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Historical Highlights
The American Revolution
Our patriot ancestors include:
George Klock (1714-1790)
Judge Jacob G Klock (1738-1814
William Knowlton (1738-1784)
Cornelius Beekman (1733-1790)
Joseph Hall Jr (1757-1831)
Thomas Fournier (1732-1808)
Mayflower Connections
We descend from families that came over on the Mayflower:
John Alden (1599-1687) and his wife Priscilla Mullins (1602-1685)
John Howland (1593-1672) and his wife Elizabeth Tilley (1607-1687)
and
William Brewster (1567-1644)
Mohawk Indian Heritage
My wife's family comes from Brantford, Ontario. She is able to trace her Mohawk lineage back to Joseph Brant (1743-1807). He was a famous Mohawk Indian chief that sided with the British during the American Revolution.
New France Pioneer
Jacques Goulet (1615-1688) is our French pioneer that was one of the first settlers of Quebec. Him and his wife arrived in New France in 1646. Most people with the Surname Goulet descend from this man.
Past Births
1628 - Andre Demers dit Dumais in St Jacques, Dieppe, France
1699 - Pierre Daudelin in Ste Anne de la Perade, Quebec, Canada
1718 - Genevieve Huard in Pointe de Levy, Lauzon, Quebec, Canada
1750 - Timothy Cole in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1778 - Marie Madeleine Goulet in Repentigny, Quebec, Canada
1791 - Marie Anne Quenette in St Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
1818 - George Goulet in Riviere-du-Loup, Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada
1824 - Louise Goulet in St-Jude, Quebec, Canada
1824 - Moyse Dupuis in Maskinongé, Quebec, Canada
1829 - Marguerite Goulet in Mascouche, Quebec, Canada
1841 - Marguerite Elisabeth Goulet in St Isidore, Lauzon, Quebec, Canada
1847 - Marie Josephte St. Denis in Rigaud, Quebec, Canada
1851 - Louis Auguste Alphonse Goulet in L'Ange Gardien, Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
1855 - Louis Didier Benoni Goulet in St Gervais, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada
1877 - Emma Goulet in Faribault, Rice, Minnesota
1904 - Jos Louis Antoine Beausoleil in Ontario
1908 - Joseph Maxwell Shirk in Pennsylvania
1909 - Winifred E Pyard in Michigan
1914 - Wilfrid J. Faucher in Disraeli, Quebec, Canada
1916 - Charles Goulette in Washington, Orange County, Vermont, USA
1917 - Rita Elizabeth Elie in Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA
1920 - Florian 'Floyd' Poulin in Quebec, Canada
Past Marriages
1654 - Jean Gervais and Anne Archambault in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1688 - Guillaume Rouleau and Catherine Dufresne in St Laurent, I'lle d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
1688 - Pierre Gibouleau dit Lafleur and Marie Anne Antrade in Batiscan, Quebec, Canada
1699 - Etienne Benoit dit Livernois and Marie Jeanne Marguerite Campeau in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1723 - Guillaume Dagneau dit Laprise and Marie Genevieve Lamy in Berthier, Montmagny, Quebec, Canada
1744 - Jean Benard dit Beausoleil and Genevieve Barbeau in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1755 - Jean Baptiste Goulet and Marie-Anne Verger in Repentigny, L'Assomption, Quebec, Canada
1772 - Francois Goulet and Therese Roger Dit Latouche in Repentigny, Quebec, Canada
1777 - Ambroise Roberge and Madeleine Leclerc in St Pierre, I'lle d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
1778 - Jacques Boutin and Marie Theotiste Chabot in St Charles, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada
1778 - Pierre Dalaire and Nathalie Chabot in St Charles, Bellechasse, Quebec, Canada
1794 - Toussaint Bisson and Marie Gabat in Laval, Quebec, Canada
1809 - John Beekman Klock and Margaret Klock in Montgomery
1823 - Louis Jerome Goulet and Josephe Wathier dit Lanoix in Vaudreuil, Quebec, Canada
1846 - Pierre Roy and Emilie Goulet in St Calixte de Somerset, Plessisville, Quebec, Canada
1846 - Joseph Goulet and Suzanne Morin in St Isidore, Lauzon, Quebec, Canada
1846 - Joseph Leduc and Francoise Chevalier in St Ignace de Coteau du Lac, Quebec, Canada
1863 - Francois Bilodeau and Marie Adelina Goulet in St Norbert, Arthabaska, Quebec, Canada
1863 - Francois Marette Dit Lepine and Julie Vitaline Goulet in L'Ange Gardien, Montmorency, Quebec, Canada
