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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Events in My Family Tree: November 23

Charles Levy died one day after his 43rd wedding anniversary.

Births

George Washington Gantt, son of John Gantt and Rachel Carl, was born November 23, 1842, possibly in Perry County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gantts.

Sarah Emeline Easlick, daughter of Jonathan Easlick and Susannah Sever, was born November 23, 1867 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Oscar Moodey Thackeray, son of Francis Marion Thackeray and Emma Sophia Bosch, was born November 23, 1908 in Decatur County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Barbara Ann Ellis, daughter of Samuel Naglee Ellis and Eleanor Jenee Thomas, was born November 23, 1940 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Gail Madelaine Garfield, daughter of Harry David Garfield and Susan Loffler, was born November 23, 1955 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfields.

Francis Lynn Neborsky, son of Francis Neborsky and Mildred Alice Sellers, was born November 23, 1957 in Elmer, Salem County, New Jersey.  He is my half 1st cousin on my Sellers line.

Ryan Matthew Baker was born November 23, 1983.  He is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Phenix Marie Halbert was born November 23, 2024.  She is my 2nd cousin 3x removed.

Marriages

Herman David Jacobs and Marjorie Louise Clark, daughter of Oliver Franklin Clark and Mildred Blanche Benson, were married November 23, 1953 in Wayne County, Indiana.  Marjorie is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

William Richardson Chase, Jr., son of William Richardson Chase, Sr. and Beatrice Bertha Vogel, and Jo-Ann Roberta Oakford were married November 23, 1963, possibly in New Jersey.  William is my 4th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Chases.

Deaths

Lulu L. Sample, daughter of George W. Sample and Hannah Gaunt, died November 23, 1911, possibly in Indiana, at the age of 28.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

David Stein died November 23, 1991, probably in Nebraska, at the age of 74.  He was the second husband of Ruth Schumeister, daughter of Henry Schumeister and Celia Perlmutter, who is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.

Charles Levy died November 23, 1996, probably in New York.  He was married to Elaine Gordon, daughter of Morris Gordon (originally Moshe Gorodetsky) and Rose Sopher, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Monday, November 1, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: October 31

Thomas Kirkland Gauntt died on the 50th birthday of his sister Mary Louise Gauntt.  Considering his checkered history, she may not have been surprised.

Births

David Gantt, son of Joseph Gantt and Mary A. Lobaugh, was born October 31, 1799 in Pennsylvania, probably in Perry County.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gantts.

Almira T. Githens, daughter of Alfred T. GIthens and Margaret Middleton, was born October 31, 1862 in New Jersey, probably in Gloucester County.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

Emma T. Tonkin, daughter of George C. Tonkin and Mary B. Gaunt, was born October 31, 1884 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary Louise Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, was born October 31, 1899 in Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my grandaunt.

Jerald Lee Brainin, son of Samuel Michael Brainin and Blanche Mildred Sax, was born October 31, 1947 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.  He is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Brainin line.

Tracy Allen Cunningham was born October 31, 1960 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  He is the husband of Sandra Lee Dunn, daughter of Harold Edwin Dunn, Jr. and Ruth Clara Ellis, who is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line via the Ellises.

Yizhak Zvi Kamil was born October 31, 1995.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Javier Moreno was also born October 31, 1995.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Marriage

Paul Bresge and Rosanne Baker were married October 31, 1991.  Rosanne is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.

Deaths

Benjamin Selah Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Rose, died October 31, 1901 in Vincentown, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 79.  He is my half great-great-granduncle.

James Kirkland Gauntt, son of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, died October 31, 1949 in Fern Park, Seminole County, Florida at the age of 44.  He is my granduncle.

Carrie Bell Crawford, daughter of Henry Crawford and America Brooks, died October 31, 1979 in Muscogee County, Georgia at the age of 77.  She is the great-grandaunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: October 30

Malia was born on the 206th anniversary of her 4x-great-grandfather's birthday.

Births

Daniel Schiffer/Schifferer, son of Alexander Schiffer/Schifferer, was born October 30, 1765, probably in Prussia.  He is the 3x-great-grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the 4x-great-grandfather of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Jacob C. Thackeray, son of Ezra Thackeray and Phoebe Cramer, was born October 30, 1829 in New Jersey, possibly in Cumberland County.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Brinton Jerome Gaunt, son of John W. Gaunt and Elizabeth McLaughlin, was born October 30, 1861 in Stark County, Ohio.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

William E. Gaunt, son of Ner Gaunt and Elizabeth C. Miller, was born October 30, 1872 in Jay County, Indiana.  He is also my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Margaret Katherine Winstel was born October 30, 1881 in Kentucky, probably close to Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was the wife of Clayton Emmert Gage, son of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gaunt line via the Hutsons.

