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Family HistoryFamily History - Nancy Billington


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 Nancy Billington and 16 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Nancy Billington,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Nancy married Robert Fulton Clough (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Nancy Billington and Robert Fulton Clough:

+2i. Hazel Lavina Clough, born 8 August 1884 in Iowa; died 6 May 1982 in Duval County, Florida. Married Floyd William Kaufman.

Second Generation
2. Hazel Lavina Clough2 (Nancy1), born 8 August 1884 in Iowa;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 6 May 1982 in Duval County, Florida.1, 2 Hazel married, 24 June 1902 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, Floyd William Kaufman3, 9 (born 16 September 1882 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, the son of James William Kaufman and Lodema Susanna Baker;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Floyd died 9 May 1947 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa7). Their marriage ended in divorce on 17 September 1923 in Linn County, Iowa.10 Floyd is buried in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.7

Children of Hazel Lavina Clough and Floyd William Kaufman:

+3i. Gertrude Mabel Kaufman, born August 1903 in Iowa. Married Owen Jason Hindal.
+4ii. Benjamin Lyle Kaufman, born June 1906 in Iowa; died 19 July 1968 in Linn County, Iowa. Married Anna Lois Abel.
+5iii. Arlene Muriel Bennett (born Kaufman), born 14 July 1908 in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; twin; died 28 March 1994 in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa. Married (1) Earl Harr Briner Married (2) Elvin Andres ‘Al’ Warm.
+6iv. Eilene M. Bennett (born Kaufman), born 14 July 1908 in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; twin; died 14 March 1998 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa. Married (1) Dr. Maurice Carver Melrose Married (2) Leonard N. Simpson.
+7v. Vivian Clare Burman (born Kaufman), born 2 May 1910 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota. Married Clarence Gilbert Miller.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Kaufman, Hazel; no. 485-05-6068; born 8 Aug 1884; died May 1982.
  2. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kaufman, Hazel Clough; born 8 Aug 1884; died 6 May 1982, Duval County, Florida.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Minnesota, Pope County, Glenwood Village, Enumeration District 99, Sheet No. 25A, family of Floyd W. Kaufman (27, Minnesota, teamster, brewery); wife of 7 years Hazel L. Kaufman (24, Iowa, 5 children, 5 living); daughter Gertrude Kaufman (6, Iowa); son Benjamin Kaufman (3, Iowa); daughter Ilene Kaufman (1, Minnesota); daughter Arlene Kaufman (1, Minnesota); daughter Baby Kaufman (0/12, Minnesota). They are living next door to Floyd’s parents James W. and Lodema Kaufman.
  4. Canada Census, 1911, Manatoba, Winnipeg City, E.D. 67, Page 26, Floyd Kaufman, 28, USA, Sept. 1882, teamster; wife Hazel L. Kaufman, 25, USA, Aug. 1888; daughter Gertrude Kaufman, 7, USA, Aug. 1903; son Bennie Kaufman, 3, USA, June 1907; daughter Ilene Kaufman, 2, USA, July 1909; daughter Arlene Kaufman, 2, USA, July 1909; daughter Vivian Kaufman, 1, USA, May 1910.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Montana, Yellowstone County, Billings City, Enumeration District 170, Sheet 19B, family of James Kaufman (38, Minnesota, car repair, railroad) [this is Floyd W. Kaufman]; wife Hazel Kaufman (35, Iowa); son Ben Kaufman (13, Iowa).
  6. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Floyd William Kaufman, Serial Number 1635.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, Floyd James William Kaufman, born: 16 September 1882 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota; died: 9 May 1947 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa (from record, which includes copies of his marriage certificate to Hazel Lavina Clough, and his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, six siblings, one spouse, and three children).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Iowa, Fayette County, Eden Township, Enumeration District 71, Sheet No. 3A, family of James Kaufmin (43, Sept 1856, Iowa, farmer); wife of 20 years Lodema Kaufmin (42, Feb 1858, Illinois, 11 children, 8 living); son John Kaufmin (19, June 1880, Minnesota, farm laborer); son Floyd Kaufmin (17, Sept 1882, Minnesota, farm laborer); son Thomas Kaufmin (15, Sept 1884, Iowa); daughter Mabel Kaufmin (14, March 1996, Minnesota); daughter Maud Kaufmin (12, Feb 1887, Minnesota); daughter Hattie E. Kaufmin (10, Sept 1889, Minnesota); daughter Mary M. Kaufmin (9, May 1891, Minnesota); son Charles C. Kaufmin (3, March 1897, Iowa).
  9. Iowa County Marriages, 1838-1934; Floyd William Kaufmin, age next birthday: 20; born in Minn.; 1st marriage; father: James W. Kaufmin; mother: Lodema Baker; Hazel Lavina Clough, age next birthday: 18; born in S. Castalia, Ia.; 1st marriage; father: Robert Fulton [Clough]; mother: Nancy Billington; married on 24 June 1902 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa.
  10. Iowa, Historical Society of Iowa, Divorce Records, 1906-1937, Hazel L. Kaufman and Floyd W. Kaufman; date of marriage: 24 June 1892 [sic, they were married on 24 June 1902 per their marriage certificate] in Iowa; date of decree or judgment: 17 September 1923 in Linn County, Iowa; one child affected by decree.
Third Generation
3. Gertrude Mabel Kaufman3 (Hazel,2 Nancy1), born August 1903 in Iowa.1, 2, 3 Gertrude married, 9 February 1921 in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa, Owen Jason Hindal8 (born 25 December 1893 in Iowa, the son of Jason A. Hindal and Ella Mary Davis;3, 4, 5, 6 Owen died 28 March 19685, 7). Owen is buried in Poyner Cemetery, Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, Iowa.7