1874 - Gilbert Villiard and Marie Couturier dit Labonte in Yamaska, Pierre-De Saurel, Quebec, Canada
1891 - Walston Walestan Wulstan Goulet and Eugenie Poirier in Ste Luce, Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
1891 - Alphonse Doyon and Marie Claira Anne Goulet in St Frederic, Beauce, Quebec, Canada
1891 - Joseph Thibodeau and Marie Goulet in Maria, Avignon, Quebec, Canada
1901 - Magloire Gagnon and Valeda Langlois in Lewiston, Maine, USA
1903 - Pierre Desrosiers and Exerile Pouliot in St Robert, Quebec, Canada
1906 - Octave Telesphore Goulet and Eva Bellefeuille in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
1913 - Edouard Belanger and Virginie Stebenne in Magog, Quebec, Canada
1913 - Wilfrid Pratte and Emma Raymond in Lac Megantic, Compton, Quebec, Canada
1927 - Norman Foster Clause and Susan Florence Hill in Brant, Ontario, Canada
1940 - Felix Israel Beausoleil and in Tecumseh, Ontario
1940 - and Lorraine Souilliere in Tecumseh, Ontario
1945 - ~ and ~ in Somersworth, Strafford, New Hampshire
Past Deaths
1708 - Zacharie Cloutier in Chateau-Richer, Quebec, Canada
1708 - Zacharie Cloutier in Chateau Richer, Quebec, Canada
1761 - Guillaume Dagneau dit Laprise in Quebec, Canada
1781 - David Howes in Massachusetts, United States
1784 - Charles Goulet in L'Assomption, Quebec, Canada
1798 - Toussaint Goulet in St Roch de l'Achigan, Quebec, Canada
1851 - Josephe Thessier Lavigne in St Ignace de Coteau du Lac, Quebec, Canada
1852 - Joseph Isaie Goulet in Ste Anne, Beaupre, Quebec, Canada
1908 - Leonard S Hoxsie in Acme, Grand Traverse, Michigan, USA
1932 - Eleanor Amelia Stone in Maine, USA
1933 - Theodore John Weihe in Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1935 - Janet Mather in Perth, Ontario, Canada
1937 - Thomas J Craig in Garden Valley, Boise, Idaho, USA
1951 - Delphene Duquette in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
1954 - Louise Henriette Saucier in Wyandotte, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
1970 - Firmin Goulet in Fairhaven, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1973 - Theodore J. Goulet in Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
1993 - Joseph Wilberth Goulette in Calumet, Houghton, Michigan, USA
1996 - Joseph Paul Marcel Vermette in Falls Church, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
1997 - Marie Katherine Viola Fournier in Fraser, Macomb, Michigan, USA
2004 - Mary Eleanor Howard in Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA
2005 - Francis G Cushing
2014 - Bernard Fortunat Mayer in Leominster, MA
Kenneth William Arthur Goulet
| Full Name | Kenneth William Arthur Goulet |
| Date of Birth | 11 May 1906 |
| Place of Birth | Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA |
| Father | Arthur Roderick Goulet |
| Mother | Evelyn Louise Klock |
| Siblings | Viola Laura Goulet, Constance Cecelia Goulet, Alfred Edward Goulet, Melvin Francis Goulet, Thelma Jeleen Goulet, Lawrence George Goulet, Evelyn Louise Goulet |
| Spouse #1 | Dorothy Anna Hunter |
| Date of Marriage | 10 Sep 1924 |
| Place of Marriage | Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States |
| Children | Beverly Ann Goulet, Vincent Kenneth 'Buddy' Goulet, Phyllis Marie Goulet |
| Date of Divorce | 8 Oct 1946 |
| Spouse #2 | Loraine C Kueny |
| Date of Marriage | 28 Aug 1948 |
| Place of Marriage | Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA |
| Date of Divorce | 1 Apr 1949 |
| Spouse #3 | Chrystal Leone Boddiger |
| Date of Marriage | 11 Dec 1976 |
| Place of Marriage | Unknown |
| Date of Death | 12 Apr 1991 |
| Place of Death | Clawson, Oakland, Michigan |
Date: 11 May 1906
Kenneth William Goulet Birth Certificate
Fact: Residence
Date: 1910
Place: Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan
Fact: Residence
Date: 1920
Place: Detroit Ward 12, Wayne, Michigan
Age: 12; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
Date: 31 Aug 1924
Detroit Free Press - September 1, 1924
Marriage story about Kenneth Goulet and Dorothy Hunter
Date: 31 Aug 1924
Detroit News - September 1, 1924
Marriage story about Kenneth Goulet and Dorothy Hunter
Date: 1 Sep 1924
This is a photo taken of the two getting married. There is a story behind their marriage that made national headlines.
