Events in My Family Tree: December 18

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

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

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

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 19

Of these thirteen events, only two are not connected to my Gaunt/Gauntt line.

Births

Susannah Horner Gaunt, daughter of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, was born October 19, 1823 in Mullica Hill, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Rebecca C. Zulker was born October 19, 1886 in New Jersey, probably in Waterford, Camden County.  She was the wife of William Bounds Gauntt, Sr., son of Robert Lewallen Gauntt and Lucy Bounds, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line.

Jay Charles Dubell, son of Charles Barton Dubell and Myrtle Lydia Allen, was born October 19, 1949, probably in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Thomas Michael Spencer was born October 19, 1977.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Susan Jeanette Swaim was born October 19, 1978.  She is also my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Francis Marion Thackeray, son of Selector Thackeray and Louisa Moody, and Emma Sophia Busch were married October 19, 1897 in Marion County, Indiana.  Francis is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Cecil Thurman Phillips, Jr. and Martha Ann Surran, daughter of William Earl Surran and Martha Ann Naylor, were married October 19, 1946 in Clark County, Indiana.  Martha is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Naylors.

Joseph Roger Cucinotta and Nancy Jernee Ellis, daughter of Samuel Naglee Ellis and Eleanor Jernee Thomas, were married October 19, 1968 in New Jersey.  Nancy is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Randy William Hutchison and Deborah Lynn Lore were married October 19, 1985.  Debbie is my half 1st cousin.

Joseph Gilbert Bonifas, son of Joseph W. Bonifas and Delores Gilbert, and Catherine Sue Goshorn were married October 19, 2001 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  Joseph is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Bonifases.

Deaths

Wilbert R. Warner died October 19, 1910 in Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 43.  He was the second husband of Rachel Anna Armstrong, daughter of Joel Armstrong and Sarah Ann Deacon Lippincott, who is my great-grandaunt.

Charles Edward Gaunt, son of Ner Gaunt and Elizabeth G. Miller, died October 19, 1913 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee at the age of 44.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Susan J. Yates, daughter of Charles Yates and Grace Allen, died October 19, 2015 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 63.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Events in My Family Tree: October 8

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

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

Events in My Family Tree: August 31

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

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

David Leven and Esther Garfinkel, daughter of Eliezer Louis Garfinkel and Doba Ajzner, were married August 31, 1947 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Esther is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Meckler line via the Ajzners and my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

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

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

Death

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

Events in My Family Tree: August 13

The two Allens who each were married on August 13—33 years apart—were 2nd cousins once removed.

Births

Ella Gaunt, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt and Elizabeth K. Frazer, was born August 13, 1849 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  She is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Lewis Allen Gaunt, son of Lewis Cass Gaunt and Mary A. Kindlesparger, was born August 13, 1887 in Richvalley, Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Helen V. Naylor, daughter of James Mason Naylor and Martha Ann Murdock, was also born August 13, 1887, although in Southampton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Lillian Helen Romer, daughter of William Romer and Georgeanna Gaunt, was born August 13, 1913 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Albert Giberson Ellis, son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, was born August 13, 1929 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Brian David Kanovsky, son of Herbert Kanovsky and Evelyn Golub, was born August 13, 1960 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Golubs.

Shawn Allen Brown was born August 13, 1975.  He is the husband of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Marriages

Amos Williamson and Rebecca Armstrong, daughter of Joel Armstrong and Catherine Stackhouse, were married August 13, 1853 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Rebecca is my 3x-great-grandaunt.

Clarence Allen, Jr., son of Clarence Allen and Agnes Viola Ledger, and Grace Stagnate were married August 13, 1944 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  Clarence is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Brian Downey and Deborah Jean Allen, daughter of Jack Allen and Gloria Funiccaro, were married August 13, 1977 in Multnomah County, Oregon.  Deborah is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Emma Armenius Brinck, daughter of Philander C. Brinck and Margaret K. Githens, died August 13, 1925 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania at the age of 77.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

Doris Lavina Rowland, daughter of Joseph Freeman Rowland and Sarah D. Pelham, died August 13, 1972 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana at the age of 71.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Rowlands.

