Brief Life History of Alfred Andre
When Alfred Andre Agagnier was born in April 1870, in Quebec, Canada, his father, Joseph Aguenier, was 28 and his mother, Francoise Gagne, was 34. He married Marie Florestine Crete on 10 November 1890, in Saint-Malo, Compton, Quebec, Canada. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Auckland, Compton, Quebec, Canada in 1891 and Compton, Quebec, Canada for about 10 years. He died on 10 March 1947, at the age of 76, and was buried in Saint-Malo, Compton, Quebec, Canada.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Alfred Andre? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (15)
- André Agarnier, "Canada Census, 1911"
- Headstone image of Andre Agagnier from billiongraves.com
- Anonyme Agagnier in the Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (1)
1871
British Columbia joins the confederation.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Camille, Christophe, Dominique, Pierre.
French Canadian: variant of Gagné (see Gagne 1). Compare Gagner 1 and Gonyer .
In some cases probably also French: occupational name for a farmer or peasant, from an agent derivative of the Old French verb gaaignier ‘to cultivate or work (the land)’. Compare Gagne 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.