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Family HistoryFamily History - Katie Mildred Gray


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 Katie Mildred Gray and 15 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Katie Mildred Gray,1 born ca. 1859 in Illinois (parents not determined);1, 2 died 5 April 1895 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.3 Katie married Phillip Henry French2 (born ca. 1848 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, the son of Prosper French and Mary Wright Furman;1, 4, 5, 6 Phillip died 24 June 1899 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois7).

Children of Katie Mildred Gray and Phillip Henry French:

+2i. Harriette G. ‘Hattie’ French, born December 1886 in Illinois; died 1935. Married John C. Christenson.
+3ii. Mary Pearl ‘Mae’ Crowell (born Mary Pearl French), born 6 September 1887 in Englewood, Cook County, Illinois; died 31 October 1960 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California. Married (1) James Bunn Gilchriest Married (2) Robert George Bryden.
+4iii. Edward Lyman French, born 30 November 1889 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 9 December 1953 in San Diego County, California. Married (1) Ann _____ Married (2) Lennie Ethel Kerr (née Stanforth) .
 5iv. Phillip Henry ‘George’ French, born 12 June 1893 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;8, 9 died 15 April 1895 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.9

  1. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, Mary Pearl French, born: 6 September 1887 in Chicago, Cook [County], Illinois; father: Philip Henry French, age 40, born in Buffalo, New York; mother: Katie Gray, age 28, born in Woodstock, Wisconsin.
  2. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage license and certificate, Registrars No. 1016; Edward Lyman French, age: 59; born: Illinois; widowed; 2nd marriage; occupation: clerk, Std. Oil. Co.; father: Phillip French, born in Ill.; mother: Gray, Mildred, born in Illinois; Lennie Ethel Kerr, age: 57; born: Fresno Calif.; widowed; 2nd marriage; father: Allen Stanforth, born in Ohio; mother: Emma Nichols, born in Missouri; maiden name: Lennie Stanforth; married on 8 January 1949 in San Diego, CA.
  3. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, Katie G. French, died: 5 April 1895 in Chicago, Cook [County], Illinois; age 35, born in Illinois; in Illinois since birth; cemetery: Mt. Greenwood.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Page 219, family of Prosper French (52, New York, auctioneer); Mary French (47, New York); Edward French (19, New York, clerk); Mary H French (15, New York); Geo. French (12, New York); Phillip H. French (2, New York).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Erie County, Buffalo City, Page No. 113, family of E. J. French (28, New York, merchant); Abba E. F. French (28, New York); Edward French (2, New York); Harriet M. French (10/12, New York); Mary W. French (56, New York); Philip H. French (11, New York).
  6. New York State Census, 1875, Erie County, Lancaster, Page 3, family of E. F. French (43, Schenectady County); wife Abby E. French (43, Monroe County); daughter Daisie French (17, Erie County); daughter Hattie French (15, Erie County); mother Mary W. French (71, Duchess County); servant Carrie Sudell (18, Erie); brother Phillip French (27, Niagara County).
  7. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, P. H. French, died: 24 June 1899 in Chicago, Cook [County], Illinois; age 51, widowed; clerk; lived in Illinois 18 years.
  8. Illinois, Cook County Birth Registers, 1871-1915, George French, born: 12 June 1893 in Chicago, Cook [County], Illinois; father: Philip French; mother: Katie Gray.
  9. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, Philip H. French, died: 15 April 1895 in Chicago, Cook [County], Illinois; age 1 year 10 months, born in Chicago; cemetery: Mt. Greenwood. [This is believed to be the son of Phillip H. French and Katie Gray who was named George French in the Cook County, Illinois birth records].
Second Generation
2. Harriette G. ‘Hattie’ French2 (Katie1), born December 1886 in Illinois;1, 2, 3, 4 died 1935.1 Hattie married John C. Christenson3 (born 14 December 1882 in Nebraska, parents not determined;3, 4, 5, 6 John died 21 March 19665). Hattie is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California.1 John is buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California.5

Children of Harriette G. ‘Hattie’ French and John C. Christenson:

 6i. Harriette Christenson, born ca. October 1910 in California.3, 4
 7ii. Helen Christenson, born ca. November 1915 in California.3

3. Mary Pearl ‘Mae’ Crowell (born Mary Pearl French)2 (Katie1), born 6 September 1887 in Englewood, Cook County, Illinois;2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 31 October 1960 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California.8 Mae married, first, 1915, James Bunn Gilchriest8 (born 9 May 1889 in Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, the son of James Albert Gilchriest and Anna Harriet Bunn;12, 13, 14, 15 James died 19 January 1919 in Los Angeles County, California13). Mae married, second, Robert George Bryden16 (born 12 March 1885 in Huron Township, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, parents not determined;11, 16 Robert died 24 April 1949 in San Bernardino County, California16). Mae is buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.8 James is buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.13 Robert is buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.16 Mae was adopted by Frank Clinton Crowell and Abby Edwardine ‘Daisie’ French.

Children of Mary Pearl ‘Mae’ Crowell (born Mary Pearl French) and James Bunn Gilchriest:

+8i. Mary Jean Gilchriest, born 7 June 1916 in Los Angeles County, California; died 10 July 2000 in California. Married (1) Harry William Sloan, Jr. Married (2) Harold Frederick Broecker.
+9ii. James Crowell Gilchriest, born 17 October 1917 in Los Angeles County, California; died 27 August 2000. Married Madeline Virginia Mills.

4. Edward Lyman French2 (Katie1), born 30 November 1889 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;2, 3, 10, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 died 9 December 1953 in San Diego County, California.19 Edward married, first, Ann _____21 (born ca. 1893 in Illinois, parents not determined21). Edward married, second, 8 January 1949 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, Lennie Ethel Kerr (née Stanforth) 18 (born 14 May 1891 in Fresno, Fresno County, California, the daughter of Allen Stanforth and Emma Nichols;18, 22, 23 Lennie died 11 February 1978 in San Diego County, California22, 23).

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California. Harriette French Christenson, born: 1885; died: 1935 [from record].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, California, San Diego County, Capitan Grande Township, Enumeration District No. 179, Sheet No. 3B; family of Frank C. Crowell (44, New Hampshire, Oct 1855, farmer); wife of 14 years Edwardine Crowell (42, New York, Apr 1858, 2 children, none living); niece Hattie G. French (13, Illinois, Dec 1886); Niece May P. French (11, Illinois, Sept 1888); Nephew Edward L. French (10, Illinois, Nov 1889); sister-in-law Hattie M. French (39, New York, Aug 1860, professional nurse).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 312, Sheet No. 1A and 1B; family of May Gilchriest (32, Illinois, widow); daughter Jean Gilchriest (3 6/12, California); son James Gilchriest (2 3/12, California). They are living with her brother Edward and sister Harriette and family: John C. Christenson (37, Nebraska, clerk, hardware); wife Harriette Christenson (34, Illinois); daughter Helen Christenson (4 1/12, California); daughter Harriette Christenson (9 3/12, California); brother-in-law Edward L. French (30, Illinois, bookkeeper, Standard Oil).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 37-137, Sheet 3A; family of John C. Christenson (47, Nebraska, clerk, post office, first married age 24); wife Harriette Christenson (44, Illinois, first married age 21); daughter Harriette Christenson (19, California, typist, telephone office). They are living next door to Harriette’s cousin (who raised her and her siblings): Abbie E. Crowell (71, New York, widow).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California. John C. Christenson, born: 14 December 1882; died: 21 March 1966 [from record].
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 62-17, Sheet No. 16A and 16B; family of John C. Christenson (57, Nebraska, post office clerk, U.S. Post Office); wife Nell Christenson (48, Missouri).
  7. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, Mary Pearl French, born: 6 September 1887 in Chicago, Cook [County], Illinois; father: Philip Henry French, age 40, born in Buffalo, New York; mother: Katie Gray, age 28, born in Woodstock, Wisconsin.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California, Mae Crowell Bryden, born: 6 September 1887 in Englewood, Cook County, Illinois; died: 31 October 1960 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California (from record, which includes noted detailing her parents, adoption, first husband, and two children; and provides the names and links for her two husbands).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, California, San Bernardino County, Ontario, E.D. 106, Sheet No. 3B, Frank C. Crowell, 34, New Hampshire, farmer, orange grove; wife of 24 years Abbie E. Crowell, 32, New York, 2 children, none living; ad[opted] daughter Mary Pearl Crowell, 22, Illinois.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 37-137, Sheet No. 6A; family of Mae C. Gilchriest (42, Illinois, widow); daughter Jean Gilchriest (13, California); son James C. Gilchriest (12, California); brother Edward L. French (40, Illinois, bookkeeper, oil products).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, San Bernardino County, Upland, E.D. 36-157, Sheet No. 2B, Robert G. Bryden, 55, Canada, farmer, farm; wife Mae Bryden, 52, Illinois.
  12. Draft Registration Card, World War I, James Bunn Gilchriest, Serial No. 13; born: 9 May 1889, Watertown, South Dakota; occupation: foreman, Citrus Packing House, Wittier Citrus Assn.; dependents: wife and child 1 year old.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; James Bunn Gilchriest, born: 9 May 1889 in Watertown, Coddington County, South Dakota; died: 19 January 1919 in Los Angeles County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown City, Enumeration District 107, Sheet No. 32A; family of James A. Gilchriest (52, Pennsylvania, Mar 1848, traveling salesman); wife of 14 years Anna H. Gilchriest (46, Wisconsin, Sept 1853, 3 children, 3 living); daughter Raeburn Gilchriest (13, South Dakota, May 1887); son James B. Gilchriest (11, South Dakota, May 1889); daughter Anna Gilchriest (8, South Dakota, Sept 1891).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, South Dakota, Codington County, Watertown City, Enumeration District 130, Sheet No. 24B; family of James A. Gilchriest (54, Pennsylvania, widow); daughter Rayburn Gilchriest (22, Wisconsin); son James B. Gilchriest (20, South Dakota); daughter Anna G. Gilchriest (18, South Dakota).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California, Robert George Bryden, born: 12 March 1885 in Huron Township, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada; died: 24 April 1949 in San Bernardino County, California (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  17. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Edward Lyman French, Serial No. 45; age: 27; born: 30 November 1889 in Chicago, Ill.; occupation: bookkeeper, Silver Gate Oil Co.; single.
  18. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage license and certificate, Registrars No. 1016; Edward Lyman French, age: 59; born: Illinois; widowed; 2nd marriage; occupation: clerk, Std. Oil. Co.; father: Phillip French, born in Ill.; mother: Gray, Mildred, born in Illinois; Lennie Ethel Kerr, age: 57; born: Fresno Calif.; widowed; 2nd marriage; father: Allen Stanforth, born in Ohio; mother: Emma Nichols, born in Missouri; maiden name: Lennie Stanforth; married on 8 January 1949 in San Diego, CA.
  19. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). French, Edward Lyman; died 9 December 1953 in San Diego [County]; born: 30 November 1889, Illinois; father: French; mother: Gray.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, California, San Diego County, San Diego, Enumeration District 147, Sheet No. 24B supplement; lodger Edward L. French (20, Illinois, bookkeeper, store).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 62-62, Sheet No. 15A; family of E. L. French (52, Illinois, credit man, oil products distributing); wife Ann French (47, Illinois, saleslady, retail ready-to-wear); step-daughter Annette Krusic (22, Illinois).
  22. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). French, Lennie, no. 553-10-1247; died: February 1978; born: 14 May 1891; last residence: San Diego, San Diego [County], California.
  23. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). French, Lennie Ethel, died: 11 February 1978 in San Diego [County], California; born: 14 May 1891 in California.
Third Generation
8. Mary Jean Gilchriest3 (Mary ‘Mae’,2 Katie1), born 7 June 1916 in Los Angeles County, California;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 10 July 2000 in California.2 Mary married, first, Harry William Sloan, Jr. (born 28 April 1914 in Pennsylvania, the son of Harry W. Sloan and Gertrude E. McAfee;5, 7, 8, 9, 10 Harry died January 1985 in Clark County, Nevada7). Their marriage ended in divorce.6 Mary married, second, Harold Frederick Broecker (born 14 January 1918 in Munising, Alger County, Michigan, the son of Benjamin Broecker and Agnes Seymour;11, 12 Harold died 3 December 201011, 12).

Children of Mary Jean Gilchriest and Harry William Sloan, Jr.:

 10i. Harry William Sloan III, born 20 October 1939 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.5, 6, 13
+11ii. Phillip Anthony ‘Felipe’ Sloan, born 5 November 1940 in San Diego, San Diego County, California; died 16 March 2021 in San Jose, Costa Rica. Married (1) Elva J. Wakefield Married (2) Zeta Louise Quatman (née Klemz) .
 12iii. Michael James Sloan, born 28 April 1944 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.6, 14

9. James Crowell Gilchriest3 (Mary ‘Mae’,2 Katie1), born 17 October 1917 in Los Angeles County, California;3, 4, 15, 16, 17 died 27 August 2000.16 James married Madeline Virginia Mills18 (born 30 November 1917 in Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, parents not determined;18 Madeline died 1 June 200018).

Children of James Crowell Gilchriest and Madeline Virginia Mills:

 13i. Leona Ann Gilchriest, born 26 February 1951 in San Diego County, California.18, 19
+14ii. James Dean Gilchriest, born 31 October 1952 in San Diego County, California; died 1 August 2002. Married Joanne K. Lindsey.
 15iii. William George Gilchriest, born 3 December 1954 in San Diego County, California.18, 20

  1. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Mary J. Gilchriest, born: 7 June 1916, Los Angeles [County], California; mother: French.
  2. United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages, 1980-2014, Jean Gilchriest Broecker, died: 10 July 2000 in California; born: 7 June 1916; husband: Harold Broecker; sons: Harry W. Sloan, Phillip A. Sloan, Michael J. Sloan.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 312, Sheet No. 1A and 1B; family of May Gilchriest (32, Illinois, widow); daughter Jean Gilchriest (3 6/12, California); son James Gilchriest (2 3/12, California). They are living with her brother Edward and sister Harriette and family: John C. Christenson (37, Nebraska, clerk, hardware); wife Harriette Christenson (34, Illinois); daughter Helen Christenson (4 1/12, California); daughter Harriette Christenson (9 3/12, California); brother-in-law Edward L. French (30, Illinois, bookkeeper, Standard Oil).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 37-137, Sheet No. 6A; family of Mae C. Gilchriest (42, Illinois, widow); daughter Jean Gilchriest (13, California); son James C. Gilchriest (12, California); brother Edward L. French (40, Illinois, bookkeeper, oil products).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Downey Township, Bellflower, E.D. 19-119, Sheet No. 10B, Harry W. Sloan, Jr., 25, Pennsylvania, aircraft mechanic, aircraft factory; wife Jean Sloan, 23, California; son Harry W. Sloan III, 5/12, California.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, San Diego County, San Diego, E.D. 72-112, Sheet No. 9, Jean G. Sloan, 33, California, divorced, secretary, city schools; son Harry W. Sloan, 10, California; son Philip A. Sloan, 9, California; son Michael J. Sloan, 5, California.
  7. Nevada, U.S. Death Index, 1980-2012 (available at www.ancestry.com), Harry W. Sloan, died: January 1985in Clark [County], Nevada; born: 28 April 1914 in Pennsylvania.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, Pittsburg, E.D. 649, Sheet No. 19A, Harry Sloan, 40, Pennsylvania, engineer, railroad; wife Gertrude E. Sloan, 40, Pennsylvania; daughter Margaret Sloan, 13, Pennsylvania; daughter Mary Sloan, 11, Pennsylvania; son Harry Sloan, Jr., 5, Pennsylvania.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Pennsylvania Allegheny County, Pittsburg City, E.D. 2-336, Sheet No. 8A, Harry Sloan, 49, Pennsylvania, first married age 24, locomotive engineer, rail road; wife Gertrude Sloan, 50, Pennsylvania, first married age 25; daughter Margaret Sloan, 23, Pennsylvania; daughter Mary Sloan, 21, Pennsylvania; son Harry Sloan, 16, Pennsylvania.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, San Diego County, San Diego, E.D. 72-42, Sheet No. 9, Harry Sloan, 35, Pa. [Pennsylvania], Div[orced], clerk, railroad express; sister Mary Sloan, 42, Pa., teacher, principal grade school.
  11. United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages, 1980-2014, Harold Frederick Broecker, died: 3 December 2010; born: 14 January 1918 in Munsing; office manager; residence place: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. The entry provides the names of his parents, wife, three step-sons, and two daughters-in-law.
  12. Obituary, Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, Hot Springs, Arizona (website: caruth-hale.secure.tributecenteronline.com), Harold Fredrick Broecker, died: 3 December 2010; born: 14 January 1918 in Munising, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, step-sons and their wives.
  13. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Harry William Sloan, born: 20 October 1939 in San Diego, California; mother: Gilchriest.
  14. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Michael James Sloan, born: 28 April 1944 in San Diego, California; mother: Gilchriest.
  15. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, James C. Gilchriest, born: 17 October 1917, Los Angeles [County], California; mother: Crowell.
  16. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gilchriest, James C., no. 564-03-6536; died: 27 August 2000; born: 17 October 1917; last residence: El Cajon, San Diego [County], California.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, San Diego County, San Diego City, Enumeration District 62-16A, Sheet No. 2A; James C. Gilchrist (22, California, bookkeeper, wholesale lumber, lodger in a family surname Heywood).
  18. Obituary, San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, California, 5 June 2000, Madeline Virginia Gilchriest, died 1 June 2000, age 82, born 30 November 1917 in Alpine, Texas. The article names her husband James Crowell Gilchriest, children Leona Gibson, James D. Gilchriest, and William Gilchriest.
  19. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Leona Ann Gilchriest, born: 26 February 1951, San Diego [County], California; mother: Mills.
  20. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, William George Gilchriest, born: 3 December 1954, San Diego [County], California; mother: Mills.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
11. Phillip Anthony ‘Felipe’ Sloan4 (Mary,3 Mary ‘Mae’,2 Katie1), born 5 November 1940 in San Diego, San Diego County, California;1, 2, 3 died 16 March 2021 in San Jose, Costa Rica.3 Felipe married, first, 16 October 1964 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, Elva J. Wakefield4 (born ca. 1944, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce in February 1972 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.5 Felipe married, second, 3 July 1976 in Frederick County, Virginia, Zeta Louise Quatman (née Klemz) 1 (born 24 July 1942 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles W. Klemz and Zeta Mary Hayes;1, 6 Zeta died 8 September 2004 in San Diego, San Diego County, California6).

