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Family HistoryFamily History - Gladys Grace Doane


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 Gladys Grace Doane and five of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Gladys Grace Doane,1 born 1 April 1902 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, the daughter of Albert E. Doane and Anna Howd;1, 2, 3, 4 died 1948.2 Gladys married, 31 March 1923 in Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York, Earl Clinton Wilbur2, 3, 8 (born 13 October 1901 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York, the son of Clinton Stephen Wilbur and Sarah Almira Mather;3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Earl died October 1981 in Broome County, New York5). Gladys and Earl are buried in Brookdale Cemetery, Brookdale, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.2, 5

Children of Gladys Grace Doane and Earl Clinton Wilbur:

+2i. Lois Alberta Wilbur, born 20 May 1932 in New York; died 7 January 2014. Married Mahlon Treaster.
+3ii. John Clinton Wilbur, born 12 November 1936 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York. Married Winona Ruth Kinne.

  1. New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909, Glasdys Doane [sic, Gladys], born: 1 April 1902 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; father: Albert E. Doane, age 22, born in New York; mother: Anna Howd, age 21, born in New York.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Brookdale Cemetery, Brookdale, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, Gladys Grace Doane Wilbur, born: 1901; died: 1948 (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Broome County, Johnson City, E.D. 4-88, Sheet No. 4A, Earl Wilbur, 28, New York, age 21 at first marriage, machinist, international business machines; wife Gladys Wilbur, 28, New York, age 21 at first marriage, stitcher, shoe factory.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna County, Liberty Township, E.D. 58-31, Sheet No. 4A, Earl Wilbur, 38, New York, machinist, office equipment co.; wife Gladys Wilbur, 38, New York; daughter Loys Wilbur, 8, New York; John Wilbur, 3, New York.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Brookdale Cemetery, Brookdale, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, Earl Clinton Wilbur, born: 13 October 1901 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died: October 1981 in Broome County, New York (from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Otsego County, Pittsfield Town, E.D. 72, Sheet No. 8A, Clinton S. Wilbur, 33, New York, salesman, road; wife of 11 years Sarah A. Wilbur, 33, New York, 5 children, 5 living; daughter Emma L. Wilbur, 10, New York; son Carl C. Wilbur, 8, New York; daughter Gertrude E. Wilbur, 7, New York; daughter S. Edith Wilbur, 5, New York; son Leon A. Wilbur, 1 9/12, New York; mother Ella A. Wilbur, 54, New York, widowed, 2 children, 1 living.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Herkimer County, Mohawk Village, E.D. 16, Sheet No. 8A, Clinton Wilber, 43, New York, salesman, retail grocery; wife Sarah Wilber, 43, New York; daughter Emma Wilber, 20, New York, Forelady [?], knitting mill; son Earl Wilber, 18, New York, machine operator, furniture factory; daughter Gertrude Wilber, 16, New York, machine operator, knitting mill; daughter Edith Wilber, 14, New York,floor girl, knitting mill; son Leon Wilber, 11; daughter Ethel Wilber, 6; mother Ella Wilber, 64, New York.
  8. Marriage Announcement, The Journal and Courier, Little Falls, New York, 3 April 1923, Wilbur-Doane, Miss Gladys G. Doane and Earl C. Wilbur, married on Saturday [i.e., 31 March 1923] in Little Falls. The article provides the names of their parents, wedding attendants, and visitors.
Second Generation
2. Lois Alberta Wilbur2 (Gladys1), born 20 May 1932 in New York;1, 2 died 7 January 2014.2 Lois married, ca. 1954, Mahlon Treaster2 (born 26 October 1929, parents not determined3). Lois is buried in Brookdale Cemetery, Brookdale, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.4

Children of Lois Alberta Wilbur and Mahlon Treaster:

+4i. David Treaster, Married Joy _____.
+5ii. Paul Treaster, Married Tammy _____.
 6iii. Carol Treaster.

3. John Clinton Wilbur2 (Gladys1), born 12 November 1936 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York.1, 5 John married Winona Ruth Kinne (born 12 August 1938, parents not determined3).

At age 17, John suffered the amputation of the fingers on his right hand that got caught in corn blower on his father’s farm.6


  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna County, Liberty Township, E.D. 58-31, Sheet No. 4A, Earl Wilbur, 38, New York, machinist, office equipment co.; wife Gladys Wilbur, 38, New York; daughter Loys Wilbur, 8, New York; John Wilbur, 3, New York.
  2. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Lois A. Treaster, born: 20 May 1932; died: 7 January 2014. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, brother, husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law; and planned place of burial.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Brookdale Cemetery, Brookdale, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, Lois A. Treaster, born: 1932; died: 2014 (from record).
  5. Birth Announcement, The Binghamton Press, Binghamton, New York, 14 November 1936, Rev. Earl C. Wilbur and Mrs. Wilbur are parents of a son, John, born on 12 November 1936 in Binghamton.
  6. Binghamton Press, Binghamton, New York, available at www.fultonhistory.com. 25 September 1954, Youth’s Fingers Cut Off in Mishap. The article describes the accident that resulted in the amputation of the fingers of John Wilbur, age 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Wilbur.
Third Generation
4. David Treaster3 (Lois,2 Gladys1). David married Joy _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

5. Paul Treaster3 (Lois,2 Gladys1). Paul married Tammy _____ (born ____, parents not determined).