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Family HistoryFamily History - Charles Hudson Obday, Jr.


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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Charles Hudson Obday, Jr. and 10 of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Charles Hudson Obday, Jr.,1 born 11 July 1920 in Ohio, the son of Charles Hudson Obday and May _____;1, 2 died November 1954.1 Charles married, ca. 1941, Harrietta Mary ‘Harriet’ Nelson4 (born 13 January 1924 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Roy Nelson and Clarissa ‘Clara’ Clark (born Douglass);3 Harriet died 27 October 1986 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut3). Harriet is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.3

Harriet worked at American Thermos Company in Norwich, Connecticut.3


+2i. Charles Hudson Obday III, born 30 March 1942. Married Maria O. Techlowec.
+3ii. Paul Gene Obday, born 24 March 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Lynne Patricia McKinney Married (2) Mary Elaine Marchesseault Married (3) Kathleen A. Kirksciun Married (4) Justine Pond.
+4iii. Kathleen Elizabeth Obday, born 14 July 1946. Married (1) Lawrence Ray Crouse Married (2) David C. McArthur Married (3) Richard R. Cellucci.
+5iv. Robert Roy Obday, born 23 October 1948. Married Lilia Gamio.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Charles Obday, no. 294-03-9175
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Enumeration District 18-309, Sheet 9A, family of Elijah Collier that includes Charles and May Obday and children.
  3. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Harrietta Oliver, 28 October 1986
  4. Their marriage date is estimated from the birth dates of their children.
Second Generation
2. Charles Hudson Obday III2 (Charles1), born 30 March 1942.1 Charles married, 13 November 1965 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Maria O. Techlowec2 (born 16 July 1946, parents not determined1).

+6i. Charles Hudson Obday IV, born 17 March 1969. Married Heather Elizabeth Brooks.

3. Paul Gene Obday2 (Charles1), born 24 March 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1, 3 Paul married, first, 30 September 1967 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Lynne Patricia McKinney3 (born 23 January 1948 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Edwin H. McKinney, Jr. and Gloria P. Vera1, 3). Their marriage ended in divorce on 6 February 1975 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Paul married, second, 22 March 1975 in Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut, Mary Elaine Marchesseault5 (born 15 February 1938 in Pennsylvania, parents not determined1, 4). Their marriage ended in divorce on 2 June 1977 in Windham County, Connecticut.4 Paul married, third, 18 October 1986 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Kathleen A. Kirksciun6 (born 5 May 1945, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1992 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.4 Paul married, fourth, 27 April 1996 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Justine Pond7 (born 15 April 1950, parents not determined1).

 7i. _____ Nelson.

4. Kathleen Elizabeth Obday2 (Charles1), born 14 July 1946.1 Kathleen married, first, 8 June 1963 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Ray Crouse8, 9 (born 23 September 1940 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, the son of Ray Edward Crouse and Beulah May Grear4, 8). Their marriage ended in divorce on 18 December 1969 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Kathleen married, second, 28 August 1971 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, David C. McArthur10 (born 1933, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Kathleen married, third, 12 August 1984 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Richard R. Cellucci11 (born 1 May 1935, parents not determined1).

 8i. _____ Crouse.
 9ii. _____ Crouse.
 10i. _____ McArthur.

5. Robert Roy Obday2 (Charles1), born 23 October 1948.1 Robert married Lilia Gamio (born 9 December 1946, parents not determined1).

+11i. Robert Roy Obday, Jr., born 15 July 1971 in San Diego County, California. Married Cathy Carol Barnes.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Charles H. Obday, age 23. Bride: Maria Techlowec, age 19. Marriage Date: 13 Nov 1965. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  3. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Paul Obday and Lynne P. McKinney, #1967-0112. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  4. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  5. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Paul Obday, age 32. Bride: Elain Marchesseault, age 37. Marriage Date: 22 Mary 1975. Marriage Place: Plainfield, Windham, CT.
  6. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Paul G. Obday, age 43. Bride: Kathleen A Kriksciun, age 41. Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1986. Marriage Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.
  7. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Paul G. Obday, age 53. Bride: Justine Pond, age 45. Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1996. Marriage Place: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
  8. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Kathleen Elizabeth Obday and Lawrence Ray Crouse, #1963-039. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  9. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Lawrence R. Crouse, age 22. Bride: Kathleen E. Obday, age 16. Marriage Date: 8 Jun 1963. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut.
  10. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: David C. McArthur, age 38. Bride: Kathleen E. Crouse, age 25. Marriage Date: 28 Aug 1971. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  11. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Richard R. Cellucci, age 49. Bride: Kathleen E. McArthur, age 38. Marriage Date: 12 Aug 1984. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Third Generation
6. Charles Hudson Obday IV3 (Charles,2 Charles1), born 17 March 1969.1 Charles married, 7 August 1994 in Preston, Montville, Connecticut, Heather Elizabeth Brooks2 (born 9 May 1976, parents not determined1).

11. Robert Roy Obday, Jr.3 (Robert,2 Charles1), born 15 July 1971 in San Diego County, California.1, 3 Robert married, 11 May 1996 in New Hanover County, North Carolina, Cathy Carol Barnes4 (born 1 September 1963, parents not determined1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Charles H. Obday IV, age 25. Bride: Heather E. Brooks, age 18. Marriage date: 7 Aug 1994. Marriage Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut.
  3. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Robert Roy Obday, Jr., 15 July 1971, San Diego County, California.
  4. North Carolina Marriage Collection 1741-2004, available at Ancestry.com, marriage of Robert Roy Obday and Cathy Carol Barnes, 11 May 1996, New Hanover County, North Carolina.