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Family HistoryFamily History - Albert Kenneth Herman


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 Albert Kenneth Herman and 21 of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Albert Kenneth Herman,1 born 16 July 1907 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of Frank David Herman and Leona Almira Gazley;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 14 February 2001 in Michigan.1, 2 Albert married, 27 February 1926 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Lorna E. Bromley5, 7, 9 (born 20 January 1908 in Boyne, Charlevoix County, Michigan, the daughter of Frederick Egbert ‘Fred’ Bromley and Mabelle Caroline Gold;5, 6, 7, 8 Lorna died 6 May 1986 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan7, 8). Albert and Lorna are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.1, 7

Children of Albert Kenneth Herman and Lorna E. Bromley:

+2i. 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.
+3ii. 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.
+4iii. Dolores Jean Herman, born 21 February 1931 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 17 December 2020 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Gerril Weaver.
 5iv. Lonnie Lee Herman, born 9 March 1940 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.6, 10

  1. 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].
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Herman, Albert K., no. 365-01-7099, died 14 February 2001, born 16 July 1907.
  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).
  4. 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).
  5. 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.
  6. 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.).
  7. 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].
  8. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lorna E. Herman, died 6 May 1986 in Berrien, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 20 January 1908.
  9. 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.
  10. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Second Generation
2. Alberta Kathryn Herman2 (Albert1), born 26 October 1926 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;1, 2, 3 died 16 July 2017 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan.1 Alberta married, 30 November 1946 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Richard Clarence Luke1 (born 28 September 1922 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, parents not determined;4 Richard died 18 May 1992 in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida4). Alberta and Richard are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.1, 4

Children of Alberta Kathryn Herman and Richard Clarence Luke:

 6i. Franklin Fred Luke, born 29 August 1947.5
 7ii. Michael Myron Luke, born 6 January 1948.5

3. Daniel Stuart Herman2 (Albert1), born 17 March 1929 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;2, 3, 6 died 17 March 2000 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.6 Daniel married, 1953, Patricia Ann ‘Trish’ Walls7 (born 8 August 1930 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph J. Walls and Donna Langston;7 Trish died 1 August 2013 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan7).

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

 8i. Lisa S. Herman, born 7 June 1954.5
 9ii. Daniel J. Herman, born 1 October 1956.5

4. Dolores Jean Herman2 (Albert1), born 21 February 1931 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;3, 8 died 17 December 2020 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.8 Dolores married Gerril Weaver (born 25 October 1930, parents not determined;9 Gerril died 13 July 20069). Dolores and Gerril are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.8, 9

Children of Dolores Jean Herman and Gerril Weaver:

+10i. Gerald Franklin Weaver, born 12 May 1953 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 26 March 2022 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Maryann Good.
+11ii. 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.
 12iii. Jeffrey Dean Weaver, born 21 November 1957 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;10 died 11 August 1989 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.10 Jeffrey is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.10
+13iv. 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.

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.).
  4. 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).
  5. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  8. 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).
  9. 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).
  10. 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).
Third and Fourth Generations
10. Gerald Franklin Weaver3 (Dolores,2 Albert1), born 12 May 1953 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;1 died 26 March 2022 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.1 Gerald married, 1984 in New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan, Maryann Good1 (born ____, parents not determined). Gerald is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.1

Children of Gerald Franklin Weaver and Maryann Good:

 14i. James F. Weaver.
 15ii. Amanda Weaver.
 16iii. Chrystal Weaver.

11. Lance Duane Weaver3 (Dolores,2 Albert1), born 10 November 1955 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;2 died 3 December 2007 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.2 Lance married, first, Elaine Louise Hartline (born 13 December 1956, parents not determined3). Lance married, second, September 2000 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Carrie Catherine Brock (born 15 September 1955, parents not determined3). Lance is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.2

Children of Lance Duane Weaver and Elaine Louise Hartline:

 17i. Jeremy David Weaver, born 12 December 1973.3
 18ii. Aaron Lee Weaver, born 14 March 1978.3
 19iii. Stephanie Louise Weaver, born 15 June 1984.3

13. Gwendolyn Sandra Weaver3 (Dolores,2 Albert1), born 26 November 1964 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;4 died 21 February 2003 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.4 Gwendolyn married James R. Johnson (born 11 March 1964, parents not determined3). Gwendolyn is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.4

Children of Gwendolyn Sandra Weaver and James R. Johnson:

 20i. Gwendolyn Kassandra Johnson, born September 1990.3
 21ii. James Dean Johnson, born September 1994.3
 22iii. Travis Wayne Johnson, born September 1994.3

  1. 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).
  2. 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).
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. 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).