Events in My Family Tree: December 29

It's nice to see another Janice in the family tree.

Births

Carl Thomas Gantt, son of Daniel Taylor Gantt and Phoebe Thomas, was born December 29, 1889 in Nebraska, probably in Jefferson County.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gantts.

Ruth E. Barnett was born December 29, 1891 in Wabash County, Indiana.  She was married to Uz Millard Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida Mary Fisher, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Anna Schwartz was born December 29, 1905 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She was married to Hyman Gordon (originally Chaim Gorodetsky), son of Avigdor Gorodetsky and Esther Leah Schneiderman, who is my great-granduncle.

John Joseph Preisner was born December 29, 1942 in Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois.  He is the husband of Anna Heath McStroul, daughter of Eugene Washington McStroul and Anna Krebs, who is the sister of my aunt Mary McStroul and the aunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

David Charles Ellis, son of Harold Levi Ellis and Josephine Fiori, was born December 29, 1950 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Francis Wickham, son of Raymond Henry Wickham and Janice Kasabula, was born December 29, 1957, possibly in New York.  He is the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laurie Sellers and her half-sister Shanyn James on their Bowen line through the Wickhams.

Julianna Copestick was born December 29, 2014.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

James Edward Slentz, son of Ephraim Slentz and Zilpha Emily Gaunt, and Caroline Ella Estella Oler were married December 29, 1899 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  James is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Clarence Gilbert Lore, son of Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, and Carna Marie Ellis were married December 29, 1979 in Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia.  Gil is my half 1st cousin on my Sellers line.

Les Perley and Selma Ruth Tennenhouse, daughter of Arnold Tennenhouse and Faye Garfinkel, were married December 29, 1981, possibly in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Selma is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Deaths

Loran Clarence Gaunt, son of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, died December 29, 1987 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin at the age of 72.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Wanda Joan Hutson, daughter of Calvin William Hutson and Berdella Martha Elisa Abplanalp, died December 29, 2016 in West Chester, Butler County, Ohio at the age of 84.  She is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Events in My Family Tree: December 13

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriage

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

Deaths

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

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

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

Events in My Family Tree: December 3

Eek!  I'm starting to fall behind!  Gotta catch up, so I can finally finish this project by the end of this year . . . .

Births

Sabrina Gaunt, daughter of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Jane Weatherby, was born December 3, 1837 in Washington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

James Owen Gaynor, son of John Francis Gaynor and Josephine O'Connor, was born December 3, 1901 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He is the granduncle of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Joseph Russell Allen, son of Russell Roberts Allen and Estella A. Horner, was born December 3, 1929 in Tabernacle, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Russell Eli Smith was born December 3, 1930 in New Jersey.  He was the husband of Blanche Catherine Gauntt, daughter of Robert Elwood Gauntt and Elsie May West, who is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Bert Ross, son of Charlie Ross and Annie Garber, was born December 3, 1940 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Garbers.

Pamela Elaine Gaunt, daughter of Robert Gaunt and Mary Evelyn Westbrooks, was born December 3, 1952 in Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

William Scott Fitsimmons was born December 3, 1969.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Hart Ross Garfinkel was born December 3, 1995.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriage

Simon Krebs, son of Hirschel Krebs and Philippine Salamon, and Dorothea Schiffer, daughter of Daniel Schiffer and Henriette Meyer, were married December 3, 1828 in Gleiwitz, Obersilesia, Prussia.  Simon and Dorothea are the great-great-grandparents of my aunt Mary McStroul and the 3x-great-grandparents of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Deaths

Cyrus Kunze Allen died December 3, 1863 in Medford, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of about 25.  He was married to Hannah Ann Gaunt, daughter of Joseph L. Gaunt and Elizabeth Hopkins, who is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

John B. Slentz, son of Ephraim Slentz and Zilpha Emily Gaunt, died December 3, 1931 in Switz City, Greene County, Indiana at the age of about 56.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Adam Kyle Freitag, son of Evan Freitag and Jessica Starkman, died December 3, 1994, possibly in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at the age of 12.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Freitags.

