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  • Jacobus, Donald Lines, History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield (reprinted with corrections), Baltimore, Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991 (1930); vol. _, p. ___.
    Truman Gilbert
    Truman J. Gilbert

    Sources: +id 2 +nm Gilbert, Truman Judson +sx m +bd 17 Mar 1911 +bp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +dd 27 Nov 1962 +dp Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois +db in block M, section 12, of Mount Everest Cemetery, Kalamazoo +md 30 Jun 1936 +mp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +spouse #3 +child #2A +child #2B +child #2C +child #2D +child #2E +text

    Truman Gilbert
    Truman J. Gilbert
    1930 High School Picture

    Truman's birth certificate is from Allegan County, Michigan, record 4246, local file number vol. 7, p. 332, date of record, April 11, 1911: Truman J. Gilbert was born March 17, 1911, male, white, in Dorr, Mich. His father was Walter Gilbert of Dorr, Mich., born in Mich.; occupation Farmer. His mother was Rose Judson of Dorr, Mich. born in Mich..

    Truman Gilbert was the youngest of four children. The family moved to Kalamazoo in about 1922 and lived near Western Michigan College (now University) which he attended for about two years. It is here that he met Dorothy Galbreath. While at Western he was a member of their tennis team. He was a tall, handsome man: between 6'2" and 6'3" tall, with blue eyes and wavy hair. He could not afford to finish college but did retain some beautiful architectural pencil sketches from one of his classes, and related several times his frustration in one class at being docked a significant number of points on an essay exam for misspelling a simple word in haste.

    Dorothy and Truman Gilbert
    June 30, 1936
    As a wedding present, Dorothy's mother gave them her equity in her small bungalow at 1930 East Cork St., later 2002 East. Cork, in Milwood, a southern suburb of Kalamazoo. The house was on two and one half acres of orchard, half of a five-acre plot that Eva purchased in April, 1925, from the Fischer family. It was in this house that Dorothy's grandmother, Margaret Lydia (Bortle) Tenbroeck died. With the help of college friends, Truman and Dorothy refurbished the house and moved in after their wedding, living there until their first son, Walter, was born. They then bought a house on Egleston St. in Kalamazoo and lived upstairs and rented the downstairs portion. During this time, Dorothy's mother died. They also continued to renovate the house at 1930 Cork St. having the painting done by Harry Marlette in exchange for their cow.

    In this late depression time, Truman worked as a carpenter, finding work for a while in Alabama and later at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was called for service in WW II but failed the physical in Detroit because of a grapefruit-size goiter he had at the time. From the time they moved to 2002 East Cork Street until some time after the second World War, they always had a pen of chickens and at least one cow. Truman built a small barn and chicken coop for the animals and provided most of their care. The cow provided milk and enough butter to have excess which was sold to neighbors. Hand churning several gallons of cream was a task often performed by the children. After the butterfat had coagulated, it was extracted from the buttermilk with cheese cloth and formed into one-pound pats. It was then stored in a large, old, commercial-style chest freezer in the basement. The buttermilk was bottled for drinking. Often the cow was bred for a calf which was used for meat for the family. The chickens provided eggs and were also eaten. Before chicken feeds were supplemented with vitamins and minerals, eggs shells were saved, baked, ground, and mixed with their feed. The baking operation produced a stench usually sufficient to drive the family from the house.

    During this time, the early 1940s, Truman acquired an exterminating company from ____ Barker. Dorothy had dated the Barker's son, ____, until he died of a floor burn from playing basketball. They remained close and when ____ Barker wanted to retire from his business, he offered it to Truman. Truman renamed it "Gilbert's Exterminating Service" and operated it out of the family home. This entailed storing hundreds of pounds of DDT, canisters of other poisons, and carboys of sulphuric acid in the workshop building that Truman built about 50 feet behind the house. Fortunately, no accidents ever occurred with these materials except the time when someone who was assisting in the preparation for a fumigation opened a carboy of acid while standing down wind—the vapors ate large holes in his pants. Occasionally, when explaining his father's occupation at "show and tell" in school, one of the children would take a small can of pyrethrin and describe how it was used. Then, with the class thoroughly impressed by the toxicity of the material, he would eat a pinch of it, much to the horror of the teacher and class. It would then be explained that pyrethrin is harmless to humans.

    After the war, Truman returned to carpentry and built several houses in the Kalamazoo area, including one for his sister, Iva Mohl, and her husband. The shop building was often used to make items for these homes, usually those requiring finer woodworking. This shop was about 20' by 24' and had wide workbenches along the two long walls, except for a break at one end for a garage door. A large radial arm saw was built into the middle of the complete workbench and there was a small door in the walls at the end of the workbench so the very long lumber could be slid in and cut. The shop also had a fine table saw built of oak by Truman's father, Walter, who, with his wife, had lived in a house built between the main house and the shop. Walter also built a wood lathe and many smaller, specialized hand tools. There was also a drill press. The facilities were such that the children had ample opportunity to learn basic woodworking and other skills. Several go-carts were assembled here, and son Walter used it several times for overhauling automobiles. The shop stood until 197_ when it was dismantled during a family reunion, having degenerated significantly from neglect.

    After having been his own contractor and carpenter for a few years, Truman went to work for the Ray Stevens Construction Company as their field superintendent. In this capacity he supervised the construction of many buildings, schools, churches, etc., in southern Michigan. The company failed in November, 1958, which had a serious physical and psychological effect on Truman. He was unemployed for eight weeks, refusing to apply to the Miller-Davis Construction Company which had forced the Stevens company out of business. However, Miller-Davis eventually offered him a job, which he accepted, because other attempts at finding work had not been fruitful. His annual salary with Stevens had been $11,000, a princely sum at the time, but he was offered only $8,000 by Miller-Davis. They had no work for him for the first several months and then he was sent to various construction sites out of town where he could return home only infrequently. He died of a heart attack while building a Holiday Inn in Danville, Illinois. He did not appear at work on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and was found dead in bed at his rooming house.

    His son, Walter, relates the following about the death of his father.

    For several months before my father's death, I had the same terrifying dream about twice a week. In it I could see him sleeping in a single bed against a wall in an unfamiliar room with the nitroglycerine pills that he took for his heart condition on the nightstand beside the bed. He awakens at night with severe chest pains and reaches for his medication which, due to the darkness and the severity of the pain, he knocks onto the floor. He thinks or says, "Oh dear, damnit!" and dies quickly, being unable to move to retrieve the fallen bottle.

    Every time I would have this dream, I would awaken completely shaken, and would not be able to return to sleep for some time. After his death, the dream never recurred.

    Truman enjoyed hunting and was active in Little League Baseball with his sons Eugene and Harry. He also enjoyed occasionally playing the piano and had several pieces he played from memory remarkably well considering that he had probably learned them in his childhood and had not practiced them for many years.

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    Since this is the author's page, it will be written in the first person.

    Walter and Betty Gilbert
    September, 2000
    Having retired in 1998 gives me the opportunity and inclination to reflect a little on my life. (Don't worry, I'm not going to get maudlin or wildly philosophical here.) I've had a great life. I've certainly reaped the benefits of the collective ambitions and struggles of my many immigrant ancestors and the subsequent defenders of the United States.

    Each phase of my life—infancy, childhood, education, parenting, career, and retirement—has been happy and successful with just enough grief to make me appreciate the good times. The transitions between them have been seamless and without anxiety.

    Infancy: I was the first born of a family of five children and benefitted from the attendant attention and status. I even survived the era which required that visitors wear surgical masks to visit the baby.

    Childhood: We lived in the suburbs of Kalamazoo, Michigan, on 2½ acres of farm land. My father, a construction superintendent, and grandfather, a cabinet maker, built a large workshop behind the house which had every tool and supply a child could imagine. I was taught to use them safely. My mother taught me arithmetic at age three: addition, subtraction, simple multiplication and division. At five I could do long division. I was also taught to cook, type, and use a sewing machine. We had apple and pear trees to climb, larger trees in which to build houses, and plenty of space to grow things. We had cats and dogs, sometimes a cow and pen of chickens, and whatever wild creatures we would bring home: a crow, an opossum, a raccoon, snakes, frogs, turtles, etc.

    We had a piano and I was given (an expensive) clarinet in the fifth grade which I played in the school band. Then I took up the baritone horn, then some time on the viola, french horn, double bass, and trombone. My piano lessons in junior high school included a lot of music theory. I wrote and arranged my first piece for band in seventh grade. However, the only failing grade I ever received was in music; I didn't show up for a concert.

    Walter John Gilbert, highschool
    Walter John Gilbert
    High School
    Education: In high school I took as much music, science, and mathematics as I could. I did not enjoy history, English, and similar classes; after the first semester, I never took a study hall. My social skills were rudimentary. There was never any doubt that I would go to Western Michigan College (now University) in Kalamazoo. I worked summers for my father in construction or for a housing development mowing unsold lots to pay my tuition and fees; I lived at home.

    Realizing that the future of a music major was teaching school band at a mediocre salary, I opted for physics and math but spent most of my time in the Music Dept. I was selected as music director of the school student-written musical in my junior year, the first time a non-music major or non-senior had been chosen. I wrote most of the music and conducted the orchestra. In my senior year, I wrote the words and music for the school's new fight song and the music for the alma mater; they are still in use. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with all of the available honors in physics.

    I met my first wife in the Music Dept.; she was a year ahead of me. My parents already knew her family since her father had been our milkman for years. We were married after I graduated. We moved to Maryland so I could attend graduate school in physics; they had a good graduate assistant program. I chose to bypass the Masters Degree and go directly for the Ph.D. Then our family started. Since this was the era when it was forbidden for a teacher to be pregnant, I got a job a the National Bureau of Standards and continued school part-time. I completed my classes but did not finish my research to complete my Ph.D.

    My transition to breadwinning was transparent albeit the one and only time I ever had to look for a job. I sent resumés around the Washington, DC, area; the only response I received was from the National Bureau of Standards (now the National Institute of Science and Technology). I was a physicist going to work for a key government science agency. I worked in infrasonics (very low frequency sound). It was interesting and critical to the national defense (detecting underground nuclear testing) so I missed the Viet Nam war experience.

    Kitty was a delightful baby; all anyone could ask. While she was not planned, John was. He was more of what one expects of a boy baby but, nonetheless, delightful. They were and always have been each other's best friend.

    Career: During this time, I discovered computers and made a deliberate career change; one of the few major decisions I ever had to make. This was despite a 1968 omen from an experienced coworker that "all useful computer programs have already been written." My first real computer experience was on Pilot, a huge vacuum tube affair. I was totally caught up in the technology and worked long hours. This didn't help our young marriage and we divorced. I then valued the time I had with the children which I had been taking for granted.

    Even though I was a scientist, I moved into management in the Administrative Computer Center of the University of Maryland. I also married Betty Linz; probably the best thing I have ever done. For seven years I learned how the other half (administrators) lived; it was a good lesson. Then I went to the academic side of the University where I was head of systems programming (and later, networking). During a 1988 reorganization, I opted to move to the service side; a very smart move for me.

    Soon I was asked to take a million-dollar grant from AT&T and build "the world's greatest classroom." I did: the AT&T Teaching Theater. But with able coworkers, I realized that success in teaching with technology was helping the early-adopting faculty to succeed, not in the technology itself. Several classrooms and many successful faculty later, I was given an opportunity for early retirement. I took it. Financially, it was a "no-brainer".

    Retirement: It's great.

    Betty and I built a cabin about two hours away in West Virginia in 1979. It is the rare month that we have not spent time there. I did all of the electrical work, the plumbing, and even built some of the cabinets; it was satisfying. Take a tour. When we're not there, we encourage family and friends to use it.

    Music: I have always maintained my interest in music, both performance and composition. In the Washington, D.C., area there was a great demand for double bass players for theater orchestras, pit bands, etc. I usually played several shows a year; all volunteer. However, my real love was composition. Unfortunately, it is incredibly difficult to have one's music played.

    I started doing arrangements for some of the shows, mainly the annual Old Time Music Hall at the British Embassy. In 1987 I started playing for an annual satirical show, Hexagon. Soon I was writing and arranging several pieces each year. This has continued. It is a lot of work but it is great to have a my music performed to about 10,000 people.

    Also, in about 1990, I bought a high-quality electric piano and attached it to my computer. Thus began a new phase of composition. I was frequently limited in composition by my shortcomings as a performer. Now the computer could play perfectly anything I wrote. I then learned how to specify the loudness and duration of every note of a composition so that the resulting performance would sound as I would play it if I could play it. In effect, I was converting my musical style to a series of numbers (loudness and duration); this realization was one of the most exciting moments of my life.

    Genealogy: I never liked history and never really thought about who my ancestors were. However, in about 1972, I made several trips to the National Archives to search census films for my mother and her cousin. All of a sudden I was hooked. It was probably seeing the names of some early ancestors in those old records that did it.

    I immediately started to keep track of the information on the computer, a Univac mainframe. It was a struggle because there was absolutely no appropriate software and keyboard access was clumsy. Once I reached a critical mass of information, I realized that I needed to write some software to format it in a readable way. Design and implementation of this took several years but the result, with a few simple changes, is what now generates my web pages.

    Odds and ends:


    Sources:
    • This is an autobiography
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    Kitty Gilbert & family
    Katherine Gilbert; Charles Morris
    Max Morris
    Although Kitty was born in Washington, D.C., her family was living in the Washington suburb of Takoma Park, Maryland. Kitty grew up in Rockville, Maryland. Her solution to not liking high school was to finish in two years instead of three. Being a year early for college, she attended the University of Maryland in College Park for a year then moved to Boston and attended Boston University. During her junior year an opportunity arose for her to be an au pair for a family in Belgium. This was an adventure and an opportunity to learn French first hand after years of high school French had not been very effective; within a month she was in Belgium. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2AAs +nm Morris, Charles Leon +sx m +bd 14 Apr 1958 +bp Middleton, Connecticut +md 27 Mar 1992 +mp in the City Hall of San Francisco, California +pa Morris, Walter +ma Rosedale, Mona Mae ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2AAA +nm Morris, Max Walter Gilbert +sx m +bd 30 Mar 1992 +bp Berkeley, California ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2AAB +nm Morris, Emma Violet Katherine +sx f +bd 7 Oct 1998 +bp Berkeley, California ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2AB +nm Gilbert, Truman John +sx m +++ SSN: 213-86-6371 +bd 16 Jun 1963 +bp Washington, D.C. +ma #2As +spouse #2ABs +child #2ABA +text

    Young John
    John

    Sources:
    • Walter Gilbert
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    Sources:
    • Truman Gilbert and Paula Zyats; October, 2000
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    Judson Truman Gilbert
    Judson, or Jud, as he was called, lived from birth until he graduated from high school at 2002 East Cork Street (previously numbered 1930), in the area called Milwood, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He very much enjoyed outdoor activities and participated in many sports, particularly baseball. Despite his outdoor bent, he played the tuba in the junior high school band for several years.

    After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1958, Jud applied for admission to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. A delayed response convinced him that he had not been accepted, so he joined the Air Force. Shortly after his enlistment, his acceptance letter arrived.

    Jud was sent to Lackland Air Force Base in Texas for basic training. He had the highest aptitude score in his group and was selected for surveillance equipment training in Denver, Colorado. His next assignment took him to Victorville, California, where he did maintenance on F104 fighter radar systems. He kept in close contact with his high school girl friend, Bonny, and returned to marry her in June of 1960. He had been taking instruction and theirs was a full Catholic wedding. Their first child was born in Victorville, where they lived until the Cuban missile crisis of 1962 when they were sent to Homestead Air Force Base in south Florida. Their second child was born here.

    Life was not easy for the young couple; this young marriage was a sudden change that neither was prepared for. Bonny, a National Merit Scholar runner-up, had not completed high school and was now having to work as waitress in the base NCO club. They suffered a bitter separation and Bonny took the children to an unknown location outside of Florida. In the interim, Jud married Patricia Stroud who had a daughter, Susan; Bonny married _____ McDowell.

    In 1966 Jud decided to leave the Air Force. He was very interested in the new and exciting field of computers and talks with his brother, Walt, who was already in the field, cinched the decision. His first civilian job was with Digital Equipment Corporation in Maynard, Massachusetts, as field service engineer. Here he devised and taught an improved method for tuning computer memories.

    Jud was eager to advance and moved to Orlando, Florida, as the field service supervisor for the State. This move also suited Pat who could not cope with New England winters. Here they raised siamese cats which won several prizes in cat shows. The new job entailed much driving to cover the entire State, often at unusual hours. To lighten his driving burden, Jud bought a Corvette sport car which he kept and maintain for many years. From that time on, he always owned a high-performance car for pleasure driving.

    In April of 1969, Jud accepted a job doing computer-based research and development for the Psychobiology Research Center of The Florida State University in Tallahassee. He had many notable achievements in this creative environment, both in hardware and software. His concepts were always at the cutting edge of the technology and his results were always much more capable and sophisticated than originally called for. He and Pat were divorced during this time.

    Geoffrey — Judson
    Bonny — Anita
    Florida ca. 1975
    Next he went to work for ICC/Milgo in Miami, Florida, where he was a systems analyst in the develoment of modems and other communications equipment. Several of his developments were patented by the company. He progressed through head of the software design group to the manager of engineering of computer products to the manager of engineering of communications systems. Here he acquired a deep understanding of the importance of marketing and the powerful influence it had on product design and manufacture. During this time Jud was able to locate Bonny and their two children whom he had not seen for many years. After a cautious courtship, he and Bonny remarried.

    Offered a more attractive position, Jud and the family moved to Newtown, Connecticut, to work for General Data Comm, also a manufacturer of communications equipment. One of Jud's most satisfying accomplishments while at GDC was leading the company softball team to the league championship. The softball autographed by all the members of the team remained one of his most prized possessions.

    Again finding the New England climate a rude shock, and finding many of the promises of the new position unfulfilled, they soon moved to San Jose, California, for Jud to accept the position of vice president of engineering with Prentis Corporation. He usually worked 12 hours a day, arriving at work at 6:00 a.m. after a 30- to 45-minute drive, and not leaving until evening. He frequently went in on Saturdays and brought work home. Tiring of hardware and engineering, he changed to vice president of marketing. This required him to travel extensively making major presentations and organizing regional sales offices.

    After some serious conflicts within the company, Jud left and went into business for himself as a communications consultant. He had an incredibly broad knowledge of the field and found his services in great demand. Jud was active in tennis, golf, skiing, and followed many other sports. The back yard of their house in San Jose was dominated by a swimming pool.

    Jud and Bonny again separated and were divorced. Bonny moved to North Dakota and married Robert Kent; Jud married Lynn Olsen whom he had met at Prentis. By this time, Tina and Geoff were married and on their own but Lynn had four children and Jud revelled in being a father again. However, as much as he tried to spend more time at home, he was now an entrepreneur, active in several small businesses and always seeking new opportunities. During this time he suffered a myocardial infartion which he either was not aware of or chose not to disclose. It left a 2x4cm scar in the postero-lateral aspect of the left ventricle, as would be discovered later during his autopsy.

    In mid November of 1985, Jud suffered severe chest pains but kept postponing treatment to follow his busy schedule, including a business trip to Paris to confirm an important business arrangement. He and Lynn attended a computer hardware convention and show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on about November 20th. During this time, his pains were so great that he had to sleep in a seated position. He promised Lynn that despite having no medical insurance, he would see a doctor Monday morning. On Sunday morning, November 24th, they arrived at the airport with ample time to spare before their flight, as was his custom. He was eating a hot dog at a concourse snack bar when he suffered a heart attack. He slumped to the floor and was unable to get up. Prompt paramedic attention was unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at 12:07 noon in the Desert Springs Hospital emergency room. A complete autopsy was performed and the opinion of the coroner was "that the decedent, Judson Truman Gilbert, came to his death as the result of acute coronary insufficiency, due to coronary artery sclerosis. Contributing conditions: healed myocardial infarct." He was 45 years old.

    His death was completely unexpected by his family. He had visited his brother, Walt, in Maryland the preceeding month and showed no signs of trouble. On the contrary, he was quite energetic for his 240-pound weight. The eulogy read at his funeral was written by his wife's sister, Ruth Summers.

    Judson Gilbert was a friend, a husband, a father, a father to those who never had a father, a grandfather, a son, and an uncle very much loved. He gave his love and knowledge to those around him. His smile was something that could brighten the dreariest days. His patience was to be uncompared.

    He was a man of intellect and pride. His pride was of his family and his friends more so than himself. He was a man of strength, courage, and understanding.

    Everything Jud got involved in, he did wholeheartedly. He once said: "I wish God would give me a woman's brain for one hour just so I could figure out how it works." He was interested in everything and everyone around him.

    Jud Gilbert was loved and respected by all who knew him. He is close to our hearts.

    We needed him, we depended on him, and we loved him.

    Thank you, Lord, for the time we had with him. May everyone have a person like Jud in their life.

    The Social Security Death Index gives Jud's SSN as 367-40-6787 and confirms his birth and death dates. His last address was 4901 Tonino Dr.; San Jose, CA 95136; (408)978-0603.

    Sources:
    • Close family knowledge
    • Birth and death certificates
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    Geoff joined the Air Force and was trained as a pharmacist.

    After his discharge from the Air Force, Geoff became an electrician.

    Sources:
    • Personal interviews.
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    Mary Ellen Gilbert
    Mary Ellen Gilbert
    198?
    Mary Ellen was the middle child of her parents' five children: the lone girl between two pairs of brothers. Her name was selected in part because it did not have a ready nickname; her mother wanted her called "Mary Ellen" and she always was. Mary Ellen attended Milwood Elementary School and Junior High School which went through the ninth grade. Her first two years of high school were at Kalamazoo Central High School which her mother and older brothers had attended. Her last year of high school was in the first class to attend and graduate from the new Loy Norrix High School. She was assistant editor of her junior high school year book. Her major areas of high school study were English, history, and mathematics. Although she considered science a difficult subject, her favorite class was seventh- and eighth-grade science, and her concentration on mathematics was with great difficulty because she felt it was expected of her.

    Mary Ellen was in her second year at Western Michigan University when President Kennedy was assassinated on November 23, 1963. That event had a great impact on her, causing an immediate reassessment of her goals and ambitions. Her college major was Education but she realized she was not interested in teaching; she did not return to classes.

    Mary Ellen Gilbert, Navy Wave
    Mary Ellen Gilbert
    1964 Navy Photo
    Mary Ellen Gilbert, Navy Wave
    Mary Ellen Gilbert
    In March of 1964, Mary Ellen enlisted the Navy as a Wave. She was sent to Bainbridge, Maryland, for her basic training, about an hour's drive from Rockville where her brother, Walter, lived. She spent most of her two years in the Navy in Bainbridge, graduating at the head of her class in machine accounting. At that time, machine accounting relied on the key punch and data processing cards for data entry, and wired plug-board tabulating machines for processing. Having never had a sister or really close relationship with a brother, Mary Ellen very much enjoyed living with other girls: "There was always someone to do something with." For her Company song, she adopted Western Michigan's fight song, which was written by Walter, and set new words to it. It was very popular with her classmates.

    Mike Puckett spend most of his youth in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his adoptive parents. Is it reported that the Puckett side of the family is related to Secretary of State Seward who arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia. Mike was an National Merit Scholar finalist. He had a dog named Joe that he found as a puppy in a snow bank while delivering newspapers in about 1955. Joe liked to eat chili peppers from plants in the family's front yard.

    Mary Ellen met Mike on December 12, 1964, at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) Club. They were married six weeks later. She made her street length, white satin wedding dress. The day of the wedding was so cold that her mother, and brothers, Walter and Harry, and Walter's wife, Sandra, had difficulty driving from Rockville to Bainbridge because Walter's Volkswagen had no heat and the windows had to be scraped constantly to remove the frost. A few months after they were married, Mike was sent to Massachusetts for six months. She would take the Greyhound bus every weekend to visit him, sometimes standing most of the way to New York City in the crowd of other service men and women on weekend passes. Then he was transferred to Charleston, South Carolina, where he was a nuclear submarine mechanic alternating three months at sea and three months on shore. She was permitted to join him there since, even as head of her class, she had not been given her choice of duty station after graduation. She soon became pregnant with Sean which immediately terminated her naval career, not against her wishes.

    After about two and one half years in Charleston, Mike was sent to Connecticut as an instructor in a nuclear submarine training facility. They lived in Southwick, Massachusetts, and had a St. Bernard dog with an appetite for socks; this was discovered when it died with one as an intestinal obstruction. Mary Ellen took a job in Springfield as an insurance claims reviewer for The Travelers Insurance Company for $75 a week. After a year, she changed to the St. Paul Insurance Company in Springfield where she started at $400 per month as a rater in the (business) package department. They lived in Southwick for about two years, then Mike left the Navy and they moved to Westfield, Massachusetts, where he completed a college degree using the GI Bill. They bought a duplex house and rented the upper half to cover mortgage payments. Mike went to work for Bechtel Power Corporation which specialized in building nuclear power stations. In mid-winter, the family, Mike, Mary Ellen, and Sean, moved to nearby Montgomery, Massachusetts, where they lived for a year. Their house was a raised ranch-style on an acre of partially wooded land on a small mountain top. This was Mary Ellen's favorite house. The presence of many wild birds—grosbeaks, huthatches, and many unknown species—began her interest in bird watching. During this time, Mary Ellen was still working for St. Paul Insurance. After accepting a job in Florida, Mike sold the two family cars and bought a Corvette, a two-seat sports car, which made further travel by the family of three quite difficult. They moved to Homestead, Florida, so that Mike could take a job as a health physicist at the Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant. Mary Ellen had advanced to a full underwriter by this time and was making $12,000 annually. Finding that Homestead top salaries were $7,000 in her field, she enjoyed a few years as a housewife and mother.

    In February of 1979, when it became clear their marriage probably would not last, Mary Ellen took a part-time job with the T. R. Jones Insurance Agency in Homestead. Mike moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to work for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Their divorce became final on December 12, 1979, exactly 15 years from the day they met.

    About this time Sean was becoming interested in the new microcomputer field. Unable to afford one, he spent hours at a local Radio Shack store programming one of their TRS-80 models. When his mother's 35mm camera outfit was stolen, she used the $400 insurance claim to buy him an Atari system. Soon his interest became a consuming passion, even interfering with high school. Having considerable talent for programming, Sean was soon earning money at it. Several of his ingenious games were featured in national magazines and other publications.

    Mary Ellen began working full time for the Jones Agency as an underwriter at $600 per month, far from her Massachusetts salary. She supplemented this by accepting the contract to clean the offices in the evening. In 1981, a lump under her left arm was diagnosed as cancerous and was removed along with many of the surrounding lymph nodes, which proved to be cancer-free. Another breast cancer was discovered in the same area 18 months later. It was also removed and followed up with daily radiation therapy. At this time, 1983, Mary Ellen had to give up her cleaning job, but continued as a full-time underwriter. In spring, 1986, a cancerous lump was found in her left breast and a radical mastectomy was performed. Later that year, it was discovered that breast cancer had metastisized to the liver. It also spread to her bones and she steadily deteriorated until she died at home with her family present.

    Mary Ellen was always a rapid and voracious reader. She also loved animals and nature. She frequently visited the Miami Zoo and Everglades National Park. She almost always had a pet dog or cat and was very concerned about wild and stray animals. Like her mother and her mother's mother, she enjoyed playing a wide variety of games. She was highly regarded by her company and was selected to receive the first "Employee of the Year" award in 1987. This included a cash award to be used for travel anywhere east of the Mississippi River. She spent the time in Maryland with her family.

    The Social Security Death Index gives Mary Ellen's SSN as 374-48-4723, confirms her birth and death dates, and gives her last residence as Homestead. Her address was 693 NW 11th St.; Homestead, FL 33030; (305)248-6907

    Sources:
    • Family knowledge
    • Birth and death certificates
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2Cs +nm Puckett, John Michael +sx m +bd 19 Jul 1944 +bp Youngstown(?), Ohio +pa Puckett, Paul Albert +ma Beard, Maxine +tp These were his adoptive parents. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2CA +nm Puckett, Sean Michael +sx m +bd 4 Dec 1966 +bp Charleston, South Carolina +spouse #2CAs +child Puckett, Loreli Ellen +sx f +bd 2 Feb 1990 +bp Plantation, Broward County, Florida +child Puckett, Brent William +sx m +bd 31 May 1994 +bp Pembroke Pines, Broward County, Florida +text

    After Sean graduated from high school, he enthusiastically dove into his favorite activity: freelance computer programming. In that realm, his initial focus was interactive computer games. ***much more to come***

    Sources:
    • Personal knowledge and interviews
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2CAs +nm Bramble, Terri Lynn +sx f +bd 13 Sep 1960 +bp Edison, New Jersey +md 13 Apr 1991 +mp Broward County, Florida +pa Bramble, William George +ma Edwards, Marilyn Mae ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2D +nm Gilbert, Eugene Raymond +sx m +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +bd 4 Apr 1946 +++ad7 Center Circle; Plaistow, NH 03865; (603)382-4496 +md 6 Aug 1966 +mp Arlington, Virginia +spouse Robert, Rita Rose +sx f +bd 22 Jun 1944 +bp Central Falls, Rhode Island +pa Robert, Joseph Alfred +ma Garand, Rosa L. +child #2DA +child #2DB +child #2DC +text Gene was born while the family lived at 2002 East Cork Street and lived there until October 16, 1963. He was always active in sports and played in Little League Baseball for several years with his brother, Harry. His father was also active and coached one of the teams. Gene held the family record for largest number of broken bones and other injuries, including osteomyelitis which developed after being hit in the arm with a baseball. It was a family joke that the hospital nurses knew Gene on sight. In 1963, he moved to Florida to live with his brother, Jud, and to attend high school.

    Finding the schools behind those he had left in Michigan, he quit and joined the Army on December 16, 1963. He took basic training and advanced infantry at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He was then accepted into the Honor Guard and sent to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Reinforced Infantry at Ft. Myer, Virginia. While undergoing the rigorous training for the drill team, it was discovered that he had a slight limp, the result of being spiked in the leg during a baseball game.

    Gene then became a cook. After a year in the mess hall, he was assigned to cook for Lt. General Dick, and lived in his quarters. Gene met Rita during this time, on December 18, 1965, at a party. On April 20, 1966, he was riding his motorcycle when a car suddenly turned left in front of him from the oncoming traffic; he hit the car and went through the windshield into the front seat. As in several past injuries, he owed his life to modern medicine. He spent several months in the hospital in traction and did not have the steel pin removed from his leg for a year and a half. During this time, while still on convalescent leave, Gene and Rita were married. Like Jud, Gene had taken Catholic instruction and theirs was a Catholic marriage. Gene left the Army on November 20, 1967, and went to work as an engineering assistant for MelPar Inc. in Falls Church, Virginia.

    In August, 1969, the family moved to Cooper, Michigan, just north of Kalamazoo. Gene first worked for the Allied Paper Company as a production scheduler. To advance in the company, he finished high school, but the mill was soon closed. He worked at odd jobs until he went to Virginia in May of 1972 to seek work as a carpenter. While at Ft. Myer, Gene and Rita had bought two lots in a development called Lake of the Woods in Virginia. He found work in this area as a carpenter for B and B Builders. Rita and the children stayed in Cooper and Gene lived in a tent. He was caught in a hurricane which destroyed his car and tent. He sought refuge in a model home with eight other men. He went to work for the developer of the home, American Timber, on July 4, 1972.

    After buying a used car, Gene was able to return to Michigan to visit his family. On the return trip to Virginia, he had two flat tires near Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tired and frustrated, he returned to Cooper, gathered up Rita and the children, and drove to Ocean Pines, near Ocean City, Maryland. There they camped on a lot owned by his brother, Walt's, exwife, Sandra. After much looking, they bought a house in Selbyville, Delaware. Gene worked building houses in Ocean Pines and Ocean City. This was a time of high unemployment but he was able to acquire a contract to build an office for a USDA poultry inspector. Next he worked for H and H Poultry in building and equipment maintenance. He left this job in August, 1975, as a maintenance supervisor and returned to Michigan where he found work in building and equipment maintenance for the Charles River Breeding Laboratories in Portage.

    Rita and the children joined him in Michigan in February, 1976. They bought a house in Portage within walking distance of his mother's apartment. On December 19, 1977, Gene was transferred to the company's headquarters in Wilmington, Massachusetts. They bought a house in Plaistow, New Hampshire, where they lived for the longest continuous period in their lives together. On November 9, 1981, Gene left Charles River and went to work for Kellogg American as a maintenance supervisor and facilities supervisor. Three years later, he changed to Photo Fabrication Technologies.

    Gene continues to enjoy baseball, playing in the New England semi-pro league for the Haverhill AmVets as pitcher, first base, and third base. Gene and Rita enjoy the distinction of being the only family among his brothers and sister not to suffer a divorce.

    Sources:
    • Personal interviews and knowledge
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2DA +nm Gilbert, Colleen Marie +sx f +bd 2 Nov 1967 +bp Accotink, Virginia +md +dv . +spouse ______, Kevin +sx m +child none +text

    Colleen graduated from _____ High School and _____ University. She joined the Federal Aeronautics Administration as an air traffic controller in about 1991. She currently [2001] works at the facility in _____, New Hampshire. She is an avid runner and twice [2001] has run in the Boston Marathon.

    Sources:
    • Personal interviews.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2DB +nm Gilbert, Mellissa Anne +sx f +bd 5 Dec 1969 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +mn same +spouse Scheffler, Paul Edward +sx m +bd 16 Jul 1973 +bp Aurora, Illinois +md 13 Oct 2001 +mp Mesa, Arizona +mn Gilbert, Paul Edward +tm He took the name . +pa Hill, James +ma Coyle, Debra +child none +text

    Mellissa graduated from _____ High School and received a _____ degree from _____. She is an accountant.

    Sources:
    • Personal interviews.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2DC +nm Gilbert, Truman Joseph +sx m +bd 25 Nov 1970 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +text

    Truman graduated from _____ High School. He has a lot of musical talent and had hoped for a musical career. Currently [2001], his is a carpenter and lives with his cousin, Geoff Gilbert, in California.

    In 1999?, he fell off an icy roof and broke his back. After about a year of recovery, he is [2001] able to work again.

    Sources:
    • Personal interviews.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 2E +nm Gilbert, Harry Mark +sx m +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +bd 20 Apr 1947 +md 11 Aug 1975 +mp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +dv on November 29, 1976, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. +spouse Manson, Margaret Ruth +bd 26 Apr 1948 +bp Cleveland, Ohio +child none +spouse Lyman, Patricia Ann +sx f +bd 11 Mar 1949 +bp St. Louis, Missouri +md 11 Jul 1981 +mp Vicksburg, Michigan +pa Lyman, Alfred Lucius +ma Meyers, Berenice Ann +child Gilbert, Elizabeth Frances +sx f +bd 10 Feb 1982 +bp Santa Clara, California Elizabeth entered the University of Michigan in the fall of 2000. +child Gilbert, Julia Aileen +sx f +bd 8 Aug 1984 +bp Santa Clara, California +child Gilbert, Judson Lyman +sx m +bd 14 Feb 1990 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
    Sources:
    • Personal interviews and knowledge
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3 +nm Galbreath, Dorothy Aileen +sx f +bd 19 Mar 1914 +bp South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan +mn Gilbert, Dorothy Galbreath +++ad4815 E. Milham Rd.; Kalamazoo, MI 49001; (616)327-5605 +spouse #2 +text

    Dorothy Gilbert
    Dorothy Galbreath Gilbert
    19__ Passport Photo
    Dorothy was born on the Dye farm in Allegan county where her mother, Eva Galbreath, was living at the time with her parents. When labor began, Eva simply went up to her bedroom and called down to her mother to bring up some hot water. A doctor was summoned after the birth and he recorded the event at the court house, giving the name of "Bertha Galbreath". Her name as recorded in the family Bible was Dorothy Allene Galbreath, and the name she always used was Dorothy Aileen. The court house records were changed to Dorothy Ailene Galbreath in 1963 when the discrepancy was discovered.

    Dorothy lived on the Dye farm for her first several years. She remembers typical farm scenes: the great rows of corn, the fruit trees, the pigs and piglets, and the large watering trough for horses in front of the house. The Dye house is eight miles north of South Haven and was still there in 1982.

    The family left the Dye farm where they were share croppers and moved to the octagon house nearer South Haven. Dorothy remembers climbing up the dark, carpeted stairs to the attic, with all of its old house smells and shadows so frightening to a young girl. Here she would look out the windows on the eight sides of the cupola.

    From there, the family moved to the big house on Phoenix road. This was a large, elegant, red house with a windbreak of stately evergreen trees with their soft cushion of needles underneath. There was trumpet vine on the side of the house that attracted hummingbirds in the summer. There Dorothy had a pet hen named Biddy who followed her around whenever she was outdoors. She also had a pet pig. It was a runt and had been raised in the house until strong enough to join its littermates.

    This house had a smaller tenant house down the lane and Dorothy's Uncle Roy and his family lived there. The house also had a smoke house made out of the stump of a huge, grey tree. This is where the hams were cured.

    The big house had a large parlor. One Christmas the family blocked the door with large sacks of beans, one of that year's crops, so that Dorothy could not get in. On Christmas eve, sleigh bells were clandestinely rung outdoors, the sacks of beans were removed, and the doors opened to reveal a fully decorated Christmas tree, which everyone assured young Dorothy had been left by Santa Claus.

    The family moved to Jericho, half way between South Haven and Bangor. It is here that Dorothy started school. The soil there was very sandy, and down a lane behind the house was a brook with a sandy bottom and a beechnut tree leaning over it. When the nuts were ripe, Dorothy would crack them open and pick out the meats with the patience only available to children. Sandburs abounded in the area, and since she often went barefoot, there were many places she could not visit. Once she found herself trapped in the middle of a sandbur patch and had to be rescued by her grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Youngblood.

    Dorothy Gilbert
    Dorothy G. Gilbert
    1956 — age 42
    Her favorite picture
    Dorothy started school at Jericho School, a small building of tan brick. It was a one-room school house with the same teacher teaching all classes. Dorothy was very good at spelling and was looking forward to showing off in front of the class but there was never a spelling time. When she finally asked the teacher why there was no spelling, she was told that spelling was held after the afternoon recess. Until that time, she had always assumed that afternoon recess was the end of the school day and had gone home. After that, she stayed for spelling. The teacher would work with each class in turn, giving commands such as "Seventh grade, turn, stand, pass" to which the seventh grade students would turn in their seats, stand, and on the command "pass", would march to the front of the room to the recitation bench. The fact that one group was in the front reciting never seemed to distract the others who were in their seats studying.

    At Christmas, names would be drawn, and the entire community would gather for a party with a Santa Claus that would call out each person's name and deliver presents.

    [More to come.] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6 +nm Galbreath, George Levi +sx m +bd 6 Aug 1893 +bp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan +dd 14 Aug 1964 +dp Buffalo, Erie County, New York +db Elma Cemetery +md 4 Jul 1913 +mp _____ +spouse #7 +child #3 +spouse #6t +child #6B +child #6C +child #6D +child #6E +child #6F +child #6G +child #6H +text

    George's birth certificate is from Allegan County, Michigan, record 102, local file number vol. 5, p. 71, date of record, May 19, 1894: Geo. L. Galbreath was born Aug. 6, 1893, male, white, in Casco. His father was Charles Galbreath of Casco, born in Ind.; occupation Farmer. His mother was Aura Galbreath of Casco born in Casco.


    George and Eva
    (Youngblood) Galbreath, 1913
    The marriage licence for George and Eva has not been found. Family lore held that they took the train into Indiana and were married in Michigan City (La Porte County). A search of La Porte County marriage license records by the Clerk's office in September, 1999, found nothing; they searched from 1910 thru 1916. Records are available from 1832.

    George left South Haven and sought work in Buffalo, New York. His first job was as a piano tuner for the Wood and Brooks Piano Company. He soon met and married May. He apparently never told anyone of his first child back in South Haven. May's father was a lawyer and quite a wealthy land owner. During the First World War, George worked for the Curtis Company; after the war he worked as an automobile mechanic. He was always very adept at fixing things and for a time owned and operated George's Fixit. Next, he bought a garage and did auto repairs but lost this during The Depression. At the same time, May's father lost most of his real estate fortune. George worked for the WPA then the Kaiser Burnett Coal Company. After the Second World War, he worked at the Library Garage with his son, Edwin. He retired at about age 62 from the Simon Brewery.

    George loved family gatherings when all of his children would come to visit. He would sit by the window anxiously awaiting the arrival of the last one, then would sit in his chair and read, apparently oblivious to everyone around him. He loved to eat as evidenced by his size and weight. He also enjoyed taking pictures. He was very meticulous and would often spend 15 minutes adjusting his camera while his subject waited impatiently. According to his daughter-in-law, Dorothy, he was "one of the nicest father-in-laws I could ever ask for." With May, he enjoyed birds and animals. She always had a pet cat. May died from a stroke.


    Eva (Youngblood)
    Galbreath, 1936

    The following was written by Eva's daughter, Dorothy (Galbreath) Gilbert.

    When Eva was first employed outside of her home, she served as a maid for a wealthy family. [The 1900 census of Clyde Township, Allegan County, Michigan, (National Archives film T1052 #257, vol. 1, sheet 4) shows Eva Youngblood, born October, 1882, living with the family of John Robinson as a servant.] She recalled that milk was used to "wax" the floors. When she moved to Grand Rapids and lived with her brother, Jesse, she obtained a job at a hospital, perhaps on the housekeeping staff as she had no nursing training. Later she got a job nearer home working at Hales Department Store in South Haven where she soon became buyer for the china department. This was a stable position by means of which she could support herself nicely including buying a cottage on the beach at Lake Michigan and later an Overland touring car.

    Eva, like her brothers, had not had an opportunity to attend high school. However, she was determined that her young sister would have an education. In 1913 she had Emma come to South Haven and live with her in furnished rooms while she worked for Hales and Emma went to high school. One evening they both attended a party given by a Hales employee; George Galbreath was one of the young men also present. He was strongly attracted to Eva even though his age of 19 would seem to make him a more suitable partner for 17-year-old Emma than for Eva at 31. Eva acquired the cottage about this time. George could call on her and Emma there; respectable young women could not receive male visitors in furnished rooms.

    On July 4th, 1913, Emma went on a holiday outing with friends. When she returned to the cottage in the evening, Eva was not there. She came in with George the next day and told Emma that they had taken a train the previous day and were married. Two months later Emma married Eugene Duffy and dropped out of high school. For reasons that are not clear, Eva moved back home with her parents, possibly renting out her cottage. It is also not clear whether George lived with her at the farm or was there only part of the time. According to his sister, Ethel, George was an expert stringer at the Everett Piano company. When George left for Buffalo, it was understood that he would send for Eva when he was settled. Family legend has it that when he got in touch with Eva he was told that a baby was expected and he said in effect, "it is all right if you come, but no baby." The outcome was that George never came back and Eva never went to New York. There is some suggestion that Eva obtained a divorce on the grounds of desertion in 1921. Since no records have yet been located, much of this hearsay account remains unsubstantiated.

    Dorothy was born at the Dye farm where Eva lived with her parents. Eva continued to work for Hales and kept her cottage for several years. In 1920 Eva and her parents and daughter moved east from South Haven to 68th Street, half way to Bangor, in the Jericho school district where Dorothy started in the third grade at the age of seven.

    In 1924 the family of four moved to Kalamazoo where Eva had found work in the trimmings department of the J. R. Jones department store. At first, they all lived with her brother, Harry, and his new wife, Frances, on South Westnedge Avenue. Then Harry and Eva jointly bought "the Fisher Place" on Cork Street in Milwood. Eva worked at Jones's, Harry worked at the bakery, Frances worked in a paper mill, Frank farmed, took care of the cow and chickens, Maggie and the other women shared the household chores. Eva's parents had the downstairs bedroom, Eva and Dorothy shared the bedroom at the top of the stairs, Harry and Frances had the west bedroom.

    All lived together until Frances and Harry started a family. The five acres was then divided into two 2.5-acre parcels and Eva built a bungalow in the orchard at a cost of less than $1000. She moved into it with her parents and daughter.

    Eva, now in her forties, had no lack of suitors. She was an intelligent, thoughtful woman and favorite with her family. She liked playing cards and other games; when a new game came on the market, she would buy it and play it with anyone who was interested. She grew flowers, did various crafts, cooked, sewed, and enjoyed children. Since she was unable to get her little sister to finish high school, she was doubtless glad to have a daughter who graduated from college, although not as a teacher as she had hoped.

    In 1928 Eva married Fred Snook, a garage mechanic, and moved with her parents and daughter into 1234 East Cork Street with the Snooks: Fred, his daughter, Lillian, and his son, Ralph. Fred and Eva are remembered for the Boston terriers they raised and sold.

    This was not a happy move for the Youngbloods. "Grandpa Youngblood" was no longer the man of the house, there was nothing for him to do. He died in 1930. Dorothy graduated from high school in June of 1931 and entered college in September. This was the time of The Depression, and Eva, now working in the fabrics department of the prestigious Gilmore's Department Store, was the only wage-earner for the family. Dorothy temporarily dropped out of school and got a WPA job as a nursery school dietician. Fred was unemployed but was able to get a good deal of auto repair work in his own garage behind the house. As soon as she was able, Eva resumed paying Dorothy's college tuition, even through her marriage in June of 1936; Dorothy graduated in 1937. Eva gave Dorothy and Truman her equity in the bungalow as a wedding present.

    In the meantime, Maggie Youngblood's eyesight deteriorated until she could not even see well enough to do the dishes. Since Eva and Fred were both working, and Dorothy was married and living in the "little house", it was necessary to hire a companion to stay with Maggie during the day. This was unsatisfactory, and finally "Grandma" went to live with Dorothy and her husband and baby. She lived long enough to hold her great grandson, Walter, in the rocking chair; Walter was five months old when she died.

    Eva had developed an interest in china because of her work at Hales department store. She had purchased several items that appealed to her, some for herself some for gifts. She had just started to collect pitchers when she left the Hales store.

    After Dorothy married, Eva and Fred were finally living by themselves. They bought a new Ford and took a trip to the Mount Rushmore Memorial in South Dakota. This was a very memorable occasion for them and they enjoyed showing their pictures and relating their experiences.

    Eva and Fred spent many happy hours, days, weeks, fishing and camping. They rented lake cottages every summer, finally bought their own cottage at Pine Lake and had their own motor boats. There were usually many friends and neighbors sharing the fun; Dorothy was always glad to go fishing with them.

