Events in My Family Tree: December 15

Neva Perlman had the same birthday as her brother-in-law.  What did her sister do on that day?

Births

Harry A. Schwartz, son of Joseph Schwartz and Anna Ajzner, was born December 15, 1910 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.  He is the 1st cousin 1x removed of my dear cousin Esther Garfinkel on her Ajzner line.

William Oliver Gauntt, son of Thomas Franklin Gauntt and Anna Marie Stayton, was born December 15, 1940 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Joseph Naclerio was also born December 15, 1940, but in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He was married to Kim Perlman, daughter of Murray Elliot Perlman and Helen Ruth Greenebaum, who is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Paul Kushner, son of Benjamin Louis Kushner and Gladys Shindelman, was born December 15, 1951 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is also my 4th cousin but on my Meckler line.

Neva Perlman, daughter of Murray Elliot Perlman and Helen Ruth Greenebaum, was born December 15, 1953 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is another 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans and Kim's sister.

Patricia Ellen Gaunt, daughter of Robert Gaunt and Mary Evelyn Westbrooks, was born December 15, 1954 in Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Jonah Harry Balick was born December 15, 1994.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.

Deaths

William Clarence Bowker, son of John Bowker and Louisa J. Armstrong, died December 15, 1946 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey at the age of 74.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed on my Armstrong line.

David Wilson Rink died December 15, 1955 in Elkhart County, Indiana at the age of 74.  He was married to Edna Hite, daughter of John Hite and Mary Ann Claycomb, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hites.

Oren Wilson Clark, Jr., son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna G. Gaunt, died December 15, 1997 in Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas at the age of 80.  He is also my 4th cousin 2x removed, via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: November 21

I love it when spelling of a family name changes from one generation to the next.  I'm looking at you, Mildred Gauntt!

Births

Benjamin Franklin Gaunt, son of Isaac Gaunt and Susannah Webb, was born November 21, 1817 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Elizabeth Evans Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, was born November 21, 1832 in New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Vera Vanaman, daughter of Charles Milton Vanaman and Julia Ann Gaunt, was born November 21, 1916 in Quinton, Salem County, New Jersey.  She is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Walter Scott Haines was born November 21, 1917 in Masonville, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is the husband of Mildred Marian Gauntt, daughter of Mark Lewallen Gaunt, Jr. and May Ethyl Lake, who is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

John Kushner, son of Myrim Kushner and Chaye Golubchik, was born November 21, 1935 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Golubchiks.

Georgina Corene Ellis was born November 21, 1977.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Marriage

Edward C. Ogden and Anna Elizabeth Gaunt, daughter of George Horner Gaunt and Emily A. Miller, were married November 21, 1893 in New Jersey, possibly in Gloucester County.  Anna is my 4th cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Deaths

Lucy Marian Fuller, daughter of Lyman Fuller and Eliza, died November 21, 1891, probably in Stony Creek, Warren County, New York, at the age of about 52.  She is the great-great-grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul and the 3x-great-grandaunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams on their Fuller line.

Dora Kirtlan, daughter of Homer Astwood Kirtlan and Elizabeth H. Gaunt, died November 21, 1933 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana at the age of 60.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

William Alvin Gaunt, son of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, died November 21, 1952 in Kings County, California at the age of 73.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Maud Elizabeth Gaunt, daughter of Jacob B. Gaunt and Sarah C. Plume, died November 21, 1978 in Mendocino County, California, possibly in Ukiah, at the age of 84.  She is my half 3rd cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

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 10

My dear cousin Esther married Irvin, who had the same birthday as Esther's sister Faye.  I can picture them having a big party to celebrate birthdays every year.

Births

Benjamin Gaunt, son of Benjamin Selah Gaunt and Hannah Ann Peters, was born November 10, 1844 in New Jersey, likely in Burlington County.  He is my half 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Laura Belle Gaunt, daughter of Robert Barclay Gaunt and Harriet Prickett, was born November 10, 1865 in New Jersey.  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Silas Wilson Main was born November 10, 1878 in Iowa.  He was the second husband of Edith Jane Gaunt, daughter of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Yetta Braunstein was born November 10, 1898 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She was the wife of Benjamin Brainin, son of Morris Brainin and Rose Dorothy Jaffe, who is my great-granduncle.

