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Family HistoryFamily History - Joseph 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 Joseph Kline and 37 of his descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Joseph Kline,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Joseph married Elizabeth Quick (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Joseph Kline and Elizabeth Quick:

+2i. Lewis Taylor Kline, born 4 January 1857 in Michigan; died 25 August 1930 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married (1) Emily A. ‘Emma’ Gazlay Married (2) Elizabeth Lamonte McKinnon.

Second Generation
2. Lewis Taylor Kline2 (Joseph1), born 4 January 1857 in Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 25 August 1930 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.1, 7 Lewis married, first, 8 June 1881 in Genesee County, Michigan, Emily A. ‘Emma’ Gazlay13 (born 27 February 1860 in Michigan, the daughter of Miles Gazlay and Ruth Pettengill;8, 9, 10, 11 Emma died 24 January 1895 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan8, 12). Lewis married, second, 24 July 1895 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Elizabeth Lamonte McKinnon2, 3 (born 5 December 1866 in Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Kenneth McKinnon and Ann Lamonte;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 Elizabeth died 6 April 1947 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan15, 16). Lewis is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.1 Emma is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.8 Elizabeth is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.15

An interesting biographical sketch of Lewis appears in the Biographical History of Northern Michigan:18

LEWIS T. KLINE.

One of the important industries of Alpena, Michigan, is that conducted by the subject of this sketch, who is engaged in the manufacture of Kline’s excelsior and wood turning machinery, the former of which is in use in all the wood-producing counties of the state and indeed the country. Mr. Kline is a native of the Wolverine state, having been born at Flint, Michigan, on January 4, 1857, and is the son of Joseph Kline, who came to Flint in 1837, at the age of fourteen years. The subject’s great-grandfather came to America from Frankfort-on-the-Rhine, Germany, while his son, the subject’s grandfather, was one of the pioneer settlers of Michigan. The subject himself saw the first train run over the Pere Marquette Railroad. The subject received a fair education in the public schools and upon attaining his majority started out on his own account. In 1879 he came to Alpena and was first employed by C. B. Warren and later engineer for the Minor Lumber Company. In 1883 he obtained a patent for a log roller and in 1887 a patent for a log roller and log deck apparatus, which have come into extensive use in the United States and Canada and other parts of the world. He later obtained patents on a steam feed valve, an automatic lathe and his excelsior machinery, all of them being marvels of ingenuity and greatly simplifying and cheapening the cost of production. The factory for the manufacture of these articles was at first a modest affair, but has rapidly grown in response to the demand for the product, until it ranks with the leading enterprises of this city. Mr. Kline does not allow his attention to be diverted from his business interests and is rapidly acquiring a reputation throughout the trade for the value of his productions and high quality of their manufacture.

Mr. Kline has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Gazlay, of Flint, Michigan, by which union were born two sons, Arthur L., of Detroit, and Herman J., who graduated from the Alpena high school and is now taking a course in Mechanical engineering at the State University, at Ann Arbor. Mr. Kline’s second union was with Miss Elizabeth Mckinnon, of Alpena, and to them have been born four children, DeEtte, Joseph and George, twins, and Flora. Mr. Kline is a gentleman who in all circumstances in which he has been placed has borne himself with that spirit which brings to a man the respect and esteem of the entire community. He has in all respects been the architect of his own fortunes and has builded wisely and well.


Children of Lewis Taylor Kline and Emily A. ‘Emma’ Gazlay:

+3i. Arthur Lewis Kline, born 8 November 1884 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan; died 9 January 1933 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Married Caroline H. Blimke.
+4ii. Harmon J. Kline, born 10 August 1886 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died 10 April 1972 in Michigan. Married Lucile F. Hargrave.
 5iii. Harvey E. Kline, born 24 July 1891 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan;19, 20, 21 died 25 December 1891 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.20, 21 Harvey is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.20

Children of Lewis Taylor Kline and Elizabeth Lamonte McKinnon:

