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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 Samuel Tefft and 49 of his descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. Samuel Tefft,1 born 1804 in Rhode Island, the son of Ezekiel Tefft and Amie Wilcox;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 died 14 January 1891 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York.10 Samuel married Julia Ann Brown9 (born ca. 1806 in Rensselaer County, New York, parents not determined1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7).

Children of Samuel Tefft and Julia Ann Brown:

+2i. Valentine Tefft, born ca. 1825 in Chenango County, New York; died 21 May 1895 in Williamstown, Oswego County, New York. Married (1) Mary W. _____ Married (2) Clara J. ‘Clary’ Jennings.
 3ii. Flora F. Tefft, born ca. 1832 in Chenango County, New York;1, 2 died 24 January 1859.11
+4iii. Cornelia F. Tefft, born 6 January 1834 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 9 December 1860. Married Gilbert L. Crumb.
+5iv. Lorenzo P. Tefft, born 1841 in Chenango County, New York; died 13 February 1921. Married Jane _____.
+6v. Nathan M. Tefft, born June 1844 in Chenango County, New York; died 26 September 1929 in Ilion, Herkimer County, New York. Married (1) Brunette _____ Married (2) Purlea E. Stever.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Sherburne, Image 39 of 63, Samuel Tiff, 46, RI, boatman; Julia Ann Tiff, 44, NY; Valentine Tiff, 24, NY, boatman; Flora Tiff, 18, NY; Cornelia Tiff, 16, NY; Lorenzo Tiff, 9, NY; Nathan Tiff, 6, NY.
  2. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, Smyrna, Image 4 of 41 (right side), Samuel Tefft, 51, Rhode Island, teamster; wife Julia Ann Tefft, 49, Renselaer; daughter Flora Tefft, 23, Chenango; son Lorenzo Tefft, 14, Chenango; son Nathan Tefft, 10, Chenango.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 109, Samuel Teft [indexed as Feft], 56, RI, mail carrier; Julia Ann Teft, 54, New York; Lorenzo Teft, 19, New York, painter; Nathaniel Teft, 16, New York, day laborer.
  4. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, Smyrna, Image 32 of 80, Samuel Tefft, 61, R.I., stage driver; wife Julia A. Tefft, 59, Rensselaer, 6 children; child Lorenzo P. Tefft, 23, Chenango, harness maker, Army; child Nathan Tefft, 21, Chenango, blacksmith, Army; border Lucia Stewart, 60, Chenango, widowed; grand child Elwin Crumb, 12, Chenango.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 39, Lorenco [sic] Tefft, 29, New York, waiter; Jane Tefft, 35, New York, cook. On the same page: Nathan Tefft, 26, New York, blacksmith; Brunette Tefft, 20, New York. Living next door: Samuel Tefft, 66, Rhode Island, farm hand; Julia Tefft, 64, New York. Living next door: Valentine Tefft, 44, New York, laborer; Ladell Tefft, 16, New York.
  6. New York State Census, 1875, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 46, Samuel Tefft, 71, R.I., laborer; wife Julia Ann Tefft, 69, Renssellaer.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, E.D. 116, Page No. 33B, Samuel Tefft, 76, R.I., laborer; wife Julia A. Tefft, 74, NY; son Nathan Tefft, 36, NY, laborer; daughter-in-law Purlia Tefft, 19, New York.
  8. Gazlay, Lee, Ancestors of Stephen Tefft, Late of Jewett City, Connecticut. August 5, 2020, Mystic, Connecticut. This paper presents research on Stephen Tefft, who lived in Rhode Island and Connecticut, eventually settling in Jewett City, Griswold, Connecticut. The research indicates that Stephen was a son of Ezekiel Tefft and his wife Amie (or Amy) Wilcox. The couple raised their family in Rhode Island and later removed to Smyrna, New York, while son Stephen remained in Connecticut. Available as a .pdf at Gazlay Family History (website), under Sources.
  9. Early Years in Smyrna and Our First Old Home Week, by George Albert Munson. Chenango Union Presses, 1905. Exact facsimile, First Reprint Edition: June 4, 1997 by RSG Publishing, Bainbridge, New York. Page 66, biographical sketch of Ezekiel Tefft and family. Available at books.google.com.
  10. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1891, Samuel Tefft, died: 14 January in Smyrna.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Smyrna East Cemetery, Smyrna, Chenango County, New York, Flora F. Tefft, born: unknown; died: 24 January 1859 (from record, which includes the inscription: Age 27).
Second Generation
2. Valentine Tefft2 (Samuel1), born ca. 1825 in Chenango County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 21 May 1895 in Williamstown, Oswego County, New York.1 Valentine married, first, Mary W. _____ (born ca. 1823 in Rhode Island, parents not determined3). Valentine married, second, Clara J. ‘Clary’ Jennings5 (born 1832 in Pennsylvania, parents not determined;5, 6, 7 Clary died 12 January 1899 in Williamstown, Oswego County, New York7). Valentine is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Oswego County, New York.1 Clary is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Oswego County, New York.7

Children of Valentine Tefft and Mary W. _____:

 7i. Ladell S. Tefft, born ca. 1854 in Oneida County, New York;3, 4, 8, 9 died 10 September 1880.8 Ladell is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Oswego County, New York.8
 8ii. Flora E. Tefft, born ca. 1861 in Chenango County, New York.3

Child of Valentine Tefft and Clara J. ‘Clary’ Jennings:

 9i. Alice M. Tefft, born September 1874;10 died 11 August 1877.10 Alice is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Oswego County, New York.10

4. Cornelia F. Tefft2 (Samuel1), born 6 January 1834 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;2, 11, 12, 13 died 9 December 1860.11, 13 Cornelia married Gilbert L. Crumb13 (born March 1832 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, the son of John Crumb and Elmira Coats;12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Gilbert died 191213, 14). Cornelia is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan.11 Gilbert is buried in Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan.14

Cornelia and Gilbert’s marriage apparently broke down and culminated in Cornelia leaving the household in scandalous fashion, as told in an article in The Chenango American:21

Elopement.—The Wife of Mr. Gilbert Crumb, a respectable citizen residing on Mechanic Street in this Village, yesterday eloped—if this term may be applied to an open, defiant departure from her husband’s house and home, with Mr. Oliver Holcomb, who is the husband of an excellent and handsome wife. Their present whereabouts we have not learned.

Mrs. Crumb was about 23 years of age—and she leaves behind her an only child, a little boy five years old. Holcomb had been a border in the house of Crumb. Many persons will remember him for his feats in wrestling.

We passed Crumb’s house this morning, he was disposing of his furniture preparatory to breaking up house keeping and removing. He looked, what indeed he is a wo begone, wretched man, whose cup of bitterness and affliction was full--and unto whom comfort and happiness were to be, henceforth, strangers.

As Mr. Crumb was always a kind and indulgent husband, this exhibition of criminal infidelity on the part of the lady can be accounted for only through the hardiness of the times, which makes hard cases of many people—or through that spirit of mutability to which feminality whether in a state of singularity or connubiality, is proverbially subject. --Norwich Reporter.


Children of Cornelia F. Tefft and Gilbert L. Crumb:

+10i. Elwin Tefft Crumb, born 19 July 1852 in Chenango County, New York; died 28 February 1926 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Phebe A. Edwards.
 11ii. Flora Crumb, born 1854;13 died 1855.13

5. Lorenzo P. Tefft2 (Samuel1), born 1841 in Chenango County, New York;2, 4, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 died 13 February 1921.22, 29 Lorenzo married Jane _____ (born ca. 1835 in New York, parents not determined4). Lorenzo is buried in Bath National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York.29

6. Nathan M. Tefft2 (Samuel1), born June 1844 in Chenango County, New York;2, 4, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 died 26 September 1929 in Ilion, Herkimer County, New York.30, 35 Nathan married, first, Brunette _____ (born ca. 1850 in New York, parents not determined4). Nathan married, second, ca. 1878, Purlea E. Stever32 (born March 1863 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York, parents not determined;28, 31, 32, 33, 36 Purlea died 30 March 1919 in Ilion, Herkimer County, New York36). Nathan is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.30 Purlea is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.36

Children of Nathan M. Tefft and Purlea E. Stever:

+12i. LaDelbert ‘Bert’ Tefft, born 29 September 1880 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 3 March 1959 in Utica, Oneida County, New York. Married (1) Sarah A. Brown Married (2) Lillian Quinn (née Wilson) .
+13ii. Charles Wesley Tefft, Sr., born 9 June 1882 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 29 June 1952 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. Married Inez L. Hayes.
 14iii. Della Tefft, born 14 August 1883;37 died 7 September 1883 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York.37
+15iv. Wesley Lamott ‘Mott’ Tefft, born 17 August 1884 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 7 September 1950 in Stamford, Delaware County, New York. Married Ida Christianson.
+16v. William Laverne ‘Willey’ Tefft, born 18 November 1886 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died 26 March 1963 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York. Married Maude Elizabeth Ward.
+17vi. Lewis L. Tefft, born 5 September 1893 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 11 June 1944 in Canadaroga Lake, Otsego County, New York. Married Hannah M. Williams (born Rosser).

  1. Find a Grave (website). Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Oswego County, New York, Valentine Tefft, born: 1826; died: 21 May 1895 in Williamstown, Oswego County, New York (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Sherburne, Image 39 of 63, Samuel Tiff, 46, RI, boatman; Julia Ann Tiff, 44, NY; Valentine Tiff, 24, NY, boatman; Flora Tiff, 18, NY; Cornelia Tiff, 16, NY; Lorenzo Tiff, 9, NY; Nathan Tiff, 6, NY.
  3. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, Sherburn, Image 43 of 133, Valentine Tefft, 40, Chenango, carpenter; wife Mary W. Tefft, 42, R.I., 3 children; child Leadell S. Tefft, 11, Oneida; child Flora E. Tefft, 3 10/12, Chenango.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 39, Lorenco [sic] Tefft, 29, New York, waiter; Jane Tefft, 35, New York, cook. On the same page: Nathan Tefft, 26, New York, blacksmith; Brunette Tefft, 20, New York. Living next door: Samuel Tefft, 66, Rhode Island, farm hand; Julia Tefft, 64, New York. Living next door: Valentine Tefft, 44, New York, laborer; Ladell Tefft, 16, New York.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Oswego County, Williamstown, E.D. 276, Page 23C, Valentine Teft, 55, New York, wagon maker; wife Clara Teft, 46, Pennsylvania.
  6. New York State Census, 1892, Oswego County, Williamstown, Page 11, Valentine Tifft, 66, wagon maker; Clara J. Tifft, 58.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Oswego County, New York, Clary J. Jennings Tefft, born: 1832 in Pennsylvania; died: 12 January 1899 in Williamstown, Oswego County, New York (from record, which includes the text from two obituaries; and provides the name and link for her husband).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Oswego County, New York, Ladell Tefft, born: unknown; died: 10 September 1880 (from record, which includes the inscription: Age 27 years).
  9. New York State Census, 1875, Chenango County, Sherburne, Page 18, Ladell Tefft, 21, Oneida, printer.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Oswego County, New York, Alice M. Tefft, born: unknown; died: 11 August 1877 (from record, which includes the inscription: Age 2 yrs & 11 mos [so birth date is c. September 1874).
  11. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Cornelia F. Crumb, born: unknown; died: 9 December 1860 (from record, which includes a note: Wife of G. L. Crumb, age 26y 11m 3d [so constructed birth date is 6 January 1834).
  12. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, Sherburne, Image 17 of 50, Gilbert Crumb, 23, Chenango [sic, he was born in Madison County based on other records], farmer; wife Cornelia Crumb, 21, Chenango; son Elwen Crumb, 3, Chenango.
  13. Fisk, Clara Crumb, The Crumb Genealogy, Sarasota, Florida, 1956 (available at //www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G001491.pdf). Appendix, Unplaced Crumb Descendants, Gilbert Crumb, m1. Cornelia Tefft; m2. Julia Brown. The entries provide vital details and the names of Gilbert’s parents, siblings, children, and some grandchild. [Note: the birth and death dates for this John Crumb are erroneous; he actually died in 1865 in Michigan (per Findagrave, in Mount Green Cemetery, Jackson, Michigan). Another John Crumb (whose wife was Hulda Parsons) was the one who died on 18 July (actually in 1887, not 1889). That John Crumb and his family lived in Little Valley, Catteraugus County, New York, and can be found in several census records there.]
  14. Find a Grave (website). Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan, G. L. Crumb, born: 1832; died: 1912 (from record).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Sherburne, Image 4 of 63, John Crumb, 45, N.Y., farmer; Almira Crumb, 40, N.Y.; Gilbert Crumb, 17, N.Y., farmer; Lucy J. Crumb, 15, N.Y.; Levi H. Crumb, 11, N.Y.; Francis Crumb, 8, N.Y.; Harriet Crumb, 6, N.Y.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Ingham County, Leslie, Page Nos. 170-171, G. L. Crumb, 28, NY, sawyer; A. Crumb, 25, NY; E. Crumb, 8, Mich.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Ingham County, Leslie, Page No. 17, George Crumb [sic, his name is Gilbert, undoubtedly an enumeration error], 38, New York, farm laborer; Julia Crumb, 32, Canada; Elwin Crumb, 18, New York, works in stair factory; Carrie Brown, 13, New York.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Oceana County, Hart, E.D. 213, Page No. 22, Gilbert L. Crumb, 48, New York, engineer; wife Julia A. Crumb, 42, Canada.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Oceana County, Hart, E.D. 109, Sheet No. 1B, Gilbert L. Crumb, 68, New York, Mar. 1832, farmer; wife of 35 years Julia A. Crumb, 62, Canada, Nov. 1837, 1 child, 1 living, fanner.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Oceana County, Hart, E.D. 128, Sheet No. 8A, Gilbert L. Crumb, 77, New York, married twice, own income; wife of 45 years Julia A. Crumb, 72, Canada, married twice, 1 child, 1 living.
  21. The Chenango American, Greene, New York, 22 January 1857, Elopement. Details of the elopement of the wife of Gilbert Crumb [i.e., Cornelia (nee Tefft) Crumb) and Oliver Holcomb on 21 January 1857.
  22. US National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, Record Book, Bath, New York, 1878-1934, Register No. 10248-11685, Lorenzo P. Tefft, enlisted: 3 May 1861 in Norwich, NY; Company H., 177 N.Y. Inf.; age 65 [in 1905], occupation: barber; nearest relative: bro[ther] Nathan Tefft, Norwich, NY; various dates of admission and discharge (first: 16 October 1905; last: 10 February 1921); date of death: 13 February 1921.
  23. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, Smyrna, Image 4 of 41 (right side), Samuel Tefft, 51, Rhode Island, teamster; wife Julia Ann Tefft, 49, Renselaer; daughter Flora Tefft, 23, Chenango; son Lorenzo Tefft, 14, Chenango; son Nathan Tefft, 10, Chenango.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 109, Samuel Teft [indexed as Feft], 56, RI, mail carrier; Julia Ann Teft, 54, New York; Lorenzo Teft, 19, New York, painter; Nathaniel Teft, 16, New York, day laborer.
  25. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, Smyrna, Image 32 of 80, Samuel Tefft, 61, R.I., stage driver; wife Julia A. Tefft, 59, Rensselaer, 6 children; child Lorenzo P. Tefft, 23, Chenango, harness maker, Army; child Nathan Tefft, 21, Chenango, blacksmith, Army; border Lucia Stewart, 60, Chenango, widowed; grand child Elwin Crumb, 12, Chenango.
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, E.D. 116, Page No. 28A, Lorenzo Tefft, 38, New York, barber [he is a border among several others in an apparently unrelated family].
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 71, Sheet No. 35A, Lorenzo Teft, 59, New York, 1840, widow, laborer, silk mill; daughter Maggie Teft, 38, New York, 1861; son Frankie Tefft, 27, 1872, New York, silk finisher.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 86, Sheet No. 4B, Nathan Tefft, 65, New York, crossing tender for railroad; wife of 32 years Purla C. Tefft, 47, New York, 6 children, 5 living; son Lewis L. Tefft, 16, New York, tablet maker in pharmacy; brother Larenso P. Tefft, 69, New York, widow.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Bath National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York, Lorenzo P. Tefft, born: unknown; died: 13 February 1921 (from record).
  30. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Nathan Tefft, born: 1844; died: 1928 (from record, which includes his family details in the 1905 New York State Census; and provides the names and links for his spouse and three children).
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, E.D. 116, Page No. 33B, Samuel Tefft, 76, R.I., laborer; wife Julia A. Tefft, 74, NY; son Nathan Tefft, 36, NY, laborer; daughter-in-law Purlia Tefft, 19, New York.
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, E.D. 83, Sheet No. 8B, Nathan Tefft, 55, New York, June 1844, blacksmith; wife of 22 years Pearl E. Tefft, 37, New York, Mch. 1863, 6 children, 5 living; son Ladelbut Tefft, 19, New York, Sept. 1880, day laborer; son Wesley L. Tefft, 15, New York, Aug. 1884; son Willey L. Tefft, 12, New York, Nov. 1887; son Lewis L. Tefft, 6, New York, Sept. 1893.
  33. New York State Census, 1905, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 3, Nathan M. Tefft, 60; wife Pearl E. Tefft, 40; son Ladelburt Tefft, 24; daughter-in-law Sarah A. Tefft, 25; son La Mott Tefft, 20; son Wm. L. Tefft, 21; son Lewis L. Tefft, 11.
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Herkimer County, Ilion, E.D. 10, Sheet No. 4A, Lewis Tefft, 26, New York, motion p. operator; wife Hannah Tefft, 26, Pennsylvania; father Nathan Tefft, 75, New York, widow; daughter Marion Tefft, 3, New York.
  35. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1929, Nathan N. Teffta [sic], died: 26 September 1929 in Ilion.
  36. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Purlea E. Stevens Tefft, born: 1863 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died: 30 March 1919 in Ilion, Herkimer County, New York (from record, which includes a note naming her parents; and provides the names and links for her spouse and two children).
  37. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Della Tefft, born: 1883; died: 7 September 1883 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary indicating she died in Smyrna at age 3 weeks and 3 days [so constructed birth date is 14 August 1883]; and provides the names and links for her father and two siblings).
Third Generation
10. Elwin Tefft Crumb3 (Cornelia,2 Samuel1), born 19 July 1852 in Chenango County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 28 February 1926 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.1, 2 Elwin married, 12 April 1872 in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan, Phebe A. Edwards10 (born 19 June 1853 in Michigan, the daughter of Stephen A. Edwards and Ruth Spaulding;6, 7, 9, 10 Phebe died 22 July 1938 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan9). Elwin and Phebe are buried in Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.1, 9

