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Family HistoryFamily History - Rita M. Livaudais


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 Rita M. Livaudais and six of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Rita M. Livaudais,1 born ca. 1895 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana (parents not determined);1, 2, 3 died 30 June 1978.4 Rita married Charles Henry Tefft1 (born 29 October 1897 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, the son of Henry Clay Tefft and Sarah Jane Hatt;1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 Charles died 13 October 1965 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana9).

Children of Rita M. Livaudais and Charles Henry Tefft:

 2i. Charles Henry Tefft, Jr., born 5 July 1920 in Louisiana;2, 3, 10 died 5 March 1972.10 Charles is buried in Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville National Historic Site, Macon County, Georgia.10
+3ii. Stanley James Tefft, Sr., born 7 November 1924 in Louisiana; died 5 January 1995. Married Leatrice Joy Barriere.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.]
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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).
Second Generation
3. Stanley James Tefft, Sr.2 (Rita1), born 7 November 1924 in Louisiana;1, 2, 3, 4 died 5 January 1995.1, 2 Stanley married, 26 January 1946 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Leatrice Joy Barriere6 (born 9 November 1923, parents not determined;5, 6 Leatrice died 30 June 19945). Stanley and Leatrice are buried in Saint Patrick Cemetery #1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.1, 5

Child of Stanley James Tefft, Sr. and Leatrice Joy Barriere:

+4i. Stanley James Tefft, Jr., born 8 December 1946. Married Linda Ann Stoltz.

  1. 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).
  2. 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].
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
Third and Fourth Generations
4. Stanley James Tefft, Jr.3 (Stanley,2 Rita1), born 8 December 1946.1 Stanley married, ca. 1973, Linda Ann Stoltz2 (born 11 January 1953 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, parents not determined;2 Linda died 23 November 20152).

Children of Stanley James Tefft, Jr. and Linda Ann Stoltz:

 5i. Stanley James Tefft, Jr..
 6ii. Melissa Tefft.
 7iii. Lindsay Marie Tefft.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. 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).