Events in My Family Tree: December 13

Rhoda was born on her father's 28th birthday.  Another special birthday present!

Births

Caroline Estella Oler was born December 13, 1882 in Indiana.  She was married to James Edward Slentz, son of Ephraim Slentz and Zilpha Emily Gaunt, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Sam Brozovsky was born December 13, 1926 in Ottawa, Ontario Canada.  He was the husband of Ann Kardish, daughter of Dovid Kardish and Etta Gorodetsky, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Nathanial Barker, son of Walter Barker and Carrie Bell Crawford, was born December 13, 1938 in Georgia, probably Muscogee County.  He is the 1st cousin 3x removed of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams on her Crawford line.

Rhoda Brozovsky, daughter of Sam Brozovsky and Ann Kardish, was born December 13, 1954 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Alexis Ann Omichinski was born December 13, 1982.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Ian Elliot Kardish Levitan was born December 13, 1990.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Marriage

James Pharo, son of Gervais Farrow and Elizabeth Hawkesmore, and Ann Murfin, daughter of Robert Murfin, were married December 13, 1673 in Bawtry, Yorkshire, England.  They are my 8th-great-grandparents.

Deaths

Earl Morris Hutson, son of Bateman Hutson and Lorinda Brown, died December 13, 1947 in Brookston, White County, Indiana at the age of 57.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Anna Tania Jakowsczyka, daughter of Aaron Samuel Jakowsczyk and Findla Nowinska (probably Nowicka), died December 13, 1980 in Miami Beach, Dade County, Florida at the age of about 73.  She is probably related to me herself (possibly as a 1st cousin 3x removed), but she was the wife of William Socherman (originally Welwel Szocherman), son of Chanania Szocherman and Rojzla Perlmutter, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.

Sarah Clarice Higgins, daughter of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, died December 13, 2007 in California, possibly in Butte or Yuba County.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: December 9

Did Angela realize that she was getting married on her cousin's 12th wedding anniversary?

Births

Marjorie Diane Jacobson was born December 9, 1947, possibly in New York.  She is the wife of Mark E. Gershwind, son of Irving Lawrence Gershwind and Frances Perlman, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Forrest Ronald Appleton, son of Jose Ramon Castaneda and Ruth Anne Appleton, was born December 9, 1959 in Miami, Dade County, Florida.  He is my half 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Appletons.

Marriages

Walter Garland Dodge and Lois Elizabeth Higgins, daughter of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, were married December 9, 1940, possibly in Sutter County, California.  Lois is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Claire Calvin Mowrey and Gail Carol Dubell, daughter of Charles Barton Dubell and Myrtle Lydia Allen, were married December 9, 1961, possibly in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Gail is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

John Joseph Preisner, Jr. and Sonja M. Cross were married December 9, 1999.  John is the nephew of my aunt Mary McStroul, the son of her sister Anna McStroul, and the 1st cousin of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Shawn Allen Brown and Angela Jean Williams were married December 9, 2011.  Angela is my not-quite-cousin and the niece of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Anna McStroul.

Deaths

Carol Alene Gauntt, daughter of James Kirkland Gauntt and Newita Wanda Scott, died December 9, 2004 in Lavaca, Sebastian County, Arkansas at the age of 71.  She is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Mary Lotter died December 9, 2013, possibly in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at the age of 91.  She was married to Edward Lee Gaunt, Jr., son of Edward Lee Gaunt and Ethyl Fay Davison, who is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: December 8

Was Frank Gaunt happy when his little brother was born on his 6th birthday?  Was his birthday party interrupted?

Births

Anna Marie Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, was born December 8, 1816 in New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

George B. Gaunt, son of Uz Gaunt and Sarah Ann Whitacre, was born December 8, 1838 in Butler Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.  He is also my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

William Edward Higgins, son of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, was born December 8, 1915 in Lawrence County, Tennessee.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Frank Clayton Gaunt, son of Daniel Gaunt and Lo Rene Black, was born December 8, 1947 in Riverside County, California.  He is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

John Michael Gaunt, son of Daniel Gaunt and Lo Rene Black, was born December 8, 1953 in Los Angeles County, California.  He is also, unsurprisingly, my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Laura Allen was born December 8, 1970.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Shanyn Marie James was born December 8, 1973.  She is the half-sister of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Marriages

Gary Von Schmidt and Donna Jean Mich, daughter of Francis William Mich and Janet Edna Weaver, were married December 8, 1971 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Donna is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Weavers.

Gary Steve Meckler, son of Abraham Meckler and Lillyan E. Gordon, and Cheryl Lynn Prue were married December 8, 1980 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.  Gary is my uncle.

Deaths

Esther Leah Schneiderman, daughter of Joyne Schneiderman and Anna Ida, died December 8, 1908 (Gregorian) in Kishinev, Bessarabia, Russian Empire at the age of about 41.  She is my great-great-grandmother.

William Thomson Sherron, son of Albert W. Sherron and Eveline Stokes Githens, died December 8, 1932 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvnaia at the age of 69.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

Charles Clark Gaunt, son of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, died December 8, 1942 in Kings County, California at the age of 52.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

William B. Gaunt, son of Abner H. Gaunt and Emeline Severs, died December 8, 1944 in Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 85.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: December 7

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

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

Events in My Family Tree: December 5

Still trying to catch up.  It's so easy to fall behind and so difficult to recover from it.

Births

Sarah E. Edwards was born December 5, 1822 in New Jersey.  She was married to Clayton Decou Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, who is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Emma Gaunt, daughter of George Horner Gaunt and Emily A. Miller, was born December 5, 1863 in Clarksboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

William A. Major, son of Clayton Major, Jr. and Ida May Lippincott, was born December 5, 1887 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed on my Lippincott line.

Thomas Charles Gaunt, son of Charles Jacob Gaunt, Jr. and Ruth Ann Schinnerer, was born December 5, 1950, probably in Allen County, Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Ronny Thomas Behr, son of Jack Behr and Sarah Clarice Higgins, was born December 5, 1951 in Yuba County, California.  He is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Higginses.

Robert James Bowen Browning was born December 5, 1982.  He is the 1st cousin 1x removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Marriages

George Washington French Gaunt, son of John Gaunt, Jr. and Elizabeth Colson French, and Anna Gill West were married December 5, 1888 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey.  George is my 4th cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Frances Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, and William Mintz were married December 5, 1942 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Frances is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Cheryl Kardish, daughter of Samuel Kardish and Tillie Steinberg, and Brian Levitan were married December 5, 1982 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Cheryl is also my 1st cousin 2x removed, but on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Deaths

George Parson Hutson, son of Thomas Hutson and Ruth Thackeray, died December 5, 1957 in Liberty, Union County, Indiana at the age of 90.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Anna Gordon (originally Chantse Gorodetsky), daughter of Avigdor Gorodetsky and Esther Leah Schneiderman, died November 5, 1989 in New York at the age of about 86.  She is my great-grandaunt.

Frank Jesse Zelley, son of Wilmer Egee Zelley and Emma Pearl Lambert, died December 5, 1993 in Richland, Benton County, Washington at the age of 75.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Zelleys.

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: November 9

Ruth Garfinkel was born on her mother's 23rd birthday, in the same city.  Maybe it was the same hospital also.

Births

Martha Freedman was born November 9, 1907 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She was the wife of Jack Garfinkel, son of Yikusee'ael Koifman Garfinkel and Sora Rivka Mekler, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Mekler line.

Thelma Higgins, daughter of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, was born November 9, 1917 in Lawrence County. Tennessee.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Harold Leon Brainin, son of Benjamin Brainin and Yetta Braunstein, was born November 9, 1927 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Ruth Garfinkel, daughter of Jack Garfinkel and Martha Freedman, was born November 9, 1930 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Mekler line through the Garfinkels.

Judy Ann Redtfeldt, daughter of Gordon Ardel Redtfeldt and Lucille J. Vaughn, was born November 9, 1944 in West Covina, Los Angeles County, California.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Vaughns.

Elliot Seth Birnboim was born November 9, 1965.  He is my 4th cousin.

Brenda Jean Conwell was born November 9, 1970.  She is my 6th cousin.

Marriage

Rudolf R. Schleinkofer and Barbara Lee Allen, daughter of Clarence Allen and Mary Elizabeth Stradling, were married November 9, 1968 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  Barbara is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Achsah Taylor died November 9, 1829 in Pilesgrove Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey at the age of 69.  She was the wife of Samuel Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Jean Satterthwaite, who is my 1st cousin 6x removed via the Gaunts.

Rose Dorothy Jaffe (originally Ruchel Dwoire Jaffe), daughter of Joseph Jaffe and Anna Binderman, died November 9, 1934 in Manhattan, New York County, New York at the age of about 68.  She is my great-great-grandmother.

Mary A. Woolman died November 9, 1944 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 80.  She was the wife of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt, son of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt and Elizabeth K. Frazer, who is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Ruth Hutson, daughter of Sherman Hutson and Lorinda Brown, died November 9, 1963 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana at the age of 55.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

James Kenneth Yount died November 9, 1984 in Citrus County, Florida at the age of 62.  He was the second husband of Catherine Allean Hutson, daughter of Earl Morris Hutson and Catherine Corenne Utley, who is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Events in My Family Tree: November 5

Along with the usual assortment of Gauntts, this list also has three Armstrongs, three Mecklers, and two Gorodetsky, which don't often occur together in numbers.

Births

Arnold Tennenhouse was born November 5, 1927 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is the husband of Faye Garfinkel, daughter of Morris Garfinkel and Mirka Ajzner, who is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Arnold Lorn Yandell was born November 5, 1932 in Branson, Taney County, Missouri.  He was the husband of Myrtle Augusta Higgins, daughter of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, who is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Judith Copland was born November 5, 1946 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is the wife of Murray Lieff, son of Sam Lieff and Libby Kardish, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line via the Kardishes.

Sharon Aizanman was born November 5, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  She is the wife of Shane Freitag, son of Benny Freitag and Dobby Kushner, who is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Kushners.

Yosef Yonah Birnboim was born November 5, 1977.  He is my 4th cousin.

Yocheved Tamina Pittinsky was born November 5, 1998.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Luther Edmund Carter and Jacqueline Lee Funk, daughter of Earl G. Funk and Hazel Pauline Gauntt, were married November 5, 1946 in Washington, D.C.  Jacqueline is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Martin Herbert Meckler, son of Abraham Meckler and Lillyan E. Gordon, and Mary Edith McStroul were married November 5, 1967 in Coral Gables, Dade County, Florida.  Marty is my maternal uncle.

Henry Maranz and Barbara Boulissa Lederman, daughter of Donald Lawrence Lederman and Miriam Jaffe, were married November 5, 1989 in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey.  Barbara is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Ledermans.

Richard Bradley Smith and Marcie Weinstein were married November 5, 2006.  Marcie is my 4th cousin.

Deaths

Sarah Gaunt, daughter of Joseph Gaunt and Elizabeth Borton, died November 5, 1842 in New Jersey, likely in Burlington County, at the age of 61.  She is my 4x-great-grandaunt.

John Stryker Williamson, son of Isaac S. Williamson and Elinor J. Danly(?), died November 5, 1939 in Riverside, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 58.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed on my Armstrong line through the Williamsons.

Stacy Biddle Armstrong, son of Joel Armstrong and Sarah Ann Deacon Lippincott, died November 5, 1945, possibly in New Jersey, at the age of 65.  He is my great-great-granduncle.

Carleton L. Armstrong, son of Stacy Bibble Armstrong and Lydia Smith Haines, died November 5, 1959 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at the age of 60.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Armstrong line.

Roscoe Sherman Flynn died November 5, 1967 in Butte County, California at the age of 66.  He was the first husband of Edna May Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, who is my grandaunt.

Ner Gaunt, son of Ferman Ner Gaunt and Anna A. Robinson, died November 5, 1978 in Columbiana County, Ohio at the age of 72.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: September 13

This was almost an all-Gauntt day, except for the appearance of my Canadian cousins.

Births

James Edward Rutledge was born September 13, 1921 in 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.

Claudia Joan Vaughn, daughter of John Glendon Vaughn and Relda Euretta Curry, was born September 13, 1937 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Vaughns.

Ben Baylin was born September 13, 1947 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He was married to Debbie Kardish, daughter of Itzak Kardish and Shirley Bordelay, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Doris Elaine Yandell, daughter of Arnold Lorn Yandell and Myrtle Augusta Higgins, was born September 13, 1954 in Yuba County, California.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Higginses.

Marriages

Joseph L. Gauntt, son of Reuben Lewallen Gauntt and Rhoda Ewing, and Rebecca Elizabeth Coverly were married September 13, 1902 in Camden County, New Jersey.  Joseph is my 3rd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

David P. McElwee and Mary Virginia Gaunt, daughter of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Margaret S. Scott, were married September 13, 1913 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Mary is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

James Robert Gaunt, son of William Alvin and Mamie B. Mitchell, and Alice Adelia Tully were married September 13, 1952 in Monterey County, California.  James is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

David Whitman Addis, son of Robert Trenary Addis and Virginia Claire Votaw, and Rebecca Lore Lieser were married September 13, 1980 in Richmond, Virginia.  David is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Votaws.

Events in My Family Tree: September 9

I was living in Los Angeles when my cousin Janet married Gordon in 1986.  I wasn't invited, and that was probably my only shot at attending a wedding in Beverly Hills.

Births

Carrie Florence Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, was born September 9, 1896 in Rancocas, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my grandaunt.

James Robert Gaunt, son of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, was born September 9, 1922 in Fresno County, California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Reta Louise Onstine was born September 9, 1924 in Porter, Grays Harbor County, Washington.  She was the wife of Ervie Vernon Higgins, son of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, who is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Nancy Lenore Ornstein was born September 9, 1949 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.  She is married to Leo Martin Todd McStroul, son of Fred Lincoln McStroul and Belle Silberman, who is the 1st cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Richard Charles Wright was born September 9, 1955 in Indiana.  He is/was married to Deborah Clark, daughter of Charles Robert Clark and Dorthea Virginia Lynch, who is my 5th cousin once remoed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

William Elmer Archer III was born September 9, 1968.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

George Constantine Colby was born September 9, 1972.  He is married to Michele Catherine Bowen, who is the 2nd cousin of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Marriage

Gordon Owen Carnie and Janet E. Brainin, daughter of Samuel Michael Brainin and Blanche Mildred Sax, were married September 9, 1986 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California.  Janet is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Brainin lines.

Deaths

Edmund Hoffman died September 9, 1894 in Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 68.  He was the husband of Mary Gaunt, daughter of David Gaunt and Pamela Plummer, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Susan Davis Thackeray, daughter of Ezra Thackeray and Phoebe Cramer, died September 9, 1909 in Ripley County, Indiana at the age of 78.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Eliezer Louis Garfinkel, son of Yikusee'ael Koifman Gorfinkel and Sora Rivka Mekler, died September 9, 1960 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Meklers and the uncle of my dear cousin Esther Weinstein.

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: August 27

So soon after recording my first war-related death, I added another one.

Births

Ira P. Weaver, son of Walton Weaver, was born August 27, 1818 in Stony Creek, Warren County, New York.  He is the great-great-grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the 3x-great-grandfather of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Estella A. Horner was born August 27, 1899 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She was the wife of Russell Roberts Allen, son of George N. Allen and Ada E. Mason, who is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Courtland Ward Major, son of Clayton Major, Jr. and Ida May Lippincott, was born August 27, 1906 in New Jersey, almost definitely in Burlington County.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Lippincotts.

Clarence Merrill Gaunt, son of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, was born August 27, 1927 in Kern County, California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

John Elwood Gauntt, son of Robert Elwood Gauntt and Elsie May West, was born August 27, 1927 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He is my 4th couxin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Ruth Pauline Schwartz was born August 27, 1928 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.  She was the wife of Harold Leon Brainin, son of Benjamin Brainin and Yetta Braunstein, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Myrtle Augusta Higgins, daughter of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, was born August 27, 1933 in Sutter County, California.  She is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Stephen Jay Dubell was born August 27, 1971.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Myles Russell was born August 27, 1994.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Hannah Ashley Ali was born August 27, 1997.  She is my 4th cousin once removed.

Marriage

Thomas B. Thackeray, son of Ezra Thackeray and Phoebe Cramer, and Eliza Gant(?) were married August 27, 1916 in Franklin County, Indiana.  Thomas is my 3rd cousin 4x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Deaths

Moses Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Rebecca Mulliner, died August 27, 1870 in Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 80.  He is my 3x-great-granduncle.

Jerome Elkins, son of David Elkins and Edith McStroul, died August 27, 1965 in Quảng Tri Province, South Vietnam at the age of 27.  He was a 1st Leiutenant in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.  He is the first cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Lawrence Everett Hutson, son of Earl Morris Hutson and Catherine Corenne Utley, died August 27, 1974 in Hialeah, Dade County, Florida at the age of 59.  He is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Viola Rebecca Allen, daughter of Cyrus Kunze Allen, Jr. and Clara Barton Shinn, died August 27, 1990 in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey at the age of 85.  She is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Events in My Family Tree: August 26

I have looked in lots of places for the marriage location of Ellis Thomas and Carol Morgan, but I didn't get anywhere.  My best guesses are New Jersey, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Births

Phoebe Elizabeth Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, was born August 26, 1885 in Wabash County, Indiana.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary Gaunt, daughter of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, was born August 26, 1913 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Richard William Behr, son of Jack Behr and Sarah Clarice Higgins, was born August 26, 1949 in Butte County, California.  He is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Higginses.

Donna Caplan was born August 26, 1970.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Isadora Rennie was born August 26, 1992.  She is my 4th cousin.

Marriages

Max Joseph Brainin, son of Morris Brainin and Rose Dorothy Jaffe, and Nellie Doctor were married August 26, 1908 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  Max is my great-granduncle.

Francis John Gaynor, son of John Francis Gaynor and Wally Mary Ruppert, and Eileen Evelyn Mullaney were married August 26, 1944 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.  Francis is the half granduncle of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Ellis Lester Thomas, son of Samuel Eli Thomas and Esther Jane Ellis, and Carol Annice Morgan were married August 26, 1961.  Ellis is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Death

John L. Claycomb, son of George F. Claycomb and Hannah Holmes Gaunt, died August 26, 1904 in Jay County, Indiana at the age of 42.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: August 20

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

Events in My Family Tree: July 17

A day with no deaths is always something to celebrate.

Births

Martha Ann Dunstan, daughter of Frederick Cleworth Dunstan and Martha Winn, was born July 17, 1863 in Openshaw, Lancashire, England.  She is my great-grandaunt.

George Stephen Altmaier, Jr. was born July 17, 1917 in Pennsylvania.  He was the husband of Ethyl May Gauntt, daughter of Mark Lewallen Gauntt, Jr. and Mary Ethyl Lake, who is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Ervie Vernon Higgins, son of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, was born July 17, 1920 in Live Oak, Sutter County, California.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Raymond Harold Rudin was born July 17, 1921 in Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada.  He was the husband of Ruth Garfinkel, daughter of Jack Garfinkel and Martha Freedman, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

William Lisker Franklin was born July 17, 1941.  He was the husband of Peggy Ann Phillips, daughter of Cecil Thurman Phillips, Jr. and Martha Ann Surran, who is my 4th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Surrans.

William Cecil Stricker, son of William Stricker and Mildred Ann Allen, was born July 17, 1944, likely in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Brenda Sue Hill was born July 17, 1952.  She was the first wife of Clarence Gilbert Lore, son of Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, who is my half 1st cousin via the Sellerses.

Douglas Jeffrey Brainin, son of Samuel Michael Brainin and Blanche Mildred Sax, was born July 17, 1956 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Brainin line.

Marriages

Claude Wesley Gaunt, son of William Allen Gaunt and Margaret E. Gillogly, and Florence Manila Brooks were married July 17, 1919 in Lewiston, Fergus County, Montana.  Claude is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Peter Rowton and Heather Bijon Alexander were married July 17, 1982.  Heather is my 4th cousin once removed.

Events in My Family Tree: July 11

Daniel Gaunt married a woman who shared a birthday with his younger sister.  Does that cause any conflict within a family?

Births

Charles Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, was born July 11, 1828 in New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

William Allen Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, was born July 11, 1897 in Juliustown or Arneymount, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

George Moore "Dickie" Sellers, son of Cornelius Elmer Sellers and Laura May Armstrong, was born July 11, 1908 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my half granduncle.

Miriam Gaunt, daughter of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Luly May Sherman, was born July 11, 1921 in Portland, Jay County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Nolan Sidney Gaunt, son of Walter Everett Gaunt and Norma Marguerite Prusso, was also born July 11, 1921, but in Centerville, Alameda County, California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts and Miriam Gaunt's 3rd cousin once removed.

Rene Black was born July 11, 1924.  She was the second wife of Daniel Gaunt, son of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, who is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts, like his sister, Miriam (above).

Bryna Polonsky was born July 11, 1949 in Montreal, Québec, Canada.  She is the wife of Murray Cohen, son of Louis Cohen and Jennie Kardish, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Patricia Louise Higgins, daughter of Ervie Vernon Higgins and Reta Louise Onstine, was born July 11, 1951 in Yuba County, California.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Higginses.

Myla Kay Study, daughter of Jon Allen Study and Carolyn Sue Jack, was born July 11, 1956.  She is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Jacks.

Anna Marie Swaim was born July 11, 1971.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Kimberly Ann Jones was born July 11, 1972.  She is my 6th cousin.

Kathleen Eileen Kelly was born July 11, 1985.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Nicholas James Dunn was born July 11, 1995.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Marriages

David C. Brown, Jr. and Edith Claire Gaunt, daughter of Edgar Cooper Gaunt and Mary A. Brown, were married July 11, 1934 in Miami, Dade County, Florida.  Edith is my 5th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Pierre Rougny and Elizabeth Walsh were married July 11, 1992.  Elizabeth is my 4th cousin.

Deaths

Ner Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Hannah Holmes, died July 11, 1841 in Jay County, Indiana at the age of 30.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Charles Yates died July 11, 1972, possibly in New Jersey.  He was the husband of Grace Allen, daughter of Russell Roberts Allen and Estella A. Horner, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Rothell Leaton Thurman died July 11, 1987 in Santa Cruz County, California, possibly in Watsonville.  He was the husband of Bertha May Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: July 10

Hey, another kid born on her parent's birthday!  I wonder how common that is among the general population.

Births

Samuel M. Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, was born July 10, 1817 in New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Caroline Gaunt, daughter of Samuel M. Gaunt and Caroline Horner, was born July 10, 1863 in Mullica Hill, Gloucester County, New Jersey on her father's 46th birthday (above).  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Frederick Dunstan, son of Frederick Cleworth Dunstan and Martha Winn, was born July 10, 1868 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.  He is my great-granduncle.

Sadie Gussie Bogus, daughter of Abraham Bogus and Minnie Posner, was born July 10, 1906, probably in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She was the sister of Ida Bogus, who was the first wife of Harry Herman Meckler, son of Morris Meckler and Minnie Zelda Nowicki, who is my granduncle.  The Boguses are supposed to be related to Jan Peerce, who sang at my maternal grandmother's wedding.

Rhoda Cohen, daughter of Louis Cohen and Jennie Kardish, was born July 10, 1945 in Montreal, Québec, Canada.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

William Paul Dodge, son of Walter Garland Dodge and Lois Elizabeth Higgins, was born July 10, 1947 in Yuba County, California.  He is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Higginses.

Kevin Brian Gaunt, son of Harvey Joseph Gaunt, Jr. and his first wife, was born July 10, 1951 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 3rd cousin via the Gaunts.

Matthew William Stricker was born July 10, 1985.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Benjamin Ian Monat was born July 10, 1990.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Marriage

Albert Lynn Lore, son of Frank Everett Eckman and Dorothy Mae Sellers, and Beth Fawn Goldwyn were married July 10, 1992 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida.  Al is my half 1st cousin via the Sellerses.

Deaths

Sarah Ann Harris died July 10, 1871, probably in Columbiana County, Ohio, at the age of 29.  She was the wife of Ner Gaunt, son of Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Sheets, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary M. Walker died July 10, 1950 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 85.  She was the wife of John Gaunt, Jr., son of John Gaunt and Ellen R. Bannon, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Rufus Barker, son of Walter Barker and Carrie Bell Crawford, died July 10,  1966 at the age of 33.  He is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams on her Crawford line.

Lillie L. Fuller. daughter of Joseph R. Fuller and Sarah R. Weaver, died July 10, 1970 in Lakewood, Los Angeles County, California at the age of 78.  She is the grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Glenna Hazel Cage, daughter of James W. Cage and Mary Rosella Hutson, died July 10, 1981 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana at the age of 85.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Esther Emily Wright, daughter of George B. McClellan Wright and Pearl Ellen Slentz, died July 10, 1983 in Grosse Pointe, Wayne County, Michigan at the age of 68.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Events in My Family Tree: July 6

I was living in Los Angeles in 1985, so if I had known my cousin Samuel Kushner then, I could have driven to the wedding (if I were invited, of course).

Births

Myrtle Lydia Allen, daughter of William Daily Allen and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, was born July 6, 1911 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Lois Elisabeth Higgins, daughter of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, was born July 6, 1923 in Live Oak, Sutter County, California.  She is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Harriet Sharon Gordon, daughter of Sidney Gordon and Beatrice Roll, was born July 6, 1947 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is my 1st cousin once removed on my Gordon line.

Marriages

Abel A. Armstrong, son of Stacy Biddle Armstrong and Lydia Smith Haines, and Anna Liepic were married July 6, 1933 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Abel is my 1st cousin once removed on my Armstrong line.

Richard Hacker and Neva Perlman, daughter of Murray Elliot Perlman and Helen Ruth Greenebaum, were married July 6, 1976 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Neva is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Samuel Sidney Kushner, son of George Kushner and Ruth Rebecca Segal, and Kathleen M. Fisher were married July 6, 1985 in San Bernardino County, California.  Samuel is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Kushners.

Robert Eric Socherman and Darcia Joy McDaniel were married July 6, 2008 in Multnomah County, Oregon.  Robert is my 4th cousin once removed.

Death

Blanche Gaunt, daughter of Lewis Cass Gaunt and Mary A. Kindlesparger, died July 6, 1948 in Indiana at the age of 73.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.