Monday, February 26, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: February 26

Another pair of twins, but these are the first ones in February.  These are part of the family that produced the Eckman twins born on January 28.

Births

Charles Gaunt, son of Lewis Cass Gaunt and Mary A. Kindlesparger, was born February 26, 1879 in Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.

Uz Millard Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida May Fisher, was born February 26, 1893 in Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Rose Gordon (originally Ruchel Gorodetsky), daughter of Avigdor Gorodetsky and Esther Leah Schneiderman, was born February 26, 1906 (Julian calendar) in Kishinev, Bessarabia, Russian Empire (now Chișinău, Moldova).  She is my great-grandaunt.

Earl Forrest Phillips, son of Cecil Thurman Phillips, Jr. and Martha Ann Surran, was born February 26, 1951 in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky.  He is my 4th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Surrans.

Mary Rose Allen was born February 26, 1960.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Rosanne Baker was born February 26, 1962 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Twins David and Michael McAllister were born February 26, 1975.  They are the 2nd cousins once removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Michael Myhan was born February 26, 1996 in California, probably in Los Angeles County.  He is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.


Marriages

Enos Sellers, son of Abraham Sellers and Catharine Kulp, and Elizabeth Johnson were married on February 26, 1826, probably in Pennsylvania.  Enos is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.

Joseph Harold Ellis, son of Harold Levi Ellis and Josephine Fiori, and Meg Burkhardt were married on February 26, 1971 in New Jersey.  Joseph is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Gregory Socherman and Christina Anna Disanza were married on February 26, 2000 in Broward County, Florida.  Gregory is my 4th cousin once removed on my Nowicki line.


Deaths

Daivd C. Crumrine, son of David Crumrine and Catherine Sellers, died February 26, 1926 at the age of 72 in Bath, Allen County, Ohio.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed via the Sellerses.

Priscilla Crawford, daughter of Henry Crawford and America Brooks, died February 26, 1978 at the age of about 87 in Houston County, Georgia.  She is the great-great-grandmother of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Events in My Family Tree: February 25

February 25 can't be a great day for my cousin Jeff and his family, as both his father and grandmother died on this day.

Births

Alfred T. Githens, son of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, was born February 25, 1819 in New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Catharine Holsinger, daughter of David Holsinger and Lydia Mack, was born February 25, 1825, probably in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Macks.

Daniel Taylor Gantt, son of John Gantt and Rachel Carl, was born February 25, 1848, probably in Perry County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.

Edwin Foote Sellers, son of Edwin Elias Sellers and Olive Lay Foote, was born February 25, 1871 in Austin, Travis County, Texas.4th cousin 3x removed.

Victor N. Sellers, son of William Sellers and Marie B., was born February 25, 1893 in Allen County, Ohio.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Stacy Buzby Armstrong, Jr., son of Stacy Buzby Armstrong and Lydia S. Haines, was born February 25, 1903 in Rancocas, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

Wilma Norris was born February 25, 1913.  She was married to Neil Gaunt Clark, son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna Gaunt, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Jessie Naomi Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, was born February 25, 1917, probably in Kings County, California.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Alfred S. Dranove was born February 25, 1919.  He was married to Dorothy A. Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Brainins.

Martha Ann Surran, daughter of William Earl Surran and Martha Ann Naylor, was born February 25, 1926 in Williamstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Teresa Jo Bonifas, daughter of Joseph W. Bonifas and Delores Gilbert, was born February 25, 1953.  She is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Bonifases.

Melvin Edward Judd was also born February 25, 1953, in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  He is married to Sandra Lee Dunn, who is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line.

David Allen Meyers, Jr. was born February 25, 1973.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Jordanna Gilah Bregman was born February 25, 1986 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin on my Gorodetsky line.


Deaths

Mary Ann Fox, daughter of John Fox and Catherine Fisher, died February 25, 1896 at the age of 85 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 3rd-great-grandaunt.

Bernard Garfinkel, son of Eliezer Louis Garfinkel and Doba Ajzner, died February 25, 1935 at the age of 4 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Victor Gordon, son of Morris Gordon and Rose Sopher, died February 25, 1997 at the age of 60 in New York.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

Sadie Elizabeth Clark died February 25, 2004 at the age of 88 iin Redding, Shasta County, California.  She is the maternal grandmother of my 2nd cousin once removed Jeff Gordon (whose father is Victor Gordon, above).

