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Family HistoryFamily History - Lafayette Loomis


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This family history features Lafayette Loomis and six of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Lafayette Loomis,1 born 24 November 1843 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York, the son of Anson C. Loomis and Maria Purdy;1, 2 died 19 May 1883 in Union, Rock County, Wisconsin.1 Lafayette married, 1877 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York, Eliza Jane Cox3 (born 28 March 1848 in New York, New York, parents not determined;3 Eliza died 21 April 1932 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio3). Lafayette and Eliza are buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin.1, 3

+2i. Henry Hopkins ‘Harry’ Loomis, born 13 June 1878 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin; died 9 July 1960 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin. Married (1) Winnefred Lamb Married (2) Irene Alice Lathrop Married (3) Clara Kueltz.
+3ii. May Cordelia Loomis, born 9 June 1883 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin; died 30 June 1953 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio. Married Warren Jay Rowley.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, Lafatette Loomis, born: 24 November 1844 in New York; died: 19 May 1883 in Rock County, Wisconsin (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his father, wife, and two children).
  2. Descendants of Joseph Loomis in America and his Antecedents in the Old World, the original published by Elias Loomis LLD. 1875, Revised by Elisha S. Loomis Ph.D. 1908. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Family of 1518. Anson C. Loomis and Maria Purdy, married on 2 November 1835, and including the names and birth dates of their four children: Henry B., Van Wyck, William Henry, and Lafayette.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, Eliza J. Cox Hoisington, born: 28 March 1848 in New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York; died: 21 April 1932 in Ohio (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her two husbands and two children).
Second Generation
2. Henry Hopkins ‘Harry’ Loomis2 (Lafayette1), born 13 June 1878 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin;1 died 9 July 1960 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin.1 Harry married, first, 31 July 1900, Winnefred Lamb2 (born 30 April 1881 in Brooklyn, Green County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward Lamb and Margaret Norton;2 Winnefred died 20 April 1911 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin2). Harry married, second, 1912, Irene Alice Lathrop (born 18 March 1884 in Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin, parents not determined;3 Irene died 4 November 19533). Harry married, third, 1923, Clara Kueltz (born 21 October 1894 in Magnolia, Rock County, Wisconsin, parents not determined;4 Clara died 16 March 19694). Harry is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin.1 Winnefred is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin.2 Irene is buried in Prairie Mound Cemetery, Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin.3 Clara is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin.4

+4i. Jerome Lathrop Loomis, born 23 June 1913 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin; died 6 September 2004 in Jefferson Park, Alexandria City, Virginia. Married Wilhelmina Lucia Tortike.

3. May Cordelia Loomis2 (Lafayette1), born 9 June 1883 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin;5 died 30 June 1953 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.5 May married Warren Jay Rowley (born 10 October 1880 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, the son of Elven Clarence Rowley and Luella A. Emery;6 Warren died 10 December 1942 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio6). May and Warren are buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin.5, 6

+5i. Clifford Loomis Rowley, born 10 August 1908 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; died 13 September 1974 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio. Married Mary Ernestine Titsworth.
+6ii. Warren Jay Rowley, Jr., born 4 July 1919 in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama; died 10 November 2004 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio. Married Josephine Emma Craven.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, Henry Hopkins “Harry” Loomis, born: 13 June 1878 in Rock County, Wisconsin; died: 9 July 1960 in Rock County, Wisconsin (from record, which includes the text of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, three spouses, and one child).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, Winnefred Lamb Loomis, born: 30 April 1881 in Wisconsin; died: 20 April 1911 in Rock County, Wisconsin (from record, which includes the text of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, half-siblings, and husband).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Prairie Mound Cemetery, Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin, Irene Alice Lathrop Loomis, born: 18 March 1884 in Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin; died: 4 November 1953 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and child).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, Clara Kueltz Loomis, born: 21 October 1894 in Magnolia, Rock County, Wisconsin; died: 16 March 1969 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, May Cordelia Loomis Rowley, born: 9 June 1883 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin; died: 30 June 1953 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, husband, and two children).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, Warren J. Rowley, born: 10 October 1880 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin; died: 10 December 1942 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife, and two children).
Third and Fourth Generations
4. Jerome Lathrop Loomis3 (Henry ‘Harry’,2 Lafayette1), born 23 June 1913 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin;1 died 6 September 2004 in Jefferson Park, Alexandria City, Virginia.1 Jerome married, 1947, Wilhelmina Lucia Tortike (born 7 April 1924, parents not determined;2 Wilhelmina died 8 December 20112). Jerome and Wilhelmina are buried in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia.1, 2

 7i. John Henry Loomis.

5. Clifford Loomis Rowley3 (May,2 Lafayette1), born 10 August 1908 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin;3 died 13 September 1974 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.3 Clifford married, 24 July 1937, Mary Ernestine Titsworth4 (born 30 August 1910 in Mount Victory, Hardin County, Ohio, the daughter of Archibald Warren Titsworth and Carrie Belle Boyd;4 Mary died 8 April 1997 in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio4). Clifford is buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion County, Ohio.3

6. Warren Jay Rowley, Jr.3 (May,2 Lafayette1), born 4 July 1919 in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama;5 died 10 November 2004 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.5 Warren married, 12 July 1940 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, Josephine Emma Craven (born 4 April 1918 in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, the daughter of Josiah Craven and Emma Sarah Krenkler;6 Josephine died 30 October 20126). Warren and Josephine are buried in Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion County, Ohio.5, 6

  1. Find a Grave (website). Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia, Jerome Lathrop Loomis, born: 23 June 1913 in Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin; died: 6 September 2004 in Jefferson Park, Alexandria City, Virginia (from record, which includes the text of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and wife).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia, Wilhelmina Lucia Tortike, born: 7 April 1924; died: 8 December 2011 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, Clifford Loomis Rowley, born: 10 August 1908 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; died: 13 September 1974 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio (from record, which includes a note regarding his marriage and children; and provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, and wife).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, Mary Ernestine Titsworth Rowley, born: 30 August 1910 in Mount Victory, Harden County, Ohio; died: 8 April 1997 in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio (from record, which includes a note about her marriage and children; and provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, and husband).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, Warren Jay Rowley, Jr., born: 4 July 1919 in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama; died: 10 November 2004 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio (from record, which includes a note about his marriage and child; and provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, and wife).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, Josephine Emma Craven Rowley, born: 4 April 1918 in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio; died: 30 October 2012 (from record, which includes a note regarding her parents and siblings; and provides the name and link for her husband).