Gordon & Durrenberger Family History
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Marie Thérèse Pelletier

#1576, Deceased, (1727 - 1757)
Relationship5th great-grandmother of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherNoel Pelletier (1675 - 1748)
MotherMarie Magdelaine Matte (1685 - 1747)

Child with Pierre Couturier Labonte (1711 - 1788)

DaughterMarie Exupere Couturier, dite Labonte+ (1755 - 1833)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
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  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Léonard Hus

#1577, Deceased, (1620 - 1669)
Relationship8th great-grandfather of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Child with Marguerite Lenfan (Abt 1610 - )

SonPaul Hus dit Lemoine+ (1645 - 1734)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
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  • Residence
    Léonard Hus lived in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Normandie, FranceG.

Citations

  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Marguerite Lenfan

#1578, Deceased, (Abt 1610 - )
Relationship8th great-grandmother of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Child with Léonard Hus (1620 - 1669)

SonPaul Hus dit Lemoine+ (1645 - 1734)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
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  • Person Source
    Marguerite Lenfan had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1610
    Birth
    She was born abt 1610 in Montigny, Seine-Maritime, Normandy, FranceG.
  • 1645
    Marriage | Léonard Hus
    Age ~25
    Birth in 1620 | Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Normandie, FranceG
    Death: on 16 Jun 1669 | Montigny, Orne, Basse-Normandie, FranceG
    Léonard Hus and she were married in 1645 in Montigny- Rouen- Normandie- FranceG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1645
    Birth of Child | Paul Hus dit Lemoine
    Her son Paul Hus dit Lemoine was born on 16 Feb 1645 in Montigny, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, FranceG.
  • 1669
    Death of Spouse | Léonard Hus
    Her husband Léonard Hus died on 16 Jun 1669 in Montigny, Orne, Basse-Normandie, FranceG.
  • Death
    She died.

 


Citations

  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Thomas Francois Baillargeon

#1579, Deceased, (Abt 1594 - 1650)
Relationship9th great-grandfather of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Child with Marie Migothe (1600 - 1650)

SonMathurin Baillargeon+ (1626 - Aft 1681)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
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  • Person Source
    Thomas Francois Baillargeon had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1594
    Birth
    He was born abt 1594 in Embourie (now Paizay-Naudouin-Embrouie), Angoulême, FranceG.
  • Marriage | Marie Migothe
    Birth in 1600 | Auberry, Charente, Poitou-Charentes, FranceG
    Death: on 7 Aug 1650 | FranceG
    He and Marie Migothe were married in FranceG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1626~32
    Birth of Child | Mathurin Baillargeon
    His son Mathurin Baillargeon was born on 12 Sep 1626 in Embourie, Charente, Poitou-Charentes, FranceG.
  • 1650~56
    Death
    He died on 8 Jul 1650 at age ~56 in Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Nouvelle-FranceG.
  • 1650
    Death of Spouse | Marie Migothe
    His wife Marie Migothe died on 7 Aug 1650 in FranceG.

 


Census and Residence Events

  • Residence
    Thomas Francois Baillargeon lived in Embourie, Confolens, Charente, FranceG.

Citations

  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Marie Migothe

#1580, Deceased, (1600 - 1650)
Relationship9th great-grandmother of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Child with Thomas Francois Baillargeon (Abt 1594 - 1650)

SonMathurin Baillargeon+ (1626 - Aft 1681)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
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  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Mathurin Baillargeon

#1581, Deceased, (1626 - Aft 1681)
Relationship8th great-grandfather of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherThomas Francois Baillargeon (Abt 1594 - 1650)
MotherMarie Migothe (1600 - 1650)

Child with Marie Metayer

DaughterJeanne Baillargeon+ (1654 - 1733)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
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  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Etienne Métoyer

#1582, Deceased, (1595 - Aft 1650)
Relationship9th great-grandfather of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJulien Le Metayer (1566 - 1619)

Children with Jeanne Robine

DaughterMarie Metayer+
SonDenis Métayer (Abt 1634 - )
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
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  • Residence
    Etienne Métoyer lived in Longèves, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, FranceG.