Richard Bruce Sellers, Sr., son of George Moore Sellers and Bertha Poinsett Eckman, died February 25, 2011.  He is my 1st cousin once removed.

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Saturday Night Genealogy Fun: Where Were Your Ancestors in 1900?

For this week's challenge on Saturday Night Genealogy Fun, Randy Seaver is having us kind of split the difference between 1865 and 1917, because now we're looking for where our ancestors were living in 1900.

Your mission, should you decide to accept it (cue the Mission:  Impossible! music), is:

(1) Where were your ancestors in the year 1900?  Make a list with their ages and locations (with street addresses if you know them).

(2) Share your information in your own blog post, in a comment on this post, or on Facebook or Google+.  Please leave a link to your post in a comment to this post.

Here's my list.  I'm still shy on specific addresses for a lot of my ancestors.  When I have them, I'm listing birth years of my ancestors in parentheses.

My 2nd-great-grandfather Joel Armstrong (1849) was living in Burlington County, New Jersey.  I have not been able to determine which Joel he is among the three or four of about the same age in the county.

My great-grandmother Laura May Armstrong (1882) and her mother, Sarah Deacon Lippincott (1860), were living with Sarah's uncle and aunt Amos and Rebecca Lippincott at 343 Broad Street, Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.

My great-grandfather Cornelius Elmer Sellers (1874) was living in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey with his mother, Catherine Fox Owen, and stepfather, George W. Moore.

My 2nd-great-grandmother Amelia (Gibson) Gauntt (1831) was living in Burlington County, New Jersey, almost definitely with one of her children.

My great-grandparents Thomas Kirkland Gauntt (1870) and Jane (Dunstan) Gauntt (1871) were living in Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Living with them were their surviving chidlren Frederick Cleworth, my grandmother Anna (1893), Carrie Florence, and Mary Louise.

My 2nd-great-grandparents Simcha Dovid (unknown birth year) and Bela (unknown maiden name) Mekler (unknown birth year) might have been alive.  I know Simcha died by about 1904 and Bela by about 1924.  If they were alive, they were probably living in the area of Kamenets Litovsk, Russian Empire (now Kameniec, Belarus).  Living with them would have been their daughter Sora; they might have had additional children, but I don't know of any.

My 2nd-great-grandparents Gershon Itzhak Nowicki (about 1858) and Dora (Yelsky) Nowicki (about 1858) were probably in Porozowo, Russian Empire (now Porozovo, Belarus).  Chldren living with them would have included Zlate (Jennie here in the U.S.), Schmuel (Sam), Louis, Chaim, Harry, and Mirke.

My great-grandparents Moishe (Morris) Meckler (about 1882) and Mushe (Minnie) Zelda (Nowicki) Meckler (about 1880) might have been married already.  The only date I have seen for their marriage is October 3, 1900, but I have no European documents to substantiate that, so it could have been a year or two before or after (although after is less likely).  It's possible that their oldest child, Sarah, was already born and was living with them.  If they were not married yet, they probably would have each been living with their respective parents.

It's possible that my 3rd-great-grandfather Gersh Wolf Gorodetsky (unknown dates) was still alive in 1900, because I have not found any descendants named after him.  On the other hand, maybe his children didn't like him and that's why they didn't name anyone after him.

My 2nd-great-grandparents Isaac/Victor Gorodetsky (about 1866) and Esther Leah Schneiderman (between 1868–1874)) were living in Kishinev, Bessarabia, Russian Empire (now Chișinău, Moldova) with their children Etta, Joine (Joe, my great-grandfather; about 1892), Sure (Sarah), Dovid (David), and Chaim (Hyman).

My 2nd-great-grandparents Mendel Hertz (Morris) Brainin (about 1861) and Ruchel Dwojre (Rose Dorothy) (Jaffe) Brainin (about 1868) were living in the Russian Empire, possibly in or in the area of Kreuzburg (now Krustpils, Latvia).  Living with them were their children Nachman (Max), Chase Leah (Lena), my great-grandmother Sure Leibe (Sarah Libby), Dovid (David), Velvel (William), Pesche (Bessie), and Benjamin.  Benjamin had a twin sister, but she is said to have died about 1898.