William Allen Gaunt, son of Calvert Gaunt and Annette Pearson, was also born November 10, 1898 but in Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Iris Dawn Gaunt, daughter of Lewis Allen Gaunt and Opal Esther Westrick, was born November 10, 1925 in Roanoke, Huntington County, Indiana.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Faye Garfinkel, daughter of Morris Garfinkel and Mirka Ajzner, was born November 10, 1928 in Verigin, Saskatchewan, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Mekler line through the Garfinkels and the sister of my very dear cousin Esther Garfinkel.

Irvin Weinstein was born November 10, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He was the beloved husband of Esther Garfinkel, daughter of Morris Garfinkel and Mirka Ajzner, who is my very dear 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Mekler line through the Garfinkels.

David Lester Gaunt, son of Irving Lester Gaunt and Mildred Hoffman Childs, was born November 10, 1935 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th cousin via the Gaunts.

Coleen Gayle Rogers, daughter of Stanley C. Rogers and Shirley June Gaunt, was born November 10, 1951 in Alameda County, California.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Erik Fiks was born November 10, 1954 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He was the husband of Gayle Malka Kushner, daughter of Benjamin Louis Kushner and Gladys Shindelman, who is my 4th cousin on my Mekler line through the Kushners.

Marriage

Guy Edward Allen, son of Clarence Allen, Jr. and Grace L. Stagnato, and June Elizabeth Foldes were married November 10, 1973 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey.  Guy is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Jefferson Crawford, son of Henry Crawford, Jr. and Channy Mariah King, died November 10, 1978 in Muscogee County, Georgia at the age of 66.  He is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams on her Crawford line.

Billie Brainin, daughter of David Harry Brainin and Rebecca Harbor, died November 10, 1992 in Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey at the age of 63.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Alice Mullin died November 10, 1996 in Volusia County, Florida at the age of 89.  She was the wife of John Francis Gaynor, Jr., son of John Francis Gaynor and Josephine O'Connor, who is the granduncle of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Events in My Family Tree: November 6

I suppose keeping track of Armstrong lines on both sides of your family is not as bad as if you had Smith lines on both sides.

Births

James Newbill Armstrong was born November 6, 1906 in Norfolk City, Virginia.  He was the first husband of Beatrice Ruth Anna Swain, daughter of Thomas Daniel Swain and Rachel Anna Armstrong. who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Armstrong line through Rachel, not James.

George Richard Hudson, son of Harry J. Hudson and Irene Elizabeth Allen, was born November 6, 1939 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Gregory Benton Thomas was born November 6, 1966.  He is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Andrew Paul Sorensen was born November 6, 1967.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed.

Todd Alan Meckler was born November 6, 1975.  He is my 1st cousin.

Cara Anne Kushner was born November 6, 1991.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Bezalel Nachamayah Pittinsky was born November 6, 1997.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

David Samuel Hylton and Georgina Arlene Feil, daughter of Rudolf William Feil and Jessie Naomi Gaunt, were married November 6, 1959 in San Mateo County, California.  Georgina is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Evan Freitag, son of Benny Freitag and Dobby Kushner, and Jessica Starkman were married November 6, 1977 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  Evan is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Kushners.

Death

Elizabeth P. Gaunt, daughter of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, died November 6, 1900 in Woodstown, Salem County, New Jersey at the age of 74.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

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: October 24

Because Anna Marshall Gauntt and Benjamin Franklin Gaunt were both my 3rd cousin 4x removed, I checked to see how they were related to each other and discovered they were 2nd cousins.

Births

Eveline Stokes Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, was born October 24, 1828 in New Jersey, possibly in Camden County.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

John A. Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, was born October 24, 1848 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my great-great-granduncle.