Date: 1 Sep 1924
Detroit Free Press - September 2, 1924
Marriage story about Kenneth Goulet and Dorothy Hunter
Date: 3 Sep 1924
Marriage story about Kenneth Goulet and Dorothy Hunter
Date: 5 Sep 1924
Marriage story about Kenneth Goulet and Dorothy Hunter
Date: 10 Sep 1924
Event: Marriage
Date: 10 Sep 1924
Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Event: Marriage
Date: 10 Sep 1924
Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Date: 11 Sep 1924
Marriage story about Kenneth Goulet and Dorothy Hunter
Date: 11 Sep 1924
Marriage story about Kenneth Goulet and Dorothy Hunter
Date: 11 Sep 1924
Marriage story about Kenneth Goulet and Dorothy Hunter
Date: 13 Sep 1924
Marriage story about Kenneth Goulet and Dorothy Hunter
Date: 13 Sep 1924
Detroit Free Press - September 13, 1924
Marriage story about Kenneth Goulet and Dorothy Hunter
Date: 23 Sep 1924
Marriage story about Kenneth Goulet and Dorothy Hunter
Date: 26 Oct 1924
The Buffalo Courier - Buffalo NY - October 26, 1924
Fact: Residence
Date: 1925
Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
No occupation listed. Living at 11626 N Martindale
Fact: Residence
Date: 1927
Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Occupation: Fumigating. Living at 3734 Atkinson
Date: 1 Dec 1927
Kenneth Goulet - Auburn Car Article
Kenneth Goulet - Visits Auburn Car Maker
Fact: Residence
Date: 1928
Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Occupation: Fumigator. Living at 9240 Riviera
Fact: Residence
Date: 1930
Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Occupation: Fumigating - Own Business. Living at 15810 Fairfield
Date: 25 Jan 1931
Check Forgery - Des Moines Register - 25 Jan 1931
Date: 14 Feb 1931
Kenneth Goulet Forgery Charge - Des Moines Tribune - 14 Feb 1931
Date: 14 Feb 1931
Forgery Gang - Mid-West Progressive - 14 Feb 1931
Fact: Convicted of Forgery
Date: 25 Mar 1931
Place: Polk County, Iowa, USA
Fact: Convicted of Forgery
Date: 25 Mar 1931
Place: Polk County, Iowa, USA
Fact: Paroled From Prison for Forgery
Date: 7 Feb 1933
Place: Polk County, Iowa, USA
Fact: Paroled From Prison for Forgery
Date: 7 Feb 1933
Place: Polk County, Iowa, USA
Fact: Residence
Date: 1934
Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Occupation: Auto Worker. Living at 14738 Dexter
Date: 4 Feb 1934
Kenneth Goulet Charged with Manslaughter - 4 Feb 1934 - Detroit Free Press
Kenneth Goulet charged with involuntary manslaughter
Date: 3 Mar 1934
Kenneth Goulet Manslaughter Charge - Detroit Free Press - Mar 3, 1934
Article about Kenneth Goulet charged with manslaughter.
Date: 4 May 1934
Kenneth Goulet Acquitted of Manslaughter - Detroit Free Press - May 4, 1934
Article about Kenneth Goulet being acquitted of manslaughter.
