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 28

When I saw Lynden B. the first thing I thought of was LBJ, but since Lynden was born in 1915, I guess he wasn't named for the former president.

Births

John Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Hannah Holmes, was born December 28, 1795 in Salem County, New Jersey.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Anna Eliza Zelley, daughter of Joseph Ridgway Zelley and Sarah R. Eacritt, was born December 28, 1869 in Southampton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 3rd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Zelleys.

Harold Edwin Dunn, Jr. was born December 28, 1935 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio.  He was the husband of Ruth Clara Ellis, daughter of Levi Ellis and Carrie Florence Gauntt, who is my 1st cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Lynne A. Runkle, daughter of Floyd Daniel Runkle and Elizabeth Ilene Gaunt, was born December 28, 1952 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

Joel Richard Kent, Jr. was born December 28, 1956 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey.  He was the first husband of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

Marriage

John Miller Gaunt, son of George Horner Gaunt and Emily A. Miller, and Emma A. Steward were married December 28, 1882 in Paulsboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey.  John is my 4th cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Deaths

Lynden B. Gaunt, son of Elmer Boone Gaunt and Edna L. Wright, died December 28, 1915 in San Joaquin County, California at the age of 5 1/2 weeks.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Amanda Virginia Easlick, daughter of Jonathan Easlick and Susannah Sever, died December 28, 1945 in New Lisbon, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 62.  She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

George Wendel Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida May Fisher, died December 28, 1959 in Los Angeles County, California at the age of 52.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

William Ellsworth Thackeray, son of Thomas B. Thackeray and Phoebe A. Miller, died December 28, 1960 in Rural, Franklin County, Indiana at the age of 84.  He is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Thackerays.

Morris Garfinkel, son of Yikusee'ael Koifman Gorfinkel and Sora Rivka Mekler, died December 28, 1969 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the age of about 69.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Meklers and the father of my dear cousin Esther Garfinkel.

Events in My Family Tree: December 23

Barbara Allen was born on her grandfather Elwood Allen's 51st birthday.

Births

Settie Inez Horn was born December 23, 1885 in Pennsylvania Township, Jay County, Indiana.  She was married to Joseph Harley Gaunt, son of David Clinton Gaunt and Martha Sophronia Hartman, who is my 4th cousin 2nd removed via the Gaunts.

Elwood Lambert Allen, son of Cyrus Kunze Allen, Jr. and Clara Barton Shinn, was born December 23, 1895 in Bordentown, Burlington, New Jersey.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Barbara Lee Allen, daughter of Clarence N. Allen and Mary Elizabeth Stradling, was born December 23, 1946, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Janet E. Brainin, daughter of Samuel Michael Brainin and Blanche Mildred Sax, was born December 23, 1957 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Brainin line.

Ellen Kardash, daughter of Louis Kardash and Mary Udashkin, was also born December 23, 1957, but in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  She is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Gorodetsky line through the Kardashes.

Christopher James Guy, son of William Thomas Guy and Patricia Claire Gauntt, was born December 23, 1960, possibly in Pennsylvania.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line.

Elliott Garth Feller was born December 23, 1970.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Beth Anne Gordon was born December 23, 1974..  She is my 2nd cousin.

Matthew R. Clark was born December 23, 1978.  He is my 6th cousin.

Marriages

Millard F. Votaw, son of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, and Ida May Fisher were married December 23, 1891 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Millard is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Calvin William Hutson, son of Conner W. Hutson and Rosa A. Bultman, and Berdella Martha Elisa Abplanalp were married December 23, 1925 in Ripley County, Indiana.  Calvin is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Anna Heath McStroul, daughter of Eugene Washington McStroul and Elizabeth Almire Heath, and John Joseph Preisner were married December 23, 1967 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.  Anna is the sister of my aunt Mary McStroul and the aunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Deaths

William Thomson died December 23, 1904 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at the age of about 77.  He was married to Almira B. Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Mamie Adams, daughter of Harry Adams and Mary Julie McClain, died December 23, 1929 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia at the age of about 26.  She is the great-grandaunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Herbert Simon died December 23, 1994, probably in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at the age of 79.  He was married to Sylvia Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Brainin line.