There's also a possibility that my 3rd-great-grandfather Solomon Brainin (died before 1909) was alive.  The first child I know of and whom I am pretty sure was named for him was born in 1909.  If Solomon (not really his name, but I don't know what his Jewish name was) was alive, he would also probably have been living in the area of Kreuzburg.

Events in My Family Tree: February 24

Almost everyone today is related to me via the Gauntts.  There are more names I didn't remember, but now I know I have Losito and Rundell cousins!

Births

James Gaunt, son of James Gauntt and Amelia Gibson, was born February 24, 1861 in Buddtown, Southampton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my great-granduncle.

Edward James Ellis, son of Harold Levi Ellis and Josephine Fiori, was born February 24, 1953 in New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Dawn Losito, daughter of William Losito and Genevieve Allen, was born February 24, 1958.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Randy Edward Dutcher Rundell was born February 24, 1966 in Los Angeles County, California.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line.


Marriages

Jacob Moore and Rachel Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, were married on February 24, 1848.  Rachel is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.

James Allen Burden and Sarah Rozetta Sellers, daughter of Henry Sellers and Lavina Danner, were married on February 24, 1887 in Auglaize County, Ohio.  Sarah is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Charles Lavon Mankin and Betty Lorraine Ellett were married on February 24, 1968 in Campbell, Santa Clara County, California.  Betty is the mother of my 2nd cousin once removed Jeff Gordon.


Death

Nathaniel Sellers, son of Tobias Sellers and Elizabeth Faber, died February 24, 1867 at the age of 58, possibly in Pennsylvania.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed.

Events in My Family Tree: February 23

I have been learning quite a bit about my family by going through each day's vital events.  Today I learned, or rather relearned, that I have the name Hanner in my family.

Births

Catherine Baker was born February 23, 1773 in York County, Pennsylvania.  She was married to Alexander Mack, son of Alexander Mock, who is my 2nd cousin 6x removed.

Joel Sellers, son of Tobias Sellers and Elizabeth Faber, was born February 23, 1806 in Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed.

Julia Ann Gaunt, daughter of Benjamin Selah Gaunt and Mary A. Allen, was born February 23, 1873, probably in New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed.

Howard B. Dewees was born February 23, 1892.  He was married to Lulu Harris, daughter of Robert M. Harris and Blanche Gaunt, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary Hester Clark, daughter of Oren Wilson and Anna Gaunt, was born February 23, 1910, probably in Indiana.  She is also my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Murray Elliot Perlman, son of Abraham Sam Perlman and Stella Joffe, was born February 23, 1921 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Robert Lincoln Borgers was born February 23, 1930 in Marion, Turner County, South Dakota.  He was married to Mary Alice Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Franklin Gauntt and Anna Marie Stayton, who is my 1st cousin once removed.

Cindy Lee Bullock was born February 23, 1958 in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey.  She was married to Wayne Eugene Ellis, son of Russell Oliver Ellis and Irene Elise Crater, who is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Marni Kushner was born February 23, 1965 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line.

Kimberly Ann Schleinkofer was born February 23, 1970.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Angela Jean Williams was born February 23, 1972 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.  She is the niece of my aunt Mary McStroul and is also my not-quite-cousin.


Marriage

Osher Kramer and Rose Dupler were married on February 23, 1902, possibly in New York.  They are the parents of Miriam Kramer, who was married to Rubin Perlman, son of Louis Perlman and Jennie Nowicki, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Nowicki line.


Deaths

Mary Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Mary Kinsen, died February 23, 1881 at the age of 88 Camden County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 5x removed.

Stuart Howard Hanner, son of Clifford W. Hanner, Sr. and Sarah Alice Gaunt, died February 23, 1979 at the age of 53 in Idaho.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Floyd W. Dunstan, son of Frederick Dunstan and Anna Waltz, died February 23, 1973 at the age of about 75 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: February 22

It's always nice to have a day with no deaths, and I apparently have none occurring on February 22 in my family tree.

Births

David Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Mary Kinsey, was born February 22, 1789 in New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed.

Ruth Schumeister, daughter of Henry Schumeister and Celia Perlmutter, was born February 22, 1919 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.

Mary Lou Damico was born February 22, 1941.  She was married to Claude John Gauntt, son of Robert Elwood Gauntt and Elsie M. West, who is my 4th cousin once removed.

Joseph Rosenbaum was born February 22, 1949.  He is/was married to Renee Millstein, daughter of Irwin Millstein and Julia Baena, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gordon line through the Millsteins.

