Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Mary Crawlers


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 Mary Crawlers and 204 of her descendants down to the eighth generation.


First Generation
1. Mary Crawlers,1 born ca. 1820 in Ireland (parents not determined).1, 2 Mary married Samuel Adamson1 (born ca. 1814 in Ireland, parents not determined1, 2).

Children of Mary Crawlers and Samuel Adamson:

+2i. Margaret Adamson, born 30 March 1850 in Guilford, Ireland; died 27 October 1946 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Harris T. Chapel.
+3ii. Jane Adamson, born ca. 1858 in England; died before 1900. Married Richard Atkinson.

  1. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 39 (1946), Margaret Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith. The certificate shows Margaret’s parents as Samuel Adamson, birthplace Ireland, and Mary Crawlers, birthplace Ireland.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Enumeration District 112C, Page 2B.
Second Generation
2. Margaret Adamson2 (Mary1), born 30 March 1850 in Guilford, Ireland;1, 2 died 27 October 1946 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.1 Margaret married, 1 February 1876, Harris T. Chapel2, 6 (born 30 August 1819 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Simon Chapel and Clarissa _____;3, 4, 5 Harris died 17 May 1901 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut3).

Margaret emigrated in 1870 from Ireland.2 Margaret came to America in 1870. She and her husband Harris T. Chapel lived in East Lyme where she was a member of the Community Church. After her husband died in 1901, she came to live in Montville. She died at the home of her daughter, Annie Coffey, in Palmertown. Among her survivors was her niece, Mrs. Charles Allen, whom she raised from infancy.2


Children of Margaret Adamson and Harris T. Chapel:

+4i. Robert William Chapel, born 7 November 1876 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 19 June 1947 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Christina B. ‘China’ Strong Married (2) Rose Anna Garrett.
+5ii. Elizabeth Chapel, born 18 August 1877 in Chesterfield, New London County, Connecticut; died 8 February 1967 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) _____ Douglass Married (2) John Leonard Clark.
+6iii. Mary Ann Chapel, born 27 August 1880 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 12 August 1968 in Preston, Montville, Connecticut. Married (1) (unidentified) Married (2) Patrick J. Coffey.
+7iv. Samuel Chapel, born 7 January 1884 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; died 15 November 1961 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Elizabeth Marie ‘Lizzie’ Way Married (2) Emma Williams.

3. Jane Adamson2 (Mary1), born ca. 1858 in England;7 died before 1900.8 Jane married Richard Atkinson8 (born February 1865, parents not determined9).

Child of Jane Adamson and Richard Atkinson:

+8i. Grace Elizabeth Atkinson, born 25 February 1896 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 2 August 1985 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Charles Everett Allen.

  1. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 39 (1946), Margaret Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith. The certificate shows Margaret’s parents as Samuel Adamson, birthplace Ireland, and Mary Crawlers, birthplace Ireland.
  2. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Margaret Adamson Chapel, 29 October 1946.
  3. Death Certificate, Connecticut, East Lyme, Harris T. Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith. The certificate shows father’s name as Simon Chapel.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme,
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Page Nos. 14, 15, family of Simon Chapel (87, Conn, farmer); Harris D. Chapel (55, Conn, farmer); Lois Beckwith (51, Conn).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Enumeration District 445, Sheet 10B, family of Harris and Margaret Chapel with niece Grace E. Atkinson.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Enumeration District 112C, Page 2B.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 456, Sheet No. 23B. Family of Herbert and Jennie Clark, with Mabel Edwards, cousin, Richard Atkinson and Harrison Taylor, borders. Richard is shown as ‘widowed’ so Jane presumably died before 1900.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 456, Sheet No. 23B. Family of Herbert and Jennie Clark, with Mabel Edwards, cousin, Richard Atkinson and Harrison Taylor, borders.
Third Generation
4. Robert William Chapel3 (Margaret,2 Mary1), born 7 November 1876 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;1 died 19 June 1947 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.1 Robert married, first, ca. 1902, Christina B. ‘China’ Strong2 (born ca. 1879, the daughter of William Strong and Julia A. Church2). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1914.3 Robert married, second, 3 June 1914 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Rose Anna Garrett6 (born 6 December 1892, the daughter of William Garrett and Roseanna Ashton;4 Rose died 12 October 1971 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut4, 5).

Children of Robert William Chapel and Rose Anna Garrett:

+9i. Evelyn Lillian Chapel, born 15 March 1915; died 26 January 1984 in Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut. Married Roland Clinton Clark.
+10ii. Robert Elwood Chapel, born 13 April 1917 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 25 May 1980 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Helen Teresa Krupowski.
+11iii. Harold Francis Chapel, born 1 December 1927 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 4 December 2006 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Joann Victoria Haynes.

5. Elizabeth Chapel3 (Margaret,2 Mary1), born 18 August 1877 in Chesterfield, New London County, Connecticut;7 died 8 February 1967 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.7 Elizabeth married, first, _____ Douglass8 (born ____, parents not determined). Elizabeth married, second, ca. 1899, John Leonard Clark8, 11 (born 14 August 1875 in Chesterfield, New London County, Connecticut, the son of William E. Clark and Francina Czrina Tooker;7, 9, 10 John died 25 May 1945 in Palmertown, New London County, Connecticut7, 11). Elizabeth is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.7 John is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.11

Child of Elizabeth Chapel and _____ Douglass:

+12i. Clarissa ‘Clara’ Clark (born Douglass), born 12 November 1897 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; died 17 May 1972 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Roy Nelson.

Child of Elizabeth Chapel, adopted by John Leonard Clark:

+12i. Clarissa ‘Clara’ Clark (born Douglass), born 12 November 1897 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; died 17 May 1972 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Roy Nelson. (Note: Clara is shown here with her birth mother and adoptive father. She was previously shown with her birth parents.)

Children of Elizabeth Chapel and John Leonard Clark:

+13ii. Benjamin Henry Clark, born 11 November 1899 in Haddam, Connecticut; died 14 June 1962 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Genevieve V. Jackson Married (2) Louise Myrtle Goff.
+14iii. Mary Elizabeth Clark, born 22 October 1900 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; died 4 December 1959 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Harry Ray Nelson Married (2) Elmer Oliver Hannaford.
+15iv. Earl C. Clark, born 20 August 1903 in Haddam, Connecticut; died 1 July 1966 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Wanda ‘Sally’ Pudlo.
+16v. Bertha May Clark, born 10 November 1904 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 28 January 1981 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Edward C. Gwiazdowski Married (2) Emil William Nadeau Partnered with (3) William Hanna Partnered with (4) John McPherson Married (5) Nathan Wilcox Wheeler.
+17vi. Mabel Clark, born 9 November 1907 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 15 June 2004 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Partnered with (1) (unidentified) Married (2) William Guy Hartling, Sr..

6. Mary Ann Chapel3 (Margaret,2 Mary1), born 27 August 1880 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;12, 13, 14 died 12 August 1968 in Preston, Montville, Connecticut.14 Mary married, first, after 1900, (unidentified)12 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1910.13 Mary married, second, Patrick J. Coffey14, 15 (born ca. 1872 in Massachusetts, parents not determined;15 Patrick died 192114). Mary is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.14

Ann, as she was known, was a seamstress for the former Palmer Brothers in Montville.14


Child of Mary Ann Chapel and Patrick J. Coffey:

+18i. John Leonard Coffey, born 3 August 1919 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 3 October 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Hazel M. Watt.

7. Samuel Chapel3 (Margaret,2 Mary1), born 7 January 1884 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut;12, 16 died 15 November 1961 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.16 Samuel married, first, ca. 1903, Elizabeth Marie ‘Lizzie’ Way17 (born ca. 1889 in Connecticut, parents not determined17). Their marriage ended in divorce. Samuel married, second, 7 August 1920 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Emma Williams20 (born 5 December 1897, the daughter of Willett Williams and Fanni Thompson;18, 19 Emma died 30 May 1973 in East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut18, 19). Samuel is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.16 Emma is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.18

Child of Samuel Chapel and Elizabeth Marie ‘Lizzie’ Way:

 19i. Harris Samuel Chapel, born 17 March 1907 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;21 died 14 August 1907 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.21 Harris is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.21

Child of Samuel Chapel and Emma Williams:

 20i. William Henry Chapel, born 25 January 1921 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;22 died 11 February 1922 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.22

8. Grace Elizabeth Atkinson3 (Jane,2 Mary1), born 25 February 1896 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;23 died 2 August 1985 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.23, 24 Grace married, 31 December 1914 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Charles Everett Allen23 (born 9 November 1889 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Henry R. Allen and Harriet Edwards;25, 26 Charles died March 197323, 26). Grace is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.24

Children of Grace Elizabeth Atkinson and Charles Everett Allen:

+21i. Mary Elizabeth Allen, born ca. 1918 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Gerard Laurent Gingras.
+22ii. Norbert Leo Allen, born ca. 1919 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Harriet Seaberg.

  1. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 41 (1947), Robert William Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith. His death certificate lists his father as Horace Chapel whose name from other records is known to be Harris Chapel.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 512, Sheet 10B. The census shows that Christina had 3 children with 1 living, but no children are listed with Robert and Christina in this or any subsequent record.
  3. Robert and Christina are presumed to have divorced since later records show each as remarried.
  4. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 1971-78, Rose Anna Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Rose Chapel, no. 043-20-9240
  6. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1914-00000105, marriage of Robert W. Chapel and Rose Gerret
  7. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Elizabeth Chapel Clark, 9 February 1967.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Middlesex County, Essex, Enumeration District 275, Sheet No. 25B.
  9. Draft Registration Card, World War I, John Leonard Clark, Card Number 1918.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Middlesex County, East Haddam, Enumeration District 73, Page No. 5, family of William E. Clark (29, Connecticut); wife Florence Z. Clark (26, Connecticut); son William M. Clark (9, Connecticut); son Herbert M. Clark (7, Connecticut); son John L. Clark (5, Connecticut); daughter Lettie B. Clark (4, Connecticut); son Louis F. Clark (1, Connecticut).
  11. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, John Leonard Clark, 25 May 1945.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Enumeration District 445, Sheet 10B, family of Harris and Margaret Chapel with niece Grace E. Atkinson.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 512, Sheet 36A, family of Margaret Chapel (46, widow, 4 children with 4 living) with daughter Annie (28, divorced, 3 children with none living) and grand daughter Grace E. Atchison (14).
  14. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Mary Ann Coffey, 12 August 1968.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 278, Sheet 2B, family of Patrick J. and Annie M. Coffey with son John L. Coffey.
  16. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Samuel Chapel, 15 November 1961.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 572, Sheet 10A, Samuel and Elizabeth Chapel
  18. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 1973-034, Emma Williams Chapel. Copy viewed at the Montville Town Hall. Her parents are listed as Willet Williams and _____ Mosier.
  19. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Emma Chapel, 30 May 1973.
  20. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Samuel Chapel and Emma Williams, #1920-094. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  21. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Certificate No. 1907-131, Harris Samuel Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
  22. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 1922-107, William Henry Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
  23. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Grace Elizabeth Allen, 4 August 1985.
  24. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 1985-064, Grace A. Allen. Copy viewed at the Montville Town Hall. Her parents are listed as Richard Atkinson and Jane Adamson.
  25. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Charles E. Allen and Grace E. Ackerson, #1914-0138. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their marriage date and place, ages and birth places, and the names of their parents.
  26. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Charles Allen, no. 041-07-7689
Fourth Generation
9. Evelyn Lillian Chapel4 (Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 15 March 1915;1 died 26 January 1984 in Old Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut.1 Evelyn married, 20 August 1934 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Roland Clinton Clark5 (born 17 November 1916 in Connecticut, the son of Hurbert Mansfield Clark and Jennie G. Strong;2, 3 Roland died 10 December 1994 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; his cremated remains are in the possession of his daughter Pat Lallier3, 4). Evelyn is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.4

Children of Evelyn Lillian Chapel and Roland Clinton Clark:

 23i. Roland Clinton Clark, Jr., born 1 January 1935 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;6 died 9 July 1944 in Home Memorial Hospital, New London, Connecticut.6 Roland attended 4th grade at Palmer Memorial School in Palmertown, Connecticut.6 Roland is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.6
+24ii. Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr., born 27 November 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 23 February 1988 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Carol Antonina Bowman.
+25iii. Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark, born 7 February 1938 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 23 January 1991 in Kenner, Louisiana; ronald donated his body to science. Married Jacqueline Anne Ellis.
+26iv. Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr., born 21 February 1940 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 21 February 1969 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Married Donna Mae Aldrich.
+27v. Patricia Ann Clark, born 4 April 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 19 April 2020 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Donald Lewis Lallier.
+28vi. Jean Rose Clark, born 16 January 1947. Married (1) James Irvin Mattos Married (2) William Lyle Kiggans.

