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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 Isaac Bill and 130 of his descendants down to the eighth generation.


First Generation
1. Isaac Bill,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Isaac married Lucy Dix (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Isaac Bill and Lucy Dix:

+2i. Lucy M. Bill, born 14 March 1810 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 13 November 1891 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married Rowland B. Tefft.

Second Generation
2. Lucy M. Bill2 (Isaac1), born 14 March 1810 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 13 November 1891 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.1 Lucy married, 13 March 1834, Rowland B. Tefft8 (born 25 May 1807 in Richmond, Washington County, Rhode Island, the son of Ezekiel Tefft and Amie Wilcox;2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 Rowland died 16 April 1891 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan8, 9). Lucy and Rowland are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.1, 9

+3i. Arethusa C. Tefft, born 11 January 1836 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 25 October 1905 in Waterloo, Grant Township, DeKalb County, Indiana. Married Alonzo Faucett.
+4ii. Charles Burton Tefft, born 11 December 1839 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 22 August 1910 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married Emmogene Martha Holley.
+5iii. Rowland Dexter Tefft, born 16 August 1842 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 16 November 1902 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana. Married (1) Fannie L. Pachin Married (2) Jennie McClellan.
+6iv. Henry Clay Tefft, born 27 May 1844 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; twin. Married Sarah Jane Hatt.
+7v. Emily O. Tefft, born 27 May 1844 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; twin; died 5 May 1932. Married Orlando Mordiff Record.
+8vi. John G. Tefft, born 3 June 1849 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 8 January 1914 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married May Belle Snyder.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Lucy M. Bill Tefft, born: March 1809 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 13 November 1891 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary giving vital and biographical details; includes a note naming her parents, husband, and six children; and provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, husband, and three children.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Images 11 and 12 of 48, Rowland D. Tefft, 43. R.I., farmer; Lucy Tefft, 40, NY; Arathusa Tefft, 14, NY; Charles Tefft, 10, NY; R. D. Tefft, 7, NY; H. C. Tefft, 6, NY; E. O. Tefft, 6, NY; Infant Tefft, [age unreadable], NY.
  3. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, Smyrna, Image 2 of 41 (right side), Rowland Tefft, 48, Rhode Island, farmer; wife Lucy Tefft, 45, Chenango; daughter Arthusa C. Tefft, 19, Chenango; son Charles B. Tefft, 15, Chenango; son Rowland D. Tefft, 12, Chenango; son Henry C. Tefft, 11, Chenango; daughter Emily O. Tefft, 11, Chenango; son John G. Tefft, 5, Chenango.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 112, Rowland Teft, 53, Rhode Island, lumberman; Lucy Teft, 50, New York; Arathusa Teft, 24, New York; Charles R. Teft, 20, New York, lumberman; Rowland R. Teft, 17, New York, lumberman; Henry C. Teft, 16, New York, gardener; Emily O. Teft, 16, New York; John G. Teft, 10, New York.
  5. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, Smyrna, Image 26 of 80, Rowland Tefft, 58, R.I., lumber dealer, Terryburg, O[hio]; wife Lucy B. Tefft, 55, Chenango, parent of 6 children; child Arethusa C. Tefft, 29, Chenango, teacher; child Charles B. Tefft, 25, Chenango, married, farmer; child Rowland D. Tefft, 22, Chenango, married, student, Toledo, O[hio]; child Henry C. Tefft, 21, Chenango, student, Albany, NY; child John G. Tefft, 14, Chenango; child Emily O. Tefft, 21, Chenango; daughter-in-law Emogene Tefft, 20, Chenango [she is the wife of Charles B. Tefft].
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 12, Lucy Tefft, 61, New York; Rowland Tefft, 4, New York. Living next door is her daughter and son-in-law: Orlando Record, 28, New York, teacher; Emily Record, 26, New York.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Saginaw County, Swan Creek Township, E.D. 310, Page No. 3, Rowland Tefft, 73, R.I., farming; wife Lucy B. Tefft, 70, New York; son John G. Tefft, 29, New York, head sawyer. Living next door is their son: Chas. B. Tefft, 40, New York, bookkeeper; wife Emma H. Tefft, 35, New York; daughter Jenny H. Tefft, 14, New York; son Bertie S. Tefft, 12, Michigan; daughter S. Esther Tefft, 7, Michigan.
  8. 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.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Rolland B. Tefft, born: 25 May 1807 in Richmond, Washington County, Rhode Island; died: 16 April 1891 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes notes: Age 83 years. Loving husband of Lucy. Dear father. Son of Welcome Tefft. Also provides the names and links for his wife and three children). He is not the son of Welcome Tefft. At least one other record indicates he was the son of Ezekiel Tefft and his wife Amy Wilcox. Also, records for Welcome Tefft do not include a son named Rolland/Rowland.
  10. 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.
Third Generation
3. Arethusa C. Tefft3 (Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 11 January 1836 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 25 October 1905 in Waterloo, Grant Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.1, 6 Arethusa married, 24 October 1865 in Cazenovia, Madison County, New York, Alonzo Faucett6, 7 (born 20 November 1833 in New York, parents not determined;8 Alonzo died 4 October 1913 in Waterloo, Grant Township, DeKalb County, Indiana8). Arethusa and Alonzo are buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana.1, 8

+9i. Cora Belle Faucett, born 22 November 1867 in Sherburne, Chenango County, New York; died 2 June 1952 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. Married Albert Gould Stanley.
 10ii. Alonzo Dexter Faucett, born 1870.

4. Charles Burton Tefft3 (Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 11 December 1839 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 died 22 August 1910 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.9 Charles married, 15 August 1862 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York, Emmogene Martha Holley (born 14 October 1844 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York, parents not determined;5, 10, 11, 12 Emmogene died 29 April 1908 in Swan Creek Township, Saginaw County, Michigan12). Charles and Emmogene are buried in Garfield Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.12, 9

Charles was engaged in farming but was formerly in the lumber business. He served in the war of the Rebellion from August 13, 1862, to June 10, 1865, as a member of Company F, 114th Regiment, made up mostly of Chenango County soldiers, and was wounded six times during his three years of service.7


+11i. Jennie H. Tefft, born 2 December 1865 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 28 April 1936 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married Spencer W. Stout.
+12ii. Burton S. ‘Bertie’ Tefft, born 3 April 1868 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 1 October 1918 in Buena Vista Charter Township, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married (1) Margaret Lulu Lytle Married (2) Evangeline Anschutz.
+13iii. Susan Esther Tefft, born 5 September 1872 in Saginaw County, Michigan; died 20 March 1921 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married Louis W. Myers.
+14iv. Nellie M. Tefft, born 9 August 1885 in Saginaw County, Michigan; died 3 September 1955 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married William Elish Caster.

5. Rowland Dexter Tefft3 (Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 16 August 1842 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16 died 16 November 1902 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana.7, 17 Rowland married, first, 12 March 1865 in Lucas County, Ohio, Fannie L. Pachin18 (born ____, parents not determined). Rowland married, second, 27 December 1871 in DeKalb County, Indiana, Jennie McClellan20 (born 1845 in Ohio, the daughter of William McClellan and Eliza Wiggins;15, 19 Jennie died 189619). Their marriage ended in divorce in May 1895.21 Rowland is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana.13 Jennie is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana.19

R. Dexter Tefft, a bright student, was in early years a successful teacher in Smyrna Union School, later an attorney at law in Auburn, Ind.7


+15i. Robert Malcolm Tefft, born 25 December 1865 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 15 February 1949 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Married (1) Anna Flatter Married (2) Irene Bessie Curtis.
+16i. Ina May Tefft, born 1872 in Indiana; died 1946. Married (1) James Frank McDowell Married (2) William W. Eby.
+17ii. Helen Lorene ‘Rowena’ Tefft, born January 1881 in Indiana; died 5 July 1942 in Rogers City, Presque Isle County, Michigan. Married Whyland Parker Gregory.

6. Henry Clay Tefft3 (Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 27 May 1844 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; twin.2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 22 Henry married, 4 August 1881 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Sarah Jane Hatt24 (born 20 January 1855 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, the daughter of Stephen B. Hatt, Sr. and Mary Jane Bolden;22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 Sarah died 31 October 1945 in Marengo Township, Calhoun County, Michigan23, 29). Sarah is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.23

 18i. Kittie Ellen Tefft, born June 1882 in Michigan;30 died 30 November 1887 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.30
+19ii. Gladys E. Tefft, born August 1884 in Michigan. Married (1) Harry M. Stebbins Married (2) William Searle Rogers.
+20iii. Rolland Stephen ‘Rollo’ Taft, born 9 November 1886 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died October 1971 in Calhoun County, Michigan. Married (1) Sarah Ann Powell Married (2) Augusta Marie ‘Gussie’ Winter.
 21iv. Stephen E. Tefft, born 9 November 1886 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.31
+22v. Harriet A. Tefft, born 25 May 1889 in Michigan; died 17 December 1979 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Married (1) _____ Pell Married (2) J D Callahan.
+23vi. Marion Hazel Tefft, born 3 December 1891 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 24 October 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Married (1) Leo D. Gray Married (2) John Henry Cummings Married (3) Arthur M. Gordon.
+24vii. Marjorie L. Tefft, born 31 May 1895 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 9 December 1945 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Married Harvey B. Mueller.
+25viii. Charles Henry Tefft, born 29 October 1897 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 13 October 1965 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Married Rita M. Livaudais.

7. Emily O. Tefft3 (Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 27 May 1844 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; twin;2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 died 5 May 1932.32 Emily married, ca. 1868, Orlando Mordiff Record7, 39 (born 17 July 1841 in Chenango County, New York, parents not determined;33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 Orlando died 8 October 1925 in Chenango County, New York42). Emily and Orlando are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas.32, 42

+26i. Lucy Frances Record, born 5 July 1871 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died 26 January 1946 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. Married Albert Lamont Spaeth.
+27ii. Harry Record, born 8 January 1873 in Chenango County, New York; died 24 June 1936 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada. Married Maude Pennell.
+28iii. Charles Record, born 18 June 1877 in Kansas; died 14 January 1915 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas. Married Fannie R. Gildart.
+29iv. Ruth Record, born April 1882 in Kansas. Married James Walter Bradshaw.
+30v. Lois Record, born June 1884 in Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas; died 1966 in Los Angeles County, California. Married John Wesley Allen.
+31vi. Kate Record, born July 1886 in Kansas; died 1962 in Oklahoma. Married Newton Garfield Powers.

8. John G. Tefft3 (Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 3 June 1849 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 43, 44, 45, 46 died 8 January 1914 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.43, 44 John married, 25 July 1882 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, May Belle Snyder47, 51 (born 7 January 1864 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, parents not determined;45, 46, 47, 48, 49 May died 11 July 1955 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan47, 50). John and May are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.43, 47

