Also known as: Joseph GENEST dit LaBARRE , Joseph Labore, Joseph Labord, Joseph Labare
Hot Springs Star, Hot Springs, S.D., 14 June 1889
Died at 106
Joseph Labord, the oldest man in Minnesota, just died at the residence of his son in New Canada. He was born in Point Levis, opposite the city of Quebec, June 1, 1783, and hence was over 106 years old. Mr. Labord pre-empted on a large portion of land on which St. Paul is located and died worth over $1,000,000. He leaves nine children and 175 grandchildren.
**Source for the copy of the obituary on the left: The Saint Paul Globe (Saint Paul, Minnesota) · 5 Jun 1889, Wed · Page 4
**Note: In some of the Canadian records he is listed as Joseph Genest dit LaBarre. I am told that Genest was the actual surname and the dit LaBarre was used to differentiate between men in the French military who shared the same name. Only the soldier was supposed to use the dit name, but some family members used it as well and I would imagine that eventually Genest became LaBarrre because whomever was taking down information just used the last word they said as part of their name. Joseph could neither read or write, so....
If you have any information to share, I would certainly be interested.
Hot Springs Star, Hot Springs, S.D., 14 June 1889
Died at 106
Joseph Labord, the oldest man in Minnesota, just died at the residence of his son in New Canada. He was born in Point Levis, opposite the city of Quebec, June 1, 1783, and hence was over 106 years old. Mr. Labord pre-empted on a large portion of land on which St. Paul is located and died worth over $1,000,000. He leaves nine children and 175 grandchildren.
**Source for the copy of the obituary on the left: The Saint Paul Globe (Saint Paul, Minnesota) · 5 Jun 1889, Wed · Page 4
**Note: In some of the Canadian records he is listed as Joseph Genest dit LaBarre. I am told that Genest was the actual surname and the dit LaBarre was used to differentiate between men in the French military who shared the same name. Only the soldier was supposed to use the dit name, but some family members used it as well and I would imagine that eventually Genest became LaBarrre because whomever was taking down information just used the last word they said as part of their name. Joseph could neither read or write, so....
If you have any information to share, I would certainly be interested.
Also known as: Joseph GENEST dit LaBARRE , Joseph Labore, Joseph Labord, Joseph Labare
Hot Springs Star, Hot Springs, S.D., 14 June 1889
Died at 106
Joseph Labord, the oldest man in Minnesota, just died at the residence of his son in New Canada. He was born in Point Levis, opposite the city of Quebec, June 1, 1783, and hence was over 106 years old. Mr. Labord pre-empted on a large portion of land on which St. Paul is located and died worth over $1,000,000. He leaves nine children and 175 grandchildren.
**Source for the copy of the obituary on the left: The Saint Paul Globe (Saint Paul, Minnesota) · 5 Jun 1889, Wed · Page 4
**Note: In some of the Canadian records he is listed as Joseph Genest dit LaBarre. I am told that Genest was the actual surname and the dit LaBarre was used to differentiate between men in the French military who shared the same name. Only the soldier was supposed to use the dit name, but some family members used it as well and I would imagine that eventually Genest became LaBarrre because whomever was taking down information just used the last word they said as part of their name. Joseph could neither read or write, so....
If you have any information to share, I would certainly be interested.
Hot Springs Star, Hot Springs, S.D., 14 June 1889
Died at 106
Joseph Labord, the oldest man in Minnesota, just died at the residence of his son in New Canada. He was born in Point Levis, opposite the city of Quebec, June 1, 1783, and hence was over 106 years old. Mr. Labord pre-empted on a large portion of land on which St. Paul is located and died worth over $1,000,000. He leaves nine children and 175 grandchildren.
**Source for the copy of the obituary on the left: The Saint Paul Globe (Saint Paul, Minnesota) · 5 Jun 1889, Wed · Page 4
**Note: In some of the Canadian records he is listed as Joseph Genest dit LaBarre. I am told that Genest was the actual surname and the dit LaBarre was used to differentiate between men in the French military who shared the same name. Only the soldier was supposed to use the dit name, but some family members used it as well and I would imagine that eventually Genest became LaBarrre because whomever was taking down information just used the last word they said as part of their name. Joseph could neither read or write, so....
If you have any information to share, I would certainly be interested.
Family Members
Advertisement
Advertisement
