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Family HistoryFamily History - Rebecca _____


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 Rebecca _____ and 115 of her descendants down to the eighth generation.


First Generation
1. Rebecca _____,1 born ca. 1806 in Connecticut (parents not determined).1, 2, 3 Rebecca married Stephen Tefft (born ca. 1790 in Connecticut, the son of Ezekiel Tefft and Amie Wilcox;1, 2, 4, 5 Stephen died 4 January 1866 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut3, 4, 6). Stephen is buried in Jewett City Cemetery, Jewett CIty, New London County, Connecticut.7

Military records show a Private Stephen Tift in the 30 Regiment (Randall’s) Connecticut Militia, War of 1812.8

He is probably the same Private Stephen Tift who is a member of the Sixth Company, 30th Regiment, 3rd Brigade under Wm. Randall, lieutenant-colonel, commandant, in early 1813.9


Children of Rebecca _____ and Stephen Tefft:

+2i. John H. Tefft, born November 1844 in Jewett City, New London County, Connecticut; died 2 June 1916 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Ellen O. Boyens Married (2) Jeanette Groves.
 3ii. George C. Tefft, born ca. 1845 in Connecticut.1
 4iii. Neland P. Tefft, born ca. October 1849 in Connecticut;1, 10 died 21 March 1873 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut.11

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Connecticut, New London County, Town of Griswold, family of Stephen Tift (57, Connecticut, carpenter); Rebecca Tift (43, Connecticut); John L. Tift (6, Connecticut); George C. Tift (5, Connecticut); Neland P. Tift (11/12, Connecticut).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Jewett City, Page 11, family of Stephen Tefft (67, Connecticut, farm laborer); Rebecca Tefft (54, Connecticut); Neelan Tefft (10, Connecticut).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Page 37, entry for Rebecca Tift, age 64, Connecticut. This is believed to be Stephen Tefft’s widow.
  4. The Charles R. Hale Collection of Connecticut Cemetery Inscriptions, Newspaper Marriage and Death Notices, ca. 1750-1865, and the Veterans’ Death Index. Stephen Tefft, died 4 January 1866 in Griswold, Connecticut, age 76.
  5. Gazlay, Lee, Ancestors of Stephen Tefft, Late of Jewett City, Connecticut. August 5, 2020, Mystic, Connecticut. This paper presents research on Stephen Tefft, who lived in Rhode Island and Connecticut, eventually settling in Jewett City, Griswold, Connecticut. The research indicates that Stephen was a son of Ezekiel Tefft and his wife Amie (or Amy) Wilcox. The couple raised their family in Rhode Island and later removed to Smyrna, New York, while son Stephen remained in Connecticut. Available as a .pdf at Gazlay Family History (website), under Sources.
  6. Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934, available at FamilySearch.org. Stephen Tefft, died: 4 January 1866 in Connecticut, age 76.
  7. Memorials, Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, Connecticut, 27 May 1909 (and other years), Memorial Day listings of veterans from various wars: War of 1812, Jewett City Cemetery, Stephen Tifft.
  8. United States War of 1812 Index to Service Records, 1812-1815. Available at www.familysearch.org.
  9. History of New London County, Connecticut, compiled under the supervision of D. Hamilton Hurd. Philadelphia: J. W. Lewis and Co., 1882. Page 634.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Jewett City,
  11. Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934, available at FamilySearch.org. Kneeland P. Tefft, died: 21 March 1873 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut, age 24 single, farmer; parents: Stephen and Rebecca.
Second Generation
2. John H. Tefft2 (Rebecca1), born November 1844 in Jewett City, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 2 June 1916 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.1, 8 John married, first, ca. 1866, Ellen O. Boyens4 (born December 1839 in Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the daughter of Daniel Boyens and Mary Ann Frissell;4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Ellen died 15 January 1936 in New London, New London County, Connecticut9, 10, 16). Their marriage ended in divorce.17 John married, second, 1 November 1887 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut, Jeanette Groves6, 7, 8, 17 (born August 1857 in Blackstone, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the daughter of Thomas Groves and Elizabeth McDougal;6, 7, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Jeanette died 19 April 1924 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut18, 23, 24). John is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.1 Ellen is buried in Carey Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.9, 10 Jeanette is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.18

John served in the Civil War. He is listed as John H. Tifft, of Norwich, and mustered on 4 August 1862 in Company A, 18th Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers. He mustered out on 27 June 1865 at Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia.25

His obituary published on 5 June 1916 provides a brief summary of his life:8


Obituary.

John H. Tefft.

The death of John H. Tefft occurred Friday morning at his home on West Town street, Norwich, after a weeks illness with bronchial pneumonia. He was the last of a family of 12 brothers and sisters and was born in Jewett City 72 years ago, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Tefft. The larger part of his life was passed in Jewett City, where he was a successful farmer.

There are two daughters and a son by his first marriage, Mrs. Annie Chapman of Norwich, Mrs. Luella Senay of New London and Elmer Tefft of Montville. His marriage with Janet Groves of Jewett City took place in 1888. Six years ago they moved to Norwich Town and became members of the First Methodist church.

He leaves a widow and a daughter, Miss Gertrude Tefft, by the second marriage.


An account of John’s funeral was published on 6 June:26


Funeral.

John H. Tefft.

There was a large attendance Monday afternoon at the funeral of John H. Tefft, held at 2 o’clock from his home on West Town street. Rev. E. P. Phreaner, pastor of the First Methodist church, was in charge of the service. The comforting words of our God shall never pass away, he said. I think I can hear our friend say as an old sildier [sic], I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith. Happy the one who can say I have won. This battle of life has its suffering side. God has added the bitter with the sweet. We are made holier by the trying, testing times. Even more than a soldier of his country he was a soldier of the Lord. His clear and true witness accorded with his life. He has finished his course and has won in the last fight through the Captain of his salvation. He has answered the last roll call and is in the ranks of those before the throne. In closing was read “Father, in Thy gracious keeping leave we now Thy loved one sleeping.”

The Hymns Lead, Kindly Light, and There’s a Holy and Beautiful City were sung by Miss Hazel Miller. The choice of flowers included from the family three beautiful forms; clusters of carnations and roses, lilies, purple and write [sic] iris, and pansies from relatives and friends. Members of the G. A. R. were in attendance and acted as bearers. Mr. Tefft served in the Civil war from 1861 to 1865, a member of the 18th Conn. Regiment.

Burial was in the family lot in Maplewood cemetery, where a committal service was read at the grave. The bearers were Henry Hovey, F C. Geer, H. L. Muzzy and James McKee. Those present from out of town were Mrs. Luella Tefft of New London, Mrs. Annie Chapman of Norwich, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tefft and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tefft of Montville, David Groves of New Bedford, Mass., Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin, Mrs. Sharkey and George Blake, all of Jewett City, Mrs. Hutchinson from Meriden.

Funeral Director C. A. Gager, jr., was in charge of arrangements.

Besides his wife and four children, Mr. Tefft leaves five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.



Children of John H. Tefft and Ellen O. Boyens:

+5i. Elmer James Tefft, Sr., born 12 April 1867 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut; died 27 April 1935 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Jessie Louise McClure.
+6ii. Annie Dora Tefft, born August 1868 in Connecticut; died 10 December 1957 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) _____ Phillips Married (2) Horace Congdon Chapman.
 7iii. Orion L. Tefft, born ca. 1870;5, 27 died 16 March 1885.27, 28 Orion is buried in Carey Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.27
+8iv. Luella Mabel Tefft, born 15 September 1873 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut; died 12 August 1960 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Charles Timothy Senay.
+9v. Nellie E. Tefft, born 24 June 1879 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut; died 20 June 1905 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Joseph W. Martin.

Child of John H. Tefft and Jeanette Groves:

 10i. Gertrude Ethel Tefft, born 24 August 1889 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut;6, 7, 22, 29, 30 died 18 May 1939 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.31, 32