 32i. Orpha L. Tefft, born 10 October 1883 in Swan Creek Township, Saginaw County, Michigan;52, 53, 54 died 27 April 1898 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.53, 54 Orpha is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.53
+33ii. Luther Ingersoll Tefft, born 30 October 1885 in Michigan; died 24 August 1954 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Married Flora ‘Flossie’ MacMichael.
+34iii. Franklin John Tefft, born 17 February 1888 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 15 January 1962 in Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan. Married Clara J. Bonnell.
+35iv. Winnifred E. Tefft, born January 1891 in Michigan; died 1935. Married William Powell.
 36v. Grace Tefft, born 1893 in Saginaw County, Michigan;55 died 5 November 1899 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.55 Grace is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.55
+37vi. Helen M. Tefft, born May 1897 in Michigan. Married Marlin B. Strong.
+38vii. Robert Bill Tefft, born 14 March 1907 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 9 June 1980 in Helmet, Riverside County, California. Married Dorothy E. Corcoran.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana, Arethusa C. Tefft Fausett, born: 11 January 1836 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 24 October 1905 in Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary, and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and spouse).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Images 11 and 12 of 48, Rowland D. Tefft, 43. R.I., farmer; Lucy Tefft, 40, NY; Arathusa Tefft, 14, NY; Charles Tefft, 10, NY; R. D. Tefft, 7, NY; H. C. Tefft, 6, NY; E. O. Tefft, 6, NY; Infant Tefft, [age unreadable], NY.
  3. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, Smyrna, Image 2 of 41 (right side), Rowland Tefft, 48, Rhode Island, farmer; wife Lucy Tefft, 45, Chenango; daughter Arthusa C. Tefft, 19, Chenango; son Charles B. Tefft, 15, Chenango; son Rowland D. Tefft, 12, Chenango; son Henry C. Tefft, 11, Chenango; daughter Emily O. Tefft, 11, Chenango; son John G. Tefft, 5, Chenango.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 112, Rowland Teft, 53, Rhode Island, lumberman; Lucy Teft, 50, New York; Arathusa Teft, 24, New York; Charles R. Teft, 20, New York, lumberman; Rowland R. Teft, 17, New York, lumberman; Henry C. Teft, 16, New York, gardener; Emily O. Teft, 16, New York; John G. Teft, 10, New York.
  5. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, Smyrna, Image 26 of 80, Rowland Tefft, 58, R.I., lumber dealer, Terryburg, O[hio]; wife Lucy B. Tefft, 55, Chenango, parent of 6 children; child Arethusa C. Tefft, 29, Chenango, teacher; child Charles B. Tefft, 25, Chenango, married, farmer; child Rowland D. Tefft, 22, Chenango, married, student, Toledo, O[hio]; child Henry C. Tefft, 21, Chenango, student, Albany, NY; child John G. Tefft, 14, Chenango; child Emily O. Tefft, 21, Chenango; daughter-in-law Emogene Tefft, 20, Chenango [she is the wife of Charles B. Tefft].
  6. FamilySearch, Arethusa C. Tefft.
  7. 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.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana, Alonzo Fausett, born: 1833 in New York; died: 4 October 1913 in Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of his death certificate, and provides the name and link for his spouse).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Garfield Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Charles Burton Tefft, born: 11 December 1839 in New York; died: 22 August 1910 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes details of his Civil War service; and provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, spouse, and four children).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Saginaw County, Swan Creek, Page 4, C. B. Tefft, 30, New York, works in saw mill; Emogene M. Tefft, 25, New York; Jennie H. Tefft, 4, New York; Bertie S. Tefft, 2, New York; Henry C. Tefft, 26, New York, works in saw mill; John G. Tefft, 20, New York, works in saw mill.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Saginaw County, Swan Creek Township, E.D. 310, Page No. 3, Rowland Tefft, 73, R.I., farming; wife Lucy B. Tefft, 70, New York; son John G. Tefft, 29, New York, head sawyer. Living next door is their son: Chas. B. Tefft, 40, New York, bookkeeper; wife Emma H. Tefft, 35, New York; daughter Jenny H. Tefft, 14, New York; son Bertie S. Tefft, 12, Michigan; daughter S. Esther Tefft, 7, Michigan.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Garfield Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Emmogene Martha Holley Tefft, born: 14 October 1844 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 29 April 1908 in Swan Creek, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes notes giving her age and the names of her husband, four children, and parents; and the names and links for her spouse and four children).
  13. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, Rowland Dexter Tefft, Jr., born: 16 August 1842; died: 16 November 1902 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, wife, and three children).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Bay County, Bay City, Page 91, Rowland Tifft, 27, New York, clerk in hardware store. [His entry is among others living in a hotel].
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Indiana, DeKalb County, Village of Auburn, E.D. 84, Page No. 35, Dexter R. Tefft, 36, New York, lawyer; wife Jennie Tefft, 33, Ohio; son Roland M. Tefft, 14, New York; daughter Ina M. Tefft, 7, Indiana; m-inlaw Eliza McClellan, 66, New Jersey.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Indiana, DeKalb County, Union Township, Auburn, E.D. 66, Sheet No. 12B, border Malcolm D. Teff [sic], 57, New York, Aug. 1842, widow, atty-at-law.
  17. Indiana Death Index, 1882-1920. Available at familysearch.com. Rowland D. Tefft, died 16 November 1902 in Auburn, Indiana, age 60 years.
  18. Ohio, County Marriages 1789-2013/2016, Lucas County, Page 491 (Image 187 of 291) and 630 (Image 240 of 291), Rowland D. Tefft and Fannie L. Patchin, married on 12 March 1865.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, Jane McClellan Tefft, born: 1845; died: 1896 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, spouse, and two children).
  20. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Marriage License and Certification, Page 522, Image 103 of 137, R. Dexter Tefft and Jennie McClellen, married on 27 December 1871 in DeKalb County, Indiana.
  21. Divorce, Indiana Genealogical Web (ingenweb.org), DeKalb County, Divorces, extract from the Order Book, 1893-1898, May Term 1895, Pages 189-190, divorce granted to Jene [sic, Jennie] Tefft against R. Dexter Tefft, and custody of Rowena Tefft granted to the plaintiff. The entry provides their marriage date, which agrees with other records. Contributed by Eliza Funk.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles, E.D. 74, Sheet No. 10B, Henry C. Tefft, 56, New York, May 1844, ins. agt.; wife of 19 years Sarah J. Tefft, 45, New York, Jany. 1855, 7 children, 6 living; daughter Gladys Tefft, 15, Michigan, Aug. 1884; son Rolla Tefft, 13, Michigan, Nov. 1886; daughter Holter Tefft, 11, Michigan, May 1889; daughter Hazel Tefft, 8, Michigan, Dec. 1891; daughter Marjorie Tefft, 5, Michigan, May 1895; son Chas. H. Tefft, 2, Michigan, Oct. 1897.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Sarah Jane Tefft Hatt, born: 20 January 1855 in New York; died: 31 October 1945 in Marengo, Calhoun County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and siblings).
  24. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Saginaw County, Henry C. Tefft, age 37, born in New York, teacher; Sarah Jane Hatt, age 25, born in New York; married on 4 August 1881 in St. Charles.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles Township, E.D. 75, Sheet No. 3B, Sarah Tefft [indexed as Teffs], 53, New York, married once; married 32 years; son Charles Tefft, 12, Michigan; daughter Marjorie, 14, Michigan.
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 49, Sheet 3B, Henry Cummings, 48, Connecticut, millright; wife Hazel M. Cummings, 28, Michigan, shop girl, factory; step-son Preston Gray, 7, Michigan; step-son Rolland C. Gray, 5, Michigan; step-son Searle U. Gray, 3, Michigan; mother-in-law Sarah Tefft, 64, New York, widow.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-10, Sheet No. 6A, Harvey B. Mueller, 37, Illinois, first married age 24, salesman, oil burners; wife Marjarie M. Mueller, 34, Michigan, first married age 20; mother-in-law Sarah J. Teeft [sic], 75, New York, widow; nephew Rowland C. Gray, 15, Michigan.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-32, Sheet No. 5B, Harvey Mueler, 47, Illinois, heating; wife Marjorie Mueler, 44, Mich.; mother-in-law Sarah Tefft, 85, New York.
  29. Obituary, Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, Michigan (available at newspapers.com), 1 November 1945, Mrs. Henry C. Tefft, Sarah J. Tefft, age 90, died 31 October 1945; born 20 January 1855 in Lockport, New York. The article provides vital and biographical details, the names of her children and spouses, and death of her husband about 33 years previous.
  30. Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897; Kittie Ellen Tefft, died: 30 November 1887 in St. Charles; age 5 years 5 months [so born ca. June 1882; parents: Henry C. Tefft and Sarah Tefft.
  31. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Saginaw County, Images 1047-48, Stephen E. Tefft, born: 9 November 1886 in St. Charles; parents: Henry C. Tefft, born in State of New York, bookkeeper, and Sarah Tefft, born in State of New York.
  32. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, Emily Tefft Record, born; 27 May 1844 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 5 May 1932 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, two siblings, and three children).
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 12, Lucy Tefft, 61, New York; Rowland Tefft, 4, New York. Living next door is her daughter and son-in-law: Orlando Record, 28, New York, teacher; Emily Record, 26, New York.
  34. New York State Census, 1875, Chenango County, Norwich, Page 27, Orlando M. Record, 32, born in Chenango [County], school teachter; wife Emily O. Record, 27, born in Chenango; daughter Lucy Record, 4, Chenango; son Harry Record, 2, Chenango.
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Kansas, Neosho County, Chetopa Township, E.D. 165, Page No. 17, Orlando Record, 38, N.Y., farmer; wife Emelie Record, 36, N.Y.; daughter Lucie Record, 8, N.Y.; son Harry Record, 7, N.Y.; son Charlie Record, 2, Kansas.
  36. Kansas State Census, 1895, Neosho County, Chetopa Township, Page No. 47-48, O. M. Record, 52, New York, farmer; Emily T. Record, 48, New York; Charlie Record, 18, Kansas; Ruth Record, 13, Kansas; Lois Record, 10, Kansas; Kate Record, 8, Kansas.
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Kansas, Neosho County, Chetopa Township, Thayer City, E.D. 151, Sheet No. 11B, O. M. Reccord, 58, New York, July 1841, fruit growing; wife of 30 years E. T. Reccord, 54 [crossed out], 65, New York, May 1845, New York, 6 children, 6 living; daughter Ruth Reccord, 16, Kansas, April 1882; daughter Lois Reccord, 15, Kansas, June 1884; daughter Kate Reccord, 13, Kansas, July 1886.
  38. Kansas State Census, 1905, Neosho County, Page 32, Image 214 of 1310, O. M. Record, 63, NY, farmer; E. T. Record, 60, NY; Charle [sic] Record, 25, Kansas; Ruth Record, 22, Kansas; Kate Record, 18, Kansas.
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence, E.D. 182, Sheet No. 3A, Orlando M. Record, 68, New York, teacher, normal school; wife of 42 years Emily T. Record, 64, New York; plus five lodgers, apparently unrelated.
  40. Kansas State Census, 1915, Montgomery County, Independence, Page 25-26, O. M. Record, 74, N.Y., teacher; Emily T. Record, 70, N.Y.
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence, E.D. 192, Sheet No. 9B, Orlando M. Record, 78, New York; Emily Record, 74, New York.
  42. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, Orlando Mordiff Record, born: 17 July 1841 in Chenango County, New York; died: 8 October 1925 in Chenango County, New York (from record, which provides the names and links for his father, spouse, two siblings, and five children).
  43. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, John G. Tefft, born: 3 June 1860 in New York [sic, he was born 3 June 1849; he appears in the 1850, 1855 and 1865 census records with his parents, so he could not have been born in 1860]; died: 8 January 1914 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which provides the text of a brief death notice giving biographical details and the names of five children; and the name and link for his spouse).
  44. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. City of Saginaw, 1914, John G. Tefft, died: 8 January 1914 in Saginaw; age 64 years 7 months 5 days [so constructed birth date is 3 June 1849]; born in New York; surveyor; father: Ronald Tefft, born in Rhode Island; mother: Lucy Bell, born in New York.
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles, E.D. 74, Sheet No. 7B, John G. Tefft, 49, New York, June 1850, surveyor; wife of 18 years May Tefft, 36, Michigan, January 1864, 6 children, 4 living; son Luther Tefft, 14, Michigan, October 1885; son Franklin Tefft, 12, Michigan, February 1888; daughter Winnefred Tefft, 9, Michigan, January 1891; daughter Hellen Tefft, 3, Michigan, May 1897. [Note: John’s entry is given as first-middle-last name, the reverse of all other entries, possibly explaining why he does not show in the index for this census.]
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles Township, E.D. 74, Sheet No. 17A, John G. Tefft, 59, New York, civil engineer; wife of 27 years May B. Tefft, 46, Michigan; son Frank J. Tefft, 22, Michigan, civil engineer; daughter Helen M. Tefft, 13, Michigan; son Robert D. Tefft, 3, Michigan.
  47. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, May Belle Snyder Tefft, born: 7 January 1864 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 11 July 1955 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (from record, which includes notes: Age 91 years. Widow of John G. whom she married July 25, 1882. Devoted mother. Saginaw Obit Index; and the name and link for her spouse).
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw, E.D. 199, Sheet No. 2B, May B. Tefft, 55, Michigan, widow; son John F. Tefft, 31, Michigan, civil engineer; daughter Helen M. Tefft, 22, Michigan, stenographer, railway company; son Robert B. Tefft, 12, Michigan.
  49. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City, E.D. 73-49, Sheet No. 5B, John F. Tefft, 42, Michigan, civil engineer, contractor; mother Maybella Tefft, 66, Michigan, widow; brother Robert Tefft, 23, Michigan, surveyor, contractor.
  50. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Muriel Link Collection, Tefft, Mrs. Maybelle, GR Herald, 12 July 1955, died Monday evening in Butterworth Hospital, age 91. The article provides the names of one daughter and two sons, and indicates she had 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
  51. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Page 153, John G. Tefft, age 32, born in New York, lumberman; and May B. Snyder, age 18, born in Michigan; married on 25 July 1882 in Saginaw.
  52. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Orpha L. Tefft, born: 10 October 1883 in Swans Creek, Saginaw County, Michigan; father: John G. Tefft, born in New York, sawyer; mother: Mary S. Tefft, born in Michigan.
  53. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Oprah Tefft, born: 1884, Swan Creek, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 27 April 1898 in St. Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes notes: age 14 years, 6 months, 17 days; Loving daughter of John G. Tefft and May Tefft. Dear sister; Cause of Death: Typhoid Fever).
  54. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. County of Saginaw, Orpha Tefft, died: 27 April 1898 in St. Charles; age 14 years six months 17 days [so constructed birth date is 10 October 1883]; born in Michigan; single; father: John G. Tefft; mother: Mary Snyder.
  55. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Grace Tefft, born: 1893 in Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 5 November 1899 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes a note: Age 6 years; Loving daughter of John G. and May (Snyder) Tefft; Cause of death: TB of the bones).
Fourth Generation
9. Cora Belle Faucett4 (Arethusa,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 22 November 1867 in Sherburne, Chenango County, New York;1, 2 died 2 June 1952 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana.1, 2 Cora married, 3 December 1890 in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, Albert Gould Stanley2 (born 5 June 1855, parents not determined;3 Albert died 20 March 1897 in Montana3). Cora is buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana.1 Albert is buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana.3

 39i. Helen Rowene Stanley, born 1891.
 40ii. Albert Gould Stanley, born 1896.

11. Jennie H. Tefft4 (Charles,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 2 December 1865 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;4, 5, 6 died 28 April 1936 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan.4 Jennie married, 2 February 1907 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Spencer W. Stout4 (born ____, parents not determined). Jennie is buried in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan.4

 41i. Ruby Stout.
 42ii. Charles H. Stout.
 43iii. Pearl Stout.
 44iv. Lewis Stout.
 45v. Jennie M. Stout.

12. Burton S. ‘Bertie’ Tefft4 (Charles,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 3 April 1868 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan;6, 7 died 1 October 1918 in Buena Vista Charter Township, Saginaw County, Michigan.7 Bertie married, first, 4 September 1889 in Corunna, Shiawassee County, Michigan, Margaret Lulu Lytle7, 8 (born 1 October 1867 in Venice Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, the daughter of David M. Lytle and Sarah Ann Jennings;8 Margaret died 23 April 1917 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan8). Bertie married, second, 23 June 1918 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Evangeline Anschutz7 (born ____, parents not determined). Bertie is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.7 Margaret is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.8

+46i. Clare Burton Tefft, born 12 August 1891 in Pompeii, Gratiot County, Michigan; died 28 May 1943 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Married Ona M. Watson.

13. Susan Esther Tefft4 (Charles,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 5 September 1872 in Saginaw County, Michigan;6, 9 died 20 March 1921 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan.9 Susan married, 26 August 1893 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Louis W. Myers9 (born 16 May 1872 in Lindsey, Sandusky County, Ohio, parents not determined;10 Louis died 28 February 1926 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan10). Susan and Louis are buried in Garfield Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.10, 9

14. Nellie M. Tefft4 (Charles,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 9 August 1885 in Saginaw County, Michigan;11 died 3 September 1955 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.11 Nellie married, 8 November 1901, William Elish Caster (born 25 September 1877 in Swan Creek Township, Saginaw County, Michigan, the son of Lawton C. Caster and Lydia A. Crosby;12 William died 7 July 1950 in Saginaw County, Michigan12). Nellie and William are buried in Garfield Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.11, 12

+47i. Ruth Esther Caster, born 2 January 1904 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 2 September 1958 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married Delos Leonard Scherping.
+48ii. Wellington H. Caster, born 28 December 1905 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 11 July 1968 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Married Lillian E. Osborn.
 49iii. Eva M. Caster.

15. Robert Malcolm Tefft4 (Rowland,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 25 December 1865 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 died 15 February 1949 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.13, 14 Robert married, first, 8 January 1890 in Randolph County, Indiana, Anna Flatter19 (born ca. 1868, parents not determined). Robert married, second, 4 August 1906 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan, Irene Bessie Curtis21 (born 1876 in Ohio, the daughter of John Curtis and Rebecca Hays;15, 16, 17, 18, 20 Irene died 21 April 196220). Robert is buried in Greenville Union Cemetery, Greenville, Drake County, Ohio.13 Irene is buried in Greenville Union Cemetery, Greenville, Drake County, Ohio.20

16. Ina May Tefft4 (Rowland,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 1872 in Indiana;22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 died 1946.22 Ina married, first, 22 October 1890 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, James Frank McDowell29 (born 1858 in Ohio, the son of Elijah S. McDowell and Mary Ann George;28, 29, 30 James died 193128). Their marriage ended in divorce in December 1897 in DeKalb County, Indiana.31 Ina married, second, 18 November 1898 in DeKalb County, Indiana, William W. Eby33 (born 1864 in Nebraska, parents not determined;24, 25, 26, 27, 32 William died 195232). Ina is buried in Riverside Cemetery, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio.22 James is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana.28

+50i. George Tefft McDowell, born 5 April 1893 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; died 17 July 1948 in Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana. Married Burmadetta Johnson.
+51i. Dolly Gertrude Eby, born 19 January 1900 in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio; died 20 June 1983 in Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California. Married Von Dewey Arnold.

17. Helen Lorene ‘Rowena’ Tefft4 (Rowland,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born January 1881 in Indiana;34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 died 5 July 1942 in Rogers City, Presque Isle County, Michigan.34, 35 Rowena married, 24 October 1899 in Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, Whyland Parker Gregory42 (born 24 September 1877 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of Walter P. Gregory and Sadie Whyland;36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43 Whyland died 30 September 1941 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan41, 43). Rowena and Whyland are buried in White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan.34, 41

 52i. Pauline Gregory, born ca. 1907 in Michigan.36, 37, 38

19. Gladys E. Tefft4 (Henry,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born August 1884 in Michigan.44, 45, 46, 47 Gladys married, first, 20 October 1907 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Harry M. Stebbins48 (born ca. 1885 in Michigan, parents not determined45, 48). Gladys married, second, 27 May 1913 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, William Searle Rogers49 (born ca. 1880 in Sherwood, Branch County, Michigan, parents not determined46, 47, 49).

