Family History - Jane Avey
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 Jane Avey and 16 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.
First Generation
1.
Jane Avey,
1 born ____ (parents not determined). Jane married
Myron Reisdorph (born ____, parents not determined).
Second Generation
2.
Marion Reisdorph2 (
Jane1), born 12 April 1881 in Middlefield, Otsego County, New York;
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 14 December 1958 in Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan.
1, 6 Marion married, first, 1900,
Peter E. Olendorf2 (born September 1874 in New York, the son of
Abijah McCoy Olendorf and
Rhoda Ann Griflin;
2, 7 Peter died 21 January 1912 in Middlefield, Otsego County, New York
8). Marion married, second, 13 April 1915 in Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York,
Harvey Richard Page6 (born July 1870 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York, the son of
Francis Ferdinand ‘Frank’ Page and
Alice Deborah Pasco;
3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Harvey died 10 November 1953 in Hart, Oceana County, Michigan
9, 15, 16). Marion is buried in Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan.
1 Peter is buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York.
8 Harvey is buried in Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan.
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+ | 3 | i. | Lee M. Olendorf, born 5 January 1902 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died 23 June 1974 in Plymouth, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Married Lois Annabelle Winders. |
+ | 4 | ii. | Jasper P. Olendorf, born 16 May 1904 in Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York; died 16 May 1990 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan. Married Martha E. VandeBunte. |
+ | 5 | iii. | Burton Glenn Page (born Olendorf), born 5 May 1912 in New York; died 15 March 1974 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Married Lorraine Spitler. |
+ | 5 | i. | Burton Glenn Page (born Olendorf), born 5 May 1912 in New York; died 15 March 1974 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Married Lorraine Spitler. (Note: Burton is shown here with his birth mother and adoptive father. He was previously shown with his birth parents.) |
- Find a Grave (website). Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan, Marion Page, born: 1881; died: 1957 [sic, she died in 1958 according to her obituary; her gravestone shows the same error] (from record).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Otsego County, Middlefield Town, E.D. 121, Sheet No. 1A, Macoy Olendorf, 52, New York, May 1848, farmer; wife of 30 years Rhoda Olendorf, 50, New York, February 1850, 1 child, 1 living; son Peter E. Olendorf, 25, New York, September 1874, farmer; daughter-in-law, and wife of zero years Marian Olendorf, 19, New York, April 1881, no children.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Delaware County, Sidney Village, E.D. 177, Sheet No. 22B, Harvey Page, 49, New York, cheese maker, cheese factory; wife Marion Page, 38, New York; step son Lee Olendorf, 18, New York, cheese maker, cheese factory; step son Jasper Olendorf, 15, New York; step son Burton Olendorf, 7, New York.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, E.D. 40-19, Sheet No. 10A, Harvey R. Page, 59, New York, first married age 44, cheese blender, cheese co.; wife Marion Page, 48, New York, first married age 18; step son Lee Olendorf, 28, New York, cheese man, cheese factory; step son Burton Page, 17, New York; plus seven roomers, apparently unrealted.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wisconsin, Sheboygan County, Plymouth, E.D. 59-20, Sheet No. 12A, Harvey R. Paige [sic], 69, New York, janitor, cheese manufacturer; wife Marion Paige, 59, New York. They are living near [four families away in the census] Marion’s youngest son Burton and his family.
- Obituary, The Otsego Farmer, Cooperstown, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com and/or nyshistoricnewspapers.org, 16 January 1958, Mrs. Harvey Page. Mrs. Marian Page, 77, died: 14 December 1958 in Shelby, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her two husbands, three sons, two sisters, and two brothers. The article indicates she had five children, and gives the name of the cemetery where she was buried.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Otsego County, Middlefield Town, E.D. 53, Sheet No. 12A, Macoy Olendorf, 61, New York, farmer; wife of 40 years Rhoda Olendorf, 60, New York, 1 child, 1 living; son Peter E. Olendorf, 35, New York, farmer; daughter-in-law and wife of 10 years Marion Olendorf, 28, New York, 2 children, 2 living; grandson Lee M. Olendorf, 8, New York; grandson Jasper P. Olendorf, 6, New York; hired man James Brown, 24, Pennsylvania, laborer, farm.
- Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Middlefield, Otsego County, New York, Peter E. Olendorf, born: unknown; died: 21 January 1912 in Middlefield, Otsego County, New York (from record, which includes the text from his obituary, providing biographical details and the names of his parents; and the names and links for his parents).
- Find a Grave (website). Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan, Harvey R. Page, born: 1870 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died: 1953 (from record, which includes the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
- New York State Census, 1875, Otsego County, Edmeston, Second Election District, Page 5, Frank F. Page, 33, Chenango, carpenter + joiner; wife Alice D. Page, 25, Otsego; son Harvey R. Page, 4, Otsego; aunt Mary C. Conger, 50, Otsego, widow.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 97, Page No. 5; family of Frank F. Page (38, N. York); wife Alice Page (30, N. York); son Harvey Page (9, N. York); son Freddie Page (4, N. York). They are living next door to Frank’s brother Alonzo and his family.
- New York State Census, 1892, Otsego County, Edmeston, Page 5, Page family members, including: Alonzo D. Page (54, carpenter); Ella E. Page (21); Francis A. Page (5); Emily H. Page (75); Catherine M. Conger (69); Francis F. Page (50, carpenter); Alice D. Page (48); Harvey A. Page (22, farmer); Frederick F. Page (17); Lee Page (11); Emerson E. Page (9).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 113, Sheet No. 14A; family of Alice B. Page (49, New York, Nov. 1850, widow, 4 children, 4 living); son Harvey R. Page (29, New York, July 1870, laborer (creamery)); son Frederick H. Page (24, New York, July 1875); son Lee Page (19, New York, Apr. 1881); son Emerson Page (16, New York, Aug. 1883).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Ottawa County, Zeeland, E.D. 180, Sheet No. 14B, Harvey R. Page, border, 39, New York, cheese maker, cheese co.
- Obituary, New Berlin Gazette, New Berlin, New York, available at fultonhistory.com. 3 December 1953, Harvey Page, died 10 November 1953 in Hart, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents and a brother.
- Rootsweb Archiver (website); Thread: Page Roll Call, posted by Fred Page, 12 May 2012. The entry provides details of his Page ancestors, from his father back to his 4th great grandfather.
Third Generation
3.
Lee M. Olendorf3 (
Marion,2 Jane1), born 5 January 1902 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York;
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 23 June 1974 in Plymouth, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
1 Lee married, 23 June 1932 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin,
Lois Annabelle Winders7, 8 (born 7 February 1912 in Polo, Ogle County, Illinois, parents not determined;
5, 6, 7 Lois died 17 September 1972 in Plymouth, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
6, 7). Lee and Lois are buried in Greenbush Cemetery, Greenbush, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
1, 6
4.
Jasper P. Olendorf3 (
Marion,2 Jane1), born 16 May 1904 in Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York;
2, 3, 9, 10, 11 died 16 May 1990 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.
9 Jasper married, 9 June 1928 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan,
Martha E. VandeBunte12, 14 (born 1904 in Michigan, parents not determined;
10, 11, 12 Martha died 27 March 2002
12, 13). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1952.
9 Jasper is buried in Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan.
9 Martha is buried in Forest Grove Cemetery, Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan.
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+ | 7 | i. | Robert Jerome Olendorf, Sr., born 30 December 1935 in Hart, Oceana County, Michigan; died 27 March 1991 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Married Judith Ann Newhouse. |
+ | 8 | ii. | William Dean ‘Bill’ Olendorf, born 31 March 1938 in Hart, Oceana County, Michigan; died 27 December 2018 in Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan. Married Bonnie Ruth Brissette. |
5.
Burton Glenn Page (born Olendorf)3 (
Marion,2 Jane1), born 5 May 1912 in New York;
3, 4, 15, 16, 17 died 15 March 1974 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.
15, 16 Burton married
Lorraine Spitler17 (born 1912 in Michigan, parents not determined;
17, 18 Lorraine died 1953
18). Burton and Lorraine are buried in Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan.
15, 18 Burton was adopted by
Harvey Richard Page.
Burton was the son of Peter Olendorf and his wife Marion, born five months after Peter died unexpectedly. Burton is shown as Burton Olendorf in the 1920 U.S. Federal Census with his mother Marion and her second husband Harvey Page. Although not proven, it is believed that Harvey adopted Burton sometime later, and Burton was known thereafter as Burton Page.
- Find a Grave (website). Greenbush Cemetery, Greenbush, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Lee M. Olendorf, born: 5 January 1902 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died: 23 June 1974 in Plymouth, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Otsego County, Middlefield Town, E.D. 53, Sheet No. 12A, Macoy Olendorf, 61, New York, farmer; wife of 40 years Rhoda Olendorf, 60, New York, 1 child, 1 living; son Peter E. Olendorf, 35, New York, farmer; daughter-in-law and wife of 10 years Marion Olendorf, 28, New York, 2 children, 2 living; grandson Lee M. Olendorf, 8, New York; grandson Jasper P. Olendorf, 6, New York; hired man James Brown, 24, Pennsylvania, laborer, farm.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Delaware County, Sidney Village, E.D. 177, Sheet No. 22B, Harvey Page, 49, New York, cheese maker, cheese factory; wife Marion Page, 38, New York; step son Lee Olendorf, 18, New York, cheese maker, cheese factory; step son Jasper Olendorf, 15, New York; step son Burton Olendorf, 7, New York.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, E.D. 40-19, Sheet No. 10A, Harvey R. Page, 59, New York, first married age 44, cheese blender, cheese co.; wife Marion Page, 48, New York, first married age 18; step son Lee Olendorf, 28, New York, cheese man, cheese factory; step son Burton Page, 17, New York; plus seven roomers, apparently unrealted.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wisconsin, Sheboygan County, Plymouth, E.D. 59-19, Sheet No. 9B, Lee Olendorf, 38, New York, cleaning cheese, process cheese; wife Lois Olendorf, 28, Illinois; lodger Alice Gfrorer, 23, Wisconsin, teacher, public school.
- Find a Grave (website). Greenbush Cemetery, Greenbush, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Lois A. Winders Olendorf, born: 7 February 1912 in Polo, Ogle County, Illinois; died: 17 September 1972 in Plymouth, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
- Obituary, Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, 18 September 1972, Mrs. Lee Olendorf, 60, died Sunday, 16 September 1972 in Plymouth, Wisconsin. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, daughter, and two sisters; and her place of burial.
- Marriage Announcement, The Otsego Farmer, Otsego, New York; available at fultonhistory.com. 8 July 1932, Lee Olendorf and Lois Annabelle Winders, married on 23 June 1932 in Milwaukee. The article provides wedding details and the names of their parents, other members of the bridal party (including several relatives), and several out of town guests.
- Find a Grave (website). Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan, Jasper Olendorf, born: 16 May 1904 in Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York; died: 16 May 1990 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Wisconsin (from record, which includes a note naming his parents and step father, and his marriage/divorce from his wife in 1952; and the names and links for his wife and child).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Oceana County, Hart Village, E.D. 64-10, Sheet No. 5B, Jasper Olendorf, 25, New York, teacher, public school; wife Martha Olendorf, 26, Michigan, teacher, public school; m-in-l [mother-in-law] Engelina Vande Bunte, 68, Netherlands, widowed.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Oceana County, Hart Village, E.D. 64-11, Sheet No. 13A, Jasper Olendorf, 35, New York, athletic coach, village school; wife Martha Olendorf, 36, Michigan; son Robert Olendorf, 4, Michigan; William Olendorf, 2, Michigan; mother-in-law Engberdine Vande Bunte, 78, Holland, widowed.
- Find a Grave (website). Forest Grove Cemetery, Jamestown, Ottawa County, Michigan, Martha VandeBunte Olendorf, born: 1904; died: 2002 (from record, which includes a note about her marriage [the location named, Kalamazo, is different from the location indicted in their marriage announcement in the newspaper], and the names and links for her parents, spouse, half-siblings, and one child).
- Obituary, Oceana’s Herald-Journal, Oceana COunty, Michigan (available at www.shorelinemedia.net/oceanas_herald_journal), 10 April 2002, Martha Olendorf, died: 27 March 2002. The article provides biographical details and the names of her son and his wife, her five grandchildren and their spouses, and indicates that she had eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and that her other son predeceased her.
- Marriage Announcement, The Otsego Farmer, Otsego, New York; available at fultonhistory.com. 29 June 1958, Jasper Olendorf and Martha E. Bande-Bunte on 9 June 1928 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The article provides brief biographical information and the names of his parents.
- Find a Grave (website). Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan, Burton G. Page, born: 1912; died: 1974 (from record). His gravestone shows the same dates and is inscribed with “Dad.”
- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Burton G. Page, born: 5 May 12 [i.e., 1912]; died: 15 March 1974 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wisconsin, Sheboygan County, Plymouth, E.D. 59-20, Sheet No. 12A, Burton Paige [sic], 27, New York, cooker, cheese manufacturer; wife Lorraine Paige, 28, Michigan; daughter Barbara Paige, 5, Wisconsin; son Richard Paige, 2, Wisconson. They are living near [four families away in the census] Burton’s mother and step-father.
- Find a Grave (website). Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan, Lorraine Spitler Page, born: 1912; died: 1953 (from record). Her gravestone bears the same dates and is inscribed “Beloved Wife and Mother.”
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Fourth Generation
6.
Donna Lee Olendorf4 (
Lee,3 Marion,2 Jane1), born 25 November 1951.
1 Donna married, 16 May 1975,
Walter Carl Mueller, Jr.2 (born 19 December 1951, parents not determined
2).
| 11 | i. | Walter Carl Mueller III, born 12 November 1975;3 died 12 November 1975.3 Walter is buried in Greenbush Cemetery, Greenbush, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.3 |
| 12 | ii. | Jennifer Lee Mueller, born August 1976;4 died 7 August 1976.4 Jennifer is buried in Greenbush Cemetery, Greenbush, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.4 |
7.
Robert Jerome Olendorf, Sr.4 (
Jasper,3 Marion,2 Jane1), born 30 December 1935 in Hart, Oceana County, Michigan;
5, 6 died 27 March 1991 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
5 Robert married
Judith Ann Newhouse (born 5 August 1938, parents not determined
1). Robert is buried in Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan.
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8.
William Dean ‘Bill’ Olendorf4 (
Jasper,3 Marion,2 Jane1), born 31 March 1938 in Hart, Oceana County, Michigan;
1, 6, 7 died 27 December 2018 in Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan.
7 Bill married, 18 August 1962,
Bonnie Ruth Brissette7 (born 1 March 1943, parents not determined
1).
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Wisconsin Marriage Index, 1973-1997 (available at familysearch.org), Walter C. Mueller, Jr., age 23, and Olendorf, age 23; married on 16 May 1975 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
- Find a Grave (website). Greenbush Cemetery, Greenbush, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Walter Carl Mueller, born: 12 November 1975; died: 12 November 1975 (from record). His name and dates appear on the gravestone of his maternal grandparents, Lee M. and Lois A. Olendorf.
- Find a Grave (website). Greenbush Cemetery, Greenbush, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, Jennifer Lee Mueller, born: August 1976; died: 7 August 1976 (aged less than 1 month) (from record). Her metal above-ground grave marker stands next to the gravestone of her maternal grandparents, Lee M. and Lois A. Olendorf.
- Find a Grave (website). Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, Michigan, Robert J. Olendorf, born: 30 December 1935 in Hart, Oceana County, Michigan; died: 27 March 1991 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan (from record, which include notes that he was Son-Father-Brother; he was a SP4, US Army; he was divorced when he died; and the names and links for his parents).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Oceana County, Hart Village, E.D. 64-11, Sheet No. 13A, Jasper Olendorf, 35, New York, athletic coach, village school; wife Martha Olendorf, 36, Michigan; son Robert Olendorf, 4, Michigan; William Olendorf, 2, Michigan; mother-in-law Engberdine Vande Bunte, 78, Holland, widowed.
- Obituary, Big Rapids Pioneer, Big Rapids, Michigan (available at legacy.com), 29 December 2018, William Dean “Bill” Olendorf, died 27 December 2018 in Big Rapids. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, and on great-grandchild.
Fifth Generation
14.
Lorraine B. ‘Lori’ Olendorf5 (
Robert,4 Jasper,3 Marion,2 Jane1), born 11 June 1960.
1 Lori married
Michael J. Reed (born ____, parents not determined).
15.
Margaret Ann Olendorf5 (
Robert,4 Jasper,3 Marion,2 Jane1), born 24 April 1962.
1 Margaret married
Dennis Edwards (born ____, parents not determined).
16.
Roger Jon Olendorf5 (
William ‘Bill’,4 Jasper,3 Marion,2 Jane1), born 28 August 1963.
2 Roger married, first,
Laurie Ann Bender (born 2 March 1969, parents not determined
1). Roger married, second,
Christine Marie Lawson (born 17 December 1965, parents not determined
1).
17.
Cheryl ‘Cheri’ Olendorf5 (
William ‘Bill’,4 Jasper,3 Marion,2 Jane1), born 29 May 1967.
2 Cheri married
Todd Kenneth Csernai (born 23 October 1963, parents not determined
1).
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Obituary, Big Rapids Pioneer, Big Rapids, Michigan (available at legacy.com), 29 December 2018, William Dean “Bill” Olendorf, died 27 December 2018 in Big Rapids. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, and on great-grandchild.