  1. Find a Grave (website). Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, John H. Tifft, born: 1844; died: 1916 [from record, which indicates there is a Civil War marker, and that the information came the Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions, recorded 11 December 1934 by H. C. Lester, Maplewood Cemetery, p 1.].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Connecticut, New London County, Town of Griswold, family of Stephen Tift (57, Connecticut, carpenter); Rebecca Tift (43, Connecticut); John L. Tift (6, Connecticut); George C. Tift (5, Connecticut); Neland P. Tift (11/12, Connecticut).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, New London County, Griswold, Jewett City, Page 4, William Withey, 75, Connecticut, farmer; John Tift, 16, Connecticut, farm laborer.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, Windham County, Canterbury, Pages No. 39 and 40, John H. Tift, 26, Connecticut, farmer; Ellen Tift, 28, Massachusetts; Lizzie A. Chapman, 8, Conn.; John E. Tift [sic, this is Elmer James], 4, Conn.; Anna D. Tift, 2, Conn.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Windham County, Town of Scotland, Enumeration District 146, Page 5. John H. Tefft, 36, Connecticut, farmer, parents born in Connecticut; wife Ellen O. Tefft, 40, Connecticut [sic]; son Elmer J. Tefft, 14, Connecticut; daughter Annie D. Tefft, 12, Connecticut; son Orion L. Tefft, 9, Connecticut; daughter Luella M. Tefft, 7, Connecticut; daughter Nellie M. Tefft, 11/12, June, Connecticut; step daughter Lizzie O. Chapman, 18, New Jersey.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Griswold Town, Jewett City Borough, Enumeration District 448, Sheet 6B. John Teft, 55 Connecticut, Nov 1844, confectioner, parents both born in Rhode Island; wife of 13 years Jeanette Teft,42, Massachusetts, August 1857, 1 child, 1 living, parents both born in Scotland; daughter Gertrude E. Teft, 10, Connecticut, August 1889, father born in Connecticut, mother born in Massachusetts.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 526, Sheet 4A. John H. Teft, 65, Connecticut, second marriage, painter, contractor, parents born in Connecticut; wife of 22 years Janet Teft, 52, Massachusetts, first marriage, 1 child, 1 living, parents born in Scotland; daughter Gertrude E. Teft, 20, Connecticut, parents born in Connecticut, berling, woolen mill.
  8. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, John H. Tefft, 5 January 1916.
  9. Windham County, Connecticut, Cemetery Records, Volume 1. Available at Ancestry.com.
  10. Headstone, Carey Cemetery, Canterbury, Connecticut, Ellen O. Boyens His Wife 1839-1936
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Connecticut, Windham County, Killingly, family of Daniel Boyns, 35, Spencer, Mass., soap manufacturer; Mary Ann Boyns, 35, Woodstock, Ct.; Ellen O. Boyns, 10, Grafton, Mass.; Hannah E. Boyns, 7, Webster, Mass.; Alvira A. Boyns, 5, Oxford, Mass.; Charles H. Boyns, 3, Thompson, Ct.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 474, Sheet 28A, Ezra S. and Ellen O. Bennett. Their ages and birth years conflict with several other records and are probably inaccurate here.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 541, Sheet 5A, Ezra S. and Ellen O. Bennett. Their ages conflict with several other records and are probably inaccurate here.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 289, Sheet 5B, Ezra S. and Ellen O. Bennett. Their ages conflict with several other records and are probably inaccurate here.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-53, Sheet 12B, Ezra S. and Ellen O. Bennett. Their ages conflict with several other records and are probably inaccurate here. This census shows that Ellen was 16 at first marriage.
  16. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Ellen Bennett, died: 15 January 1936 in New London, Connecticut.
  17. Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934, containing the Register of Marriages in the Town of Griswold, 1887-88, Page 5, 1 November 1887, John H. Teft, 42, born in Jewett City, Ct., peddler, 2nd marriage, divorced; and Jannett Groves, 30, born in Blackstone, Mass., first marriage.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Jennette Groves Tifft, born: 1859; died: 1924 [from record, which indicates wife of John H. Tifft, and that the information came from the Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions, recorded 11 December 1934 by H. C. Lester, Maplewood Cemetery, p 1.].
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, Windham County, Plainfield, Pages 44-45, family of Thomas Groves (37, Scotland, weaver); Elizabeth Groves (42, Scotland); Agnes Groves (16, Jamaica, weaver); David Groves (15, Jamaica, weaver); Mary Groves (12, Massachusetts); Elizabeth Groves (10, Massachusetts); William Groves (8, Massachusetts); John Groves (6, Massachusetts); Jenett Groves (3, Massachusetts).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, Windham County, Plainfield, Page No. 91, family of Thomas Grove (47, Scotland, works in cotton mill); Elizabeth Grove (54, Scotland); Agnes Grove (26, Jamaica, works in cotton mill); Mary Quinn (22, Rhode Island, works in cotton mill); John Grove (16, Connecticut, works in cotton mill); Janette Grove (13, Rhode Island); John F. Quinn (1, Connecticut).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Windham County, Plainfield, Enumeration District 130, Page 40, Jeanette Groves.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 272, Sheet 3A, Jeanette Tefft (spelled Toft), widow and daughter Gertrude
  23. Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934, available at FamilySearch.org. Jennette Groves Tifft, died 1924, married to John H. Tifft.
  24. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Jeanette Teft, died: 19 April 1924 in Norwich, Connecticut.
  25. History of the Eighteenth Regiment Conn. Volunteers in the War for the Union, by Chaplain Wm. C. Walker. Norwich, Conn.: Published by the Committee, 1885 (available at archive.org).
  26. Funeral Notice, Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, Connecticut, 6 June 1916, John H. Tefft funeral.
  27. Find a Grave (website). Carey Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, Orion L. Tift [sic], died 16 March 1885, age 15 years [from record].
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 474, Sheet 28A, Ezra S. and Ellen O. Bennett.
  29. Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934, containing images of Register of Births in the Town of Griswold, Connecticut, 1889, Page 20, Gertrude Ethel Tift, born: August 24 in Griswold; parents: John H. Tift, Griswold, Ct., age 43, pedler; and Janette Groves, Blackstone, Mass., age 32.
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-54, Sheet 8B, Gertrude E. Tefft
  31. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Gertrude Tifft, died: 18 May 1939 in Norwich, Connecticut.
  32. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Elmer J. Tefft, 29 April 1935.
Third Generation
5. Elmer James Tefft, Sr.3 (John,2 Rebecca1), born 12 April 1867 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4 died 27 April 1935 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.4, 5 Elmer married, 19 July 1887 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut, Jessie Louise McClure3, 4 (born August 1866 in Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut, the daughter of Robert McClure and Janet _____;3, 6, 7 Jessie died 28 November 1950 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut8). Elmer is buried in Carey Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.4

Elmer served as selectman of Montville for four years. He was a charter member and past grand of Thames lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and a member of the Montville Center, Congregational Church. In politics his preference was the Republican party. Elmer possessed a quiet disposition, was a pleasing conversationalist, and was well liked and respected by all with whom he came in contact.4


Children of Elmer James Tefft, Sr. and Jessie Louise McClure:

+11i. Elmer James Tefft, Jr., born 2 July 1888 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 29 April 1960 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Mary Adeline Strickland.
+12ii. Luther Clinton Tefft, born 28 August 1891 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut; died 28 July 1949 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Mabel LaFlamme.
+13iii. Robert Arthur Tefft, born 30 August 1894 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 22 January 1982 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Ethel C. Firth.

6. Annie Dora Tefft3 (John,2 Rebecca1), born August 1868 in Connecticut;1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 died 10 December 1957 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.14 Annie married, first, _____ Phillips (born ____, parents not determined). Annie married, second, 16 October 1895 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island, Horace Congdon Chapman9, 17 (born 17 April 1869 in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, the son of George T. Chapman and Sophia A. Main;9, 15, 16 Horace died 14 January 1908 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut15, 16). Annie is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.18 Horace is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.15

Horace worked a good part of his life as a clerk in Norwich. He was employed by J. C. Worth, Harwood, Bishop, and Bidwell, and Robert W. Otis. For some time he was a motorman on the trolley road. He was capable and proved trustworthy in every position he filled. He was of good habits and possessed a jovial and kind disposition and had many warm friends. Horace was married twice, and is survived by his second wife and two step children, his father, a brother, Stiles Chapman, who is employed in Taftville, and a sister, Mrs. Isaac Main of North Stonington.16


Children of Annie Dora Tefft and _____ Phillips:

+14i. Myrtle Edith Chapman (born Phillips), born April 1888 in Connecticut; died 7 January 1969 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Jeremiah Halsey Brown.
+15ii. Chester Arthur Chapman (born Phillips), born 13 August 1891 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut; died 25 March 1958 in Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Ella Francis Corey.

Children of Annie Dora Tefft, adopted by Horace Congdon Chapman:

+14i. Myrtle Edith Chapman (born Phillips), born April 1888 in Connecticut; died 7 January 1969 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Jeremiah Halsey Brown. (Note: Myrtle is shown here with her birth mother and adoptive father. She was previously shown with her birth parents.)
+15ii. Chester Arthur Chapman (born Phillips), born 13 August 1891 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut; died 25 March 1958 in Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Ella Francis Corey. (Note: Chester is shown here with his birth mother and adoptive father. He was previously shown with his birth parents.)

8. Luella Mabel Tefft3 (John,2 Rebecca1), born 15 September 1873 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut;2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 died 12 August 1960 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.23 Luella married, 27 August 1891 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Charles Timothy Senay24 (born February 1871 in Williamsville, Windham County, Connecticut, the son of Timothy Senay and Emily Charboneau24, 25, 26). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1900.26 Luella is buried in Carey Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.23

Children of Luella Mabel Tefft and Charles Timothy Senay:

+16i. Charles Timothy Senay, Jr., born 5 February 1892 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 2 August 1969 in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Ellen Brent Pearson Myatt.
 17ii. Clayton Elwood Senay, born 28 September 1894 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;27 died 15 April 1896 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.27, 28 Clayton is buried in Yantic Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.27

9. Nellie E. Tefft3 (John,2 Rebecca1), born 24 June 1879 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut;2, 29, 30 died 20 June 1905 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.29 Nellie married, 30 November 1893 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Joseph W. Martin30, 31 (born August 1865 in Canada, parents not determined30).

Child of Nellie E. Tefft and Joseph W. Martin:

 18i. Hanford W. Martin, born July 1897 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;32 died 17 February 1899 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.32

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, Windham County, Canterbury, Pages No. 39 and 40, John H. Tift, 26, Connecticut, farmer; Ellen Tift, 28, Massachusetts; Lizzie A. Chapman, 8, Conn.; John E. Tift [sic, this is Elmer James], 4, Conn.; Anna D. Tift, 2, Conn.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Windham County, Town of Scotland, Enumeration District 146, Page 5. John H. Tefft, 36, Connecticut, farmer, parents born in Connecticut; wife Ellen O. Tefft, 40, Connecticut [sic]; son Elmer J. Tefft, 14, Connecticut; daughter Annie D. Tefft, 12, Connecticut; son Orion L. Tefft, 9, Connecticut; daughter Luella M. Tefft, 7, Connecticut; daughter Nellie M. Tefft, 11/12, June, Connecticut; step daughter Lizzie O. Chapman, 18, New Jersey.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 456, Sheet No. 22B, family of Elma J. Teft [sic, Elmer J. Tefft] (34, Connecticut, April 1866, farm laborer); wife of 13 years Jessie L Teft (33, Scotland, Aug 1866, 3 children, 3 living); son Elma J. Teft (11, Connecticut, July 1888); son Luther Teft (9, Connecticut, Aug 1890); son Robert A. Teft (6, Connecticut, Aug 1893).
  4. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Elmer J. Tefft, 29 April 1935.
  5. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1935-00000141, death of Elmer J. Tefft
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 97, Page 3
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Uncasville, Enumeration District 6-34, Sheet No. 2B, family of Elmer J. Tefft (52, Connecticut, mechanic, construction building); wife Mary S. Tefft (44, Connecticut); son James Elmer Tefft (16, Connecticut); daughter Jean V. Tefft (15, Connecticut); daughter Lulu J. Tefft (13, Connecticut); son Henry S. Tefft (8, Connecticut); son Allen Tefft (7, Connecticut); living next door is the family of Jessie Tefft (72, Scotland, widow); grandson Luther E. Tefft, Jr. (19, Connecticut, stock flying, paper box mfg., lived in Hartford, Connecticut on 1 April 1935); grand-daughter Shirley May Tefft (18, Connecticut, lived in Hartford, Connecticut on 1 April 1935).
  8. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1950-00000202, death of Jessie Louise Tefft
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 479, Sheet 5A, family of Horace C. and Annie D. Chapman.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 538, Sheet 22A, family of Annie D. Chapman and children.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 294, Sheet 7B, family of Jerry H. and Myrtle E. Brown with mother-in-law Annie D. Chapman.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-49, Sheet 11B, family of Jeremiah and Myrtle Brown and mother-in-law Annie D. Chapman.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-72, Sheet No. 3A, family of Chester A. Chapman (47, Connecticut, driver, street dept.); mother Annie D. Chapman (72, Connecticut, widow); son Earl P. Chapman (20, Connecticut, office work, motor co.).
  14. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Annie D. Chapman, 10 December 1957
  15. Connecticut Marriages 1640-1939, Deaths in the Town of Norwich, Jan. 1st to 19th, 1908, Horace C. Chapman, married, died: 14 January 1908 in Norwich; born: 17 April 1869 in No. Stonington; age: 38 years 8 months 27 days; father: Geo. T. Chapman, born in Griswold, Conn.; mother: Sophia H. Main, born in Ledyard, Conn.; buried in Maplewood Cemetery.
  16. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Horace C. Chapman, 16 January 1908.
  17. Rhode Island Marriages, 1724-1916. 16 October 1895 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island, Horace Congdon Chapman, 25, son of George T. Chapman and Sovia Main; and Annie Dora Tefft Phillips, age 27, daughter of John H. Tefft and Ellen Bowen.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Annie D. Chapman, born: 1867; died: 1957 (from record, which provides the names and links for her children). Her gravestone is inscribed Chapman on one side, and the other side with her name along with her son, daughter, and daughter’s husband.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, New London, Enumeration District 515, Sheet 2B.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, New London, Enumeration District 261, Sheet No. 18B, family of Luella M. Senay (46, Connecticut, widow); border Frank Morris (44, Connecticut, brakeman, railroad).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, New London, Enumeration District 6-26, Sheet No. 17A, family of Luella M. Senay (56, Connecticut, widow); roomer Frank R. Morris (54, Connecticut, brakeman, railroad); roomer Wesley J. Bourne (46, Canadian, machinist, lube co.); roomer Roy Barston (42, Connecticut, chef, lunch cart).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, New London, Enumeration District 6-44, Sheet No. 14B, family of Luella M. Sinay (67, Connecticut, widow, prop. rooming house); lodger Wesley Bruce (62, Canada, divorced, chauffeur, private service).
  23. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Luella Senay, 12 August 1960.
  24. Connecticut Marriages 1640-1939, Record of Marriages in the Town of Norwich, 1891, Page 160-161, August 27 1891 in Norwich, CT, Charles T. Senay, age 20, born in Williamsville, CT, and Luella M. Teft, age 18, born in Scotland, CT; first marriage for both.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 95, Sheet 2B
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 475, Sheet 3A. Charles is shown as divorced, and living with his mother Emily Senay and sister Lida E. Senay.
  27. Find a Grave (website). Yantic Cemetery, Norwich, New London, Connecticut Clayton Elwood Senay / Born Sept. 28, 1894. / Died April 15, 1896. [From grave stone.]
  28. Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934, available at FamilySearch.org. Clayton E. Senay, died 15 April 1896 in Norwich, CT, age 1 year 8 months. Father: Charles Senay, born in Norwich, CT; Mother: Lewella Senay, born in Scotland, CT. From the register: Deaths in the Town of Norwich, 1896, Page 57.
  29. Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934, available at FamilySearch.org. Register of Deaths in the Town of Norwich, Page 89-90, Nellie E. Martin, died: 20 June 1905 in Norwich, Conn., age 25 years, 11 months, 26 days; born 24 June 1879 in Canterbury, Conn.; husband: Joseph W. Martin; father: John Tift, born in Griswold, Conn.; mother: Ellen Bowen [sic], born in Mass.
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 424, Sheet No. 7A, Joseph Martin, 34, Canada, August 1865, r.r. conductor; wife of 6 years Nellie E. Martin, 20, Conn., June 1879, no children.
  31. Connecticut Marriages 1640-1939, Record of Marriages in the Town of Norwich, 1893, Page 186-187, James W. Martin, age 29, born in Canada; and Nellie E. Tift, age 17, born in Norwich, Conn., 1st marriage for both; married on 30 November 1893.
  32. Connecticut Births and Baptisms, 1639-1941, Register of Deaths in the Town of Norwich, 1899, Page 126, Hanford W. Martin, died 17 February 1899 in Norwich, age 1 year 7 months; father: Joseph, from Canada; mother: Nellie from Canterbury, Conn.
Fourth Generation
11. Elmer James Tefft, Jr.4 (Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 2 July 1888 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4 died 29 April 1960 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.4, 5 Elmer married, 13 March 1922 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut, Mary Adeline Strickland4, 10 (born 29 January 1896 in East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, the daughter of Moses Allen Strickland and Victoria E. Hespe;2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Mary died 12 March 1976 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut6, 10, 11). Elmer and Mary are buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.

Children of Elmer James Tefft, Jr. and Mary Adeline Strickland:

+19i. James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft, born 10 June 1923 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 9 October 1974 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Marion Arlene Zevoteck (née Lee) .
+20ii. Jean Victoria Tefft, born 23 February 1925 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 19 August 1980 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Alexander Anthony Krupowski.
+21iii. Lulu Jane Tefft, born 18 February 1927 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 28 July 1990 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) John Henry Allen Partnered with (2) Donald William Clark.
+22iv. Henry Strickland ‘Hank’ Tefft, born 10 August 1931 in Connecticut; died 28 May 2018. Married (1) Helen L. Rispoli Married (2) Elizabeth D. ‘Betty’ Exley (née Lamon) Married (3) Susan Carol Moore.
+23v. Allen Tefft, born 12 November 1932 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 12 September 1988 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Janice Ellen Malinowsky.

12. Luther Clinton Tefft4 (Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 28 August 1891 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut;1, 12, 13, 14 died 28 July 1949 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.12, 14 Luther married, 25 November 1912 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Mabel LaFlamme17 (born 11 February 1892 in Yantic, Connecticut, the daughter of James LaFlamme and Mabel Grace Windsor;15, 16 Mabel died 7 September 1958 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut15). Luther is buried in Carey Cemetery, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.12, 14 Mabel is buried in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery, Groton, New London County, Connecticut.15

A Modern History of New London County, Connecticut, provides an interesting biographical sketch of his life, written in 1922:16

LUTHER CLINTON TEFFT - The first position Luther C. Tefft ever held in a mill was with the Palmer Brothers Quilt Mills, and since that time he has filled many positions, now being assistant superintendent of the Bank Paper Mills in Montville, Connecticut. He is a son of Elmer Tefft, a farmer of the town of Griswold, New London county, Connecticut, but later moved to a farm in Oakdale, Connecticut, where he is now living, aged fifty-four years. He married Jessie McClure, born in Griswold, Connecticut.

Luther Clinton Tefft was born at the home farm in the town of Griswold, Connecticut, August 28, 1891. He attended public schools until fifteen years of age, then secured employment with the Palmer Brothers Quilt Mills in Montville, his parents having previously moved there. He remained three years with Palmer Brothers, going thence to what is now the Keyes Products Company Mill, where he remained until 1915. In that year he came to his present position, assistant superintendent of the Bank Paper Mills in Montville. Mr. Tefft is a member of Oxoboxo Blue Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, in Montville, Connecticut, and in politics is extremely independent.

Mr. Tefft married Mabel La Flame, born in Yantic, Connecticut, February 11, 1892, daughter of James and Grace (Windsor) La Flame. Mr. and Mrs. Tefft are the parents of four children: Dorothy T., born February 7, 1912; Ruth, born January 26, 1914; Elsie, born February 16, 1917; Luther, born May 5, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Tefft are members of the Episcopal church of Norwich, Connecticut.

From his obituary: Luther was a farmer all his life, operating a farm in Oakdale after having moved there from East Hartford around 1939. He was a member of the Montville Center Congregational Church. Luther died from accidental drowning while swimming at the Oxoboxo Lake Dam in Montville.14


Children of Luther Clinton Tefft and Mabel LaFlamme:

+24i. Dorothy Tefft, born 7 February 1912 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 15 July 1997 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Gilbert Manuel Costello.
+25ii. Ruth A. Tefft, born 26 January 1914; died 28 January 1957 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Chester S. Kernozek.
+26iii. Elsie Tefft, born 16 February 1917 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 27 October 1985 in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Santo J. Longo.
+27iv. Luther Elmer ‘Bud’ Tefft, born 5 May 1920 in Connecticut; died 8 June 1997 in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. Married Jean Grace Hitz.
+28v. Shirley Mae Tefft, born 31 December 1926 in Connecticut. Married Lawrence Everett Tyler.

13. Robert Arthur Tefft4 (Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 30 August 1894 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;1, 18, 19, 20 died 22 January 1982 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.18, 20 Robert married, 6 June 1923 in Baltic, Connecticut, Ethel C. Firth20, 23, 24, 25 (born 25 February 1901 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of Fremont Firth and Edith Crumbie;21, 22, 23 Ethel died 22 October 1978 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut21, 23). Robert and Ethel are buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.20, 23

Robert served in the Merchant Marines in 1918, worked in Civil Service, ran a grocery store in New Hampshire, was a carpenter at Electric Boat for 15 years, and last worked for the city of Norwich Parks Department. He was a member of the General Assembly and former first selectman of Montville, where he was a resident for more than 50 years. He moved to Norwich in 1957. Robert was a member of the Oxoboxo Lodge of Masons for 44 years, and a member of Oweneco Chapter, Order of Eastern Star for 35 years. He was also a member of Lee Methodist Church in Norwich.20

Ethel was employed for many years at the former Baltic Mills. She was a member and past matron of the Oweneco Chapter, Order of Eastern Star in Montville, and a past matron of the New London County, Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of Bethany Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem of New London, Jessimine Court, Order of Amaranth, Lee Memorial Church and the Montville Center Social Center.23


Children of Robert Arthur Tefft and Ethel C. Firth:

+29i. Carolyn E. Tefft, born 30 December 1924 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died 9 March 2007 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Joseph Maoli.
 30ii. Robert A. Tefft, Jr., born ca. 1926;22 died before 1935.26
+31iii. Muriel Edith Tefft, born 3 August 1930 in Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut; died 5 September 2015 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Milford Ernest Newbury, Jr..

14. Myrtle Edith Chapman (born Phillips)4 (Annie,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born April 1888 in Connecticut;27, 28, 29, 30, 31 died 7 January 1969 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.32 Myrtle married, 24 June 1918 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Jeremiah Halsey Brown29, 30, 35 (born 1874 in Connecticut, the son of Oliver Brown and Frances L. Collins;29, 30, 31, 33 Jeremiah died 2 March 1960 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut34). Myrtle and Jeremiah are buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.33, 36 Myrtle was adopted by Horace Congdon Chapman.

15. Chester Arthur Chapman (born Phillips)4 (Annie,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 13 August 1891 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut;27, 28, 37, 38, 39, 40 died 25 March 1958 in Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut.41 Chester married, 22 August 1918 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Ella Francis Corey38, 39, 45 (born May 1896 in Connecticut, the daughter of Emanuel R. Corey and Ella Francis Colvin38, 42, 43, 44). Chester is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.46 Chester was adopted by Horace Congdon Chapman.

Children of Chester Arthur Chapman (born Phillips) and Ella Francis Corey:

+32i. Earle Phillips Chapman, born 27 December 1919 in Connecticut; died 22 August 1998 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut. Married Harriet Beckwith.
+33ii. Chester Arthur Chapman, Jr., born 29 September 1923. Married Marjorie G. Millard.