David Wise Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, was born October 30, 1883 in Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Watson Edward Thomson was born October 30, 1888 in Stony Creek, Warren County, New York.  He was the husband of Lillie L. Fuller, daughter of Joseph L. Fuller and Sarah R. Weaver, who is the grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the great-grandaunt of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Frank Albert Uboldi was born October 30, 1910 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He waas the husband of Verna Mae Gauntt, daughter of Joseph L. Gauntt and Rebecca Elizabeth Coverly, who is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Hila Jewel Allen, daughter of Clifford F. Allen and Florence Hendrickson, was born October 30, 1934 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Clarence Gilbert Lore, son of Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, was born October 30, 1946 in Salem, Salem County, New Jersey.  He is my half 1st cousin on my Sellers line.

Donald Milton Overlin, Jr. was also born October 30, 1946, but in Los Angeles County, California.  He is the husband of Paula Denise Redtfeldt, daughter of Gordon Ardel Redtfeldt and Lucille J. Vaughn, who is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Vaughns.

Giselle Socherman, daughter of Max Socherman (originally Szocherman) and Mirta Mata, was born October 30, 1955 in Cuba, probably in Habana.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line through the Szochermans.

Malia Lisa McStroul was born October 30, 1971.  She is the 1st cousin 1x removed of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the 2nd cousin of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Sarah Lynne Allen was born October 30, 1972.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed.

Timothy Thomas Turner was born October 30, 1975.  He is the husband of Stephanie Carol Baker, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Edward Lee Gaunt, Jr., son of Edward Lee Gaunt and Ethyl Fay Davison, and Mary Jane Lotter were married October 30, 1943 in Indiana, likely in Allen County.  Edward is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

John James Hudson, son of Harry J. Hudson and Irene Elizabeth Allen, and Ada Irene Wunder were married October 30, 1946 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  John is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Deaths

Harry Korenstein died October 30, 1984 in Dade County, Florida at the age of 71.  He was the husband of Rebecca (originally Rivka) Szocherman, daughter of Chanania Szocherman and Rojzla Perlmutter, who is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line via the Perlmutters.

Clarice Ida Gaunt, daughter of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, died October 30, 1992 in Kern County, California at the age of 72.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: October 3

For some reason a lot of locations in this list are uncertain.  I better clean them up!

Births

Raymond Charles Allen, son of Clarence Allen and Agnes Viola Ledger, was born October 3, 1927 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Harry David Garfinkel, son of Morris Garfinkel and Mirka Ajzner, was also born October 3, 1927, but in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Rufus Barker, son of Walter Barker and Carrie Bell Crawford, was born October 3, 1932 in Georgia, probably in Muscogee County.  He is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Linda Berenoff, daughter of Julius Berenoff and Lillian Gordon, was born October 3, 1947, probably in New York.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed via the Gordons.

Marriages

Simon Lackowitz and Rose Gordon, daughter of David Gordon (originally Gorodetsky) and Freeda Alterman, were married October 3, 1936 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Rose is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

John Borkowski and Margaret Ann Allen, daughter of Elwood Allen and Wilma Darlene Givan, were married October 3, 1975, possibly in New Jersey.  Margaret is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Joseph Clyde Nielson and Dena Gayle Bassett, daughter of Charles Ronald Bassett and Tina Ruth Watson, were married October 3,1986 in Clark County, Nevada.  Dena is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Watsons.

Deaths

Margaret S. Scott died October 3, 1900 in Lumberton, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 46.  She was the wife of Hananiah Selah Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, who is my great-great-granduncle.

Benjamin Gaunt, son of Benjamin Selah Gaunt and Hannah Ann Peters, died October 3, 1906 in Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 67.  He is my half 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Norman H. Hoyer, son of Rollin Henry Hoyer and Bessie Floreen Schwier, died October 3, 1977, probably in Indiana at the age of 67.  He is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Schwiers.

Sadie Garber, daughter of Zelig Garber and Ida Mekler, died October 3, 1988 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the age of 78.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Meklers.

Aaron Nathaniel Baker, son of Michael David Baker, Sr. and Carol Sue Dunn, died October 3, 2005 in Cass County, Indiana at the age of 20.  He is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Dunns.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: August 20

I think this is the first marriage outside the United States that I have listed in my family events.