Events in My Family Tree: November 19

Except for one marriage, everything today is all Gaunts, all day long!

Births

Lynden B. Gaunt, son of Elmer Boone Gaunt and Edna Wright, was born November 19, 1915 in San Joaquin County, California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Clarence Allen, Jr., son of Clarence Allen and Agnes Viola Ledger, was born November 19, 1921 in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Shirley Ann Freck was born November 19, 1935 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  She is the wife of Irwin Wilson Gaunt, son of Harry Mark Gaunt and Sarah Gayle Kirkendall, who is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Marriages

Everett Elwin Gaunt, son of Walter Everett Gaunt and Norma Marguerite Prusso, and Selma Loretta Larsen were married November 19, 1939 in Livermore, Alameda County, California.  Everett is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Rhoda Cohen, daughter of Louis Cohen and Jennie Kardish, and George Caplan were married November 19, 1967 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Rhoda is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Deaths

Sarah E. Edwards died November 19, 1903, possibly in Gloucester County, New Jersey, at the age of 80.  She is the wife of Clayton Decou Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, who is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Arthur Lee Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Melvina F. Bennett, died November 19, 1935 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana at the age of 77.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Helen Laverta Slentz, daughter of Andrew Earl Slentz and Bessie Florence Landis, died November 19, 1982 in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas at the age of 69.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Jacqueline Lee Funk, daughter of Earl C. Funk and Hazel Pauline Gaunt, died November 19, 2004, possibly in Richmond, Virginia, at the age of 79.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: November 14

My cousin Ruth Anne was my father's niece, even though he was only six years older than she was, because her mother, my father's oldest half-sister, was 21 years older than he.

Births

Ann Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, was born November 14, 1818 in New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Anita Lou Gaunt, daughter of Charles A. Gaunt and Pearl E. Cory, was born November 14, 1928 in Skiatook, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Miriam Jaffe was born November 14, 1930 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  She was the wife of Donald Lawrence Lederman, son of Gabriel William Lederman and Anna Gordon (originally Chantse Gorodetsky), who is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gorodetskys.

Jose Ramon Castañeda was born November 14, 1937 in Habana, Cuba.  He was the first husband of Ruth Anne Appleton, daughter of Chester Lewis Appleton, Jr. and Ruth Carrie Stradling, who is my half 1st cousin on my Gauntt line via the Stradlings.

Billy Joe Slentz, son of Earl Leroy Slentz and Mildred Juanita Duncan, was born November 14, 1943 in Rusk County, Texas.  He is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Slentzes.

Jennifer Anne Gaunt, daughter of David Clinton Gaunt and Carole Larene Porter, was born November 14, 1969 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Stephen William Guy was born November 14, 1985.  He is my 6th cousin 1x removed.

Marriage

Jack R. Stephens and Nancy J. Mich, daughter of Francis William Mich and Janet Edna Weaver, were married November 14, 1970 in Plumstead, Ocean County, New Jersey.  Nancy is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Weavers.

Deaths

Henry Olt died November 14, 1907 in Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 34.  He was the first husband of Elizabeth H. Gaunt, daughter of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Lucy Bounds, who is my 3rd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Jennifer Anne Gaunt, daughter of David Clinton Gaunt and Carole Larene Porter, died November 14, 1969 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, having lived less than one day.  She is my 6th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary Elizabeth Mount died November 14, 2002 in Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida at the age of 98.  She was the wife of Verling Milton Votaw, son of Joseph Willet Votaw and Florence E. Barnett, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

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 17

Anna Marie Githens was the sister of Alfred T. Githens, so Thomas Githens died on the 30th anniversarity of his aunt's death.

Births

Jesse Lobaugh Gantt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Mary A. Lobaugh, was born October 17, 1810 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Esther Emily Wright, daughter of George B. McClellan Wright and Pearl Ellen Slentz, was born October 17, 1914 in Albany, Delaware County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Slentzes.

Jorge Luis Moreno was born October 17, 1967.  He is the husband of Onix Casas, who is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Tracy Allen Cunningham and Sandra Lee Dunn, daughter of Harold Edwin Dunn, Jr. and Ruth Claire Ellis, were married October 17, 1981 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  Sandra is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line via the Ellises.

Melvin Cecil Gordon, son of Alexander Gordon and Roslyn Rubin, and Joan Beth Sillen were married October 17, 1999 in Hollywood, Broward County, Florida.  Mel is my 1st cousin 1x removed through the Gordons.

Deaths

John Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Ann Ridgway, died October 17, 1809 in Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 75.  He is my 5th-great-granduncle.

Anna Marie Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, died October 17, 1885 in Landis, Cumberland County, New Jersey at the age of 68.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Thomas Githens, son of Alfred T. Githens and Margaret Middleton, died October 17, 1915 in Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 71.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

Ethyl May Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, died October 17, 1944 in Wabash County, Indiana at the age of 57.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Clarence Robert Laverne Newman died October 17, 1981 in Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida at the age of 55.  He was the second husband of Ruth Anne Appleton, daughter of Chester Lewis Appleton, Jr. and Ruth Carrie Stradling, who is my half 1st cousin on my Gauntt line via the Stradlings.

Lillyan E. Gordon, daughter of Joe Gordon (originally Joine Gorodetsky) and Sarah Libby Brainin, died October 17, 2006 at the age of 87.  She is my maternal grandmother (my Bubbie).

Events in My Family Tree: October 15

Sorting out the many marriages and children of my cousin Harvey Joseph Gaunt, Jr. has been interesting and entertaining.

Births

Julia Baena was born October 15, 1930 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  She was the wife of Irwin Millstein, son of Nathan Millstein and Sarah Gordon (originally Gorodetsky), who is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gorodetskys.

Stephen William Allen, son of Jack Allen and Gloria Funicchiaro, was born October 15, 1932, probably in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Arlene Diana Socherman was born October 15, 1975.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Jennifer Anne Zabinsky was born October 15, 1982.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed.

Marriage

Harvey Joseph Gauntt III, son of Harvey Joseph Gaunt, Jr. and Dorothy Mary Avis, and Deborah Lee Pierce were married October 15, 1983 in Sarasota County, Florida.  Harvey is my 3rd cousin on my Gauntt line.

Deaths

Lovina May Slentz, daughter of James Edward Slentz and Caroline Ella Estella Oler, died October 15, 1911 in Jefferson, Cass County, Michigan at the age of 13 months.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Phyllis Marie Smith died October 15, 2004 in Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida at the age of 76.  She was the wife of Roscoe Preston Flynn, son of Roscoe Sherman Flynn and Edna May Gauntt, who is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Events in My Family Tree: October 5

Erika was married on the birthday of her 1st cousin Barbara.  I hope Barbara was invited to the wedding.

Births

Wesley Owen Walker, son of Owen M. Walker and Marguerite Maureen Thackeray, was born October 5, 1945 in Los Angeles County, California.  H is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Thackerays.

Barbara Boulissa Lederman, daughter of Donald Lawrence Lederman and Miriam Jaffe, was born October 5, 1953 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Ledermans.

Mark Wickham, son of Charles E. Wickham and Sarah Ellen Temple, was born October 5, 1954 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey.  He is the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line through the Wickhams.

Marcie Weinstein was born October 5, 1964.  She is my 4th cousin.

Kemuel Enoch Travis was born October 5, 1969.  He is my 2nd cousin.

Brittany Dawn Sellers was born October 5, 1994.  She is my half 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Joel Armstrong, son of Franklin Armstrong, and Sarah Ann Deacon Lippincott, daughter of Abel A. Lippincott and Rachel R. Stackhouse, were married October 5, 1878 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  They are my great-great-grandparents.

David Alan Gaunt, son of Jack Lowell Gaunt and Rosemary Ann Trindade, and Deanna Jo Head were married October 5, 1985 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.  David is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Joseph Michael Leon and Erika Lynn Lederman were married October 5, 2002 in Florida.  Erika is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Deaths

Charles H. Gaunt, son of James Gaunt and Amelia Gibson, died October 5, 1889 in Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 36.  He is my great-granduncle.

Daniel Taylor Gantt, son of John Gantt and Rachel Carl, died October 5, 1920 in Crete, Saline County, Nebraska at the age of 72.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gantts.

Dorothy Wright, daughter of George B. McClellan Wright and Pearl Ellen Slentz, died October 5, 2000, possibly in Saint Clair Shores, Macomb County, Michigan, at the age of 91.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Slentzes.

Events in My Family Tree: October 1

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

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

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

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

Death

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

Events in My Family Tree: September 28

My cousin Elaine Gordon's original given name was Estelle, but soon after she was born her mother decided she didn't like that name and started calling her Elaine.

Births

Ann Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Mary Kinsey, was born September 28, 1790 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  She is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Rosa A. Bultman was born September 28, 1882 in Ripley County, Indiana.  She was the wife of Conner W. Hutson, son of Thomas Hutson and Ruth Thackeray, who is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line via the Thackerays.

Raymond C. Tonkin, son of George C. Tonkin and Mary B. Gaunt, was born September 28, 1889 in South Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Helen Laverta Slentz, daughter of Andrew Earl Slentz and Bessie Florence Landis, was born September 28, 1913 in Albany, Delaware County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gaunt line through the Slentzes.

Elaine Gordon, daughter of Morris Gordon (originally Moishe Gorodetsky) and Rose Sopher, was born September 28, 1929 in Baltimore City, Maryland.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Patricia Claire Gauntt, daughter of Irving Lester Gauntt and Mildred Hoffman Childs, was born September 28, 1931 in Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line.

George Russell Sellers, son of George Moore Sellers and Bertha Poinsett Eckman, was born September 28, 1925 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my half-granduncle.

Rebecca Jill Lieberman was born September 28, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  She is the wife of Lorne Brian Weinstein, son of Irvin Weinstein and my dear cousin Esther Garfinkel, who is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Garfinkels.

Jacqueline Gayle Horn was born September 28, 1966.  She is the half 2nd cousin of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Robert George Swaim was born September 28, 1980.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

William Allen Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, and Alice E. Crain were married September 28, 1916 in Medford, Burlington County, New Jersey.  William is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Herbert E. Bennett and Ethyl Mary Gauntt, daughter of Isaiah Allen Gaunt and Louise Lemonyon, were also married September 28, 1916, probably in New Jersey.  Ethyl is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Jonathan Wade Mallow, son of David Wade Mallow and Mary Alice Gauntt, and Brenda Lee Burns were married September 28, 1985 in Maryland.  Jonathan is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line.

Deaths

John Randolph Gaunt, son of Redden N. Gaunt and Pauline E. Smoot/Smuck, died September 28, 1943 in Jay County, Indiana at the age of 84.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Henry J. Hudson died September 28, 1968 in Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 62.  He was the husband of Irene Elizabeth Allen, daughter of George N. Allen and Ada E. Mason, who is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Joseph Russell Allen, son of Russell Roberts Allen and Estella A. Horner, died September 28, 2005, possibly in Vincentown, Burlington County, New Jersey, at the age of 75.  He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Events in My Family Tree: September 21

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

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

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

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

Events in My Family Tree: September 15

Young deaths are always sad to report but so important to remember.

Births

Elizabeth Gaunt, daughter of Jacob Gaunt and Hannah Holmes, was born Septemer 15, 1793 in New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Mildred Blanche Benson was born September 15, 1908 in Greentown, Howard County, Indiana.  She was married to Oliver Franklin Clark, son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna G. Gaunt, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Lillian May Hoyer, daughter of Rollin Henry Hoyer and Bessie Florence Schwier, was born September 15, 1912 in Ripley County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin once removed via the Schwiers.

Nellie Heath, daughter of Harley Heath and Agnes Ruth Fell, was born September 15, 1914 in New York.  She is the 2nd cousin once remoed of my aunt Mary McStroul on her Heath line.

John McKay Appleton, son of Cheser Lewis Appleton, Jr. and Ruth Carrie Stradling, was born September 15, 1944 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my half 1st cousin on my Gauntt line via the Stradlings.

Margo Zelikovitz was born September 15, 1949 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She was married to David Kardish, son of Israel Kardish and Eva Feldberg, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Keith Robert Allen, son of William Ledger Allen and Edna Hankins, was born Septemer 15, 1956, possibly in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Richard Bruce Sellers, Jr., son of Richard Bruce Sellers, Sr. and Virginia Ann Bennett, was born September 15, 1961 in Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey.  He is my half 2nd cousin.

Joseph Harold Ellis, Jr. was born September 15, 1971.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Marriages

Vernon E. Blakely and Clara Mae Wright, daughter of George B. McClellan Wright and Pearl Ellen Slentz, were married September 15, 1915 in Delaware County, Indiana.  Clara is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Slentzes.

Albert Thomas Mills and Opal Edna Gage, daughter of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, were married September 15, 1927 in Hamilton County, Ohio.  Opal is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line via the Hutsons.

Darrell Paul Gaunt, son of Edward Lee Gaunt and Ethyl Fay Davison, and Glendora Nelson were married September 15, 1940 in Allen County, Indiana.  Darrell is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Deaths

Almaretta Claycomb, daughter of George F. Claycomb and Hannah Holmes Gaunt, died September 15, 1858 in Jay County, Indiana at the age of 9.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Amber Jeanette Williams died September 15, 2015, probably in Ohio, at the age of 21.  She is the daughter of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams, and we miss her every day.

Events in My Family Tree: September 13

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

Births

James Edward Rutledge was born September 13, 1921 in Oklahoma.  He was married to Juanita Fern Slentz, daughter of Andrew Earl Slentz and Bessie Florence Landis, who is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

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

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

Events in My Family Tree: September 10

Little Sasha Kardish was born on his father's 31st birthday.

Births

Susannah Webb was born September 10, 1796 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  She was the wife of Isaac Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Rebecca Mulliner, who is my 3x-great-granduncle.

Effa(?) Gaunt, daughter of William Gaunt and Mary Ann Parrott, was born September 10, 1871, probably in Noble Township, Wabash County, Indiana.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Irene M. Gaunt, daughter of Robert Barclay Gaunt and Harriet Prickett, was born September 10, 1872 in Pennsylvania, possibly in Philadelphia.  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Reuben Lewallen Gaunt, Jr., son of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Lucy Bounds, was born September 10, 1877 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 3rd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Florence Idabell Votaw, daughter of Millard F. Votaw and Ida May Fisher, was born September 10, 1918 in Indiana, probably in Wabash County.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

George Weldon Walker, Jr., son of George Weldon Walker and Mildred Taylor, was born September 10, 1943, possibly in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Taylors.

David Kardish, son of Samuel Kardish and Tillie Steinberg, was born September 10, 1949 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Ralph Marion Harvey was born September 10, 1968.  He is my 2nd cousin.

Sasha Kardish was born September 10, 1980.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Oliver Bowker, son of Joseph Bowker and Lydia A., and Lizzie Harrison were married September 10, 1890 in Mercer County, New Jersey.  Oliver is my 2nd cousin 3x removed on my Armstrong line through the Bowkers.

Stacy Carrigan Gaunt, son of Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Sever, and Gertrude L. Ford were married September 10, 1907, possibly in New Jersey.  Stacy is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

James Marshall Allen, son of Clarence Allen and Agnes Viola Ledger, and Eileen Catherine Dallas were married September 10, 1959, possibly in New Jersey.  James is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Charles Norman Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, died September 10, 1917 in Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 18.  He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Mary Emma Richardson died September 10, 1986 in Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 85.  She was the wife of Frederick Cleworth Dunstan, son of Frederick Dunstan and Mary Waltz Horner, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Dunstan line.

Helen Opal Abbott died September 10, 2000 in Shawnee Mission, Johnson County, Kansas at the age of 88.  She was the wife of Gilbert Lewis Clark, son of Oren Wilson Clark and Anna G. Gaunt, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Minnie Caroline Slentz, daughter of James Edward Slentz and Caroline Ella Estella Oler, died September 10, 2002, possibly in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, at the age of 94.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Events in My Family Tree: August 29

Linda Brainin was married on her uncle's 23rd wedding anniversary.  Did she know that when she chose the date?

Births

Waymon P. Rochell was born August 29, 1993 in Tennessee.  She was the wife of Cornelius Corbin Gaunt, son of Ner Gaunt and Elizabeth C. Miller, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Bertha Poinsett Eckman was born August 29, 1907 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She was the wife of George Moore Sellers, son of Cornelius Elmer Sellers and Laura May Armstrong, who is my granduncle.

Harold Levi Ellis, son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, was born August 29, 1918 in Lumberton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Marta Szocherman Guller, daughter of Max Szocherman and Regina Guller, was born March 29, 1943 in Habana Vieja, Habana, Cuba.  She is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Szochermans.

Jennifer Elizabeth Gordon was born August 29, 1967.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Zachary John Rudin was born August 29, 1996.  He is my 4th cousin once removed.

Marriages

Edwin C. Ritzman and Dorothy F. Wright, daughter of George B. McClellan Wright and Pearl Ellen Slentz, were married August 29, 1943 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.  Dorothy is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Slentzes.

Harold Leon Brainin, son of Benjamin Brainin and Yetta Braunstein, and Ruth Pauline Schwartz were married August 29, 1948 in The Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  Hal is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Lawrence Goldberg and Linda Helaine Brainin, daughter of William David Brainin and Beatrice Horowitz, were married August 29, 1971 in New York, probably some part of New York City.  Linda is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Brainin line.

Deaths

Hannah Holmes Gaunt, daughter of Joseph Gaunt and Phoebe Emily Severn, died August 29, 1875 in Jay County, Indiana at the age of 50.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

John W. Bowker, son of John Bowker and Louisa J. Armstrong, died August 29, 1937 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey at the age of 73.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Armstrongs.

Events in My Family Tree: August 14

I'm branching out!  Almost half of thse are not from the Gauntt family!

Births

Edward F. Gaunt, son of Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Sever, was born August 14, 1877 in New Jersey, probably iin Burlington County.  He is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

William Daily Allen, son of George N. Allen and Irene H., was born August 14, 1881 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Minnie Caroline Slentz, daughter of James Edward Slentz and Caroline Ella Estella Oler, was born August 14, 1908 in Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Freda Gene Grossman was born August 14, 1911 in Minnesota, possibly in St. Paul.  She was the wife of Hyman Samuel Schumeister, son of Henry Schumeister and Celia Perlumtter, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.

Harry Mark Gaunt, Jr., son of Harry Mark Gaunt, Sr. and Sarah Gayle Kirkendall, was born August 14, 1924 in Green, Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Billie Brainin, daughter of David Harry Brainin and Rebecca Harbour, was born August 14, 1929 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Mildred Allene Haddock was born August 14, 1943 in Tulare County, California.  She was the wife of John Charles Gaunt, son of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Victoria Lackowitz, daughter of Simon Lackowitz and Rose Gordon, was born August 14, 1945 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gordon line.

David Michael Kirsh was born August 14, 1956 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  He is the husband of Donna Lynn Weinstein, daughter of Irvin Weinstein and Esther Garfinkel, who is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Nina Yvonne Hostettler was born August 14, 1962 in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio.  She is the wife of Richard Bruce Sellers, Jr., son of Richard Bruce Sellers, Sr. and Virginia Ann Bennett, who is my half 2nd cousin.