10. Robert Elwood Chapel4 (Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 13 April 1917 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;7 died 25 May 1980 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7 Robert married, 14 September 1940 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Helen Teresa Krupowski10 (born 14 July 1920 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Alexander Kropowski and Marcella ‘Mary’ Zacharowa;8 Helen died 26 May 2010 in New London, New London County, Connecticut9). Robert and Helen are buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.4

Robert is a WWII Army veteran serving at the Battle of the Bulge and spending time wounded in Stalag 4B POW camp in Muhlberg, Germany. Prior to the war he worked at Robert Gair Mill and afterward he worked for 30 years at Robertson Paper Box in Montville where he was a box machine operator.11


Children of Robert Elwood Chapel and Helen Teresa Krupowski:

+29i. Robert Elwood ‘Red’ Chapel, Jr., born 1 December 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 2 December 2010 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut. Married Dale Mae Strickland.
+30ii. Raymond Edward Chapel, born 17 March 1951; died 21 November 2009 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Patricia Lynn Hatch.
+31iii. Shirley Ellen Chapel, born 8 May 1954 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Peter Ramsay Smith.

11. Harold Francis Chapel4 (Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 1 December 1927 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;12 died 4 December 2006 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.13 Harold married, 1 September 1956 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Joann Victoria Haynes15 (born 14 September 1938, the daughter of John Elsworth Haynes and Magna Victoria Englund14). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1986 in Connecticut.16 Harold is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.12

Harold worked at Robertson Paper Box in Montville and stayed on as a consultant for many years when it changed to Rand Whitney. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Harold was a member of the American Legion Post 0112 in Montville. He had many musical talents.12, 13, 17


Children of Harold Francis Chapel and Joann Victoria Haynes:

+32i. John Robert Chapel, born 18 January 1958. Married Patricia A. Harmon.
+33ii. Joann Carol Chapel, born 14 November 1960. Married Wayne Kenneth Records.
+34iii. Kathryn Anne Chapel, born 20 October 1963. Married Christopher J. Pianta.

12. Clarissa ‘Clara’ Clark (born Douglass)4 (Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 12 November 1897 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut;18, 19, 20 died 17 May 1972 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.18, 20, 21 Clara married, 1 August 1918 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Roy Nelson25 (born 26 June 1894 in Prentice, Price County, Wisconsin, the son of Harry Nelson and Mary Tobias;22, 23, 24 Roy died 6 June 1948 in Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut24). Clara and Roy are buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.20, 23, 23, 24 Clara was adopted by John Leonard Clark.

Clara was a member of Huntington Street Baptist Church and the Auxiliaries of the John Coleman Prince Post, American Legion, and the Thames Valley Barracks, Veterans of World War I in New London, Connecticut.20

Roy served in the Coast Artillery Corps, Fifth Company as a corporal during World War I, and as a private first class in Company E, 118th Quartermaster Corps of the National Guard during World War II. He belonged to the John Coleman Prince post, American Legion, in New London, Connecticut. Roy was a member of the Huntington Street Baptist Church, also in New London. He was a truck driver for Pequot Coal Company, and previously employed at the Fort Trumbull branch of the University of Connecticut in the maintenance department.24

His World War II draft registration card dated 27 April 1942 indicates that he was in the U. S. Coast Guard at the Custom House, Bank Street, New London, Connecticut.26


Children of Clarissa ‘Clara’ Clark (born Douglass) and Roy Nelson:

+35i. John Lute Nelson, born 21 June 1921 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 28 July 1961 in Preston, Montville, Connecticut. Married Ruby E. _____.
+36ii. Harrietta Mary ‘Harriet’ Nelson, born 13 January 1924 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 27 October 1986 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Charles Hudson Obday, Jr. Married (2) Elmer Oliver Hannaford Married (3) Asa Douglas Oliver.
 37iii. Raymond Nelson, born 13 February 1925 in Michigan;27 died 15 August 1988 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.27
 38iv. Theodore E. Nelson, born 6 March 1929;28 died 12 April 1989 in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts.28

13. Benjamin Henry Clark4 (Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 11 November 1899 in Haddam, Connecticut;29, 30, 31 died 14 June 1962 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.31 Benjamin married, first, ca. 1921, Genevieve V. Jackson (born ca. 1901, the daughter of W. Eugene Jackson and (unidentified)32). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1930.33 Benjamin married, second, 27 May 1930 in Essex, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Louise Myrtle Goff31, 34 (born 14 May 1914 in Haddam, Connecticut, the daughter of Jeremiah R. Goff and Clara M. Brown;34, 35 Louise died 24 July 2008 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut35). Benjamin is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.31 Louise is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.36

Benjamin was a truck driver for 15 years for the Town of Montville, Highway Department. He was previously a garage mechanic for the New England Transportation Co. of New London for five years. He attended Union Baptist Church in Montville.31


Child of Benjamin Henry Clark and Genevieve V. Jackson:

+39i. Benjamin Eugene Clark, Sr., born 8 November 1922; died 10 May 2001 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Winifred Barbara ‘Winnie’ Goff.

Children of Benjamin Henry Clark and Louise Myrtle Goff:

+40i. Benjamin Henry ‘Cy’ Clark, Jr., born 2 September 1931 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut; died 5 January 2011 in North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina. Married (1) Matilda Patricia Fox (née Peters) Married (2) Patricia A. Fontaine.
+41ii. Walter Robert Clark, Sr., born 31 December 1933 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 5 July 2001 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Colleen Aloha Williams.

14. Mary Elizabeth Clark4 (Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 22 October 1900 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut;37, 38, 39 died 4 December 1959 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.39, 40 Mary married, first, 28 October 1919 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Harry Ray Nelson42, 43 (born 26 June 1894 in Prentice, Price County, Wisconsin, the son of Harry Nelson and Mary Tobias38, 41, 42). Mary married, second, 24 November 1926 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Elmer Oliver Hannaford45, 46 (born 21 November 1903 in Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas S. Hannaford and Adelaide Clarke;44, 45 Elmer died 5 September 1980 in Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut44). Mary is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.39 Elmer is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.44

Elmer served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a pay clerk. He is listed twice in the 1930 US Census, once with his first wife Mary and a second time as a crew member on the USS Champlain.45, 47


Child adopted by Mary Elizabeth Nelson (née Clark) and Elmer Oliver Hannaford:

+42i. Dolores Ruth ‘Dee’ Nadeau, born 8 June 1938 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; died 5 April 2012 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Randolph V. ‘Randy’ Fox.

15. Earl C. Clark4 (Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 20 August 1903 in Haddam, Connecticut;37, 48, 49 died 1 July 1966 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.48, 49 Earl married Wanda ‘Sally’ Pudlo49, 50 (born 14 July 1910 in Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, the daughter of Joseph Pudlo and Caroline _____;50 Sally died 14 July 2005 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut50). Earl is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.49 Sally is buried in Neipsic Cemetery, Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut.50

16. Bertha May Clark4 (Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 10 November 1904 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;51 died 28 January 1981 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.51 Bertha married, first, Edward C. Gwiazdowski51, 54 (born ca. 1902, the son of Andrew J. Gwiazdowski and Veronica Kozlowski;52 Edward died 192953). Bertha married, second, 25 January 1930 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Emil William Nadeau55 (born ca. 1910 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, the son of John Nadeau and Margaret Williams55). Bertha partnered with, third, ca. 1930, William Hanna56 (born ____, parents not determined). Bertha partnered with, fourth, ca. 1937, John McPherson (born ____, parents not determined). Bertha married, fifth, 31 October 1943 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Nathan Wilcox Wheeler58 (born 8 December 1910 in Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, the son of Nelson Woodward Wheeler and Flora Belle Young;57 Nathan died 23 September 1994 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut57). Bertha is buried in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson, Windham County, Connecticut.51 Edward is buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.53

Bertha had six children from two marriages and two partnerships. The obituary for Bertha Wheeler names five of her children: sons Edward Gwiazdowski, Russell Nadeau, and Nathan Wilcox, and daughters Marge Anilowski and Shirley Botelho. Her daughter Dolores Fox is inexplicably not included.51

Her first marriage to Edward Gwiazdowski in the early 1920s produced one child, also named Edward Gwiazdowski, born in 1924. Her husband Edward died in 1929, and Bertha married Emil William Nadeau the next year. It is believe that Bertha and Emil had no children together, and that their marriage was short and ended in divorce. The cause may have been related to Bertha giving birth to daughter Marguerite (Marge) in late 1930, and to daughter Shirley in late 1931, both by William Hanna, who is identified as their father in Shirley’s obituary (she died in 2002). The same obituary also lists Marilyn Daniel as a sister of Shirley, but Marilyn is believed to be the daughter of William and a woman other than Bertha. William Hanna has not been found in any other records.

Neither Bertha, husband Emil, nor son Edward have been found in the 1930 census, and nothing more is known about Emil. Bertha is probably the Mrs. Bertha M. Nadeau shown in the 1933-37 city directories for New London, Connecticut.

Family sources indicate that Bertha had two children by John McPherson, although his name has not been found in any associated records. Their son Russell was born in 1937 in New London, and their daughter Dolores was born in 1938 in the Connecticut State Farm for Women, Niantic, (now York Correctional Institution) while Bertha was incarcerated there. Both Dolores and Russell were born with the Nadeau surname since Bertha continued to use her married name Nadeau until 1943 when she married Nathan W. Wheeler. Their son Nathan W. Wheeler, Jr., was born in 1945.

Nathan was a member of the Norwich Auxiliary Police and the American Polish Club in Montville. He was employed at Electric Boat in Groton.57


Child of Bertha May Clark and Edward C. Gwiazdowski:

+43i. Edward Charles ‘Cochise’ Gwiazdowski, born 1 February 1924 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 3 September 2000 in West Haven, Connecticut. Married Dorothy May Lacharite (née Evans) .

Children of Bertha May Nadeau (née Clark) and William Hanna:

+44i. Marguerite ‘Marge’ Hanna, born 24 October 1930. Married Theodore L. Anilowski.
+45ii. Shirley Barbara Hanna, born 5 October 1931 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 12 November 2002 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Married James J. Botelho.

Children of Bertha May Nadeau (née Clark) and John McPherson:

+46i. Russell John Nadeau, born 22 April 1937 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Sarah Ann ‘Sally’ Hart.
+42ii. Dolores Ruth ‘Dee’ Nadeau, born 8 June 1938 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; died 5 April 2012 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Randolph V. ‘Randy’ Fox. (Note: Dee is shown here with her birth parents. She was previously shown with her adoptive parents.)

Child of Bertha May Nadeau (née Clark) and Nathan Wilcox Wheeler:

+47i. Nathan Woodard Wheeler, born 2 December 1945. Married (1) Barbara A. Ouimette Married (2) Linda M. Fletcher Married (3) Donna Marie Bode.

17. Mabel Clark4 (Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 9 November 1907 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;59 died 15 June 2004 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.59 Mabel partnered with, first, (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined). Mabel married, second, 5 May 1934 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, William Guy Hartling, Sr.61 (born 11 October 1907 in Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia, the son of William Hartling and Anna Hotchkiss;60, 61 William died 31 January 1989 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut60, 61).

William was a truck driver for Adley Express in New London for many years. He retired in 1962. William was a member of the Union Methodist Church in New London.61


Child of Mabel Clark and (unidentified):

+48i. Lawrence Theodore Clark, born 5 February 1931 in Staten Island, New York. Married Joann Scovish.

Children of Mabel Clark and William Guy Hartling, Sr.:

+49i. William John Hartling, born 14 August 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 25 March 1982 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Margery Elizabeth Schuessler (née Collomore) .
 50ii. Allan R. Hartling, born 17 June 1937 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;62 died 17 March 2005 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.62 Allan worked in the restaurant field.62
+51iii. Elizabeth Ann Hartling, born 19 July 1938. Partnered with (1) Norman Cornelius Clifford Married (2) George William Stamm, Jr. Married (3) Thomas James Price, Jr. Married (4) William Lee Vallett Married (5) James Alden Bonville.

18. John Leonard Coffey4 (Mary,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 3 August 1919 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;63, 64 died 3 October 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.64 John married, 15 October 1938 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Hazel M. Watt64, 65, 66 (born 8 July 1919 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of William Archibald Watt and Bessie M. Davis;65 Hazel died 5 April 2004 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut65). John and Hazel are buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.64, 65

John served in the U. S. Navy in World War II. He was a member of several organizations, including the Retired Teamsters Union; Montville Posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (charter member) and American Legion; St. James Masonic Lodge in Norwich; Nemrod Grotto of Norwich, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Montville Polish Club; and Northern Fishing Club of Montville.64

Hazel was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post No. 10060 in Uncasville, Connecticut.65


Children of John Leonard Coffey and Hazel M. Watt:

+52i. William Leonard Coffey, born 18 April 1939; died 9 November 2010 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Susie Solange Daigneault.
+53ii. Bessie Ann Coffey, born 11 October 1940. Married Wayne Irving Badger.
+54iii. Charlotte Mae Coffey, born 28 January 1942. Married Allen George Rainville.
+55iv. Sheila Marie Coffey, born 22 August 1943; died 24 February 2000 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Charles William Neeley Married (2) John Eugene ‘Beetle’ Beetham, Jr..

21. Mary Elizabeth Allen4 (Grace ,3 Jane,2 Mary1), born ca. 1918 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.67, 68 Mary married, 26 May 1943 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Gerard Laurent Gingras67 (born ca. 1923 in Weshford, Quebec, Canada, the son of Arsitide Gingras and Bernadette Dutily67).

22. Norbert Leo Allen4 (Grace ,3 Jane,2 Mary1), born ca. 1919 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.68, 69 Norbert married, 9 March 1940 in West Hartford, Connecticut, Harriet Seaberg69 (born ca. 1922 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Louis Seaberg and Gladys E. Carlton69).

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Evelyn L. Clark, 27 January 1984
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 256, Sheet 10B, family of Hurbert (spelled Hebert in the census) and Jennie Clark (spelled Clarks in the census)
  3. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Roland C. Clark, 11 December 1994
  4. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  5. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1934-00000026, marriage of Roland C. Clark and Evelyn L. Chapel
  6. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Roland C. Clark, Jr., 10 July 1944
  7. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 10 (1980), Robert E. Chapel. Copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
  8. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Yetovinia Krupowski. Certified copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith. The name ‘Helen Teresa’ was added to the certificate on 9/11/72.
  9. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Helen T. Chapel, no. 041-07-1997
  10. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Robert Elwood Chapel and Helen Teresa Krupowski. Certified copy in possession of Shirley (Chapel) Smith.
  11. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  12. Headstone, Comstock Cemetery, Montville, Connecticut, Harold F. Chapel (headstone and military grave marker)
  13. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Harold Francis Chapel, 6 December 1976.
  14. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  15. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1956-00000243, marriage of Harold Francis Chapel and Joann Victoria Haynes
  16. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  17. U.S. Army World War II Army Enlistment Records 1938-1946, available at Ancestry.com. Harold F. Chapel, birth year 1927, enlistment date 5 March 1946.
  18. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Clara Nelson, no. 043-03-0956
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Middlesex County, Essex, Enumeration District 275, Sheet No. 25B.
  20. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Clara Clark Nelson, 18 May 1972
  21. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Clara Nelson, 17 May 1972
  22. Index of Births, Wisconsin Births 1820-1907, available at ancestry.com: Roy Nelson, 26 Jun 1894, Price County. [Roy is the twin of Ray (Harry) Nelson]
  23. Headstone, Comstock Cemetery, Montville, Connecticut, Nelson: Roy 1894-1948, Clara 1897-1972
  24. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Roy Nelson, 7 June 1948. The obituary lists his birth year as 1893 which is believed to be incorrect since several other sources list the year as 1894.
  25. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1918-00000096, marriage of Roy Nelson and Clara Clark
  26. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Roy Nelson, Serial Number U3023
  27. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Raymond Nelson, 15 August 1988
  28. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Theodore E. Nelson, no. 040-22-8384
  29. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Benjamin Henry Clark, Card Serial Number 1359. His birth date is listed as Nov 11, 1899.
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Middlesex County, Essex, Enumeration District 275, Sheet No. 25B. His birth date shows as November 1899 and age as 6/12 (i.e., 6 months old on 1 June 1900).
  31. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Benjamin Henry Clark, 14 June 1962. The obituary indicates his birth date as 11 November 1898 but the 1900 census and his WWI draft registration card give the year as 1899 which is considered more accurate.
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New Haven County, Town of Madison, Enumeration District 5, Sheet No. 2B. Family of George G. Densmore.
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-22, Sheet No. 13B. Family of John L. Clark.
  34. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Benjamin H. Clark and Louise M Goff, #1930-094. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their places of birth and the names of their parents.
  35. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Louise M. Molyneux, no. 048-12-6386
  36. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Louise Goff Clark, 28 July 2008.
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 572, Sheet 14A
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 256, Sheet 9B, family of John L. Clark
  39. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Mary E. Hannaford, 4 December 1959
  40. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Mary E. Hannaford, 4 December 1959
  41. Index of Births, Wisconsin Births 1820-1907, available at ancestry.com: Ray Nelson, 26 Jun 1894, Price County. [Ray, also known as Harry, is the twin of Roy Nelson]
  42. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Harry Nelson and Mary Clark, #1919-121. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  43. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1919-00000121, marriage of Harry Nelson and Mary Clark
  44. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Ledyard, Elmer Oliver Hannaford, 5 September 1980. Copy viewed at Ledyard Town Hall.
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Richmond County, New York City, Enumeration District 435, Sheet 9B, Elmer and Mary Hannaford.
  46. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Elmer Hannaford and Mary Nelson, #1926-108. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Richmond County, New York City, Enumeration District 43-103, Sheet 8A, Coast Guard crew of the USS Champlain including Elmer O. Hannaford
  48. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Earl Clark, no. 040-18-3549
  49. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Earl Clark, 3 July 1966
  50. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Wanda Pudlo Clark, 22 July 2005
  51. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Bertha Wheeler, 29 January 1981
  52. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 537, Sheet 26B, family of Andrew and Veronica Gwiazdowski.
  53. Headstone, St. Joseph Cemetery, Norwich, Connecticut, Gwiazdowski: Andrew J., wife Veronica, son Frank, son Edward, and daughter Victoria.
  54. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Edward Charles Gwiazdowski, 13 September 2000. This is the obituary for the son of Bertha (Clark) and Edward C. Gwiazdowski.
  55. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Emil William Nadeau and Bertha Gwiazdowski, #1930-083. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their ages and birth places, and the names of their parents.
  56. Obituary, Providence Journal, Providence, Rhode Island, Shirley B. (Hanna) Botelho, 14 November 2002
  57. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Nathan Wheeler, 25 September 1994
  58. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1943-00000044, marriage of Nathan Wilcox Wheeler and Bertha May Nadeau
  59. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Mabel Hartling, 17 June 2004
  60. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 1989-010, William G. Hartling. Copy viewed at the Montville Town Hall. His parents are listed as William Hartling and Anna Hotchkiss.
  61. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, William Guy Hartling, Sr., 1 February 1989
  62. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Allan R. Hartling, 19 March 2005
  63. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 278, Sheet 2B, family of Patrick J. and Annie M. Coffey with son John L. Coffey.
  64. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, John L. Coffey, 3 October 1977.
  65. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Hazel M. (Watt) Coffey, 7 April 2004.
  66. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1938-00000139, marriage of John L. Coffey and Hazel M. Watt
  67. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Gerard Laurent Gingras and Mary Elizabeth Allen, #1943-017. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their marriage date and place, ages and birth places, and the names of their parents.
  68. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Grace Elizabeth Allen, 4 August 1985.
  69. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Norbert Leo Allen and Harriet Seaberg, #1940-017. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their marriage date and place, ages and birth places, and the names of their parents.
Fifth Generation
24. Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr.5 (Evelyn,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 27 November 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;1 died 23 February 1988 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Robert married, 1959, Carol Antonina Bowman3 (born 1941 in New York, New York, parents not determined2, 3). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1980 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3

Robert owned and operated Bob Clark and Sons in Norwich, and he later worked for the Montville Board of Education at Montville High School.1


Children of Robert Mansfield Clark, Sr. and Carol Antonina Bowman:

 56i. Robert Mansfield Clark, Jr., born 24 January 1960.1, 4
 57ii. John Clark.
 58iii. James Clark.
 59iv. Stephen Edward Clark, born 29 November 1968.1, 2

25. Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark5 (Evelyn,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 7 February 1938 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;5 died 23 January 1991 in Kenner, Louisiana; ronald donated his body to science.5, 6 Buck married, 21 November 1964 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Jacqueline Anne Ellis7, 8 (born ca. 1943, parents not determined7). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1982.6

Child of Ronald Lloyd ‘Buck’ Clark and Jacqueline Anne Ellis:

 60i. _____ Clark.

26. Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr.5 (Evelyn,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 21 February 1940 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;9 died 21 February 1969 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.9 Skipper married, 24 September 1960 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, Donna Mae Aldrich10 (born 29 November 1942 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, the daughter of Harry Aldrich and Evangeline Young10). Skipper is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.9

Children of Larry James ‘Skipper’ Clark, Sr. and Donna Mae Aldrich:

+61i. Wendy I. Clark, born 30 August 1961 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Ruben M. Parra.
 62ii. Larry James Clark, Jr., born 14 October 1963.9, 11

27. Patricia Ann Clark5 (Evelyn,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 4 April 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;12, 13 died 19 April 2020 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.13 Patricia married, 19 March 1960 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Donald Lewis Lallier12 (born 9 January 1938 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, the son of Norman Lallier and Leona A. _____12).

Children of Patricia Ann Clark and Donald Lewis Lallier:

+63i. Michele Lora Lallier, born 27 December 1961. Married William Kruszewski.
+64ii. Sheri Rene Lallier, born 17 November 1962. Married James Wilber Kerns.
+65iii. Joseph Clinton Lallier, born 17 May 1965. Married Laurie Ann Harman.
+66iv. Suzette Evelyn Lallier, born 15 December 1969. Married Curtis K. Rolland.

28. Jean Rose Clark5 (Evelyn,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 16 January 1947.4 Jean married, first, 11 July 1964 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, James Irvin Mattos14 (born January 1945 in Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin Mattos and Natalie Doris Robinson3). Their marriage ended in divorce on 21 June 1972 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3 Jean married, second, 14 June 1987 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, William Lyle Kiggans15, 16 (born ____, parents not determined).

29. Robert Elwood ‘Red’ Chapel, Jr.5 (Robert,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 1 December 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;17 died 2 December 2010 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut.18 Red married, 9 June 1962 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Dale Mae Strickland20 (born 12 November 1942 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Tryon Strickland and Ethel Hubert19). Red is buried in Union Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.18

Red graduated in 1960 from Norwich Technical School. He was a member of the Quaker Hill Fire House. Red owned Chapel Painting Co., which he operated along with his son Kenneth. He also owned and operated Bob’s Rod and Tackle shop in Quaker Hill after he retired from his painting business.18


Children of Robert Elwood ‘Red’ Chapel, Jr. and Dale Mae Strickland:

+67i. Kenneth Wayne Chapel, born 4 June 1963. Married Dana S. Pierce (née Nygren) .
+68ii. Diane Marie Chapel, born 16 August 1969 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Donald Dale Ross Married (2) Carl Joseph Zacchara (born Dustin John Wilson).

30. Raymond Edward Chapel5 (Robert,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 17 March 1951;21 died 21 November 2009 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.22 Raymond married, 11 May 1974 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Patricia Lynn Hatch24 (born 29 November 1954, the daughter of Raymond Chester Hatch and Clara E. Waite23). Their marriage ended in divorce in December 1991.21

Raymond worked for Pfizer in Groton, Connecticut for about 20 years. He later worked for Rand Whitney in Montville, Connecticut.21


Children of Raymond Edward Chapel and Patricia Lynn Hatch:

+69i. Michael Kyle Chapel, born 26 March 1977. Married Michelle Lyn Matney.
+70ii. Gregory Peter Chapel, born 21 March 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Jennifer Lynn Sturgeon.

31. Shirley Ellen Chapel5 (Robert,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 8 May 1954 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.25 Shirley married, 16 November 1974 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Peter Ramsay Smith (born 19 August 1953 in Glen Ridge, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of Kenneth Alesbury Smith and Eleanor A. Randle).

Children of Shirley Ellen Chapel and Peter Ramsay Smith:

+71i. Stephen Lawrence Smith, born 21 August 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Dayna Marie Shoemaker.
+72ii. Timothy Robert Smith, born 1 February 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Partnered with (1) Amber Renee Stiles Partnered with (2) Dody Lynn Bush-Retherford (née Mitchell) (born Bush) Partnered with (3) Amanda Michelle Sanders.