Births

Charles H. Gaunt, son of James Gauntt and Amelia Gibson, was born August 20, 1853 in Buddtown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my great-granduncle.

Norman Henry Hoyer, son of Rollin Henry Hoyer and Bessie Floreen Schwier, was born August 20, 1910 in Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Schwiers.

Samuel Naglee Ellis, son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, was born August 20, 1917 in Lumberton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousi once removed via the Gauntts.

Arthur Podolsky was born August 20, 1935 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey.  He was the husband of Harriet Farbman, daughter of Murray Farbman and Etta Millstein, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line via the Millsteins.

Carol Beth Sellers, daughter of Bertram Lynn Sellers, Sr. and Anita Clarice Loveman, was born August 20, 1954 in Valparaiso, Okaloosa County, Florida.  She is my half-aunt.

Randy Albert Behr, son of Jack Behr and Sarah Clarice Higgins, was born August 20, 1955 in Yuba County, California.  He is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Higginses.

Tova Lieff was born August 20, 1975.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Michael David Baker, Jr. was born August 20, 1978.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Greg Maahs was born August 20, 1982.  He is the husband of Stephanie Marie Hutchison, who is my half 1st cousin 2x removed. 

Jonathan Randell was born August 20, 1993.  He is the 3rd cousin once removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Marriages

Larry Joe Hawkins and Georgette Helen Bonifas, daughter of Charles D. Bonifas, Jr. and Janell Wilkinson, were married August 20, 1989 in Hartford City, Blackford County, Indiana.  Georgette is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Bonifases.

Jacob Vaknin and Amy Ellen Podolsky were married August 20, 1995 in Demona, Israel.  Amy is my 3rd cousin.

Deaths

Phoebe Ann Gaunt, daughter of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Jane Weatherby, died August 20, 1872 in Milford, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, at the age of 34.  She is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Moshe Amine died August 20, 1989 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut at the age of 83.  He was the first husband of Florence Meckler, daughter of Morris Mackler and Minnie Zelda Nowicki, who is my grandaunt.

Esther Garfinkel, daufhter of Eliezer Louis Garfinkel and Doba Ajzner, died August 20, 2014 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the age of 93.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: August 15

Another short life to remember.  It's important that they not be forgotten.

Births

Rachel Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, was born August 15, 1822 in Salem County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Raymond Albert Largess was born August 15, 1915 in Worcester County, Massachusetts.  He was the husband of Dorothy Adelle Allen, daughter of Charles Louis Allen and Marion M. Lauinger, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Mitchell Yngber was born August 15, 1969.  He's in my family tree, and I'm pretty sure we're cousins, but I haven't figured out yet how we're related.  I think I will find a connection through the Jakowszyckas.

James Herbert Swaim was born August 15, 1982.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

George Parson Hutson, son of Thomas Hutson and Ruth Thackeray, and Estella G. Brown were married August 15, 1894 in Union County, Indiana.  George is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line via the Thackerays.

Morris Earl Rufe and Dixie Lee Clark, daughter of Neil Gaunt Clark and Wilma E. Norris, were married August 15, 1964 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Dixie is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

David Kardish, son of Samuel Kardish and Tillie Steinberg, and Joy Schlesinger were married August 15, 1971, probably in Canada.  David is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Steven Leon Starr and Heidi Kathleen Alexander were married August 15, 1987.  Heidi is my 4th cousin once removed.

Yoram Eisenstadt and Barbara Baker were married August 15, 1991.  Barbara is my 3rd cousin once removed.

Joel Richard Kent III and Lora Lee Beasley were married August 15, 2008.  Joel is my nephew.

Deaths

Evaline Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, died August 15, 1883 in Wabash County, Indiana at the age of 29 weeks, 3 days.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Clara E. Easlick, daughter of Jonathan Easlick and Susannah Sever, died August 15, 1966, possibly in New Jersey. at the age of 85.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Helen Elizabeth Galbraith, daughter of Lewis C. Galbraith and Dora Ann Kirtlan, died August 15, 1982, probably in Miami County, Indiana, at the age of 79.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Galbraiths.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: June 22

June 22 appears to have been a very busy day in my family history.

Births

Laura Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Hannah Davis, was born June 22, 1867, possibly in Ohio.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Susanna Asay, daughter of Alfred Winfield Asay and Sarah Anna Gaunt, was born June 22, 1889 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

George F. Allen, son of George N. Allen and Ada E. Mason, was born June 22, 1891 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Frederick Cleworth Dunstan, son of Frederick Dunstan and Anna Waltz Horner, was born June 22, 1895 in Westhampton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Dunstan line.

