Theodore Roosevelt Baillet

Theodore Roosevelt Baillet

Male 1906 - 1983  (77 years)

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  • Name Theodore Roosevelt Baillet 
    Born 1 Mar 1906  Manhattan, New York, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened 1 Apr 1906  Holy Name of Jesus, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 1 May 1983  Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Florida, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I58  Meakem
    Last Modified 10 Feb 2021 

    Father Philip J. Baillet,   b. 28 Sep 1862, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Oct 1927, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Mother Emma Crooks,   b. 11 May 1868, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1940, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married Abt 1890  New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F18  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eleanor Mary Gendron,   b. 30 Nov 1913, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Jan 1995, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, Florida, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 29 Aug 1937  Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
    Last Modified 4 Mar 2020 
    Family ID F17  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 29 Aug 1937 - Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    1933 Theodore Baillet
    1933 Theodore Baillet
    Cayugan Yearbook, Ithaca College, New York

    Documents
    1906 Birth Certificate for Theodore Baillet
    1906 Birth Certificate for Theodore Baillet
    1 March 1906, Manhattan, New York, New York

    Name: Theodore Baillet
    Date of Birth: 1 Mar 1906 at 831 Amsterdam Ave
    Father: Philip Baillet, age 42 years, born in US
    Father's Residence: 831 Amsterdam Ave
    Father's Occupation: Letter Carrier
    Mother: Emma Crooks, age 37 years, born in US
    Mother's Residence: 831 Amsterdam Ave
    Number of previous children: 7, 6 living

    FamilySearch.org, State of New York certificate and record of birth (Borough of Manhattan) 1898-1909, film 1984917, img 13179
    1906 Baptism of Theodore Roosevelt Baillet
    1906 Baptism of Theodore Roosevelt Baillet
    1 April 1906, Holy Name of Jesus, Manhattan, New York, New York

    Name: Theodore Roosevelt Baillet
    Baptized: 1 Apr 1906
    Born: 1 Mar
    Parents: Philip Baillet & Emma Crooks
    Sponsors: James Campbell & Margaret Baillet [Emma's brother-in-law and Philip's mother or sister]

    FindMyPast.com, New York Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
    1910 Census for Philip Baillet Household
    1910 Census for Philip Baillet Household
    Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    345 52nd Street, Brooklyn
    Philip J Baillet, Head, age 47, M1, married 20 years, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Letter Carrier - US Post Office
    Emma W, Wife, age 40, M1, 10 children with 7 living, born in NY, father born in England, mother born in Ireland
    Philip F, Son, age 18, S, born in NY, Office Boy - Export and Import
    James E, Son, age 14, S, born in NY
    John C, Son, age 11, S, born in NY
    Henry W, Son, age 8, S, born in NY
    Alfred R, Son, age 6, S, born in NY
    Theodore R, Son, age 4, S, born in NY
    Joseph G, Son, age 5/12, S, born in NY
    Jennie Crooks, Sis-in-Law, age 34, S, born in NJ, Governess - Private Family
    1911 'Golden Wedding' of Mr and Mrs Henry Baillet
    1911 "Golden Wedding" of Mr and Mrs Henry Baillet
    20 November 1911, Jersey Journal, Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey

    The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Henry Baillet was celebrated a few nights ago in Lenox Hall, New York City. Their residence: 364 West 119th Street. Their 4 children: Mrs Mary Bruckner, Philip Baillet, Mrs Elizabeth Brogan, and Henry Baillet Jr.

    Mr Baillet, age 76, and Mrs Baillet, age 66, are both "hale and hearty."

    Some in attendance:
    Andrew Mahl of Syracuse and Philip Mahl of Jersey City [Mrs Baillet's brothers]
    Mr and Mrs Philip Baillet and sons Philip Jr, James, John, Henry, Alfred, Theodore, and Joseph
    Mr and Mrs Albert Bruckner and family
    Mrs Elizabeth Brogan and family

    Genealogybank.com
    1915 New York State Census for Philip Baillet Household
    1915 New York State Census for Philip Baillet Household
    Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    345 52nd Street, Brooklyn
    Phillip Baillet, Head, age 52, born in US, Letter Carrier
    Emma, Wife, age 44, born in US, Housework
    Phillip F, Son, age 23, born in US, Commission Clerk
    James E, Son, age 19, born in US, Checker (docks)
    Henry W, Son, age 13, born in US, School
    Alfred, Son, age 11, born in US, School
    Theodore R, Son, age 9, born in US, School
    Joseph, Son, age 5, born in US, No occupation
    1920 US Census for Philip Baillett Household
    1920 US Census for Philip Baillett Household
    Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    345 52nd St
    Philip Baillett, Head, age 57, M, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Letter Carrier - Post Office
    Emma W, Wife, age 50, M, born in NY, father born in England, mother born in Ireland, No occupation
    James E, Son, age 23, S, born in NY, Chauffer - Auto Truck
    John C, Son, age 20, S, born in NY, Book Keeper - Brokers Office
    Harry W, Son, age 18, S, born in NY, Yeoman - USA
    Theodore, Son, 13, S, born in NY, No occupation
    Joseph, Son, 10, S, born in NY, No occupation
    1925 New York Census for Philip Baillet and James J Campbell Households
    1925 New York Census for Philip Baillet and James J Campbell Households
    Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    53rd Street
    Philip Baillet, Head, age 63, born in US, Postman
    Emma, Wife, age 56, born in US, Housework
    John, Son, age 26, born in US, Bookkeeper
    Theodore, Son, age 19, born in US, High School
    Joseph, Son, age 15, born in US, School