    For years, Eva suffered from varicose veins, a condition that plagued many members of the Youngblood family. It was aggravated by her job as a salesperson requiring her to be on her feet all day. A varicose ulcer developed in her ankle. Conservative treatments failed, so it was finally necessary to have a ligation of the saphenous veins at the groin. Eva ultimately died in Bronson Hospital from thrombophlebitis just over a year after the death of her mother.

    Fred always liked sharing his interests: show the children how it works and then let them do it. He seemed to enjoy letting his stepdaughter drive his new car and use his new motorboat. He was patient showing her how to shoot his guns and how to use his fishing tackle. Fred went on to outlive a third wife and marry a fourth one, living into his 80s.

    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6t +nm Thayer, Mary Ora +sx f +bd 15 Jul 1892 +bp +tb She was called May. +md 29 Jan 1916 +mp Buffalo, New York +dd 28 Sep 1973 +dp Depew, New York +spouse #6 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6A=3 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6B +nm Galbreath, Georgianna May +sx f +bd 23 Oct 1916 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 2 Jan 1936 +mp Buffalo, New York +dd 4 Dec 1985 +dp Mesa, Arizona +tb She died of a heart attack. +ma #6t +spouse #6Bs +child #6BA +child #6BB +child #6BC +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6Bs +nm Nealon, George +sx m +bd 15 Jan 1915 +bp Buffalo, New York +dd 14 Mar 1970 +dp Buffalo, New York +spouse #6B +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BA +nm Nealon, Paul Douglas +sx m +bd 7 Aug 1936 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 3 Sep 195_ +dv . +dd 11 Jan 1999 +dp Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona +++ad27 Gelston St., Buffalo, NY (716)884-7841 +spouse #6BAs +child #6BAA +spouse #6BAt +child #6BAB +child #6BAC +text
    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BAs +nm Gallager, Nancy +sx f +bd +spouse #6BA +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BAA +nm Nealon, Paul Douglas +sx m +bd 4 May 1956 +bp Buffalo, New York +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    • Christopher Lee Nealon, March 2002
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BAt +nm _____, Rose +sx f +md none ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BAB +nm Nealon, Rosanna Georgia +sx f +bd 23 Jun 1961 +bp Buffalo, New York ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BAC +nm Nealon, Robert Alan +sx m +bd 10 Sep 1966 +bp Buffalo, New York +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BB +nm Nealon, George Richard +sx m +bd 11 Aug 1937 +bp Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. +md 27 Jan 1965 +mp Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. +dv July, 1969, in Buffalo. +dd 19 May 2001 +dp Mesa, Arizona, U.S.A. +++ad622 S. 75th Pl., Mesa, AZ 85208 (602)396-9937 +spouse #6BBs +child #6BBA +child #6BBB +spouse #6BBt +child #6BBC +text

    In March, 2002, Chris Nealon wrote:

    My mom's mother married and remarried so many times it was not funny (an astounding 5 times). At the time of my mothers birth, though, her name was . Laudico (try to stay with me here ) comes from her father Vincent Laudico, but by the time mom was born, Nellie had already divorced him and married Mr. Krahling (first name escapes me). Her maiden name was Nellie Wood.

    In June, 2002, Chris added the following.

    I lived with my father all my life. He was a very intelligent man, but not too understanding. He was a bit abusive at times, but he didn't drink or anything like that. It was just him normally. He didn't smoke, either.

    He taught me many things, like how to play chess, and how to figure cryptograms. He loved those and crossword puzzles. He was like the king of crossword puzzles.

    All my life he was disabled. We had been in a car accident a long while ago and his leg got messed up, so he couldn't work. He became a bit lazy, but he had worked very hard up to about age 45 so from then on he kind of deserved being lazy. Up 'til we got into the accident he worked at Rich Products in Buffalo. So when we moved out to Arizona, he didn't do much. He got Social Security and disablity payments.

    He volunteered a lot for about 6 or 7 years at old age homes and stuff. He was the best known driving volunteer at the Caring Corps, a now disbanded group of people who helped seniors get around.

    I don't know what he would liked to be remembered for, but probabaly his smarts. Everyone wants people to remember them when they pass on, and he did too, even if not for a particular thing. He was a kind hearted man deep down, although to know him, it wouldn't seem like that most of the time.

    About my Grandma, I knew her a bit before she died, by that I mean I was alive about 5 years before but really don't remember much. I think I may have a pic of me on her lap at Christmas. She died, I think, on Dec 4th and that we sprinkled her ashes up on Fremont's Saddle here (a mountain range [N 33° 24' 56.8", W 111° 21' 52.8"]). After Uncle Paul died, he went up there too, I hiked his ashes up. And then I did the same with my dad's. All three of their ashes are in the same place.

    +++ George & Donna alive in 1999
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    • Colene Amy Guzowski
    • Christopher Lee Nealon, March & June, 2002
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BBs +nm Buddemeyer, Donna +sx f +bd 23 Mar 1943 +bp Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. +spouse #6BB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BBt +nm Krahling-Laudico, Rita Marie +sx f +bd 14 May 1956 +md 1 Mar 1975 +mp Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. +pa Laudico, Vincent +ma Wood, Nellie +spouse #6BB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BBA +nm Nealon, Hayley Dawn +sx f +bd 19 May 1965 +bp Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. +md 27 Aug 1983 +mp Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. +spouse #6BBAs +child #6BBAA +child #6BBAB +child Guzowski, Kailey Jolene +sx f +bd 2 Sep 1998 +bp Buffalo, New York +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    • Colene Amy Guzowski
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BBAs +nm Guzowski, Joseph Michael +sx m +bd 28 Dec 1956 +bp Nanticoke, Pennsylvania +pa Guzowski, Frank +ma _____, Agnes +spouse #6BBA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BBAA +nm Guzowski, Colene Amy +sx f +bd 15 May 1984 +bp Buffalo, New York +tb She goes by Leene. +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    • Colene Amy Guzowski
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BBAB +nm Guzowski, Joseph Hamilton +sx m +bd 13 Feb 1986 +bp Buffalo, New York +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    • Colene Amy Guzowski
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BBB +nm Nealon, Valerie Jo +sx f +bd 29 Dec 1967 +bp Buffalo, New York +++ Not married as of Nov 1999 +md none +spouse _____, _____ +sx m +child Nealon, Christopher +sx m +bd _____ +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    • Christopher Lee Nealon; June, 2002
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BBC +nm Nealon, Christopher Lee +sx m +bd 22 Nov 1979 +bp Buffalo, New York +++ Not married as of Nov 1999 +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6BC +nm Nealon, Dennis Thayer +sx m +bd 4 Feb 1950 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 13 Apr 1968 +mp Buffalo, New York +++ad2542 E. Elmwood; Mesa Arizona 85203 (602)833-7763? +spouse Kepner, Joan Larue +bd 17 Jul 1948 +bp Buffalo, New York +pa Kepner, Dean Wendell +ma Berment, Alice Ruth +++ Wrote 21Sep87 for more info., rec'd 13Oct87 +child Nealon, Shawn Michael +sx m +bd 5 Mar 1971 +bp Buffalo, New York +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6C +nm Galbreath, Doris +sx f +bd 19 Dec 1917 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 17 Apr 1936 +dd 18 Apr 1987 +dp Cheektowaga, New York +tb She died in the hospital of complications from a gall bladder operation. +ma #6t +spouse #6Cs +child #6CA +child #6CB +child #6CC +child #6CD +child #6CE +child #6CF +text

    Rube was a waiter. Theirs was a Catholic family and Doris received much help from the Church after her husband's untimely death. Per daughter Karen, Russell Noonan is one of three children: Geraldine, Russell, and Marianne, in that order. His mother took Russell and went to Buffalo, New York, with her boyfriend, John T. Noonan, leaving her husband with the two girls. She never divorced her husband, never married John Noonan, and they never officially adopted Russell. However, they changed his name to Noonan from Cunningham.

    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6Cs +nm Noonan, Russell +sx m +bd +bp Buffalo, New York +tb He was called Rube. +dd 5 Jan 1947 +dp +db on January 8, 1947 +pa Cunningham, _____ +ma _____, Pearl +spouse #6C ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CA +nm Noonan, Diane _____ +sx f +bd 2 Dec 1936 +bp Buffalo, New York +md +spouse King, _____ +child King, _____ +sx m +bp Buffalo, New York +child King, _____ +sx m +bp Buffalo, New York +child King, _____ +sx m +bp Buffalo, New York +text

    She moved to California on about July 1, 1987, and has much information about her parents and siblings.

    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CB +nm Noonan, Daniel Russell +sx m +bd 29 Jan 1938 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 4 Apr 1959 +mp Buffalo, New York +dv on December 10, 1976, in Norcross, Georgia. +++ad1598 Pine Circle, Lawrenceville, GA 30245 (404)963-5439 +spouse #6CBs +child #6CBA +child #6CBB +child #6CBC +spouse Martin, Grace +bd +md 19 Feb 1977 +mp Chamblee, Georgia +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CBs +nm Conklin, Evelyn L. +sx f +bd +spouse #6CB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CBA +nm Noonan, Lynn Marie +sx f +bd 15 Nov 1960 +bp Buffalo, New York +md +spouse _____, _____ +child Noonan, Eric Russell +sx m +bd 8 Aug 1983 +bp +child Noonan, Samatha Grace +sx f +bd 22 Apr 1985 +bp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CBB +nm Noonan, Russell Fredrick +sx m +bd 26 Feb 1965 +bp Buffalo, New York ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CBC +nm Noonan, Debra Ann +sx f +bd 17 Nov 1967 +bp Buffalo, New York ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CC +nm Noonan, Donald _____ +sx m +bd 26 May 1939 +bp Buffalo, New York +md +++ad192 Keystone, Buffalo, NY 14211 (716)649-5581 +spouse _____, _____ +childcount Their six children were all born in Buffalo. +child Noonan, _____ +child Noonan, _____ +child Noonan, _____ +child Noonan, _____ +child Noonan, _____ +child Noonan, _____ +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CD +nm Noonan, David Gerald +sx m +bd 22 Aug 1940 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 10 Jan 1959 +mp Detroit, Michigan +++ad140 Davidson Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 (716)838-3644 +spouse #6CDs +child #6CDA +child #6CDB +child #6CDC +child #6CDD +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CDs +nm Vohwinkel, Mary Jane +sx f +bd 11 Feb 1943 +bp Buffalo, New York +ma Dupre, Katherine +pa Vohwinkel, Bernard +spouse #6CD ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CDA +nm Noonan, Luanne Marie +sx f +bd 18 Jan 1960 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 1 Jan 1986 +mp Buffalo, New York +spouse Martinek, Karel +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CDB +nm Noonan, Bernadette Anne +sx f +bd 26 Feb 1962 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 25 Sep 1981 +mp Buffalo, New York +spouse #6CDBs +child 6CDBA +nm McGurrin, Meghann Rose +sx f +bd 28 Jun 1983 +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CDBs +nm McGurrin, Joseph +sx m +bd +spouse #6CDB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CDC +nm Noonan, Rhonda Lee +sx f +bd 8 Oct 1964 +bp Cheektowaga, New York +md 31 Dec 1984 +mp Buffalo, New York +spouse #6CDCs +child Sullivan, Kaitlin Mary +sx f +bd 3 Oct 1985 +bp +child Sullivan, Quinn David +sx m +bd 4 Mar 1987 +bp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CDCs +nm Sullivan, Patrick +sx m +bd ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CDD +nm Noonan, Craig Robert +sx m +bd 6 Mar 1967 +bp Cheektowaga, New York +md 17 May 1985 +mp Buffalo, New York +spouse #6CDDs +child Noonan, Stefani Nicole +sx f +bd 31 Jul 1986 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CDDs +nm O'Boyole, Leslie +sx f +bd ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CE +nm Noonan, Donna _____ +sx f +bd 3 Aug 1943 +bp Buffalo, New York +tm She never married. +++adHawthorne, CA +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6CF +nm Noonan, Karen Laurel +sx f +bd 5 May 1946 +bp Buffalo, New York +++ She married her first cousin; this breaks my software. +spouse #6FD +text Click here to go to their family page. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6D +nm Galbreath, Robert Erwin +sx m +bd 15 Nov 1919 +bp Buffalo, New York +tb He died in Kenmore Mercy Hospital of lung cancer. +md 2 Sep 1940 +dv on December 10, 1957. +dd 6 May 1965 +dp Kenmore, New York +ma #6t +spouse Murlin, Lillian +child none +text

    Bob ran a forge hammer for J. H. Williams Co., a tool manufacturer.

    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6E +nm Galbreath, Edwin Thayer +sx m +bd 15 Sep 1921 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 2 Feb 1946 +mp Buffalo, New York +ma #6t +++ad363 Westchester Blvd., Kenmore, NY 14217 +spouse #6Es +child #6EA +child #6EB +text

    Ed and Dot also had an adopted daughter, . She was born on November 8, 1945 in Buffalo and came to live with the Galbreaths on July 8, 1946, at eight months. She died in Georgia on August 4, 1992, of anaphylactic shock.

    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6Es +nm Leeb, Dorothy May +sx f +bd 28 May 1922 +bp Buffalo, New York +pa Leeb, Karl +ma Covert, Elsie +spouse #6E ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6EA +nm Galbreath, Lynda May +sx f +bd 20 Jun 1948 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 9 Feb 1968 +mp Niagara Falls, New York +++ad1603 Moll St., Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716)694-8585 +spouse #6EAs +child #6EAA +spouse #6EAt +child #6EAB +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6EAs +nm Baker, Charles Alexander +sx m +bd 28 Dec 1936 +bp Rochester, New York +dv on September 25, 1974. +ma Nelson, Bernadette +pa Baker, Charles Alexander +spouse #6EA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6EAt +nm Parish, David +sx m +bd 17 Dec 1953 +bp North Tonawanda, New York +md 26 Sep 1974 +mp Kenmore, New York +ma Norris, Barbara +pa Parish, Louis +spouse #6EA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6EAA +nm Baker, Scott Jeffrey +sx m +bd 15 Nov 1968 +bp Buffalo, New York ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6EAB +nm Parish, Christine Marie +sx f +bd 30 Jan 1976 +bp Amhurst, New York ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6EB +nm Galbreath, Gary Edwin +sx m +bd 23 Jul 1953 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 23 Aug 1975 +mp Kenmore, New York +++ad75 Lincoln Blvd., Kenmore, NY 14217 (716)877-5074 +spouse #6EBs +child #6EBA +child #6EBB +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6EBs +nm Winkler, Cathy Ann +sx f +bd 24 Jun 1954 +bp Buffalo, New York +pa Winkler, John +ma Giambeluca, Loretta +spouse #6EB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6EBA +nm Galbreath, Melissa Ann +sx f +bd 27 Aug 1976 +bp Buffalo, New York ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6EBB +nm Galbreath, Tricia Marie +sx f +bd 27 Nov 1978 +bp Buffalo, New York ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6F +nm Galbreath, Douglas Wallace +sx m +bd 9 Feb 1923 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 24 Jun 1942 +mp Concordia Lutheran Church, Buffalo +ma #6t +++ad5038 W. 134th St., Hawthorne, CA 90251 (213)679-3985 +spouse #6Fs +child Galbreath, Dwight He was stillborn. +child #6FB +child #6FC +child #6FD +child #6FE +text

    Doug worked for American Airlines until he retired, first as a mechanic and later as an inspector.

    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6Fs +nm Pfohl, June Mildred +sx f +bd 21 May 1923 +bp Hawthorn, California +dd 13 Apr 1987 +dp Hawthorn, California +tb She died suddenly and unexpectedly of a stroke. +pa Pfohl, Edward +ma Hermann, Irene +spouse #6F ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6FB +nm Galbreath, Maerene Thelma +sx f +bd 15 Nov 1947 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 31 Jul 1966 +dv on July 22, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. +++ad Portland, OR (503)667-5581 +spouse #6FBs +child Smith, Brenda Michelle +sx f +bd 2 Jan 1968 +bp Los Angeles, California +child Smith, Michael David +sx m +bd 16 Aug 1969 +bp Los Angeles, California +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6FBs +nm Smith, Larry Allen +sx m +bd ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6FC +nm Galbreath, Alan Douglas +sx m +bd 2 Mar 1949 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 2 Jan 1979 +mp Los Angeles, California +++ad 3260 Porcupine Trail, Anchorage, Alaska 99516 (907)345-3098 +spouse Curtis, Penny +bd 11 May 1941 +bp England +child none ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6FD +nm Galbreath, Vincent Earl +sx m +bd 29 Jan 1951 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 16 Jan 1972 +mp San Francisco, California +dv in 2001. +++adHawthorne, CA +spouse #6CF +child Galbreath, Jason Micah +sx m +bd 11 Jan 1972 +bp San Raphael, California +child #6FDB +child Galbreath, Matthew Vincent +sx m +bd 20 Mar 1975 +bp Torrance, California +child #6FDD +text

    Vincent and Karen are first cousins.

    Sources:
    • Karen (Noonan) Galbreath, March 2002
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6FDB +nm Galbreath, Joshua Alan +sx m +bd 30 Jul 1973 +bp Gardena, California +pa #6FD +ma #6CF +spouse Sckliar, Cynthia Paola +sx f +bd +md Aug 1997 +mp Las Vegas, Nevada +child Galbreath, Sabastian Vincent +sx m +bd 27 Nov 1997 +bp Woodland Hills, California +text
    Sources:
    • Karen (Noonan) Galbreath, March 2002
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6FDD +nm Galbreath, Amanda Michelle +sx f +bd 28 Jul 1977 +bp Torrance, California +md Sep 1995 +mp on the beach at Malibu, California +spouse Knowles, John Byron +sx m +of Knottingham England +text
    Sources:
    • Karen (Noonan) Galbreath, March 2002
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6FE +nm Galbreath, Douglas +sx m +bd 18 Apr 1957 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 2 Jul 1983 +mp Los Angeles, California +++adHawthorne, CA +spouse #6FEs +child #6FEA +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6FEs +nm Zam, Nancy Mary +sx f +bd 17 Aug 1960 +bp +spouse #6FE ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6FEA +nm Galbreath, Steven Douglas +sx m +bd 26 Aug 1984 +bp Los Angeles, California ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6G +nm Galbreath, Kathleen Ruth +sx f +bd 15 Apr 1924 +bp Buffalo, New York +md +dd 26 Dec 1981 +dp +ma #6t +spouse #6Gs +child #6GA +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6Gs +nm Wacker, Joseph Paul +sx m +bd +pa Wacker, _____ +ma _____, _____ +spouse #6G ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6GA +nm Wacker, Martin Joseph +sx m +bd 10 Jun 1947 +bp Buffalo, New York +md +mp +++ad233 Dean Rd., Depew, NY 14043 (716)683-0561 +spouse _____, _____ +child #6GAA +child Wacker, Susan Marie +sx f +bd 21 Jan 1969 +bp Cheektowaga, New York +child Wacker, Michelle Diane +sx f +bd 25 Apr 1970 +bp Cheektowaga, New York +child Wacker, Kristin Louise +sx f +bd 1 Jan 1980 +bp Buffalo, New York +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6GAA +nm Wacker, Lynnette Marie +sx f +bd 12 Jul 1967 +bp Cheektowaga, New York +md 14 Jun 1986 +mp Depew, New York +spouse Chop, Gary ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6H +nm Galbreath, Eugene Jerome +sx m +bd 17 Jul 1930 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 13 Sep 1950 +mp Buffalo, New York +dd 11 May 1995 +dp Lancaster, New York +ma #6t +++ad12 Sherwook Rd., Lancaster, NY 14086 (716)683-2670 +spouse #6Hs +child #6HA +child #6HB +child #6HC +text

    Gene worked for Westinghouse Electric as a lathe operator in their electric motor division. Rita worked for Super Duper grocery for many years. Sometime after Gene died, she took an office position at Dubel Bells, a local grocery store, from which she retired. In retirement she enjoys traveling and arts and crafts with a local senior citizens' group.

    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6Hs +nm Stenson, Rita Dolores +sx f +bd 2 Jul 1931 +bp Buffalo, New York +pa Stenson, John +ma Zieja, Mary +spouse #6H ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6HA +nm Galbreath, Janet Ann +sx f +bd 23 Sep 1954 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 7 Sep 1973 +mp Lancaster, New York +dv in October, 1986. +++ad158 Benzinger, Buffalo, NY 14206 (716)897-4120 +spouse #6HAs +child Zurbrick, Justin Edward +sx m +bd 4 Oct 1975 +bp Buffalo, New York +child Zurbrick, Kevin Michel +sx m +bd 22 Jul 1979 +bp Buffalo, New York +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6HAs +nm Zurbrick, Edward Charles +sx m +bd +pa Zurbrick, _____ +ma _____, _____ +spouse #6HA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6HB +nm Galbreath, James Robert +sx m +bd 19 Mar 1956 +bp Buffalo, New York +md 14 Feb 1981 +mp Depew, New York +dv in about 1988. +++adLancaster, NY +spouse #6HBs +child #6HBA +child #6HBB +child Galbreath, Matthew +sx m +bd 16 Nov 1987 +bp Buffalo, New York He died the day after he was born from anasephlia, a head deformation. +spouse #6HBt +child Galbreath, Elizabeth +sx f +text
    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6HBs +nm DePalmo, Joanne Marie +sx f +bd 29 May 1953 +bp Buffalo, New York +pa DePalmo, Joseph +ma Haag, Margaret +spouse #6HB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6HBt +nm Tedesco, Cheryl +sx f +md none ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6HBA +nm Galbreath, Robert Levi +sx m +bd 13 Feb 1982 +bp Buffalo, New York +ma #6HBs +text


    Rob Galbreath, 1999
    High School Senior
    Rob has a web site which has current information about himself.

    Sources:
    • Robert Levi Galbreath, February 2000
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6HBB +nm Galbreath, Brian Joseph +sx m +bd 13 Mar 1986 +bp Buffalo, New York +ma #6HBs ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6HC +nm Galbreath, Eugene Jerome +sx m +bd 4 Jan 1958 +bp Buffalo, New York +tb He is called Jerry. +md 22 Sep 1979 +mp Colorado Springs, Colorado +++ad330 Aurora St., Lancaster, NY 14086 (716)681-7808 +spouse Martinez, Theresa Ann +sx f +child none +text
    Sources:
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12 +nm Galbreath, Charles Edward +sx m +bd 3 Apr 1869 +bp Pierceton, Indiana +md 3 May 1891 +mp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan +dd 12 Jul 1945 +spouse #13 +child #6 +child #12B +child Galbreath, Charles Hubert +sx m +bd 14 Jun 1904 +bp near South Haven, Michigan While Hubert, as he was called, never married, his nephew, Eugene Galbreath, reports that he had a daughter named Jean. +child Galbreath, Valda Lucile +sx f +bd 27 Nov 1905 +bp South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan She moved to California; never married. She was baptized Seventh Day Adventist on July 1, 1939. +text

    Aura Belle's birth certificate is from Allegan County, Michigan, record 573, local file number vol. 2, p. 102, date of record, June 3, 1875: Orra Steller was born Nov. 10, 1874, female, white, in Casco. Her father was John Steller of Casco, born in Ohio; occupation Farmer. Her mother was Angeline Steller of Casco born in Ind.

    Their marriage license is record number 1182 and contains:

    Edward Galbreath and Aura Stuller were married in Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan on May 3, 1891. On the date of the license, May 2, 1891, he was 22 years old, white, was born and currently resided in Pierceton, Indiana; she was 17, white and was born and currently resided in Casco, Michigan. His occupation was Farmer, hers was None. His parents were Nelson Galbreath and Cynthia A. Royce. Hers were Joshua Stuller and Unknown. Neither had been married before. They were married by , J.P.; the witnesses were Thomas and , both of Casco.

    Family records have that he went to rural school thru the eighth grade, she in rural school thru the fifth. He was a carpenter and she was a housewife. She was a Seventh Day Adventist; no religious affiliation was given for him.

    The follow census information was found for his family.

    1900 Census, Allegan Co., Michigan
    Casco Township, p. 10; Archives T1052, Reel 81, vol. 1,E.D. 3, sheet 3, line 24
    NameBirth Date Where Born
    Galbreath, Charles E. Apr 1869Ind.
    Galbreath, Orra (wife) Nov 1874Mich.
    Galbreath, George L. (son) Aug 1893Mich.

    Sources:
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    • Birth and marriage confirmations and dates from family Bible.
    • Allegan County, Michigan, vital records.
    • Family records (which agree with the information already found and which provide a few new details).
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 13 +nm Stuller, Aura Belle +sx f +bd 10 Nov 1874 +bp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan +dd 27 Jan 1946 +spouse #12 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12A=6 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12B +nm Galbreath, Ethel Lyle +sx f +bd 30 Nov 1900 +bp Spring Grove, Allegan County, Michigan +md 22 Apr 1917 +mp South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan +mn Holmes, Ethel Lyle +dv . +dd 30 Mar 1984 +dp South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan +db North Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores, Michigan. +spouse #12Bs +sx m +child #12BA +child #12BB +child #12BC +child #12BD +child #12BE +text

    From Ethel's certificate of death, she was a resident of South Haven living at 716 Francis. Her occupation was retail sales clerk. She was divorced. She suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary edema due to cigarette smoking complicated by congestive heart failure. Her cause of death is listed as respiratory failure. She was in South Haven Community Hospital.

    The Social Security Death Index gives Ethel's SSN as 376-22-0164, confirms her birth and death dates, and gives her last residence as South Haven. It gives Elwyn's SSN as 369-14-5936 and provides his birth and death information.

    Sources:
    • Personal interview of Ethel Galbreath Holmes by Dorothy Gilbert and Emma Duffy
    • Edwin and Dorothy Galbreath.
    • Social Security Death Index
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12Bs +nm Holmes, Elwyn +sx m +bd 12 Apr 1918 +dd May 1987 +dp South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BA +nm Holmes, Elwin Robert +sx m +bd +tb He is called Al. +md +spouse #12BAs +child #12BAA +child #12BAB +child #12BAC +text

    In 1980, Al's mother wrote of him in a letter to her niece, Dot, wife of Elwin Galbreath: "Al and Dee are in Fla. again this winter. They have a nice trailer which they take to live in. He isn't chartering this year, the hours are too hard and long. Many times he would be at sea two and three days at a time. Dee was afraid to be alone nights. They both have part time jobs which gives them enough for expenses and the time to do the things they like. They are having a ball and I am happy for them. When in So. Haven, Al charters all summer. He owns his own ship. He has many regular customers so does quite well. Al also does canvas work making curtains and covers for boats. Has more of this work than one can handle. So. Haven has two nice marinas as we see many boats in port. The fishing is for salmon and lake trout. Some very large fish are caught. Al's ship has won the prize for the largest fish, also the most. The contests make excitement and much fun. The canvas work is done when the lake is too rough to go out on. Al's ship is white, he keeps it immaculate. The ship also has a toilet. Al often gets $10.00 tips. Dee is a hair dresser part time." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BAs +nm _____, Dee +sx f +bd +spouse #12BA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BAA +nm Holmes, Charles +sx m +bd +tb He is called Chick. +text

    After graduating from high school, Charles studied sheet metal work and served his apprenticeship. He went to Texas with a friend to work in construction. He did well and was soon given his own crew.

    Sources:
    • Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, 1980.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BAB +nm Holmes, Terrance +sx m +bd +text

    Larry is a baker. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BAC +nm Holmes, Patricia +sx f +bd +text

    Patricia works in a bank. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BB +nm Holmes, Walter W. +sx m +bd +spouse _____, _____ +child none +spouse _____, _____ +child none +spouse _____, Gladys +child none +text

    Walter lives in Thermopolis, Wyoming. He sells and installs carpeting. Gladys is a nurse.

    Sources:
    • Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, 1980
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BC +nm Holmes, Vernon George +sx m +bd 21 Dec 1921 +md +dd Sep 1983 +spouse #12BCs +child #12BCA +child #12BCB +child #12BCC +child #12BCD +text

    Vernon sold, installed, and serviced furnaces and air conditioners. He was also a preacher and performed all the duties. Virginia is a Sunday school teacher and has charge of several departments in a store.

    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BCs +nm _____, Virginia +sx f +bd ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BCA +nm Holmes, Karen +sx f +bd +spouse _____, _____ +spouse _____, _____ +spouse _____, _____ +text

    Her children are being raised by her parents.

    Sources:
    • Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, 1980
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BCB +nm Holmes, Jeffery +sx m +bd +md +spouse #12BCBs +child #12BCBA +text

    Jeff is a supervisor in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, school system and also teaches.

    Sources:
    • Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, 1980
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BCBs +nm _____, Sue +sx f +bd +spouse #12BCB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BCBA +nm Holmes, _____ +sx m +bd ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BCC +nm Holmes, Marvin +sx m +bd +tm He is unmarried. +text

    Marvin works in northern Michigan logging. He loves being outdoors better than working in a shop as a mechanic.

    Sources:
    • Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, interviewed by Dorothy G. Gilbert and Emma Duffy, 1980.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BCD +nm Holmes, Beverly +sx f +bd +text

    "Beverly is single. She was with the St. Joseph City Orchestra until she went to Arizona. She works as a clerk and on days off and weekends she and a girl friend go hiking. Viola is her baby"

    Sources:
    • Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, interviewed by Dorothy G. Gilbert and Emma Duffy, 1980.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BD +nm Holmes, Harry R. +sx m +bd 27 Feb 1924 +md +spouse #12BDs +child #12BDA +child #12BDB +text

    From his mother: "Harry and Aretta are Sunday school teachers. After several years of work in the piano factory, he decided to go into carpentry. He did much of the work building his beautiful home. When he applied for work with a St. Joe contractor, he invited the man to see his home. He was so pleased with what he saw that he hired Harry. After two years unhappy working away from home, Harry decided to go out on his own. He began by doing remodeling for his neighbors. They were very pleased and when their friends saw his work they too had Harry work for them. He never needs to advertise. Aretta is chruch treasurer, is top clerk in our largest drug store, assists the manager, bakes and decorates cakes for all occasions. Because of her beautiful work, she is kept busy with this."

    Harry was living at 712 Indiana Ave., South Haven, in 1984.

    Sources:
    • Interview with Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, 1980
    • Death certificate of Ethel Holmes
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BDs +nm _____, Aretta +sx f +bd +spouse #12BD ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BDA +nm Holmes, Jory +sx m +bd +md +spouse _____, _____ +child Holmes, _____ +text

    "Jory is director of the Shelby high school band and plays all the instruments. For the first time in the history of Shelby School, the band won top honors. The band was awarded an expense-free trip for their efforts. The band mothers' booster club had a band uniform tailor-made for Jory. He is very happy with it. Jory has played in Carnegie Hall, toured in Europe and throughout our southern states. He has been to the Rose Bowl (California) twice with the University of Michigan band. He attended Interlochen Arts Academy summer camp where he learned much from professors from many contries. Jory's wife is secretary to the superintendent of schools."

    Sources:
    • Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, 1980
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BDB +nm Holmes, Cathy +sx f +bd +md +spouse _____, Robert +child none +text

    Cathy teaches second grade and is popular with her students' parents. She plays flute and piano. Her husband, Bob, teaches trades in a training center for problem children. His class was awarded top honors at the end of the term and was awarded an expense-free trip.

    Sources:
    • Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, 1980
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BE +nm Holmes, John Wesley +sx m +bd 17 Jun 1926 +md +spouse _____, _____ +child #12BEA +child #12BEB +child #12BEC +child #12BED +spouse _____, Jean Jean has eight children by another marriage. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BEA +nm Holmes, Linda +sx f +bd +md +spouse _____, _____ They have one or more children. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BEB +nm Holmes, David +sx m +bd +text

    According to his grandmother, Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, in 1980, "David is a wanderer. Works a short time then moves on. Has traveled quite a bit." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BEC +nm Holmes, Dennis +sx m +bd +md +spouse _____, _____ +child [daughter] +child [daughter] +text

    According to his grandmother, Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, in 1980, "He is very artistic and makes many beautiful things. I have several pieces of his work. His wife cooks wonderful meals using a wok part time."

    Sources:
    • Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, 1980
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 12BED +nm Holmes, Randy +sx m +bd +md +spouse _____, _____ +child [son] +child [son] +text

    "Randy is a chef and farmer. He has a cow, a large flock of chickens, ducks and geese. He also raises pigs for market. He in interested in organic farming and has quite a plot for his kitchen garden. The tomato plants are like young trees and produce tomatoes the size of grapefruit. Root vegetables are tender and crisp and of good flavor."

    Sources:
    • Ethel (Galbreath) Holmes, 1980
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 24 +nm Galbreath, Nelson Reed +sx m +bp Darke County, Ohio +bd 22 May 1845 +dp Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana +dd 27 Mar 1891 +md 14 Jul 1868 +mp Kosciusko County, Indiana +spouse #25 +child #12 +child Galbreath, Ida Alice She was born July 23, 1871 and married on March 14, 1896. They had one daughter, Edythe, born December 9, [year not given in Bible, could be implied to be 1896, year of the previous entry]. Her second husband was by whom there were no children. +child Galbreath, Nancy Roxanna +sx f +bd 21 May 1873 +bp Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana married on October 3, 1894. They had one child: Helen Frances, born on May 28, 1895 [family Bible]. Nancy belonged to the D.A.R., #77066, using the name Nannie Galbreath Radcliff. +child Galbreath, Belle Eliza +sx f +bd 4 Mar 1875 +bp Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana The birth entry in the family Bible gives her name as Eliza Belle, but all other records use Belle E. She married on June 15, 1895. They resided in Wenatchee, Washington, and had one child, Gerald Ross, born February 14, 1896; died August 6, 1994. +child Galbreath, Minnie Grace +sx f +bd 24 Nov 1876 +bp Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana Her name and birth date appear in the family Bible, her name appears in Nelson's will and on his Civil War pension folder (as just Grace) +child Galbreath, Augustus Alexander He married , resided in Pullman, Michigan; he died in September 4, 1948, she on March 11, 1969. They had nine children: Dorothea, Beatrice, Richard, Kenneth, Donald, Ruth Jean, Robert, Peter, and Doris Nan. +child Galbreath, Clara Pearl +sx f +bd 15 Dec 1881 +bp probably in Indiana +dd Dec 1971 +dp Toledo, Ohio Per the "Minor Child's Claim" of May, 1896, Clara was "in the custody of of Warsaw, Indiana". She married , they had one child: . Her last residence of record by the Social Security Administration was Toledo, Ohio. Her Social Security number was 278-42-3265. +child Galbreath, Ethel May +sx f +bd 23 Oct 1885 +bp probably in Indiana Per the "Minor Child's Claim" of May, 1896, Ethel was adopted by of Chicago. She married and resided in Grand Rapids, Michigan; they had two children: Ralph Apted and Jack. She died in November, 1970. +child Galbreath, Hattie Florence +sx f +bd 10 May 1888 +bp probably in Indiana +dd 3 May 1966 Per the "Minor Child's Claim" of May, 1896, Florence was "in the care of of 211 N. Prospect St., Grand Rapids, Michigan." She married . +spouse Brown, Elizabeth +md 10 Sep 1890 +mp Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana +dd 5 Jul 1893 +dp Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana She went by Lizzie. Dates and places came from Nelson's Civil War pension records, certificate #332985. The pension application for Clara states that Lizzie "never had the custody of the children." +text Nelson Galbreath fought in the Civil War (known as the War of Rebellion at the time). He enlisted on May 27, 1864, as a private and was honorably discharged at Indianapolis on September 22, 1864. On January 29, 1879, he applied for an invalid (i.e., disabled person) pension claiming that while on duty at Tullahoma, Tennessee, he had "contracted chronic diarrhea under the following circumstances. We were encamped there on the 6th of July and in a few days 100 or more of us took the camp diarrhea some claiming the cause to be a change of climate, others the water but the most probable was the use of a kind of light breads that was drawn as rations which was said to have been raised by a process in which soap was used." He was living in Wooster, Kosciusko County, at the time.

    Nelson Galbreath filed the following statement to support his claim of being an invalid as a result of his service in the Army. It is dated May 26, 1879.

    [With original spelling and punctuation as written by his lawyer.]
    Claimant in Invalid Pension claim No 266701 in reply to Requirements as forwarded would say that from May 26 1852 to May 19, 1864 I resided with my parents on the South half of Section 26 Town 32 North range 7 East Kosciusko Co Ind and followed withe my Father the occupation of a farmer & on May 19th 1864 I enlisted as a private in Co E commanded by Capt D W Hamlin in 138 Regt Ind Vol Commanded by James H Shannon Colonel that after several marches and encampments we finally camped at Tullahoma Tenn on the 6 day of July 1864 and there remained until Aug 19th 1864 during which time I took camp Diarrhea as to cause I can not say but give as my best Judgement that it was caused by the use of a kind of light bread that we drew as rations and that was raised by a process in which soap was largely used I was treated by the Regtimental surgeon C V H Seent (who is now Dead) from that time until I went home about the first of Oct 1864 after which I was treated by Dr D M Marshal now of Columbia City Whitley Co Ind then by Dr Jacob Leedy of Warsaw Koscuisko Co Ind who is also Dead after which I was treated by Dr E H Makemson of Pierceton Kosciusko Co Ind who is now my family Physician I have had two attacks of disease since 1864 one a billious attack in the fall of 1868 treated by the above named Marshall and the other a nervous prostration accompanied by chills and fever commencing in Sept 1876 and ending in Nov 1878 treated by the above named Dr Makemson.
          My places of residence and occupations since 1864 have been as follows from Oct 1864 to Oct 1874 I was at home withe my father on the above described premises and my occupation when able to work was that of a farmer in Oct 1874 I was Elected constable and removed to Pierceton that being the central point in our Township I served as constable 2 years and was then reElected in 1876 for 2 years more at the expirations of my time I found myself unable to walk or ride sufficient to discharge the duties of the office I refused to run for reelection but Moved to wooster Kosciusko Co Ind where I engaged in the raising of fancy Poultry which is my preasant Residence and occupation.
          I reply to too what extent does my disability extend I would say I am never free from the feeling of languor and weakness caused by Diarrhea during the first 4 months of the disease I had it continualy after that Several years the attacks were Irregular comeing on when ever I changed diet water location or effected any other change such as Eating my meals at irregular Intervals walking until my blood became over warm riding over rough roads or any exposure to extreme heat or cold or the use of hot food or cold drinks more latterally the attacks seen to come on every two or three weeks withe out any provoking cause some times in the night or on Sunday while setting still for the first few years the disease did not disable me mutch only while the Diarrhea lasted but for the last ten years I am not fully recovered from one spell until I am agan attacked withe another and for the last 18 months I have been so reduced as to not be able to do a full days work
          I Nelson R Galbreath claimant in Invalid pension claim 266701 do selemnly swear that the foregoing statement of facts are true in substance and in fact as I verily believe I shall answer to God
    Nelson R Galbreath
    His signature
    Claimant
    Subscribed and Sworn to Before me A Justice of the Peace this 27 day of May 1879
    J.H.Stinsom J.P. {seal}

    Much effort was required to satisfy the pension claim representative that his case was real, including a notarized statement stating that the military doctor who treated him was dead and that he could not find the doctor who treated him after his discharge. On August 20, 1884, he submitted the following as additional evidence to the U.S. Pension Office.

    [With original spelling and punctuation as written by his lawyer.]
    In the claim for increase pension on certificate No 179627 of Nelson R Galbreath late private of Co E 138 Regt Ind Vol Inft Claimant first being duely sworn on his oath says I contracted my original disease Camp Diarrhea at Tullahoma Tenn in the month of July 1864 while in the service of the United States as a private soldier and while in the line of duty as such Soldier the disease was probably caused by exposure to extreme heat the use of bad water and unwholesome food I have neaver been able to permanently cure said disease the best medical skill only furnishing temporary relief on or about the day of March 1882 I was attacted with Diarrhea with increased severity and on the 9th or 10th day of the same month while over the chamber at stool a severe attact of purging caused me to rupture myself in the left groin (I do not know the technical term for it) Since which time I have been almost totally disabled I have not been employed in the Military or Naval Service since the date of my discharge Sept 22nd 1864 my present P O addres is Pierceton Kosciusko County and State of Indiana

     

    The Civil War Pension Index of Ancestry.com includes the following entry.

    Name of
    Soldier    		 Galbreath, Nelson R.
    Name of
    Applicants    		 WidowGalbreath, Elizabeth
    MinorJoynes, George F. Gdn.¹
      
    Service  
    E. 138 Ind. Inf.
     
    Dates of FilingClaim Application No.Certificate No. State From
    Which Filed
    1899 Feb 10Invalid266 701 179 627 
    1891 Mar. 27Widow513 278 332 985Ind.
    1896 May 18²Minor633 946 466 864Ill.
    1. This word was not clear

    Nelson's will is dated March, 1891, and can be found in Will Book 4, page 413, Kosciusko County, Indiana. In it are mentioned his brother, Levi P. Galbreath, and children Minnie Grace, Augustes[sic] A., Clara F., Ethel May. Levi was named guardian of the minor children. The witnesses were and .

    Daughter Nancy joined the Daughters of the American Revolution thru this line:

    Note: Errors shown in grey, corrected in italics.
    Mrs. Nannie Galbreath Radcliff.
    DAR ID Number: 77066
    Born in Pierceton, Ill.
    Wife of Henry Franklin Radcliff.
    Descendant of John Whitney.
    Daughter of Nelson R. Galbreath (1845-91) and Cynthia Royce (1849-89), his 1st wife, m. 1868. Granddaughter of G. W. FA. Royce (1801-59) and Nancy Chaplin (b. 1813), his 2nd wife, m. 1835. Gr-granddaughter of James Chaplin (1784-1865) and Sarah Whitney (1787-1858), his wife, m. 1807. Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Whitney and Hannah Atherton (d. 1795), his wife.
    John Whitney (174554-99) served as a private in Captain Sawyer's company, Colonel Dike's regiment, which assisted, 1776, at the evacuation of Boston. He was born in Harvard, Mass.; died in Milledgeville, Ga.
    Also Nos. 66556, 70542.
    Sources:
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    • "Claim for Pension—Invalid" dated January 29, 1879, for injuries suffered in the Civil War by Nelson R. Galbreath.*
    • "Minor Child's Claim" for the Civil War pension of Nelson Galbreath filed May, 1896, by George F. Joynes of 296 55 St. E., Chicago, Illinois; made for Clara, Ethel, and Florence.*
    • "Application for Accrued Pension—Widows" dated June 2, 1891, by Elizabeth Galbreath.*
    • Marriage License of Nelson R. Galbreath and Cynthia A. Royse.*
    • Marriage License of Nelson R. Galbreath and Elizabeth Brown.*
    • Their marriage date and place and her birth and death places from research done by Valda L. Galbreath.
    • The Bible of Beatrice (Galbreath) Fleming [many birth and marriage dates]
    • Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana on Ancestry.com
    • D.A.R. Lineage Book, vol. 78, p. 25, D.A.R. ID number 77066 for Mrs. Nannie Galbreath Radcliff (Courtesy of Robert L. Ward)
    *These documents obtained from the National Archives as part of Nelson Galbreath's veteran's records. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 25 +nm Royce, Cynthia Ann +sx f +bd 10 May 1849 +bp Kosciusko County, Indiana +dd 11 Aug 1889 +dp Kosciusko County, Indiana +spouse #24 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 26 +nm Stuller, Joshua +sx m +bd 11 Apr 1845 +bp Ohio +dd 13 Jul 1919 +dp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan +tb His death record gives his age as 74-3-2 and the cause as pernicious anemia. +spouse #27 +child Stuller, William +sx m +bd 1865 +bp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan +dd 1937 +dp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan

    Stuller: William, Layton, Lorainne, Jennie
    Photo from Layton's daughter, Hazel Arndt
    William Stuller married Jennie Blood (1872–1906) on September 18, 1887, in Allegan County. Their three children were Lorainne, Layton (b. 1889 Casco Township, Allegan County, d. 1958 Pullman, Allegan County, buried in Stephenson Cemetery, Casco Township), and Blanche. Jennie Blood was born January 1, 1872, in Trumbell County, Ohio, and died in 1906 in Casco Township. She and William are buried in Stuller Cemetery, Allegan County. William's His birth record does not appear in the Allegan County birth records; they begin in 1867. +child Stuller, George A. +sx m +bd 1867-68 +bp Michigan His birth record does not appear in the Allegan County birth records; they begin in 1867. Either he was not born in the county or he was born just before recordkeeping began. +child #13 +child Stuller, Clara Her married name was . +child Stuller, Charles Eugene +sx m +bd 13 Oct 1883 +bp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan His birth record (Allegan County, Michigan, Birth Records, vol. 14, p.96, file 2564) Lists him as the fifth child of his mother and that four were living. It gives his mother as Angeline Potter, age 38, born in La Grange, Indiana. It also gives the source as "a sworn affidavit of his two older sisters." +spouse _____, Jennie They were married in 1887 or 1888. +child Stuller, Joshua +sx m +bd 4 Sep 1889 +bp Michigan, U.S.A. +dd Jun 1968 +dp Corunna, Shiawassee County, Michigan In 1909 he married , born about 1889. The 1910 census lists him as an out of work ditcher. They had a baby in 1912, John Isaac Stuller, who died at 11 months and 19 days of cholera infantum. In 1919 Joshua, Jr., was in State prison. +child Stuller, Minnie +sx f +bd July, 1894 +dd 13 Aug 1894 She died at age one month and is buried next to her parents in the Stuller Cemetery, Casco Township, Allegan County. +child Stuller, Mildred +sx f +bd 26 Aug 1895 +bp Michigan, U.S.A. +dd Jan 1984 +dp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, U.S.A. In the probate of Joshua's estate she is listed as . The Social Security Death Index gives her SSN as 362-40-3773, confirms her birth and death dates, and gives her last residence as Kalamazoo. +child Stuller, Lawrence +sx m +dd 4 Dec 1926 +dp Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. His name appears in the probate of his father's estate. He married _____; their children included Mildred and George Eugene (William George Larson after adoption).
    Per his grandson, William Larson, Lawrence died in a Veterans' Administration hospital in Chicago from the effects of mustard gas and was buried in a (probably VA) cemetery there. His family erected a headstone for him in Stuller Cemetery, Casco Township, Allegan County; it has only his name and death date.     +spouse _____, Irene The probate of Joshua's estate gives his wife as Irene. +text

    The list of children and their birthdates comes from the following census records. The inclusion of Charles is assumed from his separate 1900 census record where he is living with his mother, Angeline, in Casco Township. Given the census data, one could assume that Joshua and Angeline divorced between about 1883 and 1888. Since Charles was an infant, he went with his mother while the other children stayed with their father. Angeline then married a man named Hess who died before 1900 leaving Charles, at 17, as the head of the household.

