Jean Espelet

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Birth:
His parents were Gratian Espelet, farmer (laboreur) 33 years old and Gratianne Arrambide, owners of the house of Hasqueta in this village.
Witnesses were Martin Arrambide, 46 years old secretary of the mayor of this village and Jean Etcheverry, shoemaker 42 years old, owner of the house of Esquil.

Died:
Jean Espelet, 77 years old, farmer, born and living in this village, widower of Gratianne Inda, son of Gratian Espelet and Gratianne Hasquet, died in the house of Hasqueta in this village.

Jean married Gratianne Inda on 23 Nov 1841 in Hasqueta, Les Aldudes, France. Gratianne (daughter of Jean Inda and Marie Tihista dit Chotro) was born on 21 Nov 1815 in Pritchia, Les Aldudes, France; died on 11 Feb 1873 in Hasqueta, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Jeanne Larre on 22 Feb 1881 in St. Etienne de Baigorry, France. Jeanne was born on 4 Aug 1852 in Ernautenia, St. Etienne de Baigorry, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gratian married Gratianne Chotro-Tihista on 26 Nov 1878 in Les Aldudes, France. Gratianne (daughter of Jean Chotro dit Tihista and Catherine Urrels) was born on 27 Apr 1856 in Elgartia, Les Aldudes, France; died on 31 Mar 1889 in Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabelle married Jean Bidondo on 18 Feb 1879 in Les Aldudes, France. Jean (son of Pierre Bidondo and Jeanne Erreca) was born on 1 Jun 1831 in Sabina, Les Aldudes, France; died on 30 Oct 1907 in Sabina, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Name:
Marieder or Maider is a Basque name that is short for Marie Eder (beautiful Mary)

Marie/Marieder married Baptiste Gariador on 11 Feb 1879 in Les Aldudes, France. Baptiste (son of Jean Gariador and Marianne Ardans) was born on 21 May 1851 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France; died on 13 Aug 1930 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Jean Espelet, 4 years old, son of Jean Espelet and Jeanne Larre, died in the house of Hachqueta in this village.

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Montebello, California; California, Los Angeles, Montebello, District 1172, page 49

Notes:

Birth:
His mother's maiden name was Larre.

Census:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church on 3rd St in Belvedere (East Los Angeles) with the following residents:
Gratian Ardans, head, 54 years old, single, born France, primary language Basque, immigrated in 1889, a clergyman in Catholic church;
Louis Sittere, lodger, 46 years old, single, born France, primary language Basque, immigrated in 1906, a clergyman in Catholic church;
Charles Espelette, lodger, 46 years old, single, born France, primary language Basque, immigrated in 1903, a clergyman in Catholic church;
and two servants, Mary McGrath and George Zoller.

Notes:

Birth:
Her marriage to Jean Caldubehere in 1902 in the Aldudes was noted in the margin of her birth record.

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Isabelle married Jean Caldubehere/Saldubehere on 23 Nov 1902 in Hasqueta, Les Aldudes, France. Jean (son of Dominique Caldubehere and Dominica Urracariet) was born on 21 Nov 1872 in Elicaga, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Other Information: She was married to Pierre Chevesson on 2/4/1837 in Paris (8th arrondisement)

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Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Gratianne married Jean Baptiste Erramouspe on 13 Apr 1920 in Louisenia, Les Aldudes, France. Jean (son of Jean Erramuspe/Erramouspe and Catherine Ihitcague) was born on 6 Aug 1897 in Chotroborda, Les Aldudes, France; died on 20 Jan 1968 in Louisenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 7 Apr 1920, New York, New York; SS Rochambeau ship manifest

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Immigration:
Catherine Espelet, 23 years old, single from Allustres, France. Her nearest relative was her mother, Jeanne Espelet at Allustres, France. She was headed to the Hotel Indart in Reno, Nevada. She was born in Aldudes, France.

Catherine married Bertrand Ithurburu or Ithurburn in 1929 in San Francisco, California. Bertrand was born on 16 Apr 1890 in Etchevestia, Ascarat, France; died on 3 Dec 1956 in Susanville, California; was buried in Lassen Cemetery, Susanville, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Obituary:
Rosary services for Miss Elizabeth Espelet, 77, who died at a local hospital on Wednesday evening, will be held at the Lucero-Carlson Colonial Mortuary this evening at 7:30. Requiem mass be will be held at the Sacred Heart Church tomorrow at 9 a.m. with internment following in Lassen Cemetery.

Her last name was Espelet on her death record, therefore she was probably not married.

Jean married Agnes Bidart on 28 May 1911 in Les Aldudes, France. Agnes (daughter of Jean Bidart and Dominica Mariluch) was born on 13 Jun 1886 in Mendementa/Menementa, Les Aldudes, France; died on 19 Mar 1971 in Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Gracieuse Espelet, 13 years old, no profession, living in the Aldudes, daughter of Gratian Espelet and the late Gratianne Chotro-Tihista, died in the house of Elgartia in this village.

Notes:

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Notes:

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Marie married Pierre Itcaina on 1 Oct 1911 in Les Aldudes, France. Pierre (son of Jean Itcaina and Marie Ardans) was born on 21 Jun 1876 in Lechaca, Les Aldudes, France; died on 14 Sep 1944 in Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

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Died:
Marie Bidondo, 1 month old, daughter of Jean Bidondo and Isabelle Espelet, died in the house of Sabina in this village.

Notes:

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Jeanne married Nicolas Aleman on 25 Jun 1920 in Les Aldudes, France. Nicolas was born on 12 Apr 1893 in Ciga, Navarre, Spain. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
His marriage to Marie Verges in 1936 in Briscous was noted in the margin of his birth record.

Died:
His death information was found in the margin of his birth record.

Notes:

Died:
His death information was found in the margin of his birth record.

Other Events:

• Basque House: As eldest child, he married and remained at the house of Chilonea to raise the next generation of Gariadors in that house.

Notes:

Died:
His death information was found on his birth record.

Jean married Marie-Virginie Ardans on 21 Nov 1911 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. Marie-Virginie (daughter of Jean Ardans and Marie Erreca) was born on 08 Jul 1891 in Domingoinea, Les Aldudes, France; died on 11 Oct 1975 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Buffalo, Wyoming; Wyoming, Johnson, Buffalo, District 0003, page 13

Notes:

Otto Manech was one of the earliest Basques to arrive in Buffalo, Wyoming where he was a sheepherder. He remained there his entire life and was affectionately called by his nickname "Chilo".

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her sister Elisabeth (Isabelle) was married to the brother of her husband from Miguelenia and her youngest brother Pattin was married to their niece Marianne.

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Marie married Francois Elias Iriart on 12 Jan 1915 in Bettirenia, Les Aldudes, France. Francois (son of Ignace Yriarte/Iriart and Gratianne Etcheverrigaray) was born on 20 Jul 1864 in Mercedes, Soriano, Uruguay; died in in Bettirenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her sister Marianne was married to the brother of her husband from Miguelenia and her youngest brother Pattin was married to their niece Marianne.

Isabelle married Louis Iriart on 2 Oct 1910 in Miguelenia, Les Aldudes, France. Louis (son of Ignace Yriarte/Iriart and Gratianne Etcheverrigaray) was born on 25 Aug 1870 in Mercedes, Soriano, Uruguay; died in in Miguelenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
His death information was noted in the margin of his birth record.

Bernard/Benat married Veronique Caldubehere on 26 Jan 1930 in Uhide, Les Aldudes, France. Veronique (daughter of PIerre-Lucien Caldubehere and Marie Laxague) was born on 15 Sep 1903 in Chabadin, Les Aldudes, France; died on 13 Dec 1981 in Tarbes, Hautes Pyrenees, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Immigration: He immigrated to Buffalo Wyoming in 1921 to join his older brother Manech. He sailed on the La Savoie from La Havre, France to Ellis Island, New York. He spent 4 years in Buffalo working as a sheepherder, afterwhich he returned to Les Aldudes.
• Occupation: After marrying into the house of Martinea, he took over the general farming and also ran the flour mill located on the property.

Notes:

Birth:
Pattin was the youngest of nine children and lost his mother in 1907 at the age of 9. His older sister Elisabeth raised him after that.

Died:
While attending mass, he suffered a stroke and died a few days later.

His death information was found in the margin of his birth record.

Jean married Marianne Esponda on 17 Sep 1927 in Marttinea, Les Aldudes, France. Marianne (daughter of Jean Esponda and Catherine Iriart) was born on 26 Nov 1910 in Marttinea, Les Aldudes, France; died on 23 Feb 1998 in St. Etienne de Baigorry, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jean Baptiste Arambel. Jean (son of Ferdinand Arambel and Marie Erreca) was born on 28 Dec 1903 in Arroquia, Les Aldudes, France; died on 28 Nov 1971 in Los Banos, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Her death record indicated her birth date as 5/4/1910.

Lucie married Pedro Mutuberria-Inzauspe on 2 May 1950 in Les Aldudes, France. Pedro was born on 10 Jun 1913 in Urroz, Sanesteban, Navarre, Spain. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Immigration: Jean Baptiste worked herding sheep when he arrived in California for his aunt and uncle, the Ithurburn family in the Susanville area in the 1930s.

Family/Spouse: Mary Carmen Ayerza. Mary was born on 4 May 1920 in California; died on 30 Dec 1985 in Los Banos, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Suzanne Adele Saldubehere on 26 May 1948 in Les Aldudes, France. Suzanne (daughter of Michel Saldubehere and Marie Mariluch) was born on 16 Dec 1927 in Uhaldia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Juliette married Harold T. Fogarty on 26 Apr 1956 in San Francisco, California. Harold was born on 11 Oct 1924 in California; died on 13 May 2012 in Oakdale, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bert married Teresa A. Cruz on 9 Feb 1957 in San Diego, California. Teresa was born on 4 Dec 1932 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Jacqueline Campodonica on 13 Jul 1957 in Merced, California. Jacqueline was born on 22 Mar 1935 in Merced, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeanne married Gratian dit Jean Pierre Saroiberry [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Marie/Mayie married Guillaume Jean Baptiste Saldubehere on 22 Nov 1947 in Uhaldia, Les Aldudes, France. Guillaume (son of Michel Saldubehere and Marie Mariluch) was born on 15 Feb 1910 in Uhaldia, Les Aldudes, France; died on 18 Feb 1978 in Uhaldia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1940, Eureka, Nevada; Nevada, Eureka, Eureka Township, Eureka, District 62, page 19

Notes:

Census:
John Gariador was living in Eureka, Nevada as a hired hand to Anna Mary Russell and her family. Also living there were John Biscay, John Salaberry and John Etchart. He was 25 years old and single. He was a sheepherder.

Other Events:

• Ordained: She is a Catholic nun.

Ignace/Gerexan married Lucie Arretche on 03 Apr 1945 in Les Aldudes, France. Lucie (daughter of Arnaud Arretche and Marie Okilamberro or Herlax) was born on 07 Dec 1921 in Erremedio, Les Aldudes, France; died on 10 Mar 2001 in Orthez, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
His death information was found in the margin of his birth record.

Bernard/Benat married Marie-Jeanne Mariluch on 05 Sep 1961 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. Marie-Jeanne was born in in Soldadoa, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1950, Eureka, Nevada

Notes:

Census:
Joseph Gariador, 24 years old, sheepman, working and living with Jean Sallaberry and his family in Eureka, Nevada.

Died:
His death information was found in the margin of his birth record.

Marianne/Managna married Michel Garatea on 24 May 1961 in Bastanchuhy/Bastanchury, Les Aldudes, France. Michel (son of Antoine Garatea and Marie Putun-Saroiberry) was born on 17 Sep 1914 in Bastanchuhy/Bastanchury, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Agnes Carricaburu on 05 Feb 1964 in Banca, France. Agnes (daughter of Jean Carricaburu and Marie Erramouspe) was born on 3 Jul 1931 in Barberarena, Banca, France; died in Nov 2020 in Anglet, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
This was a cousin that was known as Mimi and lived in Toulouse, France.

Other Events:

• Other Information: He lived for many years in Canada.

