Alexander LaChance, son of Frank and Ruth Renfro LaChance, was born Sept 12 1854, in Madison County and died Feb 1, 1933 in Liberty Township, St. Francois County at the age of 76 yrs four months and 20 days.
He confessed faith in Christ when a young man, and was united with the Free Will Baptist Church at Mine la Motte.
He was united in marriage with Miss Phermona Parlee Watson 15 Jul 1877 in Madison Co., MO. at the age of 22 years. To this union 11 children were born. His wife and four children preceeded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his death, a brother, Andrew of Knob Lick and seven children: Mrs. Frank Adams, Ed, Sylvester, and Andrew of Potosi, Mrs. William LaChance of Knob Lick, and John LaChance of Knob Lick Route One. He also leaves a wife and daughter, Jemima by a later marriage, both of St Louis. He leaves 37 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Mine la Motte by Rev Hand, pastor of the Baptist Church at Mine la Motte. Burial was in the Mine la Motte Cemetery.
Note: Per the census enumerations that are available the birth year of Alec LaChance is between 1854 and 1856. Please remember that when making comments regarding his father. Without a bible record NOTHING is set in stone. However his age according to his death certificate is 76 years 4 months and 23 days. If you subtract his age at death from his his year of death it comes out with 1857. Year of birth on tombstone is WRONG. Age on death certificate shows 78 years which makes birthdate in 1855.
He confessed faith in Christ when a young man, and was united with the Free Will Baptist Church at Mine la Motte.
He was united in marriage with Miss Phermona Parlee Watson 15 Jul 1877 in Madison Co., MO. at the age of 22 years. To this union 11 children were born. His wife and four children preceeded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his death, a brother, Andrew of Knob Lick and seven children: Mrs. Frank Adams, Ed, Sylvester, and Andrew of Potosi, Mrs. William LaChance of Knob Lick, and John LaChance of Knob Lick Route One. He also leaves a wife and daughter, Jemima by a later marriage, both of St Louis. He leaves 37 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Mine la Motte by Rev Hand, pastor of the Baptist Church at Mine la Motte. Burial was in the Mine la Motte Cemetery.
Note: Per the census enumerations that are available the birth year of Alec LaChance is between 1854 and 1856. Please remember that when making comments regarding his father. Without a bible record NOTHING is set in stone. However his age according to his death certificate is 76 years 4 months and 23 days. If you subtract his age at death from his his year of death it comes out with 1857. Year of birth on tombstone is WRONG. Age on death certificate shows 78 years which makes birthdate in 1855.
Alexander LaChance, son of Frank and Ruth Renfro LaChance, was born Sept 12 1854, in Madison County and died Feb 1, 1933 in Liberty Township, St. Francois County at the age of 76 yrs four months and 20 days.
He confessed faith in Christ when a young man, and was united with the Free Will Baptist Church at Mine la Motte.
He was united in marriage with Miss Phermona Parlee Watson 15 Jul 1877 in Madison Co., MO. at the age of 22 years. To this union 11 children were born. His wife and four children preceeded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his death, a brother, Andrew of Knob Lick and seven children: Mrs. Frank Adams, Ed, Sylvester, and Andrew of Potosi, Mrs. William LaChance of Knob Lick, and John LaChance of Knob Lick Route One. He also leaves a wife and daughter, Jemima by a later marriage, both of St Louis. He leaves 37 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Mine la Motte by Rev Hand, pastor of the Baptist Church at Mine la Motte. Burial was in the Mine la Motte Cemetery.
Note: Per the census enumerations that are available the birth year of Alec LaChance is between 1854 and 1856. Please remember that when making comments regarding his father. Without a bible record NOTHING is set in stone. However his age according to his death certificate is 76 years 4 months and 23 days. If you subtract his age at death from his his year of death it comes out with 1857. Year of birth on tombstone is WRONG. Age on death certificate shows 78 years which makes birthdate in 1855.
He confessed faith in Christ when a young man, and was united with the Free Will Baptist Church at Mine la Motte.
He was united in marriage with Miss Phermona Parlee Watson 15 Jul 1877 in Madison Co., MO. at the age of 22 years. To this union 11 children were born. His wife and four children preceeded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his death, a brother, Andrew of Knob Lick and seven children: Mrs. Frank Adams, Ed, Sylvester, and Andrew of Potosi, Mrs. William LaChance of Knob Lick, and John LaChance of Knob Lick Route One. He also leaves a wife and daughter, Jemima by a later marriage, both of St Louis. He leaves 37 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Mine la Motte by Rev Hand, pastor of the Baptist Church at Mine la Motte. Burial was in the Mine la Motte Cemetery.
Note: Per the census enumerations that are available the birth year of Alec LaChance is between 1854 and 1856. Please remember that when making comments regarding his father. Without a bible record NOTHING is set in stone. However his age according to his death certificate is 76 years 4 months and 23 days. If you subtract his age at death from his his year of death it comes out with 1857. Year of birth on tombstone is WRONG. Age on death certificate shows 78 years which makes birthdate in 1855.
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