Viola Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, was born October 24, 1875 in Wabash County, Indiana.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Ervie Oscar Higgins was born October 24, 1889 in McKenzie, Carroll County, Tennessee.  He was the husband of Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, daughter of Charles Edward Gaunt and Sarah Malinda Kennedy, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

David Halbrich was born October 24, 1950 in Haifa, Israel.  He is the husband of Gail Madelaine Garfield, daughter of Harry David Garfield (originally Garfinkel) and Susan Loffler, who is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Shira Rebecca Lerner was born October 24, 1989.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Elliott Kushner, son of George Kushner and Ruth Rebecca Segal, and Leslie Ellen Shear were married October 24, 1975 in Los Angeles County, California.  Elliott is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Kushners.

Frederick John Collier and Nancy Patrice Rudin, daughter of Raymond Harold Rudin and Ruth Garfinkel, were married October 24, 1980 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  Nancy is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Garfinkels.

John Oren Clark, son of Gilbert Lewis Clark and Helen Opal Abbott, and Nora Joan Cushing were married October 24, 1981 in Ohio, probably in Montgomery or Clermont County.  John is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

Bradley Owen Walker and Rebecca Ann Stachler were married October 24, 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  Bradley is my 7th cousin.

Deaths

Phoebe Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Jean Satterthwaite, died October 24, 1811 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 34.  She is my 1st cousin 6x removed via the Gaunts.

Anna Marshall Gauntt, daughter of Dellaplain Gauntt and Mary Isaac, died October 24, 1892 in Chester, Orange County, New York at the age of 41.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed on my Gauntt line.

Benjamin Franklin Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, died October 24, 1906 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at the age of 66.  He is also my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: October 23

The traditional 10th anniversary gift is tin, but Benny and Dobby Kushner got a daughter instead.  I wonder how she was wrapped?

Births

Ella Daisy Gaunt, daughter of William Allen Gaunt and Mary Ann Parrott, was born October 23, 1873 in Wabash County, Indiana.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Richard Wright Gaunt, son of Elmer Boone Gaunt and Edna Wright, was born October 23, 1905 in Tulare County, California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Elaine Lorie Freitag, daughter of Benny Freitag and Dobby Kushner, was born October 23, 1959 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Kushners.

Matthew Brian Gaunt was born October 23, 1969.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed.

Melissa Nicole Rothwax was born October 23, 1984.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Walter Beckworth and Rachel Anna Armstrong, daughter of Joel Armstrong and Sarah Ann Deacon Lippincott, were married October 23, 1894 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Rachel is my great-grandaunt.

Benny Freitag and Dobby Kushner, daughter of Myrim Kushner and Chaye Golubchik, were married October 23, 1949 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Dobby is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line via the Golubchiks.

Marvin Elkins, son of David Elkins and Edith McStroul, and Ethel R. Gardner were married October 23, 1955 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.  Marvin 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.

Deaths

John Gaunt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Elizabeth Borton, died October 23, 1828 in New Jersey, possibly in Haddonfield, Camden County, at the age of 61.  He is my 4x-great-granduncle.

Laura May Armstrong, daughter of Joel Armstrong and Sarah Ann Deacon Lippincott, died October 23, 1970 in Niceville, Okaloosa County, Florida at the age of 88.  She is my great-grandmother.

Leonard Emil Herr died October 23, 1981 in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey at the age of 58.  He was the husband of Dorothy Gaynor, daughter of John Francis Gaynor and Wally Mary Ruppert, who is the half-grandaunt of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Jessie Naomi Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, died October 23, 1992 in Calaveras County, California.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: October 21

My parents were married five days after my father's divorce from his first wife was finalized.  Not that they were in a hurry or anything.

Births

Mary Scott Selvidge, daughter of Scott Selvidge and Lenore Corinne Gaunt, was born October 21, 1927 in Marietta, Love County, Oklahoma.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Jeffrey Lawrence Kushner, son of John Kushner and Shelley, was born October 21, 1961 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Kushners.

Sindy Lynn Allen was born October 21, 1979.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Dillon Tryce Lore was born October 21, 1992.  He is my half 1st cousin 2x removed.