Citations

  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Jeanne Robine

#1583, Deceased
Relationship9th great-grandmother of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Children with Etienne Métoyer (1595 - Aft 1650)

DaughterMarie Metayer+
SonDenis Métayer (Abt 1634 - )
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
Last Edited 20 Apr 2024

 


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  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Marie Metayer

#1584, Deceased
Relationship8th great-grandmother of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherEtienne Métoyer (1595 - Aft 1650)
MotherJeanne Robine

Child with Mathurin Baillargeon (1626 - Aft 1681)

DaughterJeanne Baillargeon+ (1654 - 1733)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
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  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Michel Niquet

#1585, Deceased
Relationship8th great-grandfather of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Child with Catherine Montis (Abt 1614 - )

SonPierre Niquet+ (Abt 1637 - 1722)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
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  • Residence
    Michel Niquet lived in Saint-Jean-d'Angély, Saint-Jean-d'Angély, Charente-Maritime, FranceG+.

Citations

  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Catherine Montis

#1586, Deceased, (Abt 1614 - )
Relationship8th great-grandmother of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Child with Michel Niquet

SonPierre Niquet+ (Abt 1637 - 1722)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
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  • Person Source
    Catherine Montis had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1614
    Birth
    She was born abt 1614 in Brizambourg, Charente-Inférieure, FranceG.
  • 1628
    Marriage | Michel Niquet
    Birth | FranceG
    Michel Niquet and she were married bef 1628.
    Citation: 1
  • 1637
    Birth of Child | Pierre Niquet
    Her son Pierre Niquet was born abt 1637.
  • 1652
    Burial
    She was buried on 25 Dec 1652 in the in Saint-Loup-de-Saintonge, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, FranceG.
  • Death
    She died.
  • Death of Spouse | Michel Niquet
    Her husband Michel Niquet died.

 


Citations

  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Antoine Lemoine

#1587, Deceased, (1620 - 1666)
Relationship8th great-grandfather of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Child with Françoise Longuemerliere (1620 - 1666)

DaughterFrançoise Lemoine+ (1644 - 1728)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
Last Edited 13 Jul 2024

 


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  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

Françoise Longuemerliere

#1588, Deceased, (1620 - 1666)
Relationship8th great-grandmother of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Child with Antoine Lemoine (1620 - 1666)

DaughterFrançoise Lemoine+ (1644 - 1728)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Box Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr.
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#1)
Indented Pedigree of Warren M Gordon Jr (#2)
Last Edited 14 Jul 2024

 


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  • Person Source
    Françoise Longuemerliere had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1620
    Birth
    She was born in 1620 in Saint-Leu-et Saint-Gilles, Paris, Île-de-France, FranceG.
  • 1643~23
    Marriage | Antoine Lemoine
    Age ~23
    Birth in 1620 | Paris, Île-de-France, FranceG
    Death: on 15 Jun 1666 | Paris, Île-de-France, FranceG
    Antoine Lemoine and she were married abt 1643 in Paris, Île-de-France, FranceG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1644~24
    Birth of Child | Françoise Lemoine
    Her daughter Françoise Lemoine was born in 1644 in Paris, Île-de-France, FranceG.
  • 1666~46
    Death
    She died on 15 Jun 1666 at age ~46 in Paris, I'lle de France, France (St Leu et St Gilles)G.
  • 1666~46
    Death of Spouse | Antoine Lemoine
    Her husband Antoine Lemoine died on 15 Jun 1666 in Paris, Île-de-France, FranceG.

 


Citations

  1. [S18] "Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society)", 1990, Northwest Territory Canadian & French Heritage Center (Minnesota Genealogical Society) (5768 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "NWTC & FHC."

John Baptiste Simonett, I

#1589, Deceased, (1836 - 1904)

Parents

FatherJoseph Michael Simonett (1809 - 1871)
MotherMaria Barla Catrina Decurtins (1809 - 1874)

Children with Marie Ursula Wolf (1834 - 1886)

DaughterMary Catherine 'Kate' Simonett (1859 - )
DaughterMary Louisa 'Louise' Simonett+ (1859 - 1948)
SonJohn Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II+ (1860 - 1919)
DaughterRosa Simonett (Abt 1863 - )
SonLudwig Victor 'Vic' Simonett+ (1865 - 1941)
SonAugust Simonett (Abt 1868 - 1950)
DaughterLadevina Simonett (Abt 1871 - )
DaughterMary Magdalena Simonett (Abt 1874 - )
SonHenry Simonett (1876 - )
DaughterMaria Simonett (1884 - 1885)
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Citations

  1. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 390-391. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
  2. [S171] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index as listed on Ancestry.com online data., online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index.
  3. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92825054 for John Batiste Simonett I. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
  7. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.

Marie Ursula Wolf

#1590, Deceased, (1834 - 1886)

Parents

Children with John Baptiste Simonett, I (1836 - 1904)

DaughterMary Catherine 'Kate' Simonett (1859 - )
DaughterMary Louisa 'Louise' Simonett+ (1859 - 1948)
SonJohn Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II+ (1860 - 1919)
DaughterRosa Simonett (Abt 1863 - )
SonLudwig Victor 'Vic' Simonett+ (1865 - 1941)
SonAugust Simonett (Abt 1868 - 1950)
DaughterLadevina Simonett (Abt 1871 - )
DaughterMary Magdalena Simonett (Abt 1874 - )
SonHenry Simonett (1876 - )
DaughterMaria Simonett (1884 - 1885)
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  1. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 390-391. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
  2. [S171] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index as listed on Ancestry.com online data., online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index.
  3. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92825053 for Maria Ursula (nee Wolf) Simonett. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.

Edward John Simonett

#1591, Deceased, (1888 - 1949)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Children with Veronica M. Moudry (1889 - 1970)

DaughterMary Rita Simonett (1923 - 1923)
SonJohn Edward Simonett+ (1924 - 2011)
DaughterMary Therese Simonett (1927 - 1989)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger
Descendants of Martin Durrenberger
Durrenberger Family Lineage: Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger5, Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger4, Franz Anton Dürrenberger3, Josef Dürrenberger2, Martin Dürrenberger1
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  • Person Source
    Edward John Simonett had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1888
    Birth
    He was born on 28 Feb 1888 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 1910~22
    Occupation
    He was farm laborer in 1910 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
    Citation: 2
  • 191325
    Age 23
    Birth on 26 Dec 1889 | Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United StatesG
    Death: on 27 Nov 1970 | Broward County, Florida, United StatesG
    He and Veronica M. Moudry were married on 2 Sep 1913.
    Citation: 3
  • 191729
    Milit Reg-WWI
    He registered for World War I military service on 5 Jun 1917 in Le Sueur Center, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was described as short, stout stature, brown eyes and black hair. He listed his occupation as a field agent for Minnesota Sogas(?) Company, LeSueur Center, Minnesota. He stated that he was born on February 28, 1888 at Lexington, Minnesota.
    Citation: 4
  • 191931
    His father John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II, died on 25 Apr 1919 in Sharon Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 1920~32
    Occupation
    He was ice dealer in 1920 in Le Sueur, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
    Citation: 5
  • 192335
    Birth of Child | Mary Rita Simonett
    His daughter Mary Rita Simonett was born on 17 Jun 1923 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 192335
    Death of Child | Mary Rita Simonett
    His daughter Mary Rita Simonett died on 17 Jun 1923 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 192436
    Birth of Child | John Edward Simonett
    His son John Edward Simonett was born on 12 Jul 1924 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 192739
    Birth of Child | Mary Therese Simonett
    His daughter Mary Therese Simonett was born on 17 Aug 1927 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 193749
    His mother Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger died on 21 Sep 1937 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 1940~52
    Occupation
    He was oil inspector for the state oil department in 1940 in Le Center, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
    Citation: 6
  • 194960
    Death
    He died on 6 Feb 1949 at age 60 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
    Citation: 7
  • 1949~61
    Burial
    He was buried in Feb 1949 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Le Center, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
    Find A Grave Memorial Link
    Citation: 8
  • 1970
    Death of Spouse | Veronica M. Moudry
    His wife Veronica M. Moudry died on 27 Nov 1970 in Broward County, Florida, United StatesG.

