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Family HistoryFamily History - Phebe Ann Wilbor


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 Phebe Ann Wilbor and 50 of her descendants down to the eighth generation.


First Generation
1. Phebe Ann Wilbor,1 born 11 November 1824 in Avon, Livingston County, New York, the daughter of Jeptha Wilbor and Catherine Cookingham;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 10 May 1899 in Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York.1, 2 Phebe married, 22 June 1846, Joseph Gazlay8 (born 21 December 1823 in Schoharie County, New York, the son of Stephen Gazlay and Ann Harris;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 Joseph died 26 October 1896 in Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York9, 10, 11). Phebe and Joseph are buried in Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York.1, 2, 9, 10

Joseph’s obituary provides brief biographical details:11

Joseph Gazley, of Pultneyville, died suddenly Monday noon. He was a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of the town of Williamson. For many years he was the proprietor of the Pultneyville Hotel. He was noted for his conscientious sterling honesty, and for his resemblance in looks and actions to the famous Denman Thompson, in his play, “The Old Homestead.” He leaves a wife, one son, Byron Gazley, of this place; a daughter, Mrs. Bumpus, of Albion, and a daughter, Mrs. Fisk, of Bay City, Mich. In politics Mr. Gazley was a staunch Democrat and prominent in the party in this town.11


Children of Phebe Ann Wilbor and Joseph Gazlay:

+2i. Josephine Gazlay, born 14 February 1849 in Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York; died 15 March 1919 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Jesse Philetus Bumpus.
+3ii. Byron H. Gazlay, born 25 January 1851 in New York; died 25 July 1927 in Williamson, Wayne County, New York. Married Frances Selby.
+4iii. Inez Gazlay, born 17 November 1862 in New York; died 16 December 1941. Married George Landon Fisk.

  1. Cemetery Inscriptions, Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Town of Williamson, Wayne County, New York, Wayne County GenWeb, Cemeteries. Gaslay, Phebe Ann, wife, Nov. 4, 1824- May 10, 1899. [Her birth date is slightly different here compared with another source that indicates Nov. 11, 1824].
  2. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Pultnyville, Wayne County, New York, Phebe Ann Wilbur Gazley, born: 4 November 1824 in Avon, Livingston County, New York; died: 10 May 1899 in Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York [from record, which includes a note naming her parents, and provides the names and links for her spouse and children].
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Wayne County, Williamson, Page No. 305, family of Joseph Gazley (26, NY, farmer); Phebe A. Gazley (25, NY); Josephine Gazley (1, NY).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Wayne County, Town of Williamson, Page No. 40, family of Joseph Gazley (36, NY, tavern keeper); Phebe Ann Gazley (35, NY); Josephine Gazley (11, NY); Byron Gazley (9, NY); Samuel Griffin (40, NY, waggon maker); Atchmus Yaley (27, Germany); Susan Debenck (17, Holland); Edward Stevenson (54, unknown, blacksmith); James Ferguson (28, NY, sailor); Francis Ferguson (21, NY); Mary Jane Ferguson (43, NY); Emma Ferguson (5, Mich.); Martin Ham (24, NY). They are living next door to William Gazley, Joseph’s brother.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Wayne County, Williamson, Page No. 23, family of Joseph Gazlay (45, New York, hotel proprietor); Phebe A. Gazlay (44, New York); Josephine Gazlay (21, New York); Byron Gazlay (19, New York, hostler); Inez Gazlay (7, New York); Joanna Fisher (19, New York, domestic servant); Samuel Griffin (50, New York, wagon maker); Myron Thomas (26, New York, works in planing mill); Edwin Haskins (19, New York, works in planing mill); James Montgomery (40, New York works in planing mill [?]); David Shepard (63, New York, show maker); Charles O. Morse (42, New York, sailor); William Gazlay (48, New York, hostler); Edward H. Ebsteen (21, Baden, clothing merchant); Andrew Roserier (42, New York, butcher).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Wayne County, Williamson, Enumeration District 193, Page No. 6B, family of Joseph Gazlay (55, New York, farmer); wife Phebe A. Gazlay (55, New York); daughter Inez Gazlay (17, New York); son Byron Gazlay (29, New York, transient); daughter-in-law Franke Gazlay (23, New York); servant Jennie Balee (15, Holland).
  7. New York State Census, 1892, Wayne County, Williamson, Second Election District, Page 15, family of Joseph Gazlay (69, US, farmer); Phebbe Gazlay (68, US); Ellen Gazlay (34, US) [Ellen is their niece, the daughter of William Gazlay].
  8. The Wildbores in America: A Family Tree, by John Reid Wilbor. Baltimore, Md., Press of G. W. King Print Co. 1933. Available at Heritage Quest (website).
  9. Cemetery Inscriptions, Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Town of Williamson, Wayne County, New York, Wayne County GenWeb, Cemeteries. Gaslay, Joseph, Dec. 21, 1823- Oct. 26, 1896.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York, Joseph Gazlay, born: 21 December 1823 in Schoharie County, New York; died: 26 October 1896 in Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York (from record, which includes a note naming his parents, and the text of an article The Annual Dance held at the Gazlay Hotel; and provides the names and links for his father, two siblings, wife, and three children).
  11. Obituary, The Palmyra Journal, Palmyra, Wayne County, New York; available at www.fultonhistory.com; 28 October 1896, Joseph Gazley, died 26 October 1896. The article provides brief biographical details and that he leaves a wife (unnamed), son Byron, and daughters Mrs. Bumpus and Mrs. Fisk.
Second Generation
2. Josephine Gazlay2 (Phebe1), born 14 February 1849 in Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 15 March 1919 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.1, 2 Josephine married, ca. 1873, Jesse Philetus Bumpus7, 11 (born 10 July 1836 in Albion, Orleans County, New York, parents not determined;6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Jesse died 11 August 1918 in Richfield Springs, Otsego County, New York9, 10). Josephine and Jesse are buried in Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York.1, 2, 9, 10

Child of Josephine Gazlay and Jesse Philetus Bumpus:

+5i. Kirke Gazlay Bumpus, born 14 June 1874 in Albion, Orleans County, New York; died 2 March 1933 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan. Married Jesse Allen.

3. Byron H. Gazlay2 (Phebe1), born 25 January 1851 in New York;4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 died 25 July 1927 in Williamson, Wayne County, New York.12, 13, 19 Byron married Frances Selby11 (born 14 December 1853 in Torrey, Yates County, New York, parents not determined;14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21 Frances died 16 December 1918 in Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York20, 21). Byron and Frances are buried in Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York.12, 13, 20, 21

4. Inez Gazlay2 (Phebe1), born 17 November 1862 in New York;5, 14, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 died 16 December 1941.23, 28 Inez married, 9 June 1887, George Landon Fisk11 (born 7 April 1862 in Skinners Eddy, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, the son of Samuel Shelly Fisk and Hannah Brown;24, 25, 26, 29, 30 George died 2 December 1928 in New York29, 30). Inez and George are buried in Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York.22, 23, 29, 30

Child of Inez Gazlay and George Landon Fisk:

+6i. Joseph Landon Fisk, born 17 September 1891 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan; died 1 September 1951. Married Alleine Emily Stutesman.

  1. Cemetery Inscriptions, Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Town of Williamson, Wayne County, New York, Wayne County GenWeb, Cemeteries. Bumpus, Josephine Gaslay, wife, Feb. 14, 1849- Mar 15, 1919.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Pultnyville, Wayne County, New York, Josephine Gazlay Bumpus, born: 14 February 1849 in Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York; died: 15 March 1919 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan [from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, siblings, and child].
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Wayne County, Williamson, Page No. 305, family of Joseph Gazley (26, NY, farmer); Phebe A. Gazley (25, NY); Josephine Gazley (1, NY).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Wayne County, Town of Williamson, Page No. 40, family of Joseph Gazley (36, NY, tavern keeper); Phebe Ann Gazley (35, NY); Josephine Gazley (11, NY); Byron Gazley (9, NY); Samuel Griffin (40, NY, waggon maker); Atchmus Yaley (27, Germany); Susan Debenck (17, Holland); Edward Stevenson (54, unknown, blacksmith); James Ferguson (28, NY, sailor); Francis Ferguson (21, NY); Mary Jane Ferguson (43, NY); Emma Ferguson (5, Mich.); Martin Ham (24, NY). They are living next door to William Gazley, Joseph’s brother.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Wayne County, Williamson, Page No. 23, family of Joseph Gazlay (45, New York, hotel proprietor); Phebe A. Gazlay (44, New York); Josephine Gazlay (21, New York); Byron Gazlay (19, New York, hostler); Inez Gazlay (7, New York); Joanna Fisher (19, New York, domestic servant); Samuel Griffin (50, New York, wagon maker); Myron Thomas (26, New York, works in planing mill); Edwin Haskins (19, New York, works in planing mill); James Montgomery (40, New York works in planing mill [?]); David Shepard (63, New York, show maker); Charles O. Morse (42, New York, sailor); William Gazlay (48, New York, hostler); Edward H. Ebsteen (21, Baden, clothing merchant); Andrew Roserier (42, New York, butcher).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Orleans County, Town of Albion, Enumeration District 142, Page No. 19, family of Jessey P. Bumpus (44, New York, civil engineer); wife Josephine Bumpus (30, New York); son Kirke G. Bumpus (5, New York).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Orleans County, Albion Town, Enumeration District 96, Sheet No. 10B, family of J. P. Bumpus (62, New York, July 1837, government supr.); wife of 27 years Josephine Bumpus (49, New York, Feby 1851, 1 child, 1 living); servant Kattie Hunt (27, New York, Mar. 1873).
  8. Historic Michigan, Land of the Great Lakes, by George Newman Fuller and George Byron Catlin. Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society, 1928. Volume 3, page 413, biographical sketch of Kirke Gazley Bumpus. Available at Google Books.
  9. Cemetery Inscriptions, Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Town of Williamson, Wayne County, New York, Wayne County GenWeb, Cemeteries. Bumpus, Jesse P. July 10, 1836- Aug. 11, 1918.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Pultnyville, Wayne County, New York, Jesse Philetus Bumpus, born: 10 July 1836 in Albion, Orleans County, New York; died: 11 August 1918 in Richfield Springs, Otsego County, New York [from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse].
  11. The Wildbores in America: A Family Tree, by John Reid Wilbor. Baltimore, Md., Press of G. W. King Print Co. 1933. Available at Heritage Quest (website).
  12. Cemetery Inscriptions, Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Town of Williamson, Wayne County, New York, Wayne County GenWeb, Cemeteries. Gaslay, Byron, Jan. 25, 1851- July 25, 1927.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York, Byron H. Gazlay, born: 1851; died: 1927 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and two siblings).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Wayne County, Williamson, Enumeration District 193, Page No. 6B, family of Joseph Gazlay (55, New York, farmer); wife Phebe A. Gazlay (55, New York); daughter Inez Gazlay (17, New York); son Byron Gazlay (29, New York, transient); daughter-in-law Franke Gazlay (23, New York); servant Jennie Balee (15, Holland).
  15. New York State Census, 1892, Wayne County, Williamson, Second Election District, Page 14, family of Byron Gazlay (41, US, painter); Francis S. Gazlay (38, US).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Wayne County, Williamson Town, Enumeration District 129, Sheet No. 23B, family of Byron Gazlay (49, New York, Jan. 1851, painter); wife of 27 years Frances Gazlay (56, New York, Dec. 1853, no children).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Wayne County, Williamson Town, Enumeration District 167, Sheet No. 7A, family of Byron H. Gazlay (58, New York, painter and papering); wife of 37 years Frances Gazlay (55, New York, no children).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Wayne County, Williamson Town, Enumeration District 168, Sheet No. 4B, family of Byron Gaslzy [sic] (68, New York, widow); border Mary Machied [?] (52, Ireland).
  19. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1927, Byron Gazley, died 25 July 1927 in Williamson, New York.
  20. Cemetery Inscriptions, Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Town of Williamson, Wayne County, New York, Wayne County GenWeb, Cemeteries. Gaslay, Frances Selby, wife, Dec. 14, 1853- Dec. 16, 1918.
  21. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Pultnyville, Wayne County, New York, Frances Selby Gazlay, born: 14 December 1853 in Torrey, Yates County, New York; died: 16 December 1918 in Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York [from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse].
  22. Cemetery Inscriptions, Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Town of Williamson, Wayne County, New York, Wayne County GenWeb, Cemeteries. Fisk, Inez Gaslay, wife, Nov. 17, 1862-19_ [Death date is not inscribed].
  23. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Wayne County, New York, Inez Gazlay Fisk, born: 17 November 1862; died: 16 December 1941 (from record, which provides the names and links for parents, siblings, husband, and child).
  24. Michigan State Census, 1894, Bay County, Bay City, Page No. 6, family of George L. Fisk (32); wife Inez Fisk (31); son Joseph Fisk (2); cousin Ellen Gazley (37). [Ellen is the daughter of William and Alice Gazlay].
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Bay County, West Bay City, Enumeration District 64, Sheet No. 2A, family of George L. Fisk (38, Pennsylvania, May 1862, R.R. Conductor); wife of 13 years Inez G. Fisk (36, New York, Nov. 1863, 1 child, 1 living); son J. Landon Fisk (8, Michigan, Sept. 1891); border Mollie Lattier (39, New York, May 1861).
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 88, Sheet No. 6B, family of George L. Fisk (48, Pennsylvania, conductor, railroad); wife of 22 years Inez G. Fisk (47, New York, 1 child, 1 living); son Joseph L. Fisk (18, Michigan).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Missouri, St. Louis County, Webster Groves City, Enumeration District 95-71, Sheet No. 8A, family of Joseph L. Fisk (38, Michigan, [unreadable occupation], steam railway, first married age 22); wife Alleine S. Fisk (38, Ohio, first married age 22); son Joseph G. Fisk (14, Ohio); son Robert C. Fisk (12, Ohio); mother Inez G. Fisk (66, New York, widow).
  28. Obituary, Omaha World Herald, Omaha, Nebraska; 17 Dec. 1941; Fisk, Inez Gazlay (Mrs.); 79; died 16 Dec. 1941; buried in Pultneyville, NY,
  29. Cemetery Inscriptions, Lake View Cemetery, Pultneyville, Town of Williamson, Wayne County, New York, Wayne County GenWeb, Cemeteries. Fisk, George L. Apr. 7, 1862- Dec. 2, 1928.
  30. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Pultnyville, Wayne County, New York, George Landon Hollenbeck Fisk, born: 7 April 1862 in Skinners Eddy, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania; died: 2 December 1926 in New York [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and siblings].
Third Generation
5. Kirke Gazlay Bumpus3 (Josephine,2 Phebe1), born 14 June 1874 in Albion, Orleans County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 2 March 1933 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.6 Kirke married, 4 November 1898 in Albion, Orleans County, New York, Jesse Allen5 (born October 1871 in Barre, Orleans County, New York, the daughter of Alvin R. Allen and Anna Denham2, 3, 4, 5, 7). Kirke is buried in Mt. Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans County, New York.6

Kirke graduated from high school in Albion, New York, in 1893. He entered the investment bond business around 1901, and was a recognized leader in this field in Detroit and surrounding areas. In 1906 he created the firm of Bumpus & Company for the trading of municipal bonds. Kirke served in the Michigan National Guard during World War I, and during the same period he was in charge of Liberty Loans and other financial activities in southern Michigan as a special representative of the Federal Reserve Bank.5


Children of Kirke Gazlay Bumpus and Jesse Allen:

+7i. Jesse Allen Bumpus, born May 1900 in New York. Married Isabel Cooke.
 8ii. Anna Josephine Bumpus, born 20 August 1903 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.2, 3, 4, 5, 8
 9iii. Herbert Noble Bumpus, born 2 March 1905 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.2, 3, 5, 9
+10iv. Hortense Elizabeth ‘Bumpy’ Bumpus, born 29 November 1910 in Michigan; died 8 September 1990 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. Married Herbert Berst Wilcox.

6. Joseph Landon Fisk3 (Inez,2 Phebe1), born 17 September 1891 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan;10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 died 1 September 1951.10, 11 Joseph married, 5 November 1913 in Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio, Alleine Emily Stutesman20 (born 18 July 1891 in Fulton County, Ohio, the daughter of Charles H. Stutesman and Janet Roos;15, 16, 17, 18, 19 Alleine died 1 March 1987 in Houston, Harris County, Texas19). Joseph and Alleine are buried in Wauseon Union Cemetery, Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio.10, 18

Children of Joseph Landon Fisk and Alleine Emily Stutesman:

+11i. Joseph Gazlay Fisk, born 14 July 1915 in Michigan; died 17 June 1988. Married Marita Lorraine ‘Rita’ Findley.
+12ii. Robert Charles Fisk, born 15 June 1917 in Ohio; died 26 June 2013. Married (1) Janet Marie ‘Jeanette’ Robinson Married (2) Erma Vivian Fletcher.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Orleans County, Town of Albion, Enumeration District 142, Page No. 19, family of Jessey P. Bumpus (44, New York, civil engineer); wife Josephine Bumpus (30, New York); son Kirke G. Bumpus (5, New York).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 60, Sheet No. 1A, family of Kirke G. Bumpus (35, New York, banker); wife of 11 years Jessie Bumpus (38, New York, 3 children, 3 living); son Allen Bumpus (10, Michigan); daughter Josephine Bumpus (6, Michigan); son Herbert Bumpus (5, Michigan).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe City, Enumeration District 120, Sheet No. 3A, family of Kirke G. Bumpus (45, New York, stocks + bonds); wife Jessie Bumpus (47, New York); son Allen Bumpus (19, New York); daughter Josephine G. Bumpus (16, Michigan); son Hebert M. Bumpus (14, Michigan); daughter Hortense E. Bumpus (9, Michigan); servant Katherine Hunt (47, New York).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe City, Enumeration District 58-29, Sheet No. 2A, family of Kirke G. Bumpus (56, New York, investment banker, bond house, first married age 24); wife Jessie A. Bumpus (58, New York, first married age 26); daughter Josephine A. Bumpus (25, Michigan); daughter Hortense E. Bumpus (19, Michigan); servant Catherine C. Hunt (58, New York).
  5. Historic Michigan, Land of the Great Lakes, by George Newman Fuller and George Byron Catlin. Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society, 1928. Volume 3, page 413, biographical sketch of Kirke Gazley Bumpus. Available at Google Books.
  6. Obituary, Orleans American and Weekly News, Orleans, New York, 9 March 1933, Kirke Gazlay Bumpus, died 2 March 1933 in Monroe, Michigan, the son of Jesse P. Bumpus and Josephine Gazlay, survived by his widow, Jessie Allen Bumpus, and three children. Availble at USGenWeb Project, Orleans County, New York, Obits (website); submitted by Sarah Benjamin, 31 December 2005.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Orleans County, Albion Town, Enumeration District 95, Sheet No. 11B, family of Alvin R. Allen (61, New York, Mar. 1839, farmer); wife of 38 years Anna D. Allen (60, New York, July 1839, 6 children, 4 living); daughter Jessie D. Bumpus (28, New York, Oct. 1871, married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living); daughter Mirta E. Allen (19, New York, July 1880); gson Jessie A. Bumpus (0/12, New York, May 1900).
  8. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Anna J. Bumpus, born 20 Aug. 1903 in Detroit, Wayne [County], Michigan; father: Kirke G. Bumpus; mother: Jessie A. Bumpus.
  9. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Herbert N. Bumpus, born 2 March 1905 in Detroit, Wayne [County], Michigan; father: Kirke J. Bumpus; mother: Jessie Bumpus.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Wauseon Union Cemetery, Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio; Joseph L. Fisk; b. 1891; d. 1951.
  11. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, Joseph L. Fisk, died 1 September 1951; born 17 September 1891 in Bay City, Michigan; father: George L. Fisk; mother: Inez Gazley.
  12. Michigan State Census, 1894, Bay County, Bay City, Page No. 6, family of George L. Fisk (32); wife Inez Fisk (31); son Joseph Fisk (2); cousin Ellen Gazley (37). [Ellen is the daughter of William and Alice Gazlay].
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Bay County, West Bay City, Enumeration District 64, Sheet No. 2A, family of George L. Fisk (38, Pennsylvania, May 1862, R.R. Conductor); wife of 13 years Inez G. Fisk (36, New York, Nov. 1863, 1 child, 1 living); son J. Landon Fisk (8, Michigan, Sept. 1891); border Mollie Lattier (39, New York, May 1861).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 88, Sheet No. 6B, family of George L. Fisk (48, Pennsylvania, conductor, railroad); wife of 22 years Inez G. Fisk (47, New York, 1 child, 1 living); son Joseph L. Fisk (18, Michigan).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti City, Enumeration District 167, Sheet No. 6A, family of Joseph Fisk (28, Michigan, clerk, railroad office); wife Alleine Fisk (28, Ohio); son Joseph G. Fisk (4 6/12, Michigan); son Robert Fisk (2 7/12, Ohio); border Charlotte McDowell (18, Pennsylvania, clerk, railroad office).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Missouri, St. Louis County, Webster Groves City, Enumeration District 95-71, Sheet No. 8A, family of Joseph L. Fisk (38, Michigan, [unreadable occupation], steam railway, first married age 22); wife Alleine S. Fisk (38, Ohio, first married age 22); son Joseph G. Fisk (14, Ohio); son Robert C. Fisk (12, Ohio); mother Inez G. Fisk (66, New York, widow).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha, Enumeration District 94-4, Sheet No. 14B, family of Josephine [sic, Joseph] Fisk (48, Michigan, gen. agent, passenger dept., railroad co.); wife Aleine Fisk (48, Ohio); son Robert Fisk (22, Ohio, apprentice, photo studio).
  18. Find a Grave (website). Wauseon Union Cemetery, Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio; Alleine Emily Stutesman Fisk, born: 18 July 1891, Fulton County, Ohio; died: 1 March 1987 in Houston, Harris County, Texas (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and child).
  19. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Fisk, Alleine; no. 464-38-4763; born 18 Jul. 1891; died Mar. 1987.
  20. Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1997, Fulton County, Joseph L. Fisk, age 22, born in West Bay City, Mich.; father: George L. Fisk; mother: Inex Gazloy [sic]; married to Alleine E. Stutesman, age 22 born in Fulton Co., Ohio; father: Charles H. Stutesman; mother: Janet Roos; married on 5 Nov. 1913 in Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio.
Fourth Generation
7. Jesse Allen Bumpus4 (Kirke,3 Josephine,2 Phebe1), born May 1900 in New York.1, 2, 3, 4 Jesse married Isabel Cooke4 (born ____, parents not determined).

10. Hortense Elizabeth ‘Bumpy’ Bumpus4 (Kirke,3 Josephine,2 Phebe1), born 29 November 1910 in Michigan;3, 4, 5, 6 died 8 September 1990 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio.5 Bumpy married Herbert Berst Wilcox (born 30 May 1909 in Michigan, parents not determined;7 Herbert died 18 August 1990 in Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio7). Bumpy and Herbert are buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan.5, 7

11. Joseph Gazlay Fisk4 (Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 14 July 1915 in Michigan;8, 9, 10, 11 died 17 June 1988.8 Joseph married, 23 December 1936, Marita Lorraine ‘Rita’ Findley11, 14 (born 6 February 1918 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, the daughter of Raymond Hanson Findley and Bertha B. Bridenbaugh;11, 12, 13, 14 Rita died 11 October 2003 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota12, 13, 14). Rita is buried in Memorial Park South, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota.12

Rita was born, raised, and educated in Omaha, Nebraska. She married Joseph G. Fisk in 1936, and they moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1954. After Joseph died in 1988, Rita lived in San Diego, California, and she moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota, in 1999. Rita was a seamstress.14


Children of Joseph Gazlay Fisk and Marita Lorraine ‘Rita’ Findley:

+13i. James Landon Fisk, born 3 December 1937 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; died 28 October 2000 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. Married Karen Winters.
+14ii. Carolyn Jean Fisk, born 14 December 1943 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; died 5 January 2019 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Married Gary William Sondreal.

12. Robert Charles Fisk4 (Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 15 June 1917 in Ohio;9, 10, 15, 16, 17 died 26 June 2013.15 Robert married, first, Janet Marie ‘Jeanette’ Robinson (born 10 March 1919 in Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, the daughter of Alex Ralph Robinson and Mary Evangeline Dean;18 Jeanette died 21 October 200118). Robert married, second, Erma Vivian Fletcher (born 15 April 1918, parents not determined;19, 20 Erma died 25 January 1997 in Harris County, Texas19, 20, 21). Robert is buried in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.15 Jeanette is buried in (lost at sea).18 Erma is buried in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.19

Child of Robert Charles Fisk and Janet Marie ‘Jeanette’ Robinson:

+15i. Stephen Kent Fisk, born 27 June 1942. Married Patricia Burr.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Orleans County, Albion Town, Enumeration District 95, Sheet No. 11B, family of Alvin R. Allen (61, New York, Mar. 1839, farmer); wife of 38 years Anna D. Allen (60, New York, July 1839, 6 children, 4 living); daughter Jessie D. Bumpus (28, New York, Oct. 1871, married 2 years, 1 child, 1 living); daughter Mirta E. Allen (19, New York, July 1880); gson Jessie A. Bumpus (0/12, New York, May 1900).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 60, Sheet No. 1A, family of Kirke G. Bumpus (35, New York, banker); wife of 11 years Jessie Bumpus (38, New York, 3 children, 3 living); son Allen Bumpus (10, Michigan); daughter Josephine Bumpus (6, Michigan); son Herbert Bumpus (5, Michigan).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe City, Enumeration District 120, Sheet No. 3A, family of Kirke G. Bumpus (45, New York, stocks + bonds); wife Jessie Bumpus (47, New York); son Allen Bumpus (19, New York); daughter Josephine G. Bumpus (16, Michigan); son Hebert M. Bumpus (14, Michigan); daughter Hortense E. Bumpus (9, Michigan); servant Katherine Hunt (47, New York).
  4. Historic Michigan, Land of the Great Lakes, by George Newman Fuller and George Byron Catlin. Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society, 1928. Volume 3, page 413, biographical sketch of Kirke Gazley Bumpus. Available at Google Books.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Hortense Elizabeth “Bumpy” Bumpus Wilcox; born 29 November 1910, Michigan; died 8 September 1990, Marietta, Washington County, Ohio [from record, which provides the names and links for her spouses].
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe City, Enumeration District 58-29, Sheet No. 2A, family of Kirke G. Bumpus (56, New York, investment banker, bond house, first married age 24); wife Jessie A. Bumpus (58, New York, first married age 26); daughter Josephine A. Bumpus (25, Michigan); daughter Hortense E. Bumpus (19, Michigan); servant Catherine C. Hunt (58, New York).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Roselawn Memorial Park, La Salle, Monroe County, Michigan; Herbert Berst Wilcox; born 30 May 1909, Michigan; died 18 August 1990, Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio [from record].
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Fisk, Joseph; no. 702-09-9818; born 14 Jul. 1915; died 17 June 1988; last residence: Phoenix, Maricopa [County], Arizona.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti City, Enumeration District 167, Sheet No. 6A, family of Joseph Fisk (28, Michigan, clerk, railroad office); wife Alleine Fisk (28, Ohio); son Joseph G. Fisk (4 6/12, Michigan); son Robert Fisk (2 7/12, Ohio); border Charlotte McDowell (18, Pennsylvania, clerk, railroad office).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Missouri, St. Louis County, Webster Groves City, Enumeration District 95-71, Sheet No. 8A, family of Joseph L. Fisk (38, Michigan, [unreadable occupation], steam railway, first married age 22); wife Alleine S. Fisk (38, Ohio, first married age 22); son Joseph G. Fisk (14, Ohio); son Robert C. Fisk (12, Ohio); mother Inez G. Fisk (66, New York, widow).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha, Enumeration District 94-7, Sheet No. 13A, family of Joseph Fisk (24, Ohio, timekeeper, steam railway); wife Marita Fisk (22, Nebraska); son James Fisk (2, Nebraska).
  12. Find a Grave (website). Memorial Park South, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Marita Lorraine “Rita” Findley Fisk, born: 6 February 1918 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; died: 11 October 2003 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and siblings).
  13. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Fisk, Marita; no. 527-60-6083; born 6 Feb. 1918; died 11 Oct. 2003; last residence: Grand Forks, Grand Forks [County], North Dakota.
  14. Obituary, Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, North Dakota; available at Google News. 14 October 2003, Marita L. ‘Rita’ Fisk, died 11 October 2003. The obituary provides brief biographical details, and the names of her parents, husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, Robert Charles Fisk, born: 15 June 1917; died: 26 June 2013 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two wives).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha, Enumeration District 94-4, Sheet No. 14B, family of Josephine [sic, Joseph] Fisk (48, Michigan, gen. agent, passenger dept., railroad co.); wife Aleine Fisk (48, Ohio); son Robert Fisk (22, Ohio, apprentice, photo studio).
  17. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  18. Find a Grave (website). (body lost at sea). Janet Marie Robinson McCarthy, born: 10 March 1919 in Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska; died: 21 October 2001, at sea (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings and husband).
  19. Find a Grave (website). Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, Erma F. Fisk, born: 1918; died: 1997 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and spouse).
  20. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Erma F. Fisk, no. 508-05-4815; born 15 April 1918; died 25 January 1997; issued: Nebraska; last residence: Houston, Harris [County], Texas.
  21. Texas Death Index, 1964-1998; Fisk, Erma Vivian; died 25 January 1997, Harris County.
Fifth Generation
13. James Landon Fisk5 (Joseph,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 3 December 1937 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska;1, 2, 3 died 28 October 2000 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.1, 3 James married, in San Diego, San Diego County, California, Karen Winters3 (born September 1943, parents not determined4).

James was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and he moved to Phoenix with his family. He was a graduate of Arizona State University, majoring in architecture. Afterward, he moved to San Diego, California, and worked in the city planning office for 20 years. He later was a partner in a land-use consulting business in area around San Diego, retiring in 1993.3


Children of James Landon Fisk and Karen Winters:

+16i. Michael S. Fisk, born 25 November 1960. Married Peggy Warner.
 17ii. Steve T. Fisk, born 23 March 1966.4

14. Carolyn Jean Fisk5 (Joseph,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 14 December 1943 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska;4, 5 died 5 January 2019 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota.5 Carolyn married, 20 May 1977 in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, Gary William Sondreal5 (born April 1952, parents not determined4).

Children of Carolyn Jean Fisk and Gary William Sondreal:

+18i. Shelley Jo Sondreal, born 3 July 1964. Married (1) Maynard Troy Laidley Married (2) Robert John Drahovzal.
+19ii. Cynthia Anne Sondreal, born 1 September 1974. Married Dustin James Stuber.
+20iii. Gary William Sondreal, Jr., born 8 January 1980. Married (1) Nicole Lynn ‘Nicky’ Bendorf Married (2) Terra Lee Corpron.

15. Stephen Kent Fisk5 (Robert,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 27 June 1942.4 Stephen married Patricia Burr (born 3 February 1941, parents not determined4).

Children of Stephen Kent Fisk and Patricia Burr:

+21i. Matthew Alex Fisk, born 5 February 1967 in Brazos County, Texas. Married Melin Savage.
+22ii. Alleine Fisk, born 1968. Married Jeffrey Ray Bowes.
+23iii. Nathan Avery Fisk, born 10 May 1969; twin. Married Vicki Lyn Gill.
 24iv. Gregory Emerson Fisk, born 10 May 1969; twin.4
 25v. Aaron Nicholas Fisk, born 23 June 1977.4

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Fisk, James L., no. 506-42-8344; born 3 December 1937; died 28 October 2000; last residence: San Diego, California.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha, Enumeration District 94-7, Sheet No. 13A, family of Joseph Fisk (24, Ohio, timekeeper, steam railway); wife Marita Fisk (22, Nebraska); son James Fisk (2, Nebraska).
  3. Obituary, Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, North Dakota; available at Google News. 1 November 2000, James Landon Fisk, died 28 October 2000 in San Diego, California. The obituary provides brief biographical details, and the names of his parents, wife, sons and their wives, and sister.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. Obituary, Amundson Funeral Home (website: amundsonfuneralhome.com), Carolyn Jean Sondreal, died: 5 January 2019 in Grand Forks, North Dakota; born: 14 December 1943 in Omaha, Nebraska. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, brother, husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousin, and nephew.
Sixth Generation
16. Michael S. Fisk6 (James,5 Joseph,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 25 November 1960.1 Michael married Peggy Warner (born 27 August 1962, parents not determined1).

Children of Michael S. Fisk and Peggy Warner:

 26i. Nicole B. ‘Nikki’ Fisk, born 3 February 1990.1
 27ii. Shawna Fisk.

18. Shelley Jo Sondreal6 (Carolyn,5 Joseph,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 3 July 1964.1 Shelley married, first, 3 March 1984 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Maynard Troy Laidley2 (born 5 October 1962, parents not determined1). Shelley married, second, 26 June 1993 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Robert John Drahovzal3 (born 31 March 1966, parents not determined1).

Children of Shelley Jo Sondreal and Maynard Troy Laidley:

+28i. Alecia R. Laidley, born 26 August 1984. Married Philip Allen Sapa.
+29ii. Ashley Laidley, born 23 April 1986. Married Brandan Phillip Steffan.
+30iii. Eric Troy Laidley, born 14 March 1989. Married Katie Lynn Williams.

19. Cynthia Anne Sondreal6 (Carolyn,5 Joseph,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 1 September 1974.1 Cynthia married, 13 November 2004 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Dustin James Stuber4 (born 26 July 1979, parents not determined1).

Children of Cynthia Anne Sondreal and Dustin James Stuber:

 31i. Owen Stuber.
 32ii. Holly Stuber.
 33iii. Joslyn Stuber.
 34iv. Westin Stuber.

20. Gary William Sondreal, Jr.6 (Carolyn,5 Joseph,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 8 January 1980.1 Gary married, first, 11 May 2002 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Nicole Lynn ‘Nicky’ Bendorf5 (born 12 June 1982, parents not determined1). Gary married, second, 21 October 2017 in Meade County, South Dakota, Terra Lee Corpron1, 6 (born October 1982, the daughter of Terrance Lee Corpron and Renee Annette Pritchett1).

Children of Gary William Sondreal, Jr. and Nicole Lynn ‘Nicky’ Bendorf:

+35i. Madyson Mae ‘Maddy’ Bendorf, born July 1999. Married Israel Jeremiah Ruiz.
 36ii. Immagin Nicole Sondreal, born 5 November 2004.
 37iii. Olivia Lynn Sondreal, born xxxx.

Child of Gary William Sondreal, Jr. and Terra Lee Corpron:

 38i. Donovan Joseph Sondreal, born xxxx.

21. Matthew Alex Fisk6 (Stephen,5 Robert,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 5 February 1967 in Brazos County, Texas.1, 7 Matthew married, 12 June 1992 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Melin Savage (born 26 February 1970, parents not determined1).

Children of Matthew Alex Fisk and Melin Savage:

 39i. Jessika Fisk, born 11 November 1993.1
 40ii. Kendra Fisk, born 20 October 1995.1
 41iii. Robert Fisk, born 1998.1
 42iv. Jerrod Fisk, born 11 July 2001; twin.1
 43v. Lyssa Fisk, born 11 July 2001; twin.1

22. Alleine Fisk6 (Stephen,5 Robert,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 1968.1 Alleine married Jeffrey Ray Bowes (born 25 October 1966, parents not determined1).

Children of Alleine Fisk and Jeffrey Ray Bowes:

 44i. Elianna Bowes, born ca. 1998.
 45ii. _____ Bowes, born ca. 2001.

23. Nathan Avery Fisk6 (Stephen,5 Robert,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 10 May 1969; twin.1 Nathan married Vicki Lyn Gill (born 23 April 1965, the daughter of John D. Gill and Linda Pyper1).

Children of Nathan Avery Fisk and Vicki Lyn Gill:

 46i. Avery Fisk, born ca. 1997.1
 47ii. Alexis Fisk, born ca. 1999.1

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Maynard Troy Laidley, age 21, and Shelley Jo Sondreal, age 19; married on 3 March 1984 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
  3. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Robert John Dravovzal, age 27, and Shelley Jo Sondral, age 28; married on 26 June 1993 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
  4. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Dustin James Stuber, age 25, and Cynthia Anne Sondreal, age 26; married on 13 November 2004 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
  5. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Gary William Sondreal, age 22, and Nicole Lynn Bendorf, age 19; married on 11 May 2002 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
  6. South Dakota, U.S., Marriages, 1905-2018 (available at ancestry.com), Gary Sondreal and Terra Teets, married in 2017 in Meade County, South Dakota.
  7. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Fisk, Matthew Alex, born 3 February 1967, Brazos County, Texas.
Seventh and Eighth Generations
28. Alecia R. Laidley7 (Shelley,6 Carolyn,5 Joseph,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 26 August 1984.1 Alecia married, 27 April 2012 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, Philip Allen Sapa (born 25 October 1979, the son of Curtis F. Sapa and Lorri Darlene Winkler1).

Child of Alecia R. Laidley and Philip Allen Sapa:

 48i. Kylee Sapa, born xxxx.

29. Ashley Laidley7 (Shelley,6 Carolyn,5 Joseph,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 23 April 1986.1 Ashley married, 6 December 2019, Brandan Phillip Steffan1 (born 28 July 1991, parents not determined1).

Child of Ashley Laidley and Brandan Phillip Steffan:

 49i. Kason Phillip Steffan, born xxxx.

30. Eric Troy Laidley7 (Shelley,6 Carolyn,5 Joseph,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born 14 March 1989.1 Eric married, 18 August 2012 in Cass County, North Dakota, Katie Lynn Williams2 (born 31 March 1988, parents not determined1).

Children of Eric Troy Laidley and Katie Lynn Williams:

 50i. Mya Laidley, born xxxx.
 51ii. Connor Laidley, born xxxx.

35. Madyson Mae ‘Maddy’ Bendorf7 (Gary,6 Carolyn,5 Joseph,4 Joseph,3 Inez,2 Phebe1), born July 1999.1 Maddy married, 5 December 2022 in Cass County, North Dakota, Israel Jeremiah Ruiz3 (born ca. 2003, parents not determined1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Eric Troy Laidley, age 23, and Katie Lynn Williams, age 24; married on 18 August 2012 in Cass County, North Dakota.
  3. North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Marriage Records (website: statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages), Israel Jeremiah Ruiz, age 19, and Madyson Mae Bendorf, age 23; married on 5 December 2022 in Cass County, North Dakota.