Noah Hall was born October 21, 1999.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.

Marriage

Bertram Lynn Sellers, Jr., son of Bertram Lynn Sellers, Sr. and Anna Gauntt, and Myra Roslyn Meckler, daughter of Abraham Meckler and Lillyan E. Gordon, were married October 21, 1961 in Miami, Dade County, Florida.  They are my parents.

Deaths

Ner Gaunt, son of Ner Gaunt and Agnes Corwin, died October 21, 1894 in Lawrence County, Tennessee at the age of 52.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Daisy May Gage, daughter of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, died October 21, 1950 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio at the age of 75.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line via the Hutsons.

Ruth Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, died October 21, 1998, possibly in Little Neck, Queens County, New York at the age of 72.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Events in My Family Tree: October 18

Four of the five marriages for today are for the Jewish side of my family, which is a far higher percentage than usual.  That is because the number 18 is considdered lucky in Jewish tradition.  What's interesting, however, is that two of the weddings appear to be a double wedding, which is bad luck in Jewish superstitions.

Births

Orville James Gage, son of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, was born October 18, 1897 in Ohio, probably in Hamilton County.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line via the Hutsons.

Ellen Gilfix was born October 18, 1962.  She is the wife of Barry James Garfield, son of Irwin Garfield (originally Garfinkel) and Lenore Schachter, who is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Tammy L. Shepard was born October 18, 1963.  She is the wife of Lawrence Matthew Gordon, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

Christopher Simpson was born October 18, 1982.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Kari Eileen Ebeltoft was born October 18, 1983.  She is also my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Jacqueline Randall was born October 18, 1985.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Frederick Cleworth Dunstan, son of Richard Dunstan and Jane Coleclough, and Martha Winn, daughter of Thomas Winn and Mary Parr(?), were married October 18, 1858 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.  They are my great-great-grandparents.

Sam Lieff and Libby Kardish, daughter of Dovid Kardish and Etta Gorodetsky, were married October 18, 1942 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Libby is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gorodetskys.

Samuel Kardish, son of Dovid Kardish and Etta Gorodetsky, and Tillie Steinberg were also married October 18, 1942 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Samuel is also my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gorodetskys.

Dave Lalonde and Cindy Kardish were married October 18, 1996.  Cindy is my 3rd cousin.

Steven Mitchell Bergeson and Deborah Ellyce Birnboim were marrked October 18, 1998.  Deborah is my 4th cousin.

Deaths

Ernestine Krebs, daughter of Isaac Krebs and Frederika Weiss, died October 18, 1962 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  She is the grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the great-grandaunt of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler, my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams, and Mindy McStroul.

Lawrence Charles Gaunt, son of Calvert Gaunt and Annette Pearson, died October 18, 1980 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

George Kushner, son of Myrim Kushner and Chaye Golubchik, died October 18, 1995 in Riverside County, California.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line via the Golubchiks.

Events in My Family Tree: October 9

Paul and Joel are both 4th cousins to me through my Meckler family line and are 3rd cousins to each other.

Births

Harry Landell Brower, son of Peter Brower and Louisa L. Gaunt, was born October 9, 1889 in Chatsworth, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Richard James Wickham, son of Charles E. Wickham and Jane Lochrie, was born October 9, 1943 in Union County, New Jersey.  He is the 2nd cousin 1x removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line through the Wickhams.

William Ralph Fowler, Jr. was born October 9, 1949 at Bremerhaven Army Post, Bremen, Germany.  He is my brother-in-law.

Donna Plotkin was born October 9, 1964.  She is the wife of Lee Levy, son of Charles Levy and Elaine Gordon, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed via the Gordons.

Kevin Michael Gaunt was born October 9, 1981.  He is my 6th cousin.

Marriages

Steven Alan Schumeister, son of Hymen Samuel Schumeister and Freda Gene Grossman, and Judith Deborah Brand were married October 9, 1983 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.  Steve is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Schumeisters.

