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Family HistoryFamily History - Robert William Chapel


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 Robert William Chapel and 61 of his descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Robert William Chapel,1 born 7 November 1876 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Harris T. Chapel and Margaret Adamson;1 died 19 June 1947 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.1 Robert married, first, ca. 1902, Christina B. ‘China’ Strong2 (born ca. 1879, the daughter of William Strong and Julia A. Church2). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1914.3 Robert married, second, 3 June 1914 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Rose Anna Garrett6 (born 6 December 1892, the daughter of William Garrett and Roseanna Ashton;4 Rose died 12 October 1971 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut4, 5).

Children of Robert William Chapel and Rose Anna Garrett:

+2i. Evelyn Lillian Chapel, born 15 March 1915; died 26 January 1984 in Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut. Married Roland Clinton Clark.
+3ii. Robert Elwood Chapel, born 13 April 1917 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 25 May 1980 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Helen Teresa Krupowski.
+4iii. Harold Francis Chapel, born 1 December 1927 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 4 December 2006 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Joann Victoria Haynes.

  1. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 41 (1947), Robert William Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith. His death certificate lists his father as Horace Chapel whose name from other records is known to be Harris Chapel.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 512, Sheet 10B. The census shows that Christina had 3 children with 1 living, but no children are listed with Robert and Christina in this or any subsequent record.
  3. Robert and Christina are presumed to have divorced since later records show each as remarried.
  4. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 1971-78, Rose Anna Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Rose Chapel, no. 043-20-9240
  6. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1914-00000105, marriage of Robert W. Chapel and Rose Gerret
Second Generation
2. Evelyn Lillian Chapel2 (Robert1), born 15 March 1915;1 died 26 January 1984 in Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut.1 Evelyn married, 20 August 1934 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Roland Clinton Clark5 (born 17 November 1916 in Connecticut, the son of Hurbert Mansfield Clark and Jennie G. Strong;2, 3 Roland died 10 December 1994 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; his cremated remains are in the possession of his daughter Pat Lallier3, 4). Evelyn is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.4

Children of Evelyn Lillian Chapel and Roland Clinton Clark:

 5i. Roland Clinton Clark, Jr., born 1 January 1935 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;6 died 9 July 1944 in Home Memorial Hospital, New London, Connecticut.6 Roland attended 4th grade at Palmer Memorial School in Palmertown, Connecticut.6 Roland is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.6
+6ii. Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr., born 27 November 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 23 February 1988 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Carol Antonina Bowman.
+7iii. Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark, born 7 February 1938 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 23 January 1991 in Kenner, Louisiana; ronald donated his body to science. Married Jacqueline Anne Ellis.
+8iv. Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr., born 21 February 1940 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 21 February 1969 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Married Donna Mae Aldrich.
+9v. Patricia Ann Clark, born 4 April 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 19 April 2020 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Donald Lewis Lallier.
+10vi. Jean Rose Clark, born 16 January 1947. Married (1) James Irvin Mattos Married (2) William Lyle Kiggans.

3. Robert Elwood Chapel2 (Robert1), born 13 April 1917 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;7 died 25 May 1980 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7 Robert married, 14 September 1940 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Helen Teresa Krupowski10 (born 14 July 1920 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Alexander Kropowski and Marcella ‘Mary’ Zacharowa;8 Helen died 26 May 2010 in New London, New London County, Connecticut9). Robert and Helen are buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.4

Robert is a WWII Army veteran serving at the Battle of the Bulge and spending time wounded in Stalag 4B POW camp in Muhlberg, Germany. Prior to the war he worked at Robert Gair Mill and afterward he worked for 30 years at Robertson Paper Box in Montville where he was a box machine operator.11


Children of Robert Elwood Chapel and Helen Teresa Krupowski:

+11i. Robert Elwood ‘Red’ Chapel, Jr., born 1 December 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 2 December 2010 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut. Married Dale Mae Strickland.
+12ii. Raymond Edward Chapel, born 17 March 1951; died 21 November 2009 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Patricia Lynn Hatch.
+13iii. Shirley Ellen Chapel, born 8 May 1954 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Peter Ramsay Smith.

