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Family HistoryFamily History - Abbie May Ryan


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 Abbie May Ryan and 53 of her descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Abbie May Ryan,1 born 31 May 1865 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry Rogers Ryan and Abigail ‘Abbey’ Gazlay;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 died 7 January 1945 in San Raphael, Marin County, California.1, 2 Abbie married, first, 5 November 1884 in Wisconsin, Jeremiah Wheaton Phillips5, 14 (born July 1863 in Foster, Providence County, Rhode Island, the son of James H. Phillips and Jane A. Place;5, 11, 12, 13 Jeremiah died 17 December 1902 in Arlington, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island12, 13). Abbie married, second, 25 April 1908 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, Giles Leslie Stevens6, 17 (born 6 June 1863 in Wisconsin, parents not determined;6, 15, 16 Giles died 11 March 1918 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois15, 16). Abbie is buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.1 Jeremiah is buried in Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.12 Giles is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois.15

Children of Abbie May Ryan and Jeremiah Wheaton Phillips:

 2i. Harry R. Phillips, born 1887;18 died 7 January 1890 in Rhode Island.18 Harry is buried in Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.18
+3ii. Ethel May Phillips, born May 1888 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 17 January 1987 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island. Married Roy Allen Morrish, Sr..
+4iii. Helen Margaret Phillips, born 27 January 1891 in Rhode Island; died 22 September 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Married Alex Sulleno Ritter.
 5iv. Rachel Abby Phillips, born December 1892 in Wisconsin;5 died 23 December 1900 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.19
+6v. Dorothy Jane Phillips, born 12 November 1896 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 1 August 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California. Married Clarence Everett Smith.
 7vi. _____ Phillips, stillborn June 1901 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island;20 died June 1901 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.20 _____ is buried in Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.20
+8vii. James Wheaton Phillips, born 31 October 1902 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 29 June 1970 in Marin County, California. Married Ruby Marguerite Gerke.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Abby May Ryan Stevens, born: 31 May 1865 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin; died: 7 January 1945 in San Raphael, Marin County, Wisconsin (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, three siblings, two husbands, and two children).
  2. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Abby Stevens, died: 7 January 1945 in Marin [County], California; born: 31 May 1865 in Wisconsin; father: Ryan; mother: Gazlay.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Page No. 17, family of Henry Ryan (51, N.H. farmer); Abbie G. Ryan (42, New York); Charles Ryan (16, Wisconsin); Abbie Ryan (5, Wisconsin); Willie (3, Wisconsin); Janis Houghton (14, Wisconsin); Sarah Ryan (14, New Hampshire); plus four laborers/servants.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Wisconsin, Sauk County, Baraboo, Enumeration District 245, Page No. 79A, family of Henry R. Ryan (62, NH, farmer); wife Abby Ryan (52, NY); daughter Abby (15, Wis.); son Wm. Ryan (12, Wis.); adopted daughter Sarah Ryan (22, NH); brother John Ryan (52, NH, widow, insane).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Rhode Island, Providence County, Cranston Town, Enumeration District 118, Sheet No. 11B, family of Jeremiah W. Phillips (36, Rhode Island, July 1863, treas. inter.col.min.co.); wife of 16 years Abby M. Phillips (35, Wisconsin, May 1865, 5 children, 4 living); daughter Ethel M. Phillips (12, Rhode Island, May 1888); daughter Helen M. Phillips (9, Rhode Island, Jan 1891); daughter Rachel L. Phillips (7, Wisconsin, Dec 1892); daughter Dorothy A. Phillips (3, Rhode Island, Nov 1896).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 862, Sheet No. 8B, family of Giles L. Stevens (48, Wisconsin, attorney, general practice, 2nd marriage); wife of 2 years Abbie M. Stevens (44, Wisconsin, 7 children, 4 living, 2nd marriage); step daughter Helen M. Phillips (19, Rhode Island, stock keeper, whol. dry good house); step daughter Dorothy J. Phillips (13, Rhode Island); step son James M. Phillips (7, Rhode Island).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, Enumeration District 173, Sheet No. 21B, family of Abby M. Stevens (54, Wisconsin, widow, salelady, department store); daughter Helen M. Phillips (27, Rhode Island, stenographer, glue company); son James M. Phillips (17, Rhode Island, clerk, whole dry goods).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-18, Sheet Nos. 10A-B, Alex S. Ritter, 38, California, first married age 33, mechanic, automobile; wife Helen P. Ritter, 35, Rhode Island, first married age 30; son Robert P. Ritter, 3 5/12, California; daughter Margaret A. Ritter, 6/12, California; brother James A. Ritter, 30, California, mechanic, automobile; mother-in-law Abby W. Stevens, 55, Wisconsin, widow.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Raphael City, Enumeration District 21-25, Sheet No. 9A, Abby Stevens (74, Wisconsin, widow).
  10. History of Sauk County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1880. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Page 703, biographical sketch of Henry R. Ryan. This document names his wife Abbie Gazlay’s parents: Joshua and Abigail Jones Gazlay. It is one of the few documents, or perhaps the only document, that provides their names.
  11. Rhode Island, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1630-1945 (available at familysearch.org), Jas. Wheaton Phillips, born: 31 October 1902 in Cranston, Rhode Island; father: Jeremiah W. [Phillips], age 39, born in Foster, Rhode Island, occupation: Broker; mother: Abby M. Ryan, age 37, born in Wisconsin.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Jeremiah Wheaton Phillips, born: 1863 in Rhode Island; died: December 1902 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island (from record, which includes data from his entry in the 1900 US Census; and provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and four children).
  13. Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950, Jeremiah Wheaton Phillips, died: 17 December 1902 in Arlington, Rhode Island, age 39; married; wife: Abby M. Phillips; father: James W. Phillips; mother: Jane A. Phillips.
  14. Wisconsin Marriages 1836-1930, available at familysearch.org; Jaremiah H. Phillips, father: James H. Phillips; mother: Jane A. Plach; and Abby May Ryan, father: Henry R. Ryan; mother: Abby G. Ryan; married on 5 November 1884.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, Giles Leslie Stevens, born: 6 June 1861 in Wisconsin [his death record gives the year as 1863]; died: 11 March 1918 in Coles County [his death record gives the location as Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois].
  16. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, Giles L. Stevens, died: 11 March 1918 in Oak Park, Cook [County], Illinois; born: 6 June 1863 in Wisconsin; father: Giles Stevens, born in New York; occupation: ticket agent.
  17. Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935, Giles M. Stevens and Abby M. Phillips, married on 25 April 1908 in Oak Park, Cook [County], Illinois.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Harry R. Phillips, born: 1887; died: 7 January 1890 in Rhode Island (from record, which includes data probably from his death record; and provides the names and links for his parents and three siblings).
  19. Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950, Rachel Abby Phillips, died: 23 December 1900 in Cranston, Providence [County], Rhode Island; father: Jeremiah W. Phillips; mother: Abby M.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Stillborn Phillips, born: June 1901 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: June 1901 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island (from record, which provides the names and links for his father and three siblings).
Second Generation
3. Ethel May Phillips2 (Abbie1), born May 1888 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 17 January 1987 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.1 Ethel married, 27 September 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Roy Allen Morrish, Sr.10 (born 25 April 1886 in New Brunswick, Canada, the son of John Morrish and Sarah A. McGuire;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Roy died 15 December 1957 in Rhode Island8). Ethel and Roy are buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.1, 8

