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Elbert Keebler1

M, #133771, b. 9 March 1844, d. 3 June 1914

Parents

FatherJames Keebler (b. 8 November 1820, d. 1852)
MotherCatherine Crouch (b. 4 November 1822, d. 8 January 1879)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Elbert Keebler was born on 9 March 1844 in Tennessee.1 He died on 3 June 1914 in Lebanon, Linn Co., OR.

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Citations

  1. [S467] Subdivision 4, p.129A, Dwelling 365, Family 383, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.

Martha Rose Crouch1

F, #133772, b. 4 July 1832, d. 2 March 1879

Parents

FatherJoseph Crouch, Jr. (b. 30 December 1791, d. about 1868)
MotherElizabeth Keefhaver (b. 1797, d. after 1877)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Martha Rose Crouch was born on 4 July 1832 in Tennessee.1 She married Peter Range, son of John Range and Elizabeth Ronimus, on 20 April 1851 in Washington Co., TN. Martha Rose Crouch died on 2 March 1879 in Macoupin Co., IL.

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Citations

  1. [S467] Subdivision 4, p.129A, Dwelling 365, Family 383, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.

Peter Range

M, #133773, b. 1 October 1821, d. 4 July 1862

Parents

FatherJohn Range (b. about 1781, d. 1830)
MotherElizabeth Ronimus (b. about 1756, d. August 1832)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Peter Range was born on 1 October 1821 in Washington Co., TN. He married Martha Rose Crouch, daughter of Joseph Crouch, Jr., and Elizabeth Keefhaver, on 20 April 1851 in Washington Co., TN. Peter Range died on 4 July 1862 in Macoupin Co., IL.

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Juliet Crouch1

F, #133774, b. 12 August 1833

Parents

FatherJoseph Crouch, Jr. (b. 30 December 1791, d. about 1868)
MotherElizabeth Keefhaver (b. 1797, d. after 1877)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Juliet Crouch was born on 12 August 1833 in Tennessee.1 She married John A. Keebler, son of James Keebler and Sarah Haws, on 24 August 1854 in Washington Co., TN.
Juliet Crouch was also known as "Julia" Crouch.
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Citations

  1. [S467] Subdivision 4, p.129A, Dwelling 365, Family 383, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.

Lucinda Crouch1

F, #133775, b. 1839

Parents

FatherJoseph Crouch, Jr. (b. 30 December 1791, d. about 1868)
MotherElizabeth Keefhaver (b. 1797, d. after 1877)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Lucinda Crouch was born in 1839 in Tennessee.1
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Citations

  1. [S467] Subdivision 4, p.129A, Dwelling 365, Family 383, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.

Joseph Crouch, III1

M, #133776, b. 1842

Parents

FatherJoseph Crouch, Jr. (b. 30 December 1791, d. about 1868)
MotherElizabeth Keefhaver (b. 1797, d. after 1877)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Joseph Crouch, III, was born in 1842 in Washington Co. (probably), TN.1
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Citations

  1. [S467] Subdivision 4, p.129A, Dwelling 365, Family 383, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.

Sarah Haws1

F, #133777, b. 22 June 1795, d. 18 June 1888
Pedigree Link

Family: James Keebler (b. 26 December 1789, d. 15 November 1859)

SonJohn A. Keebler (b. 9 November 1831, d. 8 August 1907)

Biography

Sarah Haws was born on 22 June 1795 in Washington Co., TN.1 She married James Keebler, son of Rev. Jacob Armay Keebler and Mary Young, on 6 August 1827 in Washington Co., TN. Sarah Haws died on 18 June 1888 in Washington Co., TN.

She was buried in June 1888 in Keebler Cemetery, Telford, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #144845521.
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Citations

  1. [S467] Subdivision 4, p.220A, Dwellig 1645, Family 1680, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.

John A. Keebler1

M, #133778, b. 9 November 1831, d. 8 August 1907

Parents

FatherJames Keebler (b. 26 December 1789, d. 15 November 1859)
MotherSarah Haws (b. 22 June 1795, d. 18 June 1888)
Pedigree Link

Biography

John A. Keebler was born on 9 November 1831 in Keebler's Crossroads, Washington Co., TN.1 He married Juliet Crouch, daughter of Joseph Crouch, Jr., and Elizabeth Keefhaver, on 24 August 1854 in Washington Co., TN. John A. Keebler died on 8 August 1907 in Limestone, Washington Co., TN.

