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m. 6 Aug 1862 Allen, Indiana, United States
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Frank came to the United States and was naturalized in 1845. Mary came to the United States in 1850. Frank was a county commissioner, a member of the state legislature, an assessor and a democrat. "...Francis and Mary (Lamont) Gladieux, both native of the now stricken province of Alsace, France, which became a part of German territory after the close of the Franco-Prussian war and has become the stage of tragic military operations incidental to the present great European war. Francis Gladieux was but seven years old when he accompanied his parents to America and the family home was first established in Stark county, Ohio, whence, two years later, removal was made to Allen county, Indiana. Peter Gladieux, father of Francis, obtained a tract of land in Jefferson township and there instituted the development of a farm, both he and his wife having there passed the remainder of their lives, as sterling pioneers of the county. Francis Gladieux was reared to manhood on the home farm, received the advantages of the common schools of the locality and period and finally became one of the most successful farmers of the county, his death having occurred on the old homestead, in December, 1916, and his widow still remaining on the place, which is endeared to her by the gracious memories of the past. Francis Gladieux wielded much influence in public affairs in Allen county, served nine years as county commissioner and was for one term a member of the the Indiana legislature." [The Pictorial History of Fort Wayne, Indiana, B. J. Griswold, Robert O. Law Company, Chicago, 1917] Frank and Mary were members of the St. Louis Catholic Church at Besancon. Frank was 79 years and 11 days old when he died. Frank's obituary reads, "Francis Gladieux Claimed by Death - Former County Commissioner and Father of Sheriff Passes Away - Francis Gladieux, one of Allen county's oldest and most successful farmers, father of Amiel Gladieux, Allen county sheriff, died last evening at his home in Jefferson township at the age of seventy-nine years. Death was due to complications arising from old age. He had been bedfast only six weeks. Mr. Gladieux was born in Alsace, France, October 8, 1837, and came to America with his parents when seven years of age. The family settled in Starke county, Ohio, but in 1853 came to Allen county. The deceased had lived in Jefferson township the remainder of his life. He was married to Mary Lamont in 1860, and to this union nine children were born, three of them having preceded their father in death. He and Mrs. Gladieux celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. In politics Mr. Gladieux was a democrat. He served for three years as county commissioner, was at one time a member of the state legislature and was trustee of Jefferson township for twelve years, and assessor for four years. He was an active farmer and lived at the same place where he died for fifty-six years. He owned some of the largest and best improved farms along the Lincoln highway and was one of the first men to advocate good roads in the eastern part of the county. Surviving besides the wife, are six children - Louis, Frank, Amiel and Edward Gladieux and Mrs. Emmett Ternet and Mrs. Louis Roussel. There are also thirty grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic church at Besancon. Mrs. Josephine Townsend is a sister. Funeral services Saturdayat 8:15 a.m. at the residence, and at 8:45 a.m. at Besancon." [Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Wednesday 18 October 1916, pg. 1] Mary died of pleuro-pneumonia. She was 77 years old when she died. Mary's obituary reads, "AGED FRENCH WOMAN DIES AT BESANCON. Mrs. Mary Gladieux, Widow of Late Francis Gladieux, Succumbs. Mrs. Mary Gladieux, 77 years old, widow of the late Francis Gladieux, died at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home at Besancon on the Lincoln highway, 10 miles east of this city. Mrs. Gladieux was born in Besancon, France, May 30, 1844. A complication of diseases caused her death. She was ill two weeks. Mrs. Gladieux came to Allen county with her parents, when she was nine years old, and had lived in this county since. She married Francis Gladieux in August 6, 1862. Mr. Gladieux died October 17, 1915. She was a member of the St. Louis Catholic church at Besancon, the Rosary and Altar societies. Surviving are six children: Louis S. Gladieux, of New Haven; Frances Gladieux, of New Haven; A. C. Gladieux, of Fort Wayne; Edward Gladieux, of New Haven; Mrs. Emmett Ternet, of Besancon; 31 grandchildren, one brother, Alphonso Lomont, of Besancon, and one sister, Mrs. August Lallow, of Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 o'clock Thursday morning at the residence and at 9 o'clock at the St. Louis Catholic church, Rev. Nickolas Allgier officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery." [Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Tuesday 16 May 1922, pg. 13] They are both buried in the Besancon Cemetery at the St. Louis Catholic Church in New Haven, Indiana. References
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