Children of Gertrude Mabel Kaufman and Owen Jason Hindal:

+8i. Doris Verena Hindal, born 11 March 1922 in Iowa; died 19 January 1972 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Married Harold J. Palmer.
+9ii. Marvin Owen Hindal, born 27 November 1923 in Iowa; died 28 June 2001. Married Lenore Roslyn Nager.

4. Benjamin Lyle Kaufman3 (Hazel,2 Nancy1), born June 1906 in Iowa;1, 2, 9, 10 died 19 July 1968 in Linn County, Iowa.9 Benjamin married Anna Lois Abel9 (born 1898, the daughter of Michael Abel and Anna Malinda Whitman;11 Anna died 199511). Benjamin and Anna are buried in Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn County, Iowa.11, 9

5. Arlene Muriel Bennett (born Kaufman)3 (Hazel,2 Nancy1), born 14 July 1908 in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; twin;1, 2, 12 died 28 March 1994 in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa.12 Arlene married, first, 14 February 1931 in Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa, Earl Harr Briner12 (born 16 August 1908 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, the son of Charles Henry Briner and Maud Harr;13 Earl died 8 March 1979 in Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona13). Their marriage ended in divorce.12 Arlene married, second, 1944, Elvin Andres ‘Al’ Warm12 (born 15 December 1908 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, the son of Anton Anderson Worm and Ida P. _____;14 Al died 29 April 1989 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa14). Arlene is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa.12 Earl is buried in Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.13 Al is buried in New Barclay Cemetery, Black Hawk County, Iowa.14 Arlene was adopted by Joseph Weir Bennett and Edna Edith Sutter.

6. Eilene M. Bennett (born Kaufman)3 (Hazel,2 Nancy1), born 14 July 1908 in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; twin;1, 2, 15 died 14 March 1998 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa.15 Eilene married, first, 7 April 1939, Dr. Maurice Carver Melrose15 (born 3 March 1894 in Jesup, Buchanan County, Iowa, the son of Thomas Carver Melrose and Mary Cyrena Price;16 Maurice died 10 December 1942 in Rochester, Olmstead County, Minnesota16). Eilene married, second, 3 October 1943 in Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa, Leonard N. Simpson15, 17 (born 10 June 1905 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, the son of Robert N. Simpson and Grace Sickles;17 Leonard died September 1969 in Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa17). Eilene is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa.15 Maurice is buried in Littleton Cemtery, Littleton, Buchanan County, Iowa.16 Leonard is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa.17 Eilene was adopted by Joseph Weir Bennett and Edna Edith Sutter.

