Events in My Family Tree: December 24

This day's list includes the three spelling variants of Gantt, Gaunt, and Gauntt that I know of in my family.

Births

Paul Avery Gantt, son of Daniel Taylor Gantt and Phoebe Thomas, was born December 24, 1898 in Steele City, Jefferson County, Nebraska.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gantts.

Joseph Frederick Baer was born December 24, 1914 in Roebling, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He was married to Nellie Elizabeth Sellers, daughter of Cornelius Elmer Sellers and Laura May Armstrong, who is my grandaunt.

Floyd Richard Williams, son of Floyd Richard Williams and Susie Lee Adams, was born December 24, 1930 in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.  He is the father of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Chris Eve Meeks, daughter of Donald Wayne Meeks and Mary Lu Sherman, was born December 24, 1954, probably in Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Shermans.

Simon Berkowitz was born December 24, 1958.  He is married to Sheryl Millstein, daughter of Irwin Millstein and Julia Baena, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Millsteins.

Linda Sue Gauntt, daughter of David Lester Gauntt and Virginia Carolyn Petersen, was born December 24, 1962, possibly in New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Bobby Wollock was born December 24, 1985.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Marriages

Reuben T. Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Rebecca Mulliner, and Hannah S. Lewallen were married December 24, 1807 in Waterford, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  Reuben is my 3rd-great-granduncle.

Benjamin Gaunt, son of Benjamin Selah Gaunt and Hannah Ann Peters, and Mary Elizabeth Sever were married December 24, 1868 in Southampton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Benjamin is my half 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Samuel W. Thackeray and Virginia R. Gaunt, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt and Elizabeth K. Frazer, were married December 24, 1885, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Virginia is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Herbert McGinnis and Mary Jane Gaunt, daughter of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, were married December 24, 1902, probably in California.  Mary is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Richard J. Merrill and Yedida Marcia Amine, daughter of Moshe Amine and Florence Meckler, were married December 24, 1975 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California.  Yedida is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line.

Deaths

Claudia L. Githens, daughter of Thomas G. Githens and Emma D. Runyan, died December 24, 1908, probably in New Jersey, at the age of 18.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

Phoebe Emily Gaunt, daughter of Redden N. Gaunt and Pauline E. Smoot, died December 24, 1928 in Perth, Sumner County, Kansas at the age of 82.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

John Clendon Vaughn, son of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, died December 24, 1979 in Butte County, California at the age of 69.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: December 10

Irwin Millstein got married on his 1st cousin Florence (Bernstein) Cohen's third wedding anniversary.  Their mothers were sisters.

Births

William Augustus Heath, son of Henry Health and Eliza Bullock, was born December 10, 1849 in Thurman, Warren County, New York.  He is the great-granduncle of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Anna McStroul, and the great-great-granduncle of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Austin Francis Gaynor, son of James P. Gaynor and Mary Guynan, was born December 10, 1881 in New York, probably in Manhattan.  He is the great-granduncle of my half-sister Laurie Sellers and her half-sister Shanyn James.

Francis Monroe Warner, son of Wilbert Rose Warner and Rachel Anna Armstrong, was born December 10, 1908 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed on my Armstrong line.

Gretchen K. C. Hopman was born December 10, 1916, possibly in Indiana.  She was married to Burman J. Gaunt, son of Orlan Fay Gaunt and Ruth Irene Waybright, who is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

David Kardash, son of Louis Kardash and May Udashkin, was born December 10, 1947 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  He is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardashes.

Michael Albert Ellis, son of Albert Giberson Ellis and Eva Imogene Calvert, was born December 10, 1960 in Georgia.  He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Dean Frederick Allen was born December 10, 1979.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Claire Hannah Lynne Zindler was born December 10, 1996.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Seymour H. Cohen and Florence Bernstein, daughter of Sam Bernstein and Rose Gordon (originally Ruchel Gorodetskaya), were married December 10, 1946 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Florence is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Irwin Millstein, son of Nathan Millstein and Sarah Gordon (originally Sura Gorodetskaya), were married December 10, 1949 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  Irwin is also my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Robert Melvin Vaughn, son of Melville Everett Vaughn and Evelyn Virginia Ballenger Fadler, and Vicki Norton were married December 10, 1982 in Lemoore, Kings County, California.  Robert is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Vaughns.

Don Hervak and Leala Rona Birnboim, daughter of Chaim Avraham Birnboim and Shirley Hirt, were married December 10, 2006 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Leala is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Birnboims.

Deaths

Lydia A. died December 10, 1879 in Chambersburg, Mercer County, New Jersey at the age of 33.  She was the wife of Joseph Bowker, son of John Bowker and Louisa J. Armstrong, who is my 1st cousin 4x removed on my Armstrong line.

