Billie Afton Rushing
M, #130652, b. 28 January 1929, d. 10 May 2009
Parents
Biography
Occupation: St.
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Ruth Lee Shelton
F, #130653, b. 16 March 1912, d. 3 September 1999
Biography
Ruth Lee Shelton was born on 16 March 1912. She married
Thomas B. Duke before 1940. She died on 3 September 1999.
She was buried in September 1999 in Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Affton, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #124359499.
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Thomas B. Duke
M, #130654, b. 11 May 1907, d. 26 May 1971
Biography
Thomas B. Duke was born on 11 May 1907. He married
Ruth Lee Shelton before 1940. He died on 26 May 1971
Obituary -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, Thursday, 27 MAY 1971, p.64 (Newspapers.com):
Duke
DUKE, THOMAS B., entered into rest Wed., May 26, 1971, beloved husband of Ruth Duke (nee Shelton), dear father of Billie Rushing Duke and Thelma Duke Napper, dear brother, father-in-law, grandfather, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle.
Funeral Sat., May 29, 1 p.m., from the BUCHHOLZ SPANISH LAKE Mortuary, 1645 Redman av. Interment Sunset Burial Park. Mr. Duke was a member of St. Louis Lodge No. 5, I.O.O.F. Odd Fellows service Fri. eve., 8 p.m. In parlors 6 p.m. Thurs.
He was buried in 1971 in Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Affton, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #124359385.
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Harold Raymond Gustafson
M, #130655, b. 23 January 1911, d. 7 February 1963
Parents
Biography
Harold Raymond Gustafson was born on 23 January 1911 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
1 He married
Lavina Kitzmiller, daughter of
George Kitzmiller and
Mabel Frances J. Rustad, in 1930. Harold Raymond Gustafson died on 7 February 1963 in Cook Co., IL,
Obituary -- Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois); Saturday, 09 February 1963; Page 106; (Newspapers.com):
GUSTAFSON
Harold R. Gustafson, dear father of Joyce Erhenberg, Nancy Lindahl and Harold? ? Jr., loving grandfather of seven; fond brother of Arthur, Willard, Della Olson and? ? Evelyn Peterson. At Herdesen Funeral Home, 2838 N. Lincoln avenue. Funeral? ? Monday, 1:30 p.m. Interment Rosehill cemetery.
He was buried in February 1963 in Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
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Citations
- [S1675] Chicago Ward 28, Dist. 1731, sheet 1B, Dwelling 10, Family 20, 1920 Federal Census, Cook County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Rolls 306-363.
John William Gustafson
M, #130656, b. 9 August 1871, d. 26 July 1919
Biography
John William Gustafson was born on 9 August 1871 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He married
Emma Josephine Olson on 8 October 1898 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He died on 26 July 1919 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, John's widow Emma is found in the 1920 census living in her sister in-law Bettie Gustafson's household, with children Della, Arthur, Harry, and Willard.
He was buried in 1919 in Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Findagrave #152557198.
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Emma Josephine Olson1
F, #130657, b. 1874, d. after April 1930
Biography
Emma Josephine Olson was born in 1874 in Norway.
1 She married
John William Gustafson on 8 October 1898 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She died after April 1930.
Emma Josephine Olson immigrated in 1881.
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Citations
- [S1675] Chicago Ward 28, Dist. 1731, sheet 1B, Dwelling 10, Family 20, 1920 Federal Census, Cook County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Rolls 306-363.
Edward John Steier
M, #130658, b. 19 December 1918, d. 2 July 1989
Parents
Biography
Edward John Steier was born on 19 December 1918 in Bresau, Oconto Co., WI.
1 He married
Lavina Kitzmiller, daughter of
George Kitzmiller and
Mabel Frances J. Rustad, on 21 March 1970, Edward was previously married to Marjorie I. Hansen. Edward John Steier died on 2 July 1989 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
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Citations
- [S4796] Brazeau, Dist. 158, sheet 4B, Dwelling 62, Family 62, 1920 Federal Census, Oconto County, Wisconsin. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 2007; FHL #1822007.
Gustave Steier
M, #130659, b. 26 August 1884, d. 26 July 1982
Biography
Gustave Steier was born on 26 August 1884 in German Poland.
1 He married
Bertha Laymancka. He died on 26 July 1982 in Marinette Co., WI.
He was buried in July 1982 in First Baptist Cemetery, Pound, Marinette Co., WI, Findagrave #118281178.
Gustave Steier immigrated in 1913.
