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Note: William was naturalized in Pennsylvania in about 1888, though the family had been in the United States for at least 2 years, as their son Harry was born in Connecticut on September 4, 1886. - The 1900 census shows William and his family living in San Rafael Township, Marin Co., California and gives the ages of the entire family. The census goes on to describe William as a brick burner. There were two small children also living with the Auforts by the names of Eugene and Mary (Marcasot ?). (Film: 1240093, ED 57, SH 1) William Aufort, 39, b. July 1860, France, fa. b. France, mo. b. France, Brick Burner Victorine Aufort, 40, b. Feb. 1860, France, fa. b. France, mo. b. France Harry Aufort, 13, b. Sept. 1886, Conn., fa. b. France, mo. b. France Edward Aufort, 12, b. May 1888, Ca., fa. b. France, mo. b. France Cecilia Aufort, 10, b. May 1890, Ca., fa. b. France, mo. b. France Alma Aufort, 8, b. Aug. 1891, Ca., fa. b. France, mo. b. France Albert Aufort, 7, b. Mar. 1893, Ca., fa. b. France, mo. b. France Eugene Marcarsot, 3, b. Feb. 1897, Ca., Boarder Mary Marcarsot, 2, b. Mar. 1898, Ca., Boarder - The census information above indicates that the Aufort family arrived in California sometime between September 1886 and May 1888. - By 1910 the family was living in the 32nd Assembly District (part of precinct 24), 2075 17th Ave., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California (Roll 96 Book 4, Page 118a) Aufort, William G., head, male, white, 49, married once 24 years, b. France, fa. b. France, mo. b. France, naturalized Pennsylvania or MA, Watchman at a Factory. - , Victorine J., wife, female, white, 50, married once 24 years, 5 children all surviving, b. France, fa. b. France, mo. b. France. - , Harry L., son, male, white, 23, single, b. California (actualy Conn), fa. b. France, mo. b. France, Tanner at Tannery. - , Eddie L., son, male, white, 21, single, b. California, fa. b. France, mo. b. France, Tanner at Tannery. - , Albert A.., son, male, white, 17, single, b. California, fa. b. France, mo. b. France, Electrician at Railway. Burg, Cecillia R., daughter, female, white, 19, married once for 2 years, no children, b. California, fa. b. France, mo. b. France, Burg, Philipp, son-in-law, male, white, 38, married once for 2 years, b. France, fa. b. France, mo. b. France, naturalized 1900, Carpenter of Houses. Aufort, Alma A., , daughter, female, white, 18, married once for 2 years, no children, b. California, fa. b. France, mo. b. France, - The Sutro library in So. San Francisco, California has San Francisco directories dating back to the late 1800's. Through these we are able to trace the Aufort family from 1904 through 1957. The 1904 directory indicates Guillaume (William) was the Watchman at Legallet-Hellwig Tanning Co. and living at 1830 12th Ave. South. In 1910 he was listed in the same occupation and living at 2075 17th Ave. South. By 1915 William was living at 1647 Kirkwood Ave. The family seems to have stayed at the Kirkwood address until 1924 when they are shown living at 1910 Palou Ave. The 1927 directory shows William employed as a tanner and still living at 1910 Palou Ave. From 1928-1929 William, now in his late 60's is indicated as a laborer. By 1932 the city directory shows Victorine (widow of William) living at 867 42nd Ave. - William died Dec. 15, 1928 and is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, CA. - Obituary: AUFORT - In this city, Dec. 15, 1928, William dearly beloved husband of Victorine Aufort and loving father of Harry and Edward Aufort, Mrs. P. Burg, Mrs. G. Dalmas and the late Albert Aufort: A native of France. A member of the Cour Victories, F. of A. Funeral Tuesday Dec. 18, at 9 a.m. from Gantner Bros. & Felder Chapel, 1965 Market st., thence to St. Joan of Arc Church, where the requiem mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross.
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