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Citations

  1. [S467] Subdivision 4, p.129A, Dwelling 365, Family 383, 1850 Federal Census, Washington County, Tennessee. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 898.

Jacob Unruh1

M, #133779, b. 20 August 1812, d. 22 January 1886
Pedigree Link

Family: Susan Carr (b. March 1815, d. 1904)

DaughterCatherine Unruh+ (b. 23 January 1854, d. 25 December 1948)

Biography

Jacob Unruh was born on 20 August 1812 in Germantown, Philadelphia Co. (now), PA.1 He married Susan Carr on 17 September 1835 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He died on 22 January 1886 in Bremen, Marshall Co., IN.

He was buried in January 1886 in Bremen Municipal Cemetery, Bremen, Marshall Co., IN, Findagrave #36734229.


Note:

Jacob Unruh family information per Kelly Garrett family tree genealogy prepared by kelly_pryor1, online at ancestry.com.

Jacob Unruh lived on 7 July 1870 in Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN.2
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Citations

  1. [S10] Green Gardent Twp., p.557, Dwelling 2391, Family 2316, 1860 Federal Census, Will County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 238; FHL #803238.
  2. [S316] Valparaiso Ward 1, p.130A, Dwelling 100, Family 100, 1870 Federal Census, Porter County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, Series M593, Roll 351; FHL #545850.

Susan Carr1

F, #133780, b. March 1815, d. 1904
Pedigree Link

Family: Jacob Unruh (b. 20 August 1812, d. 22 January 1886)

DaughterCatherine Unruh+ (b. 23 January 1854, d. 25 December 1948)

Biography

Susan Carr was born in March 1815 in Pennsylvania.1,2 She married Jacob Unruh on 17 September 1835 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. She died in 1904 in Indiana.

She was buried in 1904 in Bremen Municipal Cemetery, Bremen, Marshall Co., IN, Findagrave #36734250.
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Citations

  1. [S10] Green Gardent Twp., p.557, Dwelling 2391, Family 2316, 1860 Federal Census, Will County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 238; FHL #803238.
  2. [S334] Center Twp., Dist. 0084, sheet 9A, line 50, 1900 Federal Census, Porter County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 398; FHL #1240398.

Clara M. Rutherford

F, #133781, b. 24 November 1892, d. 19 March 1958

Parents

FatherJohn Morton Rutherford (b. 6 November 1862, d. 22 April 1912)
MotherMary C. O'Donnell (b. about 1866, d. after 1924)
Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas Windle Crosby (b. 30 June 1894, d. 26 November 1978)

DaughterMary Jo Crosby (b. 3 April 1928, d. October 1991)

Biography

Clara M. Rutherford was born on 24 November 1892 in Ohio.1,2 She married Thomas Windle Crosby, son of Freeman Crosby and Mary Jane Windle, on 1 July 1922 in Franklin Co., OH, WW II draft registration. Clara M. Rutherford died on 19 March 1958 in Marin Co., CA.

She was buried in March 1958 in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, San Rafael, Marin Co., CA, Findagrave #119739661.
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Citations

  1. [S514] Columbus Ward 3, Dist. 0067, sheet 3B, Dwelling 70, Family 76, 1910 Federal Census, Franklin County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1182; FHL #1375193.
  2. [S1208] Tulsa, Dist. 0151, sheet 48B, Dwelling 381, Family 383, 1930 Federal Census, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1933-37; FHL #2341667-71.

Pauline Taylor

F, #133782, b. 6 October 1908
Pedigree Link

Biography

Pauline Taylor was born on 6 October 1908 in San Francisco Co., CA. She married Thomas Windle Crosby, son of Freeman Crosby and Mary Jane Windle, on 21 August 1959 in Marin Co., CA, Pauline was first married to Donald English, in 1934.
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Mary Jo Crosby1

F, #133783, b. 3 April 1928, d. October 1991

Parents

FatherThomas Windle Crosby (b. 30 June 1894, d. 26 November 1978)
MotherClara M. Rutherford (b. 24 November 1892, d. 19 March 1958)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Jo Crosby was born on 3 April 1928 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.1 She married Garrett David Hodgson before 1953. She and Garrett David Hodgson were divorced in October 1968 in Marin Co., CA. She married Francis Lester Enos on 16 October 1972 in Marin Co., CA. She died in October 1991 in Marin Co. (probably), CA, per SSDI, last residence Mill Valley.