Michael Cerone was born February 22, 1958.  He is/was married to Jean Wickham, who is the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Christopher Michael Ellis was born February 22, 1988 in New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.


Marriages

Jacob Leckrone and Agnes Mack, daughter of Jacob Mack and Nancy Moser, were married on February 22, 1818, probably in Pennsylvania.  Agnes is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.

Peter Franklin Sellers, son of Abraham Sellers and Sophia Bodder, and Rachel Godshalk, daughter of Samuel Godshalk and Sidney Kelly, were married on February 22, 1844 in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  They are my 3x-great-grandparents.

Alexander Mack Fox, son of John Fox and Catherine Fisher, and A. Mary Hall were married on February 22, 1848, probably in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  Alexander is my 3x-great-granduncle.

Morris Ferguson Sellers, son of Samuel C. Sellers and Anna C. Ferguson, and Bertha L. Elston were married on February 22, 1906 in Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  Morris is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Peter Allen Simmer and Beth Anne Gordon were married on February 22, 2004 in Hallandale Beach, Broward County, Florida.  Beth is my second cousin.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: February 21

It's always sad to find the deaths of very young children, but less surprising somehow when they occur before the 20th century.

Births

Elizabeth Holsinger, daughter of David Holsinger and Lydia Mack, was born February 21, 1811, possibly in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Macks.

Andrew L. Long, son of David Long and Margaret Mock, was born February 21, 1843 in Knox County, Ohio.  He is my 4th cousin 4x removed via the Mocks.

Mary Frances Sellers, daughter of Peter Franklin Sellers and Rachel Godshalk, was born February 21, 1853 in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  She is my great-great-grandaunt.

Dorothy Simcox, daughter of Russell Simcox and Eleanor Malinda Eckman, was born February 21, 1925 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is the 1st cousin once removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

John Howard Bauer, son of John L. Bauer and Elizabeth E. Moore, was born February 21, 1941 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Owen line through the Moores.

Abby Jennifer Bernstein was born February 21, 1968 in New York.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gordon line.

Jordan Taylor Ortiz was born February 21, 1995 in Huntington, Suffolk County, New York.  He is my 3rd cousin on my Gordon line.


Deaths

Mary Kinsey died February 21, 1825 at the age of 56, probably in New Jersey.  She was married to John Gaunt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Elizabeth Borton, who is my 4th-great-granduncle.

Enoch A. Gaunt, son of Benjamin Selah Gaunt and Hannah Ann Peters, died February 21, 1849 at the age of 2 days, probably in New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed.

Catherine Fisher died February 21, 1877 at the age of 87 in Hainesport, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She was married to John Fox, son of Emanuel Fox and Anna Margarethe Mack, who is my 4th-great-grandfather.

Paul B. Lavin died February 21, 1964 at the age of 2 months, probably in Montclair County, New Jersey.  He is the second cousin of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Wordless Wednesday


Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: February 20

I love the fact that I was able to find a Gorodetsky cousin based on information from Bessarabian records that have been transcribed and are available on JewishGen.org.

Births

Henry Sellers, son of Samuel Sellers and Elizabeth Barton, was born February 20, 1860 in Allen or Auglaize County, Ohio.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Charles Louis Allen, son of Cyrus Kunze Allen, Jr. and Clara Barton Shinn, was born February 20, 1892 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Shloima Gorodetsky, son of Aron Gorodetsky and Gitel, was born February 20, 1903 (Julian calendar) in Beltsy, Bessarabia, Russian Empire (now Bălți, Moldova).  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed.

Marvin Elkins, son of David Elkins and Edith McStroul, was born February 20, 1936 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  He is the 1st cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Jane Norris was born February 20, 1939 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She was married to Julian Saul Perlman, son of Abraham Sam Perlman and Stella Joffe, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Ronna Silverberg was born February 20, 1945 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is/was married to Roy Birnboim, son of Menashe Birnboim and Sophie Garfinkel, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

William Paul Bowen, son of Paul Sayer Bowen and Catherine C. Corley, was born February 20, 1946 in Mineola, Nassau County, New York.  He is the 1st cousin once removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Barbara Jean Townsend was born February 20, 1962.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gaunt/Mulliner line.


Marriage

Samuel M. Haines and Hannah Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, were married on February 20, 1839.  Hannah is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.


