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 5

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

Events in My Family Tree: November 15

Frances Williamson was born on the 38th wedding anniversary of her maternal grandparents, Joel and Catherine Armstrong.  Joel died in 1854; Catherine died between 1860 and 1870, so she may have lived to see her granddaughter born.

Births

Reuben Cooper Gaunt, son of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Jane Weatherby, was born November 15, 1845 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Frances Williamson, daughter of Amos Williamson and Rebecca Armstrong, was born November 15, 1861 in Columbus, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 4x removed on my Armstrong line.

Maud Elizabeth Gaunt, daughter of Jacob B. Gaunt and Sarah C. Plume, was born November 14, 1894 in Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my half 3rd cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Morris Gordon (originally Moishe Gorodetsky), son of Avigdor Gorodetsky and Esther Leah Schneiderman, was born November 15, 1908 in Kishinev, Bessarabia, Russian Empire (now Chisinau, Moldova).  He is my great-granduncle.

Roscoe Freeman Hutson, son of Earl Morris Hutson and Catherine Corenne Utley, was born November 15, 1915 in Brookston, White County, Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Oren Wilson Clark, Jr., son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna G. Gaunt, was born November 15, 1917 in La Fontaine, Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Beatrice Furman, daughter of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, was born November 15, 1921 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line.

Virginia Carolyn Petersen was born November 15, 1941 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She was the wife of David Lester Gauntt, son of Irving Lester Gauntt and Mildred Hoffman Childs, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line.

Jane Anne Gaunt, daughter of Burman J. Gaunt and Gretchen K. C. Hopman, was born November 15, 1945 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Jonathan Wade Mallow, son of David Wade Mallow and Mary Alice Gauntt, was born November 15, 1953 in Maryland.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line.

Karla L. Behr, daughter of Jack Behr and Sarah Clarice Higgins, was born November 15, 1961 in Yuba County, California.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Higginses.

Kenneth Spencer Perlman was born November 15, 1969.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Michael L. Gaunt was born November 15, 1973.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Joel Armstrong and Catherine Stackhouse were married November 15, 1823 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  They are my 4x-great-grandparents, and I unfortunately have not yet learned the names of either of their parents.

Cornelius Corbin Gaunt, son of Ner Gaunt and Elizabeth G. Miller, and Waymon P. Rochell were married November 15, 1914 in Lawrence County, Tennessee.  Cornelius is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Karl Perlman (originally Perlmutter), son of Eli Maishe Perlmutter and Ethel Nowicki, and Paula Geller were married November 15, 1923 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  Karl is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Nowicki line.

Seymour Lipstein and Ruth Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, were married November 15, 1947 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Ruth is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Richard J. Kelly and Lois Elaine McStroul, daughter of Fred Lincoln McStroul and Belle Silberman, were married November 15, 1958 in Clark County, Nevada.  Lois is the 1st cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the 1st cousin 1x removed of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Andrew John Fertig and Jenepher Hlynn Ellis were married November 15, 1986.  Jenepher is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

John Kushner, son of Myrim Kushner and Chaye Golubchik, and Hazzel Dubek were married November 15, 2005 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  John is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line via the Golubchiks.

Deaths

Rachel Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, died November 15, 1870 in Gloucester County, New Jersey at the age of 70.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Michael L. Gaunt died November 15, 1973.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Israel Garfinkel, son of Yikusee'ael Koifman Gorfinkel and Sora Rivka Mekler, died November 15, 1985 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the age of about 73.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Mekler line.

Events in My Family Tree: November 3

Harvey Joseph Gaunt, Jr. is as interesting a cousin as James Franklin Gauntt.

Births

Abraham Gaunt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Elizabeth Borton, was born November 3, 1778 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 4x-great-granduncle.

Ann Horner was born November 3, 1798 in Woodstown, Salem County, New Jersey.  She was the wife of Samuel Gaunt, Jr., son of Samuel Gaunt and Achsah Taylor, who is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Leo Martin Todd McStroul, son of Fred Lincoln McStroul and Belle Silberman, was born November 3, 1943 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  He 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.

Jacqueline Allen, daughter of Clarence Allen, Jr. and Grace L. Stagnato, was born November 3, 1946 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

J. Charles Benham, son of John Robert Benham and Bessie Marie Hoyer, was born November 3, 1947 in Milan, Ripley County, Indiana.  He is my 7th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Hoyers.

Sarah J. Yates, daughter of Charles Yates and Grace Allen, was born November 3, 1951 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Sandy Karmel was born November 3, 1954 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  She is the wife of Larry Garfinkel, son of Israel Garfinkel and Marsha Gerb, who is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Beth Anna-Mary Talbot Williams was born November 3, 1966.  She is the half-sister of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Christopher Thomas Ellis was born November 3, 1969.  He is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Charles Cooper Stradling and Anna Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, were married November 3, 1913 in Masonville, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Anna is my paternal grandmother.

Hazley Brow and Clara P. Slentz, daughter of James Edward Slentz and Caroline Ella Estella Oler, were married November 3, 1924 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.  Clara is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Herbert Simon and Sylvia Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, were married November 3, 1937 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Sylvia is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Deaths

Albert W. Sherron died November 3, 1911 in Salem County, New Jersey at the age of 88.  He was the husband of Eveline Stokes Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Delores Louise Renoll died November 3, 2010 in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida at the age of 70.  She was the third documented wife of Harvey Joseph Gaunt, Jr., son of Harvey Joseph Gaunt and Jane Marie Conway, who is my 2nd cousin 1x 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 12

Simon Krebs died on what would have been the 75th birthday of his wife, Dorothea Schiffer.  I suppose in its own way it was fortunate that she had died twelve years earlier, so her birthday wasn't ruined for the rest of her life.

Births

Dorothea/Dorel Schiffer, daughter of Daniel Schiffer/Schifferer and Henriette Mayer/Hollander, was born October 12, 1803 in Tarnowitz, Obersilesia, Prussia.  She is the great-great-grandmother of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the 3x-great-grandmother of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler, my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams, and Mindy McStroul.

Murray Harold Pollack, son of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, was born October 12, 1930 in the Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

William Michael Gaunt, son of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Dorothy Selace, was born October 12, 1947 in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin via the Gaunts.

Catherine Mary Gwin was born October 12, 1954 in Ruslip-Northwood, Middlesex, England.  She is the wife of Francis Lynn Neborsky, son of Francis Neborsky and Mildred Alice Sellers, who is my half 1st cousin.

John Wickham, son of Robert Edward Wickham and Patricia Hehir, was born October 12, 1955 in New Jersey.  He is the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line through the Wickhams.

Marc Wesley Mallow, son of David Wade Mallow and Mary Alice Gauntt, was born October 12, 1959 in New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin via the Gauntts.

Marriages

Philip Stent and Emily Heath, daughter of George Heath and Martha Stuart, were married October 12, 1818 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.  Emily is the 3x-great-grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the 4x-great-grandaunt of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Myles Allen, son of Clarence Allen, Jr. and Grace Stagnato, and Donna M. Whitesell were married October 12, 1986 in Ewing Township, Mercer County, New Jersey.  Myles is my 5h cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Simon Krebs, son of Hirschel Krebs and Philippine Salamon, died October 12, 1878 in Gleiwitz, Obersilesia, Prussia at the age of 72.  He is the great-great-grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the 3x-great-grandfather of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler, my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams, and Mindy McStroul.

Lela Maud Easlick, daughter of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, died October 12, 1971 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at age of 70.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Selma Belle Lubin died October 12, 1999 in Holmes, Dutchess County, New York at the age of 72.  She was the wife of Sydney Brainin, son of Max Joseph Brainin and Nellie Doctor, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Events in My Family Tree: October 11

I have a photo of Beaty (Beatrice) holding my mother when my mother was just a little baby.

Births

Hannah Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, was born October 10, 1819 in Gloucester County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Levi Cass Gaunt, son of Uz Gaunt and Sarah Ann Whitacre, was born October 11, 1848 in Columbiana County, Ohio.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Ethyl Fay Davison was born October 11, 1894 in Wells County, Indiana.  She was the wife of Edward Lee Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Edith Claire Gaunt, daughter of Edgar Cooper Gaunt and Mary A. Brown, was born October 11, 1915 in Miami, Dade County, Florida.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Donald Walsh was born October 11, 1924 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York.  He was the husband of Charlotte Perlman, daughter of Abraham Sam Perlman (originally Perlmutter) and Stella Joffe, who is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.

Gayle Gabrielle Lederman, daughter of Donald Lawrence Lederman and Miriam Jaffe, was born October 11, 1956 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Ledermans.

Lorne Brian Weinstein, son of Irvin Weinstein and my dear cousin Esther Garfinkel, was born October 11, 1960 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Garfinkels.

Stacey Mae Perkins was born October 11, 1971.  She is my half 1st cousin 1x removed.

Melissa Diane Heyd was born October 11, 1976.  She is my 6th cousin.

Ian Matthew Pollack was born October 11, 1994.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Meagan Clare Nemeth was born October 11, 1995.  She is the 3rd cousin 1x removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Ruby Sophia Figueroa Perlman was born October 11, 2003.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.

Deaths

Beatrice Furman, daughter of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, died October 11, 1986 in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida at the age of 64.  She is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line.

Robert Aaron Hutson, son of Clifford Edmund Hutson and Dorothy Ann Bone, died October 11, 2011 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana at the age of 55.  He is my 7th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Events in My Family Tree: October 6

I have noticed the spelling Ethyl many times in my family tree for women in the 19th century and earlier.  I wonder when it shifted to Ethel?

Births

Ethyl May Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, was born October 6, 1887 in Wabash County, Indiana.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Owen M. Walker was born October 6, 1911 in New Point, Decatur County, Indiana.  He was the husband of Marguerite Maureen Thackeray, daughter of Logan Thackeray and Virginia Steele, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Thomas Daniel Swain, son of Thomas Daniel Swain and Rachel Anna Armstrong, was born October 6, 1919 in Norfolk City, Virginia.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Armstrong line.

Wanda Joan Hutson, daughter of Calvin William Hutson and Berdella Martha Elisa Abplanalp, was born October 6, 1932 in Penntown, Ripley County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Zena Koffman was born October 6, 1949 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is the wife of David Lieff, son of Sam Lieff and Libby Kardish, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line via the Kardishes.

Bonnie Sue Sellers, daughter of George Russell Sellers and Joan Barbara Haypak, was born October 6, 1954 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin on my Sellers line.

Katherine Rose Pavao was born October 6, 1971.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Anthony John Foster was born October 6, 1985.  He is also my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Lucas James Pollack was born October 6, 1991.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Donald Lawrence Lederman, son of Gabriel William Lederman and Anna Gordon (originally Chantse Gorodetsky), and Miriam Jaffe were married October 6, 1951 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  Donald is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gorodetskys.

William Thomas Spencer III, son of William Thomas Spencer, Jr. and Jeanette E. Hudson, and Robin Ellis were married October 6, 1972.  William III is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Hudsons.

Deaths

Henriette Mayer/Hollander died October 6, 1827 in Gleiwitz, Obersilesia, Prussia at the age of 51.  She is the 3x-great-grandmother of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the 4x-great-grandmother of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler, not-quite-cousin Angela Williams, and Mindy McStroul.

Mary Sheets died October 6, 1873 in Salem Township, Columbiana County, Ohio at the age of 69.  She was the wife of Benjamin Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Hannah Holmes, who is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Jacob Gaunt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Phoebe Emily Severn, died October 6, 1908 in Dunkirk, Jay County, Indiana at the age of 81.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Chauncey P. "Mack" Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, died October 6, 1964 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana at the age of 68.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

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: September 8

Phoebe is the fourth child of John Gaunt and Jean Satterthwaite born between September 2 and 8 of various different years.  Did they time their children, or did they just stay inside a lot in early December?

Births

Phoebe Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Jean Satterthwaite, was born September 8, 1777 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 1st cousin 6x removed via the Gaunts.