16. Charles Timothy Senay, Jr.4 (Luella,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 5 February 1892 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;47, 48, 49, 50, 51 died 2 August 1969 in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut.47, 48, 52 Charles married, 25 June 1921 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, Ellen Brent Pearson Myatt55 (born 25 March 1903, the daughter of John Walter Myatt and Martha Fowle;51, 53 Ellen died 13 January 1985 in Fulton County, Georgia53, 54). Charles is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.52

Charles was born in Norwich and lived there during his early life. He graduated from Trinity College in 1915, having previously attended the University of Connecticut. In 1915, earned his masters degree in biology from the University of Illinois. He taught school in Massachusetts until he joined the army in November 1916 as a second lieutenant. During his 31 years in the Army, he attained the rank of colonel and earned numerous American and foreign decorations, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Purple Heart, World War I Victory Medal with four battle clasps and the Defensive Sector clasp. Among his assignments during World War II, he organized the 2694th Technical Supervision Regiment which was in charge of guarding all Italian prisoners of war in North Africa. He retired in 1947 due to a physical disability. His survivors included his wife, Ellen Brent Senay, a daughter, Ellen B. Jones, a son, Lt. Col. David C. Senay, five grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He was interred in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.52


Children of Charles Timothy Senay, Jr. and Ellen Brent Pearson Myatt:

+34i. Ellen Brent Senay, born 7 February 1927 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina; died 19 September 2000 in Naples, Collier County, Florida. Married (1) John M. Jones Married (2) Robert Graeme Smith.
 35ii. David Charles Senay, born ca. January 1930 in Kansas.51

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 456, Sheet No. 22B, family of Elma J. Teft [sic, Elmer J. Tefft] (34, Connecticut, April 1866, farm laborer); wife of 13 years Jessie L Teft (33, Scotland, Aug 1866, 3 children, 3 living); son Elma J. Teft (11, Connecticut, July 1888); son Luther Teft (9, Connecticut, Aug 1890); son Robert A. Teft (6, Connecticut, Aug 1893).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-21, Sheet No. 10B, family of Elmer J. Tefft Jr. (40, Connecticut, chauffeur, private family, first married age 32); wife Mary A. Tefft (33, Connecticut, first married age 25); son James E. Tefft (6, Connecticut); daughter Jean V. Tefft (5, Connecticut); daughter Lulu J. Tefft (3 2/12, Connecticut).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Uncasville, Enumeration District 6-34, Sheet No. 2B, family of Elmer J. Tefft (52, Connecticut, mechanic, construction building); wife Mary S. Tefft (44, Connecticut); son James Elmer Tefft (16, Connecticut); daughter Jean V. Tefft (15, Connecticut); daughter Lulu J. Tefft (13, Connecticut); son Henry S. Tefft (8, Connecticut); son Allen Tefft (7, Connecticut); living next door is the family of Jessie Tefft (72, Scotland, widow); grandson Luther E. Tefft, Jr. (19, Connecticut, stock flying, paper box mfg., lived in Hartford, Connecticut on 1 April 1935); grand-daughter Shirley May Tefft (18, Connecticut, lived in Hartford, Connecticut on 1 April 1935).
  4. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Elmer Tefft, 3 April 1960.
  5. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1960-00000344, death of Elmer James Tefft, Jr.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Mary Tefft, no. 057-40-1122
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Hartford County, East Hartford Town, Enumeration District 128, Sheet 17B, family of Allen Strickland.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, New London, Enumeration District 524, Sheet 3B, family of Anson and Lulu J. Beckwith with niece Mary A. Strickland.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, New London, Enumeration District 267, Sheet 2B and 3A, family of Anson and Lulu J. Beckwith with niece Mary Strickland.
  10. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Mary Tefft, 3 March 1976.
  11. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1976-00000019, death of Mary (Strickland) Tefft
  12. Headstone, Carey Cemetery, Canterbury, Connecticut, Luther C. Tefft 1891-1949
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Oakdale, Enumeration District 456, Sheet 22B. The census record shows his birth as Aug 1890, which is believed to be in error by one year.
  14. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Luther C. Tefft, 29 July 1949
  15. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Mabel LaFlamme Tefft, 9 September 1958.
  16. A Modern History of New London County, Connecticut, Volume 3. Benjamin Tinkham Marshall, A.M., D.D., Editor-in-Chief. Lewis Historical Publishing Co., New York City, 1922. Page 284.
  17. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Luther F. Teft and Mabel La Flamme, 26 November 1912. His middle initial is incorrect here.
  18. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Robert Tefft, no. 043-14-3414
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Oakdale, Enumeration District 456, Sheet 22B. The census record shows his birth as Aug 1893, which is believed to be in error by one year.
  20. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Robert Tefft, 23 January 1982
  21. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ethel Tefft, no. 045-42-8841. The SSDI shows her birth date as 5 February 1901 but this is believed to be incorrect based on information from her family.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-21, Sheet No. 13B
  23. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Ethel Tefft, 23 October 1978
  24. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1923-00000087, marriage of Robert A. Tefft and Ethel Firth
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut,
  26. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Elmer J. Tefft, 29 April 1935. Robert apparently died before 1935; he is not listed among the survivors of his grandfather Elmer J. Tefft, although his sisters and all other known descendants of Elmer are named.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 479, Sheet 5A, family of Horace C. and Annie D. Chapman.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 538, Sheet 22A, family of Annie D. Chapman and children.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 294, Sheet 7B, family of Jerry H. and Myrtle E. Brown with mother-in-law Annie D. Chapman.
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-49, Sheet 11B, family of Jeremiah and Myrtle Brown and mother-in-law Annie D. Chapman.
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-73, Sheet No. 9B, family of Jeremiah Brown (65, Connecticut, watchman, card mfg co); wife Myrtle Brown (50, Connecticut).
  32. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Myrtle E. Brown, 7 January 1969
  33. Find a Grave (website). Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Jeremiah Halsey Brown, born: 1874; died: 1960 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and siblings).
  34. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Jeremiah H. Brown, 2 March 1960
  35. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Jeremiah Brown and Edith Chapman, married on 24 June 1918 in Norwich, Connecticut.
  36. Find a Grave (website). Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Myrtle E. Chapman Brown, born: 1888; died: 1969 (from record, which provides the names and links for her mother, spouse, and brother).
  37. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Chester A. Chapman, Card No. 289.
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 283, Sheet 7A, family of Chester and Ella Chapman.
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-49, Sheet 11A, family of Chester A. and Ella F. Chapman.
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-72, Sheet No. 3A, family of Chester A. Chapman (47, Connecticut, driver, street dept.); mother Annie D. Chapman (72, Connecticut, widow); son Earl P. Chapman (20, Connecticut, office work, motor co.).
  41. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Chester A. Chapman, 25 March 1958
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 481, Sheet 21B, family of Emanuel R. and Ella F. Corey.
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 537, Sheet 16A, family of Emanuel R. and Ella F. Corey.
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-93, Sheet No. 9B, Ella Chapman, 42, Connecticut, practical nurse; son Chester Chapman, 16, Connecticut; mother Ella J. Corey, 70, Rhode Island, widow.
  45. Marriage Announcement, Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, Connecticut 27 August 1918, Weddings, Chapman-Corey, marriage of Chester A. P. Chapman, born in Griswold, son of Horace C. and Annie D. Tefft Chapman, and Ella Francis Corey, daughter of Ella Francis Corey and the late Ely Corey, on 22 August 1918 in Norwich.
  46. Find a Grave (website). Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Chester A. Chapman, born: 1891; died: 1958 (from record, which provides the names and links for his mother and sister).
  47. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Charles Senay, no. 042-30-9409
  48. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Charles T. Senay, 2 August 1969
  49. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Windham County, Enumeration District 512, Sheet 2A. Charles is living with Elizabeth (Chapman) Weaver, the step-sister of his mother Luella (Tefft) Senay.
  50. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, New London, Enumeration District 515, Sheet 2B.
  51. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Kansas, Leavenworth County, Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation, Enumeration District 52-13, Sheet 95B, family of Charles and Ellen Senay.
  52. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Charles T. Senay, 3 August 1969
  53. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ellen Brent Senay, no. 258-72-9349
  54. Georgia Deaths 1919-98, Ellen B. Senay, 13 Jan 1985.
  55. The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia, Engagements, 15 May 1921, available at Ancestry.com; Myatt-Senay. Mrs. Martha Fowle Myatt announces the engagement of her daughter, Ellen Brent Pearson, to Captain Charles T. Senay, United States infantry, The wedding to take place June 25, at Christ church, Raleigh, N. C.
Fifth Generation
19. James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft5 (Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 10 June 1923 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4 died 9 October 1974 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1, 4 Jim married, 13 March 1955 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Marion Arlene Zevoteck (née Lee) 4, 9 (born 22 November 1931 in Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, the daughter of James Albert Lee and Bertha Teresa Julia Kuhn;5, 6, 7 Marion died 4 November 20158).

Jim was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the owner and a mechanic at the Cove Service Station in Montville, Connecticut.4


Children of James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft and Marion Arlene Zevoteck (née Lee) :

+36i. James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft, Jr., born 15 November 1954. Married (1) Loretta Ann Feraco (née Howanec) Married (2) Ann Teresa Gennotti.
+37ii. Penny Louise Tefft, born 15 November 1955. Married (1) Russell James Luty Married (2) James Brian Wood.

20. Jean Victoria Tefft5 (Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 23 February 1925 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;2, 3, 10 died 19 August 1980 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.10 Jean married, 15 November 1947 in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, Alexander Anthony Krupowski11 (born 21 October 1921 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Alexander Kropowski and Marcella ‘Mary’ Zacharowa; Alexander died 24 August 2017 in New London, New London County, Connecticut). Jean and Alexander are buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.

Child of Jean Victoria Tefft and Alexander Anthony Krupowski:

+38i. Peggy Jean Krupowski, born 18 April 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Peter Henry Palmisano Married (2) Robert Lee Gazlay.

21. Lulu Jane Tefft5 (Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 18 February 1927 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;2, 3, 12, 13 died 28 July 1990 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.13, 14 Lulu married, first, 17 April 1946 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, John Henry Allen16 (born ca. 1925, the son of John D. Allen and Mary Petrowski; John died 30 September 1958 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut15). Lulu partnered with, second, Donald William Clark (born ca. 1930 in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, parents not determined12).

Lulu lived in Oakdale, Connecticut, and she was a self-employed private housekeeper.14


Child of Lulu Jane Tefft and Donald William Clark:

 39i. (unnamed male), stillborn 12 January 1961 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.12

22. Henry Strickland ‘Hank’ Tefft5 (Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 10 August 1931 in Connecticut;3, 17 died 28 May 2018. Hank married, first, 7 October 1955 in Elkton, Maryland, Helen L. Rispoli18 (born ca. 1933, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. 1958. Hank married, second, 19 November 1959 in Ellicott City, Maryland, Elizabeth D. ‘Betty’ Exley (née Lamon) 18, 20 (born 27 May 1934 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Charles Lamon and Catherine Sellig;19, 20 Betty died 20 January 2001 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas19, 20). Hank married, third, 10 April 2002 in Kerrville, Texas, Susan Carol Moore18, 22 (born 11 January 1947 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Robert Edward Moore and Eva Grace Pierce21).

23. Allen Tefft5 (Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 12 November 1932 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;3, 23, 24, 25 died 12 September 1988 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.23, 24, 25 Allen married, 18 October 1958 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Janice Ellen Malinowsky25, 28 (born 5 January 1940 in Connecticut, the daughter of Herbert A. Malinowsky and Helen Julia Heil;26, 27 Janice died 31 August 2010 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut27). Allen and Janice are buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.23, 27

Allen served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War in Montville. Allen retired in 1986 from his job as a linesman for Southern New England Telephone Co. He was a member of the Telephone Bowling League.25


Children of Allen Tefft and Janice Ellen Malinowsky:

 40i. Allen Tefft, Jr., born 25 December 1960.
 41ii. Thomas S. Tefft, born 15 October 1963.17
+42iii. Tamrah Susan Tefft, born 8 July 1965. Married Shawn Stanley Boyd.
+43iv. Diane Jean ‘Dee’ Tefft, born 3 August 1967. Married (1) David James Batchelder Partnered with (2) Eric Scott.

24. Dorothy Tefft5 (Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 7 February 1912 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;29, 30 died 15 July 1997 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.29 Dorothy married, 27 July 1931 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Gilbert Manuel Costello29, 31 (born 14 July 1911 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Manuel Costello and Mary Sousa;31 Gilbert died 15 February 1955 in Miami, Dade County, Florida31). Dorothy and Gilbert are buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.29, 31

Children of Dorothy Tefft and Gilbert Manuel Costello:

+44i. Gilbert Edmond Costello, born 5 March 1932 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 31 July 2010 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Irene Frances Reedy.
+45ii. Lois Dorothy Costello, born 24 May 1934. Married Albert Hector Ouellette.
+46iii. Arnold Francis Costello, Sr., born 27 August 1939; died 7 February 2010 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Elizabeth Ann Ross Married (2) Carole Ann Dupree Married (3) Dixie Arlene Gardiner.

25. Ruth A. Tefft5 (Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 26 January 1914;30, 32 died 28 January 1957 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.32 Ruth married Chester S. Kernozek (born 13 November 1914 in Massachusetts, parents not determined;33, 34 Chester died 17 August 1986 in New London, New London County, Connecticut33, 34).

Chester was a clerk at Robertson Paperbox Company. He lived in Ledyard, Connecticut.34


26. Elsie Tefft5 (Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 16 February 1917 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;30, 35, 36 died 27 October 1985 in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut.35, 36 Elsie married, September 1939 in Pennsylvania, Santo J. Longo37 (born 15 May 1913 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, the son of Joseph Longo and Nicoletta Irlandi;37, 38, 39 Santo died 13 October 1994 in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut38, 39). Their marriage ended in divorce on 23 June 1971 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.37 Santo is buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut.39

Santo was retired after working for the City of Hartford. He served in the U.S. Army 43rd Infantry Division during the Cuban situation, and he was retired from the U.S. Army Reserves 76th Training Division in West Hartford.39


Children of Elsie Tefft and Santo J. Longo:

+47i. James S. Longo, born 4 May 1944 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died 14 September 1994 in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Gail A. Gagnon.
+48ii. Frank X. Longo, born 3 December 1945 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died 18 April 2000 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Mary J. Ringrose.
+49iii. Barbara Longo, born 12 November 1946. Married _____ Angotti.
 50iv. Michael J. Longo, born 2 July 1956 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;17, 40 died 22 April 2007 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.40 Michael worked at Balf Co., JDC Trucking, and Gerber Construction over the years. He enjoyed antique cars and Cruise Nights. He lived in Newington, Connecticut, all his life.40

27. Luther Elmer ‘Bud’ Tefft5 (Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 5 May 1920 in Connecticut;3, 30, 41, 42 died 8 June 1997 in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.41, 42 Bud married, 22 November 1945, Jean Grace Hitz41, 43 (born 31 December 1926 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Enos Mark Hitz and Martha Grace Painter;41, 43 Jean died 30 December 2009 in Palmyra, Pennsylvania43). Bud and Jean are buried in Campbelltown United Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.41, 43, 41

Jean retired as a teller from Wachovia Bank. She attended the Campbelltown United Christian Church, and she was a member of Farm Women. Jean was a member of the Campbelltown Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and a trustee for the fire company.43


Children of Luther Elmer ‘Bud’ Tefft and Jean Grace Hitz:

+51i. Jean Marie Tefft, born 20 September 1946. Married Stephen Timothy ‘Tiny’ Daywalt.
+52ii. Shirley M. Tefft, born 22 May 1948. Married Terence Lee ‘Terry’ Marks.
+53iii. Robin J. Tefft, born 8 June 1952. Married William P. Whisler.
+54iv. Lu Ann Tefft, born 11 August 1954. Married (1) _____ Miller Married (2) William ‘Bill’ Frazee.

28. Shirley Mae Tefft5 (Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 31 December 1926 in Connecticut.3, 17 Shirley married, 28 October 1944 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Everett Tyler45, 46, 47 (born 12 October 1923 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Henry A. Tyler and Ida Parker;44, 45 Lawrence died 13 September 1993 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut44, 45). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1960.47

Lawrence was a retired pressman for Robertson Paper Box in Montville.45


Children of Shirley Mae Tefft and Lawrence Everett Tyler:

+55i. Richard Everett Tyler, born July 1945; died 7 April 2013 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Stacia Wlodecki Married (2) Barbara Joe Ann Hamilton Married (3) Elizabeth Florence Pirogenia Married (4) Jacqueline Mary Dennis.
+56ii. Sharon Mae Tyler, born ca. 1946. Married Robert Lee Parrett.

29. Carolyn E. Tefft5 (Robert,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 30 December 1924 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;48, 49 died 9 March 2007 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.49 Carolyn married, 5 October 1968 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Joseph Maoli49, 51 (born 27 June 1919 in New York, New York, parents not determined;50, 51 Joseph died 14 April 1997 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut50, 51).

Carolyn worked in the cafeteria at the Montville Fair Oaks School. She was a member of the Montville Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.49

Joseph was educated in New York. He worked for 15 years at John Meyer Co., Yantic, Connecticut. He also worked at Connecticut College. Joseph was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Bozrah, and he had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps.51


31. Muriel Edith Tefft5 (Robert,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 3 August 1930 in Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut;17, 52 died 5 September 2015 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Muriel married, 26 June 1954 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Milford Ernest Newbury, Jr.55, 56 (born 18 September 1929 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Milford Ernest Newbury, Sr. and Lillian J. Brewster;17, 53, 54, 55 Milford died 14 November 2015 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut53, 55). Muriel and Milford are buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.52, 53, 55

Children of Muriel Edith Tefft and Milford Ernest Newbury, Jr.:

+57i. Mark Newbury, Married Robyn _____.
+58ii. Paul R. Newbury, born 23 March 1956. Married Candy _____.
 59iii. Daniel A. Newbury, born ca. 1957.
+60iv. Joy Ethel Newbury, born 6 February 1959. Married Thomas Andrew ‘Tag’ Griffin.

32. Earle Phillips Chapman5 (Chester,4 Annie,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 27 December 1919 in Connecticut;57, 58, 59, 60, 61 died 22 August 1998 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut.57, 58 Earle married, 14 December 1947 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Harriet Beckwith58, 64 (born 18 October 1921 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, the daughter of Ruel Royce Beckwith and Carrie Beebe;17, 62, 63 Harriet died 2 September 2017 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut62, 63). Earle and Harriet are buried in Union Cemetery, Niantic, New London County, Connecticut.57, 62

Children of Earle Phillips Chapman and Harriet Beckwith:

 61i. Richard Earle Chapman, born 10 December 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.65
 62ii. Robert A. Chapman, born 4 September 1952.17
 63iii. Marcia E. Chapman, born 30 April 1955.17

33. Chester Arthur Chapman, Jr.5 (Chester,4 Annie,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 29 September 1923.17, 59, 60, 66 Chester married, 25 January 1947 in Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Marjorie G. Millard37, 67 (born 9 November 1923, parents not determined17, 37). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.37

34. Ellen Brent Senay5 (Charles,4 Luella,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 7 February 1927 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina;68, 69, 70 died 19 September 2000 in Naples, Collier County, Florida.68, 70 Ellen married, first, ca. 1946, John M. Jones71 (born ____, parents not determined). Ellen married, second, 11 May 1974 in Harwinton, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Robert Graeme Smith70, 73 (born 24 April 1926, parents not determined;72 Robert died 4 April 1978 in Collier County, Florida72).