32. John Robert Chapel5 (Harold,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 18 January 1958.4 John married, 9 June 1984, Patricia A. Harmon26 (born 1960, parents not determined3, 26). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1986 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3

33. Joann Carol Chapel5 (Harold,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 14 November 1960.6 Joann married, 19 June 1982 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Wayne Kenneth Records27 (born 6 March 1958, parents not determined4).

Children of Joann Carol Chapel and Wayne Kenneth Records:

 73i. Jamie Anne Records, born 16 May 1986.4
 74ii. Brennen W. Records, born 16 November 1989.4

34. Kathryn Anne Chapel5 (Harold,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 20 October 1963.4 Kathryn married, 9 November 1985 in Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut, Christopher J. Pianta28 (born 23 April 1961, parents not determined4).

Children of Kathryn Anne Chapel and Christopher J. Pianta:

 75i. Cara Elizabeth Pianta, born 30 October 1990 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
 76ii. Adam Pianta, born 9 May 1994 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.
 77iii. Mira Pianta, born 24 January 2001 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

35. John Lute Nelson5 (Clarissa ‘Clara’,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 21 June 1921 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;29 died 28 July 1961 in Preston, Montville, Connecticut.29, 30 John married Ruby E. _____30 (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce.30 John is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.29

John served during World War II as a private first class in the 712th Flexible Gunnery Squadron, Army Air Corps. He was employed with Gardner Storage Company. John was a member of the Huntington Street Baptist Church.29


Children of John Lute Nelson and Ruby E. _____:

 78i. William Nelson.
 79ii. Larry Nelson.
 80iii. Gary Nelson.
 81iv. Mary Nelson.
 82v. Pamela Nelson.

36. Harrietta Mary ‘Harriet’ Nelson5 (Clarissa ‘Clara’,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 13 January 1924 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;31 died 27 October 1986 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.31 Harriet married, first, ca. 1941, Charles Hudson Obday, Jr.34 (born 11 July 1920 in Ohio, the son of Charles Hudson Obday and May _____;32, 33 Charles died November 195432). Harriet married, second, 2 April 1960 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Elmer Oliver Hannaford (born 21 November 1903 in Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, the son of Thomas S. Hannaford and Adelaide Clarke;35, 36 Elmer died 5 September 1980 in Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut35). Harriet married, third, 13 May 1961 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Asa Douglas Oliver38 (born 26 November 1931 in Yazoo, Mississippi, the son of Asa Oliver and Jewell Pruitt;37 Asa died 23 April 1970 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut37). Harriet is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.31 Elmer is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.35

Harriet worked at American Thermos Company in Norwich, Connecticut.31

Elmer served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a pay clerk. He is listed twice in the 1930 US Census, once with his first wife Mary and a second time as a crew member on the USS Champlain.36, 39


Children of Harrietta Mary ‘Harriet’ Nelson and Charles Hudson Obday, Jr.:

+83i. Charles Hudson Obday III, born 30 March 1942. Married Maria O. Techlowec.
+84ii. Paul Gene Obday, born 24 March 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Lynne Patricia McKinney Married (2) Mary Elaine Marchesseault Married (3) Kathleen A. Kirksciun Married (4) Justine Pond.
+85iii. Kathleen Elizabeth Obday, born 14 July 1946. Married (1) Lawrence Ray Crouse Married (2) David C. McArthur Married (3) Richard R. Cellucci.
+86iv. Robert Roy Obday, born 23 October 1948. Married Lilia Gamio.

39. Benjamin Eugene Clark, Sr.5 (Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 8 November 1922;40 died 10 May 2001 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.40 Benjamin married, 26 November 1947, Winifred Barbara ‘Winnie’ Goff40, 41 (born 16 August 1927 in Essex, Middlesex County, Connecticut, the daughter of Jeremiah Goff and Clara Brown;41 Winnie died 24 June 2005 in New London, New London County, Connecticut41). Benjamin and Winnie are buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.40, 41

Benjamin served in the U.S. Marines in World War II. For 26 years he worked for the Montville, Connecticut, Department of Public Works as a truck driver.40


Children of Benjamin Eugene Clark, Sr. and Winifred Barbara ‘Winnie’ Goff:

+87i. Catherine Elizabeth Clark, born 1952. Married Frank Raymond Small.
+88ii. Leonard Russell Clark, born 8 February 1954. Married Linda L. Stetson.
+89iii. Hannah Almira Clark, born 9 June 1957 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 22 August 2021 in Mystic, Groton, New London County, Connecticut. Partnered with Robert Anthony ‘Bones’ Larkie, Sr..
+90iv. Scott Clark, born 23 October 1958 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Sharon Lee Densmore.
 91v. Benjamin Eugene Clark, Jr., born 2 March 1963 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.42

40. Benjamin Henry ‘Cy’ Clark, Jr.5 (Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 2 September 1931 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut;43, 44 died 5 January 2011 in North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina.44 Cy married, first, 7 December 1957 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Matilda Patricia Fox (née Peters) 43 (born 30 May 1930 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Walter K. Peters and Elizabeth McCracken43). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1977. Cy married, second, 17 May 1982 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Patricia A. Fontaine45 (born 26 February 1939, parents not determined4).

Children of Benjamin Henry ‘Cy’ Clark, Jr. and Matilda Patricia Fox (née Peters) :

+92i. John Lawrence Clark, born 18 February 1959 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Loreen A. Falvey Married (2) Margaret J. Ackley.
 93ii. Brenda Lee Clark, born 10 June 1961.46

41. Walter Robert Clark, Sr.5 (Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 31 December 1933 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;47 died 5 July 2001 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.47 Walter married, 4 July 1957, Colleen Aloha Williams48 (born 26 January 1939, parents not determined4). Walter is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.47

Walter served in the U. S. Army in the Korean War. He worked for the Town of Montville and Curran Construction. Walter was member of several organizations, including the Montville Fire Company, American Legion Posts in Montville and New London, and the Veterans of Foreign War Post in Montville.47


Children of Walter Robert Clark, Sr. and Colleen Aloha Williams:

+94i. Walter Robert Clark, Jr., born 12 August 1957 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 4 October 2013 in Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut. Married Deborah L. Hill.
+95ii. Raymond L. Clark, born 21 January 1959. Married Urania Marie McClure (née Carnes) .
+96iii. Thomas H. Clark, born 31 December 1960 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 10 March 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Partnered with (unidentified).
+97iv. Barbara Ann Clark, born 30 July 1968 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Albert Adams Perkins, Jr..
+98v. Beverly Ann Clark, born 30 July 1968 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) David J. Kreuzer Partnered with (2) Ronald H. Holmes.
 99vi. Robert E. Clark, born 7 July 1970;49, 50 died 10 May 2005 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut.49, 50
+100vii. Ernest William Clark, born 8 September 1971. Married Pattie E. Smith.

42. Dolores Ruth ‘Dee’ Nadeau5 (Mary,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 8 June 1938 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut;4, 51 died 5 April 2012 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.51 Dee married, 17 February 1960 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Randolph V. ‘Randy’ Fox52 (born 25 May 1934, parents not determined4). Dee was adopted by Elmer Oliver Hannaford and Mary Elizabeth Clark on 8 June 1938.

Family sources indicate that Dolores was born in the Connecticut State Farm for Women (now York Correctional Institution) while her mother Bertha was incarcerated there. Dolores was born with the Nadeau name since Bertha continued to use her married name Nadeau until 1943 when she remarried to Nathan M. Wheeler. Dolores was adopted and raised by her aunt Mary Clark and her husband Elmer Hannaford.


Children of Dolores Ruth ‘Dee’ Hannaford (née Nadeau) and Randolph V. ‘Randy’ Fox:

 101i. Noelle Fox, born 21 December 1965 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4
+102ii. Kimberly Paige Fox, born 13 June 1967. Married Steven Joseph Santora.

43. Edward Charles ‘Cochise’ Gwiazdowski5 (Bertha,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 1 February 1924 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;53 died 3 September 2000 in West Haven, Connecticut.53 Cochise married, 29 April 1961 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Dorothy May Lacharite (née Evans) 55 (born 2 October 1921 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Joseph Evans and Emma May Loomis;54 Dorothy died 4 June 1993 in New Haven, Connecticut54). Cochise is buried in Union Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.53

Edward served in the US Army in WWII. He worked at the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant for 20 years, and later at New London Motorcycle Sales in Groton.53


44. Marguerite ‘Marge’ Hanna5 (Bertha,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 24 October 1930.4 Marge married, ca. 1956, Theodore L. Anilowski57 (born 27 December 1929 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the son of Alexander Anilowski and Barbara Pryhoda;56, 57 Theodore died 19 February 2006 in Largo, Pinellas County, Florida56, 57). Theodore is buried in Bay Pines National Cemetery, North Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida.

Theodore worked as a sheet metal mechanic. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post 273 and the Holiday Isles Elks Club. Theodore volunteered at Bay Pines VA Medical Center.57


Child of Marguerite ‘Marge’ Hanna and Theodore L. Anilowski:

+103i. Tammy L. Anilowski, born 15 June 1967. Married Steven R. Lindholm.

45. Shirley Barbara Hanna5 (Bertha,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 5 October 1931 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;58, 59, 60 died 12 November 2002 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts.58, 60, 61 Shirley married, ca. 1956, James J. Botelho (born 6 February 1926, the son of Joseph Botelho and Mildred Tafe;62 James died 2 November 1990 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts62, 63). James is buried in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts.63

Shirley was a solderer for Litton Industries for 22 years before she retired. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church.60

James was a letter carrier assigned to South Station, Fall River Post Office, for 30 years before he retired in 1988. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and he also served in the merchant marine. James was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Swansea.63


Children of Shirley Barbara Hanna and James J. Botelho:

 104i. Michael J. Botelho, born 20 May 1957.4
 105ii. Paul W. Botelho, born 15 January 1962.4

46. Russell John Nadeau5 (Bertha,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 22 April 1937 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.64 Russell married, 1 November 1958, Sarah Ann ‘Sally’ Hart64 (born 5 June 1939 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, the daughter of Russell Seymour Hart and Florence Delores O’Brien64).

Children of Russell John Nadeau and Sarah Ann ‘Sally’ Hart:

+106i. Russell John Nadeau, Jr., born 1 January 1960. Married Ann Mary Delaney.
+107ii. Lori Eileen Nadeau, born 13 July 1963. Married Lewis Arthur ‘Buddy’ Laumann.
 108iii. David Ray Nadeau, born 3 July 1969 in Portsmouth, Virginia.64
+109iv. Bryan James Nadeau, born 4 July 1970 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Married Angela Kay Kaufman.

47. Nathan Woodard Wheeler5 (Bertha,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 2 December 1945.4 Nathan married, first, 5 June 1965 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Barbara A. Ouimette65 (born ca. 1946, parents not determined65). Nathan married, second, 10 June 1967 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Linda M. Fletcher66 (born 12 April 1949, parents not determined;66, 67 Linda died 3 September 1971 in New Haven, Connecticut67, 68). Nathan married, third, 20 November 1971 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Donna Marie Bode69 (born 23 May 1949, the daughter of William Bode and Mildred Lawrence4).

Child of Nathan Woodard Wheeler and Donna Marie Bode:

 110i. Julieann Wheeler, born ca. 1973.4

48. Lawrence Theodore Clark5 (Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 5 February 1931 in Staten Island, New York.70 Lawrence married, 20 April 1963 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Joann Scovish70 (born 15 April 1945 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Andrew Henry Scovish and Florett May Clark70).