John F. Major, son of Clayton Major, Jr. and Ida May Lippincott, was born June 22, 1909 in New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Lippincotts.

Denzel Rowland Earehart, son of Ira Delbert Earehart and Doris Lavina Rowland, was born June 22, 1921 in Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Rowlands.

Richard John Dunn was born June 22, 1966.  He is my 2nd cousin.

Aaron Nathaniel Baker was born June 22, 1985.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Marriages

Clarence Crain and Lela Maud Easlick, daughter of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, were married June 22, 1912, possibly in New Jersey.  Lela is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

David Adler and Lillian Gordon, daughter of Hyman Gordon and Anna Schwartz, were married June 22, 1943 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  Lillian is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gordons.

Gaylord Paul Gaunt, son of Harry Mark Gaunt and Sarah Gayle Kirkendall, and Nyla June Hutchens were married June 22, 1946 in Allen County, Indiana.  Gaylord is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Clarence Merrill Gaunt, son of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, and Lois Louise Lotspeich were married June 22, 1955 in Kern County, California.  Clarence is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Michael Townsend and Linda Diane Layton, daughter of Edwin Earl Layton and Lois L. Vaughn, were married June 22, 1968 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.  Linida is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Vaughns.

Deaths

Effa Gaunt, daughter of William Allen Gaunt and Mary Ann Parrott, died June 22, 1875, probably in Wabash County, Indiana, at the age of 3 years and 9 months.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Daniel M. Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida May Fisher, died June 22, 1956, possibly in Indiana, at the age of 51.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Ruth Irene Waybright died June 22, 1964, possibly in Indiana, at the age of 72.  She was the wife of Orlan Fay Gaunt, son of David Clinton Gaunt and Martha Sophronia Hartman, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Benjamin Brainin, son of Morris Brainin and Rose Dorothy Jaffe, died June 22, 1972 in Valhalla, Westchester County, New York at the age of about 75.  He is my great-granduncle on my Brainin line.

Joan Barbara Haypak died June 22, 2005, possibly in Clementon, Camden County, New Jersey, at the age of 70.  She was the first wife of George Russell Sellers, son of George Moore Sellers and Bertha Poinsett Eckman, who is my 1st cousin once removed.

Friday, June 11, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: June 9

Because I just wrote about it yesterday, I noticed that Wilhelmina Atkinson died one day before her 75th birthday.

Births

Lenore Corinne Gaunt, daughter of Charles Gaunt and Pearl E. Cory, was born June 9, 1904 in Richvalley, Wabash County, Indiana.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Wilhelmina Atkinson was born June 9, 1907, possibly in New Jersey.  She was the wife of John Edward Lawrence, son of Alfred Lawrence and Harriet Rebecca Eckman, who is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my cousin Al Lore via the Eckmans.

George Trombulak, Jr. was born June 9, 1922 in Aliquippa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.  He was the husband of Elizabeth Ann Funk, daughter of Earl G. Funk and Hazel Pauline Gauntt, who is my 3rd cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Claire Calvin Mowry was born June 9, 1939.  He was the husband of Gail Carol Dubell, daughter of Charles Barton Dubell and Myrtle Lydia Allen, who is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Michael Albert Leonard, son of Louis Mark Leonard and Elsie Meckler, was born June 9, 1953 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.  He is my 1st cousin once removed via the Mecklers.

William Thomas Guy, Jr., son of William Thomas Guy, Sr. and Patricia Claire Gauntt, was born June 9, 1956.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Michael Jarzyk was born June 9, 1960.  He is my 5th cousin once removed.

Jacob Isaac "Jake" Socherman was born June 9, 1969.  He is my 4th cousin once removed.

Sandra Nicole Farrier was born June 9, 1977.  She is my sister-in-law.

Emma Lynn Baker was born June 9, 2007.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Marriage

Irving Lawrence Gershwind and Frances Perlman, daughter of Louis Perlman and Jennie Novitsky, were married June 9, 1937 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Frances is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Novitskys.

Deaths

Mary Rosella Hutson, daughter of Thomas Robert(?) Hutson and Ruth Thackeray, died June 9, 1934 in Franklin County, Indiana at the age of 78.  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Harold Levi Ellis, son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, died June 9, 2003 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia at the age of 84.  He is my 1st cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: June 4

I'm pretty sure this is the first time that the number of births has been less than either that for marriages or deaths.