Marguerite/Margot married Tiburcio Azcararte Echeverria on 30 Jul 1943 in Les Aldudes, France. Tiburcio was born in in Spain. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married Juan Erazo on 26 Jan 1952 in Les Aldudes, France. Juan was born in in Elizondo, Spain. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elisabeth/Babe married Gratian Harispe Dorre on 30 Jul 1943 in Les Aldudes, France. Gratian was born in in St. Etienne de Baigorry, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Anita Caldubehere on 8 Sep 1948 in Miguelenia, Les Aldudes, France. Anita (daughter of PIerre-Lucien Caldubehere and Marie Laxague) was born on 11 Dec 1919 in Chabadin, Les Aldudes, France; died on 8 May 2007 in Miguelenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
His birth was recognized in the birth records of the Aldudes in 1919.

Notes:

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Other Events:

• Other Information: She was married to Francois Oxoby on 12/21/1968 in Paris 16th Arrondisement.

Notes:

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of his birth record.

Notes:

Died:
He suffered an appendicitis while in the army and died on the operating table at 25 years old. His death information was also found in the margin of his birth record.

Notes:

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Marie married Robert Franck Jean Lavaud on 24 May 1960 in Paris, France. Robert was born on 27 Nov 1919 in Bordeaux, France; died on 09 Apr 1995 in Paris, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Education: 1936-1944; Education in Les Aldudes was conducted by the priests. One priest recognized his potential and pushed him very hard to study. He would go to sleep on many nights with a book in his hand. When his aunt Catherine Harriet offered to pay for his education at a school in St. Jean Pied de Port, he refused because he was already burned out from studying.
• Military: 1950-1952; French Army Paratrooper. He made 26 jumps while on duty as a paratrooper.
• Immigration: 1953, Buffalo, Wyoming; He was sponsored to come to America by his mother's first cousin Catherine Marton who owned a sheep ranch in Buffalo, Wyoming. He came with another cousin Domingo Martiarena and the two along with the Marton sons, Charles and John, herded sheep on the Marton Ranch. He said that the winters were very cold there and he was anxious to move to a warmer climate.
• Occupation: 1954-1956, Los Angeles, California; Carpenter: After two years in Wyoming, he headed to California where he learned the carpentry trade. He did scaffolding with the Aphessetche brothers and general carpentry with the Nielson brothers. He claimed to have helped construct the Capital Records building and the KTLA radio tower.
• Occupation: 1957-1963, Buena Park, California; After his marriage to Grace Biscay, he went to work for the Orange County Food Service business. He drove a small lunch truck around to various businesses. He was one of the first employees hired by this company which is a multi-million dollar company today.
• Occupation: 1963-1970; They leased the Centro Basco Hotel in Chino from Ben & Melanie Sallaberry and eventually sold the business to Peyo and Monique Berterretche
• Occupation: 1971-1972; They built a building on Central Ave in Chino to operate a sausage making plant and retail meat store called Basque Brand Sausage.
• Occupation: 1973-1976; They formed a partnership with Henri Arrambide of Lasse to operate a restaurant in Montclair. They called it The Basque and Henri ran the bar, Jean Baptiste the kitchen and Grace was the hostess. The large banquet room in the back was the site of many large Basque parties and weddings.
• Occupation: 1977-1982; He returned to work for Orange County Food Service Co. to operate one of their larger lunch wagons. He enjoyed making specials at home at night and selling them the next day to the employees of the various companies he visited. His customers nicknamed him "Frenchy".

Jean married Grace Louise Biscay on 06 Nov 1956 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Grace (daughter of John (Jean Biscaichipy) Biscay and Marie Maitia) was born on 7 Jun 1928 in Hanford, California; died on 16 Jun 2006 in Chino, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marie married Jean Roger (Jeannot) Masson on 4 Sep 1954 in Les Aldudes, France. Jean (son of Rene Masson and Valentine Legsile) was born on 19 Dec 1930 in Gradignan, France; died on 17 Oct 2014 in North Hollywood, California; was buried on 25 Oct 2014 in Valhalla Cemetery, North Hollywood, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Other Information: Tanna's 80th birthday photos (click on photo to see slideshow)

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Other Information:

Jeanne married Bernard Dabbadie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marie married Michel Antoine Curutchet [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Evelyne Paulette Odile Godfroid [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]