Mary Jo Crosby and Garrett David Hodgson were divorced in April 1972 in Marin Co., CA.
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Citations

  1. [S1208] Tulsa, Dist. 0151, sheet 48B, Dwelling 381, Family 383, 1930 Federal Census, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1933-37; FHL #2341667-71.

Mary C. O'Donnell

F, #133784, b. about 1866, d. after 1924
Pedigree Link

Family: John Morton Rutherford (b. 6 November 1862, d. 22 April 1912)

DaughterClara M. Rutherford+ (b. 24 November 1892, d. 19 March 1958)

Biography

Mary C. O'Donnell was born about 1866 in Ohio.1 She married John Morton Rutherford. She died after 1924 Mary was listed in the 1924 Columbus city directory, living at 678 East Main Street. No further record found. DLB 2019.

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Citations

  1. [S514] Columbus Ward 3, Dist. 0067, sheet 3B, Dwelling 70, Family 76, 1910 Federal Census, Franklin County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1182; FHL #1375193.

John Morton Rutherford

M, #133785, b. 6 November 1862, d. 22 April 1912
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary C. O'Donnell (b. about 1866, d. after 1924)

DaughterClara M. Rutherford+ (b. 24 November 1892, d. 19 March 1958)

Biography

John Morton Rutherford was born on 6 November 1862 in Ohio.1 He married Mary C. O'Donnell. He died on 22 April 1912.

He was buried in April 1912 in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Findagrave #76930183.
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Citations

  1. [S514] Columbus Ward 3, Dist. 0067, sheet 3B, Dwelling 70, Family 76, 1910 Federal Census, Franklin County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1182; FHL #1375193.

Francis Lester Enos

M, #133786, b. 28 December 1933, d. 31 December 2012
Pedigree Link

Biography

Francis Lester Enos was born on 28 December 1933 in Res Pinos, San Benito Co., CA. He married Mary Jo Crosby, daughter of Thomas Windle Crosby and Clara M. Rutherford, on 16 October 1972 in Marin Co., CA. Francis Lester Enos died on 31 December 2012.

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Garrett David Hodgson

M, #133787, b. 19 April 1929, d. 30 November 1984
Pedigree Link

Biography

Garrett David Hodgson was born on 19 April 1929 in Marin Co., CA. He married Mary Jo Crosby, daughter of Thomas Windle Crosby and Clara M. Rutherford, before 1953. Garrett David Hodgson and Mary Jo Crosby were divorced in October 1968 in Marin Co., CA. He died on 30 November 1984 in Marin Co., CA.

Garrett David Hodgson and Mary Jo Crosby were divorced in April 1972 in Marin Co., CA.
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Edith Porter1

F, #133788, b. 1 December 1879, d. 26 February 1964

Parents

FatherHomer W. Porter (b. 9 March 1841, d. 16 November 1917)
MotherCaroline Haste (b. August 1847)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Edith Porter was born on 1 December 1879 in Indiana later reports of an 1881 birth year are belied by the 1880 census in which she was listed as born the previous December.2,1 She married Glenville P. Crosby, son of Freeman Crosby and Mary Jane Windle, on 6 March 1900 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; Edith remarried in 1907 to Joseph F. Hart in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. Joseph was 47 at the time, and apparently died soon thereafter, as Edith had resumed her Crosby surname and was listed as widowed on the 1910 census.1 Edith Porter died on 26 February 1964 in Chicago Osteopathic Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co., IL,

Obituary -- Vidette-Messenger, Valparaiso, Indiana, Friday, 28 FEB 1964, p.6:

Mrs. Edith Porter

Services for Mrs. Edith Porter, 82, 4330 S. Berkley, Chicago, a former resident of Valparaiso and Kouts who died Wednesday in the Chicago Osteopathic Hospital, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Kosanke Brothers Funeral home.