Paul Kushner, son of Benjamin Louis Kushner and Gladys Shindelman, and Linda Claire Cohen were married October 9, 1988 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Paul is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Kushners and is a very cool person.

Joel Edward Tennenhouse and Nancy Jones were also married October 9, 1988, but in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  And Joel is also my 4th cousin.

Deaths

Martha Ann Allen, daughter of Jacob Allen and Elizabeth Ann Gaunt, died October 9, 1932, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey, at the age of 72.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Verling Milton Votaw, son of Joseph Willet Votaw and Florence E. Barnett, died October 9, 1986 in Fairfield, Butler County, Ohio at the age of 82.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Events in My Family Tree: October 4

George Kushner married on his sister's 16th birthday.  Was it a sweet 16th for her?  Was she a flower girl, or maybe a bridesmaid?

Births

Benjamin Franklin Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, was born October 4, 1840 in Pilesgroe Township, Salem County, New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Jonathan Benjamin Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, was born October 4, 1894 in Smithville, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Jane Lochrie was born October 4, 1904 in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland.  She was the wife of Charles E. Wickham, son of Charles E. Wickham and Martha Elizabeth Bowen, who is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line.

Dobby Kushner, daughter of Myrim Kushner and Chaye Golubchik, was born October 4, 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line via the Golubchiks.

Lainie Maureen Levinson was born October 4, 1968.  She is the wife of Jeffrey Alan Moss, who is my 4th cousin.

Marriages

Elmer Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, and Rebecca Rice were married October 4, 1871 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  Elmer is Benjamin Gaunt's brother and also my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Wilmer Shreve Carty and Etta Marian Allen, daughter of William Daily and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, were married October 4, 1939, probably in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.  Etta is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

George Kushner, son of Myrim Kushner and Chaye Golubchik, and Ruth Rebecca Segal were married October 4, 1944 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  George is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line via the Golubchiks.

Death

Alfred Dranove died October 4, 1986, possibly in Bayside, Queens County, New York.  He was the husband of Dorothy Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Events in My Family Tree: October 1

On Albertine P. (Gaunt) Dickensheets' 26th birthday, she received a very special present:  a bouncing baby boy!

Births

Benjamin Selah Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Rose, was born October 1, 1822 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my half-great-great-granduncle.

Albertine P. Gaunt, daughter of Henry Plummer Gaunt and Emma Smith, was born October 1, 1855 in Union Township, Camden County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Kesiah Gaunt, daughter of James Gauntt and Amelia Gibson, was born October 1, 1858 in Buddtown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my great-grandaunt.

Charles Dalton Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Melvina F. Bennett, was born October 1, 1860 in Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Carleton Dickensheets, son of George W. Dickensheets and Albertine P. Gaunt, was born October 1, 1881 in Gloucester, Camden County, New Jersey, on his mother's birthday.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Phyllis Marie Smith was born October 1, 1928 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She was the wife of Roscoe Preston Flynn, son of Roscoe Sherman Flynn and Edna May Gauntt, who is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Bertha M. Spangler was born October 1, 1937 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She was the wife of Mark Lewallen Gauntt, Jr., son of Mark Lewallen Gauntt, Jr. and May Ethyl Lake, who is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Leslie Ellen Shear was born October 1, 1950 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.  She is the wife of Elliott Kushner, son of George Kushner and Ruth Rebecca Segal, who is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Kushners.

William Michael Whitley, son of William Meredith Whitley and Jean Anne Clark, was born October 1, 1956 in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona.  He is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

Carrie Mason was born October 1, 1964.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Sason Ross was born October 1, 1994.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Estee Pearl Katz was born October 1, 1997.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Joseph Gaunt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Elizabeth Frances Borton, and Mary A. Lobaugh were married October 1, 1793, possibly in Perry County, Pennsylvania.  Joseph is my 4x-great-granduncle.