 53i. June Stebbins, born 4 July 1908 in Michigan;50 died 24 October 1908 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.50

20. Rolland Stephen ‘Rollo’ Taft4 (Henry,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 9 November 1886 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan;44, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 died October 1971 in Calhoun County, Michigan.52 Rollo married, first, 24 September 1907 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Sarah Ann Powell57 (born 27 June 1890 in Ohio, the daughter of Henry Powell and Caroline Williams;56, 57 Sarah died 10 January 1909 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan56, 58). Rollo married, second, 12 December 1909 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Augusta Marie ‘Gussie’ Winter59 (born 15 December 1886 in Prussia, parents not determined;53, 54, 55, 59, 60 Gussie died October 198060). Sarah is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.56

 54i. Ruth E. Tefft, born 23 December 1907 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan;61 died 25 August 1908 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.61 Ruth is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.61
 55i. Irwin R. Taft, born ca. 1911 in Michigan.53, 54
 56ii. Eleanor J. Taft, born ca. 1914 in Michigan.53, 54
 57iii. Nelson A. Taft, born ca. 1916 in Michigan.53, 54
 58iv. Maxine J. Taft, born ca. 1918 in Michigan.53, 54
 59v. Russell A. Taft, born ca. 1921 in Michigan.54, 55
 60vi. Wendall E. Taft, born ca. 1923 in Michigan.54, 55
 61vii. Marion V. Taft, born ca. 1925 in Michigan.54, 55
 62viii. William H. Taft, born ca. 1929 in Michigan.54, 55
 63ix. Dolores Taft, born ca. 1931 in Michigan.55
 64x. James E. Taft, born ca. 1934 in Michigan.55

22. Harriet A. Tefft4 (Henry,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 25 May 1889 in Michigan;44, 62, 63, 64, 65 died 17 December 1979 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.62, 63 Harriet married, first, _____ Pell (born ____, parents not determined). Harriet married, second, 24 October 1956 in Cook County, Illinois, J D Callahan66 (born ____, parents not determined). Harriet is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.62

23. Marion Hazel Tefft4 (Henry,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 3 December 1891 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan;44, 67, 68, 69 died 24 October 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.68, 70 Marion married, first, 11 March 1912 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Leo D. Gray72 (born 1890 in Michigan, parents not determined;71, 72 Leo died January 196971). Marion married, second, 21 May 1919 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, John Henry Cummings74 (born 1870 in New York, the son of George W. Cummings and Harriet M. Lane;69, 73, 74 John died May 192973). Marion married, third, 2 February 1940 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Arthur M. Gordon76 (born ____, the son of J. M. Gordon and Margaret McMullen; Arthur died July 196275). Marion is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.70 Leo is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.71 John is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.73 Arthur is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.75

 65i. Preston Gray, born ca. 1913 in Michigan.69
 66ii. Rowland C. Gray, born ca. 1915 in Michigan.69, 77
 67iii. Searle U. Gray, born ca. 1917 in Michigan.64, 69

24. Marjorie L. Tefft4 (Henry,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 31 May 1895 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan;44, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 died 9 December 1945 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.78, 82 Marjorie married, 30 November 1916 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Harvey B. Mueller83 (born ca. 1893 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of Charles J. Mueller and Caroline Huhm;77, 80, 81, 83 Harvey died April 196284). Marjorie and Harvey are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.82, 84

25. Charles Henry Tefft4 (Henry,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 29 October 1897 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan;44, 79, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89 died 13 October 1965 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.90 Charles married Rita M. Livaudais87 (born ca. 1895 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, parents not determined;87, 88, 89 Rita died 30 June 197891).

 68i. Charles Henry Tefft, Jr., born 5 July 1920 in Louisiana;88, 89, 92 died 5 March 1972.92 Charles is buried in Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia.92
+69ii. Stanley James Tefft, Sr., born 7 November 1924 in Louisiana; died 5 January 1995. Married Leatrice Joy Barriere.

26. Lucy Frances Record4 (Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 5 July 1871 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;93, 94, 95 died 26 January 1946 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.93 Lucy married, 1885, Albert Lamont Spaeth93 (born 6 November 1866 in Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, parents not determined;96 Albert died 18 April 1942 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska96). Lucy and Albert are buried in Bayview Cemetery, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.93, 96

+70i. Joe Lamont Spaeth, born 23 October 1895 in Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas; died 1991. Married Grace Myrtle _____.
+71ii. Robert Record Spaeth, born 27 December 1897 in Peel, Marion County, Arkansas; died September 1975 in Bellevue, King County, Washington. Married Catherine Mooney.
+72iii. Albert Mitchell ‘A M’ Spaeth, born 18 March 1900 in Memphis, Tennessee; died November 1981 in Stayton, Marion County, Oregon. Married Lola Sophia Montieth.
 73iv. Perie Lois Spaeth, born 18 January 1902 in Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas;97 died 9 January 1968 in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.97
+74v. Esther Aileen Spaeth, born 16 September 1903 in Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas; died 3 January 1985 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Married Lawrence Alexander ‘Larry’ Burrow.

27. Harry Record4 (Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 8 January 1873 in Chenango County, New York;94, 95, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 died 24 June 1936 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.98 Harry married, ca. 1905, Maude Pennell100 (born 1881 in Montana, parents not determined;100, 101, 102, 103, 104 Maude died 1964 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada103). Harry and Maude are buried in Masonic Memorial Gardens, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.103, 98

Children of Harry Record and Maude Pennell:

 75i. Dorothy Record, born ca. 1908 in California.100, 101, 102
 76ii. Marjorie Record, born ca. 1913 in California.101, 102
 77iii. Richard Record, born ca. 1916 in Nevada.101, 102
 78iv. Robert Record, born ca. 1917 in Nevada.101, 102, 104
 79v. Joann Record, born ca. 1922 in Nevada.102, 104
 80vi. Joyce Record, born ca. 1925 in Nevada.102, 104

28. Charles Record4 (Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 18 June 1877 in Kansas;95, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109 died 14 January 1915 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas.105 Charles married, 31 May 1909 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, Fannie R. Gildart105, 115 (born 28 July 1882 in Elk Falls, Elk County, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Gildart and Elizabeth Regina Heselschwerdt;109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 Fannie died 1964 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California110). Charles is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas.105 Fannie is buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.110

 81i. (son) Record, born 12 May 1910 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas;116 died 23 May 1910 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas.117
 82ii. Lois Emily Record, born 26 November 1911 in Kansas; twin;111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 118, 119 died 18 April 1985 in Los Angeles, California.118, 119 Lois is buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.118
+83iii. Rita Elizabeth Record, born 26 November 1911 in Kansas; twin; died 19 February 1988. Married Olaf DeWitt Johnson.
 84iv. Louise P. Record, born 15 December 1913 in Kansas;111, 112, 115, 120 died 1 November 1925.115, 120 Louise is buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.120

29. Ruth Record4 (Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born April 1882 in Kansas.106, 108, 121, 122, 123, 124 Ruth married, 20 November 1907 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, James Walter Bradshaw126 (born 16 November 1881 in Missouri, parents not determined;122, 123, 125, 126, 127 James died 16 January 1940 in Muskogee County, Oklahoma127). James is buried in Boynton Cemetery, Boynton, Muskogee County, Oklahoma.127

 85i. Harold James Bradshaw, born 13 October 1908 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas;122, 128, 129 died 27 December 1988 in Sun City, Riverside County, California.129 Harold is buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.129
 86ii. Roy R. Bradshaw, born 19 March 1910 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas.122, 123, 124, 128, 130
 87iii. Glenn W. Bradshaw, born 29 October 1913 in Oklahoma;122, 123, 131, 132 died 28 December 1992 in Los Angeles, California.132
 88iv. Neil Wilson Bradshaw, born 6 December 1914 in Boynton, Muskogee County, Oklahoma;122, 123, 128, 131, 133, 134 died 8 June 1980 in Oklahoma.134 Neil is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma.134
 89v. Lois Bradshaw, born 26 November 1916 in Oklahoma.122, 123, 124, 131
+90vi. Junior Dale Bradshaw, born 28 December 1917 in Boynton, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; died 6 August 2007 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California. Married Charlotte Corrine Halsell.
 91vii. Gale Tefft Bradshaw, born 23 September 1921 in Oklahoma;123, 124, 131, 135 died 12 March 1995.135
 92viii. Ethel Bradshaw, born 8 February 1924 in Oklahoma.123, 124, 131

30. Lois Record4 (Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born June 1884 in Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas;106, 121, 136, 137 died 1966 in Los Angeles County, California.136 Lois married, 16 October 1904 in Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas, John Wesley Allen137 (born 9 November 1883 in Neosho County, Kansas, the son of Francis M. Allen and Rachel Toole;138 John died 15 December 1957 in Los Angeles County, California138). Lois and John are buried in Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California.136, 138

31. Kate Record4 (Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born July 1886 in Kansas;106, 108, 121, 139, 140, 141 died 1962 in Oklahoma.139 Kate married, 20 November 1907 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, Newton Garfield Powers143 (born ca. 1883 in Kansas, the son of Henry Clay Powers and Mary Anna Trehearne;140, 141, 142, 143 Newton died 1934 in Oklahoma142). Kate and Newton are buried in Highland Cemetery, Inola, Rogers County, Oklahoma.139, 142

+93i. Henry M. Powers, born 22 December 1908 in Kansas; died 13 September 2003 in Inola, Rogers County, Oklahoma. Married Milton E. Fleming.
 94ii. Fred Record Powers, born 3 March 1911 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas;144, 145, 146 died 19 March 2001 in Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas.145, 146
 95iii. Richard Powers, born 17 August 1914 in Oklahoma.141, 144

33. Luther Ingersoll Tefft4 (John,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 30 October 1885 in Michigan;147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152 died 24 August 1954 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan.148, 153 Luther married, 27 March 1907 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, Flora ‘Flossie’ MacMichael150, 156 (born 10 March 1887 in Atchison, Atchison County, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur MacMichael and Anna Clarke;150, 151, 152, 154, 155 Flossie died 2 September 1953 in Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan154, 155). Luther and Flossie are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan.148, 154

+96i. Arthur Robert Tefft, born 12 January 1908 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; died 15 June 1957. Married (1) (unidentified) Married (2) Edith Rose Griese (née McNeill) .
+97ii. Marion Lucia Tefft, born 15 December 1913 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 24 October 1965 in Oakland County, Michigan. Married Frank H. Freeman.

34. Franklin John Tefft4 (John,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 17 February 1888 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan;149, 157, 158, 159, 160 died 15 January 1962 in Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan.157 Franklin married Clara J. Bonnell (born 6 March 1894 in Oceana County, Michigan, parents not determined;161 Clara died 25 June 1955 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan161). Franklin and Clara are buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.157, 161

35. Winnifred E. Tefft4 (John,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born January 1891 in Michigan;149, 162, 163, 164, 165 died 1935.162 Winnifred married, 25 May 1908 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, William Powell167 (born 10 February 1887 in Ohio, parents not determined;163, 164, 165, 166, 167 William died June 1972166). Winnifred and William are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.162, 166

+98i. Inez C. Powell, born 14 December 1908 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died 2 July 1993 in Chesaning, Saginaw County, Michigan. Married Joseph Urgel LaVigne, Jr..
 99ii. William F. Powell, born ca. 1910 in Michigan.163, 164, 165
 100iii. John Powell, born ca. 1912 in Michigan.164, 165
 101iv. Helen Powell, born ca. 1915 in Michigan.164, 165
+102v. Ralph Luther Powell, born 6 January 1918 in Michigan; died 16 March 2008. Married Shirley V. _____.

37. Helen M. Tefft4 (John,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born May 1897 in Michigan.149, 158, 159, 168, 169 Helen married, 15 January 1927 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Marlin B. Strong170 (born ca. 1899 in Michigan, the son of Frank Strong and Margaret Lalonde;168, 169, 170 Marlin died 15 January 1974 in Lowell, Kent County, Michigan171). Marlin is buried in Graceland Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.171

 103i. Marlin Jerome Strong, born ca. 1929 in Michigan.168, 169
+104ii. Thomas Dexter Strong, born ca. 1933 in Michigan. Married Nancy Jean Picard.

38. Robert Bill Tefft4 (John,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 14 March 1907 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan;158, 159, 160, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176 died 9 June 1980 in Helmet, Riverside County, California.173, 175 Robert married, 2 July 1932 in Lucas County, Ohio, Dorothy E. Corcoran174 (born 3 November 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas Corcoran and Margaret Schulty;174, 176, 177 Dorothy died 2007177). Robert and Dorothy are buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.173, 177

 105i. Thomas R. Tefft, born ca. 1936 in Michigan.176
 106ii. Karen Jean Tefft, born ca. 1939 in Michigan.176

