Family History - John Francis Evers
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 John Francis Evers and 23 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.
First Generation
1.
John Francis Evers,
1 born September 1863 in New York (parents not determined).
1, 2 John married, ca. 1895,
Mary Conklin1 (born October 1870 in Ireland, parents not determined;
1, 2 Mary died 1 January 1914 in Kings County, New York
3).
+ | 2 | i. | Anna L. ‘Nan’ Evers, born 18 January 1896 in Kings County, New York; died 20 July 1977 in Sherman, Newaygo County, Michigan. Married (1) Ralph Lohse Married (2) Aurelio Bevelacqua. |
+ | 3 | ii. | Genevieve B. Evers, born 9 November 1900 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 1 June 1972 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Married (1) Robert Wallis Gazley Married (2) Claude Elsworth Culver, Jr. Married (3) John A. Fisher. |
+ | 4 | iii. | William Francis ‘Frank’ Evers, born 9 January 1903 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 21 December 1984 in Los Angeles County, California. Married Ruth Pauline ‘Dolores’ McKee. |
| 5 | iv. | Peter J. Evers, born ca. 1905 in New York.2 |
| 6 | v. | Donald J. Evers, born 1 May 1905 in New York;4, 5 died June 1970.4 Donald is buried in Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan.4 |
+ | 7 | vi. | Elsie Evers, born 18 August 1909 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 10 December 1993 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida. Married Jex Mowrey. |
- U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 129, Sheet No. 17B; family of John Evers (36, New York, Sept. 1863, printer); wife of 5 years Mary Evers (29, Ireland, Oct. 1870, 2 children, 1 living, immigrated 1871); daughter Anna Evers (4, New York, Jan. 1896).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 12, Sheet No. 7B; family of John Evers [last name is difficult to read] (40, New York, printer, printing office) [age is low by 6 years compared with other records]; wife of 15 years Maria J. Evers (39, New York, 9 children, 5 living) [birthplace differs from other records that indicate she was from Irelend]; daughter Anna L. Evers (14, New York); daughter Genevieve B. Evers (9, New York); son Frank W. Evers (7, New York); son Peter J. Evers (5, New York).
- Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Evers, Mary, 1 January 1914, Kings County, age 43 years, Cert# 182.
- Find a Grave (website). Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan; Donald J. Evers: Donald J. Evers / 1905 - 1970 [from grave stone]. The record indicates he was born: 1 May 1905; died: June 1970; brother of Anna (Evers) Bevelacqua.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Texas, Harris County, Houston City, Enumeration District 80, Sheet No. 10B; family of Elizabeth Lohse (57, Alabama, widow); son Robert L. Lohse (32, Texas, manager, conveyance co.); son Clifford Lohse (25, Texas, clerk, grocery co.); son Ralph Lohse (30, Texas, actor, theater); daughter-in-law Anna Lohse (23, New York, actress, theater); border Donald Evers (13, New York).
Second Generation
2.
Anna L. ‘Nan’ Evers2 (
John1), born 18 January 1896 in Kings County, New York;
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 20 July 1977 in Sherman, Newaygo County, Michigan.
6, 7 Nan married, first,
Ralph Lohse4 (born 15 June 1889 in Rockdale, Milam County, Texas, the son of
William H. Lohse and
Elizabeth Dixon4, 8, 9). Nan married, second,
Aurelio Bevelacqua11 (born 28 February 1898 in Rome, Italy, parents not determined;
5, 10, 11 Aurelio died 1963
10). Nan is buried in Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan.
6 Aurelio is buried in Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan.
10
3.
Genevieve B. Evers2 (
John1), born 9 November 1900 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;
3, 12, 13, 14, 15 died 1 June 1972 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
12, 13 Genevieve married, first, 16 August 1919 in Texas,
Robert Wallis Gazley14, 21 (born 14 September 1899 in Texas, the son of
Charles Clifford Gazley and
Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Hammond;
14, 16, 17, 18, 19 Robert died 15 March 1962 in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio
17, 20). Their marriage ended in divorce on after 6 August 1920.