Child of Phillip Anthony ‘Felipe’ Sloan and Zeta Louise Quatman (née Klemz) :

 16i. Hannah Eliza Sloan, born 27 May 1977 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.7

14. James Dean Gilchriest4 (James,3 Mary ‘Mae’,2 Katie1), born 31 October 1952 in San Diego County, California;8, 9, 10 died 1 August 2002.9 James married, 25 January 1975 in San Diego County, California, Joanne K. Lindsey11 (born ca. 1956, parents not determined11).

  1. Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1935-1988, State File Number: 76-029834, Phillip Anthony Sloan, age 35, born: 5 November 1940 in California; divorced; this is his second marriage; father: Harry W. Sloan; mother: Mary Jean Gilchriest; Zeta Louise Quatman, maiden name Klemz; age 33, born: 24 July 1942 in Penna.; divorced; this is her second marriage; father: Charles W. Klemz; mother: Zeta Mary Hayes; married on 3 July 1976 in Frederick County, Virginia.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, San Diego County, San Diego, E.D. 72-112, Sheet No. 9, Jean G. Sloan, 33, California, divorced, secretary, city schools; son Harry W. Sloan, 10, California; son Philip A. Sloan, 9, California; son Michael J. Sloan, 5, California.
  3. Obituary, legacy.com; Phillip Anthony ‘Felipe’ Sloan, died: 16 March 2021 in San Jose, Costa Rica; born: 5 November 1940 in San Diego, California. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his brothers, daughter, and step-daughters.
  4. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Phillip A. Sloan, age 23; Elva J. Wakefield, age 20; married on 16 October 1964 in San Diego, California.
  5. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Phillip A. Sloan and Elva J. Wakefield, divorced on February 1972 in San Diego City, California.
  6. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Zeta Louise Sloan, alias: Zeta Louise Klemz, Zeta Louise Quatman; died: 8 September 2004 in San Diego, San Diego [County], California; born: 24 July 1942 in Pitts[burg], Allegh[eny County], Pennsylvania; father: Charles W. Klemz; mother: Zeta M. Hayes.
  7. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Hannah E. Sloan, born: 27 May 1977 in San Diego, California; mother’s name: Klemz.
  8. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, James Dean Gilchriest, born: 31 October 1952, San Diego [County], California; mother: Mills.
  9. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gilchriest, James D., no. 546-72-8052; died: 1 August 2002; born: 31 October 1952.
  10. Obituary, San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, California, 5 June 2000, Madeline Virginia Gilchriest, died 1 June 2000, age 82, born 30 November 1917 in Alpine, Texas. The article names her husband James Crowell Gilchriest, children Leona Gibson, James D. Gilchriest, and William Gilchriest.
  11. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Gilchriest, James D., age 22; Lindsey, Joanne K., age 18; married on 25 January 1975 in San Diego [County], California.