    The Heirs of Angeline (Stuller) Hess (Sept. 4, 1906)
    NameRelationshipAgeResidence
    William Stullerson40Kibbie, Mich.
    George A. Stullerson38Kibbie, Mich.
    Aura Galbreathdaughter37South Haven
    Clara Johnstondaughter26Fennville, RR3

    The death record of Joshua (vol. 4, p. 145) gives his father as Isaac Stuller and mother as Elizabeth Jarvis, both born in Ohio.

    The probate of Joshua's estate is recorded in Calendar 12, page 167, file #9959, of the Allegan County, Michigan, Probate Records. It required three separate public notices and included protests by his third wife that she was being treated unfairly by the administrator.

    The Heirs of Joshua Stuller (July 13, 1919)
    NameRelationshipAgeResidence
    Irene Stullerwidow50Kibbie, Mich.1
    William Stullerson53Kibbie, Mich.
    George Stullerson51Kibbie, Mich.
    Aurra Galbreath²daughter44 South Haven³
    Clara Benedict4daughter38 South Haven5
    Charles Stullerson35301 Cooley St.
    Kalamazoo, Mich.
    Joshua Stullerson29Ionia Reformatory6
    Mildred Hamlindaughter23Bravo, Mich.7
    Lawrence Stullerson18Kibbie, Mich.
    1. Kibbie is a small town about four miles east of South Haven.
    2. The name "Stuller" was crossed out and "Galbreath" written in.
    3. "301 Jersey St., Buffalo, N.Y." was written first then crossed out. Her son, George, had moved to Buffalo about four years earlier; this may have been his address.
    4. The name "Johnson" was crossed out and "Benedict" written in.
    5. "301 Cooley St., Kalamazoo, Mich." was written first then crossed out.
    6. State prison.
    7. Bravo, Mich., is 11 miles northeast of South Haven.

    The inventory of Joshua's estate included the wide array of tools, equipment, and supplies necessary to sustain a successful farm, including: 3 bay horses, 1 sow, a gold watch, a revolver and 22 rifle, a book case, an organ, 9 acres south in Van Buren County on which was a cherry orchard, and 80 acres in Casco Township, Allegan County: the south ½ of the southwest ¼ of township 1, north range 16, west section 2.

    From History of Allegan and Barry Counties, LDS 977.41H2h, 1880, there were no Stullers among the 37 names of tax-payers upon the assessment-roll of 1855. There is no mention of Stuller in the entire entry of Casco Township.

    1880 Census, Allegan Co., Michigan
    Casco Township, (Nat. Archives reel 569; vol. 74, E.D. 20, sheet 12, line 33)
    Name s
    e
    x    		 a
    g
    e    		 rel.
    to
    head    		 mar.
    stat.    		 Occupation Where Born
    Self Father Mother
    Stuller, Joshua M35HMFarmer OhioPenn.Ohio
      "   Angeline F35WMKeeping
    house    		 Mich.Vt.1Vt.1
      "   Milton4 M14SSWorks on
    the farm    		 Mich.OhioInd.
      "   George F12SSAt school Mich.OhioOhio³
      "   Aurie F 5DS  Mich.Mich.²Ohio³
    1. The script on the original census page was hard to interpret. "Vt" (Vermont) is the most likely meaning but it possibly could be "Va".
    2. "Ohio" was originally written here but crossed out and Mich. added. The author prefers to believe that "Ohio" is the correct entry here.
    3. The author believes that these two "Ohio" birth places should be "Mich."
    4. This census is the only place where this child's name appears as Milton; in each of his parents' probate records he is William.

    The above census data was gathered from the original microfilms by the author, and extra carefully checked because of the inconsistency in the birth places of the children. As indicated, there was one strike-out and correction, which only compounds the problems. Either there are errors in the 1880 census record or Joshua Stuller lead a complex life involving fathering children with at least four women with different parental birth states (and retaining custody of all of the children). It is more likely that the birth places for the mother(s) of George and Auria (Aura Belle) should have been written "Mich." and the census taker, in attempting to correct this, perhaps after the fact, mistakenly changed the wrong "Ohio" to "Mich.".

    The above confusion perhaps casts doubt on the "Indiana" entry for the mother of Milton. However, until evidence to the contrary is found, it will be assumed that his mother was not Angeline.

    1900 Census, Van Buren Co., Michigan
    South Haven Township, p. 10; (vol 74, E.D. 152, sheet 13, line 24)
    Name s
    e
    x    		 Birth Date a
    g
    e    		 yrs
    mar    		 Where Born Occupation
    Self Father Mother
    Stuller, Joshua MApr 18465412OhioPenn.OhioFarmer
      "   Jennie (wife) FJan 18663412Mich.Mich.Ohio 
      "   Stuller, Joshua, Jr. (son) MSep 188910 Mich.OhioMich.At school
      "   Stuller, Mildred (dau.) FAug 1895 4 Mich.OhioMich. 
    The census also indicates that Jennie bore 3 children and that 2 of them are living; that everyone over 9 can read, write, and speak English, and that Joshua owns his farm free and clear.

    The 1900 census also gives a Charles Stuller in Casco Township, Allegan County, with his mother, Mrs. Angeline A. Hess. He was born October, 1883.

    Joshua Stuller does not appear in the 1910 census of Michigan; however, his son, Joshua, Jr., appears as indicated, above.

    +++

    +++There is a Stuller Cemetery in Casco Township, Allegan County, +++but there are no Stullers among the 13 graves. YES THERE ARE! +++[Allegan County Cemeteries; LDS film 926743 #5 p. 130.]

    Angeline's birth date comes from her age (38) at the birth of Charles in 1883, and from the LDS IGI record which gives it as 1844.

    There are no Stullers in the entire DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) registry; therefore, no one has claimed membership via a Stuller who fought in the Revolution—perhaps none did.

    Sources:
    • The association between Joshua Stuller and Aura Belle was provided by Ethel Galbreath Holmes in 1982 (and confirmed by the census and probate records). She also stated that Aura Belle's mother's name was Evangeline.
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    • Allegan County, Michigan, Death Records
    • Allegan County, Michigan, Probate Records
    • Tombstones in Stuller Cemetery, Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan: Elizabeth Jarvis, John W. Stuller, Alonzo Stuller, Lawrence A. Stuller, William Stuller, Jennie Blood, and Minnie Stuller.
    • International Genealogical Index (IGI)
    • Social Security Death Records
    • Details on William Stuller from his great-great-granddaughter, Stacy (Parrish) Weber; July, 2000. [William Stuller; Layton Stuller; Darlene Lorainne Stuller; Sherry Ann Hiatt; Stacie Parrish
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 27 +nm Potter, Angeline +sx f +bd 1844 +bp Johnson Township, La Grange County, Indiana +tb She was known as Jennie. +dd 3 Sep 1906 +dp Allegan County, Michigan +spouse #26 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 48 +nm Galbreath, Alexander +sx m +bd 6 May 1822 +bp Darke County, Ohio +md 17 Oct 1844 +mp West Baltimore (now Verona), Ohio +dd 9 Sep 1874 +dp Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana +spouse #49 +child #24 +child Galbreath, Angeline +sx f +bd 3 Mar 1847 +bp Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana She died in 1931; married (1): , born 1842, died 1900, two children; married (2): ; married (3): . +child Galbreath, Perry He was born September 8, 1848 and died January, 1850. +child Galbreath, Wilson S. He born October 27, 1850 and died December 5, 1874. +child Galbreath, Ella She was born March 23, 1852 and died in 1929; married , born 1850, died 1937, three children. +child Galbreath, Mariah She was born February 14, 1854 and died January 1, 1894; married (1): , (brother of Jacob), one child; married (2): , one child. +child _____ daughter, died in infancy. +child Galbreath, Martin Luther He was born May 12, 1857 and died November 18, 1920; married , born 1864, died 1936, five children. +child Galbreath, Levi P. He was born March 9, 1859 and died 1923; resided in Pierceton, Ind.; married , born 1859, died 1880, two children. +child Galbreath, Freeman Knife He was born March 1, 1860 and died November 19, 1898; married , widow of Justice Galbreath. +text
    1850 Census, Montgomery Co., Ohio
    Clay Township, p. 437; Archives film #714 — This was recorded November 14, 1850
    NameAge Occup."Land""Cash" Born
    Galbreath, Alexander 28Farmer  Ohio
    Eliza 25   Ohio
    Nelson 5   Ohio
    Angeline 3   Ohio

    In May, 1852, Alexander took his family and moved from Montgomery County, Ohio, to Kosciusko County, Indiana, and built a cabin on ground from which he cut the first timber that had ever been taken.

    Alexander's will was dated December 9, 1872, and is in Will Book 2, page 615, in Kosciusko County. In it are mentioned his wife, Eliza, and children Nelson R., Angeline, Wilson S., Ella, Mariah, Marlin S., Levi, and Freeman. Eliza was appointed guardian of the minor children. The witnesses were and .

    Sources:
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 49 +nm Keltner, Eliza +sx f +bd 6 Aug 1825 +bp Preble County, Ohio +dd 19 Dec 1893 +dp Kosciusko County, Indiana +spouse #48 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 50 +nm Royse, George Washington Augustus +sx m +bd 28 Jun 1801 +bp Claremont, New Hampshire +tb His birth place has also been reported as Canada. +mp Wood County, Ohio +md 25 Jan 1835 +tm This was his second marriage. +dd 10 Aug 1859 +dp Larwell, Whitley County, Indiana +spouse #51 +child Royse, James W. He was born in February, 1837, and died in January, 1863. +child Royse, Maria L. C. She was born in 1840 and married . This information comes from the D.A.R. record for her daughter, Mrs. , ID #66556. She gives her grandfather's death date as 1857. +child Royse, Harriet She was born in 1844-5 and died in childhood. +child Royse, Lemuel W. He was born January 19, 1843. He became an attorney, and eventually served as a member of congress. [Note: This date of birth conflicts with the 1850 census.] +child #25 +child Royse, Isabel Ione She was born August 5, 1854 and died February 8, 1920. She married . Van Curan Web site. +child Royse, Lillian C. +child Royse, George He died in childhood. +child Royse, Albert He died in childhood. +text

    Nancy (or Nannie) belonged to the D.A.R., ID #70542; her lineage is reported in their volume 71, page 197. The family seems to be split in the spelling of their name; some use Royse and others Royce.

    1850 Census, Kosciusko Co., Indiana
    Washington Township, p. 716
    NameAge Occup."Land""Cash" Born
    Geo W A Royse 48   NH
    Nancy 37   Vt
    James W 12   Ind
    Mariah 8   Ind
    Harriet 5   Ind
    Lemuel 4   Ind
    Cynthia 1   Ind

    Looking for the parents of G. W. A. Royce
    From a posting on the Claremont, NH, Web site by Michael Darnel comes:
    Silas Royce, born March 1758 at Farmington, Connecticut; baptized 9 July 1758 at Bristol, Connecticut; died 30 July 1850 at Northfield, Washington, Vermont; Revolutionary War veteran; married 19 October 1782 at Weathersfield, Vermont, to Lois Graves; lived at Claremont, Sullivan, New Hampshire; moved 1811 to Northfield, Washington, Vermont. Children:
    1. Silas Royce, born around 1785.
    2. Jones Royce.
    3. Esther Royce.
    4. Ziba Royce.
    5. Salmon Royce.
    6. Titus Royce, born around 1798.
    7. Amos Royce.
    8. George Royce.
    9. Henry Royce.
    10. Daniel Royce.
    11. Joel Royce.
    This George Royce is the right age and in the right place to be G.W.A. Royce. The information on Silas' children came from his pension application for his military service. His name (and ancestry) comes from Families of Ancient New Haven. His line of descent is
    1. Robert (p. 1549) d 1676; res. St & New London; m Mary _____, who d 1696 (at W) NHCCt. [Robert m 4 June 1634 Martock, co. Somerset, Eng. Mary Sims of Long Sutton, Somerset.]
    2. Samuel (the 4th child) d 1711; Ens.; m (1) 9 Jan 1666/7 NewLondonV—Hannah da. Josiah & Elizabeth (Foote) Churchill, b 1 Nov 1644 WethersfieldV; m (2) 5 Jun 1690 WV—Sarah da. John & Mary (Bruen) Baldwin, b 25 Sep 1655 MV, d 11 Jan 1729 WV.
    3. Samuel (by 1st wife) b 17 Apr 1673 NewLondon, d 14 May 1757 ae. 85 WT2; Dea.; Lt.; m 12 Dec 1695 WV—Hannah da. Thomas & Mary (Messenger) Bennedict, b 8 Jan 1676 Norwalk, d 12 Jan 1767 ae. 91 WT2.
    4. Abel (the 3rd child), b. 1 Jan 1700 WV. [1700/1], d 6 Sep 1769 BristolT; m 23 Oct 1723 WV—Joanna da. Thomas & Phebe (Wilcoxson) Beach, b 9 Oct 1705 WV.
    5. Benedict (the 6th child), b 19 Feb 1735 WV, bp 28 Feb 1734/5 WC2, d 19 July 1769 ae. 35 Claremont,N.H.,T; Silas, 9 July 1758; Esther, 9 Mar 1760; Amy, 5 Mar 1765; Dimon, 25 Jan 1767; also John, b 1770.
    Sources:
    • Research done by Valda L. Galbreath: G.W.A.'s birthplace; Nancy's birth and death places.
    • Van Curen Web site; contents unconfirmed.
    • D.A.R. Lineage Book, vol. 78, p. 25, D.A.R. ID number 77066 for Mrs. Nannie Galbreath Radcliff.
    • International Genealogical Index (Marriage data: batch #M513461; name given as G. W. A. Royce)
    • Jacobus, Donald Lines, Families of Ancient New Haven, vol. VII, pp. 1549–1559
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 51 +nm Chaplin, Nancy +sx f +bd 11 Aug 1813 +bp Bennington, Vermont +tb Her birthdate has also been reported as August 12. +dd 6 Jun 1911 +dp Warsaw, Indiana +spouse #50 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 100 +nm Royce, Silas +sx m +bd 9 Jul 1758 +bp Bristol, Connecticut +spouse _____, _____ +child Royce, Silas +sx m +bd about 1785 +child Royce, Jones +child Royce, Esther +child Royce, Ziba +child Royce, Salmon +child Royce, Titus +sx m +bd about 1798 +child Royce, Amos +child #50 +child Royce, Henry +child Royce, Daniel +child Royce, Joel +text

    This entry is conditional pending the proof that George Washington Augustus Royce is, indeed, the same as the George Royse who is the son of this Silas Royce.

    Silas was at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.

    Sources:
    • Jacobus, Donald Lines, Families of Ancient New Haven, vol. VII, pp. 1549–1559.
    • History of Claremont New Hampshire 1764–1894 on the Claremont, New Hampshire web site.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 200 +nm Royce, Benedict +sx m +bd 19 Feb 1734/5 +bp Wallingford, Connecticut +cd 28 Feb 1734/5 +cp at the First Congregational Society of Meriden, Connecticut +dd 19 Jul 1769 +dp Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire +spouse #201 +child #100 +child Royce, Esther +sx f +cd 9 Mar 1760 +cp Bristol, Connecticut +child Royce, Amy +sx f +cd 5 Mar 1765 +cp Bristol, Connecticut +child Royce, Dimon +sx m +cd 25 Jan 1767 +cp Bristol, Connecticut +child Royce, Benedict +sx m +bd 1768 +bp Claremont, Sullivan County, Connecticut
    The existence of this child comes from Al Braley, Aug. 2002. +child Royce, John +sx m +bd 1770 +bp Claremont, Sullivan County, Connecticut +text

    Benedict and Esther moved to Claremont, New Hampshire, after their children were born. He died there. Benedict's siblings, Mehitabel (m. Bunnell) and Hezekiah also moved to Claremont and lived out their lives there.

    Claremont township is approximately six miles square, its land was granted on October 26, 1764. The name comes from the county seat of Lord Clive, an English General who has been called the founder of the British Empire in India. In February, 1767, settlement of the town began in earnest. By 1775 the population was 523 with fewer than 100 families.

    Per History of Claremont New Hampshire 1764–1894, Benedict was very involved in town meetings and surveying projects. He had the first framed house in Claremont.

    This entry is conditional pending the proof that George Washington Augustus Royse [#50] is, indeed, the same as the George Royse who is the son of Silas Royse [#100].

    In an effort to find the parents of George Washington Augustus Royce, the children of Benedict's brother, Hezekiah, are given here. Some of his sons lived in Claremont and were the right age to have a son, George, of the right age. The child of Hezekiah Royce and Lois Damon are (from Al Braley, Aug. 2002):

    1. Thankful Royce 1764 - 1844
    2. Joanna Royce 1766 -
    3. Shebel Royce 1768 - 1833
    4. Lois Royce 1770 - 1847
    5. Chloe Royce 1772 -
    6. Hezekiah Royce 1774 - 1867 (possible)
    7. Keturah Royce 1776 -
    8. Abigail Royce 1778 -
    9. Olive Royce 1780 -
    10. Jesse Diamond Royce 1782 - (possible)
    11. Abel Mehelah Royce 1784 -
    12. Jonathan Royce 1786 -

    Sources:
    • Jacobus, Donald Lines, Families of Ancient New Haven, vol. VII, p. 1559; (See also p. 1791, Additions and Corrections.)
    • History of Claremont New Hampshire 1764–1894 on the Claremont, New Hampshire web site.
    • The International Genealogical Index (data on Esther Bunnell)
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 201 +nm Bunnell, Esther +sx f +bd 30 Nov 1737 +bp Wallingford, Connecticut +dd 1808 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 400 +nm Royce, Abel +sx m +bd 1 Jan 1700/1 +bp Wallingford, Connecticut +md 23 Oct 1723 +mp Wallingford, Connecticut +dd 6 Sep 1769 +db in Bristol, Connecticut +spouse #401 +child Royce, Rhoda +child Royce, Hester +child Royce, Abel +child Royce, Joanna +child Royce, Jacob +child #200 +child Royce, Mehitabel +child Royce, Hezekiah +child Royce, Huldah +child Royce, Rebecca +child Royce, Olive +text

    This entry is conditional pending the proof that George Washington Augustus Royse [#50] is, indeed, the same as the George Royse who is the son of Silas Royse [#100].

    Sources:
    • Jacobus, Donald Lines, Families of Ancient New Haven, vol. VII, pp. 1549–1559.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 401 +nm Beach, Joanna +sx f +bd 9 Oct 1705 +bp Wallingford, Connecticut +dd 9 Oct 1705 +dp Wallingford, Connecticut +db in Bristol, Connecticut +pa #646 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 402 +nm Bunnell, Hezekiah +sx m +spouse #403 +childcount An unknown number of children were born, but included: +child #201 +text

    This entry is conditional pending the proof that George Washington Augustus Royse [#50] is, indeed, the same as the George Royse who is the son of Silas Royse [#100].

    Sources:
    • The International Genealogical Index.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 403 +nm Bristol, Esther +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 800 +nm Royce, Samuel, (Deacon) +sx m +bd 17 Apr 1673 +bp New London, Connecticut +md 12 Dec 1695 +mp Wallingford, Connecticut +dd 14 May 1757 +dp probably in Meriden, Connecticut +db in the old graveyard in Meriden. +spouse #801 +child Royce, Hannah +child Royce, Ezekiel +child #400 +child Royce, Samuel +child Royce, Benjamin +child Royce, Deborah +child Royce, Mehitabel +child Royce, Ebenezer +text

    Samuel Royce was a deacon and a lieutanant.

    In May, 2001, the reference librarian for the Meriden Library wrote to Kathy Campbell who forwarded the following to me.

    "Old Cemetery" located at the end of Ann St. has many names, i.e., Indian; Meetinghouse Hill; Buckwheat Hill; and Dexter Street Cemetery. It is enclosed by an old iron fence and is quite peaceful.

    According to the Hale Index (a transcription of gravestones completed in 1934): "Royce, Samuel Deacon, died May 14, 1757 age 85 years." is buried there. Most of those gravestones are now illegible. There are several other "Roys" listed, no Hannah. An ancestor of Winston Churchill - Timothy Jerome, is also buried there. They stopped using the cemetery in 1771. Up until 1806 Meriden was part of Wallingford, so for the vital records you would have to write to the Wallingford town clerk. The Davis "History of Wallingford" lists Samuel and Hannah and their children and parents. Hannah died in Meriden 12 Jan. 1761 age 90 years." Also some info in "Century of Meriden"

    This entry is conditional pending the proof that George Washington Augustus Royse [#50] is, indeed, the same as the George Royse who is the son of Silas Royse [#100].

    Sources:
    • Jacobus, Donald Lines, Families of Ancient New Haven, vol. VII, pp. 1549–1559.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 801 +nm Benedict, Hannah +sx f +bd 8 Jan 1676 +bp Norwalk, Connecticut +dd 12 Jan 1767 +dp Meriden, Connecticut +db in the "Old Graveyard" in Meriden. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 803 +nm Wilcoxon, Phebe +sx f +spouse #646 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1600 +nm Royce, Samuel +sx m +bd in—say—1640 +bp probably in England +dd 1711 +dp Connecticut +spouse #1601 +child Royce, Robert +child Royce, Josiah +child #800 +child Royce, Abigail +child Royce, Prudence +child Royce, Deborah +child Royce, Issac +spouse Baldwin, Sarah +sx f +bd 25 Sep 1655 +bp probably in Milford, Connecticut +dd 11 Jan 1729 +dp probably in Wallingford, Connecticut +child Royce, Ebenezer +child Royce, John +child Royce, Mary +child Royce, Jacob +text

    This entry is conditional pending the proof that George Washington Augustus Royse [#50] is, indeed, the same as the George Royse who is the son of Silas Royse [#100].

    Sources:
    • Jacobus, Donald Lines, Families of Ancient New Haven, vol. VII, pp. 1549–1559.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1601 +nm Churchill, Hannah +sx f +bd 1 Nov 1644 +bp Wethersfield, Connecticut +md 9 Jan 1666/7 +mp New London, Connecticut +dd in probably 1688 +dp Wallingford, Connecticut ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1602 +nm Benedict, Thomas +sx m +of probably Norwalk, Connecticut +spouse #1603 +childcount An unknown number of children were born, but included: +child #801 +text

    This entry is conditional pending the proof that George Washington Augustus Royse [#50] is, indeed, the same as the George Royse who is the son of Silas Royse [#100].

    Sources:
    • Jacobus, Donald Lines, Families of Ancient New Haven, vol. VII, pp. 1549–1559.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1603 +nm Messenger, Mary +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3200 +nm Royce, Robert +sx m +bd in—say—1610 +bp England +md 4 Jun 1634 +mp Martock, county Somerset, England +dd 1676 +dp Connecticut +spouse #3201 +child Royce, Sarah +sx f +bd about 1634 +child Royce, Nehemiah +sx m +bd about 1636 +child Royce, Jonathan +child #1600 +child Royce, Nathaniel +child Royce, Isaac +child Royce, Ruth +text

    Robert resided in Stratford and New London, Connecticut.

    This entry is conditional pending the proof that George Washington Augustus Royse [#50] is, indeed, the same as the George Royse who is the son of Silas Royse [#100].

    Sources:
    • Jacobus, Donald Lines, Families of Ancient New Haven, vol. VII, pp. 1549–1559.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3201 +nm Sims, Mary +sx f +of Long Sutton, county Somerset, England +dd 1696 +dp Wallingford, Connecticut ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3202 +nm Churchill, Josiah +sx m +spouse #3203 +childcount An unknown number of children were born, but included: +child #1601 +text

    This entry is conditional pending the proof that George Washington Augustus Royse [#50] is, indeed, the same as the George Royse who is the son of Silas Royse [#100].

    Sources:
    • Jacobus, Donald Lines, Families of Ancient New Haven, vol. VII, pp. 1549–1559.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3203 +nm Foote, Elizabeth +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 52 +nm Stuller, Isaac +sx m +bd 7 Apr 1818 +bp Pennsylvania +md 19 Nov 1840 +mp Jefferson, Ohio +dd 5 Apr 1872 +dp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan +tb He died of consumption. +spouse #53 +childcount The children are as in Isaac's will, their order may not be correct. +child Stuller, Lovina Her father's will lists her as of full age and married. +child Stuller, John W. +sx m +bd 16 Sep 1841 +dd 25 Apr 1902 His father's will lists him as of full age. He is buried in Stuller Cemetery, Casco Township, Allegan County; his dates are from his tombstone. +child #26 +child Stuller, Henry +sx m +bd 18 Aug 1849 +bp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan +dd 25 Oct 1868 +dp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan He was a farmer and died of diarrhea one month before his sister, Martha. +child Stuller, Alonzo +sx m +bd 1855 +dd 1938 He was listed as a minor in his father's will. He is buried in Stuller Cemetery, Casco Township, Allegan County; his dates are from his tombstone. +child Stuller, Altie She was listed as a minor in his father's will. The second letter in her name, "L", was unclear in the will and could be another letter with a tall upstroke. +child Stuller, Martha +sx f +bd 14 Jul 1852 +bp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan +dd 25 Nov 1868 +dp Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan She died of diarrhea one month after her brother, Henry. +child Stuller, Orvada She was listed as a minor in his father's will. +text

    Isaac and Elizabeth's marriage record in Jefferson County, Ohio, includes:

    Isaac Stuller and Elizabeth Jarvis; 19 Nov. 1840 by John Murray M.G.; Nov 26; Isaac sworn to his own age and to the free consent of the father of the girl; William Jarvis sworn to the free consent of the father of the girl and states there is no objection what so ever.

    The existence of Isaac Stuller and Elizabeth Jarvis as the parents of Joshua comes from Joshua's death information in the Allegan County, Michigan, Death Record, vol. 4, p. 145. This gives Isaac's birth place as Ohio.

    Isaac's own death information (Allegan Co., vol. 1, p.66) gives his birth place as Pennsylvania; this is more likely accurate than the "Ohio" from Joshua's death record:

    Date of death April 5, 1872; age 53y, 11m, 28d [from which his birth calculates to April 7, 1818], marital status married, place Casco Twp., birth place Pennsylvania, occupation Farmer. Parents: father William Stuller, born Pennsylvania; mother Catherine Stuller, born Pennsylvania.

    Per Casco: Bounty by the Lake, Isaac Stuller settled in Casco Township in 1860.

    Per the Bureau of Land Management records, on October 1, 1855, Isaac patented (was the initial purchaser of) 40 acres in Allegan County: the SW¼ of the NW¼ of section 4, township 1-north, range 14-west [probably Casco Township]. The other 120 acres of the NW¼ were patented by George D. Potter, the brother of Angeline who married Isaac's son, Joshua.

    Isaac's will and the probate of his estate appear in Calendar 2, p.32, file #897, of the Allegan Co. Probate Records. His will was dated January 4, 1871, and in it he leaves everything to his wife, Elizabeth, "except one horse the brown one and that I will to my son Alanso Stuller." It was signed with an X and witnessed by John and Lucy Faubun. Elizabeth's "signature" also appears as an X.

    Elizabeth's death record was not found among the Stullers of Allegan County. She may have remarried, moved, or both.

    This census record is of unknown significance.

    1850 Census, Carroll Co., Ohio
    Washington Township, p. 113B
    NameAge Occup."Land""Cash" Born
    John Jarvis 69  $200Md.
        Catherine 70   Md.
        Solomon 41   Pa.

    Sources:
    • Death Record, Allegan County, Michigan
    • Probate Records, Allegan County, Michigan
    • Jefferson County, Ohio, Marriage Book, vol. 5, 1838–1844, p. 425
    • Bureau of Land Management on-line database
    • Tombstones in Stuller Cemetery, Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan: Elizabeth Jarvis, John W. Stuller, Alonzo Stuller, Lawrence A. Stuller, William Stuller, Jennie Blood, and Minnie Stuller.
    • Hallgren, Jeanne, Casco Township, bounty by the lake: the history of Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan, 1844–1995
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 53 +nm Jarvis, Elizabeth +sx f +bd 1824 +bp Ohio +dd 1937 +dp Michigan +db in Stuller Cemetery, Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan +spouse #52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 54 +nm Potter, Thomas B. +sx m +bd 1797-1798 +bp Vermont +md in—say—1829 +mp +spouse #55 +child Potter, George D. +sx m +bd 1830-1 +bp Ohio He bought a land patent of 137.15 acres on March 10, 1856, in Allegan County, Michigan. It consisted of two contiguous pieces with the legal description: the north fractional half of the north west fractional quarter, the south west quarter of the north east fractional quarter, and the south east quarter of the north west fractional quarter of section 4, in township 1 north of range 14 west, in the district of lands subject to sale at Kalamazoo, Michigan, containing 137.15 acres. The original record is certificate 26959 available from the Bureau of Land Management. His father made a land patent on the same day. +child Potter, Mary A. B. +sx f +bd 1833-4 +bp Ohio +child Potter, Seth H. +sx m +bd 1835-6 +bp Ohio +child #27 +text

    1850 Census, LaGrange Co., Indiana
    Johnson Township, Line 1354; Transcribed to the Web
    NameAgeOccup. "Land""Cash"Born Read &
    Write
    Potter, Thomas B.52 Farmer $112Vt.No
    Elizabeth39    Vt.No
    George D.19 Farmer  OhioYes
    Mary A. B.16    OhioYes
    Seth H.14    OhioYes
    Angeline5    Ohio*N/A
    * All other records give Angeline's birth place as Indiana.

    From the information in the above census record and other sources given here, we know that

    • Thomas and Elizabeth were born in Vermont
    • They were in Ohio by 1830 (when he was about 32 and she about 20)
    • The were in Ohio thru about 1837–1844
    • They were in Johnson Township, La Grange County, Indiana, in time for Angeline to be born in 1844
    • The moved to Allegan County, Michigan, probably in late 1855 or early 1856 when Thomas B. patented about 280 acres.

    Thomas Potter bought a land patent (was an original land purchaser from the Federal Government) of 271.17 acres on March 10, 1856, in Allegan County. It consisted of three contiguous pieces with the legal description: the north fractional half of the north east fractional quarter, the south west quarter of the north east fractional quarter, and the south half of the north west fractional quarter of section 5, in township 1 north of range 14 west, in the district of lands subject to sale at Kalamazoo, Michigan, containing 271.17 acres. The original record is certificate 26958 available from the Bureau of Land Management. His son, George, made a land patent on the same day; see above.

    Looking for Thomas B. Potter
    The LDS Family Search engine, Jan. 2000, gives the following.

    Records for Thomas Potter born in Vermont 1788–1808
    Birthdate Birth Place Parents Wives Marriage
    2 Mar 1790 Bakersfield, Franklin Thomas Dwight &
    Hannah (Heald)    		 Rhoda Brown 1 Jan 1811
    7 Mar 1790 Bakersfield Twp, Franklin Thomas & Hannah    
    16 Sep 1790 Waterford Twp, Caledonia Barnabus & Mary    
    20 Sep 1792 Pawlet Twp, Rutland William & Phebe    
    20 Sep 1792 Wells, Rutland William &
    Phebe (Woodward)    		    
    27 Jun 1799 Of Chittenden Co.   Rispey Irish  
    27 Jun 1799 Monkton, Addison Elihu & Phebe
    (or Bethia) Spooner    		 Rispey Irish
    Betsy Cornell    		 23 Jul 1823
    26 Dec 1847
    8 Jul 1800 Waterford Twp, Caledonia William & Mary    

    The only plausable candidate among these is the Thomas born 27 Jun 1799 if we assume that the mother of the children was Rispey Irish. One could imagine that they had several older children who had already left home by 1850, and that Rispey, who is listed a born in 1800, died in childbirth of Angeline; she would have been about 45 years old. However, there are some difficulties: Betsy (Elizabeth?) Cornell is listed as being born in 1802 which conflicts with the census record which would have her born 1811-2 (this level of inconsistency is unfortunately common) and the names are just Thomas, not "Thomas B.".

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 55 +nm _____, Elizabeth +sx f +bd 1810-1811 +bp Vermont +spouse #54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 96 +nm Galbraith, John +sx m +bd 29 Mar 1785 +bp Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. +md 23 May 1811 +mp Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, U.S.A. +dd 22 Sep 1855 +dp Arcanum, Darke County, Ohio, U.S.A. +db at Arcanum and his gravestone bears the Masonic emblem. +spouse #97 +child Galbreath, Joseph +sx m +bd 12 May 1812 +bp Preble County, Ohio, U.S.A. +dd 31 Oct 1897 +dp near Valparaiso, Indiana, U.S.A. He married
    1. , she died January 21, 1873, ten children: John Charles, Martin Van Buren, Charlotte, William, Nancy, Jane, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel, Lafayette, and Byron
    2. , two children: Edgar and Nellie
    3. , outlived John, died in Allegan County, Michigan, U.S.A.
     +child Galbreath, Mary (Polly) +sx f +bd 11 Jan 1814 +bp Preble County, Ohio, U.S.A. +dd 1856 +dp Centertown, Missouri, U.S.A. She married
    1. , born 1816, died 1850; they had four children: Charlotte, John Freeman, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Polk.
    +child Galbreath, John +sx m +bd 11 Mar 1816 +bp Preble County, Ohio, U.S.A +dd 18 Aug 1851 He married , they had eight children: Joseph, Perry, Alexander, Martha, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Charlotte and Sarah. +child Galbreath, Elizabeth +sx f +bd 20 Feb 1818 +bp near Arcanum, Ohio, U.S.A. She and Nicholas are buried in Preble County, Ohio. She married , they had nine children: Rebecca, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Emma, Charlotte, Lafayette, Joseph, Sarah, and Jasper. +child Galbreath, Benjamin +sx m +bd 15 Jun 1820 +bp near Arcanum, Ohio, U.S.A. +dd 15 Dec 1849 He never married. +child #48 +child Galbreath, Jackson A. +sx m +bd 1 Sep 1824 +bp Darke County, Ohio, U.S.A. +dd 13 Sep 1860 +dp Pierceton, Indiana, U.S.A. He married , born February 22, 1826 in York County, Pennsylvania, died May 31, 1905 in Ft. Wayne, Ind.; they had four children: Mandillie, Minerva, Lucretia, and Justus. +child Galbreath, Samuel +sx m +bd 9 Apr 1827 +bp Darke County, Ohio, U.S.A. +dd 23 Mar 1910 He married
    1. on March 23, 1910, in Darke County. She was the sister of Eliza who married his brother, Alexander; the daughter of Henry and Katherine (Wirt) Keltner [#98]. They had seven children: Milton, Catherine, Alice, Oliver, Jemimah, Jackson, and Marion.
    2. , they also had seven children: Mary, Martha, Ellsworth, Grant, Stanton, Viola, and Daisy
    +child Galbreath, Milton +sx m +bd 13 Mar 1829 +bp near Arcanum, Ohio, U.S.A. +dd 9 May 1855 He married , born 1835; they had three children: Harvey, Ellihue McNeal, and Minerva. +child Galbreath, Charlotte +sx f +bd 19 Sep 1832 +bp near Arcanum, Ohio, U.S.A. +dd 4 Aug 1837 She died young. +text

    Since John's father died leaving minor children, of whom he was the youngest (age 8), it is probable that John followed his older sisters and his grandmother's people to Darke County, Ohio. His mother, Mary, may have come, too. Ellihue Galbreath, son of Milton, who lived his entire life near the John and Elizabeth homestead near Arcanum, Ohio, related at 86, with memory clear, that his grandfather, John Galbreath, "came to Ohio from Pennsylvania about 1800 when he was just a boy, with his brother, James, to visit relatives." In 1818, John became a member of the Masonic Order. In the spring of 1819, he was made a Master Mason in Pickaway Lodge No. 23 at Circleville, Ohio. Entries in the lodge books are made under three different spellings: Galbreath, Galbraith, and Gilbraith. The last spelling is the one that is used in making the entry for the marriage record at Eaton, Ohio:

    I do certify that John Gilbraith and Elizabeth Aikman were joined in the bonds of matrimony on the 23rd day of May, 1811, by me.
    David Purviance

    Per the Bureau of Land Management document #1797 (Ohio), on September 2, 1830, a John Galbreath made a land patent (original purchase from the government) of 77.52 acres in Darke County, the W½ of the SW¼, block 23, township 8N, range 3E of the West of the Greater Miami meridian. This John is most likely the subject of this page.

    Both John and Elizabeth attended the Universalist Church at Castine, Ohio, where they may have been members. Elizabeth continued her allegiance to that church after John died and she had gone to live with her son, Samuel, in Pierceton,

    Ellihue also related that his earliest memory was attending his grandfather's funeral when the procession was halted by the crossing of a herd of deer.

    The family bible was in the hands of grandson, Robert Quinn, in the 1940's.

    The will of John Galbreath was dated May 2, 1855, proved on October 5, 1855, in Darke County, Ohio, and recorded in Will Book A, Page 180. It states that after his debts, funeral expenses, and his wife's third are taken out, then:

    • Item — I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Dye the sum of one hundred dollars...
    • Item — I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Offill the wife of John N. Offill one hundred dollars...
    • Item — I give and bequeath unto my grand children heirs of John Galbreath my son deceased one hundred dollars...
    • Item — I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my estate both real and personal to be equally divided among my sons Joseph, Alexander, Jackson, Samuel, and Milton in equal portion...
    • And lastly — I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Jackson A. Galbreath to be sole Executor of this my last will and Testament...
    The will was witnessed by and .
    Sources:
    • Gilbreath, Elmer C. Gilbreath, Galbreath, Galbraith as corrected and appearing in The Galbraith Families of Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania assembled by the Clan Galbraith Association of North America, 1992.
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    • Short and Bowers, Preble County, Ohio, Marriages 1808–1840
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 97 +nm Aikman, Elizabeth +sx f +bd 24 Oct 1788 +bp Cumberland County, Pennsylvania +dd 6 Jan 1869 +db in Hillcrest Cemetery near Pierceton, Indiana +dp Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana +spouse #96 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 98 +nm Keltner, Henry +sx m +bd 13 Aug 1789 +bp Berks County, Pennsylvania +md about 1815 +mp Montgomery County, Ohio +dd 3 Mar 1840 +dp West Baltimore, Preble County, Ohio +spouse #99 +child Keltner, Elizabeth +sx f She married . +child Keltner, Margaret +sx f +bd 29 Aug 1815 +bp Preble County, Ohio +dd 7 Jul 1874 +dp Koscuisko County, Indiana She is buried in Webster Cemetery +child Keltner, Joseph C. +sx m +bd 11 Sep 1817 +bp Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio +dd 7 May 1910 +dp Anderson, Madison County, Indiana +child #49 +child Keltner, Andrew J. +sx m +bd Nov 1826 +dd 1904 +child Keltner, Sarah +sx f +bd 11 Apr 1827 +bp Ohio +dd 5 Feb 1858 +dp Kosciusko County, Indiana She married Samuel Galbreath, brother of Eliza's husband, Alexander, and son of John and Elizabeth (Aikman) Galbreath. They had two children: Jackson born March 11, 1856, and Marion born February 5, 1858; Sarah died in childbirth.
    Sources: Biographical and Historical Record of Kosciusko County, Indiana; and Hillcrest Cemetery Records +child Keltner, Emeline +sx f +bd 14 Nov 1834 She married . +child Keltner, Henry Martin +sx m +bd 30 Sep 1836 +dd 1 Dec 1908 +dp Anderson, Madison County, Indiana +child Keltner, Catherine +sx f +bd 15 Jul 1840 She married . +text

    They resided in Preble County, Ohio. His name was sometimes given as .

    Note that an Abraham Keltner had a land patent of 40 acres on November 7, 1837, in Darke County. See the Bureau of Land Management database. Also, in adjoining Shelby County, patented 67 acres on October 7, 1835.

    Sources:
    • World Family Tree CD-ROM #46, Tree #1275: Descendants of Michael Kelchner, which includes citations:
      • Roll, Charles; Indiana: 150 Years of American Development, 1931; vol. 5, p. 399
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    • Research of Valda L. Galbreath: The birth and death dates and places for Henry and Catherine.
    • Biographical and Historical Record of Kosciusko County, Indiana
    • Binnie, Lester, Hillcrest Cemetery Records
    • The International Genealogical Index (IGI): Their marriage location.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 99 +nm Wirt, Katherine +sx f +bd 22 Jan 1795 +dd 28 Apr 1867 +spouse #98 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 102 +nm Chaplin, James +sx m +bd 6 Jul 1784 +bp Lunenburgh Township, Worcester County, Massachusetts +dd 6 May 1865 +dp Washington Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana +md 11 Nov 1807 +spouse #103 +childcount An unknown number of children were born, but included: +child #51 +child Chaplin, William James He was born in 1823 and died in 1885; his second wife was . This infomation comes from his granddaughter's D.A.R. lineage record: #90843, vol. 91, page 268. +text

    JC Schreiber gives the birth place of James as Vermont and has no date.

    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 103 +nm Whitney, Sarah Atherton +sx f +bd 2 Sep 1787 +bp Harvard, Massachusetts +dd 31 Dec 1858 +dp Kosciusko County, Indiana +spouse #102 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 104 +nm Stuller, William +sx m +bd in—say—1790 +bp Pennsylvania +mp probably in Pennsylvania +dd 1849 +spouse #105 +childcount An unknown number of children were born, but included: +child #52 +text

    The existence of William and Catherine Stuller as the parents of Isaac comes from Isaac's death record in Allegan County, Michigan, Death Records, vol. 1, p.66.

    For Isaac to have been born in 1818, his mother, Catherine, would have been born in the very early 1800s at the latest. However, the Catherine who keeps appearing in records was born in 1809–10. There are either two Catherines or errors in the data; both are entirely possible.

    Information from Doug Frantz in June, 2000, gives: Records of the Baust Lutheran and Reformed Church in Tyrone, Carroll County, Maryland, include two baptisms of children of a William and Catherine Stuller

    1. Ellen Rachael; born April 22, 1832; baptized June 10, 1832
    2. Emily Jane; born March 19, 1837; baptized May 14, 1837
    Note that Ulrich Stuller [Sr.] (1726–1814) belonged to this same church. Also note that the age of Emily is consistent with the following census record. [Tyrone is the area near the intersection of MD 832, Taneytown Road, and MD 84, Baust Church Road.]

    For the following, note that Carroll County was formed in 1833 from parts of Columbiana, Stark, Harrison, Jefferson, and Tuscarawas Counties. Therefore, if the Stuller family was in Jefferson County before 1833, they could be in Carroll afterward without having moved.

    1850 Census, Carroll Co., Ohio
    Washington Township, p. 113B
    NameAge Occup."Land""Cash" Born
    Catherine Stuller 40   Md.
        Emily 13   Md.
        Joseph 11   Ohio
        Mary 9   Ohio
        Amy 6   Ohio
    If the above census record is the wife and family of "our" William Stuller, then Catherine was only 7 or 8 when Isaac was born; this is a problem, as noted above. Note that it states that Catherine was born in Maryland while Isaac's death record states that his mother, Catherine, was born in Pennsylvania.

    Janet Van Dusen provided the following in June, 2000. Catherine Stuller, wife of William, died May 8, 1872, age 62, was buried in Harsh-Swamp Cemetery, Washington Township, Carroll County, Ohio. Her age and location are consistent with the census record, above. Also, William Stuller died on _____ __, 1849, age 42 [stone unreadable], in the Stoller [sic] Cemetery, Washington Township, Carroll County, located on the farm owned (in 1990) by , 1152 Brussels Road NE (CR-44). The cemetery is in a remote area about halfway between the farm buildings and the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company. The only stone found was leaning against a tree. It was censused on May 6, 1990, by Robert and Bernice Reid McClester. This death date and age are compatible with the family in the above census record. However, there is still nothing to tie this William and Catherine to Isaac except the names themselves.

    Other Stuller census records for Carroll County, Ohio:

    • Andrew (48) Md., Clarissa (48) Pa.; Children all b. in Ohio: Abraham (19), Mary C., Elizabeth, Andy, Lydia, Lucinda (5)
    • James (36) Pa., Catherine (34) Oh.; Children all b. in Ohio: Josiah (11), Alexander, Lucinda, Milton, Newton, Henry (6/12)

    The follow list of marriages in Jefferson and surrounding counties are potential children of William and Catherine.

    Some Ohio Stuller Marriages 1825–1848
    provided by Steve Van Dyke
    Stuller     Spouse Date     County
    Eve¹Mirice, George Apr 18, 1825Stark
    CatharineCroferd, Henry Mar 4, 1832Columbiana
    David¹Daily, Jane Jul 4, 1833Carroll
    Henry¹Ashbrooke, Nancy Apr 23, 1835Carroll
    MaryHamodinger, John Mar 24, 1836Carroll
    James¹Harmadinger, Catharine Aug 31, 1838Carroll
    Isaac¹Jarvis, Elizabeth Nov 19, 1840Jefferson
    Lorenzo¹Handle, Rachel Feit Aug 26, 1841Carroll
    Christopher¹Stidger, Sarah Ann Aug 29, 1848Jefferson
      ¹ Agrees completely with Family Search web site; no additional information available.