Children of Ethel May Phillips and Roy Allen Morrish, Sr.:

+9i. Dorothy June Morrish, born 1 February 1912 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 4 July 1992 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Married (1) Charles Chase Harrall Married (2) Arthur A. Proulx.
+10ii. Roy Allen Morrish, born 6 May 1915 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 15 February 1986 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Married (1) Pauline K. Tillinghast Married (2) Mamie Droitcour.
+11iii. Marjorie Phillips Morrish, born 24 March 1919 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 9 October 1992. Married Harold Francis Arthur, Jr..
+12iv. Elizabeth Ann Morrish, born 25 January 1930 in Rhode Island. Married Robert Mason ‘Bob’ Drew.

4. Helen Margaret Phillips2 (Abbie1), born 27 January 1891 in Rhode Island;2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 died 22 September 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.11 Helen married, 20 September 1924 in Cook County, Illinois, Alex Sulleno Ritter18 (born 20 January 1888 in California, the son of Francis Marion Ritter and America Bell Winkleman;14, 15, 16, 17 Alex died 12 July 1962 in San Raphael, Marin County, California17). Helen and Alex are buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.11, 17

Children of Helen Margaret Phillips and Alex Sulleno Ritter:

+13i. Robert Phillips Ritter, Sr., born 15 July 1926 in California; died 14 April 1984 in San Francisco County, California. Married Ruth D. Oakley.
+14ii. Margaret A. Ritter, born 11 October 1929 in California; died 13 February 2018. Married Roy William Oakly.

6. Dorothy Jane Phillips2 (Abbie1), born 12 November 1896 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island;2, 12, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 died 1 August 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California.20 Dorothy married, 8 March 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Clarence Everett Smith27 (born 15 November 1896 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois, parents not determined;21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Clarence died 6 June 1981 in Napa County, California26). Dorothy and Clarence are buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.20, 26

Children of Dorothy Jane Phillips and Clarence Everett Smith:

+15i. Donald Edward Smith, born 29 June 1917 in Illinois; died 8 June 1985 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California. Married Blanch Betty Perry.
+16ii. Raymond Everett Smith, born 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; died 13 July 2007 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California. Married Olive Marie Stockton.
 17iii. Howard Phillips Smith, born 15 August 1921 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois;28, 29 died 21 April 1922 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois.29
 18iv. David Clarence Smith, born 22 April 1924 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois;22, 23, 25, 30 died 25 January 1997.30
+19v. Geraldine M. Smith, born ca. 1925 in California. Married Steven D. Cowan.
+20vi. Roger P. Smith, born 25 March 1927 in California; died 20 February 1996. Married LaVerne E. Stelter.

8. James Wheaton Phillips2 (Abbie1), born 31 October 1902 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island;12, 13, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 died 29 June 1970 in Marin County, California.32, 33 James married Ruby Marguerite Gerke (born 13 February 1909 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Simon Conrad Gerke and Elizabeth Briner;34, 35, 36, 37 Ruby died 21 February 1990 in Marin County, California37). James and Ruby are buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.32, 37

Children of James Wheaton Phillips and Ruby Marguerite Gerke:

 21i. James Donald Phillips, born 12 November 1926 in Wisconsin;34, 35, 38 died 16 October 1986 in Fresno County, California.38
 22ii. David E. Phillips, born 4 August 1930 in Wisconsin;35, 36, 39, 40, 41 died 15 March 1976 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas.39, 40, 41 David is buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.39
 23iii. Audrey Phillips, born ca. 1932 in Wisconsin.35