4. Harold Francis Chapel2 (Robert1), born 1 December 1927 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;12 died 4 December 2006 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.13 Harold married, 1 September 1956 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Joann Victoria Haynes15 (born 14 September 1938, the daughter of John Elsworth Haynes and Magna Victoria Englund14). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1986 in Connecticut.16 Harold is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.12

Harold worked at Robertson Paper Box in Montville and stayed on as a consultant for many years when it changed to Rand Whitney. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Harold was a member of the American Legion Post 0112 in Montville. He had many musical talents.12, 13, 17


Children of Harold Francis Chapel and Joann Victoria Haynes:

+14i. John Robert Chapel, born 18 January 1958. Married Patricia A. Harmon.
+15ii. Joann Carol Chapel, born 14 November 1960. Married Wayne Kenneth Records.
+16iii. Kathryn Anne Chapel, born 20 October 1963. Married Christopher J. Pianta.

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Evelyn L. Clark, 27 January 1984
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 256, Sheet 10B, family of Hurbert (spelled Hebert in the census) and Jennie Clark (spelled Clarks in the census)
  3. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Roland C. Clark, 11 December 1994
  4. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  5. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1934-00000026, marriage of Roland C. Clark and Evelyn L. Chapel
  6. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Roland C. Clark, Jr., 10 July 1944
  7. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 10 (1980), Robert E. Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
  8. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Yetovinia Krupowski. Certified copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith. The name ‘Helen Teresa’ was added to the certificate on 9/11/72.
  9. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Helen T. Chapel, no. 041-07-1997
  10. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Robert Elwood Chapel and Helen Teresa Krupowski. Certified copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
  11. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  12. Headstone, Comstock Cemetery, Montville, Connecticut, Harold F. Chapel (headstone and military grave marker)
  13. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Harold Francis Chapel, 6 December 1976.
  14. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  15. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1956-00000243, marriage of Harold Francis Chapel and Joann Victoria Haynes
  16. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  17. U.S. Army World War II Army Enlistment Records 1938-1946, available at Ancestry.com. Harold F. Chapel, birth year 1927, enlistment date 5 March 1946.
Third Generation
6. Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr.3 (Evelyn,2 Robert1), born 27 November 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;1 died 23 February 1988 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Robert married, 1959, Carol Antonina Bowman3 (born 1941 in New York, New York, parents not determined2, 3). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1980 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3

Robert owned and operated Bob Clark and Sons in Norwich, and he later worked for the Montville Board of Education at Montville High School.1


Children of Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr. and Carol Antonina Bowman:

 17i. Robert Mansfield Clark, Jr., born 24 January 1960.1, 4
 18ii. John Clark.
 19iii. James Clark.
 20iv. Stephen Edward Clark, born 29 November 1968.1, 2

7. Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark3 (Evelyn,2 Robert1), born 7 February 1938 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;5 died 23 January 1991 in Kenner, Louisiana; ronald donated his body to science.5, 6 Buck married, 21 November 1964 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Jacqueline Anne Ellis7, 8 (born ca. 1943, parents not determined7). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1982.6

Child of Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark and Jacqueline Anne Ellis:

 21i. _____ Clark.

8. Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr.3 (Evelyn,2 Robert1), born 21 February 1940 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;9 died 21 February 1969 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.9 Skipper married, 24 September 1960 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, Donna Mae Aldrich10 (born 29 November 1942 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, the daughter of Harry Aldrich and Evangeline Young10). Skipper is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.9

Children of Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr. and Donna Mae Aldrich:

+22i. Wendy I. Clark, born 30 August 1961 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Ruben M. Parra.
 23ii. Larry James Clark, Jr., born 14 October 1963.9, 11

9. Patricia Ann Clark3 (Evelyn,2 Robert1), born 4 April 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;12, 13 died 19 April 2020 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.13 Patricia married, 19 March 1960 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Donald Lewis Lallier12 (born 9 January 1938 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, the son of Norman Lallier and Leona A. _____12).

Children of Patricia Ann Clark and Donald Lewis Lallier:

+24i. Michele Lora Lallier, born 27 December 1961. Married William Kruszewski.
+25ii. Sheri Rene Lallier, born 17 November 1962. Married James Wilber Kerns.
+26iii. Joseph Clinton Lallier, born 17 May 1965. Married Laurie Ann Harman.
+27iv. Suzette Evelyn Lallier, born 15 December 1969. Married Curtis K. Rolland.

10. Jean Rose Clark3 (Evelyn,2 Robert1), born 16 January 1947.4 Jean married, first, 11 July 1964 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, James Irvin Mattos14 (born January 1945 in Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin Mattos and Natalie Doris Robinson3). Their marriage ended in divorce on 21 June 1972 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3 Jean married, second, 14 June 1987 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, William Lyle Kiggans15, 16 (born ____, parents not determined).

11. Robert Elwood ‘Red’ Chapel, Jr.3 (Robert,2 Robert1), born 1 December 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;17 died 2 December 2010 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut.18 Red married, 9 June 1962 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Dale Mae Strickland20 (born 12 November 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Tryon Strickland and Ethel Hubert19). Red is buried in Union Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.18

Red graduated in 1960 from Norwich Technical School. He was a member of the Quaker Hill Fire House. Red owned Chapel Painting Co., which he operated along with his son Kenneth. He also owned and operated Bob’s Rod and Tackle shop in Quaker Hill after he retired from his painting business.18


Children of Robert Elwood ‘Red’ Chapel, Jr. and Dale Mae Strickland:

+28i. Kenneth Wayne Chapel, born 4 June 1963. Married Dana S. Pierce (née Nygren) .
+29ii. Diane Marie Chapel, born 16 August 1969 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Donald Dale Ross Married (2) Carl Joseph Zacchara (born Dustin John Wilson).

12. Raymond Edward Chapel3 (Robert,2 Robert1), born 17 March 1951;21 died 21 November 2009 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.22 Raymond married, 11 May 1974 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Patricia Lynn Hatch24 (born 29 November 1954, the daughter of Raymond Chester Hatch and Clara E. Waite23). Their marriage ended in divorce in December 1991.21

Raymond worked for Pfizer in Groton, Connecticut for about 20 years. He later worked for Rand Whitney in Montville, Connecticut.21


Children of Raymond Edward Chapel and Patricia Lynn Hatch:

+30i. Michael Kyle Chapel, born 26 March 1977. Married Michelle Lyn Matney.
+31ii. Gregory Peter Chapel, born 21 March 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Jennifer Lynn Sturgeon.

13. Shirley Ellen Chapel3 (Robert,2 Robert1), born 8 May 1954 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.25 Shirley married, 16 November 1974 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Peter Ramsay Smith (born 19 August 1953 in Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of Kenneth Alesbury Smith and Eleanor A. Randle).

Children of Shirley Ellen Chapel and Peter Ramsay Smith:

+32i. Stephen Lawrence Smith, born 21 August 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Dayna Marie Shoemaker.
+33ii. Timothy Robert Smith, born 1 February 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Partnered with (1) Amber Renee Stiles Partnered with (2) Dody Lynn Bush-Retherford (née Mitchell) (born Bush) Partnered with (3) Amanda Michelle Sanders.

14. John Robert Chapel3 (Harold,2 Robert1), born 18 January 1958.4 John married, 9 June 1984, Patricia A. Harmon26 (born 1960, parents not determined3, 26). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1986 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3

15. Joann Carol Chapel3 (Harold,2 Robert1), born 14 November 1960.6 Joann married, 19 June 1982 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Wayne Kenneth Records27 (born 6 March 1958, parents not determined4).

Children of Joann Carol Chapel and Wayne Kenneth Records:

 34i. Jamie Anne Records, born 16 May 1986.4
 35ii. Brennen W. Records, born 16 November 1989.4

16. Kathryn Anne Chapel3 (Harold,2 Robert1), born 20 October 1963.4 Kathryn married, 9 November 1985 in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, Christopher J. Pianta28 (born 23 April 1961, parents not determined4).

Children of Kathryn Anne Chapel and Christopher J. Pianta:

 36i. Cara Elizabeth Pianta, born 30 October 1990 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
 37ii. Adam Pianta, born 9 May 1994 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.
 38iii. Mira Pianta, born 24 January 2001 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Robert M. Clark, Sr., 23 February 1988
  2. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Stephen Edward Clark, born 29 November 1968. Certificate# 1968-272. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  3. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Ronald L. Clark, 1991
  6. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  7. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ronal[d] L. Clark, age 27. Bride: Jacqu[eline] A. Ellis, age 21. Marriage Date: 21 Nov 1964. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  8. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1964-00000308, marriage of Ronald Loyd Clark and Jacqueline Anne Ellis
  9. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Larry James Clark, 24 February 1969
  10. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Larry James Clark and Donna Mae Aldrich, #1960-310. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  11. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Lawrence James Clark, Jr., born 14 October 1963. Certificate# 1963-246. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  12. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Patricia Ann Clark and Donald Lewis Lallier, #1960-253. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  13. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 19 April 2020, Patricia “Pat” or “Patty” Clark, died: 15 April 2020 in Waterford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, siblings, spouse, children, and grandchildren.
  14. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1964-00000265, marriage of Jean Rose Clark and James Irvin Mattos
  15. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1987-00000097, marriage of William Lyle Kiggans and Jean Rose Mattos
  16. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: William L. Kiggans, age 60. Bride: Jean R. Mattos, age 40. Marriage date: 14 June 1987.
  17. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Robert Elwood Chapel, Jr. Copy in possession of Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  18. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Robert E. Chapel, 4 December 2010.
  19. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Dale (Strickland) Chapel
  20. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Robert Elwood Chapel, Jr.
  21. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Raymond Edward Chapel
  22. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Raymond Edward Chapel, 23 November, 2009.
  23. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Clara Waite Hatch, 28 December 2006.
  24. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Patricia Lynn (Hatch) Grudier
  25. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  26. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: John R. Chapel, age 26. Bride: Patricia A. Harmon, age 24. Marriage Date: 9 June 1984. Marriage Place: Salem, New London, Connecticut
  27. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1982-00000046, marriage of Joann Carol Chapel and Wayne Kenneth Records
  28. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Christopher J. Pianta. Bride: Kathryn A. Chapel. Marriage Date: 9 Nov 1985. Marriage Place: Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut.
Fourth Generation
22. Wendy I. Clark4 (Larry ‘Skipper’,3 Evelyn,2 Robert1), born 30 August 1961 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.1, 2 Wendy married Ruben M. Parra (born ca. 1959, parents not determined2).

Children of Wendy I. Clark and Ruben M. Parra:

 39i. Heather Parra, born ca. 1983.
 40ii. Jasmine Nicole Parra, born ca. 1986.2
 41iii. Ruben M. Parra, Jr..

24. Michele Lora Lallier4 (Patricia,3 Evelyn,2 Robert1), born 27 December 1961.2, 3 Michele married, 1 August 1981 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, William Kruszewski4 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Michele Lora Lallier and William Kruszewski:

 42i. Leslie Kruszewski.
 43ii. Timothy Kruszewski.
 44iii. Thomas Kruszewski.

25. Sheri Rene Lallier4 (Patricia,3 Evelyn,2 Robert1), born 17 November 1962.2 Sheri married, 12 July 1995 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, James Wilber Kerns5 (born 28 April 1966, parents not determined2).

Children of Sheri Rene Lallier and James Wilber Kerns:

 45i. Lucas Jordan Kerns, born ca. 1996.
 46ii. Kirk J. Kerns, born 1 September 2000.
 47iii. Margaret May ‘Maggie’ Kerns, born 3 March 2003.

26. Joseph Clinton Lallier4 (Patricia,3 Evelyn,2 Robert1), born 17 May 1965.2 Joseph married, 12 July 2003 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Laurie Ann Harman6 (born 15 March 1964, the daughter of William Charles Harman and Mary Ellen Sullivan2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 18 January 2007 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7

Children of Joseph Clinton Lallier and Laurie Ann Harman:

 48i. Hayley Lallier, born 15 October 2003.
 49ii. Tyler Lallier, born 18 March 2005.

