The photo is one of the many photographs I lost when my previous laptop died. But thanks to Sharon Hardy, the stepdaughter of my grandmother's late brother, I now have it back once again.
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
Friday, October 11, 2013
An Old Photo of Sarah J. (McGinn) Meagher
The following is a photo of of my 2nd-great-grandmother, Sarah J. (McGinn) Meagher. Sarah passed away on November 25, 1910 in Boston.
The photo is one of the many photographs I lost when my previous laptop died. But thanks to Sharon Hardy, the stepdaughter of my grandmother's late brother, I now have it back once again.
The photo is one of the many photographs I lost when my previous laptop died. But thanks to Sharon Hardy, the stepdaughter of my grandmother's late brother, I now have it back once again.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Three Old Photographs of Fred J. Meagher
The following are three photographs of my 3rd-great-grandfather, Frederick Joseph Meagher. The photos were courtesy of my grandaunts, Theresa Duquette and Barbara Tamulevich, as well as Sharon Hardy, to whom I forwarded these photos to a few years back and whom was kind enough to send them back to me the other day after having lost them when my previous laptop died a few years back. Thanks again, Sharon!
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Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Birth Announcements For Six McRae Children
The following are the birth announcements for the six children born from my grandfather Clayton McRae's third marriage, the one to my Nana, Ruth Agnes Cockayne. The birth annoucement for my father, David J. McRae, Sr., is included in here.
One thing that I have always found to be both interesting and amusing about these birth announcements is that in almost every one, Clayton and Ruth are living in a different location.
One thing that I have always found to be both interesting and amusing about these birth announcements is that in almost every one, Clayton and Ruth are living in a different location.
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| Alan Joseph McRae's Birth Annoucement. Printed on March 30, 1951 in the Brockton Daily Enterprise. |
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| William McRae's Birth Annoucement. Printed October 11, 1952 in the Brockton Daily Enterprise. |
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| Deborah McRae's Birth Annoucement. Printed on December 22, 1954 in the Brockton Daily Enterprise. |
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| Sheila McRae's Birth Announcement. Printed on Thursday, January 9, 1958 on page 2 of the Brockton Daily Enterprise. |
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| David J. McRae, Sr.'s Birth Announcement. Printed on Tuesday Evening, November 12, 1963 on page 2 of the Taunton Daily Gazette. |
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| Phil McRae's Birth Announcement. Printed on Monday Evening, August 13, 1962 on page 2 of the Taunton Daily Gazette. |
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
Some Unlabeled Photos From One of Lucile's Old Photo Albums
The following are some unlabeled photographs I found in one of my great-grandmother Lucile (Garfield) Anderson's old photo albums.
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
Social Security can boost you up family tree
The following is an article I found in the Lewiston Morning Tribune while searching through the Google News Archive a couple years back. The article, written by Tommy Morgan, district manager for Social Security at Lewiston at the time, published Sunday, January 5, 2003, provides some great information on the Social Security Death Index and has a nice tidbit at the beginning about John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley.
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Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
Two Old Photos of Hilda Maria Edén
The following two photos are of 2nd-great-grandmother's sister, Hilda Maria Edén (1875-1960). The photos are currently in the possession of Hilda's great-nephew, who in turn in got them from his mother (Hilda's niece), the late Esther (Anderson) Lundin. Esther's son allowed me to make copies of the photos a few years back. The photos (undated) were taken in Providence, Rhode Island, where Hilda lived.
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
Visit to the Edén Graves in Vassända-Naglums Cemetery, Vanersborg, Sweden
One of the things I wanted to do most during my visit to Sweden was to visit the graves of Lars Gustaf Edén & Sofia Blom, my 3rd-great-grandparents, and Hilda Maria Edén, Lars & Sofia's daughter, in Vassända-Naglums Cemetery, Vanersborg, Sweden. I did so on August 15, 2013.
The visit had some significance for me because since visiting last year, I've become the holder for Lars & Sofia's grave and also helped to prevent the removal of Hilda's.
The visit had some significance for me because since visiting last year, I've become the holder for Lars & Sofia's grave and also helped to prevent the removal of Hilda's.
*Photos taken using Sony Cyber-shot.
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
My AncestryDNA Results
A few weeks back, I mailed in a sample of my DNA as part of the AncestryDNA kit. I received an e-mail on August 3 from Ancestry, confirming that my sample had arrived and that my results should be in within six to eight weeks.
Well, to my surprise, I got an e-mail this morning, telling me that my AncestryDNA results are already in.
My results were interesting but at the same time, very surprising.
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According to my results, I am 81% Scandinavian, 8% Southern European, 7% Persian/Turkish/Caucasus, and 4% Uncertain.
I was very surprised to see that I am 81% Scandinavian. I know I'm Swedish but didn't realize it was that much. I have documentation in my genealogy records showing that my great-great-grandmother on my father's side hailed from Ireland and I was surprised that AncestryDNA didn't even acknowledge that. I showed this to my cousin, Anneli, and she said that it's quite possible that my Irish ancestors (as well as Scottish) might have originally been vikings of some sort and come from one of the Scandinavian countries.