  1. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Ethel P. Phillips Morrish, born: 1889 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 17 January 1987 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island (from record, which includes her partial obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, three siblings, and two children).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Rhode Island, Providence County, Cranston Town, Enumeration District 118, Sheet No. 11B, family of Jeremiah W. Phillips (36, Rhode Island, July 1863, treas. inter.col.min.co.); wife of 16 years Abby M. Phillips (35, Wisconsin, May 1865, 5 children, 4 living); daughter Ethel M. Phillips (12, Rhode Island, May 1888); daughter Helen M. Phillips (9, Rhode Island, Jan 1891); daughter Rachel L. Phillips (7, Wisconsin, Dec 1892); daughter Dorothy A. Phillips (3, Rhode Island, Nov 1896).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence City, E.D. 237, Sheet No. 5B, John Morrish, 50, Canada, moulder, iron foundry; wife of 27 years Sarah A. Morrish, 47, Canada, 3 children, 3 living; daughter Helen M. Morrish, 25, Canada; son Roy A. Morrish, 23, Canada, tool maker, jewellery shop [sic]; daughter-in-law and wife of 6/12 years Ethel M. Morrish, 21, Rhode Island.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence City, E.D. 261, Sheet No. 12A, Roy A. Morrish, 33, Canada, supt., tool factory; wife Ethel M. Morrish, 31, Rhode Island; daughter Dorothy J. Morrish, 7, Rhode Island; son Roy A. Morrish (Jr.), 4, Rhode Island; daughter Marjorie P. Morrish, 8/12, Rhode Island.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 4-75, Sheet Nos. 25A-B, Roy A. Morrish, 43, New Brunswick, Canada, first married age 23, toolmaker, jewelry; wife Ethel Morrish, 42, Rhode Island, first married age 21; daughter Dorothy Morrish, 18, Rhode Island; son Roy A. Morrish, Jr., 14, Rhode Island; daughter Marjorie Morrish, 11, Rhode Island; daughter Elizabeth Morrish, 2/12, Rhode Island.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 152, Sheet No. 10A, Roy Morrish [indexed as Monast], 53, Canada, toolmaker, tool shop; wife Ethel Morrish, 51, Rhode Island; son Roy Morrish, Jr., 24, Rhode Island, laborer, jewelry; daughter Marjorie Morrish, 21, Rhode Island, cashier, department store; daughter Elizabeth Morrish, 10, Rhode Island.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 4-108, Sheet No. 16, Roy A. Morrish, 63, Canada, toolmaker, curtain rods; wife Ethel M. Morrish, 61, Rhode Island.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Roy Allen Morrish, Sr., born: 25 April 1886; died: 15 December 1957 in Rhode Island (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and two children).
  9. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Roy A. Morrish, born: 25 April 1886 in Canada.
  10. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, Roy A. Morrish, 23; Ethel M. Phillips, 21; married on 27 September 1909 in Chicago, Cook [County], Illinois.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Helen Margaret Phillips Ritter, born: 27 January 1891 in Rhode Island; died: 22 September 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the name and link for her husband).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 862, Sheet No. 8B, family of Giles L. Stevens (48, Wisconsin, attorney, general practice, 2nd marriage); wife of 2 years Abbie M. Stevens (44, Wisconsin, 7 children, 4 living, 2nd marriage); step daughter Helen M. Phillips (19, Rhode Island, stock keeper, whol. dry good house); step daughter Dorothy J. Phillips (13, Rhode Island); step son James M. Phillips (7, Rhode Island).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, Enumeration District 173, Sheet No. 21B, family of Abby M. Stevens (54, Wisconsin, widow, salelady, department store); daughter Helen M. Phillips (27, Rhode Island, stenographer, glue company); son James M. Phillips (17, Rhode Island, clerk, whole dry goods).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-18, Sheet Nos. 10A-B, Alex S. Ritter, 38, California, first married age 33, mechanic, automobile; wife Helen P. Ritter, 35, Rhode Island, first married age 30; son Robert P. Ritter, 3 5/12, California; daughter Margaret A. Ritter, 6/12, California; brother James A. Ritter, 30, California, mechanic, automobile; mother-in-law Abby W. Stevens, 55, Wisconsin, widow.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Raphael City, E.D. 21-22, Sheet No. 3A, Alex Ritter, 51, California, attendant, own gas station tire shop; wife Helen Ritter, 48, Rhode Island; son Robert Ritter, 13, California; daughter Margaret Ritter, 10, California.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-47, Sheet No. 15, Alex S. Ritter, 62, California, treads tires, tire shop; wife Helen P. Ritter, 59, Rhode Island.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Alex Sulleno Ritter, born: 20 January 1878 [sic, he was born in 1888] in California; died: 12 July 1962 in San Raphael, Marin County, California (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and one wife).
  18. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, Alex S. Ritter, age 36; Helen Margaret Phillips, age 33; married on 20 September 1924 in Cook County, Illinois.
  19. Rhode Island Town Births and Baptisms Index, 1639-1932, Dorothy Jane Phillips, born: 12 November 1896 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island; father: Jeremiah W. Phillips; mother: Abby M. Ryan.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Dorothy Jane Phillips Smith, born: 12 November 1896 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 1 August 1976 in San Raphael, Marin County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and three siblings).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, E.D. 149, Sheet Nos. 6B, 7A, C. E. Smith, 24, Illinois, driver, laundry; wife Dorothy Smith, 23, Rhode Island; son Donald Edward Smith, 2 6/12, Illinois; son Raymond Smith, 5/12, Illinois.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-12, Sheet No. 3B, Clarence E. Smith, 34, Illinois, first married age 21, agent, newspaper; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 34, Rhode Island, first married age 21; son Donald E. Smith, 12, Illinois; son Raymond E. Smith, 10, Illinois; son David C. Smith, 5, Illinois; daughter Geraldine M. Smith, 4 7/12, California; son Rodger P. Smith, 2 7/12, California.
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-14, Sheet No. 12B, Clarence E. Smith, 44, Illinois, director, recreation project; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 41, Rhode Island; son Raymond E. Smith, 20, Illinois, delivery truck driver, household appliance co.; son David C. Smith, 15, Illinois; daughter Geraldine M. Smith, 14, California; son Roger P. Smith, 12, California.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-37, Sheet No. 5, Clarence E. Smith, 53, Illinois, truck driver, wholesale egg dealer; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 52, Rhode Island; son-in-law Steven D. Cowan, 26, Georgia, correctional officer, state prison; daughter Geraldine M. Cowan, 24, California, fountain girl, drive in restaurant; granddaughter Donna M. Cowan, May, California.
  25. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, David Clarence Smith, born: 22 April 1924 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence Everett Smith, age 29, born in Belvidera, Illinois; mother: Dorothy Jane Phillips, age 28, born in Providence, Rhode Island.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Clarence Everett Smith, born: 15 November 1896 in Illinois; died: 6 June 1981 in Napa County, California (from record, which includes a note giving his marriage date; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  27. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, Clarence E. Smith, age 22; Dorothy Phillips, age 21; married on 8 March 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  28. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, Howard Phillips Smith, born: 15 August 1921 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence Everett Smith, age 25, born in Belvidere, Illinois; mother: Dorothy Jane Phillips, age 24, born in Providence, Rhode Island.
  29. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, Howard P. Smith, died: 21 April 1922 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, age: 8 months 10 days; born; 15 August 1921 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence E. Smith, born in Illinois; mother: U. Pickard, born in Illinois [sic, this is erroneous. Another death record give the name as Uretta Pickard, who was married to Edward North Smith. Howard’s mother is Dorothy Phillips, born in Rhode Island].
  30. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Dave Clarance Smith, died: 25 January 1997; born: 22 April 1924 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarance Smith; mother: Dorothy Phillips; last residence: Saint George, Washington [County], Utah.
  31. Rhode Island, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1630-1945 (available at familysearch.org), Jas. Wheaton Phillips, born: 31 October 1902 in Cranston, Rhode Island; father: Jeremiah W. [Phillips], age 39, born in Foster, Rhode Island, occupation: Broker; mother: Abby M. Ryan, age 37, born in Wisconsin.
  32. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, James W. Phillips, born: 1902; died: 1970 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  33. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). James W. Phillips, died: 29 June 1970 in Marin [County], California; born: 31 October 1902 in Rhode Island.
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee, E.D. 40-148, Sheet No. 16B, James Phillips, 28, Rhode Island, first married age 23, truck driver, storage plant; wife Ruby M. Phillips, 20, Wisconsin, first married age 16; son James Phillips, Jr., 3 4/12, Wisconsin.
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Raphael City, E.D. 21-25, Sheet No. 7A, James W. Phillips, 37, Rhode Island, tire mechanic, gas filling station; wife Ruby Phillips, 30, Wisconsin; son James Phillips, 13, Wisconsin; son David Phillips, 9, Wisconsin; daughter Audrey Phillips, 8, Wisconsin.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-49, Sheet No.4, James Phillips, 47, Rhode Island, tire repair, tire shop; wife Ruby Phillips, 41, Wisconsin, cook, San Raphael High School; son David Phillips, 19, Wisconsin.
  37. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Ruby Margrette Gerke Phillips, born: 13 February 1909 in Wisconsin; died: 21 February 1990 in Marin County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband and siblings). She shares her grave marker with her son David.
  38. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). James Donald Phillips, died: 16 October 1986 in Fresno, California; born: 12 November 1926 in Wisconsin; mother’s name: Gerke.
  39. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, David E. Phillips, born: 1930; died: 1976 (from record). He shares his gravestone with his mother, Ruby Margrette Gerke Phillips.
  40. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, David E. Phillips, died: March 1976; born: 4 August 1930.
  41. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Certificate of Death No. 17851, David E. Phillips, died: 15 March 1976 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas; born: 4 August 1931 [sic, other sources say 1930] in Wisconsin; age 44; never married; father: James W. Phillips; mother: Ruby Gerkie; died from stab wound to the chest by assailant or assailants unknown.
Third Generation
9. Dorothy June Morrish3 (Ethel,2 Abbie1), born 1 February 1912 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 4 July 1992 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.2 Dorothy married, first, Charles Chase Harrall2 (born 23 October 1912 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, the son of Curwin Charles Harrall and Ethel Barney;5, 6, 7, 8 Charles died 11 May 1985 in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island7, 8). Dorothy married, second, Arthur A. Proulx2 (born 16 April 1904, parents not determined;9 Arthur died 23 December 19919). Dorothy is buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.2 Charles is buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.7