  1. Find a Grave (website). Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana, Cora B. Fausett Stanley, born: 1867; died: 1952 (from record, which provides the name and link for one child).
  2. FamilySearch, Cora Belle Faucett.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Mount Moriah Cemetery, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, Albert Gould Stanley, born: 5 June 1855; died: 20 March 1897 in Montana (from record, which includes a note naming his parents).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Garfield Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Jennie H. Tefft Stout, born: 2 December 1865 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 28 April 1936 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her death certificate, notes about her husband, marriage, children, and parents; and the names and links for her parents and siblings).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Saginaw County, Swan Creek, Page 4, C. B. Tefft, 30, New York, works in saw mill; Emogene M. Tefft, 25, New York; Jennie H. Tefft, 4, New York; Bertie S. Tefft, 2, New York; Henry C. Tefft, 26, New York, works in saw mill; John G. Tefft, 20, New York, works in saw mill.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Saginaw County, Swan Creek Township, E.D. 310, Page No. 3, Rowland Tefft, 73, R.I., farming; wife Lucy B. Tefft, 70, New York; son John G. Tefft, 29, New York, head sawyer. Living next door is their son: Chas. B. Tefft, 40, New York, bookkeeper; wife Emma H. Tefft, 35, New York; daughter Jenny H. Tefft, 14, New York; son Bertie S. Tefft, 12, Michigan; daughter S. Esther Tefft, 7, Michigan.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Burton S. Tefft, born: 3 April 1868 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 1 October 1918 in Buena Vista Township, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his death certificate, notes regarding his parents and their marriage, siblings, two spouses, child, age and cause of death; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and one spouse).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Margaret Lulu “Maggie” Lytle Tefft, born: 1 October 1867 in Venice Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan; died: 23 April 1917 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her death certificate, notes about her parents, siblings, spouse and his second marriage, child, age and cause of death; and the names and links for her parents, siblings, and spouse).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Garfield Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Susan Esther Tefft Myers, born: 5 September 1872 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 20 March 1921 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which include a note regarding her husband, marriage, and parents; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and spouse).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Garfield Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Louis W. Myers, born: 16 May 1872 in Lindsey, Sandusky County, Ohio; died: 28 February 1926 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, including notes about his two wives; and provides the names and links for his father and two spouses).
  11. Find a Grave (website). Garfield Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Nellie M. Tefft Caster, born: 9 August 1885 in Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 3 September 1955 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which include details of her marriage, names of her husband, children, and parents, and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, spouse, and two children).
  12. Find a Grave (website). Garfield Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, William Elish Caster, born: 25 September 1877 in Swan Creek, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 7 July 1950 in Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which provides a note naming his wife, three children, and parents; and provides the names and links for his spouse and two children).
  13. Find a Grave (website). Greenville Union Cemetery, Greenville, Drake County, Ohio, Robert Tefft, born: 26 December 1865 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 15 February 1949 (from record, which provides the names and links for his father, two siblings, and spouse).
  14. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, Robert M. Tefft, died: 15 February 1949 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; born: 25 December 1865 in Smyrna, New York; father: Dexter Tefft; mother: Francis Pachen; spouse: Bessie; informant: Bessie I. Tefft; burial: Greenville, Ohio.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 403, Sheet No. 4A, R. Malcolm Tefft, 44, New York, salesman, carpet sweepers; wife of 12 years Bessie I. Tefft, 33, Ohio, no children.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 360, Sheet No. 10A, Robert Tefft, 54, New York, salesman, commercial; wife Bessie Tefft, 43, Ohio.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 16-1724, Sheet No. 7B, Robert M. Teft, 64, New York, first married age 32; salesman, merchandise; wife Bessie Teft, 53, Ohio, first married age 21.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago City, E.D. 103-2924, Sheet No. 15A, Robert M. Tefft, 75, New York, salesman, leather dog collars; wife Bessie I. Tefft, 64, Ohio.
  19. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Marriage License and Certification, Page 409, Malcolm R. Tefft and Anna Flatter, married on 8 January 1890 in Randolph County, Indiana.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Greenville Union Cemetery, Greenville, Drake County, Ohio, Bessie Tefft, born: 1876; died: 21 April 1962 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  21. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Record of Marriages in the County of Allegan, for the Quarter Ending 30 September 1906. Image 125 of 613. Malcolm R. Tefft, age 30, born in New York; father: Dexter Tefft; mother: Frances Patchem; Irene B. Curtis, age 24, born in Ohio; father: John Curtis; mother: Rebecca Hays; residence for both: St. Paul, Minn.; married on 4 August 1906 in Allegan.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, West Milton, Union County, Ohio, Ina M. Eby, born 1872; died: 1946 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and spouse).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Indiana, DeKalb County, Village of Auburn, E.D. 84, Page No. 35, Dexter R. Tefft, 36, New York, lawyer; wife Jennie Tefft, 33, Ohio; son Roland M. Tefft, 14, New York; daughter Ina M. Tefft, 7, Indiana; m-inlaw Eliza McClellan, 66, New Jersey.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Ohio, Miami County, Union Township, West Milton Village, E.D. 122, Sheet No. 6B, William W. Eby, 44, Nebraska, 2nd marriage, electrician, line man; wife of 11 years Ina N. Eby, 37, Indiana, 2nd marriage, 2 children, 2 living; daughter Dillie G. Eby, 10, Ohio; son George McDowell, 17, Indiana.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Ohio, Miami County, Union Township, West Milton Village, E.D. 177, Sheet No. 5B, William W. Eby, 53, Nebraska, super, track and line; wife Ina M. Eby, 47, Indiana; daughter Dolly G. Eby, 19, Ohio, teacher, third grade.
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Ohio, Miami County, Union Township, West Milton Village, E.D. 55-36, Sheet No. 9B, William W. Eby, 64, Nebraska, first married age 22, supt construction, power and light; wife Ina M. Eby, 55, Indiana, first married age 18, census enum, government. [Ina is listed at the enumerator on this census page and within this enumeration district.]
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Ohio, Miami County, Union Township, West Milton Village, E.D. 55-47, Sheet No. 8A, William Eby, 76, Nebraska, wife Ina Eby, 67, Indiana.
  28. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, James Franklin McDowell, born: 1858; died: 1931 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and siblings). His gravestone shows his name as J. Frank, not Franklin.
  29. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Marriage License and Certification, DeKalb County, Pages 306-307, Groom: J. Frank McDowell, age 33, born in Ohio, surveyor, father: E. S. [McDowell], mother maiden name: George; Bride: Ina M. Teft [sic, incorrectly indexed as Ana], age 19, born in Indiana, father: R. Dexter Teft; mother maiden name: McClellen; married on 22 October 1890 in Auburn [Indiana].
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, DeKalb County, Union Township, Auburn, E.D. 17-23, Sheet No. 13B, George T. McDowell, 37, Indiana, first married age 28, agent, insurance; wife Burmadetta McDowell, 31, Indiana, first married age 22; daughter Patricia J. McDowell, 6, Indiana; son David G. McDowell, 3 9/12, Indiana; father Frank J. McDowell, 71, Ohio, widow.
  31. Divorce, Divorce, Indiana Genealogical Web (ingenweb.org), DeKalb County, Divorces, extract from the Order Book, 1893-1898, December Term 1897, Page 454, divorce granted to Ina M. McDowell against J. Frank McDowell and custody of George T. McDowell granted to the plaintiff. The entry provides their marriage date, which agrees with other records. Contributed by Eliza Funk.
  32. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, West Milton, Union County, Ohio, William W. Eby, born: 1864; died: 1952 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  33. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Marriage License and Certification, DeKalb County, Pages 476-477, William Eby and Ina M. McDowell, married on 18 November 1898.
  34. Find a Grave (website). White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, H. Rowena Tefft Gregory, born: 1881; died: 1942 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and spouse).
  35. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gregory, Helen Rowena, age 61, died: 5 July 1942 in Rogers City, Presque Isle, Michigan; born: January 1881; widowed.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Washtenaw County, York Township, Milan Village, E.D. 145, Sheet No. 6A, Wyland Gregory, 31, New Jersey, manager, telephone co.; wife of 10 years Rowena Gregory, 29, Indiana, no children; adopted daughter Pauline Gregory, 3, Michigan.
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, E.D. 630, Sheet No. 6B, Whyland Gregory, 41, New Jersey, traffic manager, scale co.; wife Rowena Gregory, 39, Indiana; daughter Pauline Gregory, 12, Michigan.
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, E.D. 82-781, Sheet No. 14B, Whyland Gregory, 51, New Jersey, first married age 21, auditor, liability co.; wife Rowena Gregory, 49, Indiana, first married age 18; daughter Pauline Gregory, 23, Michigan.
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, E.D. 84-1487, Sheet No. 5A, Whyland Gregory, 61, New Jesey, auditor, state auditor; wife Rowena Gregory, 59, Indiana.
  40. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Whyland Parker Gregory, Serial Number 823, Order Number 3413; born: 24 September 1877; occupation: traffic manager; nearest relative: Mrs. Helen Rouena Gregory.
  41. Find a Grave (website). White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, Whyland P. Gregory, born: 1878; died: 1941 (from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse).
  42. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Whyland P. Gregory, age 22, born in New Jersey, clerk, father: Walter P. Gregory; mother: Sadie Whyland; and Helen Lorene Tefft, age 19, born in Indiana, stenographer, father: Tefft; mother: [blank]. Married on 24 October 1899 in Quincy.
  43. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gregory, Whyland P., age 63, died: 30 September 1941 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; born; 24 September 1878 in Newark, New Jersey; father: Walter Gregory; mother: Sadie Whyland.
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles, E.D. 74, Sheet No. 10B, Henry C. Tefft, 56, New York, May 1844, ins. agt.; wife of 19 years Sarah J. Tefft, 45, New York, Jany. 1855, 7 children, 6 living; daughter Gladys Tefft, 15, Michigan, Aug. 1884; son Rolla Tefft, 13, Michigan, Nov. 1886; daughter Holter Tefft, 11, Michigan, May 1889; daughter Hazel Tefft, 8, Michigan, Dec. 1891; daughter Marjorie Tefft, 5, Michigan, May 1895; son Chas. H. Tefft, 2, Michigan, Oct. 1897.
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Montcalm County, Township of Evergreen, Village of Sheridan, E.D. 151, Sheet No. 22B, Harry M. Stebbens, 27, Michigan, married twice, produce buyer, farm provider; wife Gladys E. Stebbens, 24, Michigan, 1 child, none living.
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Calhoun County, Newton Township, E.D. 13-57, Sheet No. 3B, W. Searle Rogers, 49, Michigan, first married age 33, shipping clerk, food factory; wife Gladys E. Rogers, 45, Michigan, first married age 29.
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-21, Sheet No. 5B, Searle W. Rogers, 59, Michigan, tool worker, tool mfg.; wife Gladys E. Rogers, 55, Michigan.
  48. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Harry M. Stebbings, age 22, born in Michigan, tel. operator, father: Arthur M.; mother: Tillie; and Gladys E. Tefft, age 22, born in Michigan, teacher, father: Henry; mother: Sarah; married on 20 October 1907 in St. Charles.
  49. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, County of Calhoun, Wm. S. Rogers, 33, born in Sherwood Twp., Branch Co., Mich., clerical work, not previously married, father: Edwin P. Rogers; mother: Hailey T. Pierce; and Gladys E. Stebbings / Gladys Taft, 28, born in St. Charles, Mich., housekeeper, 1 previous marriage, father: Henry C. Taft; mother: Sarah J. Hath; married on 27 May 1913 in Battle Creek, Mich.
  50. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Image 322 of 404, June Stebbins, died: 24 October 1908 in St. Charles, age 3 months 20 days [so constructed birth date is 4 July 1908]; born in Michigan; father: Harry Stebbins; mother Gladys Tefft.
  51. Draft Registration Card, World War I, No. 93, Rolland Stephen Taft [sic, he apparently changed his name from Tefft], born: 9 November 1886 in St. Charles, Mich., USA; bookkeeper; wife and 3 children.
  52. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Roland Taft, born: 9 November 1886; died: October 1971, Calhoun [county], Michigan.
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 39, Sheet No. 9A, Rolland S. Taft, 33, Michigan, bookkeeper, feed mill; wife Gussie Taft, 33, Prussia; son Irwin Taft, 9, Michigan; daughter Elnor Taft, 6, Michigan; son Nelson Taft, 4, Michigan; daughter Maxine Taft, 1 6/12, Michigan.
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-11, Sheet No. 1A, Roland S. Taft, 43, Michigan, first married age 23, deliveryman, milk; wife Gussie M. Taft, 43, Germany, first married age 23; son Irwin R. Taft, 19, Michigan, trucker, factory; daughter Eleanor J. Taft, 16, Michigan; son Nelson A. Taft, 14, Michigan; daughter Maxine J. Taft, 11, Michigan; son Russel A. Taft, 9, Michigan; son Wendall E. Taft, 7, Michigan; daughter Marion V. Taft, 4 11/12, Michigan; son William H. Taft, 7/12, Michigan.
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-40, Sheet No. 2B, Roland Taft, 53, Michigan, fireman and watchman, hose fixture and brass products mfg.; wife Gussie Taft, 53, Germany; son Russell Taft, 19, Michigan, wrapper machine operator, carton factory; son Wendel Taft, 17, Michigan; daughter Marian Taft, 14, Michigan; son William H. Taft, 10, Michigan; daughter Dolores Taft, 8, Michigan; son James E. Taft, 6, Michigan; father-in-law Carl Winter, 79, Germany, widow.
  56. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Sarah Ann Powell Tefft, born: 27 June 1890 in Ohio; died: 10 January 1909 in St. Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes notes: age 19 years, 6 months, 13 days; Loving wife and mother. Dear daughter of Harry and Caroline Powell; Cause of Death: Peritonitis; and provides the names and links for her parents and siblings).
  57. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Rolla B. Tefft, 21, Michigan, miner, father: Henry C.; mother: Sarah J.; and Sarah A. Powell, 18, Ohio, father: Harry; mother: not known; married on 24 September 1907 in St. Charles.
  58. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Sarah Ann Tefft, died: 10 January 1909 in St. Charles, Saginaw, Michigan; age 19, born in Ohio; father: Harry Powell; mother: Caroline Powell.
  59. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Rollo Taft, 23, born in St. Charles, coal miner, 1 previous marriage, father: Henry C. Taft; mother: Sarah Hatt; and Gussie Winters, 21, born in Michigan, bokkeeper [sic], no previous marriages, father: Chas. Winters; mother: Anna Yahr; married on 12 December 1909 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
  60. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Gussie Taft, born: 15 December 1886; died: October 1980; place of last residence: Calhoun [County], Michigan.
  61. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Ruth E. Tefft, 23 December 1907 in St. Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 25 August 1908 in St. Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes notes: Age 8 months, 2 days; Infant daughter of Rolla and Sarah (Powell) Tefft; Cause of Death: Colitis).
  62. Find a Grave (website). Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Harriet A. Callahan, born: 1889; died: 1979 (from record).
  63. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, Harriet A. Callahan, died: 17 December 1979 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, widowed; born: 25 May 1889 in Michigan; father: Henry C. Tefft; mother: Sarah J. Hatt; cemetery: Memorial Park, Battle Creek, Michigan.
  64. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 16-1803, Sheet No. 5B, Harriet Pell, 39, Michigan, widow; nephew Searle Gray, 13, Michigan.
  65. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago City, E.D. 103-3092, Sheet No. 81A, In a list of guests at the Alden Hotel, Harriet A. Pell, 50, Michigan, teletype operator, steam railroad.
  66. Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960, available at ancestry.com. J D Callahan and Harriet A. Pell, married on 24 October 1956 in Cook County, Illinois.
  67. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Saginaw County, 1891, Hazel Tefft, born: 3 December 1891 in St. Charles; parents: Henry C. Tefft, born in York State, clerk, and Sarah Tefft, born in York State.
  68. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gordon, Marion H., died: 24 October 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; born: 3 December 1891 in St. Charles, Michigan; married; father: Henry Clay Tefft; mother: Sara Jane Hatt.
  69. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 49, Sheet 3B, Henry Cummings, 48, Connecticut, millright; wife Hazel M. Cummings, 28, Michigan, shop girl, factory; step-son Preston Gray, 7, Michigan; step-son Rolland C. Gray, 5, Michigan; step-son Searle U. Gray, 3, Michigan; mother-in-law Sarah Tefft, 64, New York, widow.
  70. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Marion Hazel Gordon, born: unknown; died: 26 October 1948 [note indicates this is her burial date] (from record).
  71. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Leo D. Gray, born: 1890; died: January 1969 (from record, which includes a note: Burial Date January 8, 1969; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and one spouse).
  72. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Leo D. Gray, 21, Michigan, ticket agent, not previously married, father: Alonzo P. Gray; mother: Obidiah DeWolf; and Hazel M. Teft, 19, Michigan, not previously married; father: Henry C. Teft; mother: Sarah Hall; married on 11 March 1912 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
  73. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, John H. Cummings, born: unknown; died: 10 May 1929 [note indicates this is the burial date] (from record). His gravestone indicates dates 1870-1929.
  74. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, County of Calhoun, Image 1079 of 1248, John H. Cummings, 49, born in New York, millwright, 1 previous marriage, father: George W. Cummings; mother: Harriet M. Lane; and Hazel M. Gray / Haze. M. Teft, 27, Michigan, 1 previous marriage, father: Henry C. Teft; mother: Sarah J. Hatt; married on 21 May 1919 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
  75. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Arthur M. Gordon, born: unknown; died: 30 July 1962 [note indicates this is his burial date] (from record).
  76. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, County of Calhoun, Arthur M. Gordon, 47, born in Canada, pharmacist, 1 previous marriage; father: J. M. Gordon; mother: Margaret McMullen; and Marion H. Buell / Marion H. Tefft, 48, St. Charles, Mich., no previous marriages [sic, she was previously married at least once] father: Henry Clay Tefft; mother: Sarah Jane Holt; married on 2 February 1940 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
  77. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-10, Sheet No. 6A, Harvey B. Mueller, 37, Illinois, first married age 24, salesman, oil burners; wife Marjarie M. Mueller, 34, Michigan, first married age 20; mother-in-law Sarah J. Teeft [sic], 75, New York, widow; nephew Rowland C. Gray, 15, Michigan.
  78. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Mueller, Marjorie L., died: 9 December 1945 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; born: 31 May 1895 in St. Charles, Michigan; father: Henry Clay Tefft; mother: Sarah J. Hatt.
  79. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles Township, E.D. 75, Sheet No. 3B, Sarah Tefft [indexed as Teffs], 53, New York, married once; married 32 years; son Charles Tefft, 12, Michigan; daughter Marjorie, 14, Michigan.
  80. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 40, Sheet No. 9A, Harvey B. Mueller, 27, Illinois, foreman, furnace factory; wife Marjorie L. Mueller, 24, Michigan.
  81. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-32, Sheet No. 5B, Harvey Mueler, 47, Illinois, heating; wife Marjorie Mueler, 44, Mich.; mother-in-law Sarah Tefft, 85, New York.
  82. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Marjorie L. Mueller, born: unknown; died: 11 December 1945 [note indicates this is the burial date] (from record).
  83. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Harvey B. Miller, 23, born in Chicago, Il., sheet metal worker, father: Chas. J. Miller; mother: Caroline Huhm; and Marjorie M. Tefft, 21, born in St. Charles, Mich., tel. operator, father: Henry C. Tefft; mother: Sarah J. Hatt; married on 30 November 1916 in Battle Creek, Mich.
  84. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Harvey B. Mueller, born: unknown; died: 17 April 1962 [note indicated this is the burial date] (from record).
  85. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Saginaw County, 1897, Charles H. Tefft, born: 29 October 1897 in St. Charles; parents: Henry C. Tefft, born in State of N.Y., laborer, and Sarah J. Tefft, born in State of N.Y.
  86. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Charles Henry Tefft, Serial Number 3130, Order Number A2943, born: 29 October 1897; home address: New Orleans, La.; clerk; nearest relative: wife, Mrs. Charles Henry Teff; in the description: goiter on neck.
  87. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Louisiana, Jefferson Parish, Police Jury Ward 8, E.D. 11, Sheet No. 8A, Charles H. Tefft, 23, Michigan, bookkeeper, wholesale grocery; wife Rita M. Tefft, 25, Louisiana.
  88. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, DuPage County, Villa Park Village, E.D. 22-67, Sheet No. 5B, Charles H. Tefft, 32, Michigan, first married age 19, broker, real estate; wife Rita M. Tefft, 35, New Orleans, Louisiana, first married age 22; son Chas. H. Tefft, Jr., 9, Louisiana; son Stanley J. Tefft, 5, Louisiana.
  89. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, E.D. 36-300, Sheet No. 4A, Charles H. Tefft, 41, Michigan, broker, brokerage co.; wife Rita Tefft, 38, Louisiana; son Charles H. Tefft, 17, Louisiana; son Stanley J. Tefft, 15, Louisiana.
  90. United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011 (available at familysearch.org), 16 October 1965, Charles Henry Tefft, Sr., died: 13 October 1965 in New Orleans, Louisiana; born in St. Charles, Michigan. The entry names his wife, three siblings, and two sons.
  91. United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011 (available at familysearch.org), 2 July 1978, Rita M. Livaudais Tett [sic, apparently a transcription error], died: 30 June 1978. The entry includes the names of her parents, husband, and two sons. [There are several transcription errors particularly in surnames.]
  92. Find a Grave (website). Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia, Charles Henry Tefft, born: 5 July 1920; died: 5 March 1972 (from record, which includes a note: Major, USAF).