Anna G. Gaunt, daughter of Lewis Cass Gaunt and Mary A. Kindlesparger, was born September 8, 1881 in Wabash County, Indiana.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Mildred Ann Allen, daughter of William Daily Allen and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, was born September 8, 1909 in Columbus, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Robert Gaunt, son of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, was born September 8, 1923 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

William F. O'Neill was also born September 8, 1923, possibly in West Virginia.  He was the husband of Lois Adele Weaver, daughter of James Henry Weaver and Ada Adelle Allen, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Charles Wickham, son of Charles E. Wickham and Jane Lochrie, was born September 8, 1925 in New Jersey.  He is the 2nd cousin once removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line through the Wickhams.

Jeffrey Simon, son of Herbert Simon and Sylvia Pollack, was born September 8, 1942, probably in New York.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Brainin line via the Pollacks.

Mary Jo Bonifas, daughter of Charles D. Bonifas, Jr. and Janell Wilkinson, was born September 8, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Bonifases.

Dale Lederman, son of Victor Lederman and Edith Albert, was born September 8, 1951 in Queens, Queens County, New York.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Ledermans.

Donna Lynn Weinstein, daughter of Irvin Weinstein and Esther Garfinkel, was born September 8, 1958 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Garfinkels.

Kaylette Sue Smith was born September 8, 1968.  She married Gregory Edmund Carter, who is my 4th cousin.

Marriages

Moses M. Gaunt, son of Moses Gaunt and Rachel, and Margarette Baucher were married September 8, 1859 in Fairfield County, Ohio.  Moses is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Gladys Mabel Allen, daughter of William Daily Allen and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, and Harold Yorkes Mantell were married September 8, 1938, probably in Jew Jersey.  Gladys is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Events in My Family Tree: September 5

Sarah Meckler used the surname Miller on her marriage license, the only instance I have found so far of a member of my Meckler family using that name.

Births

Walter Everet Votaw, son of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, was born September 5, 1873 in Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Winifred Belle Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Pearl McGinnis, was born September 5, 1905 in California.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary Evelyn Westbrooks was born September 5, 1927 in Powderly, Lamar County, Texas.  She was the wife of Robert Gaunt, son of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, who is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

James Russell Bellamy, son of Joseph Russell Bellamy and Barbara Jean Gaunt, was born September 5, 1947 in Fresno County, California.  He is another 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

David Katz was born September 5, 1949.  He is/was the husband of Evelyn Render, daughter of Bertram Ruthledge Render and Ruth Schumeister, who is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line via the Schumeisters.

Judy Lee was born September 5, 1950 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California.  She is the wife of Peter Persoff, son of Jacob Persoff and Frieda Schneiderman, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Schneiderman line.

Lorainne Elizabeth Gaunt, daughter of Burman J. Gaunt and Gretchen K. C. Hopman, was born September 5, 1956 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

John Joseph Jarzyk, Jr., son of John Joseph Jarzyk and Louisa Allen, was born September 5, 1958, probably in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Corey Paul Ross, son of Lyman Ross and Esther Segal, was born September 5, 1961 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Rosses.

Marriages

Benjamin Franklin Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt and Ann Horner, and Katherine Beaston were married September 5, 1867 at the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  Benjamin is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, daughter of Morris Mackler and Minnie Zelda Nowicki, were married September 5, 1920 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Sarah is my grandaunt.

Julius Minuk and Esther Golub, daughter of Harry Golub (originally Golubchik) and Dora Sorin, were married September 5, 1954 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Esther is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line via the Golubchiks.

Ike Marc Pollack, son of Murray Harold Pollack and Ruth Claire Ergas, and Kendra Ahlquist were married September 5, 1999 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.  Ike is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Brainin line through the Pollacks.

Deaths

John Calhoun Caldwell died September 5, 1956, probably in Indiana, at the age of 61.  He was the husband of Treva Louise Gaunt, daughter of Charles Lee Gaunt and Bertha Wilson, who is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Sarah Alice Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Pearl McGinnis, died September 5, 1988 in Alameda County, California at the age of 85.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Laura Jane Gaunt, daughter of Chauncey P. Gaunt and Martha Nora Martin, died September 5, 1996 in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  She is yet another 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

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 3

Because I so rarely have more than one Perlman event on the same day, I had to check to see how these two men are related.  William David was married on the 48th birthday of his 1st cousin once removed Julian Saul.  I wonder if Julian was at the wedding?