Events in My Family Tree: December 12

The fact that my great-great-grandfather Gershon Novitsky died in 1948, rather than three weeks later in 1949, meant that I was able to obtain a copy of his death certificate much more easily.

Births

William Edward Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, was born December 12, 1832 in New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

John Timothy Heath, son of Henry Heath and Eliza Bullock, was born December 12, 1855 in Thurman, Warren County, New York.  He is the great-grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Anna McStroul and the great-great-grandfather of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Rinaldo Wise Gaunt, son of David Wise Gaunt and Margaret A. Williams, was born December 12, 1902 in Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed via the Gaunts.

David Maxwell Votaw, son of Joseph Willet Votaw and Florence E. Barnett, was born December 12, 1906 in Indiana, possibly in Wabash County.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Mary Udashkin was born December 12, 1915 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  She was the wife of Louis Kardash, son of Dovid Kardish and Etta Gorodetsky, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Frank James Zelley, son of Wilmer Egee Zelley and Emma Pearl Lambert, was born December 12, 1917 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Zelleys.

Bernadette Allen, daughter of Raymond Charles Allen and Elizabeth Ray, was born December 12, 1954, probably in New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Brandon Mark Horn was born December 12, 1980.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Marriage

Jay Charles Dubell, son of Charles Barton Dubell and Myrtle Lydle Allen, and Jan Galey were married December 12, 1970 in New Jersey.  Jay is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Deaths

Gershon Itzhak Novitsky (originally Nowicki), son of Abraham Yaakov Nowicki and Sirke, died December 12, 1948 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York at the age of about 90.  He is my great-great-grandfather.

Dustin Tryce Lore died December 12, 2010.  He is my half 1st cousin 1x removed.

Events in My Family Tree: December 7

I was fortunate to have met Mort Perlman before he suddenly passed away.  He was a very nice person and shared a lot of information about my family.

Births

Clifford William Hanner, Sr. was born December 7, 1894 in Illinois.  He was the husband of Sarah Alice Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Leota Pearl McGinnis, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Lois Elaine McStroul, daughter of Fred Lincoln McStroul and Belle Silberman, was born December 7, 1938 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  She is the 1st cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Anna McStroul, and the 1st cousin 1x removed on my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Shirley Mae Mantell, daughter of Harold Yorkes Mantell and Gladys Mabel Allen, was born December 7, 1941 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.

Gordon Owen Carnie was born December 7, 1951 in San Diego County, California.  He is the husband of Janet E. Brainin, daughter of Samuel Michael Brainin and Blanche Mildred Sax, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed on my Brainin line.

Lora Pauline Yandell, daughter of Arnold Lorn Yandell and Myrtle Augusta Higgins, was born December 7, 1952 in Yuba County, California.  She is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Higginses.

Timothy Reilly, son of Edward Reilly and Eileen Gaynor, was born December 7, 1961.  He is the half 2nd cousin 1x removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers on her Gaynor line.

Erin Denice Robertson was born December 7, 1984.  She is my 6th cousin.

Andrew Cerone was born December 7, 1992.  He is the 2nd cousin 2x removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.

David Maxwell Rudin was born December 7, 1994.  He is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Uz Millard Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida May Fisher, and Ruth E. Barnett were married December 7, 1912 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Uz is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Clarence Gilbert Lore, son of Clarence Newcomb Lore and Dorothy Mae Sellers, and Pamela Jean Knox were married December 7, 1989 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware.  Gil is my half 1st cousin on my Sellers line.

Deaths

James Knox Polk Gaunt, son of Uz Gaunt and Sarah Ann Whitacre, died December 7, 1933 in Hanford, Kings County, California at the age of 83.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Watson Edward Thomson died December 7, 1966 in Lewis County, Washington at the age of 78.  He was married to Lillie L. Fuller, daughter of Joseph L. Fuller and Sarah R. Weaver, who is the grandaunt of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Anna McStroul, and the great-grandaunt of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Pearl E. Cory died December 7, 1974 in Sonoma County, California at the age of 92.  She was the wife of Charles Gaunt, son of Lewis Cass Gaunt and Mary A. Kindlesparger, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Morton Eli Perlman, son of Louis Perlman (originally Leizer Perlmutter) and Jennie Novitsky (originally Zlate Nowicki), died December 7, 1999 in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Florida at the age of 79.  He is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Nowicki line.

Events in My Family Tree: November 30

Whellimina Siemons ("Aunt Bill") died the day after her 64th wedding anniversary.  Still better than the day before your anniversary.

Births

George N. Allen, son of Cyrus Kunze Allen and Hannah Ann Gaunt, was born November 30, 1860 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 3rd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Arthur Harley Coward Eckman, son of John Eckman and Martha Johnson Atkinson, was born November 30, 1910, probably in New Jersey.  He is the granduncle of my 1st cousin Albert Lore on his Eckman line.

John Joseph Votaw, son of Verling Milton Votaw and Mary Elizabeth Mount, was born November 30, 1928 in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Rebecca Lore Lieser was born November 30, 1953 in Virginia.  She is the wife of David Whitman Addis, son of Robert Trenary Addis and Virginia Claire Votaw, who is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Jeremy R. Keith was born November 30, 1970.  He is my 6th cousin 1x removed.

Andrew John Fettig, Jr. was born November 30, 1987.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

Benjamin Selah Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Rose, and Hannah Ann Peters were married November 30, 1843 in Milford (now Kresson), Camden County, New Jersey.  Benjamin is my half great-great-granduncle via the Gaunts.

Charles H. Gaunt, son of James Gauntt and Amelia Gibson, and Mary Emma Berry were married November 30, 1878 in Tuckerton, Burlington, New Jersey.  Charles is my great-granduncle on my Gauntt line.

Finley Torrence Gage, son of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, and Lillie A. Harding were married November 30, 1920 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.  Finley is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Murray Lederman, son of Gabriel William Lederman and Anna Gordon (originally Chantse Gorodetsky), and Ellen Hazel Duskin were married November 30, 1969 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  Murray is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gorodetsky line.

Deaths

Ephraim F. Gaunt, son of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Jane Weatherby, died November 30, 1868 in Green Bank, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 20.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Joseph Ridgway Zelley, son of Ridgway Zelley and Rebecca Gaunt, died November 30, 1894 in Alliance, Stark County, Ohio at the age of 54.  He is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Anna Waltz Horner died November 30, 1928 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 54.  She was the wife of Frederick Dunstan, son of Frederick Cleworth Dunstan and Martha Winn, who is my great-granduncle.

Whellimina Siemons died November 30, 1986 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of about 87.  She was the wife of Theodore Allen Gauntt, son of Isaiah Allen Gauntt and Louisa LeMonyon, who is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.

Harry David Garfield (originally Garfinkel), son of Morris Garfinkel and Mirka Ajzner, died November 30, 1994 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the age of 67.  He is my 3rd cousin 1x removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Events in My Family Tree: November 24

Viola Votaw died on her sister Phoebe's 15th wedding anniversary.

Births

Claudia L. Githens, daughter of Thomas G. Githens and Emma D. Runyan, was born Novembe 24, 1899 in New Jersey.  She is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Githenses.

John Oren Clark, son of Gilbert Lewis Clark and Helen Opal Abbott, was born November 24, 1946 in Indiana.  He is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

Zachary Berkowitz was born November 24, 1989.  He is my 3rd cousin.

Amber Lynn Hutchison was born November 24, 1992.  She is my half 1st cousin 2x removed.

Marriages

John Gaunt, son of Hananiah Gaunt and Ann Ridgway, and Jean Satterthwaite were married November 24, 1756, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey.  John is my 5th-great-granduncle via the Gaunts.

William Augusta Heath, son of Henry Heath and Eliza Bullock, and Mary Codner were married November 24, 1879 in Thurman, Warren County, New York.  William is the great-granduncle of my aunt Mary McStroul and the great-great-granduncle of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

William Lewis Baldwin, Sr. and Phoebe Elizabeth Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, were married November 24, 1910 in Wabash County, Indiana.  Phoebe is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Howard Bruce Chesler and Sheryl Debra Gordon, daughter of Sidney Gordon and Beatrice Roll, were married November 24, 1974 in Flushing, Queens, New York.  Sheryl is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Gordon line.