Jonathan Easlick died December 10, 1905 in Morrisville, Pennsylvania at the age of 63.  He was married to Susannah Sever, daughter of Allen Sever and Elizabeth Ann Gaunt, who is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Vinton Thompson Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, died December 10, 1968 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 67.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Elaine Fensterwald died December 10, 1979 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota at the age of 47.  She was married to Julian Saul Perlman, son of Abraham Sam Perlman (originally Perlmutter) and Stella Jaffe.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.

Abraham Meckler, son of Morris Mackler (originally Moishe Meckler) and Minnie (originally Mushe) Zelda Nowicki, died December 10, 1989 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida at the age of 77.  He is my grandfather.

Russell Oliver Ellis, son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, died December 10, 1991 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at the age of 69.  He is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Irwin Garfield (originally Garfinkel), son of Jack Garfinkel and Martha Freedman, died December 10, 1998 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the age of 69.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Events in My Family Tree: November 29

Some sources say that Ida Hutson was a twin and that her sister was either stillborn or died very shortly after birth, but I can't find documentation for two children, only for one.

Births

Ida M. Hutson, daughter of Bateman Hutson and Lorinda Brown, was born November 29, 1891 in Brookston, White County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Madeline Rochelle Redtfeldt, daughter of Gordon Ardel Redtfeldt and Lucille J. Vaughn, was born November 29, 1950 in West Covina, Los Angeles, California.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Vaughns.

Carol Patricia Tennenhouse, daughter of Arnold Tennenhouse and Faye Garfinkel, was born November 29, 1953 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Holly M. Gauntt, daughter of John Gottlieb Gauntt and Patricia N. Hendrickson, was born November 29, 1964, possibly in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my half 4th cousin on my Gauntt line.

Benjamin Zabinsky was born November 29, 1976.  He is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Adina Bresge was born November 29, 1992.  She is my 4th cousin.

Marriages

Theodore Allen Gauntt, son of Isaiah Allen Gaunt and Louisa LeMonyon, and Whellimina Siemons were married November 29, 1922 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.  Theodore is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Arthur Podolsky and Harriet Farbman, daughter of Murray Farbman and Etta Millstein, were married November 29, 1958 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  Harriet is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Millsteins.

J. Charles Benham, son of John Robert Benham and Bessie Marie Hoyer, and Jeanie Cannon were married November 29, 1969 in Napoleon, Ripley County, Indiana.  Charles is my 7th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Hoyers.

Aviva Zelda Leonard, daughter of Louis Mark Leonard and Elsie Meckler, and David Thomas Stone were married November 29, 1987 in Seattle, King County, Washington.  Aviva is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line.

Gregory Allen Maahs, Jr. and Stephanie Marie Hutchison were married November 29, 2016.  Stephanie is my half 1st cousin 2x removed.

Death

George W. Dickensheets, Jr. died November 29, 1932 in New Jersey, possibly in Gloucester, Camden County, at the age of 77.  He was the husband of Albertine P. Gaunt, daughter of Henry Plummer Gaunt and Emma Smith, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: November 9

Ruth Garfinkel was born on her mother's 23rd birthday, in the same city.  Maybe it was the same hospital also.

Births

Martha Freedman was born November 9, 1907 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She was the wife of Jack Garfinkel, son of Yikusee'ael Koifman Garfinkel and Sora Rivka Mekler, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Mekler line.

Thelma Higgins, daughter of Ervie Oscar Higgins and Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, was born November 9, 1917 in Lawrence County. Tennessee.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Harold Leon Brainin, son of Benjamin Brainin and Yetta Braunstein, was born November 9, 1927 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Ruth Garfinkel, daughter of Jack Garfinkel and Martha Freedman, was born November 9, 1930 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Mekler line through the Garfinkels.

Judy Ann Redtfeldt, daughter of Gordon Ardel Redtfeldt and Lucille J. Vaughn, was born November 9, 1944 in West Covina, Los Angeles County, California.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Vaughns.

Elliot Seth Birnboim was born November 9, 1965.  He is my 4th cousin.

Brenda Jean Conwell was born November 9, 1970.  She is my 6th cousin.

Marriage

Rudolf R. Schleinkofer and Barbara Lee Allen, daughter of Clarence Allen and Mary Elizabeth Stradling, were married November 9, 1968 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  Barbara is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Achsah Taylor died November 9, 1829 in Pilesgrove Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey at the age of 69.  She was the wife of Samuel Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Jean Satterthwaite, who is my 1st cousin 6x removed via the Gaunts.

Rose Dorothy Jaffe (originally Ruchel Dwoire Jaffe), daughter of Joseph Jaffe and Anna Binderman, died November 9, 1934 in Manhattan, New York County, New York at the age of about 68.  She is my great-great-grandmother.

