Events in My Family Tree: December 23

Barbara Allen was born on her grandfather Elwood Allen's 51st birthday.

Births

Settie Inez Horn was born December 23, 1885 in Pennsylvania Township, Jay County, Indiana.  She was married to Joseph Harley Gaunt, son of David Clinton Gaunt and Martha Sophronia Hartman, who is my 4th cousin 2nd removed via the Gaunts.

Elwood Lambert Allen, son of Cyrus Kunze Allen, Jr. and Clara Barton Shinn, was born December 23, 1895 in Bordentown, Burlington, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Barbara Lee Allen, daughter of Clarence N. Allen and Mary Elizabeth Stradling, was born December 23, 1946, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Janet E. Brainin, daughter of Samuel Michael Brainin and Blanche Mildred Sax, was born December 23, 1957 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Brainin line.

Ellen Kardash, daughter of Louis Kardash and Mary Udashkin, was also born December 23, 1957, but in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardashes.

Christopher James Guy, son of William Thomas Guy and Patricia Claire Gauntt, was born December 23, 1960, possibly in Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Elliott Garth Feller was born December 23, 1970.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Beth Anne Gordon was born December 23, 1974..  She is my 2nd cousin.

Matthew R. Clark was born December 23, 1978.  He is my 6th cousin.

Marriages

Millard F. Votaw, son of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, and Ida May Fisher were married December 23, 1891 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Millard is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Calvin William Hutson, son of Conner W. Hutson and Rosa A. Bultman, and Berdella Martha Elisa Abplanalp were married December 23, 1925 in Ripley County, Indiana.  Calvin is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Anna Heath McStroul, daughter of Eugene Washington McStroul and Elizabeth Almire Heath, and John Joseph Preisner were married December 23, 1967 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.  Anna is the sister of my aunt Mary McStroul and the aunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Deaths

William Thomson died December 23, 1904 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at the age of about 77.  He was married to Almira B. Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Mamie Adams, daughter of Harry Adams and Mary Julie McClain, died December 23, 1929 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia at the age of about 26.  She is the great-grandaunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Herbert Simon died December 23, 1994, probably in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at the age of 79.  He was married to Sylvia Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Events in My Family Tree: December 12

The fact that my great-great-grandfather Gershon Novitsky died in 1948, rather than three weeks later in 1949, meant that I was able to obtain a copy of his death certificate much more easily.

Births

William Edward Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, was born December 12, 1832 in New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

John Timothy Heath, son of Henry Heath and Eliza Bullock, was born December 12, 1855 in Thurman, Warren County, New York.  He is the great-grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Anna McStroul and the great-great-grandfather of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Rinaldo Wise Gaunt, son of David Wise Gaunt and Margaret A. Williams, was born December 12, 1902 in Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

David Maxwell Votaw, son of Joseph Willet Votaw and Florence E. Barnett, was born December 12, 1906 in Indiana, possibly in Wabash County.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Mary Udashkin was born December 12, 1915 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  She was the wife of Louis Kardash, son of Dovid Kardish and Etta Gorodetsky, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Frank James Zelley, son of Wilmer Egee Zelley and Emma Pearl Lambert, was born December 12, 1917 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Zelleys.

Bernadette Allen, daughter of Raymond Charles Allen and Elizabeth Ray, was born December 12, 1954, probably in New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Brandon Mark Horn was born December 12, 1980.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriage

Jay Charles Dubell, son of Charles Barton Dubell and Myrtle Lydle Allen, and Jan Galey were married December 12, 1970 in New Jersey.  Jay is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Gershon Itzhak Novitsky (originally Nowicki), son of Abraham Yaakov Nowicki and Sirke, died December 12, 1948 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York at the age of about 90.  He is my great-great-grandfather.

Dustin Tryce Lore died December 12, 2010.  He is my half 1st cousin 1x removed.

Events in My Family Tree: December 10

Irwin Millstein got married on his 1st cousin Florence (Bernstein) Cohen's third wedding anniversary.  Their mothers were sisters.

Births

William Augustus Heath, son of Henry Health and Eliza Bullock, was born December 10, 1849 in Thurman, Warren County, New York.  He is the great-granduncle of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Anna McStroul, and the great-great-granduncle of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Austin Francis Gaynor, son of James P. Gaynor and Mary Guynan, was born December 10, 1881 in New York, probably in Manhattan.  He is the great-granduncle of my half-sister Laurie Sellers and her half-sister Shanyn James.

Francis Monroe Warner, son of Wilbert Rose Warner and Rachel Anna Armstrong, was born December 10, 1908 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed on my Armstrong line.

Gretchen K. C. Hopman was born December 10, 1916, possibly in Indiana.  She was married to Burman J. Gaunt, son of Orlan Fay Gaunt and Ruth Irene Waybright, who is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

David Kardash, son of Louis Kardash and May Udashkin, was born December 10, 1947 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardashes.

Michael Albert Ellis, son of Albert Giberson Ellis and Eva Imogene Calvert, was born December 10, 1960 in Georgia.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Dean Frederick Allen was born December 10, 1979.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Claire Hannah Lynne Zindler was born December 10, 1996.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Seymour H. Cohen and Florence Bernstein, daughter of Sam Bernstein and Rose Gordon (originally Ruchel Gorodetskaya), were married December 10, 1946 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Florence is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Irwin Millstein, son of Nathan Millstein and Sarah Gordon (originally Sura Gorodetskaya), were married December 10, 1949 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  Irwin is also my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Robert Melvin Vaughn, son of Melville Everett Vaughn and Evelyn Virginia Ballenger Fadler, and Vicki Norton were married December 10, 1982 in Lemoore, Kings County, California.  Robert is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Vaughns.

Don Hervak and Leala Rona Birnboim, daughter of Chaim Avraham Birnboim and Shirley Hirt, were married December 10, 2006 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Leala is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Birnboims.

Deaths

Lydia A. died December 10, 1879 in Chambersburg, Mercer County, New Jersey at the age of 33.  She was the wife of Joseph Bowker, son of John Bowker and Louisa J. Armstrong, who is my 1st cousin 4x removed on my Armstrong line.

Jonathan Easlick died December 10, 1905 in Morrisville, Pennsylvania at the age of 63.  He was married to Susannah Sever, daughter of Allen Sever and Elizabeth Ann Gaunt, who is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Vinton Thompson Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, died December 10, 1968 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 67.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Elaine Fensterwald died December 10, 1979 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota at the age of 47.  She was married to Julian Saul Perlman, son of Abraham Sam Perlman (originally Perlmutter) and Stella Jaffe.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.

Abraham Meckler, son of Morris Mackler (originally Moishe Meckler) and Minnie (originally Mushe) Zelda Nowicki, died December 10, 1989 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida at the age of 77.  He is my grandfather.

Russell Oliver Ellis, son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, died December 10, 1991 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at the age of 69.  He is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Irwin Garfield (originally Garfinkel), son of Jack Garfinkel and Martha Freedman, died December 10, 1998 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the age of 69.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Events in My Family Tree: November 18

We saw Louis Kardash and Mary Udashkin in the November 17 list because their son died on that day.

And as of right now I'm caught up on the correct date.

Births

George Horner Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, was born November 18, 1830 in New Jersey, possibly in Gloucester County.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Malinda Mae Allen, daughter of Clarence N. Allen and Mary Elizabeth Stradling, was born November 18, 1941, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Heather Bijou Alexander was born November 18, 1962.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Tiara Allen was born November 18, 1975.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriage

Harry K. Gauntt, son of James Gaunt and Sallie Bender, and Anna Bush were married November 18, 1908, possibly in New Jersey.  Harry is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Deaths

Alma Adams, daughter of Harry Adams and Mary Julie McClain, died November 18, 1872 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio at the age of about 78.  She is the great-grandmother of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Harry Gerald Sherron, son of Albert W. Sherron and Eveline Stokes Githens, died November 18, 1927 in Salem County, New Jersey at the age of 76.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

Mary Udashkin died November 18, 1983 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at the age of 67.  She was the wife of Louis Kardash, son of Dovid Kardish and Etta Gorodetsky, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Elizabeth Almira Heath, daughter of Don Howard Heath and Hattie Lorena Fuller, died November 18, 2000 in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona at the age of 89.  She is the mother of my aunt Mary Edith McStroul.

Bessie Leone Scifert died November 18, 2010 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina at the age of 91.  She is the wife of Roscoe Freeman Hutson, son 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 17

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

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

Deaths

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

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

Events in My Family Tree: 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.

Events in My Family Tree: September 21

The first time I saw the family name Abplanalp, I thought it was made up.

Births

Floyd Daniel Runkle was born September 21, 1920 in Warren, Wells County, Indiana.  He was the husband of Elizabeth Ilene Gaunt, daughter of Rinaldo Wise Gaunt and Eulalia Marie Rice, who is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Faith Anne Willick was born September 21, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was the first wife of Gary Steve Meckler, son of Abraham Meckler and Lillyan E. Gordon, who is my maternal uncle.

Doris Smith was also born September 21, 1956.  She was the wife of Russell A. Allen, son of Joseph Russell Allen and Jean Kumple, who is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gaunt line through the Allens.

Amy Clark was born September 21, 1969.  She is my 6th cousin.

Tracey Kardash was born September 21, 1970.  She is my 3rd cousin.

James Ronco Allen was born September 21, 1975.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Hannah Victoria Lederman was born September 21, 2000.  She is my 3rd cousin once remoed.

Marriages

Hananiah Selah Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Rebecca Mulliner, and Mary Elizabeth Rose were married September 21, 1822 (his first marriage), probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Hananiah is my 3x-great-grandfather.

Theodore Marvel and Clara P. Slentz, daughter of James Edward Slentz and Caroline Ella Estella Oler, were married September 21, 1940 in Henry County, Ohio.  Caroline is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Deaths

Frederick Cleworth Dunstan, son of Richard Dunstan and Jane Coleclough, died September 21, 1872 in Hulme, Lancashire, England at the age of 33.  He is my great-great-grandfather.

Silas Wilson Main died September 21, 1949 in Kings County, California at the age of 70.  He was the husband of E. Jane Gaunt, daughter of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Rebecca Harbour died September 21, 1978 in Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey at the age of 78.  She was the wife of David Harry Brainin, son of Morris Brainin and Rose Dorothy Jaffe, who is my great-granduncle.

Harold Edwin Dunn, Jr. died September 21, 2006 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana at the age of 70.  He was the husband of Clara Ruth Ellis, daughter of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, who is my 1st cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.  I miss them both so much.

Mildred Hoffman Childs died September 21, 2009 in Voorhees, Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 96.  She was the wife of Irving Lester Gauntt, son of Joseph L. Gauntt and Rebecca Elizabeth Coverly, who is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Shirley Mae Hutson, daughter of Calvin William Hutson and Berdella Martha Elisa Abplanalp, died September 21, 2015 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio at the age of 80.  She is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Events in My Family Tree: September 14

Bessie was married on her nephew Sydney's 5th birthday.  I wonder if he was the ring bearer?  Did immigrant Jews in the United States have ring bearers at their weddings in the early 20th century?

Births

Phoebe Gaunt, daughter of isaac Gaunt and Susannah Webb, was born September 14, 1832 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Sydney Brainin, son of Max Joseph Brainin and Nellie Doctor, was born September 14, 1909 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Doris Lavon Benward was born September 14, 1920 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  She was married to Charles Clayton Gaunt, son of Edward Lee Gaunt and Ethyl Fay Davison, who is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Hazel Dubek was born September 14, 1947 in Grandview, Manitoba, Canada.  She was married to John Kushner, son of Myrim Kushner and Chaye Golubchik, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line via the Golubchiks.

Beth Fawn Goldwyn was born September 14, 1957 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.  She was married to Albert Lynn Lore, son of Frank Everett Eckman and Dorothy Mae Sellers, who is my half 1st cousin via the Sellerses.

Lawrence Matthew Gordon was born September 14, 1962.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Samuel Zev Kardash was born Septemer 14, 1980.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Yael Kamil was born September 14, 1990.  He is also my 3rd cousin.

Tanner Derek Campbell was born September 14, 1995.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, daughter of Morris Brainin and Rose Dorothy Jaffe, were married September 14, 1914 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  Bessie is my great-grandaunt.

George Constantine Colby and Michele Catherine Bowen were married September 14, 1997 in Mineola, Nassau County, New York.  Michele is the 2nd cousin of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line.

Deaths

Cornelius Elmer Sellers died September 14, 1918 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 43.  He was the adoptive father of my paternal grandfather, Bertram Lynn Sellers, Sr.

Rheena M. Hertzel died September 14, 1991 in Hamilton County, Ohio at the age of 84.  She was the wife of Orville James Gage, son of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line via the Hutsons.

Events in My Family Tree: July 7

Frederick Dunstan was my great-grandmother's brother.  While I was writing about his marriage for this post, I realized that even though he lived in the same area as my grandmother and father, neither one of them ever mentioned him when they talked about family.  It's too late to ask them now, of course, but I wonder if he and my great-grandmother didn't get along.

Births

William Ellsworth Thackeray, son of Thomas B. Thackeray and Phoebe A. Miller, was born July 7, 1876 in Franklin County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, daughter of Charles Edward Gaunt and Sarah Malinda Kennedy, was born July 7, 1896 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Dora Sorin was born July 7, 1907 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She was the wife of Harry Golub, son of Yechail Golubchik and Peshe Mekler, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Meklers.

Frieda Andree, daughter of Johann Andree and Ernestine Krebs, was born July 7, 1912 in New York, possibly in Manhattan.  She is the 1st cousin once removed of my aunt Mary McStroul through the Krebses.

Merle Gaunt, daughter of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, was born July 7, 1915 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Juanita Fern Slentz, daughter of Andrew Earl Slentz and Bessie Florence Landis, was born July 7, 1920 in Drumright, Creek County, Oklahoma.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Pearl May Frazier was born July 7, 1937 in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina.  She was the wife of Freddie J. Crawford, son of Preston Crawford and Annie Mariah Dixon, who is the 2nd cousin once removed of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Robert Franklin Hudson, son of Harry J. Hudson and Irene Elizabeth Allen, was born July 7, 1937 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Robbin Patricia McStroul, daughter of Darwin Monroe McStroul and Rose Ruth Bloom, was born July 7, 1939 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  She is the 1st cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Jane Lois Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Franklin Gauntt and Anna Marie Stayton, was born July 7, 1945 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  She is my 1st cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Kevin Kardash, son of Louis Kardash and Mary Udashkin, was born July 7, 1946 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardashes.

Allan Zindler was born July 7, 1957 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  He is the husband of Elaine Lorie Freitag, daughter of Benny Freitag and Dobby Kushner, who is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Kushners.

Teri Sue Snyder was born July 7, 1963.  She is my 6th cousin.

Andrew Brand Schumeister was born July 7, 1988.  He is my 4th cousin once removed.

Marriages

Frederick Dunstan, son of Frederick Cleworth Dunstan and Martha Winn, and Anna Waltz Horner were married July 7, 1893 in Rancocas, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Frederick is my great-granduncle.

James Newbill Armstrong and Beatrice Ruth Anna Swain, daughter of Thomas Daniel Swain and Rachel Anna Armstrong, were married July 7, 1928 in Norfolk City, Virginia.  Beatrice is my 1st cousin 2x removed through Rachel Armstrong.

William Thomas Spencer, Jr. and Jeanette E. Hudson, daughter of Harry J. Hudson and Irene Elizabeth Allen, were married July 7, 1951, possibly in New Jersey.  Jeanette is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens and got married on her brother Robert's 14th birthday (above).

Marc Wesley Mallow, son of David Wade Mallow and Mary Alice Gauntt, and Bonnie Louise Gordon were married July 7, 1984 in St. Lucie County, Florida.  Marc is my 2nd cousin via the Gauntts.

Deaths

Mary Linda Gaunt, daughter of Robert Barclay Gaunt and Harriet Prickett, died July 7, 1867 in New Jersey, possibly in Gloucester County, at the age of 16 weeks.  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Clifford Ellsworth Hutson, Jr., son of Clifford Ellsworth Hutson, Sr. and Alta Ada Gipson, died July 7, 1945 in San Diego County, California at the age of 20.  He is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Alice Louise Gaunt, daughter of Lewis Allen Gaunt and Opal Esther Westrick, died July 7, 1963 in Ft. Wayne, Allen County, Indiana at the age of 41.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Hazel Pearl Gaunt, daughter of Ross B. Gaunt and Mary Ann Dale, also died July 7, 1963 in Indiana, in Hartford, Blackford County, at the age of 71.  She is another 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: July 5

I wonder if the names Hudson and Hutson are linguistically related.