Andrew Earl Slentz, son of Ephraim Slentz and Zilpha Emily Gaunt, and Bessie Florence Landis were married October 1, 1908 in Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan.  Andrew is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

David Lester Gaunt, son of Irving Lester Gaunt and Mildred Hoffmann Childs, and Virginia Carolyn Petersen were married October 1, 1960 in Mount Ephraim, Camden County, New Jersey.  David is my 5th cousin via the Gaunts.

Edwin Earl Layton, Jr., son of Edwin Earl Layton and Lois L. Vaughn, and Linda B. Howell were married October 1, 1977 in Orange County, California.  Edwin is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Vaughns.

James Albert Buchanan and Patricia Ann Lore, daughter of Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, were married October 1, 2007 in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas.  Pattie is my half 1st cousin.

Death

Sallie Jane Hartman, daughter of Samuel Frank Hartman and Lucy Ann Gaunt, died October 1, 1884 in Greenwich, Cumberland County, New Jersey at the age of 6 years and 6 months.  She is my 3rd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: September 26

Remembering Amber on her birthday gives me a happier feeling.

Births

Frederika Weiss, daughter of Simon Weiss and Gittel Goldmann, was born September 26, 1847 in Janow, Obersilesia, Prussia.  She is the great-grandmother of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the great-great-grandmother of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler, my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams, and Mindy McStroul.

Alice E. Gaunt, daughter of Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Sever, was born September 26, 1883 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Peter Joseph McGovern was born September 26, 1883 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He was the husband of Mary Frances Gaynor, daughter of James P. Gaynor and Mary Guynan, who is the great-grandaunt of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Don Howard Heath, son of John Timothy Heath and Mary Etta Smith, was born September 26, 1887 iin Thurman, Warren County, New York.  He is the grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the great-grandfather of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Harvey Clarence Gauntt, son of Robert Elwood Gauntt and Elsie May West, was born September 26, 1922 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Evan Freitag, son of Benny Freitag and Dobby Kushner, was born September 26, 1952 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Kushners.

Raymond George Gaunt, son of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Dorothy Selace, was born September 26, 1958 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He is my 5th cousin via the Gaunts.

Jennifer Allen was born September 26, 1974.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Megan Lynn Stricker was born September 26, 1983.  She is also my 5th cousin 2x remoed.

Mallory Kardish was born September 26, 1987.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Amber Jeanette Williams was born September 26, 1993.  She is the daughter of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Marriage

Benny Austin Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida Mae Fisher, and Dorothy Verle Keen were married September 26, 1937 in Allen County, Indiana.  Benny is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Deaths

George Hornor Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, died September 26, 1892 in East Greenwich, Gloucester County, New Jersey at the age of 61.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Anthony Thomas Toppa died September 26, 1961 in Newport County, Rhode Island (possibly in Middleton) at the age of 59.  He was the second husband of Louise Elsie Gaynor, daughter of John Francis Gaynor and Josephine O'Connor, who is the maternal grandmother of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

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: August 28

I did a lot of research on the Bowkers.  John, the man who married into my Armstrong family, was a blacksmith, so he was relatively easy to pick out in records.

Births

Mary A. Lobaugh was born August 28, 1775, probably in New Jersey.  She was the wife of Joseph Gaunt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Elizabeth Borton, who is my 4x-great-granduncle.

John B. Gaunt, son of James Gauntt and Amelia Gibson, was born August 28, 1856 in Buddtown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my great-granduncle.

Mary J. Bowker, daughter of John Bowker and Louisa J. Armstrong, was born August 28, 1863 in Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Armstrongs.

Clifford Ellsworth Hutson, Jr., son of Clifford Ellsworth Hutson and Alta Ada Gipson, was born August 28, 1924 in Indiana.  He is my 6th couxin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Michael Lipstein, son of Seymour Lipstein and Ruth Pollack, was born August 28, 1955, probably in New York.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Brainin line via the Pollacks.

Shane Freitag, son of Benny Freitag and Dobby Kushner, was born August 28, 1956 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Kushners.

Keith Michael Spencer, son of William Thomas Spencer, Jr. and Jeanette E. Hudson, was also born August 28, 1956, probably in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Hudsons.

Amy Leigh Sorensen was born August 28, 1969.  She is another 5th cousin once removed.

