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Family HistoryFamily History - Jane Elizabeth Crawford


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 Jane Elizabeth Crawford and 22 of her descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Jane Elizabeth Crawford,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Jane married Charles Riblet Truex (born ____, parents not determined).

+2i. William Hunniford Truex, born ca. 1873 in New York. Married Mary Pierson Heartt.

Second Generation
2. William Hunniford Truex2 (Jane1), born ca. 1873 in New York.1, 2 William married, 21 June 1893 in Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey, Mary Pierson Heartt6 (born 1 August 1870 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, the daughter of Job Pierson Heartt and Mary Augusta Waterman;1, 2, 3, 4 Mary died 2 November 1936 in Verona, Essex County, New Jersey5).

+3i. Ruth Heartt Truex, born 22 June 1900 in New Jersey; died 25 December 1946. Married LeRoy Burrell LaRue.
+4ii. Charles Riblet Truex, born 22 June 1903 in New Jersey; died May 1987. Married Ruth Bescherer.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona, Enumeration District 222, Sheet No. 1A, family of William H. Truex (37, New York, wholesale merchant, telephone booths); wife of 16 years Mary H. Truex (39, New Jersey, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Ruth Truex (9, New Jersey); son Charles R. Truex (6, New Jersey).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona Township, Enumeration District 316, Sheet No. 18B, family of William H. Truex (48, New York, agent, ____); wife Mary H. Truex (50, New Jersey); daughter Ruth Truex (19, New Jersey, clerk, bank); son Charles R. Truex (16, New Jersey, manager, _____).
  3. New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980; Mary P. Heartt, born 1 August 1870 in Jersey City, Hudson [County], New Jersey. Father: Pierson Heartt; mother: Mary.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona Boro, Enumeration District 7-616, Sheet No. 1B, family of Mary H. Truex (59, New Jersey, first married age 22); son Charles R. Truex (26, New Jersey, first married age 22, manager, investment co.); daughter-in-law Ruth B. Truex (26, New Jersey, first married age 23); granddau. Anne Truex (1 7/12, New Jersey).
  5. Deaths, The New York Times, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 3 November 1936, Mary Heartt Truex, died 2 November 1936 in Verona, New Jersey. The article mentions her husband, son and daughter.
  6. Marriage, The New York Times, 22 June 1893: Newark, N.J., June 21 - Miss Mary P. Heartt, daughter of J. P. Heartt of Glenridge, was married last night to William H. Truex of Montclair, in Westminster Church, Bloomfield. The Rev. E. A. White officiated. Misses Clara L. and Agnes E. Heartt were the bridesmaids, and William Renwick of New York was best man. The bride wore white satin and a point lace veil.
Third Generation
3. Ruth Heartt Truex3 (William,2 Jane1), born 22 June 1900 in New Jersey;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 25 December 1946.1 Ruth married, 18 April 1923, LeRoy Burrell LaRue1, 4 (born 12 September 1895 in Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey, parents not determined;4, 5, 6, 7 LeRoy died 11 July 1953 in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York7).

+5i. Claire T. LaRue, born 26 January 1924 in Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey; died 28 May 2012 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Married Harold Gordon Howe.
+6ii. Kay W. LaRue, born 26 October 1930 in New Jersey. Married Raymond C. Lauver.
+7iii. Phyllis Heartt LaRue, born 11 June 1934 in New Jersey. Married Joseph Hinsey.

4. Charles Riblet Truex3 (William,2 Jane1), born 22 June 1903 in New Jersey;1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 died May 1987.8 Charles married Ruth Bescherer10 (born 14 July 1902 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey, the daughter of Franklin Winter Bescherer and Frederika Essig;9, 10, 11, 12 Ruth died 31 May 2008 in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida11, 12).

+8i. Ann Bescherer Truex, born ca. September 1928 in New Jersey. Married Warren Henry Dickenson.
+9ii. Nancy Heartt Truex, born ca. 1931 in New Jersey. Married Richard Alfred Cluthe.

  1. Email between Kay LaRue Lauver and Lee Gazlay, 26-28 January 2014
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona, Enumeration District 222, Sheet No. 1A, family of William H. Truex (37, New York, wholesale merchant, telephone booths); wife of 16 years Mary H. Truex (39, New Jersey, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Ruth Truex (9, New Jersey); son Charles R. Truex (6, New Jersey).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona Township, Enumeration District 316, Sheet No. 18B, family of William H. Truex (48, New York, agent, ____); wife Mary H. Truex (50, New Jersey); daughter Ruth Truex (19, New Jersey, clerk, bank); son Charles R. Truex (16, New Jersey, manager, _____).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona Boro, Enumeration District 7-616, Sheet No. 1A, family of LeRoy B. LaRue (34, New Jersey, officer, bank, first married age 27); wife Ruth LaRue (29, New Jersey, first married age 22); daughter Claire T. LaRue (6, New Jersey); sister Winifred W. LaRue (20, New Jersey, stenographer, banking house).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona, Enumeration District 7-363, Sheet No. 6B, family of Roy B. LaRue (44, New Jersey, proprietor, travel agent); wife Ruth LaRue (39, New Jersey); daughter Clare T. LaRue (16, New Jersey); daughter Kay W. LaRue (9, New Jersey); daughter Phyllis H. LaRue (5, New Jersey).
  6. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Roy Burrell LaRue, serial number 569, born: 12 September 1895 in Bound Brook, New Jersey; name of person will will always know your address: Mrs. Ruth Truex LaRue.
  7. Obituary, The Herald Statesman, Yonkers, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 13 July 1953, Roy B. LaRue, died 11 July 1953 in Yonkers, N.Y. The article provides vital and biographical details, and the names of his widow, mother, three daughters, two brothers, and a sister.
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). C. Truex, no. 061-09-7557; died: May 1987; born: 22 June 1903; place of last residence: Verona, Essex [County], New Jersey.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona Boro, Enumeration District 7-616, Sheet No. 1B, family of Mary H. Truex (59, New Jersey, first married age 22); son Charles R. Truex (26, New Jersey, first married age 22, manager, investment co.); daughter-in-law Ruth B. Truex (26, New Jersey, first married age 23); granddau. Anne Truex (1 7/12, New Jersey).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona, Enumeration District 7-371, Sheet No. 12B, family of Charles R. Truex (37, New Jersey, salesman, advertising); wife Ruth B. Truex (38, New Jersey); daughter Ann Truex (11 New Jersey); daughter Nancy Truex (9, New Jersey).
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Truex, Ruth B., no. 151-44-0739; died: 31 May 2008; born: 14 July 1902; last residence: Verona, Essex [County], New Jersey.
  12. Obituary, Hometown News (website: www.myhometownnews.net), Deaths-Vero Beach, Florida, posted 19 June 2008, Ruth Bescherer Truex, age 105, died 31 May 2008 in Vero Beach, Florida. The article provides brief biographical details and the names of her surviving daughters, Nancy Cluthe and Ann Dickenson, and her deceased husband, Charles Riblet Truex.
Fourth Generation
5. Claire T. LaRue4 (Ruth,3 William,2 Jane1), born 26 January 1924 in Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey;1, 2, 3 died 28 May 2012 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.3 Claire married, 6 July 1946, Harold Gordon Howe3, 5 (born 11 February 1923, parents not determined; Harold died 22 March 20114).

+10i. Nanci Lynne Howe, born ca. 1950. Married Robert William Rose.
+11ii. Karen Elizabeth Howe, Married James J. FitzGerald.
+12iii. Glenn Thomas Howe, born ca. 1955. Married Gail Elaine McGill.

6. Kay W. LaRue4 (Ruth,3 William,2 Jane1), born 26 October 1930 in New Jersey.2, 5 Kay married, 29 March 1952, Raymond C. Lauver5 (born 20 March 1928, parents not determined6).

 13i. Diane Ruth Lauver, born 14 March 1953.5
+14ii. Joan Ann Lauver, born 27 November 1956. Married Neal Patton.

7. Phyllis Heartt LaRue4 (Ruth,3 William,2 Jane1), born 11 June 1934 in New Jersey.2, 5 Phyllis married, 23 June 1956 in New York, Joseph Hinsey5, 7 (born 17 October 1931, parents not determined6).

 15i. Carolyn Hinsey, born ca. 1959.6
+16ii. Nancy Hinsey, born ca. 1961. Married Theodore Joseph Bakacs.
+17iii. Sara Ruth Hinsey, born ca. 1963. Married John Michael Raveret.

8. Ann Bescherer Truex4 (Charles,3 William,2 Jane1), born ca. September 1928 in New Jersey.8, 9 Ann married, 15 April 1950 in Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey, Warren Henry Dickenson10 (born ____, parents not determined).

9. Nancy Heartt Truex4 (Charles,3 William,2 Jane1), born ca. 1931 in New Jersey.9 Nancy married, 20 May 1951, Richard Alfred Cluthe11 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona Boro, Enumeration District 7-616, Sheet No. 1A, family of LeRoy B. LaRue (34, New Jersey, officer, bank, first married age 27); wife Ruth LaRue (29, New Jersey, first married age 22); daughter Claire T. LaRue (6, New Jersey); sister Winifred W. LaRue (20, New Jersey, stenographer, banking house).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona, Enumeration District 7-363, Sheet No. 6B, family of Roy B. LaRue (44, New Jersey, proprietor, travel agent); wife Ruth LaRue (39, New Jersey); daughter Clare T. LaRue (16, New Jersey); daughter Kay W. LaRue (9, New Jersey); daughter Phyllis H. LaRue (5, New Jersey).
  3. Obituary, Albany Democrat-Herald, Albany, Oregon (website: democratherald.com); 10 June 2012, Claire LaRue Howe, died 28 May 2012 in Portland, Oregon. The article provides vital and biographical details, including the names of her husband, children, and grandchildren.
  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). H. Gordon Howe, No. 146-18-4714; born: 16 February 1923; died: 22 March 2011.
  5. Email between Kay LaRue Lauver and Lee Gazlay, 26-28 January 2014
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. Marriage, Herald Statesman, Yonkers, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 25 June 1956, Miss Phyllis Heartt LaRue, daughter of the late Mrs. Ruth Truex LaRue and the late Roy B. LaRue, and Dr. Joseph C. Hinsey, on 23 June 1956 in New York City. The article also mentions the names of other relatives.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona Boro, Enumeration District 7-616, Sheet No. 1B, family of Mary H. Truex (59, New Jersey, first married age 22); son Charles R. Truex (26, New Jersey, first married age 22, manager, investment co.); daughter-in-law Ruth B. Truex (26, New Jersey, first married age 23); granddau. Anne Truex (1 7/12, New Jersey).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona, Enumeration District 7-371, Sheet No. 12B, family of Charles R. Truex (37, New Jersey, salesman, advertising); wife Ruth B. Truex (38, New Jersey); daughter Ann Truex (11 New Jersey); daughter Nancy Truex (9, New Jersey).
  10. Marriage, The New York Times, 16 April 1950, Miss Ann Bescherer Truex, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Truex, and Warren Henry Dickenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Dickenson, married on 15 April 1950 in Glen Ridge, N.J.
  11. Marriage, The New York Times, 20 May 1951, Miss Nancy Heartt Truex, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riblet Truex, and Richard Alfred Cluthe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Cluthe, married on 20 May 1951.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
10. Nanci Lynne Howe5 (Claire,4 Ruth,3 William,2 Jane1), born ca. 1950.1 Nanci married Robert William Rose (born ca. 1953, parents not determined1).

 18i. Allison Lee Rose, born ca. 1984.1

11. Karen Elizabeth Howe5 (Claire,4 Ruth,3 William,2 Jane1). Karen married James J. FitzGerald (born ____, parents not determined).

 19i. Claire JingQing FitzGerald.

12. Glenn Thomas Howe5 (Claire,4 Ruth,3 William,2 Jane1), born ca. 1955.1 Glenn married Gail Elaine McGill (born ca. 1964, parents not determined1).

 20i. Thomas Evan Howe.
 21ii. Evan Matthew Howe.

14. Joan Ann Lauver5 (Kay,4 Ruth,3 William,2 Jane1), born 27 November 1956.2 Joan married Neal Patton2 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.2

Children of Joan Ann Lauver and Neal Patton:

 22i. Kimberly Patton, born 9 February 1988.2
 23ii. Katherine Patton, born 31 January 1990.2

16. Nancy Hinsey5 (Phyllis,4 Ruth,3 William,2 Jane1), born ca. 1961.1 Nancy married Theodore Joseph Bakacs (born ca. 1957, parents not determined1).

17. Sara Ruth Hinsey5 (Phyllis,4 Ruth,3 William,2 Jane1), born ca. 1963.1 Sara married John Michael Raveret (born ca. 1964, parents not determined1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Email between Kay LaRue Lauver and Lee Gazlay, 26-28 January 2014