YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joseph Gilbert Fontaine 1896–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Oct 1896

Birth Location: Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1986

Death Location: Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA

Father: Jean Fontaine

Mother: Marie (Fontaine)

Spouse(s): Marie (Fontaine)

Children(s): Dorothee (Wedge), Masumi Patzel), Son Fontaine, Gilbert II

The story of Joseph Gilbert Fontaine began in 1896 in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. In 1935, Joseph Gilbert Fontaine resided in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. In 1940, Joseph Gilbert Fontaine resided in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Joseph Gilbert Fontaine married Marie Lauranna Lavigne Fontaine, and had children including Dorothee Ann Dot Fontaine Wedge, Gilbert Joseph Fontaine Ii, John Fontaine, Masumi Fontaine Dna 17 Cm Across 2 Segs A Masumi Patzel, Son Fontaine. Joseph Gilbert Fontaine passed away in 1986 in Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA.

Find more search results for Joseph Fontaine
JF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Joseph Gilbert Fontaine began in 1896 in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1935, Joseph Gilbert Fontaine resided in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1940, Joseph Gilbert Fontaine resided in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Joseph Gilbert Fontaine married Marie Lauranna Lavigne Fontaine, and had children including Dorothee Ann Dot Fontaine Wedge, Gilbert Joseph Fontaine Ii, John Fontaine, Masumi Fontaine Dna 17 Cm Across 2 Segs A Masumi Patzel, Son Fontaine.
  • Joseph Gilbert Fontaine passed away in 1986 in Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Fontaine's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Fontaine
1896–1986
Birth Place: Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Jean Baptiste Georges Fontaine
1873–1905
Ewing, Winchendon Springs, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Marie (Albina Laprade) (Fontaine)
1874–1963
St-Guillaume, Drummond, Quebec, Canada
Grandparents
Francois (J. Frank) Fontaine
1847–1907
La Présentation, Quebec, Canada
Zoe (Desmarais) (Fontaine)
1854–1903
La Presentation, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
Gilbert (Laprade) I
1842–1909
St. Hugues, Quebec, Canada
Marie (Louise Flavie Raboin) (Laprade)
1850–1923
St. Guillaume, Quebec, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Jean ??)
1819–1900
Marie (Fontaine)
1820–1890
Louis I
1805–1870
Marie (Desmarais)
1814–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Paul Desmarais
1757–1836
Marie (Desmarais)
1770–
Francois Buteau
1789–1871
Marie (Buteau)
1792–

Joseph Fontaine's Descendants

1.
JF
Joseph (Gilbert) Fontaine (7 Oct 1896–19 May 1986) m. Marie (Lauranna Lavigne) (Fontaine) (6 Jun 1909–24 May 1988)
  1. 1. Dorothee (Ann Dot Fontaine) (Wedge) 1935–2007 m. Daniel (George Wedge) I 1931–2022
  2. 2. Masumi (Fontaine ;DNA=17 cM across 2 segs A (Masumi) Patzel) 1917–
  3. 3. Son Fontaine 1917–
  4. 4. Gilbert (Joseph Fontaine) II 1930–2011

Joseph Fontaine's Timeline

4 Records

1896
7 Oct 1896
Birth of Joseph Gilbert Fontaine in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Joseph Gilbert Fontaine resided here in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1940
1940
Age 44
Joseph Gilbert Fontaine resided here in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1986
19 May 1986
Age 90
Death of Joseph Gilbert Fontaine in Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1896
    Event Place: Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01580; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 5-114
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01580; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 5-114

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01580; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 5-114

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1986
    Event Place: Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE