Mary Elizabeth Gallien (Gallant)

Life events

1. 14 Jun 1861

   Birth¹²

   The only record found that lists Eliza's birth year while she was living is the 1891 census. It states that she was 30 years old in 1891 making her birth year 1861 and that she was born in New Brunswick, with both parents born in New Brunswick. However the same census also lists her husband Fred 9 years younger then he is.

2. 14 Jun 1862

   Baptism²

   Neguac, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, CanadaSaint Bernard Church

   Transcription

   Le 14 Juin 1862, J'ai suppléé les cérémonies du Baptême à... à Marie Elizabeth née le 14 Juin 1861 - de Dorothée Galien et de Marine Breton - Parrain Guillaume Galien - Marraine Rachel Bredeau - Ferdinand Gauvreau P

   Translation

   On June 14, 1862, I supplied the ceremonies of Baptism to...to Marie Elizabeth born the 14[th] June 1861 - of Dorothée Galien and of Marine Breton - Godfather Guillaume Galien - Godmother Rachel Bredeau - Ferdinand Gauvreau P[riest]

3. 18 Jun 1882

   Residence³

   Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada

4. 19 Jun 1882

   Marriage³

   Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, CanadaSt. Mary's Church

   with George Arsenau

   Marriage Record

   Marriage Record

   No. 7045

   On this ninetheeth day of June A.D. 1882 I the undersigned Catholic Clergyman united in mairrage according to the Rite of the Catholic Church George Arsenau formerly of Neguac Co Northumberland but at present of Newcastle in the same County and Elizabeth Gallien of Newcastle Co Nothrumberland Banns were previously published. Patrick W Dixon Priest
   This marriage was contracted by us the above mentioned
   George Arsenau
   Elizabeth Gallien

   In presence of us as witnesses
   Dositheus Gallien
   Hannah L Brennan

5. 4 Nov 1884

   Residence⁴

   Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada

6. 4 Nov 1884

   Marriage⁴

   Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, CanadaSt. Mary's Church

   with Ferdinand Frederick Robichaud 1846–1920

   The priest was P. W. Dixon. Witnesses Dosithee Gallen & Annie Brennan. Marriage should have been in Newcastle, but the original marriage record isn't found in the church records there. It's only in the county records.

   Although their marrage is recorded by the priest P. W. Dixon who served in Newcastle at that time, St. Mary's church does not have a copy of their marraige in their parish books.

   Marriage Record

   No. 7687 On the fourth day of November 1884 the undersigned Catholic Clergyman, united in marriage according to the rite of the Catholic Church Frederick Robichaud late of Pokemouche Co. Gloucester and Eliza Gallant of Newcastle Co. Northumberland. Banns were previously published. P.W. Dixon Prest. This marriage was contracted by us as stated. Frederick Robichaud & Eliza Gallant In presence of us Witnesses Dosithee Gallen & Annie Brennan

7. 1891

   Census¹

   Chatham, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada

   1891 Canada Census

   1891 Canada Census

   Frederick Robichau, male, age 36, married,born in NB, French Canadian, father born in NB, mother born in NB, R. Catholic, mill labourer, wage earner, unemployed the week previous to census.
   Eliza Robichau, female, age 30, married, wife, born in NB, French Canadian, father born in NB, mother born in NB, R. Catholic.
   Albert Robichau, male, age 5, son, born in NB, French Canadian, father born in NB, mother born in NB, R. Catholic.
   John Robichau, male, age 3 son, born in NB, French Canadian, father born in NB, mother born in NB, R. Catholic.
   William Robichau, male, age 2, son, born in NB, French Canadian, father born in NB, mother born in NB, R. Catholic.
   James Robichau, male, age 1/12, son, born in NB, French Canadian, father born in NB, mother born in NB, R. Catholic.

8. 1891

   Residence¹

   Chatham, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada

9. 19 Jan 1899

   Death^5–9

   Chatham, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada

   Cause: heart attack

   Death Notices

   Death Notices

   Recent Deaths

   Last Thursday evening as Mrs. Fred. Robichaud was going home towards the east end of Chatham she was attacked by a pain in the heart and could barely go into Mr. Beott’s house on Water St. near the ferry, where she died in a few minutes, before a doctor could reach her. Her husband is a poor man who is ill and out of work and has nine motherless children left to him, the youngest being only about three months old. It is a very sad case.

   Miramichi Advance, 26 January 1899, page 3.

   Very Sad- About 6 o’clock, Thursday evening, Mrs. Fred Robichaud, while going along Water street, complained of a pain in her heart and went into Mr. Biott’s, falling down almost instantly and dying. She leaves nine children, the youngest being two months old. Her husband was sick and out of work, and there was nothing in the house to eat The Almshouse Commissioners have been notified of the case. - Chatham World

   Review (Richibucto, New Brunswick), 26 January 1899, page 3.

   Literal Transcription

   Jeudi, le 19, à Chatham, Madame Fred Robichaud sortait de chez elle pour aller acheter quelques provisions de bouche, son mari étant alité par la maladie. Rendue à la porte du magasin elle s'affaissa inerte et on la releva sans vie. Elle avait été foudroyée par une maladie de coeur. Outre son époux, elle laisse dix enfants. Par suite de la maladie du père, la famille est réduite à l'indigence.

   Corrected Transcription (Standard French)

   Jeudi, le 19, à Chatham, Madame Fred Robichaud sortait de chez elle pour aller acheter quelques provisions de bouche, son mari étant alité par la maladie. Rendue à la porte du magasin, elle s'affaissa inerte et on la releva sans vie. Elle avait été foudroyée par une maladie de cœur. Outre son époux, elle laisse dix enfants. Par suite de la maladie du père, la famille est réduite à l'indigence.

   English Translation

   Thursday, the 19th, in Chatham, Mrs. Fred Robichaud was leaving her home to go buy some food provisions, her husband being bedridden by illness. Arriving at the door of the store, she collapsed lifeless and was picked up dead. She had been struck down by heart disease. Besides her husband, she leaves ten children. As a result of the father's illness, the family is reduced to poverty.

   KILLED BY A FALL.

   Chatham, Jan. 24.—On Thursday evening as Mrs. Fred Robichaud, who had been shopping, was returning home, she fell on the sidewalk on Water street opposite Mrs. Beatts. She was carried in and died almost instantly. She leaves ten children. Her husband is ill and they are in destitute circumstances.
   -- The Union Avocate 24 Jan 1899, page 3