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Citations
- [S4796] Brazeau, Dist. 158, sheet 4B, Dwelling 62, Family 62, 1920 Federal Census, Oconto County, Wisconsin. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 2007; FHL #1822007.
Bertha Laymancka
F, #130660, b. 1884, d. 6 January 1963
Biography
Bertha Laymancka was born in 1884 in Russian Poland.
1 She married
Gustave Steier. She died on 6 January 1963 in Wisconsin.
She was buried in January 1963 in First Baptist Cemetery, Pound, Marinette Co., WI, Findagrave #118281845.
Bertha Laymancka immigrated in 1913.
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Citations
- [S4796] Brazeau, Dist. 158, sheet 4B, Dwelling 62, Family 62, 1920 Federal Census, Oconto County, Wisconsin. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 2007; FHL #1822007.
Burton Wayne Crist
M, #130661, b. 14 September 1921, d. 18 February 2014
Parents
Biography
Burton Wayne Crist was born on 14 September 1921 in Gove Co., KS. He married
Dorothy Elizabeth Jones, daughter of
Robert Grater Jones and
Elizabeth Price Harley, on 25 December 1951. Burton Wayne Crist died on 18 February 2014 in Gove Co., KS.
He was buried in February 2014 in Quinter Cemetery, Quinter, Gove Co., KS, Findagrave #125301845.
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Rev. Daniel Floyd Crist
M, #130662, b. 14 June 1896, d. 3 August 1983
Biography
Rev. Daniel Floyd Crist was born on 14 June 1896 in Gove Co., KS. He married
Nellie Mae Jamison on 10 October 1917 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS. He died on 3 August 1983 in McPherson, McPherson Co., KS.
He was buried in August 1983 in Quinter Cemetery, Quinter, Gove Co., KS, Findagrave #28919034.
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Nellie Mae Jamison
F, #130663, b. 3 January 1897, d. 18 February 1982
Biography
Nellie Mae Jamison was born on 3 January 1897 in Boones Mill, Franklin Co., VA. She married
Rev. Daniel Floyd Crist on 10 October 1917 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS. She died on 18 February 1982 in Quinter, Gove Co., KS.
She was buried in February 1982 in Quinter Cemetery, Quinter, Gove Co., KS, Findagrave #28919086.
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Sarah Schultz Price
F, #130664, b. 22 September 1863, d. 25 April 1879
Parents
Biography
Sarah Schultz Price was born on 22 September 1863 in Montgomery Co., PA. She died on 25 April 1879 in Montgomery Co., PA.
She was buried in April 1879 in Mingo Cemetery, Royersford, Montgomery Co., PA, Findagrave #79580845.
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Merrill Clifford Leibensberger
M, #130665, b. 13 December 1892, d. 9 March 1981
Parents
Biography
Merrill Clifford Leibensberger was born on 13 December 1892 in Hazleton, Luzerne Co., PA; son of Oliver and Dorothea (Engleman) Leibensberger. Merrill changed his surname to "Lee" before his 1922 marriage to Hope Gravely. He married
Hope Thomas Gravely, daughter of
Henry Clay "Harry" Gravely and
Ann Hope Thomas, on 25 April 1922 in Henry Co., VA. Merrill Clifford Leibensberger died on 9 March 1981 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.
Merrill Clifford Leibensberger was also known as Merril C. Lee. He began military service on 6 September 1917 WW I service, U.S. Army, inducted, Btry. D, 311 Field Artiller, Camp Meade, MD, discharged 14 may 1918 to accept commission. Occupation: Architect, commercial buildings.
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Citations
- [S3300] ED 118-158, sheet 12A, Household 289, 1940 Federal Census, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 4324.
Oliver Leibensberger
M, #130666, b. 16 April 1861, d. 27 September 1938
Biography
Oliver Leibensberger was born on 16 April 1861 in Berks Co., PA. He married
Dorothea E. Engleman. He died on 27 September 1938 in Hazleton, Luzerne Co., PA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
From Hazleton PA Plain Speaker, Wed. Sept. 28, 1938:
Oliver Leibensberger, aged 77 years, died at his home, 521 James street, at 1:55 o'clock yesterday afternoon of coronary thombosis. He was stricken ill at 7 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. Leibensberger was born in Berks county, a son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Leibensberger, but spent practically his entire life in this city. He was alderman of the Eleventh Ward and represented that ward in city council prior to the commission form of government. He was an architect and builder, a member of the Trinity Lutheran church, the Republican Club and the Trinity Lutheran Other Fellows Class.
Surviving are his widow, Dorothy Engleman Leibensberger, and the following children: Arthur, of Fort Fort; Charles, of Cleveland, Ohio; Merril C. Lee, of Richmond, Va., and Mrs. George MacMinn, of Schuylkill Haven. Also a sister, Mrs. Edward Darrow, of New London, Conn.; two brothers, Jonathan Leibensberger, of this city, and Harry Leibensberger, of Brideport, Conn., and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted privately a the late residence, 521 James street, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. H. Clay Berstresser officiating. Interment will be made in the Vine street cemetery.
He was buried in 1938 in Vine Street Cemetery, Hazleton, Luzerne Co., PA, Findagrave #139783910.
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Dorothea E. Engleman
F, #130667, b. 6 February 1871, d. August 1976
Biography
Dorothea E. Engleman was born on 6 February 1871 in Schuylkill Co. (probably), PA.
1 She married
Oliver Leibensberger. She died in August 1976.
She was buried in 1976 in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown, Schuylkill Co., PA, Findagrave #84108241.
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Citations
- [S4795] Mahanoy City, Dist. 195, p.426C, Dwelling 223, Family 241, 1880 Federal Census, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rolls 1190 - 94; FHL #1255190-94.
Harry Gravely Lee1
M, #130668, b. 7 September 1925, d. 27 June 2019
Parents
Family: Elizabeth Preston Cheves
| Son | James Merrill Lee, Sr.+ |
| Daughter | Elizabeth Preston Lee |
| Daughter | Hope Gravely Lee |
| Son | Harry Gravely Lee, Jr. |
| Daughter | Melinda Cheves Lee |
Biography
Harry Gravely Lee was born on 7 September 1925 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.
1 He married Elizabeth Preston Cheves, daughter of
James Parks Cheves, Sr., and
Elizabeth K. Chumbley, on 19 June 1948 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Harry Gravely Lee died on 27 June 2019 in Richmond, VA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Lee, Harry Gravely, passed away quietly in his residence at Westminster Canterbury in Richmond, Virginia, on June 27, 2019, at the age of 93.
He was a founding partner and the executive vice-president of local general contractor, Kjellstrom & Lee, Inc.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elizabeth Cheves Lee; five children, James M. Lee, E. Preston Lee, Hope L. Marshall and her husband, John, Harry G. Lee, Jr., and Melinda C. Lee; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Born in Richmond in 1925, he was the son of Hope Gravely Lee and Merrill Clifford Lee. A 1943 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, he matriculated into the Corps of Cadets at the Virginia Military Institute that same summer, and then quickly went into the U. S. Navy as an Ensign. Besides his deep passion for all things VMI, he also enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, Elizabeth. He was an avid hunter and a very accomplished golfer, who brought more than one of the world’s golf courses to its knees! Harry was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather - and a mentor to more than can be counted. He will be missed by all!
The family will hold a private burial in Hollywood Cemetery. A Service of Celebration of Harry’s life will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 12, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Ave., where we look forward to seeing everyone there to help us honor our husband, father, grandfather, and friend!
He was buried in 2019 in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond City, VA, Findgrave #202611199.
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Citations
- [S3300] ED 118-158, sheet 12A, Household 289, 1940 Federal Census, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 4324.
James Parks Cheves, Sr.1
M, #130670, b. 25 November 1898, d. 12 April 1995
Biography
James Parks Cheves, Sr., was born on 25 November 1898 in Richwood, Dooly Co., GA, Virginia marriage license.
1 He married
Elizabeth K. Chumbley on 28 July 1922 in Fredericksburg, VA. He died on 12 April 1995 in Cobb Co., GA, per SSDI, last residence Atlanta, Georgia.
He was buried in April 1995 in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Findagrave #106869628.
James Parks Cheves, Sr., was also known as "Buck" Cheves.
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Citations
- [S3336] Buckhead, ED 60-23A, sheet 2A, Household 33, 1940 Federal Census, Fulton County, Georgia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 726.
Elizabeth K. Chumbley1
F, #130671, b. 21 June 1898, d. 19 September 1952
Biography
Elizabeth K. Chumbley was born on 21 June 1898 in Virginia.
1 She married
James Parks Cheves, Sr., on 28 July 1922 in Fredericksburg, VA. She died on 19 September 1952.
She was buried in September 1952 in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Findagrave #106869690.
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Citations
- [S3336] Buckhead, ED 60-23A, sheet 2A, Household 33, 1940 Federal Census, Fulton County, Georgia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 726.