Children of Elwin Tefft Crumb and Phebe A. Edwards:

+18i. Maude C. Crumb, born April 1876 in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan; died July 1957 in Michigan. Married Griffith C. Gething.
+19ii. Harry Clifford Crumb, born 16 June 1880 in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan; died 28 March 1943 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan. Married Etta Louise Beach.

12. LaDelbert ‘Bert’ Tefft3 (Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 29 September 1880 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 died 3 March 1959 in Utica, Oneida County, New York.12 Bert married, first, Sarah A. Brown (born ca. 1880, parents not determined14). Bert married, second, 24 December 1909 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Lillian Quinn (née Wilson) 11 (born 6 November 1873 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frederick L. Wilson and Mary Brink;11, 15, 19, 20 Lillian died 13 March 1951 in Chenango County, New York19). Their marriage ended in divorce in January 1916.21 Bert is buried in Carr Cemetery, Marcy, Oneida County, New York.12 Lillian is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.19

13. Charles Wesley Tefft, Sr.3 (Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 9 June 1882 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;22, 23, 24 died 29 June 1952 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.22 Charles married Inez L. Hayes (born 11 November 1881 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, parents not determined;23, 24, 25 Inez died 24 March 1974 in Earlville, Madison County, New York25). Charles and Inez are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York.22, 25

Children of Charles Wesley Tefft, Sr. and Inez L. Hayes:

+20i. Harry Ward Tefft, born 31 August 1901 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died 2 August 1995 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York. Married (1) Evelyn C. Lomber Married (2) Mary Helen Laughlin Married (3) Fannie Rahrle (née Hull) .
 21ii. Harold N. Tefft, born 13 April 1903 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;23, 26 died 26 September 1968 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York.26 Harold is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York.26
 22iii. Charles W. Tefft, Jr., born 17 March 1914 in New York;23, 24, 27 died 16 May 1977 in Fresno, Fresno County, California.27

15. Wesley Lamott ‘Mott’ Tefft3 (Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 17 August 1884 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;13, 14, 28, 29 died 7 September 1950 in Stamford, Delaware County, New York.28 Mott married, 15 April 1916, Ida Christianson28 (born 12 February 1897 in Ringgold, Montague County, Texas, the daughter of Peter Christianson and Anna Petersen;29, 30, 31 Ida died 1 February 1984 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California30, 31). Mott and Ida are buried in Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York.28, 30

Children of Wesley Lamott ‘Mott’ Tefft and Ida Christianson:

 23i. Alfred Tefft, born ca. 1917 in New York.29
+24ii. Donald W. Tefft, born 15 July 1919 in Rome, Oneida County, New York; died 6 September 1953 in Mountain View, Santa Clara, California. Married Faith Hatwig.

16. William Laverne ‘Willey’ Tefft3 (Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 18 November 1886 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York;13, 14, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 died 26 March 1963 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.33, 38 Willey married, 31 March 1906 in South New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, Maude Elizabeth Ward36, 41 (born 30 August 1888 in Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York, the daughter of Charles Ward and Sarah Shaver;34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40 Maude died 30 March 1972 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York39, 40). Willey and Maude are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.33, 39

Children of William Laverne ‘Willey’ Tefft and Maude Elizabeth Ward:

+25i. William Raymond Laverne Tefft, born 1911 in New York; died 20 July 1973. Married Norma Louise Terk.
+26ii. Frances Ellen Tefft, born 15 April 1922 in New York; died 16 July 2000. Married Leonard Ward Baker.

17. Lewis L. Tefft3 (Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 5 September 1893 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;13, 14, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 died 11 June 1944 in Canadaroga Lake, Otsego County, New York.43, 47 Lewis married, 4 November 1914 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Hannah M. Williams (born Rosser)42, 47 (born September 1892 in Mayfield, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of James Bevan Rosser and Hattie Riley;42, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51 Hannah died 27 January 1980 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York48). Lewis and Hannah are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.43, 48

Children of Lewis L. Tefft and Hannah M. Williams (born Rosser):

 27i. Mary Ellen Tefft, born 1915;52 died 14 March 1916.52 Mary is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.52
+28ii. Marion M. Tefft, born 2 November 1916 in Utica, Oneida County, New York; died 23 December 1973 in Rome, Oneida County, New York. Married Charles Thompson Mundy.
 29iii. Agnes G. Tefft, born 1921 in New York;46, 53 died 1984.53 Agnes is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.53

  1. Find a Grave (website). Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Elwin T. Crumb, born: 19 July 1852 in New York; died: 28 February 1926 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan (from record, which includes the texts from marriage record and death certificate, and provides the names and links for his wife and children).
  2. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Elwin T. Crumb, died: 28 February 1926 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; born: 19 July 1852 in New York; father: Gilbert Crumb; mother: Cornelia.
  3. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, Sherburne, Image 17 of 50, Gilbert Crumb, 23, Chenango [sic, he was born in Madison County based on other records], farmer; wife Cornelia Crumb, 21, Chenango; son Elwen Crumb, 3, Chenango.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Ingham County, Leslie, Page Nos. 170-171, G. L. Crumb, 28, NY, sawyer; A. Crumb, 25, NY; E. Crumb, 8, Mich.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Ingham County, Leslie, Page No. 17, George Crumb [sic, his name is Gilbert, undoubtedly an enumeration error], 38, New York, farm laborer; Julia Crumb, 32, Canada; Elwin Crumb, 18, New York, works in stair factory; Carrie Brown, 13, New York.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Ingham County, Mason, E.D. 136, Page No. 27, Elwin T. Crum, 28, New York, mill; wife Phebe Crum, 27, Michigan; daughter Maude Crum, 4, Michigan.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Jackson County, Henrietta Township, E.D. 6, Sheet No. 2B, Elwin Crumb, 48, New York, July 1852 [2 overwritten with 1, but 2 is believed to be correct], hotel keeper; wife of 28 years Phebe A. Crumb, 46, Michigan, June 1853; daughter Maud C. Crumb, 24, Michigan, April 1876, no children, dress maker; son Harray [sic] C. Crumb, 19, Michigan, June 1880, carpenter; f in law Stephen Edwards, 87, New York, June 1812, widow, brick mason; border, Bert Garris, 26, Michigan, May 1874, divorced, day laborer.
  8. Fisk, Clara Crumb, The Crumb Genealogy, Sarasota, Florida, 1956 (available at //www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G001491.pdf). Appendix, Unplaced Crumb Descendants, Gilbert Crumb, m1. Cornelia Tefft; m2. Julia Brown. The entries provide vital details and the names of Gilbert’s parents, siblings, children, and some grandchild. [Note: the birth and death dates for this John Crumb are erroneous; he actually died in 1865 in Michigan (per Findagrave, in Mount Green Cemetery, Jackson, Michigan). Another John Crumb (whose wife was Hulda Parsons) was the one who died on 18 July (actually in 1887, not 1889). That John Crumb and his family lived in Little Valley, Catteraugus County, New York, and can be found in several census records there.]
  9. Find a Grave (website). Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Phebe A. Edwards Crumb, born: 19 June 1853; died: 22 July 1938 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan (from record, which includes the texts of her marriage record and death certificate; and provides the names and links for her husband and children).
  10. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Elwin Crumb, 20, born in New York, stone cutter; Phebe Edwards, 19, born in Michigan; married on 12 April 1872 in Mason, Michigan.
  11. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Affidavit for License to Marry No. 139 (17 December 1909), and Certificate of Marriage (24 December 1909), Images 310-313, LaDelbert Tefft, 29, born in Smyrna, NY; father: Nathan M. Tefft, born in Smyrna, NY; mother: Pearl M. Steven, born in Binghamton, NY; second marriage, former wife dead; Lillian Quinn, 36, born in Scranton, PA; father: F. L. Wilson, born in State of Pennsylvania; mother: Mary Brink, born in Jackson, PA; third marriage, one husband living and divorced; one husband dead; divorce granted January 1900 in Scranton, Pa. Married on 24 December 1909 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Carr Cemetery, Marcy, Oneida County, New York, Adelbert Tefft, born: 29 September 1880 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 3 March 1959 in Utica, Oneida County, New York (from record, which includes notes naming his parents, two spouses, and a brother).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, E.D. 83, Sheet No. 8B, Nathan Tefft, 55, New York, June 1844, blacksmith; wife of 22 years Pearl E. Tefft, 37, New York, Mch. 1863, 6 children, 5 living; son Ladelbut Tefft, 19, New York, Sept. 1880, day laborer; son Wesley L. Tefft, 15, New York, Aug. 1884; son Willey L. Tefft, 12, New York, Nov. 1887; son Lewis L. Tefft, 6, New York, Sept. 1893.
  14. New York State Census, 1905, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 3, Nathan M. Tefft, 60; wife Pearl E. Tefft, 40; son Ladelburt Tefft, 24; daughter-in-law Sarah A. Tefft, 25; son La Mott Tefft, 20; son Wm. L. Tefft, 21; son Lewis L. Tefft, 11.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 85, Sheet No. 5B, Adelbert Tefft, 29, New York, chemist, pharmacy; wife of 4/12 years Lilian Tefft, 36, New York.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Chenango County, Plymouth Township, E.D. 137, Sheet No. 6B, hired man Ladelbert Tefft, 39, New York, farmer, working out. [He is listed in the household of Adelbert Mathews and family. No known relationship.]
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Oneida County, Marcy, E.D. 33-24, Sheet No. 4B, hired man Burt Tefft, 50 [crossed out, replaced with 55], New York, laborer, farm [he is listed in the household of George R. Gregory, his wife, and son, no known relation].
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Oneida County, Marcy, E.D. 33-28, Sheet No. 61B, hired man Adelbert Tefft, 60, New York, farm laborer [he is listed in the household of George Gregory, his wife and two sons, no known relation].
  19. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Lillian Wilson Arnold, born: 1874 [sic, other records, including her gravestone, indicate she was born in 1873]; died: 13 March 1951 in Chenango County, New York (from record, which includes the inscription: AE 77y 4m 7d [which corresponds to a birth date of 6 November 1873], and a note naming her parents; place of birth as Susquehanna, PA; and place of death as Binghamton, NY; and provides the name and link for her husband.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna County, Harmony, E.D. 128, Page No. 11C, Fred Wilson, 28, Penna., farmer; wife Mary Wilson, 26, Penna.; daughter Lillia Wilson, 6, Penna.; daughter Nellie Wilson, 4, Penna.
  21. Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950; Application for Marriage License, and Certificate of Marriage; License No. 35, James H. Arnold, 66, born in Albany, NY; resides at Smyrna, NY; farmer; married once, dissolved by death, 15 September 1914; Lillian H. Wilson, 51, born in Scranton, PA; resides at Susquehanna, PA; housekeeping; married twice, dissolved by death, 1907 - divorced Jan’y 1916; married on 23 March 1925 in Susquehanna, PA.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York, Charles Wesley Tefft Sr., born: 9 June 1882 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 29 June 1952 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York (from record, which includes the text of his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, three sons, and two brothers; and provides the names and links for his wife and one son).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, E.D. 169, Sheet No. 2A, Charles W. Tefft, 40, New York, agent, real estate office; wife Inez L. Tefft, 38, New York; son Harry W. Tefft, 18, New York, draftsman, gear co.; son Harold M. Tefft, 16, New York, chauffeur, delivery car; son Charles W. Tefft, Jr., 5, New York; mother-in-law Carrie Wilkins, 58, New York, Widow.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Madison County, Oneida, E.D. 27-43, Sheet No. 5B, Charles W. Tefft, 56, New York, engineer, heating; wife Inez L. Tefft, 51, New York; son Charles W. Tefft, 26, New York; residence on 1 April 1935 for all: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York.
  25. Find a Grave (website). Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York, Inez L. Hayes Tefft, born: 11 November 1881 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 24 March 1974 in Earlville, Madison County, New York (from record, which includes the text from her obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of her husband and two sons; and provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  26. Find a Grave (website). Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York, Harold N. Tefft, born: 13 April 1903 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 26 September 1968 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York (from record, which includes the text from his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his mother and two brothers; and provides the names and links for his parents).
  27. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Charles W. Tefft, died: 16 May 1977 in Fresno, California; born: 17 March 1914 in New York.
  28. Find a Grave (website). Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York, Wesley L. “Mott” Tefft, born: 17 August 1884; died: 7 September 1950 in Stamford, Delaware County, New York (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary giving vital and biographical details; and provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, two siblings, and son).
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Oneida County, Rome, E.D. 98, Sheet No. 9B, Wesley Tefft, 35, New York, chauffeur, brass mill; wife Ida Tefft, 22, New York [sic, she was born in Texas]; son Donald Tefft, 3, New York; son Alfred Tefft, 6/12, New York [It appears that the ages for the two sons are reversed. Other records show Donald as born 15 July 1919. Alfred does not appear in any other records and probably died young.]
  30. Find a Grave (website). Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York, Ida Christianson Tefft, born: 1897; died: 1984 (from record, which provides the names and links for her spouse and child).
  31. Obituary, Mirror Recorder, Rome, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 7 February 1984, Ida C. Tefft, died 1 February 1984 in Sunnyvale, California. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents and husband.
  32. Draft Registration Card, World War I, William Tefft, No. 94, born: 18 November 1886 in Binghamton, NY; dependents: wife, grandmother, child 6 years old; married.
  33. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, William Lamontt Tefft, born: 18 November 1886 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died: 26 March 1963 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York (from record, which includes note: aged 76 years, son of Nathan and Perley Tefft; and provides the names and links for his spouse and one child).
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 84, Sheet No. 8A, William Teft, 25, New York, farm laborer, working out; wife Maude Teft, 22, New York.
  35. New York State Census, 1925, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 01, William L. Tefft, 39; Maude E. Tefft, 37; Raymond Tefft, 26; Francis Tefft, 3.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, E.D. 9-21, Sheet No. 9B-10A, William L. Tefft [indexed as Gefft], 43, New York, first married age 18, painter, contractor; wife Maude E. Tefft, 41, New York, first married age 16; daughter Frances S. Tefft, 7, New York; grandson Charles W. Tefft, 11/12, New York; father-in-law Charles J. Ward, 61, New York, widow, stock clerk, novelty co.
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-24, Sheet No. 9A, William Tefft, 52, New York, labor, sewer project; wife Maud Tefft, 52, New York, laundress, at home; daughter Francis Baker, 18, New York.
  38. Obituary, Post-Standard, Syracuse, New York; 28 March 1963, William Laverne Tefft, died: 26 March 1963 in Norwich, New York. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife and two children.
  39. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Maude Ward Tefft, born: 1888 in Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York; died: 30 March 1972 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York (from record, which includes a note: Aged 83 years, Dau. of Charles and Sarah Shaver Ward; and provides the names and links for her spouse and child).
  40. Obituary, Cortland Standard, Cortland, New York, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 30 March 1972, Maude Elizabeth Tefft, died: 30 March 1972 in Norwich. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, spouse, two children, and three sisters.
  41. Marriage Announcement, South New Berlin Bee, New York, 6 April 1906, William L. Tefft and Maude E. Ward, married on 31 March 1906 in South New Berlin.
  42. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Affidavit for License to Marry, No. 555 (3 November 1914), and Certificate of Marriage, Images 683-686. Lewis L. Tefft, 21, born in Smyrna, NY, motion picture operator; father: Nathan Tefft; mother: Purla E. Steven; first marriage; Hannah Rosser, 21, born in Mayfield, PA; father: James Rosser, born in Wales, England; mother: Hattie Riley. Married on 4 November 1914 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.
  43. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Lewis L. Tefft, born: 1893; died: 1944 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, spouse, and one child).
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 86, Sheet No. 4B, Nathan Tefft, 65, New York, crossing tender for railroad; wife of 32 years Purla C. Tefft, 47, New York, 6 children, 5 living; son Lewis L. Tefft, 16, New York, tablet maker in pharmacy; brother Larenso P. Tefft, 69, New York, widow.
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Herkimer County, Ilion, E.D. 10, Sheet No. 4A, Lewis Tefft, 26, New York, motion p. operator; wife Hannah Tefft, 26, Pennsylvania; father Nathan Tefft, 75, New York, widow; daughter Marion Tefft, 3, New York.
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Herkimer County, Ilion Village, E.D. 22-11, Sheet No. 11B, Lewis L. Tefft, 36, New York, vitaphone operator, theater; wife of 21 years Hannah M. Tefft, 36, Pennsylvania; daughter Marion M. Tefft, 13, New York; daughter Agnes G. Tefft, 8, New York.
  47. Obituary, Daily Sentinel, Rome, New York, (available at fultonhistory.com), 12 June 1944, Lewis Tefft, died: 11 June 1944 at Canadaroga Lake, New York; born: 5 September 1893 in Smyrna, New York. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, spouse, and daughters.
  48. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Hanna M. William Tefft, born: 1893 in Mayfield, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania [sic, she was born in Mayfield, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania]; died: 27 January 1980 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  49. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Mayfield, E.D. 14, Sheet No. 10A, James Rosser, 33, Wales, Jan. 1867, locomotive fireman; wife of 7 years Hattie Rosser, 24, Penna., Apr. 1876; daughter Anna Rosser, 7, Penna., Sept. 1892; daughter Stella Rosser, 6, Penna., Oct. 1893; son Bertran Rosser, 3, Penna., July 1896; son Hayden Rosser, 1, Penna., July 1898.
  50. New York State Census, 1905, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 7, James B. R. Williams, 38; wife Hattie Williams, 28; daughter Hannah Williams, 10; daughter Stella Williams, 9; son Bertran Williams, 8; son Hayden Williams, 6.
  51. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 93, Sheet No. 3B-4A, James Williams, 44, Wales, fireman, railroad; wife of 18 years Hattie Williams, 34, Pennsylvania, 6 children, 6 living; daughter Hannah Williams, 16, Pennsylvania, hemmer, knitting mill; daughter Stella Williams, 15, Pennsylvania, hemmer, silk mill; son Bertram Williams, 14, Pennsylvania; son Hayden Williams, 12, Pennsylvania; son James Williams, 1 8/12, New York; son Kenneth Williams, 9/12, New York.
  52. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Mary Ellen Tefft, born: unknown; died: 14 March 1916 (from record, which includes a note Aged 8 Months; and provides the names and links for her parents). Duplicate entry: Mary E. Tefft, born: 1915; died: 1916.
  53. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Agnes Yates Tefft [sic, maiden and married names are reversed in the record], born: 1921; died: 1984 (from record, which provides the name and link for one child).
Fourth Generation
18. Maude C. Crumb4 (Elwin,3 Cornelia,2 Samuel1), born April 1876 in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan;1, 2, 3 died July 1957 in Michigan.1 Maude married, 5 April 1905 in Leslie, Ingham County, Michigan, Griffith C. Gething1 (born 1875 in Wales, the son of Thomas Gething and Elizabeth Thomas;1, 4 Griffith died September 19194). Maude and Griffith are buried in Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.1, 4