Children of Lawrence Theodore Clark and Joann Scovish:

+111i. Lawrence Theodore Clark, Jr., born 30 October 1964. Married Tammy Jean Foley.
 112ii. Christopher Clark, born 25 December 1967 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.71

49. William John Hartling5 (Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 14 August 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;72 died 25 March 1982 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.72 William married, 20 July 1963 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Margery Elizabeth Schuessler (née Collomore) 73 (born 1 June 1937 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, the daughter of John Thomas Collomore and Dorothy Hall73). Their marriage ended in divorce on 19 February 1971 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3

William served for nine years in the US Air Force.72


51. Elizabeth Ann Hartling5 (Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 19 July 1938. Elizabeth partnered with, first, ca. 1956, Norman Cornelius Clifford (born 19 August 1940, the son of Paul Francis Clifford and Eva May Bogue74). Elizabeth married, second, 11 May 1957 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, George William Stamm, Jr.75 (born 21 August 1933 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the son of George William Stamm, Sr. and Eliza Mary Church;75, 76 George died 21 November 200476). Elizabeth married, third, 24 June 1961 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Thomas James Price, Jr.77, 78 (born ca. 1935, the son of Thomas James Price and Alice Freston Derry77). Elizabeth married, fourth, 20 July 1963 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, William Lee Vallett82, 83 (born 1 November 1941 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Donald Lee Vallett and Bertha Barre;3, 79, 80, 81 William died 15 January 1995 in New London, New London County, Connecticut80, 81). Their marriage ended in divorce on 23 February 1978 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3 Elizabeth married, fifth, 1 April 1978 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, James Alden Bonville87, 88 (born 11 July 1929, parents not determined;84, 85, 86 James died 19 February 1994 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut84, 85, 86). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1980.3 James is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.84, 86

George served in the US Navy.75


Child of Elizabeth Ann Hartling and Norman Cornelius Clifford:

+113i. Jolaine Tria Stamm, born 24 April 1957 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died 23 August 2012 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Christopher John Schmitt Married (2) Ronald Lynn Wilhelm Married (3) Robert Shabanowitz Partnered with (4) Paul Nitinthorn Married (5) Ronald Lawrence Johnson Married (6) William Gerard Brown Married (7) Thomas D. Phillips.

Children of Elizabeth Ann Hartling and George William Stamm, Jr.:

 114i. William Brian Stamm, born 24 August 1958.89
+115ii. Shelly Ann Stamm, born 16 November 1959 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 21 March 2005 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) David Leroy Barry Married (2) David M. Morgan.

Child of Elizabeth Ann Stamm (née Hartling) and Thomas James Price, Jr.:

 116i. Edward Guy Price, born 12 January 1963 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.

Child of Elizabeth Ann Price (née Hartling) and William Lee Vallett:

+117i. Mabel Marie Vallett, born 1 July 1964. Married (1) Brian Russell Ridge Married (2) Joseph D. Bustamante.

52. William Leonard Coffey5 (John,4 Mary,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 18 April 1939;4 died 9 November 2010 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.90 William married, 24 June 1967 in Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut, Susie Solange Daigneault90, 93 (born 15 January 1946 in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire, the daughter of Uldee Daigneault and Ida Pariseau;91, 92, 93 Susie died 6 March 1999 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut92, 93, 94). William and Susie are buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.90, 93

Bill was a groundskeeper with the Town of Montville, Board of Education, for 23 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends, and camping with his family. Bill was a life member of the Montville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.90

Susie graduated from Griswold High School in 1964. She first worked at Stanley Wildowski Dairy Farm until 1967. Later she worked in the laundry department at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London, Connecticut from 1975 to 1994. She also worked at Barrys Cleaners in New London from 1996 to 1998.93


Children of William Leonard Coffey and Susie Solange Daigneault:

+118i. Catherine Ann Coffey, born 25 October 1968. Married (1) John Joseph Dzurenka III Married (2) Rory Joseph Dole, Sr..
+119ii. Patricia Jane Coffey, born ca. 1973. Married Christopher Solovei.

53. Bessie Ann Coffey5 (John,4 Mary,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 11 October 1940.4 Bessie married, 1 August 1959 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Wayne Irving Badger95 (born 4 October 1929, the son of Irving Badger and Gladys Dow4).

54. Charlotte Mae Coffey5 (John,4 Mary,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 28 January 1942.4 Charlotte married, 11 April 1964 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Allen George Rainville96 (born 5 September 1942, parents not determined4).

55. Sheila Marie Coffey5 (John,4 Mary,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 22 August 1943;97 died 24 February 2000 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.97 Sheila married, first, 16 June 1962 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Charles William Neeley98, 99 (born 24 November 1944 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Charles L. Neeley and Mildred P. Richards98, 99). Sheila married, second, 1 September 1964, John Eugene ‘Beetle’ Beetham, Jr.101, 102 (born 1 March 1938, the son of John Eugene Beetham, Sr. and Marie Holmes;100, 101 Beetle died 29 July 1992 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut100, 101). Sheila is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.97 Beetle is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.101

Sheila worked At Millstone Power Plant, United Nuclear Corp., and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, and lastly at Mohegan Sun Casino. She was an avid at racing fan at Waterford Speed Bowl.97

John graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1957. He was an aircraft maintenance officer in the Army. John worked at Robertson Paperbox as a stripper until 1972. He was buried with full military honors.101


Child of Sheila Marie Coffey and Charles William Neeley:

+120i. John Laurence Neeley, born 3 March 1963. Married Lisa Joanne Chappell.

Children of Sheila Marie Neeley (née Coffey) and John Eugene ‘Beetle’ Beetham, Jr.:

+121i. John Eugene Beetham III, born 19 January 1965. Married Lisa Marie Marino.
 122ii. William Patrick Beetham, stillborn 24 March 1966.103
+123iii. Hazel M. Beetham, born 19 February 1968 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut; died 17 March 2017 in Alaska. Married Joseph G. Tanape.

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Robert M. Clark, Sr., 23 February 1988
  2. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Stephen Edward Clark, born 29 November 1968. Certificate# 1968-272. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  3. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Ronald L. Clark, 1991
  6. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  7. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ronal[d] L. Clark, age 27. Bride: Jacqu[eline] A. Ellis, age 21. Marriage Date: 21 Nov 1964. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  8. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1964-00000308, marriage of Ronald Loyd Clark and Jacqueline Anne Ellis
  9. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Larry James Clark, 24 February 1969
  10. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Larry James Clark and Donna Mae Aldrich, #1960-310. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  11. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Lawrence James Clark, Jr., born 14 October 1963. Certificate# 1963-246. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  12. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Patricia Ann Clark and Donald Lewis Lallier, #1960-253. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  13. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 19 April 2020, Patricia “Pat” or “Patty” Clark, died: 15 April 2020 in Waterford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, siblings, spouse, children, and grandchildren.
  14. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1964-00000265, marriage of Jean Rose Clark and James Irvin Mattos
  15. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1987-00000097, marriage of William Lyle Kiggans and Jean Rose Mattos
  16. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: William L. Kiggans, age 60. Bride: Jean R. Mattos, age 40. Marriage date: 14 June 1987.
  17. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Robert Elwood Chapel, Jr. Copy in possession of Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  18. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Robert E. Chapel, 4 December 2010.
  19. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Dale (Strickland) Chapel
  20. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Robert Elwood Chapel, Jr.
  21. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Raymond Edward Chapel
  22. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Raymond Edward Chapel, 23 November, 2009.
  23. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Clara Waite Hatch, 28 December 2006.
  24. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Patricia Lynn (Hatch) Grudier
  25. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  26. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: John R. Chapel, age 26. Bride: Patricia A. Harmon, age 24. Marriage Date: 9 June 1984. Marriage Place: Salem, New London, Connecticut
  27. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1982-00000046, marriage of Joann Carol Chapel and Wayne Kenneth Records
  28. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Christopher J. Pianta. Bride: Kathryn A. Chapel. Marriage Date: 9 Nov 1985. Marriage Place: Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut.
  29. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, John Lute Nelson, 29 July 1961
  30. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, John L. Nelson, 28 July 1961
  31. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Harrietta Oliver, 28 October 1986
  32. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Charles Obday, no. 294-03-9175
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Enumeration District 18-309, Sheet 9A, family of Elijah Collier that includes Charles and May Obday and children.
  34. Their marriage date is estimated from the birth dates of their children.
  35. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Ledyard, Elmer Oliver Hannaford, 5 September 1980. Copy viewed at Ledyard Town Hall.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Richmond County, New York City, Enumeration District 435, Sheet 9B, Elmer and Mary Hannaford.
  37. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Asa Douglas Oliver, 24 April 1970
  38. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Asa D. Oliver, age 29. Bride: Harriet M. Hannaford, age 37. Marriage Date: 13 May 1961. Marriage Place: New London, New London, CT.
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Richmond County, New York City, Enumeration District 43-103, Sheet 8A, Coast Guard crew of the USS Champlain including Elmer O. Hannaford
  40. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Benjamin Eugene Clark, Sr., 12 May 2001.
  41. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Winifred Clark, 26 June 2005.
  42. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Benjamin Eugene Clark, Jr., born 2 March 1963. Certificate# 1963-054. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  43. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Benjamin Henry Clark, Jr., and Matilda Patricia Fox, #1957-222. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  44. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 8 January 2011, Benjamin H. Clark, Jr., died 5 January 2011 in North Charleston, South Carolina. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of surviving wife and children.
  45. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Benjamin H. Clark, Jr., age 51. Bride: Patricia A. Fontaine, age 43. Marriage Date: 17 May 1982. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  46. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Brenda Lee Clark, born 10 June 1961. Certificate# 1961-099. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  47. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Walter R. Clark, Sr., 8 July 2001
  48. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1957-00000188, marriage of Walter Robert Clark and Colleen Aloha Williams
  49. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Robert E. Clark, no. 042-64-0468
  50. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Robert E. Clark, 12 May 2005
  51. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 11 April 2012, Dolores Ruth Fox, died 5 April 2012 in New London, Connecticut.
  52. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Randy V. Fox, age 25. Bride: Dolor[as] R. Hannaford, age 21. Marriage Date: 17 Feb 1960. Marriage Place: New London, New London, CT.
  53. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Edward Charles Gwiazdowski, 13 September 2000.
  54. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Dorothy E. Gwiazdowski, 6 June 1993
  55. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1961-00000021, marriage of Dorothy May Lacharite and Edward Charles Gwiazdowski
  56. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Theodore L. Anilowski, no. 047-22-5564
  57. Obituary, St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, Theodore Anilowski, 16 February 2006
  58. Massachusetts Death Index 1970-2003 (available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org), Shirley Barbara Botelho, 12 November 2002
  59. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Bertha Wheeler, 29 January 1981
  60. Obituary, Providence Journal, Providence, Rhode Island, Shirley B. (Hanna) Botelho, 14 November 2002
  61. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Shirley Botelho, no. 023-24-8854
  62. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). James J. Botelho, no. 032-18-3602
  63. Obituary, Providence Journal, Providence, Rhode Island, James J. Botelho, 4 November 1990
  64. Ancestry of Bryan James Nadeau of Orlando, Florida.
  65. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Nathan W. Wheeler, age 19. Bride: Barba[ra] A. Ouimette, age 19. Marriage Date: 5 Jun 1965. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  66. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Nathan W. Wheeler, age 21. Bride: Linda Fletcher, age 18. Marriage Date: 10 Jun 1967. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, CT
  67. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Linda Wheeler, no. 047-44-0682. The SSDI shows her date of death as Sep 1971 which agrees with the Connecticut Death Index. The SSDI shows her birth date as 12 April 1849, and was actually 1949 based on other records.
  68. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Linda M. Wheeler, 3 September 1971, in New Haven, Connecticut.
  69. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Nathan W. Wheeler, age 25. Bride: Donna M. Bode, age 22. Marriage Date: 20 Nov 1971. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, CT.
  70. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Lawrence Theodore Clark and Joann Scovish, #1963-0024. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their birth dates and places, and the mother (but not the father) of Lawrence and the parents of Joann.
  71. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Christopher Clark, born 25 December 1967 in New London, Connecticut. Certificate# 1967-292. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  72. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, William John Hartling, 26 March 1982
  73. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: William John Hartling and Margery Elizabeth Schuessler, #1963-058. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their dates and places of birth and the names of their parents.
  74. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Norman Cornelius Clifford, born 19 August 1940. Certificate# 1940-039. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  75. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Elizabeth Ann Hartling and George William Stamm, Jr., #1957-0180. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their dates and places of birth and the names of their parents.
  76. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). George W. Stamm, no. 047-24-6615
  77. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Thomas Price, age 26. Bride: Eliza Stamm, age 22. Marriage Date: 24 Jun 1961. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  78. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Elizabeth Ann Hartling and George William Stamm, Jr., #1961-0029. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their dates of birth and the names of their parents.
  79. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, William Lee Vallett, born 1 November 1941. Certificate# 1941-046. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  80. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). William L. Vallett, no. 045-32-3518
  81. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, William L. Vallett, 17 January 1995
  82. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1963-00000057, marriage of Elizabeth A. Price and William L. Vallett
  83. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: William Lee Vallett, age 21. Bride: Elizabeth Ann Price, age 24. Marriage Date: 20 Jul 1963. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  84. Find a Grave (website). Comstock Cemetery, Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, James A. Bonville, born: 11 July 1929; died: 19 February 1994 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut [from record].
  85. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). James A. Bonville, no. 047-22-4029
  86. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, James A. Bonville, 21 February 1994
  87. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Elizabeth Ann Vallett and James Alden Bonville, #1978-026. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their ages and the names of their parents.
  88. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: James A. Bonville, age 48. Bride: Eliza A. Vallett, age 39. Marriage Date: 1 Apt 1978. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  89. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, William Brian Stamm, born 24 August 1958, son of George William Stamm and Elizabeth Hartling.
  90. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, William L. Coffey, 10 November 2010
  91. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Willi L. Coffey, age 28. Bride: Susie S. Daigneault, age 21. Marriage Date: 24 June 1967. Marriage Place: Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut.
  92. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Susie S. Coffey, no. 008-32-0552
  93. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Susie S. (Daigneault) Coffey, 8 March 1999.
  94. Death Certificate, Connecticut, Certificate No. 1999-023, Susie Coffey. Copy viewed at the Montville Town Hall.
  95. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Wayne Irving Badger and Bessie Ann Coffey, #1959-233. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  96. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1964-00000229, marriage of Charlotte Mae Coffey and Allen George Rainville
  97. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Sheila M. (Coffey) Neeley Beetham, 27 February 2000.
  98. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Charles William Neeley and Sheila Marie Coffey, #1962-182. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  99. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Charl W. Neeley, age 17. Bride: Sheil M. Coffey, age 18. Marriage Date: 16 Jun 1962. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut.
  100. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). John E. Beetham, Jr., no. 042-30-9310
  101. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, John E. Beetham, Jr., 30 July 1992.
  102. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1964-00000283, marriage of John Eugene Beetham, Jr., and Sheila Marie Neeley
  103. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, William Patrick Beetham, born 24 March 1966, stillborn. Certificate# 1966-062. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
Sixth Generation
61. Wendy I. Clark6 (Larry ‘Skipper’,5 Evelyn,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 30 August 1961 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.1, 2 Wendy married Ruben M. Parra (born ca. 1959, parents not determined2).

Children of Wendy I. Clark and Ruben M. Parra:

 124i. Heather Parra, born ca. 1983.
 125ii. Jasmine Nicole Parra, born ca. 1986.2
 126iii. Ruben M. Parra, Jr..

63. Michele Lora Lallier6 (Patricia,5 Evelyn,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 27 December 1961.2, 3 Michele married, 1 August 1981 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, William Kruszewski4 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Michele Lora Lallier and William Kruszewski:

 127i. Leslie Kruszewski.
 128ii. Timothy Kruszewski.
 129iii. Thomas Kruszewski.

64. Sheri Rene Lallier6 (Patricia,5 Evelyn,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 17 November 1962.2 Sheri married, 12 July 1995 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, James Wilber Kerns5 (born 28 April 1966, parents not determined2).

Children of Sheri Rene Lallier and James Wilber Kerns:

 130i. Lucas Jordan Kerns, born ca. 1996.
 131ii. Kirk J. Kerns, born 1 September 2000.
 132iii. Margaret May ‘Maggie’ Kerns, born 3 March 2003.

65. Joseph Clinton Lallier6 (Patricia,5 Evelyn,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 17 May 1965.2 Joseph married, 12 July 2003 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Laurie Ann Harman6 (born 15 March 1964, the daughter of William Charles Harman and Mary Ellen Sullivan2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 18 January 2007 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7

Children of Joseph Clinton Lallier and Laurie Ann Harman:

 133i. Hayley Lallier, born 15 October 2003.
 134ii. Tyler Lallier, born 18 March 2005.

66. Suzette Evelyn Lallier6 (Patricia,5 Evelyn,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 15 December 1969.2 Suzette married Curtis K. Rolland8 (born 27 May 1968, parents not determined2).

Children of Suzette Evelyn Lallier and Curtis K. Rolland:

 135i. Ruby Rolland, born 1 January 2000.
 136ii. Audry Rolland, born 1 January 2003.

67. Kenneth Wayne Chapel6 (Robert ‘Red’,5 Robert,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 4 June 1963. Kenneth married, 23 August 1992 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Dana S. Pierce (née Nygren) 9 (born 11 January 1962, parents not determined).

68. Diane Marie Chapel6 (Robert ‘Red’,5 Robert,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 16 August 1969 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.10 Diane married, first, 14 October 1989 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Donald Dale Ross11 (born 1 August 1967 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the son of Dennis Ross and Janet Turpel2, 11). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1994.12 Diane married, second, 24 December 2009, Carl Joseph Zacchara (born Dustin John Wilson) (born 26 March 1968 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph Anthony St. Marie and Ann Dustin Wilson13, 14, 15).

Diane worked for several years in the personnel office at Foxwoods Casino.


Child of Diane Marie Chapel and Donald Dale Ross:

+137i. Kyle Robert Ross, born 13 July 1990. Partnered with Constance ‘Connie’ Moyer.

69. Michael Kyle Chapel6 (Raymond,5 Robert,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 26 March 1977. Michael married, 23 September 2000 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Michelle Lyn Matney16 (born 11 May 1977, the daughter of Larry F. Matney and Barbara Jane Sikorski).

Children of Michael Kyle Chapel and Michelle Lyn Matney:

 138i. Dylan Michael Chapel, born 25 July 2002.
 139ii. Griffin Kyle Chapel, born 16 March 2006.

70. Gregory Peter Chapel6 (Raymond,5 Robert,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 21 March 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.12 Gregory married, 18 September 2004 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Jennifer Lynn Sturgeon (born 18 July 1979, the daughter of Gary L. Sturgeon and Karen Morrison2).

Child of Gregory Peter Chapel and Jennifer Lynn Sturgeon:

 140i. Evan Chad Chapel, born xxxx.

71. Stephen Lawrence Smith6 (Shirley,5 Robert,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 21 August 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.12 Stephen married, 21 May 2006 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Dayna Marie Shoemaker12 (born 23 June 1978, the daughter of John David Shoemaker and Phyllis Ann Mathewson12).

72. Timothy Robert Smith6 (Shirley,5 Robert,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 1 February 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.12 Timothy partnered with, first, ca. 1998, Amber Renee Stiles12 (born 13 February 1984, the daughter of Matthew Lelwyn Stiles and Donna Franklin17). Timothy partnered with, second, ca. 1999, Dody Lynn Bush-Retherford (née Mitchell) (born Bush)12 (born 1 February 1980, the daughter of Frank Warren Bush, Jr. and Virginia R. Mitchell12). Timothy partnered with, third, ca. 2000, Amanda Michelle Sanders12 (born 26 December 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of William Sanders and Cheryl Nunes12).

Child of Timothy Robert Smith and Amber Renee Stiles:

 141i. Julliette Renee Stiles, born 29 December 1998 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.12, 17

Child of Timothy Robert Smith and Dody Lynn Bush-Retherford (née Mitchell) (born Bush):

+142i. Danilla Mitchell, born 17 February 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Jason Paul Woods Married (2) Michael James Blecke.

Child of Timothy Robert Smith and Amanda Michelle Sanders:

 143i. Breanna Alexis Smith, born 6 November 2000.12

83. Charles Hudson Obday III6 (Harrietta ‘Harriet’,5 Clarissa ‘Clara’,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 30 March 1942.2 Charles married, 13 November 1965 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Maria O. Techlowec18 (born 16 July 1946, parents not determined2).

Child of Charles Hudson Obday III and Maria O. Techlowec:

+144i. Charles Hudson Obday IV, born 17 March 1969. Married Heather Elizabeth Brooks.

84. Paul Gene Obday6 (Harrietta ‘Harriet’,5 Clarissa ‘Clara’,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 24 March 1943 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.2, 19 Paul married, first, 30 September 1967 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Lynne Patricia McKinney19 (born 23 January 1948 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Edwin H. McKinney, Jr. and Gloria P. Vera2, 19). Their marriage ended in divorce on 6 February 1975 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.20 Paul married, second, 22 March 1975 in Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut, Mary Elaine Marchesseault21 (born 15 February 1938 in Pennsylvania, parents not determined2, 20). Their marriage ended in divorce on 2 June 1977 in Windham County, Connecticut.20 Paul married, third, 18 October 1986 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, Kathleen A. Kirksciun22 (born 5 May 1945, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1992 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.20 Paul married, fourth, 27 April 1996 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Justine Pond23 (born 15 April 1950, parents not determined2).

Child of Paul Gene Obday and Lynne Patricia McKinney:

 145i. _____ Nelson.

85. Kathleen Elizabeth Obday6 (Harrietta ‘Harriet’,5 Clarissa ‘Clara’,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 14 July 1946.2 Kathleen married, first, 8 June 1963 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Ray Crouse24, 25 (born 23 September 1940 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, the son of Ray Edward Crouse and Beulah May Grear20, 24). Their marriage ended in divorce on 18 December 1969 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.20 Kathleen married, second, 28 August 1971 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, David C. McArthur26 (born 1933, parents not determined20). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.20 Kathleen married, third, 12 August 1984 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Richard R. Cellucci27 (born 1 May 1935, parents not determined2).

Children of Kathleen Elizabeth Obday and Lawrence Ray Crouse:

 146i. _____ Crouse.
 147ii. _____ Crouse.

Child of Kathleen Elizabeth Obday and David C. McArthur:

 148i. _____ McArthur.

86. Robert Roy Obday6 (Harrietta ‘Harriet’,5 Clarissa ‘Clara’,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 23 October 1948.2 Robert married Lilia Gamio (born 9 December 1946, parents not determined2).

Child of Robert Roy Obday and Lilia Gamio:

+149i. Robert Roy Obday, Jr., born 15 July 1971 in San Diego County, California. Married Cathy Carol Barnes.

87. Catherine Elizabeth Clark6 (Benjamin,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 1952.3, 28 Catherine married, 16 October 1999 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Frank Raymond Small28, 29 (born 15 January 1953, parents not determined2).

88. Leonard Russell Clark6 (Benjamin,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 8 February 1954.30 Leonard married, 22 October 1972, Linda L. Stetson30 (born 1 July 1954, parents not determined30, 31).

89. Hannah Almira Clark6 (Benjamin,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 9 June 1957 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;2, 32 died 22 August 2021 in Mystic, Groton, New London County, Connecticut.32 Hannah partnered with, ca. 1976, Robert Anthony ‘Bones’ Larkie, Sr.33 (born 11 February 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Walter Larkie and Shirley Elaine Lewis;33 Bones died 4 October 2009 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut33).

Children of Hannah Almira Clark and Robert Anthony ‘Bones’ Larkie, Sr.:

+150i. Nicole Marie Larkie, born 5 July 1981. Partnered with William Francis Long, Sr..
+151ii. Robert Anthony Larkie, Jr., born 15 October 1982. Partnered with Dena Bamber.
+152iii. Alysia Louise Larkie, born 17 December 1993. Partnered with Darnell Jermaine Dixon.

90. Scott Clark6 (Benjamin,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 23 October 1958 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.2 Scott married, 21 July 1990 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Sharon Lee Densmore34 (born 10 September 1965, parents not determined2).

92. John Lawrence Clark6 (Benjamin ‘Cy’,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 18 February 1959 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.35 John married, first, 23 July 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Loreen A. Falvey36 (born 1960, parents not determined36). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1988 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.20 John married, second, 13 September 1991 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Margaret J. Ackley35 (born 15 March 1962 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Theodore R. Ackley, Jr. and Yvonne LaRose35).

94. Walter Robert Clark, Jr.6 (Walter,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 12 August 1957 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;37, 38, 39 died 4 October 2013 in Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut.39 Walter married, 22 September 1984 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Deborah L. Hill38 (born ca. 1956, parents not determined38).

Children of Walter Robert Clark, Jr. and Deborah L. Hill:

 153i. Shawn Clark.
 154ii. Jessica Clark.

95. Raymond L. Clark6 (Walter,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 21 January 1959.2 Raymond married, 26 August 1989 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Urania Marie McClure (née Carnes) 40 (born 8 June 1968 in Illinois, the daughter of Richard Lee Carnes and Linda Diane Deisinger2, 40).

96. Thomas H. Clark6 (Walter,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 31 December 1960 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;41 died 10 March 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.41 Thomas partnered with (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined). Thomas is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.41

Thomas served in the U. S. Army. He was a self-employed mechanic and was a member of the Goshen Fire Company in Waterford. He was also a member of the Sons of American Legion in New London.41


Child of Thomas H. Clark and (unidentified):

 155i. Toni Alissa Clark.

97. Barbara Ann Clark6 (Walter,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 30 July 1968 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.42, 43 Barbara married, 4 July 1986 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Albert Adams Perkins, Jr.43 (born 6 August 1958 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Albert Adams Perkins and Phyllis Tulas43).

Children of Barbara Ann Clark and Albert Adams Perkins, Jr.:

 156i. Jennifer Perkins, born ca. 1980.2
 157ii. Pamela Perkins.

98. Beverly Ann Clark6 (Walter,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 30 July 1968 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.44 Beverly married, first, 18 August 1990 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, David J. Kreuzer45 (born ca. 1955, parents not determined45). Beverly partnered with, second, Ronald H. Holmes (born ca. 1958, parents not determined).

Child of Beverly Ann Clark and Ronald H. Holmes:

 158i. Crystal Marie Holmes, born 18 June 1995 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.

100. Ernest William Clark6 (Walter,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 8 September 1971.46, 47 Ernest married, 5 August 1989 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut, Pattie E. Smith47 (born ca. 1968, parents not determined47). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1990.48

Child of Ernest William Clark and Pattie E. Smith:

 159i. William Ernest Clark, born 11 March 1990.48

102. Kimberly Paige Fox6 (Dolores ‘Dee’,5 Mary,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 13 June 1967.2 Kimberly married, 16 July 2005 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Steven Joseph Santora49 (born 9 February 1953, the son of Joseph Santora and Carol Conant2).

103. Tammy L. Anilowski6 (Marguerite ‘Marge’,5 Bertha,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 15 June 1967.2, 3 Tammy married Steven R. Lindholm3 (born 13 August 1964, parents not determined2).

106. Russell John Nadeau, Jr.6 (Russell,5 Bertha,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 1 January 1960.50 Russell married, 16 August 1980, Ann Mary Delaney50 (born 18 November 1960, parents not determined50).

Children of Russell John Nadeau, Jr. and Ann Mary Delaney:

 160i. Danielle Alicia Nadeau, born 13 June 1981.50
 161ii. Christopher Russell Nadeau, born 5 February 1983.50
 162iii. Patricia Ann Nadeau, born 29 August 1984.50
 163iv. Ryan Joseph Nadeau, born 17 July 1989.50
 164v. Sean James Nadeau, born 29 January 1991.50

107. Lori Eileen Nadeau6 (Russell,5 Bertha,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 13 July 1963.50 Lori married, 24 May 1986 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Lewis Arthur ‘Buddy’ Laumann50 (born 13 October 1959, parents not determined2, 50).

Children of Lori Eileen Nadeau and Lewis Arthur ‘Buddy’ Laumann:

 165i. Casie Lee Laumann, born 30 June 1984.50
 166ii. Clarissa Ann Laumann, born 19 March 1988.50

109. Bryan James Nadeau6 (Russell,5 Bertha,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 4 July 1970 in Portsmouth, Virginia.50 Bryan married, 4 August 1995 in Newport News, Virginia, Angela Kay Kaufman50 (born 27 May 1973 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, the daughter of John Haywood Kaufman and Georgia Gaylene Underhill50).

Children of Bryan James Nadeau and Angela Kay Kaufman:

 167i. Jonathan Bryan Nadeau, born 11 November 1997 in Newport News, Virginia.50
 168ii. Bryan James Nadeau III, born 4 June 2001.50
 169iii. Sarah Gayle Nadeau, born 27 May 2003.2

111. Lawrence Theodore Clark, Jr.6 (Lawrence,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 30 October 1964.51 Lawrence married, 5 December 1992 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Tammy Jean Foley51 (born 18 April 1968 in Kansas, the daughter of John Michael-Patrick Foley and Cheryl Ann Luty2, 51).

113. Jolaine Tria Stamm6 (Elizabeth,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 24 April 1957 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;52, 53 died 23 August 2012 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.53 Jolaine married, first, 15 February 1975 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Christopher John Schmitt52 (born 6 November 1958 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, the son of George Schmitt and Carmella Lucenti52). Their marriage ended in divorce on 5 May 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.20 Jolaine married, second, 13 May 1977 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Ronald Lynn Wilhelm54 (born 14 April 1955 in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, the son of Robert Wilhelm and Joah Shreve54). Jolaine married, third, 19 September 1981 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Robert Shabanowitz55 (born 28 October 1957 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Bearish Shabanowitz and Sophie Mucha55). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1984 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.20 Jolaine partnered with, fourth, Paul Nitinthorn (born 28 August 1963, parents not determined2). Jolaine married, fifth, 9 May 1992 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Ronald Lawrence Johnson57 (born 5 June 1962, the son of Lawrence Elmer Johnson and Jean Elder56, 57). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1993 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.20 Jolaine married, sixth, 26 August 1995 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, William Gerard Brown58 (born 3 August 1957, parents not determined2). Jolaine married, seventh, 8 July 2000 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Thomas D. Phillips59 (born ca. 1969, parents not determined59).

Child of Jolaine Tria Stamm and Christopher John Schmitt:

 170i. Patricia Ann Schmitt, born 15 May 1975.2

Children of Jolaine Tria Schmitt (née Stamm) and Ronald Lynn Wilhelm:

+171i. Opal M. Wilhelm, born ca. 1979. Married Robert E. Antisdel, Jr..
+172ii. Eric Alden Wilhelm, born 1979. Married April Leigh _____.
+173iii. Shawn Wilhelm, Married Crystal _____.
+176iv. Barbarajean Timmerman (born Wilhelm), born 9 April 1988. Married Kevin Smith.

Children of Jolaine Tria Stamm and Paul Nitinthorn:

+174i. Amanda Timmerman (born Nitinthorn), born ca. 1985. Married Rudolph E. ‘Rudy’ Bagos.
+175ii. Jessica Ann Nitinthorn, born ca. 1986. Married Derrick D. Buzzell.

Child of Jolaine Tria Wilhelm (née Stamm) and Ronald Lawrence Johnson:

+177i. Alesha Timmerman (born Johnson), born 21 November 1990. Married Nathaniel Moyer.

115. Shelly Ann Stamm6 (Elizabeth,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 16 November 1959 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;60, 61 died 21 March 2005 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.61 Shelly married, first, 14 May 1977 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, David Leroy Barry60 (born 6 January 1953 in La Mesa, California, the son of Leroy Newton Barry and Ruby Soleman60). Shelly married, second, David M. Morgan61 (born 20 July 1950, parents not determined2).

Children of Shelly Ann Stamm and David Leroy Barry:

 178i. Robert M. Barry.
 179ii. Nathan J. Barry, born 15 July 1983.2
 180iii. Tina M. Barry.

117. Mabel Marie Vallett6 (Elizabeth,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 1 July 1964.62, 63 Mabel married, first, 13 February 1982 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Brian Russell Ridge63 (born ca. 1963, parents not determined63). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1984 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.20 Mabel married, second, 6 June 1986 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Joseph D. Bustamante64 (born ca. 1950, parents not determined64).

Child of Mabel Marie Vallett and Brian Russell Ridge:

+181i. Joseph Ridge, born ca. 1983. Partnered with Rosalinda Lopez.

118. Catherine Ann Coffey6 (William,5 John,4 Mary,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 25 October 1968.2 Catherine married, first, 24 August 1991 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, John Joseph Dzurenka III65 (born 12 August 1967, the son of John Joseph Dzurenka, Jr. and Susan R. Iannucci2). Catherine married, second, 19 November 2005 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Rory Joseph Dole, Sr.66, 67, 68 (born 30 November 1968, parents not determined2).

Child of Catherine Ann Coffey and John Joseph Dzurenka III:

 182i. Amber Jane Dzurenka, born 14 December 1992.66

119. Patricia Jane Coffey6 (William,5 John,4 Mary,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born ca. 1973. Patricia married, ca. 2006, Christopher Solovei (born 7 August 1972, parents not determined2).

Children of Patricia Jane Coffey and Christopher Solovei:

 183i. Ryan Solovei, born xxxx.
 184ii. Jacob Solovei, born xxxx.

120. John Laurence Neeley6 (Sheila,5 John,4 Mary,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 3 March 1963.2 John married, 27 April 1985 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Lisa Joanne Chappell69 (born 17 November 1965, parents not determined2).

Children of John Laurence Neeley and Lisa Joanne Chappell:

 185i. Matthew Neeley.
 186ii. Joshua Neeley.

121. John Eugene Beetham III6 (Sheila,5 John,4 Mary,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 19 January 1965.2 John married, 1 July 2001 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Lisa Marie Marino70 (born 5 December 1962, parents not determined2).

123. Hazel M. Beetham6 (Sheila,5 John,4 Mary,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 19 February 1968 in Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut;2, 71 died 17 March 2017 in Alaska.71 Hazel married, ca. 2005 in Anchorage, Alaska, Joseph G. Tanape72, 73 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Hazel M. Beetham and Joseph G. Tanape:

 187i. Annie-Marie Tanape, born 29 July 2005.2
 188ii. Rebecca Dawn Tanape, born xxxx.

