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Family HistoryFamily History - George Svoboda Glass


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 George Svoboda Glass and four of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. George Svoboda Glass,1 born 23 March 1921 in Ohio (parents not determined);1, 2, 3 died 14 December 1972 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.1, 4, 5 George married, first, ca. 1947 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Daisy Mae ‘Dee’ Milstead8 (born 14 May 1925 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, the daughter of Eli Valentine Milstead and Barbara S. Boehner;3, 6, 7 Dee died 2 April 1993 in Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio6). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1954 in Palm Beach County, Florida.9 George married, second, 15 August 1955 in Broward County, Florida, Helen Theresa Rickard (née Anderson) 12, 13 (born 8 March 1923 in North Walpole, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, the daughter of Arthur Oscar Anderson and Rothia May Porter10, 11). Their marriage ended in divorce in May 1962 in Palm Beach County, Florida.14 George is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.4 Dee is buried in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio.6

Child of George Svoboda Glass and Daisy Mae ‘Dee’ Milstead:

 2i. George S. Glass, Jr., born 13 August 1948 in Ohio.3, 15

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

+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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, George S. Glass, Sr., born: unknown; died: 14 December 1972 (from record).
  5. 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.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio, Daisy Mae “Dee” Milstead Wade, born: 14 May 1925 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died: 2 April 1993 in Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio (from record, which provides the names and links for her father and one husband).
  7. Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 (available at ancestry.com), Daisy Mae Glass [Daisy Mae Milstead], age: 32, born: 14 May 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio; father: Eli V. Milstead; mother: Barbara S. Boehner; George K. Wade, age 26, born: 8 June 1931 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania; father: Harry H. Wade; mother: Dorothy M. Miller; married on 1 February 1957 in Indiana.
  8. Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973, George S. Glass and Daisy Mae Milstead, vol. 312, pg. 47, marriage 1946-1948.
  9. Florida Divorce Index 1927-2001. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, George S. Glass and Daisy Mae Glass, divorced in 1954 in Palm Beach [County], Florida.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.).
  12. 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.
  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.
  15. voteref.com.
Second and Third Generations
3. Arthur Henje ‘Art’ Glass2 (George1), born 11 January 1957 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida;1 died 5 October 1993 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.1 Art married, first, 26 September 1976 in Palm Beach County, Florida, Marcia Lynn May2, 3 (born ____, the daughter of Lloyd E. May and Marge Bettag). Their marriage ended in divorce on 6 September 1977 in Palm Beach County, Florida.4 Art married, second, Kacy Jane O’Brien (born 11 November 1957, parents not determined5). Their marriage ended in divorce on 5 May 1987 in Palm Beach County, Florida.6 Art married, third, 12 April 1993 in Palm Beach County, Florida, Charlene Ann Poole1, 7 (born ____, parents not determined).

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

 4i. (unnamed male), born 11 July 1977 in Palm Beach County, Florida.3

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

 5i. Christopher Edward Glass, born 22 April 1983.5

  1. 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].
  2. 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.
  3. 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.”
  4. 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.
  5. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.