Gazlay Family History
Family History - Donald W. Tefft
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This family history features Donald W. Tefft and his immediate family.
First Generation
1. Donald W. Tefft,1 born 15 July 1919 in Rome, Oneida County, New York, the son of Wesley Lamott ‘Mott’ Tefft and Ida Christianson;1, 2 died 6 September 1953 in Mountain View, Santa Clara, California.1 Donald married Faith Hatwig1 (born ____, parents not determined). Donald is buried in Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York.1- Find a Grave (website). Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York, Donald W. Tefft, born: 15 July 1919 in Rome, Oneida County, New York; died: 6 September 1953 in California (from record, which provides a brief biography of Donald and his parents giving vital and biographical details including facts from census records and newspaper articles, and the names of his brother and spouse; and provides the names and links for his parents).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Oneida County, Rome, E.D. 98, Sheet No. 9B, Wesley Tefft, 35, New York, chauffeur, brass mill; wife Ida Tefft, 22, New York [sic, she was born in Texas]; son Donald Tefft, 3, New York; son Alfred Tefft, 6/12, New York [It appears that the ages for the two sons are reversed. Other records show Donald as born 15 July 1919. Alfred does not appear in any other records and probably died young.]