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Family HistoryFamily History - Luther Clinton 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 Luther Clinton Tefft and 48 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Luther Clinton Tefft,1 born 28 August 1891 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Elmer James Tefft, Sr. and Jessie Louise McClure;1, 2, 3, 4 died 28 July 1949 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.1, 4 Luther married, 25 November 1912 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Mabel LaFlamme7 (born 11 February 1892 in Yantic, Connecticut, the daughter of James LaFlamme and Mabel Grace Windsor;5, 6 Mabel died 7 September 1958 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut5). Luther is buried in Carey Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.1, 4 Mabel is buried in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery, Groton, New London County, Connecticut.5

A Modern History of New London County, Connecticut, provides an interesting biographical sketch of his life, written in 1922:6

LUTHER CLINTON TEFFT - The first position Luther C. Tefft ever held in a mill was with the Palmer Brothers Quilt Mills, and since that time he has filled many positions, now being assistant superintendent of the Bank Paper Mills in Montville, Connecticut. He is a son of Elmer Tefft, a farmer of the town of Griswold, New London county, Connecticut, but later moved to a farm in Oakdale, Connecticut, where he is now living, aged fifty-four years. He married Jessie McClure, born in Griswold, Connecticut.

Luther Clinton Tefft was born at the home farm in the town of Griswold, Connecticut, August 28, 1891. He attended public schools until fifteen years of age, then secured employment with the Palmer Brothers Quilt Mills in Montville, his parents having previously moved there. He remained three years with Palmer Brothers, going thence to what is now the Keyes Products Company Mill, where he remained until 1915. In that year he came to his present position, assistant superintendent of the Bank Paper Mills in Montville. Mr. Tefft is a member of Oxoboxo Blue Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, in Montville, Connecticut, and in politics is extremely independent.

Mr. Tefft married Mabel La Flame, born in Yantic, Connecticut, February 11, 1892, daughter of James and Grace (Windsor) La Flame. Mr. and Mrs. Tefft are the parents of four children: Dorothy T., born February 7, 1912; Ruth, born January 26, 1914; Elsie, born February 16, 1917; Luther, born May 5, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Tefft are members of the Episcopal church of Norwich, Connecticut.

From his obituary: Luther was a farmer all his life, operating a farm in Oakdale after having moved there from East Hartford around 1939. He was a member of the Montville Center Congregational Church. Luther died from accidental drowning while swimming at the Oxoboxo Lake Dam in Montville.4


Children of Luther Clinton Tefft and Mabel LaFlamme:

+2i. Dorothy Tefft, born 7 February 1912 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 15 July 1997 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Gilbert Manuel Costello.
+3ii. Ruth A. Tefft, born 26 January 1914; died 28 January 1957 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Chester S. Kernozek.
+4iii. Elsie Tefft, born 16 February 1917 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 27 October 1985 in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Santo J. Longo.
+5iv. Luther Elmer ‘Bud’ Tefft, born 5 May 1920 in Connecticut; died 8 June 1997 in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. Married Jean Grace Hitz.
+6v. Shirley Mae Tefft, born 31 December 1926 in Connecticut. Married Lawrence Everett Tyler.

  1. Headstone, Carey Cemetery, Canterbury, Connecticut, Luther C. Tefft 1891-1949
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Oakdale, Enumeration District 456, Sheet 22B. The census record shows his birth as Aug 1890, which is believed to be in error by one year.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 456, Sheet No. 22B, family of Elma J. Teft [sic, Elmer J. Tefft] (34, Connecticut, April 1866, farm laborer); wife of 13 years Jessie L Teft (33, Scotland, Aug 1866, 3 children, 3 living); son Elma J. Teft (11, Connecticut, July 1888); son Luther Teft (9, Connecticut, Aug 1890); son Robert A. Teft (6, Connecticut, Aug 1893).
  4. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Luther C. Tefft, 29 July 1949
  5. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Mabel LaFlamme Tefft, 9 September 1958.
  6. A Modern History of New London County, Connecticut, Volume 3. Benjamin Tinkham Marshall, A.M., D.D., Editor-in-Chief. Lewis Historical Publishing Co., New York City, 1922. Page 284.
  7. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Luther F. Teft and Mabel La Flamme, 26 November 1912. His middle initial is incorrect here.
Second Generation
2. Dorothy Tefft2 (Luther1), born 7 February 1912 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2 died 15 July 1997 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.1 Dorothy married, 27 July 1931 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Gilbert Manuel Costello1, 3 (born 14 July 1911 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Manuel Costello and Mary Sousa;3 Gilbert died 15 February 1955 in Miami, Dade County, Florida3). Dorothy and Gilbert are buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.1, 3

Children of Dorothy Tefft and Gilbert Manuel Costello:

+7i. Gilbert Edmond Costello, born 5 March 1932 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 31 July 2010 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Irene Frances Reedy.
+8ii. Lois Dorothy Costello, born 24 May 1934. Married Albert Hector Ouellette.
+9iii. Arnold Francis Costello, Sr., born 27 August 1939; died 7 February 2010 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Elizabeth Ann Ross Married (2) Carole Ann Dupree Married (3) Dixie Arlene Gardiner.

3. Ruth A. Tefft2 (Luther1), born 26 January 1914;2, 4 died 28 January 1957 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Ruth married Chester S. Kernozek (born 13 November 1914 in Massachusetts, parents not determined;5, 6 Chester died 17 August 1986 in New London, New London County, Connecticut5, 6).

Chester was a clerk at Robertson Paperbox Company. He lived in Ledyard, Connecticut.6


4. Elsie Tefft2 (Luther1), born 16 February 1917 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;2, 7, 8 died 27 October 1985 in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut.7, 8 Elsie married, September 1939 in Pennsylvania, Santo J. Longo9 (born 15 May 1913 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, the son of Joseph Longo and Nicoletta Irlandi;9, 10, 11 Santo died 13 October 1994 in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut10, 11). Their marriage ended in divorce on 23 June 1971 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.9 Santo is buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut.11

Santo was retired after working for the City of Hartford. He served in the U.S. Army 43rd Infantry Division during the Cuban situation, and he was retired from the U.S. Army Reserves 76th Training Division in West Hartford.11


Children of Elsie Tefft and Santo J. Longo:

+10i. James S. Longo, born 4 May 1944 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died 14 September 1994 in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Gail A. Gagnon.
+11ii. Frank X. Longo, born 3 December 1945 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died 18 April 2000 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Mary J. Ringrose.
+12iii. Barbara Longo, born 12 November 1946. Married _____ Angotti.
 13iv. Michael J. Longo, born 2 July 1956 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;12, 13 died 22 April 2007 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.12 Michael worked at Balf Co., JDC Trucking, and Gerber Construction over the years. He enjoyed antique cars and Cruise Nights. He lived in Newington, Connecticut, all his life.12

5. Luther Elmer ‘Bud’ Tefft2 (Luther1), born 5 May 1920 in Connecticut;2, 14, 15, 16 died 8 June 1997 in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.14, 15 Bud married, 22 November 1945, Jean Grace Hitz14, 17 (born 31 December 1926 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Enos Mark Hitz and Martha Grace Painter;14, 17 Jean died 30 December 2009 in Palmyra, Pennsylvania17). Bud and Jean are buried in Campbelltown United Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.14, 17, 14

Jean retired as a teller from Wachovia Bank. She attended the Campbelltown United Christian Church, and she was a member of Farm Women. Jean was a member of the Campbelltown Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and a trustee for the fire company.17


Children of Luther Elmer ‘Bud’ Tefft and Jean Grace Hitz:

+14i. Jean Marie Tefft, born 20 September 1946. Married Stephen Timothy ‘Tiny’ Daywalt.
+15ii. Shirley M. Tefft, born 22 May 1948. Married Terence Lee ‘Terry’ Marks.
+16iii. Robin J. Tefft, born 8 June 1952. Married William P. Whisler.
+17iv. Lu Ann Tefft, born 11 August 1954. Married (1) _____ Miller Married (2) William ‘Bill’ Frazee.

