Showing posts with label Gantt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gantt. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Events in My Family Tree: December 29

It's nice to see another Janice in the family tree.

Births

Carl Thomas Gantt, son of Daniel Taylor Gantt and Phoebe Thomas, was born December 29, 1889 in Nebraska, probably in Jefferson County.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gantts.

Ruth E. Barnett was born December 29, 1891 in Wabash County, Indiana.  She was married to Uz Millard Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida Mary Fisher, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Anna Schwartz was born December 29, 1905 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She was married to Hyman Gordon (originally Chaim Gorodetsky), son of Avigdor Gorodetsky and Esther Leah Schneiderman, who is my great-granduncle.

John Joseph Preisner was born December 29, 1942 in Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois.  He is the husband of Anna Heath McStroul, daughter of Eugene Washington McStroul and Anna Krebs, who is the sister of my aunt Mary McStroul and the aunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

David Charles Ellis, son of Harold Levi Ellis and Josephine Fiori, was born December 29, 1950 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Francis Wickham, son of Raymond Henry Wickham and Janice Kasabula, was born December 29, 1957, possibly in New York.  He is the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laurie Sellers and her half-sister Shanyn James on their Bowen line through the Wickhams.

Julianna Copestick was born December 29, 2014.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

James Edward Slentz, son of Ephraim Slentz and Zilpha Emily Gaunt, and Caroline Ella Estella Oler were married December 29, 1899 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  James is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Clarence Gilbert Lore, son of Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, and Carna Marie Ellis were married December 29, 1979 in Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia.  Gil is my half 1st cousin on my Sellers line.

Les Perley and Selma Ruth Tennenhouse, daughter of Arnold Tennenhouse and Faye Garfinkel, were married December 29, 1981, possibly in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Selma is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Deaths

Loran Clarence Gaunt, son of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, died December 29, 1987 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin at the age of 72.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Wanda Joan Hutson, daughter of Calvin William Hutson and Berdella Martha Elisa Abplanalp, died December 29, 2016 in West Chester, Butler County, Ohio at the age of 84.  She is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Friday, December 27, 2024

Events in My Family Tree: December 25

I've heard from friends that being a Christmas baby is mostly a disadvantage, because you often don't have a regular birthday party and people want to give you a combined birthday/Christmas present.  This is probably not a big problem when you're Jewish, right?

Births

Mary Ann McGowan was born December 25, 1805 in Pennsylvania.  She was married to Joseph Gantt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Mary A. Lobaugh, who is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Pauline E. Smoot was born December 25, 1827 in Virginia.  She was married to Redden N. Gaunt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Phoebe Emily Severn, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Wilma Elizabeth Norris was born December 25, 1912 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana.  She was married to Neil Gaunt Clark, son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna G. Gaunt, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Irene Bassie (Bessai?) Dubensky was born December 25, 1920, possibly in Ohio.  She was the third wife of Harry Herman Mackler, son of Morris Mackler (originally Moishe Meckler) and Minnie (originally Mushe) Zelda Nowicki, who is my granduncle.

Gene Paul Gaunt, son of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, was born December 25, 1931 in California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Melanie Amron, daughter of Eli Morton Amron and Alice Gold, was born December 25, 1952 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Amrons.

Edward James Ellis, Jr. was born December 25, 1977.  He is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Nathan Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt and Achsah Taylor, and Sarah Coles were married December 25, 1823 in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Nathan is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Richard Dunstan, son of James Dunstan and Maria Hilton, and Jane Coleclough were married December 25, 1833 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.  They are my 3x-great-grandparents.

James Andrews and Mary D. Gaunt, daughter of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Rose, were married December 25, 1841 in Tuckerton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Mary is my half 2nd-great-grandaunt.

Francis D. Matthews and Susannah H. Gaunt, another daughter of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Rose, were married December 25, 1876, probably in New Jersey.  Susannah is also my half 2nd-great-grandaunt.

Floyd Richard Williams, son of Preston Frank Williams and Priscilla Crawford, and Susie Lee Adams, daughter of Alma Adams, were married December 25, 1927 in Muscogee County, Georgia.  They are the paternal grandparents of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Deaths

Isaac Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Rebecca Mulliner, died December 25, 1864 in Tuckerton, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 77.  He is my 3rd-great-granduncle.

James H. Fuller, son of Joseph E. Fuller and Lorina G. Tripp, died December 25, 1929 in Stony Creek, Warren County, New York at the age of 80.  He is the 2nd-great-granduncle of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Anna McStroul, and the 3rd-great-granduncle of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Janet Edna Weaver, daughter of James Henry Weaver and Ada Adelle Allen, died December 25, 2005, possibly in Whiting, Ocean County, New Jersey, at the age of 75.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Joseph W. Bonifas, son of Charles Dennison Bonifas, Sr. and Georgia Grace Gaunt, died December 25, 2011 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana at the age of 80.  He is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Events in My Family Tree: December 24

This day's list includes the three spelling variants of Gantt, Gaunt, and Gauntt that I know of in my family.

Births

Paul Avery Gantt, son of Daniel Taylor Gantt and Phoebe Thomas, was born December 24, 1898 in Steele City, Jefferson County, Nebraska.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gantts.

Joseph Frederick Baer was born December 24, 1914 in Roebling, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He was married to Nellie Elizabeth Sellers, daughter of Cornelius Elmer Sellers and Laura May Armstrong, who is my grandaunt.

Floyd Richard Williams, son of Floyd Richard Williams and Susie Lee Adams, was born December 24, 1930 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.  He is the father of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Chris Eve Meeks, daughter of Donald Wayne Meeks and Mary Lu Sherman, was born December 24, 1954, probably in Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Shermans.

Simon Berkowitz was born December 24, 1958.  He is married to Sheryl Millstein, daughter of Irwin Millstein and Julia Baena, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Millsteins.

Linda Sue Gauntt, daughter of David Lester Gauntt and Virginia Carolyn Petersen, was born December 24, 1962, possibly in New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Bobby Wollock was born December 24, 1985.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Reuben T. Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Rebecca Mulliner, and Hannah S. Lewallen were married December 24, 1807 in Waterford, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Reuben is my 3rd-great-granduncle.

Benjamin Gaunt, son of Benjamin Selah Gaunt and Hannah Ann Peters, and Mary Elizabeth Sever were married December 24, 1868 in Southampton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Benjamin is my half 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Samuel W. Thackeray and Virginia R. Gaunt, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt and Elizabeth K. Frazer, were married December 24, 1885, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Virginia is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Herbert McGinnis and Mary Jane Gaunt, daughter of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, were married December 24, 1902, probably in California.  Mary is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Richard J. Merrill and Yedida Marcia Amine, daughter of Moshe Amine and Florence Meckler, were married December 24, 1975 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California.  Yedida is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line.

Deaths

Claudia L. Githens, daughter of Thomas G. Githens and Emma D. Runyan, died December 24, 1908, probably in New Jersey, at the age of 18.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

Phoebe Emily Gaunt, daughter of Redden N. Gaunt and Pauline E. Smoot, died December 24, 1928 in Perth, Sumner County, Kansas at the age of 82.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

John Clendon Vaughn, son of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, died December 24, 1979 in Butte County, California at the age of 69.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Events in My Family Tree: December 18

Margaret Gantt died on her 76th birthday, probably in the same county in which she was born.

Births

Margaret Gantt, daughter of Joseph Gantt and Mary Ann McGowan, was born December 18, 1836 in Pennsylvania, probably in Perry County.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gantts.

Marjorie Alene Gaunt, daughter of Charles Gaunt and Pearl E. Cory, was born December 18, 1907 in Richvalley, Wabash County, Indiana.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Jimmy Wayne Doerner, Jr. was born December 18, 1955 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.  He was the first husband of Stacy Ann Sellers, who is my sister.

Carol Sue Dunn, daughter of Harold Edwin Dunn, Jr. and Ruth Clara Ellis, was born December 18, 1959 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.  She is my second cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Annette Parker, daughter of Gerald Robert Parker and Gloria Jean Allen, was born December 18, 1962, possibly in New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Anna Marie Gaynor, daughter of James Owen Gaynor, Jr. and Ruth Heard Hunt, was born December 18, 1964 in Sparta, Essex County, New Jersey.  She is the 2nd cousin of my half-sister Laurie Sellers and her half-sister Shanyn James on their Gaynor line.

Keith Mason was born December 18, 1972.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Amos Evans and Elizabeth Gaunt, daughter of Joseph Gaunt and Elizabeth Borton, were married December 18, 1823, probably in New Jersey.  Elizabeth is my 4th-great-grandaunt.

George N. Allen, son of Cyrus Kunze Allen and Hannah Ann Gaunt, and Ada E. Mason were married December 18, 1889 in Ocean County, New Jersey.  George is my 3rd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Alfred Joseph Chase and Beatrice Emma Naylor, daughter of James Mason Naylor and Martha Ann Murdock, were married December 18, 1919 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Emma is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Alvin Irwin Moss and Claire Rochelle Garfinkel, daughter of Jack Garfinkel and Martha Freedman, were married December 18, 1960 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  Rochelle is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Deaths

Margaret Gantt, daughter of Joseph Gantt and Mary Ann McGowan, died December 18, 1912 in Center Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania at the age of 76.  She is still my 2nd cousin 4x removed.

Rebecca Elizabeth Coverly died December 18, 1950 in Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 65.  She was married to Joseph L. Gauntt, son of Mark Lewallen Gauntt and Rhoda Ewing, who is my 3rd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Irene Corlotta Gaunt, daughter of Henry Plummer Gaunt and Emma Smith, died December 18, 1954 in Los Angeles County, California at the age of 82.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

William George Facenda, Jr. died December 18, 1959 in Santa Clara County, California at the age of about 33.  He was the first husband of Mabel Ellen Elizabeth Brickel, daughter of James Newbill Armstrong and Beatrice Ruth Anna Swain, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Armstrong line through the Swains.

Kenneth Charles O'Brien died December 18, 1999 in Clarks Summit, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania at the age of 48.  He was the first husband of Carol Beth Sellers, daughter of Bertram Lynn Sellers, Sr. and Anita Clarice Loveman, who is my aunt.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Events in My Family Tree: November 28

Bonnie Mich married for the second time on her sister Donna's 29th birthday.  And November 28 seems to be an unfortunate date in my Aunt Mary's family.

Births

Almaretta Claycomb, daughter of George F. Claycomb and Hannah Holmes Gaunt, was born November 28, 1848 in Jay County, Indiana.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Margaret A. Gaunt, daughter of John B. Gaunt and Priscilla Dye, was born November 28, 1854 in Indiana.  She is also my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Earl Morris Hutson, son of Bateman Hutson and Lorinda Brown, was born November 28, 1890 in Brookston, White County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Doris Lavina Rowland, daughter of Joseph Freeman Rowland and Sarah D. Pelham, was born November 28, 1900 in Pennville, Jay County, Indiana.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Rowlands.

Frederick T. Bordenberg was born November 28, 1918 in Napoleon, Ripley County, Indiana.  He was the husband of Elizabeth Frances Hoyer, daughter of Rollin Henry Hoyer and Bessie Floreen Schwier, who is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Schwiers.

Donna Jean Mich, daughter of Francis William Mich and Janet Edna Weaver, was born November 28, 1952, probably in New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Weavers.

Eric Yao-min Persoff was born November 28, 1979.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.

Robert Christopher Smith was born November 28, 1972.  He is the husband of Shanyn Marie James, the half-sister of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Marriages

Ira Gibson and Elizabeth Gaunt, daughter of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, were married November 28, 1864 in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Elizabeth is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

George W. Moore and Catherine Fox Owen were married November 28, 1882 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Catherine was my paternal grandfather's adoptive paternal grandmother.

Robert Turner and Donna L. Allen, daughter of Thomas Gerald Allen and Doris Filer, were married November 28, 1975 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Donna is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Martin Howard Stein and Harriet Sharon Gordon, daughter of Sidney Gordon and Beatrice Roll, were married November 28, 1976 in Verona, Essex County, New Jersey.  Harriet is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gordon line.

Thomas Kernan and Bonnie Lee Mich, daughter of Francis William Mich and Janet Edna Weaver, were married November 28, 1981 in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey.  Bonnie is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Weavers.

Deaths

Martha Wickham, daughter of William Henry Wickham and Malvina Fermet, died November 28, 1917 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey at the age of 5.  She is the 2nd cousin 1x removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers on her Bowen line through the Wickhams.

Johann Andree died November 28, 1923 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  He was the husband of Ernestine Krebs, daughter of Isaac Krebs and Frederika Weiss, who is the grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul and the great-grandaunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams on their Krebs line.

Phoebe Thomas also died November 28, 1923, possibly in Nebraska.  She was the wife of Daniel Taylor Gantt, son of John Gantt and Rachel Carl, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gantts.

William August Heath, son of Henry Heath and Eliza Bullock, died November 28, 1938, probably in Warren County, New York.  He is the great-granduncle of my aunt Mary McStroul and the great-great-granduncle of my not-quite-cousiin Angela Williams on their Heath line.

Don Howard Heath, son of John Timothy Heath and Mary Etta Smith, died November 28, 1959 in Warrensburg, Warren County, New York.  He is the grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul and the great-grandfather of my not-quite-cousiin Angela Williams.

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Events in My Family Tree: November 23

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: November 4

I hope that someday I will be able to document the relationship between the Jakowszycks and the Nowickis.

Births

Jesse Gantt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Mary A. Lobaugh, was born November 4, 1808, probably in Perry County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Louisa L. Gaunt, daughter of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Jane Weatherby, was born November 4, 1850 in Washington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Susan Linda Gauntt, daughter of Irving Lester Gauntt and Mildred Hoffman Childs, was born November 4, 1942 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line.

Russell S. Behr was born November 4, 1963.  He is my 6th cousin.

Jonathan Oren Clark was born November 4, 1984.  He is also my 6th cousin.

Nirel Irving Gershwind was born November 4, 2000.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

William Szocherman and Tania Jakowszycka, daughter of Aaron Samuel Jakowszycki and Findl Nobinska/Novinska?, were married November 4, 1934 in Guanabacoa, Habana, Cuba.  Tania is probably my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Nowicki line.

William Schneiderman, son of Joseph Schneiderman and Mollie Bernstein, and Mary were married November 4, 1991.  Bill is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Schneiderman line.

Deaths

Robert King died November 4, 1954 in Upatoi, Muscogee County, Georgia at the age of about 67.  He was the second husband of Priscilla Crawford, daughter of Henry Crawford and America Brooks, who is the great-grandmother of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Jane Lochrie died November 4, 1995 in Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts at the age of 91.  She was the wife of Charles E. Wickham, son of Charles E. Wickham and Martha Elizabeth Bowen, who is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: November 2

I suspect that Schaefer might not have been Marie's maiden name, but so far I'm stuck on finding out more about her beyond her birth date.

Births

Anna Heath McStroul, daughter of Eugene Washington McStroul and Elizabeth Almire Heath, was born November 22, 1944 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.  She is the sister of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the aunt of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Mark Steven Gauntt, son of Edward Harry Gauntt and Marie Gloria T. Schaefer, was born November 2, 1947, probably in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line.

Marriages

Joel Richard Kent, Jr. and Laura Lynn Sellers, daughter of Bertram Lynn Sellers, Jr. and Mary Lou Jocelyn Bowen, were married November 2, 1974 in Falsington, Bucks County, Pennsylania.  Laura is my half-sister on my Sellers line.

Deaths

George Washington Gantt, son of John Gaunt/Gantt and Rachel Carl, died November 2, 1905 in Jefferson County, Nebraska at the age of 62.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Harold Yorkes Mantell died November 2, 2007 in Lumberton, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 95.  He was the husband of Gladys Mabel Allen, daughter of William Daily Allen and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Monday, November 1, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: October 31

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriage

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

Deaths

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

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

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

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: October 25

Lillie Dorrell is the granddaughter of Joseph Thackeray and died on the 24th anniversary of his death.

Births

John Gaunt, Jr., son of John Gaunt and Ellen R. Bannon, was born October 25, 1862 in Union Township, Camden County, New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Mildred Hoffman Childs was born October 25, 1912 in Derby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.  She was the wife of Irving Lester Gauntt, son of Joseph L. Gauntt and Rebecca Elizabeth Coverly, who is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Gary Yale Greenberg was born October 25, 1948 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is the husband of Ellen Kardash, daughter of Louis Kardash and Mary Udashkin, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardashes.

Stacy Ilene Gordon was born October 25, 1968.  She is my 1st cousin 1x removed.

Angela Farkas was born October 25, 1982.  She is the wife of Alana Ronite Fiks, who is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

August K. Baumgart and Ruth Edna Gantt, daughter of Daniel Taylor Gantt and Phoebe Thomas, were married October 25, 1913 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska.  Ruth is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gantts.

Irving Lestter Gauntt, son of Joseph L. Gauntt and Rebecca Elizabeth Coverly, and Mildred Hoffman Childs were married October 25, 1930, probably in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.  Irving is still my 4th cousin 1x removed.

James Marshall Allen, Jr., son of James Marshall Allen and Eileen Catherine Dallas, and Deborah Jean Bogner were married October 25, 1986 in Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  James is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Benjamin Franklin Gaunt, son of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt and Elizabeth K. Frazer, died October 25, 1856, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey, at the age of about 2.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Rachel Carl died October 25, 1863, possibly in Perry County, Pennsylvania at the age of 58.  She was the wife of John Gantt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Mary A. Lobaugh, who is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Joseph Thackeray, son of James Thackeray and Jane Gaunt, died October 25, 1881, probably in Ripley County, Indiana, at the age of 80.  He is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Moses M. Gaunt, son of Moses Gaunt and Rachel, died October 25, 1890, possibly in Camden County, New Jersey, at the age of 54.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Lillie Belle Dorrell, daughter of James Dorrell and Florence Thackeray, died October 25, 1905 in Versailles, Ripley County, Indiana at the age of 36.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Thackerays.

Daniel H. Bowker died October 25, 1961 in Lumberton, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 61.  He was the husband of Bertha Dunstan, daughter of Frederick Dunstan and Anna Waltz Horner, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Dunstan line.

Dale Gordon Allen, son of Clarence Allen and Mary Elizabeth Stradling, died October 25, 1997 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 62.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Betty Lorraine Ellett died October 25, 2006 in Redding, Shasta County, California at the age of 71.  She is the mother of Jeff Gordon, my 1st cousin 2x removed on our shared Gorodetsky line.

Monday, October 18, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: October 17

Anna Marie Githens was the sister of Alfred T. Githens, so Thomas Githens died on the 30th anniversarity of his aunt's death.

Births

Jesse Lobaugh Gantt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Mary A. Lobaugh, was born October 17, 1810 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Esther Emily Wright, daughter of George B. McClellan Wright and Pearl Ellen Slentz, was born October 17, 1914 in Albany, Delaware County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Slentzes.

Jorge Luis Moreno was born October 17, 1967.  He is the husband of Onix Casas, who is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Tracy Allen Cunningham and Sandra Lee Dunn, daughter of Harold Edwin Dunn, Jr. and Ruth Claire Ellis, were married October 17, 1981 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  Sandra is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line via the Ellises.

Melvin Cecil Gordon, son of Alexander Gordon and Roslyn Rubin, and Joan Beth Sillen were married October 17, 1999 in Hollywood, Broward County, Florida.  Mel is my 1st cousin 1x removed through the Gordons.

Deaths

John Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Ann Ridgway, died October 17, 1809 in Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 75.  He is my 5th-great-granduncle.

Anna Marie Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, died October 17, 1885 in Landis, Cumberland County, New Jersey at the age of 68.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Thomas Githens, son of Alfred T. Githens and Margaret Middleton, died October 17, 1915 in Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 71.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

Ethyl May Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, died October 17, 1944 in Wabash County, Indiana at the age of 57.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Clarence Robert Laverne Newman died October 17, 1981 in Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida at the age of 55.  He was the second husband of Ruth Anne Appleton, daughter of Chester Lewis Appleton, Jr. and Ruth Carrie Stradling, who is my half 1st cousin on my Gauntt line via the Stradlings.

Lillyan E. Gordon, daughter of Joe Gordon (originally Joine Gorodetsky) and Sarah Libby Brainin, died October 17, 2006 at the age of 87.  She is my maternal grandmother (my Bubbie).

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: October 8

Martha Ann named her daughter Martha Ann, and Mary Ann named her daughter Mary Ann.

Births

Emeline Gantt, daughter of John Gantt and Rachel Carl, was born October 8, 1838 in Pennsylvania, possibly in Perry County.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gantts.

Irving Lawrence Gershwind was born Octtober 8, 1911 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He was the husband of Frances Perlman, daughter of Louis Perlman (originally Perlmutter) and Jennie Novitsky, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Novitskys.

Cecil Thurman Phillips, Jr. was born October 8, 1916 in Anderson County, Kentucky.  He was the husband of Martha Ann Surran, daughter of William Earl Surran and Martha Ann Naylor, who is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Naylors.

Gordon Paul Craig, son of Victor Young Craig and Edith Alice Gantt, was born October 8, 1926 in Denton, Denton County, Texas.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gantts.

Sheryl Berezin was born October 8, 1960 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is the wife of Harvey Kardish, son of Israel Kardish and Eva Feldberg, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Meredith Annice Thomas was born October 8, 1963.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Laura Turner was born October 8, 1981.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Tara Elizabeth Hewitt was born October 8, 1984.  She is another 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Blaze Vinton Alexander, son of Phillip Charles Alexander and Jessie Ozley Easlick, and Daria Ann Sigler were married Octrober 8, 1977 in Maryland.  Blaze is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Alexanders.

Jason Christoher Ellis and Raquel Margot Francis were married October 8, 1995.  Jason is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Deaths

Mary Ann Gantt, daughter of Joseph Gantt and Mary Ann McGowan, died October 8, 1909 in Center Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania at the age of 76.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gantts.

Jack Garfinkel, son of Yikusee'ael Koifman Gorfinkel and Sora Rivka Mekler, died October 8, 1978 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the age of about 69.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Meklers.

Caroline Catherine Ludeker died October 8, 1996 in Osgood, Ripley County, Indiana at the age of 83.  She was the wife of Norman Henry Hoyer, son of Rollin Henry Hoyer and Bessie Floreen Schwier, who is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Schwiers.

Kathleen Anne Easlick, daughter of Vinton Thompson Easlick and Beaulah Anna Elizabeth Bozarth, died October 8, 2016 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 88.  She is my 4th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: October 5

Erika was married on the birthday of her 1st cousin Barbara.  I hope Barbara was invited to the wedding.

Births

Wesley Owen Walker, son of Owen M. Walker and Marguerite Maureen Thackeray, was born October 5, 1945 in Los Angeles County, California.  H is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Thackerays.

Barbara Boulissa Lederman, daughter of Donald Lawrence Lederman and Miriam Jaffe, was born October 5, 1953 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Ledermans.

Mark Wickham, son of Charles E. Wickham and Sarah Ellen Temple, was born October 5, 1954 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey.  He is the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line through the Wickhams.

Marcie Weinstein was born October 5, 1964.  She is my 4th cousin.

Kemuel Enoch Travis was born October 5, 1969.  He is my 2nd cousin.

Brittany Dawn Sellers was born October 5, 1994.  She is my half 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Joel Armstrong, son of Franklin Armstrong, and Sarah Ann Deacon Lippincott, daughter of Abel A. Lippincott and Rachel R. Stackhouse, were married October 5, 1878 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  They are my great-great-grandparents.

David Alan Gaunt, son of Jack Lowell Gaunt and Rosemary Ann Trindade, and Deanna Jo Head were married October 5, 1985 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.  David is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Joseph Michael Leon and Erika Lynn Lederman were married October 5, 2002 in Florida.  Erika is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Deaths

Charles H. Gaunt, son of James Gaunt and Amelia Gibson, died October 5, 1889 in Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 36.  He is my great-granduncle.

Daniel Taylor Gantt, son of John Gantt and Rachel Carl, died October 5, 1920 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska at the age of 72.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gantts.

Dorothy Wright, daughter of George B. McClellan Wright and Pearl Ellen Slentz, died October 5, 2000, possibly in Saint Clair Shores, Macomb County, Michigan, at the age of 91.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Slentzes.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: September 29

Each category has at least one event not related to the Gaunts!

Births

Joseph Harley Gaunt, son of David Clinton Gaunt and Martha Sophronia Hartman, was born September 29, 1881 in Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Susanah E. Gaunt, daughter of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Hannah S. Scott, was born September 29, 1884 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Almyra Leone Gaunt, daughter of Brinton Jerome Gaunt and Mabel Dobson, was born September 29, 1905 in Kansas, Seneca County, Ohio.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Evelyn Rowena Baumgart, daughter of August K. Baumgart and Ruth Edna Gantt, was born September 29, 1925 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gantts.

Michael Wollock was born September 29, 1954 in Montreal, Québec, Canada.  He is the husband of Roslyn Brozovsky, daughter of Sam Brozovsky and Ann Kardish, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line via the Kardishes.

David Charles Alter was born September 29, 1957, possibly in New York.  He is the husband of Abby Jennifer Bernstein, who is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Marriages

Moska Leib Strul, son of Alter Strul and Etta Friedman, and Anna Krebs, daughter of Isaac Krebs and Frederika Weiss, were married September 29, 1909 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  They are the grandparents of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the great-grandparents of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler, not-quite-cousin Angela Williams, and Mindy McStroul.

Garrett Hobart Gauntt, son of Isaiah Allen Gauntt and Louisa Lemonyon, and Phyllis Alice Sanderson were married September 29, 1915 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Garrett is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

James Edmund Church and Judy Ann Redtfeldt, daughter of Gordon Ardel Redtfeldt and Lucile J. Vaughn, were married September 29, 1963 in Los Angeles County, California.  Judy is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Vaughns.

Deaths

Joseph Gaunt, son of Isaac Gaunt and Susannah Webb, died September 29, 1899 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 69.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Susannah Sever, daughter of Allen Sever and Elizabeth Ann Gaunt, died September 1906 in Falls, Bucks County, Pennsylvania at the age of 59.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Austin Joseph Gaynor, son of John Francis Gaynor and Mary Wally Ruppert, died September 29, 1978 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey at the age of 68.  He is the half-granduncle of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Friday, September 3, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: August 31

And for Finley Gage's 8th birthday, he got . . . a sister!

Births

Benjamin Franklin Gaunt, son of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt and Elizabeth K. Frazer, was born August 31, 1861 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Finley Torrence Gage, son of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, was born August 31, 1877 in Indiana, possibly in Ripley County.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line via the Hutsons.

Opal Edna Gage, daughter of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, was born August 31, 1885 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.  She is also my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line via the Hutsons and is the sister of Finley Gage (above).

Edith Alice Gantt, daughter of Daniel Taylor Gantt and Phoebe Thomas, was born August 31, 1888 in Jefferson County, Nebraska.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gantts.

Ethyl Mary Gauntt, daughter of Isaiah Allen Gaunt and Louisa Lemonyon, was born August 31, 1889 in New Jersey.  She is my half 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Loyd Ault, son of Levi Calvin Ault and Hazel Pearl Gaunt, was born August 31, 1912 in Pennville, Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 5th couxin once removed via the Gaunts.

William Alvin Gaunt, Jr., son of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, was born August 31, 1920 in Kings County, California.  He is my 4th couxin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Paul Brainin, son of David Harry Brainin and Rebecca Harbour, was born August 31, 1931 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Carol Anne Young, daughter of Walter Thomas Young, Jr. and Gladys Ella Easlick, was born August 31, 1939 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 4th couxin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Easlicks.

Samuel Eli Thomas, Jr., son of Samuel Eli Thomas and Esther Jane Ellis, was born August 31, 1946 in New Jersey, possibly in Camden County.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line via the Ellises.

Pamela Wickham, daughter of Robert Edward Wickham and Patricia Hehir, was born August 31, 1954, probably in New Jersey.  She is the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laura Sellers

Ariel Tennenhouse was born August 31, 1997.  She is my 4th cousin once removed.

Benjamin M. Cerone was born August 31, 1998.  He is the 3rd cousin once removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Marriages

Daniel Leon Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, and Ella Ritchie Mingen were married August 31, 1912 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvasnia.  Daniel is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

William Richardson Chase, son of Alfred Joseph Chase and Emma Naylor, and Beatrice Bertha Vogel were married August 31, 1940 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  William is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Naylors.

Burman J. Gaunt, son of Orlan Fay Gaunt and Ruth Irene Waybright, and Gretchen K. C. Hopman were married August 31, 1940 also, but in Kentucky.  Burman is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

David Leven and Esther Garfinkel, daughter of Eliezer Louis Garfinkel and Doba Ajzner, were married August 31, 1947 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Esther 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.

Richard Charles Wright and Deborah Clark, daughter of Charles Robert Clark and Dorthea Virginia Lynch, were married August 31, 1974 in La Fontaine, Wabash County, Indiana.  Deborah is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

Kenneth Spencer Perlman and Anastasia Maureen Figueroa were married August 31, 1996.  Kenneth is my 3rd cousin.

Death

Melville Everett Vaughn, son of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, died August 31, 1985 in Santa Barbara County, California at the age of 72.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Friday, August 27, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: August 22

If your father was named Sherman Tecumseh, I guess you knew what your family's political leanings were.

Births

Clarence Harvey Hutson, son of Sherman Tecumseh Hutson and Emily J. VanKirk, was born August 22, 1899 in Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Russell Erwin Gaunt, son of Orlan Fay Gaunt and Ruth Irene Waybright, was born August 22, 1915 in Delaware County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Matthew Alan Fowler was born August 22, 1989.  He is my nephew.

Antonio Bradford Rios was born August 22, 1996.  He is my half 1st cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Paul Avery Gantt, son of Daniel Taylor Gantt and Phoebe Thomas, and Beth E. King were married August 22, 1921 in Douglas County, Nebraska.  Paul is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gantts.

Rudolf William Feil and Jessie Naomi Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, were married August 22, 1938 in Carson City, Nevada.  Jessie is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

John L. Jones and Sarah Dunstan, daughter of Frederick Cleworth Dunstan and Mary Emma Richardson, were married August 22, 1942 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Sarah is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Dunstan line.

Roger Michael Farrier, son of Ivan Francis Felix Farrier and Merlin Veronica Williams, and Janet Briceno were married August 22, 2009 in Assonet, Bristol County, Massachusetts.  Roger is the father of my sister-in-law, Sandra Farrier.

Deaths

Catherine Pettinger died August 22, 1872, probably in Warren County, New York, at the age of 57.  She was the wife of Solomon Fuller (brother of Lyman Fuller), who is the 3x-great-granduncle of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul, and 4x-great-granduncle of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Emma E. Githens, daughter of Alfred T. Githens and Margaret Middleton, died August 22, 1889 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 41.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

Gilbert Ayers Egli died August 22, 1986 in Los Angeles County, California at the age of 84.  He was the husband of Edith Esther Gaunt, daughter of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Events in My Family Tree: August 10

It's always sad to see an infant death, but all three deaths for this day are infants.

Births

Isaiah Allen Gaunt, son of Benjamin Selah Gaunt and Mary A. Allen, was born August 10, 1856 in New Jersey.  He is my half 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Raymond G. Gauntt, son of George D. Gaunt and Leona Baker, was born August 10, 1909 in New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Wayne Gaunt, son of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, was born August 10, 1911 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Elsie Marie Thompson, daughter of George Marion Thompson and Jessie Lenora Crisler, was born August 10, 1920 in Sumner County, Kansas.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Crislers.

Sergio Grobler was born August 10, 1941 in Habana, Cuba.  He is the husband of Sophia Korenstein, daughter of Harry Korenstein and Rebecca Szocherman, who is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Szochermans.

David K. Elkins, son of Marvin Elkins and Ethel R. Gardner, was born August 10, 1956 in San Diego County, California.  He is the 1st cousin once removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Jennifer Leigh McHenry was born August 10, 1979.  She is my 6th cousin.

Lindsey Marie Foster was born August 10, 1984.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Victor Young Craig and Edith Alice Gantt, daughter of Daniel Taylor Gantt and Phoebe Thomas, were married August 10, 1917 in Iowa.  Edith is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gantts.

Oliver Goldsmith Holden and Mary Louise Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, were married August 10, 1919 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Mary is my grandaunt.

Robert Springfield and Helen Laverta Slentz, daughter of Andrew Earl Slentz and Bessie Florence Landis, were married August 10, 1920 in Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma.  Helen is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Clarence N. Allen, son of Elwood Lambert Allen and Lillian Steel, and Mary Elizabeth Stradling were married August 10, 1934, probably in New Jersey.  Clarence is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Owen M. Walker and Marguerite Maureen Thackeray, daughter of Logan Thackeray and Virginia Steele, were married August 10, 1937 in Los Angeles County, California.  Marguerite is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Joseph Kenneth Leven, son of David Leven and Esther Garfinkel, and Dorie Hollenberg were married August 10, 1973 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Joseph is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Abraham Sinnreich and Naomi Wendy Brainin, daughter of William David Brainin and Beatrice Horowitz, were married August 10, 1975 in Bayside, Queens County, New York.  Naomi is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Brainin line.

Max Socherman, son of William Socherman (originally Szocherman) and Anna Tania Jakowszycka, and Betty Gladys Rada were married August 10, 1991 in Broward County, Florida.  Max is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Szochermans.

Deaths

Viola V. Gaunt, daughter of Jacob Gaunt and Melvina F. Bennett, died August 10, 1855 in Jay County, Indiana at the age of 16 months.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Joseph R. Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Melvina F. Bennett, died August 10, 1856 in Jay County, Indiana at the age of 16 months.  He is the brother of Viola Gaunt (above) and also my 3rd cousin 3x removed.

Louis Victor Gaunt, son of William Allen Gaunt and Mary Ann Parrott, died August 10, 1877, probably in Wabash County, Indiana, at the age of 8 months.  He is another 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.