Child of Maude C. Crumb and Griffith C. Gething:

+30i. Garrett C. Gething, born 8 November 1909 in Michigan; died 18 March 1972 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Married Laura E. Wilson.

19. Harry Clifford Crumb4 (Elwin,3 Cornelia,2 Samuel1), born 16 June 1880 in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan;3, 5 died 28 March 1943 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan.5 Harry married, 1905, Etta Louise Beach5 (born 21 February 1881 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, the daughter of Walter M. Beach and Martha Higgins;6 Etta died 21 December 1960 in Osceola, St. Joseph County, Indiana6). Harry and Etta are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Bay City, Bay County, Michigan.5, 6

Children of Harry Clifford Crumb and Etta Louise Beach:

+31i. Neil Lawton Crumb, born 30 August 1908; died February 1977. Married (1) Elva Ruth Holem Married (2) Dorothy May Shelly.
+32ii. Harriet L. Crumb, born 31 July 1912 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan; died 30 June 1993. Married George Ronald ‘Pete’ Mundwiler.

20. Harry Ward Tefft4 (Charles,3 Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 31 August 1901 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;7, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 2 August 1995 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York.8, 12 Harry married, first, ca. 1925, Evelyn C. Lomber10, 12 (born 10 March 1900 in Leeds, Yorkshire County, England, parents not determined;10, 13 Evelyn died 6 January 1990 in Radisson, Onondaga County, New York13). Their marriage ended in divorce on 19 May 1939.14 Harry married, second, 23 May 1939 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Mary Helen Laughlin12, 14 (born 4 April 1913 in Seneca Falls, Seneca County, New York, the daughter of Thomas Laughlin and Evelyn McGrath;11, 12, 14 Mary died 27 April 198412). Harry married, third, 24 November 1990, Fannie Rahrle (née Hull) 12 (born 25 February 1914 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, parents not determined;15 Fannie died 22 October 1999 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York12, 15). Harry is buried in Sherburne West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne, Chenango County, New York.8 Evelyn is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.13 Fannie is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan, Onondaga County, New York.15

Children of Harry Ward Tefft and Mary Helen Laughlin:

 33i. Gary W. Tefft.
 34ii. Mary Ann Tefft.