6. Shirley Mae Tefft2 (Luther1), born 31 December 1926 in Connecticut.13, 16 Shirley married, 28 October 1944 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Everett Tyler19, 20, 21 (born 12 October 1923 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Henry A. Tyler and Ida Parker;18, 19 Lawrence died 13 September 1993 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut18, 19). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1960.21

Lawrence was a retired pressman for Robertson Paper Box in Montville.19


Children of Shirley Mae Tefft and Lawrence Everett Tyler:

+18i. Richard Everett Tyler, born July 1945; died 7 April 2013 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Stacia Wlodecki Married (2) Barbara Joe Ann Hamilton Married (3) Elizabeth Florence Pirogenia Married (4) Jacqueline Mary Dennis.
+19ii. Sharon Mae Tyler, born ca. 1946. Married Robert Lee Parrett.

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Dorothy T. Tefft Costello, 17 July 1997.
  2. A Modern History of New London County, Connecticut, Volume 3. Benjamin Tinkham Marshall, A.M., D.D., Editor-in-Chief. Lewis Historical Publishing Co., New York City, 1922. Page 284.
  3. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Gilbert Manuel Costello, 16 February 1955.
  4. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Ruth A. Kernozek, 28 Jan 1957
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Chester Kernozek, no. 042-07-4688
  6. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Chester S. Kernozek, 17 Aug 1986
  7. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Elsie Longo, no. 048-03-7349
  8. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Elsie Longo, 27 Oct 1985, New Britain, Connecticut, listed as divorced
  9. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  10. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Santo J. Longo, no. 045-05-7756
  11. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Santo J. Longo, 15 October 1994
  12. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Michael J. Longo, 24 April 2007
  13. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Campbelltown United Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, Luther E. “Bud” Tefft and Jean H. Hitz Tefft. The gravestone provides their marriage date. Although the death date on the gravestone is blank for Jean, the text of her obituary is included in the record.
  15. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Luther E. Tefft, no. 043-14-0102
  16. 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).
  17. Obituary, The Patriot-News, Central Pennsylvania, Jean H. Tefft, 2-3 January 2010.
  18. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Lawrence E. Tyler, no. 045-14-1858
  19. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Lawrence E. Tyler, 14 September 1993
  20. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1944-00000042, marriage of Lawrence Everett Tyler and Shirley Mae Tefft
  21. Divorce Filing, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Shirley Tefft Tyler and Laurence Tyler, 11 April 1960
Third Generation
7. Gilbert Edmond Costello3 (Dorothy,2 Luther1), born 5 March 1932 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;1 died 31 July 2010 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Gilbert married, ca. 1946, Irene Frances Reedy1 (born March 1934, parents not determined2).

Gilbert graduated from Chapman Technical High School in 1950. He served in the US Navy for three years, receiving an honorable discharge in 1954.1


Children of Gilbert Edmond Costello and Irene Frances Reedy:

+20i. James G. Costello, born 15 February 1958. Married Kathryn M. Moore.
+21ii. Joanne L. Costello, born 2 June 1961. Married Peter J. Dixon.

8. Lois Dorothy Costello3 (Dorothy,2 Luther1), born 24 May 1934.2 Lois married, 24 April 1954 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Albert Hector Ouellette3 (born 18 January 1933, parents not determined2).

