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Family HistoryFamily History - Arthur Lewis Kline


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 Arthur Lewis Kline and six of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Arthur Lewis Kline,1 born 8 November 1884 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, the son of Lewis Taylor Kline and Emily A. ‘Emma’ Gazlay;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 9 January 1933 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.2 Arthur married, 28 November 1907 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Caroline H. Blimke7 (born 11 November 1882 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, the daughter of Gottleib Blimke and Emma Buelow;4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Caroline died 12 December 1972 in La Grange, Cook County, Illinois8, 9).

Children of Arthur Lewis Kline and Caroline H. Blimke:

 2i. Helen Elizabeth Kline, born 10 April 1909 in Michigan;4, 10 died 4 April 1911 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.10, 11 Helen is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.10
+3ii. Jack Edward Kline, born 15 April 1914 in Michigan; died 16 August 1969 in Woodruff, Oneida County, Wisconsin. Married (1) Dorothy Taylor Married (2) Cecilia Moore.

  1. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Arthur L. Kline, born 8 November 1884 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Emma Kline.
  2. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Kline, Arthur L., born: 8 November 1884 in Flint, Michigan; died: 9 January 1933 in Detroit, Wayne [County], Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Emma Gazley.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 7A; family of Lewis T. Kline (43, Michigan, Jan 1857, mfg. machinery); wife of 5 years Elizabeth L. Kline (34, Canada, Dec 1865); son Arthur L. Kline (15, Michigan, Dec 1884); son Harmon J. Kline (13, Michigan, Aug 1886); nephew Thomas R. Butler (10, Michigan, Dec 1889); son DeEtt M. Kline (5/12, Michigan, Dec 1899); niece Anna C. Butler (7, Michigan, July 1892); servant Julia Kubicka (13, Michigan, May 1887).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Saginaw County, Saginaw City, Enumeration District 47, Sheet No. 8B; family of Arther Kline (26, Michigan, tool maker, machinist); wife of 2 years Carrie Kline (27, Michigan, 1 child, 1 living); daughter Helen Kline (1, Michigan).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 663, Sheet No. 7B, 8A; family of Arthur L. Kline (35, Michigan, draftsman, tools); wife Caroline B. Kline (37, Michigan); son Jack Edw. Kline (5, Michigan).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 82-832, Sheet No. 26A; family of Arthur L. Kline (46, Michigan, tool designer, auto plant, first married age 21); wife Carrie B. Kline (48, Michigan, first married age 26); son Jack E. Kline (16, Michigan).
  7. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Arthur L. Kline, age 23, born in Flint, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Emma Gazley; machinist; and Caroline H. Blinke, age 25, born in Michigan; father: Gottleib Blinke; mother: Emma Beilwo; married on 28 November 1907 in Detroit, Michigan.
  8. Genforum (website: genforum.genealogy.com); Post by Larry Kline, 17 December 2005, Re: Blimke Family of Northeastern Michigan. The post provides the names of the descendants of Louis and Louisa Blimke, along with birth dates/places, spouse names, biographical details, etc. In particular is the family of Caroline Blimke who married Arthur Lewis Kline, and associated vital details.
  9. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. 13 December 1972, Caroline B. Kline, died 12 December 1972 in La Grange. The article indicates she is the mother of the late Jack Edward Kline, mother-in-law of Mrs. Cecilia M. Kline, grandmother of Douglas and Lawrence Kline.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, Helen Elizabeth Kline, born: 10 April 1909; died: 4 April 1911 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan (from record).
  11. Michigan Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995; Helen Kline, died: 4 April 1911 in Saginaw, Saginaw [County], Michigan; age: 2; father: Arthur Kline; mother: Carrie Blemke.
Second Generation
3. Jack Edward Kline2 (Arthur1), born 15 April 1914 in Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4 died 16 August 1969 in Woodruff, Oneida County, Wisconsin.1, 5, 6 Jack married, first, 25 November 1937 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Dorothy Taylor4, 7 (born 20 December 1914 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, the daughter of James Taylor and Annie Anderson;4, 7 Dorothy died 28 September 1965 in La Grange, Cook County, Illinois7, 8). Jack married, second, Cecilia Moore (born 23 June 1918, parents not determined;9, 10 Cecilia died 6 December 19929, 10). Jack is buried in Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois.1 Cecilia is buried in Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois.9

Children of Jack Edward Kline and Dorothy Taylor:

+4i. Douglas Arthur Kline, born 29 March 1943 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 13 January 2024. Married Jane Ann Jacobi.
+5ii. Laurence James Kline, born 10 August 1946. Married Cynthia L. _____.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois, Jack Edward Kline, born: 15 April 1914; died: 16 August 1969 (from gravestone and record, which indicated Burial on Aug. 19, 1969).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 663, Sheet No. 7B, 8A; family of Arthur L. Kline (35, Michigan, draftsman, tools); wife Caroline B. Kline (37, Michigan); son Jack Edw. Kline (5, Michigan).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 82-832, Sheet No. 26A; family of Arthur L. Kline (46, Michigan, tool designer, auto plant, first married age 21); wife Carrie B. Kline (48, Michigan, first married age 26); son Jack E. Kline (16, Michigan).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago City, Enumeration District 103-467, Sheet No. 9A; family of Jack Klein [sic] (26, Michigan, research engineer, oil); wife Dorothy Klein (25, England).
  5. Wisconsin Death Index 1959-1997, Kline, Jack E., died 16 August 1969 in Wisconsin, age 55.
  6. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. 18 August 1969, Jack Edward Kline, died 16 August 1969 in Woodruff, Wisconsin. The article mentions his widow Cecilia, sons Douglas and Laurence, and refers to his mother.
  7. Aycliffe Village Local History Society, England (website: //www.aycliffehistory.org.uk/). Jane Taite of Aycliffe, ancestor of Larry Kline. Family tree of Larry Kline’s mother Dorothy. She was born in Newcastle upon Tyne but emigrated to the United States in 1924 at the age of 9. The tree provides vital details of Dorothy Taylor and her ancestors. Several references are cited.
  8. Deaths, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois (website: //pqasb.pqarchiver.com/chicagotribune); 29 September 1965, Dorothy Kline, died 28 September 1965. The article mentions her husband, two sons, and mother.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois, Cecilia Moore Kline, born: 23 June 1918; died: 6 December 1992 (from gravestone and record, which indicates Burial on December 9, 1992).
  10. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Kline, Cecila M., no. 197-01-7594; born: 23 June 1918; died: 6 December 1992; last place of residence: Cook [County], Illinois.
Third and Fourth Generations
4. Douglas Arthur Kline3 (Jack,2 Arthur1), born 29 March 1943 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;1, 2 died 13 January 2024.1 Douglas married, 9 September 1967 in Western Springs, Cook County, Illinois, Jane Ann Jacobi3 (born 27 May 1946, the daughter of Frank Culbertson Jacobi and Marion Pulse2).

Children of Douglas Arthur Kline and Jane Ann Jacobi:

 6i. Amy Kline.
 7ii. William Kline.

5. Laurence James Kline3 (Jack,2 Arthur1), born 10 August 1946.2 Laurence married Cynthia L. _____ (born 22 April 1948, parents not determined2).

  1. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Douglas Arthur Kline, died: 13 January 2024; born: 29 March 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, brother and his wife, children and their spouses, and grandchildren.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Marriage Announcement, Brookfield Citizen, Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois; 28 September 1967, Miss Jane Ann Jacobi and Mr. Douglas Arthur Kline, married on 9 September in Western Springs Illinois. The article mentions various family members.