Catherine L. Garrison1

b. 26 June 1821, d. 10 May 1903
Birth*26 June 1821Catherine L. Garrison was born on 26 June 1821 or 1820 in Dearborn County, Indiana.2 
Marriage*2 September 1841She married Jeremiah M. Shepherd on 2 September 1841 in McLean County, Illinois.1,3,4 
Death*10 May 1903She died on 10 May 1903 in Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa, at age 811 
Burial* and was buried in Villisca Cemetery, Villisca.1 

Family

Jeremiah M. Shepherd b. 23 Nov 1821, d. 25 Apr 1913
Child 1.Sarah Nevada Shepherd+1,5 b. 25 Dec 1856, d. 7 Jun 1946

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Catherine (Garrison) Shepherd, Memorial# 104168116. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Catherine (Garrison) Shepherd, Memorial# 104168116, her gravestone recording the year of her birth as 1820, and her obituary and Find a Grave memorial reporting it as 1821.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jeremiah M. Shepherd, Memorial# 104075903.
  4. [S260] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 2 September 1841 in McLean County, Illinois, of Jeremiah Shepherd and Catharine Garrison, referencing Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, microfilm# 1401956. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1790-1860.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah Nevada (Shepherd) Langford, Memorial# 111185820.

Garrett Garrison1

ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Marriage*He married Sarah Heaton, daughter of Samuel Heaton and Abigail Tuttle.1 

Family

Sarah Heaton

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 4, pages 118-120. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Reverend John Garrison1

b. 1745, d. 1790
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Birth*1745Reverend John Garrison was born about 1745.2 
Marriage*He married Eliona Heaton, daughter of Samuel Heaton and Abigail Tuttle.1,2 
Occupation*8 September 1787He served as the [Mm] of the Dividing Creek Baptist Church, Dividing Creek, Cumberland County, New Jersey, from 8 September 1787 until his death.2 
Death*1790He died in 1790.2 

Family

Eliona Heaton

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 4, pages 118-120. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1597] Thomas Cushing, History of the counties of Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland, New Jersey : with biographical sketches of their prominent citizens, available online and searchable at www.ancestry.com. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Everts & Peck, 1883), Dividing Creek Baptist Church, page 660. Hereinafter cited as History of the counties of Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland, New Jersey.

Susannah Garrison1

Marriage*11 September 1814She married Malachi Smith on 11 September 1814 in Franklin County, Georgia.1 
(Wife) Death5 May 1859Susannah became a widow when Malachi Smith died on 5 May 1859 at about age 70.1,2 
(Mother) Census US 18602 July 1860Susannah was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 2 July 1860 in the household of her son and daughter-in -law, Deborah and Wiley B. Smith, in Township 7 N Range 5 W, Montgomery County, Illinois. She was 60 years of age, a widow, and could neither read nor write.3 

Family

Malachi Smith b. 1789, d. 5 May 1859
Child 1.Wiley B. Smith+1 b. 1825

Citations

  1. [S2153] Georgia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1754-1850, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Matthew Smith and Susannah Garrison on 11 September 1814 in Franklin County, Georgia. Hereinafter cited as Georgia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1754-1850.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Malachi Smith, Memorial# 62925350. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, Household of Wiley and Deborah Smith, Township 7 N Range 5 W, Montgomery, Illinois; Page: 147; Family History Library Film: 803214. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

John R. Gartrell1

b. October 1836, d. May 1920
Birth*October 1836John R. Gartrell was born in October 1836 in Dundee, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.1 
Name VariationHis full name was John Rawlings Gartrell Jr.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Macomber.2,1 
Death*May 1920He died in May 1920 in Gravity, Taylor County, Iowa, at age 831 
Burial* and was buried in Washington Cemetery, Gravity.1 

Family

Sarah Macomber b. May 1844, d. 3 Aug 1925
Child 1.Nettie D. Gartrell3,1,4,5 b. Dec 1882, d. 1972

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Rawlings Gartrell Jr., Memorial# 37503255. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah (Macumber) Gartrell, Memorial# 37503264.
  3. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Harry H Emanuel, age 24, his first marriage, born about 1880 in Boulder City, Colorado, son of John J Emanuel and Lettie Burthoff, married Nettie D Gartrell, age 23, her first marriage, born about 1881 in Hopkins, Missouri, daughter of John R. Gartrell and Sarah Macomber, married on 7 December 1904 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nettie D (Gartrell) Emanuel, Memorial# 36825578.
  5. [S1508] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Harry H. Emanuel, son of John J. Emanuel and Lettie Burthoff, married Nettie D. Gartrell, daughter of John R. Gartrell and Sarah Macomber, on 7 December 1904 in Bedford, Taylor, Iowa, citing FHL Film# 1035149, Reference ID: 155, page 72. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.

Nettie D. Gartrell1

b. December 1882, d. 1972
Father*John R. Gartrell2,3,1,4 b. Oct 1836, d. May 1920
Mother*Sarah Macomber5,2,4 b. May 1844, d. 3 Aug 1925
Birth*December 1882Nettie D. Gartrell was born in December 1882 in Hopkins, Nodaway County, Missouri.1 
Marriage*7 December 1904She married Harry H. Emanuel, son of John Emanuel and Lettie Burthoff, on 7 December 1904 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.1,6,2,4 
(Wife) Death24 January 1936Nettie became a widow when Harry Henderson Emanuel died on 24 January 1936 at age 54.6 
Death*1972She died in 1972 in Gravity, Taylor County, Iowa, at about age 901 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Washington Cemetery, Gravity.1,6 

Family

Harry H. Emanuel b. 5 Feb 1881, d. 24 Jan 1936

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nettie D (Gartrell) Emanuel, Memorial# 36825578. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Harry H Emanuel, age 24, his first marriage, born about 1880 in Boulder City, Colorado, son of John J Emanuel and Lettie Burthoff, married Nettie D Gartrell, age 23, her first marriage, born about 1881 in Hopkins, Missouri, daughter of John R. Gartrell and Sarah Macomber, married on 7 December 1904 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Rawlings Gartrell Jr., Memorial# 37503255.
  4. [S1508] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Harry H. Emanuel, son of John J. Emanuel and Lettie Burthoff, married Nettie D. Gartrell, daughter of John R. Gartrell and Sarah Macomber, on 7 December 1904 in Bedford, Taylor, Iowa, citing FHL Film# 1035149, Reference ID: 155, page 72. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah (Macumber) Gartrell, Memorial# 37503264.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Harry Henderson Emanuel, Memorial# 36825566.

Hannah Gary1

Marriage*She married Caleb Phillips.1 

Family

Caleb Phillips
Child 1.Caleb Phillips Jr.1 b. 5 Oct 1705, d. 11 Oct 1792

Citations

  1. [S1240] Raymond Gordon Hawes, The Edward Hawes Heirs : Edward Hawes, ca. 1616-1687, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Eliony Lumber : and some of their descendants through eleven generations. Edward Hawes (ca. 1616-1687) was living at Dedham, Massachusetts, by 1648, where he married Eliony Lumber (ca. 1625-1688/9) that year. They had nine children, 1648/9-1666, all born at Dedham. Descendants lived in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and elsewhere. Descendants also spell their surname Haws. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1996), Generation Three, pages 15-27. Hereinafter cited as The Edward Hawes Heirs.

