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Family HistoryFamily History - Helen Theresa Anderson


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 Helen Theresa Anderson and six of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Helen Theresa Anderson,1 born 8 March 1923 in North Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, the daughter of Arthur Oscar Anderson and Rothia May Porter.1, 2 Helen married, first, 14 July 1945 in Miami, Dade County, Florida, Elvin Leavitt ‘Rick’ Rickard6, 7 (born 24 May 1922 in Bellflower, Los Angeles County, California, the son of Dr. Joseph Samuel Rickard and Sarah Pearl Leavitt;3, 4, 5 Rick died 12 February 1976 in Fresno, Fresno County, California3). Their marriage ended in divorce. Helen married, second, 15 August 1955 in Broward County, Florida, George Svoboda Glass6, 13 (born 23 March 1921 in Ohio, parents not determined;8, 9, 10 George died 14 December 1972 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio8, 11, 12). Their marriage ended in divorce in May 1962 in Palm Beach County, Florida.14 George is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.11

Child of Helen Theresa Anderson and Elvin Leavitt ‘Rick’ Rickard:

+2i. Kathleen ‘Kathie’ Rickard, born 16 March 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey; died 3 January 1998 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. Married (1) Howard ‘Dusty’ Schoonover Married (2) Paul Adams.

Child of Helen Theresa Rickard (née Anderson) and George Svoboda Glass:

+3i. Arthur Henje ‘Art’ Glass, born 11 January 1957 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida; died 5 October 1993 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. Married (1) Marcia Lynn May Married (2) Kacy Jane O’Brien Married (3) Charlene Ann Poole.

  1. Email from Helen Anderson Rickard Glass to Lee Gazlay, various dates in March 2014, providing information about her brother Arthur J. Anderson, his wife Harriet, and other relatives.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Verona, Enumeration District 7-364, Sheet No. 5B, family of Arthor [sic] Anderson (45, Mass., electrician); wife Elsie Anderson (33, New Jersey); son Arthor Anderson Jr. (18, New Jersey); daughter Helen Anderson (17, New Jersey [sic]); border Herbert Knight (44, New Jersey, auditor, publishing co.).
  3. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated and ashes scattered at sea), CPO Elvin Leavitt “Rick” Rickard, born: 24 May 1922 in Bellflower, Los Angeles County, California; died: 12 February 1976 in Fresno, Fresno County, California [from record, which provides biographical and vital details and the names and links of one wife, two children, two siblings, and his parents].
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Los Angeles County, Downey Township, Bellflower Precinct #2, Enumeration District 19-914, Sheet No. 8A, family of Joseph S. Rickard (67, Missouri, inventor, machinery, first married age 41); wife Pearl Rickard (37, Oklahoma, first married age 19); son Paul Rickard (17, California); son Albert Rickard (12, California); son Elvin Rickard (7, California).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Downey Township, Norwalk, Enumeration District 19-130, Sheet No. 19A, family of Joe Rickard (72, Missouri); wife Pearl Rickard (48, Oklahoma); son Elvin Rickard (17, California); mother Lucy D. Leivette (91, Iowa, widow).
  6. togetherweserved.com, Glass, Helen, PO3. The page outlines her military service in the WAVES during WWII, and provides vital and biographical information, and several of her anecdotes.
  7. Florida Marriages, 1830-1993, Elvin L. Rickard and Helen T. Anderson, married on 14 July 1945 in Miami, Dade County, Florida.
  8. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; George Glass, born: 23 March 1921; died: 14 December 1972; SSN: 295148157; enlistment branch: ARMY; enlistment date: 22 Jan 1942; discharge date: 6 Nov 1945.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, E.D. 92-735, Sheet No. 1A, Edward J. Sklenicka, 47, Ohio, attorney, private practice; wife Bosina H. Skelnicka, 41, Pennsylvania; step son George Svoboda Glass, 19, Ohio.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Parma, E.D. 18-238, Sheet No. 78, George S. Glass, 29, Ohio, auto salesman, retail autos; wife Daisy M. Glass, 24, Ohio; son George S. Glass, 1, Ohio.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, George S. Glass, Sr., born: unknown; died: 14 December 1972 (from record).
  12. Obituary, The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, Florida, 17 December 1972, George S. Glass, died: 14 December in Cleveland, Ohio. The article provides the names of his two sons and [step] father’s surname.
  13. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, George S. Glass and Helen A. Rickard, married in 1955 in Broward [County], Florida; certificate# 17572.
  14. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, George S. Glass and Helen A. Glass, divorced on May 1962 in Palm Beach [County], Florida.
Second Generation
2. Kathleen ‘Kathie’ Rickard2 (Helen1), born 16 March 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey;1 died 3 January 1998 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.1 Kathie married, first, Howard ‘Dusty’ Schoonover1 (born ____, parents not determined). Kathie married, second, Paul Adams (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Kathleen ‘Kathie’ Rickard and Paul Adams:

+4i. Sarah Lynn Schoonover, born 5 August 1976 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona; died 3 July 2005 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. Partnered with Sean William Dupont.

3. Arthur Henje ‘Art’ Glass2 (Helen1), born 11 January 1957 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida;2 died 5 October 1993 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.2 Art married, first, 26 September 1976 in Palm Beach County, Florida, Marcia Lynn May3, 4 (born ____, the daughter of Lloyd E. May and Marge Bettag). Their marriage ended in divorce on 6 September 1977 in Palm Beach County, Florida.5 Art married, second, Kacy Jane O’Brien (born 11 November 1957, parents not determined6). Their marriage ended in divorce on 5 May 1987 in Palm Beach County, Florida.7 Art married, third, 12 April 1993 in Palm Beach County, Florida, Charlene Ann Poole2, 8 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Arthur Henje ‘Art’ Glass and Marcia Lynn May:

 5i. (unnamed male), born 11 July 1977 in Palm Beach County, Florida.4

Child of Arthur Henje ‘Art’ Glass and Kacy Jane O’Brien:

 6i. Christopher Edward Glass, born 22 April 1983.6

  1. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Kathleen “Kathie” Rickard Schoonover, born: 16 March 1947 in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey; died: 3 January 1998 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona [from record, which provides biographical and vital details and the names of her parents, husband, siblings, and one of four children].
  2. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated and ashes scattered at sea), Arthur Henje “Art” Glass, born: 11 January 1957 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida; died: 5 October 1993 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida [from record, which provides biographical and vital details, and the names of his wife, son, mother, sister, and brother].
  3. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Arthur Henji Glass and Marcia Lynn May, married on 26 September 1976 in Palm Beach [County], Florida; certificate# 061994.
  4. Adoption Registry Connect (website: www.adopteeconnect.com), 18 July 2007, post by Helen Anderson Glass: “My grandson was born in Palm Beach co. Florida July 11, 1977 His father, my son, was Arthur H. Glass 20 his mother was Marsha May Glass 23 the baby was put up for adoption that same day. My son died of a liver aliment at age 36 my mother had a liver ailment also. they did not drink, take drugs, have hepititis. My daugher also died. I did not know how to find the baby or have the amount of money I was told it would cost. I am 84 and do not want to interfere, just know he is ok and perhaps have a picture of him. Also to let him know he also has a brother age 23.”
  5. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Arthur H. Glass; spouse: Marcia; divorced on 6 September 1977 in Palm Beach [County], Florida.
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Arthur H. Glass; spouse: Kacy; divorced on 5 May 1987 in Palm Beach [County], Florida.
  8. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Arthur Henji Glass and Charlene Ann Poole, married on 12 April 1993 in Palm Beach [County], Florida; certificate# 041019.
Third Generation
4. Sarah Lynn Schoonover3 (Kathleen ‘Kathie’,2 Helen1), born 5 August 1976 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona;1 died 3 July 2005 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.1 Sarah partnered with Sean William Dupont (born 27 May 1974 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Brian Thomas Dupont and Patricia Ann Carithers2).

Child of Sarah Lynn Schoonover and Sean William Dupont:

+7i. Audree Eladia Adams-Dupont, born August 1994. Married Jordan A. Verdugo.

  1. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Sarah Lynn Adams, born: 5 August 1976 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona; died: 3 July 2005 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona [from record, which provides biographical details and the names of her parents and several other relatives].
  2. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Sean William Dupont, born: 27 May 1974 in Dallas, Texas; father: Brian Thomas Dupont; mother: Patricia Ann Carithers.
Fourth Generation
7. Audree Eladia Adams-Dupont4 (Sarah,3 Kathleen ‘Kathie’,2 Helen1), born August 1994.1 Audree married, 4 September 2022 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, Jordan A. Verdugo1 (born 12 March 1992, the son of Anthony Verdugo and Veronica Chavez1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.