Genealogy is like a jigsaw puzzle, but you don't have the box top, so you don't know what the picture is supposed to look like. As you start putting the puzzle together, you realize some pieces are missing, and eventually you figure out that some of the pieces you started with don't actually belong to this puzzle. I'll help you discover the right pieces for your puzzle and assemble them into a picture of your family.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Events in My Family Tree: March 5
Another day with no marriages, but several of the March 5 individuals were married to my relatives.
Births
Clarence Newcomb "Zeke" Lore was born March 5, 1892 in Newport, Hudson County, New Jersey. He was married to my aunt Dorothy Sellers.
Herbert Simon was born March 5, 1915, possibly in New York. He was married to Sylvia Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Brainins.
Barbara Jean Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, was born March 5, 1926 in Tulare County, California. She is my 4th cousin 2x removed.
John Charles Gaunt, son of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, was born March 5, 1933 in Monterey County, California. He is Barbara Jean's brother and also my 4th cousin 2x removed.
Martin Herbert Meckler, son of Abraham Meckler and Lillyan E. Meckler, was born March 5, 1944 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He is my maternal uncle.
Angelia Lynn Olson was born March 5, 1968. She was married to Dustin Tryce Lore, my 1st cousin once removed on my Sellers line.
Sarah Abigal Stone was born March 5, 1989, possibly in Seattle, Kings County, Washington. She is my 2nd cousin on my Meckler line.
Michael Lewis Sarin was born March 5, 1990 in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey. He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gordon line.
Deaths
Philip Henry Sellers, son of Philip Henry Söller and Catharina, died March 5, 1783 at the age of about 53 in Pennsylvania. He is my 5th-great-granduncle.
David Holsinger died March 5, 1858 at the age of 80, possibly in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. He was married to Lydia Mack, daughter of William Mack and Agenes Gantz, who is my 1st cousin 6x removed.
Clarence Meridith Gaunt, son of James Knox Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, died March 5, 1935 at the age of 51 in Kern County, California. He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.
Ruth Schumeister, daughter of Henry Schumeister and Celia Perlmutter, died March 5, 1995 at the age of 76 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.
Clarence Newcomb "Zeke" Lore was born March 5, 1892 in Newport, Hudson County, New Jersey. He was married to my aunt Dorothy Sellers.
Herbert Simon was born March 5, 1915, possibly in New York. He was married to Sylvia Pollack, daughter of Isaac Pollack and Bessie Brainin, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed via the Brainins.
Barbara Jean Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, was born March 5, 1926 in Tulare County, California. She is my 4th cousin 2x removed.
John Charles Gaunt, son of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, was born March 5, 1933 in Monterey County, California. He is Barbara Jean's brother and also my 4th cousin 2x removed.
Martin Herbert Meckler, son of Abraham Meckler and Lillyan E. Meckler, was born March 5, 1944 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He is my maternal uncle.
Angelia Lynn Olson was born March 5, 1968. She was married to Dustin Tryce Lore, my 1st cousin once removed on my Sellers line.
Sarah Abigal Stone was born March 5, 1989, possibly in Seattle, Kings County, Washington. She is my 2nd cousin on my Meckler line.
Michael Lewis Sarin was born March 5, 1990 in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey. He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Gordon line.
Philip Henry Sellers, son of Philip Henry Söller and Catharina, died March 5, 1783 at the age of about 53 in Pennsylvania. He is my 5th-great-granduncle.
David Holsinger died March 5, 1858 at the age of 80, possibly in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. He was married to Lydia Mack, daughter of William Mack and Agenes Gantz, who is my 1st cousin 6x removed.
Clarence Meridith Gaunt, son of James Knox Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, died March 5, 1935 at the age of 51 in Kern County, California. He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.
Ruth Schumeister, daughter of Henry Schumeister and Celia Perlmutter, died March 5, 1995 at the age of 76 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line through the Perlmutters.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Events in My Family Tree: March 4
In 1888, before she married, Elizabeth Jaudon Sellers authored a book titled From 18 to 20: A Novel, which is available on Google Books.
Births
David Sellers, son of Abraham Sellers and Catharine Kulp, was born March 4, 1807 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.