Children of Dorothy June Morrish and Charles Chase Harrall:

 24i. Robert C. Harrall, born June 1940 in Rhode Island.6, 10
 25ii. Richard A. Harrall, born 20 April 1945 in Rhode Island.6, 10

10. Roy Allen Morrish3 (Ethel,2 Abbie1), born 6 May 1915 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island;3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 died 15 February 1986 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.12, 13 Roy married, first, Pauline K. Tillinghast (born ca. 1913 in Rhode Island, parents not determined;15 Pauline died 4 July 195516). Roy married, second, Mamie Droitcour (born 3 June 1913 in Maywood, Cook County, Illinois, parents not determined;17 Mamie died 12 April 198917). Roy is buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.12 Pauline is buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.16

Children of Roy Allen Morrish and Pauline K. Tillinghast:

 26i. Paula J. Morrish, born ca. 1945 in Rhode Island.15
 27ii. Judith A. Morrish, born ca. 1948 in Rhode Island.15

11. Marjorie Phillips Morrish3 (Ethel,2 Abbie1), born 24 March 1919 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island;3, 4, 14, 18, 19, 20 died 9 October 1992.18, 19 Marjorie married Harold Francis Arthur, Jr. (born 19 January 1922 in Louisiana, parents not determined;20, 21, 22 Harold died 14 November 197121, 22). Marjorie is buried in Toomer Memorial Cemetery, Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.18 Harold is buried in Lafayette Cemetery Number 1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.21

Children of Marjorie Phillips Morrish and Harold Francis Arthur, Jr.:

 28i. Roger Harold Arthur, born 26 March 1944 in Rhode Island;10, 20, 23 died 1 October 2013.23
 29ii. Michael David Arthur, born 13 June 1949 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island;20, 24 died 10 December 2005.24
+30iii. Alan Lawrence Arthur, born 11 February 1953 in Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana; died 31 December 2015 in Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Married (1) Sallie Kathryn Morgan Married (2) Loretta Pevey.