Deaths

Thomas R. Roberts died February 20, 1874 at the age of about 50  in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Clementine Rittenhouse, daughter of Peter Rittenhouse and Sarah Fox, who is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Foxes.

Elizabeth Holsinger, daughter of David Holsinger and Lydia Mack, died February 20, 1900 at the age of almost 89.  She is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Macks.

William Edward Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, died February 20, 1902 at the age of 69.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.

Beatrice Ruth Anna Swain, daughter of Thomas Daniel Swain and Rachel Anna Armstrong, died February 20, 1989 at the age of about 76 in Norfolk City, Virginia.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Armstrongs.

Saturday Night Genealogy Fun: Female Relatives With Beautiful Hair

Yes, I know it's Tuesday.  I was out of town Saturday and did not have access to my primary computer, where most of my scanned family photos are stored, so I had to wait until I returned home to see if I had any relevant photos for the Saturday Night Genealogy Fun challenge.

Your mission, should you decide to accept it (cue the Mission:  Impossible! music), is:

(1) This week we're going to look for female relatives with beautiful hair in our photograph collections.

(2) Find one or more photographs of females in your ancestral families that have beautiful hair, by your own subjective beauty standards.  

(3) Show the photograph(s) if you have it/them and tell us a bit about the person shown.  If you don't have a digital photograph, please describe the female and her beautiful hair the best you can.

(4) Write your own blog post, a comment to this blog post, or a comment on Facebook or Google+.


After having looked through my collection of digitized photographs, I seem to have come up a bit short in the "beautiful hair" department, but I did find a photograph of my cousin's wife with what was very stylish hair at the time.


This is Blanche Mildred Sax (1924–1989).  She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph Sax and Florence Miller.  She married my 1st cousin 2x removed Samuel Michael Brainin.  She was a wonderful person, whom I am very happy I was able to meet.  She gave me a small pair of hand cymbals that I still cherish.

Monday, February 19, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: February 19

Was John Glenn Allen named for astronaut John Glenn?  Darwin Monroe McStroul was definitely named for Charles Darwin and James Monroe.

Births

Isaac Zelley, son of Ridgway Zelley and Rebecca Gaunt, was born February 19, 1838, in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Enoch A. Gaunt, son of Benjamin Selah Gaunt and Hannah Ann Peters, was born February 19, 1849, probably in New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed.

Joseph Willet Votaw, son of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, was born February 19, 1876 in Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Clifford Benjamin Gauntt, son of Isaiah Allen Gauntt and Louisa Lemonyon, was born February 19, 1883.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Martha Nora Martin was born February 19, 1903 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.  She was married to Chauncey "Mack" Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Rose Ruth Bloom was born February 19, 1918 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  She was married to Darwin Monroe McStroul, son of Leo Martin McStroul (originally Strul) and Anna Krebs, who is the paternal uncle of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Linda Cohen, daughter of Louis Cohen and Jennie Kardish, was born February 19, 1940 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

John Glenn Allen was born February 19, 1963.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Garry Travis Doerner was born February 19, 1983 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.  He is my nephew.

Russell Simcox was born February 19, 1992.  He was married to Eleanor Malinda Eckman, the sister of my grandaunt Bertha Poinsett Eckman and granduncle Edwin Bunting Eckman.

Noah Alexander Walter was born February 19, 2000, possibly in Nevada.  He is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my aunt Mary McSstroul.


Marriages

James Thackara (originally Thackeray) and Jane Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Jean Satterthwaite, were married on February 19, 1784.  Jane is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

Howard Evans Moore, Jr., son of Howard Evans Moore, Sr. and Edith E. Wells, and Doris Horn were married on February 19, 1949, possibly in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Howard is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Owen line via the Moores.


Death

Samuel Royer died February 19, 1838 at the age of 66.  He was married to Susannah Mack, daughter of Jacob Mack and Hannah Englehart, who is my 2nd cousin 8x removed.

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: February 18

In today's list, all of the births fell in the 1900's, while all the deaths occurred in the 1800's.

Births

Robert Gaunt, son of Calvert Gaunt and Annette Pearson, was born February 18, 1900.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Earl Perkins was born February 18, 1933 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.  He was married to Patricia Ann Lore, daughter of Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, who is my 1st cousin.

