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Family HistoryFamily History - Catherine Blackall


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 Catherine Blackall and 59 of her descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. Catherine Blackall,1 born ca. 1815 in Ireland (parents not determined).1, 2, 3, 4 Catherine married David Callender4 (born ca. 1805 in Ireland, parents not determined1).

Children of Catherine Blackall and David Callender:

 2i. Jane E. Callender, born ca. 1835 in New York.1
 3ii. Mary A. Callender, born ca. 1836 in New York.1, 2
 4iii. David M. Callender, born ca. 1841 in New York.1, 3
 5iv. William N. Callender, born ca. 1843 in New York.1, 3
 6v. Stewart Callender, born ca. 1845 in New York.2
 7vi. Ellenor ‘Ella’ Callender, born ca. 1847 in Albany, Albany County, New York.1, 2, 3, 4
 8vii. Sarah A. Callender, born ca. October 1849 in Albany, Albany County, New York.1, 2, 3, 4
+9viii. Kate Clara Callender, born 27 January 1852 in Albany, Albany County, New York; baptized 2 December 1853 in Albany, Albany County, New York. Married James E. Dobbs.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Albany County, City of Albany, 6th Ward, Page 334, family of David Callender (45, Ireland, lumber merchant); Cathern Callender (38, Ireland); Jane E. Callender (15, NY); Mary A. Callender (14, NY); David M. Callender (9, NY); William N. Callender (7, NY); Ellenor Callender (2, NY); Sarah A. Callender (8/12, NY); Margaret Burk (40, Ireland).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Albany County, Albany, Sixth Ward, Page 60, family of Cath Callendar (45, Ireland, lady); Mary Callendar (24, New York, lady); Stewart Callendar (15, New York); Ella Callendar (13, New York); Sarah Callendar (10, New York); Kate Callendar (8, New York); Thomas Callendar (90, Ireland); David Matthews (20, New York, clerk).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Albany County, Albany, Page No. 44, family of Kate Callander (49, Ireland); David Callander (28, New York, sum. merchant); William Callander (26, New York, sum. merchant); Ella Callander (21, New York); Sarah Callander (19, New York); Catherine Callander (17, New York).
  4. New York State Census, 1875, Albany County, Albany, Northern District of the 7th Ward, Page 46, family of Catherine Callender (60, Ireland, widow); daughter Ella Callender (27, Albany); daughter Sarah Callender (25, Albany); daughter Kate Dobbs (23, Albany); son in law James Dobbs (25, New York, carpenter); granddaughter Bessie Dobbs (2 5/12, Albany); granddaughter Maud Dobbs (1 2/12, Albany); granddaughter Grace Dobbs (1 2/12, Albany) [Maud and Grace are listed as twins); servant Hester Koch (16, Rens. Co., domestic servant); sister Jane Blackall (70, Ireland).
Second Generation
9. Kate Clara Callender2 (Catherine1), born 27 January 1852 in Albany, Albany County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 baptized 2 December 1853 in Albany, Albany County, New York.1 Kate married, 13 March 1871 in Albany, Albany County, New York, James E. Dobbs6, 13 (born September 1849 in New York, the son of Edwin Dobbs and Elizabeth Suckroum;4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 James died 19 February 1904 in Manhattan, New York City, New York12).

Children of Kate Clara Callender and James E. Dobbs:

+10i. Bessie C. ‘Gussie’ Dobbs, born January 1873 in Albany, Albany County, New York. Married Alfred Post McMurtie.
 11ii. Maud Katherine Dobbs, born April 1874 in Albany, Albany County, New York; twin;4 died 19 February 1879 in Albany, Albany County, New York.14
+12iii. Grace M. Dobbs, born April 1874 in Albany, Albany County, New York; twin. Married Harry Wittridge.
+13iv. James Edwin Dobbs, born 2 February 1878 in New York. Married Florence Pearson.
+14v. Harold Blackall Dobbs, born 27 November 1881 in New York; died July 1956. Married Margaret Mulvey.
+15vi. Clarence Wiley Dobbs, born 4 April 1890 in Arlington, Bergan County, New Jersey; died 9 November 1927 in Manhattan, New York City, New York. Married (1) Helen K. Morrison Married (2) Ella Elizabeth Brown.

