Family History - Mabel Clark
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 Mabel Clark and 28 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.
First Generation
1.
Mabel Clark,
1 born 9 November 1907 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of
John Leonard Clark and
Elizabeth Chapel;
1 died 15 June 2004 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
1 Mabel partnered with, first,
(unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined). Mabel married, second, 5 May 1934 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,
William Guy Hartling, Sr.3 (born 11 October 1907 in Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia, the son of
William Hartling and
Anna Hotchkiss;
2, 3 William died 31 January 1989 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut
2, 3).
William was a truck driver for Adley Express in New London for many years. He retired in 1962. William was a member of the Union Methodist Church in New London.3
+ | 3 | i. | William John Hartling, born 14 August 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 25 March 1982 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Margery Elizabeth Schuessler (née Collomore) . |
| 4 | ii. | Allan R. Hartling, born 17 June 1937 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut;4 died 17 March 2005 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.4 Allan worked in the restaurant field.4 |
+ | 5 | iii. | Elizabeth Ann Hartling, born 19 July 1938. Partnered with (1) Norman Cornelius Clifford Married (2) George William Stamm, Jr. Married (3) Thomas James Price, Jr. Married (4) William Lee Vallett Married (5) James Alden Bonville. |
- Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Mabel Hartling, 17 June 2004
- Death Certificate, Connecticut, Montville, Certificate No. 1989-010, William G. Hartling. Copy viewed at the Montville Town Hall. His parents are listed as William Hartling and Anna Hotchkiss.
- Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, William Guy Hartling, Sr., 1 February 1989
- Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Allan R. Hartling, 19 March 2005
Second Generation
2.
Lawrence Theodore Clark2 (
Mabel1), born 5 February 1931 in Staten Island, New York.
1 Lawrence married, 20 April 1963 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut,
Joann Scovish1 (born 15 April 1945 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of
Andrew Henry Scovish and
Florett May Clark1).
3.
William John Hartling2 (
Mabel1), born 14 August 1935 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;
3 died 25 March 1982 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
3 William married, 20 July 1963 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut,
Margery Elizabeth Schuessler (née Collomore) 4 (born 1 June 1937 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, the daughter of
John Thomas Collomore and
Dorothy Hall4). Their marriage ended in divorce on 19 February 1971 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.
5William served for nine years in the US Air Force.3
5.
Elizabeth Ann Hartling2 (
Mabel1), born 19 July 1938. Elizabeth partnered with, first, ca. 1956,
Norman Cornelius Clifford (born 19 August 1940, the son of
Paul Francis Clifford and
Eva May Bogue6). Elizabeth married, second, 11 May 1957 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut,
George William Stamm, Jr.7 (born 21 August 1933 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the son of
George William Stamm, Sr. and
Eliza Mary Church;
7, 8 George died 21 November 2004
8). Elizabeth married, third, 24 June 1961 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut,
Thomas James Price, Jr.9, 10 (born ca. 1935, the son of
Thomas James Price and
Alice Freston Derry9). Elizabeth married, fourth, 20 July 1963 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut,
William Lee Vallett14, 15 (born 1 November 1941 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the son of
Donald Lee Vallett and
Bertha Barre;
5, 11, 12, 13 William died 15 January 1995 in New London, New London County, Connecticut
12, 13). Their marriage ended in divorce on 23 February 1978 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.
5 Elizabeth married, fifth, 1 April 1978 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut,
James Alden Bonville19, 20 (born 11 July 1929, parents not determined;
16, 17, 18 James died 19 February 1994 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut
16, 17, 18). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1980.
5 James is buried in Comstock Cemetery, Montville, New London County, Connecticut.
16, 18George served in the US Navy.7
| 11 | i. | Edward Guy Price, born 12 January 1963 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. |
- Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Lawrence Theodore Clark and Joann Scovish, #1963-0024. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their birth dates and places, and the mother (but not the father) of Lawrence and the parents of Joann.
- Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Christopher Clark, born 25 December 1967 in New London, Connecticut. Certificate# 1967-292. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
- Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, William John Hartling, 26 March 1982
- Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: William John Hartling and Margery Elizabeth Schuessler, #1963-058. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their dates and places of birth and the names of their parents.
- Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
- Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Norman Cornelius Clifford, born 19 August 1940. Certificate# 1940-039. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
- Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Elizabeth Ann Hartling and George William Stamm, Jr., #1957-0180. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their dates and places of birth and the names of their parents.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). George W. Stamm, no. 047-24-6615
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Thomas Price, age 26. Bride: Eliza Stamm, age 22. Marriage Date: 24 Jun 1961. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
- Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Elizabeth Ann Hartling and George William Stamm, Jr., #1961-0029. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their dates of birth and the names of their parents.
- Birth Certificate, Connecticut, William Lee Vallett, born 1 November 1941. Certificate# 1941-046. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall.
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). William L. Vallett, no. 045-32-3518
- Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, William L. Vallett, 17 January 1995
- Index to marriage, death, and land records, Montville, Connecticut, Town Hall Website, file number 1963-00000057, marriage of Elizabeth A. Price and William L. Vallett
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: William Lee Vallett, age 21. Bride: Elizabeth Ann Price, age 24. Marriage Date: 20 Jul 1963. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
- Find a Grave (website). Comstock Cemetery, Uncasville, New London County, Connecticut, James A. Bonville, born: 11 July 1929; died: 19 February 1994 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut [from record].
- Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). James A. Bonville, no. 047-22-4029
- Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, James A. Bonville, 21 February 1994
- Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Elizabeth Ann Vallett and James Alden Bonville, #1978-026. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their ages and the names of their parents.
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: James A. Bonville, age 48. Bride: Eliza A. Vallett, age 39. Marriage Date: 1 Apt 1978. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, CT.
- Birth Certificate, Connecticut, William Brian Stamm, born 24 August 1958, son of George William Stamm and Elizabeth Hartling.
Third Generation
6.
Lawrence Theodore Clark, Jr.3 (
Lawrence,2 Mabel1), born 30 October 1964.
1 Lawrence married, 5 December 1992 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut,
Tammy Jean Foley1 (born 18 April 1968 in Kansas, the daughter of
John Michael-Patrick Foley and
Cheryl Ann Luty1, 2).
8.
Jolaine Tria Stamm3 (
Elizabeth,2 Mabel1), born 24 April 1957 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut;
3, 4 died 23 August 2012 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.
4 Jolaine married, first, 15 February 1975 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut,
Christopher John Schmitt3 (born 6 November 1958 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, the son of
George Schmitt and
Carmella Lucenti3). Their marriage ended in divorce on 5 May 1977 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.
5 Jolaine married, second, 13 May 1977 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut,
Ronald Lynn Wilhelm6 (born 14 April 1955 in Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio, the son of
Robert Wilhelm and
Joah Shreve6). Jolaine married, third, 19 September 1981 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut,
Robert Shabanowitz7 (born 28 October 1957 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the son of
Bearish Shabanowitz and
Sophie Mucha7). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1984 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.
5 Jolaine partnered with, fourth,
Paul Nitinthorn (born 28 August 1963, parents not determined
2). Jolaine married, fifth, 9 May 1992 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut,
Ronald Lawrence Johnson9 (born 5 June 1962, the son of
Lawrence Elmer Johnson and
Jean Elder8, 9). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1993 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.
5 Jolaine married, sixth, 26 August 1995 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut,
William Gerard Brown10 (born 3 August 1957, parents not determined
2). Jolaine married, seventh, 8 July 2000 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut,
Thomas D. Phillips11 (born ca. 1969, parents not determined
11).
10.
Shelly Ann Stamm3 (
Elizabeth,2 Mabel1), born 16 November 1959 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;
12, 13 died 21 March 2005 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
13 Shelly married, first, 14 May 1977 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut,
David Leroy Barry12 (born 6 January 1953 in La Mesa, California, the son of
Leroy Newton Barry and
Ruby Soleman12). Shelly married, second,
David M. Morgan13 (born 20 July 1950, parents not determined
2).
12.
Mabel Marie Vallett3 (
Elizabeth,2 Mabel1), born 1 July 1964.
14, 15 Mabel married, first, 13 February 1982 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,
Brian Russell Ridge15 (born ca. 1963, parents not determined
15). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1984 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.
5 Mabel married, second, 6 June 1986 in New London, New London County, Connecticut,
Joseph D. Bustamante16 (born ca. 1950, parents not determined
16).
- Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Lawrence Theodore Clark, Jr. and Tammy Jean Folley, #1992-0187. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their marriage date and place, ages and birth places, and the names of their parents.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Christopher John Schmitt and Jolaine Stamm, #1975-0021. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
- Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 28 August 2012, Jolaine Phillips, died: 23 August 2012. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, siblings, children and their spouses, and grandparents.
- Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
- Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Robert Lynn Wilhelm and Jolaine Tria Schmitt, #1977-051. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
- Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Roberrt (nmn) Shabanowitz and Jolaine Tria Wilhelm, #1981-158. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
- Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: Ronald Lawrence Johnson and Jolaine Tria Wilhelm, #1992-053. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate lists their dates of birth and the names of their parents.
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Ronald L. Johnson, age 29. Bride: Jolaine T. Wilhelm, age 35. Marriage Date: 9 May 1992. Marriage Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut.
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: William G. Brown, age 38. Bride: Jolaine T. Johnson, age 38. Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1995. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Thomas D. Phillips, age 31. Bride: Jolaine T. Brown, age 43. Marriage Date: 8 Jul 2000. Marriage Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
- Marriage Certificate, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Town of Montville: David Leroy Barry and Shelly Ann Stamm, #1977-056. Copy viewed at Montville Town Hall. The certificate gives their birth dates and places, and the names of their parents.
- Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, Shelly Ann Barry, 24 March 2005
- Birth Certificate, Connecticut, Mabel Marie Vallett, born 1 July 1964, daughter of William Lee Vallett and Elizabeth Ann Hartling. Certificate viewed at Montville Town Hall, Connecticut.
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Brian R. Ridge, age 18. Bride: Mabel M. Vallett, age 17. Marriage Date: 13 Feb 1982. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut.
- Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Joseph D. Bustamante, age 36. Bride: Mabel M. Vallett, age 21. Marriage Date: 6 Jun 1986. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
14.
Opal M. Wilhelm4 (
Jolaine,3 Elizabeth,2 Mabel1), born ca. 1979.
1 Opal married, 27 October 2011 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut,
Robert E. Antisdel, Jr. (born ____, parents not determined).
15.
Eric Alden Wilhelm4 (
Jolaine,3 Elizabeth,2 Mabel1), born 1979.
2 Eric married
April Leigh _____3 (born 1981, parents not determined
2).
16.
Shawn Wilhelm4 (
Jolaine,3 Elizabeth,2 Mabel1). Shawn married
Crystal _____ (born ____, parents not determined).
17.
Amanda Timmerman (born Nitinthorn)4 (
Jolaine,3 Elizabeth,2 Mabel1), born ca. 1985.
1 Amanda married
Rudolph E. ‘Rudy’ Bagos (born 15 May 1970, parents not determined
2). Amanda was adopted by
Robert R. Timmerman and
Cheryll R. Godwin.
18.
Jessica Ann Nitinthorn4 (
Jolaine,3 Elizabeth,2 Mabel1), born ca. 1986. Jessica married
Derrick D. Buzzell (born 26 June 1984, parents not determined
2).
19.
Barbarajean Timmerman (born Wilhelm)4 (
Jolaine,3 Elizabeth,2 Mabel1), born 9 April 1988. Barbarajean married
Kevin Smith (born ____, parents not determined). Barbarajean was adopted by
Robert R. Timmerman and
Cheryll R. Godwin.
20.
Alesha Timmerman (born Johnson)4 (
Jolaine,3 Elizabeth,2 Mabel1), born 21 November 1990. Alesha married
Nathaniel Moyer (born ____, parents not determined). Alesha was adopted by
Robert R. Timmerman and
Cheryll R. Godwin.
24.
Joseph Ridge4 (
Mabel,3 Elizabeth,2 Mabel1), born ca. 1983. Joseph partnered with
Rosalinda Lopez4 (born ca. 1985, parents not determined).
- The Day, New London, Connecticut, 17 February 1988, page B1, “A lesson well learned saves little sister’s life.” Article regarding nine-year-old Opal Wilhelm who performed the Heimlich maneuver on her three-year-old sister Amanda Nitinthorn to save her from choking on a piece of hard candy, as related by their mother Jolaine Wilhelm.
- This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
- Marriage is implied by information found at various people finding websites
- Email between Joseph Ridge and Lee Gazlay, January 2022, providing information about his Ridge family.