    The following table are immigrants with names similar to "Stuller" (none were found spelled exactly "Stuller") from A Collection of Upward of 30,000 Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French, and Other Immigrants in Pennsylvania from 1727–1776; extracted by Jeanette (Stuller) Pearson. (Provided by Doug Frantz.)
    NamePageDateDetails
    Staller, Nicolas 81 1732 Sep 26 Palatines imported in the ship Mary of London, John Gray, Master, from Rotterdam, last of Cowes², 69 males over 16, 122 women and children, 183 in all.
    Stoler, Bastian¹ 102 1736 Sep 16 Palatines with their families, in all, 330, imported in the ship Princess Augusta, Samuel Merchant, Master, from Rotterdam, last from Cowes²
    Stohler, George, Sr.
    Stohler, George, Jr.    		 117 1738 Sep 9 Palatines, in all, 349, imported in the ship Glasgow.
    Stohler, Hans¹ 191 1749 Aug 30 Foreigners imported in ship Crown, Michael James, Master, from Rotterdam, last from Cowes².
    Stahler,
        Johan Adam¹    		 196 1749 Sep 9 Palatines, ship St. Andrew, James Abercrombie, Master, from Rotterdam, last from Plymouth, England.
    Stoller, Ulrich 203 1749 Sep 15 550 foreigners from Zweibrucken, Nassau, Wurtemberg, and the Pfalz arrived on the ship Phoenix, Capt. John Mason, from Rotterdam, last of Cowes²
    Stohler, Henirich 265 1751 Oct 4 Ship Queen of Denmark, George Parish, Commander, from Rotterdam, last from Cowes²
    Staller, Nicklas 360 1764 Sep 26 260 passengers, ship Brittania, Thomas Arnot, Captain, from Rotterdam.
    Stohler, Martin¹ 382 1767 Nov 10 Ship Sally Patrick Brown, Master, from Rotterdam, last from Cowes²
     ¹ Signed his own name (others' names were signed by the clerk)
     ² Cowes is on the Isle of Wight off the southern coast of England

    Sources:
    • Allegan County, Michigan, vital records
    • Census records
    • Rupp, Prof. I. Daniel, A Collection of Upward of 30,000 Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French, and Other Immigrants in Pennsylvania from 1727–1776
    • Records of Janet Van Duser, Ohio
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 105 +nm _____, Catherine +sx f +bd in—say—1795 +bp Maryland +++dd 8 May 1872 +++dp Carroll County, Ohio +++tb She died at age 62. +++db Harsh-Swamp Cemetery, Washington Township, Carroll County, Ohio ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 106 +nm Jarvis, William +sx m +spouse _____, _____ +childcount An unknown number of children were born, but included: +child #53 +child Jarvis, William A William Jarvis was a witness at the wedding of Elizabeth to Isaac Stuller. Since he affirmed that her father had no objection to the marriage, it is likely that he is her brother. +text

    Six land patents were purchased by William Jarvis (all the same person?) in Ohio as recorded by the Bureau of Land Management.
    Ohio Patents; Ohio River Survey Meridian
    DateDoc. #PartSec.Twp/Range AcresCounty
    20 Sep 1827536 E½NW¼327-N / 6-W 66.52Belmont
    30 Jul 1828616 W½NE¼327-N / 6-W 66.52Belmont
    1 Jun 1829677 E½NW¼366-N / 6-W 60.34Monroe
    5 Jan 1831810 W½SE¼218-N / 7-W 79.52Noble
    1 Mar 18321060 E½SW¼218-N / 7-W 79.52Noble
    20 Sep 18395164 NW¼NE¼223-N / 5-W 40.65Monroe

    This family, the parents of Elizabeth, is very much under development; most of the information here is unproven. I speculate that one of the Williams, below, was her father and the other, her brother. The 1840 Ohio Census Index for Jefferson County gives

    • Jarvis, William; Springfield Twp; page 207
    • Jarvis, William; Warren Twp; page 141
    The 1850 Ohio Census Index for Jefferson County gives
    • Jarvis, Willam; Warren Twp; page 393

    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 114 +nm DeMoss, Peter +sx m +bd about 1751 +bp Virginia +dd 1830 +dp Hendricks County, Indiana +tp These may be the parents of a different Peter DeMoss. +spouse Potts, _____ +md about 1770 +child DeMoss, Margaret "Peggy" She was born in 1777 in Virginia and died May 4, 1849, Shelby County, Ohio. +child DeMoss, Charles He was born January 2, 1780, in Virginia and died December 27, 1860, in Cass County, Indiana +spouse #115 +child DeMoss, Peter He was born about 1779 and married . +child DeMoss, William He was born about 1784 in Nelson County, Kentucky, and died June 5, 1858, in Emporia, Kansas. His line leads to _____ DeMoss who is the source of much of this information. +child #57 +child DeMoss, Ruth She married _____ Davis. +child DeMoss, Sarah She married . +child DeMoss, John He was born September 15, 1789, in Nelson County, Kentucky and died February 7, 1852, in Harrison County, Indiana. +child DeMoss, Catherine She was born about 1791 and died in Wayne County, Indiana. She married in December 26, 1815, in Preble County, Ohio. +child DeMoss, Elizabeth "Betsy" She was born about 1793. +child DeMoss, David He was born in 1794 and married on September 30, 1819, in Preble County, Ohio. +child DeMoss, James He was born about 1800 and married . +child DeMoss, Rachel She was born April 4, 1806. +child DeMoss, Mary "Polly" Olive She was born about 1808 and married . +text

    The family Bible of John DeMoss indicates that Peter DeMoss and his family were in Nelson County, Kentucky, before the birth of his son, John, on February 15, 1789. Grants South of Green River, Kentucky book 3, p. 435, by shows that Peter receive a land grant of 163 acres in Green County, Kentucky. It was surveyed on November 10, 1798, and patented November 7, 1807. In about 1803, the family moved to (what is now) Preble County, Ohio.

    Peter's will was probabed in 1830 in Hendricks County, Indiana. The probate records are available from Complete Probate 1826-1845 of Hendricks County, vol. 1, pp. 26–34. The administrators of the estate were David and James Demoss, his two youngest sons. They were sworn to do the appraisal on December 11, 1830.

    The inventory and appraisal of his estate leads us to infer:
    • from the books, including poetry, that Peter and/or Mary were literate
    • from three volumes of Wesley's Sermons that they were active Methodists
    • from the plow, clevis, bar share, doubletree, etc., that Peter was a farmer and plowed with a team of horses
    • from the lack of draft horses that Peter was not an active farmer when he died (he was 79); he likely sold his team of horses, keeping only the mare for riding (there is no buggy in the inventory)
    • from the hackles for combing flax into fibers that grew flax, probably for sale since there was no spinning equipment to make linen thread
    • from the sheep and sheep shears he sold raw wool
    • from the small number of sheep and cattle that these animals were used to sustain the family
    • from the Delft and pewter plates that the family enjoyed a few of the finer things in life
    • from the $600 bond and several loans that the family was financially stable and would help others in need
    All in all, we can imagine a successful farming family living in a well-kept house with adequate outbuildings.

    Each individual heir or group of heirs of Peter received $76.00 from his estate.

    • & Margaret his wife of Shelby County, Ohio
      Perhaps Peter's daughter by his first wife married John Mellinger.
    • George Briant of Hendricks County, Indiana
      This is the husband of Peter's daughter, Sarah.
    • James Reynolds of Morgan County, Indiana
      This is the husband of Peter's daughter, Mary.
    • John Demoss for the use of Thomas and Matthew Youngblood
      This fairly confirms the tie between the Demoss and Youngblood families. Thomas is most likely the husband of Peter's daughter, Martha. Matthew is unknown but is probably the husband of another of Peter's daughters (Rachel, since all of the others appear to be "accounted for"). Matthew may be Thomas's brother. It would be interesting to know why the money wasn't given directly to Thomas and Matthew.
    • John Demoss of Butler County, Ohio
      This is probably the same John as the previous line which would indicate that the Youngblood families had already moved to Ohio.
    • Elijah Powell and Nancy Powell and Elizabeth Demoss of Adair County, Kentucky
      Who is Nancy Powell? Perhaps she and Elizabeth are Mary's sisters?
    • Silas Davis of Rush County, Indiana
      This is the husband of Peter's daughter, Ruth.
    • James Raines of Marion County, Indiana
      This is the husband of Peter's daughter, Catherine.
    • David Demoss of Hendricks County, Indiana
      This is Peter's son.
    • Elizabeth Demoss of Morgan County, Indiana
      This is probably Peter's daughter.
    • James Demoss of Morgan County, Indiana
      This is Peter's son.
    • Charles Demoss of Preble County, Ohio
      This is probably Peter's son by his first wife.
    • William Demoss of Cass County, Indiana
      This is Peter's son.
    • Charles Reynolds of Hendricks County, Indiana
      This is the husband of Peter's daughter, Mary "Polly".
    That there is nothing given to Peter's eldest son, Peter, means he may have died before his father.
    Sources:
    • Complete Probate 1826-1845 of Hendricks County, vol. 1, pp. 26–34
    • Most of this information came from Patrick W. and Karen DeMoss in May, 1999: KKD1224@aol.com.
    • LDS Family Group Record
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 115 +nm Mellinger, Mary +sx f +bp Berkeley, (West) Virginia +bd about 1759 +tb (Her birth information from the LDS Family Group Record.) +md in the early 1780s ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 192 +nm Galbraith, Robert +sx m +bd about 1742 +bp Derry Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania +dd 1793 +dp Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania +spouse Hendricks, Mary +sx f +md 27 Mar 1762 +mp Carlisle, Pennsylvania +dd 1770 +dp Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania +pa Hendricks, Tobias +ma _____, Agnes The will of Tobias Hendricks, dated November 29, 1778, mentions Elizabeth, Agnys, and Mary as children of his daughter, Mary, and her husband, Robert Galbraith. +child Galbraith, Elizabeth She married . +child Galbraith, Agnes [Nancy/Ann] She married . +child Galbraith, Mary She married . +spouse #193 +child Galbraith, James +bp Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania +child Galbraith, Jane +bp Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania She married . +child Galbraith, Robert +sx m +bd 1782 +bp Allen Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania +dd 1826 +dp Butler County, Pennsylvania As a young man he moved to Butler County and married . They had six children. +child #96 +text

    Per The Galbraith Families of Donegal Township, ..., Robert moved from Derry Township to East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, in 1761 with his father and brothers John and Andrew. In 1762 the tax records show James Galbraith with 500 acres of land. Robert's name first appears on the tax records in 1763 with 100 acres while James has only 400 acres. Clearly, James has given 100 acres to his son. Court records of Cumberland County document the deaths of both Robert and his brother, John, and list the names of their children, proving that these children were also the grandchildren of James of East Pennsboro. Deeds, wills, and other documents prove that the land on which Robert and John lived was given to them by their father, James.

    By 1768, Robert was no longer in East Pennsboro but in Allen Township on land that James had purchased in 1767 at a sheriff's sale, including a mill at Lisburn.

    Robert was a soldier in the American Revolution. His name appears in a list of "Rangers on the Frontiers 1778–1783", page 604, vol. 4, Fifth Series, Pennsylvania Archives, as well as in other lists of Cumberland County militia commanded by and . The children of Robert and Mary, his second wife, appear in the given order in the court records at Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

    The will of Mary Galbraith was dated March 20, 1821, proved on December 17, 1825, in the Borough of Bellfonte, county of Centre, Pennsylvania; recorded in Franklin County, Ohio, volume A, page 154. It refers to sons John, Robert, and James (he is "to pay off suit Elizabeth Hunt [her step-daughter] brought against me in the state of Ohio."), and grand-daughters Maria and Jane Williams. It also mentions "all property in Pennsylvania or Ohio, particularly the property in Franklin County [Ohio] left me as one the heirs of my brother, John Dill."

    The will of [what is certainly] her brother, John Dill, dated June 5, 1802, probated February 29, 1816, in Franklin County, Ohio, recorded in Volume A, pages 50–52, mentions his wife, Mary Dill, brothers Robert and Thomas Dill, sisters Mary Galbreath and Rebecca Johnston, and niece Mary Dill [daughter of his deceased brother, Armstrong Dill].

    The following are from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at Carlisle.

    • Letters were granted Mary, widow of Robert Galbreath of Allen Township, August 6, 1793.
    • Docket 3, page 153, list the children in this order: Nancy, Mary, Elizabeth; James, Jane, Robert, John.
    • Docket 3, page 163, September 9, 1795, Mary asks the court to appoint guardians for Robert and John who are under 14 years of age.
    • Docket 3, page 184, Ann (nickname for Nancy) petitions the court to sell the land of the estate of her deceased father.

    Common errors in the recorded ancestry of this Robert Galbraith
    William H. Egle, a noted Pennsylvania historian, wrote Pennsylvania Genealogies which included much information on early Galbraith families. Unfortunately, he did not have all of the information that has been found by subsequent researchers, and became confused by the multiple Jameses and Roberts. Many other writers have taken his information (and mistakes), including the authors of The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath which this author relied on for some time.

    On page 14 of section 3 of The Galbraith Families of Donegal Township... begins a detailed analysis of the lineage of the several Roberts and Jameses from the original John of Ireland. In summary, the left column of the following table shows the incorrect lineage and the right shows the correct one. Note that in this case, the correct one is one generation shorter.

    John of Ireland
    James (Sr.) ca.1666–1744; m. Rebecca Chambers
    Wrong lineage
    Andrew ca.1692–____
    m. Mary Kyle
    John ca.1715–1757
    m. Jennett McCullough    		 Correct lineage
     
    James (Jr.) 1703–1786
    m. Elizabeth Bertram
    Robert ca.1740–1795 m.(1) Mary Hendricks, (2) Mary Dill
    Note that Andrew and James Jr. are brothers; sons of James Sr. Also, "McCullough" is probably more correctly written McCauley.

    There are many more errors in the work of William H. Egle than are corrected here. Some of them will totally invalidate some applications for membership in the D.A.R. This is not to asperce all of Egle's work, he was a skilled historian, but he was lacking information and made some assumptions that have proved to be false.

    Sources:
    • The Clan Galbraith Association of North America, The Galbraith Families of Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a collection of works.
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    • Dill, Rosalie Jones, Mathew Dill Genealogy, 1935, via Joan Huston.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 193 +nm Dill, Mary +sx f +bd 25 May 1747 +bp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania +tb Her name from her first marriage was . +dd before December 17, 1825 +dp County of Centre, Pennsylvania +spouse #192 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 194 +nm Aikman, John +sx m +bd 1755 +bp New Jersey +md 9 Dec 1776 +mp +dd 11 Jan 1830 +dp Preble County, Ohio +db Roselawn Cemetery, Harrison Township, Preble County +spouse #195 +childcount The order of the following eight children is uncertain. +child Aikman, John He probably married on February 14, 1811 (see below). He may also have married on June 10, 1819. +child Aikman, Alexander He probably married on June 4, 1818 (see below). +child Aikman, Benjamin D. He probably married on October 3, 1822 (see below). +child Aikman, James D. +child Aikman, Samuel +child Aikman, Hannah She probably married on November 11, 1817 (see below). +child Aikman, Elinander +child #97 +text

    The Aikmans came to Ohio from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in 1808, and had to spend the first winter in the fort at Greenville, Darke County. The next spring they bought a farm in Preble County, Ohio, where John remained until his death.

    The Bureau of Land Management land patent searches have no entries for anyone named Aikman; therefore, no Aikman made an original land purchase from the government in Ohio.

    Preble County, Ohio, Marriages 1808–1840 contains:

    NameBook/PageSpouseDate
    Aikman, Alexander001/078Werts, Mary 04 Jun 1818
    Aikman, Benjamin 001/106Piles, Rebekah 03 Oct 1822
    Aikman, Elizabeth001/019Gilbreath, John23 May 1811
    Aikman, Hannah 001/067Werner, Abraham11 Nov 1817
    Aikman, John 001/017Hapner, Polly 14 Feb 1811
    Aikman, John 001/090Stacy, Sally 10 Jun 1819
    Information provided by Wally Garchow, wally@calweb.com, January, 1998.

    The 1820 census for Preble Co., Ohio, gives: John Aikman in the 26-44 age group. Also listed in the household are: Wife, 26-44 age group, two sons, 0-9 age group, and one daughter, 0-9 age group. Living close by was an Alexander Aikman, over the age of 45.

    The 1820 census for Preble Co., Ohio, gives: John Aikman in the 26-44 age group. Also listed in the household are: Wife, 26-44 age group, two sons, 0-9 age group, and one daughter, 0-9 age group. This is probably the John who married Polly Hapner in 1811. Living close by was an Alexander Aikman, over the age of 45.

    Sources:
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    • Short & Bowers; Preble County, Ohio, Marriages 1808–1840
    • Federal census records
    • Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, vol. 1, Serial: 11999; Volume, 8
    • Information on Mary Dysert came from Dianne Aikman, September, 2000, without citations.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 195 +nm Dysert, Mary +sx f +bp Pennsylvania +dd 1809 +dp Greenville, Darke County, Ohio ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 196 +nm Keltner, Michael +sx m +bd 25 Jan 1760 +bp Northampton County, Pennsylvania +dd 19 Apr 1833 +dp Harrison Township, Union County, Indiana +spouse #197 +child Keltner, John +sx m +bd 9 Jun 1787 +bp Berks County, Pennsylvania +dd 1 Feb 1864 +dp Elkhart, Indiana He married ; they had six children: George W., James C., Henry, Sally Ann, Malinda, and David P. Keltner. +child #98 +child Keltner, Catherine +sx f +bd 25 Jul 1791 +bp Huntington County, Pennsylvania +dd 6 Jun 1879 She married ; they had nine children: Margaret, Susanna, Elias, Elizabeth, Jacob, Henry W., Andrew, David, and Catherine Troxel. +child Keltner, Mary (Polly) +sx f +bd 1794 +bp Pennsylvania She married first ; they had four children: Absolam, Samuel R., Jessie, and . She married second ; they had one child: +child Keltner, Samuel R. +sx m +bd 9 Dec 1795 +bp Huntington County, Pennsylvania +dd 18 Mar 1889 +dp St. Joseph County, Indiana He married ; they had seven children: Mariah, Solomon, Abraham, Catherine, Josiah G., Jememiah, and . He is buried in Portage Cemetery, German Township. +child Keltner, Joseph M. +sx m +bd 1800 +bp Berks County, Pennsylvania He married Susan Wert, daughter of Peter and Mary (Rex) Wirt; they had eight children: Harriet, Maria, Sarah, William, Henry H., Elizabeth, Emeline, and Catherine Kelther. +child Keltner, Michael +sx m +bd 23 Aug 1805 +bp Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania +dd 26 Apr 1898 +dp Van Wert County, Ohio He married first, Sally Wert, daughter of Peter and Mary (Rex) Wirt; they had five children: Ira, William, Martin, David, and Sarah. He married second, ; they had 11 children: Benjamin Franklin, Louis, Nathaniel, Robert M., Harriet Ann, Eli, Sarah Catherine, Edward, Mary Ellen, Lydia Jane, and . +child Keltner, Abraham B. +sx m +bd 21 Jan 1809 +bp Pennsylvania +dd 5 Apr 1886 +dp Darke County, Ohio He married first, Elizabeth Wert, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Rex) Wirt. They had six children: Minerva, Susanna Christina, Dion Bierney, Mary Margaret, Abraham Washington, and . He married second, ; they had five children: Matilda, John A., Washington Henry, Sanford Marion, and . +child Keltner, Jacob M. +sx m +bd 12 Oct 1810 +bp Allegheny Township, Huntington County, Pennsylvania +dp Union County, Ohio He is buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Union County. Jacob does not appear in The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath, but does appear in the other sources. He married first, ; they had four children: William, Mary Jane, John M., and . He married second ; they had eight children: Henry, Isaac, Amanda, Abraham M., Sarah M., James A., Milton F. and . +child Keltner, Susan +sx f +bp Pennsylvania She married ; they had ten children: Amanda, Nancy, Sarah, Thomas T., Margaret, James Monroe, George W., Mary E., Florence, and . +text

    It is interesting to note that four of the Keltner brothers, Henry, Joseph, Abraham, and Michael, married four Wert sisters, Katherine, Susan, Elizabeth, and Sallie, respectively.

    Sources:
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    • The data on their children is from Dolores Redding, August, 2000, who cites several generations of family records.
    • World Family Tree CD-ROM #46, Tree #1275: Descendants of Michael Kelchner, which includes citations:
      • Pennsylvania Archives, 5th Series, vol. 2, p. 260; vol. 8, p. 318
      • Bible records of Michael Kelchner.
      • The will of Michael Kelchner (Sr.).
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 197 +nm Ripplet, Margaret +sx f +spouse #196 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 198 +nm Wirt, Peter +sx m +bd in—say—1769 +bd Pennsylvania +spouse #199 +childcount The order of the following children is unknown. +child #99 +child Wert, Elizabeth +sx f +dd 26 Apr 1848 She married Abraham B. Keltner, son of Michael and Margaret (Ripplet) Keltner. +child Wert, Susan +sx f +bd 17 Oct 1833 +bp Preble County, Ohio She married Joseph M. Keltner, son of Michael and Margaret (Ripplet) Keltner. +child Wert, Sallie +sx f She married Michael Keltner, son of Michael and Margaret (Ripplet) Keltner. +text

    Peter is mentioned in documents concerning his father's estate.

    It is interesting to note that four Wert sisters, Katherine, Susan, Elizabeth, and Sallie, married four of the Keltner brothers, Henry, Joseph, Abraham, and Michael, respectively.

    Sources:
    • World Family Tree CD-ROM #46, Tree #1275: Descendants of Michael Kelchner, which includes citations:
      • To be added
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 199 +nm Rex, Mary +sx f +spouse #198 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 204 +nm Chaplin, David +sx m +bp Lunenburg, Massachusetts, U.S.A. +bd 5 Mar 1748/9 +dd Baltimore, Vermont, U.S.A. +spouse #205 +child Chaplin, Lucy +sx f +bd 17 Nov 1775 +bp Lunenburg, Massachusetts, U.S.A. +dp Baltimore, Vermont, U.S.A. She married . +child Chaplin, David +sx m +bd 9 Oct 1778 +bp Lunenburg, Massachusetts, U.S.A. +dd 27 Jul 1842 +dp Baltimore, Vermont, U.S.A. He married . +child Chaplin, Prudence +sx f +bd 9 Jul 1780 +bp Lunenburg, Massachusetts, U.S.A. +dp Baltimore, Vermont, U.S.A. She married . +child #102 +text
    Sources:
    • Pollard, Annie M., The History of Baltimore, Vermont, 1954, reprinted in 1994 by the Vermont Historical Society (via Pam Chaplin; July, 2002)
    • Schreiber, Joan "JC", A website containing research done by her great aunt, Bernice Choate Chaplin, unpublished and (currently) without references. [Source of the children of David Chaplin.]
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 205 +nm Pierce, Prudence +sx f +bd 14 Nov 1753 +dd Baltimore, Vermont, U.S.A. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 206 +nm Whitney, John +sx m +cd 30 Mar 1760 +bp Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts +dd 1799 +dp Milledgeville, Georgia +md 2 Jan 1785 +mp Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts +spouse #207 +childcount An unknown number of children were born but included: +child #103 +child Whitney, John He was married in Baltimore Township, Windsor County, Vermont. [The existence of this son comes from the research of Valda L. Galbreath but is not substantiated in her work.] +text

    John Whitney served as a private in Captain Sawyer's company, Colonel Dike's regiment, which assisted, 1776, at the evacuation of General Howe's troups from Boston (Dorchester Heights, March 17, 1776). In 1777 and 1778, he served with the fifteenth Massachusetts line, Colonel Bigelows regiment and participated in the battle of Saratoga, the battle of Monmouth, and the battle of West Point.

    Volume 17, page 227, of Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution gives:

    Whitney, John, Harvard. Private, Capt. Manasseh Sawyer's co., Col. Nicholas Dike's regt.; pay abstract for travel allowance home, etc., dated Dorchester Heights, Nov. 30, 1776; said Whitney credited with allowance for 2 days (38 miles) travel; also, return of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Capt. Samuel Hill's co.; residence, Harvard; engaged for town of Harvard; joined Capt. Joshua Brown's co., Col. Bigelow's regt.; term, 3 years; also, Private, Capt. Brown's co., Col. Timothy Bigelow's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from July 10, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, same co. and regt.; return dated Feb. 3, 1778; mustered by Middlesex Co. Muster Master; also, same co. and regt.; pay roll for Feb., 1779, sworn to at Providence; also, (late) Capt. Joshua Brown's co., Col. Bigelow's regt.; muster roll for March and April, 1779, sworn to at Providence; also, Colonel's co., Col. Bigelow's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to July 10, 1780.


    Sources:
    • D.A.R. Lineage Book, vol. 78, p. 25, D.A.R. ID number 77066 for Mrs. Nannie Galbreath Radcliff.
    • Baldwin, Thomas W., ed., Vital Records of Harvard, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850, Boston, MA: Wright & Potter Printing Co., 1917, pp. 135, 230, 246. Whitney entries only.
    • Virkus, Frederick A., Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy.
    • Van Curen Web site; contents unconfirmed.
    • Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, 17 volumes, Boston: Wright and Potter Printing Co., 1896– (Courtesy of Robert L. Ward.)
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 207 +nm Atherton, Hannah +sx f +bd 25 Nov 1764 +bp Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts +dd 1795 +dp Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts +spouse #206 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 228 +nm DeMoss, Charles +sx m +bd 2 Nov 1731 +bp Deer Creek, St. George's Parish, Baltimore County, Maryland +md about 1750 +mp Berkeley County, [West] Virginia +dd 9 Jun 1786 +dp Berkeley County, [West] Virginia +spouse #229 +child #114 +text
    Sources:
    • All of the information on this page was found on the LDS Web site from the family group record of Charles DeMoss (AFN: 34KH-52). There were probable errors on this page that were not copied here. This information has not been confirmed. There are three separate entries for Charles's wife, two giving her name as "Fannie", the other as "Frances". Another wife is given: ; however, she also appears as his father's wife.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 229 +nm _____, Frances +sx f +spouse #228 +tb She was called Fannie. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 384 +nm Galbraith, James +sx m +bd 1703 +bp Ulster, Ireland +dd 1786 +dp East Pennsboro, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania +spouse #385 +child Galbraith, William +sx m +bd 1736 He married in Carlisle in 1754. She was the daughter of Robert and . William and Margaret were underage when they married and there is some evidence that they moved to Baltimore, Maryland, for a while. Young William was a surveyor for the provincial government. +child Galbraith, Bertram +sx m +bd 1738 +dd 1804 +dp Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania He married (1) , (2) , and had 11 children. He was a noted surveyor. +child #192 +child Galbraith, Thomas +sx m +bd about 1742 +dd 1785 +dp Ft. Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania He married (?). +child Galbraith, Elizabeth +sx f +bd about 1744 She married . +child Galbraith, Dorcas +sx f +bd about 1746 +dd 1810 She married . +child Galbraith, John +sx m +bd about 1748 +dd 1802 He married ; they had nine children. Her name is often seen written . +child Galbraith, Andrew +sx m +bd 1750 +dd 1806 He married , they had ten children: eight daughters, and two sons who died young. +text

    James was about 15 years old when he arrived in Pennsylvania with his father and brothers.

    James was appointed the county lieutenant during the Revolution but was only able to serve a few months since he was an old man. He also served in the French and Indian War.

    See a discussion on the page of James and Elizabeth's son, Robert, concerning some all-too prevalent errors in the lineage of James and Robert.

    Sources:
    • The Clan Galbraith Association of North America, The Galbraith Families of Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a collections of works.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 385 +nm Bertram, Elizabeth +sx f +bd 1713 +bp Pennsylvania +dd 2 Feb 1799 +dp Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania ++++nm Galbraith, John [Changed Jan. 2000 per vol. 2, p.15, of Galbraith Assn. book ++++sx m ++++bd about 1717 ++++bp North of Ireland or Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania ++++md 23 Apr 1742 ++++dd 20 Jan 1757 ++++dp Cumberland County, Pennsylvania ++++db in Silver Springs Church yard ++++spouse #385 ++++child Galbraith, James +++born in 1743; married . ++++child Galbraith, Jennett +++born in 1745. ++++child Galbraith, Sarah +++born in 1747. ++++child #192 ++++text +++

    The McCulloughs were early pioneers to Darke County, Ohio. +++

    Sources:
      +++
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants +++of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    ++++id 385 ++++nm McCullough, Jennett ++++sx f ++++of Chester County, Pennsylvania ++++bd in—say—1720 ++++spouse #384 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 386 +nm Dill, James ++++nm Dill, (Col.) Matthew +sx m +bd 1720 ++++bd 1726 +bp Monaghan, Ulster Provence, Ireland +md 1743 +mp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania ++++md 1750 ++++mp Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania +dd 1796 +dp Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania +spouse #387 +child Dill, Matthew +sx m +bd 7 Nov 1745 +bp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania +dd 1777 +dp probably on the British prison ship, Jersey. (Pennsylvania archives, 2nd series, volume 13, page 57.) +child #193 +child Dill, Margaret +sx f +bd 24 Mar 1748/49 +bp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania +child Dill, Thomas +sx m +bd 1 Dec 1751 +bp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania +dd 1834 +dp Dills, Ross County, Ohio +child Dill, James +sx m +bd 5 Mar 1753 +bp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania +dd 27 Jan 1785 +dp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania +child Dill, William +sx m +bd 5 Oct 1754 +bp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania +child Dill, Rebecca +sx f +bd 7 Aug 1756 +bp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania +dd 6 Aug 1826 +dp Dill's Station, Ross County, Ohio Her married name was . After her brother Robert's wife died, Rebecca moved to Dill's Station, to help him rear his family. +child Dill, Jean +sx f +bd 31 May 1759 +bp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania Her married name was . Her name also appears as Jane. +child Dill, Armstrong +sx m +bd 3 Aug 1761 +bp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania +dp Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania +dd 31 Dec 1788 He left a daughter, Mary. +child Dill, John +sx m +bd 1 Oct 1763 +bp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania +dd before February, 1816 His wife's name was Mary. +child Dill, Robert +sx m +bd 13 Aug 1767 +bp Monaghan Settlement, York County, Pennsylvania +dd 6 Nov 1837 +dp Dills, Ross County, Ohio ++++child Dill, George +++Two sons, Matthew and George, are mentioned in the will of Col. Matthew Dill. ++++child Dill, Betsy +++She married . ++++child Dill, Jean +++She married . ++++child Dill, John +++His will was dated June 5, 1802 and probated February 29, 1816. Mentioned were +++his wife, Mary; brothers Robert, Thomas, and Armstrong (deceased); sisters +++Mary Galbreath and Rebecca Johnston; and niece Mary Dill, daughter of Armstrong. ++++child Dill, Thomas ++++child #193 ++++child Dill, Rebecca +++Her married name was . She is not mentioned in her +++father's will. ++++child Dill, Robert +++He is not mentioned in his father's will. ++++child Dill, Martha +++Her married name was . ++++child Dill, Nancy +++Her married name was . ++++child Dill, Abigail +++Her married name was . ++++spouse Waug, Susanna ++++sx f ++++child none +text

    They resided in Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania.

    Researcher Valda L. Galbreath claimed that Mary (Dill) Galbreath was the daughter of James's brother, Col. Matthew. This appears not to be the case.

    Sources:
    • Dill, Rosalie Jones, Mathew Dill Genealogy, 1935, via Joan Huston.
    • IGI (International Genealogical Index) for Dill/Armstrong marriage.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 387 +nm Armstrong, Jean +sx f +bd about 1724 +spouse #386 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 388 +nm Aikman, William +sx m +bd 1738 +dd 1805 +spouse #389 +childcount An unknown number of children were born, but included: +child #194 +text
    Sources:
    • The International Genealogical Index; unconfirmed data.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 389 +nm Dunbar, Mary +sx f +bd in—say—1740 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 392 +nm Kelchner, Michael +sx m +bd 1 Jan 1733/4 +bp Berks County, Pennsylvania +dd 22 Apr 1820 +dp Schoenerville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania +md 1 May 1759 +mp Pennsylvania +spouse #393 +child #196 +child Keltner, Christopher +sx m +bd 1766 +child Keltner, Mary Magdelene +sx f +bd 1768 +child Keltner, Peter +sx m +bd 1771 +child Keltner, Katherine +sx f +bd 1776 +child Keltner, John +sx m +bd 1778 +child Keltner, George +sx m +bd 1780 +text

    Michael served as private and corporal in the Northampton County, Pennsylvania, militia in the 1st Battalion of the Revolutionary War.

    Sources [this is entirely from]:
    • World Family Tree CD-ROM #46, Tree #1275: Descendants of Michael Kelchner, which includes citations:
      • Pennsylvania Archives, 5th Series, vol. 2, p. 260; vol. 8, p. 318
      • Bible records of Michael Kelchner. It is presumed that the Bible records include the names and dates of all of the children; it is not clear why only the year of birth was given (unless the information was written long after the fact, in which case it is likely approximate).
      • The will of Michael Kelchner. His will mentions only six children and only Michael by name; presumably one of the children had died.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 393 +nm Roth, Elizabeth +sx f +bd 1 Oct 1744 +bp Pennsylvania +dd 12 Feb 1826 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 396 +nm Wirth, Samuel +sx m +bd 17 Jan 1745 +bp Lixheim, Saarwerden, Alsace, Germany +dd 1776-1777 +dp probably in New York +spouse #397 +child #198 +child Wirth, Anna Maria +sx f +bd Jun 1771 +bp Pennsylvania Per Randall Wirt, her christening was found in the records of Schlosser's Reformed Church in North Whitehall Township, Northampton County, also known as Union Church in Unionville, and later known as Neff's Union Church in Neffs (now Lehigh County). Sponsors: Ulrich Wirth and wife Anna Maria. +child Wirth, Anna Catharina +sx f +bd 31 May 1773 +bp Pennsylvania +child Wirth, Susanna +sx f +bd 16 Jun 1775 +bp Pennsylvania +text

    According to research done by Randall Wirt on Samuel Wirth, Samuel appears on the tax list for Weisenberg Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania in 1771. He fought in the American Revolution and is listed in the Second Battalion of these Northampton County Associators in Rosters from the Pennsylvania Archives. Within this Second Battalion, Samuel is listed as a private in the Second Company, commanded by Captain Henry Hagenbuch. He enlisted on July 9, 1776. Pension applications of other members of this company indicate that they fought in the battle of Brooklyn (often called Long Island).

    Samuel was last reported alive on August 6, 1776, in South Amboy and died well before May 11, 1777, when his letters of administration were filed with the Northanpton County Register of Wills, Estate #721. From the inventory of Samuel's estate, we can conclude that:

    1. Either Samuel or Juliana could read: there was a Bible and hymnal
    2. They wove linen: there was flax seed, both uncombed and combed flax, a flax comb, spinning wheel, and weaver's tools
    3. He rode a horse, raised cows, plowed with oxen, and raised pigs for slaughter
    4. The family probably lived a basic existence: there were no china or pewter items

    There is no mention of the fate of Samuel's young wife, Juliana, except that she paid debts from the estate to 14 people including , , , and . (Note that Samuel had brothers named Johan Jacob, Christian, and Johan Nicholas; and his father was Johan Ulrich.) Juliana was clearly not able to care for her young family because records of the Northampton County Orphans' Court on June 17, 1778, show that and were appointed guardians of their four children.

    Finally, on June 24, 1790, court file #173, folder #9876, Samuel Wert, Weisburg Township, page 221, the court decides that Samuel's land (170 acres more or less) cannot be divided between the four children without destroying its value; therefore, it is valued at £145 and given to Peter, the eldest child, with the stipulation that he pay off his siblings for their shares in the next year.

    Sources:
    • Rosters from the Pennsylvania Archives, Series 5, vol 8, pp. 12–13
    • ibid., Series 5, vol 8, pp 99–100 and 531–534, includes: "Muster Roll in the Second Battalion of Associtors [sic] in the County of Northampton, and Province of Pennsylvania, which is to compose part of the Flying Camp of Ten Thousand Men, Commanded by Col. Hart and in Capt. Henry Hagenbuck's Company, August 6, 1775 [should be 1776], Amboy."
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 397 +nm _____, Juliana +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 408 +nm Chaplin, David +sx m +bd 13 Jun 1714 +bp Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. +md 10 Jan 1737 +mp Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. +dd Feb 1770 +dp Lunenburgh, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. +spouse #409 +child Chaplin, Lucy +sx f +bd 2 Sep 1738 +bp Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. +child Chaplin, Betty +sx f +bd 9 Jun 1740 +bp Lunenburgh, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. She married on February 14, 1761. +child Chaplin, Joseph +sx m +bd 23 Jan 1741 [Remember that at this time, the year changed on March 25, not January 1.] +child Chaplin, Mary +sx f +bd 15 Apr 1744 +bp Lunenburgh, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. +dd 4 Dec 1814 +dp Baltimore, Vermont, U.S.A. She married in Lunenburg. +child Chaplin, Sarah +sx f +bd 9 Jan 1746/7 +child #204 +child Chaplin, Jonathan +sx m +bd 28 Jul 1751 +child Chaplin, Jeremiah +sx m +bd 18 Nov 1753 +bp Lunenburgh, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. +child Chaplin, Anna +sx f +bd 30 Nov 1775 +bp Lunenburgh, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. +text
    Sources:
    • Schreiber, Joan "JC", A website containing research done by her great aunt, Bernice Choate Chaplin, unpublished and (currently) without references.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 409 +nm Bradstreet, Mary +sx f +bd 5 May 1714 +bp Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 412 +nm Whitney, Isaiah +sx m +bd 28 Nov 1735 +bp Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts +dd 23 Feb 1817 +dp Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts +tb He died of typhus fever. His gravestone gives his age as 83. +md about 1757 +mp Massachusetts +spouse #413 +child Whitney, Jonah He was born June 19, 1758, died in 1843; married first and second . He served in the Revolutionary War. +child #206 +child Whitney, Dorcas She was born April 20, 1760, died June 28 1832; married . +child Whitney, Isaiah He was baptized on October 25, 1762, and died 11 days later. +child Whitney, (Dr.) Isaiah He was born December 13, 1764, died November 30, 1839; married . +child Whitney, (Dr.) Amos He was born December 27, 1768, died February 23, 1802; married on June 9, 1793. +child Whitney, Cyrus He was born August 17, 1771, died Aug 24, 1847; married on June 19, 1796. +text

    Isaiah resided on the farm which his father purchased in 1722, before Harvard was incorporated. Their marriage banns were published on September 27, 1756, in Stow, Mass. He was in the Revolutionary army, in the company from Harvard, commanded by Capt. Davis.

    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 413 +nm Randall, Persis +sx f +bd 1746 +spouse #412 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 414 +nm Atherton, Joseph +sx m +bd 26 Oct 1729 +bp Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts +md 19 Dec 1752 +mp Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts +dd 5 Dec 1787 +dp Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts +db Old Center Cemetery, Harvard, Massachusetts +spouse #415 +child Atherton, Jonathan +bd 1759 +dd 1853 In 1782 he married Nancy Bridge (1757–1853). Per the D.A.R.: He served in the American Revolution as a private in Capt. John Prescott's company, which marched on the Lexington Alarm. He was born in Billerica, Massachusetts; died in Cavendish, Vermont. +child #207 +text

    From the D.A.R. Lineage Books (#113515), Joseph Atherton responded to the Lexington Alarm as a private in Capt. Isaac Gates' company, Col. Asa Whitcomb's regiment, and, [in] 1776, served other enlistments under different commands.

    Joseph's death date has been also reported as December 5, 1789.

    Sources:
    • Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books
    • Bailey, Frederic W. Early Massachusetts Marriages Prior to 1800, 3 vols. New Haven, Connecticut [via Ancestry.com.
    • Research of Valda L. Galbreath, including reference to Vital Records of Harvard, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850.
    • Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, vol. 1, Serial: 11999; Volume: 8
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 415 +nm Hutchins, Sarah +sx f +bd 1728 +dd 27 APr 1813 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 456 +nm Dumas, Louis +sx m +bd 1694 +bp Holland +dd 9 Mar 1743 +tb This death date is probable but not certain. +dp Frederick County, Virginia +db Maryland +md about 1712 +spouse #457 +child #228 +text

    His name also appears spelled and .

    Sources:
    • All of the information on this page was found on the LDS Web site from the family group record of Louis Dumas (AFN: 34KF-T7). There were probable errors on this page that were not copied here. This information has not been confirmed. Catherine is AFN: 34KF-VD.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 457 +nm _____, Catherine +sx f +spouse #456 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 768B +nm Galbraith, Andrew +sx m +bd 1692 +bp in the North of Ireland +spouse #768Bs +child Galbraith, John +child Galbraith, Arthur born in 1728; died in 1818 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. +child Galbraith, Robert died before 1768; married, left a daughter, Ann, age 16. +child Galbraith, James born in 1725. +text

    Andrew immigrated from Ireland to Pennsylvania with his father in about 1718 and settled in what later became Lancaster County. He helped in the organization of the county and became its first coroner. Later he held the offices of Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, Representative to the General Assembly, Justice of the Peace, and was one of the first Ruling Elders of the old Donegal Church. He served several years in the Provincial Assembly and was one of the most prominent of the pioneer settlers.

    [Note: Until January, 2000, this Andrew was given as part of my ancestry. Due to work published in The Galbraith Families of Donegal..., this has been revised so that this Andrew is only a brother to my ancestral line of James (son of James, father of Robert).]

    Sources:
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    • Mary Kyle's information came from James Kyle Genealogy by Margot Hill, 1998.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 768Bs +nm Kyle, Mary +sx f +bd about 1688 +bp Ireland +dd 1735 +dp Lancaster County, Pennsylvania +pa Kyle, James +tp James Kyle was born in 1663 in Tyrone County, Ireland. +spouse #768B ++++id 770 ++++nm McCullough, Nathan ++++sx m ++++of Chester County, Pennsylvania ++++spouse _____, _____ ++++childcount The following is the only known child, there are likely others. ++++child #385 ++++text +++
    Sources:
      +++
    • This information comes from research done by Valda L. Galbreath; however, +++she did not provide any citations of her sources.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 770 +nm Bertram, William, (Rev.) +sx m +bd 1673-1674 +bp probably in Ireland +dd 2 May 1746 +dp Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania +spouse #771 +childcount The following is the only known child, there are likely others. +child #385 +text
    Sources:
    • The Clan Galbraith Association of North America, The Galbraith Families of Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a collections of works, section 3, p.8.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 771 +nm _____, Elizabeth? +sx f +bd in—say—1675 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 772 +nm Dill, Matthew +sx m +bp Ulster Plantation, Monaghan, Donegal, Ireland +bd 1698 +md about 1718 +dd 13 Oct 1750 +dp Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania +spouse #773 +child #386 +child Dill, Thomas +sx m +bd 1722 +bp Ulster Plantation, Monaghan, Donegal, Ireland +dd 27 Oct 1750 +dp Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania +child Dill, Matthew +sx m +bd 1726 +bp Ulster Plantation, Monaghan, Donegal, Ireland +dd 10 Apr 1812 +dp Fairfield, Adams County, Pennsylvania He married (1) , (2) , and (3) . +child Dill, Mary D. +sx f +bd 1728 +bp Ulster Plantation, Monaghan, Donegal, Ireland +dd 1768 She married February 23, 1747/48. +child Dill, John +sx m +bd 1735 +++dd Sep 1766 He married (1) , (2) _____ Wilson. There is some question about whether this John is a son of Matthew and Mary (Hamilton) Dill. The children of John and Elizabeth are reportedly William, b. 7 Feb 1764; Sarah, b. 20 Feb 1769; George, b. 7 Feb 1772; Elizabeth, b. 6 Mar 1774; and Lawrence b. circa 1780. +child Dill, Ann Nancey +sx f +bd 1737 She married . +child Dill, Sarah +sx f +bd 1741 +text

    They lived in Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania. The earliest found record of Matthew Dill in America is the tax assessment lists of the inhabitants of Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

    The commission of Captain was granted to Matthew during his services with the Association Regiment of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This organization was established by who also designed its flag. Matthew became captain of the foot soldiers in 1747–48 under the command of Colonel .

    Sources:
    • Dill, Rosalie Jones, Mathew Dill Genealogy, 1935, via Joan Huston.
    • The IGI (International Genealogical Index) gives his birthdate, her surname and their marriage information.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 773 +nm Hamilton, Mary +sx f +bp in the North of Ireland +bd in—say—1700 +md 1718 +mp Monaghan Church, Monaghan, Ireland +dd 1756 +dp probably in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania +spouse #772 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 776 +nm Aikman, Alexander +sx m +bd 1690 +dd 1765 +spouse #777 Per the IGI, her last name starts with "Ma". +childcount An unknown number of children were born, but included: +child #388 +text
    Sources:
    • The International Genealogical Index; unconfirmed data.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 777 +nm _____, Jane +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 828 +nm Atherton, Joseph +sx m +bd 1675 +md 9 Jun 1720 +mp Lancaster, Middlesex County, Massachusetts +dd 1753 +spouse Taylor, Mary +spouse #829 +childcount An unknown number of children were born, but included: +child #414 +text

    Joseph and Hannah lived in Harvard, Massachusetts. Their placement in this genealogy comes from work of Valda L. Galbreath without citations. The IGI (International Genealogical Index) gives three surnames for Hannah: Rogen, Roger, and Rogers; three marriage dates: January 9, 1720, or January 9, 1719, or June 9, 1719; and three marriage places: Howarths, Worcester, Mass.; or Milton, Middlesex, Mass.; or Lancaster, Middlesex, Mass.

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 829 +nm Rogers, Hannah +sx f +dd 13 Feb 1743 +spouse #828 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 912 +nm Dumas, Louis, (Count) +sx m +bd about 1685 +bp Holland +md about 1714 +mp Old Baltimore County, Maryland +spouse #913 +child #456 +child Dumas, William +bd 22 Sep 1716 +bp Deer Creek, St. Johns Parish, Baltimore County, Maryland +text
    Sources:
    • All of the information on this page was found on the LDS Web site from the family group record of Louis Dumas (2nd) (AFN: 34KF-T7). This information has not been confirmed. His wife's: AFN: 23LF-86J.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 913 +nm _____, _____ +sx f +bd about 1693 +bp Old Baltimore County, Maryland ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 768 +nm Galbraith, James +sx m +bd 1666 +bp in the North of Ireland +dd 23 Aug 1744 +dp Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania +db in the old graveyard at Derry +spouse #769 +child Galbraith, John +sx m +bd 1690 +bp Ulster, Ireland +dd Oct 1753 +dp Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania He was about 28, married to Janet _____, and had one or two children when he arrived with his father. His will mentions his wife Janet; daughters Elizabeth, Margaret, and ; and grandsons John and . Eleanor married on February 27, 1735. They also had a daughter Janet. +child #768B +child #384 +child Galbraith, Rebecca +sx f +bd about 1721 +bp probably in Chester County, Pennslvania +dd 1748–49 Per Torrence and Allied Families, she married in Ireland of Fort Stewart and Carnomanga, county Donegal. He died in 1743 and their eldest son, Alexander, inherited the estate. In about 1745, Mrs. Rebecca Stewart with her remaining five children (Charles, Robert, William, Frances, and Margaret) arrived in Pennsylvania. +child Galbraith, Isabel +sx f +bd 1719 +bp Chester County, Pennslvania She married on October 21, 1735. +child Galbraith, Eleanor +sx f She married who lived near Chambersburg in (then) Cumberland County. [CGANA, sec II, p. 12] (Also see Family of Millers and Stewarts by Robert Finney Miller, 1909.) +++bd 1717 +++bp Chester County, Pennslvania +++She married February 27, 1735, , three children: +++John, Joseph, and Janet. +++ +text

    Per the MacDaid Memorial Library, FL, Passenger List and Attestation: James Galbreath, 52 years old, arrived in Pennsylvania in October 1718 on the ship Wm. Galley, Capt. Sam'l Haines. In Chronicles of Penn 1688–1748: The account books of Penn's agents show that by September 6, 1719, James Galbreath "late of Ireland" is charged in 1720 for 100 acres out near the Susquehanna R. Per the Orbison Manuscript, James settled in Conestoga Township, Chester County (later Donegal Township in Lancaster County). The assessment list of Conestoga Township for 1721 shows an assessment against "James Kilbrah" with a valuation of £5 and a tax of 1s 3d.

