Jean Verdi Giesler, III
M, #130831, b. 11 March 1952, d. 16 March 1952
Parents
Biography
Jean Verdi Giesler, III, was born on 11 March 1952 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. He died on 16 March 1952 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. He was buried in March 1952 in Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #134569137.
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Blanche O. Morgan1
F, #130832, b. 13 October 1928, d. 22 January 2017
Parents
| Son | Charles Bryson Giesler+ |
| Son | Jean Verdi Giesler, III (b. 11 March 1952, d. 16 March 1952) |
| Daughter | Lucy Jarnagin Giesler |
| Daughter | Mary Elizabeth Giesler |
| Daughter | Anne Shields Giesler |
Biography
Blanche O. Morgan was born on 13 October 1928 in Tennessee.
1 She married
Jean Verdi Giesler, Jr., son of
Jean Verdi Giesler and
Mary Henrietta Jarnagin. Blanche O. Morgan died on 22 January 2017 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN,
Obituary – The Knoxville News-Sentinel, Knoxville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 24 JAN 2017, page 9 (Newspapers.com):
Blanche M. Giesler
KNOXVILLE, TN
Blanche M. Giesler, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 22, 2017. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral; Daughters of the King; a former member of the informal “Kudzu Garden Club” where meetings were held at Woolworth’s lunch counter and Long’s Drug Store.
Blanche was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jean V. Giesler, Jr.; parents, Charles Ristine Morgan and Lucy Wells Oliver Morgan; and brother, William Oliver Morgan. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles Bryson Giesler and Victoria Hawkins; daughters and sons-in-law, Lucy Giesler Fleming and Joe F. Fleming, Jr., Mary Giesler Harvey and John Harvey and Anne Giesler Abel; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Andy), Ellen (Shane), Morgan (Jamie Shoemaker), Wesley, Michael and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Jake, Claire and Connor. The family would like to express their great appreciation to the staff of Deane Hill Place Assisted Living for their care, love and support for Blanche.
A celebration of Blanche’s life will be held 11:30 AM, Wednesday at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral with The Reverend Canon Thom Rasnick and The Reverend Lee Ragsdale officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Great Hall. The family request that in lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. John’s Cathedral Endowment Fund, PO Box 153, Knoxville, TN 37901-0153. Online condolences may be sent to www.rosemortuary.com. Arrangements provided by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
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Citations
- [S3834] Knoxville, Dist. 0058, sheet 16A, Dwelling 306, Family 315, 1930 Federal Census, Knox County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 2258; FHL #2341992.
Charles Ristine Morgan1
M, #130833, b. 4 August 1903, d. August 1964
Biography
Charles Ristine Morgan was born on 4 August 1903 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.
1 He married
Lucy Wells Oliver about 1925.
1 He died in August 1964.
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Citations
- [S3834] Knoxville, Dist. 0058, sheet 16A, Dwelling 306, Family 315, 1930 Federal Census, Knox County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 2258; FHL #2341992.
Lucy Wells Oliver1
F, #130834, b. about 1904, d. 18 March 1949
Biography
Lucy Wells Oliver was born about 1904 in Tennessee.
1 She married
Charles Ristine Morgan about 1925.
1 She died on 18 March 1949 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.
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Citations
- [S3834] Knoxville, Dist. 0058, sheet 16A, Dwelling 306, Family 315, 1930 Federal Census, Knox County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 2258; FHL #2341992.
Gordie Neff Wolfe
F, #130835, b. 6 January 1878, d. 2 April 1950
Biography
Gordie Neff Wolfe lived on 8 April 1940 in 51 Moreland Avenue NE, Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA.
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William Preston Giesler
M, #130836, b. 6 May 1905, d. 6 July 1973
Parents
Biography
William Preston Giesler was born on 6 May 1905 in Meadowview, Washington Co., VA, WW II draft registration. He married
Marie Felicia Kendrick. He died on 6 July 1973 in Abingdon, Washington Co., VA. He was buried in July 1973 in Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, Findagrave #90061789.
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Luther Morrell Young Giesler
M, #130837, b. 3 February 1912, d. 4 April 1987
Parents
| Daughter | Martha Cherise Giesler+ |
| Son | Luther Jackson Giesler |
| Daughter | Jennie Nell Giesler+ |
Biography
Luther Morrell Young Giesler was born on 3 February 1912 in Meadowview, Washington Co., VA.
