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Events in My Family Tree: December 6

Two more relatives of my cousin Albert Lore!

Births

Laura Jane Gaunt, daughter of Chauncey P. Gaunt and Martha Nora Martin, was born December 6, 1923 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Shirley Hirt was born December 6, 1939 in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada.  She is married to Chaim Avraham Birnboim, son of Menashe Birnboim and Sophie Garfinkel, who is my 3x cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Guy Edward Allen, son of Clarence Allen, Jr. and Grace L.Stagnato, was born December 6, 1948 in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Howard Bruce Chesler was born December 6, 1951, probably in New York.  He is the husband of Sheryl Debra Gordon, daughter of Sidney Gordon and Beatrice Roll, who is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gordon line.

Adam Eckman was born December 6, 1980.  He is the 2nd cousin 1x removed of my half 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Nicholas Cosme was born December 6, 1982.  He is also the 2nd cousin 1x removed of my half 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Marriage

William Branin and Achsah Gaunt, daughter of Samuel Gaunt and Achsah Taylor, were married December 6, 1825, probably in New Jersey.  Achsah is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Deaths

Emma A. Gaunt, daughter of Reuben T. Gaunt and Mary Budd, died December 6, 1864, probably in New Jersey, at the age of about 19.  Emma is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Luetta Lesher died December 6, 1915 in Miami County, Indiana at the age of 52.  She was married to Homer Kirtlan, son of Homer Astwood Kirtlan and Elizabeth H. Gaunt, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Catherine Allean Hutson, daughter of Earl Morris Hutson and Catherine Corenne Utley, died December 6, 2006 in Inverness, Citrus County, Florida at the age of 87.  She is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Events in My Family Tree: December 1

Emma Brinck was born on her aunt Margaret Middleton Githens' 29th birthday, and Harry Gaunt was born on his uncle Samuel Gaunt's 12th birthday.

Births

Margaret Middleton was born December 1, 1818 in New Jersey.  She was the wife of Alfred T. Githens, son of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Emma Armenious Brinck, daughter of Philander C. Brinck and Margaret K. Githens, was born December 1, 1847 in Camden County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

Samuel T. Gaunt, son of James Gauntt and Amelia Gibson, was born December 1, 1873 in Lumberton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my great-granduncle.

Harry K. Gaunt, son of James Gaunt and Sallie Bender, was born December 1, 1885 in New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Prudence Harriet Gaunt, daughter of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, was born December 1, 1897 in Indiana.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Marriage

Sol Gilman and Lillian Millstein, daughter of Nathan Millstein and Sarah Gordon (originally Sora Gorodetsky), were married December 1, 1934 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  Lillian is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Death

Emma Kelley, daughter of Joseph Kelley and Martha W. Lawrence, died December 1, 1993 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 81.  She is the 2nd cousin 1x removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore on his Eckman line through the Lawrences.

Events in My Family Tree: November 30

Whellimina Siemons ("Aunt Bill") died the day after her 64th wedding anniversary.  Still better than the day before your anniversary.

Births

George N. Allen, son of Cyrus Kunze Allen and Hannah Ann Gaunt, was born November 30, 1860 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 3rd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Arthur Harley Coward Eckman, son of John Eckman and Martha Johnson Atkinson, was born November 30, 1910, probably in New Jersey.  He is the granduncle of my 1st cousin Albert Lore on his Eckman line.

John Joseph Votaw, son of Verling Milton Votaw and Mary Elizabeth Mount, was born November 30, 1928 in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Rebecca Lore Lieser was born November 30, 1953 in Virginia.  She is the wife of David Whitman Addis, son of Robert Trenary Addis and Virginia Claire Votaw, who is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Jeremy R. Keith was born November 30, 1970.  He is my 6th cousin 1x removed.

Andrew John Fettig, Jr. was born November 30, 1987.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Benjamin Selah Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Rose, and Hannah Ann Peters were married November 30, 1843 in Milford (now Kresson), Camden County, New Jersey.  Benjamin is my half great-great-granduncle via the Gaunts.

Charles H. Gaunt, son of James Gauntt and Amelia Gibson, and Mary Emma Berry were married November 30, 1878 in Tuckerton, Burlington, New Jersey.  Charles is my great-granduncle on my Gauntt line.

Finley Torrence Gage, son of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, and Lillie A. Harding were married November 30, 1920 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.  Finley is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Murray Lederman, son of Gabriel William Lederman and Anna Gordon (originally Chantse Gorodetsky), and Ellen Hazel Duskin were married November 30, 1969 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Murray is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Deaths

Ephraim F. Gaunt, son of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Jane Weatherby, died November 30, 1868 in Green Bank, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 20.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Joseph Ridgway Zelley, son of Ridgway Zelley and Rebecca Gaunt, died November 30, 1894 in Alliance, Stark County, Ohio at the age of 54.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Anna Waltz Horner died November 30, 1928 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 54.  She was the wife of Frederick Dunstan, son of Frederick Cleworth Dunstan and Martha Winn, who is my great-granduncle.

Whellimina Siemons died November 30, 1986 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of about 87.  She was the wife of Theodore Allen Gauntt, son of Isaiah Allen Gauntt and Louisa LeMonyon, who is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Harry David Garfield (originally Garfinkel), son of Morris Garfinkel and Mirka Ajzner, died November 30, 1994 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the age of 67.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Events in My Family Tree: November 26

My cousin Al shows up three times in today's list!

Births

Bessie May Gaunt, daughter of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, was born November 26, 1876 in Indiana.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Joseph V. Gaunt, son of Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Sever, was born November 26, 1885 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Claude Gaunt, son of William B. Gaunt and Fannie Rebecca Hall, was born November 26, 1891, probably in New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Harry Eldridge Person was born November 26, 1892 in Pennville, Jay County, Indiana.  He was the husband of Hazel Pearl Gaunt, daughter of Ross B. Gaunt and Mary Ann Dale, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Treva Louise Gaunt, daughter of Charles Lee Gaunt and Bertha Wilson, was born November 26, 1907 in Dunkirk, Jay County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Emma Kelley, daughter of Joseph Kelley and Martha W. Lawrence, was born November 26, 1912 in New Jersey.  She is the 2nd cousin 1x removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore on his Eckman line through the Lawrences.

Rose Gordon, daughter of David Gordon (originally Dovid Gorodetsky) and Freeda Alterman, was born November 26, 1916 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Ruth Eckman, daughter of Frank Eckman and Mary Elizabeth Wilbur, was born November 26, 1926, most likely in New Jersey.  She is the 1st cousin 1x removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore on his Eckman line.

Andrew J. Gordon, son of Charles R. Gordon and Robbin Patricia McStroul, was born November 26, 1962 in San Diego County, California.  He is the 1st cousin 1x removed of my aunt Mary McStroul and the 2nd cousin of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Baby Boy Kent was born November 26, 1975.  He is my nephew.

Stephanie Marie Hutchison was born November 26, 1983.  She is my half 1st cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

John S. Bowker and Louisa J. Armstrong, daughter of Joel Armstrong and Catherine Stackhouse, were married November 26, 1852 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Louisa is my 3x-great-grandaunt on my Armstrong line.

Albert Lynn Lore, son of Frank Everett Eckman and Dorothy Mae Sellers, and Lucille Fisher were married November 26, 1993 in Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida.  Albert is my half 1st cousin on my Sellers line.

Deaths

Martha Winn, daughter of Thomas Winn and Mary Parr(?), died November 26, 1884 in Manchester, Lancashire, England at the age of 47.  She is my great-great-grandmother.

Opal Edna Gage, daughter of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, died November 26, 1967 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio at the age of 82.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Events in My Family Tree: November 24

Viola Votaw died on her sister Phoebe's 15th wedding anniversary.

Births

Claudia L. Githens, daughter of Thomas G. Githens and Emma D. Runyan, was born Novembe 24, 1899 in New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

John Oren Clark, son of Gilbert Lewis Clark and Helen Opal Abbott, was born November 24, 1946 in Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

Zachary Berkowitz was born November 24, 1989.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Amber Lynn Hutchison was born November 24, 1992.  She is my half 1st cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

John Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Ann Ridgway, and Jean Satterthwaite were married November 24, 1756, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  John is my 5th-great-granduncle via the Gaunts.