Henry William Hudson, Jr., son of Henry William Hudson and Jean Wargo, died August 13, 1980 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona at the age of 22.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Hudsons.

Harold Leroy Davis, Sr. died August 13, 1999 in Chattahoochee, Gadsden County, Florida at the age of 81.  He was the husband of Dorothy Mae Sellers, daughter of Bertram Lynn Sellers, Sr. and Elizabeth Leatherberry Sundermeier, who is my half-aunt.

Events in My Family Tree: July 21

So Larry Moss got married on his 31st birthday.  He has no excuse for forgetting his wedding anniversary.

Births

John Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Ann Ridgway, was born July 21, 1734 in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 5x-great-granduncle via the Gaunts.

Melville Everett Gage, son of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, was born July 21, 1879 i n Delaware, Ripley County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

William Naylor, son of James Mason Naylor and Martha Ann Murdock, was born July 21, 1884 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Anthony Thomas Toppa was born July 21, 1902 in Italy.  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.

Alma Helen Spahr was born July 21, 1916 in Blackford County, Indiana.  She was the wife of Lee Gaunt, son of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, who is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Shirley June Gaunt, daughter of Walter Everett Gaunt and Norma Marguerite Prusso, was born July 21, 1925 in Centreville, Alameda County, California.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Larry Charles Moss was born July 21, 1963.  He is my 4th cousin.

Hunter Allen Hackett was born July 21, 1989.  He is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Marriages

Kevin Rennie and Rochelle Garfinkel, daughter of Harry Garfinkel and Bella Raber, were married July 21, 1990, most likely in Canada.  Rochelle is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Larry Charles Moss and Lynn Silverberg Sapers were married July 21, 1994.  This is the same Larry Moss as above, who is my 4th cousin.

Matthew R. Saavedra and Jennifer Elizabeth Gordon were married July 21, 2006.  Jennifer is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Death

Roscoe Preston Flynn, son of Roscoe Sherman Flynn and Edna May Gauntt, died July 21, 1995 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania at the age of 68.  He is my 1st cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Events in My Family Tree: July 16

If your granddaughter's husband dies on the 67th anniversary of your death, that's probably a little too far in time to be considered relevant, isn't it?

Births

Lillie Belle Dorrell, daughter of James Dorrell and Florence Thackeray, was born July 16, 1870 in Laugheryville, Ripley County, Indiana.  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Leonard Sample, son of George W. Sample and Hannah Gaunt, was born July 16, 1887 in Richvalley, Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary Emma Richardson was born July 16, 1901 in Pennsylvania.  She was the wife of Frederick Cleworth Dunstan, son of Frederick Dunstan and Anna Waltz Horner, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Dunstan line.

Donald E. Gaunt, son of Elmer Boone Gaunt and Edna Wright, was born July 16, 1907 in Tulare County, California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Oliver Franklin Clark, son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna C. Gaunt, was born July 16, 1908 in Richvalley, Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Verna May Gauntt, daughter of Joseph L. Gauntt and Rebecca Elizabeth Coverly, was born July 16, 1912 in Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Clifford Edmund Hutson, son of Earl Morris Hutson and Catherine Corenne Utley, was born July 16, 1933 in Brookston, White County, Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Ellis Lester Thomas, son of Samuel Eli Thomas and Esther Jane Ellis, was born July 16, 1939 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Joel Ian Katz was born July 16, 1959 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He was the husband of Leala Rona Birnboim, who is my 4th cousin.

Joseph Matthew Cucinotta was born July 16, 1969.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Marriage

Holiday Hunt Russell and Vivian Socherman, daughter of Max Socherman and Mirta Mata, were married July 16, 1989 in Miami Beach, Dade County, Florida.  Vivian is my 4th cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Sochermans.

Deaths

Abigail Gaunt, daughter of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, died July 16, 1896, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey, at the age of 54.  She is my great-great-grandaunt.

Alfred Joseph Chase died Jul.y 16, 1963 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County, at the age of 66.  He was the husband of Emma Naylor, daughter of James Mason Naylor and Martha Ann Murdock (and granddaughter of Abigail Gaunt, above), who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

David Harry Durland died July 16, 2009 in Pearl River, Rockland County, New York at the age of 53.  He was the second husband of Laura Sellers, daughter of Bertram Lynn Sellers, Jr. and Mary Lou Jocelyn Bowen, who is my half-sister.