Births

John Gantt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Mary A. Lobaugh, was born July 5, 1794 in Perry County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

William H. Bowen, son of Joseph Bowen and Martha Baden(?), was born July 5, 1852 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.  He is the great-grandfather of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Daisy May Gage, daughter of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, was born July 5, 1875 in Napoleon, Ripley County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

William James Bowen, son of William H. Bowen and Mary, was born July 5, 1883 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, on his father's 31st birthday.  He is the half granduncle of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Elsie May West was born July 5, 1901 in Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She was the wife of Robert Elwood Gauntt, son of Mark Lewallen Gauntt and Rhonda Ewing, who is my 3rd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Jeanette E. Hudson, daughter of Harry J. Hudson and Irene Elizabeth Allen, was born July 5, 1931 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Edwin William Townsend, son of Clifford Barclay Townsend and Beatrice Fannie Allen, was born July 5, 1939 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Rose Rothman was born July 5, 1947 in Germany.  She is/was the wife of Kevin Kardash, son of Louis Kardash and Mary Udashkin, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardashes.

Arnold N. Kelly, son of Richard J. Kelly and Lois Elaine McStroul, was born July 5, 1959 in Los Angeles County, California.  He is the 1st cousin once removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Dustin Mathew Horn was born July 5, 1983.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Michael Adam Tennenhouse was born July 5, 1990.  He is my 4th cousin once removed.

Marriages

Peter Brower and Louisa L. Gaunt, daughter of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Jane Weatherby, were married July 5, 1867, most likely in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Louisa is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Neil Gaunt Clark, son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna G. Gaunt, and Wilma E. Norris were married July 5, 1932, probably in Madison County, Indiana.  Neil is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Warren Riley Steward and Alice Louise Gaunt, daughter of Lewis Allen Gaunt and Opal Esther Westrick, were married July 5, 1941 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana.  Alice is also my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Raul Rios and Stacey Mae Perkins were married July 5, 1995.  Stacey is my half 1st cousin once removed.

Deaths

Dora Helen Gaunt, daughter of John Corwin Gaunt and Elizabeth D. McEachern, died July 8, 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California at the age of 57.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Edith McStroul, daughter of Leo Martin McStroul and Anna Krebs, died July 5, 1977 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.  She is the aunt of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Events in My Family Tree: June 25

This might be the first instance I have found in my family tree of 1st cousins being born on the same day.

Births

Elizabeth Gantt, daughter of Joseph Gaunt and Mary A. Lobaugh, was born June 25, 1798, probably in Perry County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Lulu L. Sample, daughter of George Sample and Hannah Gaunt, was born June 25, 1883, possibly in Indiana.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

John Gaunt, son of John Gaunt, Jr. and Mary M. Walter, was born June 25, 1893 in Gloucester City, Camden County, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

James Mason Naylor, son of James Mason Naylor and Martha Ann Murdock, was born June 25, 1898 in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Marcia Kardash, daughter of Louis Kardash and Mary Udashkin, was born June 25, 1944 in Montreal, Québec, Canada.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardashes.

Murray Lieff, son of Sam Lieff and Libby Kardish, was also born June 25, 1944 in Canada, but in Ottawa, Ontario.  He is another 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line, through the Kardishes, who are the same family as the Kardashes but with a minor spelling variation.  He is Marcia's 1st cousin.

Bryan A. Grobler was born June 25, 1969.  He is my 4th cousin once removed.

Michael DeGregorio was born June 25, 1982.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Earl Morris Hutson, son of Bateman Hutson and Lorinda Brown, and Catherine Corinne Utley were married June 25, 1914 in White County, Indiana.  Earl is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Walter Everett Gaunt, son of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, and Norma Marguerite Prusso were married June 25, 1919 in San Leandro, Alameda County, California.  Walter is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Lawrence Dinerstein and Gayle Lauretta Render, daughter of Bertram Ruthledge Render and Ruth Schumeister, were married June 25, 1972 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.  Gayle is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Schumeisters.

Roland Keith Morgan and Janet Eileen Gaunt, daughter of Nolan Sidney Gaunt and Marjorie Ellen Harris, were also married June 25, 1972, but in Miranda, Humboldt County, California.  Janet is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Gary Steve Meckler, son of Abraham Meckler and Lillyan E. Gordon, and Faith Anne Willick were married June 25, 1977 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.  Gary is my uncle.

Deaths

Thoy Crawford, son of Henry Crawford and America Brooks, died June 25, 1974 in Ben Hill County, Georgia.  Thoy is the great-granduncle of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams on her Crawford line.

Raymond Albert Largess died June 25, 2004, possibly in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He was the husband of Dorothy Adelle Allen, daughter of Charles Louis Allen and Marion W. Lauinger, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Events in My Family Tree: June 12

Another sizeable batch of June weddings!

Births

Reuben Lewallen Gaunt, son of Reuben T. Gaunt and Hannah Lewallen, was born June 12, 1813 in Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Harley Francis Thackeray, son of Logan Thackeray and Virginia Steele, was born June 12, 1916 in New Point, Decatur County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Cheryl Smith was born June 12, 1964.  She was the third wife of Forrest Ronald Appleton, son of Jose Ramon Castañeda and Ruth Anne Appleton, who is my half 1st cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Appletons.

Sarah Louise Kardash was born June 12, 1978.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Patrick Randell was born June 12, 1998.  He is the 3rd cousin once removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Justin Copestick was born June 12, 2003.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Joseph Gantt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Mary A. Lobaugh, and Mary Ann McGowan were married on June 12, 1828, possibly in Perry County, Pennsylvania.  Joseph (the younger) is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

William F. Heath and Alice Ruth Heath, daughter of Henry Bullock Heath and Mary Ann Wood, were married on June 12, 1909 in Glens Falls, Warren County, New York.  Alice is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my aunt Mary McStroul on her Heath line.

Arnold Tennenhouse and Faye Garfinkel, daughter of Moirris Garfinkel and Mirka Ajzner, were married on June 12, 1949 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Faye is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels and the sister of my dear cousin Esther.

Harvey Joseph Gaunt, Jr., son of Harvey Joseph Gaunt, Sr. and Jane Marie Conway, and Delores Louise Remoll were married on June 12, 1971 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.  Harvey is my 2nd cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Ben Baylin and Debbie Kardish, daughter of Itzak Kardish and Shirley Bordelay, were married on June 12, 1977 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Debbie is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Malia Lisa McStroul and Chad Gregory Walter were married on June 12, 1993.  Malia is the 1st cousin once removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Deaths

Howard Pearson Gaunt, son of Calvert Gaunt and Annette Pearson, died June 12, 1984 in Homosassa Springs, Citrus County, Florida at the age of 69.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Harry Mark Gaunt III, son of Henry Mark Gaunt, Jr. and Lavonda Imogene Blaylock, died June 12, 1995 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana at the age of 48.  He is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: May 28

This list has too many instances of "possibly" and "probably" for my taste, but I just can't find the information I need online.  I'll need to follow up with offline research to get the answers I want.

Births

Laura T. Gaunt, daughter of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Margaret S. Scott, was born May 28, 1872 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed.

Joseph Henderson was born May 28, 1940 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.  He was married to Carol Beth Sellers, daughter of Bertram Lynn Sellers, Sr. and Anita Clarice Loveman, who is my paternal aunt.

Pamela Facenda, daughter of William George Facenda and Mabel Ellen Elizabeth Brickel, was born May 28, 1948, possibly in Virginia.  She is my 3rd cousin on my Armstrong line through Mabel Brickel.

Mark Kardash waas born May 28, 1968 iin Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is my 3rd cousin on my Gorodetsky line.

Jennifer Turner was born May 28, 1976.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gaunt line.

Christiana Hunter was born May 28, 1979.  She is also my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Stuart Clouser was born May 28, 1985 in Mount Vernon, Erie County, New York.  He is my 3rd cousin on my Gordon line.

Marriages

Irwin Alexander Sellers, son of Alexander Sellers and Lavinia Coppelberger, and Catherine Shellenberger were married on May 28, 1878, probably in Pennsylvania.  Irwin is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.

Franklin Sherman Sellers, son of Samuel Sellers and Elizabeth Barton, and Mary Elizabeth Ritchie were married on May 28, 1885 in Auglaize County, Ohio.  Franklin is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Gabriel William Lederman and Shirin M. Zarqa were married on May 28, 2000, possibly in New Jersey or New York.  Gabe is my 3rd cousin on my Gordon line.

Deaths

Sameul R. Claycomb, son of George F. Claycomb and Hannah Holmes Gaunt, died May 28, 1929 at the age of about 65 in Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Ervie Vernon Higgins, son of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, died May 28, 1991 at the age of 70 in Live Oak, Sutter County, California.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Beulah Anna Elizabeth Bozarth died May 28, 1998 at the age of 79, possibly in Mount Holly, Burlington Count, New Jersey.  She was married to Vinton Thompson Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Events in My Family Tree: May 25

It's one thing to have several people with the same birthday, but this list includes three people with the exact same birth date.

Births

Wilmer Shreve Carty was born May 25, 1917 in Hedding, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He was married to Etta Marion Allen, daughter of William Daily Allen and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Leonard B. Eckman, son of John Robert Eckman and Mary Sousa, was born May 25, 1930 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is the paternal uncle of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Elizabeth Jean McStroul, daughter of Eugene Washington McStroul and Elizabeth Almira Heath, was born May 25, 1939 in Washington, D.C.  She is the sister of my aunt Mary McStroul and the mother of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Heidi Kathleen Alexander was born May 25, 1964.  She is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Lori J. Hudson was born May 25, 1965.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Lydia Beth Mowrey was born May 25, 1965.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Cindy Kardash was born May 25, 1965 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin on my Gorodetsky line.

Marriage

Beecher Fox and Nora E. Sellers, daughter of Samuel Sellers and Elizabeth Barton, were married on May 25, 1895 in Auglaize County, Ohio.  Nora is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Deaths

Susanna Sitler died May 25, 1891 at the age of about 76, probably in Pennsylvania or Ohio.  She was married to Jacob Longanecker, son of Daniel Longanecker and Sarah Mack, who is my 3rd cousin 5x removed via the Macks.

Francis John Gaynor, son of John Francis Gaynor and Wally Mary Ruppert, died May 25, 1991 at the age of 77 in New Milford, Bergen County, New Jersey.  He was the granduncle of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Adelle Cordelia Taylor died May 25, 2000 at the age of 86 in Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida.  She was the third and final wife of Bertram Lynn Sellers, my paternal grandfather.

Events in My Family Tree: February 13

So February 12 had no deaths, and now February 13 has no marraiges.  I'm guessing that anyone thinking about getting married around this time of year might have waited until Valentine's Day to do so.

Births

Sarah Fox, daughter of Emanuel Fox and Anna Margarethe Mack, was born February 13, 1800, probably in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 4th-great-grandaunt.

Gersham Marion Core was born February 13, 1860 in Logan County, Ohio.  He was married to Anna Jane Sellers, daughter of John Wengard Sellers and Mary Melissa Conkle, who is my 4th couxin 3x removed.

Thomas Arthur Johnson, son of John Daniel Johnson, Jr. and Elizabeth S. Atkinson, was born February 13, 1899 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed on my Fox line through the Johnsons.

Harry J. Hudson was born February 13, 1906 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He was married to Irene Elizabeth Allen, daughter of George N. Allen and Ada E. Mason, who is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Fred Adams, son of Alma Adams and John White, was born about February 13, 1923 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.  He is the granduncle of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Theresa Hunt, daughter of John Hunt and Lois Adele Weaver, was born February 13, 1948.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Alexander Jacob Kardash was born February 13, 1990 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is my 3rd cousin on my Gorodetsky line.

Isaiah Gabriel Lederman was born February 13, 2002.  He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gordon line.

Deaths

William Mack, son of Alexander Mack, Jr. and Elizabeth Neis, died February 13, 1813 at the age of 63 in Bakers Summit, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th-great-granduncle.

Mendel Hertz Brainin, son of Solomon Brainin and Yetta, died February 13, 1930 at the age of about 68 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He is my maternal great-great-grandfather.

Charles Lee Gaunt, son of David Clinton Gaunt and Martha S. Hartman, died February 13, 1958 at the age of 64 in Dunkirk, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Events in My Family Tree: February 8

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

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

Deaths

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

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