    James J Campbell, Head, age 66, born in US, Retired
    Mary A, Wife, age 63, born in England, Housework
    John W Crooks, Brother-in-law, age 60, born in US, Unemployed

    Mary A Campbell and John W Crooks are the siblings of Emma.
    1927 Obituary for Philip Baillet
    1927 Obituary for Philip Baillet
    26 October 1927, Times Union, Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    Philip Baillet, retired letter carrier, died 25 Oct 1927 in his home. He is survived by:
    -wife Emma
    -sons Philip, James, John, Henry, Theodore, and Joseph
    -mother Margaret
    -sister Mrs M Buckner

    Newspapers.com
    1927 Death Notice of Philip Baillet
    1927 Death Notice of Philip Baillet
    26 October 1927, The Brooklyn Standard Union, Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    Philip Baillet of 621 53rd St died yesterday. He was born in the United States. He was a letter carrier and retired on 28 Sep 1927.

    He is survived by: wife, Emma; sons Philip, James, John, Henry, Theodore, and Joseph; mother, Margaret; and sister Mrs M Buckner.

    Fultonhistory.com
    1930 US Census for Emma Baillet Household
    1930 US Census for Emma Baillet Household
    Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    621 53rd Street
    Emma Baillet, Head, age 61, Wd, born in NY, parents born in NY, No occupation
    Theodore, Son, age 24, S, born in NY, Clerk - Western Union
    Joseph, Son, age 20, S, born in NY, Clerk - exporter

    Emma's siblings, Mary Campbell and John Crooks, are living in the same house.
    1933 Cayugan Yearbook
    1933 Cayugan Yearbook
    Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York

    Theodore Baillet, New York, NY
    B.S. Physical Education

    source: digitalcommons.ithica.edu
    1937 Marriage Index of Theodore R Baillet and Eleanor M Gendron
    1937 Marriage Index of Theodore R Baillet and Eleanor M Gendron
    29 August 1937, Kings County, New York

    Groom: Theodore R Baillet, age 31, child of Phillip Baillet and Emma Crooks
    Bride: Eleanor M Gendron, age 23, child of Arthur Gendron and Mary Sullivan

    Married: 29 Aug 1937

    Note: the original record is in the process of being obtained

    FamilySearch.org, New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940
    1940 World War II Draft Registration Card for Theodore Roosevelt Baillet
    1940 World War II Draft Registration Card for Theodore Roosevelt Baillet
    Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    Registration date: 16 Oct 1940
    Name: Theodore Roosevelt Baillet
    Birth: 1 Mar 1906 in New York, NY
    Age: 34
    Residence: 36 Dail St, New Hyde Park, Nassau County, NY
    Person who knows address: Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt Baillet (Wife)

    Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    1940 Obituary for Emma W Baillet
    1940 Obituary for Emma W Baillet
    26 December 1940, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    Emma Baillet died on Wednesday. She is survived by:
    -sons Philip, James, John, Harry, Theodore, and Joseph
    -siblings Mrs Mary Campbell and William Crooks

    Newspapers.com
    1953 Death Notice of John C Baillet
    1953 Death Notice of John C Baillet
    2 May 1953, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, Kings, New York

    John C Baillet died suddenly on 30 Apr 1953. He lived at 85-12 85th Street.

    Survived by: wife Mae, daughter Marilyn, and brothers Philip, James, Theodore, Harry, and Joseph.

    Newspapers.com
    1960 Engagement Notice for Diane Eleanor Baillet and John J Meakem Jr
    1960 Engagement Notice for Diane Eleanor Baillet and John J Meakem Jr
    16 November 1960, The News Journal (Wilmington, Delaware)

    Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Baillet of New Hyde Park and Cambridge, N.Y. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Diane Eleanor Baillet, to John J. Meakem, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Meakem.

    Newspapers.com
    1961 Wedding Announcement for Diane Eleanor Baillett and John J Meakem Jr
    1961 Wedding Announcement for Diane Eleanor Baillett and John J Meakem Jr
    17 July 1961, The News Journal (Wilmington, Delaware)

    Miss Diane Eleanor Baillett of New Hyde Park and Cambridge, N.Y., was married to John J. Meakem, Jr., of Blue Rock Manor in Notre Dame Church, New Hyde Park.

    The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Baillett. Mr. Meakem is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Meakem.

    Newspapers.com
    1973 Political Letter to the Editor by Theodore and Eleanor Baillet
    1973 Political Letter to the Editor by Theodore and Eleanor Baillet
    Fort Lauderdale News newspaper (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

    14 Apr 1973
    Letters to the Editor
    "Speak Up" editorial sent in by Theodore and Eleanor G. Baillet
    1983 Obituary for Theodore R. Baillet
    1983 Obituary for Theodore R. Baillet
    South Florida Sun Sentinel newspaper

    3 May 1983
    BAILLET- Theodore R. Baillet, 77, resident of Boca Raton, passed away May 1st. He was active in political, educational and civic organizations in NY and FL.

    He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; two daughters, Barbara Moran and Diane Meakem; son Richard; twelve grandchildren.

    Newspapers.com

    Headstones
    Headstone: Theodore R. Baillet and Eleanor (Gendron) Baillet
    Headstone: Theodore R. Baillet and Eleanor (Gendron) Baillet
    Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery North, Pompano Beach, Florida