1 He married
Katherine Lorraine Jackson, daughter of
Roy Simpson Jackson and
Nellie Mae Bosworth, on 24 October 1936 in Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA. Luther Morrell Young Giesler died on 4 April 1987 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA,
Obituary – The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia; Sunday, 5 APR 1987, page E14 (Newspapers.com):
GIESLER
Mr. Luther (Luke) M. Giesler, age 75, of Smyrna, died Saturday. Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday from the chapel of Mayes Ward Funeral Home, Marietta. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta. Pastor William H. Martin will officiate. Contributions may be made to the Georgia Lung Association.
Surviving wife, Mrs. Katherine Jackson Giesler, Smyrna; daughters, Mrs. Cherise Miller, Ringold (sic); Mrs. Jennie Spearman, Smyrna; one son, Mr. L. Jackson Giesler, Marietta; sister, Mrs. Martha Long, Schelby (sic), Miss; brother, Mr. Garnett J. Giesler, Stone Mountain; eight grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The family will recieve (sic) friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mayes Ward Funeral Home, Marietta.
He was buried in April 1987 in Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Findagrave #53420815.
Luther Morrell Young Giesler lived between 1 April 1935 and 8 April 1940 in 51 Moreland Avenue NE, Atlanta, DeKalb Co., GA.
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Citations
- [S4810] Atlanta, ED 160-285, sheet 10A, Household 208, 1940 Federal Census, DeKalb County, Georgia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 727.
Katherine Lorraine Jackson
F, #130838, b. 24 June 1918, d. 18 May 2001
Parents
| Daughter | Martha Cherise Giesler+ |
| Son | Luther Jackson Giesler |
| Daughter | Jennie Nell Giesler+ |
Biography
Katherine Lorraine Jackson was born on 24 June 1918 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.
1 She married
Luther Morrell Young Giesler, son of
William Henry Giesler and
Gordie Neff Wolfe, on 24 October 1936 in Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA. Katherine Lorraine Jackson died on 18 May 2001 in Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA,
Obituary – The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia; Saturday, 19 MAY 2001, page E13 (Newspapers.com):
GEISLER (sic)
Mrs. Katherine Jackson Geisler (sic), age 82, Smyrna, died May 18, 2001. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2001, Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Richard Harris officiating. Burial Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta. A graduate of Girls High, Atlanta and of Lutheran faith. She was a member of the Pilot Club International of Marietta and was a charter member and past President of the Pilot Club International of Smyrna and she was retired from Lockheed Aeronautical Systems.
Surviving, daughters, Cherise Miller, Ringgold; Jennie Brock, Atlanta; son Jack Geisler (sic), Marietta; 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren.
Contributions to Ovarian Cancer Institute, 980 Johnson Ferry Rd., Suite 900, Atlanta, GA, 30342. Visitation, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Marietta.
She was buried in May 2001 in Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Findagrave #53420620.
Katherine Lorraine Jackson was also known as "Kat" Jackson.
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Citations
- [S4810] Atlanta, ED 160-285, sheet 10A, Household 208, 1940 Federal Census, DeKalb County, Georgia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 727.
Roy Simpson Jackson
M, #130842, b. 9 March 1897, d. 23 May 1974
Biography
Roy Simpson Jackson was born on 9 March 1897 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA. He married
Nellie Mae Bosworth. He died on 23 May 1974 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Friday, May 24, 1974
Marietta Journal (Marietta Georgia)
R.S. Jackson Sr.
Roy S. Jackson Sr. 77, of 831 Parkway Drive, Smyrna, died Thursday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel of Mayes Ward Funeral Home in Marietta with the Rev. Fred Shellnut officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr. Jackson is a native of Marietta who worked in Atlanta as a train engineer for 47 years. After retirement, he moved to Smyrna. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Smyrna and Oglethorpe Masonic Lodge no. 665 F&AM. He was a member of the Southern Railway retirement club. He had been in declining health for several years.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Nell Bosworth Jackson; a daughter, Mrs. Luther M. Giesler; sons, Roy S. Jackson Jr. and Harry B. Jackson, all of Smyrna; a sister, Mrs. Irene J. Rhamstine of Atlanta; a brother, Luther H. Jackson of Atlanta; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was buried in May 1974 in Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Findagrave #53419078.