Births

Ella Ritchie Mingen was born August 3, 1889 in Camden County, New Jersey.  She was the wife of Daniel Leon Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Julian Saul Perlman, son of Abraham Sam Perlman and Stella Joffe, was born August 3, 1926 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is another 3rd cousin once removed, but on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Richard J. Merrill was born August 3, 1941 in San Mateo, San Mateo County, California.  He is the second husband of Yedida Marcia Amine, daughter of Florence Meckler and Moshe Amine, who is my 1st cousin once removed via the Mecklers.

Evan Jay Pollack, son of Murray Harold Pollack and Ruth Claire Ergas, was born August 3, 1956 in Far Rockaway, Queens County, New York.  He is my 2nd cousi once removed on my Brainin line through the Pollacks.

Brenda Sue Gauntt was born August 3, 1962.  She is my 2nd cousin.

Marriages

William Alvin Gaunt, son of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, and Leota Pearl McGinnis were married August 3, 1901, probably in Indiana or California.  William is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

William David Perlman, son of Morton Eli Perlman and Doris Bash, and Mary Linden Smith were married August 3, 1974 in Northport, Suffolk County, New York.  William is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Deaths

Mary Emma Votaw, daughter of Daniel M. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, died August 3, 1881 in Wabash County, Indiana at the age of only 16 weeks.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Jean Kumple died August 3, 2011, possibly in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She was the wife of Joseph Russell Allen, son of Russell Roberts Allen and Estella A. Horner, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Events in My Family Tree: July 8

The deaths for this day are (relatively) young, although there is definitely a difference between a child dying at age 5 and adults dying in their 50's.

Births

Joseph L. Gauntt, son of Mark Lewallen Gauntt and Rhonda Ewing, was born July 8, 1881 in Delaware Township, Camden County, New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Herbert Edward McElwee, son of David McElwee and Mary Virginia Gaunt, was born July 8, 1908 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Phyllis Emma Godman was born July 8, 1918 in Wenona, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  She was the wife of George Edwin Gaunt, son of John Webber Gaunt and Marian Hannah Livezey, who is my 6th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Ruth Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, was born July 8, 1926 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Brainins.

Robert Francis Bowen, son of Francis Maria Bowen and Louise Elsie Gaynor, was born July 8, 1929 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey.  He is the maternal uncle of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Gary William Lederman, son of Victor Lederman and Edith Albert, was born July 8, 1955 in Astoria, Queens County, New York.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Ledermans.

Laura Gabrielle Sarah Zindler was born July 8, 1998.  She is my 4th cousin once removed.

Marriages

Abner H. Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, and Emeline Severs were married July 8, 1854 in Medford Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Abner is my great-great-granduncle.

David Kardish, son of Itzak Kardish and Shirley Bordelay, and Monica Weisz were married July 8, 1975 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  David is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Richard John Dunn and Jennifer Lynn Wakefield were married July 8, 1989.  Richard is my 2nd cousin.

Yale Lawrence Minuk, son of Julius Minuk and Esther Golub, and Niki Green were married July 8, 1990, probably in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Yale is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Golubs (which used to be Golubchik).

Ari D. Schneiderman and Katy Scanlan were married July 8, 2010.  Ari is my 3rd cousin once removed.

Deaths

Burell Swain Gaunt, son of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, died July 8, 1908 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana at the age of 5.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Murray Farbman died July 8, 1970 in Pennsylvania at the age of 59.  He was the husband of Etta Millstein, daughter of Nathan Millstein and Sarah Gordon, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gordons.

Esther Segal died July 8, 1991 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the age of 53.  She was the wife of Lyman Ross, son of Charlie Ross and Annie Garber, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garbers.

Events in My Family Tree: July 3

Two posts before this one I noted that my cousin Murray (whom I actually knew) died July 1, 2002, so he passed away two days before his 48th wedding anniversary.

Births

Eugene Washington McStroul, son of Leo Martin McStroul and Anna Krebs, was born July 3, 1920 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.  He is the father of my aunt Mary McStroul and grandfather of my cousin Todd Meckler.

Beaulah Viona Baumgart, daughter of August K. Baumgart and Ruth Edna Gantt, was born July 3, 1916 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gantts.