Mary A. Woolman died November 9, 1944 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 80.  She was the wife of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt, son of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt and Elizabeth K. Frazer, who is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Ruth Hutson, daughter of Sherman Hutson and Lorinda Brown, died November 9, 1963 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana at the age of 55.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

James Kenneth Yount died November 9, 1984 in Citrus County, Florida at the age of 62.  He was the second husband of Catherine Allean Hutson, daughter of Earl Morris Hutson and Catherine Corenne Utley, who is my 6th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Events in My Family Tree: October 30

Malia was born on the 206th anniversary of her 4x-great-grandfather's birthday.

Births

Daniel Schiffer/Schifferer, son of Alexander Schiffer/Schifferer, was born October 30, 1765, probably in Prussia.  He is the 3x-great-grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the 4x-great-grandfather of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Jacob C. Thackeray, son of Ezra Thackeray and Phoebe Cramer, was born October 30, 1829 in New Jersey, possibly in Cumberland County.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Brinton Jerome Gaunt, son of John W. Gaunt and Elizabeth McLaughlin, was born October 30, 1861 in Stark County, Ohio.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

William E. Gaunt, son of Ner Gaunt and Elizabeth C. Miller, was born October 30, 1872 in Jay County, Indiana.  He is also my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Margaret Katherine Winstel was born October 30, 1881 in Kentucky, probably close to Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was the wife of Clayton Emmert Gage, son of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gaunt line via the Hutsons.

David Wise Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, was born October 30, 1883 in Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Watson Edward Thomson was born October 30, 1888 in Stony Creek, Warren County, New York.  He was the husband of Lillie L. Fuller, daughter of Joseph L. Fuller and Sarah R. Weaver, who is the grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the great-grandaunt of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Frank Albert Uboldi was born October 30, 1910 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He waas the husband of Verna Mae Gauntt, daughter of Joseph L. Gauntt and Rebecca Elizabeth Coverly, who is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Hila Jewel Allen, daughter of Clifford F. Allen and Florence Hendrickson, was born October 30, 1934 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Clarence Gilbert Lore, son of Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, was born October 30, 1946 in Salem, Salem County, New Jersey.  He is my half 1st cousin on my Sellers line.

Donald Milton Overlin, Jr. was also born October 30, 1946, but in Los Angeles County, California.  He is the husband of Paula Denise Redtfeldt, daughter of Gordon Ardel Redtfeldt and Lucille J. Vaughn, who is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Vaughns.

Giselle Socherman, daughter of Max Socherman (originally Szocherman) and Mirta Mata, was born October 30, 1955 in Cuba, probably in Habana.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line through the Szochermans.

Malia Lisa McStroul was born October 30, 1971.  She is the 1st cousin 1x removed of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the 2nd cousin of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Sarah Lynne Allen was born October 30, 1972.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed.

Timothy Thomas Turner was born October 30, 1975.  He is the husband of Stephanie Carol Baker, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Edward Lee Gaunt, Jr., son of Edward Lee Gaunt and Ethyl Fay Davison, and Mary Jane Lotter were married October 30, 1943 in Indiana, likely in Allen County.  Edward is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

John James Hudson, son of Harry J. Hudson and Irene Elizabeth Allen, and Ada Irene Wunder were married October 30, 1946 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  John is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Allens.

Deaths

Harry Korenstein died October 30, 1984 in Dade County, Florida at the age of 71.  He was the husband of Rebecca (originally Rivka) Szocherman, daughter of Chanania Szocherman and Rojzla Perlmutter, who is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line via the Perlmutters.

Clarice Ida Gaunt, daughter of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, died October 30, 1992 in Kern County, California at the age of 72.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: October 26

Apparently the date of October 26, or maybe just the number 26, is significant for my Garfinkel cousins, whether they know it or not, because I had several events for them on today's list, far more than usual.

Births

Elizabeth Kirby was born October 26, 1792 in Salem County, New Jersey.  She was the wife of John Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt and Achsah Taylor, who is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Beulah Anna Elizabeth Bozarth was born October 26, 1908 in Vincentown, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She was the wife of Vinton Thompson Easlick, son of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, who is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

John Glendon Vaughn, son of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, was born October 26, 1910 in Lemoore, Kings County, California.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Bella Raber was born October 26, 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  She was the wife of Harry Garfinkel, son of Eliezer Louis Garfinkel and Doba Ajzner, who is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Ellen Hazel Duskin was born October 26, 1944 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She is the second wife of Murray Lederman, son of Gabriel Murray Lederman and Anna Gordon (originally Chantse Gorodetsky), who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Larry Garfinkel, son of Israel Garfinkel and Marsha Gerb, was born October 26, 1952 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Brian Howard Eckert, son of Roy Howard Eckert and Mary Elma Easlick, was born October 26, 1954 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Easlicks.

Stephen David Rudin, son of Raymond Harold Rudin and Ruth Garfinkel, was born October 26, 1958 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Garfinkels.

Michael Reed was born October 26, 1963.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Jerry A. Socherman was born October 26, 1967.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Eli Morton Amron, son of Louis Amron and Fannie Perlman (originally Perlmutter), and Alice "Honey" Gold were married October 26, 1946 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Eli is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Nowicki line via the Perlmutters.

Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, daughter of Bertram Lynn Sellers, Sr. and Elizabeth Leatherberry Sundermeier, were married October 26, 1951 in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland (or at least that's what Dottie told me once).  Dottie is my half-aunt on my Sellers line.

Ernest Alan James and Mary Lou Jocelyn Bowen, daughter of Francis Maria Bowen and Louise Elsie Gaynor, were married October 26, 1969 in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland.  Mary Lou is the mother of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Harvey Joseph Gauntt, Jr., son of Harvey Joseph Gauntt and Jane Marie Conway, and Glenda Rae Hughart were married October 26, 1986 in Escambia County, Florida.  Harvey is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Deaths

Mary Ann Dale died October 26, 1945 in Jay County, Indiana at the age of 88.  She was the wife of Ross B. Gaunt, son of John B. Gaunt and Priscilla Dye, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Meyer Harold Birnboim, son of Menashe Birnboim and Sophie Garfinkel, died October 26, 1996 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York at the age of 66.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line via the Garfinkels.

Events in My Family Tree: October 16

Clarence Meredith Gaunt was the 1st cousin of Charles Gaunt and was only one year older than Charles' wife, Pearl.  Maybe they celebrated their birthdays together in Wabash Couny.

Births

Mary Jane Dunstan, daughter of Richard Dunstan and Jane Coleclough, was born October 16, 1842 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.  She is my great-great-grandaunt.

Clarence Meredith Gaunt, son of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, was born October 16, 1881 in Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Pearl E. Cory was born October 16, 1882 in Indiana, possibly in Wabash County.  She was the wife of Charles Gaunt, son of Lewis Cass Gaunt and Mary A. Kindlesparger, who is also my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Bonnie Lou Gaunt, daughter of Edward Lee Gaunt and Ethyl Fay Davison, was born October 16, 1932 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary Lee Gaunt, daughter of Lewis Allen Gaunt and Opal Esther Westrick, was born October 16, 1934 in Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary Lou Jocelyn Bowen, daughter of Francis Maria Bowen and Louise Elsie Gaynor, was born October 16, 1938 in Summit, Union County, New Jersey.  She is the mother of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Paula Denise Redtfeldt, daughter of Gordon Ardel Redtfeldt and Lucille J. Vaughn, was born October 16, 1946 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line via the Vaughns.

Amy Elizabeth Addis, daughter of Robert Trenary Addis and Virginia Claire Votaw, was born October 16, 1959 in Richmond, Virginia.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line via the Votaws.

Lisa Marie Gauntt was born October 16, 1965.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed.

Gail Elinor Lieff was born October 16, 1969.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Heather Erin Allen was born October 16, 1983.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Verling Milton Votaw, son of Joseph Willet Votaw and Florence E. Barnett, and Mary Elizabeth Mount were married October 16, 1926 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  Verling is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Victor Lederman, son of Gabriel William Lederman and Anna Gordon (originally Chantse Gorodetsky), and Edith Albert were married October 16, 1949 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  Victor is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Brian Sellers and Dawn Kay Brannon were married October 16, 1993.  Brian is my 2nd cousin.

Death

Henry H. Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Margaret S. Scott, died October 16, 1916 in Lumberton, Burlingotn County, New Jersey at the age of 42.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

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 29

Each category has at least one event not related to the Gaunts!

Births

Joseph Harley Gaunt, son of David Clinton Gaunt and Martha Sophronia Hartman, was born September 29, 1881 in Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Susanah E. Gaunt, daughter of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Hannah S. Scott, was born September 29, 1884 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Almyra Leone Gaunt, daughter of Brinton Jerome Gaunt and Mabel Dobson, was born September 29, 1905 in Kansas, Seneca County, Ohio.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Evelyn Rowena Baumgart, daughter of August K. Baumgart and Ruth Edna Gantt, was born September 29, 1925 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gantts.

Michael Wollock was born September 29, 1954 in Montreal, Québec, Canada.  He is the husband of Roslyn Brozovsky, daughter of Sam Brozovsky and Ann Kardish, who is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line via the Kardishes.

David Charles Alter was born September 29, 1957, possibly in New York.  He is the husband of Abby Jennifer Bernstein, who is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Marriages

Moska Leib Strul, son of Alter Strul and Etta Friedman, and Anna Krebs, daughter of Isaac Krebs and Frederika Weiss, were married September 29, 1909 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  They are the grandparents of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the great-grandparents of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler, not-quite-cousin Angela Williams, and Mindy McStroul.

Garrett Hobart Gauntt, son of Isaiah Allen Gauntt and Louisa Lemonyon, and Phyllis Alice Sanderson were married September 29, 1915 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Garrett is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

James Edmund Church and Judy Ann Redtfeldt, daughter of Gordon Ardel Redtfeldt and Lucile J. Vaughn, were married September 29, 1963 in Los Angeles County, California.  Judy is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Vaughns.

Deaths

Joseph Gaunt, son of Isaac Gaunt and Susannah Webb, died September 29, 1899 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey at the age of 69.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Susannah Sever, daughter of Allen Sever and Elizabeth Ann Gaunt, died September 1906 in Falls, Bucks County, Pennsylvania at the age of 59.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Austin Joseph Gaynor, son of John Francis Gaynor and Mary Wally Ruppert, died September 29, 1978 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey at the age of 68.  He is the half-granduncle of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

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: August 31

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

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

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

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

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

Death

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

Events in My Family Tree: August 8

In an interesting coincidence, all of the marriages on today's list are from my mother's side of the family.

Births

Aloha Emily Vaughn, daughter of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, was born August 8, 1918 in Kings County, California.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Wayne Earl Gaunt, son of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, was born August 8, 1921 in Kern County, Califorina.  He is also my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Linda Louise Gaunt, daughter of Burman J. Gaunt and Gretchen K. C. Hopman, was born August 8, 1949 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Richard Frank Gaynor, son of Francis John Gaynor and Eileen Evelyn Mullaney, was born August 8, 1951 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.  He is the half 1st cousin once removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Mack Anthony Sherman, son of Warren Sheward Sherman and Merle Gaunt, was born August 8, 1952, probably in Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Patricia Eileen Guy, daughter of William Thomas Guy and Patricia Claire Gauntt, was born August 8, 1954, possibly in Pennsylvania.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Brent Robert Herendeen was born August 8, 1983.  He is my 6th cousin.

Aliza Bess Lerner was born August 8, 1991.  She is my 4th cousin once removed.

Gabriel Matthew Horner was born August 8, 1994.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Orin Michael Zohar was born August 8, 1995.  He is my 4th cousin once removed.

Marriages

Morris Garfinkel, son of Yikusee'ael Koifman Gorfinkel and Sora Rivka Mekler, and Mirka Ajzner were married August 8, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Morris is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Meklers and the father of my dear cousin Esther Garfinkel.

John Bernard Boyle and Janet Elaine Perlman, daughter of Morton Eli Perlman and Doris Bash, were married August 8, 1972 in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada.  Janet is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Perlmans.

Mitchell Lloyd Rubenstein and Gayle Gabrielle Lederman, daughter of Donald Lawrence Lederman and Miriam Jaffe, were married August 8, 1987 in Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  Gayle is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Ledermans.

Deaths

Joseph Mulliner died August 8, 1781 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of about 51.  He is the brother of Moses Mulliner, my 5th-great-grandfather, and therefore my 5th-great-granduncle.

Rebecah Gaunt, daughter of Reuben T. Gaunt and Hannah Lewallen, died August 8, 1819, most likely in New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Elizabeth Ada Gaunt, daughter of Joseph L. Gaunt and Rebecca Elizabeth Coverly, died August 8, 1924, possibly in New Jersey, at the age of 21.  She is my 4th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

John Robert Eckman, son of John Eckman and Martha Johnson Atkinson, died August 8, 1954 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 56.  He is the paternal grandfather of my half 1st cousin Albert Lore.

William E. Gaunt, son of Ner Gaunt and Elizabeth C. Miller, died August 8, 1957 in Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana at the age of 84.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Events in My Family Tree: July 14

When two adults in the family have the same birth date, does everyone make them share the day, like parents often do to young children?

Births

Virginia Franklin Gaunt, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt and Elizabeth K. Frazer, was born July 14, 1857 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Gilbert Ayers Egli was born July 14, 1902 in Iowa.  He was the husband of Edith Esther Gaunt, daughter of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Thomas Franklin Gauntt, son of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, was born July 14, 1908 in Masonville, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my granduncle.

Elton Leland Gaunt, son of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, was born July 14, 1917 in California, almost definitely in Kern County.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts, just like his sister Edith (above).

Robert R. Williams was born July 14, 1919 in Boone County, Indiana.  He was the husband of Miriam Gaunt, daughter of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, who is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Twins Lois L. and Lucille J. Vaughn, daughters of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, were born July 14, 1921 in Kings County, California.  They are my 4th cousins 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Clifford Joseph Gauntt, son of Clifford Benjamin Gauntt and Lillie May Pitts, was born July 14, 1922 in Whitesbog, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my half 1st cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Claire Rochelle Garfinkel, daughter of Jack Garfinkel and Martha Freedman, was born July 14, 1934 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada.  She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

David Clinton Gaunt, son of Burman J. Gaunt and Gretchen K. C. Hopman, was born July 14, 1942 in Marion County, Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

James Daniel Gauntt, Jr. was born July 14, 1966.  He is my 5th cousin once removed.

Jeffrie James Gauntt was born July 14, 1977.  He is my 5th cousin once removed also.

Ashley Rose Gordon was born July 14, 1983.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Death

Ruth Clara Ellis, daughter of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, died July 14, 2012 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana at the age of 75.  She is my 1st cousin once removed and was a sweet, wonderful person.  I miss her a lot.

Events in My Family Tree: July 4

July 4 is obviously an important date for my cousin Dick Perlman:  It's the birthday of both of his parents and his wife!

Births

Caroline Horner was born July 4, 1819 in New Jersey.  She was the wife of Samuel M. Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, who is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Arthur George Barnett was born July 4, 1907 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  He was the third husband of Catherine Marie Sellers, daughter of Cornelius Elmer Sellers and Laura May Armstrong, who is my grandaunt.

Thomas Bassett was also born July 4, 1907, but in Oklahoma.  He was the husband of Marjorie Alene Gaunt, daughter of Charles Gaunt and Pearl E. Cory, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Rubin Perlman, son of Louis Perlman and Jennie Nowicki, was born July 4, 1909 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Nowickis.

Miriam Kramer was born July 4, 1910 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  She was the wife of Rubin Perlman, above. so husband and wife had the same birthday (but they didn't get married on July 4)!

Martha Wickham, daughter of William Henry Wickham and Malvina Fermet, was born July 4, 1912 in Essex County, New Jersey.  She is the 2nd cousin once removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line.

Iva Imogene Calvert was born July 4, 1931 in New Jersey.  She was the wife of Albert Giberson Ellis, son of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, who is my 1st cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Patricia Livingston was born July 4, 1939 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  She is/was the wife of Richard Perlman, son of Rubin Perlman and Miriam Kramer (both above), who is my 2nd cousin once removed via the Perlmans.

Barbara Jane Gaunt, daughter of Harvey Joseph Gaunt, Jr. and June Jacqueline Read, was born July 4, 1949 in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin via the Gaunts.

Sheryl Millstein, daughter of Irwin Millstein and Julia Baena, was born July 4, 1956 in Connecticut.  She is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Millsteins.

Carla Maria Martinez was born July 4, 1970.  She is the wife of Andrew Eugene Meckler, who is my 1st cousin.

Eileen Von Schmidt was born July 4, 1972.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Natalie Rose Brainin was born July 4, 1994.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Mariah Dawn Meckler was born July 4, 2000.  She is my 1st cousin once removed.

Marriages

Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, daughter of Uz Gaunt and Sarah Ann Whitacre, were married July 4, 1868 in Pioneer, Wabash County, Indiana.  Louisa is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

James Knox Polk Gaunt, son of Uz Gaunt and Sarah Ann Whitacre, and Sarah Naomi Boone were married July 4, 1873 in Indiana, probably in Wabash County.  James is also my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts because he is the brother of Louisa Gaunt, above.

Roscoe Sherman Flynn and Edna May Gauntt, daughter of Thomas Kirkland Gauntt and Jane Dunstan, were married July 4, 1920 in Hainesport, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Edna is my grandaunt.

Gerald E. White and Ruth Carrie Stradling, daughter of Charles Cooper Stradling and Anna Gauntt, were married July 4, 1935 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Ruth is my half-aunt.

Clarence Gilbert Lore, son of Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, and Clara Eve Mullens were married July 4, 1974 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.  Gil is my half 1st cousin.

David Charles Ellis, son of Harold Levi Ellis and Josephine Fiori, and Joanne F. Leone were married July 4, 1982 in New Jersey.  David is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line through the Ellises.

Dale R. Williams and Marie Lynn Lore, daughter of Albert Lynn Lore and Linda Carol Griffith, were married July 4, 1981, possibly in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.  Marie is my 1st cousin once removed on my Sellers line through the Lores.

Deaths

Aloha Emily Vaughn, daughter of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, died July 4, 1920 in Kings County, California at the age of 1 year and 11 months.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Edward C. Ogden died July 1939 in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey at the age of 70.  He was the husband of Anna Elizabeth Gaunt, daughter of George Horner Gaunt and Emily A. Miller, who is my 4th cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Anna M. McElwee, daughter of David P. McElwee and Mary Virginia Gaunt, died July 4, 1964 in Easthampton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 61.  Anna is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

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: June 22

June 22 appears to have been a very busy day in my family history.

Births

Laura Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Hannah Davis, was born June 22, 1867, possibly in Ohio.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Susanna Asay, daughter of Alfred Winfield Asay and Sarah Anna Gaunt, was born June 22, 1889 in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

George F. Allen, son of George N. Allen and Ada E. Mason, was born June 22, 1891 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Frederick Cleworth Dunstan, son of Frederick Dunstan and Anna Waltz Horner, was born June 22, 1895 in Westhampton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Dunstan line.

John F. Major, son of Clayton Major, Jr. and Ida May Lippincott, was born June 22, 1909 in New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Lippincotts.

Denzel Rowland Earehart, son of Ira Delbert Earehart and Doris Lavina Rowland, was born June 22, 1921 in Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Rowlands.

Richard John Dunn was born June 22, 1966.  He is my 2nd cousin.

Aaron Nathaniel Baker was born June 22, 1985.  He is my 2nd cousin once removed.

Marriages

Clarence Crain and Lela Maud Easlick, daughter of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, were married June 22, 1912, possibly in New Jersey.  Lela is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

David Adler and Lillian Gordon, daughter of Hyman Gordon and Anna Schwartz, were married June 22, 1943 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  Lillian is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gordons.

Gaylord Paul Gaunt, son of Harry Mark Gaunt and Sarah Gayle Kirkendall, and Nyla June Hutchens were married June 22, 1946 in Allen County, Indiana.  Gaylord is my 5th cousin once removed via the Gaunts.

Clarence Merrill Gaunt, son of Clarence Meridith Gaunt and Mary Grace Stewart, and Lois Louise Lotspeich were married June 22, 1955 in Kern County, California.  Clarence is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Michael Townsend and Linda Diane Layton, daughter of Edwin Earl Layton and Lois L. Vaughn, were married June 22, 1968 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.  Linida is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Vaughns.

Deaths

Effa Gaunt, daughter of William Allen Gaunt and Mary Ann Parrott, died June 22, 1875, probably in Wabash County, Indiana, at the age of 3 years and 9 months.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Daniel M. Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida May Fisher, died June 22, 1956, possibly in Indiana, at the age of 51.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Ruth Irene Waybright died June 22, 1964, possibly in Indiana, at the age of 72.  She was the wife of Orlan Fay Gaunt, son of David Clinton Gaunt and Martha Sophronia Hartman, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Benjamin Brainin, son of Morris Brainin and Rose Dorothy Jaffe, died June 22, 1972 in Valhalla, Westchester County, New York at the age of about 75.  He is my great-granduncle on my Brainin line.

Joan Barbara Haypak died June 22, 2005, possibly in Clementon, Camden County, New Jersey, at the age of 70.  She was the first wife of George Russell Sellers, son of George Moore Sellers and Bertha Poinsett Eckman, who is my 1st cousin once removed.

Events in My Family Tree: June 3

I was so close to being caught up, and then the hard drive failed on the computer on which I have my primary family databases.  I'm glad I had a back-up file on another computer!

Births

Harriet Lippincott, daughter of Abel A. Lippincott and Rachel Stackhouse, was born June 3, 1853 in Westhampton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my great-great-grandaunt.

Allen Severs Easlick, son of Jonathan Easlick and Susannah Sever, was born June 3, 1868 in Chesterfield or Tansborough, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Anna G. Tonkin, daughter of George C. Tonkin and Mary B. Gaunt, was born June 3, 1882 in South Harrison Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Mary Naomi Vaughn, daughter of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, was born June 3, 1914 in Kings County, California.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Esther Cohen was born June 3, 1924 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She was married to Moshe Kardish, son of Dovid Kardish and Etta Gorodetsky, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Gorodetskys.

Carol Lynn Vaughn, daughter of Melville Everett Vaughn and Evelyn Virginia Ballenger, was born June 3, 1941 in Hanford, Kings County, California.  She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Vaughns.

David Alan Gaunt was born June 3, 1961 in Oakland, Alameda County, California.  He is also my 5th cousin once removed.

Hila Loraine Egyud was born June 3, 1963.  She is another 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Zachary Aaron Moss was born June 3, 1999 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Ella Leven Rivlin was born June 3, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  She is also my 4th cousin once removed on my Meckler line.

