Leon Meraw

M, b. 12 July 1903
FatherJohn Francis Meraw b. 3 Sep 1874, d. 16 May 1951
MotherMary Lajoie b. 31 Aug 1875, d. 22 Aug 1961
     Leon was born on Sunday, 12 July 1903 in Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. On 1 March 1923, Leon crossed the border to the United States at Port Niagara Falls on the Grand Trunk Railway. He was then living at 2679 Hart Street, Detroit. Later on 15 February 1924, he declared his intentions to become a citizen of the United States. b.1 Leon married Mabel Whalen on 23 February 1925 in Detroit.2 April 1930, Leon and Mabel listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 8131 Homer Street. Enumerated in this household were Leon Meraw [26 Canada], Mabel [26 Canada], Kenneth [4 Michigan], Francis [2 Michigan] & Jean [ 4 montrhs Michigan]. they are renting a duplex for $40 a month and they own a radio. Both were 21 when married. Leon is a laborer for a contractor.3 12 April 1940, Leon was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at 5915 Sheridan Street, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Simon Goulah [51 Canada French] and his family & roomer: Leon Meraw [40 [Canada French] [married]. Leon was a laborer for an electrcal company.4 He registered on 16 February 1942. He was described as being 5' 8" 168 pounds with Gray eyes Brown hair and Ruddy complexion.5 He became a naturalized citizen on January 13, 1943.

Family

Mabel Whalen b. 1904
Children

Citations

  1. [S57] Michigan, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931.
  2. [S56] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, 23 February 1925 - Leon Meraw, son of Frank Meraw and Mary Lajoie; age: 21 years old; occupation: saleman out of Detroit. - Mabel Whalen, daughter of William Whalen and Sarah McGrath; age: 21 years old; occupation: operator. Both were born in Canada.
  3. [S19] Census Record, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan - Enumeration District 82-716, Sheet 8A, Line 20.
  4. [S19] Census Record, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan - Enumeration District 84-1105, Sheet 9A, Line 50.
  5. [S51] WW II Draft Registration, Leon Meraw - 5915 Sheridan, Detriot, Michigan; Birth: July 12, 1903 at Tweed, Ontario; Age:38 years old; person who will always know your address: Mrs. Goulah same address; emploment: Glen Walker Sales and Services, 12312 Warren, Detriot, MIchigan. Description: 5' 8" 168 pounds with Gray eyes Brown hair and Ruddy complexion.