Family History - Aurilla Frances ‘Aura’ Brownell

1. Aurilla Frances ‘Aura’ Brownell,¹ born 10 August 1889 in Glenmore, Chester County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles Homer Brownell and Ella Barker;^{1, 2, 3, 4} died 4 August 1918 in Edmeston, Otsego County, New York.^{1, 2, 5} Aura married, 25 December 1907 in Edmeston, Otsego County, New York, Stephen Miles Walling^{1, 2, 4, 5} (born 30 March 1888 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York, the son of Andrew Claude Walling and Elizabeth Lily Gazlay;^{4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13} Stephen died 11 February 1970 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York^{2, 5, 7, 8}). Aura and Stephen are buried in Columbus Corners Cemetery, Columbus, Chenango County, New York.^{1, 7}

+	2	i.	Sherrill Brownell Walling, born 30 March 1909 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died August 1986 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York. Married Mary Ellen Kelly.
+	3	ii.	Elizabeth A. ‘Minnie’ Walling, born 17 November 1912 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died 20 April 2003. Married John Richard Child.

1. Find a Grave (website). Columbus Corners Cemetery, Columbus, Chenango County, New York; Francis Aurilla “Aura” Brownell Walling. Her birth date and place shown in Find A Grave are considered to be incorrect based on information from other sources.
2. Email from Sally Chirlin to Lee Gazlay 12 April 2001 which included a descendant outline for several branches of the Gazlay family.
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 113, Sheet No. 13A, Charles H. Brownell, 46, New York, November 1853, boarding house keeper; wife of 23 years Ella M. Brownell, 44, New York, May 1856, 3 children, 2 living; daughter Aurilla Brownell, 10, New York, August 1889; aunt Francis E. Davis, 61, New York, September 1838, widowed, 1 child, none living; plus three borders.
4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 46, Sheet No. 2B, family of Stephen M. and Aura F. Walling and son Sherrill A.
5. Obituary, The Oneonta Star, Oneonta, New York, 13 February 1970, Stephen M. Walling, died 11 February 1970 in Norwich, NY. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his two wives, four children, his stepmother, and indicates he had ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two cousins, one niece and one nephew.
6. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Stephen Miles Walling, Card No. 298.
7. Find a Grave (website). Columbus Corners Cemetery, Columbus, Chenango County, New York; Stephen Miles Walling, born: 30 March 1888 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died: 11 February 1970 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and two children].
8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Stephen Walling, no. 056-12-1452
9. New York State Census, 1892, Otsego County, Edmeston, Page 5, Stephen P. Walling, 60, Mecanic [sic]; Joanna M. Walling, 62; Ella A. Wilbur, 37, milliner; Clinton S. Wilbur, 16; Andrew C. Walling, 32, miller; Lillie E. Walling 22; Stephen M. Walling, 4; Guy A. Walling, 1.
10. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 113, Sheet No. 13, family of Andrew and Elizabeth Walling and children Stephen M., Guy A., Claude S., and Paul.
11. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 193, Sheets No. 7 and 8, family of Stephen M. Walling (widow) and children Shirrell B. and Elizabeth A., and father Andrew C. Walling and mother-in-law Minnie B. Walling (she is probably step-mother of Stephen, not mother-in-law).
12. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, Enumeration District 9-19, Sheet No. 2A, family of Stephen M. and Marguerite E. Walling and children Joyce M. and M. Elizabeth.
13. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, Stephen Walling, 52, New York, truck driver, trucking; wife Margurite Walling, 35, New York, sales lady, retail store; daughter Joyce Walling, 12, New York,

2. Sherrill Brownell Walling² (Aurilla ‘Aura’¹), born 30 March 1909 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;^{1, 2, 3, 4} died August 1986 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.² Sherrill married, 17 April 1938 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, Mary Ellen Kelly⁹ (born 17 January 1905 in New York, the daughter of John Philip Joseph Kelly and Mary C. Ostrom;^{5, 6, 7, 8} Mary died June 1971 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York⁵).

3. Elizabeth A. ‘Minnie’ Walling² (Aurilla ‘Aura’¹), born 17 November 1912 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;^{4, 10, 11, 12, 13} died 20 April 2003.¹⁰ Minnie married, 20 October 1933 in Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, John Richard Child^{11, 14} (born 13 June 1907 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, the son of John Page Child and Florence May Evans;^{11, 13, 14} John died 25 October 1972 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York^{11, 14}). Minnie and John are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.^{10, 14}

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Sara May ‘Sally’ Child, born 11 July 1935 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York. Married Donald David Chirlin.

1. New York Records of the State National Guard, 1906-1954, Sherrill Brownell Walling, born: 20 March 1909 in So. Edmunston [sic], NY; married; enlisted at: Hqrs. & Serv. 3rd Regt., 2 years, 26 June 1944.
2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Sherrill Walling, no. 127-18-4386, born: 30 March 1909; died: August 1986; last place of residence: Norwich, Chenango County, New York.
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 46, Sheet No. 2B, family of Stephen M. and Aura F. Walling and son Sherrill A.
4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 193, Sheets No. 7 and 8, family of Stephen M. Walling (widow) and children Shirrell B. and Elizabeth A., and father Andrew C. Walling and mother-in-law Minnie B. Walling (she is probably step-mother of Stephen, not mother-in-law).
5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Mary Walling, born: 17 January 1905; died: June 1971; last place of residence: Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.
6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Dutchess County, Hyde Park Township, E.D. 54, Sheet No. 13A, John P. J. Kelly, 35, New York, expressman, private; wife of 11 years Marrie Kelly, 28, New York, 5 children, 4 living; son Michael Kelly, 10, New York; daughter Catherine Kelly, 8, New York; daughter Mary E. Kelly, 5, New York; daughter Julia A. Kelly, 1 10/12, New York.
7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Dutchess County, Hyde Park Town, E.D. 23, Sheet No. 7A, John P. J. Kelly, 46, New York, chauffeur, private family; wife Mary Kelly, 38, New York; son Michael J. Kelly, 20, New York, (?), private family; daughter Katherine Kelly, 18, New York, housekeeper; daughter Mary Ellen Kelly, 14, New York; daughter Julia Kelly, 11, New York; son John Kelly, 7, New York; son P. Percival Kelly, 5, New York; son Joseph Kelly, 1 2/12, New York; border Charles Miller, 35, New York.
8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie City, E.D. 14-53, Sheet 15A, Mary E. Kelly, border, 25, New York, nurse, private.
9. Marriage Announcement, Poughkeepsie Eagle-News, Poughkeepsie, New York (available at newspapers.com), 15 April 1938, Walling-Kelly Nuptials Planned for Easter Sunday. Mary K. Kelly and Francis Sherill B. Walling, wedding to take place on Easter Sunday [17 April] in Poughkeepsie. The article provides biographical info and the names of their parents and other relatives.
10. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Minnie E. Walling Child, born: unknown [gravestone indicates 1912]; died: 20 April 2003 [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and half-sibling]. Notes indicate Parents: Stephan Walling & Frances Brownell Place of Birth: South Edmeston, NY.
11. Email from Sally Chirlin to Lee Gazlay 12 April 2001 which included a descendant outline for several branches of the Gazlay family.
12. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, Enumeration District 9-19, Sheet No. 2A, family of Stephen M. and Marguerite E. Walling and children Joyce M. and M. Elizabeth.
13. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-21, Sheet No. 8B, Richard Child, 33, New York, owner, gasoline station; wife Elizabeth Child, 27, New York; daughter Sara Child, 4, New York.
14. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, John R. Child, born: 1907; died: 1972 [from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse].

4. Sara May ‘Sally’ Child³ (Elizabeth ‘Minnie’,² Aurilla ‘Aura’¹), born 11 July 1935 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.^{1, 2} Sally married, 16 August 1958 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Donald David Chirlin¹ (born 31 March 1936 in Fulton, Oswego County, New York, the son of Morris Chirlin and Helen Geakie McLeod;^{1, 3} Donald died 25 April 2020³). Donald is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.³

+	5	i.	Christine M. ‘Christy’ Chirlin, born 30 June 1962. Married George Stephen ‘Steve’ Everett.
+	6	ii.	John D. Chirlin, born 15 February 1965. Married Erin K. Mitchell.

1. Email from Sally Chirlin to Lee Gazlay 12 April 2001 which included a descendant outline for several branches of the Gazlay family.
2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-21, Sheet No. 8B, Richard Child, 33, New York, owner, gasoline station; wife Elizabeth Child, 27, New York; daughter Sara Child, 4, New York.
3. Obituary, Wilson Funeral Home, Norwich, New York (website: wilsonfh.com). Donald D. “Don” Chirlin, died 25 April 2020. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children and their spouses, grandchildren, and sister; and the his place of burial.

5. Christine M. ‘Christy’ Chirlin⁴ (Sara ‘Sally’,³ Elizabeth ‘Minnie’,² Aurilla ‘Aura’¹), born 30 June 1962.^{1, 2} Christy married, 10 April 1999 in Minnesota, George Stephen ‘Steve’ Everett¹ (born 20 August 1957, parents not determined¹).

	7	i.	Maxwell Donald ‘Max’ Everett, born 4 May 2002 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.3
	8	ii.	Sam Everett, born ca. 2004.

6. John D. Chirlin⁴ (Sara ‘Sally’,³ Elizabeth ‘Minnie’,² Aurilla ‘Aura’¹), born 15 February 1965.² John married Erin K. Mitchell (born 6 January 1975, parents not determined²).

	9	i.	Julia S. Chirlin, born 10 May 1996.2
	10	ii.	Declan Chirlin, born xxxx.

1. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, George S. Everett, age 41, born: 20 August 1957; Christine M. Chirlin, age 36, born: 30 June 1962; married on 10 April 1999.
2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
3. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Maxwell Donald Everett, born: 4 May 2002 in Hennipin County, Minnesota; father: George Stephen Everett; mother: Christine Chrilin Everett.