Children of Lois Dorothy Costello and Albert Hector Ouellette:

+22i. Albert Hector Ouellette, Jr., born 8 October 1955. Married Marion L. Hickey.
+23ii. Stephen Michael Ouellette, born 13 December 1956 in Wareham, Massachusetts; died 14 November 2001 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Debra Jean Lakowsky.
+24iii. Gilbert Louis Ouellette, born 14 October 1958. Married Theresa Mary Biekert.
+25iv. David Edward Ouellette, born 26 August 1960. Married (1) Cheryl Ann Galvin Married (2) Elizabeth Alice Storey.

9. Arnold Francis Costello, Sr.3 (Dorothy,2 Luther1), born 27 August 1939;2 died 7 February 2010 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.4 Arnold married, first, 4 March 1960 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Elizabeth Ann Ross6 (born March 1942 in New York, parents not determined5). Their marriage ended in divorce on 6 May 1968 in New Haven, Connecticut.5 Arnold married, second, 22 November 1969 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Carole Ann Dupree8, 9 (born 18 January 1946 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, the daughter of George Dupree and Blanche Witham;7 Carole died 30 July 2004 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania7). Their marriage ended in divorce on 11 December 1978 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.5 Arnold married, third, Dixie Arlene Gardiner4 (born 4 April 1935, parents not determined2).

Children of Arnold Francis Costello, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Ross:

 26i. Christopher Koehler (born Costello), born 26 May 1962.2
 27ii. Dawn Koehler (born Costello), born 21 July 1965.2

Children of Arnold Francis Costello, Sr. and Carole Ann Dupree:

+28i. Brian Russell Costello, born 15 May 1967. Married Lisa M. O’Brien.
 29ii. Arnold Francis Costello, Jr., born 6 May 1972.

10. James S. Longo3 (Elsie,2 Luther1), born 4 May 1944 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;10, 11 died 14 September 1994 in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut.10, 11 James married, 31 August 1969 in Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, Gail A. Gagnon12 (born 24 March 1945, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 1 July 1975 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.5 James is buried in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut.11

James lived in Newington, Connecticut, for 40 years. He was a self-employed electrician.11


Child of James S. Longo and Gail A. Gagnon:

 30i. Teresa Longo, born 11 November 1969.2

11. Frank X. Longo3 (Elsie,2 Luther1), born 3 December 1945 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;2, 13 died 18 April 2000 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.13 Frank married, 19 September 1987 in Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut, Mary J. Ringrose14 (born June 1961, parents not determined2). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1996 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.5

12. Barbara Longo3 (Elsie,2 Luther1), born 12 November 1946.2 Barbara married _____ Angotti (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Barbara Longo and _____ Angotti:

 31i. Natalie Lynd Angotti, born 8 September 1976.2

14. Jean Marie Tefft3 (Luther ‘Bud’,2 Luther1), born 20 September 1946.2 Jean married, 22 November 1969, Stephen Timothy ‘Tiny’ Daywalt15 (born 11 July 1947 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, parents not determined;15 Tiny died 21 September 2008 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland15).

Stephen was a graduate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School. He served an apprenticeship for one year at Landis Tool Co., Waynesboro, where he was a molder for more than 36 years. He also worked in maintenance and patient care at Abraxas in South Mountain. Stephen enjoyed all types of sports, especially archery, earning second place in a state competition, golfing, woodworking and camping. He was a member of various community organizations.15


Children of Jean Marie Tefft and Stephen Timothy ‘Tiny’ Daywalt:

+32i. Amanda Lee Daywalt, born 29 August 1971. Married Thomas M. Shaw, Jr..
 33ii. Joseph James Daywalt, born 16 September 1973.2
+34iii. Martha Elizabeth ‘Marti’ Daywalt, born 22 March 1976. Married Paul Thomas Yoder, Jr..

15. Shirley M. Tefft3 (Luther ‘Bud’,2 Luther1), born 22 May 1948.2 Shirley married, December 1967, Terence Lee ‘Terry’ Marks16 (born ____, the son of Hobart H. Marks and Elmor E. Bishop).

Child of Shirley M. Tefft and Terence Lee ‘Terry’ Marks:

+35i. Aimee R. Marks, born 23 July 1974. Married Gregory C. Dragonetti.

16. Robin J. Tefft3 (Luther ‘Bud’,2 Luther1), born 8 June 1952.2 Robin married William P. Whisler (born 25 August 1945, parents not determined2).

Children of Robin J. Tefft and William P. Whisler:

 36i. Sharon L. Whisler, born 16 May 1972.2
+37ii. Tracie M. Whisler, born 6 September 1974. Married Robert Pitocchi.

17. Lu Ann Tefft3 (Luther ‘Bud’,2 Luther1), born 11 August 1954. Lu married, first, _____ Miller (born ____, parents not determined). Lu married, second, 20 March 2011, William ‘Bill’ Frazee2 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Lu Ann Tefft and _____ Miller:

+38i. Tara Marie Miller, born 19 September 1972. Married Gene Ellet Geiger II.

18. Richard Everett Tyler3 (Shirley,2 Luther1), born July 1945;5 died 7 April 2013 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.17 Richard married, first, 4 September 1965 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Stacia Wlodecki18, 19 (born May 1946, parents not determined5). Their marriage ended in divorce on 14 April 1970 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.5 Richard married, second, 8 October 1971 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Barbara Joe Ann Hamilton20, 21 (born November 1945, parents not determined5). Their marriage ended in divorce on 3 July 1974 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.5 Richard married, third, 31 December 1974 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Elizabeth Florence Pirogenia22, 23 (born March 1935, parents not determined5). Their marriage ended in divorce on 21 September 1976 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.5 Richard married, fourth, 28 October 1978 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Jacqueline Mary Dennis24, 25 (born 4 July 1949, parents not determined2).

19. Sharon Mae Tyler3 (Shirley,2 Luther1), born ca. 1946.26 Sharon married, 29 October 1966 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Robert Lee Parrett26, 27 (born 11 December 1943, parents not determined2).

Child of Sharon Mae Tyler and Robert Lee Parrett:

 39i. Shannon Lee Parrett, born 14 July 1968 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;28, 29 died 14 March 1989 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.28, 29, 30 Shannon is buried in Raymond Hill Cemetery, Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut.28

