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Family HistoryFamily History - Lorenzo D. Wakefield


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 Lorenzo D. Wakefield and 17 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Lorenzo D. Wakefield,1 born ca. June 1833 in Maine (parents not determined);1, 2, 3 died 1912 in California.1 Lorenzo married Susan M. Stickney2 (born 1 October 1847 in East Brownfield, Oxford County, Maine, parents not determined;2, 4 Susan died 6 May 1943 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California4). Lorenzo and Susan are buried in Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.1, 4

Children of Lorenzo D. Wakefield and Susan M. Stickney:

+2i. Edward Harlan Wakefield, born 17 March 1874 in California; died 14 December 1958 in Fresno County, California. Married Ella Gertrude Noble.
+3ii. Walter Stickney Wakefield, born 2 May 1875 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; died 13 September 1960 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California. Married Elizabeth M. ‘Lizzie’ McCormack.
+4iii. Clark Gardner Wakefield, born 8 October 1878 in California; died 22 January 1963 in San Joaquin County, California. Married Tesora C. Campbell.
 5iv. Allen Hosmer Wakefield, born 21 June 1882 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California;5 died 10 December 1883 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.5 Allen is buried in Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.5
+6v. Lula Marshall Wakefield, born 22 November 1885 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; died 8 March 1969 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California. Married Frederick Emile Turner.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Lorenzo Wakefield: Lorenzo D. Wakefield / Maine 1833 / Calif. 1912 [from grave marker; record provides links to his wife Susan Susan M. Stickney Wakefield and children Walter Stickney Wakefield and Allen Hosmer Wakefield].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, California, San Joaquin County, O’Neal Township, Enumeration District 101, Page No. 45A, family of Lorenzo Wakefield (46, Me. [Maine], farmer); wife Susan M. Wakefield (32, Me.); son Edward H. Wakefield (6, Cal.); son Walter S. Wakefield (5, Cal.); son Clark Wakefield (1, Cal.); niece Jennie Tarrington (11, Me.); Anna L. Carrol (18, Ontario, housekeeper); hired man William S. Allan [?] (21, Me., farm laborer); cousin Eugin Wakefield (26, Me., farm laborer); hired man Jacob Brojom [?] (28, Denmark, farm laborer); hired man John W. Johnson (27, Iowa, farm laborer).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, California, San Joaquin County, Wrightman Precinct, Enumeration District 107, Sheet No. 20A, 20B, family of Lorenzo Wakefield (65, Maine, June 1834, farmer, married 27 years); son Edward Wakefield (25, California, Mar 1875, farmer); Walter Wakefield (24, California, May 1876, farmer); Mary E. Wright (51, Indiana, Dec 1848, widow, housekeeper, 11 children, 4 living).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Susan M. Stickney Wakefield: born: 1 October 1847 in East Brownfield, Oxford County, Maine; died: 6 May 1943 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California [from record, which provides links to her husband Lorenzo and children Walter and Allen; grave marker provides birth and death years and states].
  5. Find a Grave (website). Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Allen Hosmer Wakefield: born: 21 June 1882 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; died: 10 December 1883 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California [from record, which provides links to his parents Lorenzo and Susan Wakefield; grave marker provides his death date and age].
Second Generation
2. Edward Harlan Wakefield2 (Lorenzo1), born 17 March 1874 in California;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 14 December 1958 in Fresno County, California.1 Edward married, 18 October 1898 in San Joaquin County, California, Ella Gertrude Noble5, 9 (born 23 December 1872 in California, the daughter of Edwin Banks Noble and Martha Washington ‘Mattie’ Masterton;3, 5, 6, 7, 8 Ella died 18 August 19297). Ella is buried in Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.7

Children of Edward Harlan Wakefield and Ella Gertrude Noble:

+7i. Noble Harlan Wakefield, born 25 September 1899 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; died 4 February 1977 in San Francisco County, California. Married Margaret Melville.
 8ii. Bernita Martha Wakefield, born 1 September 1901 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.5, 6, 10
+9iii. Lorenzo Dow Wakefield, born 4 September 1906 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; died 26 August 1993 in San Joaquin County, California. Married Elinor Bosworth.