  1. New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962, Kate Clara Callender, born 27 January 1852; christened 2 December 1853 in Third Presbyterian Church, Albany, New York; father: David Callender; mother: Catharine.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Albany County, Albany, Sixth Ward, Page 60, family of Cath Callendar (45, Ireland, lady); Mary Callendar (24, New York, lady); Stewart Callendar (15, New York); Ella Callendar (13, New York); Sarah Callendar (10, New York); Kate Callendar (8, New York); Thomas Callendar (90, Ireland); David Matthews (20, New York, clerk).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Albany County, Albany, Page No. 44, family of Kate Callander (49, Ireland); David Callander (28, New York, sum. merchant); William Callander (26, New York, sum. merchant); Ella Callander (21, New York); Sarah Callander (19, New York); Catherine Callander (17, New York).
  4. New York State Census, 1875, Albany County, Albany, Northern District of the 7th Ward, Page 46, family of Catherine Callender (60, Ireland, widow); daughter Ella Callender (27, Albany); daughter Sarah Callender (25, Albany); daughter Kate Dobbs (23, Albany); son in law James Dobbs (25, New York, carpenter); granddaughter Bessie Dobbs (2 5/12, Albany); granddaughter Maud Dobbs (1 2/12, Albany); granddaughter Grace Dobbs (1 2/12, Albany) [Maud and Grace are listed as twins); servant Hester Koch (16, Rens. Co., domestic servant); sister Jane Blackall (70, Ireland).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 528, Sheet No. 15C, family of James E. Dobbs (31, New York, carpenter); wife Kate C. Dobbs (28, New York); daughter Gussie C. Dobbs (7, New York); daughter Grace M. Dobbs (6, New York); son James E. Dobbs (2, New York).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 958, Sheet No. 8B, 9A, family of James E. Dobbs (50, New York, Sept 1849, R.R. clerk); wife of 29 years Kate C. Dobbs (48, New York, Jan 1852, 13 children, 5 living); daughter Grace M. Dobbs (26, New York, Apr 1874); son Harold B. Dobbs (19, New York, Nov 1880, telegraph clerk); son Clarence W. Dobbs (10, New York, Apr 1890).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Bergen County, Rutherford, Enumeration District 49, Sheet No. 23A, family of Kate C. Dobbs (57, New York, widow); son Harold B. Dobbs (29, New York, clerk, telegraph); son Clarence W. Dobbs (20, New Jersey, clerk, broker); daughter Grace M. Wittridge (28, New York), married 1/12; son-in-law Harry Wittridge (27, England, clerk, railroad).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, New York County, New York, 3rd District, 16th Ward, Page No. 74, family of E. Dobbs (24, New York, carpenter); Elizabeth Dobbs (23, New York); Thomas H. Dobbs (3, New York); James E. Dobbs (1, New York); Ann Shanmen (18, Ireland, domestic).
  9. New York State Census, 1855, New York County, New York City, 2nd ED, 20th Ward, family of Edwin Dobbs (30, New York, builder); Elizabeth Dobbs (28, Duchess Co.); child Thomas H. Dobbs (8, New York); child James E. Dobbs (5, New York); child Charles Dobbs (1, New York); servant Johanah Louhill (20, Ireland).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, New York County, New York City, 3rd Division, 20th Ward, Page No. 2, family of Edwin Dobbs (40, New York, master carpenter); Elizabeth Dobbs (40, New York); Thos Dobbs (12, New York); James Dobbs (9, New York); Chas Dobbs (6, New York); Bridget Something [sic] (40, New York, domestic).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers, Page No. 317, family of E. Dobbs (46, New York, builder); Elizabeth Dobbs (43, New York); James E. Dobbs (20, New York, builder).
  12. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Dobbs, James E., died 19 February 1904 in Manhattan, age 54; cert# 6547.
  13. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. James E. Dobbs and Kate C. Callender, married on 13 March 1871 in Third Presbyterian Church, Albany, New York.
  14. Deaths, New York Herald, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 23 February 1879, Maud Katherine Dobbs, died 19 February 1879, aged 4 years and 10 months, twin daughter of James E. and Kate C. Dobbs.
Third Generation
10. Bessie C. ‘Gussie’ Dobbs3 (Kate,2 Catherine1), born January 1873 in Albany, Albany County, New York.1, 2 Gussie married, 20 September 1893 in Arlington, Bergan County, New Jersey, Alfred Post McMurtie3 (born ____, parents not determined).

12. Grace M. Dobbs3 (Kate,2 Catherine1), born April 1874 in Albany, Albany County, New York; twin.1, 2, 4, 5 Grace married, March 1910, Harry Wittridge5 (born ca. 1883 in England, parents not determined5).

13. James Edwin Dobbs3 (Kate,2 Catherine1), born 2 February 1878 in New York.2, 6 James married, 5 November 1899 in New York, New York, Florence Pearson7 (born ____, the daughter of Joseph O. Pearson and Harriet E. Cooper).