 


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Citations

  1. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 391-392. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., A Century of Memories, page 393.
  4. [S234] Military Records, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 4,582 Microfilm Rolls (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records), citing Simonett, Edward John. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, (1917-1918.)
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.
  7. [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
  8. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92825059 for Edward John Simonett. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  9. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.

Alphonse Gephardt Simonett

#1592, Deceased, (1889 - 1946)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Children with Mary 'Mae' Agatha Terry (Abt 1889 - 1979)

DaughterMary Patricia Ann 'Patsy' Simonett+ (1919 - 2005)
DaughterElizabeth Josephine 'Betty Jo' Simonett+ (1921 - 1996)
DaughterJoan Terry Simonett+ (1923 - 2010)
SonRobert Alphonse Simonett+ (1925 - 1987)
SonGerald William Simonett+ (1926 - 2000)
SonJames Joseph Simonett+ (1929 - 2011)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger
Descendants of Martin Durrenberger
Durrenberger Family Lineage: Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger5, Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger4, Franz Anton Dürrenberger3, Josef Dürrenberger2, Martin Dürrenberger1
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Citations

  1. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 391-392. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., A Century of Memories, page 395-397.
  4. [S234] Military Records, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 4,582 Microfilm Rolls (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records), citing Simonett, Alphonse Gephardt. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, (1917-1918.)
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
  6. [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
  7. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 151118771 for Alphonse G Simonett. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  8. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
  9. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.

Leo Joseph Simonett

#1593, Deceased, (1891 - 1901)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger
Descendants of Martin Durrenberger
Durrenberger Family Lineage: Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger5, Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger4, Franz Anton Dürrenberger3, Josef Dürrenberger2, Martin Dürrenberger1
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Citations

  1. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 391-392. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
  2. [S171] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index as listed on Ancestry.com online data., online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index.
  3. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92825060 for Leo Joseph Simonett. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Bernard Theodore Simonett

#1594, Deceased, (1895 - 1964)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Child with Mabel West (1900 - 1959)

SonStanley John Simonett+ (1926 - 1990)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger
Descendants of Martin Durrenberger
Durrenberger Family Lineage: Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger5, Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger4, Franz Anton Dürrenberger3, Josef Dürrenberger2, Martin Dürrenberger1
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  • Person Source
    Bernard Theodore Simonett had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1895
    Birth
    He was born on 21 Mar 1895 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 191924
    His father John Baptiste “Johann” Simonett, II, died on 25 Apr 1919 in Sharon Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 192328
    Marriage | Mabel West
    Age 23
    Birth on 21 Feb 1900 | Elkader, Clayton, Iowa, United StatesG
    Death: on 21 Aug 1959 | Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG
    He and Mabel West were married on 25 Sep 1923 at Saint John the Baptist Catholic ChurchG, in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
    Citation: 2
  • 192630
    Birth of Child | Stanley John Simonett
    His son Stanley John Simonett was born on 10 Jan 1926 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 1930~35
    Occupation
    He was retail automobile salesman in 1930 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
    Citation: 3
  • 193742
    His mother Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger died on 21 Sep 1937 in Lexington Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 1940~45
    Occupation
    He was manager of a retail auto company in 1940 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
    Citation: 4
  • 195964
    Death of Spouse | Mabel West
    His wife Mabel West died on 21 Aug 1959 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 196166
    Age 50
    Birth on 5 Jan 1911 | Illinois, United StatesG
    Death: on 2 Mar 1989 | Palm Beach County, Florida, United StatesG
    He and Gretchen Edith Horning were married in Apr 1961 in Broward County, Florida, United StatesG.
    Citation: 2
  • 196469
    Death
    He died on 28 Oct 1964 at age 69 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Florida, United StatesG.
  • 1964
    Burial
    He was buried in Nov 1964 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
    Find A Grave Memorial Link
    Citation: 5
  • 1989
    Death of Spouse | Gretchen Edith Horning
    His wife Gretchen Edith Horning died on 2 Mar 1989 in Palm Beach County, Florida, United StatesG.

 


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Citations

  1. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 391-392. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
  2. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., A Century of Memories, page 397-399.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.
  5. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 151118772 for Bernard Theodore Simonett. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
  7. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.

Clement Anton Simonett

#1595, Deceased, (1897 - 1964)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Children with Bertha Caroline Brunner (1901 - 2001)

DaughterJean Marion Simonett+ (Abt 1929 - )
DaughterMaxine Louise Simonett+ (1932 - )
SonThomas Edward Simonett+ (1933 - 2010)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger
Descendants of Martin Durrenberger
Durrenberger Family Lineage: Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger5, Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger4, Franz Anton Dürrenberger3, Josef Dürrenberger2, Martin Dürrenberger1
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Citations

  1. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 399-401. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
  4. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 151118773 for Clement Anton Simonett. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
  7. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.

Cora Frances Simonett

#1596, Deceased, (1900 - 1988)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Children with Frank Henry 'Sap' Weiss (1893 - 1952)

DaughterMary Corinne Weiss+ (1934 - 2018)
SonHartwig 'Harvey' Frank Henry Weiss+ (1937 - )
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger
Descendants of Martin Durrenberger
Durrenberger Family Lineage: Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger5, Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger4, Franz Anton Dürrenberger3, Josef Dürrenberger2, Martin Dürrenberger1
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Citations

  1. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 391-392, 458-460. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
  2. [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
  3. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92825213 for Cora Frances (nee Simonett) Weiss. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
  7. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Francis E. Simonett

#1597, Deceased, (1903 - 1904)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger
Descendants of Martin Durrenberger
Durrenberger Family Lineage: Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger5, Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger4, Franz Anton Dürrenberger3, Josef Dürrenberger2, Martin Dürrenberger1
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  1. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 391-392. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
  2. [S171] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index as listed on Ancestry.com online data., online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index.
  3. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92825062 for Francis Simonett. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon

Veronica M. Moudry

#1598, Deceased, (1889 - 1970)

Parents

FatherFrank W. Moudry (1851 - 1919)
MotherHelena 'Helen' Kotasek (1859 - 1924)

Children with Edward John Simonett (1888 - 1949)

DaughterMary Rita Simonett (1923 - 1923)
SonJohn Edward Simonett+ (1924 - 2011)
DaughterMary Therese Simonett (1927 - 1989)
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  1. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 393. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92825061 for Veronica M (nee Moudry) Simonett. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.

Frank Henry 'Sap' Weiss

#1599, Deceased, (1893 - 1952)

Parents

FatherHartwig Ernst Carl Christian Weiss (1856 - 1923)
MotherWilhelmine 'Minnie' Drager (1864 - 1919)

Children with Cora Frances Simonett (1900 - 1988)

DaughterMary Corinne Weiss+ (1934 - 2018)
SonHartwig 'Harvey' Frank Henry Weiss+ (1937 - )
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  1. [S234] Military Records, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 4,582 Microfilm Rolls (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records), citing Weiss, Frank Henry 'Sap'. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, (1917-1918.)
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
  4. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92825212 for Frank Henry Weiss. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
  7. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
  8. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

John Edward Simonett

#1600, Deceased, (1924 - 2011)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherEdward John Simonett (1888 - 1949)
MotherVeronica M. Moudry (1889 - 1970)

Children with Doris Margaret Bogut (1929 - )

DaughterAnne Veronica Simonett+ (1952 - 1995)
SonJohn Joseph Simonett (1953 - )
DaughterMary Dorothy Simonett+ (1953 - )
DaughterMartha Mary Simonett (1956 - )
SonPaul Edward Simonett+ (1958 - )
SonLuke Christopher Simonett (1962 - )
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger
Descendants of Martin Durrenberger
Notable People
Durrenberger Family Lineage: Edward John Simonett6, Magdalena 'Lena' Durrenberger5, Gebhard Ignatius Dürrenberger4, Franz Anton Dürrenberger3, Josef Dürrenberger2, Martin Dürrenberger1
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  • NOTABLE
    2nd cousin, 1 time removed

    Retired attorney and former associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1980-1994.
  • Person Source
    John Edward Simonett had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1924
    Birth
    He was born on 12 Jul 1924 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 194924
    Death of Parent | Edward John Simonett
    His father Edward John Simonett died on 6 Feb 1949 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 195127
    Age 22
    Birth on 28 Jul 1929 | Saint Croix County, Wisconsin, United StatesG
    He and Doris Margaret Bogut were married on 3 Oct 1951 at Saint Patrick's Catholic ChurchG in Hudson, Saint Croix, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
    Citation: 2
  • 195228
    Birth of Child | Anne Veronica Simonett
    His daughter Anne Veronica Simonett was born on 30 Jul 1952 in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG+.
  • 195329
    Birth of Child | John Joseph Simonett
    His son John Joseph Simonett was born on 27 Oct 1953 in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG+.
  • 195329
    Birth of Child | Mary Dorothy Simonett
    His daughter Mary Dorothy Simonett was born on 27 Oct 1953 in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG+.
  • 195631
    Birth of Child | Martha Mary Simonett
    His daughter Martha Mary Simonett was born on 5 Jan 1956 in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG+.
  • 195833
    Birth of Child | Paul Edward Simonett
    His son Paul Edward Simonett was born on 17 Apr 1958 in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG+.
  • 196238
    Birth of Child | Luke Christopher Simonett
    His son Luke Christopher Simonett was born on 18 Oct 1962 in Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG+.
  • 197046
    Death of Parent | Veronica M. Moudry
    His mother Veronica M. Moudry died on 27 Nov 1970 in Broward County, Florida, United StatesG.
  • 199570
    Death of Child | Anne Veronica Simonett
    His daughter Anne Veronica Simonett died on 6 May 1995 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 2008~84
    Biography
    The following biography is from wikipedia.com:

    John E. Simonett is a former associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and a retired attorney. He is famous for his wit, thoughtfulness, and humor, characteristics reflected both in his judicial opinions, and in his writings and speeches. In 2007, he was named one of the 100 most influential attorneys in Minnesota history. Of his six daughters and sons, two became judges, one serving as the fourth Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals from 1994 to 1995.

    Background
    John Simonett was born to Edward and Veronica Simonett on July 12, 1924 in Mankato, Minnesota, and was raised in nearby Le Center. He attended St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, but his studies were interrupted by World War II. After three years in the U.S. Army, he was ordered to the Philippines as an infantry lieutenant just as the war was coming to a close. Upon his discharge, he returned to St. John's, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1948. He entered the University of Minnesota Law School, where he graduated in 1951 after serving as the president of the Minnesota Law Review. He then entered private practice in Little Falls, Minnesota, with Gordon Rosenmeier. Rosenmeier was already a well-respected state senator and attorney, and Simonett soon became a well-respected trial attorney. He also became known as a colorful commentator on the law and culture, through articles such as "The Common Law of Morrison County" in 1963, which recited myths about legal rights and duties in small-town America. However, he also took on more serious and complex topics, writing an influential law review article in 1977 on the use of partial settlements of multi-defendant civil suits.[6] In 1980, when Little Falls native Walter Rogosheske retired from the Minnesota Supreme Court, Governor Al Quie appointed Simonett to fill the vacancy.

    Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court (1980-1994)
    In over thirteen years on the bench, Justice Simonett wrote 423 opinions, 355 of them on behalf of a majority of the justices. "Simonett, a moderate, wrote decisions upholding the state's fetal homicide law, overturning lower welfare benefits for new state residents and, in one controversial case, allowing a lawyer to eliminate a potential juror based on religion." Looking back on Simonett's opinions at the time of his retirement, Robert Stein (then the dean of the University of Minnesota Law School) commented that his decisions cannot readily be classified as conservative. "Rather, they seem to be very thoughtful, well-researched expositions of how prior law would apply to the case before him." In Cohen v. Cowles Media Co., his opinion for the Court reversing (on First Amendment grounds) a jury verdict against a media company whose editorial staff broke a promise of confidentiality was reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

    His Legacy
    In Minnesota, judges are required to retire from active service before their 70th birthday. Upon Simonett's mandatory retirement from the Supreme Court in 1994, Governor Arne Carlson appointed Paul H. Anderson, then Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, to take Simonett's place, and chose one of Simonett's daughters, Hennepin County District Court Judge Anne V. Simonett, to succeed Anderson as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. Anne Simonett's service was cut short by a brain tumor that proved fatal the following year. Another of his daughters, Martha Simonett, was later appointed to fill a District Court vacancy in Dakota County, where she continues to serve.

    The chapter of the American Inns of Court in the area of Central Minnesota in which he practiced law for 29 years has been named the John Simonett American Inn of Court.

    After retiring from the bench, John Simonett practiced law in Minneapolis until 2007, and taught appellate practice at the University of Minnesota. He continues to reside in St. Paul with his wife Doris, the former Doris Margaret Bogut.
  • 201187
    Death
    He died on 28 Jul 2011 at age 87 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 2011
    Obituary
    Obituary of John Edward Simonett

    Died July 28, 2011 Age 87 Survived by Doris (nee Bogut), his wife of 59 years, and by five children: Two daughters, Mary Wegerson (Edward) and District Judge Martha Simonett (Gabriel Graur); and three sons, John J., Paul E. (Julie) and Luke C. A sixth child, daughter Anne (Hank Shea, now married to Chris Shea), was Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals and died in 1995. Justice Simonett is survived by eight grandchildren: Paul (Barbara) and Sarah Wegerson, Catherine and Joseph Simonett, Henry Shea, S.J. and Claire Simonett Shea, and Tate and Robert Preston, and a great-granddaughter, Madison Wegerson. Justice Simonett was born on July 12, 1924, at a Mankato hospital and grew up in nearby Le Center. He graduated from St. John's University (magna cum laude) in 1948, with time out for military service (November 1944 - September 1946), including time in the Philippines as a 1st Lt. Inf. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School (magna cum laude) in 1951. He practiced law for 29 years in Little Falls, Minnesota with Senator Gordon Rosenmeier. He was State Deputy of the Minnesota Knights of Columbus (1961-62) and a Charter Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He served as an Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court (1980-94), following which he joined the Greene Espel Law Firm until his retirement some 10 years later. Justice Simonett was noted for his legal writing, appellate opinions and good-natured wit. Memorial Mass on Saturday, August 6, 2011, 1:30 p.m. at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, 2055 Bohland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116. Visitation from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Our Lady of Peace Home, 2076 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104 or charity of your choice. 612-825-2435
  • 2011
    Burial
    He was buried on 6 Aug 2011 in the in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.

 


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Citations

  1. [S15] "John E. Simonett Research", 1990, John E. Simonett (St. Paul, MN), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, WA). Hereinafter cited as "John E. Simonett Research."
  2. [S79] Bowler, Miles, ed., editor, A Century of Memories, Le Center Centennial 1890-1990 (Le Center Minnesota: Le Center Leader, 1989), page 393-395. Hereinafter cited as A Century of Memories.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.