Michael William Allen was born August 28, 1983.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriage

John Heath, son of Henry Bullock Heath and Mary Ann Wood, and Sarah Colvin were married August 28, 1909 in Bakers Mills, Warren County, New York.  John is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my aunt Mary McStroul on her Heath line.

Deaths

Bessie Marie Hoyer, daughter of Rollin Henry Hoyer and Bessie Floreen Schwier, died August 28, 2001 in Osgood, Ripley County, Indiana at the age of 75.  She is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Schwiers.

Ellis Lester Thomas, son of Samuel Eli Thomas and Esther Jane Ellis, died August 28, 2005 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina at the age of 66.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line via the Ellises.

Events in My Family Tree: August 24

For all the marriages, I'm related to only the grooms, not any of the brides.

Births

Elsie Meckler, daughter of Morris Mackler and Minnie Zelda Nowicki, was born August 24, 1919 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is my grandaunt.

Stanley Earnest Taylor, son of Pearson R. Taylor, Jr. and Grace Elizabeth Easlick, was born August 24, 1928 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Gavin Ryan Kushner was born August 24, 1990.  He is my 4th cousin once removed.

Adam Joseph Brainin was born August 24, 1996.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Redden N. Gaunt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Phoebe Emily Severn, and Pauline E. Smoot/Smuck were married August 24, 1843 in Jay County, Indiana.  Redden is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Charles Robert Harris, son of Robert Miller Harris and Blanche Gaunt, and Loretta Brocking were married August 24, 1918 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana.  Charles is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Russell Roberts Allen, son of George N. Allan and Ada E. Mason, and Estella A. Horner were married August 24, 1924, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Russell is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Events in My Family Tree: August 4

My mother, who was born in 1940, was named after her grandmother:  Myra for Minnie, with Mushe as her Hebrew name.

Births

Celia Adel Galbraith, daughter of Lewis C. Galbraith and Dora Ann Kirtlan, was born August 4, 1905 in Indiana.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Kirtlans.

Edith Loraine Gantt, daughter of Carl Thomas Gantt and Mabelle Yost, was born August 4, 1914 in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gantts.

Bertram Ezra Sellers, son of Bertram Lynn Sellers and Elizabeth Leatherberry Sundermeier, was born August 4, 1924 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey.  He is my half-uncle.

Mirta Mata was born August 4, 1936 in Habana, Cuba.  She was the first wife of Max Socherman, son of William Socherman (originally Szocherman) and Tania Jakowszycka, who is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Szochermans.

Jonathan Robert Bonifas, son of Charles D. Bonifas, Jr. and Janell Wilkinson, was born August 4, 1950 (or possibly August 15), probably in Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Bonifases.

Marriages

Stacy Biddle Armstrong, son of Joel Armstrong and Sarah Ann Deacon Lippincott, and Lydia Smith Haines were married August 4, 1898 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Stacy is my great-granduncle.

Evan Allan Diamond and Carol Patricia Tennenhouse, daughter of Arnold Tennenhouse and Faye Garfinkel, were married August 4, 1980 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Carol is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Elliot Kushner, son of George Kushner and Ruth Rebecca Segal, and Jane Armendariz were married August 4, 1994 in Downey, Los Angeles County, California.  Elliot is also my 4th cousin on my Meckler line, but through the Kushners.

Deaths

Minnie Zelda Nowicki, daughter of Gershon Itzhak Nowicki and Dora Yelsky, died August 4, 1936 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York at the age of 56.  She is my great-grandmother.

Frederick Cleworth Dunstan, son of Frederick Dunstan and Anna Waltz Horner, died August 4, 1965 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County, at the age of 70.  He is my 1st cousin once removed on my Dunstan line.

Sydney Brainin, son of Max Joseph Brainin and Nellie Doctor, died August 4, 1969 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Nolan Sidney Gaunt, son of Walter Everett Gaunt and Norma Marguerite Prusso, died August 4, 1999, possibly in Miranda, Humboldt County, California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.