James Daniel Gauntt, son of Reuben Lewallen Gauntt and Dorothy Selace, was born February 18, 1944.  He is my 5th cousin.

Phillip Wayne Clark was born February 18, 1975.  He is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line.

Miriam Devorah Joy Diamond was born February 18, 1989 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Sophia Ruby Katz was born February 18, 1994 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  She is also my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Alexandrea Yvonne Watson was born February 18, 1998 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.  She is the daughter of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.


Marriages

Sam Berezniak and Anna Perlman, daughter of Maishe Eli Perlman and Ethel Nowicki, were married on February 18, 1926 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Anna is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Nowickis.

Carol Dunn
Michael David Baker, Sr. and Carol Sue Dunn, daughter of Harold Edwin Dunn and Ruth Clara Ellis, were married on February 18, 1978 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  Carol is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises (and is also interested in genealogy!).

Darlin Easter Jordan and Janelle Patricia Farrier were married on February 18, 2006 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.  Janelle is the sister of my sister-in-law, Sandra Farrier.


Deaths

Dorothea Schiffer, daughter of Daniel Schiffer and Henriette, died on February 18, 1866 at the age of 62 in Gleiwitz, Obersilesia, Prussia.  She is the great-great-grandmother of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Edwin M. Sellers, son of Edwin Mortimer Sellers and Rebecca Bird, died February 18, 1872 at the age of about 15 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed.

Charles Howard Gaunt, son of Charles R. Gaunt and Anna B. Folwell, died February 18, 1881 at the age of 2 1/2 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 2x removed.

Elizabeth Kunkle, daughter of Martin Kunkle and Susanna Mock, died February 18, 1891 at the age of about 51 in Noble County, Indiana.  She is my 4th cousin 4x removed via the Mocks.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: February 17

It's very sad to see the two young Fuller children who died on the same day in 1882.  My guess is that they both died of the same cause, maybe some sort of illness.

Births

Enos Sellers, son of Abraham Sellers and Catharine Kulp, was born February 17, 1797 in Franconia, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.

Jeffrey Allen Gaunt, son of Robert Gaunt and Mary Evelyn Westbrooks, was born February 17, 1957.  He is my 6th cousin.

Heather Renee Wright was born February 17, 1975.  She is also my 6th cousin, coincidentally through my Gauntt line.

Jill Hunter was born February 17, 1981.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Jeremy Leal was born February 17, 1989, possibly in Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line.


Marriages

Victor Claude Palmer and Catherine Johnson Deacon, daughter of Benjamin Deacon and Sarah Fox Johnson, were married on February 17, 1909 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Catherine is my 2nd cousin 3x removed on my Fox line through the Johnsons.

Shane Freitag, son of Benny Freitag and Dobby Kushner, and Sharon Aizanman were married on February 17, 1985 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  Shane is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Kushners.


Deaths

Peter Sellers, son of Philip Henry Söller and Catharina, died February 17, 1820 at the age of about 83, possibly in Hilltown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th great-granduncle.

Elizabeth Schellenberger died February 17, 1845 at the age of about 51, probably in Pennsylvania.  She was married to Thomas Sellers, son of Samuel Sellers and Catharine Yost, who is my 1st cousin 5x removed.

Carrie L. Fuller, daughter of James H. Fuller and Lorina G. Tripp, died February 17, 1882 at the age of 5 in Stony Creek, Warren County, New York.  She is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Eddie Fuller, son of James H. Fuller and Lorina G. Tripp, died February 17, 1882 at the age of 4 months in Stony Creek, Warren County, New York.  He is also a 1st cousin 2x removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Charles F. Gaunt, son of Daniel F. Gaunt and Mary E. Hancock, died February 17, 1935 at the age of 68 in Camden County, New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 2x removed.

Charles S. Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Margaret S. Scott, died February 17, 1963 at the age of 76.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed.

Esther Wells Moore, daughter of Howard Evans Moore and Edith E. Wells, died February 17, 1998 at the age of 79 in Belle Mead, Somerset County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Owen line through the Moores.

Friday, February 16, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: February 16

I now know that several Meckler cousins have birthdays on February 16.

Births

John B. Mock, son of John Mock and Mary Brown, was born February 16, 1841 in Knox County, Ohio.  He is my 4th cousin 4x removed.

Irwin Wilson Gaunt, son of Harry Mark Gaunt and Sarah Gayle Kirkendall, was born February 16, 1934.  He is my 5th cousin once removed.