Births

Ezra Thackeray, son of James Thackeray and Jane Gaunt, was born June 4, 1796 in New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Catherine Andrews was born June 4, 1942 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She was married to Richard Bruce Sellers, Sr., son of George Moore Sellers and Bertha Poinsett Eckman, who is my 1st cousin once removed.


Marriages

John A. Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, and Hannah B. Smith were married on June 4, 1872 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  John is my great-great-granduncle.

Raymond Albert Largess and Dorothy Adelle Allen, daughter of Charles Louis Allen and Marion M. Lauinger, were married on June 4, 1944, possibly in New Jersey.  Dorothy is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Charles Robert Clark, son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna G. Gaunt, and Dorthea Virginia Lynch were married on June 4, 1944 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Charles is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Sheldon Cohen and Joyce Rene Render, daughter of Bertram Ruthledge Render and Ruth Schumeister, were married on June 4, 1967, possibly in Nebraska.  Joyce is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Schumeisters.

David M. Stein and Ruth Schumeister (Joyce's mother, above), daughter of Henry Schumeister and Celia Perlmutter, were married on June 4, 1978, probably in Nebraska.  Ruth is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.

Timothy Thomas Turner and Stephanie Carol Baker were married June 4, 2005 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.  Stephanie is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.


Deaths

James T. Sutton died June 4, 1874 at the age of about 65 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Margaret Fox, daughter of John Fox and Catherine Fisher, who is my 3x-great-grandaunt.

Rosanna Mack, daughter of John A. Mack and Catherine Layman Aufrance, died June 4, 1940 at the age of 83, probably in Stark County, Ohio.  She is my 4th cousin 4x removed.

Merrill B. Kirk Cann died June 4, 1963 at the age of 67 in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Abbie Walton Sellers, daughter of Elmer Ferguson Sellers and Minnie B. Frey, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Monday, May 28, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: May 21

Harvey Zabinsky was absolutely my mother's favorite cousin.  She could never say enough nice things about him.

Births

Janet Edna Weaver, daughter of James Henry Weaver and Ada Adelle Allen, was born May 21, 1930 in Fieldsboro, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Edward Myron Gauntt Haines, son of Edward Harry Gauntt and Marie Gloria T. Schaefer, was born May 21, 1946, possibly in New Jersey.  He is also a 5th cousin via the Gauntts.

Carolyn Helaine Lewis was born May 20, 1948 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She married Harvey Zabinsky, son of Daniel Zabinsky and Beatrice Furman, who is my 2nd cousin on my Meckler line through the Furmans.

Joseph Harold Ellis, son of Harold Levi Ellis and Josephine Fiori, was born May 20, 1949 in New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Jeffrey David Gordon was born May 21, 1961 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Lauren Samantha Youssiem was born May 21, 1990 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.


Marriages

Benjamin Selah Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Rose, and Mary A. Allen were married on May 21, 1853 in Burlington County, New Jersey, possibly in Little Egg Harbor.  Benjamin is my 2nd-great-granduncle.

Martin W. Thomas and Esther Emily Wright, daughter of George B. McClellan Wright and Pearl Ellen Slentz, were married on May 21, 1939 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.  Esther is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Joshua Christopher Baker and Jessica Lynn Bacon were married on May 21, 2006 in Selma, Delaware County, Indiana.  Joshua is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.


Deaths

Margaret Middleton died May 21, 1885 at the age of 67 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey.  She married Alfred T. Githens, son of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Clarence Newcomb Lore died May 21, 1954 in New Jersey.  He married Dorothy Mae Sellers, daughter of Bertram Lynn Sellers and Elizabeth Leatherberry Sundermeier, who is my paternal aunt.

Ruth Carrie Stradling, daughter of Charles Cooper Stradling and Anna Gauntt, died May 21, 1984 at the age of 69 in St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.  She is also my paternal aunt.

Owen Farbman died May 21, 1998 at the age of 22.  He is my 3rd cousin on my Gordon line.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: May 13

My brother's birthday is six days after mine, but growing up it was almost like having the same birthday, because my mother always did a combined birthday party for both of us.

Births

Henry Bullock Heath, son of Henry Heath and Eliza Bullock, was born May 13, 1846 in Thurman, Warren County, New York.  He is the maternal great-granduncle of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Elizabeth Heath, daughter of Henry Heath and Eliza Bullock, was born May 13, 1851 in Thurman, Warren County, New York on her brother Henry's birthday.  She therefore is the maternal great-grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul.