Fact: Residence
Date: 1935
Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
No occupation listed. Living at 14824 Holmur
Fact: Residence
Date: 1937
Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Occupation: Fumigator. Living at 14824 Holmur
Date: 1938
Cyanide Gas Company Ad from 1938 Detroit City Directory
Cyanide Gas Co - Located at 14824 Holmur
Date: 1938
Cyanide Gas Company - 1938
Cyanide Gas Co - Located at 14824 Holmur
Date: 1939
Cyanide Gas Company - 1939
Cyanide Gas Co
Date: 31 Oct 1939
Patent For Gas Generator
Invented and patented a gas generator for producing hydrocyanic acid gas for use in fumigating.
Date: 31 Oct 1939
United States Patent
Invented and patented a gas generator for producing hydrocyanic acid gas for use in fumigating.
This is a patent for a gas generator for producing hydrocyanic gas for fumigating buildings
Date: 1 Apr 1940
Cyanide Gas Company - 1940
Occupation: Fumigator - Cyanide Gas Co
Fact: Residence
Date: 1 Apr 1940
Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Occupation: Fumigator - Cyanide Gas Co
Fact: Residence
Date: 16 Oct 1940
Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Relation to Head: Self
Date: 1941
Cyanide Gas Company - 1941
Occupation: Manager - Cyanide Gas Co
Fact: Residence
Date: 1941
Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Occupation: Manager - Cyanide Gas Co
Date: 5 May 1943
Kenneth Goulet Fumigation Article - Detroit Free Press - May 5, 1943
Article about Kenneth Goulet and his company, Cyanide Gas Co.
Date: 1 Oct 1943
Date: 20 Oct 1943
Kenneth Goulet Fumigation Article - Detroit Free Press - Oct 20, 1943
Article about Kenneth Goulet's company, Cyanide Gas Co.
Date: 12 Feb 1944
Cyanide Gas Co - Detroit Free Press - Feb 12, 1944
Article about Kenneth Goulet's company, Cyanide Gas Co.
Event: Divorce
Date: 8 Oct 1946
Place: Wayne, Michigan, USA
Event: Marriage
Date: 28 Aug 1948
Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Event: Marriage
Date: 28 Aug 1948
Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Event: Divorce
Date: 1 Apr 1949
Place: Wayne, Michigan, USA
Date: 30 Apr 1949
Marriage License
Re-Married his original wife
Event: Marriage
Date: 30 Apr 1949
Place: Steuben County, Indiana, USA
Re-Married his original wife
Fact: Residence
Date: 1950
Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Relation to Head: Head; Marital Status: Married
Date: 1 May 1959
Date: 1 Jun 1971
Change of Ownership in Pest Control Supply Co
Signed Articles of Incorporation for Pest Control Supply Company located on Grand River Ave
Date: 1 Jun 1971
Articles Of Incorporation for Pest Control Supply Co
Signed Articles of Incorporation for Pest Control Supply Company located on Grand River Ave
This is the articles of incorporation document showing the Pest Control Supply Co business located on Grand River in Detroit
Fact: Incorporated Business
Date: 1 Jun 1971
Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Signed Articles of Incorporation for Pest Control Supply Company located on Grand River Ave
Event: Marriage
Date: 11 Dec 1976
Date: 1 May 1988
Change of Ownership in Pest Control Supply Co
Sold Pest Control Supply Company to Marian Tyrkus and Chester Morton
Date: 1 May 1988
Articles Of Incorporation for Pest Control Supply Co
Sold Pest Control Supply Company to Marian Tyrkus and Chester Morton
This is the articles of incorporation document showing the Pest Control Supply Co business located on Grand River in Detroit
Fact: Sold Business
Date: 1 May 1988
Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Sold Pest Control Supply Company to Marian Tyrkus and Chester Morton
Date: 1990
Taken on the 12 year wedding anniversary of Kenneth and Chrystal
Date: 12 Apr 1991
Kenneth William Goulet - Death Certificate
Date: 12 Apr 1991
Kenneth Goulet Obituary - Detroit Free Press - Apr 14, 1991
Obituary for Kenneth Goulet
Fact: Death
Date: 12 Apr 1991
Place: Clawson, Oakland, Michigan
Fact: Death
Date: 12 Apr 1991
Place: Clawson, Oakland, Michigan
Fact: Death
Date: 12 Apr 1991
Place: Clawson, Oakland, Michigan