I am 8% Southern European. AncestryDNA lists modern day locations for Southern European ethnicity as being Italy, Spain, and Portugal. If I had to guess, I would say that this is on my mother's side but I'm really not certain.
Apparently, I am also 7% Persian/Turkish/Caucasus. According to AncestryDNA, modern day locations for this ethnicity include Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan. This was probably the most surprising of all. I really didn't even see this one coming and haven't a clue what side it could be on. I'm as curious as much as I am baffled at this point.
And last but not least, 4% of my ethnicity remains uncertain. AncestryDNA gives the following explanation for "Uncertain":
On AncestryDNA's Frequently Asked Questions page, one of the questions is the same question I had, "My genetic ethnicity results don’t seem to match what I would have expected. Why is that?" AncestryDNA gives the following explanation:
Well, to my surprise, I got an e-mail this morning, telling me that my AncestryDNA results are already in.
My results were interesting but at the same time, very surprising.
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According to my results, I am 81% Scandinavian, 8% Southern European, 7% Persian/Turkish/Caucasus, and 4% Uncertain.
I was very surprised to see that I am 81% Scandinavian. I know I'm Swedish but didn't realize it was that much. I have documentation in my genealogy records showing that my great-great-grandmother on my father's side hailed from Ireland and I was surprised that AncestryDNA didn't even acknowledge that. I showed this to my cousin, Anneli, and she said that it's quite possible that my Irish ancestors (as well as Scottish) might have originally been vikings of some sort and come from one of the Scandinavian countries.
I am 8% Southern European. AncestryDNA lists modern day locations for Southern European ethnicity as being Italy, Spain, and Portugal. If I had to guess, I would say that this is on my mother's side but I'm really not certain.
Apparently, I am also 7% Persian/Turkish/Caucasus. According to AncestryDNA, modern day locations for this ethnicity include Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan. This was probably the most surprising of all. I really didn't even see this one coming and haven't a clue what side it could be on. I'm as curious as much as I am baffled at this point.
And last but not least, 4% of my ethnicity remains uncertain. AncestryDNA gives the following explanation for "Uncertain":
Most people may have a percentage with ‘uncertain’ in their genetic ethnicity results. This means that small traces of a specific genetic population have been found in your DNA, but the probability levels were too insignificant to pinpoint it to a specific ethnicity. This is not uncommon, and as more genetic signatures are discovered with a higher confidence level, we may be able to update this ‘uncertain’ percentage of your ethnicity over time.Hopefully, AncestryDNA will be able to update my "uncertain" percentage over time because I really am curious as to just what exactly it is.
On AncestryDNA's Frequently Asked Questions page, one of the questions is the same question I had, "My genetic ethnicity results don’t seem to match what I would have expected. Why is that?" AncestryDNA gives the following explanation:
Your family tree may go back hundreds of years, but there could be more to your family’s story that’s just out of reach of paper documents and conventional research. AncestryDNA can reach back hundreds, maybe even a thousand years, to tell you things that aren’t in historical records—things you might have never known otherwise.
Although our ethnicity algorithms and prediction models will continue to improve over time, there are a few reasons why your ethnicity may not be exactly what you expected:
1. Your genetic ethnicity results go back hundreds of years. In some cases, the markers in your DNA may reveal ethnicities that go back hundreds, even a thousand years. This could differ from what you have documented in your family tree. So keep in mind that there may be some ethnic differences in your more recent family history as compared to generations ago.
2. Ethnic groups moved around. Because people move over time, (and when they do they take their DNA with them), a group may contribute DNA to other groups at different times. So ethnic groups can be defined by time and place—not just location. For example, if you have German or British ancestors in your family tree, it’s a possibility that your genetic ethnicity may be partly Scandinavian. The Viking invasions and conquests about a thousand years ago are likely responsible for occurrences of Scandinavian ethnicity throughout other regions. And there are similar examples for other ethnicities. With your results, we provide historical information describing migrations to and from the regions to give you a broader picture of the origins of your DNA.
Another question I had about the results when I first saw them was accuracy, which is another question asked on the Frequestly Asked Questions page. AncestryDNA gives the following answer:3. Your DNA is inherited through the generations. Each parent gives each of their children exactly half of their DNA. But the assortment of genes or markers is going to be unique to each child. That’s why most siblings look and act differently. Similarly, your parents will give you a different assortment of the markers that we use to predict your ethnicity. So if you factor this out over the course of several generations, the relative contribution of any one ancestor to your genetic make-up (for height, eye-color or ethnicity), can vary and may not be detectable.
AncestryDNA uses advanced scientific techniques to produce your results. We measure and analyze a person’s entire genome at over 700,000 locations. During the testing process, each DNA sample is held to a quality standard of at least a 98% call rate. Any results that don’t meet that standard may require a new DNA sample to be collected.