  93. Find a Grave (website). Bayview Cemetery, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, Lucy Frances Record Spaeth, born: 5 July 1871 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 26 January 1946 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska (from record, which includes notes: Married Albert Lamont Spaeth 1885; and a list of their children with birth and death dates; and provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, 2 siblings, and 5 children).
  94. New York State Census, 1875, Chenango County, Norwich, Page 27, Orlando M. Record, 32, born in Chenango [County], school teachter; wife Emily O. Record, 27, born in Chenango; daughter Lucy Record, 4, Chenango; son Harry Record, 2, Chenango.
  95. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Kansas, Neosho County, Chetopa Township, E.D. 165, Page No. 17, Orlando Record, 38, N.Y., farmer; wife Emelie Record, 36, N.Y.; daughter Lucie Record, 8, N.Y.; son Harry Record, 7, N.Y.; son Charlie Record, 2, Kansas.
  96. Find a Grave (website). Bayview Cemetery, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, Albert Lamont Spaeth, born: 6 November 1866 in Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois; died: 18 April 1942 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska (from record, which includes the same notes as his wife’s entry; and provides the names and links for his spouse, and children).
  97. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Perie Lois Spaeth Hughes, born: 18 January 1902 in Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas; died: 9 January 1968 in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and siblings).
  98. Find a Grave (website). Masonic Memorial Gardens, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, Harry Record, born: 8 January 1873; died: 24 June 1936 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada (from record, which includes a copy of his death certificate, and provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, and spouse.
  99. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Montana, Broadwater County, Townsend, E.D. 2, Sheet No. 3A, Harry Record, 27, New York, Jany. 1873, teacher. [He is a border among several others in the same household of apparently unrelated people.]
  100. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Nevada, Washoe County, Reno, E.D. 71, Sheet No. 4A, Harry Record, 37, New York, commercial, traveler gro.; wife of 5 years Maud Record, 37, Montana, 1 child, 1 living; daughter Dorothy Record, 1 4/12, California.
  101. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Nevada, Washoe County, Reno, E.D. 49, Sheet No. 14B, Harry Record, 36, New York, salesman, travelling; wife Maud Record, 37, Montana; daughter Dorothy Record, 11, California; daughter Marjorie Record, 7, California; son Richard Record, 4, Nevada; son Robert Record, 3, Nevada [A note across the rows for daughters Dorothy and Marjorie says “adopted” but it is unclear which child or children the note refers to.]
  102. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Nevada, Washoe County, Reno City, E.D. 16-11, Sheet No. 4A, Harry Record, 55, New York, first married age 30, salesman; wife Maud Record, 48, Montana, first married age 23; daughter Dorothy Record, 21, California; daughter Marjorie Record, 17, California; son Richard Record, 14, Nevada; son Robert Record, 13, Nevada; daughter Joanne Record, 8, Nevada; daughter Joyce Record, 5, Nevada; border Julia Bual, 83, New York, widow.
  103. Find a Grave (website). Masonic Memorial Gardens, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, Maude Pennell Record, born: 1881 in Montana; died: 1964 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse).
  104. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Nevada, Washoe County, Reno, E.D. 16-15B, Sheet No. 62A, Maude Record, 57, Montana, widow; son Robert Record, 23, Nevada, Flanagan Ware House; daughter Jo Ann Record, 18, Nevada; daughter Joyce Record, 15, Nevada; lodger Lloyd Wittne, 25, Canada, truck driver, Flanagan Ware House.
  105. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, Charles Record, born: 18 June 1877; died: 14 January 1915 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas (from record, which includes the text from his obituary giving vital and biographical details, and indicates he died when a ditch he was working in caved in; and provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, spouse m.1909, and two children).
  106. Kansas State Census, 1895, Neosho County, Chetopa Township, Page No. 47-48, O. M. Record, 52, New York, farmer; Emily T. Record, 48, New York; Charlie Record, 18, Kansas; Ruth Record, 13, Kansas; Lois Record, 10, Kansas; Kate Record, 8, Kansas.
  107. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Cuba, Columbia Barracks, Company F, 8th Regiment, Infantry, Sheet No. 1B, Private Charles Record, 22, Kansas, June 1877, residence: Thayer, Kansas.
  108. Kansas State Census, 1905, Neosho County, Page 32, Image 214 of 1310, O. M. Record, 63, NY, farmer; E. T. Record, 60, NY; Charle [sic] Record, 25, Kansas; Ruth Record, 22, Kansas; Kate Record, 18, Kansas.
  109. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence, E.D. 182, Sheet 3B, Charles Record, 33, Kansas, contractor, cement; wife of 1 year Fannie Record, 27, Kansas, no children.
  110. Find a Grave (website). Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California, Fannie R. Gildart Pond, born: 1882, Elk Falls, Elk County, Kansas; died: 1964 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, spouse, and two children).
  111. Kansas State Census, 1915, Montgomery County, Independence, Pages 28-29, Fannie Record, 32, Kansas; Lois Record, 3, Kansas; Rita Record, 3, Kansas; Louise Record, 1, Kansas.
  112. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Kansas, Wilson County, Neodesha, E.D. 234, Sheet No. 19B, Fannie Record, 37, Kansas; daughter Rita Record, 8, Kansas; son Morris Record, 8, Kansas [sic, this is almost certainly an enumeration error, this is actually daughter Lois Record, same age as Rita, probably a twin]; daughter Louise Record, 6, Kansas.
  113. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, San Bernardino County, Ontario, E.D. 36-46, Sheet No. 11A, F. S. Pond, 62, Illinois, first married age 30, laborer, truck garden; wife Fannie R. Pond, 48, Kansas, first married age 27, owner, restaurant; daughter Rita Record, 18, Kansas; daughter Lois Record, 18, Kansas.
  114. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, San Bernardino County, Ontario, E.D. 35-73, Sheet No. 4B, Fannie R. Pond, 67, Kansas, widow; daughter Lois E. Record, 28, Kansas; niece Mildred M. Gildert, 13, Kansas.
  115. Gildart, Charles R., The Gildart-Geldart Families, 2 February 1962. Page 52, vital details of Fannie R. Gildart, her spouses and children. //www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G002746.pdf
  116. Kansas Births and Baptisms, 1811-1940 (available at familysearch.org), Page 388, Birth Return, male, born: 12 May 1910 in Independence; No. of this child of mother: 1; mother: Fannie Gildert, age 28, Amer.; father: Chas. Record, age 33, American.
  117. Kansas Deaths, 1811-1940 (available at familysearch.org), Page 434, Infant of Chas. Record, male, age 10 da.; died: 23 May 1910 in Indep. [Independence].
  118. Find a Grave (website). Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California, Lois E. Record, born: 1911, Kansas; died: 1985 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and one sibling).
  119. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Lois Emily Record, died: 18 April 1985 in Los Angeles, California; born: 26 November 1911 in Kansas.
  120. Find a Grave (website). Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California, Louisa Record, born: 1913; died: 1925 (from record).
  121. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Kansas, Neosho County, Chetopa Township, Thayer City, E.D. 151, Sheet No. 11B, O. M. Reccord, 58, New York, July 1841, fruit growing; wife of 30 years E. T. Reccord, 54 [crossed out], 65, New York, May 1845, New York, 6 children, 6 living; daughter Ruth Reccord, 16, Kansas, April 1882; daughter Lois Reccord, 15, Kansas, June 1884; daughter Kate Reccord, 13, Kansas, July 1886.
  122. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Sutton Towhship, E.D. 97, Sheet No. 3A, James W. Bradshaw, 38, Missouri, farmer, general farm; wife Ruth Bradshaw, 37, Kansas; son Harold J. Bradshaw, 11, Kansas; son Roy R. Bradshaw, 9, Kansas; son Neil W. Bradshaw, 8, Oklahoma; son Glen W. Bradshaw, 6, Oklahoma; daughter Lois Bradshaw, 4 2/12, Oklahoma; son Junior D. Bradshaw, 2 1/12, Oklahoma.
  123. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Sutton Township, E.D. 51-51, Sheet No. 2B, James W. Bradshaw, 48, Missouri, first married age 26, farmer, dairy and general farm; wife Ruth Bradshaw, 47, Kansas, first married age 25; son Roy Bradshaw, 19, Kansas, laborer, general farm; son Neil Bradshaw, 17, Oklahoma; son Glen Bradshaw, 15, Oklahoma; daughter Lois Bradshaw, 14, Oklahoma; son Junior D. Bradshaw, 12, Oklahoma; son Tefft Bradshaw, 8, Oklahoma; daughter Ethel Bradshaw, 6, Oklahoma.
  124. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Sutton Township, E.D. 51-59, Sheet No. 3A, Ruth Bradshaw, 57, Kansas, widow; son Roy Bradshaw, 30, Kansas, farmer; daughter Lois Bradshaw, 23, Oklahoma; son Dale Bradshaw, 21, Oklahoma; son Tefft Bradshaw, 19, Oklahoma; daughter Ethel Bradshaw, 16, Oklahoma.
  125. Draft Registration Card, World War I, James Walter Bradshaw, Serial Number 3013, Order Number A452, born: 16 November 1881; occupation: brick burner; nearest relative: Ruth Bradshaw.
  126. Kansas Marriages, 1840-1935; James Walter Bradshaw, age 26; and Ruth Record, age 26; married on 20 November 1907 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas.
  127. USGenNet. Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee County Funeral Home Records, 1905-1908, transcribed by Barbara Downs, James Walter Bradshaw, born: 16 November 1881 in Pleasantville, MO; died: 16 January 1940, suicide by gunshot. The entry provides the names of his parents and place of burial, Boynton Cemetery.
  128. Oklahoma School Records, 1895-1936, Muskogee County, School census, District 25-78, 1919, Boynton, Image 309 of 1183, Parent: Ruth Bradshaw; children: Harold Bradshaw, age 10, born: 13 October 1909; Roy Bradshaw, age 8, born: 19 March 1911; Neil Bradshaw, age 7, born: 6 December 1912.
  129. Find a Grave (website). Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California; Harold James Bradshaw, born: 13 October 1908 in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas; died: 27 December 1988 in Sun City, Riverside County, California (from record, which includes notes giving his military service dates, names of his parents and siblings, and grave marker inscription; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  130. Kansas Births and Baptisms, 1811-1940 (available at familysearch.org), Page 378, Birth Returns, male, born: 19 March 1910 in Independence, KS; no. of child of this mother: 2; mother: Ruth Record, age 27; father: Walter Bradshaw, age 28.
  131. Oklahoma School Records, 1895-1936, Muskogee County, School census, District 1-76, 1933, Boynton, Sutton Township, Image 137 of 2872; parent: Ruth Bradshaw; children: Glen Bradshaw, age 18, born: 19 October 1914; Lois Bradshaw, age 16, born: 26 November 1916; Junior Bradshaw, age 14, born: 28 December 1918; Tefft Bradshaw, age 11, born: 23 September 1921; Ethel Bradshaw, age 8, born: 8 February 1924; Neil Bradshaw, age 20, born: 16 September 1912 [sic, an earlier school record shows 6 December 1912].
  132. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Glenn W. Bradshaw, died: 28 December 1992 in Los Angeles, California; born: 29 October 1913 in Oklahoma; mother’s name: Record.
  133. U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Serial No. 1668, Neil Wilson Bradshaw, age 25, born: 6 December 1914 in Boyenton, Oklahoma; name of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Ruth Boyenton, relationship: mother; employer: Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co.
  134. Find a Grave (website). Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma, Neil Wilson Bradshaw, born: 6 December 1914 in Oklahoma; died: 8 June 1980 in Oklahoma (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  135. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Gale T. Bradshaw, died: 12 March 1995; born: 23 September 1921; residence zip code: 73071 (corresponding to Norman, Oklahoma).
  136. Find a Grave (website). Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California, Lois Record Allen, born: June 1884 in Neosho County, Kansas; died: 1966 in Los Angeles County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, four siblings, and husband).
  137. Kansas Marriages, 1840-1935; John W. Allen, age 22, born in Chanute, father: Francis M. Allen; mother: Rachel Toole; and Lois Record, age, 20, born in Thayer, father: O. M. Record; mother: Emily Teft; married on 16 October 1904 in Thayer, Neosho, Kansas.
  138. Find a Grave (website). Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California, John Wesley Allen, born: 9 November 1883 in Neosho County, Kansas; died: 15 December 1957 in Los Angeles County, California (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  139. Find a Grave (website). Highland Cemetery, Inola, Rogers County, Oklahoma, Kate Record Powers, born: 1889 in Kansas; died: 1962 in Oklahoma (from record, which provides the names and links for her spouse and one child).
  140. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Oklahoma, Rogers County, Collinsville, E.D. 177, Sheet No. 12A, N. G. Powers [sic, indexed as Pavers], 27, Kansas, laborer, brick plant; wife of 2 years Kate Powers, 23, Kansas; son Henry M. Powers, 16/12, Kansas.
  141. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Collinsville Township, E.D. 175, Sheet No. 6B, Nute Powers, 37, Kansas, laborer, smith; wife Kate Powers, 33, Kansas; son Henry Powers, 16 [indexed as 16 but may be 10 or 11], Kansas; son Fred Powers, 8, Kansas; son Richard Powers, 5 5/12, Oklahoma.
  142. Find a Grave (website). Highland Cemetery, Inola, Rogers County, Oklahoma, Newton Garfield Powers, born: 1883 in Kansas; died: 1934 in Oklahoma (from record, which includes a note regarding his birth, wife, son, and 1910 census; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, spouse, and one child).
  143. Kansas Marriages, 1840-1935; Newton G. Powers, age 24; Kate Record, age 21; married on 20 November 1907 in Independence, Montgomery, Kansas.
  144. Oklahoma School Records, 1895-1936, Rogers County, School census, District 14-42, 1928, parent: N. G. Powers; children: Henry Powers, age 19, born: 22 December 1908; Fred R. Powers, age 16, born: 3 March 1911; Richard Powers, age 13, born: 17 August 1914.
  145. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Fred R. Powers, born: 3 March 1911; died: 19 March 2001; residence zip code: 727584954 [corresponding to Rogers, Arkansas].
  146. United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014 (available at familysearch.org), 21 March 2001, Fred Record Powers, 19 March 2001 in Rogers, Arkansas; born: 3 March 1911 in Independence, Kansas; postal supervisor; father: Newton Powers; mother: Kathryn Powers.
  147. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Luther Ingersoll Tefft, Serial Number 1627, Order Number 2275; age 32 years, born: 30 October 1885; asst. engineer; nearest relative: Flossie S. Tefft (wife).
  148. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan, Luther I. Tefft, born: 30 October 1885; died: 24 August 1954 (from record, which provides the names and links for his spouse and child).
  149. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles, E.D. 74, Sheet No. 7B, John G. Tefft, 49, New York, June 1850, surveyor; wife of 18 years May Tefft, 36, Michigan, January 1864, 6 children, 4 living; son Luther Tefft, 14, Michigan, October 1885; son Franklin Tefft, 12, Michigan, February 1888; daughter Winnefred Tefft, 9, Michigan, January 1891; daughter Hellen Tefft, 3, Michigan, May 1897. [Note: John’s entry is given as first-middle-last name, the reverse of all other entries, possibly explaining why he does not show in the index for this census.]
  150. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, Spokane County, Spokane City, E.D. 178, Sheet No. 9B, Luther I. Tefft, 24, Michigan, engineer, civil; wife of 3 years Flossie S. Tefft, 23, Kansas, 1 child, 1 living; Arthur R. Tefft, 2, Washington. (All three are borders in a household of apparently unrelated people).
  151. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Plymouth, E.D. 776, Sheet No. 1B, Luther I. Tefft, 34, Michigan, civil engineer, surveyor; wife Flora M. Tefft, 32, Kansas; son Arobert [sic, his name is A. Robert] Tefft, 14, Washington; daughter Marion L. Tefft, 5, Michigan [middle initial is sometimes mistaken for an “S.”]
  152. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Wayne County, Plymouth Village, E.D. 82-1033, Sheet No. 4A, Luther I. Tefft, 44, Michigan, first married age 21, civil engineer, surveying; wife Flora M. Tefft, 43, Kansas, first married age 20; son A. Robert Tefft, 22, Washington; daughter Marion Lucia Tefft, 16, Michigan.
  153. Obituary, The Plymouth Mail, Plymouth, Michigan (available at news-archive.plymouthlibrary.org), 2 September 1954, Luther I. Tefft, died in Ann Arbor, Michigan; funeral services on 31 August 1954. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his mother, wife, two children, sister and two brothers, and indicated he had five grandchildren.
  154. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan, Flora M. Tefft, born: 10 March 1887; died: 2 September 1953 (from records, which provides the names and links for her spouse and one child).
  155. Obituary, The Plymouth Mail, Plymouth, Michigan (available at pcres.plymouthlibrary.org), 10 September 1953, Flora M. Tefft, died 2 September 1953 at her home [in Plymouth]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, two children, and several pallbearers [some of whom are known relatives].
  156. Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008, County of Spokane, Certificate of Marriage, License No. A.4073, Luther I. Tefft, age 21, born in Michigan, first marriage, civil engineer, father: John G. Tefft, born in New York; mother: May Snyder, born in Michigan; Flossie Mac Michael, age 20, born in Kansas, first marriage, father: Arthur Mac Michael, born in New York; mother: Anna Clarke, born in Michigan; married on 27 March 1907 in Spokane.
  157. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, John F. Tefft, born: 17 February 1888 in St. Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 15 January 1962 in Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse).
  158. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles Township, E.D. 74, Sheet No. 17A, John G. Tefft, 59, New York, civil engineer; wife of 27 years May B. Tefft, 46, Michigan; son Frank J. Tefft, 22, Michigan, civil engineer; daughter Helen M. Tefft, 13, Michigan; son Robert D. Tefft, 3, Michigan.
  159. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw, E.D. 199, Sheet No. 2B, May B. Tefft, 55, Michigan, widow; son John F. Tefft, 31, Michigan, civil engineer; daughter Helen M. Tefft, 22, Michigan, stenographer, railway company; son Robert B. Tefft, 12, Michigan.
  160. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City, E.D. 73-49, Sheet No. 5B, John F. Tefft, 42, Michigan, civil engineer, contractor; mother Maybella Tefft, 66, Michigan, widow; brother Robert Tefft, 23, Michigan, surveyor, contractor.
  161. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Clara J. Bonnell Tefft, born: 6 March 1894 in Oceana County, Michigan; died: 25 June 1955 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse).
  162. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Winnifred E. Powell, born: 1891; died: 1935 (from record).
  163. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles Township, E.D. 74, Sheet No. 17A, William Powell, 22, Ohio, laborer, coal miner; wife of 2 years Winnefred Powell, 19, Michigan, 2 children, 2 living; daughter Inez C. Powell, 1 6/12, Michigan; son William F. Powell, 1/12, Michigan.
  164. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saint Charles, E.D. 215, Sheet No. 1A, William Powell, 31, Ohio, miner, coal mine; wife Winnifred Powell, 28, Michigan; daughter Inez Powell, 11, Michigan; son William Powell, 9, Michigan; son John Powell, 8, Michigan; daughter Helen Powell, 5, Michigan; son Ralph Powell, 2, Michigan.
  165. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles Township, E.D. 73-64, Sheet No 12A, William Powell, 42, Ohio, first married age 20, miner, coal mine; wife Winnifred Powell, 39, Michigan, first married age 17; daughter Inez Powell, 21, Michigan, teacher, public school; son William Powell, Jr., 20, Michigan, salesman, meat market; son John Powell, 18, Michigan; daughter Helen Powell, 15, Michigan; son Ralph Powell, 12, Michigan.
  166. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, William M. Powell, born: 10 February 1887; died: June 1972 (from record, which includes the same birth and death information from the Social Security Death Index).
  167. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, William Powell, age 21, born in Ohio, miner, father: Henry; mother: Darrie; Winnefred E. Tefft, age 18, born in Michigan, father: John; mother: Mary; married on 25 May 1908 in St. Charles.
  168. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City, E.D. 73-37, Sheet No. 14A, Marlin B. Strong, 30, Michigan, first married age 25, claim agent, railroad; wife Helen Strong, 31, Michigan, first married age 26; son Marlin J. Strong, 8/12, Michigan; lodger Lucille Haeske, 19, Michigan, seamstress, corset co.
  169. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Plymouth City, E.D. 82-1973, Sheet No. 6B, Marlin Strong, 40, Michigan, claim agent, railroad; wife Helen Strong, 40, Michigan; son Marlin J. Strong, 10, Michigan; son Thomas D. Strong, 7, Michigan; mother-in-law Maybelle Tefft, 76, Michigan, widow.
  170. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Montcalm County, Record Number 6324, Date of License 29 August 1925, Marlin B. Strong, age 26, born in Michigan, track supervisor, father: Frank Strong; mother: Margaret Lalonde; and Helen M. Tefft, age 25, born in Michigan, stenographer, father: John Tefft; mother: May Reed [sic, her maiden name is Snyder and she was only married once; the basis for the surname Reed is unknown]; married on 15 January 1927 in Saginaw [in Saginaw County].
  171. Obituary, Lowell Ledger Suburban Life, Lowell, Michigan (available at archives.kdl.org), 24 January 1974, Page 3, Rites Conducted for Marlin B. Strong, 74, died 15 January. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his two sons, two step-sons, and two siblings, and interment in Graceland Cemetery.
  172. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Saginaw County, 1906-07, Page 137, Robert B. Tefft, born: 14 March 1907 in St. Charles; father: John Tefft, engineer; mother: May B. Snyder.
  173. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Robert B. Tefft, born: 1907 in St. Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 9 June 1980 in Helmet, Riverside County, California (from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse).
  174. Ohio, County Marriages 1789-2013/2016, Lucas County, License No. 98510, Page No. 504, Robert B. Tefft, age 25 years on 14 March 1932, born in Michigan; radio engineer; father: John G. Tefft; mother: May Snyder; not previously married; and Dorothy E. Corcoran, age 21 years on 3 November 1931, born in Chicago; father: Thomas Corcoran; mother: Margaret Schulty; not previously married; married on 2 July 1932 in Lucas County.
  175. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Robert B. Tefft, died: 9 June 1980 in Riverside, California; born: 14 March 1907 in Michigan; mother’s name: Snyder.
  176. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City, E.D. 73-52, Sheet No. 13B, Robert B. Tefft, 32, Michigan, engineer in dept. city; wife Dorothy E. Tefft, 29, Illinois; son Thomas R. Tefft, 4, Michigan; daughter Karen Jean Tefft, 1, Michigan.
  177. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Dorothy Corcoran Tefft, born: 1910; died: 2007 (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse).
Fifth Generation
46. Clare Burton Tefft5 (Burton ‘Bertie’,4 Charles,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 12 August 1891 in Pompeii, Gratiot County, Michigan;1 died 28 May 1943 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.1 Clare married Ona M. Watson (born 28 April 1891 in Clinton County, Michigan, parents not determined;2 Ona died 19 April 1970 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan2). Clare and Ona are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.1, 2

47. Ruth Esther Caster5 (Nellie,4 Charles,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 2 January 1904 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan;3 died 2 September 1958 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.3 Ruth married, 28 November 1929, Delos Leonard Scherping4 (born 17 July 1904 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, the son of Charles August Scherping and Henrietta Urania Leonard;4 Delos died 19 October 1958 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan4). Ruth and Delos are buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.3, 4

48. Wellington H. Caster5 (Nellie,4 Charles,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 28 December 1905 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan;5 died 11 July 1968 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan.5 Wellington married, 28 April 1934 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Lillian E. Osborn6 (born 1910 in Midland County, Michigan, the daughter of Edgar Osborn and Emma M. Smith;6 Lillian died 19666). Wellington is buried in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Genesee County, Michigan.5

 107i. Terry Douglas Caster, born 1935; died 1999.
 108ii. Malcolm Lee Caster, born 1936; died 1990.
 109iii. Bruce Caster.

50. George Tefft McDowell5 (Ina,4 Rowland,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 5 April 1893 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana;7, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 17 July 1948 in Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana.7, 8, 11 George married, 29 October 1920, Burmadetta Johnson11 (born 14 September 1898 in Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, parents not determined;10, 12, 13 Burmadetta died 13 March 198912). George and Burmadetta are buried in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana.12, 8

 110i. Patricia Jane McDowell, born 24 June 1923 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana;10, 13, 14 died 8 March 2012 in Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida.14 Patricia is buried in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana.14
+111ii. David George McDowell, born 20 June 1926 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; died 17 October 1956 in Tiffin, Sandusky County, Ohio. Married Frances Mae Parker.

51. Dolly Gertrude Eby5 (Ina,4 Rowland,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 19 January 1900 in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio;9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 died 20 June 1983 in Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California.15 Dolly married, 19 June 1924 in Miami County, Ohio, Von Dewey Arnold16 (born 2 February 1898 in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, the son of Harvey S. Arnold and Grace Kendall;16, 18, 19, 20 Von died 1953 in Ontario, Canada20). Dolly and Von are buried in Riverside Cemetery, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio.15, 20

 112i. Caroline Arnold, born ca. 1934 in Ohio.19

69. Stanley James Tefft, Sr.5 (Charles,4 Henry,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 7 November 1924 in Louisiana;21, 22, 23, 24 died 5 January 1995.21, 22 Stanley married, 26 January 1946 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Leatrice Joy Barriere26 (born 9 November 1923, parents not determined;25, 26 Leatrice died 30 June 199425). Stanley and Leatrice are buried in Saint Patrick Cemetery #1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.21, 25

+113i. Stanley James Tefft, Jr., born 8 December 1946. Married Linda Ann Stoltz.

70. Joe Lamont Spaeth5 (Lucy,4 Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 23 October 1895 in Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas;27, 28 died 1991.28 Joe married Grace Myrtle _____ (born 1893, parents not determined;28 Grace died 197528). Joe and Grace are buried in Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Seattle, King County, Washington.28

 114i. Albert Wesley Spaeth, born 1923;28 died 1928.28 Albert is buried in Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Seattle, King County, Washington.28

71. Robert Record Spaeth5 (Lucy,4 Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 27 December 1897 in Peel, Marion County, Arkansas;27, 29 died September 1975 in Bellevue, King County, Washington.29 Robert married Catherine Mooney (born 25 July 1897 in New York, parents not determined;30 Catherine died 29 May 1924 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska30). Robert is buried in Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Bellevue, King County, Washington.29 Catherine is buried in Bayview Cemetery, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.30

+115i. Lucy Catherine Spaeth, born 23 December 1919 in Alaska; died 29 October 1998 in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington. Married John Marion Poling.