The Rev. Aaron Egli will officiate with burial in the Graceland cemetery in Kouts. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.

Born in Valparaiso Dec. 18, 1881, she had resided in Chicago for the past 36 years, going there from Kouts.

Surviving are one step-daughter, Mrs. Edward Ciciora, Valparaiso; and two grandsons.



She was buried in 1964 in Graceland Township Cemetery, Kouts, Porter Co., IN.
Edith Porter lived on 25 April 1910 in Pleasant Twp., Porter Co., IN.3
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Citations

  1. [S334] Pleasant Twp., Dist. 0089, sheet 5B, Dwelling 113, Family 114, 1900 Federal Census, Porter County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 398; FHL #1240398.
  2. [S4919] Washington Twp., Dist. 142, p.524A, Dwelling 94, Family 95, 1880 Federal Census, Porter County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rolls 304-5; FHL #1254304-5.
  3. [S662] Pleasant Twp., Dist. 0147, sheet 12A, Dwelling 3, Family 3, 1910 Federal Census, Porter County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 374; FHL #1374387.

Homer W. Porter1

M, #133789, b. 9 March 1841, d. 16 November 1917
Pedigree Link

Family: Caroline Haste (b. August 1847)

DaughterEdith Porter (b. 1 December 1879, d. 26 February 1964)

Biography

Homer W. Porter was born on 9 March 1841 in Onondaga Co., NY.1 He married Caroline Haste on 26 October 1868 in Indiana, Indiana marriage index. He died on 16 November 1917 in Kouts, Porter Co., IN.

He was buried in November 1917 in Graceland Township Cemetery, Kouts, Porter Co., IN, Findagrave #180078119.
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Citations

  1. [S334] Pleasant Twp., Dist. 0089, sheet 5B, Dwelling 113, Family 114, 1900 Federal Census, Porter County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 398; FHL #1240398.

Caroline Haste1

F, #133790, b. August 1847
Pedigree Link

Family: Homer W. Porter (b. 9 March 1841, d. 16 November 1917)

DaughterEdith Porter (b. 1 December 1879, d. 26 February 1964)

Biography

Caroline Haste was born in August 1847 in Illinois.1 She married Homer W. Porter on 26 October 1868 in Indiana, Indiana marriage index.
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Citations

  1. [S334] Pleasant Twp., Dist. 0089, sheet 5B, Dwelling 113, Family 114, 1900 Federal Census, Porter County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 398; FHL #1240398.

Cora Bell Field

F, #133791, b. 26 November 1874, d. 22 December 1937

Parents

FatherJudge Elisha Chapman Field (b. 9 April 1842, d. 2 April 1916)
MotherMary Edith Jackman (b. 1846, d. 5 December 1923)
Pedigree Link

Family: Garland Van Ness Crosby (b. 15 February 1873, d. 25 August 1947)

SonRobert Field Crosby+ (b. 3 December 1898, d. 23 November 1986)
DaughterMary A. Crosby+ (b. 27 December 1901, d. 30 December 1989)

Biography

Cora Bell Field was born on 26 November 1874 in Crown Point, Lake Co., IN.1 She married Garland Van Ness Crosby, son of Freeman Crosby and Mary Jane Windle, on 9 September 1896 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

MRS. C. CROSBY DIES TODAY IN CHICAGO HOME.

Mrs. Cora Crosby, wife of Garland VanNess Crosby, and a former resident of Valparaiso, died this noon at her home in Chicago following an extended illness.

She was born at Crown Point, Ind., sixty-three years ago, a daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. Elisha C. Field. Judge Field presided over the Lake and Porter circuit court from 1870 to 1890, when he resigned and was succeeded by the late William Johnston. Thereafter he was general counsel for the Monon railroad.

Surviving are the husband, one daughter, Mrs. Charles E. McGill and one son, Field Crosby, of Valparaiso; four grandchildren; one brother, Robert Field, of Wheeler, Ind., and one sister, Mrs. Bernice Coleman, of Louisville, Ky.

The body will be brought to Valparaiso to the Stinchfield funeral home, corner Jefferson and Lafayette streets. Memorial arrangements will be announced tomorrow.

--The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County

(Valparaiso, IN), Wed., Dec. 22, 1937, Pg. 2.

Cora Bell Field died on 22 December 1937 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

She was buried in December 1937 in Graceland Memorial Park, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Findagrave #49030340.
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Citations

  1. [S4925] Crown Point, Dist. 072, p.569C, Dwelling 6, Family 6, 1880 Federal Census, Lake County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 291; FHL #1254291.

Robert Field Crosby1

M, #133792, b. 3 December 1898, d. 23 November 1986

Parents

FatherGarland Van Ness Crosby (b. 15 February 1873, d. 25 August 1947)
MotherCora Bell Field (b. 26 November 1874, d. 22 December 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: Dorothy A. Dennis (b. 14 June 1902, d. 15 February 1979)

DaughterMarian Field Crosby+ (b. 13 March 1924, d. 15 June 2002)
DaughterMarjorie Jean Crosby+

Biography

Robert Field Crosby was born on 3 December 1898 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.1 He married Dorothy A. Dennis, daughter of George B. Dennis and Marian Wakefield, on 30 June 1922 in Cook Co., IL. Robert Field Crosby died on 23 November 1986 in Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN,

Obituary -- Vidette-Messenger of Porter County, Valparaiso, Indiana; Monday, 24 NOV 1986, p.2 (Newspapers.com):

R. Field Crosby

R. Field Crosby, 87, of Valparaiso, a retired McGill Manufacturing Co. executive, died Sunday in Porter Memorial Hospital.

He was born Dec. 3, 1898 in Albuquerque, N.M., the son of VanNess and Cora (Field) Crosby. His great-grandparents were Morgan and Philura Crosby whose home still stands at 252 Crosby Ave. On June 30, 1922 in Chicago he married Dorothy Dennis who died in February 1979.

He was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist, American Legion Charles Pratt Post 94, Veterans of World War I, BPOE 500, Indiana Sheriffs Association, Valparaiso Coin Club and LaPorte County Historical Steam Society.

Surviving are two daughters, Marian Eason of Valparaiso and Marjorie C. Dickmeyer of Iowa; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary C. McGill of Valparaiso.

No services or visitation; cremation.



He was cremated.
Robert Field Crosby began military service WW I service. He lived on 8 April 1930 in 1705 East 72nd Street, Chicago, Cook Co., IL.2
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Citations

  1. [S4920] Albuquerque, Dist. 0009, sheet 23B, line 65, 1900 Federal Census, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 999; FHL #1240999.
  2. [S1049] Chicago, Dist. 0280, sheet 14B, Dwelling 103, Family 480, 1930 Federal Census, Cook County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 413 - 508; FHL #2340148 - 2340243.

Mary A. Crosby1

F, #133793, b. 27 December 1901, d. 30 December 1989

Parents

FatherGarland Van Ness Crosby (b. 15 February 1873, d. 25 August 1947)
MotherCora Bell Field (b. 26 November 1874, d. 22 December 1937)
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Skinner McGill (b. 28 August 1898, d. 14 March 1990)

DaughterMary Margaret McGill+ (b. 10 October 1923, d. 30 April 2008)
SonJames Crosby McGill+ (b. 8 May 1928, d. 9 March 2022)

Biography

Mary A. Crosby was born on 27 December 1901 in Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN.1 She married Charles Skinner McGill, son of James H. McGill and Fanny Ruth Skinner. Mary A. Crosby died on 30 December 1989.

She was buried in January 1990 in Graceland Memorial Park, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Findagrave #72493534.
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Citations

  1. [S957] Chicago Ward 31, Dist. 1348, sheet 10B, Dwelling 144, Family 200, 1910 Federal Census, Cook County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Rolls 237-283; FHL #1374254.

Charles Skinner McGill

M, #133794, b. 28 August 1898, d. 14 March 1990

Parents

FatherJames H. McGill (b. 13 November 1869, d. 26 April 1948)
MotherFanny Ruth Skinner (b. 25 November 1875, d. 15 July 1961)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary A. Crosby (b. 27 December 1901, d. 30 December 1989)

DaughterMary Margaret McGill+ (b. 10 October 1923, d. 30 April 2008)
SonJames Crosby McGill+ (b. 8 May 1928, d. 9 March 2022)

Biography

Charles Skinner McGill was born on 28 August 1898. He married Mary A. Crosby, daughter of Garland Van Ness Crosby and Cora Bell Field. Charles Skinner McGill died on 14 March 1990.