Events in My Family Tree: July 2

I didn't get to meet my great-grandaunt Rose, but I did talk to her on the phone, which was quite an experience.  But she did have all of her mental faculties still!

Births

John Robert Eckman, son of John Eckman and Martha Johnson Atkinson, was born July 2, 1898 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is the paternal grandfather of my 1st cousin Al Lore.

Bernard Schneiderman, son of Joseph Schneiderman and Mollie, was born July 2, 1939 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Schneiderman line.

William David Perlman, son of Morton Eli Perlman and Doris Bash, was born July 2, 1947 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Dale Heath Rapp, son of Archie Howard Rapp and Nellie Heath, was born July 2, 1952 in New York, probably in Warren County.  He is the 3rd cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul via the Heaths.

Eric Scott Gaunt was born July 2, 1972.  He is my 5th cousin once removed.

Jeremy Alan Gaunt was born July 2, 1979.  He is my 6th cousin.

Simon Quinn Garfinkel was born July 2, 1995.  He is my 4th cousin.

Marriages

Clayton Major, Jr. and Ida May Lippincott, daughter of Abel A. Lippincott and Rachel R. Stackhouse, were married July 2, 1887 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey.  Ida is my great-great-grandaunt.

Levi Calvin Ault and Hazel Pearl Gaunt, daughter of Ross B. Gaunt and Mary Ann Dale, were married July 2, 1910 in Jay County, Indiana.  Hazel is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Moshe Kardish, son of Dovid Kardish and Etta Gorodetsky, and Esther Cohen were married July 2 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Uncle Moe is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gorodetskys.

Samuel Michael Brainin, son of Nathan(?) Katz and Lena Brainin, and Sylvia Diamon were married July 2, 1995 in Tarzana, Los Angeles County, California.  Sammy is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Brainins.

Deaths

Beatrice Chase, daughter of Alfred Joseph Chase and Emma Naylor, died July 2, 1946 in Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 25.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Rose Gordon, daughter of Victor Gordon and Esther Leah Schneiderman, died July 2, 2001 in Long Beach, Nassau County, New York at the age of about 95.  She is my great-grandaunt.

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 7

I always wonder when someone gets married on his birthday whether he's doing that to make sure he won't forget his anniversary.

Births

James Edward Slentz, son of Ephraim Slentz and Zilpha Emily Gaunt, was born June 7, 1872 in Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Clara Easlick, daughter of Jonathan Easlick and Susannah Sever, was born June 7, 1881.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Clara Mae Wright, daughter of George B. McLellan Wright and Pearl Ellen Slentz, was born June 7, 1896 in Pennville, Jay County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Monroe Crowell was born June 7, 1909, possibly in Indiana.  He was the husband of Lillian May Hoyer, daughter of Rollin Henry Hoyer and Bessie Floreen Schwier, who is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Schwiers.

June(?) Eloise Votaw, daughter of Uz Millard Votaw and Ruth E. Barnett, was born June 7, 1915 in Peru, Wabash County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Beatrice Bertha Vogel was born June 7, 1921.  She was the wife of William Richardson Chase, son of Alfred Joseph Chase and Emma Naylor, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Catherine Ellen Allen, daughter of Elwood Allen and Wilma Darlene Givan, was born June 7, 1958.  She is another 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line, but through the Allens.

Timothy John Allen was born June 7, 1967.  He is yet one more 5th cousin once removed.

Gabriel William Lederman was born June 7, 1997.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Monroe Crowell and Lillian May Hoyer were married on Monroe's birthday, June 7, 1937, possibly in Indiana.  As noted above, Lillian is my 6th cousin once removed.

Sid Bryan Lerner and Sharon Birnboim, daughter of Meyer Harold Birnboim and May Shrom, were married June 7, 1987 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Sharon is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Birnboims.

George Hicks and Karen Sellers, daughter of Richard Bruce Sellers, Sr. and Catherine Andrews, were married June 7, 2008.  Karen is my 2nd cousin on my Sellers line.