Marriages

George Howard Stirling and Mary Sellers, daughter of David Wampole Sellers and Anna Frances Jaquett, were married on June 3, 1895 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.  Mary is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

Peter J. McGovern and Mary F. Gaynor, daughter of James P. Gaynor and Mary Guynan, were married on June 3, 1915 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  Mary is the great-grandaunt of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Albert O. Moody and Jane Gaynor, another daughter of James P. Gaynor and Mary Guynan, were married on June 3, 1921 in Manhattan, New York County, New York, on Jane's sister's 6th wedding anniversary (above).  Jane, of course, is also the great-grandaunt of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Deaths

Joseph Freeman Rowland, son of Samuel Rowland and Elizabeth Ann Gaunt, died June 3, 1921 at the age of about 69 in Penn, Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Harvey Clarence Gauntt, son of Robert Elwood Gauntt and Elsie May West, died June 3, 1925 at the age of 2 years 9 months.  He is my 4th cousin once removed.

Allen Severs Easlick, son of Jonathan Easlick and Susannah Sever, died June 3, 1931, on his birthday (above), at the age of 63 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is still my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

Kathleen Loretta Gaunt, daughter of Claude Wesley Gaunt and Florence Manila Brooks, died June 3, 1931 at the age of 30 in Los Angeles County, California.  She is my 5th cousin once removed.

Yetta Braunstein died June 3, 1964 at the age of 65 in Bronx, Bronx County, New York.  She was married to Benjamin Brainin, son of Morris Brainin and Rose Dorothy Jaffe, who is my great-granduncle.

Esther Jane Ellis, daughter of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, died June 3, 2005 at the age of 90 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.  She is my 1st cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Events in My Family Tree: April 10

This is a banner day for my Gauntt relatives.  Fully eleven of the seventeen events are from that family.

Births

Rebecca Mack, daughter of Jacob Mack and Hannah Englehart, was born April 10, 1762, probably in Pennsylvania.  She is my 2nd cousin 6x removed.

Abner H. Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, was born April 10, 1833 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 2nd-great-granduncle.

Hannah W. Gaunt, daughter of Selah Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Sever, was born April 1872 in Southampton, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Henry H. Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Margaret S. Scott, was born April 10, 1874 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 1st cousin 3x removed.

Grover Cleveland Johnson, son of Robert Montgomery Johnson and Catherine Clark Henderson, was born April 10, 1885 in Hainesport, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed on my Fox line through the Johnsons.

Sherman Kirkland Flynn, son of Roscoe Sherman Flynn and Edna May Gauntt, was born April 10, 1924 in Burlington County, New Jersey, possibly in Marlton.  He is my 1st cousin once removed via the Gauntts.

Agnes Lucille Fry was also born April 10, 1924 in Dunkirk, Jay County, Indiana.  She was married to Lee Gaunt, son of Walter Clayton Gaunt and Lulu May Sherman, who is my 5th cousin once removed.

Larry James Hagan was born April 10, 1954, probably in Canada.  He is married to Carol Roberta Rudin, daughter of Raymond Harold Rubin and Ruth Garfinkel, who is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Clinton Eugene Gaunt was born April 10, 1971, probably in Indiana.  He is my 6th cousin once removed.

Marriages

Gordon Ardel Redtfeldt and Lucille J. Vaughn, daughter of John E. Vaughn and Bertha Florence Gaunt, were married on April 10, 1943 in Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho.  Lucille is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Richard Bruce Sellers, son of George Moore Sellers and Bertha Poinsett Eckman, and Virginia Ann Bennett were married on April 10, 1962 in Clementon, Camden County, New Jersey.  Richard is my 1st cousin once removed.

Deaths

Joseph Gaunt, son of Joseph Gaunt and Elizabeth Borton, died April 10, 1823 at the age of 53 in Pennsylvania.  He is my 4th-great-granduncle.

John Gantt (originally Gaunt), son of Joseph Gaunt and Mary A. Lobaugh, died April 10, 1857 at the age of 62, probably in Perry County, Pennsylvania.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed.

Abraham Martin Gaunt, son of Selah Benjamin Gaunt and Mary E. Sever, died April 10, 1875 at the age of 1 in New Jersey, probably in Burlingotn County.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Joseph Bowker, son of John Bowker and Louisa J. Armstrong, died April 10, 1887 at the age of about 33 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 4x removed via the Armstrongs.

Clinton Millingar Bidwell died April 10, 1917 at the age of 58 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.  He was married to Agnes Sellers, daughter of David Wampole Sellers and Anna Frances Jaquett, who is my 4th cousin 3x removed.

James Michael Leman died April 10, 1974.  He was married to Grace Yates, daughter of Charles Yates and Grace Allen, who is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.