    James Galbraith on the Tax List
    James Galbraith   1/6   W. Connestoga1722
    James Galbraith   1/8   Donegal1724
    James Galbraith   1/6   Donegal1725
    James Galbraith   1/6   Donegal1726
    Note that W. Connestoga was changed to Donegal in 1722.
    Their children seem to have been born in two groups: the first three in Ireland, and the last three in Pennsylvania. If Rebecca Chambers was the mother of them all (and there is no evidence to the contrary), then she was probably born and married in the North of Ireland.

    From The Galbraith Families of Donegal..., section 3, p.7+ comes:
    James and his sons were immediately active in helping to organize a Presbyterian church in the new settlement. That first building was a small log cabin with look-outs at the corners where men of the congregation kept watch. This building was built by the big spring and was used for about 12 years.

    In the southwest corner of the old cemetery in the Derry
    Presbyterian Churchyard are two flat slabs of white marble:
    Here lieth the remains of the
    Rev. William Bertram, first
    pastor of this congregation
    who departed this life
    2nd May, 1746
    Aged 72 years
    As also
    Elizabeth, his daughter,
    wife of James Galbraith, Esqr.
    who departed this life 2nd Feb.
    A.D. 1799, Aged 85 years.    		 Here lieth the remains of
    James Galbreath
    who departed this life
    ye 23rd August, 1744
    Aged 78 years
    Also
    James Galbreath, Esqr.
    The younger
    on ye 11th June, 1786
    Aged 83 years
    Who dwelt beloved by all,
    In rational piety, modest hope,
    and cheerful resignation
    Elizabeth . . . . . . . . .
    The last "Elizabeth" is probably the wife of Rev. Bertram.

    James Sr. and James Jr. both acquired land in Derry Township about ten miles to the north. The township developed where two Indian paths intersected near Derry Spring and the James Galbraith plantation (the Allegheny path running close to the current Rte. 422, and the Conewago path running south from Manada Gap to Conewago Creek).

    It is not known when James Sr. went to live in Derry or what happened to his wife, Rebecca. James was probably living with his son, James Jr., when he died at age 78. Both James Sr. and Jr. were buried in the old cemetery in the Derry Presbyterian Churchyard, Hershey, Pennsylvania, and are on the the honor roll of those buried there:

    Frontiersmen: James Galbraith, Sr. and James Galbraith, Jr.

    The reason for the immigration of the Galbraith family at that time can only be speculated upon, but from 1714 to 1719 there were severe droughts in Ireland with attendant loss of crops and livestock. Also, as the lookout on the original log cabin church attests, there was active hostility against Presbyterians.

    Sources:
    • The Clan Galbraith Association of North America, The Galbraith Families of Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a collections of works, including:
      1. Galbraith of Donegal; Extracted from Pennsylvania Genealogies by William Henry Egle, 1886; with significant corrections by Jean Harriger.
      2. Harringer, Jean; Galbraiths of Pennsylvania Origin
      3. More on the Galbraiths from the Redtower (the Association's publication)
      4. Orbison, Robert Allison; The Galbraith Family, an unpublished manuscript, with amendments and corrections by Jean Harriger
      5. Extracts from Gilbreath, Galbreath, Galbraith by Elmer C. Galbreath
    • Keith, Chronicles of Penn 1688–1748, vol. II, p.596.
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse, and Good, Marie Galbreath The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished.
    • IGI (International Genealogical Index) entry for James Galbraith.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 769 +nm Chambers, Rebecca +sx f +bd in—say—1670 +bp in the North of Ireland +spouse #768 ++++id 1538 ++++nm Kyle, James ++++sx m ++++bd 1663 ++++bp Tyrone County, Ireland ++++dd 1735 ++++dp East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania ++++spouse _____ ++++child Kyle, John +++He was born about 1684 in the north of Ireland, married Ann Kyle, and died +++in Quarryville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ++++child Kyle, James +++He was born about 1686 in Tyrone County, Ireland ++++child #769 ++++child Kyle, Robert +++He was born in 1690 in Tyrone County, Ireland ++++text +++

    James Kyle emigrated to America prior to 1720. Four of his children also +++immigrated (were there more?). +++Nothing is known of his wife. He purchased land in East Donegal Township, +++Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; +++his name appears on the tax rolls for 1722 and succeeding years.

    +++

    Source: +++James Kyle Genealogy +++by Margot Hill, 1998. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 816 +nm Chaplin, Jeremiah +sx m +bd 27 Jul 1680 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +md 28 Feb 1703 +mp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 17 Dec 1763 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +spouse #817 +child Chaplin, Mercy +sx f +bd 5 Apr 1705 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +child Chaplin, Jonathan +sx m +bd 16 Feb 1706/7 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +child Chaplin, Mary +sx f +bd 14 Aug 1709 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +child Chaplin, Mehetabel +sx f +bd 14 Oct 1711 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 21 Oct 1711 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America She died at one week old. +child Chaplin, Joseph +sx m +bd 15 Feb 1712 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 20 Feb 1712 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America He died at less than a week old. [Remember that at this time, the year changed on March 25, not January 1.] +child Chaplin, Joseph +sx m +bd 13 Jan 1716 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +child #408 +child Chaplin, Daniel +sx m +bd 5 Apr 1719 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 15 Apr 1719 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America He died at 10 days old. +child Chaplin, Ebenezer +sx m +bd 3 Jul 1720 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +child Chaplin, Anne +sx f +bd 15 Oct 1721 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +child Chaplin, Elizabeth +sx f +bd 17 Mar 1723 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 3 May 1723 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America She died in infancy. +child Chaplin, Jeremiah +sx m +bd 3 Jan 1724 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 11 Jul 1736 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America He died at age 11. +child Chaplin, Elizabeth +sx f +bd 20 Apr 1729 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +child Chaplin, Sarah +sx f +bd 27 Jul 1730 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 27 Jul 1780 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America She died on her 50th birthday. +child Chaplin, Lucy +sx f +bd about 1733 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 11 Jul 1736 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America She died at age 3. +text

    Sources:
    • Schreiber, Joan "JC", A website containing research done by her great aunt, Bernice Choate Chaplin, unpublished and (currently: Aug. 2002) without references.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 817 +nm Kilbourne, Ann +sx f +bd 28 Nov 1680 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 1 Aug 1751 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 818 +nm Bradstreet, Jonathan +sx m +of Massachusetts, U.S.A. +spouse #819 +childcount The following is their only known child, there are likely others. +child #409 +text
    Sources:
    • Schreiber, Joan "JC", A website containing research done by her great aunt, Bernice Choate Chaplin, unpublished and (currently: Aug. 2002) without references.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 819 +sx f +nm Wheeler, Sarah ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1544 +nm Dill, John +sx m +bp Ulster Plantation, Monaghan, Donegal, Ireland +spouse _____, _____ +childcount The following is their only known child, there are likely others. +child #772 +text
    Sources:
    • Dill, Rosalie Jones, Mathew Dill Genealogy, 1935, via Joan Huston.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1632 +nm Chaplin, Joseph +sx m +bd 11 Dec 1645 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +md 21 Feb 1671 +mp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 17 Apr 1705 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +spouse #1633 +child Chaplin, Joseph +sx m +bd 4 Aug 1673 +child Chaplin, John +sx m +bd 26 Oct 1676 +child Chaplin, Jonathan +sx m +bd 4 Apr 1677 +dd about 1705 +child #816 +child Chaplin, Elizabeth +sx f +bd 20 Sep 1682 +text

    The family lived in the house built on the 1½ acres originally granted to his father, Hugh. This house still existed in the 1980s and was on State Road 95 and in the possession of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquites.

    Sources:
    • Schreiber, Joan "JC", A website containing research done by her great aunt, Bernice Choate Chaplin, unpublished and (currently: Aug. 2002) without references.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1633 +nm West, Elizabeth +sx f +dd 12 Oct 1702 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1634 +nm Kilbourne, Joseph +sx m +of the Massachusetts Colony, America +spouse #1635 +childcount The following is their only known child, there are likely others. +child #817 +text
    Sources:
    • Schreiber, Joan "JC", A website containing research done by her great aunt, Bernice Choate Chaplin, unpublished and (currently: Aug. 2002) without references.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1635 +nm Trumble, Frances +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1656 +nm Atherton, Hope, (Rev.) +sx m +cd 30 Aug 1646 +cp First Church of Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts +md 1674 +dd 8 Jun 1677 +dp Hatfield, Massachusetts +spouse #1657 +child Atherton, Hope +sx m +bd 7 Jan 1675 +bp Hatfield, Massachusetts He and Joseph were twins. He died young. +child #828 +child Atherton, Sarah +sx f +bd 26 Oct 1676 +bp Hatfield, Massachusetts She married of Northampton. +text

    Hope Atherton graduated from Harvard College in 1665 at the age of 19. By 1668 he was the only teacher in his native town of Dorchester. On May 17, 1669, the people of (what was to become) Hatfield, by unanimous vote, formally invited him to settle there as their minister. A few weeks later in Dorchester, the town records read:

    At a meeting of the Towne of Dorchester orderly called together on the 8 June, 1669. A motion being made by our Breatheren and freinds at or neer hadly, unto this Towne, for to dismiss Mr. Atherton from his engagement to the Schole in Dorchester, unto the publique worke of the minestry with them their, it is therefore put to a vote, whether the Towne will be willing to dismiss Mr. Atherton, from his Engagement, by the 29 Septem next, or sooner, if the towne by their Committee can provide a supply for ther schole. Voted in the Affermative."

    The Town of Hatfield was incorporated on May 31, 1670. On August 8, at the very first town meeting, it was recorded: "The town of Hatfield hath granted to allow Mr. Hope Atherton £60 per year, during his work in the ministry among us, provided they are free from providing him wood for his firing."

    Three months later, on November 25, the people of Hatfield voted to build a suitable house for their new minister and to maintain his salary at £60 per year, "two thirds to be paid in good merchantable wheat, and one third in pork," with the condition that "if our crops fall so short that we cannot pay in kind, then we are to pay in the next best we have." The formation of the church and Atherton's ordination probably took place in April, 1671.

    [More information to come.] *** Notify hollister when more is avail. (Feb.2002)

    He is the key figure in Susan Howe's modern poem, Articulation of Sound Forms in Time.

    The existence of this family in this genealogy is due to the research of Valda L. Galbreath which included few citations.

    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1657 +nm Hollister, Sarah +sx f +spouse #1656 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3088 +nm Dill, Francis +sx m +bp Scotland +spouse _____, _____ +childcount The following is only known child, there are likely others. +child #1544 +text
    Sources:
    • Dill, Rosalie Jones, Mathew Dill Genealogy, 1935, via Joan Huston.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3264 +nm Chaplin, Hugh +sx m +bd 22 May 1603 +bp Bradford, Yorkshire, England +dd 22 Jan 1654 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +spouse #3265 +child Chaplin, John +sx m +bd 26 Jun 1643 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 5 Sep 1660 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +child #1632 +child Chaplin, Thomas +sx m +bd 7 Feb 1648 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 21 Jun 1660 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +child Chaplin, Jonathan +sx m +bd 10 Oct 1651 +bp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +dd 24 Nov 1659 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +text

    In the summer of 1638, towards the end of the great migration to escape the tyrrany of Charles I of England, Rev. and his followers set sail on the ship John from Hull, England. On board were about 20 families, nearly all from Yorkshire, under the leadership of Rev. Rogers of Rowley, England, near Hull. Among the families were from Holme-on-Spaulding-Moor; from Barnston; Hugh Chaplin, Maximillian and from Bradford; Robert and from Biddeford in Devon; from Rowley, and William and , , , and .

    The ship landed in Salem Harbor where they stayed the winter and spent the time looking for a more permanent location to settle. Rev. Rogers appeared before Mr. Wilson’s church of Boston in 1638 and requested for himself, and his people, to join with Mr. Wilson’s church. His request was granted. Rev. Rogers was urged to join a company, being formed to colonize Quinnipiack, now New Haven, Connecticut, but chose not to go. Before the winter was over, Ezekiel Rogers requested of the General Court a tract of land between Ipswich and Newbury. His request was granted and the settlement began in the spring of 1639.

    Hugh Chaplin became a Freeman in 1642, and most of the others soon followed. (Previous to 1664 a Freeman meant that they were members of some Congregational Church, had taken the Freeman’s oath, and were entitled to vote.)

    The Rowley Company purchased additional land for about £800. Those who were able contributed the purchase money, and in the layout of the house lots, the amount given determined the size of the lot granted. Hugh Chaplin received the following, "To Hugh Chaplin, one lotte containginge an acre, and halfe, bounded on the south side by John Dresser’s house lott, part of it lyinge on the west side, and part of it on the ease side of the street."

    Although the first mention of the new plantation was in March of 1638, it was not incorporated until September of 1639.

    Hugh Chaplin was a respected citizen of Rowley, served the term of 1648 as juror; served on the trial jury and was Overseer January 3, 1650, and again December 19, 1641. Hugh had four boys, all born in Rowley. Three of his sons were minors at the time of his death. The lots that were Hugh’s in later divisions, were given to his heir and only living son, Joseph, in his father’s right. Hugh Chaplin only lived fifteen years after settling in Rowley; he made his will a week before his death.

    The will was not signed, but it was witnessed by Joseph Jewett and John Pickard, who proved the will in Ipswich Court, March 31, 1657. The will had not been proven by the widow within the 20 months allowed for the action, so she was sentenced to forfeit £100 to the court. On April 6, 1657, Elizabeth Jackson petitioned the court for an abatement of the fine for neglecting to present her former husband Hugh Chaplin's will to be probated and on September 29, 1657, the count moderated the fine of Nicholas Jackson for not proving the will of his wife's former husband.

    Sources:
    • Schreiber, Joan "JC", A website containing research done by her great aunt, Bernice Choate Chaplin, unpublished and (currently: Aug. 2002) without references.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3265 +nm _____, Elizabeth +sx f +dd 2 Jun 1674 +dp Rowley, Massachusetts Colony, America +spouse #3264 +spouse Jackson, Nicholas +sx m +md 9 Dec 1656 +child none ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3266 +nm West, Twiffit +sx m +spouse #3267 +childcount The following is only known child, there are likely others. +child #1633 +text
    Sources:
    • Schreiber, Joan "JC", A website containing research done by her great aunt, Bernice Choate Chaplin, unpublished and (currently: Aug. 2002) without references.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3267 +nm Cross, Mary +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3312 +nm Atherton, Humphrey, (Gen.) +sx m +cd 4 Sep 1607 +cp Winwick, Lancashire, England +dd 16 Sep 1661 +dp Boston, Massachusetts +tb His date of death may be September 17, 1661. +spouse #3313 +++child Atherton, John +++child Atherton, Jonathan +child Atherton, Elizabeth +sx f +bp England +child Atherton, Catherine +sx f +bp England +child Atherton, Isabele +sx f +bp England +child Atherton, Consider +sx m +bp Dorchester, Connecticut +child Atherton, Margaret +sx f +bp Dorchester, Connecticut +child Atherton, Mary +sx f +bp Dorchester, Connecticut Per American Marriages Before 1699, a Mary Atherton married on February 9, 1667, in Dorchester, Massachusetts. +child Atherton, Best (Rest) +sx m +bp Dorchester, Connecticut +child Atherton, Increase +sx m +bp Dorchester, Connecticut +child Atherton, Thankful +sx f +bp Dorchester, Connecticut +child #1656 +child Atherton, Watching +sx m +bp Dorchester, Connecticut +child Atherton, Patience +sx m +bp Dorchester, Connecticut +text

    Humphrey Atherton is descended from who lived in the time of King John (1199–1216).

    In 1635, Humphrey, his wife, and their three young children immigrated from Bristol, England, to Dorchester in New England. Nine more children were born in New England; all 12 lived well into adulthood.

    From Hope Atherton and His Times:

    At about the time when Humphrey Atherton arrived with his young family in Dorchester, the larger part of the Dorchester Church, with its pastor, removed to Windsor, Connecticut, and Humphrey Atherton, with his brother-in-law, , assisted (who came in the same ship with them) in nurturing the Dorchester Church back into thrifty life again. As the years went on, Humphrey Atherton became more and more a prominent in the town and the colony, ...
        In 1644 there were "wardens" appointed to take care of and manage the affairs of the first public school in Dorcheser. Blake in his Annals says that "they were to see that both the master and the scholar performed their duty, and to judge of, and end, any difference that might arise, between master and scholar, or their Parents, according to sundry rules and directions there set down." Humphrey Atherton was one of the first wardens, who were chosen for life. Thus was inaugurated the public school, which had no precedent in America.
        In 1645, £250 was raised to build a new meeting house, to replace the earlier one (which was a rude building, thatched with straw, with a stairway on the outside), and Humphrey Atherton was one of those chosen to attend to this matter.
        He had decided taste for military affairs, organized the first training band in Dorchester in 1664, was early a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, was its captain 1650 to 1658, commanded the Suffolk regiment with title of major general, was chief military officer in New England, many years Selectman and Town Treasurer, deputy to General Courts 1638–1641, in 1659 was Speaker, and had great experience and skill in treatment of the Indians.
        Capt. Johnson in his "Wonder-working Providence" speaks of Humphrey Atherton as a "lively courageous man," and says:— "Altho he be slow of speech, yet he is down right for the business, one of cheerful spirit, and entire for the country."
        In 1645 the commissioners of the United Colonies appointed a council of war, placed Capt. Miles Standish at its head, with Humphrey Atherton as one of his colleagues. He is said to have been "a man of courage and presence of mind," for when he was sent with 20 men to Pessacus, an Indian sachem [chief] to demand the arrears to the colony of 300 fathom of wampum, Pessacus put him off for some time with dilatory answers, not suffering him even to come into his presence. Atherton finally led his men to the door of the wigwam, entered himself with pistol in hand, leaving his men without, and, seizing Pessacus by the hair of his head, drew him forth from the midst of a great number of his attendants, threatening, if any of them interfered, that he would despatch them. Pessacus paid waht was demanded, and the English returned in safety.
        Gen. Humphrey Atherton had a grant of 500 acres at Nonotucke, beyond Springfield, Mary 26, 1658 — given to him by the General Court in recognition of his public service, Nonotucke being the Indian name for the region about Hadley and Hatfield. This grant interfered with other grants previously made, and so, in Nov. 1659, the Court granted an additional 200 acres (700 in all) which were relocated at Waranoke, now Westfield. The estate of Gen. Humphrey Atherton after his death, included in the inventory a "Farme of seven hundred acres at Waronoco."
        The death of Major General Humphrey Atherton, by accident, in 1661, deprived the colony of one of its principal men.
        "While returning home in the dark after reviewing his troops on Boston Common his horse was struck by a stray cow. In the collision he was thrown and killed. Sept. 16, 1661."
        Epitaph on his tombstone at Dorchester:
            Here lyes our Captaine, & Major of Suffolk was withall;
            A Godly Magistrate was he, and Major Generall,
            Two troops of Hors with him heare came, such worth his love did crave;
            Ten companyes of Foot, also mourning, marcht to his grave.
            Let all that Read be sure to keep the Faith as he as don,
            With Christ he lives now Crowned, his name was Humpry Atherton.

    Humphrey Atherton was admitted as a freeman at Dorchester on May 2, 1638. He began his Massachusetts military career as a member of the artillery company in 1638, was promoted to Lieutenant in 1645, to Captain in 1650, to Major 1652,and to Major General in 1661.

    [This is certainly the most innovative list of children's names in this genealogy.]

    Sources:
    • Tucker, Arthur Holmes, Hope Atherton and His Times, 1926
    • Most dates and places plus the list of children come from the Web site of Ross Andrew which has no sources listed and several obvious errors (which were not reproduced here).
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3313 +nm Wales, Mary +sx f +bd about 1610 +bp Winwick, Lancashire, England +dd 1672 +dp Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts +spouse #3312 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 3314 +nm Hollister, John +sx m +bd in—say—1620 +of Wethersfield, Connecticut +spouse _____, _____ +childcount An unknown number of children were born, but included: +child #1657 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6176 +nm Dill, David +sx m +bp Scotland +bd 1605 +spouse _____, _____ +childcount The following is only known child, there are likely others. +child #3088 +text
    Sources:
    • Dill, Rosalie Jones, Mathew Dill Genealogy, 1935, via Joan Huston.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 6528 +nm Chaplin, Ebenezer +sx m +bd 10 May 1572 +bp Bradford, Yorkshire, England +spouse _____,_____ +childcount The following is only known child, there are likely others. +child #3264 +text
    Sources:
    • Schreiber, Joan "JC", A website containing research done by her great aunt, Bernice Choate Chaplin, unpublished and (currently: Aug. 2002) without references.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 13056 +nm Chaplin, Jeremiah +sx m +bd 4 Aug 1541 +bp Bradford, Yorkshire, England +spouse _____,_____ +childcount The following is only known child, there are likely others. +child #3264 +text
    Sources:
    • Schreiber, Joan "JC", A website containing research done by her great aunt, Bernice Choate Chaplin, unpublished and (currently: Aug. 2002) without references.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1824 +nm DeMoss, Louis +sx m +spouse _____, _____ +child #912 +child DeMoss, Charles He was born about 1690 in Holland. He was killed by Indians; he probably did not marry. +text
    Sources:
    • All of the information on this page was found on the LDS Web site from the family group record of Louis Dumas (AFN: 34KF-T7). There were probable errors on this page that were not copied here. In particular, his wife's name is also given as "Louis". [Was this an early Dutch woman's name?]
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1536 +nm Galbraith, John +sx m +bd in—say—1640 +bp in the North of Ireland +dp probably in Ireland. +spouse _____, _____ +child #768 (The dates are from his tombstone.) +child Galbraith, John +sx m +bd about 1668 +bp in the North of Ireland From CGANA, sec. V, p.6: It appears that after coming to America, John remained several years in Philadelphia; some of his children settled west of the Sesquehanna River (now York or Adams County) and their descendants went to Kentucky. Two sons are known: John and James.
    John: (b. ~1700 N. of Ireland, d. Oct. 1769 York County); will mentions wife Catherine and children William, Robert, John, Benjamin, Thomas (d. unmarried June 1778), Agnes (m. Stevenson), Elizabeth, Catherine, and Rebecca.
    James: (b. ~1702 N. of Ireland, d. July 1772, York Co.); will mentions unnamed wife and children Robert, William, James, Jane, and Nancy.     +child Galbraith, Robert +sx m +bd about 1670 +bp in the North of Ireland +dd Oct 1738 +dp Pechstank (Paxtang) Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Robert was appointed Overseer of the Highways for Pechstank Township in 1738 but died, apparently unexpectely, later that year. His wife is unknown but three of their children are:
    John (c.1715–1757), married in the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia on October (7th month, old style) 4, 1742. His will mentions children Robert, Jennet, and Sarah.
    James (c.1717–1770), married Rhoda _____; it is likely that their children were James and Robert (and not William or John or Patrick as is sometimes reported)
    Samuel     +text

    John Galbraith is the oldest name recorded in The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath. He probably died before his sons emigrated to America, believed to be the first Galbraiths to do so. The introduction to the above manuscript includes the following.

    From the note of the genealogist McKee we have the following: "James, on his accession to the throne, offered allotments to the Scots and persuaded the better class to emigrate, but Charles I succeeded to the throne and by all sorts of persecutions, fines, and confiscations, broke down their property. Rents on land were raised, reducing people to poverty. Rents raised further under Charles II and James II."

    The Scots began emigrating to Northern Ireland and thence to America. By 1729 it is estimated that 6000 had come, among them John and James Galbreath (Galbraith). John stayed in Philadelphia, James pushed out into Conestoga, afterward called Donegal. One record shows arrivals as "James Galbraith 52, wife Rebecca, eldest son John 28, wife Janet 25, son Robert 3, son Andrew 26".

    From CGANA sec. IV, p. 5, comes "In History of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Donegal Township, p. 757, is written "Among the pioneer settlers when Lancaster County was formed in 1729 were the following, viz: James Galbraith, 1718, John Galbraith, 1718, Andrew Galbraith, 1718, and Robert Galbraith, son of John, 1718."

    It is interesting to note the naming convention that was prevalent in Scotland in these times. The eldest son was named for his father's father, the second son was named for his mother's father, the third son for his father, and the forth for his father's eldest brother (which, under these conventions, would be the same as the father's father's father). Likewise, the eldest daughter was named for her mother's mother, etc. Looking thru these families shows a frequent adherence to this convention. Perhaps the times where there is a variation indicates that a child died very young.

    Sources:
    • The Clan Galbreath Association of North America [CGANA], The Galbraith Families of Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Collection of Works
    • Moran, Clara Galbreath Royse; Flower, Mrs. C. Guiles; McKee, Mrs. Alice, registered genealogists; (and Good, Marie Galbreath) The Descendants of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath 1943, unpublished. Their sources are:
      1. Various family Bibles, including one in the possession of Robert Quinn, Fort Wayne, Indiana, registering the family of John and Elizabeth Aikman Galbreath
      2. Records of Pickaway Lodge No. 23 F. and A. M. at Circleville, Ohio
      3. Court records at Greenville and Eaton, Ohio
      4. Records of Graves Registration Project at Eaton, Ohio
      5. Dockets of Widows' and Orphans' Court at Carlisle, Pa.
      6. Marriage certificate of Alexander and Eliza Galbreath
      7. Biographical and Historical Record of Koscuisko County, Indiana, Lewis Publishing Company, 1887
      8. Pennsylvania Archives, Fifth Series, vol. 4, p. 604, and vol. 6, pp. 414, 440, 457
      9. The Media Research Bureau
      10. The Galbraiths of Donegal, Joel Munsell's Sons
      11. Notes of Martin Luther Galbreath (Alexander, John) who began this research many years ago.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 1538 +nm Chambers, Arthur +sx m +bd in—say—1645 +bp Ireland +spouse _____, _____ +childcount An unknown number of children were born, but included: +child #769 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4 +nm Gilbert, Walter Joshua +sx m +bd 4 Dec 1871 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +dd 6 Aug 1955 +dp Galesburg, Michigan +md 14 Feb 1901 +mp Byron Center, Kent Counry, Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Byron Center, Michigan +spouse #5 +child #4A +child #4B +child #4C +child #2 +text


    Walter Joshua Gilbert, age 17
    Walter Joshua Gilbert's birth certificate is on page 253 of Liber 01 in Record of Birth, Kent County, Michigan. It was recorded on May 25, 1872. Primrose Judson's birth certificate is on page 119 of Liber 02 in Record of Birth, Kent County, Michigan. It gives her birthdate as February 28, 1876. She always used January 31, 1876. It was recorded on May 4, 1877.

    Their marriage was recorded on page 15 of Liber 13 of Record of Marriage, Kent County, Michigan: Certificate of Marriage of Walter J. Gilbert and Rose Judson on February 14, 1901 at Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan. Both are white and give their residence and place of birth as Byron Twp., Kent County; neither was married previously. His age at last birthday was 29, hers was 26. His occupation was Farmer. The witnesses were Homer Judson and Gertie Van Splinter; the clergy was H.O. Chamberlin[sic]. Through good fortune, their wedding date falls between her conflicting birthdays (January 31 and February 28). However, her given age of 26 is inconsistent with either date. If she was born in January, she already would be 25 on February 4; if she was born on February 28, she would be only 24.

    The earliest information on Walter Gilbert's childhood is that he played the clarinet in school but had to give it up because "the notes just went by too fast." Although the Gilbert family had been farmers for many generations, he shunned that pursuit and became a rural parcel post carrier, making his deliveries on horseback.

    Rose and Walter Gilbert — ca. 1950
    The marriage of Walter and Rose united two families that had been following in each other's footsteps for generations. The Judsons and the Gilberts had both come originally from Connecticut to the Connecticut Western Reserve, Northwestern Ohio, in the very early 1800s and were some of the original settlers of Portage County. Then, after about a generation, both families moved to Michigan, the Gilberts with a brief stay in Williams County, Ohio, then on to northwestern Barry County, and the Judsons some of the very first settlers of Byron Township, Kent County. They did not make these moves together and there is no evidence that the families even knew each other prior to the union of Rose and Walter.

    After Walter and Rose were married, they probably lived with her maternal grandmother on the family farm since their second child, Ina, was born in the house. This house was on land purchased by her grandfather, Washington Judson, from the government before Michigan became a state.

    In about 1910, Walter bought a lot in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan and built a house: 129 West Sycamore Street. The house was constructed partially of glazed tiles about twice the size of an ordinary brick; the remainder was wood. It was a fine suburban two-story house. However, the family was not destined to live there long. First, Rose fell from an uncompleted stair landing while pregnant with their last child, Truman. From that time, she never felt good about the house. Second, Walter was apparently very allergic to something used in the construction of the house. He developed asthma and often sat up all night in misery. They moved to Dorr, also in Allegan County, before Truman was born. At some time during these years, Walter delivered mail on horseback.


    House built by Walter Gilbert on Dorr farm.
    The break in the links with the past generations of farmers and tenant farmers, begun earlier as Walter chose not to follow in the agricultural footsteps of his father, was significantly widened by the decision to encourage their children to attend college. In 1922, the family moved to 942 Bellevue Place in Kalamazoo, near Western Michigan Normal School. Here they offered room and board to students. After receiving the required education and certification, their daughter, Iva, found a job as an art teacher. Soon, she and Harry Mohl were married and lived in the house. The Gilberts, unable to continue paying for the house due to the depression, sold it to them for one dollar.

    In about 1934 Walter and Rose moved to Birmingham, Alabama. They lived there with their son, Raymond, and his family. Even there work was scarce. Walter spent much time building a large stall out of uncemented field stone to house the family cow. This structure reportedly stood for many years. A few years later they returned to Kalamazoo and lived on Hawley St. with their son, Raymond, and his family. At this time, their son in law, Harry Mohl, was working for the Sutherland Paper Company as a four color press operator. He found a job there for Walter as a maintenance man and cabinet maker. Walter took the position and remained there until 1945 when he retired.

    In 1943, in preparation for his father's retirement, Truman Gilbert built an addition onto his house on Cork St. in Kalamazoo for his parents. It was a concrete block structure with a sunny, eat-in kitchen, pantry, bath, comfortable living room with a fireplace, and one bedroom. Walter built all of the cabinets and shelves in the house, and also some of the furniture. Later, a doorway was cut through between the two houses.

    They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in February of 1951. The following is part of an article that appeared in The Kalamazoo Gazette commemorating the occasion.

    Every St. Valentine's day Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Gilbert, East Cork Street, have a special celebration. Not only are valentine greetings exchanged, but congratulations are in order, for it is their wedding anniversary.

    Feb. 14, 1901, the couple was married in her grandmother's Byron township home by the Rev. H. C. Chamberlain. To celebrate their golden wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert will hold an open house beginning at 2 Sunday afternoon, Feb. 18...

    Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert have a fine flower garden in the summer. Another hobby is "baby-sitting" with their nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gilbert pieces quilts, sews, and likes a good game of solitaire.

    The initial impetus for developing this genealogy came from information that Walter Gilbert provided. He had the following information about their children's ancestry, which he used to draw in a diagram of concentric squares, with each larger square representing another generation. The comments and spellings are his.

    Gen. Chart
    Ancestry Chart Written by Walter Joshua Gilbert

    Walter's health began to fail in his early 1950s, he became senile and was placed in the Norris Nursing Home in Galesburg, Michigan, where he died about a year later. About two years later, Rose's hip broke and she became bed-ridden. Her health deteriorated quickly and she died of stomach cancer in Matheson Nursing Home, Galesburg, Michigan.

    It is interesting to note that Walter and Rose (Judson) Gilbert were twice sixth cousins, once removed: they both descended from Thomas and Sarah (Seabrook) Fairchild and from John and Mary Beach. They both died before these links was discovered.

    Sources:
    • [Author's note:] These are my paternal grandparents; I lived in a house attached to theirs for many years as a child. Most of the information here comes from personal knowledge or from interviews.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4A +nm Gilbert, Raymond Cecil +sx m +bp Byron Center, Kent Counry, Michigan +bd 13 Mar 1902 +dp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +dd 19 Aug 1967 +tb He died of congestive heart failure following a heart attack. +md 17 Apr 1926 +mp Saginaw, Michigan +spouse #4As +child #4AA +child #4AB +child #4AC +text

    Ray and Thelma Gilbert ~1949
    Ray and Thelma Gilbert ~1949
    Ray Gilbert graduated from Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo in 1925. Thelma graduated from Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University), taught one year, met Ray, and left her career to marry and raise a family. They moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where Ray had found a job teaching Manual Training: drafting in one semester and wood shop in the next. Unfortunately they were just starting their family when the Depression began.

    They lived about four different houses in the Birmingham area, and for a while lived on a chicken farm where they had about 1000 white leghorns, a cow, several bee hives and a pecan tree. They might not have had much money but they ate well. There was always chicken and eggs. They made their own butter with young Raymond often being designated to crank the churn. During this time, Ray's parents, Walter and Rose, came to live with them from Michigan since Walter could not find work. He found no work in Alabama, either. However, he did build a shed for the cow from uncemented field stones. They soon returned to Michigan.

    Ray had been in the National Guard and the First Cavalry Division of the Army Reserves for a long time. In 1936, after 11 years of teaching school, he and the family left Alabama so he could be the Mess Officer in a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp in northern Tennessee near Jamestown. After a few months, they moved to another CCC camp near Crossville where he was the Commanding Officer. In about 1939, the family returned to Kalamazoo and lived at 722 Hawley Street with Ray's parents.

    Altho he was over age, Ray very much wanted to be on active duty in the Army in the war he knew the U.S. would eventually be involved in. He wheedled and cajoled and finally got his wish on December 2, 1941, when he was returned to active duty and sent to Fort Knox (his serial number was 0276211). The rest of the family returned to Kalamazoo where they lived with Ray's parents. By now the horses of the cavalry had given way to tanks. Ray spent most of the war years training young men in the art of tank warfare. He was stationed at Fort Knox and Camp Campbell until the Army finally agreed to send him to Japan. His ship was four days out of San Francisco when Japan surrendered (August 14, 1945) and he went on to be in the Army of Occupation in Japan under General MacArthur, whom he always referred to as "that arrogant s.o.b.". He spent nine months in Japan and was prominent in the reconstruction effort.

    Ray's men revered him because he was fair and because he was always willing to do anything that he commanded them to do, such as taking long hikes with full packs. However, he had a bad heart and suffered several heart attacks while in Japan. He was returned to the U.S. about May, 1946, on a medical disability. Back in Michigan, he was made Commanding Officer of a unit at Fort Custer near Battle Creek. He was on active duty for a total of 55 months (thru July, 1946) and earned 70 points. Ray held the rank of Captain until April 1, 1962, when he was promoted to Major; he received his honorable discharge three days later on April 4th. His heart condition was determined to be "service incurred" and he was eligible for a monthly disability check for the rest of his life.

    In 1945 Ray's parents moved to a house their son, Truman, built for them attached to his house. Thelma and the children moved into the first floor of a house at 617 West Walnut street near Central High School. After his return, while serving at Fort Custer, Ray and his brother bought a barracks unit and dismantled it for the lumber. Ray used his half to build a house on 1005 Lum Avenue in Kalamazoo. Ray, Thelma, and their two sons moved into it before it was totally completed; Jackie was living in Carson City, Michigan.

    Thelma P. Gilbert
    During the war, Thelma worked at Gilmore Brothers, the department store in Kalamazoo, in the ladies ready-to-wear department. She was an excellent seamstress and worked briefly for a tailor who lived next door. A year or two after Ray returned from Japan, she took a job as a meat cutter at the Town and County Market; she worked there many years.

    Ray tried to work after his discharge but his heart slowed him down. The fact that he tried to work in construction didn't help matters. During this time of national anxiety about a nuclear attack, he tried to establish a business building fallout shelters but was not successful.

    Ray and Thelma would go north in Michigan deer hunting almost every year, usually with his brother and his wife and perhaps a few friends. They seldom got a deer but a good time was had by all. Ray also loved fishing, and playing poker. In later years, he learned leather tooling and made many gifts and other items.

    The family had a small summer cottage on Fish Lake, west of Kalamazoo past the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery. As its name implied, it was a good fishing lake and Ray often provided fresh fish for dinner. One Sunday in August, 1967, while at the cottage, Ray suffered another heart attack. He was taken to Borgess Hospital where he died a week later.

    Thelma lived in the Lum Avenue house for a few more years until the maintenance and yard work were too much for her. She then sold the house and car and moved to Regency Square Apartments down the hall from her daughter, Jackie, and granddaughter, Denise. She got her first cat there. After a few years, the three of them moved to a house at 3027 Pasadena Drive in the Milwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo. Her progressive disability from congestive heart failure prompted a move to a nursing home. Here she made it clear to her correspondents that she would welcome the ultimate release from her pain and infirmity.

    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4As +nm Perrine, Thelma Letha +sx f +bd 23 Jun 1905 +bp Holland, Michigan +mn Gilbert, Thelma Perrine +dd 25 Mar 1996 +dp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +++ad705 Regency Square, Apt. 206; Kalamazoo, MI 49008 +pa Perrine, Henry Herbert +ma Haynor, Blanche Orilla ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4AA +nm Gilbert, Jacqueline Frances +sx f +bd 29 Jan 1927 +bp Birmingham, Alabama +++ad3027 Pasadena; Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001-4421 616-342-2380 +spouse Currier, Edward A. +bd 4 Mar 1924 +md 4 Jun 1948 +dv in 1951. +child none +spouse #4AAs +child #4AAA +child #4AAB +text

    Jackie worked for over 30 years in a doctors' office as a medical assistant, a bookkeeper, and an office manager. She loves to travel and spends a week annually at a time-shared condominium she bought into on Cancún, an island on the east side of the Yucatán peninsula of Mexico. Jackie is also an avid reader, movie connoisseur, bridge enthusiast, cat lover, and enjoys music from country and western to light classical.

    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4AAs +nm Downer, Charles Arthur +sx m +bd 26 Nov 1921 +bp in the Dakotas +tb He was called Chuck. He died of cancer. +md 30 May 1952 +mp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +dv in 1969. +dd 13 Sep 1988 +dp Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan +pa Downer, Otto +ma Pulver, Gertrude +spouse #4AA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4AAA +nm Downer, Diane +sx f +bd 23 Oct 1953 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +++ad44-397-6 Nilu; Kaneohe, HI 96744-2631; 808-254-4543 (old) +pa #4AAs +spouse Stetler, Gary J +sx m +bd 19 Jul 1955 +bp Corning, New York +md 22 Jul 1988 +mp Charleston, South Carolina +pa Stetler, John D. +ma Ives, Nancy Alice +child none +text


    Diane and Gary Stetler
    June 14, 1996
    Diane and Gary have Navy careers. In 1999, Diane wrote: "I retired from the Navy on October 31, 1998, after 17 years active service. My last duty station with the Marines in Kaneohe Bay Hawaii was (physically) very intense. So, when the opportunity for early retirement came up, I took it."

    "Gary is stationed on the USS Coronado AGF-11 here in San Diego. It's the flag ship for the 3rd Fleet, which means the ship does its required six months at sea per year, but she goes to great places like: Hawaii, Guam, Vancouver, Mexico, etc."

    Sources:
    • Personal interviews.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4AAB +nm Downer, Denise +sx f +bd 7 Aug 1961 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +md 23 Sep 2000 +mp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +spouse Barany, Jeff +sx m +bd 6 Apr 1973 +bp Garden City, Michigan +pa Barany, William Charles +ma Ross, Beverly Jean +child none +text

    Denise was an excellent student throughout school and graduated with a degree in graphics design from Western Michigan University. However, finding it difficult breaking into the profession without experience, she took a job as a salesperson in the ladies department of Steketee's _____ for a while then moved on to the cosmetics department at Hudson's Department Store. She liked that very much.

    She seized an opportunity to drive to Los Angeles in 1986. She took a job at a large department store as well as doing the make-up on models who were being photographed for pictures for their portfolios. Denise added the pictures to her own portfolio. She returned to Kalamazoo after about 1½ years when her father became terminally ill.

    After her father's death, Denise moved to Chicago to continue working with photographer's models and had the opportunity to learn catalog make-up instead of the glamor style of California. She was not earning much money in Chicago and was often homesick and depressed. She would take the train to Kalamazoo several weekends a month and dreaded the return trip. She happened to read A Return To Love by Marianne Williamson, about living with love instead of fear, so she decided to return to Kalamazoo.

    In the meantime, a friend had showed her portfolio to a local esthetician (beautician) who wanted Denise to work with her as soon as she was licensed. After about nine months of beauty school, Denise started work a few blocks from where she was living with her mother.

    The business was successful and in 1999 was purchased by a local group of plastic surgeons.

    Jeff's grandparents migrated from Budapest, Hungary; his mother's parents from Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Sources:
    • Jacqueline (Gilbert) Downer
    • Denise (Downer) Barany; Sep. 2001
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4AB +nm Gilbert, Raymond Cecil +sx m +bd 21 Aug 1928 +bp Birmingham, Alabama +md 30 Aug 1952 +mp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +++ad608 Norman; Wichita, Kansas 67212 +spouse #4ABs +child #4ABA +child #4ABB +text
    Ray and Marian Gilbert Dec 1992
    Ray and Marian Gilbert Dec 1992
    Raymond graduated from Western Michigan University in December, 1968. He started in the Pulp and Paper Manufacturing curriculum for which Western is known, then changed to a general degree with a major in sociology and minor in psychology. He also took many math and science courses and graduated with a bachelor of science. He completed his final classes at night, commuting about 30 miles each way from Three Rivers.

    He and Marian lived in Grand Rapids, then Three Rivers, where he worked for the Three Rivers Rubber Company as a mold designer. In 1973 the family moved to Wichita, Kansas, where he had accepted a job with Wescon Products Company, a plastics company, as a sales engineer. He provided design specifics and cost estimates for items to be constructed of plastic. Raymond's perfectionist and artistic traits served him well in this position. He retired on December 31, 1995, and remained in Wichita.

    Marian was a librarian for several years, then an office manager for the Carrier Air Conditioning Company.

    Sources:
    • Personal interviews and Personal knowledge
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4ABs +nm Subora, Marian Louise +sx f +bd 1 Nov 1930 +bp Appleton, Wisconsin +tp He changed his name from Sabourin to Subora. +pa Subora, Ernest Joseph +ma Ackerman, Doris Harriet ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4ABA +nm Gilbert, Stephen R +sx m +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +bd 12 Apr 1957 +md 24 Jun 19__ +mp Wichita, Kansas +++ad233 Champion; Haysville, Kansas 67060 +spouse #4ABAs +child #4ABAA +child Gilbert, Sarah Rene +sx f +bd 16 Jul 1985 +bp Wichita, Kansas +text

    Steve graduated from Wichita High School West and went to work for a company building basements. He is now [1999] working for Boeing. Brenda attended Campus High School in Haysville, Kansas, through the 11th grade. She moved to Halstad, Kansas, and graduated from Halstad High School in 1976.

    Note that his middle "name" is simply the letter "R"; it is not an initial.

    Sources:
    • Raymond Gilbert, Steve's father; 2000
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4ABAs +nm Hess, Brenda Kay +sx f +bd 28 Sep 1958 +bp Concordia, Kansas +pa Hess, Robert Rex +ma Cotey, Geneva Marie +spouse #4ABA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4ABAA +nm Gilbert, Kristen Rae +sx f +bd 2 Apr 1981 +bp Wichita, Kansas +md 15 Mar 1999 +mp Haysville, Kansas +spouse Wiseman, Jason Scott +sx m +bd 5 Oct 1978 +bp Texas +pa Wiseman, Richard Lynn +ma McELroy, Joyce Elane ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4ABB +nm Gilbert, Stanley R +sx m +bd 25 Nov 1958 +bp Three Rivers, Michigan +spouse #4ABBs +text Stan and Chris adopted:
    i. Nathan Christian Gilbert: He was born in San Gabriel, Suchitepequez, Guatemala, on August 12, 2000.
    Stan graduated cum laude from Wichita State University in 1982 with a degree in Respiratory Therapy. He earned a Masters Degree in Business Management in 1985. He was certified and is a registered practitioner. He currently [1999] is employed at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in pulmonary diagnostic testing.

    Chris is a physician.

    Note that Stan's middle "name" is simply the letter "R"; it is not an initial.

    Sources:
    • Raymond Gilbert, Stanley's father
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4ABBs +nm Brunner, Christopher Neal +sx m +bd 1 Jun 1965 +bp Meade, Kansas +pa Brunner, Dennis +ma _____, Faye ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4AC +nm Gilbert, Walter Perrine +sx m +bd 2 Oct 1936 +bp Birmingham, Alabama +tb He was called Buster by his family and Gil by his friends. +++ md 15 Sep 1957 +md 10 Apr 1956 +mp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +dv . +dd 30 Jul 1995 +dp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +spouse #4ACs +child #4ACA +child Gilbert, Perrine +sx m +bd 14 Feb 1967 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +dd about May of 1967 +dp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +child #4ACC ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4ACs +nm Marion, Edna Rayee +sx f +bd 22 Apr 1936 +bp Courtland, Alabama +tb She was called Tinsey. +pa Marion, George Elmer +ma Mitchell, Augie +tp George was a cousin of Frances Marion, "The Swamp Fox". ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4ACC +nm Gilbert, Wayne Perrine +sx m +bd 30 Apr 1968 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +text

    GILBERT, Walter Perrine "Gil"
    936 Cottage
    Formerly of VanBuren County

    Died Sunday afternoon, July 30, 1995. Mr. Gilbert was born October 2, 1936, in Birmingham AL, the son of Raymond C. and Thelma L. (Perrine) Gilbert, and had been a resident of this area for the past 10 years. He had served with the US Army in the 11th Airborne Division. He had been a teacher in the Marcellus school system and had served as a counselor in alcohol and substance abuse in Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. He had worked on the Alaskan pipeline and as a substitute teacher in Anchorage, Alaska. He also served as a teacher for the Dept. of Interior Federal Job Corps in Puxico, Missouri. He was a member of the IRA and the BMW Motorcycle Association. Surviving are his wife, Edna Rayee Gilbert; a daughter, Susan Gilbert of Oregon; a son, Wayne P. Gilbert of Kalamazoo; his mother, Thelma L. Gilbert of Kalamazoo; one sister and one brother, Jacqueline Downer of Kalamazoo and Raymond Gilbert of Wichia, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews. At his request Mr. Gilbert was cremated. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Mt. EverRest Cemetery, Rev. Mr. Clair Hochstetler, of the Skyridge Church of the Brethren, officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. Arrangements by the

    LANGELAND
    MEMORIAL CHAPEL
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    Obituary from the Kalamazoo Gazette
    Buster graduated from Western Michigan University.