David Clinton Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Melvina F. Bennett, was born May 13, 1856 in Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.

Mary E. Shemeley was born May 13, 1871 in Southampton Township, Burlingotn County, New Jersey.  She was married to Allen Severs Easlick, son of Jonathan Easlick and Susannah Sever, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Wilhelmina Martin was born May 13, 1888 in Pennsylvania.  She was married to Leidy Hunsberger, son of Joseph M. Hunsberger and Anna Amelia Heckler, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Sellers line through the Hunsbergers.

Barbara June Springfield, daughter of Robert Springfield and Helen Laverta Slentz, was born May 13, 1932 in Oklahoma.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Helen Eunice Bohn was born May 13, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  She was married to Roger Lee Sellers, son of Loren Floyd Sellers and Dorothy Eilene Crawford, who is my 6th cousin once removed.

Barbara Baker, daughter of Sidney Baker and Adele Garfinkel, was born May 13, 1958 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Janet Beth Podolsky was born May 13, 1961 in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin on my Gordon line.

Rita Lynn Swaim was born May 13, 1965.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

William Randall Ellis was born May 13, 1977 in Oklahoma.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.


Marriages

Abraham Kulp and Barbara Sellers, daughter of John Leonard Sellers and Barbara, were married on May 13, 1794, probably in Pennsylvania.  Barbara is my 1st cousin 6x removed.

Almost 200 years later, another Sellers girl got married.  Kenneth Charles O'Brien and Carol Beth Sellers, daughter of Bertram Lynn Sellers and Anita Clarice Loveman, were married on May 13, 1979 in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida.  Carol is my paternal aunt.


Deaths

John Fox, son of John Fox and Catherine, died May 13, 1841 at the age of about 23, possibly in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 3rd-great-granduncle.

Rachel Anna Armstrong, daughter of Joel Armstrong and Sarah Ann Lippincott, died May 13, 1928 at the age of 49 in Norfolk City, Virginia.  She is my paternal great-grandaunt.

Margaret Adeline Williams died May 13, 1942 at the age of 58 in Jackson Township, Wells County, Indiana.  She was married to David Wise Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Walter Everett Gaunt, son of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, died May 13, 1966 at the age of 69 in Santa Clara County, California, possibly in Los Gatos.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.

Peter J. McGovern died May 13, 1967 at the age of 83 in Woodside, Queens County, New York.  He was married to Mary F. Gaynor, daughter of James P. Gaynor and Mary Guynan, who is the great-grandaunt of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Owen M. Walker died May 13, 1999 at the age of 87 in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana.  He was married to Marguerite Maureen Thackeray, daughter of Logan Thackeray and Virginia Steele, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Lois Jean Hutson, daughter of Clifford Ellsworth Hutson and Alta Ada Gipson, died May 13, 2008 at the age of 76, possibly in Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: April 21

Mary (Conkle) Sellers had 54 more birthdays after her son died.  I suspect she didn't celebrate them.

Births

Maria Darstein, daughter of Abraham Darstein and Catherine Sellers, was born April 21, 1780 in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Sellerses.

Mary Melissa Conkle was born April 21, 1832 in Morgan County, Ohio.  She was married to John Wengard Sellers, son of John Leonard Sellers and Elizabeth Wenger, who is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.

Hananiah Selah Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, was born April 21, 1846 in Ayrestown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd-great-granduncle.

David Lawrence Tennenhouse, son of Arnold Tennenhouse and Faye Garfinkel, was born April 21, 1957 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

David Matthew Homer was born April 21, 1973 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts.  He was married to Jenepher Hlynn Ellis, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Stephanie Carol Baker was born April 21, 1980 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  She is also my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Patricia Lynn Perkins was born April 21, 1989 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Sellers line.

Zoe Moria Rocke was born April 21, 1992 in Santa Cruz County, California.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Adam Samuel Zohar was born April 21, 1993 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.


Marriages

Edward Page Vogels and Anna Frances Sellers, daughter of David Wampole Sellers and Anna Frances Jaquett, were married on April 21, 1892 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  Anna is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Mark Steadman and Barbara Jean Townsend were married on April 21, 1984.  Barbara is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.


Deaths

Leonard Augustus Sellers, son of John Wengard Sellers and Mary Melissa Conkle, died April 21, 1869 at the age of 14, on his mother's birthday (above).  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Lillian Millstein, daughter of Nathan Millstein and Sarah Gordon, died April 21, 2001 at the age of 88 in New York.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gordons.

Monday, April 30, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: April 20

I always find it interesting when a date occurs in two closely or relatively closely related families.  I wonder how aware they were of the coincidences.

Births

Anna Margarethe Kling was born April 20, 1680 in Europe, possibly in Baden.  She was married to Alexander Mack, son of Johann Philip Mack and Christina Fillbrun, who is my 7th-great-grandfather.

Peter Sellers, son of Samuel Sellers and Catharine Bodder, was born April 20, 1787, probably in Pennsylvania.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed.

Emma Cora Worth was born April 20, 1881 in Pennsylvania.  She was married to Washington Ferguson Sellers, son of Samuel G. Sellers and Anna C. Ferguson, who is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Leroy Gantt, son of Carl Thomas Gantt and Mabelle Yost, was born April 20, 1916 in York County, Nebraska.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Joan Barbara Haypak was born April 20, 1935 in New Jersey.  She was married to George Russell Sellers, son of George Moore Sellers and Bertha Poinsett Eckman, who is my 1st cousin once removed.

Jeffrey Howard Baker, son of Sidney Baker and Adele Garfinkel, was born April 20, 1959 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  He is my 3rd cousin once removed.

Lynn Marie Church was born April 20, 1966 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line.

Andrew Eugene Meckler was born April 20, 1971 in South Miami, Dade County, Florida.  He is my first cousin.

Joshua Patrick Fitsimmons was born April 20, 1972.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

William Ledger Allen III was born April 20, 1980.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Jessica Gabriel Hoffmann was born April 20, 1985 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.


Marriages

Alfred T. Githens, son of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, and Margaret Middleton were married on April 20, 1843 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Alfred is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Alfred Winfield Asay and Sarah Anna Gaunt, daughter of James Gaunt and Amelia Gibson, were married on April 20, 1885 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Sarah is my great-grandaunt.

Robert Senior, Jr. and Virginia Eileen Gauntt were married on April 20, 1985.  Virginia is my 5th cousin once removed.


Deaths

Joseph Hopkins Gaunt, son of Joseph L. Gaunt and Elizabeth Hopkins, died April 20, 1865 at the age of about 22 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed.

Henry August Sellers, son of Tobias Sellers and Elizabeth Faber, died April 20, 1868 at the age of 47, probably in Pennsylvania.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed.

Sarah J. Gaskill died April 20, 1901 at the age of 54, probably in New Jersey.  She was married to Samuel Eckman, son of John Eckman, who is the 2nd-great-grandfather of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Mary E. James died April 20, 1943 at the age of about 77 in Jay County, Indiana.  She was married to John L. Claycomb, son of George F. Claycomb and Hannah Holmes Gaunt, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Morris Ferguson Sellers, son of Samuel G. Sellers and Anna C. Ferguson, died April 20, 1946 at the age of about 75, probably in Pennsylvania.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed and is the brother of Washington Ferguson Sellers (above), so he died on his sister-in-law's birthday.

John Edward Lawrence, son of John Edward Lawrence and Wilhelmina Atkinson, died April 20, 1963 at the age of 34, possibly in New Jersey.  He is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore on his Eckman line through the Lawrences.  He is also the 1st cousin once removed of George Russell Sellers, mentioned above in the births, and therefore died on his cousin's wife's birthday.

Sarah Meckler, daughter of Moishe Meckler and Mushe Zelda Nowicki, died April 20, 1980 at the age of about 79, possibly in Far Rockaway, Queens County, New York.  She is my grandaunt.

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: April 17

No marriages that I know of for my family took place on April 17.  I guess I'll have to hunt a little more to find one.

Births

Elizabeth Fox, daughter of Emanuel Fox and Anna Margarethe Mack, was born April 17, 1792, probably in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 4th-great-grandaunt.

John Bruffy Sellers, son of John Wengard Sellers and Mary Melissa Conkle, was born April 17, 1863 in Ohio, probably in Allen County.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Nathan M. Rhoads was born April 17, 1891 in Pennsylvania.  He was married to Ruth B. Sellers, daughter of Edwin Ferguson Sellers and Annie Baily, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Mildred S. Sellers, daughter of Elmer Ferguson Sellers and Minnie B. Frey, was born April 17, 1902 in Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Clayton Boyer Arthur Eckman, son of Frank Eckman and Mary Elizabeth Wilbur, was born April 17, 1930 in New Jersey.  He is the 1st cousin once removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Linda Jean Bowen, daughter of Robert Francis Bowen and Jean Drake, was born April 17, 1954, possibly in New Jersey.  She is the 1st cousin once removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Micah Aaron Travis was born April 17, 1965 in New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line.

Jessica Lynn Bacon was born April 17, 1981.  She is married to Joshua Christopher Baker, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Scott Gregory Hughes was born April 17, 1989 in Orange County, California.  He is the 1st cousin once removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Maverick Sheridan Herber was born April 17, 2015 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.  He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gordon line.


Deaths

Nathan Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt and Achsah Taylor, died April 17, 1860 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.

Mary Sellers, daughter of Abraham Sellers and Sophia Bodder, died April 17, 1864 at the age of 76, possibly in Norristown Borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 3rd-great-grandaunt.

Elizabeth K. Frazer died April 17, 1894 at the age of about 72 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She was married to Benjamin Franklin Gaunt, son of Isaac Gaunt and Susannah Webb, who is my 1st cousin 4x removed.

Marcellus Coxe died April 17, 1917 at the age of 59, possibly in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Florence Sellers, daughter of David Wampole Sellers and Anna Frances Jaquett, who is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: March 28

After March 27 having so many family events, now it's back to a short list.  What was special about March 27?  On the other hand, it's always nice to have a date with no deaths.

Births

Daniel Gantt (origiinally Gaunt), son of Joseph Gaunt and Mary A. Lobaugh, was born March 28, 1797, possibly in Perry County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed.

Annie T. Gaunt, daughter of Clayton Decou Gaunt and Sarah E. Edwards, was born March 28, 1851 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Matilda C. Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, was born March 28, 1859 in New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary Etta Smith, daughter of James Smith and Orpha Baker, was born March 28, 1866 in Thurman, Warren County, New York.  She is the great-grandmother of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Paul Yates, son of Charles Yates and Grace Allen, was born March 28, 1958, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Dean Von Schmidt was born March 28, 1975.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Tobias Samuel Linkin was born March 28, 2005 in Miami, Dade County, Florida.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gordon line.


Marriage

David Floyd McHenry and Madeline Rochelle Redtfeldt, daughter of Gordon Ardel Redtfeldt and Lucille J. Vaughn, were married on March 28, 1970 in Los Angeles County, California.  Rochelle is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Vaughns.

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Events in My Family Tree: March 26

My grandfather didn't talk much about his family. The first time I ever heard that he had a brother was after Dickie had died.

Births

Nelda Naoma Gaunt, daughter of Walter Everett Gaunt and Norma Marguerite Prusso, was born March 26, 1927 in Fremont, Alameda County, California.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Joan Beth Sillen was born March 26, 1947 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is the third wife of Melvin Cecil Gordon, son of Alexander Gordon and Roslyn Rubin, who is my 1st cousin once removed.

Lyle E. Snyder, son of Lyle Carlton Snyder and Evelyn Hemminger, was born March 26, 1959.  He is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Snyders.

Joshua Christopher Baker was born March 26, 1982 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Bakers.


Marriages

Henry Plummer Gaunt, son of David Gaunt and Pamela Plummer, and Emma C. Smith were married on March 26, 1855 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  Henry is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.

Allen Gaunt, son of Joseph L. Gaunt and Elizabeth Hopkins, and Emily Elberson were marrked on March 26, 1862, possibly in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Allen is my 2nd cousin 3x removed.

William Allen Gaunt, son of Uz Gaunt and Sarah Ann Whitacre, and Mary Ann Parrott were married on March 26, 1868 in Wabash County, Indiana.  William is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.


Deaths

Alexander Mack, son of Alexander Mack, Jr. and Elizabeth Neis, died March 26, 1760 at the age of 2, probably in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th-great-granduncle.

Abraham Darstein died March 26, 1817 at the age of 71 in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Catherine Sellers, daughter of Philip Sellers and his first wife, who is my 1st cousin 6x removed.

Joseph V. Gaunt, son of Selah Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Sever, died March 26, 1897 at the age of 11, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

A. Mary Hall died March 26, 1900 at the age of about 70 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She was married to Alexander Mack Fox, son of John Fox and Catherine Fisher, who is my 3rd-great-granduncle.

Mildred S. Sellers, daughter of Elmer Ferguson Sellers and Minnie B. Frey, died March 26, 1903 at the age of 11 months in Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

George Moore "Dickie" Sellers, son of Elmer Cornelius Sellers and Laura May Armstrong, died March 26, 1975 at the age of 66 in Venice, Sarasota County, Florida.  He is my paternal granduncle.

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.