14. Harold Blackall Dobbs3 (Kate,2 Catherine1), born 27 November 1881 in New York;4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 died July 1956.9 Harold married, ca. 1916, Margaret Mulvey11 (born 1888 in Ireland, the daughter of Patrick Mulvey and Katherine Hamilton;10, 11, 12, 13 Margaret died 5 December 1942 in Queens County, New York13, 14, 15). Harold and Margaret are buried in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York.13, 9

Child of Harold Blackall Dobbs and Margaret Mulvey:

 16i. Eugene H. Dobbs, born ca. April 1918 in New York, New York.10, 11, 12

15. Clarence Wiley Dobbs3 (Kate,2 Catherine1), born 4 April 1890 in Arlington, Bergan County, New Jersey;4, 5, 16, 17 died 9 November 1927 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.18, 19 Clarence married, first, 5 June 1918 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Helen K. Morrison23 (born 7 December 1884 in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Norman Morrison and Annie McRitchie17, 20, 21, 22). Their marriage ended in divorce.24 Clarence married, second, Ella Elizabeth Brown19 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Clarence Wiley Dobbs and Helen K. Morrison:

+17i. June Kathryn Dobbs, born 12 September 1919 in New York, New York. Married William David Mailler.
+18ii. Anne Virginia Norway (born Virginia Anne Dobbs), born 30 March 1921 in New York, New York; died 1 November 2007 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. Married Donald Warren Lawson.
+19iii. Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs), born 16 October 1922 in Canada; died 2 May 1976 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Married Jean Tilton (born Jean _____).

  1. New York State Census, 1875, Albany County, Albany, Northern District of the 7th Ward, Page 46, family of Catherine Callender (60, Ireland, widow); daughter Ella Callender (27, Albany); daughter Sarah Callender (25, Albany); daughter Kate Dobbs (23, Albany); son in law James Dobbs (25, New York, carpenter); granddaughter Bessie Dobbs (2 5/12, Albany); granddaughter Maud Dobbs (1 2/12, Albany); granddaughter Grace Dobbs (1 2/12, Albany) [Maud and Grace are listed as twins); servant Hester Koch (16, Rens. Co., domestic servant); sister Jane Blackall (70, Ireland).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 528, Sheet No. 15C, family of James E. Dobbs (31, New York, carpenter); wife Kate C. Dobbs (28, New York); daughter Gussie C. Dobbs (7, New York); daughter Grace M. Dobbs (6, New York); son James E. Dobbs (2, New York).
  3. Marriage Announcement, New York Tribune, 22 September 1893, marriage of Bessie C. Dobbs, daughter of James E. and Kate C. Dobbs, and Alfred Post McMurtie on 20 September 1893 in Arlington, New Jersey.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 958, Sheet No. 8B, 9A, family of James E. Dobbs (50, New York, Sept 1849, R.R. clerk); wife of 29 years Kate C. Dobbs (48, New York, Jan 1852, 13 children, 5 living); daughter Grace M. Dobbs (26, New York, Apr 1874); son Harold B. Dobbs (19, New York, Nov 1880, telegraph clerk); son Clarence W. Dobbs (10, New York, Apr 1890).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Bergen County, Rutherford, Enumeration District 49, Sheet No. 23A, family of Kate C. Dobbs (57, New York, widow); son Harold B. Dobbs (29, New York, clerk, telegraph); son Clarence W. Dobbs (20, New Jersey, clerk, broker); daughter Grace M. Wittridge (28, New York), married 1/12; son-in-law Harry Wittridge (27, England, clerk, railroad).
  6. Draft Registration Card, World War I, James Edwin Dobbs, born: 2 February 1878; engineer, Am. Radiator Co., New York, New York; nearest relative: Florence Dobbs, wife; both living in Westfield, Union [County], New Jersey.
  7. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. James Eugene [sic] Dobbs, father: James E. Dobbs; mother: Katherine Callender; and Florence Pearson, father: Joseph O. Pearson; mother: Harriet E. Cooper; married on 5 November 1899 in Manhattan, New York.
  8. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Harold Blackall Dobbs, Serial Number 3984, age 36, born: 27 November 1881; occupation: narcotic inspector; nearest relative: wife, Mrs. Margaret Dobbs.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, Harold B. Dobbs, born: 1881; died: 21 July 1956 [interment date] (from record).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 820, Sheet No. 17A, family of Theresa Zink (28, Ireland); brother in law Harold B. Dobbs (38, New York, revenue agent, US Government); wife Margaret Dobbs (31, Ireland); son Eugene Dobbs (1 9/12, New York).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-410, Sheet No. 15A, family of Harold B. Dobbs (49, New York, asst mgr, telegraph co., first married age 36); wife Margaret M. Dobbs (42, Irish Free State, first married age 28); son Eugene H. Dobbs (11, New York).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1049, Sheet No. 14B, family of Harold B. Dobbs (57, New York, telegrapher, telegraph co.); wife Margaret M. Dobbs (53, New York [sic]); son Eugene H. Dobbs (21, New York, clerk, law office).
  13. Find a Grave (website). Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Flushing, Queens County, New York, Margaret M. Dobbs, born: 1888; died: 9 December 1942 [interment date] (from record).
  14. New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, Margaret Dobbs, age 54, died: 6 December 1942 in Queens, New York City, New York; father: Patrick Mulvey; mother: Katherine Hamilton; spouse: Harold B. Dobbs.
  15. Obituary, Brooklyn Eagle, 8 December 1942, Mrs. Harold B. Dobbs: Margaret M. Dobbs, died 5 December 1942 in Queens, New York, age 54. The article provides the name and occupation of her surviving husband, Harold B. Dobbs, and the names of three surviving sisters.
  16. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Clarence W. Dobbs, Card No. I5; born: 4 April 1890 in Arlington, New Jersey; living in Tobyhanna, PA; employment: groundman, American Tel. and Tel. Co., Tobyhanna, PA; single.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 1509, Sheet No. 28B, family of Clarence W. Dobbs (31, New Jersey, reporter, newspaper); wife Helen Dobbs (33, Canada); daughter June Dobbs (4/12, New York).
  18. Italian Genealogical Group, New York Death Index, Dobbs, Clarence, 9 November 1927, Manhattan, age 38 years, Cert# 25145.
  19. Obituary, The New York Times, 10 November 1927, Clarence Wiley Dobbs, died 9 November 1927 in New York, New York, age 38. The article provides biographical details and the names of his wife and father. Transcription provided by Roger Lawson.
  20. Email from Susan Mailler to Lee Gazlay, December 2013, providing information on her Mailler and Dobbs ancestors.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Enumeration District 1614, Sheet No. 6B, Helen K. Morrison (25, Canada, nurse, state hospital).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 7-86, Sheet No. 13A, family of Effie M. Vann (47, Canada, trained nurse, private, widow); sister Helen K. Dobbs (45, Canada, nurse graduate, divorced); niece June K. Dobbs (10, New York); nephew Bruce M. Dobbs (7, Canada).
  23. Italian Genealogical Group, New York City Grooms Records (with Bride information), marriage of Clarence W. Dobbs and Helen Morrison, 5 June 1918 in Manhattan; cert# 16166.
  24. Email between Roger Lawson and Lee Gazlay, various dates in October and November 2014, regarding Roger’s ancestors and family.
Fourth Generation
17. June Kathryn Dobbs4 (Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 12 September 1919 in New York, New York.1, 2, 3, 4 June married William David Mailler (born 30 July 1920 in New Jersey, the son of John Preston Mailler and Margaret Brown ‘Reta’ McGregor;5, 6, 7, 8 William died 29 June 1981 in Springfield, Massachusetts5, 6, 7). Their marriage ended in divorce. William is buried in Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts.5

William served in the U.S. Army as a TEC5 during World War II.


Children of June Kathryn Dobbs and William David Mailler:

+20i. William David ‘Billy’ Mailler, Jr., born 15 December 1947. Married Lee Elyse Phylborn (born Nancy Rebecca Hewey).
 21ii. Patricia Ann ‘Patty’ Mailler, born 7 March 1950.9
+22iii. Susan Diane Mailler, born 25 July 1954 in Massachusetts. Married James Carmalt Adams.
+23iv. Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Mailler, born 21 June 1956. Married Kurt A. Feichtinger.

18. Anne Virginia Norway (born Virginia Anne Dobbs)4 (Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 30 March 1921 in New York, New York;10, 11, 12, 13, 14 died 1 November 2007 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.10, 12, 15 Anne married, 30 July 1941 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont, Donald Warren Lawson10, 11 (born 15 January 1921 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont, the son of Aylmer R. Lawson and Birdena Pearl Combes;10, 11, 16 Donald died 1 August 199210).

Children of Anne Virginia Norway (born Virginia Anne Dobbs) and Donald Warren Lawson:

+24i. Judith Dawn Lawson, born 3 August 1942 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont. Married William Osborn Fisk.
 25ii. Virginia Jessie ‘Ginger’ Lawson, born 29 October 1945 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont.10, 17
+26iii. Roger Aylmer Lawson, born 2 March 1947 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont. Married Elaine Full.
+27iv. Deborah June Lawson, born 14 September 1948 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont. Married David William Sisco.
+28v. Kristina Sue ‘Tina’ Lawson, born 24 July 1955 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont. Married Vernon Ralph Clifford.

19. Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs)4 (Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 16 October 1922 in Canada;3, 18, 19 died 2 May 1976 in Springfield, Massachusetts.18, 20 Bruce married Jean Tilton (born Jean _____)24 (born 11 April 1926 in New Jersey, parents not determined;21, 22 Jean died 20 June 1972 in Springfield, Massachusetts21, 23). Jean is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.21

The 1930 U.S. Census record shows that Jean is the adopted daughter of Albert E. and Mabel E. Tilton.22


Child of Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and Jean Tilton (born Jean _____):

+29i. Kevin Bruce Vann, born 16 January 1952. Married Joy Bacon.

  1. Email from Susan Mailler to Lee Gazlay, December 2013, providing information on her Mailler and Dobbs ancestors.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 1509, Sheet No. 28B, family of Clarence W. Dobbs (31, New Jersey, reporter, newspaper); wife Helen Dobbs (33, Canada); daughter June Dobbs (4/12, New York).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 7-86, Sheet No. 13A, family of Effie M. Vann (47, Canada, trained nurse, private, widow); sister Helen K. Dobbs (45, Canada, nurse graduate, divorced); niece June K. Dobbs (10, New York); nephew Bruce M. Dobbs (7, Canada).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 22-16, Sheet No. 85A, June K. Dobbs (20, New York, clerical, life insurance, lived in Boonton, Morris County, New Jersey on 1 April 1935).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts, William D. Mailler.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). William Mailler, no. 140-14-4748
  7. Massachusetts Death Index 1970-2003 (available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org), William D. Mailler, died 29 June 1981 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Birth is shown as 30 July 1920 in New Jersey (the birth day differs from that shown in the Social Security Death Index).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Morris County, Borough of Madison, Enumeration District 14-30, Sheet No. 5B, family of John P. Mailler (39, New York, engineer, public utility, first married age 23); wife Margaret B. Mailler (34, New Jersey, first married age 19); daughter Helen J. Mailler (14, New Jersey); son John P. Mailler Jr. (11, New Jersey); son William D. Mailler (9, New Jersey).
  9. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  10. Email between Roger Lawson and Lee Gazlay, various dates in October and November 2014, regarding Roger’s ancestors and family.
  11. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954; Groom: Donald W. Lawson, age 20, born in Coventry, Vermont; father: Aylmer Lawson, born in Canada; mother: Berdina Combs, born in Canada; Bride: Anne Virginia Norway, age 20, born in New York City, New York; father: William Norway, born in Canada; mother: Jessie Morrison, born in U.S.A.; married on 30 July 1941 in Coventry, Vermont.
  12. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Anne N. Lawson, no. 009-05-7087; died: 1 November 2007; born: 30 March 1921; last place of residence: West Hartford, Windsor [County], Vermont.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Vermont, Orleans County, Newport Town, Enumeration District 10-26, Sheet No. 9B, family of William Norway (51, Vermont, farmer, dairy farm, first married age 23); wife Jessie Norway (51, Canada, first married age 24); son Lynne Norway (26, Vermont, farm laborer); son Cecil Norway (24, Vermont, farm laborer); daughter Audrey Norway (22, Vermont, teacher, public school); daughter [sic, actually niece] Virginia A. Norway (9, New York).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Vermont, Orleans County, Newport Town, Enumeration District 10-31, Sheet No. 4A, family of William Norway (61, Vermont, farmer, farm); wife Jessie Norway (62, Canada); son Lynne Norway (36, Vermont, farm laborer, farm); son Cecil Norway (34, Vermont, farm laborer, farm); daughter-in-law Pearl Norway (26, Vermont); niece Anne Norway (19, New York, assistant, office); granddaughter Patricia Norway (6, Vermont); grandson Robert Norway (1, Vermont).
  15. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Anne Norway Lawson, died: 1 November 2007 in Burlington, Chittenden [County], Vermont; father: Clarence Dobbs; mother: Helen Morrison.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Vermont, Orleans County, Coventry Town, Enumeration District 10-8, Sheet No 6A, family of Aylmer E. Lawson (42, Canada, farmer, general farm, first married age 21); wife Birdina P. Lawson (40, Canada, first married age 18); son Norman A. Lawson (19, Vermont, farm laborer); son Walter C. Lawson (18, Vermont, farm laborer); daughter Pearl B. Lawson (15, Vermont); son Cecil E. Lawson (12, Vermont); son Leland W. Lawson (10, Vermont); son Donald W. Lawson (9, Vermont); lodger Roy E. Hancock (23, Vermont, farm laborer).
  17. Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954; Virginia Jessie Lawson, born: 29 October 1945 in Coventry, Vermont; father: Donald Warren Lawson, age 24, born in Coventry, Vermont; mother: Anne Virginia Norway, age 24, born in New York City, New York.
  18. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Bruce M. Vann, no. 023-18-5528; born: 16 October 1922; died: 2 May 1976; state: Massachusetts.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 22-130, Sheet No. 64A, family of Effie Morrison Vann (58, Canada, widow, private ___); son [sic, actually, nephew] Bruce Morrison Dobbs (17, Canada).
  20. Massachusetts Death Index 1970-2003 (available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org), Bruce M. Vann, died: 2 May 1976 in Springfield, Massachusetts; born in Canada.
  21. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Jean T. Vann: Vann / Rest in Peace / Mother / Jean T. / April 11, 1926 / June 20, 1972 [from grave stone].
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 7-84, Sheet No. 10A, family of Albert E. Tilton (58, New Jersey, general superintendent, department store; first married age 22); wife Mabel E. Tilton (57, New Jersey, first married age 21); ad[opted] daughter Jean L. Tilton (3 11/12, New Jersey).
  23. Massachusetts Death Index 1970-2003 (available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org), Jean Vann, died: 20 June 1972 in Springfield, Massachusetts; born in Massachusetts.
  24. Email from Michael Vann to Lee Gazlay, 6 February 2015, providing vital details of Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and his descendants.
Fifth Generation
20. William David ‘Billy’ Mailler, Jr.5 (June,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 15 December 1947.1 Billy married Lee Elyse Phylborn (born Nancy Rebecca Hewey) (born 27 October 1951, parents not determined1).

Children of William David ‘Billy’ Mailler, Jr. and Lee Elyse Phylborn (born Nancy Rebecca Hewey):

 30i. Christen L. Mailler, born 10 November 1982.1
 31ii. Linsi E. Mailler, born 20 October 1984.1

22. Susan Diane Mailler5 (June,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 25 July 1954 in Massachusetts.2 Susan married, 29 June 2000 in Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont, James Carmalt Adams2 (born 1 June 1944 in Indiana, the son of James Carmalt Adams and Alice Andre Vonnegut2).

23. Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Mailler5 (June,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 21 June 1956.1 Betsy married Kurt A. Feichtinger3 (born 12 December 1951, parents not determined1).

Child of Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Mailler and Kurt A. Feichtinger:

 32i. Heidi Feichtinger, born 12 April 1981.1

24. Judith Dawn Lawson5 (Anne,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 3 August 1942 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont.4, 5 Judith married, 10 June 1961 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont, William Osborn Fisk4, 5 (born 27 March 1934 in Barton, Orleans County, Vermont, the son of Earl Willson Fisk and Amy Owen5, 6).

Children of Judith Dawn Lawson and William Osborn Fisk:

+33i. Tracy Dawn Fisk, born 16 March 1964 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont. Married (1) Phillip M. Metayer Married (2) Shawn Michael Gallo.
+34ii. Kelli Ann Fisk, born 25 August 1965 in Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont. Married Edward John Raibick.
 35iii. Todd William Fisk, born 2 March 1967 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont.7

26. Roger Aylmer Lawson5 (Anne,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 2 March 1947 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont.4, 8 Roger married, 14 June 1969 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont, Elaine Full4, 9 (born 3 February 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of William A. Full and Arlene Lockwood9).

Children of Roger Aylmer Lawson and Elaine Full:

+36i. James Arthur Lawson, born 27 December 1973 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. Married Tracy Lynn Titchner.
 37ii. Jesse William Lawson, born 1 September 1978 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.4, 10

27. Deborah June Lawson5 (Anne,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 14 September 1948 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont.4, 11 Deborah married, 7 August 1971 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont, David William Sisco4, 12 (born 4 December 1946 in Kentucky, the son of David W. Sisco and Vesta Martin12).

Children of Deborah June Lawson and David William Sisco:

 38i. Daniel Warren Sisco, born 10 March 1979 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont.4, 13
 39ii. Jennifer Anne ‘Gwen’ Sisco, born 15 September 1982 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont.4, 14

28. Kristina Sue ‘Tina’ Lawson5 (Anne,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 24 July 1955 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont.4, 15 Tina married, 16 August 1975 in Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, Vernon Ralph Clifford4, 16 (born 6 June 1953 in Lebanon, Grafton County, New Hampshire, the son of Carlos Clifford and Mary Longley16).

Children of Kristina Sue ‘Tina’ Lawson and Vernon Ralph Clifford:

 40i. Amber Anne Clifford, born 20 March 1977 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.1, 4, 17
 41ii. Nathan Carlos Clifford, born 26 January 1980 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; twin.4, 18
+42iii. Shane Donald Clifford, born 26 January 1980 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont. Married Emma Lillian Waldo.
 43iv. Oak Vernon Clifford, born 25 October 1983 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont;4, 19 died 25 January 2004 in Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York.19

29. Kevin Bruce Vann5 (Bruce,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 16 January 1952.20 Kevin married Joy Bacon20 (born 9 February 1954, parents not determined1).

Children of Kevin Bruce Vann and Joy Bacon:

+44i. Michael Kevin Vann, born 30 September 1973. Married Amanda Collings.
+45ii. Kimberly J. Vann, born 22 March 1976. Married Mark Quenneville.
+46iii. Pamela J. Vann, born 11 November 1977. Married Josh Soderbaum.
+47iv. Melissa C. Vann, born 24 November 1978. Married William J. Provost.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Marriage Certificate, Vermont License and Certificate of Marriage, Department of Health, James Carmalt Adams and Susan Diane Mailler, no. 072893. Copy available at Ancestry.com. The certificate lists their birth dates and locations (state) and the names of their parents.
  3. Marriage is implied by information found at various people finding websites
  4. Email between Roger Lawson and Lee Gazlay, various dates in October and November 2014, regarding Roger’s ancestors and family.
  5. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, William Osborn Fisk, age 27, born in Barton, Vermont; father: Earl W. Fisk, born in Barton, Vermont; mother: Amy Owen, born in Barton Vermont; and Judith Dawn Lawson, age 18, born in Newport, Vermont; father: Donald Lawson, born in Coventry, Vermont; mother: Anne Norway, born in New York, N.Y.; married on 10 June 1961 in Coventry, Vermont.
  6. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. William Osborn Fisk, born: 27 March 1934 in Barton, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: Earl Willson Fisk; mother: Amy Owen.
  7. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Todd William Fisk, born: 2 March 1967 in Newport, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: William Osborn Fisk; mother: Judith Dawn Lawson.
  8. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Roger Aylmer Lawson, born: 2 March 1944 in Coventry, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: Donald Warren Lawson; mother: Anne Virginia Norway.
  9. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Roger Aylmer Lawson, born: 2 March 1947 in Vermont; father: Donald W. Lawson, born in Vermont; mother: Virginia Norway, born in New York; and Elaine Full, born: 3 February 1948 in Massachusetts; father: William A. Full, born in Massachusetts; mother: Arlene Lockwood, born in Massachusetts; married on 14 June 1969 in Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont.
  10. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Jesse William Lawson, born: 1 September 1978 in Burlington, Vermont; father: Roger Aylmer Lawson, age 31, born in Coventry, Vermont; mother: Elaine Full, age 30, born in Boston, Massachusetts.
  11. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Deborah June Lawson, born: 14 September 1948 in Newport, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: Donald W. Lawson; mother: Anne V. Norway.
  12. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, David William Sisco, born: 4 December 1946 in Kentucky; father: David W. Sisco, born in Vermont; mother: Vesta Martin, born in Georgia; and Deborah June Lawson, born: 14 September 1948 in Vermont; father: Donald W. Lawson, born in Vermont; mother: Anne Norway, born in New York; married on 7 August 1971 in Woodstock, Vermont.
  13. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Daniel Warren Sisco, born: 10 March 1979 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; father: David William Cisco, age 32, born in Fort Knox, Kentucky; mother: Deborah June Lawson, age 30, born in Newport, Vermont.
  14. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Jennifer Anne Sisco, born: 15 September 1982 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; father: David William Sisco, born in Fort Knox, Kentucky; mother: Deborah June Lawson, born in Newport, Vermont.
  15. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Kristina Sue Lawson, born: 24 July 1955 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont; father: Donald Warren Lawson, age 34, born in Newport, Vermont; mother: Anne Virginia Norway, age 34, born in New York City, New York.
  16. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Vernon Ralph Clifford, born: 6 June 1953 in New Hampshire; father: Carlos Clifford, born in Vermont; mother: Mary Longley, born in Vermont; and Kristina Sue Lawson, born: 24 July 1955 in Vermont; father: Donald Lawson, born in Vermont; mother: Anne Norway, born in New York; married on 16 August 1975 in Bethel, Windsor [County].
  17. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Amber Anne Clifford, born 20 March 1977 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; father: Vernon Ralph Clifford, age 23, born in Lebanon, New Hampshire; mother: Kristina Sue Lawson, age 21, born in Newport, Vermont.
  18. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Nathan Carlos Clifford, born: 26 January 1980 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; twin, first born; father: Vernon Ralph Clifford, age 26, born in Lebanon, New Hampshire; mother: Kristina Sue Lawson, age 24, born in Newport, Vermont.
  19. Obituary, The Herald of Randolph, Randolph, Vermont (website: www.ourherald.com), 29 January 2004, Oak Vernon Clifford, died 25 January 2004 in Plattsburgh, New York; born: 25 October 1983 in Randolph, Vermont. The article provides biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, and other relatives.
  20. Email from Michael Vann to Lee Gazlay, 6 February 2015, providing vital details of Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and his descendants.
Sixth and Seventh Generations
33. Tracy Dawn Fisk6 (Judith,5 Anne,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 16 March 1964 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont.1 Tracy married, first, 9 October 1988 in South Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, Phillip M. Metayer2 (born 16 July 1964 in Vermont, the son of Ernest Metayer and Emily Carroll2). Tracy married, second, 3 March 2003 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont, Shawn Michael Gallo3 (born 4 September 1955 in New York, the son of William L. Gallo and Lillian S. Halloran3).

34. Kelli Ann Fisk6 (Judith,5 Anne,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 25 August 1965 in Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont.4, 5 Kelli married, 21 July 1990 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, Edward John Raibick5 (born 3 August 1962 in New Jersey, parents not determined5).

Children of Kelli Ann Fisk and Edward John Raibick:

 48i. Michael Edward Raibick, born 7 July 1992 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.6
 49ii. Erik William Raibick, born 4 June 1995 in Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont.4

36. James Arthur Lawson6 (Roger,5 Anne,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 27 December 1973 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.7, 8 James married, 16 August 1997 in Mount Philo State Park, Charlotte, Chittenden County, Vermont, Tracy Lynn Titchner9 (born 20 January 1972 in New York, the daughter of John Charles Titchner and Sandra Kay Newton9).

Children of James Arthur Lawson and Tracy Lynn Titchner:

 50i. Kira Elaine Lawson, born 28 August 2004 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; twin.10
 51ii. Amelia Sandra Lawson, born 28 August 2004 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; twin.11

42. Shane Donald Clifford6 (Kristina ‘Tina’,5 Anne,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 26 January 1980 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont.8, 12 Shane married, 10 July 2004 in Pomfret, Windsor County, Vermont, Emma Lillian Waldo13 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Shane Donald Clifford and Emma Lillian Waldo:

 52i. Willow Hannah Clifford, born xxxx.