    In January, 2000, his daughter, Susan, wrote:

    He was the chief in the early 70s when we were living in Seward. Kind of a strange story how he got the job. Work was hard to come by and dad was trying to sell a gun so Wayne could have some milk. The police found out about it and gave him a job. He looked like a outlaw with the handlebar moustashe, I still remember dad in his police uniform. He really enjoyed that job. Then one day he got a call to go to the town laundrymat for a indecent exposure. When he got there he met this hippy named Norman and his wife Gennine. Dad thought it was so funny Norman took all his clothes off to wash them! Norman and dad got to be good friends then dad started smoking pot and that was the end of the chief job. Dad was his own person I'll say that!

    Sources:
    • Family sources
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4ACA +nm Gilbert, Susan Elizabeth +sx f +bd 19 Jan 1959 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +md 5 Nov 1977 +spouse Hatfield, Terry +sx m +dd 6 Sep 1985 +dp Alaska +tb He was a bouncer and was shot by a bar patron. +child none +spouse Siderakis, Paul +sx m +bd 20 Dec 1966 +bp Bennington, Vermont +md 17 Dec 1988 +mp Grand Haven, Michigan +ma _____, Karen +pa Siderakis, John Sideris +child none +text

    Susan moved to Alaska with her parents as a young girl, she basically grew up in that State. She and Paul initially met there.

    +++She is blind in her right eye. +++They adopted his nephew, Stephen, in ___, 2000. Paul worked in the construction industry as a drywall installer until early 2001 when they bought a small boat rental company in Gig Harbor, Washington.

    Sources:
    • Susan (Gilbert) Siderakis
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4ACC +nm Gilbert, Wayne Perrine +sx m +bd 30 Apr 1968 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +text


    Wayne Gilbert
    1999
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4B +nm Gilbert, Ina Rae +sx f +bd 6 Jan 1904 +bp Kent County, Michigan +dd 18 Jun 1929 +dp Michigan +db in Richland Cemetery, Michigan +tb She died of leukemia. +md 19 Mar 1925 +mp Marshall, Michigan +spouse #4Bs +child #4BA +text

    Ina Rae Gilbert
    Ina Rae Gilbert
    Ina Rae Gilbert graduated from Western Michigan Normal with a major in home economics. The 1926 Directory of Kalamazoo lists Basil as a salesman for the Elmer Richards Co. and residing at 729 Axtell Street with his wife, Ina, and his mother, Stella, who was listed as the widow of Henry Beedle. Stella is listed as the owner of the house. After Ina died, Basil and his daughter, Stella Mae, moved in with Ina's father, Walter Gilbert, on 942 Bellevue Place, Kalamazoo, near Western. Basil's mother sold the house on Axtell to Harry D. McClintic and moved to a house she purchased at 1343 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo.

    In 1931, Basil was still living with his in-laws on Bellevue Place. He was listed as being a salesman for the L. V. White Co. By 1937, Basil had married Ida E. Wood and they were living (renting) at 220 W. Cedar Street, Kalamazoo. He is listed as a personnel worker and she a nurse. By 1939 they had bought a home at 212 W. Walnut; he was an interviewer for the State Employment Service. By 1943, he was an assistant manager with the Michigan Employment Service Commission; they were still living on Walnut Street. By 1945, they moved to 315 Stuart Street, Kalamazoo; he was assistant manager for the USES (U.S. Employment Service?). In 1952 they were listed as living at, and owning, 744 Stuart Street; he was now a supervisor at the MESC.

    Sources:
  • Stella Mae Vermeulen
  • Kalamazoo City index books for several years ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4Bs +nm Beedle, Basil Henry +sx m +bd in—say—1900 +bp +dd +dp +pa Beedle, Henry +ma _____, Stella +spouse #4B +spouse Wood, Ida E. +child none ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BA +nm Beedle, Stella Mae +sx f +bd 10 Jan 1926 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +tb She was called Sue by most family and friends. +dd 17 Apr 1999 +dp Plainwell, Michigan +db Hillside Cemetery +spouse #4BAt +child #4BAA +child #4BAB +child Vermeulen, Judith Diane +sx f +bd 11 Apr 1952 +bp Allegan County, Michigan +dd 8 May 1953 +dp Allegan County, Michigan She was born with a brain tumor which soon killed her. +child #4BAD +text

    Sue and John Vermeulen
    Most of Sue's childhood was spent in Kalamazoo. After her mother died, she lived with her Gilbert grandparents and occasionally with her Uncle Truman and Aunt Dorothy Gilbert. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1943. She was married briefly and divorced after highschool. She first met John Vermeulen as a teen and when he returned from military service in the Army/Air Force in WWII, they were reacquainted and married.

    Sue attended Western Michigan College (later University). She received a degree in corporate law and was a licensed para-legal in the State of Michigan. She was a successful realtor for many years and served on the Kalamazoo Board of Realtors and on their legal committee.

    When her family was young, Sue was involved with Scouts and Brownies. She loved oil painting and charcoal drawing, writing poetry, reading and crocheting. The family had a summer home with 500 feet of Lake Michigan waterfront at Pointe Aux Chenes, west of St. Ignace, Michigan, in sight of the Macinac Bridge. They designed and did almost all of the construction of the house themselves. Parts of it were planned to accommodate Sue's increasing need for rest.

    John worked for Upjohn Pharmacuticals _____.

    After her mother died, her father married Ida _____ from whom she had a halfsister, Brenda (Mrs. Ed Wolff). Sue died at home after a four or five years of progressive heart failure. She never complained of her illness.

    Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BAt +nm Vermeulen, John Miller +sx m +bd 23 Oct 1924 +bp Three Rivers, Michigan +md 27 Jun 1946 +mp Detroit, Michigan +pa Vermeulen, Chrisian +ma Miller, Anne Estelle ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BAA +nm Vermeulen, John Christian +sx m +bd 8 Jul 1945 +bp Michigan +tb He was called Spike. +dd 10 Dec 1990 +dp _____ +dv in 1971. +ma #4BA +pa #4BAt +spouse #4BAAs Cindy's second marriage was to Michael Allan Brown. They adopted Spike and her children changing their surname to Brown. Cindy married a third time to Ross Barden. +childcount Spike and Cindy had two children: +child #4BAAA +child #4BAAB +spouse #4BAAt They were divorced in 1982. She then married _____ Leech. +child Vermeulen, Ben +sx m +bd 7 May 1976 +child #4BAAD +text
    Sources:
    • Stelle Mae Vermeulen
    • Jay Christian (Vermeulen) Brown
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BAAs +nm Casetta, Cindy +sx f +bd 15 Dec 1948 +bp Fond du Lac, Wisconsin +md 17 Feb 1968 +mp _____ +pa Casetta, Harold +ma _____, Hilda ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BAAA +nm Vermeulen, Aaron John +sx m +bd 18 Jul 1968 +bp Fond du Lac, Wisconsin +md none +ma #4BAAs +spouse Schmidt, Shelly +child Brown, Devan Lee +sx m +bd 21 Jan 1991 +child Brown, Tori Lynn +sx f +bd 7 Mar 1995 +text

    Aaron was adopted by his mother and her second husband and his name was changed to .

    Sources:
    • Stelle Mae Vermeulen
    • Jay Christian (Vermeulen) Brown
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BAAB +nm Vermeulen, Jay Christian +sx m +bd 7 Sep 1970 +bp Fond du Lac, Wisconsin +md 16 Jan 1998 +mp Stony Brook, New York +ma #4BAAs +spouse Kim, Eun-Jung +sx f +mn Brown, Eun-Jung +bp Seoul, South Korea +bd 18 Feb 1969 +child Brown, Jay Adle +sx m +bd 29 Mar 1999 +bp Stony Brook, New York +text Jay was adopted by his mother and her second husband and his name was changed to .

    Jay is [1999] at the State University of New York, Stony Brook, where he plans to finish his Ph.D. in experimental psychology in May 2000.

    Sources:
    • Jay Christian Brown
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BAAt +nm Higley, Diana +sx f +bd 18 May 1952 +bp _____ +md 3 Jul 1975 +mp _____ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BAAD +nm Vermeulen, Clair +sx f +bd 29 Nov 1977 +bp _____ +ma #4BAAt +spouse Hensley, Joshua +child Hensley, Truth +sx f +bd May 1997 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BAB +nm Vermeulen, James Timothy +sx m +bd 27 Jan 1949 +bp Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan +pa #4BAt +spouse #4BABs +child #4BABA +child #4BABB +child #4BABC +spouse Butz, Lynn +sx f +bd 21 May 1963 +bp Fond du Lac, Wisconsin +md 28 Dec 1989 +child Vermeulen, Samuel John +sx m +bd 21 May 1996 +bp Fond du Lac, Wisconsin +child Vermeulen, David James +sx m +bd 9 Jun 1997 He and Rachael are twins. +child Vermeulen, Rachael Lynn +sx f +bd 9 Jun 1997 She and David are twins. +text
    Sources:
    • All information on this page comes from James Vermeulen, the subject of this page.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BABs +nm Engstad, Pamela Jean +sx f +bd 24 May 1949 +bp West Bend, Wisconsin +md 7 Dec 1968 +mp West Bend, Wisconsin +dv . +pa Engstad, Gerald +ma Farris, Dorothea ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BABA +nm Vermeulen, Timothy James +sx m +bd 26 Jun 1969 +bp Fond du Lac, Wisconsin +md 6 Jul 1996 +mp Dodyville, Wisconsin +spouse Kramer, Karen Ann +sx f +child Vermeulen, Kirsten Brianna +sx f +bd 25 Mar 1999 +bp Naperville, Illinois +text
    Sources:
    • Julie Vermeulen (sister of Timothy); May 2002 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BABB +nm Vermeulen, Julie Renee +sx f +bd 2 Jun 1970 +bp Fond du Lac, Wisconsin +md none +spouse _____ +child Vermeulen, Robin Christopher +bd 12 Aug 1996 +bp West Bend, Wisconsin +text
      Sources:
      • Julie Vermeulen (subject of this entry); May 2002 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BABC +nm Vermeulen, Christian Edmond +sx m +bd 3 Oct 1971 +bp Fond du Lac, Wisconsin +md May 1995 +mp Fond du Lac, Wisconsin +spouse Crossman, Tammy Etta +sx f +bd +child Vermeulen, Lucas Gerald +sx m +bd Nov 2000 +bp Fond du Lac, Wisconsin +text
        Sources:
        • Julie Vermeulen (sister of Christian); May 2002 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4BAD +nm Vermeulen, Susan Martha +sx f +bd 13 Jan 1954 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, U.S.A. +tb She goes by Sue. +pa #4BAt +ma #4BA +spouse Garman, Curtis +sx m +bd 24 Jan 1955 +bp +md 20 Dec 1975 +mp +pa Garman, _____ +ma _____, _____ They were divorced in 1984. +child Garman, Judson +sx m +bd 27 Feb 1980 +bp +child Garman, Nickolas +sx m +bd 28 Aug 1981 +bp +spouse Belt, Charles +sx m +bd 2 Sep 1952 +bp Elizabethtown, Illinois, U.S.A. +md 18 Oct 1985 +mp Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, U.S.A. +pa Belt, _____ +ma _____, _____ He is called Rusty. +child Belt, Robert John +sx m +bd 9 Jun 1986 +bp He is called R.J. +text

          The town of Beltsville, Maryland, is named after Rusty's ancestors. +++She is a letter carrier. Jud works for Bronson Hosp.; Nick play bass guitar +++in a rock band [2002]. +++Rusty is a truck driver.

          Sources:
          • Susan (Vermeulen) Belt; September, 2002
          ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4C +nm Gilbert, Iva Mae +sx f +bd 23 Dec 1906 +bp Kent County, Michigan +md 4 Feb 1935 +dd 25 Dec 1972 +dp Mile Point, Central Lake, Antrim County, Michigan +db in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake +spouse Mohl, Harry L. +bd 17 Oct 1902 +dd 22 Jan 1983 +dp Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan +child none +text
          Iva Mae Gilbert Iva and Harry Mohl Dec 1970
          Iva Mae Gilbert Iva and Harry Mohl, December, 1970
          In 1926, The Kalamazoo Directory lists Iva as a student (at Western Michigan Normal School), living with her parents at 942 Bellevue Place. She graduated as a art? teacher. [She had much difficulty in getting a job as an art teacher because she was married and just the potential of becoming pregnant was enough to make her unemployable.] She was very artistic. In 1934, she was living at 2513 Outlook Street, Kalamazoo.

          By 1942 the house at 942 Bellevue Place had been sold to Harry Mohl and he and Iva were living there. They had bought the house from her father for a token $1.00 when he was unemployed and could no longer maintain it. They were probably supplementing his income as a printer by renting rooms to students. He was a pressman for the Sutherland Paper Company. Between 1947 and 1948, the Mohls moved to 717 Royce Avenue. Their house was built for them by her brother, Truman, who also built the house next door. The house was the last one on a cul-de-sac, next to the "mill pond." The author recalls a favorite picture of a sailboat on the water that hung beside a table in this house. She had created it with crayon ironed into fabric. By 1952, they had sold the house and moved to Intermediate Lake. Later, they moved to Mile Point, Central Lake, near Traverse City, Michigan. There they owned and managed a series of vacation cabins on the lake. After Iva died, Harry married Elsie [Reames?] who outlived him.

          Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 4D=2 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8 +nm Gilbert, Truman +sx m +bd 6 Apr 1827 +bp Paris Township, Portage County, Ohio +dd 17 Sep 1919 +dp Salem Township, Allegan County, Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Byron Center, Michigan +tb He died of cerebral apoplexy. +md 1850 +mp Ohio +tm They do not appear in Marriages in Portage County, Ohio. +spouse #9 +child #8A +child #8B +child #8C +child #8D +child #8E +child #4 +child #8G +text

          From an item in a local newspaper dated May 3, 1906
              Truman Gilbert, aged 79 years, a resident of Byron township for more than forty years, is a hale old pedestrian. He has just accomplished the remarkable feat of walking from Barton avenue, ten miles, to the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. Lillie. He did not sit down to rest once during the tramp.
          Another item dated April 6, 1914.
          Truman Gilbert at about 87
              Mr. Gilbert is celebrating his eighty-seventh birthday today. He was born April 6, 1827, in Paris township, Portage County, Ohio, and has lived near Grand Rapids for 54 years on a farm in Byron township.
              The secret of his longevity, he says, is his scrupulous habits of life. He smokes only moderately and never drinks.
              He was married in 1850. Nine children were born, of whom six are living. He has two married grand-daughters in the city, whom he visits from time to time.
              By a singular coincidence, a great-grandchild, the baby of Mrs. Addie Gamble of 29 Buckley street, S.W., is observing its first birthday today. Mr. Gilbert's other [grand-] daughter here is Mrs. John VanderVeen of 846 Eastern avenue, S.E.
          Truman and Henrietta (Robins) Gilbert
          Truman Gilbert was a farmer. The 1870 History and Directory of Kent County gives his address as (section) 3 Byron, North Byron. The Atlas of Kent County, Michigan—1873 shows, on the map of Byron Township, the southwesternmost township in the county, that T. Gilbert owned two 40-acre tracts in section three. Therefore, "T. Gilbert" on the map clearly refers to Truman.

          His death record (Allegan County, Michigan, Death Record, vol. 4, p. 155) confirms his parents' names and the states in which they were born. It gives his death date as September 18, 1919, and his age as 92 years, 5 months, and 11 days, while his tombstone gives it a day earlier: the 17th. [The 17th is consistent with his age and birthdate.]

          One of the two tracts, at what is now (1983) the southwest corner of the intersection of Burlingame and 72nd, held his house, about 400 feet south of 72nd on Burlingame. A visit to the house in January, 1983, showed that part of it was very old, having been built on a stone foundation, and that it had been added on to many times. The current owners, while replacing the roof, found that the original roof was cedar shakes that had later been covered over by a "tin" roof. They found an 1869 Indian-head penny in the cedar shakes as they were being removed. Also, in the wall of what is now the bathroom was found an 1888 newspaper. The barn and other out buildings have been removed and the land sold. There is a contemporary, suburban house now standing where the barn stood. The current owners have just removed the old carpeting from the original floors revealing a rather old looking tongue-and-groove flooring on one of the many additions.

          The information in the following tables taken from the indicated census records. They were found at the National Archives and viewed on microfilm.

          1860 Census, Barry Co., Michigan
          Middleville Township, p. 98; Archives film #536
          NameAge Occup."Land""Cash" Born
          Truman Gilbert 33Farmer  Oh.
          Henrietta Gilbert 26   N.Y.
          John M. Gilbert 6   Oh.
          Hanah Gilbert 3   Oh.

          1870 Census, Kent Co., Michigan
          Byron Township, p. 31; Archives film #681
          NameAge Occup."Land""Cash" Born
          Gilbert, Truman 43Farmer$2000$500Oh.
          Gilbert, Henrietta 36   N.Y.
          Gilbert, John H. 16   Mich.*
          Gilbert, Fannie 14   Mich.*
          Gilbert, Leroy 10   Mich.
          Gilbert, Adalett 7   Mich.
          Gilbert, Alma 5   Mich.
          *Should be Ohio, not Mich.

          1880 Census, Kent Co., Michigan
          Byron Township, p. 10; Archives reg. #587
          NameAge BornFather
          Born          		Mother
          Born
          Gilbert, Truman 53Oh.Conn.N.Y.
          Gilbert, Henrietta 46N.Y.N.Y.N.Y.
          Gilbert, Laroy 19Mich.  
          Gilbert, Adalette 17Mich.  
          Gilbert, Alma 15Mich.  
          Gilbert, Walter J. 8Mich.  
          Gilbert, Lida 6Mich.  

          1900 Census, Kent Co., Michigan
          Byron Township, p. 10; Archives T1052, Reel 81, vol. 38,E.D. 38, sheet 8, line 427
          NameBirth Date Where Born
          Gilbert, Truman Apr 1827Ohio
          Gilbert, Henrietta (wife) Jun 1834N.Y.
          Gilbert, Walter J. (son) Dec 1871Mich.

          Sources:

          • Much information came from his son, Walter, grandfather of the compiler.
          • Allegan County, Michigan, Death Records, vol. 4, p. 155.
          • History and Directory of Kent County—1870
          • Atlas of Kent County, Michigan—1873
          • Federal census records
          ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 9 +nm Robins, Henrietta P. +sx f +bd 2 Jun 1834 +bp New York +dd 27 Jan 1908 +dp Salem Township, Allegan County, Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Byron Center, Michigan +spouse #8 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8A +nm Gilbert, John Henry +sx m +bd 22 Jul 1854 +bp Portage County, Ohio +md 27 Sep 1874 +mp +dd 12 Nov 1936 +dp Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Kent County, Michigan +spouse #8As +child #8AA +child Gilbert, Bert L. +sx m +bd 11 Jul 1881 +bp Kent County, Michigan +dp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +dd 11 Jul 1891 He died on his tenth birthday of black diphtheria. His name is given as +child Gilbert, Alma E. +sx f +bd 31 Aug 1884 +bp Kent County, Michigan +dd 25 Jul 1891 +dp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan She probably also died of black diphtheria. She is buried in Winchester Cemetery, Kent County, Michigan +child #8AD +child #8AE +text

          John Gilbert
          Idaette (Persons) Gilbert
          John Gilbert was a farmer by vocation but had many other interests. He enjoyed hunting small game and anxiously awaited the opening of hunting season each year. He was also an avid fisherman. In his later years, when he was living with his son, Truman, he would frequently go fishing several times a day at the lake across the street from the farm. He would occasionally recount tales of encountering Indians camped on the Grand River during his hunting expeditions.

          He played the violin by ear. A favorite family recollection is John in his rocking chair, often behind the pot-bellied stove in the livingroom, playing familiar tunes. His daughter, Edna Clack, would often accompany him on the pump organ. One of the grandchildren could be depended on to request Pop Goes the Weasel of Grandpa.

          John had quite a temper. Donald Winchester tells the story of one time when John went fishing with his nephew, Walter Winchester (Donald's father), and his young grandson, Carl Gilbert (Truman's son). They had only been out a little while when Carl accidentally knocked the can of worms into the lake, losing all of their bait. John flew into a rage and threatened to whip Carl but Walter, who was a butcher and was very strong, reminded John that it was an accident and that no harm would come to Carl as long as he was around. From that time, Carl and Walter had a close relationship.

          Sources:
          • Notes and interview of Walter Joshua Gilbert
          • Winchester Cemetery tombstones
          • Interview with Gladys Gilbert Nicolai
          ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8As +nm Persons, Idaette +sx f +bd 31 Aug 1858 +bp Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan +tb Her name was often spelled Idaett. +dd 20 Jun 1923 +dp Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Kent County, Michigan +pa Persons, _____ +ma +spouse #8A +text

          Idaette lived in Wyoming Township all of her life except for seven years that she lived in Dorr and 12 years in Hopkins. She had been ailing for years before her death. She died suddenly at 12:40 p.m. right after lunch. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AA +nm Gilbert, Charles B. +sx m +bd 1 Nov 1875 +bp _____, Michigan +md 28 Nov 1901 +mp +dd 13 Dec 1944 +dp Dowling, Michigan +spouse #8AAs +child #8AAA +child #8AAB +text

          Sources:
          • Gladys Gilbert Nicolai, 1986
          ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AAs +nm Baker, Gertrude May +sx f +bd 1881 +bp +dd Sep 1949 +dp Dowling, Michigan +pa Baker, _____ +ma +tp Her father came from England. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AAA +nm Gilbert, Vera Mildred +sx f +bd 14 Jan 1903 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +md 11 Feb 1928 +mp +mn Case, Mildred Gilbert +spouse #8AAAs +child #8AAAA +text
          Sources:
        • Mildred Gilbert Case
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AAAs +nm Case, Charles Harvey +sx m +bd 20 Feb 1902 +bp Bedford Township, Kent County, Michigan +dd 19 Nov 1945 +dp Dowling, Michigan +pa Case, _____ +ma ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AAAA +nm Case, John Gilbert +sx m +bd 23 Jan 1942 +bp +md 10 Oct 1971 +mp +spouse #8AAAAs +child Case, John Earl +sx m +bd 2 Feb 1971 +bp +tb John is adopted. +child #8AAAAB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AAAAs +nm Easey, Carol Ann +sx f +bd +spouse #8AAAA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AAAAB +nm Case, Virginia Ann +sx f +bd 13 Aug 1972 +bp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AAB +nm Gilbert, Ivan Bert +sx m +bd 17 Apr 1904 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +md 2 Jul 1927 +mp Wyoming, Michigan +dd 21 Aug 1996 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +++ad8286 Harlow SW; Box 184; Byron Center, MI 49315 (616)878-9264 +spouse #8AABs +child #8AABA +text

        Ivan Gilbert was a shop foreman for a Grand Rapids company that made excelsior packing material. He liked to hunt and fish and was fishing thru his 90th birthday. After Lucille died, he lived alone in Byron Center.

        Lucille's maiden name rhymes with "tide".

        Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AABs +nm Ide, Lucille Evelyn +sx f +bd 21 Oct 1905 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +dd 4 Mar 1988 +dp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +pa Ide, Dyer +ma Weaver, Vena ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AABA +nm Gilbert, James Keith +sx m +bd 10 Jul 1940 +bp Byron Center, Kent Counry, Michigan, U.S.A. +md Jun 1960 +mp Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.A. +dv in Nov., 1963, in Kent Co., while he was in the USAF stationed in Japan. +++ad Leesburg, FL Ph: 352-787-1820 +spouse Burgin, Alma Dean +child Gilbert, Robin Joyce +sx f +bd 25 Feb 1962 +bp Kincheloe Air Force Base, Michigan, U.S.A. +dd 4 Mar 1962 She died in infancy. She is buried in Winchester Cemetery, Byron Center, Michigan, with her great grandparents Charles and Gertrude Gilbert and her grandparents Ivan and Lucille Gilbert. +spouse #8AABAt +child #8AABAA +child #8AABAB +text

        Jim and Kathy met in Grand Rapids where he was going thru the local police academy with her brother, Frank (Bud). She had moved there to work after briefly attending Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Bud married Kathy's sister, Judy.

        In July, 2002, Jim added:

        Anyway, I originally left the G.R. Police Dept. for a position in the Security Dept. at General Motors. It was a boring job with a lot of sitting with nothing to do, especially nights and weekends.

        I got to know some of the Payroll Auditiors (Timekeepers) and that looked like something I felt would be enjoyable. I was persistent and eventually got one of the jobs when an opening developed. Did that for about 3 years and then moved to the actual Payroll area where I did most all of the functions and ended up as the Supervisor. When Payroll areas started being consolidated, rather than take a transfer to Mansfield Ohio, I accepted a job in the Personnel area. I did all functions in that area but my main responsibility was Pension administration which was probably one of the most enjoyable positions I have ever had.

        He retired in 1992 after 26 years with the company, part of an early buy-out program. They then moved from Michigan to Leesburg, Florida, where they both enjoyed playing golf. In 1995 they moved back to Michigan to care for his father who was then 90 years old. After he died at 96, Jim and Kathy spent two years putting things in order and fixing up his house, then returned to Leesburg. They love going to Disney World in Orlando.

        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai
        • Jeffery Gilbert; February 2000
        • James Keith Gilbert; January, June, July 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AABAt +nm Kowalski, Kathleen Elaine +sx f +bd 5 Aug 1943 +bp Keego Harbor, Michigan, U.S.A. +tb She goes by Kathy. +md 22 May 1965 +mp Manistee, Michigan, U.S.A. +pa Kowalski, Frank +ma Nielson, Hazel +spouse #8AABA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AABAA +nm Gilbert, James Dyer +sx m +++Ph: 616-344-7417 +bd 26 Dec 1965 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 12 Sep 1997 +mp Mackinac Island, Michigan +ma #8AABAt +spouse _____, _____ +child Gilbert, Sydney Lynn +sx f +bd 31 Oct 1998 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +text Jim graduated from Grand Valley State University (Allentown, Michigan). He is a SAS programmer in Kalamazoo.
        Sources:
        • Jeffrey Gilbert; February, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AABAB +nm Gilbert, Jeffery Donald +sx m +++Ph: 616-772-9196 jefferygilbert@hotmail.com +bd 13 Apr 1969 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +ma #8AABAt +spouse #8AABAs +child Gilbert, Chamus Ivan +sx m +bd 23 Sep 1991 +bp Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan +child Gilbert, Makyre Robert +sx m +bd 17 Feb 1995 +bp Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan +child Gilbert, Raston James +sx m +bd 23 Jun 1998 +bp Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan +text

        Jeffery graduated from Grand Valley University (Ottawa County, Michigan) and received a MA in Statistics in 1995 from Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo).

        Jeffery works for Steelcase, manufacturer of office furniture. He is a SAS programmer and responsible for their data integrety. Teressa is a full-time mother and homemaker. However, Jeff long desired to become a pastor and he continued his education to that end. On June 8, 2002, he finished his internship and assumed the duties of Pastor of Childrens Ministries in the Burnips Wesleyan Church in Burnips Michigan. He will continue working on a part time basis but the church is where his love is.

        Sources:
        • Jeffrey Gilbert; February, 2000 (by phone)
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AABAs +nm Weeks, Teressa Dawn +sx f +bd 2 Jun 1970 +bp Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan +md 14 Jun 1990 +mp Zeeland, Michigan +mn Gilbert, Teressa +pa Weeks, Richard +ma Deur, Mary Ellen ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AD +nm Gilbert, Edna H. +sx f +bd 24 Jun 1888 +bp _____, Michigan +md 16 Feb 1910 +mp +dd 2 Nov 1963 +dp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +spouse Clack, Ray +child none ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AE +nm Gilbert, Truman E. +sx m +bd 12 May 1890 +bp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +md 18 Nov 1915 +mp Hopkins, Michigan +dd 18 Jul 1967 +dp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +spouse #8AEs +child #8AEA +child #8AEB +text

        Truman E. Gilbert
        Truman Gilbert was a farmer most of his life. He had 40 acres west of Dorr, Michigan. When oil was discovered in the area, he worked for four or five winters hauling oil pipe and other materials to the drilling sites on horseback when no other mode of access was available. On the farm, he rotated his crops primarily between oats, corn, and hay. Truman often helped other farmers in need. For many years he actually ran two farms: his and that of his brother-in-law, his wife's sister and her husband. This brother-in-law had such severe arthritis that he was virtually crippled.

        Truman loved to fish. Across the street from his farm was a lake that he frequented. In the winter he would chop a hole in the ice and dangle a lure in the water to attract the fish. One foggy day he speared a 19-pound pike this way. He was very excited and proud of his catch and desperately wanted a photograph taken to commemorate the event. However, it was so foggy that photography was impossible; they had no flash equipment available.

        The Social Security Death Index gives Truman's SSN as 364-24-6175, confirms his birth and death dates, and gives his last residence as Hopkins, Allegan County.

        Cora worked in a Post Office before they were married.

        Sources:
        • Gladys Gilbert Nicolai
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEs +nm Spahn, Cora +sx f +bd 6 Mar 1893 +bp Hopkins, Michigan +dd 1 Oct 1974 +dp Hopkins, Michigan +tb She was living at 3091 22nd St., Rt 1, when she died. +pa Spahn, George +ma Knobloch, Laura ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEA +nm Gilbert, Gladys C +sx f +bd 31 Aug 1917 +bp Hopkins, Michigan +md 15 Jun 1946 +mp Toledo, Ohio +++ad5249 Village Dr., SW (Creekside Estates); Wyoming, MI 49509 (616)532-7559 +spouse #8AEAs +child #8AEAA +child #8AEAB +child #8AEAC +child #8AEAD +text

        Gladys taught school for 31 years. She began teaching kindergarten through eighth grade in a one-room school in Allegan County. Then she taught third and fourth grades in Hopkins for three years, followed by four years of teaching first and second grades in Battle Creek. She completed her career by teaching first and second grades for 18 years in Grandville; she retired at age 62. She had never planned to make teaching a career but the demand for experienced teachers was so great that she was sought out wherever they lived.

        Edwin had a music studio and store when they lived in Kalamazoo. It was on South Burdick Street. He taught guitar and accordian there and in some neighboring towns. Later, he sold insurance for about 10 years. After Edwin retired on June 11, 1976, they moved from their house to an attractive and spacious mobile home at Creekside Estates. Here Edwin was park manager for five years until he suffered a stroke that he survived well save a frustrating loss of memory.

        Gladys is the source of much information on this part of the Gilbert family in this genealogy.

        Sources:
        • Personal interviews
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEAs +nm Nicolai, Edwin Carl +sx m +bd 27 Nov 1912 +bp Monterey, Allegan County, Michigan +dd 18 Mar 1988 +dp Michigan +pa Nicolai, Edward +ma Knuth, Augustas +tp She was born in Germany on February 18, 1875; died May 24, 1928. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEAA +nm Nicolai, Stephen Edward +sx m +bd 7 Jul 1947 +bp Hopkins, Michigan +spouse #8AEAAs +child #8AEAAA +child #8AEAAB +spouse #8AEAAt She was previously married. +child Nicolai, Brent Steven +sx m +bd 28 May 1985 +bp Grandville, Michigan +child Nicolai, Eric Christopher +sx m +bd 9 Nov 1987 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text

        Steve is a truck mechanic for Atlas Trucking. He has always been interested in automechanics and is a jack-of-all-trades. Sue works at General Motors.

        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai, September 11, 1987
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEAAs +nm Smith, Marie Ann +sx f +bd 4 Feb 1950 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 22 Jun 1968 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dv in October, 1974. +pa Smith, Burlyn +ma _____, Sylvia ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEAAA +nm Nicolai, Krista Lynn +sx f +bd 31 Dec 1968 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 23 Apr 1994 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse, Huver, Christopher Dean +sx m +bd 18 Oct 1967 +bp Lowell, Michigan +pa Huver, Dick +ma _____, Jean +child none +text

        In 1987, Krista was attending Michigan State University on a scholarship in the pre-med program.

        Sources:
        • Gladys (Gilbert) Nicolai
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEAAB +nm Nicolai, Keli Jo +sx f +bd 11 Jun 1971 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse Wilder, Charles +sx m +bd 5 Jun 1966 +md 18 Sep 1991 +dv in 1994. +pa Wilder, Charles +ma _____, Mary Ellen +child none +spouse #8AEAABt +child Stark, Jaelyn Marie +sx f +bd 30 Oct 1996 +text

        Keli enjoys and excels at sports, including basketball and baseball.

        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEAABt +nm Stark, Jason +sx m +bd 12 Dec 1969 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +tb They are engaged to be married [Feb. 2000]. +pa Stark, John +ma _____, Judith ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEAAt +nm Whitney, Susan Rasmussen +sx f +bd 20 Sep 1954 +md 22 Sep 1979 +dv on November 10, 1999. +pa Rasmussen, Merton +ma _____, Esther ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEAB +nm Nicolai, Nancy Ann +sx f +bd 9 Feb 1949 +bp Hopkins, Michigan +md 19 Jun 1971 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +++ad3195 Paris Park; Kentwood, MI 49508 +spouse #8AEABs +child Jacobs, Aaron Michael +sx m +bd 4 Jul 1976 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan He graduated in engineering from Calvin College in 1999. He works at Diesel Tech. +child Jacobs, Megan Marie +sx f +bd 16 Feb 1979 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan She attends Central Michigan University [2000]. +text

        Nancy has a reputation as a very generous and helpful person. She is an excellent cook and considers cooking her main hobby. She teaches Sunday school and worked 10 years as a secretary and seven years part-time in a clothing store. Terry works for Vance Packaging as a packaging designer. He is also coaches hockey and baseball.

        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEABs +nm Jacobs, Terry Lee +sx m +bd 4 Oct 1949 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa Jacobs, Matthew +ma Miller, Jean ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEAC +nm Nicolai, Douglas Bruce +sx m +bd 9 Jun 1950 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +spouse #8AEACs +child #8AEACA +child #8AEACB +spouse Rysko, Patricia Louise +sx f +bd 19 Nov 1945 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 19 Jun 1981 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa Rysko, Joseph Anthony +++b. 28 Apr 1914 G.R. MI; d. 21 Oct 1988 +ma Swart, Marian Louise +++b. 21 Apr 1916 G.R. MI After Patricia and her first husband, Terry Weemhoff, divorced, they married brother and sister: Douglas and Janice Nicolai—a second marriage for all four. +++Terry and Pat had an adopted son: Jeffrey Alan Weemhoff, b. 4 Mar 1969. +text

        Doug served in the Navy in Viet Nam for four years. For many years Doug did automobile reconditioning in an auto body shop. He then became a tool and die maker. Carmen was a homemaker. Pat was a secretary for Fox Brewery for about ten years. She now [1995] has a small business cleaning houses.

        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEACs +nm Schumacher, Carmen +sx f +bd 23 Oct 1954 +bp Grand Forks, North Dakota +md 11 Aug 1972 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dv in March of 1981. +pa Schumacher, Bernard A. +ma _____, JoAnn ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEACA +nm Nicolai, Amy Jo +sx f +bd 5 Dec 1974 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 21 Jan 1995 +spouse Schuitema, Steven Anthony +sx m +bd 6 Jun 1972 +bp Muskegon, Michigan +pa Schuitema, Ronald Lee +++b.23 Aug 1949 Muskegon +ma Josephson, Deborah +++b.12 Apr 1951 Muskegon +child none +text
        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEACB +nm Nicolai, Angela Sue +sx f +bd 4 Oct 1976 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 22 Aug 1997 +spouse Northhouse, Bruce Allen +sx m +bd 23 Mar 1975 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa Northhouse, Bruce Allen +++b.27 Nov 1951 G.R. MI +ma Eaton, Ruth Alice +++b.21 Mar 1952, Corbin, KY +child Northouse, Madison Ann +sx f +bd 10 Apr 1996 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Northouse, David Bruce +sx m +bd 15 Jul 1998 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Northouse, Joseph Michael +sx m +bd 2 Jul 1999 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEAD +nm Nicolai, Janice Kay +sx f +bd 20 Oct 1952 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +++ad1755 32nd St. SW; Wyoming, Michigan 49509 +spouse #8AEADs +child #8AEADA +spouse #8AEADt +child Weemhoff, Nicholas Lee +sx m +bd 3 Apr 1982 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text

        Janice was an office secretary in the purchasing department of the Kent County government for about seven years. She enjoys bowling. Bernie was a truck driver for Coit Gravel Co. Terry works in the receiving department of a department store.

        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai; 1994
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEADs +nm Frisbie, Bernie +sx m +bd 22 Jan 1947 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 29 Jun 1973 +mp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +dv on June 4, 1981. +pa Frisbie, Edward +ma _____, Rose ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEADA +nm Frisbie, Deanna Rae +sx f +bd 8 Feb 1976 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse Borrego, Thomas Javier +sx m +bd 12 Dec 1975 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa Borrego, Albino +ma _____, Virginia +child none +text
        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai; 1994
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEADt +nm Weemhoff, Terry +sx m +bd 5 Jul 1946 +bp +md 9 Oct 1981 +mp +pa Weemhoff, Marvin +ma _____, Elbertha Terry's first wife married Janice's brother, Douglas. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEB +nm Gilbert, Carl Henry +sx m +bd 21 Jul 1920 +bp Hopkins, Michigan +md 7 Jun 1953 +mp Wayland, Michigan +spouse #8AEBs +child #8AEBA +child Gilbert, Carl Eugene +sx m +bd 8 Oct 1961 +bp Allegan, Michigan He attends a school for the retarded. +child #8AEBC +child #8AEBD +text

        Carl worked for the Heat-Tube Company making heating elements for electric stoves for about 39 years. During the Second World War he worked on farms in the area. He also has his father's 40-acre farm on which he raises Hereford feeder cattle and the feed for them.

        Gertrude is a cousin of Edwin Nicolai.

        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEBs +nm Kerber, Gertrude Marie +sx f +bd 16 Jan 1925 +bp Monterey, Allegan County, Michigan +pa Kerber, Herman +ma Nicolai, Susanna +spouse #8AEB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEBA +nm Gilbert, Sharon Sue +sx f +bd 5 Mar 1956 +bp Allegan, Michigan +md 17 Apr 1988 +spouse Arra, James Benjamin +sx m +bd 19 May 1941 +bp Coloma, Michigan +pa Arra, Benvenito +ma Munjoy, Genevieve +child none +text

        They live in Arkansas.

        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai; 1994, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEBC +nm Gilbert, Linda Marie +sx f +bd 19 Jul 1963 +bp Allegan, Michigan +spouse Arndt, Todd +md Aug 1981 +dv in November of 1988. +pa Arndt, Norman +child none +spouse Shaw, Daniel Lee +sx m +bd 14 Apr 1963 +bp Traverse City, Michigan +md 18 May 1991 +pa Shaw, Robert Lee +ma _____, Elva Gene +child none +text

        Linda is a nurse in Allegan Hospital; Todd is a baker in Kalamazoo.

        Todd Arndt is descended from via: , , Hazel (Stuller) Arndt, Norman Arndt, Todd Arndt.

        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai
        • Stacie (Parrish) Weber (second cousin to Todd; the Stuller connection)
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8AEBD +nm Gilbert, Kevin Lee +sx m +bd 17 Oct 1965 +bp Allegan, Michigan +spouse Ayres, Kim +sx f +md June 1984 +dv in December 1986. +child none +spouse Beard, Rhonda May +sx f +bd 17 Aug 1967 +bp Zeeland, Michigan +md 17 Sep 1988 +mp Dorr, Michigan +pa Beard, Otto +ma Brenner, Evonna +child Gilbert, Jessica +sx f +bd 18 Mar 1991 +bp Zeeland, Michigan +child Gilbert, Kristin Noel +sx f +bd 12 Jul 1994 +bp Zeeland, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicolai; 1994, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8B +nm Gilbert, Hannah C. +sx f +bd 1856 +bp Ohio +md +mn Winchester, Hannah Gilbert +dd 1934 +dp Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Kent County, Michigan +spouse #8Bs +child #8BA +child #8BB +child Winchester, Percy +sx m +bd 21 Dec 1882 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dd 2 Jun 1891 +dp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan Percy died of typhoid fever.
        Sources: Walter Joshua Gilbert; Donald Winchester, February, 2000; and his tombstone in Winchester Cemetery. +child #8BD +child Winchester, Lulu +sx f +bd 2 Jan 1888 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dd 10 Jun 1891 +dp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan Lulu died of typhoid fever.
        Sources: Walter Joshua Gilbert; Donald Winchester, February, 2000; and her tombstone in Winchester Cemetery. +child #8BF +child #8BG +child #8BH +child Winchester, Gladys +sx f +bd 28 Jul 1896 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dd 14 Jul 1910 +dp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +db Winchester Cemetery, Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan Donald Winchester relates that his mother told him that Gladys had always been in ill health due to a serious respiratory ailment. Ozro and Hannah bought the farm at Dorr to get her out of the foul air of Grand Rapids and to the fresher country air. This attempt to save her failed and she died in 1910, at nearly 14 years of age. "I don't know what year the farm was acquired, but Dad and Mom sold the farm and moved not long after Calvin's accident."
        Sources: Walter Joshua Gilbert; Donald Winchester, February, 2000; and her tombstone in Winchester Cemetery.         +text


        Hannah (Gilbert) Winchester
        Left: Henrietta (Robins) Gilbert; Right: Hannah (Gilbert) Winchester; Back: Blanch (Winchester) Groothoff; Front: Isla Groothoff
        Ozro was a "string butcher" (disassembly line?) for the Grand Rapids Packing Company. He had a slaughterhouse on his farm. Since there was no refrigeration, the slaughtering had to be done very early in the morning while it was still cool. He would take his meat to the packing company.

        Ozro and Hannah and their family lived on the farm until the early 1920s when they sold it to their sons Walter and Orra.

        Ozro died of a rare disorder where his heart grew to the pericardium (the sac around the heart) which inhibited its pumping action.

        Hannah had very long hair. Donald Winchester (son of Calvin Walter) recalls: "Grandma would come to stay with us time to time. I remember her sitting in a rocker, her long hair reaching the floor, and letting little Tom and me comb it."

        The Winchester family came to Michigan in the 1850s. They originally immigrated to Boston in the 1630s.

        Grandson LaVerne (Tom) wrote: Grandma Hannah often visited our home or, in some cases, spent some time with my family. My recollection of her was as a quiet, old and serene woman who also liked a little adventure—she was especially fond of going for airplane rides. In the summer of 1932 she was staying at our house helping to care for my younger brother Bob who was less than a year old at that time when my Dad came home to tell us a barnstormer was giving rides in a hay-field a couple of miles up the road near the little village of Burnips. My brother Don and I had our first airplane rides that day and Grandma Hannah also flew that day.

        The following biographical sketch of the parents of Ozro was taken from History of Kent County.

        Calvin Winchester was born in Chester, Geauga Co., O., June 20, 1837. His father, , of English descent, was born in Connecticut, Jan. 23, 1798. He is a hale old man of 83, seeing as well as ever without the use of spectacles. He lives with his son. Mr. Winchester's mother was born in a small town called Jericho, in Chenango Co., N.Y., Feb. 4, 1796. She is Scotch by descent and exhibits the tenacity of life of her ancestral race, being still remarkably active although 85 years old. When Mr. W. was 17 his father purchased 80 acres of land in sec. 10, to which 50 more were afterward added; 40 of this comprises the estate occupied by Mr. W. of this sketch. He was married in Dorr, Allegan Co., July 31, 1859, to Cleona, daughter of Alonzo P. and Caroline M. (Blakeslee) Terrell, who was born at Ridgeville, Warren Co., O., May 29, 1844. They have five children, born in Byron, as follows: Orzo L., May 7, 1860; Dora A., Aug. 30, 1866; Inis A., July 30, 1868; Roye A., April 13, 1878; and Lera C., Sept. 19, 1880. Mr. W. has held the office of magistrate. He is a Greenbacker, and himself, wife and two daughters are members of the Christian Church.

        Sources:
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        • Notes and interview of Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • Winchester Cemetery tombstones
        • Chas. C. Chapman & Co., History of Kent County, 1881
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8Bs +nm Winchester, Ozro LaVerne +sx m +bd 7 May 1860 +bp Michigan +md 28 Aug 1878 +dd 1928 +dp Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan +pa Winchester, Calvin Winston +ma Terrell, Cleona ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BA +nm Winchester, Blanche +sx f +bd 3 Jul 1879 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dd Nov 1935 +dp Middleville, Michigan +spouse #8BAs +child #8BAA +child #8BAB His birth name was . +spouse #8BAt +child #8BAC +text

        Theodore Groothoff immigrated to the United States in 1891 and was the only person in his family to do so. Per the 1895 Grand Rapids City Directory, he worked for Grand Rapids Dairy Co. and boarded at 40 South Division. In 1903 he and Blanche lived at 221 Carlton, his occupation was listed as milk peddler. In 1906 the family lived at 959 Wealthy S.E. and owned a dairy also at that address. He became a citizen in 1910. In 1917 he is listed as the owner of Furniture City Dairy at 1145 Wealthy S.E. (in 1912 street numbers were changed and 959 became 1145); it was still his residence. He was still there in 1945.

        Research by indicates that Blanche filed for divorce from Theodore Groothoff [pronounced Groat' hoff] on the grounds of abuse and cruelty. The divorce records show that he sought custody of Isla and Robert and accused Blanche of being "intimate and friendly" with John VanderVeen. Blanche testified under oath that Robert was Groothoff's son; therefore, his parentage must have been an issue and implies that Theodore accused Blanche and John of being intimate and friendly at a time that could have lead to Robert's conception.

        Per the divorce testamony, Isla had learning disabilties and a hearing problem, and was attending Webb Academy in Grand Rapids. In 1915, Blanche VanderVeen, pregnant with Adele, petitioned the Court to move to Middleville with her husband and children so John could go to work for his brother Harry VanderVeen. Theodore Groothoff contested this because Isla because he did not want Isla removed from the Webb Academy for which he paid the tuition as part of the divorce agreement. He asked the judge for custody of both Isla and Robert. He apparently was denied. At some point, Robert Groothoff was given the name Robert VanderVeen.

        Blanche was his second wife. He had one child by his first wife.