Lynn Wilma Carty, daughter of Wilmer Shreve Carty and Etta Marion Allen, was born February 16, 1946.  She is also my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line, through the Allens.

Sharon Gale Garfield, daughter of Irwin Garfield (originally Garfinkel) and Lenore Schachter, was born February 16, 1958 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfields.

Sarah Elise Collier was born February 16, 1987 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Traci Ann Robertson was also born February 16, 1987.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line.

Beth Anne Kushner was born February 16, 1998 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.  She is my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.


Marriages

Reuben Cooper Gaunt, son of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Jane Weatherby, and Susan Beebe were married on February 16, 1867.  Reuben is my 2nd cousin 3x removed.

Samuel Naglee Ellis, son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, and Eleanor Jernee Thomas were married on February 16, 1940, possibly in New Jersey.  Samuel is my 1st cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.


Deaths

James Gauntt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, died February 16, 1889 at the age of 57 in Rancocas, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my great-great-grandfather.

Anna Marie Stayton died February 16, 1979 at the age of 61 in Saint Lucie County, Florida.  She was married to Thomas Franklin Gauntt, son of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, who is my paternal granduncle.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: February 15

So there are a couple of interesting things to note on today's list.  First, I have the same number of items for each category:  four each birrths, marriages, and deaths.  Second, Fred McStroul was an all-February kind of guy:  He was born (the 8th), married (the 14th), and died (today) in February, and those dates are in numerical order.

Births

Elizabeth M. Eben was born February 15, 1905 in Maryland.  She was married to Francis M. Elder Stirling, son of George Howard Stirling and Mary Sellers, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Melville Everett Vaughn, son of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, was born February 15, 1913 in Lemoore, Kings County, California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Esther Garfinkel, daughter of Morris Garfinkel and Mirka Ajzner, was born February 15, 1936 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Rosemary Yates, daughter of Charles Yates ahnd Grace Allen, was born February 15, 1949.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.


Marriages

Joseph Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Ann Ridgway, and Elizabeth Borton, daughter of John Borton and Elizabeth Lord, were married on February 15, 1762 at Evesham Friends in Burlington County, New Jersey.  They are my 5th-great-grandparents.

William Gaunt, son of James Gauntt and Amelia Gibson, and Margaret Albright were married on February 15, 1889 in Evesboro, Burlington County, New Jersey.  William is my great-granduncle.

Russell Lloyd Gray and Martha Lorraine Lucas, daughter of Cecil Deacon Lucas and Nora Elizabeth Eckman, were married on February 15, 1957 in Mount Holly, Burlingotn County, New Jersey.  Martha is the 1st cousin once removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

James Owen Gaynor, Jr., son of James Owen Gaynor and Marie Hennessey, and Ruth Heard Hunt were married on February 15, 1958, possibly iin Ray Brook, Essex County, New York.  James is the 1st cousin once removed of my half-sister, Laurie Sellers.


Deaths

Samuel A. Gaunt, son of Benjamin Selah Gaunt and Hannah Ann Peters, died February 15, 1851 at the age of 4 1/2.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed.

Joseph W. Sellers, son of Robert B. Sellers and Rebecca L. M. Wayne, died February 15, 1885 at the age of about 34 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed.

Eliza Almira Heath, daughter of John Timothy Heath and Mary Etta Smith, died February 15, 1975 at the age of 88 in Glens Falls, Warren County, New York.  She is the maternal grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Fred Lincoln McStroul, son of Leo Martin McStroul and Anna Krebs, died February 15, 1977 at the age of 65 in Calabasas, Los Angeles County, California.  He is the paternal uncle of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: February 14

I'm a little surprised that I have only four Valentine's Day marriages in my database.  Maybe I don't come from a very romantic family.  But there are a lot of Valentine's Day birthdays!

Births

Orlando Bach Sellers, son of Milton Henry Sellers and Susan Bach, was born February 14, 1873.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Harmon Sellers, son of Samuel Sellers and Elizabeth Barton, was born February 14, 1880 in Ohio.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Eugene Lee Burns was born February 14, 1884 in New Jersey.  He was married to Marion Heulings Deacon, daughter of Benjamin Deacon and Sarah Fox Johnson, who is my 2nd cousin 3x removed on my Fox line through the Johnsons.

