, and brown eyes. The family carried $87 with them.

In 1940, Art reported that he had earned nothing in 1939.

Famille/Conjoint(e): Inconnu. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

Joseph a épousé Mary Ann May BURKHOLDER le 28 sept 1920 à Toronto,,,Ontario,Canada,York County. Mary est née le 9 août 1899 à Ontario,,,,Canada,Sunnidale,Simcoe County; est morte le 14 juin 2001 à Melbourne,,Brevard County,Florida,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

On 04 Oct 1930, Louis and sister Dorothy returned home to Canada after an apparent visit with their Aunt Florence, 2227 Holcomb, Detroit, MI. The children were just 8 and 1 1/2 -- a little young to be making the trek to their home in Inglewood, ON.It was also thought that the family lived in Michigan during this time, not Ontario.

Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin (ON) -- 29 Oct 1942 -- pg 10, c2
ARBOUR-COSE
A charmingly arranged autumn wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Cose, Sunnidale, when their daughter, Gertrude Madeline,became the bride of Louis Arthur Arbour, of Detroit, MI,son of Mr. andMrs. Arthur Arbour of Copac, MI. Rev. Robert Graham officiated and thewedding music was played by Miss Grace Taylor of Meaford. The bride wore a floor-length gown of white crepe, fashioned with a shirred bodice and long sleves. Her veil was hip length and fell from a coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses. A reception followed the ceremony and afterwards the couple left on their wedding trip, the bride travelling in a red crepe dress with beige coat and red accessories.They will reside inCopac, MI. Guests from a distance whoattended were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Petz and Mrs. Arthur Arbour of Copac,MI; Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Cose, Dunbarton; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cose, Markham; and Mrs. Edgar Taylor, Meaford. The bridegroom is a grandson ofMr.and Mrs. Lou Burkholder, Clearview.He had 2 Living Arbour

Louis a épousé Gertrude Madeline COSE le 17 oct 1942 à Ontario,,,,Canada,Sunnidale,Simcoe County. Gertrude est née le 4 avr 1925 à Collingwood,,,Ontario,Canada,; est morte le 25 nov 1998 à St Clair Shores,,Macomb County,Michigan,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]

Autres événements/attributs:

• _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
• _CREA: 17 sept 2023

Notes:

On 04 Oct 1930, Dorothy and brother Louis returned home to Canada afteran apparent visit with their Aunt Florence, 2227 Holcomb, Detroit, MI.The children were just 1 1/2 and 8 -- a little young to be making the trek to their home in Inglewood, ON. It was also thought that the family lived in Michigan during this time, not Ontario.
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As of August 2001, Dorothy and Ernie also had one grandson, Randy Edward JONES (aka Randall JONES), but it is unclear who his parents are. Randy was unmarried at this time and worked light construction, remodelling homes and doing carpentry.
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FloridaToday -- Sunday 08 Sep 2013
Dorothy May Ploeger -- Melbourne Village, FL
Surrounded by the love and support of her family, Dorothy May Ploeger passed away 31 August 2013. Dorothy was born on 9 April 1929, to Arthur and Annie May Arbour in Detroit, MI. She graduated as Valedictorian from Capac High School in 1947 and on 4 October 1947, married the love of her life, Ernest Ploeger. She is survived by Ernest, her husband of 65 years; daughters, Linda (Charles) Ruckman ofPalm Bay, Kathi (Don Meyers) Ploeger of Seattle, WA; sons, William Ploeger and Paul Ploeger of Melbourne Village; grandson, Randall Jones of Josephine, PA and a brother,Louis Arbour of East Detroit,MI. Dorothy has been a homemaker and a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, traveling and Scottishdancing. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a Charter Member of Wesley United Methodist Church in West Melbourne. She enjoyed being with her friends in fellowship and service for many years. Her Memorial Service will beheld at 3 pm on Saturday,14September 2013, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2075 Meadowlane Avenue, West Melbourne. Arrangements entrusted to Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Melbourne, 724-2222. Please share memories and sign thefamily guest book at www.afcfcare.com.

Dorothy a épousé Ernest PLOEGER le 4 oct 1947 à Capac,,,Michigan,Usa,St Clair County. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]