24. Donald W. Tefft4 (Wesley ‘Mott’,3 Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 15 July 1919 in Rome, Oneida County, New York;16, 17 died 6 September 1953 in Mountain View, Santa Clara, California.16 Donald married Faith Hatwig16 (born ____, parents not determined). Donald is buried in Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York.16

25. William Raymond Laverne Tefft4 (William ‘Willey’,3 Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 1911 in New York;18, 19, 20, 21 died 20 July 1973.18, 22 William married, 2 March 1928 in Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, Norma Louise Terk20, 25 (born 21 January 1910 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, the daughter of Jesse S. Terk and May A. Springer;20, 21, 23, 24 Norma died 28 October 199624). William is buried in North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York.18

His given name at birth is uncertain. His marriage record (to Norma Louise Terk) shows his name as Raymond La Verne Tefft, but the 1930 and 1940 census record list him as William L. and William, Jr. respectively. His father’s obituary names him as Raymond, whereas his mother’s obituary lists him as William. The obituary for his mother-in-law, May Springer Terk, lists her surviving daughter as Mrs. William R. Tefft, Jr.


Children of William Raymond Laverne Tefft and Norma Louise Terk:

+35i. Charles W. Tefft, born 6 April 1929 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York; died 3 May 2015. Married Shirley Marie Rudolph.
+36ii. Betty Jean Tefft, born 18 April 1932 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died 29 May 2010. Married (1) Laurence Eugene Ellis Married (2) Donald John Williams.
 37iii. Edward Laverne Tefft, born 30 November 1939 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;21, 26, 27, 28 died 15 January 1994.26, 28 Edward was recognized for his heroism in saving his father’s life, as told in an article in the Norwich Sun:29 Local Scout Cited for Heroism; Saved His Father’s Life. For saving his father from a fiery death and also his home from possible destruction, Edward L. Tefft of 11 Court Street, second class scout of Norwich Troop 64, has been awarded the Certificate of Merit of the National Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America. Young Tefft saved the life of his father, Deputy Sheriff William L. Tefft Jr., on February 21 of this year when the deputy fell asleep and a cigaret ignited his hair and clothing. The boy removed his father’s burning clothing, threw water on the blazing chair, and gave his father first aid while awaiting a doctor. Troop 64 scoutmaster Onslow Brown called Scout Tefft’s action “heroism, resourcefulness and skill commensurate with the highest ideals of scouting.” In a letter to the national boy scout court of honor, Dr. Martin H. Jacobi, who attended the injured deputy, said, “If it hadn’t been for his (Scout Tefft’s) courageous intervention, his father would have possibly died of more serious burns, suffocation or shock.” William Barone, local scout executive said it was the first time such an award has been given to a scout from this area. The certificate was presented to young Tefft on Saturday. Edward is buried in North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York.26

26. Frances Ellen Tefft4 (William ‘Willey’,3 Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 15 April 1922 in New York;19, 30, 31, 32 died 16 July 2000.30 Frances married Leonard Ward Baker (born 30 September 1919, the son of Clayton J. Baker and Florence M. _____;33 Leonard died 9 May 198633). Frances and Leonard are buried in Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland County, New York.30, 33

Children of Frances Ellen Tefft and Leonard Ward Baker:

 38i. James D. Baker, born 1940.
 39ii. Judy Rae Baker, born 1943.

28. Marion M. Tefft4 (Lewis,3 Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 2 November 1916 in Utica, Oneida County, New York;34, 35, 36, 37 died 23 December 1973 in Rome, Oneida County, New York.34, 37 Marion married, 14 July 1947 in Ilion, Herkimer County, New York, Charles Thompson Mundy37 (born 2 January 1916 in South Plymouth, Chenango County, New York, the son of Joseph R. Mundy and Henrietta Thompson;38 Charles died 1 June 1998 in Okaloosa County, Florida38). Marion and Charles are buried in Holland Patent Cemetery, Holland Patent, Oneida County, New York.34, 37, 38

  1. Find a Grave (website). Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Maude Crumb Gething, born: 1876 in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan; died: July 1957 in Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her marriage record and 1910/1920/1930 census records; and provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, husband, and child).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Ingham County, Mason, E.D. 136, Page No. 27, Elwin T. Crum, 28, New York, mill; wife Phebe Crum, 27, Michigan; daughter Maude Crum, 4, Michigan.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Jackson County, Henrietta Township, E.D. 6, Sheet No. 2B, Elwin Crumb, 48, New York, July 1852 [2 overwritten with 1, but 2 is believed to be correct], hotel keeper; wife of 28 years Phebe A. Crumb, 46, Michigan, June 1853; daughter Maud C. Crumb, 24, Michigan, April 1876, no children, dress maker; son Harray [sic] C. Crumb, 19, Michigan, June 1880, carpenter; f in law Stephen Edwards, 87, New York, June 1812, widow, brick mason; border, Bert Garris, 26, Michigan, May 1874, divorced, day laborer.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Griffith C. Gething, born: 1875; died: September 1919 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and child).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, Harry Clifford Crumb, born: 16 June 1880 in Mason, Ingham County, Michigan; died: 28 March 1943 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, spouse (m.1905), and children).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, Etta Louise Beach Crumb, born: 21 February 1881 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; died: 21 December 1960 in Osceola, St. Joseph County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, and children).
  7. Residents of Fayetteville, NY, Circa 1942; Surnames from Sutfin to Z. Compiled by Edward Hutchinson. Available at: ehutchison.homestead.com/FayettevilleRegistry5.html. Harry W. Tefft. The paragraph provides vital and biographical details and the names of three wives and two children.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Sherburne West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, Harry W. Tefft, born: 31 August 1901 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 2 Auguste 1995 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York (from record, which provides the name and links for his wife).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, E.D. 169, Sheet No. 2A, Charles W. Tefft, 40, New York, agent, real estate office; wife Inez L. Tefft, 38, New York; son Harry W. Tefft, 18, New York, draftsman, gear co.; son Harold M. Tefft, 16, New York, chauffeur, delivery car; son Charles W. Tefft, Jr., 5, New York; mother-in-law Carrie Wilkins, 58, New York, Widow.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, E.D. 34-203, Sheet No. 17B, Harry W. Tefft, 28, New York, salesman, shoes; first married age 24; wife Evelyn B. Tefft, 30, England, first married age 25, practical nurse, private family.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, E.D. 66-253, Sheet No. 12B, Harry Tefft, 38, New York, salesman; wife Mary Tefft, 27, New York.
  12. Residents of Fayetteville, NY, Circa 1942; Surnames from Sutfin to Z. Compiled by Edward Hutchinson. Available at: ehutchison.homestead.com/FayettevilleRegistry5.html.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, Evelyn C. Tefft, born: 10 March 1900; died: 6 January 1990 (from record, which includes the text of her obituary giving vital and biographical details).
  14. Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950; Application for Marriage License, and Certificate of Marriage; License No. 940, Harry Ward Tefft, 37, born in Norwich, NY; previously married, divorced on 19 May 1939; father: Charles, born in Norwich, NY; mother: Ines Hay, born in Norwich, NY; and Mary Helen Laughlin, 26, born in Seneca Falls, NY; not previously married; father: Thomas, born in Seneca Falls, NY; mother: Gladys McGrath, born in Rochester, NY. Married on 23 May 1939 in Scranton, PA.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan, Onondaga County, New York, Fannie Hull Tefft, born: 25 February 1914 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died: 22 October 1999 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York (from record, which includes a note detailing her two marriages and two children by her first marriage; and provides the names and links for her two husbands).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York, Donald W. Tefft, born: 15 July 1919 in Rome, Oneida County, New York; died: 6 September 1953 in California (from record, which provides a brief biography of Donald and his parents giving vital and biographical details including facts from census records and newspaper articles, and the names of his brother and spouse; and provides the names and links for his parents).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Oneida County, Rome, E.D. 98, Sheet No. 9B, Wesley Tefft, 35, New York, chauffeur, brass mill; wife Ida Tefft, 22, New York [sic, she was born in Texas]; son Donald Tefft, 3, New York; son Alfred Tefft, 6/12, New York [It appears that the ages for the two sons are reversed. Other records show Donald as born 15 July 1919. Alfred does not appear in any other records and probably died young.]
  18. Find a Grave (website). North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York, William Tefft, born: 1911; died: 23 July 1973 [sic, this is his date of burial; he died on 20 July 1973 based on other records] (from record, which provides the names and links for his three children).
  19. New York State Census, 1925, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 01, William L. Tefft, 39; Maude E. Tefft, 37; Raymond Tefft, 26; Francis Tefft, 3.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, E.D. 9-23, Sheet No. 2A, William L. Tefft, 19, New York, first married age 17, steam shovel, Chenango Co.; wife Norma L. Tefft, 20, New York, first married age 18, winding, knitting mill; son Charles H. Tefft, 11/12, New York.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-19, Sheet No. 6A, William Tefft, Jr., 29, New York, shovel runner, City of Norwich; wife Norma Tefft, 30, New York; son Charles W. Tefft, 11, New York; daughter Betty Jean Tefft, 7, New York; son Edward L. Tefft, 4/12, New York.
  22. Deaths, Twin Valley Publications, Greene, New York, 1 August 1973, death of Raymond Tefft of Norwich on 20 July 1973. The article mentions that he was the son of Maude Tefft, who died a year ago March, and he was the nephew of Rev. and Mrs. M.R. Weaver. Mrs. Weaver was Maude Tefft’s sister.
  23. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Norma Louise Tefft, born: 21 January 1910 in New Berlin, New York; father: Jesse S. Terk; mother: Mae Springer.
  24. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Norma L. Tefft, born: 21 January 1910; died: 28 October 1996; residence zipcode: 89119 [corresponding to Las Vegas, Nevada].
  25. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Marriage License and Certificate, Raymond La Verne Tefft, 23, born in Springville, N.Y.; father: William Tefft; mother: Maude Ward; Norma Louise Terk, 21, born in New Berlin, N.Y.; father: Jesse Terk; mother: May Springer; married on 2 March 1928 in Sherburne, Chenango County, N.Y. [Both of their ages are undoubtedly incorrect; he was 17 and she was 18 when they married, based on their birth dates from other records.]
  26. Find a Grave (website). North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Edward Tefft, born: 1935 [sic, he was born in 1939; his gravestone has the correct date]; died: 1994 (from record, which provides the names and links for his father, siblings, and son).
  27. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Edward Laverne Tefft, born: 30 November 1939 in Norwich, Chen[ango County], New York; father: William L. Tefft; mother: Norma L. Terk.
  28. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, E. L. Tefft, born: 30 November 1939; died: 15 January 1994.
  29. Norwich Sun, Norwich, New York (available at newspaperarchive.com), 17 August 1953, Local Scout Cited for Heroism; Saved His Father’s Life.
  30. Find a Grave (website). Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland County, New York; Frances Ellen Tefft Baker, born: 15 April 1922; died: 16 July 2000 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, and children).
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, E.D. 9-21, Sheet No. 9B-10A, William L. Tefft [indexed as Gefft], 43, New York, first married age 18, painter, contractor; wife Maude E. Tefft, 41, New York, first married age 16; daughter Frances S. Tefft, 7, New York; grandson Charles W. Tefft, 11/12, New York; father-in-law Charles J. Ward, 61, New York, widow, stock clerk, novelty co.
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-24, Sheet No. 9A, William Tefft, 52, New York, labor, sewer project; wife Maud Tefft, 52, New York, laundress, at home; daughter Francis Baker, 18, New York.
  33. Find a Grave (website). Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland County, New York; Leonard Ward Baker, born: 30 September 1919; died: 9 May 1986 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse and children).
  34. Find a Grave (website). Holland Patent Cemetery, Holland Patent, Oneida County, New York, Marion Tefft Mundy, born: 2 November 1916 in Utica, Oneida County, New York; died: 23 December 1973 in Holland Patent, Oneida County, New York [sic, she died in a Rome, New York, hospital] (from record, which provides excerpts of her obituary, and provides the name and link for her husband).
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Herkimer County, Ilion, E.D. 10, Sheet No. 4A, Lewis Tefft, 26, New York, motion p. operator; wife Hannah Tefft, 26, Pennsylvania; father Nathan Tefft, 75, New York, widow; daughter Marion Tefft, 3, New York.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Herkimer County, Ilion Village, E.D. 22-11, Sheet No. 11B, Lewis L. Tefft, 36, New York, vitaphone operator, theater; wife of 21 years Hannah M. Tefft, 36, Pennsylvania; daughter Marion M. Tefft, 13, New York; daughter Agnes G. Tefft, 8, New York.
  37. Obituary, Rome Daily Sentinel, Rome, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 24 December 1973, Mrs. Charles T. Mundy (the former Marion M. Tefft), died: 23 December 1973 in Rome; born: 2 November 1916 in Utica. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, three daughters and their husbands, and a sister.
  38. Find a Grave (website). Holland Patent Cemetery, Holland Patent, Oneida County, New York, Charles Thompson Mundy, born: 2 January 1916 in South Plymouth, Chenango County, New York; died: 1 June 1998 in Okaloosa County, Florida (from record, which includes a note naming his parents; and provides the names and links for his parents and spouses).
Fifth Generation
30. Garrett C. Gething5 (Maude,4 Elwin,3 Cornelia,2 Samuel1), born 8 November 1909 in Michigan;1, 2 died 18 March 1972 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.1 Garrett married Laura E. Wilson3 (born 1912 in Iowa, the daughter of Norman Dickey Wilson and Helen Delaphine Caskey;2, 3 Laura died 30 December 1997 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan3). Garrett and Laura are buried in Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.1, 3

Child of Garrett C. Gething and Laura E. Wilson:

 40i. Thomas W. Gething, born ca. 1939 in Michigan.2

31. Neil Lawton Crumb5 (Harry,4 Elwin,3 Cornelia,2 Samuel1), born 30 August 1908;4, 5 died February 1977.4, 5 Neil married, first, 5 June 1931 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, Elva Ruth Holem8 (born 7 August 1908 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, the daughter of Jacob A. Holem and Bessie H. _____;6, 7 Elva died 27 December 19516, 7). Neil married, second, 16 July 1953 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, Dorothy May Shelly9 (born 15 August 1915 in LaGrange County, Indiana, the daughter of Vern E. Shelly and Margaret Jane McCoy;9, 10 Dorothy died 21 February 200310). Neil is buried in Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph County, Indiana.4 Elva is buried in Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph County, Indiana.6

Child of Neil Lawton Crumb and Elva Ruth Holem:

+41i. Martha Sue Crumb, born 4 March 1936 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan. Married John C. McCoy III.

32. Harriet L. Crumb5 (Harry,4 Elwin,3 Cornelia,2 Samuel1), born 31 July 1912 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan;11, 12 died 30 June 1993.11, 12 Harriet married, 25 June 1938, George Ronald ‘Pete’ Mundwiler12 (born 15 July 1909, parents not determined;13 Pete died 5 December 198013). Harriet and Pete are buried in Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois.11, 13

Children of Harriet L. Crumb and George Ronald ‘Pete’ Mundwiler:

 42i. Melissa A. Mundwiler, born 9 August 1944.14
 43ii. Christopher Mark Mundwiler, born 24 March 1947.14
 44iii. Cecelia Beth Mundwiler, born 8 June 1952.14

35. Charles W. Tefft5 (William,4 William ‘Willey’,3 Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 6 April 1929 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York;15, 16, 17, 18 died 3 May 2015.15, 18 Charles married Shirley Marie Rudolph (born 28 June 1931 in Oneida Castle, Oneida County, New York, the daughter of Willard S. Rudolph and Dorothy Grace Van Pelt;19 Shirley died 31 August 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada19). Charles and Shirley are buried in Oneida Castle Cemetery, Oneida Castle, Oneida County, New York.15, 19

36. Betty Jean Tefft5 (William,4 William ‘Willey’,3 Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 18 April 1932 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;17, 20, 21 died 29 May 2010.20, 21 Betty married, first, 11 September 1954 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Laurence Eugene Ellis25 (born 5 April 1929 in Pitcher, Chenango County, New York, the son of Charles L. Ellis and Addessia G. Carpenter;22, 23, 24 Laurence died 10 July 200522, 24). Betty married, second, 25 April 1964, Donald John Williams26 (born 29 June 1935, parents not determined26). Betty is buried in North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York.20 Laurence is buried in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.22

Child of Betty Jean Tefft and Laurence Eugene Ellis:

+45i. Donna Williams (born Ellis), born 27 January 1957. Married Bruce Edward Buck.