John Zook, son of David Zook and Nancy Mack, was born March 4, 1818, probably in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He is also my 2nd cousin 5x removed, but via the Macks.
Achsah Gaunt, daughter of Samuel Gaunt and Ann Horner, was born March 4, 1843, probably in Monmouth County, New Jersey. She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.
George Eckman was born March 4, 1901, probably in New Jersey. He is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.
Dolly Garber, daughter of Zelig Garber and Ida Mekler, was born March 4, 1914 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Meklers.
Francis John Gaynor, son of John Francis Gaynor and Wally Mary Ruppert, was born March 4, 1920 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. He is the granduncle of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.
Clara Alice Flynn, daughter of Roscoe Sherman Flynn and Edna May Gauntt, was born March 4, 1923 in Burlington County, New Jersey. She is my 1st cousin once removed via the Gauntts.
Gloria Jean Alcott was born March 4, 1944. She was married to Ronald Alvin Lucas, who is the 1st cousin once rmeoved of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.
Virginia Lee Gaunt, daughter of Edward Lee Gaunt, Jr. and Mary Jane Lotter, was born March 4, 1945 possibly in Indiana. She is my 6th cousin.
Mary Edith McStroul, daughter of Eugene Washington McStroul and Elizabeth Almira Heath, was born March 4, 1947. She is my aunt.
John Joseph Preisner III was born March 4, 1995 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. He is the grandnephew of my aunt Mary McSstroul.
Marriages
Joseph Whitacre and Anna Gaunt, daughter of Jacob Gaunt and Hannah Holmes, were married on March 4, 1824, possibly in Ohio. Anna is my 1st cousin 5x removed.
Samuel M. Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, and Caroline Horner were married on March 4, 1841, possibly in New Jersey. Samuel is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.
George W. Sellers, son of John Wengard Sellers and Mary Melissa Conkle, and Annetta R. Lowry were married on March 4, 1878 in Auglaize County, Ohio. George is my 4th cousin 3x removed.
Rothell Leaton Thurman and Bertha May Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, were marrked on March 4, 1930, probably in California. Bertha is my 4th cousin 2x removed.
Deaths
Jeremiah Mock, son of John Mock and Mary Brown, died March 4, 1863 at the age of 34 in Belleville, Knox County, Ohio. He is my 4th cousin 4x removed.
Elizabeth Jaudon Sellers, daughter of David Wampole Sellers and Anna Frances Jaquett, died March 4, 1922 at the age of 60 in Shanghai, China. She is my 4th cousin 3x removed.
Clara Alice Flynn, who was born on March 4, 1923 (see above), also died March 4, 1923 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
David Sellers, son of Abraham Sellers and Catharine Kulp, was born March 4, 1807 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.
John Zook, son of David Zook and Nancy Mack, was born March 4, 1818, probably in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He is also my 2nd cousin 5x removed, but via the Macks.
Achsah Gaunt, daughter of Samuel Gaunt and Ann Horner, was born March 4, 1843, probably in Monmouth County, New Jersey. She is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.
George Eckman was born March 4, 1901, probably in New Jersey. He is the 1st cousin 2x removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.
Dolly Garber, daughter of Zelig Garber and Ida Mekler, was born March 4, 1914 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She is my 2nd cousin 2x removed via the Meklers.
Francis John Gaynor, son of John Francis Gaynor and Wally Mary Ruppert, was born March 4, 1920 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. He is the granduncle of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.
Clara Alice Flynn, daughter of Roscoe Sherman Flynn and Edna May Gauntt, was born March 4, 1923 in Burlington County, New Jersey. She is my 1st cousin once removed via the Gauntts.
Gloria Jean Alcott was born March 4, 1944. She was married to Ronald Alvin Lucas, who is the 1st cousin once rmeoved of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.
Virginia Lee Gaunt, daughter of Edward Lee Gaunt, Jr. and Mary Jane Lotter, was born March 4, 1945 possibly in Indiana. She is my 6th cousin.
Mary Edith McStroul, daughter of Eugene Washington McStroul and Elizabeth Almira Heath, was born March 4, 1947. She is my aunt.
John Joseph Preisner III was born March 4, 1995 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. He is the grandnephew of my aunt Mary McSstroul.
Joseph Whitacre and Anna Gaunt, daughter of Jacob Gaunt and Hannah Holmes, were married on March 4, 1824, possibly in Ohio. Anna is my 1st cousin 5x removed.
Samuel M. Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, and Caroline Horner were married on March 4, 1841, possibly in New Jersey. Samuel is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.
George W. Sellers, son of John Wengard Sellers and Mary Melissa Conkle, and Annetta R. Lowry were married on March 4, 1878 in Auglaize County, Ohio. George is my 4th cousin 3x removed.
Rothell Leaton Thurman and Bertha May Gaunt, daughter of William Alvin Gaunt and Mamie B. Mitchell, were marrked on March 4, 1930, probably in California. Bertha is my 4th cousin 2x removed.
Jeremiah Mock, son of John Mock and Mary Brown, died March 4, 1863 at the age of 34 in Belleville, Knox County, Ohio. He is my 4th cousin 4x removed.
Elizabeth Jaudon Sellers, daughter of David Wampole Sellers and Anna Frances Jaquett, died March 4, 1922 at the age of 60 in Shanghai, China. She is my 4th cousin 3x removed.
Clara Alice Flynn, who was born on March 4, 1923 (see above), also died March 4, 1923 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Events in My Family Tree: March 3
After two days of only a few items, suddenly there's an explosion of events for March 3, eight of which are Gaunt/Gauntt cousins.
Births
Catherine Fahnestock was born March 3, 1774, probably in Pennsylvania. She was married to Solomon Gorgas, son of Jacob Gorgas and Christina Mack, who is my 2nd cousin 6x removed via the Macks.
Elizabeth Darstein, daughter of Abraham Darstein and Catherine Sellers, was born March 3, 1778 in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Sellerses.
Clayton Decou Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, was born March 3, 1820, possibly in New Jersey. He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.
Edwin Elias Sellers, son of Samuel Sellers and Barbara Ann Wampole, was born March 3, 1840 in Spring Garden, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He is also my 3rd cousin 4x removed.
John Edward Lawrence, Jr. was born March 3, 1929, probably in New Jersey. He is the 2nd cousin once removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.
Mary Lu Sherman, daughter of Warren Sherman and Merle Gaunt, was born March 3, 1934. She is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.
Thomas Samuel Ellis, son of Samuel Naglee Ellis and Eleanor Jernee Thomas, was born March 3, 1947 in New Jersey. He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line.
Loretta Sue Gaunt, daughter of Everett Elwin Gaunt and Selma Loretta Larson, was born March 3, 1950 in Kings County, California. She is my 5th cousin once removed.
Linda Susan McStroul, daughter of Darwin Monroe McStroul and Rose Ruth Bloom, was also born March 3, 1950, but in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. She is the 1st cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul.
Lourdes Maria Martinez was born March 3, 1954. She is the second wife of Samuel Socherman, son of William Socherman (originally Szocherman) and Anna Tania Jakowszycka, who is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Szochermans.
Robert Graham Armstrong was born March 3, 1966 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is married to Beverly Ann Moss, who is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line.
Alexander J. Niemann was born March 3, 1996. He is the 3rd cousin once removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.
Marriages
James Gale and Hannah Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Jean Satterthwaite, were married on March 3, 1774, probably in New Jersey. Hannah is my 1st cousin 6x removed.
John B. Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Euphemia Thornton, and Priscilla Dye were married on March 3, 1849 in Miamin County, Ohio. John is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.
John Dunstan, son of Richard Dunstan and Jane Coleclough, and Frances Ashton were married on March 3, 1856 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. John is my great-great-granduncle.
Joseph Russell Allen, son of Russell Allen and Stella Horner, and Jean Kumple were married on March 3, 1950. Joseph is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.
Kenneth Lawrence and Barbara Ann Leonard were married on March 3, 1960. Kenneth is the brother of John Edward Lawrence, Jr. (above) and also the 2nd cousin once removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore. Kenneth must have liked his brother a lot to have married on his birthday.
Mark Gershwind, son of Irving Lawrence Gershwind and Frances Perlman, and Marjorie Diane Jacobson were married on March 3, 1968. Mark is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line thorugh the Perlmans.
Deaths
Samuel Gaunt, son of Reuben T. Gaunt and Hannah Lewallen, died March 3, 1839 at the age of about 12, probably in New Jersey. He is my 1st cousin 4x removed.
George W. Moore died March 3, 1920 at the age of 79 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey. He was the second husband of Catherine Fox Owen, daughter of William Owen and Sarah Fox, who is my great-great-grandmother.
Lewis Allen Gaunt, son of Lewis Cass Gaunt and Mary A. Kindlesparger, died March 3, 1947 at the age of 59 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana. He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.
Catherine Fahnestock was born March 3, 1774, probably in Pennsylvania. She was married to Solomon Gorgas, son of Jacob Gorgas and Christina Mack, who is my 2nd cousin 6x removed via the Macks.
Elizabeth Darstein, daughter of Abraham Darstein and Catherine Sellers, was born March 3, 1778 in Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She is my 2nd cousin 5x removed via the Sellerses.
Clayton Decou Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Elizabeth Kirby, was born March 3, 1820, possibly in New Jersey. He is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.
Edwin Elias Sellers, son of Samuel Sellers and Barbara Ann Wampole, was born March 3, 1840 in Spring Garden, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He is also my 3rd cousin 4x removed.
John Edward Lawrence, Jr. was born March 3, 1929, probably in New Jersey. He is the 2nd cousin once removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.
Mary Lu Sherman, daughter of Warren Sherman and Merle Gaunt, was born March 3, 1934. She is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.
Thomas Samuel Ellis, son of Samuel Naglee Ellis and Eleanor Jernee Thomas, was born March 3, 1947 in New Jersey. He is my 2nd cousin on my Gauntt line.
Loretta Sue Gaunt, daughter of Everett Elwin Gaunt and Selma Loretta Larson, was born March 3, 1950 in Kings County, California. She is my 5th cousin once removed.
Linda Susan McStroul, daughter of Darwin Monroe McStroul and Rose Ruth Bloom, was also born March 3, 1950, but in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. She is the 1st cousin of my aunt Mary McStroul.
Lourdes Maria Martinez was born March 3, 1954. She is the second wife of Samuel Socherman, son of William Socherman (originally Szocherman) and Anna Tania Jakowszycka, who is my 4th cousin on my Nowicki line through the Szochermans.
Robert Graham Armstrong was born March 3, 1966 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is married to Beverly Ann Moss, who is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line.
Alexander J. Niemann was born March 3, 1996. He is the 3rd cousin once removed of my half-sister Laurie Sellers.
James Gale and Hannah Gaunt, daughter of John Gaunt and Jean Satterthwaite, were married on March 3, 1774, probably in New Jersey. Hannah is my 1st cousin 6x removed.
John B. Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Euphemia Thornton, and Priscilla Dye were married on March 3, 1849 in Miamin County, Ohio. John is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.
John Dunstan, son of Richard Dunstan and Jane Coleclough, and Frances Ashton were married on March 3, 1856 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. John is my great-great-granduncle.
Joseph Russell Allen, son of Russell Allen and Stella Horner, and Jean Kumple were married on March 3, 1950. Joseph is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.
Kenneth Lawrence and Barbara Ann Leonard were married on March 3, 1960. Kenneth is the brother of John Edward Lawrence, Jr. (above) and also the 2nd cousin once removed of my 1st cousin Albert Lore. Kenneth must have liked his brother a lot to have married on his birthday.
Mark Gershwind, son of Irving Lawrence Gershwind and Frances Perlman, and Marjorie Diane Jacobson were married on March 3, 1968. Mark is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Nowicki line thorugh the Perlmans.
Samuel Gaunt, son of Reuben T. Gaunt and Hannah Lewallen, died March 3, 1839 at the age of about 12, probably in New Jersey. He is my 1st cousin 4x removed.
George W. Moore died March 3, 1920 at the age of 79 in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey. He was the second husband of Catherine Fox Owen, daughter of William Owen and Sarah Fox, who is my great-great-grandmother.
Lewis Allen Gaunt, son of Lewis Cass Gaunt and Mary A. Kindlesparger, died March 3, 1947 at the age of 59 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana. He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.
Events in My Family Tree: March 2
Three of my German lines are represented on this list, two of them — Fox and Mack — members of the Schwarzenau Brethren (and possibly the Sellerses as well).
Births
Arthur Lee Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Melvina F. Bennett, was born March 2, 1858 in Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana. He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.
Mary Jane Allen, daughter of William Kester Allen and Thelma May Price, was born 100 years later on March 2, 1958. She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens (and she is the 3rd cousin 4x removed of Arthur Lee Gaunt).
Pamel Jean Knox was born March 2, 1960. She was the fourth wife of Clarence Gilbert Lore, my 1st cousin on my Sellers line.
Sophie Richman was born March 2, 2000. She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Brainin line.
Marriage
Joseph Gorgas, son of Jacob Gorgas and Christina Mack, and Sophia Atkinson were married on March 2, 1794, possibly in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Joseph is my 2nd cousin 6x removed via the Macks.
Deaths
Emanuel Fox, son of Justus Fox, died March 2, 1833 at the age of about 69, possibly in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He is my 5th-great-grandfather.
Vibilia Amanda Sellers, daughter of Alexander Sellers and Lavinia Coppelberger, died March 2, 1857 at the age of 3 years 9 1/2 months. She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.
Miriam Kramer died March 2, 1996 at the age of 85 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. She was married to Rubin Perlman, son of Louis Perlman and Jennie Novitsky, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed.
Arthur Lee Gaunt, son of Jacob Gaunt and Melvina F. Bennett, was born March 2, 1858 in Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana. He is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.
Mary Jane Allen, daughter of William Kester Allen and Thelma May Price, was born 100 years later on March 2, 1958. She is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens (and she is the 3rd cousin 4x removed of Arthur Lee Gaunt).
Pamel Jean Knox was born March 2, 1960. She was the fourth wife of Clarence Gilbert Lore, my 1st cousin on my Sellers line.
Sophie Richman was born March 2, 2000. She is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Brainin line.
Joseph Gorgas, son of Jacob Gorgas and Christina Mack, and Sophia Atkinson were married on March 2, 1794, possibly in Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Joseph is my 2nd cousin 6x removed via the Macks.
Emanuel Fox, son of Justus Fox, died March 2, 1833 at the age of about 69, possibly in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He is my 5th-great-grandfather.
Vibilia Amanda Sellers, daughter of Alexander Sellers and Lavinia Coppelberger, died March 2, 1857 at the age of 3 years 9 1/2 months. She is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.
Miriam Kramer died March 2, 1996 at the age of 85 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. She was married to Rubin Perlman, son of Louis Perlman and Jennie Novitsky, who is my 1st cousin 2x removed.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Events in My Family Tree: March 1
Whereas February 28 was the day of the Sellerses, March 1 appears to be Gauntt day, with six Gauntt events appearing. The Sellerses still managed to appear three times.
Births
Samuel Ferguson Sellers, son of Samuel G. Sellers and Anna C. Ferguson, was born March 1, 1873 in Pennsylvania. He is my 4th cousin 3x removed.
Mervin Gauntt Allen, son of John Murdock Allen and Katherine Housell Space, was born March 1, 1918 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.
Nancy Khol Hitt was born March 1, 1948. She was married to David Abbott Clark, son of Gilbert Lewis Clark and Helen O. Abbott, who is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.
Carol Roberta Rudin, daughter of Raymond Harold Rudin and Ruth Garfinkel, was born March 1, 1956 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.
Scott Wayne Morgan was born March 1, 1975. He is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line.
Forrest Ronald Appleton II was born March 1, 1982 in Los Angeles County, California. He is my 1st 2x removed on my Gauntt line.
Marriage
Lee Levy, son of Charles Levy and Elaine Gordon, and Donna Plotkin were married on March 1, 1992, possibly in New York. Lee is my 2nd cousin once removed via the Gordons.
Deaths
John W. Gaunt, son of Uz Gaunt and Sarah Ann Whitacre, died March 1, 1865 at the age of 28, probably in Ohio or Indiana. He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.
Lavinia Coppelberger died March 1, 1904 at the age of 82, possibly in Telford Borough, Bucks or Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She was married to Alexander Sellers, son of Peter Sellers and Susanna, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.
Lavina Danner died March 1, 1919 at the age of about 74 in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, Ohio. She was married to Henry Sellers, son of John Leonard Sellers and Elizabeth Wenger, who is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.
Edna Wright died March 3, 1943 at the age of 61 in Los Angeles County, California. She was married to Elmer Boone Gaunt, son of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.
Sam Schneiderman, son of Joine Schneiderman and Anna Ida, died March 1, 1964 at the age of about 88 in Miami Beach, Dade County, Florida. He is my 2nd-great-granduncle.
Samuel Ferguson Sellers, son of Samuel G. Sellers and Anna C. Ferguson, was born March 1, 1873 in Pennsylvania. He is my 4th cousin 3x removed.
Mervin Gauntt Allen, son of John Murdock Allen and Katherine Housell Space, was born March 1, 1918 in Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey. He is my 5th cousin on my Gauntt line through the Allens.
Nancy Khol Hitt was born March 1, 1948. She was married to David Abbott Clark, son of Gilbert Lewis Clark and Helen O. Abbott, who is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Clarks.
Carol Roberta Rudin, daughter of Raymond Harold Rudin and Ruth Garfinkel, was born March 1, 1956 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is my 4th cousin on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.
Scott Wayne Morgan was born March 1, 1975. He is my 6th cousin on my Gauntt line.
Lee Levy, son of Charles Levy and Elaine Gordon, and Donna Plotkin were married on March 1, 1992, possibly in New York. Lee is my 2nd cousin once removed via the Gordons.
John W. Gaunt, son of Uz Gaunt and Sarah Ann Whitacre, died March 1, 1865 at the age of 28, probably in Ohio or Indiana. He is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.
Lavinia Coppelberger died March 1, 1904 at the age of 82, possibly in Telford Borough, Bucks or Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She was married to Alexander Sellers, son of Peter Sellers and Susanna, who is my 2nd cousin 4x removed.
Lavina Danner died March 1, 1919 at the age of about 74 in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, Ohio. She was married to Henry Sellers, son of John Leonard Sellers and Elizabeth Wenger, who is my 3rd cousin 4x removed.
Edna Wright died March 3, 1943 at the age of 61 in Los Angeles County, California. She was married to Elmer Boone Gaunt, son of James Knox Polk Gaunt and Sarah Naomi Boone, who is my 3rd cousin 3x removed.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Events in My Family Tree: February 29
Yes, I actually have some family events that fell on February 29! No deaths, which is always nice, and no marriages, but three births (and two in the same year!) mean that Leap Day merits its own post.
Births
Chaim Avraham Birnboim, son of Menashe Birnboim and Sophie Garfinkel, was born February 29, 1936 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.
John Thixton Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Mararuth Schneiter, was also born February 29, 1936, but in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. He is my 6th cousin.
Michael Aaron Cucinotta was born February 29, 1988 in Washington. He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.
Chaim Avraham Birnboim, son of Menashe Birnboim and Sophie Garfinkel, was born February 29, 1936 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Garfinkels.
John Thixton Gaunt, son of John Gaunt and Mararuth Schneiter, was also born February 29, 1936, but in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. He is my 6th cousin.
Michael Aaron Cucinotta was born February 29, 1988 in Washington. He is my 2nd cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.
Events in My Family Tree: February 28
February 28 is certainly a good day for Sellerses — six of them appear in the day's list of events. The Allens didn't fare too badly either, as four Allen cousins showed up.
Births
Rachel Gaunt, daughter of Jacob Gaunt and Hannah Holmes, was born February 28, 1802, probably in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. She is my 1st cousin 5x removed.
Anna Ellen Sellers, daughter of Joel Sellers and Elizabeth Shearer, was born February 28, 1844 in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She is my 2nd cousin 3x removed.
Solomon Ferguson Sellers, son of Samuel G. Sellers and Anna C. Ferguson, was born February 28, 1862 i n Pennsylvania. He is my 4th cousin 3x removed.
Lillie Sellers, daughter of Samuel Sellers and Elizabeth Barton, was born February 28, 1873 in Allen or Auglaize County, Ohio. She is my 4th cousin 3x removed.
Justus Edwin Sellers, son of Elmer Ferguson Sellers and Minnie B. Frey, was born February 28, 1898 in Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.
Frank Everett Eckman, son of John Robert Eckman and Mary Souza, was born February 28, 1925 in Columbus, Burlington County, New Jersey. He is the father of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.
