Family History - Arthur Lee Wilcox

1. Arthur Lee Wilcox,¹ born ca. 1853 in Madison County, New York, the son of Edmund Wilcox and Lucinda Fenton;^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5} died 11 May 1920 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.⁶ Arthur married, first, Mary Lucinda Gustin⁹ (born 31 May 1850 in Columbus, Chenango County, New York, the daughter of John Levi Gustin and Mary Ann Fenton;^{3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10} Mary died 2 January 1904 in Hubbersville, Madison County, New York⁹). Their marriage ended in divorce on before 7 June 1897 in Utica, Oneida County, New York.¹¹ Arthur married, second, Marguerite _____⁵ (born ca. 1857, parents not determined⁵).

+	2	i.	Burton Lee Wilcox, born 5 July 1872 in Oneida County, New York; died 5 October 1963 in Dallas, Texas. Married (1) Vinia Eva Coffin Married (2) Millicent Hortense Warner.
+	3	ii.	Arthur Ray Wilcox, born 12 March 1874 in Utica, Oneida County, New York; died 11 May 1955 in New York, New York. Married Julia Caroline ‘Jewel’ Savage.
	4	iii.	Lewis Francis Wilcox, born 18 August 1878 in New York;4, 9, 12, 13 died 10 October 1967 in Los Angeles County, California.13

1. Minnesota Territory and State Census, 1857, Goodhue County, Township No. 109, R. 15; family of Lucinda Wilcox (26, NY); Lewis Wilcox (7, NY); Arthur Wilcox (4, NY); Mary W. Wilcox (2, Minn.); James Wilcox (24, NY, laborer).
2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Minnesota, Goodhue County, 109 N.R. 15W; family of Lucinda S. Wilcox (30, N.Y.); Louis C. Wilcox (9, N.Y.); Arthur L. Wilcox (7, N.Y.); Ida M. Wilcox (3, Minn.).
3. New York State Census, 1875, Oneida County, Utica, East Election District of the 7th Ward, Page 10, family of Arthur J. Wilcox (23, Madison Co., carpenter); wife Lucinda Wilcox (12, Chenango); son Burton Wilcox (2 11/12, Oneida Co.); son Arthur Wilcox (1 7/12, Oneida Co.).
4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Oneida County, Utica, Enumeration District 136, Page No. 11C; family of Arthur L. Willcox (27, New York, cabinet maker); wife Lucinda Willcox (30, New York); son Burton L. Willcox (7, New York); son Arthur R. Willcox (6, New York); son Louis Willcox (2, New York).
5. New York State Census, 1905, New York County, Borough of Manhattan, Page 33, family of Arthur Wilcox (52, ast. contractor); wife Marguerite Wilcox (48). [They are living next door to Burton Wilcox and his family.]
6. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Wilcox, Arthur L., died 11 May 1920 in Manhattan, age 66.
7. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, Columbus, Page 14, family of Levi Gustin (34, Madison, farmer); wife Mary A. Gustin (38, Mass); daughter Lucy A. Gustin (11, Madison); daughter Lucina Gustin (10, Chenango); daughter Hellen M. Gustin (8, Chenango); daughter Betsey M. Gustin (7, Chenango); daughter Mary L. Gustin (5, Chenango); son William W. Gustin (4, Chenango).
8. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, Columbus, Page No. 237, family of Levi Gustin (40, New York, farmer); Mary Ann Gustin (44, Conn); Lucinda Gustin (10, New York); William Gustin (8, New York); Charles Gustin (3, New York).
9. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source.
10. Illustrated History and Biographical Record of Lenawee County, Michigan, by John I. Knapp and R. I. Bonner. Times Printing Company, Adrian, Michigan, 1903. Available at Google Books. Biographical sketch of Charles F. Gustin.
11. Divorce, Utica Daily Union, Utica, New York; available at fultonhistory.com; 7 June 1897: The Court allowed Josiah Perry $30 counsel fees in the divorce case of Mary L. Wilcox of Utica vs. Arthur L. Wilcox of New York.
12. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Lewis Francis Wilcox, Serial No. 169; born: 18 August 1878; nearest relative: Ruth Cleveland Wilcox [living at the same address]; occupation: printer.
13. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Wilcox, Lewis F., died: 10 October 1967 in Los Angeles, California; born: 18 August 1878 in New York; mother: Gustin.

2. Burton Lee Wilcox² (Arthur¹), born 5 July 1872 in Oneida County, New York;^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10} died 5 October 1963 in Dallas, Texas.^{1, 11} Burton married, first, ca. 1891, Vinia Eva Coffin^{4, 5, 6} (born 8 March 1874 in New York, New York, the daughter of Franklin Coffin and Mary Francis;^{4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12} Vinia died 31 July 1932 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California^{12, 13}). Burton married, second, Millicent Hortense Warner⁹ (born 26 April 1872 in Illinois, parents not determined;^{9, 14} Millicent died 25 April 1942¹⁴). Burton is buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.¹¹ Vinia is buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.¹³

	5	i.	Marion E. Wilcox, born ca. August 1892 in New York.4, 5, 6
	6	ii.	Burton Lee Wilcox, Jr., born ca. June 1897 in New York;4, 5, 6 died 16 January 1968.15 Burton is buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.15
	7	iii.	Alice M. Wilcox, born ca. 1902 in New York.5, 6, 7

3. Arthur Ray Wilcox² (Arthur¹), born 12 March 1874 in Utica, Oneida County, New York;^{2, 3, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21} died 11 May 1955 in New York, New York.²¹ Arthur married, 15 June 1894 in Utica, Oneida County, New York, Julia Caroline ‘Jewel’ Savage^{17, 22} (born ca. September 1874 in New York, the daughter of David Savage and Jane Thomas^{16, 17, 18, 19, 20}).

+	8	i.	Harold Arthur Wilcox, born 18 April 1895 in Utica, Oneida County, New York; died 1 December 1971 in Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington. Married Marion L. Ferguson.
+	9	ii.	Robert G. Wilcox, born 5 October 1896 in Utica, Oneida County, New York. Married Dorothy _____.
+	10	iii.	Lillia Maude Wilcox, born 3 August 1898 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut; died 15 June 1982 in New York. Married Dr. Max Bernard Kampf.
	11	iv.	Lou Frances Wilcox, born ca. 1905 in New York.17, 18

1. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Wilcox, Burton Lee; died: 5 October 1963 in Dallas, Dallas [County], Texas; born: 5 July 1872 in New York; widow; father: Arthur Lee Wilcox; mother: Gusten; occupation: retired architect; burial place: Whittier, California.
2. New York State Census, 1875, Oneida County, Utica, East Election District of the 7th Ward, Page 10, family of Arthur J. Wilcox (23, Madison Co., carpenter); wife Lucinda Wilcox (12, Chenango); son Burton Wilcox (2 11/12, Oneida Co.); son Arthur Wilcox (1 7/12, Oneida Co.).
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Oneida County, Utica, Enumeration District 136, Page No. 11C; family of Arthur L. Willcox (27, New York, cabinet maker); wife Lucinda Willcox (30, New York); son Burton L. Willcox (7, New York); son Arthur R. Willcox (6, New York); son Louis Willcox (2, New York).
4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester City, Enumeration District 1723, Sheet No. 12A; family of Burton L. Wilcox (28, New York, July 1871, traveling salesman); wife of 9 years Vinia E. Wilcox (26, New York, Mar 1874, 4 children, 2 living); daughter Marion E. Wilcox (7, New York, Aug. 1892); son Burton L. Wilcox (2, New York, Jun. 1897).
5. New York State Census, 1905, New York County, Borough of Manhattan, Page 33, family of Burton L. Wilcox (32, architect); wife Venia Wilcox (31); daughter Marion Wilcox (11); son Burton Wilcox (7); daughter Alice Wilcox (3). [They are living next door to Arthur Wilcox and his wife Marguerite].
6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, California, Alameda County, Alameda City, Enumeration District 9, Sheet No. 15A; family of Burton L. Wilcox (37, New York, salesman, supply house); wife of 19 years Vinia E. Wilcox (36, New York, 5 children, 3 living); daughter Marion E. Wilcox (16, New York); son Burton L. Wilcox Jr. (12, New York); daughter Alice M. Wilcox (8, New York).
7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, Alameda County, Alameda City, Enumeration District 12, Sheet No. 8A; family of Burton L. Wilcox (47, New York, manager, building supplies); wife Vinia E. Wilcox (45, New York); daughter Alice M. Wilcox (18, New York).
8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Los Angeles County, Whittier City, Enumeration District 19-1542, Sheet No. 6B; family of Burton L. Wilcox (57, New York, manager, builders supplies, first married age 19); wife Vinia E. Wilcox (56, New York, first married age 18).
9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Rivera, Enumeration District 19-132, Sheet No. 1B; family of Burton L. Wilcox (68, New York); wife Millicent H. Wilcox (67, Illinois).
10. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source.
11. Find a Grave (website). Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; Burton Lee Wilcox, Sr., died 5 October 1968 [from record].
12. California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, Los Angeles County, Standard Death Certificate, Vinia Eva Wilcox, died: 31 July 1932 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; born: 8 March 1874 in New York City, New York; age 58 yr 4 mo 23 days; father: Franklin Coffin, born in New York; mother: Mary Francis, born in New York; married; husband: Burton L. Wilcox.
13. Find a Grave (website). Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; Vinia Eva Wilcox, died 31 July 1932 [from record].
14. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Wilcox, Millicent Hortense; died: 25 April 1942 in Los Angeles [County], California; born: 26 April 1872 in Illinois; father: Warner; mother: Nelson.
15. Find a Grave (website). Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; Burton Lee Wilcox, Jr., died 16 January 1968. [from record].
16. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Oneida County, Utica Town, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 4B; family of Arthur L. Wilcox [sic, his middle initial is R.] (26, New York, Mar 1874, florist); wife of 6 years Julia C. Wilcox (25, New York, Sept. 1874, 3 children, 3 living); son Harold A. Wilcox (5, New York, Apr. 1895); son Robert G. Wilcox (3, New York, Oct 1896); daughter Maud Wilcox (1, Connecticut, Aug. 1898). [Middle initials are listed between the last and first names for all people on this page.]
17. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Oneida County, Utica City, Enumeration District 163, Sheet No. 9B; family of Arthur R. Wilcox (35, New York, florist); wife Julia C. Wilcox (35, New York, 4 children, 4 living); son Harold Wilcox (15, New York); son Robert Wilcox (13, New York); daughter Maud Wilcox (11, Conn.); daughter Lou Wilcox (5, New York).
18. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 482, Sheet No. 1A; family of Arthur Wilcox (44, New York, florist); wife Julia Wilcox (43, New York); daughter Lou Wilcox (15, New York).
19. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 3-663, Sheet No. 18A; family of Arthur R. Wilcox (55, New York, first married age 20, florist); wife Julia Wilcox (55, New York, first married age 20); son Harold A. Wilcox (35, New York, first married age 22, operator, railroad); daughter-in-law Marion Wilcox (35, New York, first married age 22); grand son Harold A. Wilcox Jr. (8, New York).
20. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Bronx County, Bronx Borough, Enumeration District 3-1363, Sheet No. 10A; family of Arthur R. Wilcox (66, New York, florist, flower store); wife Julia S. Wilcox (65, New York).
21. Wilcox/Wilcoxson Families of New England and Their Descendants, by Martha Osborne. Heritage Books, 1997. Volume 2.
22. Marriage Announcement, Utica Weekly Herald, Utica, New York; available at fultonhistory.com; 26 June 1894, marriage of Arthur Ray Wilcox and Julie Savage on 15 June 1894.

8. Harold Arthur Wilcox³ (Arthur,² Arthur¹), born 18 April 1895 in Utica, Oneida County, New York;^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9} died 1 December 1971 in Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington.^{2, 3, 10} Harold married, 3 December 1917 in Utica, Oneida County, New York, Marion L. Ferguson^{7, 12} (born 19 July 1894 in New York, the daughter of Louis Ferguson and Agnes Regan;^{7, 8} Marion died 11 October 1978¹¹). Harold and Marion are buried in Mount Angeles Memorial Park, Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington.^{11, 2}

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Harold Arthur Wilcox, Jr., born ca. 1922 in New York.7, 8

9. Robert G. Wilcox³ (Arthur,² Arthur¹), born 5 October 1896 in Utica, Oneida County, New York.^{4, 5, 13, 14, 15} Robert married Dorothy _____¹⁵ (born ca. 1901 in New York, parents not determined¹⁵).

10. Lillia Maude Wilcox³ (Arthur,² Arthur¹), born 3 August 1898 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut;^{4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19} died 15 June 1982 in New York.^{10, 16} Lillia married, 16 June 1925 in New York, New York, Dr. Max Bernard Kampf^{17, 19} (born 18 April 1898 in New York, the son of Joseph Kampf and Anna _____;^{17, 18, 20, 21} Max died May 1970²⁰).

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Judith Evelyn Kampf, born 6 October 1930 in New York. Married Robert S. Schlitt.

1. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Harold Arthur Wilcox, born 18 April 1895 in Utica, N.Y.; Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Marian F. Wilcox [Harold and Marian have the same address]; Employer: Third Ave. Railway System.
2. Find a Grave (website). Mount Angeles Memorial Park, Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington; Harold A. Wilcox: Harold A. Wilcox / New York / Pvt US Army / World War I / April 18 1895 - Dec. 1 1971 [from gravestone].
3. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Wilcox, Harold, no. 066-07-4680; born 18 April 1895; died December 1971; last residence: Clallam [County], Washington.
4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Oneida County, Utica Town, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 4B; family of Arthur L. Wilcox [sic, his middle initial is R.] (26, New York, Mar 1874, florist); wife of 6 years Julia C. Wilcox (25, New York, Sept. 1874, 3 children, 3 living); son Harold A. Wilcox (5, New York, Apr. 1895); son Robert G. Wilcox (3, New York, Oct 1896); daughter Maud Wilcox (1, Connecticut, Aug. 1898). [Middle initials are listed between the last and first names for all people on this page.]
5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Oneida County, Utica City, Enumeration District 163, Sheet No. 9B; family of Arthur R. Wilcox (35, New York, florist); wife Julia C. Wilcox (35, New York, 4 children, 4 living); son Harold Wilcox (15, New York); son Robert Wilcox (13, New York); daughter Maud Wilcox (11, Conn.); daughter Lou Wilcox (5, New York).
6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Oneida County, Utica, Enumeration District 178, Sheet No. 70B; Utica State Hospital, Harold Wilcox (24, New York, gardener, state hospital).
7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 3-663, Sheet No. 18A; family of Arthur R. Wilcox (55, New York, first married age 20, florist); wife Julia Wilcox (55, New York, first married age 20); son Harold A. Wilcox (35, New York, first married age 22, operator, railroad); daughter-in-law Marion Wilcox (35, New York, first married age 22); grand son Harold A. Wilcox Jr. (8, New York).
8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 3-1333, Sheet No. 8B; family of Harold A. Wilcox (44, New York, crane operator, utility); wife Marion Wilcox (45, New York); son Harold Wilcox, Jr. (18, New York, runner, bank).
9. Marriage Announcement, Utica Weekly Herald, Utica, New York; available at fultonhistory.com; 26 June 1894, marriage of Arthur Ray Wilcox and Julie Savage on 15 June 1894.
10. Email between Judith Schlitt and Lee Gazlay, February-March 2013 (various dates) with information on ancestors and descendants of Amasa Gustin.
11. Find a Grave (website). Mount Angeles Memorial Park, Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington; Marion F. Wilcox: Marion F. Wilcox / July 19, 1894 - Oct. 11, 1978 [from gravestone].
12. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Marriage License and Certificate, Registered No. 472, Harold A. Wilcox, age 22; florist; father: Arthur R. [Wilcox]; mother: Julia Savage; and Marion L. Ferguson, age 23; nurse; father: Louis [Ferguson]; mother: Agnes Regan; married on 3 December 1917 in Utica, New York.
13. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Robert G. Wilcox, serial number U2558; born 5 October 1896 in Utica N.Y.; Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Dorothy J. Wilcox [same address listed for both Robert and Dorothy]; Employer: American Woolen Co.
14. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Oneida County, Utica, Enumeration District 166, Sheet No. 2A; House of Good Shepherd, Robert Wilcox (22, New York, janitor, childrens house).
15. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 3-1343, Sheet No. 64B; family of Robert Wilcox (42, New York, department manager, wollen [sic] home; wife Dorothy Wilcox (39, New York).
16. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Kampf, Lillia, no. 060-34-2571; born: 3 August 1898; died: June 1982; last residence: Westchester [County], New York.
17. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 3-692, Sheet No. 12A; family of Max Kampf (32, New York, first married age 27, physician, general practice); wife Maude Kampf (31, Conn., first married age 26); maid Celia Kaplin (21, Newfoundland, maid, private family).
18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 3-1316, Sheet No. 48B; family of Max Kampf (41, New York, physician, private practice); wife Maude Kampf (41, Connecticut); daughter Judith Kampf (9, New York); mother Anna Kampf (60, Austria widow).
19. Wilcox/Wilcoxson Families of New England and Their Descendants, by Martha Osborne. Heritage Books, 1997. Volume 2.
20. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Kampf, Max, no. 061-36-7886; born: 16 April 1891; died: May 1970; last residence: Bronx, NY.
21. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, New York County, Manhattan, Enumeration District 286, Sheet No. 12B and 13A; family of Joseph Kampf (32, Austria, Mar 1868, dealer in dry goods, immigrated 1890); wife of 10 years Annie Kampf (26, Austria, Aug 1873, immigrated 1890, 5 children, 5 living); daughter Sadie Kampf (9, Austria, Oct 1890); son Harry Kampf (8, New York, July 1891); daughter Dora Kampf (6, New York, April 1894); daughter Dena Kampf (4, New York, May 1896); son Max Kampf (2, New York, April 1898).

13. Judith Evelyn Kampf⁴ (Lillia,³ Arthur,² Arthur¹), born 6 October 1930 in New York.^{1, 2} Judith married, 13 December 1953, Robert S. Schlitt² (born 2 July 1931, parents not determined³).

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Dr. Melinda Wilcox Schlitt, born 9 September 1959.2, 3

1. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 3-1316, Sheet No. 48B; family of Max Kampf (41, New York, physician, private practice); wife Maude Kampf (41, Connecticut); daughter Judith Kampf (9, New York); mother Anna Kampf (60, Austria widow).
2. Who’s Who in Interior Design, by Joan L. Pellam. Baron’s Who’s Who, 1988. Page 271. Entry for Judith K. Schlitt.
3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.