Marriages

Simeon Purdy and Mary A. Gaunt, daughter of Isaac Gaunt and Susannah Webb, were married August 14, 1829 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  Mary is my 1st 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Orlan Fay Gaunt, son of David Clinton Gaunt and Martha Sophronia Hartman, and Leona Ketterman Dillman were married August 14, 1965 in Jay County, Indiana.  Orlan is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Joe Leal and Sandra Garfinkel, daughter of Harry Garfinkel and Bella Raber, were married August 14, 1983, probably in Canada.  Sandra is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Glenn Rasmussen and Michelle Myers, daughter of Charles Myers and Donnna Jean Phillips, were married August 14, 2009.  Michelle is my 4th cousin once removed.

Events in My Family Tree: August 10

It's always sad to see an infant death, but all three deaths for this day are infants.

Births

Isaiah Allen Gaunt, son of Benjamin Selah Gaunt and Mary A. Allen, was born August 10, 1856 in New Jersey.  He is my half 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Raymond G. Gauntt, son of George D. Gaunt and Leona Baker, was born August 10, 1909 in New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Wayne Gaunt, son of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, was born August 10, 1911 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Elsie Marie Thompson, daughter of George Marion Thompson and Jessie Lenora Crisler, was born August 10, 1920 in Sumner County, Kansas.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Crislers.

Sergio Grobler was born August 10, 1941 in Habana, Cuba.  He is the husband of Sophia Korenstein, daughter of Harry Korenstein and Rebecca Szocherman, who is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Szochermans.

David K. Elkins, son of Marvin Elkins and Ethel R. Gardner, was born August 10, 1956 in San Diego County, California.  He is the 1st cousin once removed of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Jennifer Leigh McHenry was born August 10, 1979.  She is my 6th cousin.

Lindsey Marie Foster was born August 10, 1984.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Victor Young Craig and Edith Alice Gantt, daughter of Daniel Taylor Gantt and Phoebe Thomas, were married August 10, 1917 in Iowa.  Edith is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gantts.

Oliver Goldsmith Holden and Mary Louise Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, were married August 10, 1919 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Mary is my grandaunt.

Robert Springfield and Helen Laverta Slentz, daughter of Andrew Earl Slentz and Bessie Florence Landis, were married August 10, 1920 in Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma.  Helen is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Clarence N. Allen, son of Elwood Lambert Allen and Lillian Steel, and Mary Elizabeth Stradling were married August 10, 1934, probably in New Jersey.  Clarence is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Owen M. Walker and Marguerite Maureen Thackeray, daughter of Logan Thackeray and Virginia Steele, were married August 10, 1937 in Los Angeles County, California.  Marguerite is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Joseph Kenneth Leven, son of David Leven and Esther Garfinkel, and Dorie Hollenberg were married August 10, 1973 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Joseph is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Abraham Sinnreich and Naomi Wendy Brainin, daughter of William David Brainin and Beatrice Horowitz, were married August 10, 1975 in Bayside, Queens County, New York.  Naomi is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Brainin line.

Max Socherman, son of William Socherman (originally Szocherman) and Anna Tania Jakowszycka, and Betty Gladys Rada were married August 10, 1991 in Broward County, Florida.  Max is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Szochermans.

Deaths

Viola V. Gaunt, daughter of Jacob Gaunt and Melvina F. Bennett, died August 10, 1855 in Jay County, Indiana at the age of 16 months.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Joseph R. Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Melvina F. Bennett, died August 10, 1856 in Jay County, Indiana at the age of 16 months.  He is the brother of Viola Gaunt (above) and also my 3rd cousin 3x removed.

Louis Victor Gaunt, son of William Allen Gaunt and Mary Ann Parrott, died August 10, 1877, probably in Wabash County, Indiana, at the age of 8 months.  He is another 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.