Irene E. Sample, daughter of George Sample and Hannah Gaunt, was born February 14, 1899 in Indiana.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Mrs. Harriet K. Sellers was born February 14, 1903 in Pennsylvania.  She was married to Morris Sellers, son of Washington Ferguson Sellers and Emma Cora Worth, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Moshe Amine was born February 14, 1906 in Jerusalem.  He was married to Florence Meckler, daughter of Moshe Meckler and Mushe Zelda Nowicki, who is my maternal grandaunt.

Kenneth Leroy Abell, Jr., son of Kenneth Leroy Abell and Emma Evelyn Gaunt, was born February 14, 1943.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Bernice Lieff, daughter of Sam Lieff and Libby Kardish, was born February 14, 1946 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Elizabeth Lynn Steward, daughter of Warren Riley Steward and Alice Louise Gaunt, was born February 14, 1947.  She is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Nancy Jane Gaunt, daughter of Edward Lee Gaunt, Jr. and Mary Jane Lotter, was born February 14, 1952.  She is my 6th cousin.

Marie Lynn Lore was born February 14, 1963 in Salem, Salem County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin once removed on my Sellers line.

William Wickham was born February 14, 1965.  He is the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

John Aaron Collier was born February 14, 1983 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Daniel Blanchard Carnie was born February 14, 1990 in Tarzana, Los Angeles County, California.  He is my 3rd cousin on my Brainin line.


Marriages

Fred Lincoln McStroul, son of Leo Martin McStroul and Anna Krebs, and Belle Silberman were married on February 14, 1937 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  Fred is the paternal uncle of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Albert Giberson Ellis, son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, and Eva Imogene Calvert were married on February 14, 1958 in New Jersey.  Albert is my 1st cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Jerald Lee Brainin, son of Samuel Michael Brainin and Blanche Mildred Sax, and Sharron D. Grattan were married on February 14, 1973 in Los Angeles County, California.  Jerry is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Robert Lewis Newman and Coni Ann Johnson were married on February 14, 1989.  Robert is my 1st cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.


Deaths

Enos Sellers, son of Samuel Sellers and Catharine Bodder, died February 14, 1792 at the age of 2 1/2, probably in Pennsylvania.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed.

John Longanecker died February 14, 1886 at the age of about 73 in Nicholson Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Mary Mack, daughter of Jacob Mack and Nancy  Moser, who is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.

Della Irella Sellers, daughter of Henry Sellers and Lavina Danner, died February 14, 1944 at the age of 63 in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, Ohio.  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Wordless Wednesday


Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: February 13

So February 12 had no deaths, and now February 13 has no marraiges.  I'm guessing that anyone thinking about getting married around this time of year might have waited until Valentine's Day to do so.

Births

Sarah Fox, daughter of Emanuel Fox and Anna Margarethe Mack, was born February 13, 1800, probably in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 4th-great-grandaunt.

Gersham Marion Core was born February 13, 1860 in Logan County, Ohio.  He was married to Anna Jane Sellers, daughter of John Wengard Sellers and Mary Melissa Conkle, who is my 4th couxin 3x removed.

Thomas Arthur Johnson, son of John Daniel Johnson, Jr. and Elizabeth S. Atkinson, was born February 13, 1899 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed on my Fox line through the Johnsons.

Harry J. Hudson was born February 13, 1906 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He was married to Irene Elizabeth Allen, daughter of George N. Allen and Ada E. Mason, who is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Fred Adams, son of Alma Adams and John White, was born about February 13, 1923 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.  He is the granduncle of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Theresa Hunt, daughter of John Hunt and Lois Adele Weaver, was born February 13, 1948.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Alexander Jacob Kardash was born February 13, 1990 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is my 3rd cousin on my Gorodetsky line.

Isaiah Gabriel Lederman was born February 13, 2002.  He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gordon line.


Deaths

William Mack, son of Alexander Mack, Jr. and Elizabeth Neis, died February 13, 1813 at the age of 63 in Bakers Summit, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th-great-granduncle.

Mendel Hertz Brainin, son of Solomon Brainin and Yetta, died February 13, 1930 at the age of about 68 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He is my maternal great-great-grandfather.

Charles Lee Gaunt, son of David Clinton Gaunt and Martha S. Hartman, died February 13, 1958 at the age of 64 in Dunkirk, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed.