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Family HistoryFamily History - Lewis J. Latimer


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 Lewis J. Latimer and two of his descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Lewis J. Latimer,1 born May 1867 in New York, the son of John H. Latimer and Esther O. Wood;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 2 April 1929 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.6 Lewis married, ca. February 1900, Inez Dunn2 (born 29 August 1874 in New York, the daughter of Marcus Dunn and Jemima Krom;2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 Inez died 9 January 1960 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York7, 8). Lewis and Inez are buried in Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.6, 9, 7, 8

Lewis was a farmer, living at the farm adjacent to his father’s in the Town of Rochester. Lewis lost an arm in a farming accident, and an early prosthesis was found in his son’s house when his daughter-in-law died.10


Children of Lewis J. Latimer and Inez Dunn:

+2i. Hazel B. Latimer, born 1901 in New York; died 1991. Married Lawrence VanGasBeck.
+3ii. LeRoy M. Latimer, born 20 October 1903 in New York; died August 1974. Married Josephine Irene Yonker.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Ulster County, Wawarsing, Enumeration District 159, Page No. 16, family of John H. Latimer (51, New York); wife Esther Latimer (45, New York); daughter Gertrude A. Latimer (21, New York, dressmaker); daughter Effie Latimer (19, New York); daughter Sarah A. Latimer (18, New York); son Lewis J. Latimer (13, New York); daughter Emma B. Latimer (11, New York); servant Andrew Crumb (19, New York, labourer).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 125, Sheet No. 15A, family of Lewis Lattimore [sic] (33, New York, May 1867, farmer); wife of 4/12 years Inez Lattimore (24, New York, Aug 1874, no children). [They are living next to Lewis’ sister Emma and her husband James Geary and their children; they are also living near Lewis’ sister Gertrude and her husband Eugene Gordon and their children.]
  3. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 17, family of Lewis J. Lattimere [sic, Latimer] (33, farmer); wife Inez Lattimere (29); daughter Hazel B. Lattimere (3); son LeRoy M. Lattimere (1). [They are living next to Lewis’ sister Gertrude and her husband Eugene Gordon and their daughter Esther.]
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 159, Sheet 19A, Lewis J. Latimore [sic, Latimer] (43, New York, farmer, general farm); wife of 10 years Inez Latimore (34, New York, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Hazel Latimore (8, New York); son LeRoy Latimore (6, New York); servant Robert Osterhoudt (20, New York, farm laborer).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 191, Sheet No. 6A, Lewis Latimore, 43, New York, farmer, general farm; wife Inez Latimore, 37, New York; son Leroy Latimore, 14, New York; daughter Hazzel Latimore, 18, New York.
  6. Deaths, The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 2 April 1929, Lewis J. Latimer, died 2 April 1929 in Kerhonkson, New York. Burial in Pine Bush Cemetery. [He is actually buried in Fantinekill Cemetery in Ellenville.]
  7. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Inez Dunn Latimer, born: 29 August 1875; died: 9 January 1960 (from record, which includes a note naming her parents and husband; and provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  8. Obituary, The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 11 January 1960, Mrs. Inez Latimer, died 9 January 1960 in Kingston, N.Y. The article provides vital details, and the names of her parents, husband, two children, and place of burial.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Lewis Latimer, born: 1866; died: 1929 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and one child). He shares his gravestone with his wife.
  10. Record of conversations with Maude (Bush) Gazlay during multiple visits 1968-1983; notes in possession of Lee Gazlay.
Second Generation
2. Hazel B. Latimer2 (Lewis1), born 1901 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4 died 1991.1 Hazel married Lawrence VanGasBeck6 (born 1915, parents not determined;5 Lawrence died 19845). Hazel and Lawrence are buried in Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.1, 5

3. LeRoy M. Latimer2 (Lewis1), born 20 October 1903 in New York;2, 3, 4, 7, 8 died August 1974.7, 8 LeRoy married, 23 June 1934 in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Josephine Irene Yonker10 (born 14 July 1905, parents not determined;7, 9 Josephine died April 19917, 9). LeRoy and Josephine are buried in Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.7

  1. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Hazel Latimer Van Gasbeck, born: 1901; died: 1991 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and husband).
  2. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 17, family of Lewis J. Lattimere [sic, Latimer] (33, farmer); wife Inez Lattimere (29); daughter Hazel B. Lattimere (3); son LeRoy M. Lattimere (1). [They are living next to Lewis’ sister Gertrude and her husband Eugene Gordon and their daughter Esther.]
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 159, Sheet 19A, Lewis J. Latimore [sic, Latimer] (43, New York, farmer, general farm); wife of 10 years Inez Latimore (34, New York, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Hazel Latimore (8, New York); son LeRoy Latimore (6, New York); servant Robert Osterhoudt (20, New York, farm laborer).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 191, Sheet No. 6A, Lewis Latimore, 43, New York, farmer, general farm; wife Inez Latimore, 37, New York; son Leroy Latimore, 14, New York; daughter Hazzel Latimore, 18, New York.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, Lawrence Van Gasbeck, born: 1915; died: 1984 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  6. Obituary, The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 11 January 1960, Mrs. Inez Latimer, died 9 January 1960 in Kingston, N.Y. The article provides vital details, and the names of her parents, husband, two children, and place of burial.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, LeRoy M. Latimer and Irene J. Latimer: Latimer [on front] / LeRoy M. / 1903 - 1974 / Irene J. / 1905 - 1991 [on back of grave stone].
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Leroy Latimer, died: August 1974; born: 20 October 1903; previous residence postal code: 12446 [corresponding to Kerhonkson, New York].
  9. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Irene J. Latimer, born: 14 July 1905; died: April 1991; previous residence: Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.
  10. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967 (available at ancestry.com), 1934, Leroy M. Latimer and Josephine I. Yonker, married on 23 June 1934 in Ellenville, New York; cert. no. 21787 [two entries with certificate and date and place of marriage in common]