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Family HistoryFamily History - James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft


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 James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft and 10 of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft,1 born 10 June 1923 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Elmer James Tefft, Jr. and Mary Adeline Strickland;1, 2, 3, 4 died 9 October 1974 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1, 4 Jim married, 13 March 1955 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Marion Arlene Zevoteck (née Lee) 4, 9 (born 22 November 1931 in Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, the daughter of James Albert Lee and Bertha Teresa Julia Kuhn;5, 6, 7 Marion died 4 November 20158).

Jim was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the owner and a mechanic at the Cove Service Station in Montville, Connecticut.4


Children of James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft and Marion Arlene Zevoteck (née Lee) :

+2i. James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft, Jr., born 15 November 1954. Married (1) Loretta Ann Feraco (née Howanec) Married (2) Ann Teresa Gennotti.
+3ii. Penny Louise Tefft, born 15 November 1955. Married (1) Russell James Luty Married (2) James Brian Wood.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). James Tefft, no. 045-12-0953
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-21, Sheet No. 10B, family of Elmer J. Tefft Jr. (40, Connecticut, chauffeur, private family, first married age 32); wife Mary A. Tefft (33, Connecticut, first married age 25); son James E. Tefft (6, Connecticut); daughter Jean V. Tefft (5, Connecticut); daughter Lulu J. Tefft (3 2/12, Connecticut).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Uncasville, Enumeration District 6-34, Sheet No. 2B, family of Elmer J. Tefft (52, Connecticut, mechanic, construction building); wife Mary S. Tefft (44, Connecticut); son James Elmer Tefft (16, Connecticut); daughter Jean V. Tefft (15, Connecticut); daughter Lulu J. Tefft (13, Connecticut); son Henry S. Tefft (8, Connecticut); son Allen Tefft (7, Connecticut); living next door is the family of Jessie Tefft (72, Scotland, widow); grandson Luther E. Tefft, Jr. (19, Connecticut, stock flying, paper box mfg., lived in Hartford, Connecticut on 1 April 1935); grand-daughter Shirley May Tefft (18, Connecticut, lived in Hartford, Connecticut on 1 April 1935).
  4. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, James Elmer Tefft, 10 October 1974
  5. Record of visit Marion (Lee) Tefft at her residence in Hartland, Maine, 4 August 2010 by Lee and Peggy Gazlay.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, Enumeration District 2-108, Sheet No. 5A, family of James Lee (44, Connecticut, forestry); wife Bertha Lee (36, Connecticut); daughter Jennie Lee (18, Connecticut); son James Lee (17, Connecticut, laborer); son John Lee (16, Connecticut); daughter Agnes Lee (14, Connecticut); son Charles Lee (13, Connecticut); daughter Lila Lee (9, Connecticut); daughter Marion Lee (8, Connecticut); daughter Nancy Lee (4, Connecticut); son Robert Lee (6/12, Connecticut).
  7. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Charles J. Lee, Sr., 2 October 2000. He is the brother of Marion (nee Lee) Tefft.
  8. Facebook post, from Penny Wood to Peggy Gazlay, 5 November 2015.
  9. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1955-00000163, marriage of James Elmer Tefft and Mrion Arlene Zevoteck
Second Generation
2. James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft, Jr.2 (James ‘Jim’1), born 15 November 1954.1 Jim married, first, 10 June 1982 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Loretta Ann Feraco (née Howanec) 3 (born 17 February 1955, parents not determined;1 Loretta died 1 September 2015 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut2). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1985 in Windham County, Connecticut.4 Jim married, second, 16 November 1985 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Ann Teresa Gennotti5 (born 22 November 1958, the daughter of Frank Thomas Gennotti, Sr. and Mary _____1).

Child of Loretta Ann Feraco (née Howanec) , adopted by James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft, Jr.:

+4i. Jason J. Tefft (born Feraco), born 27 May 1976. Married Karen Conticello.

Children of James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft, Jr. and Ann Teresa Gennotti:

 5i. Jessica Tefft, born 20 June 1987.
 6ii. Audra Tefft, born 12 April 1991.

3. Penny Louise Tefft2 (James ‘Jim’1), born 15 November 1955.1 Penny married, first, 22 April 1977 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Russell James Luty7 (born 10 April 1949 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of John W. Luty and Mary E. Seaberg;6 Russell died 3 May 2004 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut6). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1989 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Penny married, second, 29 September 1990 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, James Brian Wood8 (born 29 June 1959, parents not determined1).

Russell served honorably in the U. S. Army. He was a 911 emergency dispatcher for the Town of Montville, and a life member of the Monville Fire Company. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating. Water sports were his passion and he spent a lot of time on the Thames River.6


Child of Penny Louise Tefft and Russell James Luty:

+7i. Sarah Beth Luty, born 20 August 1984. Married (unidentified).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 4 September 2015, Loretta Howanec Feraco Tefft, died: 1 September 2015 in Norwich, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her mother, son, grandchildren, and brother.
  3. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: James E. Tefft Jr., age 27. Bride: Loretta A. Feraco, age 27. Marriage Date: 10 Jun 1982. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, CT.
  4. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  5. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1985-00000220, marriage of James Elmer Tefft, Jr., and Ann Teresa Gennotti
  6. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Russell J. Luty, 2 May 2004
  7. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1977-0000038, marriage of Russell James Luty and Penny Louise Tefft
  8. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1990-00000196, marriage of James Brian Wood and Penny Louise Tefft
Third and Fourth Generations
4. Jason J. Tefft (born Feraco)3 (James ‘Jim’,2 James ‘Jim’1), born 27 May 1976.1 Jason married, 1 June 1999 in Clark County, Nevada, Karen Conticello2 (born 13 March 1970, parents not determined1). Jason was adopted by James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft, Jr.

Children of Jason J. Tefft (born Feraco) and Karen Conticello:

 8i. Sydney Alexis Tefft, born 14 November 1996.1, 3
 9ii. Brayden James Tefft, born 23 June 2003 in Clermont, Lake County, Florida.1, 3
 10iii. Logan Tefft, born ca. 2005.1

7. Sarah Beth Luty3 (Penny,2 James ‘Jim’1), born 20 August 1984.4 Sarah married (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Sarah Beth Luty and (unidentified):

 11i. Lincoln Russell Luty, born xxxx.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Jason Tefft and Karen Conticello, married on 1 June 1999 in Clark [County], Nevada.
  3. voteref.com.
  4. facebook.com (website), personal page of Sarah Luty