He was buried in March 1990 in Graceland Memorial Park, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Findagrave #72493563.
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Mary Margaret McGill

F, #133795, b. 10 October 1923, d. 30 April 2008

Parents

FatherCharles Skinner McGill (b. 28 August 1898, d. 14 March 1990)
MotherMary A. Crosby (b. 27 December 1901, d. 30 December 1989)
Pedigree Link

Family: Maj. Stanley George Christian (b. 4 May 1918, d. 16 January 1982)

SonCharles Justin Christian
DaughterSusan Mary Christian

Biography

Mary Margaret McGill was born on 10 October 1923 in Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN. She married Maj. Stanley George Christian, son of Giustin Kristanaitis and Anna A. Vaitulis, on 7 October 1944. Mary Margaret McGill died on 30 April 2008 in Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mary M (McGill) Sievers of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully at age 84 on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the Arthur B. and Ethel V. Horton VNA Hospice Center, Valparaiso, IN.

She was born in Valparaiso on October 10, 1923 to the late Charles Skinner and Mary Crosby McGill.

Molly was a lifelong resident of Valparaiso. She attended Valparaiso High School, the University of Michigan and graduated from Valparaiso University.

Molly was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Tri Kappa, Valparaiso Country Club and a member and supporter of the Valparaiso Family YMCA.

On October 7, 1944, Molly married Stanley H. Christian, who preceded her in death on April 18, 1987. She married John F. Sievers, who survives. Also surviving; son, Charles (Kathy) Christian; daughter Susan (Jon) Fraley; step children; Elizabeth (Jeff) Bartholomew and James Sievers; brother, James (Joanna) McGill all of Valparaiso; granddaughter Kathleen (Dan) Britain of Suwanee, GA, Kelly (Tim) Kay of Valparaiso, Kara Christian of Gaston, IN, Mary V. Steele of Austin, TX, Sarah (Bart) Nijhof of Voorburg, Netherlands and Elisabeth Christian of Albuquerque, NM. Step-grandchildren; Kyle and Brian Bartholomew of Valparaiso, Jonathan (Jennifer) Fraley of Valparaiso and Hannah (Jonathan) Bell of Wendell, NC. Five great- grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Tuesday, May 6, 2007, from 9am to 11am with an 11am funeral service at Dykes Funeral Home, 2305 No Campbell St., Valparaiso, IN with Rev John J. Santoro officiating. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, IN.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Arthur B. and Ethel V. Horton VNA Hospice or to Trinity Lutheran Church, Valparaiso, IN.

Arrangements by Dykes Funeral Home (219) 462-3125

Published in the Times, May 2 to May 3, 2008

Note: Kathleen Britain and Kelly Kay mentioned in the obituary were the daughters of Albert N. Steele's first wife, Judith Ann Sullivan, who passed away in 1973, and were likely adopted by Susan (Christian) Steele.



She was buried in May 2008 in Graceland Memorial Park, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Findagrave #72430138.
Mary Margaret McGill was also known as "Molly" McGill.
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Maj. Stanley George Christian

M, #133796, b. 4 May 1918, d. 16 January 1982

Parents

FatherGiustin Kristanaitis (b. 8 June 1882, d. 6 September 1952)
MotherAnna A. Vaitulis (b. 1889, d. 9 October 1969)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Margaret McGill (b. 10 October 1923, d. 30 April 2008)

SonCharles Justin Christian
DaughterSusan Mary Christian

Biography

Maj. Stanley George Christian was born on 4 May 1918 in Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY. He married Mary Margaret McGill, daughter of Charles Skinner McGill and Mary A. Crosby, on 7 October 1944. Maj. Stanley George Christian died on 16 January 1982 in Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN.

He was buried in January 1982 in Graceland Memorial Park, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Findagrave #72493389.
Maj. Stanley George Christian was also known as Stanley George Kristanaitis.1
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Citations

  1. [S4921] Amsterdam, Dist. 0013, sheet 4A, Dwelling 43, Family 69, 1930 Federal Census, Montgomery County, New York. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1456-7; FHL #2341191-2.