12. Elizabeth Ann Morrish3 (Ethel,2 Abbie1), born 25 January 1930 in Rhode Island.4, 10, 14, 25 Elizabeth married, ca. 1949, Robert Mason ‘Bob’ Drew (born 11 December 1922 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, the son of Charles H. Drew and Madeline Sweet;25, 26, 27 Bob died 31 December 2014 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island26, 27). Bob is buried in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island.26

Children of Elizabeth Ann Morrish and Robert Mason ‘Bob’ Drew:

 31i. Robert M. Drew, Jr., born May 1951.10
 32ii. Christopher W. Drew, born 24 May 1953.10
 33iii. Gregory Phillips Drew, born December 1955.10
 34iv. Wendy Lynne Drew, born 14 January 1959.10
 35v. John A. Drew, born December 1963.10

13. Robert Phillips Ritter, Sr.3 (Helen,2 Abbie1), born 15 July 1926 in California;28, 29, 30, 31 died 14 April 1984 in San Francisco County, California.28 Robert married Ruth D. Oakley (born 29 December 1927 in California, the daughter of Harry Ives Oakley and Dorothy Evelyn Doan;31 Ruth died 11 May 2018 in Novato, Marin County, California32). Robert and Ruth are buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.28, 32

Children of Robert Phillips Ritter, Sr. and Ruth D. Oakley:

 36i. Laura Helen Ritter, born 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California.31, 33
 37ii. Linda Dorothy Ritter, born 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California; twin.31, 34
+38iii. Robert P. Ritter, born 1 July 1949 in California. Married Patricia Lynn Rowan.

14. Margaret A. Ritter3 (Helen,2 Abbie1), born 11 October 1929 in California;29, 30, 35, 36 died 13 February 2018.35 Margaret married Roy William Oakly (born 11 April 1926 in California, the son of Harry Ives Oakley and Dorothy Evelyn Doan;36, 37 Roy died 24 August 199637). Margaret and Roy are buried in Happy Homestead Cemetery, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California.35, 37

Child of Margaret A. Ritter and Roy William Oakly:

+39i. Roy William Oakley, Jr., born 28 May 1948 in Marin County, California. Married Lynn Mavis Mehlinger.

15. Donald Edward Smith3 (Dorothy,2 Abbie1), born 29 June 1917 in Illinois;38, 39, 40, 41, 42 died 8 June 1985 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California.38 Donald married Blanch Betty Perry (born 14 May 1917 in California, parents not determined;41, 42, 43 Blanch died 1 June 1996 in Oakland, Alameda County, California43). Their marriage ended in divorce in August 1970 in Alameda, Alameda County, California.44 Donald is buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.38 Blanch is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California.43

Children of Donald Edward Smith and Blanch Betty Perry:

+40i. Karen Marie Smith, born 26 September 1942 in Oakland, Alameda County, California; died 30 November 2013 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Married Alvin Joseph Rodrigues.
+41ii. Sharon A. Smith, born 3 March 1945 in California. Married Richard W. Paulisich, Jr..
+42iii. Donna Lee Smith, born 23 September 1949 in Alameda County, California. Married (1) Larry George Albright Married (2) John ‘Johnnie’ Jenkins.

16. Raymond Everett Smith3 (Dorothy,2 Abbie1), born 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois;39, 40, 45, 46, 47, 48 died 13 July 2007 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California.46 Raymond married, 21 September 1940 in San Raphael, Marin County, California, Olive Marie Stockton49 (born 23 July 1921 in Vallejo, Solano County, California, the daughter of Dexter Cleveland Stockton and Etna May Davey;48, 49 Olive died 20 February 201749). Raymond and Olive are buried in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California.46, 49

Children of Raymond Everett Smith and Olive Marie Stockton:

+43i. Raymond David Smith, born 13 June 1945 in Napa County, California. Married Mary Anne Myers.
+44ii. Melodie Dawn Smith, born 11 September 1947 in California. Married Kenneth Allen Kroplin.

19. Geraldine M. Smith3 (Dorothy,2 Abbie1), born ca. 1925 in California.40, 47, 50 Geraldine married Steven D. Cowan (born ca. 1924 in Georgia, parents not determined50).

Child of Geraldine M. Smith and Steven D. Cowan:

 45i. Donna M. Cowan, born May 1949 in California.50

20. Roger P. Smith3 (Dorothy,2 Abbie1), born 25 March 1927 in California;40, 47, 51 died 20 February 1996.51 Roger married LaVerne E. Stelter (born 29 May 1933 in Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois, parents not determined;10, 52 LaVerne died 19 January 2020 in Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois52). Roger and LaVerne are buried in Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois.51, 52

Children of Roger P. Smith and LaVerne E. Stelter:

+46i. Barbara R. Smith, born 20 April 1957. Married James Mark Gorvad.
+47ii. Elizabeth A. Smith, born 18 February 1959. Married Paul Robert Sanko.
 48iii. Roger P. Smith, Jr., born 22 April 1962.10
 49iv. Michael John Smith, born August 1966.10