Murray Cohen, son of Louis Cohen and Jennie Kardish, was born July 3, 1942 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Scott Chepenik was born July 3, 1974.  He is my 2nd cousin.

Jordan Ari Moss was born July 3, 1995.  He is my 4th cousin once removed.

Marriages

Dilwyn S. Gaunt, son of Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Sever, and Lily C. Kirk were married July 3, 1901 in New Jersey.  Dilwyn is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Walter Clayton Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, and Lulu May Sherman were married July 3, 1902 in Jay County, Indiana.  Walter is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Melville Everett Vaughn, son of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, and Evelyn Virginia Ballenger Fadler(?) were married July 3, 1936 in Yuma County. Arizona.  Melville is also my 4th cousin 2x removed via teh Gaunts.

Murray Harold Pollack, son of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Braini, and Ruth Ergas were married July 3, 1954 in Queens, Queens County, New York.  Murray is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Joseph Rosenbaum and Renee Millstein, daughter of Irwin Millstein and Julia Baena, were married July 3, 1974 in Connecticut.  Renee is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Millsteins.

David Alan Youssiem and Shelley Robin Garfield were married July 3, 1983.  Shelley is my 4th cousin.

Jeffrey Ian Greenwald and Michelle Jodie Chepenik were married July 3, 2005, and I was there!  Michelle is my 2nd cousin, and she got married on her brother Scott's birthday (above).

Events in My Family Tree: July 1

It was a big surprise to see so many deaths for July 1.  It makes me curious whether it's common for the first of the month to have an increased number of deaths.

Births

Alta Pearl Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Pearl McGinnis/Guinness, was born July 1, 1904 in Kings County, California.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Patrick Clark Gaunt, son of Charles Clayton Gaunt and Doris Lavon Benward, was born July 1, 1941, probably in Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Thomas Edwin Guy,, son of William Thomas Guy and Patricia Claire Gauntt, was born July 1, 1959, probably in New Jersey or Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Jennifer Lynn Wakefield was born July 1, 1968.  She is married to Richard John Dunn, who is my 2nd cousin.

Tova Leah Shelley Greenberg was born July 1, 1988.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Hillman Applegate and Claire Alice Easlick, daughter of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, were married July 1, 1922, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Claire is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

David Kardish, son of Israel Kardish and Eva Feldberg, and Margo Zelikovitz were married July 1, 1974 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  David is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Jay Alan Grobler and Stephanie Beth Annis were married July 1, 1990.  Jay is my 4th cousin once removed.

Deaths

Reuben Lewallen Gaunt, son of Reuben T. Gaunt and Hannah Lewallen, died July 1, 1874 in Greenriver, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 61.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Jacob Whitacre, son of Joseph Whitacre and Anna Gaunt, died July 1, 1904 in Knox, Jay County, Indiana at the age of 79.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Cannie Beatrice Crawford, daughter of Henry Crawford and America Brooks, died July 1, 1935 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia at the age of 37.  She is the great-grandaunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Berdella Martha Elisa Abplanalp died July 1, 1967 in Ripley County, Indiana at the age of 69.  She was the wife of Calvin William Hutson, son of Conner W. Hutson and Rosa A. Bultman, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Neil Gaunt Clark, son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna G. Gaunt, died July 1, 1970 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana at the age of 58.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Clifford Barclay Townsend died July 1, 1988 in Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 82.  He was the husband of Beatrice Fannie Allen, daughter of William Daily Allen and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Edith Claire Gaunt, daughter of Edgar Cooper Gaunt and Mary A. Brown, died July 1, 1994 in Lee County, Florida, possibly in Ft. Myers, at the age of 78.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Murray Harold Pollack, son of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, died July 1, 2002 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California at the age of 71.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Annie Mariah Dixon died July 1, 2005 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.  She was married to Preston Crawford, son of Henry Crawford, Jr. and Channy Mariah King, who is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Events in My Family Tree: June 28

So my cousin Sylvia was born on June 28, and on her 28th birthday her niece was born to her sister.  I wonder if the number 28 was a lucky one for her in other ways.