Deaths

Effie F. Gaunt, daughter of Charles R. Gaunt and Anna B. Folwell, died November 24, 1895 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 26.  She is my 3rd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Albertine P. Gaunt, daughter of Henry Plummer Gaunt and Emma Smith, died November 24, 1913, possibly in Gloucester, Camden County, New Jersey, at the age of 58.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Viola Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, died November 24, 1925 in Wabash County, Indiana at the age of 50.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Lulu Harris, daughter of Robert Miller Harris and Blanche Gaunt, died November 24, 1959 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana at the age of 65.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Ida Mekler, daughter of Eliezer Mekler and Esther Baila, died November 24, 1959 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the age of about 75.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Meklers.

Orville James Gage, son of James W. Gage and Mary Rosella Hutson, died November 24, 1975 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio at the age of 78.  He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

William Hymell Kelley, son of Joseph Kelley and Martha W. Lawrence, died November 24, 2006, possibly in Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida, at the age of 80.  He is the 2nd cousin 1x removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore on his Eckman line through the Lawrences.

Events in My Family Tree: November 20

I've been learning more about my grandfather's first wife recently and am in contact with relatives on her side of the family.

Births

Elizabeth Leatherberry Sundermier was born November 20, 1905 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  She was the first wife of Bertram Lynn Sellers, son of Cornelius Elmer Sellers and Laura May Armstrong, who is my paternal grandfather.

Benny Austin Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida May Fisher, was born November 20, 1912 in Wabash County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Mary Helen Burbank was born November 20, 1914 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana.  She was married to James Earl Gaunt, son of Lewis Allen Gaunt and Sylvia Belle Black, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Milton L. Barnett, Jr., son of Milton L. Barnett and Ethyl May Votaw, was born November 20, 21 in Indiana, possibly in Wabash County.  He is also my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Randy William Hutchison was born November 20, 1966 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.  He is married to Deborah Lynn Lore, who is my half-1st cousin 1x removed.

Jeffrey Alan Moss was born November 20, 1968.  He is my 4th cousin.

Ari D. Schneiderman was born November 20, 1977.  He is my 3x cousin 1x removed.

Yazmine Gabriela Gingras was born November 20, 1989.  She is my 2nd cousin.

Marriage

Frederick Cleworth Dunstan, son of Frederick Dunstan and Anna Waltz Horner, and Mary Emma Richardson were married November 20, 1920 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Frederick is my 1st cousin 2x removed on my Dunstan line.

Deaths

Benjamin Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Hannah Holmes, died November 20, 1852 in Ohio at the age of 48.  He is my 1st cousin 5x removed via the Gaunts.

Charles Jacob Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, died November 20, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana at the age of 61.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Lewis C. Galbraith died November 20, 1968 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana at the age of 93.  He is the husband of Dora Ann Kirtlan, daughter of Homer Astwood Kirtlan and Elizabeth H. Gaunt, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Ruth Ellen Hutson, daughter of Conner W. Hutson and Rosa Adeline Bultman, died November 20, 1999 in Fayette County, Indiana at the age of 73.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

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: October 24

Because Anna Marshall Gauntt and Benjamin Franklin Gaunt were both my 3rd cousin 4x removed, I checked to see how they were related to each other and discovered they were 2nd cousins.

Births

Eveline Stokes Githens, daughter of Thomas Githens and Mary Gaunt, was born October 24, 1828 in New Jersey, possibly in Camden County.  She is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

John A. Gaunt, son of Hananiah Selah Gaunt and Abigail Atkinson, was born October 24, 1848 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my great-great-granduncle.

Viola Votaw, daughter of Daniel W. Votaw and Louisa Gaunt, was born October 24, 1875 in Wabash County, Indiana.  She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Ervie Oscar Higgins was born October 24, 1889 in McKenzie, Carroll County, Tennessee.  He was the husband of Elizabeth Opal Gaunt, daughter of Charles Edward Gaunt and Sarah Malinda Kennedy, who is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

David Halbrich was born October 24, 1950 in Haifa, Israel.  He is the husband of Gail Madelaine Garfield, daughter of Harry David Garfield (originally Garfinkel) and Susan Loffler, who is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.

Shira Rebecca Lerner was born October 24, 1989.  She is my 4th cousin 1x removed.

Marriages

Elliott Kushner, son of George Kushner and Ruth Rebecca Segal, and Leslie Ellen Shear were married October 24, 1975 in Los Angeles County, California.  Elliott is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Kushners.

Frederick John Collier and Nancy Patrice Rudin, daughter of Raymond Harold Rudin and Ruth Garfinkel, were married October 24, 1980 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  Nancy is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Garfinkels.

John Oren Clark, son of Gilbert Lewis Clark and Helen Opal Abbott, and Nora Joan Cushing were married October 24, 1981 in Ohio, probably in Montgomery or Clermont County.  John is my 5th cousin 1x removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.

Bradley Owen Walker and Rebecca Ann Stachler were married October 24, 2003 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.  Bradley is my 7th cousin.

Deaths

Phoebe Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Jean Satterthwaite, died October 24, 1811 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at the age of 34.  She is my 1st cousin 6x removed via the Gaunts.

Anna Marshall Gauntt, daughter of Dellaplain Gauntt and Mary Isaac, died October 24, 1892 in Chester, Orange County, New York at the age of 41.  She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed on my Gauntt line.

Benjamin Franklin Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, died October 24, 1906 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at the age of 66.  He is also my 3rd cousin 4x 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 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 9

Paul and Joel are both 4th cousins to me through my Meckler family line and are 3rd cousins to each other.

Births

Harry Landell Brower, son of Peter Brower and Louisa L. Gaunt, was born October 9, 1889 in Chatsworth, Burlington County, New Jersey.  He is my 3rd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Richard James Wickham, son of Charles E. Wickham and Jane Lochrie, was born October 9, 1943 in Union County, New Jersey.  He is the 2nd cousin 1x removed of my half-sister Laura Sellers on her Bowen line through the Wickhams.

William Ralph Fowler, Jr. was born October 9, 1949 at Bremerhaven Army Post, Bremen, Germany.  He is my brother-in-law.

Donna Plotkin was born October 9, 1964.  She is the wife of Lee Levy, son of Charles Levy and Elaine Gordon, who is my 2nd cousin 1x removed via the Gordons.

Kevin Michael Gaunt was born October 9, 1981.  He is my 6th cousin.

Marriages

Steven Alan Schumeister, son of Hymen Samuel Schumeister and Freda Gene Grossman, and Judith Deborah Brand were married October 9, 1983 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.  Steve is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Schumeisters.

Paul Kushner, son of Benjamin Louis Kushner and Gladys Shindelman, and Linda Claire Cohen were married October 9, 1988 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  Paul is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Kushners and is a very cool person.

Joel Edward Tennenhouse and Nancy Jones were also married October 9, 1988, but in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  And Joel is also my 4th cousin.

Deaths

Martha Ann Allen, daughter of Jacob Allen and Elizabeth Ann Gaunt, died October 9, 1932, probably in Burlington County, New Jersey, at the age of 72.  She is my 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Verling Milton Votaw, son of Joseph Willet Votaw and Florence E. Barnett, died October 9, 1986 in Fairfield, Butler County, Ohio at the age of 82.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Events in My Family Tree: October 6

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

Births

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marriages

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

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

Deaths

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

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

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

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

Events in My Family Tree: September 26

Remembering Amber on her birthday gives me a happier feeling.

Births

Frederika Weiss, daughter of Simon Weiss and Gittel Goldmann, was born September 26, 1847 in Janow, Obersilesia, Prussia.  She is the great-grandmother of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the great-great-grandmother of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler, my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams, and Mindy McStroul.

Alice E. Gaunt, daughter of Benjamin Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth Sever, was born September 26, 1883 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  She is my half 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Peter Joseph McGovern was born September 26, 1883 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.  He was the husband of Mary Frances Gaynor, daughter of James P. Gaynor and Mary Guynan, who is the great-grandaunt of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Don Howard Heath, son of John Timothy Heath and Mary Etta Smith, was born September 26, 1887 iin Thurman, Warren County, New York.  He is the grandfather of my aunt Mary McStroul and her sister Jean McStroul and the great-grandfather of my 1st cousin Todd Meckler and my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Harvey Clarence Gauntt, son of Robert Elwood Gauntt and Elsie May West, was born September 26, 1922 in New Jersey, probably in Burlington County.  He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.

Evan Freitag, son of Benny Freitag and Dobby Kushner, was born September 26, 1952 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line via the Kushners.

Raymond George Gaunt, son of Reuben Lewallen Gaunt and Dorothy Selace, was born September 26, 1958 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He is my 5th cousin via the Gaunts.

Jennifer Allen was born September 26, 1974.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed.

Megan Lynn Stricker was born September 26, 1983.  She is also my 5th cousin 2x remoed.

Mallory Kardish was born September 26, 1987.  She is my 3rd cousin.

Amber Jeanette Williams was born September 26, 1993.  She is the daughter of my not-quite-cousin Angela Williams.

Marriage

Benny Austin Votaw, son of Millard F. Votaw and Ida Mae Fisher, and Dorothy Verle Keen were married September 26, 1937 in Allen County, Indiana.  Benny is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Votaws.

Deaths

George Hornor Gaunt, son of Samuel Gaunt, Jr. and Ann Horner, died September 26, 1892 in East Greenwich, Gloucester County, New Jersey at the age of 61.  He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Anthony Thomas Toppa died September 26, 1961 in Newport County, Rhode Island (possibly in Middleton) at the age of 59.  He was the second husband of Louise Elsie Gaynor, daughter of John Francis Gaynor and Josephine O'Connor, who is the maternal grandmother of my half-sister Laura Sellers.

Events in My Family Tree: September 18

Ida Hutson died on the 49th anniversary of her aunt's death, but her father might not have know that, because he was born seven years after his sister died.

Births

Joseph William Whitacre, son of Joseph Whitacre and Anna Gaunt, was born September 18, 1834 in Hanoverton, Columbiana County, Ohio.  He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed via the Gaunts.

Samuel A. Gaunt, son of Benjamin Selah Gaunt and Hannah Ann Peters, was born September 18, 1846 in New Jersey, possibly in Burlington County.  He is my half 1st cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Charles Jacob Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, was born September 18, 1880 in Jay County, Indiana.  He is my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Chauncey P. "Mack" Gaunt, son of Arthur Lee Gaunt and Rachel Lavinia Stutsman, was born September 18, 1896 in Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana.  Being the brother of Charles Jacob Gaunt, he is also my 4th cousin 2x removed via the Gaunts.

Darwin Monroe McStroul, son of Leo Martin McStroul (originally Moshe Leib Strul) and Anna Krebs, was born September 18, 1917 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  He is the uncle of my aunt Mary McStroul and the granduncle of Mindy McStroul and my cousin Todd Meckler.

Mary Frances Barnett, daughter of Milton L. Barnett and Ethyl May Votaw, was born September 18, 1928 in Indiana, probably in Wabash County.  She is my 4th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line via the Votaws.

Lawrence Michels, son of Barnet Michels (originally Bere Leib Michelson) and Rose Yudelson, was also born September 18, 1928, but in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.  He is my 2nd cousin 2x removed on my Jaffe line via the Michelsons.

Sharon Lee Gaunt, daughter of David Arthur Gaunt and Ruth Murphy, was born September 18, 1939 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.  She is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.

Marriage

William R. Gilpin and Amanda Nellie Gaunt, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Gaunt and Elizabeth K. Frazer, were married September 18, 1894 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey.  Amanda is my 2nd cousin 3x removed via the Gaunts.

Deaths

Celestine Hutson, daughter of Thomas Hutson and Ruth Thackeray, died September 18, 1854 in Ripley County, Indiana at the age of 2 weeks.  She is my 4th cousin 3x removed on my Gauntt line via the Thackerays.

Ida M. Hutson, daughter of Bateman Hutson and Lorinda Brown, died September 18, 1903 in Brookston, White County, Indiana at the age of 11.  She is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line through the Hutsons.

Pearson R. Taylor, Jr. died September 18, 1964 in Boonton, Morris County, New Jersey at the age of 61.  He was the husband of Grace Elizabeth Easlick, daughter of Allen Severs Easlick and Mary E. Shemeley, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Easlicks.

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.