  1. Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914, Dorothy June Morrish, born: 1 February 1912 in Cranston, Providence [County], Rhode Island; father: Roy Allen Morrish; mother: Ethel May Phillips Morrish.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Dorothy M. Morrish Harrall, born: 1912 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 4 July 1992 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island (from record, which included her partial obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, and one husband).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence City, E.D. 261, Sheet No. 12A, Roy A. Morrish, 33, Canada, supt., tool factory; wife Ethel M. Morrish, 31, Rhode Island; daughter Dorothy J. Morrish, 7, Rhode Island; son Roy A. Morrish (Jr.), 4, Rhode Island; daughter Marjorie P. Morrish, 8/12, Rhode Island.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 4-75, Sheet Nos. 25A-B, Roy A. Morrish, 43, New Brunswick, Canada, first married age 23, toolmaker, jewelry; wife Ethel Morrish, 42, Rhode Island, first married age 21; daughter Dorothy Morrish, 18, Rhode Island; son Roy A. Morrish, Jr., 14, Rhode Island; daughter Marjorie Morrish, 11, Rhode Island; daughter Elizabeth Morrish, 2/12, Rhode Island.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 168, Sheet No. 1B, Charles C. Harrall, 27, Rhode Island, truck driver, riggers; wife Dorothy M. Harrall, 28, Rhode Island.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 7-229, Sheet Nos. 1-2, Charles C. Harrall [indexed as Havell], 37, Rhode Island, truck driver, Riggers and Trucking Co.; wife Dorothy M. Harrall, 38, Rhode Island; son Robert C. Harrall, 9, Rhode Island; son Richard A. Harrall, 4, Rhode Island.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Charles C. Harrall, born: 1912 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 11 May 1985 in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island (from record, which includes the text from his partial obituary; and provides the names and links for his father, one sibling, and wife).
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Charles Harrall, died: May 1985; born: 23 October 1912; last place of residence: Providence, Rhode Island.
  9. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Arthur Proulx, died: 23 December 1991; born: 16 April 1904; previous residence: Cranston, Providence [County], Rhode Island.
  10. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  11. Rhode Island Town Births and Baptisms Index, 1639-1932, Roy Allen Morrish, Jr., born: 6 May 1915 in Cranston, Providence [County], Rhode Island; father: Roy A. Morrish, mother: Ethel M. Phillips Morrish.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Roy Allen Morrish, Jr., born: 1916 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 15 February 1986 in Rhode Island (from record, which includes the text from his partial obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
  13. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Roy Morrish, died: February 1986; born: 6 May 1915; last place of residence: Providence, Rhode Island.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 152, Sheet No. 10A, Roy Morrish [indexed as Monast], 53, Canada, toolmaker, tool shop; wife Ethel Morrish, 51, Rhode Island; son Roy Morrish, Jr., 24, Rhode Island, laborer, jewelry; daughter Marjorie Morrish, 21, Rhode Island, cashier, department store; daughter Elizabeth Morrish, 10, Rhode Island.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, E.D. 4-108, Sheets No. 19-20, Roy A. Morrish, Jr., 34, Rhode Island, toolmaker, mfg. curtain rods; wife Pauline K. Morrish, 37, Rhode Island; daughter Paula J. Morrish, 5, Rhode Island; daughter Judith A. Morrish, 2, Rhode Island.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Pauline K. Morrish, born: unknown; died: 4 July 1955 (from record).
  17. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Mamie D. Morrish, alias: Mamie Droitcour Ralph; born: 3 June 1913 in Maywood, Illinois; died: 12 April 1989; father: Michael A. Droitcour; mother: Fredericka Lehr.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Toomer Memorial Cemetery, Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, Marjorie Phillips Arthur, born: 24 March 1919; died: 9 October 1992 (from record).
  19. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Marjorie Phillips Morrish, alias: Marjorie Morrish Arthur; died: 9 October 1992; born: 24 March 1919 in Providence, Rhode Island; father: Roy A. Morrish; mother: Ethel M. Phillips; previous residence: Mandeville, St. Tammany, Louisiana.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Rhode Island, Providence County, Foster, E.D. 4-189, Sheet No. 7, Harold F. Arthur, 28, LA [Louisiana], leader navy aircraft mechanic; wife Marjorie M. Arthur, 31, Rhode Island; son Roger H. Arthur, 6, Rhode Island; son Michael D. Arthur, June [1949], Rhode Island.
  21. Find a Grave (website). Lafayette Cemetery Number 1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Harold F. Arthur, Jr., born: 1922; died: 1972 [sic, he died in 1971] (from record).
  22. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Harold F. Arthur, died: November 1971; born: 19 January 1922.
  23. Obituary, Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory (website: beckman-williamson.com), Roger H. Arthur, died: 1 October 2013; born: 1944.
  24. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Michael David Arthur, died: 10 December 2005; born: 13 June 1949 in Providence, Providence [County], Rhode Island; father: Harold F. Arthur; mother: Marjorie P. Morrish.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Rhode Island, Providence County, Cranston, E.D. 4-78, Sheet No. 76, Robert M. Drew, 27, Rhode Island, Uholecol [?] Petroleum, Distributing Co.; wife Elizabeth A. Drew, 20, Rhode Island.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island, Robert Mason “Bob” Drew, born: 1922 in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island; died: 31 December 2014 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island (from record).
  27. Obituary, Tribute Archive (website: tributearchive.com), Robert Mason “Bob” Drew, died: 31 December 2014; born: 11 December 1922 in Johnston, Rhode Island. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children and their spouses.
  28. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Robert Phillips Ritter, Sr., born: 15 July 1925 [sic, he was born in 1926] in California; died: 14 April 1984 in in San Francisco County, California (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-18, Sheet Nos. 10A-B, Alex S. Ritter, 38, California, first married age 33, mechanic, automobile; wife Helen P. Ritter, 35, Rhode Island, first married age 30; son Robert P. Ritter, 3 5/12, California; daughter Margaret A. Ritter, 6/12, California; brother James A. Ritter, 30, California, mechanic, automobile; mother-in-law Abby W. Stevens, 55, Wisconsin, widow.
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Raphael City, E.D. 21-22, Sheet No. 3A, Alex Ritter, 51, California, attendant, own gas station tire shop; wife Helen Ritter, 48, Rhode Island; son Robert Ritter, 13, California; daughter Margaret Ritter, 10, California.
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Berkeley, E.D. 61-52, Sheet No. 4, Robert P. Ritter, 23, California; wife Ruth D. Ritter, 22, California; daughter Laura H. Ritter, 2, California; daughter Linda D. Ritter, 2, California; son Robert P. Ritter, July, California.
  32. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Ruth Ritter, born: 29 December 1927; died: 11 May 2018 in Novato, Marin County, California (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  33. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Laura Helen Ritter, born: 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California; mother’s name: Oakley.
  34. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Linda Dorothy Ritter, born: 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California; mother’s name: Oakley.
  35. Find a Grave (website). Happy Homestead Cemetery, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, Margaret Ritter Oakley, born: 11 October 1929; died: 13 February 2018 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-29, Sheet No. 25, Roy W. Oakley, 24, California; wife Margaret R. Oakley, 20, California, piano teacher; son Roy W. Oakley, Jr., 1, California; roommate Mildred Logue or Lodge, 35, Pennsylvania, comptometer operator, air base.
  37. Find a Grave (website). Happy Homestead Cemetery, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, Roy William Oakley, born: 11 April 1926; died: 24 August 1996 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  38. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Donald Edward Smith, born: 29 June 1917 in Illinois; died: 8 June 1985 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and daughter).
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, E.D. 149, Sheet Nos. 6B, 7A, C. E. Smith, 24, Illinois, driver, laundry; wife Dorothy Smith, 23, Rhode Island; son Donald Edward Smith, 2 6/12, Illinois; son Raymond Smith, 5/12, Illinois.
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-12, Sheet No. 3B, Clarence E. Smith, 34, Illinois, first married age 21, agent, newspaper; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 34, Rhode Island, first married age 21; son Donald E. Smith, 12, Illinois; son Raymond E. Smith, 10, Illinois; son David C. Smith, 5, Illinois; daughter Geraldine M. Smith, 4 7/12, California; son Rodger P. Smith, 2 7/12, California.
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Alameda County, Oakland, E.D. 61-85, Sheet No. 62B, Donald Smith, 22, Illinois, refrigeration mechanic; Blanche Smith, 22, California.
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Brooklyn, E.D. 67-260, Sheet No. 17, Donald E. Smith, 32, Illinois, house to house salesman, retail store; wife Blanch E. Smith, 32, California; daughter Karen M. Smith, 7, California; daughter Sharon A. Smith, 5, California; daughter Donna L. Smith, Nov., California
  43. Find a Grave (website). Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California, Blanche Betty Perry Vidalin, born: 14 May 1917 in California; died: 1 June 1996 in Oakland, Alameda County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, two husbands, and daughter).
  44. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Donald E. Smith and Blanch L. Perry, divorced in August 1970 in Alameda City, California.
  45. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, Raymond Everett Smith, born: 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; father: Clarence Everett Smith, age 23, born in Belvidere, Illinois; mother: Dorothy Jane Phillips, age 22, born in Providence, Rhode Island.
  46. Find a Grave (website). Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California, SSgt. Raymond Everett Smith, born: 19 August 1919 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; died: 13 July 2007 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-14, Sheet No. 12B, Clarence E. Smith, 44, Illinois, director, recreation project; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 41, Rhode Island; son Raymond E. Smith, 20, Illinois, delivery truck driver, household appliance co.; son David C. Smith, 15, Illinois; daughter Geraldine M. Smith, 14, California; son Roger P. Smith, 12, California.
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Napa County, Napa, E.D. 28-31B, Sheet No. 6, Raymond E. Smith, 30, Illinois, ship fitter, navy yard; wife Olive M. Smith, 28, California; son Raymond D. Smith, 4, California; daughter Melodie D. Smith, 2, California.
  49. Find a Grave (website). Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California, Olive Marie Stockton Smith, born: 23 July 1921 In Vallejo, Solano County, California; died: 20 February 2017 in Orangevale, Sacramento County, California (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the name and link for her parents, siblings, and husband).
  50. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-37, Sheet No. 5, Clarence E. Smith, 53, Illinois, truck driver, wholesale egg dealer; wife Dorothy J. Smith, 52, Rhode Island; son-in-law Steven D. Cowan, 26, Georgia, correctional officer, state prison; daughter Geraldine M. Cowan, 24, California, fountain girl, drive in restaurant; granddaughter Donna M. Cowan, May, California.
  51. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, Roger P. Smith, born: 25 March 1927; died: 20 February 1996 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  52. Find a Grave (website). Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois, LaVerne E. Stelter Smith, born: unknown, Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois; died: 19 January 2020 in Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the name and link for her husband).
Fourth Generation
30. Alan Lawrence Arthur4 (Marjorie,3 Ethel,2 Abbie1), born 11 February 1953 in Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana;1 died 31 December 2015 in Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.1 Alan married, first, 18 April 1972 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, Sallie Kathryn Morgan2 (born ca. 1954, the daughter of Lawrence David Morgan and Eleanor Dowling2). Alan married, second, ca. 1974, Loretta Pevey1 (born 16 October 1955, parents not determined3).