William Augusta Heath, son of Henry Heath and Eliza Bullock, and Mary Codner were married November 24, 1879 in Thurman, Warren County, New York.  William is the great-granduncle of my aunt Mary McStroul and the great-great-granduncle of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

William Lewis Baldwin, Sr. and Phoebe Elizabeth Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, were married November 24, 1910 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Phoebe is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Howard Bruce Chesler and Sheryl Debra Gordon, daughter of Sidney Gordon and Beatrice Roll, were married November 24, 1974 in Flushing, Queens, New York.  Sheryl is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gordon line.

Deaths

Effie F. Gaunt, daughter of Charles R. Gaunt and Anna B. Folwell, died November 24, 1895 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 26.  She is my 3rd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Albertine P. Gaunt, daughter of Henry Plummer Gaunt and Emma Smith, died November 24, 1913, possibly in Gloucester, Camden County, New Jersey, at the age of 58.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Viola Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, died November 24, 1925 in Wabash County, Indiana at the age of 50.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Lulu Harris, daughter of Robert Miller Harris and Blanche Gaunt, died November 24, 1959 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana at the age of 65.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Ida Mekler, daughter of Eliezer Mekler and Esther Baila, died November 24, 1959 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the age of about 75.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Meklers.

Orville James Gage, son of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, died November 24, 1975 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio at the age of 78.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

William Hymell Kelley, son of Joseph Kelley and Martha W. Lawrence, died November 24, 2006, possibly in Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida, at the age of 80.  He is the 2nd cousin 1x removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore on his Eckman line through the Lawrences.

Events in My Family Tree: November 17

It's nice to see three of my Canadian cousins in today's list.

Births

Mary Emma Gaunt, daughter of Uz Gaunt and Sarah Ann Whitacre, was born November 17, 1859 in Ohio.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

William Richardson Chase, son of Alfred Joseph Chase and Emma Naylor, was born November 17, 1917 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Etta Marion Allen, daughter of William Daily Allen and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, was born November 17, 1920 in Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Mary Ann Lucas was born November 17, 1936 in New Jersey.  She was the wife of Clayton Boyer Arthur Eckman, son of Frank Eckman and Mary Elizabeth Wilbur, who is the 1st cousin 1x removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore on his Eckman line.

Ronald Gershwind was born November 17, 1967.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Kim Schneiderman was born November 17, 1968.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.

Daniel Garfinkel was born November 17, 1991.  He is my 4th cousin.

Marriages

Philip Barlett Capin and Amanda B. Gaunt, daughter of Moses M. Gaunt and Margaretta Baucher, were married November 17, 1886 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  Amanda is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Jane Lois Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Franklin Gauntt and Anna Marie Stayton, and Ralph Harvey were married November 17, 1968 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  Jane is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Donna Lynn Weinstein, daughter of Irvin Weinstein and Esther Garfinkel, were married November 17, 1984 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Donna is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Deaths

William Leonard Herr, son of Leonard Herr and Dorothy Gaynor, died November 17, 1956 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey at the age of 3 weeks.  He is the half 1st cousin 1x removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers on her Gaynor line.

David Kardash, son of Louis Kardash and Mary Udashkin, died November 17, 1999 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at the age of 51.  He is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardashes.

Events in My Family Tree: September 23

A lot of spouses of my relatives are in today's lists of births and deaths.

Births

John Calhoun Caldwell was born September 23, 1894 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois.  He was the husband of Treva Louise Gaunt, daughter of Charles Lee Gaunt and Bertha Wilson, who is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Abigail S. Allen, ,daughter of George N. Allen and Ada E. Mason, was born September 23, 1898 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Lillian Anna Dunstan, daughter of Frederick Dunstan and Anna Waltz Horner, was born September 23, 1900 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Dunstan lIne.

Charles L. Brown was born September 23, 1903 in Brown County, Ohio.  He was the husband of Anna Hutson, daughter of Conner W. Hutson and Rosa A. Bultman, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

David Arthur Gaunt, son of Edward Lee Gaunt and Ethyl Fay Davison, was born Septemer 23, 1913 in Harrison, Wells County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

David Leven was born September 23, 1916 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He was the husband of Esther Garfinkel, daughter of Eliezer Louis Garfinkel and Doba Ajzner, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Meckler line via the Ajzners and my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

John Bernard Boyle was born September 23, 1942 in London, Ontario, Canada.  He was the husband of Janet Elaine Perlman, daughter of Morton Eli Perlman and Doris Bash, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Raymond Lawrence Sellers, son of Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, was born September 23, 1945 in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey.  He is my half 1st cousin on my Sellers line and was given up for adoption by his mother (my paternal aunt).  Even though my aunt has passed away, I am still trying to find him or what happened to him for his surviving siblings.

Janet Marie Suchak was born September 23, 1958, probably in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey.  She was the wife of Paul Charles R. Yates, son of Charles Yates and Grace Allen, who is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Elizabeth Walsh was born September 23, 1962.  She is my 4th cousin.

Andrew Mason was born September 23, 1970.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Sarah Marek was born September 23, 1981.  She is the 3rd cousin once removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Nicolas Aaron Rios was born September 23, 1998.  He is my half 1st cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Bernard J. Lavin and Mary E. Gaynor, daughter of John Francis Gaynor and Wally Mary Ruppert, were married September 23, 1930 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey.  Mary is the half grandaunt of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Frank Albert Uboldi and Verna May Gauntt, daughter of Joseph L. Gauntt and Rebecca Elizabeth Coverly, were married September 23, 1931 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey.  Verna is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

William Whitley and Jean Anne Clark, daughter of Oliver Franklin Clark and Mildred Blanche Benson, were married September 23, 1954 in Florence, Yuma County, Arizona.  Jean is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

Deaths

John Timothy Heath, son of Henry Heath and Eliza Bullock, died September 23, 1907, probably in Thurman, Warren County, New York, at the age of 51.  He is the great-grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul, and the great-great-grandfather of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Minnie M. Harris died September 23, 1946, possibly in New Jersey, at the age of 68.  She was the wife of George V. Gaunt, son of Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Sever, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Dorothy Dillinger died September 23, 2002 in Willingboro, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 83.  She was the wife of John Robert Eckman, Jr., son of John Robert Eckman and Mary Sousa, who is the paternal uncle of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Events in My Family Tree: September 20

Another cousin identified in Russian Empire vital records!

Births

Joseph E. Fuller, son of Lyman Fuller and Eliza, was born September 20, 1826 in Stony Creek, Warren County, New York.  He is the 2x-great-grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul, and the 3x-great-grandfather of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Irene Corlotta Gaunt, daughter of Henry Plummer Gaunt and Emma Smith, was born September 20, 1872 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Catherine C. Corley was born September 20, 1909 in Oxford, Warren County, New Jersey.  She was married to Paul Sayer Bowen, son of William H. Bowen and Catherine S. Dunn, who is the granduncle of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line.

Kelman Gorodetsky, son of Aron Gorodetsky and Gitel, was born September 20, 1910 in Beltsy, Bessarabia, Russian Empire.  He is my likely 1st cousin 3x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Craig Robert Townsend, son of Robert Warren Townsend and Jeanne Sandra Burns, was born September 20, 1960 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Townsends.

Naomi Kardish was born September 20, 1971.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Daniel Ray Torres was born September 20, 1985.  He is my half 1st cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Charles Jacob Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, and Emma Rosa Shirk were married September 20, 1904 (his first marriage) in Kitt, Jay County, Indiana.  Charles is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

James Francis Mich, son of Francis Mich and Janet Edna Weaver, and Cheryl Grover were married September 20, 1981, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  James is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Weavers.

James Carroll Selover and Mabel Ellen Elizabeth Brickel, daughter of James Newbill Armstrong and Beatrice Ruth Anna Swain, were also married September 20, 1981, but in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.  Mabel is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Armstrong line via the Swains (her father is from a different Armstrong family).

Deaths

Fannie Rebecca Hall died September 20, 1926 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 69.  She was the wife of William B. Gaunt, son of Abner H. Gaunt and Emeline Severs, who is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Beaulah Susannah Easlick, daughter of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, died September 20, 1965, probably in New Jersey, at the age of 77.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Frank Everett Eckman, son of John Francis Eckman and Mary Sousa, died September 20, 1995 in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas at the age of 70.  He is the father of my half 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Judith Maxine Ditzenberger died September 20, 1996 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana at the age of 64.  She was the wife of Frank Eugene Gaunt, son of Rinaldo Wise Gaunt and Eulalia Marie Rice, who is my 6th cousin.