Deaths

Abraham Gaunt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Elizabeth Borton, died June 7, 1850 in New Jersey at the age of 71.  He is my 4x-great-granduncle on my Gauntt line.

Finley Torrence Gage, son of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, died June 7, 1951 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio at the age of 73.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Harold Lee Gaunt, son of Joseph Harley Gaunt and Settie Inez Horn, died June 7, 1996, possibly in Blue Bell, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at the age of 85.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Events in My Family Tree: May 14

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

Marriage

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

Deaths

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Events in My Family Tree: February 27

Well, I certainly fell behind again, and after working so hard to catch up!  While I was at RootsTech I couldn't keep up with my events because Family Tree Maker does such an awful job of searching for dates.  I tried downloading Personal Ancestry Writer, a free Macintosh genealogy program, but it doesn't permit date searching at all, and I unfortunately have never installed Reunion on my Mac laptop.  I guess I'll have to plan better before my next trip!

Births

Jonathan Easlick was born February 27, 1840, probably in Pennsylvania.  He was married to Susannah Sever, daughter of Allen Sever and Elizabeth Ann Gaunt, who is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Phoebe Thomas was born February 27, 1861, possibly in Pennsylvania.  She was married to Daniel Taylor Gantt, son of John Gantt and Rachel Carl, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.

Alfred Joseph Chase was born February 27, 1897 in New Jersey.  He was married to Emma Naylor, daughter of James Mason Naylor and Martha Ann Murdock, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Shelley Robin Garfield was born February 27, 1962 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line.

Gabriel Garfinkel was born February 27, 1985 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  He is also my 4th cousin on my Meckler line.

Matthew Steven Chesler was born February 27, 1990, possibly in Morristown, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gordon line.

Daniel Ely Minuk was born February 27, 1992, probably in Canada.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Megan Haley Rocke was born February 27, 1994 in Santa Cruz County, California.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Marriage

Jerry A. Socherman and Sharon Robin Fisher were married on February 27, 1993 in Miami-Dade County, Florida.  Jerry is my 4th cousin once removed on my Nowicki line.

Deaths

William Owen died February 27, 1878 at the age of about 68 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 3rd-great-grandfather.

Daniel Leon Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, died February 27, 1960 at the age of 70.  He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Florence Bernstein, daughter of Sam Bernstein and Rose Gordon, died February 27, 1974 at the age of 45, probably in New York.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

Events in My Family Tree: January 27

Three of the births on this list are relatives of my family members but not of mine.  I did mention that I am doing research for extended family, right?  The most interesting person on the list is probably David Foote Sellers, who had a U.S. Navy destroyer named for him.

Births

Robert Montgomery Johnson, Jr., son of Robert Montgomery Johnson, Sr. and Catherine Clark Henderson, was born January 27, 1879, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed through my Fox line.

Walter Eugene Major, son of Clayton Major and Ida May Lippincott, was born January 27, 1892 or 1893, in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Lippincotts.

Lois Ann Bennett, daughter of Gerald Richard Bennett and Cecile Marie Bowdle, was born January 27, 1930, probably in Ohio.  She is my 7th cousin through my Sellers line.

Lyman Ross, son of Charlie Ross and Annie Garber, was born January 27, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 3rd cousin once removed through my Meckler line.

Carolyn Sue Jack, daughter of Ivan Robert Jack and Mary Gaunt, was born January 27, 1936.  She is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Gregory Stephen Williams, son of Robert Williams and Miriam Gaunt, was born January 27, 1947.  He is also my 6th cousin, again via the Gaunts.

Twins Ann and Evelyn Persoff, daughters of Jacob Persoff and Frieda Schneiderman, were born January 27, 1948 in The Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  They are my 2nd cousins 2x removed through the Schneidermans.

Charles Allen, son of Raymond Charles Allen and Elizabeth Ray, was born January 27, 1953.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Barry Aslunik was born January 27, 1953 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is married to Ethlyn Brozovsky, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Jody Alanna Minuk was born January 27, 1966 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin through my Meckler line.

Michele Catherine Bowen was born January 27, 1972 in Mineola, Nassau County, New York.  She is the 2nd cousin of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Lori Witherow was born January 27, 1974.  She is the 2nd cousin once removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.