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Nellie Mae Bosworth
F, #130843, b. 26 May 1899, d. 18 April 1979
Biography
Nellie Mae Bosworth was born on 26 May 1899 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. She married
Roy Simpson Jackson. She died on 18 April 1979 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Thursday, April 19, 1979
Marietta Journal, Marietta, Georgia
Mrs. Jackson
Nell Bosworth Jackson, 79, 831 Parkway Drive SE, Smyrna, died Wednesday.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Mayes Ward Funeral Homes, Marietta, with the Rev. Cecil W. Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta with the Capitol City Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 111, in charge of graveside services.
Mrs. Jackson, a native of Atlanta, had lived in Cobb County since 1959 and was the widow of Roy S. Jackson Sr., a Southern Railroad engineer. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Smyrna, an Emeritus member of the Capitol City Order of the Eastern Star chapter 111 and a member a member of the Railroad Retirement Club of Atlanta.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Luther M. (Katherine Jackson) Giesler; two sons, Roy S. Jackson Jr., Smyrna, Harry B. Jackson, Johnson City, Tenn; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
She was buried in April 1979 in Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Findagrave #53419397.
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Frederick Lorenzo Tanner
M, #130844, b. September 1869, d. 17 March 1958
Biography
Frederick Lorenzo Tanner was born in September 1869 in Virginia per 1900 census. Findagrave.com shows 19 JUN 1868.
1 He married
Mary Rebecca Giesler, daughter of
Capt. Jacob J. Giesler and
Catharine Droke Morell, on 27 November 1894 in Washington Co., VA. Frederick Lorenzo Tanner married
Clara Annie Risse on 31 March 1910 in Fulton Co., GA. He died on 17 March 1958. He was buried in March 1958 in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Findagrave #44184931.
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Citations
- [S3335] Atlanta Ward 7, Dist. 0082, sheet 6B, Dwelling 101, Family 112, 1900 Federal Census, Fulton County, Georgia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 198; FHL #1240198.
Frederick Lorenzo Tanner, Jr.1
M, #130845, b. 15 May 1900, d. 22 March 1983
Parents
Biography
Frederick Lorenzo Tanner, Jr., was born on 15 May 1900 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.
1 He married
Julia E. Beerman, daughter of
Henry Charles Beerman and
Lena Evers. Frederick Lorenzo Tanner, Jr., died on 22 March 1983. He was buried in March 1983 in Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, DeKalb Co., GA, Findagrave #186667788.
Frederick Lorenzo Tanner, Jr., lived between 1 April 1935 and 18 April 1940 in 2111 McDaniel Avenue, Evanston, Cook Co., IL.
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Citations
- [S3335] Atlanta Ward 7, Dist. 0082, sheet 6B, Dwelling 101, Family 112, 1900 Federal Census, Fulton County, Georgia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 198; FHL #1240198.
- [S2932] Evanston, ED 16-208, sheet 14A, Household 281, 1940 Federal Census, Cook County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 787.
Julia E. Beerman
F, #130846, b. 13 July 1902, d. 1 July 1972
Parents
| Daughter | Mary Anne Tanner (b. 15 December 1929, d. 4 October 2004) |
| Daughter | Katherine Tanner+ |
Biography
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Henry Charles Beerman
M, #130847, b. 18 December 1859, d. 23 January 1929
Family: Lena Evers (b. 22 January 1862, d. 18 May 1927)
Biography
Henry Charles Beerman was born on 18 December 1859 in Georgia.
1 He married
Lena Evers about 1882.
1 He died on 23 January 1929. He was buried in January 1929 in Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Findagrave #7940752.
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Citations
- [S4804] Atlanta Ward 10, Dist. 0118, sheet 1A, Dwelling 4, Family 5, 1910 Federal Census, Fulton County, Georgia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 190; FHL #1374203.
Lena Evers1
F, #130848, b. 22 January 1862, d. 18 May 1927
Biography
Lena Evers was born on 22 January 1862 in Georgia.
1 She married
Henry Charles Beerman about 1882.
1 She died on 18 May 1927. She was buried in May 1927 in Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Findagrave #7940757.
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Citations
- [S4804] Atlanta Ward 10, Dist. 0118, sheet 1A, Dwelling 4, Family 5, 1910 Federal Census, Fulton County, Georgia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 190; FHL #1374203.
Mary Anne Tanner
F, #130849, b. 15 December 1929, d. 4 October 2004
Parents
Biography
Mary Anne Tanner was born on 15 December 1929 in Evanston, Cook Co., IL. She married Wilson. She died on 4 October 2004 in Onondaga Co. (probably), NY, per SSDI, last residence Fayetteville.
Mary Anne Tanner lived in 1993 in Fayetteville, Onondaga Co., NY.
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Clara Annie Risse
F, #130852, b. 31 August 1884, d. 16 August 1978
Biography
Clara Annie Risse was born on 31 August 1884. She married
Frederick Lorenzo Tanner on 31 March 1910 in Fulton Co., GA. She died on 16 August 1978. She was buried in August 1978 in Crest Lawn Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, Findagrave #44184932.
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Robert Joseph Blumer
M, #130853, b. 15 September 1925, d. 11 February 2007
Parents
Family: Katherine Tanner
| Son | Robert J. Blumer, Jr.+ |
| Daughter | Sherry Anne Blumer+ |
| Son | Frederick T. Blumer |
| Daughter | Katherine Blumer+ |
| Son | Philip Cole Blumer+ |
Biography
Robert Joseph Blumer was born on 15 September 1925 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY. He married Katherine Tanner, daughter of
Frederick Lorenzo Tanner, Jr., and
Julia E. Beerman, about 1951. Robert Joseph Blumer died on 11 February 2007
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Robert Joseph Blumer, 81, of Rock Hill, died Sunday, February 11, 2007. Visitation is planned for Monday evening from 7 to 9 at First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP), Rock Hill, S.C. Memorial services are planned for Tuesday, February 13, 10:30 a.m., at First ARP Church of Rock Hill, with Dr. J. Barry Dagenhart conducting and Dr. Robert J. Blumer Jr. assisting, and 4 p.m. at John Knox Presbyterian Church, Greenville, S.C., with Dr. John Brearley conducting and Dr. Robert J. Blumer Jr. assisting.
Dr. Blumer was the seventh of eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Sherry J. Blumer of Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Blumer began two years of military service in the Army Air Corps in 1943, stationed first in England with the Eighth Air Force as a tail gunner on a B-17 and later as an Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet where he trained as a fighter pilot.
He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky ('48) and Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va., ('51). Dr. Blumer served pastorates in Virginia, North and South Carolina, and was president of Thornwell Home for Children, Clinton, S.C., from 1971-1978. Since retiring from active ministry in 1988, Dr. Blumer had served as interim pastor in fifteen Presbyterian congregations in South Carolina.
Those surviving include his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Katherine Tanner Blumer of Rock Hill; five children, Robert J. Blumer Jr. and wife Patricia McCauley Blumer of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Sherry Anne B. Gettys and husband Dr. Richard Gettys of Greer, Frederick T. Blumer and wife Elizabeth McClure Blumer of Atlanta, Katherine (Kami) B. Thordahl and husband Jeffrey N. Thordahl of Columbia, and Philip Cole Blumer and wife Susanne Scott Blumer. Dr. Blumer had thirteen grandchildren, Robert J. Blumer III and Hastings M. Blumer, Anne S. Gettys (deceased), Charlotte T. Gettys, Meredith M. Gettys, Jackson L. Gettys, and Henry B. Gettys, Elizabeth L. Blumer and F. Tanner Blumer Jr., Julia Evers Thordahl and Katherine N. Thordahl, C. Colin Blumer and Annaliese K. Blumer.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Presbyterian Communities of SC, Post Office Box 210037 Columbia, SC 29221-0037 Tele: 803-772-5885; or Thornwell Presbyterian Home for Children, PO Box 60, Clinton, SC 29325 Tele: 864-938-2100; or Forward-in-Faith Fund, c/o First ARP, 201 E. White St., Rock Hill, SC 29730.
Published in The Greenville News on February 12, 2007.
He was buried in February 2007 in John Knox Columbarium, Greenville, Greenville Co., SC, Findagrave #95032637.
Robert Joseph Blumer began military service in 1943 WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps, European Theater.
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Anne Scott Gettys
F, #130858, b. 14 March 1983, d. 17 April 2004
Parents
| Father | Dr. Richard Gettys |
| Mother | Sherry Anne Blumer |
Biography
Anne Scott Gettys was born on 14 March 1983 in Charlottesville, VA. She died on 17 April 2004 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC.
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