Ellen was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, a proud Mayflower descendant and the great-granddaughter of Governor Fowle of North Carolina. She attended Vasser College and earned a masters degree in fine arts from Tulane University. Ellen was a professor of theater arts at the University of Connecticut and the educational program director at the Hartford Stage Company. In her later years, she was a long time resident of Naples, Florida, where she volunteered at Naples Players. Ellen was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church and she worked at a thrift shop in Naples. She was survived by four children from her first marriage, two step children from her second marriage, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.70


Children of Ellen Brent Senay and John M. Jones:

+64i. Candice Carol Jones, born 19 December 1947 in Florida. Married Robert Joseph David.
 65ii. Melanie Ellen Jones, born 17 September 1952 in Chincoteague, Virginia.17, 71
 66iii. Charles Henry Jones.
 67iv. John Raleigh Jones.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). James Tefft, no. 045-12-0953
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-21, Sheet No. 10B, family of Elmer J. Tefft Jr. (40, Connecticut, chauffeur, private family, first married age 32); wife Mary A. Tefft (33, Connecticut, first married age 25); son James E. Tefft (6, Connecticut); daughter Jean V. Tefft (5, Connecticut); daughter Lulu J. Tefft (3 2/12, Connecticut).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Uncasville, Enumeration District 6-34, Sheet No. 2B, family of Elmer J. Tefft (52, Connecticut, mechanic, construction building); wife Mary S. Tefft (44, Connecticut); son James Elmer Tefft (16, Connecticut); daughter Jean V. Tefft (15, Connecticut); daughter Lulu J. Tefft (13, Connecticut); son Henry S. Tefft (8, Connecticut); son Allen Tefft (7, Connecticut); living next door is the family of Jessie Tefft (72, Scotland, widow); grandson Luther E. Tefft, Jr. (19, Connecticut, stock flying, paper box mfg., lived in Hartford, Connecticut on 1 April 1935); grand-daughter Shirley May Tefft (18, Connecticut, lived in Hartford, Connecticut on 1 April 1935).
  4. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, James Elmer Tefft, 10 October 1974
  5. Record of visit Marion (Lee) Tefft at her residence in Hartland, Maine, 4 August 2010 by Lee and Peggy Gazlay.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, Enumeration District 2-108, Sheet No. 5A, family of James Lee (44, Connecticut, forestry); wife Bertha Lee (36, Connecticut); daughter Jennie Lee (18, Connecticut); son James Lee (17, Connecticut, laborer); son John Lee (16, Connecticut); daughter Agnes Lee (14, Connecticut); son Charles Lee (13, Connecticut); daughter Lila Lee (9, Connecticut); daughter Marion Lee (8, Connecticut); daughter Nancy Lee (4, Connecticut); son Robert Lee (6/12, Connecticut).
  7. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Charles J. Lee, Sr., 2 October 2000. He is the brother of Marion (nee Lee) Tefft.
  8. Facebook post, from Penny Wood to Peggy Gazlay, 5 November 2015.
  9. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1955-00000163, marriage of James Elmer Tefft and Mrion Arlene Zevoteck
  10. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Jean Krupowski, no. 046-16-4725
  11. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1947-00000069, marriage of Alex Anthony Krupowski and Jean Victoria Tefft
  12. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Unnamed Male, born 1961, stillborn. Certificate# 1961-011. Parents’ names and ages are also shown. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  13. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Lulu J. Allen, no. 044-20-0285
  14. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Lulu Allen, 29 July 1990
  15. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1958-00000311, death of John Henry Allen
  16. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1946-00000012, marriage of John Henry Allen and Lulu Jane Tefft
  17. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  18. Email from Hank Tefft to Peggy (Krupowski) Gazlay 26-28 September 2010
  19. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Elizabeth D. Tefft, no. 049-24-6898
  20. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Elizabeth Betty Tefft, 21 January 2001
  21. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Susan Carol Moore, 11 January 1947.
  22. Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2002, available at Ancestry.com, marriage of Henry S. Tefft and Susan M. Moore
  23. Find a Grave (website). Comstock Cemetery, Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Allen Tefft, born: 12 November 1932 in Connecticut; died; 12 September 1988 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut [from record, which give the name and link for his wife].
  24. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Allen Tefft, no. 048-26-3434
  25. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Allen Tefft, 13 September 1988
  26. Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Janice Ellen Malinowsky, born 5 January 1940. Certificate# 1940-039. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
  27. Find a Grave (website). Comstock Cemetery, Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, Janice Malinowski Tefft, born: 5 January 1940 in Connecticut; died: 2010 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut [from record, which gives the name and link for her husband].
  28. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1958-00000237, marriage of Allen Tefft and Janice Malinowsky
  29. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Dorothy T. Tefft Costello, 17 July 1997.
  30. A Modern History of New London County, Connecticut, Volume 3. Benjamin Tinkham Marshall, A.M., D.D., Editor-in-Chief. Lewis Historical Publishing Co., New York City, 1922. Page 284.
  31. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Gilbert Manuel Costello, 16 February 1955.
  32. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Ruth A. Kernozek, 28 Jan 1957
  33. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Chester Kernozek, no. 042-07-4688
  34. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Chester S. Kernozek, 17 Aug 1986
  35. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Elsie Longo, no. 048-03-7349
  36. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Elsie Longo, 27 Oct 1985, New Britain, Connecticut, listed as divorced
  37. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  38. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Santo J. Longo, no. 045-05-7756
  39. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Santo J. Longo, 15 October 1994
  40. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Michael J. Longo, 24 April 2007
  41. Find a Grave (website). Campbelltown United Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, Luther E. “Bud” Tefft and Jean H. Hitz Tefft. The gravestone provides their marriage date. Although the death date on the gravestone is blank for Jean, the text of her obituary is included in the record.
  42. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Luther E. Tefft, no. 043-14-0102
  43. Obituary, The Patriot-News, Central Pennsylvania, Jean H. Tefft, 2-3 January 2010.
  44. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Lawrence E. Tyler, no. 045-14-1858
  45. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Lawrence E. Tyler, 14 September 1993
  46. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1944-00000042, marriage of Lawrence Everett Tyler and Shirley Mae Tefft
  47. Divorce Filing, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Shirley Tefft Tyler and Laurence Tyler, 11 April 1960
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-21, Sheet No. 13B
  49. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Carolyn Maoli, 11 March 2007
  50. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Joseph Maoli, no. 042-10-9633
  51. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Joseph Maoli, 16 April 1997
  52. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 9 September 2015, Muriel Edith (Tefft) Newbury, died: 5 September 2015. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, children and their spouses, grandchildren, and place of burial.
  53. Find a Grave (website). Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Milford E. Newbury, born: 18 September 1929; died: 14 November 2015 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, E.D. 6-58, Sheet No. 9B, Benjamin F. Brewster, 61, Connecticut, first married age 27, laborer, port office; wife Lillian E. Brewster, 53, Connecticut, first married age 20; son-in-law Milford E. Newbury, 29, Connecticut, first married age 25, bookeeper, oil; daughter Lillian J. Newbury, 29, Connecticut, first married age 25; granddaughter Faith L. Newbury, 2, Connecticut; grandson Milford E. Newbury, Jr., 6/12 Connecticut; nephew-in-law Lloyd C. Hiscox, 11, Connecticut; nephew-in-law Harold R. Hiscox, 23, Connecticut, laborer, circuit.
  55. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 17 November 2015, Milford E. Newbury, Jr., born: 18 September 1929 in Norwich, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, children and grandchildren and their spouses, nephew, and place of burial.
  56. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1954-00000169, marriage of Milford Ernest Newbury, Jr. and Muriel Edith Tefft
  57. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Niantic, New London County, Connecticut, Earle P. Chapman, born: 27 December 1919; died: 22 August 1998 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  58. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Earle P. Chapman, 22 August 1998
  59. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 283, Sheet 7A, family of Chester and Ella Chapman.
  60. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-49, Sheet 11A, family of Chester A. and Ella F. Chapman.
  61. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-72, Sheet No. 3A, family of Chester A. Chapman (47, Connecticut, driver, street dept.); mother Annie D. Chapman (72, Connecticut, widow); son Earl P. Chapman (20, Connecticut, office work, motor co.).
  62. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Niantic, New London County, Connecticut, Harriet Beckwith Chapman, born: 18 October 1921 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died: 2 September 2017 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and spouse).
  63. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 8 September 2017, Harriet B. Chapman, died 2 September 2017 in Waterford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details, including the names of her parents, husband, siblings, children, grandchild and nephew.
  64. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Earl Chapman and Harriet Beckwith, married on 14 December 1947 in East Lyme, Connecticut.
  65. Birth Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 10 December 1950, birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Earle Chapman.
  66. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-93, Sheet No. 9B, Ella Chapman, 42, Connecticut, practical nurse; son Chester Chapman, 16, Connecticut; mother Ella J. Corey, 70, Rhode Island, widow.
  67. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Chester Chapman and Marjorie Millard, married on 25 January 1947 in Danbury, Connecticut.
  68. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Ellen B. Smith, no. 118-22-1228
  69. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Kansas, Leavenworth County, Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation, Enumeration District 52-13, Sheet 95B, family of Charles and Ellen Senay.
  70. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Ellen Brent Senay Jones Smith, 24 September 2000
  71. Birth Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 1 October 1952: A daughter, Malaine Ellen, born 17 September in Chincoteague, Virginia, to Lieutenant and Mrs. John M. Jones of Horntown, Virginia. Mrs. Jones is the daughter of Charles T. Senay.
  72. Florida Death Index 1877-1998; available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Smith, R. Graeme, 4 April 1978
  73. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Robert G. Smith, age 49. Bride: Ellen B. Jones, age 47. Marriage Date: 11 May 1974. Marriage Place: Harwinton, Litchfield, CT.
Sixth Generation
36. James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft, Jr.6 (James ‘Jim’,5 Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 15 November 1954.1 Jim married, first, 10 June 1982 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Loretta Ann Feraco (née Howanec) 3 (born 17 February 1955, parents not determined;1 Loretta died 1 September 2015 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut2). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1985 in Windham County, Connecticut.4 Jim married, second, 16 November 1985 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Ann Teresa Gennotti5 (born 22 November 1958, the daughter of Frank Thomas Gennotti, Sr. and Mary _____1).

Child of Loretta Ann Feraco (née Howanec) , adopted by James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft, Jr.:

+68i. Jason J. Tefft (born Feraco), born 27 May 1976. Married Karen Conticello.

Children of James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft, Jr. and Ann Teresa Gennotti:

 69i. Jessica Tefft, born 20 June 1987.
 70ii. Audra Tefft, born 12 April 1991.

37. Penny Louise Tefft6 (James ‘Jim’,5 Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 15 November 1955.1 Penny married, first, 22 April 1977 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Russell James Luty7 (born 10 April 1949 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of John W. Luty and Mary E. Seaberg;6 Russell died 3 May 2004 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut6). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1989 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Penny married, second, 29 September 1990 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, James Brian Wood8 (born 29 June 1959, parents not determined1).

Russell served honorably in the U. S. Army. He was a 911 emergency dispatcher for the Town of Montville, and a life member of the Monville Fire Company. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating. Water sports were his passion and he spent a lot of time on the Thames River.6


Child of Penny Louise Tefft and Russell James Luty:

+71i. Sarah Beth Luty, born 20 August 1984. Married (unidentified).

38. Peggy Jean Krupowski6 (Jean,5 Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 18 April 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Peggy married, first, 28 September 1974 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Peter Henry Palmisano (born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Salvatore Samuel Palmisano and Jessie Myrtle Sisson; twin). Their marriage ended in divorce in 2002 in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia. Peggy married, second, 23 November 2002 in Middleburg, Virginia, Robert Lee Gazlay (born 21 May 1952 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, the son of Robert Bush Gazlay and Doris Margaret McGregor9).

Children of Peggy Jean Krupowski and Peter Henry Palmisano:

+72i. Paul Christopher Palmisano, born 30 April 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Kathleen Evelyn Jakob Married (2) Amy Lynn Wooldridge.
 73ii. Laura Marie Palmisano, born 28 May 1982 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.