Zora A. Gary1

b. 16 May 1900, d. 25 August 1992
Birth*16 May 1900Zora A. Gary was born on 16 May 1900 in Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri.1 
Marriage*13 December 1919She married Noel Jackson Mills on 13 December 1919 in Boone County, Arkansas.1,2 
(Wife) Death27 October 1963Zora became a widow when Noel Jackson Mills died on 27 October 1963 at age 69.2 
Death*25 August 1992She died on 25 August 1992 in Arkansas at age 921 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Glencoe Cemetery, Pindall, Searcy County, Arkansas.1,2 

Family

Noel Jackson Mills b. 14 Aug 1894, d. 27 Oct 1963
Child 1.Jocey Verna Mills1,3 b. 4 Jan 1932, d. 25 Feb 2014

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Zora A. (Gary) Mills, Memorial# 9954616. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Noel Jackson Mills, Memorial# 9181487.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jocey Verna “Josie” (Mills) Fahnholz, Memorial# 125654892.

Samuel Gaskill1

Marriage*20 July 1687He married Elizabeth Sherman of Watertown, daughter of Reverend John Sherman and Mary Launce, on 20 July 1687 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England). They were married by Elizabeth's brother, Mr. James Sherman, minister of Sudbury.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1326] Charles Pomeroy Sherman, Sherman Genealogy in the Direct Line from Thomas Sherman, I (c1443-1493) through Rev. John Sherman, VII (1613-1685) to John Sherman, XII (1796-1869) and all his Descendants: also all children of the direct line who came to or were born in New England, and many of their descendants: also mention of other Sherman lines, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Atlantic City, New Jersey: Brooks & Idler, 1922), VII. John Sherman, Minister, pages 19-24. Hereinafter cited as Sherman Genealogy in the Direct Line from Thomas Sherman, I (c1443-1493).
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Sudbury Marriages, Volume 1, page 266. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Charlestown Marriages, Volume 1, page 28.

Andrew Gast1

ChartsDescendants of John Hinds, including our Walters and Ralphs
Marriage*1850He married Sarah Ann Hinds, daughter of Walter Hinds and Elizabeth Ann Beatty.1 

Family

Sarah Ann Hinds b. c 1830

Citations

  1. [S497] Marguerite Clayton (Michigan), compiler, "Hinds Family Research Collection" (Research results and analysis, letters and photos, in the possession of Shirley Ertz of Nebraska), from the Family Tree of Thomas and Mary Hinds prepared by M. Clayton and G. Clayton and dated Nov 1992. Hereinafter cited as "Hinds Family Research Collection."

Charles D. Gaston1

b. July 1899
Father*Clarence G. Gaston1 b. Oct 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Effie J. Smith1 b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Birth*July 1899Charles D. Gaston was born in July 1899 in Iowa.1 
Name VariationHe was called Charley.2 
(Son) Census US 190022 June 1900Charles D. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 22 June 1900 in the household of his parents on Second Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. He was ten months old.1 
(Son) Census US 191019 April 1910Charley was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 in the household of his parents at 3029 W. Broadway, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. He was 10 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence G. and Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240423. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Effie Gaston, Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374434. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Clarence G. Gaston1

b. October 1857, d. 1929
Birth*October 1857Clarence G. Gaston was born in October 1857 in New York.2,3,4 
Name VariationHis full name was Clarence George Gaston.1 
Marriage*1 January 1884He married Effie J. Smith on 1 January 1884 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.5,3 
Census US 1900*22 June 1900Effie J. and Clarence G. Gaston were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 22 June 1900 on Second Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. Clarence was 42 years of age and worked as a teamster, and Effie was 33 years of age. They rented their house, had been married for 17 years, and Effie had given birth to nine children, all of whom were living and were also enumerated with their parents in 1910. Gertie E., Eugene E. and Hazel M. were ages 15, 13 and 12 years, respectively; Lulu E. was age 10; the twins, Edson B. and Edna B. were 8 years old; and Lydia E. and Nellie A. were ages and Charles D. were ages 6 and 3 years, respectively; and the baby, Charles D., was ten months old. All of the six oldest children had attended school for nine months of the census year.4 
Residence1907He was listed as Clarence G. Gaston, carpenter, residing at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory for 1907. One son, Eugene G., a roomer, and two daughters, Hazel and Lulu, boarders, were also listed that year at their father's address. Eugene G. was in the United States Navy, Hazel had no occupation reported, and Lulu worked as a laundress.6,7,8,9 
Residence1908He was listed as Clarence G. Gaston, contractor, residing at 3005 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory for 1908. His son, Eugene G., a Midshipman, was listed that year as a boarder at his father's address.10,11 
Residence*1910He was listed as Clarence G. Gaston, carpenter, residing at 3029 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory for 1910. His sons, Edson and Eugene, were listed that year as boarders at their father's address. Edson was a laborer at Cavers Elevator Company, and Eugene G. was a carpenter.12,13,14 
Census US 1910*19 April 1910Effie and Clarence Gaston were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 at 3029 W. Broadway, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The family's surname was spelled "Geston" by the census taker. Clarence was 52 years of age and worked for wages from contractors, as a carpenter, and Effie was 42 years of age. They owned their house free of mortgage, had been married for 27 years, the first marriage for each, and Effie had given birth to eleven children, all of whom were living. Eight of their children were enumerated with them in 1910. Their daughter, Hazel, had married Vernon Olson in 1907 and their first child, a baby boy, had died in April 1908 of whooping cough at the age of five months. Hazel's husband left Iowa shortly after his son's death and went to Spokane County, Washington. He was enumerated there in 1910 in the household of his sister, Pearl, and her husband, Henry J. Lubben, who lived in Medical Lake. Vernon was recorded as single. Hazel, who was enumerated with her parents in Iowa in 1910, was 22 years of age, recorded as married, and had been married for three years. The other seven Gaston children enumerated with their parents in 1910 were all single. The twins, Edson and Edna, were 18 years old, and both worked for wages at an Elevator company, Edson as a laborer, and Edna as a packer; Lydia was 16 years old and worked for wages as a packer for a wholesale grocer; Nellie and Charley were ages 13 and 10 years, respectively; Corletus was 8 years old; and Irene was age 5. The four younger children had all attended school within the census year. Clarence and Effie's eldest daughter, Gertrude, and her husband, Norman C. Joy, were enumerated with their two young children a few blocks away at 3205 3rd Avenue, Ward 5, Council Bluffs. Clarence and Effie's eldest son, Eugene, was no longer boarding at his parents' house, and we don't know where he was in 1910, and the couple's daughter, Lulu, had married her first husband in 1906, would marry her second in 1910, and we don't know where, or if, she was enumerated on the 1910 census.15 
Death*1929He died in 1929 at about age 722 
Burial* and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California.2 

Family

Effie J. Smith b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Children 1.Eunice Gertrude Gaston+16,2 b. 28 Sep 1884
 2.Eugene G. Gaston17,2 b. Jun 1886, d. 26 Sep 1936
 3.Hazel Mae Gaston+18,2 b. 30 Mar 1888, d. 30 Mar 1965
 4.Lulu E. Gaston4 b. Feb 1890, d. 2 Apr 1939
 5.Edson B. Gaston+2,19 b. 9 Feb 1892, d. 12 Jul 1940
 6.Edna Belle Gaston20,2 b. 9 Feb 1892
 7.Lydia E. Gaston21,2 b. 18 Mar 1894
 8.Nellie A. Gaston22,2 b. 22 Feb 1897
 9.Charles D. Gaston4 b. Jul 1899
 10.Wesley C. Gaston23,2 b. 2 Dec 1901
 11.Irene G. Gaston24,2 b. 10 Feb 1905

