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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features James Bunn Gilchriest and nine of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. James Bunn Gilchriest,1 born 9 May 1889 in Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, the son of James Albert Gilchriest and Anna Harriet Bunn;1, 2, 3, 4 died 19 January 1919 in Los Angeles County, California.2 James married, 1915, Mary Pearl ‘Mae’ Crowell (born Mary Pearl French)6 (born 6 September 1887 in Englewood, Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of Phillip Henry French and Katie Mildred Gray;5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Mae died 31 October 1960 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California6). James is buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.2 Mae is buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernardino County, California.6

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

+2i. 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.
+3ii. James Crowell Gilchriest, born 17 October 1917 in Los Angeles County, California; died 27 August 2000. Married Madeline Virginia Mills.

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. 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).
  5. 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.
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  8. 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.
  9. 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).
  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.
Second Generation
2. Mary Jean Gilchriest2 (James1), 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.:

 4i. Harry William Sloan III, born 20 October 1939 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.5, 6, 13
+5ii. 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) .
 6iii. Michael James Sloan, born 28 April 1944 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.6, 14

3. James Crowell Gilchriest2 (James1), 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:

 7i. Leona Ann Gilchriest, born 26 February 1951 in San Diego County, California.18, 19
+8ii. James Dean Gilchriest, born 31 October 1952 in San Diego County, California; died 1 August 2002. Married Joanne K. Lindsey.
 9iii. 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.
Third and Fourth Generations
5. Phillip Anthony ‘Felipe’ Sloan3 (Mary,2 James1), 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) :

 10i. Hannah Eliza Sloan, born 27 May 1977 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.7

8. James Dean Gilchriest3 (James,2 James1), 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.