44. Michael Kevin Vann6 (Kevin,5 Bruce,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 30 September 1973.14 Michael married Amanda Collings14 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Michael Kevin Vann and Amanda Collings:

 53i. Abigail Vann, born xxxx.
 54ii. Grace Vann, born xxxx.

45. Kimberly J. Vann6 (Kevin,5 Bruce,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 22 March 1976.14 Kimberly married Mark Quenneville14 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Kimberly J. Vann and Mark Quenneville:

 55i. Derrick Quenneville, born ca. 1998.14
 56ii. Amy Quenneville, born ca. 2000.14

46. Pamela J. Vann6 (Kevin,5 Bruce,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 11 November 1977.14 Pamela married Josh Soderbaum14 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Pamela J. Vann and Josh Soderbaum:

 57i. Madison Soderbaum, born ca. 1998.14
 58ii. Griffin Soderbaum, born ca. 2000.14
 59iii. Nolan Soderbaum, born ca. 2002.14

47. Melissa C. Vann6 (Kevin,5 Bruce,4 Clarence,3 Kate,2 Catherine1), born 24 November 1978.14 Melissa married William J. Provost14 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Melissa C. Vann and William J. Provost:

 60i. Kalya Provost, born ca. 2000.14

  1. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Tracy Dawn Fisk, born: 16 March 1964 in Newport, Orleans [County], Vermont; father: William Osborn Fisk; mother: Judith Dawn Lawson.
  2. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Phillip M. Metayer, born: 16 July 1964 in Vermont; father: Ernest Metayer, born in Vermont; mother: Emily Carroll, born in New York; and Tracy D. Fisk, born: 16 March 1964 in Vermont; father: William Fisk, born in Vermont; mother: Judy Lawson, born in Vermont; married on 9 October 1988 in South Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.
  3. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Shawn Michael Gallo, born: 4 September 1955 in New York; father: William L. Gallo, born in New York; mother: Lillian S. Halloran, born in New York; and Tracy Dawn Fisk, born: 16 March 1964 in Vermont; father: William O. Fisk, born in Vermont; mother: Judith D. Lawson, born in Vermont; married on 3 March 2003 in Montpelier, Vermont.
  4. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Erik William Raibick, born 4 June 1995 in Colchester, Vermont; father: Edward John Raibick, born 3 August 1962 in New Jersey; mother: Kelli Ann Raibick, maiden name: Fisk, born 25 August 1965 in Colchester, Vermont.
  5. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954; Edward John Raibick, born 3 August 1962 in New Jersey, mother: Joann Raibick; and Kelli Ann Fisk, born 25 August 1965 in Vermont, father: William O. Fisk; mother: Judith D. Lawson; married on 21 July 1990 in Burlington, Vermont.
  6. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Michael Edward Raibick, born: 7 July 1992 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; father: Edward John Raibick; mother: Kelli Ann Raibick.
  7. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. James Arthur Lawson, born: 27 December 1973 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; father: Roger Aylmer Lawson, age 26, born in Vermont; mother: Elaine Full, age 25, born in Massachusetts.
  8. Email between Roger Lawson and Lee Gazlay, various dates in October and November 2014, regarding Roger’s ancestors and family.
  9. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, James Arthur Lawson, born: 27 December 1973 in Vermont; father: Roger Aylmer Lawson, born in Vermont; mother: Elaine Full, born in Massachusetts; and Tracy Lynn Titchner, born: 20 January 1972 in New York; father: John Charles Titchner, born in Pennsylvania; mother: Sandra Kay Newton, born in New York; married on 16 August 1997 in Mount Philo State Park, Charlotte, Vermont.
  10. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Kira Elaine Lawson, born: 28 August 2004 in Burlington, Chittenden [County], Vermont; father: James Titchner Lawson; mother: Tracy Lawson Titchner [sic, the parents’ middle names are erroneous].
  11. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Amelia Sandra Lawson, born: 28 August 2004 in Burlington, Chittenden [County], Vermont; father: James Titchner Lawson; mother: Tracy Lawson Titchner [sic, the parents’ middle names are erroneous].
  12. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003. Shane Donald Clifford, born: 26 January 1980 in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont; twin, second born; father: Vernon Ralph Clifford, age 26, born in Lebanon, New Hampshire; mother: Kristina Sue Lawson, age 24, born in Newport, Vermont.
  13. Vermont Vital Records, 1760-2003, Shane Donald Clifford, born 26 January 1980; father: Vernon; mother: Kristina; and Emma Lillian Waldo; married on 10 July 2004 in Pomfret, Windsor [County], Vermont.
  14. Email from Michael Vann to Lee Gazlay, 6 February 2015, providing vital details of Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and his descendants.