Citations

  1. [S2403] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, affidavit of birth for Corletus Wesley Gaston, born on 2 December 1901 in Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, USA, son of Clarence George Gaston, born in New York, age 44, carpenter, and Effie Jane Gaston, born in Indiana, age 34, housewife, her tenth child, notarized signature of Effie Jane Gaston, mother, on 19 November 1942 in Los Angeles County, California, referencing State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarence D. Gasten, Memorial# 181724837. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Clarence G Gaston of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, age 27, jobber, born in New York, son of David Gaston and Elenore Breamberg, his first marriage, married Effie J Smith of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, age 17, born in Lakeville, Indiana, daughter of G W Smith and Lydia Eppler, her first marriage, married on 1 January 1884 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence G. and Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240423. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie J (Smith) Gaston, Memorial# 50161677.
  6. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Clarence G Gaston, carpenter, residing at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
  7. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Eugene G Gaston, USN, rooming at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  8. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Hazel Gaston, boarding at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  9. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Lulu Gaston, laundress, boarding at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  10. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Eugene G Gaston, Midshipman, boarding at 3005 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1908.
  11. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Clarence G Gaston, contractor, residing at 3005 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1908.
  12. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Clarence G Gaston, carpenter, residing at 3029 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1910.
  13. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Edson Gaston, laborer at Cavers Elevator Company, boarding at 3029 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1910.
  14. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Eugene G. Gaston, carpenter, boarding at 3029 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1910.
  15. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Effie Gaston, Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374434. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eunice Gertrude (Gaston) Joy, Memorial# 230938548.
  17. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eugene G Gaston, Memorial# 50161784.
  18. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hazel Mae (Gaston) Conger, Memorial# 50161742.
  19. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edson B Gaston, Memorial# 50161813.
  20. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edna Bell (Gaston) Muller, Memorial# 92576504.
  21. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lydia E. (Gaston) Beeman, Memorial# 231090933.
  22. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nellie A. (Gaston) Potillo, Memorial# 230938472.
  23. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Wesley C Gaston, Memorial# 50162100.
  24. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Irene G (Gaston) Smith, Memorial# 50161886.

Edna Belle Gaston1

b. 9 February 1892
Father*Clarence G. Gaston1,2 b. Oct 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Effie J. Smith1,3 b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Birth*9 February 1892Edna Belle Gaston was born on 9 February 1892 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa.1,4 
Relationship Note*Edna Belle Gaston and Edson Blaine Gaston were twins.1,5 
(Daughter) Census US 190022 June 1900Edna B. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 22 June 1900 in the household of her parents on Second Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. She was 8 years old and had attended school for nine months of the census year.6 
(Twin Sister) Census US 191019 April 1910Edna and her twin brother, Edson, were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 in the household of their parents at 3029 W. Broadway, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. They were 18 years old, and both worked for wages at an Elevator company, Edna as a packer, and Edson as a laborer.7 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Edna Bell (Gaston) Muller, Memorial# 92576504. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarence D. Gasten, Memorial# 181724837.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie J (Smith) Gaston, Memorial# 50161677.
  4. [S223] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at www.ancestry.com, draft registration card dated 5 June 1917 in Council Bluff, Iowa, for Edson Blaine Gaston, born on 9 February 1892 in Sheldon, Iowa, millwright, residence in 1917-1918 at 3526 4th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA, wife and baby; his physical build was medium, height was short, hair was brown, eyes were light blue, referencing U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Pottawattamie, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edson B Gaston, Memorial# 50161813.
  6. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence G. and Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240423. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Effie Gaston, Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374434. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Edson B. Gaston1,2

b. 9 February 1892, d. 12 July 1940
Father*Clarence G. Gaston3,2 b. Oct 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Effie J. Smith4,2 b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Birth*9 February 1892Edson B. Gaston was born on 9 February 1892 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa.1,5,2 
Name VariationHis full name was Edson Blaine Gaston.5 
Relationship Note*Edson Blaine Gaston and Edna Belle Gaston were twins.6,2 
Name VariationHis given name in some records was Edson and in others was Edison.5,7 
(Son) Census US 190022 June 1900Edson B. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 22 June 1900 in the household of his parents on Second Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. He was 8 years old and had attended school for nine months of the census year.8 
(Son) Residence1910He was listed as Edson Gaston, laborer at Cavers Elevator Company, boarding with his parents at 3029 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory for 1910. His father and brother, Eugene G., were also listed in the Directory, at the same address, that year.9,10,11 
(Twin Brother) Census US 191019 April 1910Edson and his twin sister, Edna, were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 in the household of their parents at 3029 W. Broadway, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. They were 18 years old, and both worked for wages at an Elevator company, Edson as a laborer, and Edna as a packer.12 
Marriage*He married La Verne Ostrom.1 
Draft Registration*5 June 1917Edson Blaine Gaston completed his World War I Draft Registration Card on 5 June 1917 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. His home address was reported as 3526 4th Avenue, Council Bluffs. He was 25 years of age, married with a baby and worked as a millwright for the Merriam Millard Grain Company in Council Bluffs. He was described as of medium physical build, short in height, with brown hair and light blue eyes.5 
Census US 1920*15 January 1920La Verne and Edson B. Gaston were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 15 January 1920 at 2755 West Broadway, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Edson, who was 26 years of age and worked for wages as a car repairer, was recorded as "Edison" by the census taker, and La Verne, who was 21 years of age, was recorded as "Alvina" by the census taker. The couple's young son, Vernon, who was recorded as "Berman" by the census taker, was 3 years old.1 
(Son) Census US 193022 April 1930Edson B. was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 22 April 1930 in the household of his widowed mother in Sonoma, Sonoma County, California. He was recorded as single, was 38 years of age, and his occupation was recorded as "none."13 
Death*12 July 1940He died on 12 July 1940 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 482,14 
Burial* and was buried with the inscription "DAD" in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.2 

Family

La Verne Ostrom b. 1899
Child 1.Vernon Gaston1,7 b. 21 Aug 1917

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Edison B. and Alvina Gaston, Year: 1920; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T625_510; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 157. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Edson B Gaston, Memorial# 50161813. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarence D. Gasten, Memorial# 181724837.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie J (Smith) Gaston, Memorial# 50161677.
  5. [S223] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at www.ancestry.com, draft registration card dated 5 June 1917 in Council Bluff, Iowa, for Edson Blaine Gaston, born on 9 February 1892 in Sheldon, Iowa, millwright, residence in 1917-1918 at 3526 4th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA, wife and baby; his physical build was medium, height was short, hair was brown, eyes were light blue, referencing U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Pottawattamie, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edna Bell (Gaston) Muller, Memorial# 92576504.
  7. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Vernon Wesley Gaston, born on 21 August 1917 at Council Bluffs, Iowa, child of Edison Gaston and Laverne Ostrom, died on 19 December 2001, agency notes: Jul 1937: Name listed as VERNON WESLEY GASTON; 09 Aug 2006: Name listed as VERN W GASTON. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence G. and Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240423. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Clarence G Gaston, carpenter, residing at 3029 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1910. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
  10. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Edson Gaston, laborer at Cavers Elevator Company, boarding at 3029 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1910.
  11. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Eugene G. Gaston, carpenter, boarding at 3029 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1910.
  12. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Effie Gaston, Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374434. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sonoma, Sonoma, California; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 2339957. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S2435] Edson Gaston 1940 California Death Notice, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Evening Vanguard, (Venice, California), Saturday, 13 July 1940, page 7, reporting the death of Edson Gaston, beloved father of Vernon Wesley Gaston; son of Mrs. Effie Gaston and brother of Mrs. Edna Johnson, Mrs. Hazel Conger, Charles Gaston, Mrs. Nellie Potillo, Mrs. Gertrude Joy, Mrs. Irene Smith and Mrs. Lydie Beeman; notice of services later. Hereinafter cited as Edson Gaston 1940 California Death Notice.

Eugene G. Gaston1

b. June 1886, d. 26 September 1936
Father*Clarence G. Gaston1,2 b. Oct 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Effie J. Smith1,3 b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Birth*June 1886Eugene G. Gaston was born in June 1886 in Iowa.1 
(Son) Census US 190022 June 1900Eugene G. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 22 June 1900 in the household of his parents on Second Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. He was 13 years old and had attended school for nine months of the census year.4 
(Son) Residence1907He was listed as Eugene G. Gaston, USN, rooming with his parents at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory for 1907. His father and sisters, Hazel and Lulu, were also listed in the Directory, at the same address, that year.5,6,7,8 
(Son) Residence1908He was listed as Eugene G. Gaston, Midshipman, boarding with his parents at 3005 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory for 1908. His father was listed in the Directory, at the same address, that year.9,10 
(Son) Residence1910He was listed as Eugene G. Gaston, carpenter, boarding with his parents at 3029 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory for 1910. His father and brother, Edson, were also listed in the Directory, at the same address, that year.11,12,13 
Research Notes* Although Eugene was listed at his parents' address in the 1910 Council Bluffs City Directory, he was not enumerated in his parents' household in April of that year. In 1907 he had been listed in the Directory at his parents' address, and his occupation was recorded as USN (United States Navy); and in 1908, in the Directory, he was a Midshipman, and still listed at his parents' address. After his Directory listing in 1910, we have 20 years missing from Eugene's life and would like to know where he was, whom he was with, and what he was doing. He disappeared from our radar shortly before the 1910 census, and didn't surface again until the 1930 census when he was living with his widowed mother, and two of his brothers, in California. If anyone knows anything about Eugene's "missing years", and is willing to help us piece together his life, please let us know.1,14,13,9,6 
(Son) Census US 193022 April 1930Eugene was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 22 April 1930 in the household of his widowed mother in Sonoma, Sonoma County, California. He was recorded with the middle initial "E", was 42 years of age, divorced, and worked for wages as a building contractor. He had been at work the previous working day, and had served in the World War.14 
Death*26 September 1936He died on 26 September 1936 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 501 
Burial* and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Eugene G Gaston, Memorial# 50161784. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarence D. Gasten, Memorial# 181724837.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie J (Smith) Gaston, Memorial# 50161677.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence G. and Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240423. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Clarence G Gaston, carpenter, residing at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
  6. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Eugene G Gaston, USN, rooming at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  7. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Hazel Gaston, boarding at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  8. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Lulu Gaston, laundress, boarding at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  9. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Eugene G Gaston, Midshipman, boarding at 3005 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1908.
  10. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Clarence G Gaston, contractor, residing at 3005 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1908.
  11. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Clarence G Gaston, carpenter, residing at 3029 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1910.
  12. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Edson Gaston, laborer at Cavers Elevator Company, boarding at 3029 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1910.
  13. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Eugene G. Gaston, carpenter, boarding at 3029 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1910.
  14. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sonoma, Sonoma, California; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 2339957. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Eunice Gertrude Gaston1

b. 28 September 1884
Father*Clarence G. Gaston1,2 b. Oct 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Effie J. Smith1,3 b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Birth*28 September 1884Eunice Gertrude Gaston was born on 28 September 1884 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.1,4 
Name VariationShe sometimes used her middle name Gertrude5 
Name Variation and was also called Gertie.6 
(Daughter) Census US 190022 June 1900Gertie E. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 22 June 1900 in the household of her parents on Second Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. She was 15 years old and had attended school for nine months of the census year.6 
Marriage*21 February 1905She married Norman C. Joy, son of Charles W. Joy and Martha Cline, on 21 February 1905 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.7 
Census US 1910*20 April 1910Gertrude and Norman Clarence Joy were enumerated as "Gertrude and Clarence Norman" on the 1910 census taken on 20 April 1910 at 3205 3rd Avenue, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Norman was 29 years of age and worked for wages as a conductor for a railway, and Gertrude was 26 years of age. They rented their house, had been married for five years, the first marriage for each, and Gertrude had given birth to two children, both of whom were living. Harold and Geraldine were ages 4 and 2 years, respectively. Gertrude's parents, Effie J. and Clarence G. Gaston, were enumerated a few blocks away with their younger children at 3029 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs.5 

Family

Norman C. Joy b. 21 Sep 1880
Child 1.Geraldine Rowena Joy8 b. 11 Jan 1908

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Eunice Gertrude (Gaston) Joy, Memorial# 230938548. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarence D. Gasten, Memorial# 181724837.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie J (Smith) Gaston, Memorial# 50161677.
  4. [S2403] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, return of birth for female Gatson, born on 28 September 1884 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA, daughter of Clarence Gatson of Cedar Rapids, born in New York, tree dealer, and Effie Smith of Cedar Rapids, born in Indiana, age 17, her first child, referencing State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940.
  5. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Norman Clarence and Gertrude Joy, (the family's surname recorded as "Norman" and Norman's middle name confused with his first), Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374434. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence G. and Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240423. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Eunice Gaston, age 21, born in Cedar Rapids Iowa, daughter of C G Gaston and Effie Smith, married Norman C Joy, age 25, born in Iowa, son of C W Joy and Martha Kline, married on 21 February 1905 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947.
  8. [S2403] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, affidavit of birth for Geraldine Rowena Joy, born on 11 January 1908 at 3029 E. Broadway, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA, daughter of Norman Clarence Joy, age 28, engineer, born in Iowa, and Eunice Gertrude Joy, age 23, housewife, born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, notarized affidavit signed on 15 December 1925 by Eunice Gertrude Joy, 2431 Myrtle Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California, referencing State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.

Hazel Mae Gaston1,2

b. 30 March 1888, d. 30 March 1965
Father*Clarence G. Gaston1,3 b. Oct 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Effie J. Smith1,4 b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Birth*30 March 1888Hazel Mae Gaston was born on 30 March 1888 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.1,2 
(Daughter) Census US 190022 June 1900Hazel M. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 22 June 1900 in the household of her parents on Second Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. She was 12 years old and had attended school for nine months of the census year.5 
(Daughter) Residence1907She was listed as Hazel Gaston, boarding with her parents at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory for 1907. Her father, her brother, Eugene, and sister, Lulu, were also listed in the Directory, at the same address, that year.6,7,8,9 
Marriage*1907She married first, as his first wife, Vernon Olson, son of Charles Olson and Kate Shriner, about 1907.10,11 
(Mother) Death7 April 1908Hazel and Vernon's baby son, Vernon, died of complications from whooping cough on 7 April 1908 at the age of 5 months, 15 days. His death certificate appears hastily written and reported his place of death as 2930 Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa. We suspect he actually died at 3029 Broadway, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, the home of his maternal grandparents.12 
(Wife) Arrest9 April 1909Hazel's husband, Vernon Olson, was arrested the morning of 9 April 1909 in Medical Lake, Spokane County, Washington, on the charge of deserting her in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The arrest was made on instructions received by wire at the Medical Lake sheriff's office from the constable's office at Council Bluffs. Olson was working as a plumber in Washington, and his sister, Pearl, and her husband, Henry J. Lubben, were employed at a summer resort at Medical Lake. Olson claimed to the officer who made the arrest that "no such charge would lie against him." He stated he left his Iowa home in April of the previous year and came west for the purpose of bettering his condition. He did not desert his wife, he claimed, but left her $50, all the money he had except what he needed for the trip, and the plan was understood by her that he would send for her as soon as he could become located in Washington.11 
(Daughter) Census US 191019 April 1910She was enumerated as Hazel Olson on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 in the household of her parents at 3029 W. Broadway, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. She was 22 years of age and married, although her husband was not with her. He was enumerated in 1910 as single in the household of his sister, Pearl, and her husband, Henry J. Lubben, who lived in Medical Lake, Spokane County, Washington.10 
Divorce*After remaining separated for at least two years following the death of their infant son, Hazel and Vernon were probably divorced. Vernon may have remained in Spokane without returning to Iowa at all. He married his second wife in Spokane in 1916. Hazel married her second husband about that same time.12,11,13,14,10,15 
Marriage*She married second Royal C. Conger, son of Lincoln Allen Conger and Ada Adele Card.16,1 
(Wife) Draft Registration12 September 1918Hazel's husband, Roy Carl Conger, completed his World War I Draft Registration Card on 12 September 1918 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. His home address was reported as 3531 Fremont Avenue North, Minneapolis, and he was employed as a painter for the Chicago Bakery. His physical build was described medium, and he was of medium height, with dark brown hair and blue eyes. His wife, Hazel M. Conger, at the same address, was recorded as his next of kin.15 
Voter Registration*1950Roy C. Conger, Mrs. Hazel M. Conger, Donald G. Conger and Mrs. Mary V. Conger, all of 1548 9th Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, were registered to vote in 1950 at Santa Monica City Precinct No. 55, and all were registered as Democrats.17 
Death*30 March 1965She died on her birthday, 30 March 1965, in Los Angeles County, California, at age 771 
Burial* and was buried in Section 17, Lot 71, A, of the Conger family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County.1 

Family 1

Vernon Olson b. 9 May 1880
Child 1.Vernon Olson12 b. 23 Oct 1907, d. 7 Apr 1908

Family 2

Royal C. Conger b. 14 Jul 1886, d. 7 Apr 1967
Children 1.Jack Leroy Conger18 b. 30 Jan 1918, d. 22 Mar 1957
 2.Donald G. Conger+19 b. 1921, d. 9 Dec 1966

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Hazel Mae (Gaston) Conger, Memorial# 50161742. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2403] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, delayed certificate of birth for Hazle May Gaston, born on 30 March 1888 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA, daughter of Clarence G Gaston, born in New York, age 31, contractor, and Effie Jane Smith, born in Indiana, age 30, housewife, her third child, referencing State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarence D. Gasten, Memorial# 181724837.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie J (Smith) Gaston, Memorial# 50161677.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence G. and Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240423. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Clarence G Gaston, carpenter, residing at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
  7. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Eugene G Gaston, USN, rooming at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  8. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Hazel Gaston, boarding at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  9. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Lulu Gaston, laundress, boarding at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  10. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Effie Gaston, Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374434. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2437] Vernon Olsen 1909 Arrest in Medical Lake, Washington, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Spokane Chronicle, (Spokane, Washington), Friday, 9 April 1909, page 3, under the large headline "WANTED IN IOWA", Vernon Olson was arrested at Medical Lake, Washington, that morning by Constable W. R. Bartholomew; Olson was wanted in Council Bluffs, Iowa for wife desertion; the arrest was made on instructions received by wire at the Medical Lake sheriff's office from Constable J. C. Baker of the Iowa city; Olson is a plumber; his sister, Mrs. H. J. Lobben, and husband are employed at the summer resort of G. A. Davis at Medical Lake; Olson claimed to the officer who made the arrest that no such charge would lie against him; he left his home in April and came west for the purpose of bettering his condition; he did not desert his wife, he claims, but left her $50, all the money he had except what he needed for the trip, and the plan was understood by her that he would send for her as soon as he could become located here. Hereinafter cited as Vernon Olsen 1909 Arrest in Medical Lake, Washington.
  12. [S2436] Iowa Department of Health (Bureau of Vital Statistics), "Iowa, death records, 1904-1951". Digital images of originals held by the State Historical Society of Iowa in Des Moines. Note: Earlier records are organized by counties; later records are organized by years, then counties: digital film# 102902990, image# 1927 of 53040, death certificate for Vernon Olson, died of complications from whooping cough on 7 April 1908 at age 5 months, 15 days; from multiple microfilm reels, viewed online at www.familysearch.org, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as "Iowa, death records, 1904-1951."
  13. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Henry J. and Pearl Lubben, (his surname transcribed as "Gabbin" and her surname transcribed as "Tubben" by Ancestry), Year: 1910; Census Place: Spokane Ward 5, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T624_1671; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0201; FHL microfilm: 1375684.
  14. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 4 July 1916 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA, of V E Olson of Council Bluffs, Iowa, age 36, his second marriage, born about 1880 in Nebraska, USA, son of Chas. Olson and Kate Schriner, married Ida Fern Vohs of El Paso, Texas, age 36, her first marriage, born about 1880 in Oregon, daughter of Jacob Vohs and Mina Stoltz, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  15. [S223] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at www.ancestry.com, draft registration card dated 12 September 1918 for Roy Carl Conger, age 33, born on 14 July 1885, residence in 1917-1918 at 3531 Fremont North, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA, employed as a painter for the Chicago Bakery, wife's name Hazel Conger; his physical build was medium, height was medium, hair was dark brown, eyes were blue, referencing U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Hennepin, Minnesota. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  16. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Royal C “Roy” Conger, Memorial# 50161706.
  17. [S2184] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, voter registrations in 1950 for Roy C Conger, Mrs. Hazel M. Conger, Donald G. Conger and Mrs. Mary V. Conger, all at 1548 9th St, Santa Monica City, Precinct No. 55, Los Angeles County, California, USA, all registered as Democrats, referencing California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Voter Registrations, 1900-1968.
  18. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jack Leroy Conger, Memorial# 50161989.
  19. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Donald G Conger, Memorial# 113907134.

Irene G. Gaston1

b. 10 February 1905
Father*Clarence G. Gaston1,2 b. Oct 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Effie J. Smith1,3 b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Birth*10 February 1905Irene G. Gaston was born on 10 February 1905 in Iowa.1 
(Daughter) Census US 191019 April 1910Irene was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 in the household of her parents at 3029 W. Broadway, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. She was 5 years old and had attended school within the census year.4 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Irene G (Gaston) Smith, Memorial# 50161886. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarence D. Gasten, Memorial# 181724837.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie J (Smith) Gaston, Memorial# 50161677.
  4. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Effie Gaston, Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374434. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Lulu E. Gaston1

b. February 1890, d. 2 April 1939
Father*Clarence G. Gaston1 b. Oct 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Effie J. Smith1 b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Birth*February 1890Lulu E. Gaston was born in February 1890 in Iowa.1 
Name VariationHer full name at birth was probably Effie Lulu Gaston.2 
Name VariationShe later started calling herself Lucille E. Gaston.3 
(Daughter) Census US 190022 June 1900Lulu E. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 22 June 1900 in the household of her parents on Second Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. She was 10 years old and had attended school for nine months of the census year.1 
(Daughter) Residence1907She was listed as Lulu Gaston, laundress, boarding with her parents at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory for 1907. Her father, her brother, Eugene, and sister, Hazel, were also listed in the Directory, at the same address, that year.4,5,6,7 
Marriage*22 November 1906She married first Charles O. Murphy on 22 November 1906 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. They were married by a Minister of the Gospel.8 
Divorce*Lulu and Charles separated, and were probably divorced, not long after their marriage. They had no children.2,8 
Marriage*1910She married second John T. Jepson in 1910 in Lancaster County, Nebraska.2,9,3 
Census US 1920*8 January 1920Lucille Jepson was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 8 January 1920 at 62 1/2 Carl Street, Assembly District 27, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. She was 29 years of age, divorced, and her occupation was recorded as "none." Her daughter, Helen Jepson, who was 8 years old and had attended school within the census year, was enumerated with her.10 
Marriage*9 February 1920She married third, as his first wife, Henry Tuohy on 9 February 1920 in Los Angeles County, California.11 
Death*2 April 1939She died on 2 April 1939 in Alameda County, California, at age 4912,13 
Burial* and was buried in Plot 65 of Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California.13 

Family 1

Charles O. Murphy b. 1881

Family 2

John T. Jepson

Family 3

Henry Tuohy b. 10 Dec 1878, d. 21 Jan 1975

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence G. and Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240423. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2403] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, affidavit of birth for Helen Jepsen, born on 1 September 1911 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA, daughter of John T Jepsen, age 29, groceryman, born in Omaha, Nebraska, and Effie Lulu Gaston, age 20, housewife, born in Hartley, Iowa, notarized affidavit signed on 31 October 1942 in by Gertrude Joy of 2115 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, Alameda County, California (record typed Illinois), aunt of Helen Jepsen, referencing State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940.
  3. [S2369] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John T Jepsen in 1910 in Lancaster, Nebraska, USA, citing Certificate# 7813, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln, Nebraska; Surname Range: Aksi-Kuze. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955.
  4. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Clarence G Gaston, carpenter, residing at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
  5. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Eugene G Gaston, USN, rooming at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  6. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Hazel Gaston, boarding at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  7. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listing for Lulu Gaston, laundress, boarding at 1317 Avenue J, Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA in the Council Bluffs, Iowa, City Directory, 1907.
  8. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Lulu Gaston, age 17, born in Iowa, daughter of Clarence G Gaston and Effie Smith, her first marriage, married Chas O Murphy, age 25, fireman, born in Iowa, son of L F Murphy and Jennette ______, his first marriage, married on 22 November 1906 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA, by a Minister of the Gospel, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947.
  9. [S2369] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Lucile E Gaston in 1910 in Lancaster, Nebraska, USA, citing Certificate# 7813, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln, Nebraska; Surname Range: Fate-Hatz.
  10. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lucille Jepson, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Francisco Assembly District 27, San Francisco, California; Roll: T625_142; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 337. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1726] California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Lucille Jepson and Henry Tuohy on 9 February 1920 in Los Angeles County, California, USA, referencing California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com; Digital Images. Hereinafter cited as California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  12. [S1734] California Death Index 1905-1939, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Lucille Tuohy on 2 April 1939 in Alameda County, California, USA, age 49, born about 1890. Hereinafter cited as California, Death Index, 1905-1939.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lucille G. Tuohy, Memorial# 166597510. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Lydia E. Gaston1

b. 18 March 1894
Father*Clarence G. Gaston1,2 b. Oct 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Effie J. Smith1,3 b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Birth*18 March 1894Lydia E. Gaston was born on 18 March 1894 in Iowa.1 
(Daughter) Census US 190022 June 1900Lydia E. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 22 June 1900 in the household of her parents on Second Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. She was 6 years old.4 
(Daughter) Census US 191019 April 1910Lydia was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 in the household of her parents at 3029 W. Broadway, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. She was 16 years old and worked for wages as a packer for a wholesale grocer.5 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lydia E. (Gaston) Beeman, Memorial# 231090933. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarence D. Gasten, Memorial# 181724837.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie J (Smith) Gaston, Memorial# 50161677.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence G. and Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240423. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Effie Gaston, Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374434. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Nellie A. Gaston1

b. 22 February 1897
Father*Clarence G. Gaston1,2 b. Oct 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Effie J. Smith1,3 b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Birth*22 February 1897Nellie A. Gaston was born on 22 February 1897 in Iowa.1 
(Daughter) Census US 190022 June 1900Nellie A. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 22 June 1900 in the household of her parents on Second Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. She was 3 years old.4 
(Daughter) Census US 191019 April 1910Nellie was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 in the household of her parents at 3029 W. Broadway, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. She was 13 years old and had attended school within the census year.5 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nellie A. (Gaston) Potillo, Memorial# 230938472. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarence D. Gasten, Memorial# 181724837.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie J (Smith) Gaston, Memorial# 50161677.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence G. and Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1240423. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Effie Gaston, Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374434. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Vernon Gaston1

b. 21 August 1917
Father*Edson B. Gaston1,2 b. 9 Feb 1892, d. 12 Jul 1940
Mother*La Verne Ostrom1,2 b. 1899
Birth*21 August 1917Vernon Gaston was born on 21 August 1917 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was Vernon Wesley Gaston.3 
(Son) Census US 192015 January 1920Vernon was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 15 January 1920 in the household of his parents at 2755 West Broadway, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. He was 3 years old, and the census taker recorded his name as "Berman."1 

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Edison B. and Alvina Gaston, Year: 1920; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T625_510; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 157. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Vernon Wesley Gaston, born on 21 August 1917 at Council Bluffs, Iowa, child of Edison Gaston and Laverne Ostrom, died on 19 December 2001, agency notes: Jul 1937: Name listed as VERNON WESLEY GASTON; 09 Aug 2006: Name listed as VERN W GASTON. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2435] Edson Gaston 1940 California Death Notice, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Evening Vanguard, (Venice, California), Saturday, 13 July 1940, page 7, reporting the death of Edson Gaston, beloved father of Vernon Wesley Gaston; son of Mrs. Effie Gaston and brother of Mrs. Edna Johnson, Mrs. Hazel Conger, Charles Gaston, Mrs. Nellie Potillo, Mrs. Gertrude Joy, Mrs. Irene Smith and Mrs. Lydie Beeman; notice of services later. Hereinafter cited as Edson Gaston 1940 California Death Notice.

