Wayne J. Marcotte

Wayne — Peggy Unknown. [Group Sheet]

John married Gloria T. Beauregard Abt 1948. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1930 Federal Census, the family is living on Maple Ave., in Coventry, RI. According to the census data, William's father was born in Canada and his mother was born in Rhode Island. William's occupation is a painter of buildings.

William married Florence G. Sprague Abt 1915. Florence (daughter of William Ellery Sprague and Lenora Frances Hopkins) was born 14 Jul 1896, Coventry, Kent Co., RI; died 5 May 1983, Coventry, Kent Co., RI; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, Washington & Knotty Oak Sts., Coventry, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Florence's birth record is not in the Coventry town records. The birth record for sister Olive is also omitted. The record for Bertha was not added until 1943. However, I have made an assumption that these three sisters were born in Coventry, as were their older siblings.

Florence's death record at Coventry identifies her parents as William & Lenora.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Florence is age 13, living with her mother and two sisters in Coventry. It just so happens that they are living next door to Oscar & Anna Andrews, Aunt Velna's parents.

Notes:

According to data on the 1900 Federal Census, Hyacinthe came to America in 1885.

In the Federal Census of 1900, Hyacinth & Alphonsine Marcotte are living at Warwick, RI. They have four sons: William, Narcis, Walter, & Joseph.

In the Federal Census of 1920, "Harrison" & "Rosie" Marcotte are living at Coventry, RI. In the household are six of their children, ages 9 - 24.

In the Federal Census of 1930, "Harrison" & "Alphonte" Marcotte, ages 63 & 61, are still living at Coventry, RI, on Mill Street. With them are Walter, George, & Gladys.

Other Marcotte marriages in Coventry are for Adelaide Marcotte (b c1864), Moneline Marcotte (b c1866), and Hermine Marcotte (b c1868). I don't know whether they are related to Hyacinthe; but I do know that Moneline & Hermine are sisters, both married the same day in Warwick, 12 Sep 1887, by Rev. C. P. Gaboury.

Hyacinthe married Alphonsine "Rosie" Plante 9 Oct 1886, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Alphonsine (daughter of Felix Plante and Marianne Unknown) was born Apr 1868, Canada; died Aft 1 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to data on the 1900 Federal Census, Alphonsine came to America in 1871. It also says she has had 7 children, 4 of whom are still living in 1900.

The marriage record at Coventry has her maiden name as Alfonsine Plante.

It appears that she is Annie Plante, age 12, in the 1880 census, living at Coventry, RI, with her parents Felix & "Merian" Plante and family. All of the siblings were born in Canada except the two youngest. Annie is working in a cotton mill, as are all of her siblings except the two youngest. Her father works on a farm.

Notes:

According to the marriage record at Coventry Town Hall, Hyacinthe & Alfonsine were married in Warwick. At that time, Hyacinthe's residence was Warwick, and Alfonsine was a resident of Coventry. He was 20, she was 18; both were born in Canada. It was the first marriage for both.

They were married by Rev. Henry F. Contrary of St. John's Church.

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1870, William E. Sprague is age 8.

In the Federal Census of 1900, William & Lenora Sprague, ages 39 & 33, are living at Coventry, RI. There are four children in the household: Bertha L., Oliver, Florence, & Everet F. According to census data, William & Lenora have been married 15 years, and Lenora has had 8 children, three of whom are still living. I believe Everett is William's son by a prior marriage.

In the Federal Census of 1910, William is age 50 and divorced, living at Warwick with married son Everett and his wife.

According to the 1900 Federal Census, William was born in August 1861. This also agrees with the 1870 census, in which he is 8 years old.

His middle name is given as Ellery in both of his marriage records at Coventry.

William married Lenora Frances Hopkins 21 Nov 1885, Coventry, Kent Co., RI. Lenora (daughter of Calvin Hopkins and Catherine M. Whitman) was born Feb 1867, West Greenwich, Kent Co., RI; died Aft 15 Apr 1910. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Lenora's marriage record at Coventry identifies her parents as Calvin & Catherin M. Hopkins. This agrees with the census data, because she is living with them at West Greenwich in the 1870 Federal Census.

In the Federal Census of 1910, Lenora Sprague is age 43 and divorced, living at Coventry, RI. With her are her three daughters: Bertha 20, Olive L. 16, & Florence J. 13. Also there are two boarders, John & Harold Rollinson.