Births

Ella/Ellen Gauntt and Pauline Gauntt, twin daughters of Mark Lewallen Gauntt and Rhoda Ewing, were born June 28, 1884 in Camden County, New Jersey.  They are my 3rd cousins 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Bertram Ruthledge Render was born June 28, 1916, probably in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, but possibly in Canada.  He was the husband of Ruth Schumeister, daughter of Henry Schumeister and Celia Perlmutter, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.

Sylvia Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, was born June 28, 1920 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Nyla June Hutchens was born June 28, 1926 in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.  She was the wife of Gaylord Paul Gaunt, son of Harry Mark Gaunt and Sarah Gayle Kirkendall, who is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Elene Mintz, daughter of William Mintz and Frances Pollack, was born June 28, 1948 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Brainin line through the Pollacks and is the niece of Sylvia Pollack, above.

Rochelle Garfinkel, daughter of Harry Garfinkel and Bella Raber, was born June 28, 1959 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Marriages

Jacob B. Gaunt, son of Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Sever, and Sarah C. Plume were married June 28, 1893 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey.  Jacob is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Wayne Eugene Ellis, son of Russell Oliver Ellis and Irene Elise Crater, and Cindy Lee Bullock were married June 28, 1985 in Gladstone, Somerset County, New Jersey.  Wayne is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Deaths

Leroy Herbert McGinnis, son of Herbert McGinnis and Mary Jane Gaunt, died June 28, 1959 in Monterey County, California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Sam Bernstein died June 28, 1968 in Catskill, Greene County, New York.  He was the husband of Rose Gordon, daughter of Victor Gordon and Esther Leah Schneiderman, who is my great-grandaunt.

Events in My Family Tree: May 2

Several interesting coincidences for this date.  There are three Elizabeth Macks — one each for a birth, marriage, and death — and they're all different people.  There's a man and his great-grandson having the same birthday.  And two sisters married on the same day, 38 years apart.

Births

Elizabeth Mack, daughter of Alexander Mack, Jr. and Elizabeth Neis, was born May 2, 1763, probably in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 5th-great-grandaunt.

Mary Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Jean Satterthwaite, was born May 2, 1769 in New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 6x removed.

Clarence Allen, son of Cyrus Kunze Allen, Jr. and Clara Barton Shinn, was born May 2, 1900 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Dorothy Mae Gaunt, daughter of Harvey Joseph Gaunt and Jane Marie Conway, was born May 2, 1920 in Haddonfield, Camden County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Eli Morton Amron, son of Louis Amron and Fannie Perlman, was born May 2, 1925 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmans.

Julius Minuk was born May 2, 1929 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He was married to Esther Golub, daughter of Harry Golub (originally Golubchik) and Dora Sorin, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Golubs.

Cheryl K. Elkins, daughter of Marvin Elkins and Ethel R. Gardner, was born May 2, 1958 in Los Angeles County, California.  She is the 1st cousin once removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Paul Richard Morlack was born May 2, 1983.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line and was born on his great-grandfather Clarence Allen's birthday.

Marriages

John Holsinger and Elizabeth Mack, daughter of William Mack and Agnes Gantz, were married on May 2, 1797, possibly in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.  Elizabeth is my 1st cousin 6x removed.

George B. Replogle and Polly Mack, daughter of William Mack and Agnes Gantz, were married on May 2, 1835, also possibly in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.  Polly married on her sister's anniversary, and since she is Elizabeth's sister , she is also my 1st cousin 6x removed.

Deaths

Walter Everet Votaw, son of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, died May 2, 1874 at the age of 8 months in Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Elizabeth Mack, daughter of Alexander Mack and Catherine Baker, died May 2, 1881 at the age of 82, probably in Stark County, Ohio.  She is my 3rd cousin 5x removed.

Joe Gordon, son of Victor Gordon (originally Gorodetsky) and Esther Leah Schneiderman, died May 2, 1955 at the age of about 62 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my maternal great-grandfather.

Isaac Pollack died May 2, 1969 at the age of about 77, probably in New York.  He was married to Bessie Brainin, daughter of Morris Brainin and Rose Dorothy Jaffe, who is my great-grandaunt.

Wilma E. Norris died May 2, 2004 at the age of 91 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.  She was married to Neil Gaunt Clark, son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna G. Gaunt, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed.