Events in My Family Tree: November 15

Frances Williamson was born on the 38th wedding anniversary of her maternal grandparents, Joel and Catherine Armstrong.  Joel died in 1854; Catherine died between 1860 and 1870, so she may have lived to see her granddaughter born.

Births

Reuben Cooper Gaunt, son of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Jane Weatherby, was born November 15, 1845 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Frances Williamson, daughter of Amos Williamson and Rebecca Armstrong, was born November 15, 1861 in Columbus, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 4x removed on my Armstrong line.

Maud Elizabeth Gaunt, daughter of Jacob B. Gaunt and Sarah C. Plume, was born November 14, 1894 in Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my half 3rd cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Morris Gordon (originally Moishe Gorodetsky), son of Avigdor Gorodetsky and Esther Leah Schneiderman, was born November 15, 1908 in Kishinev, Bessarabia, Russian Empire (now Chisinau, Moldova).  He is my great-granduncle.

Roscoe Freeman Hutson, son of Earl Morris Hutson and Catherine Corenne Utley, was born November 15, 1915 in Brookston, White County, Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Oren Wilson Clark, Jr., son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna G. Gaunt, was born November 15, 1917 in La Fontaine, Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Beatrice Furman, daughter of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, was born November 15, 1921 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line.

Virginia Carolyn Petersen was born November 15, 1941 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She was the wife of David Lester Gauntt, son of Irving Lester Gauntt and Mildred Hoffman Childs, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line.

Jane Anne Gaunt, daughter of Burman J. Gaunt and Gretchen K. C. Hopman, was born November 15, 1945 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Jonathan Wade Mallow, son of David Wade Mallow and Mary Alice Gauntt, was born November 15, 1953 in Maryland.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line.

Karla L. Behr, daughter of Jack Behr and Sarah Clarice Higgins, was born November 15, 1961 in Yuba County, California.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Higginses.

Kenneth Spencer Perlman was born November 15, 1969.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Michael L. Gaunt was born November 15, 1973.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Joel Armstrong and Catherine Stackhouse were married November 15, 1823 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  They are my 4x-great-grandparents, and I unfortunately have not yet learned the names of either of their parents.

Cornelius Corbin Gaunt, son of Ner Gaunt and Elizabeth G. Miller, and Waymon P. Rochell were married November 15, 1914 in Lawrence County, Tennessee.  Cornelius is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Karl Perlman (originally Perlmutter), son of Eli Maishe Perlmutter and Ethel Nowicki, and Paula Geller were married November 15, 1923 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  Karl is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Nowicki line.

Seymour Lipstein and Ruth Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, were married November 15, 1947 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Ruth is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Richard J. Kelly and Lois Elaine McStroul, daughter of Fred Lincoln McStroul and Belle Silberman, were married November 15, 1958 in Clark County, Nevada.  Lois is the 1st cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the 1st cousin 1x removed of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Andrew John Fertig and Jenepher Hlynn Ellis were married November 15, 1986.  Jenepher is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

John Kushner, son of Myrim Kushner and Chaye Golubchik, and Hazzel Dubek were married November 15, 2005 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  John is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line via the Golubchiks.

Deaths

Rachel Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, died November 15, 1870 in Gloucester County, New Jersey at the age of 70.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Michael L. Gaunt died November 15, 1973.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Israel Garfinkel, son of Yikusee'ael Koifman Gorfinkel and Sora Rivka Mekler, died November 15, 1985 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the age of about 73.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Mekler line.

Events in My Family Tree: October 11

I have a photo of Beaty (Beatrice) holding my mother when my mother was just a little baby.

Births

Hannah Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, was born October 10, 1819 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Levi Cass Gaunt, son of Uz Gaunt and Sarah Ann Whitacre, was born October 11, 1848 in Columbiana County, Ohio.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Ethyl Fay Davison was born October 11, 1894 in Wells County, Indiana.  She was the wife of Edward Lee Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Edith Claire Gaunt, daughter of Edgar Cooper Gaunt and Mary A. Brown, was born October 11, 1915 in Miami, Dade County, Florida.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Donald Walsh was born October 11, 1924 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York.  He was the husband of Charlotte Perlman, daughter of Abraham Sam Perlman (originally Perlmutter) and Stella Joffe, who is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.

Gayle Gabrielle Lederman, daughter of Donald Lawrence Lederman and Miriam Jaffe, was born October 11, 1956 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Ledermans.

Lorne Brian Weinstein, son of Irvin Weinstein and my dear cousin Esther Garfinkel, was born October 11, 1960 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Garfinkels.

Stacey Mae Perkins was born October 11, 1971.  She is my half 1st cousin 1x removed.

Melissa Diane Heyd was born October 11, 1976.  She is my 6th cousin.

Ian Matthew Pollack was born October 11, 1994.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Meagan Clare Nemeth was born October 11, 1995.  She is the 3rd cousin 1x removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Ruby Sophia Figueroa Perlman was born October 11, 2003.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.

Deaths

Beatrice Furman, daughter of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, died October 11, 1986 in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida at the age of 64.  She is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line.

Robert Aaron Hutson, son of Clifford Edmund Hutson and Dorothy Ann Bone, died October 11, 2011 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana at the age of 55.  He is my 7th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Events in My Family Tree: October 7

There's a clear division in the events for today.  My father's side has Gauntts/Gaunts only.  The others, from my mother's side, cover four different family lines.

Births

James Dorrell was born October 7, 1848 in Ripley County, Indiana.  He was the husband of Florence Thackeray, daughter of Joseph Thackeray and Mary Dubois, who is my 3rd cousin 4x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Lawrence Charles Gaunt, son of Calvert Gaunt and Annette Pearson, was born October 7, 1902 in Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Murray Farbman was born October 7, 1910 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He was the husband of Etta Millstein, daughter of Nathan Millstein and Sarah Gordon (originally Gorodetsky), who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Gertrude Perlman, daughter of Abraham Sam Perlman (originally Perlmutter) and Stella Joffe, was born October 7, 1923 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.

Evelyn Buzen was born October 7, 1924 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She was the wife of Leon Furman, son of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, who is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line.

Debbie Kardish, daughter of Itzak Kardish and Shirley Bordelay, was born October 7, 1951 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Marriages

Sydney Brainin, son of Max Joseph Brainin and Nellie Doctor, and Selma Belle Lubin were married October 7, 1948 in the Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  Sydney is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

William Oliver Gauntt, son of Thomas Franklin Gauntt and Anna Marie Stayton, and Wanda Ward were married October 7, 1961 in Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  William is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Thomas Samuel Ellis, son of Samuel Naglee Ellis and Eleanor Jernee Thomas, and Phyllis A. Nettleman were married October 7, 1967 in Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Thomas is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Robert Eric Linkin and Stacy Ilene Gordon were married October 7, 2001.  Stacy is my 2nd cousin.

Deaths

Jennie Gaunt, daughter of Charles H. Gaunt and Mary Emma Berry, died October 7, 1900 in Delran, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 5 1/2.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Emma Frances Gaunt, daughter of Henry Plummer Gaunt and Emma Smith, died October 7, 1945 in Los Angeles County, California at the age of 84.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, daughter of Charles Edward Gaunt and Sarah Malinda Kennedy, died October 7, 1979 in Los Banos, Merced County, California at the age of 83.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: September 19

Every time I think of Harvey, I remember that he was my mother's favorite cousin.

Births

Jean Ellen Carty, daughter of Wilmer Shreve Carty and Etta Marion Allen, was born September 19, 1942 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Harvey Zabinsky, son of Daniel Zabinsky and Beatrice Furman, was born September 19, 1949 in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Meckler line via the Furmans.

Lisa Jayne Roth was born Septemer 19, 1963.  She was married to Robert Lewis Newman, who is my half 1st cousin once removed.

Joel Blair Kanovsky was born September 19, 1965.  He is my 4th cousin.

Marriages

Ronald Elbert Scriven and Elsie Marie Thompson, daughter of George Marion Thompson and Jessie Lenora Crisler, were married September 19, 1942 in Sumner County, Kansas.  Elsie is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Crislers.

Roger Michael Farrier, son of Ivan Francis Felix Farrier and Merlin Veronic Williams, and Lorna Matilda Rayside, daughter of Arthur Sunny Rayside and Henrietta Hearst, were married September 19, 1976 in San Fernando, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.  They are the parents of my sister-in-law, Sandra Farrier.

Deaths

Jacob Gaunt, son of Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Sheets, died September 19, 1856 in Ohio at the age of 21.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary A. Gaunt, daughter of Isaac Gaunt and Susannah Webb, died September 19, 1887, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey, at the age of 75.  She is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Anna B. Folwell died September 19, 1925 in in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 81.  She was the wife of Charles R. Gaunt, son of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt and Elizabeth K. Frazer, who is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: September 4

Harvey was my mother's favorite cousin.  She always said wonderful things about him.  I'm so glad I was able to meet him before he passed away.

Births

Joseph Thackeray, son of James Thackery and Jane Gaunt, was born September 4, 1800 in New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Celestine Hutson, daughter of Thomas Hutson and Ruth Thackeray, was born September 4, 1854 in Ripley County, Indiana, on her grandfather Joseph's 54th birthday.  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line via the Thackerays.

Mary E. Gaynor, daughter of John Francis Gaynor and Wally Mary Ruppert, was born September 4, 1907 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She is the half-grandaunt of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

James Michael Leman was born September 4, 1942 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  He was the husband of Grace Yates, daughter of Charles Yates and Grace Allen, who is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Mark John Allen, son of Clarence Allen, Jr. and Grace Stagnato, was born September 4, 1951.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Paul M. Wickham, son of Charles Wickham and Sarah Temple, was born September 4, 1958.  He is the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Kathleen Wickham was born September 4, 1962.  She is also the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laura Sellers and the 1st cousin of Paul Wickham.

Carlton Stafford Gauntt was born September 4, 1964.  He is my 2nd cousin.

Marriage

Bobby Feller and Bernice Lieff, daughter of Sam Lieff and Libby Kardish, were married September 4, 1966, probably in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Libby is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Deaths

Abram Gorodetsky, son of Aron Gorodetsky and Gitel, died September 4, 1908 (Julian calendar) in Beltsy, Bessarabia, Russian Empire at the age of 15 months.  He is probably my 1st cousin 3x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Katherine Housell Space died September 4, 1983 in Lisbon, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 90.  She was the wife of John Murdock Allen, son of Cyrus Kunze Allen, Jr. and Clara Barton Shinn, who is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Walter Garland Dodge died September 4, 1998 in Cottonwood, Yavapai County, Arizona at the age of 84.  He was the husband of Lois Elisabeth Higgins, daughter of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, who is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Harvey Zabinsky, son of Daniel Zabinsky and Beatrice Furman, died September 4, 2010, possibly in Lake County, Illinois, at the age of 60.  He is my 1st cousin once removed on my Meckler line via the Furmans.

Events in My Family Tree: June 19

I wonder what it is like to share a birthday with a sibling, even though three years apart.

Births

John Lewallen Gantt, son of John Gantt and Rachel Carl, was born June 19, 1845, possibly in Perry County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gantts.

Blanche Mildred Sax was born June 19, 1924 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.  She was the wife of Samuel Michael Brainin, son of Nathan(?) Katz and Lena Brainin, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Diane Emily Furman, daughter of Leon Furman and Evelyn Buzen, was born June 19, 1956 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is my 2nd cousin on my Meckler line through the Furmans.

Andre Joachim Rocke was born June 19, 1963.  He is my 2nd cousin.

Riana Amine Rocke was born June 19, 1966.  She is the sister of Andre Rocke and also my 2nd cousin.

Erin Brooke Kirsh was born June 19, 1990.  She is my 4th cousin once removed.

Marriages

William Heath, son of George Heath and Philadelphia Lucas, and Emily Lucas were married June 19, 1849 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.  William is the great-great-granduncle of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Amos Valentine Gaunt, son of Moses M. Gaunt and Margaretta Baucher, and Sadie Penneo were married June 19, 1896 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey.  Amos is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Harry Garfinkel, son of Eliezer Loius Garfinkel and Doba Ajzner, and Bella Raber were married June 19, 1955 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Harry is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Clarence Allen, Jr., son of Clarence Allen and Agnes Viola Ledger, and Jean Sylvia were married June 19, 1971.  Clarence Jr. is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Amelia Gibson, daughter of John Gibson and Mary, died June 19, 1908 in Lumberton, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 77.  She is my great-great-grandmother and died one day after what would have been her late husband/my great-great-grandfather James Gauntt's 77th birthday.

Abraham Sam Perlman, son of Maishe Eli Perlmutter and Ethel Nowicki, died June 19, 1982 in Manhattan, New York County, New York at the age of 85.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Nowicki line.

Sidney Baker died June 19, 1999 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada at the age of 69.  He was the husband of Adele Garfinkel, daughter of Eliezer Louis Garfinkel amd Doba Ajzner, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels, as is her brother Harry, listed in the marriages above.

Raymond Merle Darr, son of Raymond A. Darr and Ethel K. Gaunt, died June 19, 2000, possibly in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey, at the age of 76.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

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Events in My Family Tree: May 31

I'm pretty sure that Abraham Alexsevitz died in some action related to World War II, and I'm still trying to find more information about that.

Births

Lucy Gauntt, daughter of William Bound Gauntt and Rebeecca C. Zulker, was born May 31, 1911 in New Jersey, possibly in Atlantic County.  She is my 4th cousin once removed.

Rubin Meckler, son of Morris Meckler and Minnie Zelda Nowicki, was born May 31, 1914 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my maternal granduncle.

Judith Deborah Brand was born May 31, 1955 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.  She married Steven Alan Schumeister, son of Hymen Samuel Schumeister and Freda Gene Grossman, who is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Schumeisters.

Brian Sellers was born May 31, 1967 in Stratford, Camden County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin.

Elizabeth Lynn McStroul was born May 31, 1984 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.  She is the niece of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Michael Clouser was born May 31, 1989 in Mount Vernon, Erie County, New York.  He is my 3rd cousin on my Gordon line.

Marriages

Elmer W. Sellers, son of William B. Sellers and Sarah J. Buchanan, and Ida C. Lusk were married on May 31, 1889 in Auglaize County, Ohio.  Elmer is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Louis Amron and Fannie Perlman (originally Pelrmutter), daughter of Maishe Eli Perlmutter and Ethel Nowicki, were married on May 31, 1925 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Fannie is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Nowickis.

Roger Lee Sellers, son of Loren Floyd Sellers and Dorothy Eilene Crawford, and Helen Eunice Bohn were married on May 31, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  Roger is my 6th cousin once removed.

Deaths

Abel A. Armstrong, son of Stacy Biddle Armstrong and Lydia Smith Haines, died May 31, 1938 at the age of about 32 in Camden County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

Abraham H. Alexsevitz, son of Alex Alexsevitz and Frieda Petranovsky, died May 31, 1944 at the age of about 28 in New Guinea.  Abraham is the 1st cousin once removed of Bill Schneiderman, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Blanche Mildred Sax died May 31, 1989 at the age of 74 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County, California.  She was married to Samuel Michael Brainin, son of Mr. Katz and Lena Brainin, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

Evelyn Buzen died May 31, 2015 at the age of 90, probably in New York.  She was married to Leon Furman, son of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, who is my 1st cousin once removed via the Mecklers.

Events in My Family Tree: May 24

I wonder if Janet Ellis was part of her brother Bruce's wedding party, seeing as how the wedding took place on her 22nd birthday.

Births

Rebecca M. Gaunt, daughter of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, was born May 24, 1840 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 2nd-great-grandaunt.

Clinton Millingar Bidwell was born May 24, 1858 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Agnes Sellers, daughter of David Wampole Sellers and Anna Frances Jaquett, who is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Frank S. Allen, son of Cyrus Kunze Allen, Jr. and Clara Barton Shinn, was born May 24, 1888 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Gladys Mabel Allen, daughter of William Daily Allen and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, was born May 24, 1918 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

James F. Sellers, son of Loren Floyd Sellers and Dorothy Eilene Crawford, was born May 24, 1941 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.  He is my 6th cousin once removed.

Charles Edward Swaim, son of Robert William Swaim and Jeanette Allen, was born May 24, 1942, possibly in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Janet Irene Ellis, daughter of Russell Oliver Ellis and Irene Elise Crater, was born May 24, 1953 in Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Ellen Marie Allen was born May 24, 1960.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deborah Lynn Lore was born May 24, 1965 in Salem, Salem County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin on my Sellers line.

McKenna Elise Gordon was born May 24, 1991 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Alexander Mack, son of Jacob Mack and Nancy Moser, and Elizabeth Wineland were married on May 24, 1839, possibly in Licking County, Ohio.  Alexander is my 2nd cousin 5x removed,.

Daniel Zabinsky and Beatrice Furman, daughter of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, were married on May 24, 1940 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Beatrice is my 1st cousin once removed via the Mecklers.

Bruce Oliver Ellis, son of Russell Oliver Ellis and Irene Elise Crater, and Katherine Jane Mertz were married on May 24, 1975 in Peapack, Somerset County, New Jersey.  Bruce, like his sister Janet above, is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Death

William Moore died May 24, 1838 at the age of about 24 in Philadelphia, Phladelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Margaret Fox, daughter of John Fox and Catherine Fisher, who is my 3rd-great-grandaunt.

Events in My Family Tree: May 23

I am glad I can help assure that the short life of the little daughter of Loren and Dorothy Sellers will be remembered.

Births

Dorothea Ann Sellers, daughter of John Sellers and Mary Stifer/Schleifer, was born May 23, 1830 in Pennsylvania.  She is my 3rd cousin 2x removed.

Thomas Kirkland Gauntt, son of James Gauntt and Amelia Gibson, was born May 23, 1870 in Fairview, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my paternal great-grandfather.

Roscoe Sherman Flynn was born May 23, 1901 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.  He was married to Edna May Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt (above) and Jane Dunstan, who is my paternal grandaunt.

Myra Aletha Slentz, daughter of Lewis Washington Slentz and Sarah Elizabeh Mitchell, was born May 23, 1913 in Crawford County, Illinois.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Edith Esther Gaunt, daughter of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, was born May 23, 1916 in Hanford, Kings County, California.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Beatrice Roll was born May 23, 1921 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She was married to Sidney Gordon, son of Joe Gordon and Sarah Libby Brainin, who is my maternal great-granduncle.

Baby Girl Sellers, daughter of Loren Floyd Sellers and Dorothy Eilene Crawford, was born May 23, 1945 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.  She is my 6th cousin once removed.

Robert A. Hutson, son of Clifford Edmund Hutson and Dorothy A. Bone, was born May 23, 1956 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.  He is my 7th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Catherine Diane Mallow, daughter of David Wade Mallow and Mary Alice Gauntt, was born May 23, 1958 in New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin via the Gauntts.

Kip Marie Sellers was born May 23, 1962 in Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii.  She is my 7th cousin.

Jason Lawrence Samuel Birnboim was born May 23, 1972 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line.

Dennis Christopher Gaunt was born May 23, 1973, possibly in Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin once removed.

Christian Allen was born May 23, 1974.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Marni Brett Weinstein was born May 23, 1996 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Marriages

Leon Furman, son of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, and Evelyn Buzen were married on May 23, 1948 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Leon is my 1st cousin once removed via the Mecklers.

Robert Reuben Gauntt, son of Reuben Lewallen Gauntt and Dorothy Ellen Sealace, and Linda Holmes were married on May 23, 1969, possibly in New Jersey.  Robert is my 5th cousin.

Deaths

Samuel Rowland died May 23, 1883 at the age of about 56 in Jay County, Indiana.  He was married to Elizabeth Ann Gaunt, daughter of Joseph Gaunt and Phoebe Emily Severn, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.

Abel Amos Lippincott, son of Abel A. Lippincott and Rachel R. Stackhouse, died May 23, 1930 at the age of 82 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd-great-granduncle.

Baby Girl Sellers (see above under Births) died May 23, 1945 at the age of less than 1 day in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.  As above, she is my 6th cousin once removed.

Logan Thackeray, son of Selector Thackeray and Louise Moodey, died May 23, 1970 at the age of 83 in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Doris W. Sellers, daughter of William Sellers and Marie B., died May 23, 1974 at the age of about 71 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

James E. Rutledge died May 23, 1995 at the age of 73 in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma.  He was married to Juanita Fern Slentz, daughter of Andrew Earl Slentz and Bessie Florence Landis, who is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Events in My Family Tree: May 18

As Mary Woolsey was born in Maryland, little Frances Elizabeth Luckscheider died in Philadelphia.

Births

Mary Woolsey was born May 18, 1804 near Baltimore, Maryland.  She was married to John Mack, son of Jacob Mack and Nancy Moser,  who is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.

Matilda C. K. Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, was born May 18, 1835 in Camden County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Daniel M. Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida May Fisher, was born May 18, 1905 in Indiana, possibly in Jay County.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Kathryn Hildreth Johnson, daughter of John Daniel Johnson and Mary M. Hildreth, was born May 18, 1907 in Mount Holly, Burlingon County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin 2x removed on my Fox line through the Johnsons.

Linda Leota Allen, daughter of Elwood Allen and Wilma Darlene Givan, was born May 18, 1948, possibly in New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Gregory Socherman was born May 18, 1967 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Nowicki line.

Marriages

Darwin Monroe McStroul, son of Leo Martin McStroul (originally Strul) and Anna Krebs, and Rose Ruth Bloom were married on May 18, 1938 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  Darwin is the paternal uncle of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Pete Earl Dutcher and Carol Alene Gauntt, daughter of James Kirkland Gauntt and Newita Wanda Scott, were married on May 18, 1957 in Downey, Los Angeles County, California.  Carol is my 1st cousin once removed.

Larry Lester Reed, son of Lester Reed and Dorothy Pamela Allen, and Jacqueline McDonough were married on May 18, 1962, possibly in New Jersey.  Larry is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Joel Armstrong (oh, how I wish I knew his parents' names!) died May 18, 1854 at the age of about 56 in Northampton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 4x-great-grandfather.

Frances Elizabeth Luckscheider, daughter of Louis Christian Luckscheider and Eva Florence Sellers, died May 18, 1904 at the age of 1 year 2 months in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 5th cousin once removed via the Sellerses.

Joel Chester Fuller, son of Lyman Fuller and Eliza, died May 18, 1906 at the age of 77 in Stony Creek, Warren County, New York.  He is the 2nd-great-granduncle of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Daniel Zabinsky died May 18, 1986 at the age of 65 in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.  He was married to Beatrice Furman, daughter of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, who is my 1st cousin once removed via the Mecklers.

Events in My Family Tree: May 14

This is one of those unusual days when the number of deaths outnumbers births and marriages combined.

Births

William Mane Fox, son of John Fox and Catherine Fisher, was born May 14, 1827 in Pennsylvania, possibly in Germantown, Phliadelphia County.  He is my 3rd-great-granduncle.

Ephriam Sellers, son of William H. Sellers and Nancy L. Derr, was born May 14, 1876 in Pennsylvania.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

William Bound Gauntt, Jr., son of William Bound Gauntt, Sr. and Lucy Bound, was born May 14, 1918 in New Jersey, probably in Atlantic County.  He is my 4th cousin once removed.

Janice Kay Hutson, daughter of Clifford Ellsworth Hutson and Alta Ada Gipson, was born May 14, 1938 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Twins Lauren Hope and Marni Ann Levy were born May 14, 1993, probably in New York.  They are my 3rd cousins on my Gordon line and the first twins I have found on that line.

Marriage

Harvey Zabinsky, son of Daniel Zabinsky and Beatrice Furman, and Carolyn Helaine Lewis were married on May 14, 1972 in Flushing Meadows, Queens County, New York.  Harvey is my 2nd cousin on my Meckler line thorugh the Furmans and was my mother's favorite cousin.

Deaths

Susanna Mack, daughter of Jacob Mack and Hannah Englehart, died May 14, 1862 at the age of 84, probably in Pennsylvania.   She is my 2nd cousin 6x removed.

David Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Mary Kinsey, also died May 14, 1862, but at the age of 73 in New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed.

Martha Johnson Atkinson died May 14, 1945 at the age of 67 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is the paternal great-grandmother of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Thomas Daniel Swain died May 14, 1994 at the age of 74, probably in Newport News or Virginia Beach, Virginia.  He was the third husband of Rachel Anna Armstrong, daughter of Joel Armstrong and Sarah Ann Lippincott, who is my paternal great-grandaunt.

Cecil Thurman Phillips, Jr. died May 14, 2001 at the age of 84 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky.  He was married to Martha Ann Surran, daughter of William Earl Surran and Martha Ann Naylor, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Ernest Alexander Douglas Ellett died May 14, 2002 at the age of about 85 in Balwyn, Victoria, Australia.  He is the maternal grandfather of my 2nd cousin once removed Jeff Gordon.

Robert Leonard Tessin, son of Fred M. Tessin and Minnie Caroline Slentz, died May 14, 2012 at the age of 77 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.  He is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Deborah Lee Pierce died May 14, 2015 at the age of 68 in New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida.  She was married to Harvey Joseph Gaunt III, son of Harvey Joseph, Jr. and his first wife, who is my 3rd cousin.

Events in My Family Tree: April 19

Wow, after several days with only a few items, suddenly April 19 is a flurry of activity!  I wonder if statistics can explain the randomness of which days have more events and which have less.

Births

Charles Fox, son of Emanuel Fox and Anna Margarethe Mack, was born April 19, 1803, probably in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 4th-great-granduncle.

Lucinda Mack, daughter of John Mack and Mary Woolsey, was born April 19, 1834 near Brownsville, Licking County, Ohio.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.

Edwin Francis Sellers, son of William H. Sellers and Nancy L. Derr, was born April 19, 1858 in Pennsylvania, probably in Bucks County.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Frederick Cleworth Dunstan, son of Frederick Cleworth Dunstan and Martha Winn, was born April 19, 1859 in Chorlton upon Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire, England.  He is my great-granduncle.

Dorothy Adelle Allen, daughter of Charles Louis Allen and Marion M. Lauringer, was born April 19, 1916 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Joan Evelyn Mantell, daughter of Harold Yorkes Mantell and Gladys Mabel Allen, was born April 19, 1939 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Ruth Anne Appleton, daughter of Chester Lewis Appleton, Jr. and Ruth Carrie Stradling, was born April 19, 1941 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin on my Gauntt line through the Stradlings.

James Rox Clark, son of Oren Wilson Clark, Jr. and Adeline Pearson, was born April 19, 1942.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

Twins Joyce Rene and Baby Girl Render, daughters of Bertram Ruthledge Render and Ruth Schumeister, were born April 19, 1946 in Ramsey County, Minnesota.  They are my 4th cousins on my Nowicki line through the Schumeisters.

Harris Brainin, son of Sydney Brainin and Selma B. Lubin, was born April 19, 1950 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Robert Jay Furman, son of Leon Furman and Evelyn Buzen, was born April 19, 1952 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Meckler line through the Furmans.

Susan Lipstein, daughter of Seymour Lipstein and Ruth Pollack, was born April 19, 1953, probably in New York City.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Brainin line through the Pollacks.

Deborah Clark, daughter of Charles Robert Clark and Dorthea Virginia Lynch, was born April 19, 1955 in Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

Stephen Randell was born April 19, 1964, possibly in Massachusetts.  He is the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Marriages

Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Mary Kinsey, were married on April 19, 1816 in New Jersey.  Mary is my 1st cousin 5x removed.

William B. Sellers, son of John Leonard Sellers and Elizabeth Wenger, and Sarah J. Buchanan were married on April 19, 1863 in Auglaize County, Ohio.  William is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.

Edward Harry Gauntt, son of Mark Lewallen Gauntt and May Ethyl Lake, and Marie Gloria T. Schaefer were married on April 19, 1946 in Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Edward is my 4th cousin once removed.

Wayne Clark, son of Oren Wilson Clark, Jr. and Adeline Pearson, and Evelyn A. Sawyer were married on April 19, 1968, on Wayne's brother's James' birthday (above).  Wayne, like James, is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

Joseph Pintex and Carole Mich, daughter of Francis Mich and Janet Edna Weaver, were married on April 19, 1980, possibly in New Jersey.  Carole is also my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line, but through the Weavers.

Edward Gathright Fraser and Amy Elizabeth Addis, daughter of Robert Trenary Addis and Virginia Claire Votaw, were married on April 19, 1986 in Bon Air, Chesterfield County, Virginia.  Amy is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Deaths

Lucinda Mack, daughter of John Mack and Mary Woolsey, died April 19, 1857, on her birthday, at the age of 23.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.

Charles Gaunt, son of David Gaunt and Pamela Plummer, died April 19, 1911 at the age of 81, probably in Camden County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.

Harriet Prickett died April 19, 1921 at the age of 82 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She was married to Robert Barclay Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt and Ann Horner, who is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.

Daisey Gaunt, daughter of William Allen Gaunt and Mary Ann Parrott, died April 19, 1932 at the age of about 58 in Peru, Miami County, Ohio.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.

Baby Girl Render, daughter of Bertram Ruthledge Render and Ruth Schumeister, died April 19, 1946 at the age of less than one day in Ramsey County, Minnesota (above).  She is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Schumeisters.

Charles Cooper Stradling died April 19, 1966 at the age of 71 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey, on his granddaughter Ruth Anne's birthday (above).  He was married to Anna Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, who is my paternal grandmother.

William Daily Allen, Jr., son of William Daily Allen and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, died April 19, 1984 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Carrie Florence Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, died April 19, 1985 at the age of 88 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my grandaunt.

Samuel S. Schwartz, son of Joseph Schwartz (originally Scchweiduk) and Anna Ajzner, died April 19, 1993 at the age of about 86 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.  He is the 1st cousin once removed of my cousin Esther Garfinkel.

Mary Lou Jocelyn Bowen, daughter of Francis Maria Bowen and , died April 19, 2004 at the age of 65 in Port St. John, Brevard County, Florida.  She was my father's first wife and the mother of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Events in My Family Tree: March 25

James Selover, still going strong at 89 years old, is another avid genealogist, who has been researching the Armstrong line for many years.

Births

Jacob E. Long was born March 25, 1815 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Elizabeth Zook, daughter of David Zook and Nancy Mack, who is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Macks.

George W. Mosier was born March 25, 1859 in Ohio.  He was married to Mary Margaret Sellers, daughter of Joseph Sellers and Leah Crumrine, who is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Elwood Allen, son of John Murdock Allen and Katherine Housell Space, was born March 25, 1915 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Maurice Allen, son of Elwood Lambert Allen and Beatrice Graham, was born March 25, 1929 in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

James Carroll Selover was born March 25, 1929 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.  He is the third husband of Mabel Ellen Elizabeth Brickel, daughter of James Newbill Armstrong and Beatrice Ruth Anne Swain, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Armstrong line through the Swains.

Clifford Adlain Gauntt, son of Clifford Benjamin Gauntt and Lillie May Pitts, was born March 25, 1947 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois.  He is my 4th cousin.

Jerry Wright, son of Alvin Wright and Dorothy Simcox, was born March 25, 1951.  He is the 2nd cousin of my 1st cousin Albert Lore on his Eckman line.

Herbert J. Gaunt, son of Charles Jacob Gaunt, Jr. and Ruth Ann Schinnerer, was born March 25, 1955, possibly in Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin.

Stacey L. Gordon was born March 25, 1961 iN San Diego County, California.  She is the 1st cousin once removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Deaths

Margaret K. Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, died March 25, 1900 at the age of 79, probably in Cumberland County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Charles R. Gaunt, son of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt and Elizabeth K. Frazer, died March 25, 1906 at the age of 65 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed.

Jane Paxson Pearson, daughter of Hiram H. Pearson and Sidney Godshalk, died March 25, 1923 at the age of about 77, possibly in Pennsylvania.  She is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Godshalks.

Catherine S. Dunn, daughter of Patrick J. Dunn and Catherine Bowden, died March 25, 1939 at the age of 71 in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey.  She is the maternal great-grandmother of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Frank Eckman, son of John Eckman and Martha Johnson Atkinson, died March 25, 1964 at the age of 63 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is the paternal granduncle of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Leon Furman, son of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, died March 25, 2008 at the age of 84, probably in New York.  He is my 1st cousin once removed through the Mecklers.

Events in My Family Tree: February 2

According to Wikipedia, the earliest recorded mention of February 2 as Groundhog Day was in an 1840 entry in a diary, so it's possible that some of these relatives observed the day, particularly those with Pennsylvania German ancestry, such as the Macks.

Births

Thomas H. B. Gaunt, son of Redden N. Gaunt and Pauline E. Smuck, was born February 2, 1857, possibly in Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.

Adeline Pearson was born February 2, 1918.  She was married to Oren Wilson Clark, Jr., son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna Gaunt, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Leon Furman, son of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, was born February 2, 1924 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my 1st cousin once removed via the Mecklers.

Ina Mae Pflueger was born February 2, 1931.  She was married to William Richard Gaunt, son of Edward Lee Gaunt and Ethyl Fay Davidson, who is my 5th cousin once removed.

Mary Alice Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Franklin Gauntt and Anna Marie Stayton, was born February 2, 1937 in New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin once removed.

Robin Simcox, daughter of Warren Simcox and Joyce Case, was born February 2, 1956.  She is the 2nd cousin of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Barry Paul Sarin was born February 2, 1959 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He is married to Sheryl Joy Podolsky, who is my 3rd cousin through my Gordon line.

Scott Clouser was born February 2, 1984 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.  He is also my 3rd cousin through my Gordon line.

Marriages

Jacob Ziegler and Sarah Margarethe Mack, daughter of Alexander Mack and Elizabeth Neis, were married on February 2, 1776, possibly in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  Sarah is my 5th great-grandaunt via the Macks.

Gary Allen Feil, son of Rudolf William Feil and Jessie Naomi Gaunt, and Sandra Shauf were married on February 2, 1974 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.  Gary is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Robert Lloyd Smits and Kip Marie Sellers were married on February 2, 1989 in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico.  Kip is my 7th cousin.

Deaths

Catherine Baker died February 2, 1853 at the age of 79 in Stark County, Ohio.  She was married to Alexander Mack, son of Alexander Mock, who is my 2nd cousin 6x removed.

Priscilla Dye died February 2, 1890 at the age of 61 in Indiana.  She was married to John B. Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Euphemia Thornton, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.

Jacob E. Long died February 2, 1894 at the age of 78 in Baldwin, Jackson County, Iowa.  He was married to Elizabeth Zook, daughter of David Zook and Nancy Mack, who is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.

Samuel B. Sellers, son of Samuel Ferguson Sellers and Mary Laura Gunn, died February 2, 1905 at the age of 3 months in East Marlborough Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Carl Kennedy Sellers, son of David Sellers and Elsie Robinson, died February 2, 1969 at the age of 87 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon.  He is my also my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Charles Louis Allen, son of Cyrus Kunze Allen, Jr. and Clara Barton Shinn, died February 2, 1985 at the age of 92.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Events in My Family Tree: January 30

My cousin William David Brainin, who appears in the list of deaths for January 30, was named after his uncle William Brainin, who had died two years previously, following the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition of naming children after deceased relatives.

Births

Daniel Longacre (originally Longanecker), son of Daniel Longanecker/Longacre and Sarah Mack, was born January 30, 1813, in Pennsylvania or Ohio.  He is my 3rd cousin 5x removed via the Macks.

Joseph L. Fuller, son of Joseph E. Fuller and Lorina G. Tripp, was born January 30, 1862 in Stony Creek, Warren County, New York.  He is the great-grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul.

John Hershel Sellers, son of Elmer Ferguson Sellers and Minnie B. Frey, was born January 30, 1894 in Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Virginia Barnett, daughter of Milton Barnett and Ethyl May Votaw, was born January 30, 1916, probably in Indiana.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Ruth Claire Ergas was born January 30, 1931 in The Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  She was married to Murray Harold Pollack, son of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

Esther Segal was born January 30, 1938 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She was married to Lyman Ross, son of Charlie Ross and Annie Garber, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garbers.

Paul Grecay

Paul A. Grecay was born January 30, 1951 in Queens, Queens County, New York.  He is the husband of Robert Furman, son of Leon Furman and Evelyn Buzen, who is my 2nd cousin on my Meckler line through the Furmans.

Robert Lewis Newman was born January 30, 1963 in South Miami, Dade County, Florida.  He is my 1st cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Marriage

John Eckman and Martha Johnson Atkinson were married on January 30, 1897 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  They are the parents of my grandaunt Bertha Poinsett Eckman and granduncle Edwin Bunting Eckman.

Deaths

Anna Elizabeth Gauntt, daughter of Isaiah Allen Gauntt and Louisa Lemonyon, died January 30, 1918 at the age of 23.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

John Eckman died January 30, 1943 at the age of 66 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is the same John Eckman mentioned above under "Marriage", so he died on his wedding anniversary.

Thomas W. Fowlie died January 30, 1995 at the age of 90, possibly in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He was married to Esther Wells Moore, daughter of Howard Evans Moore and Edith E. Wells, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

Fannie L. Thomas died January 30, 2008 at the age of about 88 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.  She was married to Jessie Douglas Crawford, son of Preston Crawford and Annie Mariah Dixon, who is the 2nd cousin once removed of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

William David Brainin, son of Benjamin Brainin and Yetta Braunstein, died January 30, 2010 at the age of 88 in Queens, Queens County, New York.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed.