Events in My Family Tree: October 19

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

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

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

Events in My Family Tree: 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: August 15

Another short life to remember.  It's important that they not be forgotten.

Births

Rachel Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, was born August 15, 1822 in Salem County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Raymond Albert Largess was born August 15, 1915 in Worcester County, Massachusetts.  He was the husband of Dorothy Adelle Allen, daughter of Charles Louis Allen and Marion M. Lauinger, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Mitchell Yngber was born August 15, 1969.  He's in my family tree, and I'm pretty sure we're cousins, but I haven't figured out yet how we're related.  I think I will find a connection through the Jakowszyckas.

James Herbert Swaim was born August 15, 1982.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

George Parson Hutson, son of Thomas Hutson and Ruth Thackeray, and Estella G. Brown were married August 15, 1894 in Union County, Indiana.  George is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line via the Thackerays.

Morris Earl Rufe and Dixie Lee Clark, daughter of Neil Gaunt Clark and Wilma E. Norris, were married August 15, 1964 in Elwood, Madison County, Indiana.  Dixie is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

David Kardish, son of Samuel Kardish and Tillie Steinberg, and Joy Schlesinger were married August 15, 1971, probably in Canada.  David is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Steven Leon Starr and Heidi Kathleen Alexander were married August 15, 1987.  Heidi is my 4th cousin once removed.

Yoram Eisenstadt and Barbara Baker were married August 15, 1991.  Barbara is my 3rd cousin once removed.

Joel Richard Kent III and Lora Lee Beasley were married August 15, 2008.  Joel is my nephew.

Deaths

Evaline Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, died August 15, 1883 in Wabash County, Indiana at the age of 29 weeks, 3 days.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Clara E. Easlick, daughter of Jonathan Easlick and Susannah Sever, died August 15, 1966, possibly in New Jersey. at the age of 85.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Helen Elizabeth Galbraith, daughter of Lewis C. Galbraith and Dora Ann Kirtlan, died August 15, 1982, probably in Miami County, Indiana, at the age of 79.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Galbraiths.

Events in My Family Tree: July 18

I have learned that Egyud is apparently a Hungarian surname.

Births

Homer Kirtlan, son of Homer Astwood Kirtlan and Elizabeth H. Gaunt, was born July 18, 1861 in Ohio.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Paul B. Lavin, son of Bernard J. Lavin and Mary E. Gaynor, was born July 18, 1933 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey.  He is the half 1st cousin once removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers via the Gaynors.

Sidney Alan Gaunt, son of Nolan Sidney Gaunt and Marjorie Ellen Harris, was born July 18, 1942 in Alameda County, California.  He is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Jane Wickham, daughter of Charles Wickham and Sarah Temple, was born July 18, 1855, possibly in New Jersey.  She is the 3rd cousin of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line through the Wickhams.

Marriages

Harry Eldridge Paxson and Hazel Pearl Gaunt, daughter of Ross B. Gaunt and Mary Ann Dale, were married July 18, 1945 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana.  Hazel is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Louis A. Egyud and Hila Jewel Allen, daughter of Clifford F. Allen and Florence Hendrickson, were married July 18, 1953 in New Jersey, likely in Burlington County.  Hila is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Charles Edward Swaim, son of Robert William Swaim and Jeanette Allen, and Katherine Caroline Dayton were married July 18, 1964.  Charles is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Stephen William Allen, son of Jack Allen and Gloria Funiccaro, and Charlene Geerhart were married July 18, 1981.  Stephen is also my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.  (Jack Allen is Hila Allen's brother.)

Richard Bruce Sellers, Jr. and Nina Yvonne Hostettler were married July 18, 1990 in Charlotte County, Florida.  Richard is my half 2nd cousin on my Sellers line.

Death

Caroline Ella Estella Oler died July 18, 1921 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan at the age of 38.  She was the wife of James Edward Slentz, son of Ephraim Slentz and Zilpha Emily Gaunt, who is my 4th cousin 2x remoed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: July 11

Daniel Gaunt married a woman who shared a birthday with his younger sister.  Does that cause any conflict within a family?

Births

Charles Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, was born July 11, 1828 in New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

William Allen Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, was born July 11, 1897 in Juliustown or Arneymount, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

George Moore "Dickie" Sellers, son of Cornelius Elmer Sellers and Laura May Armstrong, was born July 11, 1908 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my half granduncle.

Miriam Gaunt, daughter of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Luly May Sherman, was born July 11, 1921 in Portland, Jay County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Nolan Sidney Gaunt, son of Walter Everett Gaunt and Norma Marguerite Prusso, was also born July 11, 1921, but in Centerville, Alameda County, California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts and Miriam Gaunt's 3rd cousin once removed.

Rene Black was born July 11, 1924.  She was the second wife of Daniel Gaunt, son of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, who is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts, like his sister, Miriam (above).

Bryna Polonsky was born July 11, 1949 in Montreal, Québec, Canada.  She is the wife of Murray Cohen, son of Louis Cohen and Jennie Kardish, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardishes.

Patricia Louise Higgins, daughter of Ervie Vernon Higgins and Reta Louise Onstine, was born July 11, 1951 in Yuba County, California.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Higginses.

Myla Kay Study, daughter of Jon Allen Study and Carolyn Sue Jack, was born July 11, 1956.  She is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Jacks.

Anna Marie Swaim was born July 11, 1971.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Kimberly Ann Jones was born July 11, 1972.  She is my 6th cousin.

Kathleen Eileen Kelly was born July 11, 1985.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Nicholas James Dunn was born July 11, 1995.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Marriages

David C. Brown, Jr. and Edith Claire Gaunt, daughter of Edgar Cooper Gaunt and Mary A. Brown, were married July 11, 1934 in Miami, Dade County, Florida.  Edith is my 5th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Pierre Rougny and Elizabeth Walsh were married July 11, 1992.  Elizabeth is my 4th cousin.

Deaths

Ner Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Hannah Holmes, died July 11, 1841 in Jay County, Indiana at the age of 30.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Charles Yates died July 11, 1972, possibly in New Jersey.  He was the husband of Grace Allen, daughter of Russell Roberts Allen and Estella A. Horner, who is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Rothell Leaton Thurman died July 11, 1987 in Santa Cruz County, California, possibly in Watsonville.  He was the husband of Bertha May Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: May 24

I wonder if Janet Ellis was part of her brother Bruce's wedding party, seeing as how the wedding took place on her 22nd birthday.

Births

Rebecca M. Gaunt, daughter of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, was born May 24, 1840 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 2nd-great-grandaunt.

Clinton Millingar Bidwell was born May 24, 1858 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Agnes Sellers, daughter of David Wampole Sellers and Anna Frances Jaquett, who is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Frank S. Allen, son of Cyrus Kunze Allen, Jr. and Clara Barton Shinn, was born May 24, 1888 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Gladys Mabel Allen, daughter of William Daily Allen and Fannie Goldsboro Brown, was born May 24, 1918 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

James F. Sellers, son of Loren Floyd Sellers and Dorothy Eilene Crawford, was born May 24, 1941 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.  He is my 6th cousin once removed.

Charles Edward Swaim, son of Robert William Swaim and Jeanette Allen, was born May 24, 1942, possibly in New Jersey.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Janet Irene Ellis, daughter of Russell Oliver Ellis and Irene Elise Crater, was born May 24, 1953 in Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Ellen Marie Allen was born May 24, 1960.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deborah Lynn Lore was born May 24, 1965 in Salem, Salem County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin on my Sellers line.

McKenna Elise Gordon was born May 24, 1991 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Alexander Mack, son of Jacob Mack and Nancy Moser, and Elizabeth Wineland were married on May 24, 1839, possibly in Licking County, Ohio.  Alexander is my 2nd cousin 5x removed,.

