Events in My Family Tree: December 7

I was fortunate to have met Mort Perlman before he suddenly passed away.  He was a very nice person and shared a lot of information about my family.

Births

Clifford William Hanner, Sr. was born December 7, 1894 in Illinois.  He was the husband of Sarah Alice Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Leota Pearl McGinnis, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Lois Elaine McStroul, daughter of Fred Lincoln McStroul and Belle Silberman, was born December 7, 1938 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  She is the 1st cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Anna McStroul, and the 1st cousin 1x removed on my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Shirley Mae Mantell, daughter of Harold Yorkes Mantell and Gladys Mabel Allen, was born December 7, 1941 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Gordon Owen Carnie was born December 7, 1951 in San Diego County, California.  He is the husband of Janet E. Brainin, daughter of Samuel Michael Brainin and Blanche Mildred Sax, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Brainin line.

Lora Pauline Yandell, daughter of Arnold Lorn Yandell and Myrtle Augusta Higgins, was born December 7, 1952 in Yuba County, California.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Higginses.

Timothy Reilly, son of Edward Reilly and Eileen Gaynor, was born December 7, 1961.  He is the half 2nd cousin 1x removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers on her Gaynor line.

Erin Denice Robertson was born December 7, 1984.  She is my 6th cousin.

Andrew Cerone was born December 7, 1992.  He is the 2nd cousin 2x removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

David Maxwell Rudin was born December 7, 1994.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Uz Millard Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida May Fisher, and Ruth E. Barnett were married December 7, 1912 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Uz is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Clarence Gilbert Lore, son of Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, and Pamela Jean Knox were married December 7, 1989 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware.  Gil is my half 1st cousin on my Sellers line.

Deaths

James Knox Polk Gaunt, son of Uz Gaunt and Sarah Ann Whitacre, died December 7, 1933 in Hanford, Kings County, California at the age of 83.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Watson Edward Thomson died December 7, 1966 in Lewis County, Washington at the age of 78.  He was married to Lillie L. Fuller, daughter of Joseph L. Fuller and Sarah R. Weaver, who is the grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Anna McStroul, and the great-grandaunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Pearl E. Cory died December 7, 1974 in Sonoma County, California at the age of 92.  She was the wife of Charles Gaunt, son of Lewis Cass Gaunt and Mary A. Kindlesparger, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Morton Eli Perlman, son of Louis Perlman (originally Leizer Perlmutter) and Jennie Novitsky (originally Zlate Nowicki), died December 7, 1999 in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida at the age of 79.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Nowicki line.

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Events in My Family Tree: February 28

February 28 is certainly a good day for Sellerses — six of them appear in the day's list of events.  The Allens didn't fare too badly either, as four Allen cousins showed up.

Births

Rachel Gaunt, daughter of Jacob Gaunt and Hannah Holmes, was born February 28, 1802, probably in New Jersey or Pennsylvania.  She is my 1st cousin 5x removed.

Anna Ellen Sellers, daughter of Joel Sellers and Elizabeth Shearer, was born February 28, 1844 in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 2nd cousin 3x removed.

Solomon Ferguson Sellers, son of Samuel G. Sellers and Anna C. Ferguson, was born February 28, 1862 i n Pennsylvania.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Lillie Sellers, daughter of Samuel Sellers and Elizabeth Barton, was born February 28, 1873 in Allen or Auglaize County, Ohio.  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Justus Edwin Sellers, son of Elmer Ferguson Sellers and Minnie B. Frey, was born February 28, 1898 in Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Frank Everett Eckman, son of John Robert Eckman and Mary Souza, was born February 28, 1925 in Columbus, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is the father of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Gladys Shindelman was born February 28, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She was married to Benjamin Louis Kushner, son of Myrim Kushner and Chaye Golubchik, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Golubchiks.

Charles D. Bonifas, Jr., son of Charles D. Bonifas, Sr. and Georgia Grace Gaunt, was born February 28, 1927.  He is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

James Marshall Allen, Jr. was born February 28, 1961, probably in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Stephanie Edie Cardoni was born February 28, 1962 in Queens, Queens County, New York.  She is married to my 2nd cousin once removed Jeffrey David Gordon.

William Thomas Spencer IV was born February 28, 1981.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

David Aaron Carnie was born February 28, 1992 in Tarzana, Los Angeles County, California.  He is my 3rd cousin on my Brainin line.

Marriage

Gary Moran and Dawn Losito, daughter of William Losito and Genevieve Allen, were married on February 28, 1978.  Dawn is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Deaths

Martha Haldeman died February 28, 1824, possibly in Pennsylvania.  She was married to Solomon Sellers, son of David Sellers and Sarah Ruth, who is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.

Russell R. Allen, son of George Allen and Ada Mason, died February 28, 1938 at the age of 41 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Elmer Lincoln Sellers, son of David Sellers and Elsie Robinson, died February 28, 1945 at the age of 80 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Ethel Nowicki, daughter of Zelig Nowicki and Zlate, died February 28, 1952 at the age of about 84 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed.

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.

Events in My Family Tree: February 8

Whoops, I'm falling behind again.  Got to catch up to only one day behind at least.  This day's list includes yet another pair of Gaunt twins, making me wonder if there really is a trend on that side of the family.

Births

Twins Mary and Naomi Gaunt, daughters of John Gaunt and Mary Kinsey, were born February 8, 1793 in New Jersey.  They are my 1st cousins 5x removed.

Paul G. Sellers, son of Solomon Ferguson Sellers and Ella (Shivery), was born February 8, 1900 in East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Fred Lincoln McStroul (originally Strul), son of Leo Martin McStroul and Anna Krebs, was born February 8, 1912 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  (I've seen his original birth record at the county recorder!)  He is the paternal uncle of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Delores Lynnette Gaunt, daughter of Richard Gaunt and Ann, was born February 8, 1930.  She is my 5th cousin once removed.

Sheldon Cohen was born February 8, 1939.  He was married to Joyce Rene Render, daughter of Bertram Ruthledge Render and Ruth Schumeister, who is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki through the Schumeisters.

William Schneiderman, son of Joseph Schneiderman and Mollie, was born February 8, 1945.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Dave Lalonde was born February 8, 1961.  He is married to Cindy Kardash, my 3rd cousin on my Gorodetsky line.

Gary Evan Mirsky was born February 8, 1969 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is also a 3rd cousin on my Gorodetsky line.

Beth Zabinsky was born February 8, 1980 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Mary Katherine Nemeth was born February 8, 1999.  She is the 3rd cousin once removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Jayson Ryan Armstrong was born February 8, 2002.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Marriages

Clayton Decou Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, and Sarah Edwards were married on February 8, 1849.  Clayton is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.

Carl Thomas Gantt, son of Daniel Taylor Gantt and Phoebe Thomas, and Mabelle Yost were married on February 8, 1913 in Nebraska.  Carl is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line.

Samuel Eli Thomas, Jr., son of Samuel Eli Thomas and Esther Jane Ellis, and Iris Strickland were married on February 8, 1980.  Samuel Jr. is my 2nd cousin.

Deaths

Alexander Sellers, son of Peter Sellers and Susanna, died February 8, 1890 at the age of 73, possibly in Telford, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.

Gordon Owen Carnie died too young on February 8, 2015 at the age of 63, probably in Los Angeles County, California.  He was married to my 2nd cousin once removed Janet Brainin, daughter of Samuel Michael Brainin and Blanche Mildred Sax.

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