  1. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Gilbert E. Costello, 4 August 2010
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Weddings, 25 January 1955, marriage of Albert Hector Ouellette and Lois Dorothy Costello on 24 April 1954.
  4. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Albert Costello, Sr., 8 February 2010
  5. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  6. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Albert F. Costello, age 20. Bride: Eliza A. Ross, age 17. Marriage Date: 4 Mar 1960. Marriage Place: New London, CT.
  7. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Carole D. Roberts, 1 August 2004
  8. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1969-00000164, marriage of Arnold Francis Costello and Carole Ann Dupree
  9. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Arnold F. Costello, age 30. Bride: Carole A Dupree, age 23. Marriage Date: 22 Nov 1969. Marriage Place: Montville, CT.
  10. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Michael S. Longo, 046-34-3755
  11. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, James S. Longo, 15 September 1994
  12. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Michael S. Longo, age 25. Bride: Gail A. Gagnon, age 24. Marriage Date: 31 Aug 1969. Marriage Place: Bristol, Hartford, CT.
  13. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Frank X. Longo, 20 April 2000
  14. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Frank X. Longo, age 41. Bride: Mary Ringrose, age 26. Marriage Date: 19 Sep 1987. Marriage Place: Berlin, Hartford, CT.
  15. Obituary, The Record Herald, Waynesboro, Maryland, www.therecordherald.com, Stephen T. Daywalt, 24 September 2008.
  16. Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, www.ldnews.com, Article about Terry and Shirley Marks, 28 February 2010.
  17. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 9 April 2013, Richard “Rich” Tyler, died 7 April 2013 in New London, Connecticut. The article provides his birth date and place, the marriage date for his surviving wife, names of his wife, sister, daughter and two sons, predeceased by his father and a niece.
  18. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1965-00000076, marriage of Richard Everett Tyler and Stacia Wlodecki
  19. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Richard E. Tyler, age 20. Bride: Stacia Wlodecki. Marriage Date: 4 Sep 1965. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, CT.
  20. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1971-00000154, marriage of Richard Everett Tyler and Barbara Joe Ann Hamilton
  21. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Richard E. Tyler, age 26. Bride: Barbara J. Hamilton, age 25. Marriage Date: 8 Oct 1971. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  22. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1974-00000225, marriage of Richard Everett Tyler and Elizabeth Florence Pirogenia
  23. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Richard E. Tyler, age 29. Bride: Elizabeth F. Pirogenia, age 39. Marriage Date: 31 Dec 1974. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  24. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1978-00000190, marriage of Richard E. Tyler and Jacqueline Mary Dennis
  25. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Richard E. Tyler, age 33. Bride: Jacqueline M. Dennis, age 29. Marriage Date: 28 Oct 1978. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  26. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Robert L. Parrett, age 22. Bride: Sharon M. Tyler, age 20. Marriage Date: 20 Oct 1966. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut
  27. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1966-00000215, marriage of Sharon Mae Taylor and Robert Lee Parrett
  28. Find a Grave (website). Raymond Hill Cemetery, Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut; Parrett, Shannon Lee, born: 14 July 1968 in Connecticut; died: 14 March 1989 [from record].
  29. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Parrett, Shannon L., died 14 March 1989 in Norwich, New London [County], Connecticut; age 20.
  30. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1989-00000020, death of Shannon Lee Parrett, 3/14/1989.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
20. James G. Costello4 (Gilbert,3 Dorothy,2 Luther1), born 15 February 1958.1 James married, 20 October 1984 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Kathryn M. Moore2 (born 4 February 1962, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1987 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3

Child of James G. Costello and Kathryn M. Moore:

 40i. Michael J. Costello.

21. Joanne L. Costello4 (Gilbert,3 Dorothy,2 Luther1), born 2 June 1961.1 Joanne married, 4 October 1985 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Peter J. Dixon4 (born 26 July 1956, parents not determined1).

Children of Joanne L. Costello and Peter J. Dixon:

 41i. Peter J. Dixon.
 42ii. Timothy P. Dixon.

22. Albert Hector Ouellette, Jr.4 (Lois,3 Dorothy,2 Luther1), born 8 October 1955.1 Albert married, 26 August 1978 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Marion L. Hickey5 (born 11 March 1952, parents not determined1).

Child of Albert Hector Ouellette, Jr. and Marion L. Hickey:

 43i. Matthew Shawn Ouellette, born 21 February 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1

23. Stephen Michael Ouellette4 (Lois,3 Dorothy,2 Luther1), born 13 December 1956 in Wareham, Massachusetts;6 died 14 November 2001 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.6 Stephen married, 29 January 1983 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Debra Jean Lakowsky7 (born 23 May 1961, the daughter of Harry John Lakowsky and Ellen Frances Harris1). Stephen is buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.6

Stephen was a crane operator and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 478 for more than 25 years.6


24. Gilbert Louis Ouellette4 (Lois,3 Dorothy,2 Luther1), born 14 October 1958.1 Gilbert married, 25 April 1986 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Theresa Mary Biekert8, 9 (born 2 November 1964, parents not determined1).

25. David Edward Ouellette4 (Lois,3 Dorothy,2 Luther1), born 26 August 1960.1 David married, first, 21 April 1979 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Cheryl Ann Galvin10, 11 (born 18 July 1962, parents not determined1, 10). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1982 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.3 David married, second, 16 August 1990 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Elizabeth Alice Storey12, 13 (born 26 December 1960, parents not determined1).