Wesley C. Gaston1

b. 2 December 1901
Father*Clarence G. Gaston1,2 b. Oct 1857, d. 1929
Mother*Effie J. Smith1,3 b. 8 May 1867, d. 19 Oct 1959
Marriage*He married Ruth L. __?__.4 
Birth*2 December 1901Wesley C. Gaston was born on 2 December 1901 in Iowa.1 
Name VariationHis full name at birth was Corletus Wesley Gaston5,6 
Name Variation although we usually found it recorded as Wesley Corletus Gaston.7 
(Son) Census US 191019 April 1910Corletus was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 in the household of his parents at 3029 W. Broadway, Ward 5, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. He was 8 years old and had attended school within the census year.6 
(Son) Census US 193022 April 1930Wesley C. was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 22 April 1930 in the household of his widowed mother in Sonoma, Sonoma County, California. He was 28 years of age, recorded as married, although his wife was not with him, had been age 19 at his first marriage, worked for wages as a house carpenter, had not worked the previous working day and was required to answer questions about his unemployment on a supplemental questionaire.8 

Family

Ruth L. __?__ b. 23 Mar 1905

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Wesley C Gaston, Memorial# 50162100. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clarence D. Gasten, Memorial# 181724837.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie J (Smith) Gaston, Memorial# 50161677.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ruth L Gaston, Memorial# 50162131.
  5. [S2403] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, affidavit of birth for Corletus Wesley Gaston, born on 2 December 1901 in Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa, USA, son of Clarence George Gaston, born in New York, age 44, carpenter, and Effie Jane Gaston, born in Indiana, age 34, housewife, her tenth child, notarized signature of Effie Jane Gaston, mother, on 19 November 1942 in Los Angeles County, California, referencing State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940.
  6. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Clarence and Effie Gaston, Year: 1910; Census Place: Council Bluffs Ward 5, Pottawattamie, Iowa; Roll: T624_421; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1374434. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Wesley Corletus Gaston Sr. of Grants Pass, Oregon, USA, age 40, born on 2 December 1901 at Cherokee County, Iowa, USA, registered on 15 February 1942 in Oregon, USA, describing him as 5 11 in height, weighing 235, Ruddy complexion, Blue eyes and Black hair, next of kin reported as Effie Gaston of 1751 Centinela Avenue, Santa Monica, California, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oregon, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 39. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Effie J. Gaston, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sonoma, Sonoma, California; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 2339957. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Alfred L. Gatchel1

b. 26 November 1882
Father*Samuel Gatchel1 b. 26 May 1843, d. 10 Dec 1922
Mother*Hannah B. Baldwin1 b. 2 Jun 1855
Birth*26 November 1882Alfred L. Gatchel was born on 26 November 1882 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was Alfred Lewis Gatchel.2 
(Son) Census US 19007 June 1900Alfred L. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 7 June 1900 in the household of his parents at 5812 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was 17 years old and worked as a messenger for a railroad.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel and Hannah B. Gatchel, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0896; FHL microfilm: 1241476. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1910] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, online at www.ancestry.com, Genealogy of the Hannum family : descended from John and Margery Hannum, settlers in Chester County, pages 231-232, images 237-238, #1895, Hannum. Hereinafter cited as North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000.

Ella M. Gatchel1

b. 18 May 1880
Father*Samuel Gatchel1 b. 26 May 1843, d. 10 Dec 1922
Mother*Hannah B. Baldwin1 b. 2 Jun 1855
Birth*18 May 1880Ella M. Gatchel was born in 18 May 1880 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.1,2 
Name VariationHer full name was Ella May Gatchel.2 
Name VariationShe was sometimes called Lottie.3 
(Daughter) Census US 18808 June 1880Ella May was enumerated as "Lottie" on the 1880 census taken on 8 June 1880 in the household of her parents at 5120 Kershaw Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was less than one month old, having been born the previous month.3 
(Daughter) Census US 19007 June 1900Ella M. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 7 June 1900 in the household of her parents at 5812 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was 20 years old.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel and Hannah B. Gatchel, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0896; FHL microfilm: 1241476. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1910] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, online at www.ancestry.com, Genealogy of the Hannum family : descended from John and Margery Hannum, settlers in Chester County, pages 231-232, images 237-238, #1895, Hannum. Hereinafter cited as North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Pusey S. and Hannah B. Gatchel, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1183; Page: 488C; Enumeration District: 516. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

Enoch Gatchel1

b. 4 May 1815, d. 17 May 1899
Burial* and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, South Coatesville, Chester County.2 
Birth*4 May 1815Enoch Gatchel was born on 4 May 1815 in New London, Chester County, Pennsylvania.2 
Marriage*He married first Belinda Townsend.1 
(Husband) Death22 July 1855Enoch became a widower when Belinda (Townsend) Gatchel died on 22 July 1855.1 
Marriage*He married second Margaret Ann McDowell.1 
(Husband) Death15 July 1886Enoch became a widower for the second time when Margaret Ann (McDowell) Gatchel died on 15 July 1886 at age 51.1,3 
Death*17 May 1899He died on 17 May 1899 in Washington DC at age 84.2 

Family 1

Belinda Townsend d. 22 Jul 1855
Child 1.Samuel Gatchel+1 b. 26 May 1843, d. 10 Dec 1922

Family 2

Margaret Ann McDowell b. 8 Mar 1835, d. 15 Jul 1886

Citations

  1. [S1910] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, online at www.ancestry.com, Genealogy of the Hannum family : descended from John and Margery Hannum, settlers in Chester County, pages 231-232, images 237-238, #1895, Hannum. Hereinafter cited as North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Enoch Gatchel, Memorial# 47193127. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret Ann “Maggie” (McDowell) Gatchel, Memorial# 47193129.

Evalyn L. Gatchel1

b. 26 April 1891, d. 11 December 1983
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Samuel Gatchel2 b. 26 May 1843, d. 10 Dec 1922
Mother*Hannah B. Baldwin2 b. 2 Jun 1855
Birth*26 April 1891Evalyn L. Gatchel was born on 26 April 1891 in Pennsylvania.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19007 June 1900Evalyn L. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 7 June 1900 in the household of her parents at 5812 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was 9 years old and at school.2 
(Daughter) Census US 191023 April 1910Evalyn was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 23 April 1910 in the household of her parents at 423 North 60th Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was 19 years old.3 
Marriage*She married Horace M. Hampton, son of S. Watson Hampton and Mary Heaton.1,4 
Census US 1920*19 January 1920Evalyn L. and Horace M. Hampton were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 19 January 1920 on Delancey Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Horace was 31 years of age and worked for wages as a carpenter for contractors, and Evalyn was 29 years of age. They owned their home with a mortgage. Their daughter, Margaret E., was 7 years old and had attended school at some time since 1 September 1919.4 
(Wife) Death13 October 1953Evalyn became a widow when Horace M. Hampton died on 13 October 1953 at age 65.5 
Death*11 December 1983She died on 11 December 1983 in Pinellas County, Florida, at age 921 
Burial* and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County.1 

Family

Horace M. Hampton b. 9 Aug 1888, d. 13 Oct 1953
Child 1.Margaret E. Hampton4 b. 1913

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Evalyn L (Gatchel) Hampton, Memorial# 104744287. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel and Hannah B. Gatchel, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0896; FHL microfilm: 1241476. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel P. and Anna Gatchel, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1406; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0846; FHL microfilm: 1375419. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Horace M. and Evalyn L. Hampton, Philadelphia Ward 46, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1646; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 1729. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2034] Horace M. Hampton 1953 Death, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, 15 October 1953, page 6, death of Horace M. Hampton, age 65, husband of Evalyn L. Hampton, father of Mrs. Richard H. Roberts, died at his residence at 1824 22nd Street South, Saint Petersburg, on Tuesday, 13 October, burial on 17 October in Memorial Park Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as Horace M. Hampton 1953 Death.

Howard T. Gatchel1

b. 22 July 1878
Father*Samuel Gatchel1 b. 26 May 1843, d. 10 Dec 1922
Mother*Hannah B. Baldwin1 b. 2 Jun 1855
Birth*22 July 1878Howard T. Gatchel was born on 22 July 1878 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.1,2,3 
Name VariationHis full name was Howard Townsend Gatchel.2,3 
(Son) Census US 18808 June 1880Howard was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 8 June 1880 in the household of his parents at 5120 Kershaw Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was 2 years old.4 
Marriage*11 November 1896He married Mary E. Deal, daughter of William H. Deal and Louisa C. Bowman, on 11 November 1896 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.5 
(Husband) Death11 February 1923Howard became a widower when Mary Elizabeth Deal died on 11 February 1923 at age 46.6 

Family

Mary E. Deal b. 5 Apr 1876, d. 11 Feb 1923

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, Howard T. and Mary E. Gatchel, boarders in the household of Mary E. Shoff, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0889; FHL microfilm: 1241476. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S223] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at www.ancestry.com, draft registration of Howard Townsend Gatchel, age 40, born 22 July 1878, signal man for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in West Philadelphia, nearest relative Mary Elizabeth Gatchel, residence address Con Rd & Flower, Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA, described as short and slender with grey eyes and light hair, referencing U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, registered on 12 September 1918 in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Roll# 1877835, Draft Board 2. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  3. [S1910] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, online at www.ancestry.com, Genealogy of the Hannum family : descended from John and Margery Hannum, settlers in Chester County, pages 231-232, images 237-238, #1895, Hannum. Hereinafter cited as North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000.
  4. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Pusey S. and Hannah B. Gatchel, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1183; Page: 488C; Enumeration District: 516. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1598] New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1670-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Howard T. Gatchel and Mary E. Deal on 11 November 1896 in New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000589815. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1670-1965.
  6. [S2033] Mary E. Gatchel 1923 Death at age 46, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 15 February 1923, page 27, MARY E. GATCHEL, died 11 February 1923 at age 46, wife of Howard T. Gatchel, daughter of William H. Deal and Louisa Deal. Hereinafter cited as Mary E. Gatchel 1923 Death at age 46.

Jean D. Gatchel1,2

b. 6 March 1886
Father*Samuel Gatchel2 b. 26 May 1843, d. 10 Dec 1922
Mother*Hannah B. Baldwin2 b. 2 Jun 1855
Birth*6 March 1886Jean D. Gatchel was born in 6 March 1886 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.2,3 
Name VariationThe Hannan source reported her name at birth was Florence Bessie Gatchel.3 
Name VariationShe was called Jennie.2 
(Daughter) Census US 19007 June 1900Jennie D. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 7 June 1900 in the household of her parents at 5812 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was 14 years old and at school.2 
(Daughter) Census US 191023 April 1910[SD] was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 23 April 1910 in the household of her parents at 423 North 60th Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was 24 years old and worked as a saleslady in a department store.4 

Citations

  1. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 19 June 1911 in Spokane, Washington, USA, of Jean D. Gatchel of Philadelphia, age 24, born about 1887 in Pennsylvania, daughter of Samuel P. Gatchel and Anna B. Baldwin, both born in Pennsylvania, married C. W. Finkle of Deer Park, Spokane County, Washington, age 23, orchardist, born about 1888 in Pennsylvania, son of Martin L. Finkle, born in Pennsylvania, and Jennie Newport, born in Illinois, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel and Hannah B. Gatchel, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0896; FHL microfilm: 1241476. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1910] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, online at www.ancestry.com, Genealogy of the Hannum family : descended from John and Margery Hannum, settlers in Chester County, pages 231-232, images 237-238, #1895, Hannum. Hereinafter cited as North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000.
  4. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel P. and Anna Gatchel, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1406; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0846; FHL microfilm: 1375419. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Samuel Gatchel1

b. 26 May 1843, d. 10 December 1922
Father*Enoch Gatchel2 b. 4 May 1815, d. 17 May 1899
Mother*Belinda Townsend2 d. 22 Jul 1855
Birth*26 May 1843Samuel Gatchel was born on 26 May 1843 in Elk Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.1,2 
Name VariationHis full name was Samuel Pusey Gatchel.2 
Marriage*22 August 1876He married Hannah B. Baldwin, daughter of Hannum Baldwin and Anna Lucretia Woodward, on 22 August 1876 in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2 
Census US 1880*8 June 1880Anna and Samuel Pusey Gatchel were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 8 June 1880 at 5120 Kershaw Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Samuel was enumerated as 'Pusey", was 35 years of age and a carpenter, and Hannah was 25 years of age and keeping house. Their two young children were enumerated with them. Howard T. was 2 years old and Ella May, who was enumerated as "Lottie M." was less than one month old, having been born the previous month.3 
Census US 1900*7 June 1900Hannah B. and Samuel Gatchel were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 7 June 1900 at 5812 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Samuel was 57 years of age and worked as a yard master for a railroad, and Hannah was 44 years of age. They rented their home, which was a house, had been married for 24 years, and Hannah had given birth to six children, five of whom were living. Four of their children were enumerated in their household in 1900. Ella M. was 20 years old; Alfred L. was 17 and worked as a messenger for a railroad; Jennie D. was 14 years old and at school; and Evalyn L. was 9 years old and also at school.1 
Census US 1910*23 April 1910Anna and Samuel P. Gatchel were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 23 April 1910 in 423 North 60th Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Samuel was 66 years of age and a conductor for a steam railroad, and Anna was 55 years of age. They rented their home, which was a house, had been married for 34 years, and Anna had given birth to six children, five of whom were living. Two of their daughters were enumerated with them in 1910. Jennie D. was 24 years old and worked as a saleslady in a department store, and Evalyn was 19 years old and was not working.4 
Death*10 December 1922He died at age 79 on 10 December 1922 in his home at Concord and Flower, Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, of gangrene of the toes5 
Burial*13 December 1922 and was buried on 13 December 1922 in Fernwood Cemetery, Fernwood, Delaware County.5 

Family

Hannah B. Baldwin b. 2 Jun 1855
Children 1.Howard T. Gatchel6 b. 22 Jul 1878
 2.Ella M. Gatchel1 b. 18 May 1880
 3.Alfred L. Gatchel1 b. 26 Nov 1882
 4.Walter Lawrence Gatchel2 b. 24 Dec 1884, d. 6 Jul 1885
 5.Jean D. Gatchel1 b. 6 Mar 1886
 6.Evalyn L. Gatchel+1 b. 26 Apr 1891, d. 11 Dec 1983

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel and Hannah B. Gatchel, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0896; FHL microfilm: 1241476. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1910] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, online at www.ancestry.com, Genealogy of the Hannum family : descended from John and Margery Hannum, settlers in Chester County, pages 231-232, images 237-238, #1895, Hannum. Hereinafter cited as North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Pusey S. and Hannah B. Gatchel, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1183; Page: 488C; Enumeration District: 516. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Samuel P. and Anna Gatchel, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1406; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0846; FHL microfilm: 1375419. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Samuel Pusey Gatchel, certificate# 113827, age 79, married, born about 1842 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, died in his home at Concord and Flower, Chester, Delaware County, on 10 December 1922 of gangrene of the toes, parents Enoch Gatchel and Belinda Townsend, both born in Chester County, informant Howard T. Gatchel, 723 Concord Road and Flower, Chester, Delaware County, burial on 13 December in Fernwood Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968.
  6. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, Howard T. and Mary E. Gatchel, boarders in the household of Mary E. Shoff, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0889; FHL microfilm: 1241476.