Gladys Shindelman was born February 28, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She was married to Benjamin Louis Kushner, son of Myrim Kushner and Chaye Golubchik, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Golubchiks.
Charles D. Bonifas, Jr., son of Charles D. Bonifas, Sr. and Georgia Grace Gaunt, was born February 28, 1927. He is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.
James Marshall Allen, Jr. was born February 28, 1961, probably in New Jersey. He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.
Stephanie Edie Cardoni was born February 28, 1962 in Queens, Queens County, New York. She is married to my 2nd cousin once removed Jeffrey David Gordon.
William Thomas Spencer IV was born February 28, 1981. He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.
David Aaron Carnie was born February 28, 1992 in Tarzana, Los Angeles County, California. He is my 3rd cousin on my Brainin line.
Marriage
Gary Moran and Dawn Losito, daughter of William Losito and Genevieve Allen, were married on February 28, 1978. Dawn is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Allens.
Deaths
Martha Haldeman died February 28, 1824, possibly in Pennsylvania. She was married to Solomon Sellers, son of David Sellers and Sarah Ruth, who is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.
Russell R. Allen, son of George Allen and Ada Mason, died February 28, 1938 at the age of 41 in Burlington County, New Jersey. He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.
Elmer Lincoln Sellers, son of David Sellers and Elsie Robinson, died February 28, 1945 at the age of 80 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon. He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.
Ethel Nowicki, daughter of Zelig Nowicki and Zlate, died February 28, 1952 at the age of about 84 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. She is my 1st cousin 3x removed.
Rachel Gaunt, daughter of Jacob Gaunt and Hannah Holmes, was born February 28, 1802, probably in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. She is my 1st cousin 5x removed.
Anna Ellen Sellers, daughter of Joel Sellers and Elizabeth Shearer, was born February 28, 1844 in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She is my 2nd cousin 3x removed.
Solomon Ferguson Sellers, son of Samuel G. Sellers and Anna C. Ferguson, was born February 28, 1862 i n Pennsylvania. He is my 4th cousin 3x removed.
Lillie Sellers, daughter of Samuel Sellers and Elizabeth Barton, was born February 28, 1873 in Allen or Auglaize County, Ohio. She is my 4th cousin 3x removed.
Justus Edwin Sellers, son of Elmer Ferguson Sellers and Minnie B. Frey, was born February 28, 1898 in Kennett Square Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.
Frank Everett Eckman, son of John Robert Eckman and Mary Souza, was born February 28, 1925 in Columbus, Burlington County, New Jersey. He is the father of my 1st cousin Albert Lore.
Gladys Shindelman was born February 28, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She was married to Benjamin Louis Kushner, son of Myrim Kushner and Chaye Golubchik, who is my 3rd cousin once removed on my Meckler line through the Golubchiks.
Charles D. Bonifas, Jr., son of Charles D. Bonifas, Sr. and Georgia Grace Gaunt, was born February 28, 1927. He is my 6th cousin via the Gaunts.
James Marshall Allen, Jr. was born February 28, 1961, probably in New Jersey. He is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line.
Stephanie Edie Cardoni was born February 28, 1962 in Queens, Queens County, New York. She is married to my 2nd cousin once removed Jeffrey David Gordon.
William Thomas Spencer IV was born February 28, 1981. He is my 5th cousin 2x removed on my Gauntt line.
David Aaron Carnie was born February 28, 1992 in Tarzana, Los Angeles County, California. He is my 3rd cousin on my Brainin line.
Gary Moran and Dawn Losito, daughter of William Losito and Genevieve Allen, were married on February 28, 1978. Dawn is my 5th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line via the Allens.
Martha Haldeman died February 28, 1824, possibly in Pennsylvania. She was married to Solomon Sellers, son of David Sellers and Sarah Ruth, who is my 2nd cousin 5x removed.
Russell R. Allen, son of George Allen and Ada Mason, died February 28, 1938 at the age of 41 in Burlington County, New Jersey. He is my 4th cousin once removed on my Gauntt line through the Allens.
Elmer Lincoln Sellers, son of David Sellers and Elsie Robinson, died February 28, 1945 at the age of 80 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon. He is my 5th cousin 2x removed.
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