Cora Mae Abbey

Victor Joseph LeClair was born August 12, 1875 in French Canada, and died after 1930 in Unknown. He was the son of French Canadian-born parents.

Cora Mae Abbey was born April 26, 1876, in Wisconsin and died December 5, 1955, in Superior, Douglas Co., WI, at age 79. She was the daughter of Isaac Abbey of Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West and Mary Allen of Wisconsin.

Victor and Cora were married July 15, 1894, in Oneida Co., WI.

Victor and Cora had at least one child:

1. Ernest Victor LeClair: Born April 9, 1895 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI; Died April 10, 1944 in Unknown (age 49).

Ernest is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, 8402 Tower Ave, Superior, Douglas Co., WI  54880

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The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1880 shows Isack Abbey (age 30) born in Canada is a furnace worker living in Williamstown Twp., Dodge Co., WI. Living with him are his wife Mary Abbey (age 22) born in Wisconsin of New York parents, as well as their children Alvin Abbey (age 5), Cora Abbey (age 4), and William Abbey (age 5/12). All the children were born in Wisconsin.

Victor and Cora were married July 15, 1894 in Oneida Co., WI.

The 1895 Wisconsin State Census dated June 20, 1895 shows J. V. LeClaire is living in the City of West Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Also living there is one female.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900 shows Victor Ladelair (age 24) born August 1875 in French Canada to French-Canadian parents and having emigrated in 1879 with Pa Citizenship is a Day Laborer boarding in a boarding house on Second Street, City of Bayfield, Bayfield Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of six years, Cora M. Ladelair (age 24) born April 1876 in Wisconsin to English-Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, with the only child born to her still living. Their child is: Ernest V. Ladelair (age 5) born April 1895 in Wisconsin to French-Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents. Also boarding in the boarding house is Frank Ladelair (age 26) born June 1873 in French Canada to French-Canadian parents and having emigrated in 1877 with Pa Citizenship is an unmarried Day Laborer.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census dated June 1, 1905 shows Victor Le Claire (age 30) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents is a Laborer rooming in the 4th Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Also rooming there is: Frank Le Claire (age 32) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents, a Laborer.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910 shows Frank LeClaire (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Michigan-born parents is an unmarried Saloon Bartender Rooming at 325 ____, 4th Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Others also room at this address. Ida M. Howard lives nearby at 321 Tower Avenue.

On June 5, 1917 the WWI Draft Registration showed Ernest Victor LeClair (age 22) listed as Single, unemployed and living at 515 Grand, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. He had Medium Height, Medium Build, Light Blue Eyes and Light Brown Hair.

On September 12, 1918 the WWI Draft Registration showed Victor Joseph LeClair living at 921 N. 5th Street, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. He had Medium Height, Slight Build, Blue Eyes and Gray Hair. His wife is Cora. He is a Cook for Isaac Abby. Leigh Larson note: Isaac Abbey is the father of Cora (Abbey) LeClair.

On September 12, 1918 the WWI Draft Registration showed Frank Joseph LeClair (age 45) born June 20, 1873 is unmarried and living at 165 Main Street, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. He had Short Height, Medium Build, Blue Eyes and Dark Hair.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920 shows Victor LeClair (age 45) born in French Canada to French Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1876 and naturalized citizen is a Laborer renting his home and is living at 914 Ogden Avenue, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Cora LeClair (age 44) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried son, Earnest LeClair (age 24) born in Wisconsin to French Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, an Electrician.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 16, 1920 shows Frank J. LeClair (age 46) born in French Canada to French Canadian-born parents emigrating in 1877 and naturalized in 1888 is an unmarried Woodsman Laborer rooming at 316 Hughitt Ave, 4th Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Ida Howard is the owner of the house.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930 shows Victor LeClaire (age 54) born in French Canada to French Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1877 and first married at age 19 and a naturalized citizen is a Fireman in a Pharmacy Building who is renting for $18/month and is living at 1220 Ogden Avenue, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Cora LeClaire (age 54) born in Wisconsin to French Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 19. Also living there is his unmarried son, Earnest V. LeClaire (age 36) born in Wisconsin to French Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, an Electrician in an Electric Shop.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 1930 shows Frank LeClair (age 57) born in East Canada to Wisconsin-born parents is an unmarried General Laborer rooming for $5.50 at 316 Hughitt Ave., 4th Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Rooming with him is his unmarried sister, Clara LeClair (age 45) born in North Dakota to Wisconsin-born parents, an unmarried General Laborer.