My name is Lindsay Allor (Babian - recently married). My father's name is Patrick Michael (age 51). He is the youngest of 5 boys (Tom (age ~65), Chuck, Neil & Dan). Their parents were Hugo Allor (1911-1991) & Elizebeth (1919-1993) (Bingo Betty). Hugo's parents, Joseph & Mary (Whitmore) were know to their grandchildren as Mimi & Pipi. Rumor has it that Joseph & Mary had 11 children. I don't know all of their childrens' names or their story but some of them include Dean, Frieda, Irene, Frank, "Whitey", Clifford + a few more. My father can remember when Joseph was presented an award from the city of St. Clair Shores for being the first French setteler in the city (French Canadian). Also - rumors of the link between Allor's to Allard's are always circulating that the "stuffy" Allors changed their name to Allard to sound more affluent. Also their are many questions regarding the origins of the streets name Allor & Allard in St. Clair Shores are also floating around. As the last of the wives of the 11 children are fading away - I want to tap them as historical resources before their knowledge is unavailable. If anyone else has information they can share - I would be so happy to share what info I have in exchange.
Thanks,
Lindsay
lallor@umich.edu
248-939-6886