        John VanderVeen owned and operated a grocery store in Middleville. In April, 2001, their granddaugher, Jane, wrote:

        Middleville's downtown consists of one block of stores running on both sides of the road running eastish and westish. then the whole block of the northside had stores all around the complete block. The Thornapple River runs along the west of town with a couple of businesses accoss the river farther west. The original store was strickly a grocery store and was located at the begining of the block on the northwest corner of downtown. When I was growing up in Middleville, it was a Post Office. Mom says that the original store was there in 1915. Around 1921 they moved the store farther down the block moved into a larger store and had a combined grocery and dry goods store. Blanche and John were both active participants in these stores. 1928ish they built a new store farther up the block, they are now located on the northeast corner of the main drag of downtown. Soon after John died, the grocery store was sold to Margaret and Gerald Keegstra. Maggie went to school in Middleville with Bob, and Jerry was from Grand Rapids.

        It should be noted that all written records concerning Mr. Groothoff refer to him as Theodore; however, some family members refer to him as John.

        In March, 2000, Donald Winchester related:

        "I knew absolutely nothing about Aunt Blanche's first husband, "John" Grothoff. The folks never mentioned him. That union produced one child, Isla. Isla married Ralph Kenyon, a farmer, and they had one daughter that died in infancy. Isla died in 1964, at age 59(?). Aunt Blanche's second husband was John VanderVeen. They were the parents of Robert ("Bob"), and Adele. Bob passed away in September of 1998; Adele is still living.

        "Mom told me that Aunt Blanche was a very kind and good person. She also died prematurely, due to a weak heart, caused by drinking raw milk when she was young, and this resulted in 'undulent fever'. This was before pasteurization."

        1910 Census, Kent Co., Michigan
        City of Grand Rapids, Ward 3; Archives Reel ____, vol. 1, E.D. 63/68?, sheet 9B
        Name    AgeBirth Place Occup.
        SelfFather Mother
        Groothoff, Theodore HeadM41 Hol DutchHol Dutch Hol DutchDairyman
          Blanche WifeF30 MichiganMichigan OhioNone
          Isla DaughterF 6 MichiganHol Dutch Michigan(at school)
          Winchester, Bert Bro-in-lawM 25Michigan MichiganOhio Money Clerk
        U.S. Express
          Buth, Marinus BoarderM 28Hol Dutch Hol DutchHol Dutch Dairyman
          Roelofs, Sena DomesticF 17Michigan Hol DutchHol Dutch Servant
        Everyone was listed as white and able to read and write English.

        Sources:
        • Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        • Adele (VanderVeen) Parker; March, 2000
        • Jane Adele (VanderVeen) Engelter; April, 2001
        • John Nauta; August, 2000
        • City Directories of Grand Rapids for various dates
        • Census records
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BAs +nm Groothoff, Theodore +sx m +bd 22 Jun 1867 +bp County of Leeuwarderadeel, Province of Friesland, the Netherlands +tb He was born ; he was called "Teet". +md 2 Dec 1902 +mp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +dv on October 13, 1913; they separated on January 29, 1913. +dd 21 Feb 1952 +dp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +db Restlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids +pa Groothof, Klaas Jacobs +ma Algera, Saapke Tjeerds ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BAA +nm Groothoff, Isla +sx f +bd 16 Oct 1903 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +tb Her name was pronounced I'luh, the s was silent. +dd 1964 +spouse Kenyon, Ralph +child Kenyon, _____ +sx f She died in infancy. +text

        As a child, Isla was diagnosed with hearing and learning disabilities and attended the Webb Academy in Grand Rapids until 1915 went she was taken to Middleville, Michigan, when her parents moved there.

        Sources:
        • Donald Winchester; March, 2000
        • Adele (VanderVeen) Parker; March, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BAt +nm VanderVeen, John +sx m +bd Nov 1879 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +tb He was called "Jack". +md in December, 1913, or January, 1914. +mp Michigan +dd 1945 +dp Middleville, Michigan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BAB +nm VanderVeen, Robert +sx m +bd 17 Nov 1911 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +tb His birth name was . +md 25 Sep 1932 +mp Allegan, Michigan +dd Sep 1998 +pa #8BAs +spouse #8BABs +child #8BABA +child #8BABB +text

        Robert took over the family grocery store after his father died.

        In April, 2001, their daughter, Jane, wrote:

        Jobs that my dad had at first were: He was a switcher for the railroad. My mother can't remember the name of the government office, but he also worked in this government office out of Hastings where they heard people's sad stories and doled out government monies of some kind. She said that he suffered a lot, hearing about hardships that some of the people had to face. These two jobs were while he was still working at his folk's store. He worked at a local factory, Middleville Engineering. Then he started working for General Motors in 1946, retiring in 1971 after 25 years of service.

        Blanche Winchester Groothoff VanderVeen was a giving and loving mother-in-law to Marjorie. Marjorie tells of a weekend when she and Robert were still dating and they with another couple went to Chicago. The men rented a room and an aunt of the other woman, who lived near by, came and picked up the women for the evening and delivered them back to the hotel the next morning. After a great two days in Chicago, they came home and someone asked Bob what he had done over the weekend and he told them that he got married. When Marj came back to Middleville the next weekend, Blanche took her by the arm and introduced her to all of the merchants at their stores as Bob's new wife. When Marj went home, she told her mother what had happened and Grace told Bob that he'd better tell his mother the truth or get married. Bob always said that he was forced into a "shotgun marriage."

        Blanche and John both worked very hard at the store. Their lives revolved around the store and the other merchants in Middleville. Blanche taught Marjorie family recipes and gave her the acceptance and love that she had never found in her own family. Marj says that Blanche was the best of all mothers-in-law.

        See a discussion about Robert's birth on his parents' page.

        Sources:
        • Donald Winchester; March, 2000
        • Adele (VanderVeen) Parker; March, 2000
        • Jane (VanderVeen) Engelter; April, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BABs +nm Ellis, Marjorie Irene +sx f +bd 19 Jun 1910 +bp Allegan, Michigan +pa Ellis, Lloyd Day +ma Pulsipher, Grace ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BABA +nm VanderVeen, Jack +sx m +bd 15 Jul 1933 +bp Michigan +spouse Yungel, Carol +child VanderVeen, David +child VanderVeen, Jill +child VanderVeen, Tracie +text

        Jane Engelter wrote [April, 2001]:

        I also heard a story about my brother Jack ... born 7/15/33. When and if he was disciplined or found himself in a less than powerful position, he would lift the telephone receiver (before dial) and the operator would come on the line and he would cry, "I want to talk to my Grandma." She would ring up Blanche and say, "Your Grandson's on the line." They would talk and the normal end of the conversation would lead to Grandpa John leaving the grocery store and picking up Jack to deliver to Grandma Blanche. This happened quite often, I understand.


        Sources:
        • Donald Winchester; August, 2000
        • Jane (VanderVeen) Engelter; April, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BABB +nm VanderVeen, Jane Adele +sx f +bd 31 Mar 1940 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 1960 +mp Middleville?, Michigan +spouse #8BABBs +child #8BABBA +child #8BABBB +child #8BABBC +text
        Sources:
        • Donald Winchester; August, 2000
        • Lincoln Engelter; April, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BABBs +nm Engelter, Elwyn +sx m +bd 7 Jun 1940 +bp Albion, Michgan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BABBA +nm Engelter, Robert Lewis +sx m +bd 11 Oct 1960 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Lincoln Engelter; April, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BABBB +nm Engelter, Andrea Lee +sx f +bd 19 Oct 1962 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Lincoln Engelter; April, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BABBC +nm Engelter, Lincoln Dean +sx m +bd 21 Aug 1965 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Lincoln Engelter; April, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BAC +nm VanderVeen, Adele +sx f +bd 29 Jul 1915 +bp Middleville, Michigan +pa #8BAt +spouse #8BACs +child #8BACA +child #8BACB +child #8BACC +child #8BACD +child #8BACE +++ad 2214 Viewpoint; Naples, FL 33962-7948; 1-941-594-7948 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BACs +nm Parker, Arnold +sx m +bd +bp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BACA +nm Parker, Sally Ann +sx f +bd +bp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BACB +nm Parker, Arnold Patrick +sx m +bd +bp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BACC +nm Parker, Steven John +sx m +bd +bp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BACD +nm Parker, David Joel +sx m +bd +bp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BACE +nm Parker, Cynthia Blanche +sx f +bd +bp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BB +nm Winchester, Clyde Henry +sx m +bd 14 Jan 1881 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dd 14 May 1953 +dp Plainwell, Michigan +db in Maple Hill Cemetery, Cadillac, Michigan. +tb He died of hardening of the arteries. +spouse #8BBs +child #8BBA +spouse #8BBt +++ 8X +child #8BBB +child #8BBC +child #8BBD +child #8BBE +spouse House, Gertrude +child none +text

        Clyde and Mildred (Baker) Winchester
        Clyde lived in Grand Rapids when he worked for the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. From there they moved to Cadillac, Michigan, where he started up the concrete pipe company. After he married Mattie, he became religious and was ordained a preacher. He helped build a church in Cadillac.

        Mattie's wedding ring from Clyde is [2001] in the possession of her granddaughter, Sandra (George) Pratt. It is inscribed "December 18, 1902" altho their marriage license indicates that they were married on December 25, 1902.

        Mattie had a son, Glen, who was born in Minnesota on May 11, 1912. He was never legally adopted into the family but was given the Winchester name.

        Per Josephine Winchester, Clyde and Mattie did not get along well. Mildred was 8 years old when they divorced and was sent to live with her grandparents Ozro an Hannah Winchester. She lived with them for about two years. When she was 11 years old, she went back to live with her mother and a stepfather. There was havoc at their home causing Mildred to leave home again at the young age of 16. They were in Grand Rapids at the time. Soon she met Nick and they were married.

        After Clyde and Mattie divorced, she married ; she adopted the name .

        Jo and John Winchester visited family in Cadillac?, Michigan, in August and September, 2001. She wrote:
        Wilma (Wiltzer) recalled that her father used to gather pulp wood and pile it next to the train (probably the railroad he worked on) and then the pulp wood would be transferred to a place where it was made into Excelsior. Other than that she couldn't remember anything. She was born in 1916 and was too young during part of that time to be aware what her dad did. Those were the years when he worked on the railroad and also for some company where he had invented something that put him in good standing with the company and he also became very religious in that period after he married Hattie Jolly. These are bits of things I picked up by listening. When I met John, his dad was married to Gertrude House and after 12 years of that marriage he wanted to divorce Gertrude but decided to stick it out. Gertrude outlived him and lived to be in her90's when she died. Wilma cannot walk and uses a walker away from home and a wheelchair at home. She needs a lot of assistance. She is very lucky to have family close who take good care of her.

        Sources:
        • Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        • John Gilbert and Josephine (Mihalic) Winchester; September, 2000; September, 2001
        • Ellen Wiltzer; October, 2000
        • Marchelle (Pratt) Stewart; March, 2001
        • Amy (Mrs. Brenen) Fuller; October, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBs +nm Baker, Mildred +sx f +bd 7 Aug 1884 +bp _____ +md 25 Dec 1902 +mp Michigan +dv in about 1912 +dd in the early 1970s. +dp Howard City, Michigan +pa Baker, William +ma Paine, Eliza +spouse #8BB +spouse Ring, George +sx m ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBt +nm Jolly, Harriet Elizabeth +sx f +bd 19 Jul 1891-2 +bp probably in Newberry, Michigan +tb She was called Hattie. +dd 1934 +dp Cadillac, Michigan +pa Jolly, Charles +ma Williams, Ida Mae ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBA +nm Winchester, Mildred +sx f +bd 8 Aug 1904 +bp South Bend, Indiana +dv after 18 years of marriage. +dd Feb 1989 +dp probably in Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan +ma #8BBs +spouse #8BBAs +child #8BBAA +child #8BBAB +child Georgakakis, James Paul +sx m +bd 16 May 1929 +++ bd 27 May 1929? +bp at home at 528 Woodridge Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan. He never married. He adopted the last name of George but never had it legally changed. +spouse Kroll, Ed +sx m +bd 27 Jul 1900 +dd Jun 1972 +dp Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan They were married for 20 years (until Ed died). His birth and death dates came from the Social Security Death Index; his number was 373-09-8819, issued in Michigan. +spouse Sanford, Harold +sx m +bd 26 Sep 1905 +dd Aug 1975 +dp Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan They were married for 2 years and 4 months. Per John Winchester, he was "her only true love"; he died. His birth and death dates came from the Social Security Death Index; his number was 380-01-1165, issued in Michigan. +spouse Hagadone, Bill They were living in Louisiana and Mildred wanted to return to Michigan; he didn't. She did; he didn't. That was the end of the marriage. He is probably the William Hagadone who was born November 15, 1906, and died in Saint Bernard, Louisiana, on February 4, 1990, with SSN=366-01-1429, issued in Michigan. +text

        James Paul George
        Elaine and Mildred (Winchester) George
        Buddy George
        Per Josephine Winchester, Mildred's parents did not get along well. Mildred was 8 years old when they divorced and was sent to live with her grandparents Ozro an Hannah Winchester. She lived with them for about two years. When she was 11 years old, she went back to live with her mother and a stepfather. There was havoc at their home causing Mildred to leave home again at the young age of 16. They were in Grand Rapids at the time.

        At age 17, Nick worked his way to the United States on a ship, and came to Grand Rapids to be with his brother. He left Greece shortly after his mother died because he did not get along with his father, a Greek Orthodox priest. Nick and Mattie married and raised three children; when the children were grown, they were divorced.

        The birth and death information for Mildred is taken from the Social Security Death index for number 368-18-4920: Mildred Hagadone. It was issued in Michigan. Family letters show that Mildred did live in Howard City. The birth and death information for Nick is a guess taken from the Social Security Death index for number 367-34-6631: Nicholas George. Since the card was issued in Michigan, the last payment was to an address in Traverse City, and the family tended to live in that area, it's a likely choice.

        Mildred's granddaughter, Sandy Pratt, has [2001] the following written by Mildred.

        Mattie Baker, daughter of Wm. Baker and Eliza Paine of Morley, married in 1902 Clyde Winchester. Clyde Winchester was the son of Ozro Winchester and Hannah Gilbert of Grand Rapids, Mich. They later lived on a farm in Dorr, Mich. Mildred Winchester was born of this union in South Bend Ind. Aug. 18, 1904. They moved to G.R.to reside there until Oct. 8, 1920 [implied marriage date] when Mildred married Nicholas George, a native of Greece.

        Of this union was born

        1. Buddy Constantine Aug. 6 1922 at Lakeside Hosp. Chicago, Ill.
        2. Elaine, born April 27, 1924 on Broadway Ave. in G.R., Mich.
        3. James Paul George May 16, 1929 on 528 Woodridge Ave. G.R. Mich.

        Bud married Mary Oostveen on May 12. (No year given) Their children were David, July 10; Nancy, March; Jill, Nov.


        Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBAs +nm Georgakakis, Nicholas +sx m +bd 17 May 1902 +bp Nafplion, Greece +tb He went by Nick George. +dd 5 Jul 1973 +dp Stanwood, Michigan +db Reynolds Cemetery, Reynolds Township, Montcalm County, Michigan +tb His death year may be off by a year or two. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBAA +nm George, Buddy Constantine +sx m +bd 6 Aug 1922 +bp in Lakeside Hospital, Chicago, Illinois +dd 10 Jan 1988 +dp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +tb He was born Buddy Constantine Georgakakis. He died of lung cancer. +pa #8BBAs +spouse Oosteerveen, Mary +child George, David +child George, Nancy +child George, Jill +text

        Buddy (his real name) legally changed his name to George.

        Buddy was with the Red Arrow Division in World War II. After the war, he worked selling ads in the telephone book yellow pages and also sold real estate.

        Buddy's birth and death dates are confirmed by his Social Security records. His number was 385-09-8018 and he received his last benefit payment in Grand Rapids.

        Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBAB +nm George, Elaine +sx f +bd 27 Apr 1924 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +tb She was born Elaine Georgakakis but went by George until she married. +dd 9 Oct 1992 +dp Big Rapids, Micosta County, Michigan +pa #8BBAs +spouse #8BBABs +child #8BBABA +child #8BBABB +child #8BBABC +text

        Hank served a stretch in the Navy. Then he had several different jobs but worked for a long time at Michigan Bumper. Elaine worked for General Motors in Grand Rapids for 23 years on the production line. She started with the intention of working only a few months and ended up making a career of it.

        Elaine's daughter, Sandy, wrote this about her in March, 2001 [somewhat paraphrased].

        She was a very intelligent person for not going to college. She was self taught, I guess you would say. She loved nature and liked to go into the woods just to see what we could find. For her grave marker, I asked my dad if we could have the one with a nature scene on it. It has deer and pine trees on it. I think it is the one she would have picked.

        She could speak on just about anything. I always said she was born a generation too early. She could have gone to college and done something with her intelligence. As it was, she worked at General Motors for 23 years. She was going to go to work for three months to help pay bills and it turned into 23 years of working on the assembly line. The last two or three years were hard for her because she had lupus, too. My dad's insurance wouldn't cover her so she worked for the insurance.

        As far as temperment, she was a stubborn Greek. Would not change her mind about anything. She was a very loyal friend. If she liked you, she would do anything for you. If she didn't like you, she didn't pretend that she did. What you saw is what you got. If you told her a secret it went to her grave with her. She really didn't enjoy life like I wish she could have. She was as strict with herself as she was with everybody else. We did have some fun times and when they were happening, I told myself that I was glad I could have some fun memories of her. She was quite rigid.

        My parents had a place they went to in Phoenix, Arizona for several years. I went there a few times and I love it to visit. I wouldn't want to live there, though. Not enough water around. I need water around me. I guess because I'm a cancer sign. Their place was on the desert and I loved to walk out onto the desert and find different stones and plants. My mother loved stones, too. She bought a rock polisher. They are beautiful after being polished. I have her stones. I think my dad got mad at me for getting so many pieces of dried cactus from the desert. It was so interesting.

        My mother was a good seamstress. She made a lot of my clothes and nearly all of her own. One time she made a suit for my dad, but she said never again. She had a hard time with the trousers. She made all my dad's suit jackets and all her own suits. There really wasn't anything she couldn't do. One time my dad wanted to buy an organ. She didn't know why because she couldn't read music. She took music lessons and did quite well. If she put her mind to it, she did it.

        My dad was on the U.S.S Gambier Bay which went down during World War II. She was the only aircraft carrier that we lost to a Japanese torpedo. He was in the water two days and two nights before being rescued. They lost a lot of men. I went to one of my dad's ship reunions and I don't think I want to do it again. It was too emotional for me.

        Elaine suffered with lupus for many years; she eventually died from it in Micosta General Hospital.

        Sources:
        • John and Josephine Winchester; August, 2000
        • James Kuikstra; March, 2001
        • Sandra (Kuikstra) Pratt; March, 2001
        • Marchelle (Pratt) Stewart [#8BBABAA]; March, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBABs +nm Kuikstra, Henry Louis +sx m +bd 4 Apr 1924 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 17 Mar 1945 +mp San Diego, California +tb He was called Hank (Kike' stra). +pa Kuikstra, Henry Louis +ma Bos, Louise Elizabeth ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBABA +nm Kuikstra, Sandra Lee +sx f +++ Ph.: 231-592-3456; Reed City, MI [2001]; mpratt_us@yahoo.com +bd 2 Jul 1945 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse #8BBABAs +child #8BBABAA +spouse #8BBABAt +child #8BBABAB +text

        In high school, Sandy played french horn in the band during concert season and was a baton twirler in parades and cheerleader at games. She always enjoyed music.

        Sandy is very fond of animals and always has pet cats and dogs. She says that she likes to change things, to paint and wallpaper, etc.; she always has some active home project. +++ Sandy has lupus and cannot work. It's in remission [2001].

        Sources:
        • John Gilbert Winchester; August, 2000
        • Personal interviews; March, 2001
        • James Kuikstra; March, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBABAs +nm Richmond, Kenneth Eldon +sx m +bd 7 Mar 1944 +bp _____ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBABAt +nm Pratt, Marvin Faye +sx m +bd 14 Feb 1944 +bp Big Rapids, Micosta County, Michigan +md 27 Jan 1968 +mp Big Rapids, Micosta County, Michigan +pa Pratt, Delos George +ma Russell, Dorothy Althea ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBABAA +nm Richmond, Marchelle Renee +sx f +bd 17 Dec 1966 +bp Big Rapids, Micosta County, Michigan +md 8 Sep 1995 +mp Bardstown, Kentucky +pa #8BBABAs +spouse #8BBABAAs +child Stewart, Taylor Laine +sx f +bd 13 Mar 1996 +bp Louisville, Kentucky +child Stewart, Rachel Lee +sx f +bd 30 Jun 1997 +bp Texas +dd 29 Jun 1998 +dp Texas She died at birth. +child Stewart, Tori Denae +sx f +bd 27 May 1999 +bp Winchester, Virginia +text

        Marchelle is called Chellie. She was adopted by Marv Pratt as in about 1971. She is [2001] studying for an Masters of Business Administration thru the University of Maryland University College.

        Sources:
        • Personal interview; March, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBABAAs +nm Stewart, Brett Douglas +sx m +bd 26 Jan 1963 +bp Alexandria, Virginia +pa Stewart, Ward Douglas +ma Hutzler, Mary Lou ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBABAB +nm Pratt, Ronald Alan +sx m +bd 8 Jul 1968 +bp Reed City, Osceola County, Michigan +pa #8BBABAt +md 15 Apr 1995 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse McLean, Joy Ellen +sx f +bd 27 Aug 1965 +bp Grand Haven, Michigan +child Pratt, Spencer Ray +sx m +bd 16 Dec 1996 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Sandra (Kuikstra) Pratt, Mar. 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBABB +nm Kuikstra, Gary Louis +sx m +bd 28 Jul 1948 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md _____ +mp Big Rapids, Michigan +spouse #8BBABBs +child Kuikstra, Nick +sx m +bd 21 Feb 1985 +bp Michigan +text

        He lives in Morley, Michigan [2001].

        Sources:
        • Sandra (Kuikstra) Pratt, Mar. 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBABBs +nm _____, Cindy +sx f +bd _____ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBABC +nm Kuikstra, James Michael +sx m +bd 5 Jul 1951 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 18 Jan 1975 +mp Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan +spouse Barnes, Patti +sx f +bd 13 Apr 1958 +bp Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan +child Kuikstra, John Daniel +sx m +bd 18 May 1975 +bp Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan John has a child +child Kuikstra, Derek James +sx m +bd 26 Jun 1981 +bp Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan +text Jim was in the army for two years. He lived in Silver Springs, Michigan. He was a mechanic.
        Sources:
        • Personal interview, Mar. 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBB +nm Winchester, Glen +sx m +bd +bp Michigan +ma #8BBt ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBB +nm Winchester, Charles Edward +sx m +bd 17 Apr 1914 +bp Walton Junction, Grand Traverse County, Michigan +dd 3 Jan 1997 +dp _____ +md +ma #8BBt +spouse #8BBBs +child #8BBBA +child #8BBBB +child #8BBBC +child #8BBBD +child #8BBBE +text

        Katheryn Wiltzer's father, Henry Wiltzer, was the third husband of Adelette Winchester.

        Sources:
        • John Gilbert Winchester; August, 2000
        • Ellen Wiltzer; October, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBBs +nm Wiltzer, Katheryn +sx f +bd _____ +tb She was called Kat. +md +pa #8BDu +spouse #8BBB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBBA +nm Winchester, Patricia +sx f +bd +md +dd about 1998 +dp _____ +spouse #8BBBAs +child #8BBBAA +child #8BBBAB +child #8BBBAC ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBBAs +nm Vanderbilt, William +sx m +bd +spouse #8BBBA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBBAA +nm Vanderbilt, Sandra +sx f +bd +md +spouse _____, _____ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBBAB +nm Vanderbilt, William +sx m +bd +md +spouse _____, _____ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBBAC +nm Vanderbilt, Susan +sx f +bd +md +spouse _____, _____ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBBB +nm Winchester, Jane +sx f +bd +md +spouse Crosby, _____ +text
        Sources:
        • John and Josephine Winchester; 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBBC +nm Winchester, Jacqueline +sx f +bd 23 Sep 1946 +bp _____ +md _____ +dd 14 Jul 1985 +spouse _____, _____ +text
        Sources:
        • John and Josephine Winchester; 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBBD +nm Winchester, Charles +sx m +bd +tb He was called Chuck. +md +spouse _____, _____ +text
        Sources:
        • John and Josephine Winchester; 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBBE +nm Winchester, Mary +sx f +bd +md +spouse _____, _____ +text
        Sources:
        • John and Josephine Winchester; 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBC +nm Winchester, Wilma Kathryn +sx f +bd 7 Apr 1916 +bp Walton Junction, Grand Traverse County, Michigan +ma #8BBt +++ad [Feb 2000] 423 Darelnor, Cadillac, MI 49601; 231-775-5564 +spouse #8BBCs +child #8BBCA +child #8BBCB +child #8BBCC +child #8BBCD +spouse Johnson, Emery +sx m +bd 28 Feb 1916 +dd 4 Mar 1989 +dp Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan +child none +text

        Wilma's family moved to Grand Rapids when she was about six years old, then moved back north to Cadillac when she was about 18.

        John was the brother of Beth Wiltzer who married Earl Gamble.

        Wilma had a successful surgery for a brain aneurysm in 1996. She lost some of her memory but it slowly returned with time.

        Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCs +nm Wiltzer, John +sx m +bd 27 May 1907 +dd Apr 1971 +dp Traverse City, Michigan +md 28 Sep 1933 +mp Crystal, Montcalm County, Michigan +pa Wiltzer, Henry +ma Selvius, Kathryn ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCA +nm Wiltzer, Nancy Jean +++ Phone (Mar 2000): 705-946-3255 +sx f +bd 5 May 1934 +bp Iron Mountain, Michigan +spouse #8BBCAs +child #8BBCAA +child #8BBCAB +child #8BBCAC +spouse #8BBCAt +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCAs +nm Long, Bernard E. +sx m +bd 11 Nov 1928 +bp Kalkaska, Michigan +md 3 Apr 1954 +mp Cadillac, Michigan +dd 27 Apr 1970 +pa Long, Cecil +ma _____, Lorraine ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCAt +nm Edwards, Donald +sx m +bd 23 Jul 1933 +bp Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada +md 31 Jul 1976 +mp Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCAA +nm Long, Karen Ann +sx f +bd 26 Jan 1955 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa #8BBCAs +spouse Smith, _____ +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCAB +nm Long, Edwin John +sx m +bd 6 Jul 1958 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa #8BBCAs +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCAC +nm Long, Peter Alan +sx m +bd 18 Oct 1962 +bp Onekema, Michigan +pa #8BBCAs +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCB +nm Wiltzer, Clyde Henry +sx m +bd 4 Jul 1935 +bp Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan +tb He was called Bob. +++ad 7079 W. Lotan Rd.; Lake City, MI 49651; 231-839-2607 (OK Mar 2000) +spouse #8BBCBs +child #8BBCBA +child #8BBCBB +child Wiltzer, Daniel Robert +sx m +bd 5 Nov 1960 He lived only six months. +child #8BBCBD +child #8BBCBE +child Wiltzer, Timothy Mark +sx m +bd 17 Nov 1973 +bp Cadillac, Michigan +dd 18 Nov 1973 +dp Cadillac, Michigan He lived only one day. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCBs +nm Byers, Ellen Marie +sx f +bd 11 Nov 1936 +bp Tustin, Michigan +md 30 Jul 1955 +mp Tustin Augustana Lutheran Church, Tustin, Michigan +pa Byers, Herman Elmer +ma Johnson, Inez Christine +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCBA +nm Wiltzer, Bruce Alan +sx m +bd 9 Apr 1956 +bp Cadillac, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCBB +nm Wiltzer, Kenneth Dean +sx m +bd 2 May 1958 +bp Cadillac, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCBD +nm Wiltzer, Christina Marie +sx f +bd 8 Mar 1963 +bp Cadillac, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCBE +nm Wiltzer, Charles Herman +sx m +bd 20 Oct 1966 +bp Cadillac, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCC +nm Wiltzer, Betty June +sx f +bd 9 Dec 1936 +bp Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan +++ Phone (Mar 2000): 517-366-7557 +spouse #8BBCCs +child #8BBCCA +child #8BBCCB +child #8BBCCC +spouse #8BBCCt +child #8BBCCD +spouse French, Ronald +bd 28 Nov 1936 +bp Lansing, Michigan They were married on April 20, 1984. +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCCs +nm Thomas, Ronald +sx m +bd 13 Aug 1935 +bp Tustin, Michigan +md 11 Dec 1954 +mp Tustin, Michigan +pa Thomas, Roland +ma _____, Mary ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCCt +nm Waite, Robert +sx m +bd 28 Sep 1928 +bp Bass Lake, Michigan +md 18 Sep 1970 +mp Lansing, Michigan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCCA +nm Thomas, Lisa Marie +sx f +bd 8 Jan 1958 +bp Traverse City, Michigan +pa #8BBCCs +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCCB +nm Thomas, Robbin Lyn +sx f +bd 3 Nov 1961 +bp Cadillac, Michigan +pa #8BBCCs +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCCC +nm Thomas, Lynn Marie +sx f +bd 9 Nov 1967 +bp Traverse City, Michigan +tb She was adopted by her mother and stepfather as . +pa #8BBCCs +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCCD +nm Waite, Roberta June +sx f +bd 26 Dec 1969 +bp Lansing, Michigan +pa #8BBCCt +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCD +nm Wiltzer, John J +sx m +bd 1 Aug 1944 +bp Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan +++ Phone: 231-947-0297 +spouse #8BBCDs +child #8BBCDA +child #8BBCDB +child #8BBCDC +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCDs +nm Westbrook, Phyllis Ann +sx f +bd 23 Jul 19__ +bp Mt. Pleasant(?), Michigan +md 18 Jun 1976(?) +mp Mt. Pleasant, Michigan +pa Westbrook, Rufus +ma _____, Mary ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCDA +nm Wiltzer, Jamie Lynn +sx f +bd 17 Oct 1977 +bp Traverse City, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCDB +nm Wiltzer, Matthew John +sx m +bd 16 Apr 1980 +bp Traverse City, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBCDC +nm Wiltzer, Kelli Marie +sx f +bd 1 Mar 1982 +bp Traverse City, Michigan +spouse Nail, Jason +text
        Sources:
        • Ellen (Byers) Wiltzer; March 23, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBD +nm Winchester, Isabella Leone +sx f +bd 1 Apr 1918 +bp Walton Junction, Grand Traverse County, Michigan +md 16 Nov 1935 +mp _____ +dd 20 Jul 1982 +dp Cadillac, Michigan +ma #8BBt +spouse #8BBDs +child #8BBDA +child #8BBDB +child #8BBDC +text


        Leone Winchester
        from her brother, John


        Sources:
        • John Gilbert and Josephine Winchester; 2001
        • Amy (Mrs. Brenen) Fuller; October, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDs +nm Fuller, Alger Wilbur +sx m +bd 14 Jun 1910 +bp Clam Lake Township, Wexford County, Michigan +dd 15 Jul 1981 +dp Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan +pa Fuller, Earl +ma Holliday, Mabel ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDA +nm Fuller, Phillip _____ +sx m +bd May 1936 +bp Cadillac, Michigan +md Dec 1954 +mp _____ +spouse #8BBDAs +child Fuller, Jodie Lynn +sx f +bd Jul 1955 +bp _____ +spouse #8BBDAt +child #8BBDAA +child Fuller, Corey, Michael +sx m +bd May 1965 +bp _____ +spouse _____, _____ +child none +spouse _____, Doris +child none +text
        Sources:
        • John Gilbert and Josephine Winchester; 2001
        • Amy (Mrs. Brenen) Fuller; October, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDAs +nm Adams, Barbara Ann +sx f +md Dec 1954 +mp _____ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDAt +nm Johnson, Janice Irene +sx f +md 29 Nov 1959 +mp _____ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDAA +nm Fuller, Shelly June +sx f +bd Sep 1961 +bp _____ +spouse Matlik, Jan +sx m ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDB +nm Fuller, Marilee Joanne +sx f +bd Dec 1937 +bp _____ +spouse #8BBDBs +child Beerens, Lynne Ann +sx f +child Beerens, Cindy Lee +sx f +child Beerens, Michael Duane +sx m +text
        Sources:
        • John Gilbert and Josephine Winchester; 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDBs +nm Beerens, Duane +sx m +bd Apr 1933 +bp _____ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDC +nm Fuller, Gerald Kenneth +sx m +bd _____ +bp _____ +tb He went by Gerry. +md 6 Oct 1962 +mp Cadillac, Michigan +spouse #8BBDCs +child #8BBDCA +child #8BBDCB +child #8BBDCC +text
        Sources:
        • John Gilbert and Josephine Winchester; 2001
        • Amy (Mrs. Brenen) Fuller; October, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDCs +nm Stone, Sandra Kay +sx f +bd _____ +bp _____ +pa Stone, Alford +ma Caldwell, Arlene ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDCA +nm Fuller, Shane Al +sx m +bd _____ +bp _____ +md none +spouse Brewer, Lois +child Brewer, Kourtney Marie +sx f +bd Jul 1989 +bp Traverse City, Michigan +spouse #8BBDCAs +child Fuller, Jannel Tamera +sx f +bd May 1993 +bp Cadillac, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Amy (Mrs. Brenen) Fuller; October, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDCAs +nm Simmons, Linda Kay +sx f +bd _____ +bp _____ +md 11 May 1991 +mp Cadillac, Michigan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDCB +nm Fuller, Christine Kay +sx f +md none +spouse _____, _____ +child Osburn, Raven Kenneth James +text
        Sources:
        • Amy (Mrs. Brenen) Fuller; October, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDCC +nm Fuller, Brenen Kenneth +sx m +bd Jul 1969 +bp Cadillac, Michigan +md 15 Sep 2001 +mp Cadillac, Michigan +spouse #8BBDCCs +text
        Sources:
        • Amy (Junites) Fuller; October, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBDCCs +nm Junites, Amy Louise +sx f +bd Apr 1969 +bp Cadillac, Michigan +pa Junites, William +ma Rossell, Sally ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBE +nm Winchester, John Gilbert +sx m +bd 9 Feb 1920 +bp Walton Junction, Grand Traverse County, Michigan +md 5 Jul 1947 +mp Cadillac, Michigan +ma #8BBt +spouse #8BBEs +child #8BBEA +child #8BBEB +child #8BBEC +text

        John's father was a fireman with the _____ Railroad and was living in Walton Junction when John was born.

        John was in the Air Force in the Second World War and was on Tinian Island in the Mariana Islands for six months.

        Sources:
        • John Gilbert Winchester; February, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBEs +nm Mihalic, Josephine +sx f +bd 24 February 1916 +bp Chicago, Illinois +pa Mihalic, Anton +ma Blazevic, Mary +tp Anton was born in Yugoslavia. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBEA +nm Winchester, Barbara Jo +sx f +bd 24 Feb 1948 +bp Cadillac, Michigan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBEB +nm Winchester, Susan Mary +sx f +bd 11 Jul 1949 +bp Cadillac, Michigan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BBEC +nm Winchester, Janice Ann +sx f +bd 9 Nov 1950 +bp Elgin, Illinois ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BD +nm Winchester, Bert Elton +sx m +bd 12 Apr 1885 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dd 4 Mar 1945 +dp Kent County, Michigan +db Winchester Cemetery, Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +text


        Bert Winchester
        Per Donald Winchester: "Uncle Bert never married. He was a true bachelor. Mom [his sister] said he did go to dances when he was young. He also was a very decent person and was always good to my brothers and me. He got diabetes in his early-middle years which turned into 'dropsy', and resulting in congestive heart failure."

        As a young man, Bert worked for the Grand Rapids Railway Express Co. Later, he joined his brothers Walter and Orra in a business on the family farm. He probably managed much of the business side of the operation since he was "good with numbers".

        "I can't recall ever hearing or knowing of one negative thing about him; he was a true gentleman."

        Sources:
        • Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        • Winchester Cemetery tombstone
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BF +nm Winchester, Adelette +sx f +bd 15 Dec 1889 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md +dd 1977 +dp Plainwell, Michigan +tb She was always called Addie. +spouse #8BFs +child #8BFA +child #8BFB +child #8BFC +spouse Treat, Orrin He was a druggist. +child none +spouse #8BFu +child none +text +++Donna Gamble does genealogy: 9237 Crawford; Evanston, IL 60203 847-677-7739
        Sources:
        • Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BFs +nm Gamble, George +sx m +bd +dd +spouse #8BF ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BFu +nm Wiltzer, Henry +sx m +bd +tb Henry had daughter, Catherine, by his first marriage. +spouse #8BF ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BFA +nm Gamble, Arthur Earl +sx m +bd 13 Oct 1910 +bp Grand Rapids?, Michigan +md 12 Oct 1934 +mp Grand Rapids? +dd 19 Aug 1990 +dp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +++ad945 Elmdale, NE; Grand Rapids, Michigan; (616)363-2070 +spouse #8BFAs +child #8BFAA +child #8BFAB +text

        Bess was the sister of John Wiltzer who married Wilma Winchester.

        Sources:
        • Gladys (Gilbert) Nicolai
        • Donna Gamble; July 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BFAs +nm Wiltzer, Elizabeth +sx f +bd 19 Oct 1908 +bp Grand Rapids? +tb She was called Bess. +dd 16 Dec 1991 +dp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BFAA +nm Gamble, Arthur Earl +sx m +bd 15 Aug 1937 +bp Grand Rapids? +md about 1960. +mp California +spouse #8BFAAs +child Gamble, James Kevin +sx m +bd 17 Nov 1961 +bp _____ +child Gamble, Gwen Diane +sx f +bd 23 Oct 1964 +bp _____ +child Gamble, Michael Kent +sx m +bd 16 Sep 1967 +bp _____ +child Gamble, Gail Alayne +sx f +bd 22 Jul 1970 +bp _____ +text
        Sources:
        • Donna (Staton) Gamble; July 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BFAAs +nm Brummeler, Carol +sx f +bd 28 Dec 1936 +bp California ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BFAB +nm Gamble, James Calvin +sx m +bd 18 Dec 1944 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md _____ +mp _____ +spouse #8BFABs +child Gamble, Angela Kerri +sx f +bd 10 Dec 1967 +bp _____ +child Gamble, Alison Callie +sx f +bd 24 Feb 1971 +bp _____ +child Gamble, Amanda Lee +sx f +bd 4 Oct 1976 +bp _____ +child Gamble, Andrew James +sx m +bd 9 Mar 1984 +bp _____ +text
        Sources:
        • Donna (Staton) Gamble; July 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BFABs +nm Staton, Donna Kay +sx f +bd 9 Oct 1944 +bp Lebanon, Indiana ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BFB +nm Gamble, Harold +sx m +bd +dd before 1994 +text

        Harold lived at Cobb Lake, near Wayland, Michigan.

        Sources:
        • Gladys (Gilbert) Nicolai
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BFC +nm Gamble, Walter L. +sx m +bd +dd before 1994 +db in Winchester Cemetery, Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan. +spouse _____, Mary Ann +text
        Sources:
        • Gladys (Gilbert) Nicolai
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BG +nm Winchester, Orra LaVerne +sx m +bd 15 Dec 1891 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 18 Feb 1924 +mp +dd Dec 1974 +dp Shelbyville, Allegan County, Michigan +spouse #8BGs +child #8BGA +text They lived in Shelbyville, Michigan. The Social Security Death Index gives Orra's SSN as 374-34-0976, confirms his birth and death dates, and gives his last residence as Shelbyville. It gives Emma's SSN as 364-68-7991 and confirms her dates.
        Sources:
        • Funeral notice for Emma Winchester in (Wayland?) Michigan newspaper.
        • Family knowledge
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGs +nm Kipen, Emma +sx f +bd 8 Apr 1902 +bp +dd 21 Feb 1984 +dp Ontario, Canada +tb She died in York County Hospital +db Resurrection Cemetery, Wayland, Michigan +spouse #8BG ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGA +nm Winchester, Orell Louise +sx f +bd 11 Sep 1925 +bp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +md 9 Jul 1949 +mp Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan +++em egfritz@hotmail.com +++adP.O. Box 160; Sharon, Ontario L0G1V0 Canada +++From Gladys Nicolai, Feb 2000: 20 First Mate Way; Salem, SC 29676-4225 +++From Donald Winchester, Feb 2000: 1-864-944-9069 +++Naples, FL 33942 +++Canada: 905-895-3852 (Mid-May to ??) +spouse #8BGAs +child #8BGAA +child #8BGAB +child #8BGAC +child #8BGAD +child #8BGAE +child #8BGAF +text
        Sources:
        • Gladys (Gilbert) Nicolai
        • Orell (Winchester) Fritz; March, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGAs +nm Fritz, Edward Gerard +sx m +bd 10 Mar 1926 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa Fritz, Edward M. +ma Feuerstein, Cecilia +spouse #8BGA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGAA +nm Fritz, Cynthia Anne +sx f +bd 13 Jul 1950 +tb She is called Cindy. +md +dv . +spouse Missick, Jeffrey +sx m His birthday was August 7, 19__. +child #8BGAAA +child #8BGAAB +text
        Sources:
        • Orell Fritz; October, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGAAA +nm Missick, Michaela +sx f +bd 8 Jan 1973 +bp +text
        Sources:
        • Orell Fritz; October, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGAAB +nm Missick, Benjamin James +sx m +bd 12 Dec 1977 +bp +tb He is called "BJ". +text
        Sources:
        • Orell Fritz; October, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGAB +nm Fritz, Kathleen Louise +sx f +bd 3 Apr 1952 +md 7 Jun 1975 +spouse #8BGABs +child Spence, James Edward +sx m +bd 12 Apr 1981 +bp +child Spence, Geoffrey Charles +sx m +bd 3 Dec 1982 +bp +child Spence, Carolyn Ann +sx f +bd 7 Apr 1985 +bp She and Krista are twins. +child Spence, Krista Louise +sx f +bd 7 Apr 1985 +bp She and Carolyn are twins. +text
        Sources:
        • Orell Fritz; October, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGABs +nm Spence, Charles Duncan Spence +sx m +bd 2 Dec 1951 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGAC +nm Fritz, Edward Orra +sx m +bd 23 Feb 1955 +md +spouse _____, Debra June +child Fritz, Edward James +sx m +bd 19 Dec 1990 +bp +child Fritz, Kaitlyn June +sx f +bd 8 Jul 1993 +bp +text
        Sources:
        • Orell Fritz; October, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGAD +nm Fritz, Annette Marie +sx f +bd 2 Oct 1957 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 6 Jun 1981 +mp Thornhill, Ontario, Canada +spouse #8BGADs +child #8BGADA +child #8BGADB +child #8BGADC +text
        Sources:
        • Orell Fritz; April, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGADs +nm Hicks, Martin +sx m +bd 6 Jun 1957 +bp Vienna, Austria ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGADA +nm Hicks, Emma Laura +sx f +bd 18 Nov 1983 +bp Toronto, Ontario, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGADB +nm Hicks, Sarah Jane +sx f +bd 4 Oct 1985 +bp Toronto, Ontario, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGADC +nm Hicks, Rebecca Ann +sx f +bd 9 Oct 1989 +bp Toronto, Ontario, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGAE +nm Fritz, Lorell Cecile +sx f +bd 23 Jan 1960 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 23 Jul 1988 +mp Toronto, Ontario, Canada +spouse Tate, Mark +sx m +bd 22 Jun 1955 +bp Toronto, Ontario, Canada +child Tate, Samuel Mark +sx m +bd 22 Jun 1991 +bp St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada +child Tate, Isaac Gerard +sx m +bd 2 Jul 1991 +bp St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada +text
        Sources:
        • Orell Fritz; April, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BGAF +nm Fritz, Stephen Gerard +sx m +bd 3 Jan 1962 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 7 Jun 1990 +spouse Francis, Jeanne +sx f +bd 23 Nov 1965 +bp Lowell, Michigan +child Fritz, Hayley Paige +sx f +bd 12 Jul 1991 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Fritz, Leah Anne +sx f +bd 16 Feb 1994 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Fritz, Ayden Gerard +sx m +bd 12 Mar 1996 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Orell Fritz; April, 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BH +nm Winchester, Calvin Walter +sx m +bd 21 Dec 1893 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +tb He was called Walter. +md 17 Mar 1926 +mp Allegan, Michigan +dd Jul 1970 +dp Central Lake, Michigan +db Winchester Cemetery, Byron Center, Michigan +spouse #8BHs +child #8BHA +child #8BHB +child #8BHC +child #8BHD +text


        Calvin Walter
        Winchester
        ca. 1912
        As young men, Walter and his brother, Bert, worked for the Grand Rapids Railway Express Company. Then, Walter and his brother Orra purchased the Dorr farm from their parents in the early 1920s and went into business together: Winchester Bros. Per Don Winchester, "I do not know when the partnership was formed, but they bought and sold livestock, machinery and real estate—just about anything where they could turn a buck. Dad used to say:"I'll sell anything I got except my wife, but if the price is right, I'll even think about her". Mama would just laugh, of course. Uncle Orra could keep you entertained, talking about those horse/trading stories and the characters they did business with. Those were truly, "buyer beware" days. They did real well at it.

        In 1926, after their son LaVerne (Tom) was born, Walter and Florence moved onto the farm and his parents went to live with Orra and Emma.

        Walter and Orra convinced Bert to become a third partner because he was "good with numbers". When Bert died in 1945, the partnership was dissolved with Walter getting the farm and Orra the place in Corinth where they lived. After Walter and Florence sold the farm, they moved to Hopkins, then to Plainwell, and finally to Central Lake, Antrim County, Michigan.

        Walter was very strong from constantly carrying sides of beef. Even in his advanced years, he could hoist and carry an entire side of beef.

        Sources:
        • Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHs +nm Barber, Florence +sx f +bd 22 Feb 1904 +bp Diamond Springs, Allegan County, Michigan +dd 26 Feb 1989 +dp Bellaire, Michigan +db Winchester Cemetery, Byron Center, Michigan +++adTorch Lake, Michigan +pa Barber, John +ma Pearl, Mary Elizabety ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHA +nm Winchester, LaVerne Elton +sx m +bd 9 Dec 1926 +bp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +tb He was called Tom. +md 18 Oct 1947 +mp Allegan, Michigan +spouse #8BHAs +child #8BHAA +child #8BHAB +child #8BHAC +++adTraverse City, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • LaVerne Elton Winchester; October, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHAs +nm Rozeboom, Margaret Ruth +sx f +bd 14 Jan 1928 +bp Hopkins, Allegan County, Michigan +pa Rozeboom, Joseph +ma Barlow, Minewell ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHAA +nm Winchester, Sarah Ruth +sx f +bd 20 Sep 1948 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +md 10 Apr 1971 +mp Nairobi, Kenya +tm They were in the Peace Corps. +spouse Gross, Milan D. +sx m +bd +child Gross, Molly Marie +sx f +bd +child Gross, Catherine Elizabeth +sx f +bd +text

        They live in Poway, California [2000].