3. Walter Stickney Wakefield2 (Lorenzo1), born 2 May 1875 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California;2, 4, 11 died 13 September 1960 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.11 Walter married Elizabeth M. ‘Lizzie’ McCormack11 (born 1877 in Canada, parents not determined;12 Lizzie died 16 June 1933 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California12). Walter and Lizzie are buried in Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.11, 12

4. Clark Gardner Wakefield2 (Lorenzo1), born 8 October 1878 in California;2, 13 died 22 January 1963 in San Joaquin County, California.13 Clark married, 12 February 1903 in San Joaquin County, California, Tesora C. Campbell15 (born 24 March 1878 in Nebraska, parents not determined;14 Tesora died 14 March 1958 in San Joaquin County, California14). Clark and Tesora are buried in Casa Bonita Mausoleum, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.14, 16

6. Lula Marshall Wakefield2 (Lorenzo1), born 22 November 1885 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California;17, 18 died 8 March 1969 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.17 Lula married Frederick Emile Turner20 (born 3 December 1884 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, the son of Albert John Turner and Charlotte Weiss;19 Frederick died 29 July 1967 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California19). Lula and Frederick are buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Nevada City, Nevada County, California.17, 19

Child of Lula Marshall Wakefield and Frederick Emile Turner:

 10i. Helen Turner, born 7 May 1909 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California;21 died 28 June 1971 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.21 Helen is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Nevada City, Nevada County, California.21

  1. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Wakefield, Edward Harlan, died: 14 December 1958 in Fresno [County], California; born: 17 March 1874 in California; father: Wakefield; mother: Stickney.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, California, San Joaquin County, O’Neal Township, Enumeration District 101, Page No. 45A, family of Lorenzo Wakefield (46, Me. [Maine], farmer); wife Susan M. Wakefield (32, Me.); son Edward H. Wakefield (6, Cal.); son Walter S. Wakefield (5, Cal.); son Clark Wakefield (1, Cal.); niece Jennie Tarrington (11, Me.); Anna L. Carrol (18, Ontario, housekeeper); hired man William S. Allan [?] (21, Me., farm laborer); cousin Eugin Wakefield (26, Me., farm laborer); hired man Jacob Brojom [?] (28, Denmark, farm laborer); hired man John W. Johnson (27, Iowa, farm laborer).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, California, San Joaquin County, Enumeration District 111, Sheet No. 7A, family of Edwin B. Noble (53, Wisconsin, Sep 1846, hat maker); wife of 28 years Martha W. Noble (46, New Jersey, July 1853, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Anna Noble (21, California, Oct 1878); s in law Edward H. Wakefield (25, California, Mch 1875, farmer); wife of 2 years Ella N. Wakefield (27, California, Dec 1872, 1 child, 1 living); g son Noble H. Wakefield (20, California, Sep 1879 [sic, actually born in 1899]), f in law John C. Holbrook (92, Vermont, Jan 1818, widow, minister); servant Katie Carey (37, Ireland, Mch 1863, servant).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, California, San Joaquin County, Wrightman Precinct, Enumeration District 107, Sheet No. 20A, 20B, family of Lorenzo Wakefield (65, Maine, June 1834, farmer, married 27 years); son Edward Wakefield (25, California, Mar 1875, farmer); Walter Wakefield (24, California, May 1876, farmer); Mary E. Wright (51, Indiana, Dec 1848, widow, housekeeper, 11 children, 4 living).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, California, San Joaquin County, O’Neal Township, Enumeration District 123, Sheet No. 61A, family of Edward H. Wakefield (37, California, farmer); wife of 11 years Ella G. Wakefield (37, California, 3 children, 3 living); son Noble H. Wakefield (10, California); daughter Bernita M. Wakefield (8, California); son Lorenzo D. Wakefield (3, California).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, San Joaquin County, O’Neal Township, Enumeration District 151, Sheet No. 13B, family of Edward H. Wakefield (45, California, farmer, vineyard); wife Ella N. Wakefield (47, California); daughter Bernita Wakefield (18, California); son Lorenzo D. Wakefield (13, California).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Ella N. Wakfield: Ella N. Wakefield / Dec. 23, 1872 / Aug. 18, 1929 [from grave marker].
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, California, San Joaquin County, Stockton, Enumeration District 96, Page No. 1A, family of E. B. Noble (34, Iowa, hatter); wife W. Noble (27, NY); daughter E. G. Noble (7, Cal.); daughter A. H. Noble (2, Cal.); Anna Cairn (18, Cal., servant).
  9. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of San Joaquin, Edward H. Wakefield, age 24; and Ella G. Noble, age 25; married on 18 October 1898 in San Joaquin County, California.
  10. California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, Birth Records, 1850-1929, Certificate of Birth, Registered Number 237, Bernita Martha Wakefield, born: 1 September 1901 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; father: Edward H. Wakefield, born in Stockton, California, age 28 years; mother: Ella Gertrude Noble, born in Stockton, California, age 29 years, one previous child, two now living.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Walter Stickney Wakefield: born: 2 May 1875 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; died: 13 September 1960 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California [from record, which also provides links to his wife Elizabeth McCormack and parents Lorenzo and Susan Wakefield; grave marker provides birth and death years and states].
  12. Find a Grave (website). Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Elizabeth M. ‘Lizzie’ McCormack Wakefield: born: 1877 in Canada; died: 16 June 1933 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California [from record, which provides a link to her husband Walter Wakefield; grave marker provides birth and death years and states].
  13. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Wakefield, Clark G.; died: 22 January 1963 in San Joaquin [County]; born: 8 October 1878 in California; mother: Stickney.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Casa Bonita Mausoleum, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Tesora C. Campbell Wakefield; born: 24 March 1878 in Nebraska; died: 14 March 1958 in San Joaquin County, California [from record].
  15. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of San Joaquin, Clark Gardner Wakefield, age 24; and Tesora Campbell, age 25; married on 12 February 1903 in San Joaquin [County].
  16. Find a Grave (website). Casa Bonita Mausoleum, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Clark G. Wakefield; born: 8 October 1878 in California; died: 22 January 1963 in California [from record].
  17. Find a Grave (website). Pine Grove Cemetery, Nevada City, Nevada County, California, Lula M. Wakefield Turner: Lula M. / Turner / 1885 - 1969 / Stockton [from grave marker]; born: 22 November 1885 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; died: 8 March 1969 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California [from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and one child].
  18. Email between Adine Wakefield and Lee Gazlay, February 2014.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Pine Grove Cemetery, Nevada City, Nevada County, California, Fred E. Turner: Fred E. / Turner / 1884 - 1967 / Stockton [from grave marker]; born: 3 December 1884 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; died: 29 July 1967 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California [from record, which provides the names and links to his parents, wife and one daughter].
  20. Application for Membership to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; Mrs. Lula Marshall Wakefield Turner, wife of Frederick Milo Turner, descendant of John Stickney. Application dated 15 March 1928, Stockton, California; National Number 240739; accepted 14 April 1928.
  21. Find a Grave (website). Pine Grove Cemetery, Nevada City, Nevada County, California, Helen Turner Peeke: Helen Turner / Peeke / 1909 - 1971 / San Francisco [from grave stone]; born: 7 May 1909 in Stockton, San Joaquin, California; died: 28 June 1971 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California [from record, which provides the names and links to her parents].
Third Generation
7. Noble Harlan Wakefield3 (Edward,2 Lorenzo1), born 25 September 1899 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 4 February 1977 in San Francisco County, California.2, 3 Noble married, ca. 1921, Margaret Melville7 (born 20 June 1899 in California, parents not determined;7, 8, 9 Margaret died 19 March 1968 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada9, 10). Noble and Margaret are buried in Whispering Pines Cemetery, Beckworth, Plumas County, California.2, 9