Events in My Family Tree: August 8

In an interesting coincidence, all of the marriages on today's list are from my mother's side of the family.

Births

Aloha Emily Vaughn, daughter of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, was born August 8, 1918 in Kings County, California.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Wayne Earl Gaunt, son of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, was born August 8, 1921 in Kern County, Califorina.  He is also my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Linda Louise Gaunt, daughter of Burman J. Gaunt and Gretchen K. C. Hopman, was born August 8, 1949 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Richard Frank Gaynor, son of Francis John Gaynor and Eileen Evelyn Mullaney, was born August 8, 1951 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.  He is the half 1st cousin once removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Mack Anthony Sherman, son of Warren Sheward Sherman and Merle Gaunt, was born August 8, 1952, probably in Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Patricia Eileen Guy, daughter of William Thomas Guy and Patricia Claire Gauntt, was born August 8, 1954, possibly in Pennsylvania.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Brent Robert Herendeen was born August 8, 1983.  He is my 6th cousin.

Aliza Bess Lerner was born August 8, 1991.  She is my 4th cousin once removed.

Gabriel Matthew Horner was born August 8, 1994.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Orin Michael Zohar was born August 8, 1995.  He is my 4th cousin once removed.

Marriages

Morris Garfinkel, son of Yikusee'ael Koifman Gorfinkel and Sora Rivka Mekler, and Mirka Ajzner were married August 8, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Morris is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Meklers and the father of my dear cousin Esther Garfinkel.

John Bernard Boyle and Janet Elaine Perlman, daughter of Morton Eli Perlman and Doris Bash, were married August 8, 1972 in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada.  Janet is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Perlmans.

Mitchell Lloyd Rubenstein and Gayle Gabrielle Lederman, daughter of Donald Lawrence Lederman and Miriam Jaffe, were married August 8, 1987 in Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  Gayle is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Ledermans.

Deaths

Joseph Mulliner died August 8, 1781 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of about 51.  He is the brother of Moses Mulliner, my 5th-great-grandfather, and therefore my 5th-great-granduncle.

Rebecah Gaunt, daughter of Reuben T. Gaunt and Hannah Lewallen, died August 8, 1819, most likely in New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Elizabeth Ada Gaunt, daughter of Joseph L. Gaunt and Rebecca Elizabeth Coverly, died August 8, 1924, possibly in New Jersey, at the age of 21.  She is my 4th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

John Robert Eckman, son of John Eckman and Martha Johnson Atkinson, died August 8, 1954 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 56.  He is the paternal grandfather of my half 1st cousin Albert Lore.

William E. Gaunt, son of Ner Gaunt and Elizabeth C. Miller, died August 8, 1957 in Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana at the age of 84.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: July 24

Having a child born is one heck of a birthday present!

Births

Mary Githens was born July 24, 1779, probably in New Jersey.  She was the wife of Daniel Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Jean Satterthwaite, who is my 1st cousin 6x removed via the Gaunts.

Samuel Eckman was born July 24, 1847 in New Jersey.  He is the great-great-grandfather of my half 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Beatrice Fannie Allen, daughter of William Daily Allen and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, was born July 24, 1908 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

William Thomas Guy was born July 24, 1931 in Pennsylvania.  He was the husband of Patricia Claire Gauntt, daughter of Irving Lester Gauntt and Mildred Hoffman Childs, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line.

Stephen David Guy, son of William Thomas Guy (above) and Patricia Claire Gauntt, was born July 24, 1957, his father's 26th birthday.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Beverly Ann Moss was born July 24, 1965.  She is my 4th cousin.

Marriage

Vincent DeGregorio and Anita Rose Allen, daughter of Raymond Charles Allen and Elizabeth Ray, were married July 24, 1981 in Marion County, Florida.  Anita is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Wally Mary Ruppert died July 24, 1966, possibly in New Jersey at the age of 77.  She was the second wife of John Francis Gaynor, son of James P. Gaynor and Mary Guynan, who is the great-grandfather of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Sherman Kirkland Flynn, son of Roscoe Sherman Flynn and Edna May Gauntt, died July 24, 1989 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida at the age of 65.  He is my 1st cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Events in My Family Tree: July 2

I didn't get to meet my great-grandaunt Rose, but I did talk to her on the phone, which was quite an experience.  But she did have all of her mental faculties still!