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Larry James Clark, 24 February 1969
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Email from Shirley (Chapel) Smith to Lee Gazlay 14 November 2010.
  4. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ William Kruszewski and Michelle Lallier, married on 1 August 1981 in East Lyme, Connecticut.
  5. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: James W. Kerns, age 29. Bride: Sheri R. Lallier, age 32. Marriage Date: 12 July 1995. Marriage Place: East Lyme, New London, Connecticut.
  6. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Weddings, 5 October 2003
  7. Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Civil/Family Case (website).
  8. facebook.com (website), personal page of Suzette Rolland
  9. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Kenneth W. Chapel, age 29. Bride: Dana S. Pierce, age 30. Marriage Date: 23 Aug 1992. Marriage Place: Waterford, New London, Connecticut.
  10. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Diane Marie (Chapel) Ross
  11. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Weddings, 18 March 1990
  12. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  13. Birth Certificate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Certificate No. 97949, File No. 42169-68, Carl Joseph St. Marie, born 26 March 1968 in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; father: Joseph Anthony St. Marie; mother: Elizabeth Anne Sprafke; date filed: 3 April 1968; date issued; 22 July 1968.
  14. Record of conversation between Carl and Diane (Chapel) Zaccara, Lee and Peggy (Krupowski) Gazlay, and Shirley (Chapel) Smith, 13 August 2012. The discussion summarized information shared among these individuals over several years, both from Carl’s personal knowledge and information provided to him by his paternal grandmother.
  15. According to Carl, he was known as Carl Joseph St. Marie (the name shown on his birth certificate) until his early teens, when he started using the name Carl Zacchara, that being an ancestral surname on his (step) mother’s side of the family. His legal name change was finalized on 9 December 2009. Carl’s birth father, Joseph Anthony St. Marie, married Elizabeth Ann (Sprafke) St. Marie in 1967, and Carl was raised with the belief that Elizabeth was his mother. A few years before her death in November 2011, Carl’s paternal grandmother, Ann (Casserly) St. Marie, wanted Carl to know that his birth mother is Ann Dustin Wilson, and that his birth name was Dustin John Wilson. Presuming this as fact, then Elizabeth is actually his step-mother and she apparently adopted Carl shortly after his birth; his birth certificate is likely a post-adoption certificate since it names Elizabeth as the mother. Other information on the certificate, including his birth date and place, may also be incorrect. Carl grew up with the understanding that he and his brother, Joseph Carl St. Marie, were twins; both celebrated 26 March 1968 as their birthday during their childhood. However, it appears that Carl and Joseph were half-brothers, sharing a common father and having different mothers, and it is unlikely that they were actually born on the same day.
  16. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Michael K. Chapel, age 23. Bride: Michelle L. Matney, age 23. Marriage Date: 23 Sep 2000. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut.
  17. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Juliette Renee Stiles, born 29 December 1998 in New London, Connecticut. The certificate lists her mother as Amber Renee Stiles, born 13 February 1984. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall, Connecticut.
  18. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Charles H. Obday, age 23. Bride: Maria Techlowec, age 19. Marriage Date: 13 Nov 1965. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  19. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Paul Obday and Lynne P. McKinney, #1967-0112. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  20. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  21. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Paul Obday, age 32. Bride: Elain Marchesseault, age 37. Marriage Date: 22 Mary 1975. Marriage Place: Plainfield, Windham, CT.
  22. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Paul G. Obday, age 43. Bride: Kathleen A Kriksciun, age 41. Marriage Date: 18 Oct 1986. Marriage Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.
  23. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Paul G. Obday, age 53. Bride: Justine Pond, age 45. Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1996. Marriage Place: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
  24. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Kathleen Elizabeth Obday and Lawrence Ray Crouse, #1963-039. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  25. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Lawrence R. Crouse, age 22. Bride: Kathleen E. Obday, age 16. Marriage Date: 8 Jun 1963. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut.
  26. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: David C. McArthur, age 38. Bride: Kathleen E. Crouse, age 25. Marriage Date: 28 Aug 1971. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  27. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Richard R. Cellucci, age 49. Bride: Kathleen E. McArthur, age 38. Marriage Date: 12 Aug 1984. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut
  28. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Frank R. Small, age 47. Bride: Catherine E. Clark, age 46. Marriage Date: 16 Oct 1999. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut.
  29. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1999-00000114, marriage of Catherine Elizabeth Clark and Frank Raymond Small
  30. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Leonard Russell Clark and Linda Stetson, #1972-181. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their dates and places of birth.
  31. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Leona[rd] R. Clark, age 18. Bride: Linda L. Stetson, age 18. Marriage Date: 22 Oct 1972. Marriage Place: Salem, New London, CT.
  32. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Hannah Almira Clark, died: 22 August 2021 in Mystic [Groton], Connecticut; born: 9 June 1957 in Norwich, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, siblings, partner, children, and grandchildren.
  33. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 11 October 2009, Robert Anthony “Bones” Larkie, born: 11 February 1952 in New London; died: 4 October 2009 in Montville. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, partner, children, and grandchildren.
  34. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1990-00000112, marriage of Scott Clark and Sharon Lee Densmore
  35. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: John Lawrence Clark and Margaret J. Ackley, #1991-0138. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  36. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: John L. Clark, age 24. Bride: Loreen A. Falvey, age 23. Marriage Date: 23 July 1983. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut.
  37. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Walter Robert Clark, Jr., born 12 August 1957. Certificate# 1957-094. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  38. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Walter R. Clark, age 27. Bride: Deborah L. Hill, age 28. Marriage Date: 22 Sep 1984. Marriage Place: East Lyme, Connecticut.
  39. Obituary, Woyasz & Son Funeral Service, Inc., available at legacy.com; 4 October 2013, Walter Robert Clark Jr., died 4 October 2013 in Oakdale, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details, and the names of his parents and various surviving and predeceased family members.
  40. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Raymond Clark and Urania Marie McClure, #1989-0139. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  41. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Thomas H. Clark, 11 March 2000
  42. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Barbara Ann Clark, born 30 July 1968, twin. Certificate# 1968-161. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  43. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Barbara Ann Clark and Albert Adams Perkins, Jr., #1986-082. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  44. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Beverly Ann Clark, born 30 July 1968, twin. Certificate# 1968-162. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  45. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: David J. Kreuzer, age 35. Bride: Beverly A. Clark, age 22. Marriage Date: Aug 18, 1990. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  46. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Earnest William Clark, born 8 September 1971. Certificate# 1971-244. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  47. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ernest W. Clark, age 17. Bride: Patti E. Smith, age 1968. Marriage Date: 5 Aug 1989. Marriage Place: Griswold, New London, Connecticut.
  48. Email from Molly Mandeville to Lee Gazlay, September 2013, providing details about William Ernest Clark and his parents Ernest and Patti Clark.
  49. Marriage Announcement, The Connecticut Post, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 18 October 2005; marriage of Steven Joseph Santora and Kimberly Paige Fox on 16 July 2005 in New London, Connecticut.
  50. Ancestry of Bryan James Nadeau of Orlando, Florida.
  51. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Lawrence Theodore Clark, Jr. and Tammy Jean Folley, #1992-0187. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their marriage date and place, ages and birth places, and the names of their parents.
  52. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Christopher John Schmitt and Jolaine Stamm, #1975-0021. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  53. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 28 August 2012, Jolaine Phillips, died: 23 August 2012. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, siblings, children and their spouses, and grandparents.
  54. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Robert Lynn Wilhelm and Jolaine Tria Schmitt, #1977-051. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  55. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Roberrt (nmn) Shabanowitz and Jolaine Tria Wilhelm, #1981-158. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  56. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Ronald Lawrence Johnson and Jolaine Tria Wilhelm, #1992-053. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their dates of birth and the names of their parents.
  57. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ronald L. Johnson, age 29. Bride: Jolaine T. Wilhelm, age 35. Marriage Date: 9 May 1992. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut.
  58. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: William G. Brown, age 38. Bride: Jolaine T. Johnson, age 38. Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1995. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  59. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Thomas D. Phillips, age 31. Bride: Jolaine T. Brown, age 43. Marriage Date: 8 Jul 2000. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  60. Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: David Leroy Barry and Shelly Ann Stamm, #1977-056. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
  61. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, Shelly Ann Barry, 24 March 2005
  62. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Mabel Marie Vallett, born 1 July 1964, daughter of William Lee Vallett and Elizabeth Ann Hartling. Certificate viewed at Montville Town Hall, Connecticut.
  63. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Brian R. Ridge, age 18. Bride: Mabel M. Vallett, age 17. Marriage Date: 13 Feb 1982. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut.
  64. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Joseph D. Bustamante, age 36. Bride: Mabel M. Vallett, age 21. Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1986. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut.
  65. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1991-00000122, marriage of John Joseph Dzurenka III and Catherine Ann Coffey
  66. Email from Amber Dzurenka to Lee Gazlay 17 January 2011.
  67. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 2004-00000185, marriage of Rory Joseph Dole and Catherine Ann Dzurenka
  68. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, William L. Coffey, 10 November 2010
  69. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1985-00000050, marriage of John Laurence Neeley and Lisa Joanne Chappell
  70. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 2001-00000085, marriage of John Eugene Beetham III and Lisa Marie Marino
  71. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Hazel Beetham Tanape, died: 17 March 2017 in Alaska; born: 19 February 1968 in Uncasville, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, brothers, sister, and nephews.
  72. Marriage License Application, Joseph Tanape and Hazel Beetham, listed in Anchorage Daily News (website), adn.com.
  73. facebook.com (website), personal page of Hazel Tanape (Beetham), Montville High School, Class of 1986.
Seventh and Eighth Generations
137. Kyle Robert Ross7 (Diane,6 Robert ‘Red’,5 Robert,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 13 July 1990.1 Kyle partnered with Constance ‘Connie’ Moyer2 (born 28 June 1991 in Connecticut, parents not determined2).

Child of Kyle Robert Ross and Constance ‘Connie’ Moyer:

 189i. Bentley Ross, born xxxx.

142. Danilla Mitchell7 (Timothy,6 Shirley,5 Robert,4 Robert,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 17 February 2000 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.2 Danilla married, first, 2017 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, Jason Paul Woods4 (born November 1976, parents not determined3). Their marriage ended in divorce in 2019 in Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas.4 Danilla married, second, 16 June 2022 in Norfork, Baxter County, Arkansas, Michael James Blecke3, 4 (born June 1979, parents not determined3).

Child of Danilla Mitchell and Jason Paul Woods:

 190i. Zinnia Woods, born xxxx.

Children of Danilla Mitchell and Michael James Blecke:

 191i. Ava Rose Mitchell-Bleche, born xxxx.
 192ii. Naomi Grace Blecke, born xxxx.

144. Charles Hudson Obday IV7 (Charles,6 Harrietta ‘Harriet’,5 Clarissa ‘Clara’,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 17 March 1969.3 Charles married, 7 August 1994 in Preston, Montville, Connecticut, Heather Elizabeth Brooks5 (born 9 May 1976, parents not determined3).

149. Robert Roy Obday, Jr.7 (Robert,6 Harrietta ‘Harriet’,5 Clarissa ‘Clara’,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 15 July 1971 in San Diego County, California.3, 6 Robert married, 11 May 1996 in New Hanover County, North Carolina, Cathy Carol Barnes7 (born 1 September 1963, parents not determined3).

150. Nicole Marie Larkie7 (Hannah,6 Benjamin,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 5 July 1981.8 Nicole partnered with William Francis Long, Sr.8 (born 12 October 1978, parents not determined8).

Children of Nicole Marie Larkie and William Francis Long, Sr.:

 193i. Eliajh Anthony Larkie, born 15 July 1998.8
 194ii. Aaliyah Winifred Long, born xxxx.
 195iii. Brianna Marie Long, born xxxx.
 196iv. William Francis Long, Jr., born xxxx.
 197v. Damien Romeo Long, born xxxx.

151. Robert Anthony Larkie, Jr.7 (Hannah,6 Benjamin,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 15 October 1982.8 Robert partnered with Dena Bamber (born 30 March 1980, parents not determined8).

Child of Robert Anthony Larkie, Jr. and Dena Bamber:

 198i. Xavier Robert Larkie, born 13 April 2000.8

152. Alysia Louise Larkie7 (Hannah,6 Benjamin,5 Benjamin,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 17 December 1993.8 Alysia partnered with Darnell Jermaine Dixon (born 27 February 1992, parents not determined8).

Children of Alysia Louise Larkie and Darnell Jermaine Dixon:

 199i. Jaress Robert Dixon, born xxxx.
 200ii. Jayvon Cordell Larkie-Dixon, born xxxx.

171. Opal M. Wilhelm7 (Jolaine,6 Elizabeth,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born ca. 1979.9 Opal married, 27 October 2011 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Robert E. Antisdel, Jr. (born ____, parents not determined).

172. Eric Alden Wilhelm7 (Jolaine,6 Elizabeth,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 1979.3 Eric married April Leigh _____10 (born 1981, parents not determined3).

173. Shawn Wilhelm7 (Jolaine,6 Elizabeth,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1). Shawn married Crystal _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

174. Amanda Timmerman (born Nitinthorn)7 (Jolaine,6 Elizabeth,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born ca. 1985.9 Amanda married Rudolph E. ‘Rudy’ Bagos (born 15 May 1970, parents not determined3). Amanda was adopted by Robert R. Timmerman and Cheryll R. Godwin.

Children of Amanda Timmerman (born Nitinthorn) and Rudolph E. ‘Rudy’ Bagos:

 201i. (daughter) Bagos, born xxxx.
 202ii. (daughter) Bagos, born xxxx.

175. Jessica Ann Nitinthorn7 (Jolaine,6 Elizabeth,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born ca. 1986. Jessica married Derrick D. Buzzell (born 26 June 1984, parents not determined3).

Children of Jessica Ann Nitinthorn and Derrick D. Buzzell:

 203i. Brantley Buzzell, born xxxx.
 204ii. Beilynn Buzzell, born xxxx.

176. Barbarajean Timmerman (born Wilhelm)7 (Jolaine,6 Elizabeth,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 9 April 1988. Barbarajean married Kevin Smith (born ____, parents not determined). Barbarajean was adopted by Robert R. Timmerman and Cheryll R. Godwin.

177. Alesha Timmerman (born Johnson)7 (Jolaine,6 Elizabeth,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born 21 November 1990. Alesha married Nathaniel Moyer (born ____, parents not determined). Alesha was adopted by Robert R. Timmerman and Cheryll R. Godwin.

181. Joseph Ridge7 (Mabel,6 Elizabeth,5 Mabel,4 Elizabeth,3 Margaret,2 Mary1), born ca. 1983. Joseph partnered with Rosalinda Lopez11 (born ca. 1985, parents not determined).

Child of Joseph Ridge and Rosalinda Lopez:

 205i. Isabella Rose Lopez, born 27 August 2004.11

  1. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith and Diane Marie (Chapel) Ross
  2. Information provided from personal knowledge by Shirley Ellen (Chapel) Smith
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Email between D. Mitchell and Lee Gazlay, March 2024.
  5. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Charles H. Obday IV, age 25. Bride: Heather E. Brooks, age 18. Marriage date: 7 Aug 1994. Marriage Place: Preston, New London, Connecticut.
  6. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Robert Roy Obday, Jr., 15 July 1971, San Diego County, California.
  7. North Carolina Marriage Collection 1741-2004, available at Ancestry.com, marriage of Robert Roy Obday and Cathy Carol Barnes, 11 May 1996, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
  8. Email between Nicole Larkie and Lee Gazlay, January 2022, providing details of several Larkie relatives.
  9. The Day, New London, Connecticut, 17 February 1988, page B1, “A lesson well learned saves little sister’s life.” Article regarding nine-year-old Opal Wilhelm who performed the Heimlich maneuver on her three-year-old sister Amanda Nitinthorn to save her from choking on a piece of hard candy, as related by their mother Jolaine Wilhelm.
  10. Marriage is implied by information found at various people finding websites
  11. Email between Joseph Ridge and Lee Gazlay, January 2022, providing information about his Ridge family.