        Sources:
        • LaVerne Elton Winchester; October, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHAB +nm Winchester, Sonja Marie +sx f +bd 14 Dec 1951 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +md 29 Dec 1975 +mp Traverse City, Michigan +spouse Wilcoxen, James Paul +sx m +bd +child Wilcoxen, Justin James +sx m +bd +child Wilcoxen, Jordan Thomas +sx m +bd +text

        They live in Naubinway, Michigan [2000].

        Sources:
        • LaVerne Elton Winchester; October, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHAC +nm Winchester, Thomas Laverne +sx m +bd 13 Sep 1955 +bp Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan +text

        Tom is a single, adoptive, parent living in Engadine, Michigan. His child is .

        Sources:
        • LaVerne Elton Winchester; October, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHB +nm Winchester, Donald Max +sx m +bd 17 Jan 1928 +bp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +md 17 Apr 1948 +mp Dallas, Texas +++ad 114 Circle Dr., Kaufman, TX 75142 (972-932-4497) +spouse #8BHBs +child #8BHBA +child #8BHBB +text

        Don and his brothers were all born on the Winchester farm near Dorr. As a young man, Don liked to hang around the little airport in Allegan County. One blustery winter day, a friend encouraged Don to go with him to Texas where a friend could find them some work—and it was warm. They left on the spur of the moment and Don never moved back, much to his parents' consternation.

        "I came to Texas to find work in aviation. This was my first choice and what I was trained in. However, because of the returning servicemen after the war, there were few openings and not much demand for people of my skill and experience. I was forced by necessity to change my line of work and took a job as a sheet metal apprentice. The pay was 75 cents an hour. I have spent my entire career associated with the sheet metal field."

        "My fun things were fishing, following my favorite sports teams: the Detroit Tigers and Dallas Cowboys. Oh yes, to take an occasional trip with the family."

        In September, 2001, Don wrote:

        The Winchester Bros., Dad, Uncle Orra and Uncle Bert bought and sold livestock, farm machinery, real estate and anything else for a potential profit.

        One of their endeavors was buying hay in the summer when it was cheap. This enabled us to feed our stock in the barn during the winter and sell the surplus for a profit. By word of mouth at stock sales, etc., they had no trouble buying all the hay needed to satisfy these needs.

        There was one catch: We had to cut and haul it, and sometimes after we filled our barn, we would rent an empty barn somewhere and store hay there, too.

        To do this, we would move our equipment; mower, rake, and loader (baler for bales) to the hay field. For hauling, we removed the stock rack from our International truck and to increase the capacity, we bolted down plank extensions that extended back about 4 feet behind the bed.

        In the summer of 1944, when I was only 16, one of my jobs was driving this truck to and from the barn to the hay fields. Dad and Uncle Orra also traveled back and forth in another vehicle.

        On one of these trips to get a load of hay in '44, I traveled east through Dorr, crossed the Byron Center road(4-Corners?) and headed east towards 31(now 131). Soon after leaving Dorr, there was a very long and steep incline or hill to climb. On each side of the road, (now #142) was a long and very steep and sizable drop to the ground below. I got nearly to the top of this hill and of all things, I ran out of gas. I remember getting out of the truck, looked back down the hill towards Dorr and saw the Sunoco station on the NW quadrant at the 4-Corners intersection. I got the bright idea that if I put the truck in neutral and pick up enough speed, I could coast back down, and maybe nearly to the station. How lucky could I be? And how wrong I was!

        I got back in the cab, put the truck in neutral and started to gain speed going backwards. I didn't get very far before I realized I was over-steering and the truck started sash-shaying and became uncontrollable. By then, the truck was going too fast to stop by braking. It went into a spin and came to a very sudden stop, cross wise on the 2 lane blacktop road. I got out and surveyed the situation. The rear wheels were just inches from going over the embankment and the long drop to the ground below, which certainly would have wrecked the truck and quite possibly injury to myself.

        Very soon (2 or 3 minutes) after this frightening experience, Dad and Uncle Orra drove up. They asked me what happened and after I told them, Uncle Orra said that because of "toe-in", it was impossible to steer any car going backwards. This of course was new news to me, but it makes perfect logical sense. A car with "toe-in" going backwards would be the same as a car with "toe-out" going forwards. It would have no directional stability and be virtually uncontrollable.

        Dad and Uncle Orra were not upset with me at all, and after they got some gas for me, I was soon on my way to the hay field.

        To this day when I hear the term "toe-in", I remember the day 57 years ago when Uncle Orra explained it to me.


        Sources:
        • Donald Winchester; Feb., 2000; Sep., 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHBs +nm Vaden, Norma Dee +sx f +bd 22 Feb 1929 +bp Blackwell, Oklahoma +pa Vaden, Carl +ma Beck, Nora ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHBA +nm Winchester, Calvin Walter +sx m +bd 3 Mar 1949 +bp Stevens Park Clinic, Dallas, Texas +tb He was called Cal. +md 14 May 1977 +mp North Augusta, South Carolina +spouse #8BHBAs +child #8BHBAA +child #8BHBAB +text

        The family lives in McKinney, Texas. Cal worked for the City of Dallas, retired, and embarked on a second career in mediation and arbitration.

        Sources:
        • Donald Winchester; March, 2000; Sep. 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHBAs +nm Shipman, Beverly Lynn +sx f +bd 19 Dec 1953 +bp Augusta, Georgia +pa Shipman, John +ma Jarrett, Joanne ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHBAA +nm Winchester, Calvin Walter +sx m +bd 4 Jun 1978 +bp Plano, Texas +tb He is called Cal. +text

        Cal attended Texas and Oklahoma Universities.

        Sources:
        • Donald Winchester; March, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHBAB +nm Winchester, Wesley Talbot +sx m +bd 18 Jun 1982 +bp Dallas, Texas +tb He is called Wes. +text


        Wes Winchester and his parents, Calvin and Linda. Wes receives his wings September, 2001
        Wesley graduated from McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas. He is [2001] in the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York.

        Sources:
        • Donald Winchester; March 2000; Oct. 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHBB +nm Winchester, Mary Carol +sx f +bd 8 Nov 1950 +bp Dallas, Texas +md +dv . +spouse #8BHBBs +child #8BHBBA +spouse Callegari, Edward Jerome +sx m +bd Louisiana(?) She adopted the name Mary Carol Callegari. They were divorced after 12 years. +child Callegari, Emily Marie She died at birth. +spouse Worman, John +sx m +bd She kept the name Mary Carol Callegari. +text

        Mary has worked over 20 years in the mortgage industry, starting before 1980. She wrote Your Home Mortgage Answer Book published by Dearborn Financial; she is a trainer and guest speaker for AOL MoneyWhiz, HGTV, and Your New House.

        Sources:
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        • Mary Carol (Winchester) Callegari; March, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHBBs +nm Jones, Hayden Bruce +sx m +bd 16 Jan 1948 +md 1970 +mp Dallas, Texas +pa Jones, Harvey B. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHBBA +nm Jones, Valerie Ann +sx f +bd 11 Jan 1972 +bp Dallas, Texas +spouse #8BHBBAs +child Hedlund, Robert W. +sx m +bd 16 Jan 2000 +bp Reno, Nevada He is called Trey. +text

        Valerie is a graduate of Texas A & M University. She works in the mortgage business with her mother; they both work for CTX Mortgage which is a division of Centex Corporation. Robby works in the flooring business. He's an estimator for a large contractor in Reno.

        Sources:
        • Mary Carol (Winchester) Callegari; March, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHBBAs +nm Hedlund, Robert W. +sx m +bd +tb He was called Robby. +md 1998 +mp Hawaii ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHC +nm Winchester, Robert Wayne +sx m +bd 5 Nov 1931 +bp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +md 18 Sep 1954 +mp Lavonia, Michigan +spouse #8BHCs +child #8BHCA +child #8BHCB +child #8BHCC +text

        Robert was a mortician in Charlevoix, Michigan. In 19__, he retired and sold his business to his son, Robert.

        Sources:
        • Randall Wayne Winchester; March, 2000
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHCs +nm Liedtke, Leona +sx f +bd 19 Aug 1933 +bp Michigan +pa Liedtke, Fred +ma Beebe, Helen ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHCA +nm Winchester, Randall Wayne +sx m +bd 13 Sep 1955 +bp Hastings, Barry County, Michigan +md 20 Aug 1983 +mp Ann Arbor, Michigan +spouse Fox, Erika +sx f +bd 20 Apr 1950 +bp Bloomington, Indiana +pa Fox, Ernest Lilienstein +ma _____, Elizabeth +child none +text

        Randy lives in Hingham, Massachusetts [2000]. He manages video transmission systems for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also a musician, enjoying composition, playing the trombone, and singing.

        Erika acts and has appeared in movies and TV commercials.

        Sources:
        • Randall Wayne Winchester; March, 2000
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHCB +nm Winchester, Ronald Alan +sx m +bd 6 Aug 1957 +bp Charlevoix, Michigan +md +spouse _____, _____ +child Winchester, _____ +child Winchester, _____ +text

        Ron bought his father's funeral business in Charlevoix, Michigan, and is a funeral director there.

        Sources:
        • Randall Wayne Winchester; March, 2000
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHCC +nm Winchester, Susan Lynn +sx f +bd 20 Apr 1959 +bp Charlevoix, Michigan +md +dv . +spouse Burke, Michael +child _____, _____ +child _____, _____ +child _____, _____ +text

        Susan and her family live in Sarasota, Florida [2000].

        Sources:
        • Randall Wayne Winchester; March, 2000
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8BHD +nm Winchester, Calvin Walter +sx m +bd 19 Apr 1934 +bp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +dd 2 Jul 1948 +dp Dorr, Allegan County, Michigan +text

        Calvin died at age 14. He had climbed on one of the several oil wells that had been drilled on the family farm and, being apparently overcome by fumes, fell into an oil tank.

        Sources:
        • Donald Winchester; February, 2000
        • Gladys (Gilbert) Nicolai; about 1986
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8C +nm Gilbert, Herman Leroy +sx m +bp Michigan +bd 9 Sep 1860 +tb He was called Roy. +md 8 Apr 1886 +mp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +dd 2 Dec 1898 +dp Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Kent County, Michigan +spouse #8Cs +child #8CA +text


        Herman Leroy and Myrtle (Westcott) Gilbert and son Lou
        After Roy died, Myrtle married George Frank Baker and had two more children: George Frank Baker, Jr. (born about 1903), and (born 1906).

        Note on the spelling of "Westcott". Some old records have it spelled "Wescott". Per Mary Lamble, the Westcotts are descended from Stuckely Westcott of Providence Rhode Island. Lyman and his father Dexter, brother William, all moved from Elyria Ohio sometime between 1859 and 1864. They all spell their name with the "T" in the middle. The census taker was the one who spelled it incorrectly.

        Sources:
        • Notes and interview of Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • Winchester Cemetery tombstones
        • Mary Lamble (greatgranddaughter of Myrtle Westcott and George Baker via Evelyn); Sep. 2000, Jan. 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8Cs +nm Westcott, Myrtle +sx f +bd about 1869 +tb She was 17 when she married. +pa Westcott, Lyman D. +ma _____, Adelia H. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8CA +nm Gilbert, Lou +sx m +bd 30 Dec 1888 +bp probably in Michigan +dd 1947 +md +spouse Campbell, Eva +bd +dd +child none +text

        Lou Gilbert
        Lou and Eva lived in Muskegon, Michigan. He worked in a foundry, she in a dry cleaners. He spoke with a stutter. She had three children by her first marriage in Missouri. In later years, one of them, "Riva", sought out her mother, whom she said just walked out on her children.

        The Social Security Death Records have only one entry for an Eva Gilbert who received her S.S. card in Michigan. It gives her birthday as March 6, 1898, and death date as February, 1980, still residing in Michigan. This S.S.N. is 384-46-0404.



        Sources:
        • Gladys (Gilbert) Nicolai
        • Social Security Death Records
        • Mary Lamble (greatgranddaughter of Myrtle Wescott and George Baker via Evelyn); Jan. 2001
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8D +nm Gilbert, Adelette M. +sx f +bd about 1863 +bp Michigan +md +dd after 1914 +dp Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Kent County, Michigan +spouse #8Ds +child Warner, Elwin He was killed at age 19 while working on the railroad near Ft. Wayne, Indiana. A load of logs fell off a railroad car he was working near and he was crushed. +child #8DB +child #8DC +text
        Sources:
        • Notes and interview of Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • Winchester Cemetery tombstones
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8Ds +nm Warner, Charles +sx m +bd +dd +dp Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Kent County, Michigan +pa Warner, _____ +ma ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8DB +nm Warner, Lyle Gilbert +sx m +bd 19 Apr 1884 +bp Michigan +md +dd Nov 1963 +dp Michigan +spouse #8DBs +child #8DBA +child #8DBB +text

        The birth and death dates for Lyle were taken from the Social Security Death Records of people named Lyle Warner who received their S.S. cards in Michigan. Of the four, he is the only one with a plausible date. However, this information could be for the wrong Lyle Warner.

        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8DBs +nm _____, Rena +sx f +bd +dd +pa +ma ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8DBA +nm Warner, Charles +sx m +bd ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8DBB +nm Warner, Marian +sx f +bd ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8DC +nm Warner, Ray +sx m +bd +md +dd ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8E +nm Gilbert, Alma +sx f +bd 17 Jun 1865 +bp Michigan +md +dd 14 Apr 1931 +dp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +tb She died in the home of her daughter, Henrietta. +db in Vulcan Cemetery, Alberta, Canada +spouse #8Es +child Lilly, Effie +sx f +bd 28 Nov 1885 +bp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan, U.S.A. +dd 1890 +dp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan, U.S.A. She died young. +child #8EB +child #8EC +child #8ED +child #8EE +child #8EF +child #8EG +child #8EH +child #8EI +text

        Grove Lilly and his engine, a large steam-powered tractor, here shown with an 8-set plowshare which required two men, in addition to the driver, to operate.
        After their children were born, Grove Lilly returned to Canada to look for a place to possibly move his family. After one or two trips, they all moved to Alberta. Family pictures show the Lilly farm near Nanton, Alberta being large and successful enough to afford the large steam tractor shown in the picture. The land was absolutely flat and rich, having been formerly a prairie. During the fall harvest, there were enough men working to warrant a cook, a cook house, and the assistance of several of the Lilly daughters. In Fall, 1914, daughter Hattie wrote of being "a dining-room girl on the outfit this fall, the first time I have ever been out...". The cook must have lived on the farm at the time since there is a picture showing her with Alma, Hattie, and Roy who is holding her cat.

        While the steam engine was used for heavy tasks like plowing, horses were used for much else. For example, they had a 10' drill which was pulled by three horses. (A drill is a planter which creates a series of continuous furrows in plowed soil, drops in seeds at the appropriate rate, and covers them over.) The picture at the right shows Grove and daughter, Hattie, on the drill to see that the seeds are distributed properly.

        Library and Reference Services of the Provincial Archives of Alberta checked the index to the 1901 Canadian national census for Alberta. Unfortunately there is no listing for Grove Lilly. There is one for Howard Liley and one for William Lilley. Therefore, the Lilly family must have moved to Alberta after 1901.

        The Lilly Ladies: Hattie, Alma (Gilbert), Etta, and Alma
        About 1918

        The adult children of Grove and Alma (Gilbert) Lilly about 1950

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        • Notes and interview of Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • Winchester Cemetery tombstones
        • Interview with Gladys Gilbert Nicolai
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8Es +nm Lilly, Grove +sx m +bd 3 Jun 1860 +bp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan, U.S.A. +dd 8 Feb 1933 +dp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +db in Vulcan Cemetery, Alberta, Canada +pa Lilly, David V. +ma Terril, Harriet B. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EB +nm Lilly, David Elton +sx m +bd 18 Apr 1887 +bp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan +dd 22 Sep 1978 +dp Calgary, Alberta +spouse #8EBs +child #8EBA +child #8EBB +text

        Elton LillyDelbert "Deb" Lilly
        November, 1914
        Elton lived in Alberta, Canada, and would occasionally visit relatives in the Kent County area. He was the business manager of his father's large farm and also spent much time in the field. The back of one picture indicates that he was called "Eddie".

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        • Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • Family photographs
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EBs +nm Beggs, Viola +sx f +of Linwood, Ontario ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EBA +nm Lilly, Doris +sx f +bd 10 Oct 1927 +bp Alberta, Canada +spouse #8EBAs +child Ambry, David +child Ambry, (daughter) +child Ambry, (daughter) +child Ambry, (daughter) +child Ambry, (daughter) +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EBAs +nm Ambry, William +sx m +of Calgary, Alberta, Canada +tb He was called "Bill". ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EBB +nm Lilly, Alma +sx f +bd 28 Dec 1931 +bp Alberta, Canada +spouse #8EBBs +child Lilly, (daughter) +child Lilly, (daughter) +child Lilly, (daughter) +child Lilly, (son) +child Lilly, (son) +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EBBs +nm Johnson, Elmo +sx m +of Penhold, Alberta, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EC +nm Lilly, Adelbert S. +sx m +bd 8 Sep 1889 +bp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan +tb He was called Deb. +dd 4 Feb 1965 +dp Calgary, Alberta +spouse Jones, Una +sx f +text Una came into the marriage with two children, and . She died before she and Deb could have any children. He never remarried. The two children were taken in by Deb's sisters. Violet married of Vulcan; Lloyd married Doris _____ from England. Lloyd was born November 8, 1918, and died November 22, 1972

        See a comic picture of Elton and Delbert on Elton's page.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8ED +nm Lilly, Grove A. +sx m +bd 18 Jul 1891 +bp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan +dd 26 Aug 1971 +dp probably in Florida +spouse _____, Mary +child none +text

        Grove and Mary moved to St. Paul, Minnesota. They retired to Florida.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EE +nm Lilly, Alma Henrietta +sx f +bd 5 Sep 1893 +bp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan +dd 12 Oct 1977 +dp Calgary, Alberta, Canada +md +mp Michigan, U.S.A. +spouse #8EEs +child #8EEA +child #8EEB +child #8EEC +child #8EED +child #8EEE +child #8EEF +child #8EEG +text

        Alma (right) and her sisters Hattie Spaeth and Etta Clark
        Charles Gonyea was of French descent and was born near Toronto. He moved to Michigan with his parents where he and Alma met and were married.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEs +nm Gonyea, Charles +sx m +bd +bp near Toronto, Canada +pa Gonyea, _____ +ma ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEA +nm Gonyea, Althea Winona +sx f +bd 21 Feb 1914 +bp Michigan +dd 7 May 1996 +dp Calgary, Alberta, Canada +spouse #8EEAs +child Love, Madeleine +child Love, Sherry +child Love, Blaine +child Love, (son) +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEAs +nm Love, Norman +sx m +of Vulcan, Alberta, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEB +nm Gonyea, Marie +sx f +bd 24 Feb 1916 +bp Michigan, U.S.A. +dd 2001 +dp California, U.S.A. +spouse #8EEBs +child Dunbar, (son) +child Dunbar, (daughter) +child Dunbar, (child) +child Dunbar, (child) +spouse Beebe, _____ +sx m He was from California. +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEBs +nm Dunbar, Marvel +sx m +of Calgary, Alberta, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEC +nm Gonyea, Robert +sx m +bd 16 Aug 1917 +bp Tingham, Montana, U.S.A. +spouse #8EECs +child Gonyea, (son) +child Gonyea, (son) +child Gonyea, (son) +child Gonyea, (son) +text

        Two of their sons are twins.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EECs +nm Gordy, Josephine +sx f +of Manitoba, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EED +nm Gonyea, Harriet +sx f +bd 23 Apr 1919 +bp Tingham, Montana, U.S.A. +spouse Weale, Bill +sx m He was from Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEE +nm Gonyea, David +sx m +bd 28 May 1921 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +spouse #8EEEs +child Gonyea, Timothy +child Gonyea, Lorna +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEEs +nm Bailey, Gwen +sx f +of Saskatchewan, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEF +nm Gonyea, Elizabeth +sx f +bd 30 Jul 1923 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +md +spouse #8EEFs +child Breakenridge, Richard +sx m He married Gail _____; they had two children: Micheal and Shelley. Shelley is married. +child Breakenridge, (son) +child Breakenridge, (son) +child Breakenridge, (son) +child Breakenridge, (son) +child Breakenridge, Myrna +child Breakenridge, Melanie +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEFs +nm Breakenridge, Melvin +sx m +dd +of Calgary, Alberta, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEG +nm Gonyea, Bruce +sx m +bd 6 Oct 1925 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +spouse #8EEGs +child Gonyea, Gail +sx f +child Gonyea, Leslie +sx f She married Terry McElwain of Moncton, New Brunswick. They had one son, Ricky, and a daughter, Jeannie, from a prior marriage. +child Gonyea, Janet +sx f She married of Regina, Saskatchewan; they have two daughters. +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EEGs +nm Fleming, Claire +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EF +nm Lilly, Harriet Bianca +sx f +bd 28 Jun 1896 +bp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan +dd 5 Dec 1964 +dp Calgary, Alberta +md +spouse #8EFs +child #8EFA +child #8EFB +text

        Your loving
        Nov. 14th   '14
        Nanton
        Dear Grandpa,
                Just a note to show
        we haven't forgotten everybody
        back Home. We are all well &
        hope you are getting around
        enough to come & see us out
        here. Say Grandpa, if you'll
        come we'll have the swellest
        time, Riding Horse-Back Dressed
        just like Deb and Elton are on the
        front of this card. I'm afraid
        mother won't get home this fall,
        its an awful dissapointment
        to her But crops were dreadful
        this year & the war has knocked
        everything flat here. I was
        dining-room girl on the outfit
        this fall, the first time I have ever
        been out & I like it fine. Well
        Bye Bye with lots of Love from us all.
        Harriet Lilly
        She was called Hattie. The text at the left is from a postcard she wrote to her grandfather, Truman Gilbert, from Alberta, Canada. The picture on the postcard was of her brothers Elton and Delbert "Deb" in cowboy costumes. See Elton's entry.

        Hattie's reference to home, meaning Michigan, would indicate that they did not consider Alberta home. It would also appear that travel back and forth to Michigan was not uncommon, even for such a long distance on those days. The picture of young Hattie shows mountains in the background. Since Nanton is at the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains, this could have been taken on the farm.


        Harriet (left) with her sisters Henrietta and Alma
        about 1920
        Gus was the youngest of 13 children and came to Ohio in 1905. He soon moved to Montana to homestead where he met Harriet.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EFs +nm Spaeth, August Gottfried +sx m +bd +bp Stuttgart, Germany +tb He was called Gus. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EFA +nm Spaeth, Howard Leroy +sx m +bd 14 Oct 1919 +md +dd 16 Sep 1965 +dp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +spouse #8EFAs +child Spaeth, Lynn +sx f She married Blaine Middleton; they have two sons and one daughter. +child Spaeth, August +sx m He married Nancy Johnson, they have one daughter and one son. +child Spaeth, Betty +sx f She is not married [2002]. +text
        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicholai
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EFAs +nm Cotton, Mae +sx f +of Armada, Alberta, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EFB +nm Spaeth, Mary +sx f +bd 9 Jan 1926 +tb She was adpoted by the Spaeths. +dd 21 Jun 1961 +dp Ottawa, Ontario, Canada +spouse #8EFBs +child Nicholson, David +sx m +child Nicholson, John +sx m +child Nicholson, Roderick +sx m +text
        Sources:
        • Gladys Nicholai
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EFBs +nm Nicholson, Merrill +sx m +of Prince Edward Island, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EG +nm Lilly, Herman Leroy +sx m +bd 28 Feb 1899 +bp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan +tb He was called Roy. +dd 30 Oct 1985 +dp Calgary, Alberta +spouse #8EGs +child #8EGA +child #8EGB +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EGs +nm Sickles, Ruby +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EGA +nm Lilly, Gilbert +sx m +bd 16 Jul 1929 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +dd +dp Calgary, Alberta, Canada +text

        He never married.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EGB +nm Lilly, Ellen +sx f +bd 3 May 1933 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +md 11 Nov 1966 +mp Calgary, Alberta, Canada +spouse Church, Edwin Lawrence +sx m +bd 12 May 1939 +bp High Prairie, Alberta, Canada +child Church, Patricia May +sx f +bd 20 Dec 1972 +bp Calgary, Alberta, Canada +++unmarried 2002 +text

        The family lives [2002] in Edmonton, Alberta.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March and July, 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EH +nm Lilly, Henrietta Ione +sx f +bd 23 Jun 1902 +bp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan +dd 4 Feb 1981 +dp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +spouse #8EHs +child #8EHA +child #8EHB +child #8EHC +child #8EHD +text

        Clark: Percy, Eileen, and Etta (Lilly)
        1923-4
        Henrietta and Percy's granddaughter, Susan Clark, wrote [2002]: I remember my grandparents in Vulcan from visits when I was a child—we sometimes went to Vulcan for Christmas and other family events or just for the weekend—my grandparents had moved into town by the time I was visiting. Aunty Ruth and Uncle Benny lived on the family farm at that point so I remember visiting them on their farm, Dad and Ruth's sister, Aunty Eileen and Uncle Ivan Haga, on their farm, and then gramma and grampa in town (Vulcan) at their home. My parents have the beautiful old diningroom table and chairs (mahogany, I think) that used to be in my grandparent's home in Vulcan. It's a huge old carved table with many leaves, and the chairs used to have leather seats I think, but had to be redone. I do remember the house in town had kind of a sunroom on the front with old wicker chairs in it, and you went up this little narrow staircase to get to a bedroom on the second floor. I remember my grandmother (Henrietta) having a great sense of humor. I don't know what name she went by since I just called her gramma.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        • Correspondence with Susan Clark; June 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHs +nm Clark, Percy Martin +sx m +bd 1892 +bp Knox, North Dakota, U.S.A. +dd 29 Jul 1981 +dp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHA +nm Clark, Eileen Marie +sx f +bd 23 Jul 1921 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +spouse #8EHAs +child #8EHAA +child #8EHAB +child Haga, Judith +sx f She is not married [2002]. +child #8EHAD +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHAs +nm Haga, Ivan +sx m +of Vuncan, Alberta, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHAA +nm Haga, Carolyn +sx f +spouse #8EHAAs +child #8EHAAA +child Haga, Chris +sx m He married Laurie _____. He died of cancer in 2001. +child Haga, Steven +sx m He is unmarried [2002]. +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHAAs +nm Leslie, Jack +sx m +of Leslieville, Alberta, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHAAA +nm Haga, Hugh +sx m +spouse _____, Gail +sx f +child Haga, (son) +child Haga, (daughter) +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHAB +nm Haga, Dawna +sx f +spouse #8EHABs +child Hilz, Carey +sx m He married Susan _____; they have two daughters and one son. +child Hilz, Debbie +sx f She married Manfred Banek of Saskatchewan, they have two daughters. +child Hilz, Kevin +sx m He married Angela _____ of Abbotsford, British Columbia; no children yet. +child Hilz, Roseanne +sx f She is a twin with Ryan. She is currently [2002] unmarried. +child Hilz, Ryan +sx m He is a twin with Roseanne. He was married and had two children, Jackie and Sloan. He is divorced. Jackie was adopted out; Sloan lives with his mother. +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHABs +nm Hilz, Edwin +sx m +of Champion, Alberta, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHAD +nm Haga, Brenda +sx f +bd +md +spouse McIntyre, Douglas +sx m +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +child McIntyre, Lisa +sx f She married Danny Bennett of Vulcan; they have one daughter, Hailey. +child McIntyre, Cindy +sx f She is unmarried [2002]. +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHB +nm Clark, Ruth Lorraine +sx f +bd 14 Jul 1924 +bp Vulcan, Alberta +md 16 Nov 1947 +mp the Church of Christ, Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +spouse #8EHBs +child #8EHBA +child #8EHBB +child #8EHBC +text

        Ben and Ruth (Clark) Dann
        50th wedding anniversary
        She was born on the Spaeth farm near Vulcan.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHBs +nm Dann, Benjamin Jacob +sx m +bd 2 Jan 1926 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +pa Dann, Benjamin Briskham +ma Klein, Marie ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHBA +nm Dann, Lynda Ruth +sx f +bd 18 Nov 1948 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +md +dv . +spouse #8EHBAs +child #8EHBAA +child Fewings, Dana +sx m +bd 8 Nov 1970 +bp Melita, Manitoba, Canada She is unmarried [2002]. +spouse #8EHBAt +child Nelson, Jeremy Dann +sx m +bd 14 Sep 1974 +bp Ganges, Saltspring Island, British Columbia, Canada He lives in Maple Ridge, B.C., and is unmarried [2002]. +text +++[2002]Lynda lives in 108 Mile Ranch, BC +++[2002]Dale lives on Saltspring Island, BC
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHBAs +nm Fewings, Dale +sx m ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHBAA +nm Fewings, Erin Dale +sx m +bd 5 Feb 1969 +bp Melita, Manitoba, Canada +spouse Marcus, Shannon +sx m +bp Surrey, British Columbia, Canada +bd +child Marcus, Emma Rose +sx f +bd 10 Mar 1998 +bp Surrey, British Columbia, Canada +child Marcus, Sarah Louise +sx f +bd 5 Mar 2002 +bp Surrey, British Columbia, Canada +text

        They live in Surrey.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; June 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHBAt +nm Nelson, Steven +sx m +md none ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHBB +nm Dann, Norman Benjamin +sx m +bd 12 Feb 1951 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +md +spouse #8EHBBs +child #8EHBBA +child Dann, Sonya Alleycion +sx f +bd 14 Feb 1978 +bp Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada She was married to Kevin Garner but is now [2002] legally separated; they have no children. She lives in Edmonton. +child Dann, Paul +sx m +bd He is Daria's nephew and was adopted by Norman and Daria. +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHBBs +nm Shewchuk-Hermann, Daria +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHBBA +nm Hermann-Dann, Yvan Blue +sx m +bd 9 Apr 1974 +bp Edmonton, Alberta, Canada +md none +spouse _____, Shauna +sx f +child Dann, Hasea Eve +sx f +bd 5 Jan 1999 +bp Edmonton, Alberta, Canada +text

        Yvan is Daria's son from an earlier relationship. He was adopted by Norman and Daria. (His birth surname was Hermann.) They live in Edmonton [2002].

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; June 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHBC +nm Dann, Alan Robert +sx m +bd 13 Dec 1954 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +md +dv . +spouse #8EHBCs +child #8EHBCA +child Dann, Kimberly Jean +sx f +bd 21 Jan 1982 +bp Calgary, Alberta, Canada She attends [2002] the University of Calgary in nursing. +child Dann, Jason Alan +sx m +bd 21 Oct 1983 +bp Calgary, Alberta, Canada He graduated from high school in 2002. +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHBCs +nm Jones, Marilyn +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHBCA +nm Dann, Amber Lee +sx f +bd 15 Jul 1980 +bp Calgary, Alberta, Canada +md +spouse McLean, Scott +sx m +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +bd +child McLean, Olivia Jada +sx f +bd 6 Apr 2002 +bp Calgary, Alberta, Canada +text They live in Vulcan; Amber is a dental assistant.
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHC +nm Clark, Lloyd Martin +sx m +bd 7 Feb 1926 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +spouse #8EHCs +child Clark, Mitchell +sx m He married Allison _____. They adopted two children, Kyle and Nina. Then they had twin boys on January 30, 2001: Caden and Seth. They are divorced. +child Clark, Peter +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHCs +nm Powell, Vicki +sx f +of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHD +nm Clark, Myrel Glen +sx m +bd 1 Aug 1927 +bp Vulcan, Alberta, Canada +md 17 Oct 1951 +mp Calgary, Alberta, Canada +tm They were married at Mary Spaeth's house at 1429 Prospect Avenue. +spouse #8EHDs +child #8EHDA +child #8EHDB +text
        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        • Correspondence with Susan Clark; June, 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHDs +nm Lamb, Barbara Helen +sx f +bd 2 Jul 1929 +bp Magrath, Alberta, Canada +pa Lamb, Henry Russell +ma Hocking, Clara Mildred ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHDA +nm Clark, Susan Diane +sx f +bd 1 Nov 1957 +bp Calgary, Alberta, Canada +md 1981 +dv in 1986. +spouse Grimes, Kelly +sx m +child Grimes, Jennifer Susan +sx f +bd 27 Jul 1985 +bp Calgary, Alberta, Canada +text

        Susan lives in Calgary and has been with since 1991. He has two children from a previous marriage: James Arthur Ash and Brandy Louise Ash.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Susan Clark; June, 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EHDB +nm Clark, Ronald +sx m +bd 10 Mar 1961 +bp Calgary, Alberta, Canada +text

        He is unmarried [2002].

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Susan Clark; June, 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8EI +nm Lilly, Glen G. +sx m +bd 26 Feb 1904 +bp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan +dd 7 Feb 1988 +dp Vancouver, Washington +spouse _____, Emma +childcount They had one adopted child: +child Lilly, George +sx m +bd 13 Aug 1929 +bp near Vancouver, Washington, U.S.A. +text

        Glen and Emma lived in Vancouver, Washington.

        Sources:
        • Correspondence with Ruth (Clark) Dann; March 2002
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8F=4 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8G +nm Gilbert, Lida M. +sx f +bd 27 Nov 1873 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +md 21 Jun 1892 +mp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +dd 30 Nov 1952 +dp Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Kent County, Michigan +spouse #8Gs +child #8GA +child #8GB +child Marshall, Margurite M. +sx f +bd 18 Oct 1898 +bp +dd 9 Dec 1972 +dp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan She never married. She is buried in Winchester Cemetery. +child #8GD +text

        Both Robert and Lida were living at home at R. #2, Byron Township, Kent County, when they died. Her death certificate indicates that she had had arteriosclerotic heart disease for 8 years, diabetes mellitus for 7 years, and diabetic gangrene of the right leg for 7 days when she died. Robert's death certificate indicates that he died of a cerebral hemorrhage which he had had for 3½ months; he also had had chronic arthritis and arteriosclerosis for 5 years.

        Sources:
        • Notes and interview of Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • Winchester Cemetery tombstones
        • Notes from James Straub
        • Copies of Lida's and Robert's death certificates and their marriage license and certificate
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8Gs +nm Marshall, Robert M. +sx m +bd 19 Nov 1867 +bp Kent County, Michigan +dd 14 Apr 1939 +dp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan +db in Winchester Cemetery, Kent County, Michigan +pa Marshall, George +ma Patterson, Ellen +tp Ellen Patterson was born in Scotland. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GA +nm Marshall, Myrtle R. +sx f +bd Sep 1894 +bp Luddington, Michigan +md 18 Jun 1919 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dd 2 Aug 1937 +dp _____, Michigan +spouse #8GAs +child Collins, Della May +sx f +bd 11 Sep 1920 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +md May 193_ +dd Oct 1940 +dp _____ She married in May of 193_. She died of an albumin disorder during pregnancy. +child #8GAB +child #8GAC +child #8GAD +text
        Sources:
        • Gladys (Gilbert) Nicolai
        • Charles Whitmer, a Collins descendant (Frank Collins's parents' names)
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GAs +nm Collins, Frank Edward +sx m +bd 1 Jul 1887 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +dd 26 Apr 1953 +dp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa Collins, Philander +ma Curreen, Cecelia ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GAB +nm Collins, Roberta Cecilia +sx f +bd 3 Apr 1922 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +md 1 Sep 1940 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse #8GABs +child #8GABA +spouse VanDyke, _____ +child VanDyke, Dennis +text
        Sources: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GABs +nm Stocking, Wayne Colin +sx m +bd 26 Aug 1921 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dd Dec 1984 +dp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse #8GAB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GABA +nm Stocking, Wesley Franklin +sx m +bd 4 Sep 1941 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md Oct 1961 +mp +dd 27 Jun 1978 +dp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +tb He died of an aneurysm. +spouse #8GABAs +child Stocking, Gregory Wayne +sx m +bd 6 Apr 1962 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child #8GABAB +child #8GABAC +child Stocking, Debra Kay +sx f +bd 10 Jan 1969 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child #8GABAD +text
        Sources:
        • Marshall and Jean Collins; September 13, 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GABAs +nm Jensen, Carole Lee +sx f +bd 7 Mar 1944 +bp +pa Jensen, _____ +ma +spouse #8GABA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GABAB +nm Stocking, Kimberly Sue +sx f +bd 9 Aug 1963 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 24 Nov 1979 +spouse #8GABABs +child Pine, Mark Alan +sx m +bd 9 Apr 1980 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Pine, Jennifer Marie +sx f +bd 12 May 1983 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GABABs +nm Pine, Mark Alan +sx m +bd 1 Jan 1962 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GABAC +nm Stocking, Karon Lee +sx f +bd 12 Jan 1966 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 18 Jul 1986 +mp +spouse Barrett, Mark +bd 24 Aug 1964 +bp +text
        Sources:
        • Marshall and Jean Collins; September 13, 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GABAD +nm Stocking, Joan +sx f +spouse _____, Gillis +text
        Sources:
        • Marshall and Jean Collins; September 13, 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GAC +nm Collins, Marshall Philander +sx m +bd 31 Aug 1923 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +md 31 Jul 1948 +mp Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan +++ad1506 76th St., SW; Byron Center, MI 49315 (616)878-1668 +spouse #8GACs +child #8GACA +child #8GACB +text

        Marshall is a consummate builder and craftsman. His house, which is only one of several he has built, is a model of craftsmanship. He built much of its furniture and cabinetry. He has also created many wooden toys for his children and grandchildren, including a rocking horse, wooden train, and several cradles.

        Sources:
        • Marshall and Jean Collins; September 13, 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GACs +nm Chase, Jean Elaine +sx f +bd 15 May 1928 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +pa Chase, Frank +ma Bauman, Edna +spouse #8GAC ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GACA +nm Collins, Marsha Jean +sx f +bd 2 May 1949 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 3 Aug 1974 +mp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +spouse Schneider, Jack William +sx m +bd 17 Jul 1953 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa Schneider, _____ +ma +child Schneider, Bethany Lee +sx f +bd 23 May 1978 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Schneider, Melissa Jean +sx f +bd 31 Oct 1979 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Marshall and Jean Collins; September 13, 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GACB +nm Collins, James Frank +sx m +bd 22 Apr 1953 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 8 Sep 1973 +mp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +spouse Van Hoven, Donna Lee +bd 24 Jun 1953 +bp +child Collins, Jennifer Lynn +sx f +bd 30 Jul 1975 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Collins, Angela Marie +sx f +bd 9 Jun 1977 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan She married _____; they have a child.[2000] +child Collins, Christina Joy +sx f +bd 28 Mar 1980 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Marshall and Jean Collins; September 13, 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GAD +nm Collins, James Edward +sx m +bd 10 Apr 1926 +bp Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan +md 2 Nov 1946 +mp Byron Center, Kent Counry, Michigan +++ad7542 Clyde Park SW; Byron Center, Michigan 49315 (616)455-7108 +spouse #8GADs +child #8GADA +child #8GADB +text

        Jim served in World War II in the Navy in the Pacific. His boot camp was in North Dakota. He is a jack-of-all-trades and has completely gutted and remodelled his house. He and Wanda are inveterate travellers having travelled to all 50 states. They travel every year and enjoy camping. Jim worked for Mack and Ernie Spring and Wire making car seats. He retired from there in 1987.

        Sources:
        • Personal interview September 13, 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GADs +nm LaTreille, Wanda May +sx f +bd 28 Oct 1926 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dd 18 Jul 1993 +dp Kent County, Michigan +pa LaTreille, Ernest +ma Kwiakoski, Rose ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GADA +nm Collins, Patricia Ann +sx f +++ Dec 2000: 616-878-3752 +bd 28 Aug 1948 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 19 Dec 1966 +mp Wyoming, Michigan +spouse #8GADAs +child #8GADAA +child [daughter] +sx f +bd 28 Dec 1970 +dd 28 Dec 1970 She was stillborn, strangled by the umbilical cord. +child Bileth, Tammy Elaine +sx f +bd 13 Feb 1972 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text

        Patricia is the manager of a delicatessen. They have travelled extensively through most of the states by motorcycle. It is interesting to note the two pairs of coincident birth dates: Patricia and Robert were born on exactly the same day and their first two children would have shared a common birthday had the second lived.

        Sources:
        • James and Wanda Collins; September 13, 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GADAs +nm Bileth, Robert William +sx m +bd 28 Aug 1948 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse #8GADA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GADAA +nm Bileth, Patricia Lynn +sx f +bd 28 Dec 1968 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +mp +spouse Wieringa, Hubert Dann +bd 29 Mar 1967 +bp Missouri +tb He was adopted by _____ Wieringa. +child Wieringa, Christina _____ +sx f +bd 29 Jul 1986 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Wieringa, _____ +child Wieringa, _____ +spouse _____, _____ +child _____, _____ +child _____, _____
        Sources:
        • James and Wanda Collins; September 13, 1987; December 13, 2000.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GADB +nm Collins, Edward James +sx m +bd 6 Mar 1953 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 19 Nov 1977 +mp Byron Center, Kent Counry, Michigan +spouse Lane, Jean Ann +bd 28 Jul 1957 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa Lane, Arthur +ma _____, Gerry +child Collins, Benjamin Edward +sx m +bd 2 Feb 1979 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Collins, Jackilin Jean +sx f +bd 30 Dec 1982 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • James and Wanda Collins; September 13, 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GB +nm Marshall, Mabel Ione +sx f +bd 2 Nov 1895 +bp _____, Michigan +md +dd 20 Feb 1954 +dp +spouse #8GBs +child #8GBA +child #8GBB +child #8GBC +child #8GBD +child #8GBE +child #8GBF +text
        Sources:
        • Walter Joshua Gilbert
        • James Straub
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBs +nm Kohn, Edward A. +sx m +bd 6 Aug 1889 +bp +dd 14 Oct 1970 +dp +pa Kohn, _____ +ma ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBA +nm Kohn, Irene +sx f +bd +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBB +nm Kohn, Arlene Margaret +sx f +bd 29 Nov 1921 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 7 Jun 1943 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse #8GBBs +child #8GBBA +child #8GBBB +child #8GBBC +child #8GBBD +child #8GBBE +child #8GBBF +text
        Sources:
        • Interview with Jim Straub 16 Sep 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBBs +nm Straub, Irwin Louis +sx m +bd 14 Jul 1923 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dd 29 Sep 1972 +dp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa Straub, Herman Heinrich +ma Fremuth, Louise Anna +spouse #8GBB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBBA +nm Straub, Patricia Mae +sx f +bd 14 Jul 1944 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md Oct 1967 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse Fessenden, Samuel Crosby +bd +childcount They have two adopted children: +child Fessenden, Amy Beth +sx f +bd 25 Jun ____ +bp +child Fessenden, Charles Byron +sx m +bd +text
        Sources:
        • Interview with Jim Straub 16 Sep 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBBB +nm Straub, James Allan +sx m +bd 13 Feb 1946 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 13 Jun 1970 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse Symko, Gail Mary +bd 30 Oct 1946 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +pa Symko, Bernard John +ma Trauger, Dora Helen Her family name was originally Szymkuc. +child Straub, Maureen Anne +sx f +bd 20 Feb 1972 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Straub, Jill Suzanne +sx f +bd 6 Sep 1976 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Straub, Kathryn Mary +sx f +bd 24 Nov 1982 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text

        Jim worked for the Kent County Sheriff's Department for over 20 years; his last position was in fugitive tracking. He retired in 1998 and opened his own business as a polygraph examiner for defense attorneys. Jim's two main personal interests are genealogy and art collecting. He is the source of much of the information in this genealogy on the Kohn family.

        Jim's main love is 19th- and 20th-century American impressionistic art. He is constantly on the alert for items at good prices from antique dealers, estate sales, artist's surviving spouses, and other unusual places. In addition to extending his own collection, Jim often buys with the thought of resale and makes occasional trips to cities like New York to auction items. However, he will often research the backgrounds of lesser-known artists and advertise items for sale to their families or in their home town newspapers.

        Sources:
        • Personal interviews and correspondence.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBBC +nm Straub, Nancy Jean +sx f +bd 12 Jan 1947 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md 20 May 1967 +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse Myszka, John _____ +bd +pa Myszka, John +ma +tp John Myszka, Sr., was adopted. +child Myszka, Michael _____ +sx m +bd 29 Feb 1968 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Myszka, Julie Ann? +sx f +bd 1970 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Interview with Jim Straub 16 Sep 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBBD +nm Straub, Linda Lou +sx f +bd 26 Aug 1948 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md +mp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +dv . +spouse Drost, Larry +bd 27 Dec 1947 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +childcount Their two children have been adopted by Linda and her second husband. Their last names are now Olsen. +child Drost, James Robert +sx m +bd 19 Jan 1969 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +child Drost, Kenneth +sx m +bd about 1971 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBBE +nm Straub, Richard Lee +sx m +bd 13 Feb 1950 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md +mp Wayland, Michigan +spouse Tobolic, Mary _____ +bd about 1952 +bp +pa Tobolic, Steven +ma _____, Josephine +child Straub, Paul _____ +sx m +bd about 1980 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text
        Sources:
        • Interview with Jim Straub 16 Sep 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBBF +nm Straub, Chris Herman +sx m +bd 24 Jun 1955 +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +md +mp Kansas +dv . +spouse _____, Theresa +text

        They have two or three children.

        Sources:
        • Interview with Jim Straub 16 Sep 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBC +nm Kohn, Maxine +sx f +bd ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBD +nm Kohn, Robert +sx m +bd +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +text

        Robert and his brother, Roland, were twins.

        Sources:
        • Interview with Jim Straub 16 Sep 1987.
        ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBE +nm Kohn, Roland +sx m +bd +bp Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan +spouse #8GBEs +child #8GBEA +child #8GBEB +child #8GBEC +child #8GBED +child #8GBEE +text

        Roland and his brother, Robert, were twins. He worked in the printing industry for 38 years. After retirement he works part-time in security at a local college. He enjoys hunting and fishing. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBEs +nm _____, Catherine +sx f ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBEA +nm Kohn, _____ +sx ? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBEB +nm Kohn, _____ +sx ? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +id 8GBEC +nm Kohn, _____ +sx ? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++