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Family HistoryFamily History - Lester John ‘Les’ Depew, Jr.


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 Lester John ‘Les’ Depew, Jr. and three of his descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Lester John ‘Les’ Depew, Jr.,1 born 13 September 1924 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of Lester G. Depew and Hazel Belle Robinson;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 21 June 2008 in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas.2 Les married, 18 March 1950 in Teaneck, Bergen County, New Jersey, Helen Edna Butz2, 8 (born 5 June 1922 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, the daughter of Paul S. Butz and Helena Everett;5, 6, 7, 8 Helen died 26 January 2007 in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas6, 7, 8). Les is buried in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, Finney County, Kansas.2

Children of Lester John ‘Les’ Depew, Jr. and Helen Edna Butz:

+2i. Lois Jean Depew, born 5 January 1953 in Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota. Married Steven Timothy Nichols.
+3ii. Neil Lester Depew, born 3 August 1954. Married Monette Evelyn Kumle.
+4iii. Beth Helen Depew, born 15 February 1961. Married John Bland Stewart, Jr..

  1. U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Lester John Depew, Serial Number W 43, born: 13 September 1924 in E. Orange, NJ, age 18; person who will always know your address: Mrs. Hazel Belle Depew (Mother).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, Lester J. Depew, born: 13 September 1924; died: 21 June 2008 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary giving the names of his parents and wife).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, E.D. 7-334, Sheet No. 2A, Lester Depew, 40, Massachusetts [sic, he was born in New York], first married age 26, foreman, machine factory; wife Hazel Depew, 35, New York, first married age 22; daughter Dolores Depew, 11, New York; daughter Audrey Depew, 7, New York; son Lester Depew, Jr., 5, New York.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, E.D. 7-67, Sheet No. 61B, Lester Depew, 48, New York, foreman, aviation co.; wife Hazel Depew, 45, New York; daughter Dolores Depew, 21, New York, stenographer, finance co.; daughter Audrey Depew, 17, New York, operator, office; son Lester Depew, Jr., 15, New Jersey.
  5. Kansas, U.S., City and County Census Records, 1919-1961, 1957, Finney County, Garden City, Lester Depew, 32; Helen Depew, 34; Lois Jean Depew, 4; Neil Lester Depew, 2.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), ancestry.com, Helen B. Depew, died: 26 January 2007; born: 5 June 1922; issued in New Jersey before 1951; last residence: Garden City, Finney [County], Kansas.
  7. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Helen Edna Depew, alias: Helen Edna Butz, died: 26 January 2007; born: 5 June 1922 in Trenton, New Jersey; previous residence: Garden City, Finney [County], Kansas; father: Paul S. Butz; mother: Helena Everett.
  8. Obituary, The Star-Ledger, Newark, New Jersey, 30 January 2007, Helen B. DePew, died: 26 January 2007 in Garden City, Kansas; born: 5 June 1922 in Trenton, New Jersey. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, siblings and three children and their spouses.
Second Generation
2. Lois Jean Depew2 (Lester ‘Les’1), born 5 January 1953 in Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota.1, 2 Lois married, 1977, Steven Timothy Nichols (born ca. 1956, parents not determined).

3. Neil Lester Depew2 (Lester ‘Les’1), born 3 August 1954.2, 3 Neil married Monette Evelyn Kumle (born 5 November 1956, parents not determined3).

4. Beth Helen Depew2 (Lester ‘Les’1), born 15 February 1961.3 Beth married, 24 May 1986 in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, John Bland Stewart, Jr.4 (born 4 April 1951, the son of John Bland Stewart, Sr. and Catherine Leigh3).

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Lois Jean De Pew, born; 5 January 1953 in Ramsey, Minnesota; father: Lester John De Pew; mother: Helen Edna Butz.
  2. Kansas, U.S., City and County Census Records, 1919-1961, 1957, Finney County, Garden City, Lester Depew, 32; Helen Depew, 34; Lois Jean Depew, 4; Neil Lester Depew, 2.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Marriage Announcement, Garden City Telegram, Garden City, Kansas (available at newspaperarchive.com), 16 July 1986, Beth Helen Depew and John Bland Stewart, Jr., married on 24 May 1986 in Garden City, Kansas. The article provides the names of their parents and members of the wedding party including several siblings.