Then we compare your DNA to one of the most comprehensive and unique collections of DNA samples from people around the world, to identify overlap. As our database of DNA samples continues to grow, you could receive updates with new information.Given all this, I am left at this point with feeling a combination of both bewilderment and intrigue. And after looking over these results, I'm really not sure where to go from here. But I'm sure I'll figure it out at some point.
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
Friday, August 16, 2013
Probate Records for Anders Andersson & Albertina Andersdotter
The following are the probate records for Anders Andersson and Albertina Andersdotter, the brother-in-law and sister of my 3rd-great-grandmother, Augusta (Andersdotter) Anderson. I retrieved the records from the Regional State Archives in Göteborg, Sweden on August 13, 2013. According to Albertina's death record in the Swedish Death Index, Albertina became a widow on August 27, 1903; however, Anders' probate record lists his date of death as being August 26. Albertina passed away on December 28, 1925 in Örgryte, Sweden.
*Photos taken by Carl-Johan Uhlin.
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| Probate Record for Anders Andersson. |
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| Probate Record for Albertina Andersson (née Andersdotter). |
*Photos taken by Carl-Johan Uhlin.
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Rose Guyette's Death
Brockton Daily Enterprise
Saturday, October 5, 1918
Page 3
END CAME AT HOSPITAL.
Young Wife of Noe Guyett Among
Pneumonia Victims.
Mrs. Rose Guyett, wife of Noe Guyett, 31 Cary street, died Friday night at the Goddard emergency hospital, aged 28 years. The funeral will be from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Doucette, 20 Tyler street.
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Brockton Daily Enterprise
Saturday, October 5, 1918
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Brockton Daily Enterprise
Saturday, October 5, 1918
Front Page
Epidemic Deaths
Of Past 24 Hours
JOHN L. GORMAN, 27, of 143 Hillberg avenue. The lungmotor was used in an unsuccessful effort to save his life.
WILLIAM C. TURPIN, 27, of 4 1/2 Arthur street.
HARRY A. BROWN, 26, of Pratt street, Avon, died at the Belmont Hospital.
MISS CELIA L. BRENNAN, 35, of 37 Foster street, died at the Goddard emergency hospital.
JOHN FOYE, 40, of 526 Summer street.
ALBEST S. RABY, 45, of 255 Belmont street.
AGNES KARENBERIAN, 4, of 50 Clarence street, died at the Y. W. C. A. hospital.
MRS. ROSE GUYETT, 29, of 31 Cary street, died at the Brockton Hospital.
MRS. ANNA EUGENIA PETERSON, 28, wife of Oscar W. Peterson of 99 Menlo street.
MISS OLGA BOND, 36, of 448 Battles street.
MRS. NICOLO LAROSSE, 28, 126 Lawrence street.
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Brockton Daily Enterprise
Saturday, October 5, 1918
Front Page
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The Brockton Times
Monday, October 7, 1918
Page 3
MRS. ROSE GUYETTE
The funeral of Mrs. Rose Gueyette was held this morning from the home on Tyler street with Rev. Philip J. Breard officiating. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. There were many beautiful floral tributes. |
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Brockton Daily Enterprise
Monday, October 7, 1918
Page 3
Funeral at Parents' Home.
The funeral of Mrs. Rose Guyett was held this morning at 9 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Doucette, 20 Tyler street, Rev. Phillipe Breard of the Sacred Heart church officiating. There were beautiful flowers and interment was in Calvary cemetery.
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The following is a video capture I took of Rose Guyette's death record at the Brockton Public Library using my iTouch video camera. The video was taken on July 7, 2013.
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
Find A Grave: Duffy; Perry (Calvary Cemetery, Brockton)
The following video is a guide to get to two graves in Calvary Cemetery.
The first grave is that of William J. and Rose C. (Benoit) Duffy (my great-grandmother's sister and brother-in-law).
The second grave is that of Lawrence and Esther Irene (Meagher) Perry (my great-grandfather's sister and brother-in-law).
Video taken on July 15, 2013.
The first grave is that of William J. and Rose C. (Benoit) Duffy (my great-grandmother's sister and brother-in-law).
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| Photo taken July 15, 2013. |
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| Photo taken July 15, 2013. |
The second grave is that of Lawrence and Esther Irene (Meagher) Perry (my great-grandfather's sister and brother-in-law).
Video taken on July 15, 2013.
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Video Capture of James R. McRae's Death Record
The following is a video capture of the death record of my great-great grandfather, James R. McRae, whom died on March 5, 1910 in Brockton, Massachusetts. The video was taken on January 23, 2012. This version of his death record can be found at the Brockton Public Library.
Below is a more informative version of James' death record, which I retrieved from the Massachusetts State Archives back in 2011.
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
Felix Guyette's Legal Troubles
The following is a series of articles published in the Brockton Daily Enterprise between September and October of 1912, detailing Felix Guyette's legal troubles at that time.
Brockton Daily Enterprise
Monday, September 23, 1912
Page 3
ARREST REVEALS STRANGE FACTS
Man Taken for Assault After He Had Battered Door Down.
AFTER GIRL, POLICE CLAIM
Had $821 in Pockets–Had Applied for Marriage License 'Though Wedded.
Felix Guyette, 33, of 85 Taber avenue was arrest shortly after 3 o'clock this morning by Officers Garfield and Barry and was charge in Police court to-day with assault on Herbert I. Wood of 754 Main street, also with assault on Mrs. Cora Wood of the same address. Charges of trespass and disturbance were also preferred against Guyette, in connection with the assaults, and to all four charges pleas of not guilty were entered by Attorney D. J. Sheering. The cases were continued until Monday, Sept. 30, and he was held in $500.
The officers went to the Wood house this morning under orders from Sergeant P. J. McCarthy and they claim Guyette had forced an entrance, breaking the door clear of the hinges in so doing, and that when Mr. and Mrs. Wood attempted remonstrate he assaulted them.
It is claimed by the police that Guyette wanted to reach Miss Minnie McGreggor, who lives at the Woods' home. Miss McGreggor was in the court room this morning and at one time seemed on the verge of hysterics, especially after Guyette's cases had been continued. She claims that Guyette has threatened her with violence.
When Guyette was arrested he had a big roll of bills in his pockets and when the money was counted it was found that his wealth amounted to $821.25.
Although Guyette is a married man a paper was found in his pocket, showing he had made application in Cambridge for a marriage license, on Sept. 18, and that under the customary five-day law, the certificate would be granted to-day, unless objection was entered in the meantime. A Cambridge woman was named in the document. An investigation is to be made by the police on this point.
Brockton Daily Enterprise
Thursday, September 26, 1912
Page 3
HELD IN $400 ON NEW CHARGES
Guyette Said to Have Threatened a Boston Girl.
HAD SUICIDE IN MIND
When Three Policeman Interrupted His Plans.
Felix Guyette, 33, of 53 Taber avenue, this city, who was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Officers Wilson, Bryan and Pickering on warrants charging him with threatening the life of Miss Winona McGreggor, of Boston, also with assaulting her, pleaded not guilty to the complaints in the Boston municipal court this morning, and his cases were continued until Saturday morning, $200 surety being ordered in each.
According to Guyette's mother and sister-in-law, he has been acting strangely. They claim that he discouraged and is not accountable. They found evidences that led them to think that he had attempted suicide. When Officers Wilson, Bryan and Pickering went to the house on Taber avenue they found he had locked himself in his room and turned on the gas. He also had a bottle of chloroform.
The Boston warrants were at that time at the police station, but were not to be served until after the trial of the four Brockton cases against Guyette Saturday. When he was brought to the station, however, the Boston warrants were served on him, and he was taken to Boston Wednesday night.
His mother is heart-broken. She wept bitterly while talking to a reporter.
"I don't know what has come over him," she said. "He was always so good. He lived with his first wife very happily, and they accumulated considerable money. He owned a house on Forest avenue, an also several house lot, besides having money in the bank. When he married his second wife, things began to go wrong, and he lost much of his property."
Inspector Saunders has been investigating the case since the arrest of Guyette Monday morning, while he was attempting to enter the house of Herbert I. Woods, 754 Main street. At that time the police claimed, he was trying to reach Miss Winona McGreggor, who came from Boston with a short time ago. She is the complainant in the Boston warrants, alleging that he threatened her life and assaulted her. The police have learned that Guyette and the McGreggor girl were together at a fair in Northfield, and he is alleged to have forced her to accompany him to this city.
Guyette had $821 in his pockets when arrested, besides the application for a marriage license.
Brockton Daily Enterprise
Saturday, September 28, 1912
Page 3
BOSTON CASES WERE DISMISSED
Woman Failed to Appear When Guyette Was Called on Complaints.
Felix Guyette, 33, of 53 Taber avenue, appeared in the Boston Municipal court this morning to answer to charges of assault on Winona McGreggor of Cambridge, and for threatening her life. The woman failed to appear and the cases were dismissed for want of prosecution, at the request of Attorney D. J. Sheerin of this city who represented him.
Guyette was arrested here Wednesday afternoon on two warrents sent out from Boston. He appeared in the Boston court Thursday with his attorney, and pleas of not guilty were entered. The complainant was not in court, and for that reason a continuance was ordered.
An attempt was made to locate the McGreggor woman in Cambridge, but the officers were unsuccessful, and when the case was called this morning, Attorney Sheerin asked that the cases be dismissed.
Guyette is to appear in the Brockton Police court Monday morning for hearings on charges of assaulting Herbert I. Woods of 754 Main street, and Mrs. Cora Woods of the same address. He is also charged with disturbance and trespassing. Mr. Sheerin will represent him.
Brockton Daily Enterprise
September 30, 1912
Page 10
DOUBLE SESSIONS OF POLICE COURT
There Were 75 Separate Complaints Before Two Judges.
17 WERE FOR DRUNKENNESS
Jewelry Valued at $1000 Involved In Larceny Case.
Seventy-five distinct complaints were before the Police court this morning and Judge Lane was called in to assist Judge Reed. Both were kept busy for a goodly portion of the day.
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Judge Lane Wouldn't Hear It.
The cases against Felix Guyette, 33, of 53 Taber avenue, charged with assault on Herbert I. Woods and Mrs. Cora Woods of 754 Main street, and also with disturbance and trespass, slated for trial, were continued until Oct. 8. Judge Lane declined to hear the cases, because Guyette was formerly one of his clients.
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Brockton Daily Enterprise
October 8, 1912
Page 12
HID UNDER BED TO ESCAPE MAN
Girl Was Afraid When Guyette Forced Entrance to House.
WOOD SAVES HIS WIFE
Taber Avenue Man is Fined and Given Jail Sentences.
Felix Guyette, 33, of 53 Taber avenue was found guilty in Police court to-day of assault on Herbert I. Wood of 754 Main street on the morning of Sept. 23; of assault on Mrs. Cora Wood on the same date, and of disturbance and trespassing at the same time and place. He was sentenced to one month in the House of Correction on each of the assault cases and was fined $10 for disturbance and $20 for trespass. He paid the fines and appealed the jail sentences and was held in $200 on each. He was represented by Attorney D. J. Sheerin.
Officer Edward A. Garfield testified that at about 2:30 in the morning of the 23rd, he and Sergeant P. Joseph McCarthy and Officer Fred Barry heard noises coming from the second floor of the New York apartments of Mr. Wood, he found the door had been broken in, and that the casing was torn from the wall. He found Mrs. Wood at the telephone calling the police station, and Mr. Wood was groaning as if in pain.
Girl Hid Under a Bed.
Guyette was in an adjoining room, he said, sitting on the bed, and woman about 25 years of age was on the other side of the bed, clad in her night gown. She told the officer that she had just crawled from under the bed. Guyette told him he had drunk two quarts of liquor that day. He arrested the defendant.
Mr. Wood said Guyette demanded admittance and was refused, at which he broke in the door. He said the defendant struck his wife a glancing blow on the head, inflicting a slight cut. He said he saved her from getting the full force of the blow by throwing her to one side. He said he then grabbed the telephone, but before he could do any talking he had to clinch with Guyette, who attacked him.
On cross examination he said Guyette has since paid for the door, and also paid him $7 for two days work he missed, and also paid Dr. McSweeney $2 for medical attendance. Mrs. Wood offered simular testimony. No defense was offered.
Brockton Daily Enterprise
Monday, September 23, 1912
Page 3
ARREST REVEALS STRANGE FACTS
Man Taken for Assault After He Had Battered Door Down.
AFTER GIRL, POLICE CLAIM
Had $821 in Pockets–Had Applied for Marriage License 'Though Wedded.
Felix Guyette, 33, of 85 Taber avenue was arrest shortly after 3 o'clock this morning by Officers Garfield and Barry and was charge in Police court to-day with assault on Herbert I. Wood of 754 Main street, also with assault on Mrs. Cora Wood of the same address. Charges of trespass and disturbance were also preferred against Guyette, in connection with the assaults, and to all four charges pleas of not guilty were entered by Attorney D. J. Sheering. The cases were continued until Monday, Sept. 30, and he was held in $500.
The officers went to the Wood house this morning under orders from Sergeant P. J. McCarthy and they claim Guyette had forced an entrance, breaking the door clear of the hinges in so doing, and that when Mr. and Mrs. Wood attempted remonstrate he assaulted them.
It is claimed by the police that Guyette wanted to reach Miss Minnie McGreggor, who lives at the Woods' home. Miss McGreggor was in the court room this morning and at one time seemed on the verge of hysterics, especially after Guyette's cases had been continued. She claims that Guyette has threatened her with violence.
When Guyette was arrested he had a big roll of bills in his pockets and when the money was counted it was found that his wealth amounted to $821.25.
Although Guyette is a married man a paper was found in his pocket, showing he had made application in Cambridge for a marriage license, on Sept. 18, and that under the customary five-day law, the certificate would be granted to-day, unless objection was entered in the meantime. A Cambridge woman was named in the document. An investigation is to be made by the police on this point.
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Brockton Daily Enterprise
Thursday, September 26, 1912
Page 3
HELD IN $400 ON NEW CHARGES
Guyette Said to Have Threatened a Boston Girl.
HAD SUICIDE IN MIND
When Three Policeman Interrupted His Plans.
Felix Guyette, 33, of 53 Taber avenue, this city, who was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Officers Wilson, Bryan and Pickering on warrants charging him with threatening the life of Miss Winona McGreggor, of Boston, also with assaulting her, pleaded not guilty to the complaints in the Boston municipal court this morning, and his cases were continued until Saturday morning, $200 surety being ordered in each.
According to Guyette's mother and sister-in-law, he has been acting strangely. They claim that he discouraged and is not accountable. They found evidences that led them to think that he had attempted suicide. When Officers Wilson, Bryan and Pickering went to the house on Taber avenue they found he had locked himself in his room and turned on the gas. He also had a bottle of chloroform.
The Boston warrants were at that time at the police station, but were not to be served until after the trial of the four Brockton cases against Guyette Saturday. When he was brought to the station, however, the Boston warrants were served on him, and he was taken to Boston Wednesday night.
His mother is heart-broken. She wept bitterly while talking to a reporter.
"I don't know what has come over him," she said. "He was always so good. He lived with his first wife very happily, and they accumulated considerable money. He owned a house on Forest avenue, an also several house lot, besides having money in the bank. When he married his second wife, things began to go wrong, and he lost much of his property."
Inspector Saunders has been investigating the case since the arrest of Guyette Monday morning, while he was attempting to enter the house of Herbert I. Woods, 754 Main street. At that time the police claimed, he was trying to reach Miss Winona McGreggor, who came from Boston with a short time ago. She is the complainant in the Boston warrants, alleging that he threatened her life and assaulted her. The police have learned that Guyette and the McGreggor girl were together at a fair in Northfield, and he is alleged to have forced her to accompany him to this city.
Guyette had $821 in his pockets when arrested, besides the application for a marriage license.
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| Brockton Daily Enterprise Thursday, September 26, 1912 Page 3 |
Brockton Daily Enterprise
Saturday, September 28, 1912
Page 3
BOSTON CASES WERE DISMISSED
Woman Failed to Appear When Guyette Was Called on Complaints.
Felix Guyette, 33, of 53 Taber avenue, appeared in the Boston Municipal court this morning to answer to charges of assault on Winona McGreggor of Cambridge, and for threatening her life. The woman failed to appear and the cases were dismissed for want of prosecution, at the request of Attorney D. J. Sheerin of this city who represented him.
Guyette was arrested here Wednesday afternoon on two warrents sent out from Boston. He appeared in the Boston court Thursday with his attorney, and pleas of not guilty were entered. The complainant was not in court, and for that reason a continuance was ordered.
An attempt was made to locate the McGreggor woman in Cambridge, but the officers were unsuccessful, and when the case was called this morning, Attorney Sheerin asked that the cases be dismissed.
Guyette is to appear in the Brockton Police court Monday morning for hearings on charges of assaulting Herbert I. Woods of 754 Main street, and Mrs. Cora Woods of the same address. He is also charged with disturbance and trespassing. Mr. Sheerin will represent him.
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Brockton Daily Enterprise
September 30, 1912
Page 10
DOUBLE SESSIONS OF POLICE COURT
There Were 75 Separate Complaints Before Two Judges.
17 WERE FOR DRUNKENNESS
Jewelry Valued at $1000 Involved In Larceny Case.
Seventy-five distinct complaints were before the Police court this morning and Judge Lane was called in to assist Judge Reed. Both were kept busy for a goodly portion of the day.
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Judge Lane Wouldn't Hear It.
The cases against Felix Guyette, 33, of 53 Taber avenue, charged with assault on Herbert I. Woods and Mrs. Cora Woods of 754 Main street, and also with disturbance and trespass, slated for trial, were continued until Oct. 8. Judge Lane declined to hear the cases, because Guyette was formerly one of his clients.
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Brockton Daily Enterprise
October 8, 1912
Page 12
HID UNDER BED TO ESCAPE MAN
Girl Was Afraid When Guyette Forced Entrance to House.
WOOD SAVES HIS WIFE
Taber Avenue Man is Fined and Given Jail Sentences.
Felix Guyette, 33, of 53 Taber avenue was found guilty in Police court to-day of assault on Herbert I. Wood of 754 Main street on the morning of Sept. 23; of assault on Mrs. Cora Wood on the same date, and of disturbance and trespassing at the same time and place. He was sentenced to one month in the House of Correction on each of the assault cases and was fined $10 for disturbance and $20 for trespass. He paid the fines and appealed the jail sentences and was held in $200 on each. He was represented by Attorney D. J. Sheerin.
Officer Edward A. Garfield testified that at about 2:30 in the morning of the 23rd, he and Sergeant P. Joseph McCarthy and Officer Fred Barry heard noises coming from the second floor of the New York apartments of Mr. Wood, he found the door had been broken in, and that the casing was torn from the wall. He found Mrs. Wood at the telephone calling the police station, and Mr. Wood was groaning as if in pain.
Girl Hid Under a Bed.
Guyette was in an adjoining room, he said, sitting on the bed, and woman about 25 years of age was on the other side of the bed, clad in her night gown. She told the officer that she had just crawled from under the bed. Guyette told him he had drunk two quarts of liquor that day. He arrested the defendant.
Mr. Wood said Guyette demanded admittance and was refused, at which he broke in the door. He said the defendant struck his wife a glancing blow on the head, inflicting a slight cut. He said he saved her from getting the full force of the blow by throwing her to one side. He said he then grabbed the telephone, but before he could do any talking he had to clinch with Guyette, who attacked him.
On cross examination he said Guyette has since paid for the door, and also paid him $7 for two days work he missed, and also paid Dr. McSweeney $2 for medical attendance. Mrs. Wood offered simular testimony. No defense was offered.
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| Brockton Daily Enterprise October 8, 1912 Page 12 |
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
The Horrible Death of Felix Guyette
The following are a series of articles printed in both The Brockton Times and the Brockton Daily Enterprise, detailing the death of my great-great grandmother's brother, Felix Guyette, whom died September 1, 1931.
The Brockton Times
Wednesday, September 2, 1931
Pages One & Three
Stricken Ill at Ward and Main Streets Tuesday Afternoon - Swallows Both Sets of Teeth and Dies as They Are Removed.
Strangled to death less than five minutes after he had been stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage and his artificial teeth had become lodged in his throat, shutting off his wind, Felix L. Guyette, 52, of 48 Warren avenue and formerly of 855 Centre street, died as he was being rushed to the Brockton hospital in the police ambulance late Tuesday afternoon.
Although both sets of Guyette's false teeth had been dislodged and removed from his throat and the prone method of artificial respiration resorted to by a police officer and Brockton hospital interne in a vain effort to save the victim, he breathed his last just as the ambulance started on its trip to the hospital.
Mr. Guyette, who was a show worker and a brother of Patrolman George Guyette, who was murdered in 1919 when he entered a Summer street home and attempted to place Pasquale Catrambone under arrest, was stricken ill at Main and Ward streets about 5:30 Tuesday afternoon.
TAKEN INTO STORE
Passersby went to his assistance and removed him to a nearby store and an emergency call was sent to police headquarters for an ambulance.
Officers Joseph ________ and Timothy O'Brien responded and just as they were placing Guyette on a stretcher, Dr. Jonah Fieldman, a Brockton hospital interne, who happened to be passing, appeared.
Learning that the patient was choking to death, having swallowed both sets of his false teeth, he volunteered his serves, which were accepted.
REMOVES TEETH
While Officer O'Brien held the victim's mouth open, Dr. Fieldman thrust his fingers down the man's throat and succeeded in removing the teeth.
A few seconds later Guyette breathed his last, and although Patrolman O'Brien and Dr. Fieldman worked in relays using the prone method of artificial respiration in an attempt to restore breathing as the ambulance sped to the hospital, Guyette was pronounced dead upon arrival at the institution.
LIVED HERE 33 YEARS
Felix Guyette was 52. He was born in Westboro and made Brockton his home for 33 years. He had resided the past few weeks at 48 Warren avenue, having formerly lived for some years at 855 Centre street. He was a member of the Eagles and the Book and Shoe Workers union. He was employed by Stone-Tarlow Co., Inc.
Mr. Guyette leaves his wife, Elizabeth; three brothers, Noe, Nelson and Fred, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Felix Daci of North Brookfield and Mrs. George Benoit of this city.
The funeral services will be Friday at 8.30 from the H. J. Grenier funeral home, with requiem mass at Sacred Heart church at 9. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
Brockton Daily Enterprise
Wednesday, September 2, 1931
Page Two
FELIX GUYETTE IS VICTIM OF HEMORRHAGE
Stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage on Main street near Ward street, Tuesday evening, Felix Guyette, 48 Warren avenue, died soon after in the police ambulance in which he was being taken to the Brockton Hospital. Passerby noticed the stricken man and carried him to a near-by store from which messages were sent the the police station.
Dr. Jonah Fieldman of the Brockton Hospital staff, who was passing, gave assistance to the stricken man, and in examining him found that his artificial teeth had lodged in his throat, causing strangulation. Dr. Fieldman removed the teeth and the prone method of artificial respiration was applied but to no avail.
Associate Medical Examiner Dr. Pierce H. Leavitt viewed the body and pronounced death due to cerebral hemorrhage and strangulation.
Mr. Guyette was born in North Brookfield and had been a resident of this city many years. Besides his wife, Elizabeth, he leaves three brothers, Noe, Nelson, and Fred, all of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Felix Dacy of North Brookfield and Mrs. George Benoit of this city. Patrolman George Guyette, who was murdered about 12 years ago when he attempted to arrest Pasquale Catrambone of Summer street, was a brother.
He was a member of Brockton Aerie of Eagles and the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union, and formerly lived at 855 Centre street.
The funeral will take place Friday morning from 238 Court street, with requiem mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart and interment in Calvary cemetery.
Brockton Daily Enterprise
Friday, September 4, 1931
Page Ten
HOLD LAST RITES FOR FELIX GUYETTE
The funeral of Felix L. Guyette, 48 Warren avenue, took place this morning from 238 Court street, with requiem mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart celebrated by Rev. Charles A. Cordier. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. Representatives of Brockton Aerie of Eagles served as bearers. Many flowers and spiritual bouquets were tributes of friends.