Children of Noble Harlan Wakefield and Margaret Melville:

+11i. Robert M. Wakefield, born 24 July 1922 in San Joaquin County, California. Married Betty Jane Searing.
 12ii. Virginia Ann Wakefield, born 14 September 1925 in San Joaquin County, California.7, 8, 11
 13iii. John Harlan Wakefield, born 10 January 1928 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California;7, 12, 13 died 21 October 1931 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.13 John is buried in Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.13
 14iv. Harriet Carolyn Wakefield, born 19 October 1931 in San Joaquin County, California.8, 14

9. Lorenzo Dow Wakefield3 (Edward,2 Lorenzo1), born 4 September 1906 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California;5, 15, 16, 17, 18 died 26 August 1993 in San Joaquin County, California.16, 17 Lorenzo married Elinor Bosworth (born 11 November 1908 in California, parents not determined;16, 19 Elinor died 2 January 1997 in San Joaquin County, California16, 19). Lorenzo and Elinor are buried in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.16

Children of Lorenzo Dow Wakefield and Elinor Bosworth:

+15i. Lorenzo Dow Wakefield, born 19 February 1944 in Plumas County, California. Married (1) Lynda C. Berry Married (2) Constance E. Marvin.
+16ii. Adine Anne Wakefield, born 25 April 1946 in San Joaquin County, California. Married Robert Lester Gnekow.

  1. California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, Birth Records, 1850-1929, Certificate of Birth, Registered No. 238, Noble Harlan Wakefield, born: 25 September 1899 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; father: Edward H. Wakefield, born in Stockton, California, age 26 years; mother: Ella Gertrude Noble, born in Stockton, California, age 27 years, no previous children, one child now living.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Whispering Pines Cemetery, Beckworth, Plumas County, California, Noble Harlan Wakefield: Noble Harlan Wakefield / PCC US Army / 1899 1977 [from grave marker].
  3. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Wakefield, Noble H., died: 4 February 1977 in San Francisco [County], California; born: 25 September 1899 in California.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, California, San Joaquin County, Enumeration District 111, Sheet No. 7A, family of Edwin B. Noble (53, Wisconsin, Sep 1846, hat maker); wife of 28 years Martha W. Noble (46, New Jersey, July 1853, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Anna Noble (21, California, Oct 1878); s in law Edward H. Wakefield (25, California, Mch 1875, farmer); wife of 2 years Ella N. Wakefield (27, California, Dec 1872, 1 child, 1 living); g son Noble H. Wakefield (20, California, Sep 1879 [sic, actually born in 1899]), f in law John C. Holbrook (92, Vermont, Jan 1818, widow, minister); servant Katie Carey (37, Ireland, Mch 1863, servant).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, California, San Joaquin County, O’Neal Township, Enumeration District 123, Sheet No. 61A, family of Edward H. Wakefield (37, California, farmer); wife of 11 years Ella G. Wakefield (37, California, 3 children, 3 living); son Noble H. Wakefield (10, California); daughter Bernita M. Wakefield (8, California); son Lorenzo D. Wakefield (3, California).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, San Joaquin County, O’Neal Township, Enumeration District 151, Sheet No. 13B, family of Walter S. Wakefield (43, California, farmer, general farm); wife Elizabeth M. Wakefield (44, Canada); nephew Noble H. Wakefield (20, California, farmer, general farm).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Plumas County Pertola, Enumeration District 32-2, Sheet No. 13A, family of Noble H. Wakefield (30, California, locomotive fireman, steam railroad, first married age 21); wife Margaret M. Wakefield (30, California, first married age 21); son Robert Wakefield (7, California; daughter Virginia M. Wakefield (4 7/12, California); son John H. Wakefield (2 3/12, California).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, San Joaquin County, Stockton City, Enumeration District 39-42, Sheet No. 63A, family of Noble H. Wakefield (40, California, locomotive fireman, railroad co.); wife Margaret M. Wakefield (40, California); son Robert M. Wakefield (17, California); daughter Virginia A. Wakefield (14, California); daughter Harriet C. Wakefield (8, California).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Whispering Pines Cemetery, Beckworth, Plumas County, California, Margaret M. Wakefield: Margaret M. Wakefield / June 20, 1899 / March 19, 1968 / Wife of Noble H. Wakefield [from grave marker].
  10. Obituary Index, California, San Joaquin, County Public Library Obituary Index, 1850-1991. Margaret M. Wakefield, died 19 March 1968 in Reno, Nevada.
  11. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Virginia Ann Wakefield, born 14 September 1925 in San Joaquin [County], California; mother: Melville.
  12. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, John Harlan Wakefield, born 10 January 1928 in San Joaquin [County], California; mother: Melville.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, John Harlan Wakefield: born: 10 January 1928 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California; died: 21 October 1931 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California [from record; grave marker provides the same name and dates].
  14. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Harriet Carolyn Wakefield, born 19 October 1931 in San Joaquin [County], California; mother: Melville.
  15. California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, Birth Certificates 1906, Lorenzo Dow Wakefield, born: 4 September 1906 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California; father: Ed H. Wakefield, born in California, age 32; mother: Ella Noble, born in California, age 33; number of child of this mother: 3; number of children, of this mother, now living: 3.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, L. Dow and Elinor B. Wakefield: L. Dow Wakefield / Sept. 4, 1906 - Aug. 26, 1993 / Elinor B. Wakefield / Nov. 11, 1908 - Jan. 2, 1997 [from grave marker].
  17. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Wakefield, Lorenzo Dow, died: 26 August 1993 in San Joaquin [County], California; born: 4 September 1906 in California; mother; Noble.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, San Joaquin County, O’Neal Township, Enumeration District 151, Sheet No. 13B, family of Edward H. Wakefield (45, California, farmer, vineyard); wife Ella N. Wakefield (47, California); daughter Bernita Wakefield (18, California); son Lorenzo D. Wakefield (13, California).
  19. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Wakefield, Elinor B., died: 2 January 1997 in San Joaquin [County], California; born: 11 November 1908 in California; father: Bosworth; mother: Moore.
Fourth Generation
11. Robert M. Wakefield4 (Noble,3 Edward,2 Lorenzo1), born 24 July 1922 in San Joaquin County, California.1, 2, 3 Robert married, 6 September 1944 in San Joaquin County, California, Betty Jane Searing4 (born ca. 1922, the daughter of Milton J. Searing and Lena M. Rouse4).

Child of Robert M. Wakefield and Betty Jane Searing:

+17i. Robert Melville Wakefield, born 14 December 1948 in San Joaquin County, California. Married Lorraine E. Ghidossi.

15. Lorenzo Dow Wakefield4 (Lorenzo,3 Edward,2 Lorenzo1), born 19 February 1944 in Plumas County, California.5 Lorenzo married, first, 29 August 1970 in Butte County, California, Lynda C. Berry6 (born ca. 1952, parents not determined6). Their marriage ended in divorce in August 1973 in Butte County, California.7 Lorenzo married, second, 29 September 1979 in Butte County, California, Constance E. Marvin8 (born ca. 1936, parents not determined8).

16. Adine Anne Wakefield4 (Lorenzo,3 Edward,2 Lorenzo1), born 25 April 1946 in San Joaquin County, California.9 Adine married, 24 June 1967 in San Joaquin County, California, Robert Lester Gnekow11 (born 15 January 1942 in San Joaquin County, California, the son of Lester Edward Gnekow and Anna Eugenia White10, 11).

Child of Adine Anne Wakefield and Robert Lester Gnekow:

 18i. Edmond Robert Gnekow, born 9 June 1970 in Butte County, California.12, 13

  1. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Robert Wakefield, born 24 July 1922 in San Joaquin [County], California; mother: Melville.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Plumas County Pertola, Enumeration District 32-2, Sheet No. 13A, family of Noble H. Wakefield (30, California, locomotive fireman, steam railroad, first married age 21); wife Margaret M. Wakefield (30, California, first married age 21); son Robert Wakefield (7, California; daughter Virginia M. Wakefield (4 7/12, California); son John H. Wakefield (2 3/12, California).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, San Joaquin County, Stockton City, Enumeration District 39-42, Sheet No. 63A, family of Noble H. Wakefield (40, California, locomotive fireman, railroad co.); wife Margaret M. Wakefield (40, California); son Robert M. Wakefield (17, California); daughter Virginia A. Wakefield (14, California); daughter Harriet C. Wakefield (8, California).
  4. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of San Joaquin, Robert M. Wakefield, age 22; father: Noble H. Wakefield; mother: Margaret Melville; and Betty Jane Searing, age 22; father: Milton J. Searing; mother: Lena M. Rouse; married on 6 September 1944 in San Joaquin County, California.
  5. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Lorenzo Dow Wakefield, born: 19 February 1944 in Plumas [County], California; mother: Bosworth.
  6. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Wakefield, Lorenzo D., age 26; and Berry, Lynda C., age 18; married on 29 August 1970 in Butte [County], California.
  7. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Wakefield, Lorenzo D., and Berry, Lynda C., August 1973 in Butte [County], California.
  8. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Wakefield, Lorenzo D., age 35; and Marvin, Constance E., age 43; married on 29 September 1979 in Butte [County], California.
  9. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Adine Anne Wakefield, born: 25 April 1946 in San Joaquin [County], California; mother: Bosworth.
  10. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Robert Lester Gnekow, born 15 January 1942 in San Joaquin [County]; mother: White.
  11. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Gnekow, Robert L., age 25; and Wakefield, Adine A., age 21; married on 24 June 1967 in San Joaquin [County], California.
  12. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Edmond R. Gnekow, born: 9 June 1970 in Butte [County], California; mother: Wakefiel [sic, Wakefield].
  13. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Fifth Generation
17. Robert Melville Wakefield5 (Robert,4 Noble,3 Edward,2 Lorenzo1), born 14 December 1948 in San Joaquin County, California.1 Robert married, 28 June 1969 in Plumas County, California, Lorraine E. Ghidossi2 (born ca. 1947, parents not determined2).

  1. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Robert Melville Wakefield, born 14 December 1948 in San Joaquin [County], California; mother: Searing.
  2. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Wakefield, Robert M., age 20; and Ghidossi, Lorraine E., age 22; married on 28 June 1969 in Plumas [County], California.