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Family HistoryFamily History - Lillian Mildred Mortenson


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Lillian Mildred Mortenson and 10 of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Lillian Mildred Mortenson,1 born 19 January 1925 in Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Hans Mortenson and Clara Moen;1 died 28 February 2002.1 Lillian married, 27 December 1945, Robert Wayne Moreau (born 30 March 1924 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, the son of Paul Joseph Moreau and Maude Jane Kaufman;2, 3 Robert died 27 December 2002 in Garland County, Arkansas2). Lillian and Robert are buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1, 2

+2i. Gary Paul Moreau, born 14 September 1946 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died 20 May 1979 in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia. Married Vicki Ann Lee.
+3ii. Robin Leo Moreau, born 7 August 1948 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died 26 September 1984 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Married (1) Margaret Eleanor Miller Married (2) Linda Sue Mclaughlin.
+4iii. Renee Kay Moreau, born 3 July 1953 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married William Anderson Hansen.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Lillian M. Mortenson Moreau, born: 19 January 1925 in Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota; died: 28 February 2019 (from record, which includes a note naming family members who predeceased her; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and husband).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Robert Wayne Moreau, born: 30 March 1924 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died: 27 December 2002 in Garland County, Arkansas (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Minnesota, Pope County, Glenwood City, E.D. 61-9, Sheet No. 22B, Paul J. Moreau, 52, Minnesota, first married age 26, general yard master, steam railroad; wife Maude J. Moreau, 42, Minnesota, first married age 21; son Ralph E. Moreau, 17, Minnesota; son Leo A. Moreau, 15, Minnesota; daughter Harriet C. Moreau, 11, Minnesota; James W. Moreau, 9, Minnesota; Robert W. Moreau, 6, Minnesota.
Second Generation
2. Gary Paul Moreau2 (Lillian1), born 14 September 1946 in Hennepin County, Minnesota;1 died 20 May 1979 in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.2, 3 Gary married Vicki Ann Lee (born 18 July 1948 in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Glen Lee and Wilma Burgess;4, 5 Vicki died 28 August 2010 in Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina4, 5).

+5i. Kristin Michelle Moreau, born 31 December 1970. Married (1) Robb A. Whitinger Married (2) Jonathan Lee Butterworth Married (3) Samuel Gary Smith.
 6ii. Matthew Moreau, born 21 June 1974;6 died 2 October 2007.6, 7

3. Robin Leo Moreau2 (Lillian1), born 7 August 1948 in Hennepin County, Minnesota;8, 9 died 26 September 1984 in Ramsey County, Minnesota.9 Robin married, first, Margaret Eleanor Miller (born ca. 1950, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce on 16 June 1980 in Ramsey County, Minnesota.10 Robin married, second, 3 July 1980 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, Linda Sue Mclaughlin12 (born 20 May 1946, parents not determined11).

+7i. Michael Hans Perkins (born Moreau), born 17 December 1977 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died 17 April 2020. Married Kristen _____.

4. Renee Kay Moreau2 (Lillian1), born 3 July 1953 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.13 Renee married, 2 July 1978, William Anderson Hansen14 (born ca. 1952, parents not determined).

 8i. Raquel Moreau Hanson, born 18 April 1986 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.15
 9ii. Jacob Robert Hanson, born 28 June 1989 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.16

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Gary Paul Moreau, born: 14 September 1946 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Robert Wayne Moreau; mother: Lillian Mildred Mortenson.
  2. Georgia Death Index, 1933-1998, Gary P. Moreau, died: 20 May 1979 in Cobb County, Georgia, age 32.
  3. United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011 (available at familysearch.org), Mr. Morequ [sic, Moreau] Gary Paul Moreau, died: 20 May 1979 in Marietta, Cobb, Georgia. The entry provides the names of his wife, children, brother, and three grandparents.
  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Vicki L. Moreau, died: 28 August 2010; born: 18 July 1948; last place of residence: Marietta, Cobb, Georgia.
  5. Obituary, Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune, Concord, North Carolina, 29 August 2010, Vicki Ann Lee Moreau, died: 28 August 2010 in Concord, North Carolina; born: 18 July 1948 in Xenia, Illinois. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, sister and her husband, and grandchildren.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Matthew Moreau, died: 2 October 2007; born: 21 June 1974; last place of residence: Marietta, Cobb, Georgia.
  7. United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014 (available at familysearch.org), 6 October 2007, Matthew Lee Moreau, died: 2 October 2007 in Georgia; age 33.
  8. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Robin Leo Moreau, born: 7 August 1948 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; father: Robert Wayne Moreau; mother: Lillian Mildred Mortenson.
  9. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Robin Leo Moreau, died: 26 September 1984 in Ramsey, Minnesota; born: 7 August 1948; mother’s maiden name: Mortenson.
  10. Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995, Robin L. Moreau, 49; Margaret E. Moreau, 30; divorced on 16 June 1980 in Ramsey, Minnesota.
  11. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Diane Marie (Chapel) Ross
  12. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Robin L. Moreau, 33; Linda S. Mclaughlin, 36; married on 3 July 1982 in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
  13. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Renee Kay Moreau, born: 3 July 1953 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Robert Wayne Moreau; mother: Lillian Mildred Mortenson.
  14. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  15. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Raquel Moreau Hanson, born: 18 April 1986 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Wayne Andrew Hanson; mother: Renee Kay Moreau.
  16. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jacob Robert Hanson, born: 28 June 1989 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: William Andrew Hanson; mother: Renee Kay Moreau.
Third and Fourth Generations
5. Kristin Michelle Moreau3 (Gary,2 Lillian1), born 31 December 1970.1 Kristin married, first, Robb A. Whitinger (born 31 December 1968, parents not determined1). Kristin married, second, Jonathan Lee Butterworth (born 8 April 1971, parents not determined;1 Jonathan died 4 October 2013 in Georgia2). Kristin married, third, 11 July 2014, Samuel Gary Smith1 (born ca. 1984, parents not determined1).

 10i. Kylee Nicole Whitinger, born ca. 1997.1
 11ii. Dylan Moreau Whitinger, born ca. 1999.1

7. Michael Hans Perkins (born Moreau)3 (Robin,2 Lillian1), born 17 December 1977 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota;3, 4 died 17 April 2020.4 Michael married Kristen _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014 (available at familysearch.org), 7 October 2013, Jonathan Lee Butterworth, died: 4 October 2013 in Georgia; age 42.
  3. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Michael Hans Robin Moreau, born: 17 December 1977 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; father: Robin Leo Moreau; mother: Margaret Eleanor Miller.
  4. Obituary, The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, Florida, 20-21 May, 2020, Michael Hans Moreau Perkins, died: 17 April 2020; born: 17 December 1977 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his birth parents, step-father, and sister.