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Family HistoryFamily History - Margaret A. ‘Maggie’ Snyder


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 Margaret A. ‘Maggie’ Snyder and 111 of her descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. Margaret A. ‘Maggie’ Snyder,1 born October 1843 in Indiana (parents not determined).1, 2 Maggie married, ca. 1864, Christopher Herman (born January 1827 in Germany, parents not determined1, 3).

Child of Margaret A. ‘Maggie’ Snyder and Christopher Herman:

+2i. Frank David Herman, born 12 May 1871 in Berrien County, Michigan; died 2 January 1963 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Married Leona Almira Gazley.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 61, Sheet No. 8B, family of Christopher M. Herman (73, Germany, Jan 1827, farmer); wife of 36 years Margaret A. Herman (56, Indiana, Oct 1843, 2 children, 2 living).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-33, Sheet No. 13A, family of Frank Herman (67, Michigan, widow, farmer); mother Margaret Howe (97, Indiana, widow); daughter Ilah Howe (26, Michigan, common laborer); son-in-law Gerald Smith (27, Indiana, farmer); daughter Evelyn Smith (24, Michigan); grandson Herman Smith (3, Michigan).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 70, Sheet No. 3B, family of Frank Herman (39, Michigan, farmer); wife of 19 years Leona Herman (37, Michigan, 10 children, 9 living); father Christopher Herman (84, Germany, married 49 years); daughter Minnie I. Herman (16, Michigan); son Fred Herman (14, Michigan); daughter Hattie Herman (11, Michigan); daughter Ruby Herman (8, Michigan); son Ralph Herman (6, Michigan); daughter Margaret Herman (4, Michigan); son Albert Herman (2, Michigan); daughter Esther Herman (1 6/12, Michigan); daughter Mildred Herman (4/12, Michigan).
Second Generation
2. Frank David Herman2 (Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 12 May 1871 in Berrien County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 2 January 1963 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.1, 8 Frank married, 23 September 1891 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Leona Almira Gazley2 (born 14 December 1873 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of David Ward Gazlay and Mary Baker;3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 Leona died 25 January 1935 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan9, 10, 12). Frank and Leona are buried in Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan.1, 8, 9, 10

Children of Frank David Herman and Leona Almira Gazley:

 3i. Clarence Lee Herman, born 28 October 1892;11, 13 died 11 March 1893.11, 13 Clarence is buried in Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan.13
+4ii. Minnie Arlene Herman, born 3 January 1894 in Michigan; died 2 January 1983. Married Harry E. Camp.
+5iii. Freddie Lawrence Herman, born 2 December 1895 in Michigan; died July 1969. Married Oral R. Dick.
+6iv. Hattie Belle Herman, born 21 July 1898 in Michigan; died 2 July 1994 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Harry Henry Quardokus.
+7v. Ruby Gladys Herman, born 6 September 1901 in Michigan; died 11 June 1969 in Los Angeles, California. Married Donald Hayes Spangler.
+8vi. Ralph David Herman, born 6 January 1904 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 30 August 1986 in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan. Married Elizabeth Irene ‘Dolly’ Sherry.
+9vii. Margaret Herman, born 22 January 1906 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 17 November 1937 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married Marvin Miles Murphy.
+10viii. Albert Kenneth Herman, born 16 July 1907 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 14 February 2001 in Michigan. Married Lorna E. Bromley.
+11ix. Esther Leona Herman, born 10 August 1908 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 24 November 1978 in Berrien, Berrien County, Michigan. Married William Howe.
+12x. Mildred Fern Herman, born 10 March 1910 in Oronoko Township, Berrien County, Michigan; died 6 August 2005 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married William Frederick Lear.
+13xi. Wilson Howard Herman, born 21 November 1912 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 20 April 1986 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Gertrude Grace Henspeter.
+14xii. Ilah Naomi Herman, born 23 October 1913 in Michigan; died 10 August 2015 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Richard Orville Sutton.
+15xiii. Evelyn Elaine Herman, born 18 January 1916 in Michigan; died 22 January 1999 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Gerald Smith.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, Frank David Herman, born: 12 May 1870 in Berrien County, Michigan; died: 2 January 1963 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, wife, and 11 children).
  2. Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage, Berrien County, Michigan; Certificate No. 596 1891, Frank Herman, age 21, son of Christopher Herman and Maggie Snyder; and Leona Gazley, age 18, daughter of David Gazley and Mary Baker; married 23 September 1891 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 61, Sheet No. 8B, family of Frank D. Herman (29, Michigan, May 1871, farmer); wife of 9 years Leona A. Herman (26, Michigan, Dec. 1873, 4 children, 3 living); daughter Minnie A. Herman (6, Michigan, Jan. 1894); son Freddie L. Herman (4, Michigan, Dec. 1895); daughter Hattie B. Herman (1, Michigan, July 1898). [They are listed 2 houses away from Christopher and Margaret Herman.]
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 70, Sheet No. 3B, family of Frank Herman (39, Michigan, farmer); wife of 19 years Leona Herman (37, Michigan, 10 children, 9 living); father Christopher Herman (84, Germany, married 49 years); daughter Minnie I. Herman (16, Michigan); son Fred Herman (14, Michigan); daughter Hattie Herman (11, Michigan); daughter Ruby Herman (8, Michigan); son Ralph Herman (6, Michigan); daughter Margaret Herman (4, Michigan); son Albert Herman (2, Michigan); daughter Esther Herman (1 6/12, Michigan); daughter Mildred Herman (4/12, Michigan).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 1A, family of Frank Herman (49, Michigan, farmer); wife Leona Herman (47, Michigan); daughter Ruby Herman (18, Michigan); son Ralph Herman (16, Michigan, farm laborer); daughter Margaret Herman (13, Michigan); son Albert Herman (12, Michigan); daughter Esther Herman (11, Michigan); daughter Mildred Herman (9, Michigan); son Wilson Herman (7, Michigan); daughter Illah Herman (6, Michigan); daughter Evelyn Herman (3 4/12, Michigan).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of Frank Herman (59, Michigan, farmer, first married age 21); wife Leona Herman (56, Michigan, first married age 19); son Wilson Herman (17, Michigan, laborer, farm); daughter Ilah Herman (16, Michigan); daughter Evelyn Herman (14, Michigan).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-33, Sheet No. 13A, family of Frank Herman (67, Michigan, widow, farmer); mother Margaret Howe (97, Indiana, widow); daughter Ilah Howe (26, Michigan, common laborer); son-in-law Gerald Smith (27, Indiana, farmer); daughter Evelyn Smith (24, Michigan); grandson Herman Smith (3, Michigan).
  8. Obituary Index, Michigan Gen Web (website), Berrien County, Death Index Plus; Herman, Frank David; born: 17 May 1871; died: 2 January 1963; cemetery: Long Lake.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, Leona Almira Gazlay Herman, born: 14 December 1873 in Berrien County, Michigan; died: 25 January 1935 in Berien, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes copies of her death certificate and obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, three siblings, husband, and 11 children).
  10. Obituary Index, Michigan Gen Web (website), Berrien County, Death Index Plus; Herman, Leona Elmira (Gazlay); born: 14 December 1873; died: 25 January 1935; cemetery: Long Lake.
  11. Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
  12. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Leona Almira Herman, died 25 Jan 1935 in St. Joseph, Berrien [County], Michigan, age 61; Spouse: Frank Herman; Father: David Gazlay, born in New York; Mother: Mary Baker, born in Canada.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, Clarence L. / son of F. D. & L. A. Herman / died / Mar. 11, 1893 / aged 4m 11d [from headstone] [constructed birth date: 28 October 1892].
Third Generation
4. Minnie Arlene Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 3 January 1894 in Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 2 January 1983.1, 2 Minnie married, 3 January 1912 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Harry E. Camp6, 12 (born 1 December 1890 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, parents not determined;5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 Harry died December 198310, 11). Minnie and Harry are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.10, 1

Child of Minnie Arlene Herman and Harry E. Camp:

 16i. Audrey G. Camp, born ca. 1925 in Michigan.6, 7

5. Freddie Lawrence Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 2 December 1895 in Michigan;3, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16 died July 1969.8, 13, 14 Freddie married, 1 November 1919 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, Oral R. Dick18 (born 1895 in Ohio, the daughter of Charles Edd Dick and Graty J. Otto;15, 16, 17, 18 Oral died 19678, 17). Freddie and Oral are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.13, 17

Children of Freddie Lawrence Herman and Oral R. Dick:

 17i. Kenneth C. Herman, born 25 February 1921 in Michigan;16, 19 died 31 December 1989 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.19
 18ii. Arnold L. Herman, born ca. 1923 in Michigan.16
 19iii. Betty Ann Herman, born March 1928 in Michigan.16

6. Hattie Belle Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 21 July 1898 in Michigan;3, 4, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 died 2 July 1994 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.20, 21 Hattie married, 25 October 1919 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Harry Henry Quardokus27 (born 1 August 1893 in Lincoln, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of Herman Quardokus and Bertha Rutz;22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 Harry died 14 April 196926, 28). Hattie and Harry are buried in Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan.20, 26

Children of Hattie Belle Herman and Harry Henry Quardokus:

+20i. Jane Ann Quardokus, born 10 September 1920 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan; died 10 June 2015. Married Roy Bernard Elson.
+21ii. Claire Madelyn Quardokus, born 28 December 1921 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; died 9 November 2010 in Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona. Married (1) Arnold Vernon ‘Bud’ Bishop Married (2) Robert E. ‘Bob’ Black.
+22iii. Fay Gordon Quardokus, born 23 November 1923 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan; died 4 April 2008 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Helen Fish.
+23iv. Jacqueline Leona ‘Jackie’ Quardokus, born 17 August 1926 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; died 5 June 1981 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Married (1) George Robert Bookwalter Married (2) John Anthony Reitz.
+24v. Harlan Gene Quardokus, born 30 August 1934 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; died 28 April 2012 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Constance Kathryne ‘Connie’ Zalenski.

7. Ruby Gladys Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 6 September 1901 in Michigan;4, 29, 30, 31, 32 died 11 June 1969 in Los Angeles, California.8, 29 Ruby married, 3 February 1923 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Donald Hayes Spangler33 (born 8 September 1901 in Indiana, parents not determined;31, 32, 33, 34 Donald died 29 November 1973 in Los Angeles, California34).

Child of Ruby Gladys Herman and Donald Hayes Spangler:

+25i. Beverly Madge Spangler, born 14 January 1924 in Michigan. Married De Voe Merrill ‘Jonsey’ Jones.

8. Ralph David Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 6 January 1904 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;4, 30, 35, 36, 37, 38 died 30 August 1986 in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.35, 36 Ralph married, ca. 1928, Elizabeth Irene ‘Dolly’ Sherry8, 37 (born 23 May 1903 in Indiana, the daughter of Harry Adolph Sherry and Anne Elizabeth Witwer;37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 Dolly died 19 December 1984 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana35, 39, 41, 42). Ralph and Dolly are buried in Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville, Cass County, Michigan.35, 39

9. Margaret Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 22 January 1906 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;4, 30, 43 died 17 November 1937 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.43, 44 Margaret married, 27 April 1925 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Marvin Miles Murphy46 (born 16 March 1905 in Michigan, the son of Miles Isaac Murphy and Cora Adell Murphy;45, 46 Marvin died 26 November 1929 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan45, 47). Margaret and Marvin are buried in Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan.43, 44, 45

Child of Margaret Herman and Marvin Miles Murphy:

+26i. Thelma Mae Murphy, born 26 July 1929 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 3 April 2008 in LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana. Married Gerald J. Porter.

10. Albert Kenneth Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 16 July 1907 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;4, 30, 48, 49, 50, 51 died 14 February 2001 in Michigan.48, 49 Albert married, 27 February 1926 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Lorna E. Bromley8, 50, 52 (born 20 January 1908 in Boyne, Charlevoix County, Michigan, the daughter of Frederick Egbert ‘Fred’ Bromley and Mabelle Caroline Gold;50, 51, 52, 53 Lorna died 6 May 1986 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan52, 53). Albert and Lorna are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.48, 52

Children of Albert Kenneth Herman and Lorna E. Bromley:

+27i. Alberta Kathryn Herman, born 26 October 1926 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 16 July 2017 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Richard Clarence Luke.
+28ii. Daniel Stuart Herman, born 17 March 1929 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 17 March 2000 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Patricia Ann ‘Trish’ Walls.
+29iii. Dolores Jean Herman, born 21 February 1931 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 17 December 2020 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Gerril Weaver.
 30iv. Lonnie Lee Herman, born 9 March 1940 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.51, 54

11. Esther Leona Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 10 August 1908 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;4, 8, 30, 55, 56, 57, 58 died 24 November 1978 in Berrien, Berrien County, Michigan.55, 56 Esther married, 27 April 1925 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, William Howe55, 60 (born 2 February 1904 in Michigan, the son of John Hauch and Otillie Schlact;57, 58, 59, 60, 61 William died 4 April 1987 in Berrien, Berrien County, Michigan59, 61). Esther and William are buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan.55, 59

Children of Esther Leona Herman and William Howe:

 31i. Justine Howe, born 11 August 1925 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;57, 62 died 10 April 1939 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.62 Justine is buried in Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan.62
+32ii. Hilda A. Howe, born 7 August 1926 in Michigan; died 21 July 1981 in Berrien, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Richard Leidy.
+33iii. Robert Eugene Howe, born 26 April 1928 in Michigan; died 9 August 2015 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan. Married Virginia LaRue Christy.
+34iv. Jack David Howe, born 13 December 1929 in Berrien County, Michigan; died 31 March 1951 in South Korea. Married LaVerne Swain.
+35v. Shirley Yvonne Howe, born 5 June 1931 in Michigan; died 31 July 1990 in Jackson County, Oregon. Married Frank Lawer Dewey.
 36vi. Raymond Howe, born ca. 1935 in Michigan.58
+37vii. Gordon W. Howe, born 26 March 1939; died 26 December 2007 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Bonnie _____.
+38viii. Ronald Dean Howe, born 7 April 1940 in Michigan. Married Mary Ilene McAllister.
+39ix. Linda Margaret Howe, born 15 January 1944. Married (1) Edmund L. Hojara Married (2) _____ Sperry.
+40x. Jennifer Lou Howe, born 30 September 1946. Married (1) _____ Mitchell Married (2) Robert Frederick Conway.

12. Mildred Fern Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 10 March 1910 in Oronoko Township, Berrien County, Michigan;4, 8, 30, 63, 64, 65, 66 died 6 August 2005 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.63, 64, 66 Mildred married, 6 September 1930 in Hesston, LaPorte County, Indiana, William Frederick Lear8, 66 (born 8 September 1904, parents not determined;65, 67 William died 8 October 1984 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan67). Mildred is buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, Michigan.63

Children of Mildred Fern Herman and William Frederick Lear:

+41i. Norman Frederick Lear, born 2 December 1931 in Michigan; died 17 July 2007. Married Dolores J. Arnold.
 42ii. James Franklin Lear, born 14 May 1944.54

13. Wilson Howard Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 21 November 1912 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;8, 30, 68, 69, 70 died 20 April 1986 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.68, 69 Wilson married, 11 June 1931 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Gertrude Grace Henspeter68, 71 (born 8 July 1913 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Frederick Henspeter and Clara Angolin;71 Gertrude died 17 December 2002 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan71). Wilson and Gertrude are buried in Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan.68, 71

Children of Wilson Howard Herman and Gertrude Grace Henspeter:

 43i. Lawrence Herman, born 2 August 1931 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;72 died 21 July 1934 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.72 Lawrence is buried in Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan.72
+44ii. Clara Herman, born 8 August 1932 in Galien, Berrien County, Michigan; died 30 September 2019 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Coy Edward Bonham, Sr..
+45iii. Mariam June Herman, born 31 July 1933 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan; died 1 August 2008 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Lynn Edward Lear.
+46iv. Maxine Diane Herman, born 7 December 1946. Married James Wheetley.
+47v. Gary Gene Herman, born 12 November 1948. Married Barbara Gail Wahlstrom.

14. Ilah Naomi Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 23 October 1913 in Michigan;30, 54, 70, 73, 74 died 10 August 2015 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.74 Ilah married, 29 June 1940 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Richard Orville Sutton76 (born 16 July 1907 in Bunker Hill, Miami County, Indiana, parents not determined;75, 76 Richard died 22 May 1994 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan75, 76).

Children of Ilah Naomi Herman and Richard Orville Sutton:

+48i. Walter Wesley Sutton, born 7 October 1942. Married Mary Sue _____.
+49ii. Kathleen Kay Sutton, born 21 October 1946; died 21 October 2005. Married Samuel John Rapp.

15. Evelyn Elaine Herman3 (Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 18 January 1916 in Michigan;8, 30, 70, 77 died 22 January 1999 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan.77, 78 Evelyn married Gerald Smith73 (born ca. 1913 in Indiana, parents not determined73).

Children of Evelyn Elaine Herman and Gerald Smith:

 50i. Herman G. Smith, born ca. 1937 in Michigan.73
 51ii. Elaine L. Smith.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Minnie A. Camp, born: 3 January 1894; died: 2 January 1983 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Minnie Camp, no. 369-68-0931, died January 1983, born 3 January 1894.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 61, Sheet No. 8B, family of Frank D. Herman (29, Michigan, May 1871, farmer); wife of 9 years Leona A. Herman (26, Michigan, Dec. 1873, 4 children, 3 living); daughter Minnie A. Herman (6, Michigan, Jan. 1894); son Freddie L. Herman (4, Michigan, Dec. 1895); daughter Hattie B. Herman (1, Michigan, July 1898). [They are listed 2 houses away from Christopher and Margaret Herman.]
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 70, Sheet No. 3B, family of Frank Herman (39, Michigan, farmer); wife of 19 years Leona Herman (37, Michigan, 10 children, 9 living); father Christopher Herman (84, Germany, married 49 years); daughter Minnie I. Herman (16, Michigan); son Fred Herman (14, Michigan); daughter Hattie Herman (11, Michigan); daughter Ruby Herman (8, Michigan); son Ralph Herman (6, Michigan); daughter Margaret Herman (4, Michigan); son Albert Herman (2, Michigan); daughter Esther Herman (1 6/12, Michigan); daughter Mildred Herman (4/12, Michigan).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, Enumeration District 99, Sheet No. 11B, family of Harry Camp (29, Michigan, farmer); wife Mine [sic, Minnie] Camp (26, Michigan).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, Enumeration District 11-42, Sheet No. 12A, family of Harry E. Camp (39, Michigan, farmer, first married age 21); wife Minnie A. Camp (36, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Audrey G. Camp (5, Michigan).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, E.D. 11-63, Sheet No. 2B, Harry Camp, 49, Michigan, farmer, own farm; wife Minnie Camp, 46, Michigan; daughter Audrey Camp, 15, Michigan.
  8. Sweet/Fish/Gazlay/Post Family Tree, Ancestry (website), Owner: Eagan Anderson, Florida. Although few sources are shown in this extensive tree, the birth, marriage, death, names, and other details typically agree with other sources. This tree is generally cited as a reference in our Gazlay Family History website only where the information is not found in any other source, such as children who died in infancy, middle names, etc.
  9. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Harry E. Camp, Serial No. 1750, born 1 December 1890 in Buchanan, Michigan; farmer; married.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Harry E. Camp, born: 1 December 1890; died: December 1983 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Camp, Harry, no. 380-36-5689, died December 1983, born 1 December 1890.
  12. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Harry Camp, age 21, born in Michigan; father: Calvin; mother: Goldman; Minnie Herman, age 18, born in Michigan; father: Frank; mother: Gazlay; married on 3 January 1912 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Fred L. Herman, born: 1895; died: 1969 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  14. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Herman, Fred, no. 313-10-7320, died July 1969, born 2 December 1895.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 84, Sheet No. 2B, family of Fred L. Herman (24, Michigan, cove maker, foundry); wife Oral Herman (24, Ohio).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-21, Sheet No. 3A, family of Fred L. Herman (34, Michigan, electrician, Electric Co.); wife of 24 years Oral R. Herman (34, Ohio); son Kenneth C. Herman (9, Michigan); son Arnold L. Herman (7, Michigan); daughter Betty Ann Herman (2 1/12, Michigan); niece Thelma M. Murphy (8/12, Michigan).
  17. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Oral R. Herman, born: 1895; died: 1967 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  18. Michigan, Berrien County, Return of Marriages for the year ending December 31st, A.D. 1919, Fred L. Herman, age 23, born in Michigan; name of father: Frank; maiden name of mother: Gazley; Oral R. Dick, age 23, born in Ohio; name of father: Edd; maiden name of mother: Otto; married 1 November 1919 in Berrien Springs, Mich.
  19. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Kenneth C. Herman, died 31 December 1989 in St. Joseph, Berrien [County], Michigan; born 25 February 1921.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; Hattie Herman Quardokus, born: 21 July 1898; died: 2 July 1994 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, ten siblings, husband, and five children).
  21. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Hattie B. Quardokus, died 2 July 1994 in South Haven, Van Buren [County], Michigan, born 21 July 1898.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, St. Joseph City, Enumeration District 108, Sheet No. 12B, family of Jack P. Wright (40, Michigan, assembler, machine shop); wife Martha Wright (38, Michigan); father-in-law Herman Quardokus (70, Pompern. Germany, widow, immigrated 1891); sister-in-law Minnie Quardokus (31, Michigan, pad maker, rubber plant); Harry Quardokus (26, Michigan, machine hand, auto specialty); sister-in-law Hattie Quardokus (21, Michigan, teacher, public school).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Lincoln Township, Enumeration District 11-32, Sheet No. 10A, family of Harry Quardogus [sic] (36, Michigan, laborer, federal building, first married age 26; wife Hattie Quardogus (31, Michigan, first married age 21); daughter Jane Quardogus (9, Michigan); daughter Clare Quardogus (8, Michigan); son Fay Quardogus (6, Michigan); daughter Chatharina Quardogus (3 8/12).
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Lincoln Township, Enumeration District 11-45, Sheet No. 8A, family of Harry Quardokus (46, Michigan, farmer, fruit farm); wife Hattie Quardokus (41, Michigan); daughter Jane Quardokus (19, Michigan); daughter Clair Quardokus (18, Michigan); son Fay Quardokus (16, Michigan); daughter Jacqueline Quardokus (14, Michigan); son Harlan Quardokus (5, Michigan).
  25. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Harry Henry Quardokus, born 18 August 1893 in Lincoln, Michigan; parents: Herman and Bertha Quardokus, both born in Germany.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; Harry H. Quardokus, born: 1 August 1893; died: April 1969 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, seven siblings, wife, and five children).
  27. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1935, License No. 1223, 1919; Harry H. Quardokus, age 26, born in Michigan; Father’s Name: Herman; Mother’s Maiden Name: Rutz; Hattie B. Herman, age 21, born in Michigan; Father’s Name: Frank; Mother’s Maiden Name: Gayley [sic]; date of license: 25 October 1919, Berrien County, Michigan. Record includes images of the front and back of the marriage license.
  28. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Harry Quardokus, SSN: 377189893, born 1 August 1893, died 14 April 1969.
  29. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Ruby G. Spangler, died: 11 June 1969 in Los Angeles, California; born: 6 September 1901 in Michigan; mother: Gazley.
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 1A, family of Frank Herman (49, Michigan, farmer); wife Leona Herman (47, Michigan); daughter Ruby Herman (18, Michigan); son Ralph Herman (16, Michigan, farm laborer); daughter Margaret Herman (13, Michigan); son Albert Herman (12, Michigan); daughter Esther Herman (11, Michigan); daughter Mildred Herman (9, Michigan); son Wilson Herman (7, Michigan); daughter Illah Herman (6, Michigan); daughter Evelyn Herman (3 4/12, Michigan).
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Township, Enumeration District 11-7, Sheet No. 5B, family of Donald Spangler (29, Indiana, pattern maker, pattern shop); wife Ruby Spangler (28, Michigan); daughter Beverly Spangler (6, Michigan).
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Township, E.D. 11-8A, Sheet No. 19B, Donald Spangler, 39, Indiana, pattern maker, wood patterns; wife Ruby Spangler, 38, Michigan; daughter Beverly Spangler, 16, Michigan.
  33. Michigan, Berrien County, Return of Marriages for the quarter ending March 31st, A.D. 1923, Donald Spangler, age 22, born in Indiana; name of father: John; maiden name of mother: Hayes; Ruby Herman, age 21, Michigan; name of father: Frank; maiden of mother: Gazley; married 3 February 1923 in Buchanan, Mich.
  34. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Donald H. Spangler, died: 29 November 1973 in Los Angeles, California; born: 8 September 1901 in Indiana.
  35. Find a Grave (website). Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville, Cass County, Michigan, Ralph David Herman, born: 4 January 1904 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: August 1986 in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and ten siblings). From headstone: Herman / Ralph D. / 1904-1986 / Elizabeth I. / 1903-1984.
  36. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ralph Herman, SSN: 309104189, died 30 August 1986, born 6 January 1904; US Navy 30 August 1922 - 25 August 1926.
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-21, Sheet No. 8A, family of Ralph D. Herman (26, Michigan, machinist, differentials, first married age 24); wife Elizabeth I Herman (26, Indiana, first married age 21); step-daughter Virginia M. Dayle (4 10/12, Indiana).
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Cass County, Ontwa Township, E.D. 14-15, Sheet No. 5A, Ralph David Herman, 36, Michigan, machinist; wife Elizabeth Herman, 36, Indiana; step daughter Virginia May Doyle, 13, Indiana.
  39. Find a Grave (website). Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville, Cass County, Michigan, Elizabeth Irene Sherry Quardokus, born: 1903; died: 1984 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and husband).
  40. Michigan, Berrien County, Return of Marriages for the year ending December 31st, A.D. 1924, Harry L. Doyle, age 19, born in Minnesota; father: Edward; mother: Minhart; and Elizabeth Sherry, age 21, born in Indiana; father: Harry; mother; Witwer; married on 27 September 1924 in St. Joseph, Michigan.
  41. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Elizabeth Herman, died: December 1984; born: 23 May 1903; last place of residence: Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan.
  42. Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Elizabeth I. Herman, State No. 84-043121, died: 19 December 1984 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana; born: 23 May 1903 in Indiana; married, husband: Ralph D. Herman; father: Harry Sherry; mother: Anna Elizabeth Witwer; cemetery: Adamsville Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Michigan.
  43. Michigan Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995; Margaret Murphy, died 17 November 1937 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo [County], Michigan; born 22 January 1906 in Buchanan Twp, Michigan; father: Frank Herman, born in Buchanan Twp., Michigan; mother: Leona Gazlay, born in Buchanan Twp., Michigan; widowed; spouse: Marvin Murphy; buried in Berrien Springs.
  44. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Mary Margaret Herman Murphy, born: 22 January 1906 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 17 November 1937 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her death certificate; and provides the names and links for her parents, ten siblings, husband, and one child).
  45. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Marvin M. / Murphy / 1905-1929 [from headstone]; spouse: Margaret Herman Murphy [from record, which also gives his birth year, date of death, age as 24 years, 8 months, 10 days, and names of his parents] [constructed birth date: 16 March 1905].
  46. Michigan, Berrien County, Return of Marriages for the year ending December 31st, A.D. 1925, Marvin Murphy, age 21, born in Michigan; name of father: Miles; maiden name of mother: Murphy; Margaret Herman, age 20, born in Michigan; name of father: Frank; maiden name of mother: Gazley; married 27 April 1925 in St. Joseph, Mich.
  47. Michigan Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995; Marvin Miles Murphy, died 26 November 1929 in Niles, Berrien [County], Michigan; age 24; Father: Miles Murphy, born in Michigan; Mother: Cora Murphy, born in Indiana.
  48. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Albert Kenneth Herman, born: 16 July 1907; died: 14 February 2001 [from record, which provides the name and link for his parents, ten siblings, wife, and three children].
  49. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Herman, Albert K., no. 365-01-7099, died 14 February 2001, born 16 July 1907.
  50. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of Albert Herman (22, Michigan, laborer, auto egg factory, first married age 18); wife Lorna Herman (22, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Alberta Herman (3 5/12, Michigan); son Daniel Herman (1, Michigan). They live next door to Albert’s parents and several siblings.
  51. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-32, Sheet No. 8A, family of Fred Bromley (60, Michigan, janitor, foundry, auto parts factory); wife Mabelle Bromley (59, Michigan); son Fred Bromley, Jr. (19, Buchanan, Mich., asst. carpenter, contractor, building); daughter Norma Bromley (17, Buchanan, Mich.); son Richard Bromley (15, Buchanan, Mich.); son in law Albert Herman (32, Berrien Co., Mich, auto parts factory); daughter Lorna Herman (32, Boyne, Mich., shipping department, pattern factory); granddaughter Alberta Herman (13, Buchanan, Mich.); grandson Daniel Herman (11, Buchanan, Mich.); grand-daughter Dolores Herman (9, Buchanan, Mich.); grand-son Lonnie Lee Herman (0, Buchanan, Mich.); son Elwinn Bromley (27, Buchanan, inspector, auto parts factory); daughter-in-law Helen Bromley (25, Dowagiac, Mich.).
  52. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Lorna Bromley Herman, born: 20 January 1908in Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan; died: 6 May 1986 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan [from record, which includes a copy of her obituary, and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, eight siblings, and three children].
  53. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lorna E. Herman, died 6 May 1986 in Berrien, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 20 January 1908.
  54. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  55. Find a Grave (website). Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, Esther L. Herman Howe: Howe / William / 1904-1987 / Esther L. / 1908-1978 [from headstone]. The record includes an obituary from The Niles Star, 24 November 1978, that gives birth, marriage and death dates, names of her husband, eight children and seven siblings.
  56. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Esther Howe, died 24 November 1978 in Berrien, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 10 August 1908.
  57. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of William Howe (23, U.S., laborer, auto egg factory, first married age 18); wife Esther Howe (21, Michigan, first married age 17); son Justine Howe (4 8/12, Michigan); daughter Hilda Howe (3 8/12, Michigan); son Robert Howe (2, Michigan); son Jack Howe (9/12, Michigan). They are living next door to Esther’s parents and several siblings.
  58. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, Enumeration District 11-63, Sheet No. 61A, family of William Howe (37, Russia, machinist, auto shop); wife Esther Howe (32, Michigan); daughter Hilda Howe (13, Michigan); Robert Howe (11, Michigan); Jack Howe (10, Michigan); Shirley Howe (8, Michigan); Raymond Howe (5, Michigan); Gordon Howe (1, Michigan); Ronald Howe (8/12, Michigan).
  59. Find a Grave (website). Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan, William Howe: Howe / William / 1904-1987 / Esther L. / 1908-1978 [from headstone]. The record includes an obituary from The Herald Palladium, 6 April 1987, that gives birth and death dates, names of his wife, eight children and four siblings.
  60. Michigan, Berrien County, Return of Marriages for the year ending December 31st, A.D. 1925, Wm Howe, age 22, born in Michigan; name of father: John; maiden name of mother: Miller; Esther Herman, age 18, born in Michigan; name of father: Frank; maiden of mother: Gazley; married 27 April 1925 in St. Joseph, Mich.
  61. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; William Howe, died 4 April 1987 in Berrien, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 2 February 1904.
  62. Find a Grave (website). Long Lake Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, Justin Allen Howe, born: 11 August 1925 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 10 April 1939 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parent and two siblings).
  63. Find a Grave (website). Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Branch County, Michigan, Mildred Fern Herman Lear, born: 10 March 1910 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 6 August 2005 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and ten siblings).
  64. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Lear, Mildred, no. 376-64-4725, died 6 August 2005, born 10 March 1910.
  65. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-31, Sheet No. 6B, family of William F. Lear (35, Wisconsin, molder, auto parts factory); wife Mildred J. Lear (30, Michigan); son Normal F. Lear (8, Michigan); brother Lyron Lear (12, Michigan).
  66. Obituary, The Herald Palladium, St. Joseph, Michigan, 8 August 2005, Mildred F. Lear, died: 6 August 2005 in Buchanan, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, two sons, and one sister.
  67. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lear, William F., died 8 October 1984 in Buchanan, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 8 September 1904.
  68. Find a Grave (website). Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan, Herman / June 11, 1931 / Wilson H. / Nov. 21, 1912 / Apr. 20, 1986 / Gertrude G. / July 8, 1913 / Dec. 17, 2002 [from headstone]; The record includes his obituary from the Niles Daily Star on 21 April 1986 which gives his birth, marriage, death dates, names of his spouse, children, and surviving siblings.
  69. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Herman, Wilson H., died 20 April 1986 in Buchanan, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 21 November 1912.
  70. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of Frank Herman (59, Michigan, farmer, first married age 21); wife Leona Herman (56, Michigan, first married age 19); son Wilson Herman (17, Michigan, laborer, farm); daughter Ilah Herman (16, Michigan); daughter Evelyn Herman (14, Michigan).
  71. Find a Grave (website). Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan, Gertrude Grace Henspeter Herman; headstone shared by her husband Wilson Herman (see); The record includes her obituary from the Berrien County Record, which includes her birth, marriage, death dates, and names of her husband, and children. Her parents are also named in the record.
  72. Find a Grave (website). Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan, Lawrence Eugene Herman, born: 2 August 1931 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 21 July 1934 in Nile, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his death certificate; and provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  73. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-33, Sheet No. 13A, family of Frank Herman (67, Michigan, widow, farmer); mother Margaret Howe (97, Indiana, widow); daughter Ilah Howe (26, Michigan, common laborer); son-in-law Gerald Smith (27, Indiana, farmer); daughter Evelyn Smith (24, Michigan); grandson Herman Smith (3, Michigan).
  74. Obituary, legacy.com; Ilah N. Sutton, died: 10 August 2015 in Buchanan, Michigan; born: 23 October 1913. The article provides the names of her parents, husband, children, and four grandchildren.
  75. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Richard Orville Sutton, died 22 May 1994, Niles, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 16 July 1907.
  76. Obituary, Unidentified newspaper, posted at Ancestry message boards, Richard O. Sutton, died 22 May 1994 in Niles, Michigan, born 16 July 1907 in Bunker Hill, Indiana. The obituary provides biographical details and names his wife, children, and sisters.
  77. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Smith, Evelyn E., no. 376-50-3237, died 22 January 1999, born 18 January 1916.
  78. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Herrick Public Library, Evelyn E. Smith, born: 18 January 1916; died: 22 January 1999 in Berrien Center. The article provides the names of her survivors, including her husband, two children, two sisters, and one brother.
Fourth Generation
20. Jane Ann Quardokus4 (Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 10 September 1920 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4 died 10 June 2015.1 Jane married, 29 June 1946, Roy Bernard Elson7 (born 14 January 1920 in Riverside, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of Claude Henry Elson and Bessie Elizabeth Snouffer;5, 6, 7 Roy died 11 May 2004 in Apache Wells, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona5, 6, 7). Jane and Roy are buried in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.1, 5, 7, 8

Child of Jane Ann Quardokus and Roy Bernard Elson:

+52i. James Robert Elson, born 3 November 1948. Married Veronica Cote.

21. Claire Madelyn Quardokus4 (Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 28 December 1921 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan;2, 3, 9, 10 died 9 November 2010 in Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona.9, 10 Claire married, first, 5 December 1942 in Berrien County, Michigan, Arnold Vernon ‘Bud’ Bishop9, 10, 11 (born 20 February 1923 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of Carlton Bishop and Ella Dass;11 Bud died 1983 in Maricopa County, Arizona11). Claire married, second, 21 June 1985 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, Robert E. ‘Bob’ Black10, 12 (born 21 December 1919 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, the son of Claude Black and Sally McMullin;4, 12 Bob died 4 June 1991 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona12). Claire is buried in West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.9 Bud is buried in West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.11

Children of Claire Madelyn Quardokus and Arnold Vernon ‘Bud’ Bishop:

+53i. Judith Leigh Bishop, born 30 July 1946. Married Joseph P. Thrasher.
 54ii. Claire Lynn Bishop, born 7 February 1952.4
 55iii. Chris C. Bishop, born 4 July 1956 in Michigan;13 died 24 December 1965 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.13 Chris is buried in West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.13

22. Fay Gordon Quardokus4 (Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 23 November 1923 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan;2, 3, 14 died 4 April 2008 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan.14 Fay married, 15 November 1944 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Helen Fish14 (born 4 October 1924 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of James C. Fish and Josephine M. Swiatkowski;15 Helen died 30 July 2020 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan15). Fay and Helen are buried in Hickory Bluff Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan.14, 15

Children of Fay Gordon Quardokus and Helen Fish:

 56i. Susan Joanne Quardokus, born 4 October 1945.4
+57ii. Sally Jean Quardokus, born 9 September 1952. Married William Jack Lyons.
 58iii. Michael Fay Quardokus, born 15 July 1953.4

23. Jacqueline Leona ‘Jackie’ Quardokus4 (Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 17 August 1926 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan;2, 3, 16, 17, 18, 19 died 5 June 1981 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.16, 17, 18, 19 Jackie married, first, 4 November 1950 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan, George Robert Bookwalter21 (born 16 May 1915, parents not determined;20 George died 24 August 1993 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan20). Jackie married, second, ca. 1970 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, John Anthony Reitz23 (born 14 June 1925 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, parents not determined;22 John died 22 March 2013 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan22). Jackie is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.16 George is buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.20

Children of Jacqueline Leona ‘Jackie’ Quardokus and George Robert Bookwalter:

 59i. (unnamed male) Bookwalter, born 25 March 1955 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan;24 died 25 March 1955 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.24
+60ii. Wendy Lynn Bookwalter, born 29 November 1962. Married Mark Eugene Mitch.

24. Harlan Gene Quardokus4 (Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 30 August 1934 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan;3, 25 died 28 April 2012 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.25 Harlan married, 4 August 1962, Constance Kathryne ‘Connie’ Zalenski25 (born 27 October 1942, parents not determined4). Harlan is buried in Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan.26

Children of Harlan Gene Quardokus and Constance Kathryne ‘Connie’ Zalenski:

+61i. Gene Harlan Quardokus, born 21 April 1964. Married Laurie Beth Ewen.
+62ii. Stanley Frank Quardokus, born 3 April 1966. Married Julie Lynn Case.
+63iii. Kurt Charles Quardokus, born 25 February 1968. Married Theresa Lynn Shook.

25. Beverly Madge Spangler4 (Ruby,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 14 January 1924 in Michigan.4, 27, 28 Beverly married, 17 April 1943 in Sodus Township, Berrien County, Michigan, De Voe Merrill ‘Jonsey’ Jones29, 30 (born 31 July 1922 in Sodus Township, Berrien County, Michigan, parents not determined;29 Jonsey died 1 April 2009 in Victorville, San Bernardino County, California29). Jonsey is buried in Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, California.29

Children of Beverly Madge Spangler and De Voe Merrill ‘Jonsey’ Jones:

 64i. Linda Jones.
 65ii. Larry Jones.
 66iii. Vickie Jones.
 67iv. Daryl Jones.

26. Thelma Mae Murphy4 (Margaret,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 26 July 1929 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;31 died 3 April 2008 in LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana.31 Thelma married Gerald J. Porter (born 21 January 1929 in Michigan, the son of Forest W. Porter and Esther Marie Davis;32 Gerald died 21 October 2003 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan32). Thelma and Gerald are buried in Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan.31, 32

Child of Thelma Mae Murphy and Gerald J. Porter:

+68i. Arnold J. Porter, born 19 December 1945 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; died 30 November 2006 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Patty York.

27. Alberta Kathryn Herman4 (Albert,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 26 October 1926 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;33, 34, 35 died 16 July 2017 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan.33 Alberta married, 30 November 1946 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Richard Clarence Luke33 (born 28 September 1922 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, parents not determined;36 Richard died 18 May 1992 in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida36). Alberta and Richard are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.33, 36

Children of Alberta Kathryn Herman and Richard Clarence Luke:

 69i. Franklin Fred Luke, born 29 August 1947.4
 70ii. Michael Myron Luke, born 6 January 1948.4

28. Daniel Stuart Herman4 (Albert,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 17 March 1929 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;34, 35, 37 died 17 March 2000 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.37 Daniel married, 1953, Patricia Ann ‘Trish’ Walls38 (born 8 August 1930 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph J. Walls and Donna Langston;38 Trish died 1 August 2013 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan38).

Children of Daniel Stuart Herman and Patricia Ann ‘Trish’ Walls:

 71i. Lisa S. Herman, born 7 June 1954.4
 72ii. Daniel J. Herman, born 1 October 1956.4

29. Dolores Jean Herman4 (Albert,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 21 February 1931 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;35, 39 died 17 December 2020 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.39 Dolores married Gerril Weaver (born 25 October 1930, parents not determined;40 Gerril died 13 July 200640). Dolores and Gerril are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.39, 40

Children of Dolores Jean Herman and Gerril Weaver:

+73i. Gerald Franklin Weaver, born 12 May 1953 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 26 March 2022 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Maryann Good.
+74ii. Lance Duane Weaver, born 10 November 1955 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 3 December 2007 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Married (1) Elaine Louise Hartline Married (2) Carrie Catherine Brock.
 75iii. Jeffrey Dean Weaver, born 21 November 1957 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;41 died 11 August 1989 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.41 Jeffrey is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.41
+76iv. Gwendolyn Sandra Weaver, born 26 November 1964 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 21 February 2003 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Married James R. Johnson.

32. Hilda A. Howe4 (Esther,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 7 August 1926 in Michigan;42, 43, 44 died 21 July 1981 in Berrien, Berrien County, Michigan.42 Hilda married Richard Leidy (born ____, parents not determined).

33. Robert Eugene Howe4 (Esther,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 26 April 1928 in Michigan;4, 43, 44, 45 died 9 August 2015 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan.45 Robert married, 1953, Virginia LaRue Christy46 (born 22 March 1931 in Apollo, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert Elwood Christy and Mary Ethel George;46 Virginia died 22 July 2013 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan46). Robert and Virginia are buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, Michigan.45, 46

Children of Robert Eugene Howe and Virginia LaRue Christy:

 77i. Terry Howe.
 78ii. Larry Howe.
 79iii. Denise Howe.
 80iv. Tina Howe.
 81v. Scott Howe.

34. Jack David Howe4 (Esther,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 13 December 1929 in Berrien County, Michigan;43, 44, 47 died 31 March 1951 in South Korea.47, 48 Jack married, 10 June 1950, LaVerne Swain47 (born ____, parents not determined).

Corporal Howe was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in South Korea on February 15, 1951 and died while a prisoner on March 31, 1951. His remains were not recovered.48


35. Shirley Yvonne Howe4 (Esther,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 5 June 1931 in Michigan;44, 49 died 31 July 1990 in Jackson County, Oregon.49 Shirley married Frank Lawer Dewey51 (born 13 January 1925, the son of Howard W. Dewey and Lola Lawer;50, 51 Frank died 15 November 2009 in Lakeside, San Diego County, California50, 51).

Children of Shirley Yvonne Howe and Frank Lawer Dewey:

 82i. Pamela Dewey.
 83ii. Karen Dewey.
 84iii. David Dewey.
 85iv. Darrell Dewey.
 86v. LuAnne Dewey.

37. Gordon W. Howe4 (Esther,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 26 March 1939;44, 52 died 26 December 2007 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.52, 53 Gordon married Bonnie _____53 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Gordon W. Howe and Bonnie _____:

+87i. Kerri Jo Howe, born April 1975. Married Raffeele Santaniello.

38. Ronald Dean Howe4 (Esther,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 7 April 1940 in Michigan.4, 44 Ronald married Mary Ilene McAllister (born 6 September 1939 in Washington County, Virginia, the daughter of Guy McAllister and Lucy _____;4, 54 Mary died 26 September 2009 in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee54). Mary is buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, Washington County, Virginia.54

39. Linda Margaret Howe4 (Esther,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 15 January 1944.4 Linda married, first, Edmund L. Hojara (born 20 October 1939, parents not determined;55 Edmund died 19 May 200055). Linda married, second, _____ Sperry (born ____, parents not determined).

40. Jennifer Lou Howe4 (Esther,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 30 September 1946.4 Jennifer married, first, _____ Mitchell (born ____, parents not determined). Jennifer married, second, Robert Frederick Conway (born 25 December 1942, parents not determined4).

41. Norman Frederick Lear4 (Mildred,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 2 December 1931 in Michigan;56, 57 died 17 July 2007.56 Norman married Dolores J. Arnold59 (born 17 July 1935 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Oswald Arnold and Elva L. Knapp;58, 59 Dolores died 12 October 1994 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan59). Dolores is buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Cassopolis, Cass County, Michigan.59

44. Clara Herman4 (Wilson,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 8 August 1932 in Galien, Berrien County, Michigan;4, 60 died 30 September 2019 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.60 Clara married Coy Edward Bonham, Sr.62 (born 9 October 1930, parents not determined;61 Coy died 14 July 198861). Clara is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.60

45. Mariam June Herman4 (Wilson,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 31 July 1933 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan;4, 63 died 1 August 2008 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.63 Mariam married, 8 December 1952 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, Lynn Edward Lear62, 64 (born 17 August 1927 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, parents not determined;4, 64 Lynn died 22 March 2013 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan64). Mariam and Lynn are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.63, 64

Children of Mariam June Herman and Lynn Edward Lear:

 88i. Howard Lear.
 89ii. Thomas Lear.
 90iii. Ray Lear.
 91iv. Marie Lear.
 92v. Lynda Lear.
 93vi. Carolyne Lear.

46. Maxine Diane Herman4 (Wilson,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 7 December 1946.4 Maxine married James Wheetley62 (born 2 September 1945, parents not determined4).

47. Gary Gene Herman4 (Wilson,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 12 November 1948.4 Gary married Barbara Gail Wahlstrom62 (born 20 September 1950, parents not determined4).

48. Walter Wesley Sutton4 (Ilah,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 7 October 1942.4 Walter married Mary Sue _____ (born June 1950, parents not determined4).

Children of Walter Wesley Sutton and Mary Sue _____:

 94i. Cathy Sutton.
 95ii. Lindi Sutton.
 96iii. Angie Sutton.

49. Kathleen Kay Sutton4 (Ilah,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 21 October 1946;4, 65 died 21 October 2005.65 Kathleen married Samuel John Rapp (born 4 February 1946, parents not determined;4, 66 Samuel died 4 February 200866).

Child of Kathleen Kay Sutton and Samuel John Rapp:

 97i. Brandon Rapp.

  1. Find a Grave (website). National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona Jane Ann Quardokus Elson, born: 10 September 1920 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 10 June 2015 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, four siblings, and husband).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Lincoln Township, Enumeration District 11-32, Sheet No. 10A, family of Harry Quardogus [sic] (36, Michigan, laborer, federal building, first married age 26; wife Hattie Quardogus (31, Michigan, first married age 21); daughter Jane Quardogus (9, Michigan); daughter Clare Quardogus (8, Michigan); son Fay Quardogus (6, Michigan); daughter Chatharina Quardogus (3 8/12).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Lincoln Township, Enumeration District 11-45, Sheet No. 8A, family of Harry Quardokus (46, Michigan, farmer, fruit farm); wife Hattie Quardokus (41, Michigan); daughter Jane Quardokus (19, Michigan); daughter Clair Quardokus (18, Michigan); son Fay Quardokus (16, Michigan); daughter Jacqueline Quardokus (14, Michigan); son Harlan Quardokus (5, Michigan).
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. Find a Grave (website). National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona Roy Bernard Elson, born: 14 January 1920 in Michigan; died: 11 May 2004 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings, and wife).
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Elson, Roy B., no. 369-18-0295; born 14 January 1920; died 11 May 2004.
  7. Obituary, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2004, Roy Elson, died 11 May 2004 in Apache Wells, Arizona. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his parents, wife, son, grandchildren, and siblings.
  8. Cemetery Record, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, available at locategrave.org; Roy B. Elson, born: 14 January 1920; died: 11 May 2004; section B3, row C, site 21.
  9. Find a Grave (website). West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona Claire Madeline Quardokus Black, born: 28 December 1921 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 9 November 2010 in Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, four siblings, and one husband).
  10. Obituary, legacy.com; Black, Claire Madelyn, age 89. The article provides her birth and death dates, biographical details, and the names of her husbands, daughters, and siblings.
  11. Find a Grave (website). West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona Arnold Vernon “Bud” Bishop, born: 20 February 1923 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; died; 1983 in Maricopa County, Arizona (from record, which includes a note naming his parents, wife, and his marriage date and place; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  12. Obituary, Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Idaho; 6 June 1991, Robert Black, died 4 June 1991. The article provides biographical and vital details, and names his parents, wives, children, and siblings.
  13. Find a Grave (website). West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona Chris C. Bishop, born: 4 July 1956 in Michigan; died: 24 December 1965 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (from record, which includes details from his death certificate).
  14. Obituary, tributes.com, Obituary for Fay Gordon Quardokus, 84, of Stevensville. The article provides birth, marriage, and death information, biographical details, and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchild, and siblings, both surviving and preceded.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Hickory Bluff Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan Helen Fish Quardokus, born: 4 October 1924 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 30 July 2020 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text of her obituary).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Jacqueline L. “Jackie” Quardokus Reitz, born: 1926 in Michigan; died: 1981 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and four siblings).
  17. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Reitz, Jacquelyn, no. 380-20-1155; born 17 August 1926; died June 1981.
  18. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Jacqueline Leona Quandokus [sic], alias Jacqueline Leo Reitz; died: June 1981; born: 17 August 1926 in Stevensville, Michigan; father: Harry Quandokus [sic]; mother: Hattie Herman.
  19. Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Jacqueline L. Reitz, State No. 81-022650; died: 5 June 1981 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana; born: 17 August 1926 in Michigan; married, husband: John Reitz; father: Harry Quardokus; mother: Hattie Herman; burial: Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph, Michigan.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, George Robert Bookwalter, born: 16 May 1915; died: 24 August 1993 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary).
  21. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 (available at ancestry.com), George Walter Bookwalter and Jacqueline Leona Quardokus, married on 4 November 1950 in Stevensville, Michigan.
  22. Obituary, legacy.com; John Anthony Reitz, died: 22 March 2013 in St. Joseph, Michigan; born: 14 June 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of one wife (Rose Clark), his children and their spouses.
  23. U.S., Newspapers.com, Marriage Index, 1800s-current (available at ancestry.com), John Anthony Reitz, age 45, and Jacqueline Leona Bookwalter; married about 1970 in Benton Harbor [Michigan].
  24. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Male, Bookwalter; born 25 March 1955; died 25 March 1995; father: George Bookwalter; mother: Jacquelyn Quardokus.
  25. Obituary, tributes.com, Obituary for Harlan Quardokus, 77, of St. Joseph. The article provides birth, marriage, and death information, biographical details, and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, and siblings, both surviving and preceded.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Lincoln Charter Township Cemetery, Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; Quardokus, Harlan; born 30 August 1934 in Stevensville, Berrien County, Michigan; died 28 April 2012 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan [from record].
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Township, Enumeration District 11-7, Sheet No. 5B, family of Donald Spangler (29, Indiana, pattern maker, pattern shop); wife Ruby Spangler (28, Michigan); daughter Beverly Spangler (6, Michigan).
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Township, E.D. 11-8A, Sheet No. 19B, Donald Spangler, 39, Indiana, pattern maker, wood patterns; wife Ruby Spangler, 38, Michigan; daughter Beverly Spangler, 16, Michigan.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, California, De Voe Merrill “Jonsey” Jones, born: 21 July 1922; died: 1 April 2009 (from record, which includes the text of his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his wife and four children; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  30. FamilySearch, De Voe Merrill Jones.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Thelma Mae Murphy Porter, born: 26 July 1929 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 3 April 2008 in LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and one child).
  32. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Gerald J. Porter, born: 21 January 1929 in Michigan; died: 21 October 2003 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one siblings, wife, and one child).
  33. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Alberta Kathryn Herman Luke, born: 12 October 1926 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 16 July 2017 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, and husband).
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of Albert Herman (22, Michigan, laborer, auto egg factory, first married age 18); wife Lorna Herman (22, Michigan, first married age 18); daughter Alberta Herman (3 5/12, Michigan); son Daniel Herman (1, Michigan). They live next door to Albert’s parents and several siblings.
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-32, Sheet No. 8A, family of Fred Bromley (60, Michigan, janitor, foundry, auto parts factory); wife Mabelle Bromley (59, Michigan); son Fred Bromley, Jr. (19, Buchanan, Mich., asst. carpenter, contractor, building); daughter Norma Bromley (17, Buchanan, Mich.); son Richard Bromley (15, Buchanan, Mich.); son in law Albert Herman (32, Berrien Co., Mich, auto parts factory); daughter Lorna Herman (32, Boyne, Mich., shipping department, pattern factory); granddaughter Alberta Herman (13, Buchanan, Mich.); grandson Daniel Herman (11, Buchanan, Mich.); grand-daughter Dolores Herman (9, Buchanan, Mich.); grand-son Lonnie Lee Herman (0, Buchanan, Mich.); son Elwinn Bromley (27, Buchanan, inspector, auto parts factory); daughter-in-law Helen Bromley (25, Dowagiac, Mich.).
  36. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Richard Clarence Luke, born: 28 September 1922 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 18 May 1992 in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  37. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Daniel Stuart Herman, born: 17 March 1929 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 17 March 2000 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, and wife).
  38. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Patricia Ann “Trish” Walls Herman-Pointer, born: 8 August 1930 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 1 August 2013 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her two husbands).
  39. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Dolores Jean Herman Weaver, born: 21 February 1931 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 17 December 2020 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, husband, and four children).
  40. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Gerril Weaver, born: 25 October 1930; died: 13 July 2006 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and four children).
  41. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Jeffrey Dean Weaver, born: 21 November 1957 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 11 August 1989 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and three siblings).
  42. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Hilda A. Leidy, died 21 July 1981 in Berrien, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 7 August 1926.
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of William Howe (23, U.S., laborer, auto egg factory, first married age 18); wife Esther Howe (21, Michigan, first married age 17); son Justine Howe (4 8/12, Michigan); daughter Hilda Howe (3 8/12, Michigan); son Robert Howe (2, Michigan); son Jack Howe (9/12, Michigan). They are living next door to Esther’s parents and several siblings.
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, Enumeration District 11-63, Sheet No. 61A, family of William Howe (37, Russia, machinist, auto shop); wife Esther Howe (32, Michigan); daughter Hilda Howe (13, Michigan); Robert Howe (11, Michigan); Jack Howe (10, Michigan); Shirley Howe (8, Michigan); Raymond Howe (5, Michigan); Gordon Howe (1, Michigan); Ronald Howe (8/12, Michigan).
  45. Find a Grave (website). Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Branch County, Michigan, Robert Eugene Howe, born: 26 April 1928; died: 9 August 2015 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, and wife).
  46. Find a Grave (website). Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Branch County, Michigan, Virginia LaRue Christy Howe, born: 22 March 1931 in Apollo, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; died: 22 July 2013 in Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, and husband).
  47. Obituary, The Herald-Press, St. Joseph, Michigan; 19 March 1954, Jack David Howe, “Buchanan GI Assumed Dead.” The article indicates he is presumed dead in Korean War fighting, provides biographical information, and names his wife, parents, and siblings.
  48. Korean War Project. Jack David Howe, born: 13 December 1929, final disposition date: 31 March 1951. The record provides a brief summary of the circumstances of his loss while a prisoner of war.
  49. Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008, Shirley Yvonne Dewey; died: 31 July 1990 in Jackson [County]; born: 5 June 1931, spouse: Frank.
  50. History of Hartford [Michigan] - Military; Frank L. Dewey, born 13 January 1925, died 15 November 2009. The record summarizes his military service in the US Army during the Korean War, and names his wife, parents, and two siblings.
  51. Obituary, History of Hartford [Michigan] - Obituaries (website);. Frank L. Dewey, age 84, died 15 November 2009 in Lakeside, California. The obituary names his wife, children, parents, and siblings.
  52. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gordon Howe, no. 386-38-1818, died 26 December 2007, born 26 March 1939.
  53. Deaths, SouthBendTribune.com, 30 December 2007, Gordon W. Howe, age 68, died on Wednesday [26 December] in St. Joseph. The obituary names his wife, daughter, and siblings.
  54. Obituary, Garrett Funeral Home (website), Damascus, Virginia, Mary Ilene McAllister Howe, died 26 September 2009 in Johnson City, Tennessee. The obituary gives the names of her parents, husband, children, and siblings.
  55. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Edmund L. Hojara, no. 384-40-5545, died 19 May 2000, born 20 October 1939.
  56. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Norman F. Lear, no. 372-28-0906; died: 17 July 2007; born: 2 December 1931; last place of residence: Berrien [County], Michigan.
  57. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-31, Sheet No. 6B, family of William F. Lear (35, Wisconsin, molder, auto parts factory); wife Mildred J. Lear (30, Michigan); son Normal F. Lear (8, Michigan); brother Lyron Lear (12, Michigan).
  58. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, Enumeration District 11-58, Sheet No. 1A, family of Oswald Arnold (36, Russia, plasterer, building); wife Elva L. Arnold (36, Michigan); son Donald C. Arnold (13, Michigan); son Norman G. Arnold (11, Michigan); daughter Dolores J. Arnold (6, Michigan); son Dale L. Arnold (5, Michigan); son Deuane L. Arnold (1, Michigan).
  59. Obituary, Unidentified newspaper, posted at Ancestry message boards, Dolores J. Lear, died: 12 October 1994 in Berrien Center, Michigan; born: 17 July 1935 in Niles, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details, place of burial, and the name her her husband, listed as Norman Lewis Roberts [sic, his middle name is listed as Frederick in other records].
  60. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Clara Herman Bonham, born: 8 August 1932 in Galien, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 30 September 2019 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and two siblings).
  61. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Bonham, Coy E., no. 383-28-7305, died 14 July 1988, born 9 October 1930.
  62. Find a Grave (website). Galien Township Cemetery, Galien, Berrien County, Michigan, Gertrude Grace Henspeter Herman; headstone shared by her husband Wilson Herman (see); The record includes her obituary from the Berrien County Record, which includes her birth, marriage, death dates, and names of her husband, and children. Her parents are also named in the record.
  63. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Mariam June Herman Lear, born: 31 July 1933 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 1 August 2008 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, and husband).
  64. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Lynn Edward Lear, born: 17 August 1927 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 22 March 2013 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  65. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Kathleen K. Rapp, no. 375-48-0842, died 21 October 2005, born 21 October 1946.
  66. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Samuel Rapp, no. 371-42-8757, died 28 February 2008, born 4 February 1946.
Fifth Generation
52. James Robert Elson5 (Jane,4 Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 3 November 1948.1, 2 James married Veronica Cote (born 13 September 1950, parents not determined2).

Child of James Robert Elson and Veronica Cote:

 98i. Philip Royce Elson, born 31 October 1985.2

53. Judith Leigh Bishop5 (Claire,4 Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 30 July 1946.2 Judith married Joseph P. Thrasher (born 14 June 1944, parents not determined2).

57. Sally Jean Quardokus5 (Fay,4 Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 9 September 1952.2 Sally married William Jack Lyons (born 12 June 1949, parents not determined2).

Children of Sally Jean Quardokus and William Jack Lyons:

+99i. Mark Alan Lyons, born 11 August 1979. Married Tonya Marie Zanardi.
 100ii. Gary M. Lyons, born 1985.2

60. Wendy Lynn Bookwalter5 (Jacqueline ‘Jackie’,4 Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 29 November 1962.2 Wendy married, 16 July 1988 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, Mark Eugene Mitch3 (born 7 November 1959, parents not determined2).

61. Gene Harlan Quardokus5 (Harlan,4 Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 21 April 1964.2 Gene married, 10 September 2008 in LaPorte County, Indiana, Laurie Beth Ewen4 (born December 1962, parents not determined2).

62. Stanley Frank Quardokus5 (Harlan,4 Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 3 April 1966.2 Stanley married Julie Lynn Case (born 31 January 1967, parents not determined2).

Children of Stanley Frank Quardokus and Julie Lynn Case:

 101i. Hattie Lynn Quardokus, born March 1997.2
 102ii. Frank Case Quardokus, born February 2001.2

63. Kurt Charles Quardokus5 (Harlan,4 Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 25 February 1968.2 Kurt married Theresa Lynn Shook (born December 1967, parents not determined2).

68. Arnold J. Porter5 (Thelma,4 Margaret,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 19 December 1945 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan;5 died 30 November 2006 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.5 Arnold married, 18 March 1989, Patty York6 (born 29 August 1950 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of William Earl York and Marguerite Prekert;6 Patty died 8 June 1996 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan6). Arnold and Patty are buried in Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan.5, 6

73. Gerald Franklin Weaver5 (Dolores,4 Albert,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 12 May 1953 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;7 died 26 March 2022 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.7 Gerald married, 1984 in New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan, Maryann Good7 (born ____, parents not determined). Gerald is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.7

Children of Gerald Franklin Weaver and Maryann Good:

 103i. James F. Weaver.
 104ii. Amanda Weaver.
 105iii. Chrystal Weaver.

74. Lance Duane Weaver5 (Dolores,4 Albert,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 10 November 1955 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;8 died 3 December 2007 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.8 Lance married, first, Elaine Louise Hartline (born 13 December 1956, parents not determined2). Lance married, second, September 2000 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Carrie Catherine Brock (born 15 September 1955, parents not determined2). Lance is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.8

Children of Lance Duane Weaver and Elaine Louise Hartline:

 106i. Jeremy David Weaver, born 12 December 1973.2
 107ii. Aaron Lee Weaver, born 14 March 1978.2
 108iii. Stephanie Louise Weaver, born 15 June 1984.2

76. Gwendolyn Sandra Weaver5 (Dolores,4 Albert,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 26 November 1964 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;9 died 21 February 2003 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.9 Gwendolyn married James R. Johnson (born 11 March 1964, parents not determined2). Gwendolyn is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.9

Children of Gwendolyn Sandra Weaver and James R. Johnson:

 109i. Gwendolyn Kassandra Johnson, born September 1990.2
 110ii. James Dean Johnson, born September 1994.2
 111iii. Travis Wayne Johnson, born September 1994.2

87. Kerri Jo Howe5 (Gordon,4 Esther,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born April 1975.2 Kerri married Raffeele Santaniello (born June 1971, parents not determined2).

  1. Obituary, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2004, Roy Elson, died 11 May 2004 in Apache Wells, Arizona. The article provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his parents, wife, son, grandchildren, and siblings.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Wedding Announcement, Sunday Times-Sentinel, Point Pleasant, West Virginia; Wendy Lynn Bookwalter and Mark E. Mitch, married on 16 July 1988 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The announcement includes the names of the parents of both bride and groom.
  4. Indiana, U.S., County Marriage Indexes, 1993-2015 (available at ancestry.com), Gene H. Quardokus and Laurie B. Ewen, married on 10 September 2008 in LaPorte, Indiana.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Arnold J. Porter, born: 19 December 1945 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 30 November 2006 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and wife).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan; Patty York Porter, born: 29 August 1950 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 8 June 1996 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a note naming her parents and giving her marriage date; and provides the names and links for two husbands).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Gerald Franklin Weaver, born: 12 May 1953 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 26 March 2022 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary, and provides the names and links for his parents and three siblings).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Lance Duane Weaver, born: 10 November 1955 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 3 December 2007 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and three siblings).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Gwendolyn Sandra Weaver Johnson, born: 26 November 1964 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 21 February 2003 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and three siblings).
Sixth and Seventh Generations
99. Mark Alan Lyons6 (Sally,5 Fay,4 Hattie,3 Frank,2 Margaret ‘Maggie’1), born 11 August 1979.1 Mark married Tonya Marie Zanardi (born June 1977, parents not determined1).

Child of Mark Alan Lyons and Tonya Marie Zanardi:

 112i. Jack Robert Lyons.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.