42. Tamrah Susan Tefft6 (Allen,5 Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 8 July 1965.1 Tamrah married, 28 June 1986 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Shawn Stanley Boyd10 (born ca. 1959, the son of Stanley Boyd and Aurelie Beauregard).

Children of Tamrah Susan Tefft and Shawn Stanley Boyd:

 74i. William Allen Boyd, born 14 August 1987.
+75ii. Aimee Lee Boyd, born 1 May 1989. Married Nathaniel Stephen ‘Nate’ Hall.
 76iii. Madeline Jane Boyd, born 18 November 1999.

43. Diane Jean ‘Dee’ Tefft6 (Allen,5 Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 3 August 1967.11 Dee married, first, 9 February 1985 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, David James Batchelder12 (born 4 January 1960, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1991 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Dee partnered with, second, Eric Scott (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Diane Jean ‘Dee’ Tefft and David James Batchelder:

 77i. James William Batchelder, born 14 April 1987 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1

Child of Diane Jean ‘Dee’ Tefft and Eric Scott:

 78i. Donna Jessica Scott, born xxxx.

44. Gilbert Edmond Costello6 (Dorothy,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 5 March 1932 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;13 died 31 July 2010 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.13 Gilbert married, ca. 1946, Irene Frances Reedy13 (born March 1934, parents not determined1).

Gilbert graduated from Chapman Technical High School in 1950. He served in the US Navy for three years, receiving an honorable discharge in 1954.13


Children of Gilbert Edmond Costello and Irene Frances Reedy:

+79i. James G. Costello, born 15 February 1958. Married Kathryn M. Moore.
+80ii. Joanne L. Costello, born 2 June 1961. Married Peter J. Dixon.

45. Lois Dorothy Costello6 (Dorothy,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 24 May 1934.1 Lois married, 24 April 1954 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Albert Hector Ouellette14 (born 18 January 1933, parents not determined1).

Children of Lois Dorothy Costello and Albert Hector Ouellette:

+81i. Albert Hector Ouellette, Jr., born 8 October 1955. Married Marion L. Hickey.
+82ii. Stephen Michael Ouellette, born 13 December 1956 in Wareham, Massachusetts; died 14 November 2001 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Debra Jean Lakowsky.
+83iii. Gilbert Louis Ouellette, born 14 October 1958. Married Theresa Mary Biekert.
+84iv. David Edward Ouellette, born 26 August 1960. Married (1) Cheryl Ann Galvin Married (2) Elizabeth Alice Storey.

46. Arnold Francis Costello, Sr.6 (Dorothy,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 27 August 1939;1 died 7 February 2010 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.15 Arnold married, first, 4 March 1960 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Elizabeth Ann Ross16 (born March 1942 in New York, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce on 6 May 1968 in New Haven, Connecticut.4 Arnold married, second, 22 November 1969 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Carole Ann Dupree18, 19 (born 18 January 1946 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, the daughter of George Dupree and Blanche Witham;17 Carole died 30 July 2004 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania17). Their marriage ended in divorce on 11 December 1978 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Arnold married, third, Dixie Arlene Gardiner15 (born 4 April 1935, parents not determined1).

Children of Arnold Francis Costello, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Ross:

 85i. Christopher Koehler (born Costello), born 26 May 1962.1
 86ii. Dawn Koehler (born Costello), born 21 July 1965.1

Children of Arnold Francis Costello, Sr. and Carole Ann Dupree:

+87i. Brian Russell Costello, born 15 May 1967. Married Lisa M. O’Brien.
 88ii. Arnold Francis Costello, Jr., born 6 May 1972.

47. James S. Longo6 (Elsie,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 4 May 1944 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;20, 21 died 14 September 1994 in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut.20, 21 James married, 31 August 1969 in Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, Gail A. Gagnon22 (born 24 March 1945, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce on 1 July 1975 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.4 James is buried in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut.21

James lived in Newington, Connecticut, for 40 years. He was a self-employed electrician.21


Child of James S. Longo and Gail A. Gagnon:

 89i. Teresa Longo, born 11 November 1969.1

48. Frank X. Longo6 (Elsie,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 3 December 1945 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;1, 23 died 18 April 2000 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.23 Frank married, 19 September 1987 in Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut, Mary J. Ringrose24 (born June 1961, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1996 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.4

49. Barbara Longo6 (Elsie,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 12 November 1946.1 Barbara married _____ Angotti (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Barbara Longo and _____ Angotti:

 90i. Natalie Lynd Angotti, born 8 September 1976.1

51. Jean Marie Tefft6 (Luther ‘Bud’,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 20 September 1946.1 Jean married, 22 November 1969, Stephen Timothy ‘Tiny’ Daywalt25 (born 11 July 1947 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, parents not determined;25 Tiny died 21 September 2008 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland25).

Stephen was a graduate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School. He served an apprenticeship for one year at Landis Tool Co., Waynesboro, where he was a molder for more than 36 years. He also worked in maintenance and patient care at Abraxas in South Mountain. Stephen enjoyed all types of sports, especially archery, earning second place in a state competition, golfing, woodworking and camping. He was a member of various community organizations.25


Children of Jean Marie Tefft and Stephen Timothy ‘Tiny’ Daywalt:

+91i. Amanda Lee Daywalt, born 29 August 1971. Married Thomas M. Shaw, Jr..
 92ii. Joseph James Daywalt, born 16 September 1973.1
+93iii. Martha Elizabeth ‘Marti’ Daywalt, born 22 March 1976. Married Paul Thomas Yoder, Jr..

52. Shirley M. Tefft6 (Luther ‘Bud’,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 22 May 1948.1 Shirley married, December 1967, Terence Lee ‘Terry’ Marks26 (born ____, the son of Hobart H. Marks and Elmor E. Bishop).

Child of Shirley M. Tefft and Terence Lee ‘Terry’ Marks:

+94i. Aimee R. Marks, born 23 July 1974. Married Gregory C. Dragonetti.

53. Robin J. Tefft6 (Luther ‘Bud’,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 8 June 1952.1 Robin married William P. Whisler (born 25 August 1945, parents not determined1).

Children of Robin J. Tefft and William P. Whisler:

 95i. Sharon L. Whisler, born 16 May 1972.1
+96ii. Tracie M. Whisler, born 6 September 1974. Married Robert Pitocchi.

54. Lu Ann Tefft6 (Luther ‘Bud’,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 11 August 1954. Lu married, first, _____ Miller (born ____, parents not determined). Lu married, second, 20 March 2011, William ‘Bill’ Frazee1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Lu Ann Tefft and _____ Miller:

+97i. Tara Marie Miller, born 19 September 1972. Married Gene Ellet Geiger II.

55. Richard Everett Tyler6 (Shirley,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born July 1945;4 died 7 April 2013 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.27 Richard married, first, 4 September 1965 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Stacia Wlodecki28, 29 (born May 1946, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce on 14 April 1970 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Richard married, second, 8 October 1971 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Barbara Joe Ann Hamilton30, 31 (born November 1945, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce on 3 July 1974 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Richard married, third, 31 December 1974 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Elizabeth Florence Pirogenia32, 33 (born March 1935, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce on 21 September 1976 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.4 Richard married, fourth, 28 October 1978 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Jacqueline Mary Dennis34, 35 (born 4 July 1949, parents not determined1).

56. Sharon Mae Tyler6 (Shirley,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born ca. 1946.36 Sharon married, 29 October 1966 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Robert Lee Parrett36, 37 (born 11 December 1943, parents not determined1).

Child of Sharon Mae Tyler and Robert Lee Parrett:

 98i. Shannon Lee Parrett, born 14 July 1968 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;38, 39 died 14 March 1989 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.38, 39, 40 Shannon is buried in Raymond Hill Cemetery, Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut.38

57. Mark Newbury6 (Muriel,5 Robert,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1). Mark married Robyn _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

58. Paul R. Newbury6 (Muriel,5 Robert,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 23 March 1956.1 Paul married Candy _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

60. Joy Ethel Newbury6 (Muriel,5 Robert,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 6 February 1959.1 Joy married, 28 July 1990 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Thomas Andrew ‘Tag’ Griffin41, 42 (born 29 July 1955, parents not determined1).

64. Candice Carol Jones6 (Ellen,5 Charles,4 Luella,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 19 December 1947 in Florida.1, 4 Candice married, 23 November 1968 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, Robert Joseph David43 (born 30 September 1946 in Connecticut, the son of Joseph Martin David and Madeline Dorothea Kennedy1, 4). Their marriage ended in divorce on 13 March 1974 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.4