27. Suzette Evelyn Lallier4 (Patricia,3 Evelyn,2 Robert1), born 15 December 1969.2 Suzette married Curtis K. Rolland8 (born 27 May 1968, parents not determined2).

Children of Suzette Evelyn Lallier and Curtis K. Rolland:

 50i. Ruby Rolland, born 1 January 2000.
 51ii. Audry Rolland, born 1 January 2003.

28. Kenneth Wayne Chapel4 (Robert ‘Red’,3 Robert,2 Robert1), born 4 June 1963. Kenneth married, 23 August 1992 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Dana S. Pierce (née Nygren) 9 (born 11 January 1962, parents not determined).

29. Diane Marie Chapel4 (Robert ‘Red’,3 Robert,2 Robert1), born 16 August 1969 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.10 Diane married, first, 14 October 1989 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Donald Dale Ross11 (born 1 August 1967 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the son of Dennis Ross and Janet Turpel2, 11). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1994.12 Diane married, second, 24 December 2009, Carl Joseph Zacchara (born Dustin John Wilson) (born 26 March 1968 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph Anthony St. Marie and Ann Dustin Wilson13, 14, 15).

Diane worked for several years in the personnel office at Foxwoods Casino.


Child of Diane Marie Chapel and Donald Dale Ross:

+52i. Kyle Robert Ross, born 13 July 1990. Partnered with Constance ‘Connie’ Moyer.

30. Michael Kyle Chapel4 (Raymond,3 Robert,2 Robert1), born 26 March 1977. Michael married, 23 September 2000 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Michelle Lyn Matney16 (born 11 May 1977, the daughter of Larry F. Matney and Barbara Jane Sikorski).

Children of Michael Kyle Chapel and Michelle Lyn Matney:

 53i. Dylan Michael Chapel, born 25 July 2002.
 54ii. Griffin Kyle Chapel, born 16 March 2006.

31. Gregory Peter Chapel4 (Raymond,3 Robert,2 Robert1), born 21 March 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.12 Gregory married, 18 September 2004 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Jennifer Lynn Sturgeon (born 18 July 1979, the daughter of Gary L. Sturgeon and Karen Morrison2).

Child of Gregory Peter Chapel and Jennifer Lynn Sturgeon:

 55i. Evan Chad Chapel, born xxxx.

32. Stephen Lawrence Smith4 (Shirley,3 Robert,2 Robert1), born 21 August 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.12 Stephen married, 21 May 2006 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Dayna Marie Shoemaker12 (born 23 June 1978, the daughter of John David Shoemaker and Phyllis Ann Mathewson12).

33. Timothy Robert Smith4 (Shirley,3 Robert,2 Robert1), born 1 February 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.12 Timothy partnered with, first, ca. 1998, Amber Renee Stiles12 (born 13 February 1984, the daughter of Matthew Lelwyn Stiles and Donna Franklin17). Timothy partnered with, second, ca. 1999, Dody Lynn Bush-Retherford (née Mitchell) (born Bush)12 (born 1 February 1980, the daughter of Frank Warren Bush, Jr. and Virginia R. Mitchell12). Timothy partnered with, third, ca. 2000, Amanda Michelle Sanders12 (born 26 December 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of William Sanders and Cheryl Nunes12).

Child of Timothy Robert Smith and Amber Renee Stiles:

 56i. Julliette Renee Stiles, born 29 December 1998 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.12, 17

Child of Timothy Robert Smith and Dody Lynn Bush-Retherford (née Mitchell) (born Bush):

+57i. Danilla Mitchell, born 17 February 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Jason Paul Woods Married (2) Michael James Blecke.