Aaron Marshall Elkins was born January 27, 1993 in Yolo County, California.  He is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Marriages

Henry Mowery and Nora E. Sellers, daughter of Samuel Sellers and Elizabeth Barton, were married on January 27, 1887 in Auglaize County, Ohio.  Nora is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

David Logan and Estelle Lottie Sellers, daughter of Milton Henry Sellers and Susan Bach, were married on January 27, 1908.  Estelle is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Victor Bernstein, son of Sam Bernstein and Rose Gordon, and Renee Glass were married on January 27, 1961 in Flushing, Queens County, New York.  Victor is my 1st cousin 2x removed and was named after my great-great-grandfather Victor Gordon.

Mark Perry Nasrallan and Jeanne Helen Eckert, daughter of Roy Howard Eckert and Mary Elma Easlick, were marrked on January 27, 1979 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Jeanne is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.


Deaths

David Foote Sellers, son of Edwin Elias Sellers and Olive Lay Foote, died January 27, 1949 at the age of 74 in the Naval Hospital at Bethesda, Maryland.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed and was a career Navy man (even though his father was career Army).  He achieved the rank of Admiral, and his service including the post of Superintendent at the Naval Academy.  He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.  The USS Sellers, a guided missile destroyer, was named for him.

Irene Elizabeth Allen, daughter of George N. Allen and Ada E. Mason, died January 27, 1976 at the age of 69 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Eleanor Jernee Thomas died January 27, 2005 at the age of 86 in Medford, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She was married to Samuel Naglee Ellis, son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, who is my 1st cousin once removed through the Gauntts.

Martha Ann Surran, daughter of William Earl Surran and Martha Ann Naylor, died January 27, 2007.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.

Events in My Family Tree: January 26

There are no marriages in this list, but three of the deaths are for ancestors, as opposed to collateral relatives.  I really should have a photograph of great-granduncle Willie Brainin somewhere, but I appear to have misplaced it.  I hope it isn't lost forever.

Births

John R. Gaunt, son of Redden N. Gaunt and Pauline E. Smuck, was born January 26, 1859, probably in Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.

Grace Elizabeth Easlick, daughter of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, was born January 26, 1906, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Joseph Quinton Votaw, son of Millard Votaw and Ida May Fisher, was born January 26, 1910, probably in Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Eleanor Jernee Thomas was born January 26, 1919 in Medford, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She was married to Samuel Naglee Ellis, son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, who is my 1st cousin once removed through the Gauntts.

Russell Oliver Ellis, another son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, was born January 26, 1922 in Lumberton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He, of course, is also my 1st cousin once removed.

Grace Allen, daughter of Russell Allen and Stella Horner, was born January 26, 1926.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line.

Adele Garfinkel, daughter of Eliezer Louis Garfinkel and Doba Ajzner, was born January 26, 1936 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Nowicki line and the sister of my dear cousin Esther (Garfinkel) Weinstein.

Samuel M. Socherman, son of William Szocherman (originally Szocherman) and Anna Tania Jakowszycka, was born January 26, 1942 in Habana (possibly in Guanabacoa), Cuba.  He is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line.

Christina Anna Disanza was born January 26, 1971.  She is married to Gregory Socherman, who is my 4th cousin once removed, also on my Nowicki line.

Nicole Mich was born January 26, 1987.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed via the Gauntts.

Deaths

Justus Fox, son of Charles Fox (originally Fuchs), died January 26, 1805 at the age of 69, probably in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 6th great-grandfather.

William Brainin, son of Mendel Hertz Brain and Ruchel Dwojre Jaffe, died January 26, 1920 at the age of about 27 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He is my great-granduncle, brother of my maternal great-grandmother.

Catherine Fox Owen, daughter of William Fox and Sarah Owen, died January 26, 1923 at the age of 73 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my great-great-grandmother.

Victor Gordon (originally Gorodetsky), son of Gersh Wolf Gorodetsky and Etta Cohen(?), died January 26, 1925 at the age of about 59 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my great-great-grandfather.

Martha Ann Surran, daughter of William Earl Surran and Martha Ann Naylor, died January 26, 207 in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Naylors.