Children of Eilene M. Bennett (born Kaufman) and Leonard N. Simpson:

+10i. Jane Simpson, Married Ralph Seagren.
 11ii. Richard Simpson.

7. Vivian Clare Burman (born Kaufman)3 (Hazel,2 Nancy1), born 2 May 1910 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.1, 2, 18, 19, 20, 21 Vivian married, 27 June 1928 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, Clarence Gilbert Miller22 (born 7 September 1903 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, the son of William Miller and Julia Martin;20, 21, 22, 23 Clarence died 25 June 199723). Vivian was adopted by Charles Harry Burman and Lorette M. Maynard.

Children of Vivian Clare Burman (born Kaufman) and Clarence Gilbert Miller:

 12i. Althea Clare Miller, born 18 April 1929 in Bremer County, Iowa;24, 25, 26 died 11 June 1929 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa.25, 26 Althea is buried in Harlington Cemetery, Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa.25
 13ii. Carol Grace Miller, born 30 May 1930 in Washington Township, Bremer County, Iowa.21, 27

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Minnesota, Pope County, Glenwood Village, Enumeration District 99, Sheet No. 25A, family of Floyd W. Kaufman (27, Minnesota, teamster, brewery); wife of 7 years Hazel L. Kaufman (24, Iowa, 5 children, 5 living); daughter Gertrude Kaufman (6, Iowa); son Benjamin Kaufman (3, Iowa); daughter Ilene Kaufman (1, Minnesota); daughter Arlene Kaufman (1, Minnesota); daughter Baby Kaufman (0/12, Minnesota). They are living next door to Floyd’s parents James W. and Lodema Kaufman.
  2. Canada Census, 1911, Manatoba, Winnipeg City, E.D. 67, Page 26, Floyd Kaufman, 28, USA, Sept. 1882, teamster; wife Hazel L. Kaufman, 25, USA, Aug. 1888; daughter Gertrude Kaufman, 7, USA, Aug. 1903; son Bennie Kaufman, 3, USA, June 1907; daughter Ilene Kaufman, 2, USA, July 1909; daughter Arlene Kaufman, 2, USA, July 1909; daughter Vivian Kaufman, 1, USA, May 1910.
  3. Iowa State Census, 1925, Delaware County, Manchester, family of Owen Hindal (30); wife Gertrude Hindal (21); daughter Dorris Hindal (3); son Marvin Hindal (1).
  4. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Hindal, Owen Jason; Card No. 65; born 25 December 1893.
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Hindal, Owen; no. 479-03-8104; born 25 Dec 1894; died Mar 1968.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Iowa, Black Hawk County, Waterloo City, Enumeration District 7-30, Sheet No. 2B, family of Owen Hindal (35, Iowa, welder, tractor factory, married at age 34); wife Golda Hindal (19, Iowa married at age 19); daughter Doris Hindal (8, Iowa); son Marvin Hindal (6, Iowa); son Robert Hindal (7/12, Iowa).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Poyner Cemetery, Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, Iowa; Hindal, Owen; b. Dec. 25, 1894 d. Mar. 28, 1968
  8. Iowa County Marriages, 1838-1934; Owen Jason Hindal, age 27, born in Greeley, Iowa; father: Jason A. Hindal; mother: Ellen Mary Davis; Gertrude Maria Kauffman, age 17, born in Glenwood, Minnesota; father: Floyd Abest Kauffman; mother: Hazel Marie Shooke; married on 9 February 1921 in Hopkinton, Delaware County, Iowa.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn County, Iowa, Benjamin Lyle Kaufman, born: June 1906 in Iowa; died: 19 July 1968 in Linn County, Iowa (from record, which includes a note identifying his mother; and provides the names and links for his father, two siblings, and wife).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Montana, Yellowstone County, Billings City, Enumeration District 170, Sheet 19B, family of James Kaufman (38, Minnesota, car repair, railroad) [this is Floyd W. Kaufman]; wife Hazel Kaufman (35, Iowa); son Ben Kaufman (13, Iowa).
  11. Find a Grave (website). Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn County, Iowa, Anna Lois Abel Kaufman, born: 1898; died: 1995 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, half-siblings, and husband).
  12. Find a Grave (website). Oakland Cemetery, Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa, Arlene Bennett Warm, born: 14 July 1908 in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; died: 28 March 1994 in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa (from record, which provides a copy of her obituary giving vital and biographical details including her birth and adoptive parents, twin sister, two husbands, and other relatives; notes detailing one marriage and clarifying her birth parents; and provides the names and links for her father, two siblings, and two spouses).
  13. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, Earl Harr Briner, born: 16 August 1908 in Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa; died: 8 March 1979 in Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his two spouses).
  14. Find a Grave (website). New Barclay Cemetery, Black Hawk County, Iowa, Elvin Andres “Al” Warm, born: 15 December 1908 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa; died: 29 April 1989 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary, a note giving biographical details, provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
  15. Find a Grave (website). Oakland Cemetery, Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa, Eilene Bennett Simpson, born: 14 July 1908 in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; died: 14 March 1998 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary, a note clarifying her birth parents, and provides the names and links for her father, two siblings, and two spouses).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, Buchanan County, Iowa, Dr. Maurice Carver Melrose, born: 3 March 1894 in Jesup, Buchanan County, Iowa; died: 10 December 1942 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, half-siblings and two wives).
  17. Find a Grave (website). Oakland Cemetery, Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa, Leonard N. Simpson, born: 10 June 1905 in Black Hawk County, Iowa; died: September 1969 in Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and wife).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Iowa, Bremer County, Washington Township, E.D. 56, Sheet No. 6A, Charles H. Burman, 45, Iowa, farmer, own farm; wife Horette [sic, Lorette] M. Burman, 46, Iowa; adopted daughter Vibron [sic, Vivian] Burman, 9, Minnesota; foster daughter Gladys Burman, 12, Iowa.
  19. Iowa State Census, 1925, Bremer County, Polk-Waverly, Image 599 of 873, Charles H. Burman, 50; wife Loretta M. Burman, 51; foster d[aughter] Gladys Scarbrough, 17; daughter Vivian Burnam, 14.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Iowa, Bremer County, Washington Township, E.D. 9-21, Sheet No. 2A, Clarence G. Miller, 27, Iowa, first married age 25, farmer, general farm; wife Vivian C. Miller, 19, Minnesota, first married age 18; mother in law Lorette M. Burman, 56, Iowa, first married age 26, widow.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Iowa, Bremer County, Washington Township, E.D. 9-21, Sheet No. 9B, Clarence Miller, 36, Iowa, farmer, farming; wife Vivian Miller, 30, Minnesota; daughter Carol Miller, 9, Iowa; mother-in-law Lorette Burman, 66, Iowa, widow.
  22. Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, Clarence G. Miller, born in Waverly, Bremer, Iowa; father: William Miller; mother: Julia Martin; Vivian C. Burman, born in Glenwood, Minn.; father: Chas. Burman; mother: Lorette Maynard; married on 27 June 1928 in Waverly, Bremer, Iowa.
  23. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Clarence G. Miller, born: 7 September 1903; died: 25 June 1997; residence zip code: 50677 [corresponding to Waverly, Iowa].
  24. Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942, Althea Clare Miller, born: 18 April 1929 in Washington Township, Bremer County, Iowa; father: Clarence Gilbert Miller, age 25, born in Bremer County, Iowa; mother: Vivian Clare Burman, age 18, born in Minnesota.
  25. Find a Grave (website). Harlington Cemetery, Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, Althea Clare Miller, born: 11 May 1929 [sic, she was born on 18 April 1929 per her birth and death certificates] in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa; died: 11 June 1929 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary, and provides the names and links for two individuals incorrectly identified as Parents). Based on her birth and death certificates, her parents are Clarence Gilbert Miller and his wife Vivian Clare Burman.
  26. Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951, Althea Claire Miller, died: 11 June 1929 in Waverly, Washington Township, Bremer County, Iowa; age: 1 month 23 days; born: 18 April 1929 in Bremer County, Iowa; father: Clarence Miller, born in Bremer County, Iowa; mother: Vivian Burman, born in Redwood, Minnesota; burial: Harlington Cemetery, Waverly, Iowa [information from Death Certificate].
  27. Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942, Carol Grace Miller, born: 6 May 1930 in Washington Township, Bremer County, Iowa; father: Clarence Gilbert Miller, age 26, born in Bremer County, Iowa; mother: Vivian Miller, age 20, born in Minnesota [information from Birth Certificate].
Fourth and Fifth Generations
8. Doris Verena Hindal4 (Gertrude,3 Hazel,2 Nancy1), born 11 March 1922 in Iowa;1, 2, 3, 4 died 19 January 1972 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.2 Doris married Harold J. Palmer (born 1913, the son of Bert Wayne Palmer and Rosa W. Busse;5 Harold died 16 October 1980 in Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois5). Doris and Harold are buried in Poyner Cemetery, Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, Iowa.2, 5

9. Marvin Owen Hindal4 (Gertrude,3 Hazel,2 Nancy1), born 27 November 1923 in Iowa;3, 4, 6, 7 died 28 June 2001.6 Marvin married Lenore Roslyn Nager (born 14 June 1927, parents not determined;8 Lenore died 4 August 19968).

Children of Marvin Owen Hindal and Lenore Roslyn Nager:

 14i. Michael K. Hindal, born 22 January 1954.9
 15ii. Chris Jason Hindal, born 2 May 1957.7, 9
 16iii. Lenore R. Hindal, born 2 May 1957.9

10. Jane Simpson4 (Eilene,3 Hazel,2 Nancy1). Jane married Ralph Seagren (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Jane Simpson and Ralph Seagren:

 17i. Laura Lynn Seagren.

  1. Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935 Doris Verena Hindal, born: 11 March 1922 in Iowa; father: Owen Jason Hindal; mother: Gertrude Mabel Kaufman.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Poyner Cemetery, Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, Iowa; Doris Verena Hindal Palmer, born: 11 ??? 1922; died: 19 January 1972 in Houston, Harris County, Texas (from record).
  3. Iowa State Census, 1925, Delaware County, Manchester, family of Owen Hindal (30); wife Gertrude Hindal (21); daughter Dorris Hindal (3); son Marvin Hindal (1).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Iowa, Black Hawk County, Waterloo City, Enumeration District 7-30, Sheet No. 2B, family of Owen Hindal (35, Iowa, welder, tractor factory, married at age 34); wife Golda Hindal (19, Iowa married at age 19); daughter Doris Hindal (8, Iowa); son Marvin Hindal (6, Iowa); son Robert Hindal (7/12, Iowa).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Poyner Cemetery, Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, Iowa; Harold J. Palmer, born: 1913; died: 16 October 1980 in Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one half-sibling, and two wives). He is presumed to be the husband of Doris Verena Hindal Palmer. Their gravestones are apparently adjacent to one another.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Hindal, Marvin; no. 464-24-5946; born 27 Nov. 1923; died 28 June 2001.
  7. Marty Padilla Family Tree; Ancestry (website); Note attached to record of Hazel Lavina Clough: “Hazel Lavina Clough was my great grandmother.Her daughter from marriage to Floyd William Kaufman brought into the world Gertrude Kaufman who married Owen Hindal. They had a son Marvin Owen Hindal which was my father. My birth name is Chris Jason Hindal”
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Hindal, Lenore R.; no. 109-20-7468; born 14 Jun 1927; died 4 Aug 1993.
  9. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.