22 Genevieve married, second, 11 February 1925 in Harris County, Texas,
Claude Elsworth Culver, Jr.15, 25 (born 20 April 1900 in Indiana, the son of
Claude Elsworth Culver and
Belle _____;
15, 23, 24 Claude died 11 January 1993
24). Genevieve married, third, 21 February 1957,
John A. Fisher26 (born ca. 1914, parents not determined
26). Robert is buried in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio.
17Robert was a student at Massey Business College, Houston, Texas, in 1917.27
Robert is believed to be the R. W. Gazley who was arrested in August 1923 in Texas for allegedly swindling and passing several hundred dollars of worthless checks.28
4.
William Francis ‘Frank’ Evers2 (
John1), born 9 January 1903 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;
3, 29, 30, 31, 32 died 21 December 1984 in Los Angeles County, California.
30, 32 Frank married
Ruth Pauline ‘Dolores’ McKee (born 11 September 1917 in Imperial County, Calfornia, parents not determined;
33, 34, 35 Dolores died 6 March 1984 in Riverside County, California
34, 35). Frank is buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.
30 Dolores is buried in Montecito Memorial Park, Colton, San Bernardino County, California.
34
7.
Elsie Evers2 (
John1), born 18 August 1909 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;
15, 36, 37 died 10 December 1993 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida.
37, 38 Elsie married
Jex Mowrey (born 7 November 1911, parents not determined;
39 Jex died 26 February 1999
39).
- Italian Genealogical Group. New York City Births, Annie Evers, born 18 January 1896, Kings County, Cert# 2760.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 129, Sheet No. 17B; family of John Evers (36, New York, Sept. 1863, printer); wife of 5 years Mary Evers (29, Ireland, Oct. 1870, 2 children, 1 living, immigrated 1871); daughter Anna Evers (4, New York, Jan. 1896).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 12, Sheet No. 7B; family of John Evers [last name is difficult to read] (40, New York, printer, printing office) [age is low by 6 years compared with other records]; wife of 15 years Maria J. Evers (39, New York, 9 children, 5 living) [birthplace differs from other records that indicate she was from Irelend]; daughter Anna L. Evers (14, New York); daughter Genevieve B. Evers (9, New York); son Frank W. Evers (7, New York); son Peter J. Evers (5, New York).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Texas, Harris County, Houston City, Enumeration District 80, Sheet No. 10B; family of Elizabeth Lohse (57, Alabama, widow); son Robert L. Lohse (32, Texas, manager, conveyance co.); son Clifford Lohse (25, Texas, clerk, grocery co.); son Ralph Lohse (30, Texas, actor, theater); daughter-in-law Anna Lohse (23, New York, actress, theater); border Donald Evers (13, New York).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, Enumeration District 86-101B, Sheet No. 9B; family of Aurelio Bevelacqua (42, Italy, furniture designer, free lance); wife Anna Bevelacqua (40, New York); son Phillip K. Bevelacqua (7/12, Michigan); Mrs. B’s daughter June Lohse (19, Texas).
- Find a Grave (website). Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan; Anna L. Bevelacqua: Anna L. Bevelaqua / 1896 1977 [from gravestone].
- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Bevelacqua, Anna, died: 20 July 1977 in Sherman, Newaygo [County], Michigan.
- Draft Registration Card, World War I, Lohse, Ralph, serial no. 331; age: 27; born: 15 June 1889 in Rockdale, Texas; occupation: theatrical; employer: United Booking Office, NY City, New York, Palace Theater; married; dependents: wife, mother, and 2 children.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Texas, Harris County, Houston City, Enumeration District 48, Sheet No. 5A; family of Elizabeth Lohse (42, Alabama, 5 children, 4 living); son Robert L. Lohse (22, Texas, clerk [type is difficult to read]); son Ralph Lohse (20, Texas, actor, stage); son Harry Lohse (17, Texas); son Clifford Lohse (15, Texas, apprentice, chemist).
- Find a Grave (website). Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan; Aurelio Bevelacqua: Aurelio Bevalacqua / 1898 1963 [from record].
- Italian-American Who’s Who, published by Vigo Press, 1939. Volume 4, page 38. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Brief biography of Aurelio Bevelacqua, furniture designer, that provides his birth date and place, name of his wife Nan Lohse, children Juanita and Antoinette, and details about his education and business endeavors.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Culver, Genevieve; no. 460-09-9529; died Jun 1972; born 9 Nov 1900.
- Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Culver, Genevieve Evers; died 1 Jun 1972, Houston, Harris County, Texas; born 9 November 1900 in Brooklyn, New York; parents: John Francis Evers and Mary Conklin.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Texas, Harris County, Houston City, Enumeration District 32, Sheet No. 6A, family of Robert W. Gazley (20, Texas, stenographer, manufacturing plant); wife Gene Gazley (19, New York, sales lady, dry goods).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Texas, Harris County, Houston City, Enumeration District 101-19, Sheet No. 26B, family of Claude Culver (29, Indiana, cashier, creamery, 25 at first marriage); wife Genevieve Culver (27, New York, 22 at first marriage); son Ralph Culver (9, Texas); sister-in-law Elsie Evers (20, New York, stenographer, furniture company).
- Draft Registration Card, World War I, Rob Wallis Gazley, Serial No. 6476; born Sept 14, 1899; Occupation: cotton clerk; Nearest Relative: mother, Mrs. C. A. Witt.
- Find a Grave (website). Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, Rob W. Gazley, born: 1900 [sic, he was born in 1899 based on other sources]; died: March 1962 in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio (from record, which includes a note that is probably the abbreviated text of his obituary giving the place of his death, the name of his wife, that he was the father of two daughters and grandfather of six; and the name and link for his [last] spouse).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Enumeration District 18-757, Sheet No. 3B, Robert Gazley (30, Texas, divorced, stenographer, steel).
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, East Cleveland, E.D. 18-80, Sheet No. 10B, Rob Gazley [indexed as Gagley], 26; Edrie Gazley, 24 [They are listed as roomers in the household of Paul H. Eberlein; a note indicates “moved,” and some information is blank for their entries, such as place of birth and occupation; their ages are circled, suggesting that they are estimated; in fact, they are several years older than the ages listed.]
- Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Gazley, Rob W.; born 1901; died 15 Mar 1962, Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio.
- Texas Marriages, 1837-1973; marriage of R. W. Gazley and Genevieve Evers, 16 Aug 1919, Texas.
- The Galveston Daily News, Galveston, Texas, 6 August 1920, Suits Filed, Robert W. Gazley vs Geneva Gazley, divorce.
- Draft Registration Card, World War I, Culver, Claude Elsworth, Jr.; serial no. 6746; born: 20 April 1900; residence: Houston, Texas; occupation: clerk; nearest relative: Belle B. Culver, mother.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Culver, Claude E., no. 460-05-9383; died: 11 January 1993; born: 20 April 1900; last residence: Caldwell, Burleson [County], Texas.
- Texas Marriages, 1837-1973; marriage of Claude Culver and Genevieve Gazley, 11 Feb 1925, Harris County, Texas.
- Jaynes-Culver Family Tree, owner: culverj1, available at ancestry.com; This extensive family tree is well researched and includes numerous citations that support family recollections. Used with permission of the owner.
- Houston, Texas, City Directory, 1917; Robt W. Gazley, student, Massey B. College [i.e., Massey Business College].
- San Antonio Express, 14 August 1923. R. W. Gazley arrested for allegedly swindling and passing worthless checks.
- Italian Genealogical Group. New York City Births, Wm Evers, born 9 January 1903, Kings County, Cert# 850.
- Find a Grave (website). Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California; William F. Evers: born: 9 January 1903; died: 21 December 1984 [from record].
- United States Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, available at Ancestry.com; William Francis Evers, born: 19 January 1903 in Brooklyn, New York; arrival date: 25 December 1936 in Victoria, British Columbia; departure port: Sidney, Australia; ship: Aorangi. [His birth date here differs from other sources that say 9 January 1903.]
- California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Evers, William F., died: 21 December 1984 in Los Angeles [County], California; born: 9 January 1903 in New York; mother’s name: Conklin.
- California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Ruth P. McKee, born: 11 September 1917 in Imperial [County], California; mother’s name: Console.
- Find a Grave (website). Montecito Memorial Park, Colton, San Bernardino County, California; Ruth Pauline “Dolores” McKee Evers, born: 11 September 1917; died: 6 March 1984; inscription: “Dolores” / Ruth P. Evers / 1917 - 1984 [from record].
- California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Evers, Ruth Pauline, died: 6 March 1984 in Riverside [County], California; born: 11 September 1917 in California; father: Mckee; mother: Console.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 1354, Sheet No. 9B; family of James A. Rahatigan (44, New York, clerk, government); wife Catherine Rahatigan (40, New York); niece Elsie Evers (10, New York).
- Obituary, Orlando Sentinel (website: articles.orlandosentinel.com); 12 December 1993, Elsie Mowrey, died: 10 December 1993 in Orlando, Florida; born in Brooklyn, New York. The article names her survivors: husband, two sons and one daughter.
- Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Mowry, Elsie, died: 10 December 1993 in Orange [County], Florida; age: 84.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Mowrey, Jex E., no. 578-03-0719; died: 26 February 1999; born: 7 November 1911; last residence: Rockford, Kent [County], Michigan.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Third Generation
8.
June Valeria Lohse3 (
Anna ‘Nan’,2 John1), born 26 June 1920 in Houston, Harris County, Texas;
1, 2, 3 died 8 April 1975 in Grant, Newaygo County, Michigan.
2 June married
Stanley S. Scheibach (born 21 July 1913, parents not determined;
4 Stanley died 13 November 1978 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
4). June and Stanley are buried in White Cloud Cemetery, White Cloud, Newaygo County, Michigan.
5
10.
Ralph Kenneth Culver (born Gazley)3 (
Genevieve,2 John1), born 23 September 1920 in Houston, Harris County, Texas;
6, 7, 8 died 2 January 2012 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
8 Ralph married, 1954 in Honolulu, Hawaii,
Jeanne Elizabeth Neill6, 8 (born 15 October 1924, parents not determined;
9 Jeanne died 5 April 2002
6, 9). Jeanne is buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
10
- Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1934, Lohse, June Valeria, born: 26 July 1920 in Houston, Harris [County], Texas; father: Ralph Lohse; mother: Nan Evers.
- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Scheibach, June, died: 8 April 1975 in Grant, Newaygo [County], Michigan; born: 26 July 1920; residence: White Cloud, Newaygo [County], Michigan.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, Enumeration District 86-101B, Sheet No. 9B; family of Aurelio Bevelacqua (42, Italy, furniture designer, free lance); wife Anna Bevelacqua (40, New York); son Phillip K. Bevelacqua (7/12, Michigan); Mrs. B’s daughter June Lohse (19, Texas).
- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Scheibach, Stanley S., died: 13 November 1978 in Grand Rapids, Kent [County], Michigan; born: 21 July 1913; residence: White Cloud, Newaygo [County], Michigan.
- Find a Grave (website). White Cloud Cemetery, White Cloud, Newaygo County, Michigan; Stanley S. Scheibach and June L. Scheibach: Scheibach / Stanley S. / 1913 - 1978 / June L. / 1920 - 1975 [from grave stone].
- Email from John Culver to Lee Gazlay, August-October 2011 (various dates). The emails include details for his parents and ancestral Culver and Gazlay families.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Texas, Harris County, Houston City, Enumeration District 101-19, Sheet No. 26B, family of Claude Culver (29, Indiana, cashier, creamery, 25 at first marriage); wife Genevieve Culver (27, New York, 22 at first marriage); son Ralph Culver (9, Texas); sister-in-law Elsie Evers (20, New York, stenographer, furniture company).
- Obituary, The Washington Post, 5 January 2012, Ralph K. Culver, died 2 January 2012 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born 23 September 1920 in Houston to Robert Gazley and Genevieve Evers, and he later took the surname of his adopted father, Claude Culver, Jr. The obituary includes a biographical sketch and the names of his wife, children, and grandchildren.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Culver, Jeanne N.; no. 573-22-1280; died 5 April 2002; born 15 October 1924.
- Find a Grave (website). Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; Culver, Jeanne Neill; born 15 October 1924; died 5 April 2002 (from record).
Fourth Generation
14.
Ann Elizabeth Culver4 (
Ralph,3 Genevieve,2 John1), born 7 May 1956 in San Diego County, California.
1 Ann married, first, 23 February 1979,
Stanley T. Tomasiak2 (born ca. 1946, parents not determined
2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 26 April 1983 in Bexar County, Texas.
2 Ann married, second, 7 November 1983,
William Gwin Popp3 (born ca. 1958, parents not determined
3). Their marriage ended in divorce on 5 May 1993 in Bexar County, Texas.
3 Ann married, third, 8 June 1996 in Bexar County, Texas,
James Edward Lively5, 6 (born 16 July 1946, parents not determined
4).
15.
Ralph Neill Culver4 (
Ralph,3 Genevieve,2 John1), born 23 December 1957 in San Bernardino County, California; twin.
9 Ralph married
Magdalena Maria Nodarse6 (born 16 June 1957, parents not determined
4).
16.
John Kenneth Culver4 (
Ralph,3 Genevieve,2 John1), born 24 December 1957 in San Bernardino County, California; twin.
10 John married
Laura Anne Jaynes6 (born 28 July 1958, parents not determined
4).
- California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Ann E. Culver, born 7 May 1956, San Diego County, California; mother’s maiden name: Neill.
- Texas Divorce Index 1968-2002. Available at Ancestry.com. Stanley T. Tomasiak, age 36, and Ann E. [Tomasiak], age 26; divorced 26 April 1983 in Bexar County, Texas; married 23 February 1979; 1 child.
- Texas Divorce Index 1968-2002. Available at Ancestry.com. William G. Popp, age 34, and Ann E. [Popp], age 36; divorced 5 May 1993 in Bexar County, Texas; married 7 November 1983; 1 child.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, James E. Lively, age 49, and Ann Culver, age 40, 8 June 1996 in Bexar County, Texas.
- Obituary, The Washington Post, 5 January 2012, Ralph K. Culver, died 2 January 2012 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born 23 September 1920 in Houston to Robert Gazley and Genevieve Evers, and he later took the surname of his adopted father, Claude Culver, Jr. The obituary includes a biographical sketch and the names of his wife, children, and grandchildren.
- Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Culver, Jacqueline Michelle, born 13 July 1982 in Bexar County, Texas. Father: Ralph Neill Culver. Mother: Magdalena Maria Nodarse.
- Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Popp, Amanda Ann, born 23 February 1988 in Bexar County, Texas. Father: William Gwin Popp. Mother: Ann Elizabeth Culver.
- California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Ralph N. Culver, born 23 December 1957, San Bernardino County, California; mother’s maiden name: Neill.
- California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, John K. Culver, born 24 December 1957, San Bernardino County, California; mother’s maiden name: Neill.
Fifth Generation
19.
Dr. Jacqueline Michelle Culver5 (
Ralph,4 Ralph,3 Genevieve,2 John1), born 13 July 1982 in Bexar County, Texas.
1 Jacqueline married
Peter A. Lanigan (born ____, parents not determined).
20.
Stephanie Culver5 (
Ralph,4 Ralph,3 Genevieve,2 John1), born 1985.
2 Stephanie married, 17 May 2008,
Pavlo Villhauer (born ____, parents not determined).
23.
Raleigh Jaynes-Culver5 (
John,4 Ralph,3 Genevieve,2 John1). Raleigh married, 12 August 2011,
Cody Hudock (born ____, parents not determined).
- Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Culver, Jacqueline Michelle, born 13 July 1982 in Bexar County, Texas. Father: Ralph Neill Culver. Mother: Magdalena Maria Nodarse.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.