 6i. (male) Kline, born 9 October 1896 in Michigan;22 died 9 October 1896 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.22, 23 (male) is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.23
 7ii. Kenneth Kline, born 5 January 1898;24 died 1 March 1900.24 Kenneth is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.24
+8iii. De Ette M. Kline, born 9 December 1899 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died 8 May 1964 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married William R. Woelk.
 9iv. Joseph E. Kline, born 1 May 1902 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; twin;4, 5, 17, 25, 26, 27, 28 died 18 August 1968.26, 27 Joseph is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.26
 10v. George M. Kline, born 1 May 1902 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; twin;4, 5, 6, 25, 29, 30 died 22 September 1972 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.29, 30 George is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.29
+11vi. Mary Flora Kline, born 13 January 1904 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married Carleton Manley Dean.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Lewis Taylor Kline, born: 4 January 1857 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 25 August 1930 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, two spouses, and five children).
  2. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Lewis T. Kline, age 38, born in Flint, Michigan; manufacturer; previously married one time; father: Joseph Kline; mother: Elizabeth Quick; and Elizabeth McKinnon, age 29, born in Canada; father: Kenneth McKinnon; mother: Ann Lamont; married on 24 July 1895 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.
  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, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 14A; family of Lewis T. Kline (52, Michigan, keeper, foundry, 2nd marriage); wife of 15 years Elizabeth Kline (44, Can., 2nd marriage, 6 children, 4 living); son Harmon J. Kline (24, Michigan, engineer, foundry); daughter DeEtta Kline (10, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (8, Michigan); son George M. Kline (8, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (6, Michigan).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 10, Sheet No. 1B; family of Louise [sic] T. Kline (62, Michigan, manufacturer, foundry); wife Elizabeth L. Kline (53, Canada); daughter De Ette M. Kline (20, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (17, Michigan); son George M. Kline (17, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (15, Michigan); servant Sarah A. Paige 53, Michigan, widow).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Florida, Sarasota County, Englewood, Enumeration District 58-12, Sheet No. 1A; family of Lewis Kline (72, Michigan, first married age 24); wife Elizabeth Kline (66, Canada, first married age 28); son George Kline (27, Michigan, carpenter, private home).
  7. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Lewis T. Kline, died: 25 August 1930 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Joseph Kline; mother: Elizabeth Quick.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Emma Gazley Kline, born: 27 February 1860; died: 24 January 1895 (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 57, family of Miles Gazlay (52, NY, harness maker); Ruth Gazlay (37, Mass.); Miles Gazlay (26, NY, carpenter); Charles Gazlay (20, Mich., harness maker); Harriet Gazlay (16, Mich.); Emily Gazlay (4/12, Mich.).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Page No. 1, family of Ruth Gazlay (48, Massachusetts); Frank Gazlay (20, Michigan, works in cabinet shop); Emily Gazlay (10, Michigan); Alexander Scott (25, Vermont, deputy city marshal); Harriet A. Scott (25, Michigan); Willie Scott (1, Michigan).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Genesee County, Flint, Enumeration District 74, Page No. 10, family of Ruth Gazlay (56, Mass., widow); daughter Emma Gazlay (20, Mich., clerk in store).
  12. Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897; Emma Kline, age 35; died 24 January 1895 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.
  13. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Lewis T. Kline, age 24; and Emma Gazley, age 21; married on 8 June 1881 in Genesee [County], Michigan.
  14. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; De Ette M. Kline, born: 9 December 1889 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline, born in Michigan; mother: Elizabeth Kline, born in Ontario.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Elizabeth L. McKinnon Kline, born: 5 December 1866 in Ontario, Canada; died: 6 April 1947 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and four children).
  16. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Kline, Elizabeth L.; born: 5 December 1866 in Canada; died: 6 April 1947 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan; occupation: business woman; widowed; spouse: Lewis T. Kline; buried in Alpena, Michigan.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 4-2, Sheet No. 61A; family of Elizabeth L. Kline (72, Canada, widow, proprietor, machine foundry); son Joseph E. Kline (37, Michigan, mechanic, machine foundry).
  18. Biographical History of Northern Michigan, B. F. Bowen & Company, 1905. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Page 835-36, biographical sketch of Lewis T. Kline.
  19. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Harvey Kline, born 24 July 1891 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Lewis Kline; mother: Emma Kline.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Harvey E. Kline, born: 24 July 1891; died: 24 December 1891 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and four half-siblings).
  21. Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897; Harvey Kline, age 5 months; born: Michigan; died: 25 December 1891 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Louis Kline; mother: Emma Kline.
  22. Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897; Kline, male, age 0 days; born in Michigan; died 9 October 1896 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Louis Kline; mother: Elizabeth Kline.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Baby Kline, born: unknown; died: 9 October 1896 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings, and one half-sibling).
  24. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Kenneth Kline, born: 5 January 1898; died: 1 March 1900 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings and one half-sibling).
  25. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Joseph E. Kline and George M. Kline, twins, born 1 May 1902 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline, born in Michigan; mother; Elizabeth Kline, born in Canada. The entry for George includes an affidavit that corrects his name, originally entered as Gus M. Kline.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Joseph E. Kline, born: 1902; died: 18 August 1968 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings, and one half-sibling).
  27. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Joseph E. Kline, born: 1 May 1902 in Michigan; died: 18 August 1968; father: Lewis L. Kline; mother: Elizabeth Mckinnon; occupation: machinist retired.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, St. Clair County, Port Huron City, Enumeration District 74-32, Sheet No. 11B; Joseph E. Kline (28, Michigan, proprietor, repair shop).
  29. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, George M. Kline, born: 1 May 1902 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 22 September 1972 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings, and one half-sibling).
  30. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. George M. Kline, born: 1 May 1902 in Michigan; died: 22 September 1972 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Elizabeth Mckinnon.
Third Generation
3. Arthur Lewis Kline3 (Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 8 November 1884 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan;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:

 12i. 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
+13ii. 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.

4. Harmon J. Kline3 (Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 10 August 1886 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan;3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 died 10 April 1972 in Michigan.13 Harmon married, 18 October 1916 in Palo, Ionia County, Michigan, Lucile F. Hargrave19 (born 4 May 1891 in Palo, Ionia County, Michigan, the daughter of Frank A. Hargrave and Amelia M. Hamm;15, 16, 17, 18, 19 Lucile died 30 January 197618). Harmon and Lucile are buried in Palo Cemetery, Palo, Ionia County, Michigan.13, 18

8. De Ette M. Kline3 (Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 9 December 1899 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan;3, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23 died 8 May 1964 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.21 De Ette married, 20 June 1923 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, William R. Woelk24 (born 14 June 1890 in Michigan, the son of William F. Woelk and Pauline Blimke;23, 24, 25 William died 5 December 1950 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan25).

Children of De Ette M. Kline and William R. Woelk:

+14i. William Lewis Woelk, born 9 May 1924 in Michigan; died 23 March 2012. Married Dolores Joan Ireland.
+15ii. Robert James ‘Bob’ Woelk, born 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married Dolores Korkoshuk.
 16iii. Elmer John Woelk, born ____, the son of William R. Woelk and De Ette M. Kline; died 13 May 1928 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.26
+17iv. LouAnn Elizabeth Woelk, born 11 September 1929 in Michigan; died 9 August 1998. Married Dr. Kenneth Chase Taylor.

11. Mary Flora Kline3 (Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 13 January 1904 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.14, 22, 27 Mary married, 1 October 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Carleton Manley Dean28 (born ca. 1899 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of Charles W. Dean and Mary B. Forrester28).

  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.
  12. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Kline, Harmon J.; born: 10 August 1886 in Alpena, Michigan; mechanical engineer, Olds Motor Works; married.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Palo Cemetery, Palo, Ionia County, Michigan; Harmon J. Kline: Harmon J. Kline / Michigan / 1st Lt US Army / World War I / Aug 10 1886 - April 10 1972 [from gravestone]. The record indicates he died in Michigan.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 14A; family of Lewis T. Kline (52, Michigan, keeper, foundry, 2nd marriage); wife of 15 years Elizabeth Kline (44, Can., 2nd marriage, 6 children, 4 living); son Harmon J. Kline (24, Michigan, engineer, foundry); daughter DeEtta Kline (10, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (8, Michigan); son George M. Kline (8, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (6, Michigan).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 535, Sheet No. 10B; family of Harmon J. Kline (33, Michigan, mech. engineer); wife Lucille F. Kline (28, Michigan).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 82-819, Sheet No. 12A; family of Harmon J. Kline (43, Michigan, engineer, mech., auto, first married age 30); wife Lucile F. Kline (38, Michigan, first married age 25).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Enumeration District 84-1479-B, Sheet No. 1A; family of Hermon J. Kline (53, Michigan); wife Lucile Kline (48, Michigan).
  18. Find a Grave (website). Palo Cemetery, Palo, Ionia County, Michigan; Lucile F. Kline: Lucile F. Kline / May 4 1891 / January 30 1976 [from gravestone].
  19. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Harmon J. Kline, age 29, born in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Emma A. Gazley; and Lucile F. Hargrave, age 25, born in Palo, Michigan; father: Frank A. Hargrave; mother: Amelia M. Hamm; married on 18 October 1916 in Palo, Ionia County, Michigan.
  20. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; De Ette M. Kline, born: 9 December 1889 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline, born in Michigan; mother: Elizabeth Kline, born in Ontario.
  21. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Deette M. Kline, born: 9 December 1899 in Michigan; died: 8 May 1964 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; spouse: Wm. R. Woelk; widow.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 10, Sheet No. 1B; family of Louise [sic] T. Kline (62, Michigan, manufacturer, foundry); wife Elizabeth L. Kline (53, Canada); daughter De Ette M. Kline (20, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (17, Michigan); son George M. Kline (17, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (15, Michigan); servant Sarah A. Paige 53, Michigan, widow).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 4-1, Sheet No. 7B; family of William R. Woelk (49, Michigan, retail and wholesale distributor); wife De Ette M. Woelk (40, Michigan); son William L. Woelk (15, Michigan); son Robert J. Woelk (14, Michigan); daughter Lou Ann E. Woelk (10, Michigan).
  24. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Wm. R. Woelk, age 33, born in Michigan; father: Wm. F. Woelk; mother: Pauline Blimke; and Deette M. Kline, age 28, born in Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Elizabeth McKinnon; married on 20 June 1923 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan.
  25. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Wm. R. Woelk, born: 14 June 1890 in Michigan; died: 5 December 1950 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Wm. Woelk.
  26. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Elmer John Woelk, died: 13 May 1928 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Wm. R. Woelk; mother: De Ette.
  27. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Mary T. [sic, F.] Kline, born: 13 January 1904 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Elizabeth Kline.
  28. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Carleton Manley Dean, age 26, born in Chicago, Illinois; father: Charles W. Dean; mother: Mary B. Forrester; and Mary Flora Kline, age 21, born in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Elizabeth Lamonte McKinnon; married on 1 October 1925 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan.
Fourth Generation
13. Jack Edward Kline4 (Arthur,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1), 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:

+18i. Douglas Arthur Kline, born 29 March 1943 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 13 January 2024. Married Jane Ann Jacobi.
+19ii. Laurence James Kline, born 10 August 1946. Married Cynthia L. _____.

14. William Lewis Woelk4 (De Ette,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 9 May 1924 in Michigan;11, 12 died 23 March 2012.11 William married Dolores Joan Ireland14 (born 9 April 1926, parents not determined13).

Children of William Lewis Woelk and Dolores Joan Ireland:

+20i. William Ireland Woelk, born 28 February 1956. Married Donna Marie _____.
 21ii. Norman Lewis Woelk, born 5 July 1957.13
+22iii. Holly Joan Woelk, born 27 July 1959. Married (1) Russell J. Sloboda Married (2) Michael Joseph Kulhawick.
 23iv. Ann Elizabeth Woelk, born 7 March 1962.13

15. Robert James ‘Bob’ Woelk4 (De Ette,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan;12, 14 died 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.14 Bob married, 27 August 1955, Dolores Korkoshuk14 (born ____, parents not determined; Dolores died 22 November 200214). Bob is buried in First Congregational UCC Memorial Garden, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.14

Children of Robert James ‘Bob’ Woelk and Dolores Korkoshuk:

+24i. Robert Woelk, Married Debbi _____.
+25ii. Thomas Woelk, Married Karen _____.
 26iii. Steven Woelk.
+27iv. Kenneth Woelk, Married Tarus _____.

17. LouAnn Elizabeth Woelk4 (De Ette,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 11 September 1929 in Michigan;12, 13 died 9 August 1998.13 LouAnn married, 30 May 1953 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Dr. Kenneth Chase Taylor14, 15 (born 7 April 1926 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, the son of Rev. I. Paul Taylor and Josephine _____;15 Kenneth died 26 September 2005 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan15).

Children of LouAnn Elizabeth Woelk and Dr. Kenneth Chase Taylor:

 28i. Terrie Ellen Taylor, born 6 February 1955.13, 15
+29ii. Bruce T. Taylor, born 22 January 1957. Married Beverly Prestwood.
+30iii. Joan DeEtte ‘Jodee’ Taylor, born 28 October 1959. Married Joseph Alan ‘Joey’ Mielke.

  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.
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Woelk, William L., born: 9 May 1924; died: 23 March 2012.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 4-1, Sheet No. 7B; family of William R. Woelk (49, Michigan, retail and wholesale distributor); wife De Ette M. Woelk (40, Michigan); son William L. Woelk (15, Michigan); son Robert J. Woelk (14, Michigan); daughter Lou Ann E. Woelk (10, Michigan).
  13. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  14. Find a Grave (website). First Congregational UCC Memorial Garden, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; Robert James Woelk, born: 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan [from record]. The record includes an obituary from an unidentified publication, which includes biographical and vital details, including the names of his parents, wife (who predeceased him), children, and two siblings, and his inurnment in First Congregation United Church of Christ Memorial Garden.
  15. Obituary, Traverse City Daily Record, Traverse City, Michigan (website: record-eagle.com); 27 September 2005, Dr. Kenneth C. Taylor; died: 26 September 2005 in Traverse City. The article provides a lengthy biography, vital details, and the names of his parents, siblings, wife, children, and grandchildren.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
18. Douglas Arthur Kline5 (Jack,4 Arthur,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1), 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:

 31i. Amy Kline.
 32ii. William Kline.

19. Laurence James Kline5 (Jack,4 Arthur,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 10 August 1946.2 Laurence married Cynthia L. _____ (born 22 April 1948, parents not determined2).

20. William Ireland Woelk5 (William,4 De Ette,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 28 February 1956.2 William married Donna Marie _____ (born 18 November 1957, parents not determined2).

22. Holly Joan Woelk5 (William,4 De Ette,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 27 July 1959.4 Holly married, first, 28 December 1982 in Genesee County, Michigan, Russell J. Sloboda4, 5 (born 14 August 1957, parents not determined2). Holly married, second, Michael Joseph Kulhawick4 (born 20 February 1952, parents not determined2).

Children of Holly Joan Woelk and Russell J. Sloboda:

 33i. Shena Louise Sloboda, born 12 January 1984.4
 34ii. Dylan Russell Sloboda, born 18 May 1986.4
 35iii. Cullan Joseph Sloboda, born 15 September 1990.4

24. Robert Woelk5 (Robert ‘Bob’,4 De Ette,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1). Robert married Debbi _____6 (born ____, parents not determined).

25. Thomas Woelk5 (Robert ‘Bob’,4 De Ette,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1). Thomas married Karen _____6 (born ____, parents not determined).

27. Kenneth Woelk5 (Robert ‘Bob’,4 De Ette,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1). Kenneth married Tarus _____6 (born ____, parents not determined).

29. Bruce T. Taylor5 (LouAnn,4 De Ette,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 22 January 1957.2, 7 Bruce married Beverly Prestwood2, 7 (born 14 March 1957, parents not determined2).

Children of Bruce T. Taylor and Beverly Prestwood:

 36i. Carrie Prestwood-Taylor, born 26 June 1984.2, 7
 37ii. Jesse Prestwood-Taylor, born 19 August 1986.2, 7

30. Joan DeEtte ‘Jodee’ Taylor5 (LouAnn,4 De Ette,3 Lewis,2 Joseph1), born 28 October 1959.2, 7 Jodee married Joseph Alan ‘Joey’ Mielke7 (born June 1956, parents not determined2).

Child of Joan DeEtte ‘Jodee’ Taylor and Joseph Alan ‘Joey’ Mielke:

 38i. Ian Taylor Mielke, born 1992.2, 7

  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.
  4. Email from Holly Kulhawick to Lee Gazlay, October 2013, providing details of her family and of her siblings.
  5. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 198212280000008; marriage of Russell Joseph Sloboda and Holly Jean Woelk, 28 December 1982.
  6. Find a Grave (website). First Congregational UCC Memorial Garden, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; Robert James Woelk, born: 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan [from record]. The record includes an obituary from an unidentified publication, which includes biographical and vital details, including the names of his parents, wife (who predeceased him), children, and two siblings, and his inurnment in First Congregation United Church of Christ Memorial Garden.
  7. Obituary, Traverse City Daily Record, Traverse City, Michigan (website: record-eagle.com); 27 September 2005, Dr. Kenneth C. Taylor; died: 26 September 2005 in Traverse City. The article provides a lengthy biography, vital details, and the names of his parents, siblings, wife, children, and grandchildren.