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 4 September 2015, Loretta Howanec Feraco Tefft, died: 1 September 2015 in Norwich, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her mother, son, grandchildren, and brother.
  3. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: James E. Tefft Jr., age 27. Bride: Loretta A. Feraco, age 27. Marriage Date: 10 Jun 1982. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, CT.
  4. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  5. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1985-00000220, marriage of James Elmer Tefft, Jr., and Ann Teresa Gennotti
  6. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Russell J. Luty, 2 May 2004
  7. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1977-0000038, marriage of Russell James Luty and Penny Louise Tefft
  8. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1990-00000196, marriage of James Brian Wood and Penny Louise Tefft
  9. Birth Certificate, New Jersey, Robert Lee Gazlay. Copy in possession of Robert Lee Gazlay
  10. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1986-00000078, marriage of Shawn Stanley Boyd and Tamrah Susan Tefft
  11. facebook.com (website), personal page of Diane Batchelder
  12. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1985-00000014, marriage of David James Batchelder and Diane Jean Tefft
  13. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Gilbert E. Costello, 4 August 2010
  14. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Weddings, 25 January 1955, marriage of Albert Hector Ouellette and Lois Dorothy Costello on 24 April 1954.
  15. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Albert Costello, Sr., 8 February 2010
  16. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Albert F. Costello, age 20. Bride: Eliza A. Ross, age 17. Marriage Date: 4 Mar 1960. Marriage Place: New London, CT.
  17. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Carole D. Roberts, 1 August 2004
  18. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1969-00000164, marriage of Arnold Francis Costello and Carole Ann Dupree
  19. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Arnold F. Costello, age 30. Bride: Carole A Dupree, age 23. Marriage Date: 22 Nov 1969. Marriage Place: Montville, CT.
  20. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Michael S. Longo, 046-34-3755
  21. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, James S. Longo, 15 September 1994
  22. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Michael S. Longo, age 25. Bride: Gail A. Gagnon, age 24. Marriage Date: 31 Aug 1969. Marriage Place: Bristol, Hartford, CT.
  23. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, Frank X. Longo, 20 April 2000
  24. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Frank X. Longo, age 41. Bride: Mary Ringrose, age 26. Marriage Date: 19 Sep 1987. Marriage Place: Berlin, Hartford, CT.
  25. Obituary, The Record Herald, Waynesboro, Maryland, www.therecordherald.com, Stephen T. Daywalt, 24 September 2008.
  26. Lebanon Daily News, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, www.ldnews.com, Article about Terry and Shirley Marks, 28 February 2010.
  27. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 9 April 2013, Richard “Rich” Tyler, died 7 April 2013 in New London, Connecticut. The article provides his birth date and place, the marriage date for his surviving wife, names of his wife, sister, daughter and two sons, predeceased by his father and a niece.
  28. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1965-00000076, marriage of Richard Everett Tyler and Stacia Wlodecki
  29. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Richard E. Tyler, age 20. Bride: Stacia Wlodecki. Marriage Date: 4 Sep 1965. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, CT.
  30. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1971-00000154, marriage of Richard Everett Tyler and Barbara Joe Ann Hamilton
  31. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Richard E. Tyler, age 26. Bride: Barbara J. Hamilton, age 25. Marriage Date: 8 Oct 1971. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  32. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1974-00000225, marriage of Richard Everett Tyler and Elizabeth Florence Pirogenia
  33. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Richard E. Tyler, age 29. Bride: Elizabeth F. Pirogenia, age 39. Marriage Date: 31 Dec 1974. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  34. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1978-00000190, marriage of Richard E. Tyler and Jacqueline Mary Dennis
  35. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Richard E. Tyler, age 33. Bride: Jacqueline M. Dennis, age 29. Marriage Date: 28 Oct 1978. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
  36. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Robert L. Parrett, age 22. Bride: Sharon M. Tyler, age 20. Marriage Date: 20 Oct 1966. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut
  37. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1966-00000215, marriage of Sharon Mae Taylor and Robert Lee Parrett
  38. Find a Grave (website). Raymond Hill Cemetery, Oakdale, New London County, Connecticut; Parrett, Shannon Lee, born: 14 July 1968 in Connecticut; died: 14 March 1989 [from record].
  39. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Parrett, Shannon L., died 14 March 1989 in Norwich, New London [County], Connecticut; age 20.
  40. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1989-00000020, death of Shannon Lee Parrett, 3/14/1989.
  41. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1990-00000124, marriage of Thomas Andrew Griffin and Joy Ethel Newbury
  42. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Thomas A. Griffin, age 34. Bride: Joy E. Newbury, age 31. Marriage Date: 28 Jul 1990. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut.
  43. Marriage Announcement, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 2 January 1969; marriage of Robert Joseph David and Candice Carol Jones on 27 November 1968 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Seventh and Eighth Generations
68. Jason J. Tefft (born Feraco)7 (James ‘Jim’,6 James ‘Jim’,5 Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 27 May 1976.1 Jason married, 1 June 1999 in Clark County, Nevada, Karen Conticello2 (born 13 March 1970, parents not determined1). Jason was adopted by James Elmer ‘Jim’ Tefft, Jr.

Children of Jason J. Tefft (born Feraco) and Karen Conticello:

 99i. Sydney Alexis Tefft, born 14 November 1996.1, 3
 100ii. Brayden James Tefft, born 23 June 2003 in Clermont, Lake County, Florida.1, 3
 101iii. Logan Tefft, born ca. 2005.1

71. Sarah Beth Luty7 (Penny,6 James ‘Jim’,5 Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 20 August 1984.4 Sarah married (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Sarah Beth Luty and (unidentified):

 102i. Lincoln Russell Luty, born xxxx.

72. Paul Christopher Palmisano7 (Peggy,6 Jean,5 Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 30 April 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Paul married, first, 10 June 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kathleen Evelyn Jakob (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in 2006. Paul married, second, 7 July 2007 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Amy Lynn Wooldridge (born 23 February 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Richard John ‘Rich’ Wooldridge (born Hoyle), Sr. and Robin Marie Jeffers). Their marriage ended in divorce on 13 December 2016 in Windham County, Connecticut.5

Child of Amy Lynn Wooldridge, adopted by Paul Christopher Palmisano:

 103i. Megan Lynn Palmisano (born Nelson), born 24 October 2001.

Children of Paul Christopher Palmisano and Amy Lynn Wooldridge:

 104ii. Alex Peter Palmisano, born xxxx.
 105iii. Samuel Clayton Palmisano, born xxxx.

75. Aimee Lee Boyd7 (Tamrah,6 Allen,5 Elmer,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 1 May 1989.1 Aimee married, 28 November 2015, Nathaniel Stephen ‘Nate’ Hall1 (born ca. 1988, parents not determined).

Child of Aimee Lee Boyd and Nathaniel Stephen ‘Nate’ Hall:

 106i. Henry Stephen ‘Hank’ Hall, born xxxx.

79. James G. Costello7 (Gilbert,6 Dorothy,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 15 February 1958.1 James married, 20 October 1984 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Kathryn M. Moore6 (born 4 February 1962, parents not determined1). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1987 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7

Child of James G. Costello and Kathryn M. Moore:

 107i. Michael J. Costello.

80. Joanne L. Costello7 (Gilbert,6 Dorothy,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 2 June 1961.1 Joanne married, 4 October 1985 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Peter J. Dixon8 (born 26 July 1956, parents not determined1).

Children of Joanne L. Costello and Peter J. Dixon:

 108i. Peter J. Dixon.
 109ii. Timothy P. Dixon.

81. Albert Hector Ouellette, Jr.7 (Lois,6 Dorothy,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 8 October 1955.1 Albert married, 26 August 1978 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Marion L. Hickey9 (born 11 March 1952, parents not determined1).

Child of Albert Hector Ouellette, Jr. and Marion L. Hickey:

 110i. Matthew Shawn Ouellette, born 21 February 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1

82. Stephen Michael Ouellette7 (Lois,6 Dorothy,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 13 December 1956 in Wareham, Massachusetts;10 died 14 November 2001 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.10 Stephen married, 29 January 1983 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Debra Jean Lakowsky11 (born 23 May 1961, the daughter of Harry John Lakowsky and Ellen Frances Harris1). Stephen is buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.10

Stephen was a crane operator and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 478 for more than 25 years.10


83. Gilbert Louis Ouellette7 (Lois,6 Dorothy,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 14 October 1958.1 Gilbert married, 25 April 1986 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Theresa Mary Biekert12, 13 (born 2 November 1964, parents not determined1).

84. David Edward Ouellette7 (Lois,6 Dorothy,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 26 August 1960.1 David married, first, 21 April 1979 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Cheryl Ann Galvin14, 15 (born 18 July 1962, parents not determined1, 14). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1982 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7 David married, second, 16 August 1990 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Elizabeth Alice Storey16, 17 (born 26 December 1960, parents not determined1).

87. Brian Russell Costello7 (Arnold,6 Dorothy,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 15 May 1967.1 Brian married Lisa M. O’Brien (born 8 December 1969, parents not determined1).

91. Amanda Lee Daywalt7 (Jean,6 Luther ‘Bud’,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 29 August 1971.18 Amanda married Thomas M. Shaw, Jr. (born 15 January 1974, parents not determined1).

Children of Amanda Lee Daywalt and Thomas M. Shaw, Jr.:

 111i. Timothy Shaw, born 1 January 2003.
 112ii. Brandon Shaw, born 1 January 2005.

93. Martha Elizabeth ‘Marti’ Daywalt7 (Jean,6 Luther ‘Bud’,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 22 March 1976.1 Marti married, 30 June 2012, Paul Thomas Yoder, Jr.1 (born May 1972, parents not determined1).

Child of Martha Elizabeth ‘Marti’ Daywalt and Paul Thomas Yoder, Jr.:

 113i. Emily Marie Yoder, born xxxx.

94. Aimee R. Marks7 (Shirley,6 Luther ‘Bud’,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 23 July 1974.1 Aimee married Gregory C. Dragonetti (born 16 February 1968, parents not determined1).

Child of Aimee R. Marks and Gregory C. Dragonetti:

 114i. Angelina Dragonetti, born 31 July 2005.1

96. Tracie M. Whisler7 (Robin,6 Luther ‘Bud’,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 6 September 1974.1 Tracie married Robert Pitocchi (born 17 January 1969, the son of Renato ‘Ronnie’ Pitocchi and Maria Teresa Ascione1).

Children of Tracie M. Whisler and Robert Pitocchi:

 115i. Giancarlo Pitocchi, born 1 January 2000.
 116ii. Gino Paolo Pitocchi, born 17 May 2001;19 died 1 September 2001 in Vineland, New Jersey.19

97. Tara Marie Miller7 (Lu,6 Luther ‘Bud’,5 Luther,4 Elmer,3 John,2 Rebecca1), born 19 September 1972.1 Tara married, 31 May 1996 in Leon County, Florida, Gene Ellet Geiger II20 (born 21 July 1974, the son of Gene Ellet Geiger and Virginia Schaum1).

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Jason Tefft and Karen Conticello, married on 1 June 1999 in Clark [County], Nevada.
  3. voteref.com.
  4. facebook.com (website), personal page of Sarah Luty
  5. Information provided from personal knowledge by Paul Palmisano.
  6. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: James G. Costello, age 26. Bride: Kathryn M. Moore, age 22. Marriage Date: 20 Oct 1984. Marriage Place: East Lyme, Connecticut.
  7. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  8. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Peter J. Dixon, age 29. Bride: Joanne L. Costello, age 24. Marriage Date: 4 Oct 1985. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut.
  9. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Albert H. Ouellette, age 22. Bride: Marion L. Hickey, age 26. Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1978. Marriage Place: Groton, New London, CT.
  10. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Stephen Michael Ouellette, 16 November 2001.
  11. Wedding Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Stephen M. Ouellette and Debra Jean Lakowsky, 13 February 1983.
  12. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1986-00000033, marriage of Gilbert Louis Ouellette and Theresa Mary Biekert
  13. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Gilbert L. Ouellette, age 27. Bride: Theresa M. Biekert, age 21. Marriage Date: 25 Apr 1986. Marriage Place: Groton, CT.
  14. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: David E. Ouellette, age 19. Bride: Cheryl A. Galvin, age 16. Marriage Date: 21 Apr 1979. Marriage Place: Groton, CT.
  15. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1979-00000047, marriage of David E. Ouellette and Cheryl Ann Galvin
  16. Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1990-00000134, marriage of David Edward Ouellette and Elizabeth Alice Storey
  17. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: David E. Ouellette, age 29. Bride: Elizabeth A. Storey, age 29. Marriage Date: 16 Aug 1990. Marriage Place: Montville, CT.
  18. facebook.com (website), personal page of Amanda Daywalt Shaw
  19. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Gino P. Pitocchi, no. 149-08-4081
  20. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Tara Marie Miller and Gene Ellet Geiger, Leon County, Florida, 31 May 1996.