Births

John Robert Eckman, son of John Eckman and Martha Johnson Atkinson, was born July 2, 1898 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is the paternal grandfather of my 1st cousin Al Lore.

Bernard Schneiderman, son of Joseph Schneiderman and Mollie, was born July 2, 1939 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Schneiderman line.

William David Perlman, son of Morton Eli Perlman and Doris Bash, was born July 2, 1947 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Dale Heath Rapp, son of Archie Howard Rapp and Nellie Heath, was born July 2, 1952 in New York, probably in Warren County.  He is the 3rd cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul via the Heaths.

Eric Scott Gaunt was born July 2, 1972.  He is my 5th cousin once removed.

Jeremy Alan Gaunt was born July 2, 1979.  He is my 6th cousin.

Simon Quinn Garfinkel was born July 2, 1995.  He is my 4th cousin.

Marriages

Clayton Major, Jr. and Ida May Lippincott, daughter of Abel A. Lippincott and Rachel R. Stackhouse, were married July 2, 1887 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey.  Ida is my great-great-grandaunt.

Levi Calvin Ault and Hazel Pearl Gaunt, daughter of Ross B. Gaunt and Mary Ann Dale, were married July 2, 1910 in Jay County, Indiana.  Hazel is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Moshe Kardish, son of Dovid Kardish and Etta Gorodetsky, and Esther Cohen were married July 2 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Uncle Moe is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gorodetskys.

Samuel Michael Brainin, son of Nathan(?) Katz and Lena Brainin, and Sylvia Diamon were married July 2, 1995 in Tarzana, Los Angeles County, California.  Sammy is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Brainins.

Deaths

Beatrice Chase, daughter of Alfred Joseph Chase and Emma Naylor, died July 2, 1946 in Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 25.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Rose Gordon, daughter of Victor Gordon and Esther Leah Schneiderman, died July 2, 2001 in Long Beach, Nassau County, New York at the age of about 95.  She is my great-grandaunt.

Events in My Family Tree: June 29

I remember going to my cousin Gail's wedding.  My mother took all three of us kids—who were only 5, 6, and 7 at the time—to Florida with her for the occasion.  Our cousin Harriet (also a Gordon) helped wrangle us kids.

Births

Samuel Michael Brainin, son of Nathan(?) Katz and Lena Brainin, was born June 29, 1922 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Shari Lee Mowrey was born June 29, 1963.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Guy Edward Allen, Jr. was born June 29, 1982.  He is also my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Christine Elizabeth Sellers was born June 29, 1988.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Marriages

Theodore Trumbower(?) and Hattie M. Gaunt, daughter of Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Sever, were married June 29, 1897, probably in New Jersey.  Hattie is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Edwin Bunting Eckman and Catherine Marie Sellers, daughter of Cornelius Elmer Sellers and Laura May Armstrong, were married June 29, 1937 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Catherine is my grandaunt.

Stephen Roy Chepenik and Gail Arlene Gordon, daughter of Alexander Gordon and Roslyn Rubin, were married June 29, 1969 in Miami, Dade County, Florida (and I was there!).  Gail is my 1st cousin once removed on my Gordon line.

Jeffrey H. Baade and Riana Amine Rocke were married June 29, 1991.  Riana is my 2nd cousin.

Derek Christopher Campbell and Jenepher Hlynn Ellis were married June 29, 1997.  Jenepher is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Deaths

John A. Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, died June 29, 1918 near Lumberton, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 69.  He is my great-great-granduncle.

William Bounds Gauntt, Jr., son of William Bounds Gauntt, Sr. and Rebecca C. Zulker, died June 29, 1982 in Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 64.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Events in My Family Tree: June 21

I will go out a bit on my family tree, as shown by the explanation accompanying the death of Abraham Bogus.  If anyone can help me research the Bogus family and/or the connection to Jan Peerce, I would appreciate it!