28. Brian Russell Costello4 (Arnold,3 Dorothy,2 Luther1), born 15 May 1967.1 Brian married Lisa M. O’Brien (born 8 December 1969, parents not determined1).

32. Amanda Lee Daywalt4 (Jean,3 Luther ‘Bud’,2 Luther1), born 29 August 1971.14 Amanda married Thomas M. Shaw, Jr. (born 15 January 1974, parents not determined1).

Children of Amanda Lee Daywalt and Thomas M. Shaw, Jr.:

 44i. Timothy Shaw, born 1 January 2003.
 45ii. Brandon Shaw, born 1 January 2005.

34. Martha Elizabeth ‘Marti’ Daywalt4 (Jean,3 Luther ‘Bud’,2 Luther1), born 22 March 1976.1 Marti married, 30 June 2012, Paul Thomas Yoder, Jr.1 (born May 1972, parents not determined1).

Child of Martha Elizabeth ‘Marti’ Daywalt and Paul Thomas Yoder, Jr.:

 46i. Emily Marie Yoder, born xxxx.

35. Aimee R. Marks4 (Shirley,3 Luther ‘Bud’,2 Luther1), born 23 July 1974.1 Aimee married Gregory C. Dragonetti (born 16 February 1968, parents not determined1).

Child of Aimee R. Marks and Gregory C. Dragonetti:

 47i. Angelina Dragonetti, born 31 July 2005.1

37. Tracie M. Whisler4 (Robin,3 Luther ‘Bud’,2 Luther1), born 6 September 1974.1 Tracie married Robert Pitocchi (born 17 January 1969, the son of Renato ‘Ronnie’ Pitocchi and Maria Teresa Ascione1).

Children of Tracie M. Whisler and Robert Pitocchi:

 48i. Giancarlo Pitocchi, born 1 January 2000.
 49ii. Gino Paolo Pitocchi, born 17 May 2001;15 died 1 September 2001 in Vineland, New Jersey.15

38. Tara Marie Miller4 (Lu,3 Luther ‘Bud’,2 Luther1), born 19 September 1972.1 Tara married, 31 May 1996 in Leon County, Florida, Gene Ellet Geiger II16 (born 21 July 1974, the son of Gene Ellet Geiger and Virginia Schaum1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: James G. Costello, age 26. Bride: Kathryn M. Moore, age 22. Marriage Date: 20 Oct 1984. Marriage Place: East Lyme, Connecticut.
  3. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  4. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Peter J. Dixon, age 29. Bride: Joanne L. Costello, age 24. Marriage Date: 4 Oct 1985. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut.
  5. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Albert H. Ouellette, age 22. Bride: Marion L. Hickey, age 26. Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1978. Marriage Place: Groton, New London, CT.
  6. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Stephen Michael Ouellette, 16 November 2001.
  7. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Stephen M. Ouellette and Debra Jean Lakowsky, 13 February 1983.
  8. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1986-00000033, marriage of Gilbert Louis Ouellette and Theresa Mary Biekert
  9. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Gilbert L. Ouellette, age 27. Bride: Theresa M. Biekert, age 21. Marriage Date: 25 Apr 1986. Marriage Place: Groton, CT.
  10. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: David E. Ouellette, age 19. Bride: Cheryl A. Galvin, age 16. Marriage Date: 21 Apr 1979. Marriage Place: Groton, CT.
  11. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1979-00000047, marriage of David E. Ouellette and Cheryl Ann Galvin
  12. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1990-00000134, marriage of David Edward Ouellette and Elizabeth Alice Storey
  13. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: David E. Ouellette, age 29. Bride: Elizabeth A. Storey, age 29. Marriage Date: 16 Aug 1990. Marriage Place: Montville, CT.
  14. facebook.com (website), personal page of Amanda Daywalt Shaw
  15. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gino P. Pitocchi, no. 149-08-4081
  16. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Tara Marie Miller and Gene Ellet Geiger, Leon County, Florida, 31 May 1996.