Person:George LaChapelle (1)

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George William LaChapelle
b.20 Apr 1844 Frenchtown, Monroe, Michigan, United States
d.8 Feb 1919 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 20 Sep 1838
  1. Edward W. Chapelle1840 - 1909
  2. Francis LaChapelle, Jr.1842 - 1898
  3. George William LaChapelle1844 - 1919
  4. Alfred LaChapelle1846 - 1913
  5. Louis James LaChapelle1849 - Bet 1855 & 1856
  6. Peter John Chapelle1855 - 1927
Spouse and Children
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m. Oct 1869
  1. Florence Adelade LaChapelle1870 - 1935
  2. Harriet Olive LaChapelle1872 - 1939
  3. William Francis LaChapelle1874 - 1950
  4. George Arthur LaChapelle1875 - 1935
  5. Peter Albert LaChapelle1878 - 1922
  6. Edward Winfield LaChapelle1881 - 1941
  7. Margaret Mary LaChapelle1883 - 1961
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Facts and Events
Name George William LaChapelle
Gender Male
Birth? 20 Apr 1844 Frenchtown, Monroe, Michigan, United States
Alt Birth? 23 Apr 1844 Frenchtown, Monroe, Michigan, United States
Marriage Oct 1869 Alpena, Michigan, United StatesSt.bernard's Catholic Church
to Bridget E Hogue
Occupation? Farmer / Cooper / Carpenter / Postmaster
Death? 8 Feb 1919 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States1219 Van Dyke
Burial? 12 Feb 1919 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United StatesMount Elliott Cemetery
Reference Number? 208
Religion? Catholic

CarpenterMRM:.. 8/20/93

Occupation: Farmer - Cooper KMH:.. 9/20/93 also carpenter (1900 & 1910 census)

Church: Catholic

George W. LaChapelle was one of the first Deputy Sheriffs of the County; and, helped to convey the first prisoner to the Alpena County Jail, then located in Saginaw, Michigan.

He was elected as the first Sheriff of Alcona County in 1870 when Alcona County was separated from Alpena County. He served for two years as Sheriff.

He was a Justice of the Peace for thirty-five years after being elected in April 1911 for four more years. He was Postmaster in Harrisville for four years, appointed in 1893. He was Deputy State Game and Fish Warden for two years. He was a member of the Village Council of Harrisville for five years. After the town was incorporated as a City in 1905 he was elected as a member of the Board of Aldermen which office gave him a seat on the Board of Supervisors. He was Highway Commissioner for six years, and Street Commissioner. He was Coronor for eight years. A staunch Republican.

KAC:.. 9/10/93 From: A Centenial History, Saint Anne Parish, Harrisville, Michigan, 1966:..

Deed of Church Property from George W. LaChapelle to Frederick Baraga Catholic Bishop of Maquette, dated 29 April 1867, recorded 6 May 1867, Liber C of Deeds at page 350, Alpena County records.

Residence at death: 1219 Van Dyke, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan Informant on Death Certificate: William F. LaChapelle, 670 Bewick, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

NEMGS Vol 3 No 4 Oct 1997 George W. LaChapelle was first postmaster of Barton City (Mud Lak) on 10 March 1887.

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