The Brockton Times
Wednesday, September 2, 1931
Pages One & Three
FELIX L. GUYETTE CHOKES TO DEATH ON FALSE TEETH
Stricken Ill at Ward and Main Streets Tuesday Afternoon - Swallows Both Sets of Teeth and Dies as They Are Removed.
Strangled to death less than five minutes after he had been stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage and his artificial teeth had become lodged in his throat, shutting off his wind, Felix L. Guyette, 52, of 48 Warren avenue and formerly of 855 Centre street, died as he was being rushed to the Brockton hospital in the police ambulance late Tuesday afternoon.
Although both sets of Guyette's false teeth had been dislodged and removed from his throat and the prone method of artificial respiration resorted to by a police officer and Brockton hospital interne in a vain effort to save the victim, he breathed his last just as the ambulance started on its trip to the hospital.
Mr. Guyette, who was a show worker and a brother of Patrolman George Guyette, who was murdered in 1919 when he entered a Summer street home and attempted to place Pasquale Catrambone under arrest, was stricken ill at Main and Ward streets about 5:30 Tuesday afternoon.
TAKEN INTO STORE
Passersby went to his assistance and removed him to a nearby store and an emergency call was sent to police headquarters for an ambulance.
Officers Joseph ________ and Timothy O'Brien responded and just as they were placing Guyette on a stretcher, Dr. Jonah Fieldman, a Brockton hospital interne, who happened to be passing, appeared.
Learning that the patient was choking to death, having swallowed both sets of his false teeth, he volunteered his serves, which were accepted.
REMOVES TEETH
While Officer O'Brien held the victim's mouth open, Dr. Fieldman thrust his fingers down the man's throat and succeeded in removing the teeth.
A few seconds later Guyette breathed his last, and although Patrolman O'Brien and Dr. Fieldman worked in relays using the prone method of artificial respiration in an attempt to restore breathing as the ambulance sped to the hospital, Guyette was pronounced dead upon arrival at the institution.
LIVED HERE 33 YEARS
Felix Guyette was 52. He was born in Westboro and made Brockton his home for 33 years. He had resided the past few weeks at 48 Warren avenue, having formerly lived for some years at 855 Centre street. He was a member of the Eagles and the Book and Shoe Workers union. He was employed by Stone-Tarlow Co., Inc.
Mr. Guyette leaves his wife, Elizabeth; three brothers, Noe, Nelson and Fred, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Felix Daci of North Brookfield and Mrs. George Benoit of this city.
The funeral services will be Friday at 8.30 from the H. J. Grenier funeral home, with requiem mass at Sacred Heart church at 9. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
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| The Brockton Times Wednesday, September 2, 1931 Pages One |
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| The Brockton Times Wednesday, September 2, 1931 Pages Three |
Brockton Daily Enterprise
Wednesday, September 2, 1931
Page Two
FELIX GUYETTE IS VICTIM OF HEMORRHAGE
Stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage on Main street near Ward street, Tuesday evening, Felix Guyette, 48 Warren avenue, died soon after in the police ambulance in which he was being taken to the Brockton Hospital. Passerby noticed the stricken man and carried him to a near-by store from which messages were sent the the police station.
Dr. Jonah Fieldman of the Brockton Hospital staff, who was passing, gave assistance to the stricken man, and in examining him found that his artificial teeth had lodged in his throat, causing strangulation. Dr. Fieldman removed the teeth and the prone method of artificial respiration was applied but to no avail.
Associate Medical Examiner Dr. Pierce H. Leavitt viewed the body and pronounced death due to cerebral hemorrhage and strangulation.
Mr. Guyette was born in North Brookfield and had been a resident of this city many years. Besides his wife, Elizabeth, he leaves three brothers, Noe, Nelson, and Fred, all of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Felix Dacy of North Brookfield and Mrs. George Benoit of this city. Patrolman George Guyette, who was murdered about 12 years ago when he attempted to arrest Pasquale Catrambone of Summer street, was a brother.
He was a member of Brockton Aerie of Eagles and the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union, and formerly lived at 855 Centre street.
The funeral will take place Friday morning from 238 Court street, with requiem mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart and interment in Calvary cemetery.
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| Brockton Daily Enterprise Wednesday, September 2, 1931 Page Two |
Brockton Daily Enterprise
Friday, September 4, 1931
Page Ten
HOLD LAST RITES FOR FELIX GUYETTE
The funeral of Felix L. Guyette, 48 Warren avenue, took place this morning from 238 Court street, with requiem mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart celebrated by Rev. Charles A. Cordier. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. Representatives of Brockton Aerie of Eagles served as bearers. Many flowers and spiritual bouquets were tributes of friends.
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| Brockton Daily Enterprise Friday, September 4, 1931 Page Ten |
Copyright © 2013, David J. McRae
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