Children of Betty Jean Tefft and Donald John Williams:

+46i. John Donald Williams, born 10 November 1964. Married Sandra J. Lawrence.
+47ii. Diane Elaine Williams, born 13 December 1965. Married Christopher R. Bruce.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Garrett C. Gething, born: 8 November 1909; died: 18 March 1972 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan (from record, which provides the nsmes and links for his parents and wife).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Jackson County, Jackson City, E.D. 38-21, Sheet No. 7B, Garrett C. Gething, 30, Michigan, asst. ex. secretary, chaufer of _____; wife Laura Gething, 27, Iowa; son Thomas W. Gething, 1, Michigan.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Woodland Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; Laura E. Wilson Gething, born: 1912; died: 30 December 1997 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and husband).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Neil L. Crumb, born: 1908; died: 1977 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, and wife).
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Neil Crumb, died: February 1977; born: 30 August 1908.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Elva Ruth Holem Crumb, born: 7 August 1908; died: 27 December 1951 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and husband).
  7. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Muriel Link Collection, Obituary dated 29 December 1951, Crumb, Mrs. Neil, died: Thursday, 27 December 1951; born: 7 August 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband and daughter.
  8. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Neil Lawton Crumb and Elva Ruth Holem, married on 5 September 1931 in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
  9. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Neil L. Crumb, born: 30 August 1908 in Bay County, Michigan; father: Harry C. Crumb; mother: Etta Beach; and Dorothy May Shelly, born: 15 August 1915 in LaGrange, Indiana; father: Vern E. Shelly; mother: Margaret Jane McCoy; married on 16 July 1953 in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
  10. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Dorothy S. Crumb, died: 21 February 2003; residence zip code: 46614 (corresponding to South Bend, Indiana); born: 15 August 1915.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, Harriet Crumb Mundwiler, born: 31 July 1912; died: 30 June 1993 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, and husband).
  12. Obituary, Northwest Herald, Woodstock, Illinois (available at newspaper.com), 2 July 1993, Harriet L. Mundwiler, died: 30 June 1993. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, spouse, children and their spouses, brother, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, George R. Mundwiler, born: 15 July 1909; died: 5 December 1980 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  14. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Oneida Castle Cemetery, Oneida Castle, Oneida County, New York, Charles W. Tefft, born: 1929; died: 2015 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary giving vital and biographical details; and provides the names and links for his father, siblings, spouse, and child).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, E.D. 9-23, Sheet No. 2A, William L. Tefft, 19, New York, first married age 17, steam shovel, Chenango Co.; wife Norma L. Tefft, 20, New York, first married age 18, winding, knitting mill; son Charles H. Tefft, 11/12, New York.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-19, Sheet No. 6A, William Tefft, Jr., 29, New York, shovel runner, City of Norwich; wife Norma Tefft, 30, New York; son Charles W. Tefft, 11, New York; daughter Betty Jean Tefft, 7, New York; son Edward L. Tefft, 4/12, New York.
  18. Obituary, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas, Nevada (available at obits.reviewjournal.com). 6 May 2015, Charles W. Tefft, died: 6 May 2015. The article provides vital and biographical details.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Oneida Castle Cemetery, Oneida Castle, Oneida County, New York, Shirley Marie Rudolph Tefft, born: 28 June 1931 in Oneida Castle, Oneida County, New York; died: 31 August 2012 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada (from record, which includes the text from two obituaries, and provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, and one child).
  20. Find a Grave (website). North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Betty Jean Tefft Williams, born: 18 April 1932 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 29 May 2010 (from record, which includes selected text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her father and siblings).
  21. Obituary, The Evening Sun, Norwich, New York (website: evesun.com/obituary). Betty T. Williams, died: 29 May 2010; born: 18 April 1932 in Norwich, NY, named Betty Jean Tefft. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, two brothers, three children, and long-time friend.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, Laurence E. Ellis, born: 5 April 1929; died: 10 July 2005 (from record).
  23. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Laurence Eugene Ellis, born: 5 April 1929 in Pitcher, Chen[ango County], New York; father: Charles L. Ellis; mother; Addessia G. Carpenter.
  24. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Laurence E. Ellis, born: 5 April 1929; died: 10 July 2005; residence zip code: 75002 [corresponding to Lucas, Texas].
  25. Marriage Announcement, The Chenango Union, Chenango County, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 21 September 1954, Betty Jean Tefft and Laurence Ellis, married on 11 September 1954 in Norwich, New York. The article gives biographical and wedding details and the names of their parents and other family members.
  26. Genealogy.com, User Trees, James-H-Camp, Descendants of Alice Carpenter, Generation No. 13, Person No. 62, Donald John Williams, born 29 June 1935. The entries include the names and vital dates for his two wives, two children (Nos. 97 and 98) by his first wife Betty Tefft [misspelled as Teft], their spouses and children.
Sixth and Seventh Generations
41. Martha Sue Crumb6 (Neil,5 Harry,4 Elwin,3 Cornelia,2 Samuel1), born 4 March 1936 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan.1, 2 Martha married, 20 June 1957 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, John C. McCoy III1 (born 25 June 1935 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, the son of John C. McCoy and Mary Young1).

45. Donna Williams (born Ellis)6 (Betty,5 William,4 William ‘Willey’,3 Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 27 January 1957.3 Donna married, 31 March 1975, Bruce Edward Buck3 (born 10 December 1954, parents not determined;3 Bruce died 26 October 20193).

46. John Donald Williams6 (Betty,5 William,4 William ‘Willey’,3 Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 10 November 1964.4 John married, 26 August 1995, Sandra J. Lawrence4 (born ca. 1960, parents not determined3).

Child of John Donald Williams and Sandra J. Lawrence:

 48i. Michaela Jean Williams, born 7 September 1998.4

47. Diane Elaine Williams6 (Betty,5 William,4 William ‘Willey’,3 Nathan,2 Samuel1), born 13 December 1965.4 Diane married, 24 March 1995 in Nevada, Christopher R. Bruce4 (born 22 November 1964, parents not determined3).

Children of Diane Elaine Williams and Christopher R. Bruce:

 49i. Kathryn Elizabeth Bruce, born 25 May 1992.4
 50ii. Christopher Bruce, born 23 May 1996.4

  1. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, John C. McCoy III, born: 25 June 1935 in Sturgis, Michigan; father: John C. McCoy; mother: Mary Young; and Martha Sue Crumb, born: 4 March 1936 in Dowozioc, Michigan; father: Neil L. Crumb; mother: Elva R. Halem; married on 20 June 1957 in St. Joseph, Indiana.
  2. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Muriel Link Collection, Obituary dated 29 December 1951, Crumb, Mrs. Neil, died: Thursday, 27 December 1951; born: 7 August 1908 in Plymouth, Indiana. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband and daughter.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Genealogy.com, User Trees, James-H-Camp, Descendants of Alice Carpenter, Generation No. 13, Person No. 62, Donald John Williams, born 29 June 1935. The entries include the names and vital dates for his two wives, two children (Nos. 97 and 98) by his first wife Betty Tefft [misspelled as Teft], their spouses and children.