Child of Timothy Robert Smith and Amanda Michelle Sanders:

 58i. Breanna Alexis Smith, born 6 November 2000.12

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Larry James Clark, 24 February 1969
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  4. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ William Kruszewski and Michelle Lallier, married on 1 August 1981 in East Lyme, Connecticut.
  5. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: James W. Kerns, age 29. Bride: Sheri R. Lallier, age 32. Marriage Date: 12 July 1995. Marriage Place: East Lyme, New London, Connecticut.
  6. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Weddings, 5 October 2003
  7. Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Civil/Family Case (website).
  8. facebook.com (website), personal page of Suzette Rolland
  9. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Kenneth W. Chapel, age 29. Bride: Dana S. Pierce, age 30. Marriage Date: 23 Aug 1992. Marriage Place: Waterford, New London, Connecticut.
  10. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Diane Marie (Chapel) Ross
  11. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Weddings, 18 March 1990
  12. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  13. Birth Certificate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Certificate No. 97949, File No. 42169-68, Carl Joseph St. Marie, born 26 March 1968 in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; father: Joseph Anthony St. Marie; mother: Elizabeth Anne Sprafke; date filed: 3 April 1968; date issued; 22 July 1968.
  14. Record of conversation between Carl and Diane (Chapel) Zaccara, Lee and Peggy (Krupowski) Gazlay, and Shirley (Chapel) Smith, 13 August 2012. The discussion summarized information shared among these individuals over several years, both from Carl’s personal knowledge and information provided to him by his paternal grandmother.
  15. According to Carl, he was known as Carl Joseph St. Marie (the name shown on his birth certificate) until his early teens, when he started using the name Carl Zacchara, that being an ancestral surname on his (step) mother’s side of the family. His legal name change was finalized on 9 December 2009. Carl’s birth father, Joseph Anthony St. Marie, married Elizabeth Ann (Sprafke) St. Marie in 1967, and Carl was raised with the belief that Elizabeth was his mother. A few years before her death in November 2011, Carl’s paternal grandmother, Ann (Casserly) St. Marie, wanted Carl to know that his birth mother is Ann Dustin Wilson, and that his birth name was Dustin John Wilson. Presuming this as fact, then Elizabeth is actually his step-mother and she apparently adopted Carl shortly after his birth; his birth certificate is likely a post-adoption certificate since it names Elizabeth as the mother. Other information on the certificate, including his birth date and place, may also be incorrect. Carl grew up with the understanding that he and his brother, Joseph Carl St. Marie, were twins; both celebrated 26 March 1968 as their birthday during their childhood. However, it appears that Carl and Joseph were half-brothers, sharing a common father and having different mothers, and it is unlikely that they were actually born on the same day.
  16. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Michael K. Chapel, age 23. Bride: Michelle L. Matney, age 23. Marriage Date: 23 Sep 2000. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut.
  17. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Juliette Renee Stiles, born 29 December 1998 in New London, Connecticut. The certificate lists her mother as Amber Renee Stiles, born 13 February 1984. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall, Connecticut.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
52. Kyle Robert Ross5 (Diane,4 Robert ‘Red’,3 Robert,2 Robert1), born 13 July 1990.1 Kyle partnered with Constance ‘Connie’ Moyer2 (born 28 June 1991 in Connecticut, parents not determined2).

Child of Kyle Robert Ross and Constance ‘Connie’ Moyer:

 59i. Bentley Ross, born xxxx.

57. Danilla Mitchell5 (Timothy,4 Shirley,3 Robert,2 Robert1), born 17 February 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.2 Danilla married, first, 2017 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, Jason Paul Woods4 (born November 1976, parents not determined3). Their marriage ended in divorce in 2019 in Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas.4 Danilla married, second, 16 June 2022 in Norfork, Baxter County, Arkansas, Michael James Blecke3, 4 (born June 1979, parents not determined3).

Child of Danilla Mitchell and Jason Paul Woods:

 60i. Zinnia Woods, born xxxx.

Children of Danilla Mitchell and Michael James Blecke:

 61i. Ava Rose Mitchell-Bleche, born xxxx.
 62ii. Naomi Grace Blecke, born xxxx.

  1. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Diane Marie (Chapel) Ross
  2. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Email between D. Mitchell and Lee Gazlay, March 2024.