Alfred Perry Demonbreun1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 24151, (1904 - 1963)
FatherPerry David Demonbreun4,5 (1877 - 1940)
MotherSallie H. Gallaher6,7 (1885 - 1971)

Key Events:

Birth: 12 Jul 1904, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee8,9,10
Marriage: about 1931, Loretta Dugan (Aug 1897 - 19 Jun 1965)11,12,13,14,15
Death: 29 Jul 1963, 7230 East Congress St., Detroit, Michigan16
Burial: 3 Aug 1963, St. Mary's, Hanover Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania17

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Narrative:

     Alfred Perry Demonbreun was born on 12 Jul 1904 in Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.8,9,10
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Civil, Cheatham Co., Tennessee, in the household of his parents, Perry David Demonbreun and Sallie H. Gallaher.4 He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Civil, Davidson Co., Tennessee, in the household of his parents.5
     Alfred remained in Nashville until about 1929, when he was living at with his parents at 1020 White's Creek Rd., and working as a binder for Brandon Printing Company.18
     Alfred moved to Detroit, Michigan, about 1930, when he was listed in the city directory at 194 East Grand Blvd.. He has not been found in the 1930 census, when he was not listed in that building.19
     Alfred married Loretta Dugan, daughter of Bernard Dugan and Elizabeth Cassidy, about 1931. She had previously been married to Alvin Souder.11,12,13,14,15
     Alfred and Loretta have not been found in the 1940. It appears they were living in Detroit during that time, but efforts to locate them in the census have been unsuccessful.
     He was a book binder for Bertkhart Company for 33 years, reporting in the 1950 census he had worked 40 hours the prior week.20,21,22 He registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Feb 1942, while living at 7015 East Jefferson, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, reporting he was employed by Burkhardt Company.3
     Alfred and Loretta appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at 728 Helen Ave., enumerated 18 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.23
     Alfred died on 29 Jul 1963, at his home, 7230 East Congress St., Detroit, Michigan, at age 59.16 He was buried on 3 Aug 1963 in St. Mary's, Hanover Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.17

Children:
     There were no children with Loretta Dugan

Citations

  1. [S12769] Perry Demonbrent household, 1910 U.S. Census, Cheatham Co., Tennessee, shows name as Alfred P. Demonbreun.
  2. [S12770] David R. Demonbreu household, 1920 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows name as Perry A. Demonbreu.
  3. [S12767] Alfred Perry Demonbreun, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947.
  4. [S12769] Perry Demonbrent household, 1910 U.S. Census, Cheatham Co., Tennessee.
  5. [S12770] David R. Demonbreu household, 1920 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  6. [S12769] Perry Demonbrent household, 1910 U.S. Census, Cheatham Co., Tennessee, shows him as the son of her husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  7. [S12770] David R. Demonbreu household, 1920 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows him as the son of her husband.
  8. [S12769] Perry Demonbrent household, 1910 U.S. Census, Cheatham Co., Tennessee, shows age 5 and state.
  9. [S12770] David R. Demonbreu household, 1920 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows age 15 and state.
  10. [S12767] Alfred Perry Demonbreun, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, shows date, town, and state.
  11. [S10505] Detroit City Directory, 1930, pg 650, does not list her as his wife; spouses of others are listed.
  12. [S12772] Helen Dugan O'Donnell obituary, Times-Leader, shows as surviving sister Mrs. A. Dernon Green of Detrot.
  13. [S12773] Leo Dugan obituary, Times-Leader, shows as surviving sister Mrs. De-Monrun of Detrot.
  14. [S12767] Alfred Perry Demonbreun, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, shows her as person who would always know his address.
  15. [S12768] Perry A. Demonbreum household, 1950 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Michigan, shows married.
  16. [S12766] Alfred Demonbreun obituary, Wilkes-Barre Record, shows died Monday, at his home, address, city, and state.
  17. [S12766] Alfred Demonbreun obituary, Wilkes-Barre Record, shows services Saturday, cemetery, and township.
  18. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1929, pg 396-7.
  19. [S10505] Detroit City Directory, 1930, pg 650.
  20. [S10505] Detroit City Directory, 1930, pg 650, shows occupation as bookbinder.
  21. [S12768] Perry A. Demonbreum household, 1950 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Michigan, shows occupation as paper cutter and industry as book binding industry.
  22. [S12766] Alfred Demonbreun obituary, Wilkes-Barre Record, shows occupation, company, for 33 years.
  23. [S12768] Perry A. Demonbreum household, 1950 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Michigan.