Children of Alan Lawrence Arthur and Loretta Pevey:

 50i. Jeremiah Alan Arthur, born December 1972.3
 51ii. Christy Ann Arthur, born 13 December 1976.3
 52iii. Suzanne Marie Arthur, born 11 October 1979.3
+53iv. Abigail Arthur, born 20 September 1981. Married Peter Samuel ‘Sihala’ Iron Rope.

38. Robert P. Ritter4 (Robert,3 Helen,2 Abbie1), born 1 July 1949 in California.3, 4 Robert married, 30 January 1970 in Marin County, California, Patricia Lynn Rowan5 (born 17 August 1949, parents not determined3).

39. Roy William Oakley, Jr.4 (Margaret,3 Helen,2 Abbie1), born 28 May 1948 in Marin County, California.6, 7 Roy married, 15 April 1973 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, Lynn Mavis Mehlinger8 (born 23 December 1948, parents not determined3).

40. Karen Marie Smith4 (Donald,3 Dorothy,2 Abbie1), born 26 September 1942 in Oakland, Alameda County, California;9, 10 died 30 November 2013 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.9 Karen married, 1960, Alvin Joseph Rodrigues11 (born 22 November 1929 in Alameda, Alameda County, California, the son of Alvin Rodriguez and Mary Jardine;11, 12 Alvin died 200311). Karen and Alvin are buried in Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.11, 9

41. Sharon A. Smith4 (Donald,3 Dorothy,2 Abbie1), born 3 March 1945 in California.3, 10 Sharon married, 15 December 1963 in Alameda County, California, Richard W. Paulisich, Jr.13 (born 27 September 1942, parents not determined3).

42. Donna Lee Smith4 (Donald,3 Dorothy,2 Abbie1), born 23 September 1949 in Alameda County, California.10, 14 Donna married, first, 14 February 1970 in Alameda, Alameda County, California, Larry George Albright16 (born 13 August 1941, parents not determined;15, 16 Larry died 21 February 201415). Donna married, second, 15 August 1988 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, John ‘Johnnie’ Jenkins18 (born 3 January 1951, parents not determined17). Larry is buried in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced County, California.15

43. Raymond David Smith4 (Raymond,3 Dorothy,2 Abbie1), born 13 June 1945 in Napa County, California.19, 20 Raymond married, 14 June 1969 in Napa County, California, Mary Anne Myers21 (born ca. 1946, the daughter of Harlan Helm Myers and Emily Margaret ‘Margie’ Solomon).

44. Melodie Dawn Smith4 (Raymond,3 Dorothy,2 Abbie1), born 11 September 1947 in California.3, 20 Melodie married, 10 September 1967 in Napa County, California, Kenneth Allen Kroplin23 (born 16 May 1946 in Napa, Napa County, California, the son of Robert E. Kroplin and Denise A. Solomon;22 Kenneth died 30 August 200022). Their marriage ended in divorce in June 1977 in Napa County, California.24

46. Barbara R. Smith4 (Roger,3 Dorothy,2 Abbie1), born 20 April 1957.3 Barbara married James Mark Gorvad (born 7 January 1966, parents not determined3).

47. Elizabeth A. Smith4 (Roger,3 Dorothy,2 Abbie1), born 18 February 1959.3 Elizabeth married, 5 July 1981, Paul Robert Sanko3 (born 13 October 1958, parents not determined3).

  1. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Alan Lawrence Arthur, born: 11 February 1953 in Mandeville, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana; died: 31 December 2015 in Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish. Louisiana (from record, which includes the text from his obituary).
  2. Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950, Alan Lawrence Arthur, 19, father: Harold F. Arthur; mother: Marjorie Phillips [sic, Phillips is her middle name]; Sallie Kathryn Morgan, 18, father: Lawrence David Morgan; mother: Eleanor Dowling; married on 18 April 1972 in Montgomery, Alabama.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Berkeley, E.D. 61-52, Sheet No. 4, Robert P. Ritter, 23, California; wife Ruth D. Ritter, 22, California; daughter Laura H. Ritter, 2, California; daughter Linda D. Ritter, 2, California; son Robert P. Ritter, July, California.
  5. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Robert P. Ritter, age 20; Patricia L. Rowan, age 20; married on 30 January 1970 in Marin County, California.
  6. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Roy William Oakley, born: 28 May 1948 in Marin County, California; mother’s name: Ritter.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-29, Sheet No. 25, Roy W. Oakley, 24, California; wife Margaret R. Oakley, 20, California, piano teacher; son Roy W. Oakley, Jr., 1, California; roommate Mildred Logue or Lodge, 35, Pennsylvania, comptometer operator, air base.
  8. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Roy W. Oakley, age 24; Lynn M. Mehlinger, age 24; married on 15 April 1973 in San Francisco City, California.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Karen Marie Smith Rodrigues, born: 26 September 1942 in Oakland, Alameda County, California; died: 30 November 2016 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and husband).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Brooklyn, E.D. 67-260, Sheet No. 17, Donald E. Smith, 32, Illinois, house to house salesman, retail store; wife Blanch E. Smith, 32, California; daughter Karen M. Smith, 7, California; daughter Sharon A. Smith, 5, California; daughter Donna L. Smith, Nov., California
  11. Find a Grave (website). Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Alvin Joseph Rodrigues, born: 1929 [sic, his gravestone and other records indicate 1939]; died: 2003 (from record, which provides tha name and link for his wife).
  12. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Alvin Joseph Rodrigues, born: 22 November 1939 in Oakland, Alameda County, California; father: Alvin Rodrigues; mother: Mary Jardine.
  13. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Richard W. Paulisich, age 21; Sharon A. Smith, age 18; married on 15 December 1963 in Alameda County, California.
  14. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Donna Lee Smith, born: 23 September 1949 in Alameda, California; mother’s name: Perry.
  15. Find a Grave (website). San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced County, California, Larry George Albright, born: 13 August 1941; died: 21 February 2014 (from record).
  16. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Larry G. Albright, age 28; Donna L. Smith, age 20; married on 14 February 1970 in Alameda City, California.
  17. voteref.com.
  18. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Johnny Jenkins and Donna Albright, married on 15 August 1988 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.
  19. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Raymond David Smith, born: 13 June 1945 in Napa County, California; mother’s name: Stockton.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Napa County, Napa, E.D. 28-31B, Sheet No. 6, Raymond E. Smith, 30, Illinois, ship fitter, navy yard; wife Olive M. Smith, 28, California; son Raymond D. Smith, 4, California; daughter Melodie D. Smith, 2, California.
  21. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Raymond D. Smith, age 23, and Mary A. Myers, age 22; married on 14 June 1969 in Napa [County], California.
  22. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Kenneth Allen Kroplin, died: 30 August 2000; born: 16 May 1946 in Napa, Napa [County], California; father: Robert E. Kroplin; mother: Denise A. Solomon.
  23. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Kenneth A. Kroplin, age 21; Melodie D. Smith, age 20; married on 10 September 1967 in Napa [County], California.
  24. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Kenneth A. Kroplin and Melodie D. Smith, divorced in June 1977 in Napa [County], California.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
53. Abigail Arthur5 (Alan,4 Marjorie,3 Ethel,2 Abbie1), born 20 September 1981.1 Abigail married, ca. 2005, Peter Samuel ‘Sihala’ Iron Rope3 (born 15 April 1969 in Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska, the son of Abel Iron Rope, Sr. and Vera High Hawk;2, 3 Sihala died 9 October 2018 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana2, 3). Sihala is buried in Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota.2

Child of Abigail Arthur and Peter Samuel ‘Sihala’ Iron Rope:

 54i. Gabriel Edwin Iron Rope, born 20 September 2007;4 died 18 February 2008.4

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, PFC Peter Samuel “Sihala” Iron Rope, born: 15 April 1969 in Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska; died: 9 October 2018 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parrish, Louisiana (from record, which provides the names and links for his father and one sibling).
  3. Obituary, The Advocate (website: obits/theadvocate.com), Peter Iron Rope, died; 9 October 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; born: 15 April 1969 in Alliance, Nebraska. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his survivors and those who predeceased him.
  4. Obituary, The Advocate (website: obits/theadvocate.com), Gabriel Edwin Iron Rope, died: 18 February 2008; born: 20 September 2007. The article provides the names of his parents and two siblings.