Daniel Zabinsky and Beatrice Furman, daughter of Benjamin Furman and Sarah Meckler, were married on May 24, 1940 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Beatrice is my 1st cousin once removed via the Mecklers.

Bruce Oliver Ellis, son of Russell Oliver Ellis and Irene Elise Crater, and Katherine Jane Mertz were married on May 24, 1975 in Peapack, Somerset County, New Jersey.  Bruce, like his sister Janet above, is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Death

William Moore died May 24, 1838 at the age of about 24 in Philadelphia, Phladelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He was married to Margaret Fox, daughter of John Fox and Catherine Fisher, who is my 3rd-great-grandaunt.

Events in My Family Tree: May 13

My brother's birthday is six days after mine, but growing up it was almost like having the same birthday, because my mother always did a combined birthday party for both of us.

Births

Henry Bullock Heath, son of Henry Heath and Eliza Bullock, was born May 13, 1846 in Thurman, Warren County, New York.  He is the maternal great-granduncle of my aunt Mary McStroul.

Elizabeth Heath, daughter of Henry Heath and Eliza Bullock, was born May 13, 1851 in Thurman, Warren County, New York on her brother Henry's birthday.  She therefore is the maternal great-grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul.

David Clinton Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Melvina F. Bennett, was born May 13, 1856 in Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.

Mary E. Shemeley was born May 13, 1871 in Southampton Township, Burlingotn County, New Jersey.  She was married to Allen Severs Easlick, son of Jonathan Easlick and Susannah Sever, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Wilhelmina Martin was born May 13, 1888 in Pennsylvania.  She was married to Leidy Hunsberger, son of Joseph M. Hunsberger and Anna Amelia Heckler, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Sellers line through the Hunsbergers.

Barbara June Springfield, daughter of Robert Springfield and Helen Laverta Slentz, was born May 13, 1932 in Oklahoma.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Slentzes.

Helen Eunice Bohn was born May 13, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  She was married to Roger Lee Sellers, son of Loren Floyd Sellers and Dorothy Eilene Crawford, who is my 6th cousin once removed.

Barbara Baker, daughter of Sidney Baker and Adele Garfinkel, was born May 13, 1958 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Janet Beth Podolsky was born May 13, 1961 in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin on my Gordon line.

Rita Lynn Swaim was born May 13, 1965.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

William Randall Ellis was born May 13, 1977 in Oklahoma.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Marriages

Abraham Kulp and Barbara Sellers, daughter of John Leonard Sellers and Barbara, were married on May 13, 1794, probably in Pennsylvania.  Barbara is my 1st cousin 6x removed.

Almost 200 years later, another Sellers girl got married.  Kenneth Charles O'Brien and Carol Beth Sellers, daughter of Bertram Lynn Sellers and Anita Clarice Loveman, were married on May 13, 1979 in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida.  Carol is my paternal aunt.

Deaths

John Fox, son of John Fox and Catherine, died May 13, 1841 at the age of about 23, possibly in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 3rd-great-granduncle.

Rachel Anna Armstrong, daughter of Joel Armstrong and Sarah Ann Lippincott, died May 13, 1928 at the age of 49 in Norfolk City, Virginia.  She is my paternal great-grandaunt.

Margaret Adeline Williams died May 13, 1942 at the age of 58 in Jackson Township, Wells County, Indiana.  She was married to David Wise Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed.

Walter Everett Gaunt, son of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, died May 13, 1966 at the age of 69 in Santa Clara County, California, possibly in Los Gatos.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.

Peter J. McGovern died May 13, 1967 at the age of 83 in Woodside, Queens County, New York.  He was married to Mary F. Gaynor, daughter of James P. Gaynor and Mary Guynan, who is the great-grandaunt of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Owen M. Walker died May 13, 1999 at the age of 87 in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana.  He was married to Marguerite Maureen Thackeray, daughter of Logan Thackeray and Virginia Steele, who is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Lois Jean Hutson, daughter of Clifford Ellsworth Hutson and Alta Ada Gipson, died May 13, 2008 at the age of 76, possibly in Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.