72. Albert Mitchell ‘A M’ Spaeth5 (Lucy,4 Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 18 March 1900 in Memphis, Tennessee;27, 31 died November 1981 in Stayton, Marion County, Oregon.27, 31 A M married Lola Sophia Montieth (born 17 February 1906, parents not determined;32 Lola died April 199532). A M and Lola are buried in City View Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Oregon.31, 32

74. Esther Aileen Spaeth5 (Lucy,4 Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 16 September 1903 in Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas;33 died 3 January 1985 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.33 Esther married, 3 September 1933 in Candle, Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, Lawrence Alexander ‘Larry’ Burrow34 (born 20 June 1909 in Riverside, Okanogan County, Washington, the son of Charles Jacob Burrow and Mabel Clair Galloway;34 Larry died 10 September 1988 in Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington34).

 116i. Perie Louise Burrow, born 31 May 1937 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska;35 died 13 September 1994 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.35
 117ii. Joan Elizabeth Burrow, born 27 September 1941 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska;36 died 8 March 1999 in Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington.36

83. Rita Elizabeth Record5 (Charles,4 Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 26 November 1911 in Kansas; twin;37, 38, 39, 40, 41 died 19 February 1988.37 Rita married, 28 June 1931 in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, Olaf DeWitt Johnson43 (born 13 July 1910 in Texas, parents not determined;41, 42, 43 Olaf died 19 March 201042). Rita and Olaf are buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina, Los Angeles County, California.37, 42

+118i. Sharon Louise Johnson, born ca. 1933 in California. Married George Eugene Denton.
 119ii. DeWitt Johnson, Jr., born ca. 1937 in California.41

90. Junior Dale Bradshaw5 (Ruth,4 Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 28 December 1917 in Boynton, Muskogee County, Oklahoma;44, 45, 46, 47, 48 died 6 August 2007 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California.45 Junior married, 18 September 1948 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California, Charlotte Corrine Halsell49 (born ca. 1927 in California, the daughter of Charles C. Halsell and Grace Thompson49).

93. Henry M. Powers5 (Kate,4 Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 22 December 1908 in Kansas;50, 51, 52, 53, 54 died 13 September 2003 in Inola, Rogers County, Oklahoma.51 Henry married Milton E. Fleming (born 15 September 1908 in Oklahoma, the daughter of James W. Fleming and Lillie _____;54, 55, 56 Milton died 7 October 199355). Henry and Milton are buried in Highland Cemetery, Inola, Rogers County, Oklahoma.51, 55

 120i. Elizabeth Ann Powers, born ca. 1933 in Oklahoma.54
 121ii. Donald Ray Powers, born ca. 1936 in Oklahoma.54
 122iii. Emily Row Powers, born ca. 1939 in Oklahoma.54

96. Arthur Robert Tefft5 (Luther,4 John,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 12 January 1908 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington;57, 58, 59, 60, 61 died 15 June 1957.58 Arthur married, first, (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined). Arthur married, second, 20 July 1940 in Wood County, Ohio, Edith Rose Griese (née McNeill) 57 (born 10 June 1912 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of William McNeill and Ellen Stuffer57).

 123i. Marilyn Julia Tefft, born 29 January 1935 in Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan.62

97. Marion Lucia Tefft5 (Luther,4 John,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 15 December 1913 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan;60, 61, 63, 64 died 24 October 1965 in Oakland County, Michigan.63 Marion married, December 1939, Frank H. Freeman67 (born 28 March 1914 in Michigan, parents not determined;64, 65 Frank died 18 August 201165, 66). Marion is buried in Glen Eden Memorial Park, Levonia, Wayne County, Michigan.63 Frank is buried in Highland Cemetery, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan.65

 124i. Katherine Ellen Freeman, born 9 November 1942 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.68

98. Inez C. Powell5 (Winnifred,4 John,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 14 December 1908 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan;69, 70, 71, 72 died 2 July 1993 in Chesaning, Saginaw County, Michigan.69 Inez married, 15 April 1939 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, Joseph Urgel LaVigne, Jr.73 (born 19 April 1907 in Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, the son of Joseph LaVigne and Louise M. Cardinal;73 Joseph died 20 May 1996 in Chesaning, Saginaw County, Michigan73). Inez and Joseph are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.69, 73

102. Ralph Luther Powell5 (Winnifred,4 John,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 6 January 1918 in Michigan;71, 72, 74 died 16 March 2008.74 Ralph married Shirley V. _____ (born 1920, parents not determined;75 Shirley died 201675). Ralph and Shirley are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan.74, 75

104. Thomas Dexter Strong5 (Helen,4 John,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born ca. 1933 in Michigan.76 Thomas married, 1 September 1956 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Nancy Jean Picard77 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, Clare Burton Tefft, born: 12 August 1891 in Pompeii, Gratiot County, Michigan; died: 28 May 1943 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio (from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, Ona M. Watson Tefft, born: 28 April 1891 in Clinton County, Michigan; died: 19 April 1970 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan (from record, which includes a note naming her parents; and provides the name and link for her spouse).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Ruth Esther Caster Scherping, born: 2 January 1904 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 2 September 1958 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes a note detailing her marriage and naming her parents and siblings; and provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, and spouse).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Delos Leonard Scherping, born: 17 July 1904 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 19 October 1958 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which include a note detailing his marriage and giving the names of his wife, parents, and siblings; and provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and spouse).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Genesee County, Michigan, Wellington H. Caster, born: 28 December 1905 in Garfield, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 11 July 1968 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes notes detailing his marriage, naming his spouse and three children, church and funeral arrangements; and provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, spouse, and one child).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Genesee County, Michigan, Lillian E. Osborn Caster, born: 1910, Midland County, Michigan; died: 1966 (from record, which includes notes detailing her marriage and naming her husband and three children; and provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, spouse, and one child).
  7. United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, McDowell, George Tifft, born: 5 April 1893; died: 17 July 1948.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, George Tefft McDowell, born: 5 April 1893; died: 17 July 1948 (from record, which includes the inscription, OH Pfc 135th Field Arty - World War I).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Ohio, Miami County, Union Township, West Milton Village, E.D. 122, Sheet No. 6B, William W. Eby, 44, Nebraska, 2nd marriage, electrician, line man; wife of 11 years Ina N. Eby, 37, Indiana, 2nd marriage, 2 children, 2 living; daughter Dillie G. Eby, 10, Ohio; son George McDowell, 17, Indiana.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, DeKalb County, Union Township, Auburn, E.D. 17-23, Sheet No. 13B, George T. McDowell, 37, Indiana, first married age 28, agent, insurance; wife Burmadetta McDowell, 31, Indiana, first married age 22; daughter Patricia J. McDowell, 6, Indiana; son David G. McDowell, 3 9/12, Indiana; father Frank J. McDowell, 71, Ohio, widow.
  11. Obituary, Garrett Clipper, Garrett, Indiana, 19 July 1948, George Tefft McDowell, died: 17 July 1948 in Garrett [Indiana]; born: 6 April 1893 in Auburn [Indiana]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his father, wife, two children, sister, step-father, and father-in-law.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, Burmadetta McDowell, born: 14 September 1898; died: 13 March 1989 (from record).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, DeKalb County, Keyser Township, Garrett, E.D. 17-10, Sheet No. 8B, Burmadetta McDowell, 41, Indiana; daughter Patricia Jane McDowell, 16, Indiana; son David Geo. McDowell, 13, Indiana. Residence on 1 April 1935: Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana (for the entire family).
  14. Find a Grave (website). Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, Patricia Jane McDowell, born: 24 June 1923 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; died: 8 March 2012 in Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida (from record, which includes the text of her obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, brother, nieces, nephews, and two great nephews).
  15. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, West Milton, Union County, Ohio, Dolly Gertrude Eby Arnold, born: 19 January 1900 in Ohio; died: 20 June 1983 in Santa Clara County, California (from record, which includes a note: mother’s maiden name--Tefet [sic, her maiden name is Tefft]; and: buried: 6/27/1983 age 83, died in Los Altos, CA).
  16. Ohio, County Marriages 1789-2013/2016, Miami County, Page 292, License No. 32184, granted 17 June 1924. Von Dewey Arnold, age 26 on 2 February 1924, born in West Milton, Oh., father: Harvey S. Arnold; mother: Grace Kendall; and Miss Dolly Eby, age 24 on 19 January 1924, born in Chardon, Ohio, father: Wm. Eby; mother: Ina May Teft. Married on 19 June 1924 in Miami County, Ohio.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Ohio, Miami County, Union Township, West Milton Village, E.D. 177, Sheet No. 5B, William W. Eby, 53, Nebraska, super, track and line; wife Ina M. Eby, 47, Indiana; daughter Dolly G. Eby, 19, Ohio, teacher, third grade.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Ohio, Miami County, Union Township, West Milton Village, E.D. 56-36, Sheet No. 8A, Von D. Arnold, 32, Ohio, first married age 26, manager, automobile garage; wife Dolly G. Arnold, 30, Ohio, first married age 24.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Ohio, Miami County, Union Township, West Milton Village, E.D. 55-47, Sheet No. 7B, Von Arnold, 42, Ohio, owner, garage; wife Dolly Arnold, 40, Ohio; daughter Caroline Arnold, 6, Ohio.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, West Milton, Union County, Ohio, Von Dewey Arnold, born: 1898; died: 1853 in Ontario, Canada (from record, which includes a note: buried 5/24/1953 age 55--accidental drowning.
  21. Find a Grave (website). Saint Patrick Cemetery #1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Stanley J. Tefft, Sr., born: 7 November 1924; died: 5 January 1995 (from record).
  22. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Stanley J. Tefft, died: 5 January 1995; born: 7 November 1924; residence zip code: 70001 [corresponding to Metairie, Louisiana].
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, DuPage County, Villa Park Village, E.D. 22-67, Sheet No. 5B, Charles H. Tefft, 32, Michigan, first married age 19, broker, real estate; wife Rita M. Tefft, 35, New Orleans, Louisiana, first married age 22; son Chas. H. Tefft, Jr., 9, Louisiana; son Stanley J. Tefft, 5, Louisiana.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, E.D. 36-300, Sheet No. 4A, Charles H. Tefft, 41, Michigan, broker, brokerage co.; wife Rita Tefft, 38, Louisiana; son Charles H. Tefft, 17, Louisiana; son Stanley J. Tefft, 15, Louisiana.
  25. Find a Grave (website). Saint Patrick Cemetery #1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Leatrice Joy Barriere Tefft, born: 9 November 1923; died: 30 June 1994 (from record).
  26. Louisiana Parish Marriages, 1837-1957 (available at familysearch.com), Stanley James Tefft, age 21, father: Charles H. Tefft; mother: Rita M. Livandais; and Leatrice Joy Barriere, age 20, father Joseph H. Barriere; mother: Agnes M. Cabalero; married on 26 January 1946 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  27. Find a Grave (website). Bayview Cemetery, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, Lucy Frances Record Spaeth, born: 5 July 1871 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 26 January 1946 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska (from record, which includes notes: Married Albert Lamont Spaeth 1885; and a list of their children with birth and death dates; and provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, 2 siblings, and 5 children).
  28. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Seattle, King County, Washington; Joe Lamont Spaeth, born: 1895; died: 1991 (from record). He shares his gravestone with his wife Grace Myrtle (1893-1975) and son Albert Wesley (1923-1928).
  29. Find a Grave (website). Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Bellevue, King County, Washington, Robert R. Spaeth, born 27 December 1897 in Arkansas; died: September 1975 in Bellevue, King County, Washington (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, spouse, and one child).
  30. Find a Grave (website). Bayview Cemetery, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, Catherine Mooney Spaeth, born: 25 July 1897 in New York; died: 29 May 1924 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska (from record, which includes the names and links for her spouse and child).
  31. Find a Grave (website). City View Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Oregon, Albert Mitchell “A M” Spaeth, born: 1900; died: 1981 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and spouse).
  32. Find a Grave (website). City View Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Oregon, Lola Sophia Montieth Spaeth, born: 17 February 1906; died: April 1995 (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse).
  33. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Esther Aileen Spaeth Burrow, born: 16 September 1903 in Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas; died: 3 January 1985 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington (from record, which includes a note giving her marriage details, and the names and links for her parents, siblings, spouse, and two children).
  34. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Lawrence Alexander “Larry” Burrow, born: 20 June 1909 in Riverside Okanogan County, Washington; died: 10 September 1988 in Coupeville, Island County, Washington (from record, which includes a note with details of his marriage; and provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, spouse, and children).
  35. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Perie Louise Burrow Mercer, born: 31 May 1937 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Burrough, Alaska; died: 13 September 1994 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and sibling).
  36. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Joan Elizabeth Burrow, born: 27 September 1941 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough; died: 8 March 1999 in Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and sibling).
  37. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina, Los Angeles County, California, Rita Elizabeth Record Johnson, born: 26 November 1911 in Kansas; died: 19 February 1988 in Los Angeles County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and one sibling). Her husband Dewitt (1910-2010) shares her grave marker.
  38. Kansas State Census, 1915, Montgomery County, Independence, Pages 28-29, Fannie Record, 32, Kansas; Lois Record, 3, Kansas; Rita Record, 3, Kansas; Louise Record, 1, Kansas.
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Kansas, Wilson County, Neodesha, E.D. 234, Sheet No. 19B, Fannie Record, 37, Kansas; daughter Rita Record, 8, Kansas; son Morris Record, 8, Kansas [sic, this is almost certainly an enumeration error, this is actually daughter Lois Record, same age as Rita, probably a twin]; daughter Louise Record, 6, Kansas.
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, San Bernardino County, Ontario, E.D. 36-46, Sheet No. 11A, F. S. Pond, 62, Illinois, first married age 30, laborer, truck garden; wife Fannie R. Pond, 48, Kansas, first married age 27, owner, restaurant; daughter Rita Record, 18, Kansas; daughter Lois Record, 18, Kansas.
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, South Gate City, E.D. 19-602, Sheet No. 64B, DeWitt Johnson, 31, Iowa [sic], accountant, oil co.; wife Rita Johnson, 28, Missouri [sic]; daughter Sharon Johnson, 7, Calif.; son DeWitt Johnson, Jr., 3, Calif.
  42. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina, Los Angeles County, California, DeWitt Johnson, born: 13 July 1910; died: 19 March 2010 (from record).
  43. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, Book 1029 Page 85, Olaf DeWitt Johnson, age 21, born: 13 July 1909 in Texas; 1st marriage; cement contracting; father: Olaf Johnson, born in Sweden; mother: Annette Rosenberg, born in Minn.; and Rita Elizabeth Record, age 19, born in Kansas; father: Charles Record, born in Kansas; mother: Fannie Gildart, born in Kansas; married on 28 June 1931 in Inglewood.
  44. Oklahoma School Records, 1895-1936, Muskogee County, School census, District 1-76, 1933, Boynton, Sutton Township, Image 137 of 2872; parent: Ruth Bradshaw; children: Glen Bradshaw, age 18, born: 19 October 1914; Lois Bradshaw, age 16, born: 26 November 1916; Junior Bradshaw, age 14, born: 28 December 1918; Tefft Bradshaw, age 11, born: 23 September 1921; Ethel Bradshaw, age 8, born: 8 February 1924; Neil Bradshaw, age 20, born: 16 September 1912 [sic, an earlier school record shows 6 December 1912].
  45. Find a Grave (website). Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California, Junior Dale Bradshaw, born: 28 December 1917 in Boynton, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; died: 6 August 2007 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and one child).
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Sutton Towhship, E.D. 97, Sheet No. 3A, James W. Bradshaw, 38, Missouri, farmer, general farm; wife Ruth Bradshaw, 37, Kansas; son Harold J. Bradshaw, 11, Kansas; son Roy R. Bradshaw, 9, Kansas; son Neil W. Bradshaw, 8, Oklahoma; son Glen W. Bradshaw, 6, Oklahoma; daughter Lois Bradshaw, 4 2/12, Oklahoma; son Junior D. Bradshaw, 2 1/12, Oklahoma.
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Sutton Township, E.D. 51-51, Sheet No. 2B, James W. Bradshaw, 48, Missouri, first married age 26, farmer, dairy and general farm; wife Ruth Bradshaw, 47, Kansas, first married age 25; son Roy Bradshaw, 19, Kansas, laborer, general farm; son Neil Bradshaw, 17, Oklahoma; son Glen Bradshaw, 15, Oklahoma; daughter Lois Bradshaw, 14, Oklahoma; son Junior D. Bradshaw, 12, Oklahoma; son Tefft Bradshaw, 8, Oklahoma; daughter Ethel Bradshaw, 6, Oklahoma.
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Sutton Township, E.D. 51-59, Sheet No. 3A, Ruth Bradshaw, 57, Kansas, widow; son Roy Bradshaw, 30, Kansas, farmer; daughter Lois Bradshaw, 23, Oklahoma; son Dale Bradshaw, 21, Oklahoma; son Tefft Bradshaw, 19, Oklahoma; daughter Ethel Bradshaw, 16, Oklahoma.
  49. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, Registrar’s No. 26259, Junior Dale Bradshaw, age 30, first marriage, born in Boynton, Oklahoma; school teacher; father: James Walter Bradshaw, born in Pleasantville, Missouri; mother: Ruth Recors, born in Kansas; and Charlotte Corrine Halsell, age 21, first marriage, born in California; nurse; father: Charles C. Halsell, born in California; mother: Grace Thompson, born in Illinois; married on 18 September 1948 in Upland, California.
  50. Oklahoma School Records, 1895-1936, Rogers County, School census, District 14-42, 1928, parent: N. G. Powers; children: Henry Powers, age 19, born: 22 December 1908; Fred R. Powers, age 16, born: 3 March 1911; Richard Powers, age 13, born: 17 August 1914.
  51. Find a Grave (website). Highland Cemetery, Inola, Rogers County, Oklahoma, Henry M. Powers, 22 December 1908; died: 13 September 2003 in Inola, Rogers County, Oklahoma (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and spouse).
  52. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Oklahoma, Rogers County, Collinsville, E.D. 177, Sheet No. 12A, N. G. Powers [sic, indexed as Pavers], 27, Kansas, laborer, brick plant; wife of 2 years Kate Powers, 23, Kansas; son Henry M. Powers, 16/12, Kansas.
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Collinsville Township, E.D. 175, Sheet No. 6B, Nute Powers, 37, Kansas, laborer, smith; wife Kate Powers, 33, Kansas; son Henry Powers, 16 [indexed as 16 but may be 10 or 11], Kansas; son Fred Powers, 8, Kansas; son Richard Powers, 5 5/12, Oklahoma.
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Oklahoma, Rogers County, Inola, E.D. 66-13, Sheet No. 1A, Henry M. Powers, 31, Kansas, gen. electrician; wife Milton E. Powers, 31, Oklahoma; daughter Elizabeth Ann Powers, 7, Oklahoma; son Donald Ray Powers, 4, Oklahoma; daughter Emily Row Powers, 1, Oklahoma.
  55. Find a Grave (website). Highland Cemetery, Inola, Rogers County, Oklahoma, Milton E. Powers, born: 15 September 1908; died: 7 October 1993 (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse).
  56. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oklahoma, Rogers County, Inola Township, E.D. 66-14, Sheet No. 10B, James W. Fleming, 47, Kentucky, first married age 23, farmer, general farm; wife Lillie Fleming, 44, Arkansas, first married age 18; son Garius Fleming, 23, Oklahoma; daughter Melton Fleming, 21, Oklahoma, teacher, public school; daughter Mary Fleming, 19, Oklahoma; son Paul Fleming, 17, Oklahoma; son Robert Fleming, 10, Oklahoma.
  57. Ohio, County Marriages 1789-2013/2016, Wood County, License No. 433, Page 217, Arthur Robert Tefft, age 32 years on 12 January 1940, born in Spokane, Washington; toolmaker; father: Luther I. Tefft; mother: Flora M. McMichael; married once, divorced; and Edith Rose Griese, age 28 years on 10 June 1940, born in Pittsburg, Pa.; Chrysler employee; father: William McNeill; mother: Ellen Stuffer; married once, divorced; married on 20 July 1940 in Wood County, Ohio.
  58. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Claim Files, Arthur R. Tefft, born: 12 January 1908 in Saginaw, Michigan [sic, other records show he was born in Washington state]; father: Luther I. Tefft; mother: Flora McMichol; died: 15 June 1957.
  59. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, Spokane County, Spokane City, E.D. 178, Sheet No. 9B, Luther I. Tefft, 24, Michigan, engineer, civil; wife of 3 years Flossie S. Tefft, 23, Kansas, 1 child, 1 living; Arthur R. Tefft, 2, Washington. (All three are borders in a household of apparently unrelated people).
  60. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Plymouth, E.D. 776, Sheet No. 1B, Luther I. Tefft, 34, Michigan, civil engineer, surveyor; wife Flora M. Tefft, 32, Kansas; son Arobert [sic, his name is A. Robert] Tefft, 14, Washington; daughter Marion L. Tefft, 5, Michigan [middle initial is sometimes mistaken for an “S.”]
  61. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Wayne County, Plymouth Village, E.D. 82-1033, Sheet No. 4A, Luther I. Tefft, 44, Michigan, first married age 21, civil engineer, surveying; wife Flora M. Tefft, 43, Kansas, first married age 20; son A. Robert Tefft, 22, Washington; daughter Marion Lucia Tefft, 16, Michigan.
  62. Birth Announcement, The Plymouth Mail, Plymouth, Michigan (available at news-archive.plymouthlibrary.org), 1 February 1935, birth of Marilyn Julia Tefft, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Robert Tefft, on 29 January in Plymouth.
  63. Find a Grave (website). Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, Marion L. Tefft Freeman, born 15 December 1913 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 24 October 1965 in Oakland County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from entries for the 1930 and 1940 census, Social Security Death Index entry for her husband, and notes: Wife of Frank H. Freeman; and Daughter of Luther Tefft and Flora McMicael; and the names and links for her parents).
  64. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, E.D. 84-535, Sheet No. 13B, Frank H. Freeman, 25, Michigan, research dentist, dental mfg.; wife Marion Freman, 26, Michigan. Residence on 1 April 1935: Ypsilanti, Michigan.
  65. Find a Grave (website). Highland Cemetery, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, Frank Freeman, born: 28 March 1914; died: 18 August 2011 (from record, which provides the text for his obituary [note: the years of marriage stated in the obit is incorrect] giving vital details and the names of his [second] wife, children, grandchildren, and siblings; and facts from his family in the 1920 and 1930 censuses; and the names and links for his mother and sibling).
  66. Obituary, The Detroit News, Detroit, Michigan (available at legacy.com), 21 August 2011, Frank H. Freeman, died: 18 August 2011, age 97 years. The article provides the names of his first and second wives [married to the latter 47 years], children, grandchildren, and siblings.
  67. Wedding Shower, The Plymouth Mail, Plymouth, Michigan (available at news-archive.plymouthlibrary.org), 1 December 1939, Society News, luncheon and later party for Marion L. Tefft, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther I Tefft, who will become the bride of Frank Freeman in December [1939].
  68. Birth Announcement, The Ypsilanti Daily Press, Ypsilanti, Michigan (available at chroniclingamerica.loc.gov), 10 November 1942, Katherine Ellen, born on Monday, 9 November 1942 in Detroit, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freeman; Mrs. Freeman was the former Marion Tefft.
  69. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Inez Carolyn Powell Lavigne, born: 14 December 1908 in St. Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan; died: 2 July 1993 in Chesaning, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes facts from the Saginaw Obituary Index; and the name and link for her spouse, m. 1939).
  70. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles Township, E.D. 74, Sheet No. 17A, William Powell, 22, Ohio, laborer, coal miner; wife of 2 years Winnefred Powell, 19, Michigan, 2 children, 2 living; daughter Inez C. Powell, 1 6/12, Michigan; son William F. Powell, 1/12, Michigan.
  71. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saint Charles, E.D. 215, Sheet No. 1A, William Powell, 31, Ohio, miner, coal mine; wife Winnifred Powell, 28, Michigan; daughter Inez Powell, 11, Michigan; son William Powell, 9, Michigan; son John Powell, 8, Michigan; daughter Helen Powell, 5, Michigan; son Ralph Powell, 2, Michigan.
  72. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles Township, E.D. 73-64, Sheet No 12A, William Powell, 42, Ohio, first married age 20, miner, coal mine; wife Winnifred Powell, 39, Michigan, first married age 17; daughter Inez Powell, 21, Michigan, teacher, public school; son William Powell, Jr., 20, Michigan, salesman, meat market; son John Powell, 18, Michigan; daughter Helen Powell, 15, Michigan; son Ralph Powell, 12, Michigan.
  73. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Joseph Urgel Lavigne, Jr., born: 19 April 1907 in Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan; died: 20 May 1996 in Chesaning, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record, which includes fact from the Saginaw Obituary Index, and a note giving his marriage date and place; and the name and link for his parents and spouse).
  74. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Ralph Luther Powell, born: 6 January 1918; died: 16 March 2008 (from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse).
  75. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, Shirley V. Powell, born: 1920; died: 2016 (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse).
  76. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Plymouth City, E.D. 82-1973, Sheet No. 6B, Marlin Strong, 40, Michigan, claim agent, railroad; wife Helen Strong, 40, Michigan; son Marlin J. Strong, 10, Michigan; son Thomas D. Strong, 7, Michigan; mother-in-law Maybelle Tefft, 76, Michigan, widow.
  77. Marriage Announcement, Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan (available at newspapers.com), 9 September 1956, Thomas Dexter Strong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin B. Strong, and Nancy Jean Picard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua H. Picard; married on 1 September in Detroit.
Sixth Generation
111. David George McDowell6 (George,5 Ina,4 Rowland,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 20 June 1926 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana;1, 2, 3, 4 died 17 October 1956 in Tiffin, Sandusky County, Ohio.1 David married, 8 December 1950 in Steuben County, Indiana, Frances Mae Parker2 (born 3 July 1930 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, the daughter of Roderick D. Parker and Eunice Rufner2). David is buried in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana.1

 125i. Kevin George McDowell, born 1951 in Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana;5, 6 died 26 December 1972 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.5, 6 Kevin is buried in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana.5
+126ii. Shannon Kay McDowell, born 12 March 1954. Married Steve Edgar Bailey.

113. Stanley James Tefft, Jr.6 (Stanley,5 Charles,4 Henry,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 8 December 1946.7 Stanley married, ca. 1973, Linda Ann Stoltz8 (born 11 January 1953 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, parents not determined;8 Linda died 23 November 20158).

 127i. Stanley James Tefft, Jr..
 128ii. Melissa Tefft.
 129iii. Lindsay Marie Tefft.

115. Lucy Catherine Spaeth6 (Robert,5 Lucy,4 Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 23 December 1919 in Alaska;9 died 29 October 1998 in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington.9 Lucy married John Marion Poling (born 31 January 1914 in Bartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma, the son of Samuel Poling and Vida Mae Mattison;10 John died 30 December 1996 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska10). Lucy and John are buried in Bayview Cemetery, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.10, 9

118. Sharon Louise Johnson6 (Rita,5 Charles,4 Emily,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born ca. 1933 in California.11 Sharon married, 7 September 1952 in Los Angeles, California, George Eugene Denton12 (born ____, the son of George Franklin Denton and Helen Marguerite Mackey).

  1. Find a Grave (website). Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, David G. McDowell, born: 20 June 1926; died: 17 October 1956 (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, mother, two children, and sister; and the inscription: GM3 US Naval Reserve - World War II).
  2. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Application for Marriage License and Marriage Certificate, #A330642, David George McDowell, born: 20 June 1926 in Auburn, Ind., locomotive fireman; father: George T. McDowell, born in Auburn, Ind.; mother: Burmadetta Johnson, born in Garrett, Ind.; and Frances Mae Parker, born: 3 July 1930 in Auburn, Ind., nursing; father: Roderick D. Parker, born in Wisconsin; mother: Eunice Rufner, born in Indpls. [Indianapolis], Ind. Married on 8 December 1950 in Steuben County, Indiana.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, DeKalb County, Union Township, Auburn, E.D. 17-23, Sheet No. 13B, George T. McDowell, 37, Indiana, first married age 28, agent, insurance; wife Burmadetta McDowell, 31, Indiana, first married age 22; daughter Patricia J. McDowell, 6, Indiana; son David G. McDowell, 3 9/12, Indiana; father Frank J. McDowell, 71, Ohio, widow.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, DeKalb County, Keyser Township, Garrett, E.D. 17-10, Sheet No. 8B, Burmadetta McDowell, 41, Indiana; daughter Patricia Jane McDowell, 16, Indiana; son David Geo. McDowell, 13, Indiana. Residence on 1 April 1935: Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana (for the entire family).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, Kevin George McDowell, born: 1951; died: 1972 (from record).
  6. Obituary, The Cumberland News, Cumberland, Maryland (available at newspapers.com), 27 December 1972, Kevin George McDowell, age 21, died: 26 December 1972 in Cumberland, Maryland. The article provides brief biographical details and the names of his father, mother, step-father, sister, half-sister, and half-brother.
  7. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Saint Patrick Cemetery #1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Linda Ann Stoltz Tefft, born: 11 January 1953; died: 23 November 2015 (from record, which includes the text of her obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, spouse, children, grandchildren, godfather, brother, and nephew).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Bayview Cemetery, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, Lucy Catherine Spaeth Poling, born: 23 December 1919 in Alaska; died: 29 October 1998 in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington (from record, which includes a note regarding her marriage, and provides the names and links for her parents and spouse).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Bayview Cemetery, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, John Marion Poling, born: 31 January 1914 in Bartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma; died: 30 December 1996 in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and spouse).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, South Gate City, E.D. 19-602, Sheet No. 64B, DeWitt Johnson, 31, Iowa [sic], accountant, oil co.; wife Rita Johnson, 28, Missouri [sic]; daughter Sharon Johnson, 7, Calif.; son DeWitt Johnson, Jr., 3, Calif.
  12. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, Book 3609 Page 386, George Eugene Denton, age 23, born in California; father: Eugene Franklin Denton, born in Texas; mother: Helen Marguerite Mackey, born in Nebraska; and Sharon Louise Johnson, age 19, born in California; father: De Witt Johnson, born in Texas; mother: Rita Elizabeth Record, born in Kansas; married on 7 September 1952 in Los Angeles.
Seventh and Eighth Generations
126. Shannon Kay McDowell7 (David,6 George,5 Ina,4 Rowland,3 Lucy,2 Isaac1), born 12 March 1954.1 Shannon married Steve Edgar Bailey (born 2 May 1954, parents not determined1).

 130i. Jared Tefft Bailey, born ca. 1977.
 131ii. Adam Matthew Bailey, born ca. 1981.

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