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Family HistoryFamily History - Stephen Miles Walling


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 Stephen Miles Walling and 28 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Stephen Miles Walling,1 born 30 March 1888 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York, the son of Andrew Claude Walling and Elizabeth Lily Gazlay;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 died 11 February 1970 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.2, 3, 10, 11 Stephen married, first, 25 December 1907 in Edmeston, Otsego County, New York, Aurilla Frances ‘Aura’ Brownell6, 10, 11, 12 (born 10 August 1889 in Glenmore, Chester County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles Homer Brownell and Ella Barker;6, 10, 12, 13 Aura died 4 August 1918 in Edmeston, Otsego County, New York10, 11, 12). Stephen married, second, 22 May 1922, Marguerite Estella King8, 11, 14 (born 16 September 1904 in Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, parents not determined;8, 9, 14 Marguerite died 29 August 1989 in Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania14). Stephen is buried in Columbus Corners Cemetery, Columbus, Chenango County, New York.2 Aura is buried in Columbus Corners Cemetery, Columbus, Chenango County, New York.12 Marguerite is buried in Columbus Corners Cemetery, Columbus, Chenango County, New York.14

+2i. Sherrill Brownell Walling, born 30 March 1909 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died August 1986 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York. Married Mary Ellen Kelly.
+3ii. Elizabeth A. ‘Minnie’ Walling, born 17 November 1912 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died 20 April 2003. Married John Richard Child.
+4i. Joyce Mary Walling, born 12 January 1928 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died 4 March 2020. Married Frank Junior Jennings.
+5ii. Llewellyn Stephen Walling, born 22 February 1931. Married Barbara Anne White.

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Stephen Miles Walling, Card No. 298.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Columbus Corners Cemetery, Columbus, Chenango County, New York; Stephen Miles Walling, born: 30 March 1888 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died: 11 February 1970 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and two children].
  3. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Stephen Walling, no. 056-12-1452
  4. New York State Census, 1892, Otsego County, Edmeston, Page 5, Stephen P. Walling, 60, Mecanic [sic]; Joanna M. Walling, 62; Ella A. Wilbur, 37, milliner; Clinton S. Wilbur, 16; Andrew C. Walling, 32, miller; Lillie E. Walling 22; Stephen M. Walling, 4; Guy A. Walling, 1.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 113, Sheet No. 13, family of Andrew and Elizabeth Walling and children Stephen M., Guy A., Claude S., and Paul.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 46, Sheet No. 2B, family of Stephen M. and Aura F. Walling and son Sherrill A.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 193, Sheets No. 7 and 8, family of Stephen M. Walling (widow) and children Shirrell B. and Elizabeth A., and father Andrew C. Walling and mother-in-law Minnie B. Walling (she is probably step-mother of Stephen, not mother-in-law).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, Enumeration District 9-19, Sheet No. 2A, family of Stephen M. and Marguerite E. Walling and children Joyce M. and M. Elizabeth.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, Stephen Walling, 52, New York, truck driver, trucking; wife Margurite Walling, 35, New York, sales lady, retail store; daughter Joyce Walling, 12, New York,
  10. Email from Sally Chirlin to Lee Gazlay 12 April 2001 which included a descendant outline for several branches of the Gazlay family.
  11. Obituary, The Oneonta Star, Oneonta, New York, 13 February 1970, Stephen M. Walling, died 11 February 1970 in Norwich, NY. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his two wives, four children, his stepmother, and indicates he had ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two cousins, one niece and one nephew.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Columbus Corners Cemetery, Columbus, Chenango County, New York; Francis Aurilla “Aura” Brownell Walling. Her birth date and place shown in Find A Grave are considered to be incorrect based on information from other sources.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 113, Sheet No. 13A, Charles H. Brownell, 46, New York, November 1853, boarding house keeper; wife of 23 years Ella M. Brownell, 44, New York, May 1856, 3 children, 2 living; daughter Aurilla Brownell, 10, New York, August 1889; aunt Francis E. Davis, 61, New York, September 1838, widowed, 1 child, none living; plus three borders.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Columbus Corners Cemetery, Columbus, Chenango County, New York; Marguerite Estella King Walling, born: 16 September 1904 in Sherburne, Chenango County, New York; died: 29 August 1989 in Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania [from record, which provides the names and links to her parents, spouse, siblings, and one child].
Second Generation
2. Sherrill Brownell Walling2 (Stephen1), born 30 March 1909 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4 died August 1986 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.2 Sherrill married, 17 April 1938 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, Mary Ellen Kelly9 (born 17 January 1905 in New York, the daughter of John Philip Joseph Kelly and Mary C. Ostrom;5, 6, 7, 8 Mary died June 1971 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York5).

3. Elizabeth A. ‘Minnie’ Walling2 (Stephen1), born 17 November 1912 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;4, 10, 11, 12, 13 died 20 April 2003.10 Minnie married, 20 October 1933 in Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, John Richard Child11, 14 (born 13 June 1907 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, the son of John Page Child and Florence May Evans;11, 13, 14 John died 25 October 1972 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York11, 14). Minnie and John are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.10, 14

+6i. Sara May ‘Sally’ Child, born 11 July 1935 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York. Married Donald David Chirlin.

4. Joyce Mary Walling2 (Stephen1), born 12 January 1928 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York;12, 15, 16, 17 died 4 March 2020.15 Joyce married, 14 September 1946 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Frank Junior Jennings15, 16, 18 (born 12 July 1923 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, the son of Herbert George Jennings and Euphemia Phyllis Crammond;16, 18 Frank died 14 March 2002 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina16, 18).

+7i. Frank Edward ‘Ted’ Jennings, born 7 September 1947 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died 31 March 2018 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Married Patricia Ann Cobble.
 8ii. Stephen Herbert Jennings, born 23 March 1952 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.16
 9iii. Marguerite Joyce ‘Mardy’ Jennings, born 11 October 1959 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.16

5. Llewellyn Stephen Walling2 (Stephen1), born 22 February 1931.19 Llewellyn married, 12 December 1953 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Barbara Anne White21, 22 (born 14 October 1935, the daughter of Alfred Alonzo White and Ethel Marks;20, 21 Barbara died 1 May 2012 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York20, 21). Barbara is buried in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene, Chenango County, New York.20

 10i. David L. Walling, born 9 August 1954 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;23 died 16 March 2014 in Greene, Chenango County, New York.23
+11ii. Daniel K. Walling, born 9 September 1955. Married April L. Warner.
 12iii. Dennis M. Walling, born 17 January 1958 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;19, 24 died 14 June 2019 in Albany, Albany County, New York.24 Dennis is buried in Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton, Broome County, New York.24
+13iv. Donna J. Walling, born 7 April 1969. Married (1) Martin T. Halsteter Married (2) Daniel P. Schalk.

  1. New York Records of the State National Guard, 1906-1954, Sherrill Brownell Walling, born: 20 March 1909 in So. Edmunston [sic], NY; married; enlisted at: Hqrs. & Serv. 3rd Regt., 2 years, 26 June 1944.
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Sherrill Walling, no. 127-18-4386, born: 30 March 1909; died: August 1986; last place of residence: Norwich, Chenango County, New York.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 46, Sheet No. 2B, family of Stephen M. and Aura F. Walling and son Sherrill A.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Otsego County, Edmeston, Enumeration District 193, Sheets No. 7 and 8, family of Stephen M. Walling (widow) and children Shirrell B. and Elizabeth A., and father Andrew C. Walling and mother-in-law Minnie B. Walling (she is probably step-mother of Stephen, not mother-in-law).
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Mary Walling, born: 17 January 1905; died: June 1971; last place of residence: Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Dutchess County, Hyde Park Township, E.D. 54, Sheet No. 13A, John P. J. Kelly, 35, New York, expressman, private; wife of 11 years Marrie Kelly, 28, New York, 5 children, 4 living; son Michael Kelly, 10, New York; daughter Catherine Kelly, 8, New York; daughter Mary E. Kelly, 5, New York; daughter Julia A. Kelly, 1 10/12, New York.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Dutchess County, Hyde Park Town, E.D. 23, Sheet No. 7A, John P. J. Kelly, 46, New York, chauffeur, private family; wife Mary Kelly, 38, New York; son Michael J. Kelly, 20, New York, (?), private family; daughter Katherine Kelly, 18, New York, housekeeper; daughter Mary Ellen Kelly, 14, New York; daughter Julia Kelly, 11, New York; son John Kelly, 7, New York; son P. Percival Kelly, 5, New York; son Joseph Kelly, 1 2/12, New York; border Charles Miller, 35, New York.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie City, E.D. 14-53, Sheet 15A, Mary E. Kelly, border, 25, New York, nurse, private.
  9. Marriage Announcement, Poughkeepsie Eagle-News, Poughkeepsie, New York (available at newspapers.com), 15 April 1938, Walling-Kelly Nuptials Planned for Easter Sunday. Mary K. Kelly and Francis Sherill B. Walling, wedding to take place on Easter Sunday [17 April] in Poughkeepsie. The article provides biographical info and the names of their parents and other relatives.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Minnie E. Walling Child, born: unknown [gravestone indicates 1912]; died: 20 April 2003 [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and half-sibling]. Notes indicate Parents: Stephan Walling & Frances Brownell Place of Birth: South Edmeston, NY.
  11. Email from Sally Chirlin to Lee Gazlay 12 April 2001 which included a descendant outline for several branches of the Gazlay family.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, Enumeration District 9-19, Sheet No. 2A, family of Stephen M. and Marguerite E. Walling and children Joyce M. and M. Elizabeth.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-21, Sheet No. 8B, Richard Child, 33, New York, owner, gasoline station; wife Elizabeth Child, 27, New York; daughter Sara Child, 4, New York.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, John R. Child, born: 1907; died: 1972 [from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse].
  15. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Joyce Mary Walling Jennings, born: 12 January 1928 in South Edmeston, Otsego County, New York; died: 4 March 2020 in Mint Hill, Mecklinburg County, North Carolina [from record, which indicates she was cremated, and provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, half-sibling, and one child].
  16. Email from Frank Jennings to Lee Gazlay, October 2011 (various dates). The emails include details for descendants of Andrew C. Walling and Elizabeth Gazlay, nearly all from birth and death records, with a few details from personal knowledge of family members.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, Stephen Walling, 52, New York, truck driver, trucking; wife Margurite Walling, 35, New York, sales lady, retail store; daughter Joyce Walling, 12, New York,
  18. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Frank Junior Jennings, born: 12 July 1923 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; died: 14 March 2002 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina [from record, which provides the names and links for his father, spouse, siblings, and one child, and indicates he was cremated].
  19. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene, Chenango County, New York, Barbara A. Walling, born: 14 October 1935; died: 1 May 2012 (from record, which provides the name and link for her son).
  21. Obituary, The Evening Sun, Norwich, New York (website: evesun.com/obituary). Barbara Anne Walling, died 1 May 2012 in Norwich, NY. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and the place of burial.
  22. Marriage, The Chenango Union, Chenango, New York, 24 December 1953 [date approximate], Walling-White. Marriage on 12 December 1953 of Barbara Anne White and Llewellyn Stephen Walling in Norwich, New York. The article provides biographical details and the names of their parents.
  23. Obituary, The Evening Sun, Norwich, New York (website: evesun.com/obituary). David L. Walling, died 16 March 2014 in Greene, NY. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his father and siblings.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton, Broome County, New York, Dennis Walling, born: unknown, Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 14 June 2019, Albany, Albany County, New York (from record, which provides the text from his obituary providing the names of his parents and siblings; and provides the name and link for his mother).
Third Generation
6. Sara May ‘Sally’ Child3 (Elizabeth ‘Minnie’,2 Stephen1), born 11 July 1935 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.1, 2 Sally married, 16 August 1958 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Donald David Chirlin1 (born 31 March 1936 in Fulton, Oswego County, New York, the son of Morris Chirlin and Helen Geakie McLeod;1, 3 Donald died 25 April 20203). Donald is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.3

+14i. Christine M. ‘Christy’ Chirlin, born 30 June 1962. Married George Stephen ‘Steve’ Everett.
+15ii. John D. Chirlin, born 15 February 1965. Married Erin K. Mitchell.

7. Frank Edward ‘Ted’ Jennings3 (Joyce,2 Stephen1), born 7 September 1947 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;4, 5 died 31 March 2018 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.4 Ted married, 11 March 1967 in York, York County, South Carolina, Patricia Ann Cobble5 (born ____, the daughter of William B. Cobble and Nancy Ann Wilson). Ted is buried in Jacksonville National Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.4

+16i. Frank William Jennings, born 10 July 1969 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Married (1) Lisa Ann Healy Married (2) Emily Louise Lucas.
 17ii. Brian Edward Jennings, born 20 March 1973 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.5

11. Daniel K. Walling3 (Llewellyn,2 Stephen1), born 9 September 1955.6 Daniel married April L. Warner (born 14 August 1959, parents not determined6).

+18i. Justin Daniel Walling, born 10 April 1980. Married Stephanie Lynn Dillon.
+19ii. Tyler J. Walling, born 31 January 1983. Married Claudia Magdalena Ramirez.

13. Donna J. Walling3 (Llewellyn,2 Stephen1), born 7 April 1969.7 Donna married, first, Martin T. Halsteter (born 28 November 1973, parents not determined6). Donna married, second, Daniel P. Schalk (born 29 December 1972, parents not determined6).

 20i. Nathan J. Halsteter, born ca. 1997.6
 21ii. Kevin D. Halsteter, born ca. 1999.6

  1. Email from Sally Chirlin to Lee Gazlay 12 April 2001 which included a descendant outline for several branches of the Gazlay family.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-21, Sheet No. 8B, Richard Child, 33, New York, owner, gasoline station; wife Elizabeth Child, 27, New York; daughter Sara Child, 4, New York.
  3. Obituary, Wilson Funeral Home, Norwich, New York (website: wilsonfh.com). Donald D. “Don” Chirlin, died 25 April 2020. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children and their spouses, grandchildren, and sister; and the his place of burial.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Jacksonville National Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, Frank Edward “Ted” Jennings, born: 7 September 1947 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 31 March 2018 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents].
  5. Email from Frank Jennings to Lee Gazlay, October 2011 (various dates). The emails include details for descendants of Andrew C. Walling and Elizabeth Gazlay, nearly all from birth and death records, with a few details from personal knowledge of family members.
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton, Broome County, New York, Dennis Walling, born: unknown, Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 14 June 2019, Albany, Albany County, New York (from record, which provides the text from his obituary providing the names of his parents and siblings; and provides the name and link for his mother).
Fourth and Fifth Generations
14. Christine M. ‘Christy’ Chirlin4 (Sara ‘Sally’,3 Elizabeth ‘Minnie’,2 Stephen1), born 30 June 1962.1, 2 Christy married, 10 April 1999 in Minnesota, George Stephen ‘Steve’ Everett1 (born 20 August 1957, parents not determined1).

 22i. Maxwell Donald ‘Max’ Everett, born 4 May 2002 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.3
 23ii. Sam Everett, born ca. 2004.

15. John D. Chirlin4 (Sara ‘Sally’,3 Elizabeth ‘Minnie’,2 Stephen1), born 15 February 1965.2 John married Erin K. Mitchell (born 6 January 1975, parents not determined2).

 24i. Julia S. Chirlin, born 10 May 1996.2
 25ii. Declan Chirlin, born xxxx.

16. Frank William Jennings4 (Frank ‘Ted’,3 Joyce,2 Stephen1), born 10 July 1969 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.4 Frank married, first, Lisa Ann Healy4 (born 27 July 1964, parents not determined2). Frank married, second, Emily Louise Lucas4 (born 15 December 1967, parents not determined2).

 26i. Samantha Marie Jennings, born 27 July 1990 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.4
 27ii. Matthew William Jennings, born 12 April 1994 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.4

18. Justin Daniel Walling4 (Daniel,3 Llewellyn,2 Stephen1), born 10 April 1980.2 Justin married Stephanie Lynn Dillon (born April 1983, the daughter of James Allen Dillon and Lynn Marie Patterson2).

 28i. Jayme Renee Walling.
 29ii. Micayla Linn Walling.

19. Tyler J. Walling4 (Daniel,3 Llewellyn,2 Stephen1), born 31 January 1983.2 Tyler married Claudia Magdalena Ramirez (born 12 April 1984, parents not determined2).

  1. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, George S. Everett, age 41, born: 20 August 1957; Christine M. Chirlin, age 36, born: 30 June 1962; married on 10 April 1999.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Maxwell Donald Everett, born: 4 May 2002 in Hennipin County, Minnesota; father: George Stephen Everett; mother: Christine Chrilin Everett.
  4. Email from Frank Jennings to Lee Gazlay, October 2011 (various dates). The emails include details for descendants of Andrew C. Walling and Elizabeth Gazlay, nearly all from birth and death records, with a few details from personal knowledge of family members.