Births

Georgiana Gaunt, daughter of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Margaret S. Scott, was born June 21, 1877 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

John Henry Talbot was born June 21, 1937.  He was the first husband of Jean McStroul, the sister of my aunt Mary McStroul.

David Alan Youssiem was born June 21, 1957 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He was/is the husband of Shelley Robin Garfield, who is my 4th cousin.

Rhonda Fay Minuk, daughter of Julius Minuk and Esther Golub, was born June 21, 1958 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Golubs.

Seth Hartley Feller was born June 21, 1969.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Haley Renee Meckler was born June 21, 2005.  She is my 1st cousin once removed.

Marriages

Russell Simcox and Eleanor Malinda Eckman, daughter of John Eckman and Martha Johnson Atkinson, were married June 21, 1919 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Eleanor is the grandaunt of my 1st cousin Al Lore.

Paul B. Lavin, son of Bernard J. Lavin and Mary E. Gaynor, and Mary E. Murray were married June 21, 1957 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey.  Paul is the half 1st cousin once removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Douglas Charles Bowen, son of Robert Francis Bowen and jean Drake, and Paula Donelle Harman were married June 21, 1980 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.  Douglas is the 1st cousin of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Dean Roger Allen, son of Clarence Allen, Jr. and Grace Stagnato, and Joanne Fazio also were married June 21, 1980.  Dean is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Nora Walsh, daughter of Donald Walsh and Charlotte Perlman, and Brian Mendes were married June 21, 1987 in Rye, Westchester County, New York.  Nora is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Andrew Eugene Meckler and Carla Maria Martinez were married June 21, 1997 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California.  Andy is my 1st cousin.

Joel Richard Kent III and Caroline Louise Speir Thomson were married June 21, 2003 in Negril, Jamaica.  Joel is my (half) nephew.

Deaths

Abraham Bogus died June 21, 1922 in Manhattan, New York County, New York at the age of about 42.  He was the father of Ida Bogus, who was married to Harry Herman Meckler, who was my maternal grandfather's brother and my granduncle.  Ida is supposed to have been a cousin of Jan Peerce, which could explain why Peerce sang at my maternal grandparents' wedding, and I'm still working on making that connection.

Hazel Pauline Gauntt, daughter of Henry H. Gaunt and Sarah Allison, died June 21, 1968 in Alexandria City, Virginia at the age of 64.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Events in My Family Tree: June 18

When my mother named my sister Stacy, she didn't know that we had several Stacys in our family tree on our father's side, or that they were all male!

Births

James Gauntt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, was born June 18, 1831 in New Jersey, probably Burlington County.  He is my great-great-grandfather.

Altha M. Harvey was born June 18, 1911 in Stanislaus County, California.  She was the wife of Donald E. Gaunt, son of Elmer Boone Gaunt and Edna Wright, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Kerri Ann Rogers, daughter of Stanley C. Rogers and Shirley June Gaunt, was born June 18, 1958 in Alameda County, California.  She is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Steven Lloyd McHenry was born June 18, 1974.  He is my 6th cousin.

Marriages

Gene Dawson Champ, son of Ralph Champ and Lucile Claycomb, and Elsie M. Blunk were married June 18, 1960, probably in Indiana.  Gene is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Claycombs.

Paul Brainin, son of David Harry Brainin and Rebecca Harbour, and Elvira Frazer were married June 18, 1967 in Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey.  Paul is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

William Boyd and Jane Anne Gaunt, daughter of Burman J. Gaunt and Gretchen K. C. Hopman, also were married June 18, 1967, possibly in Indiana.  Jane is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Deaths

John F. Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Melvina F. Bennett, died June 18, 1877, probably in Jay County, Indiana, at the age of 10.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Stacy Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt and Achsah Taylor, died June 18, 1887, possibly in New Jersey, at the age of 87.  He is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Leonard B. Eckman, son of John Robert Eckman and Mary Sousa, died June 18, 1998, possibly in New Jersey, at the age of 68.  He is the uncle of my 1st cousin Al Lore.

Miriam Jaffe died June 18, 2001, probably in New York or New Jersey.  She was the wife of Donald Lawrence Lederman, son of Gabriel William Lederman and Anna Gordon, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gordons.

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.