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Edmund Lyon Wheeler

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  1. 1.  Edmund Lyon WheelerEdmund Lyon Wheeler was born 20 Apr 1845, New York, New York; died 26 May 1920, 2015 Ogeechee Avenue, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia; was buried 28 May 1920, Hillcrest Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
    • Census: 16 Aug 1860, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
    • Military Service: 27 May 1863, Port Hudson, Louisiana; Wounded
    • Census: 1 Jun 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
    • Census: 1920, Chatham, Georgia

    Notes:

    Enlisted in Civil War at Battleboro, Vermont Company D, 8th Vermont Infantry 18 February 1862. His personal description was light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, five feet eight inches tall, cabinet-maker. Listed as wounded 27 May 1863 at Port Hudson, Louisiana. Mustered out at Brattleboro, Vermont 22 June 1864.

    UNION VERMONT VOLUNTEERS

    8th Regiment, Vermont Infantry

    Organized at Brattleboro and mustered in February 18, 1862. Left State for New York March 14. Sailed for Ship Island, Miss., March 19, arriving April 6. Attached to Phelps' 1st Brigade, Dept. of the Gulf, to October, 1862. Weitzel's Reserve Brigade, Dept. of the Gulf, to January, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to July, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, to February, 1864. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, to July, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, Army of the Shenandoah, Middle Military Division, to March, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Army of the Shenandoah, to April, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Provisional Division, Army of the Shenandoah, to April, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Defences of Washington, 22nd Corps, to June, 1865.

    SERVICE.-Moved from Ship Island to New Orleans May 7-8, 1862. Duty there and at Algiers and guarding Opelousas Railroad till September. Bayou des Allemands June 20 and 22. Raceland Station June 22. St. Charles Station August 29 (Cos. "A" and "C"). Bote Station September 4 (Co. "K"). Operations in LaFourche District October 24-November 6. Georgia Landing , near Labadieville, October 27. Repair railroad to Brashear City November 1-December 8. At Brashear City till January 13, 1863. Action with Steamer "Cotten" on Bayou Teche January 14. At Camp Stevens, Bayou Boeuf, and at Brashear City till March. Operations on Bayou Plaquemine, Black and Atchafalaya Rivers February 12-28. Operations against Port Hudson March 7-27. Operations in Western Louisiana April 9-May 14. Teche Campaign April 11-20. Fort Bisland , near Centreville, April 12-13. Jeanerette April 14. Expedition to Alexandria on Red River May 5-17. Moved from Alexandria to Port Hudson May 17-25. Siege of Port Hudson May 25-July 9. Assaults on Port Hudson May 27 and June 14. Surrender of Port Hudson July 9. Duty at Thibodeaux July 31-September 1. Sabine Pass Expedition September 3-11. Western Louisiana ("Teche") Campaign October 3-November 30. At New Iberia till January 6, 1864. March to Franklin and duty there till March 8. Moved to Algiers March 8. Veteranize January 28, 1864, and on furlough April 7 to June 3. Non-Veterans at Algiers till May 6, and at Thibodeaux till June 5. Left for home June 5, and mustered out June 22, 1864. Veterans moved from home to Dept. of the Gulf May 25-June 3. Moved to Alexandria June 8-11. Expedition to Tunica Bend June 19-21. Moved to Algiers July 2, thence sailed to Fortress Monroe, Va., July 5-12, and to Washington, D. C., July 12-13. Pursuit of Early to Snicker's Gap July 14-21. Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley Campaign August 7-November 23. Battle of Opequan, Winchester, September 19. Fisher's Hill September 22. Battle of Cedar Creek October 19. At Newtown till December 20, and at Summit Point till April 4, 1865. Hancock's operations in the Valley April 4-15. Moved to Washington April 21, and duty there till June. Grand Review May 23-24. Mustered out June 28. 1865.

    Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 115 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 7 Officers and 241 Enlisted men by disease. Total 367.

    1878 Brooklyn, Kings County, ED 244, New York has Edmund Wheeler, age 34, occupation forman, wood working with wife Ellena age 25, Maud age 6 and Lester age 4.

    There is an Edmund Wheeler listed in the 1880 Chicago E. D. 29, Cook County, Illinois (page 262), 1850 and 1860 Burton Township, Adams County, Illinois census (pages 20 and 563 respectfully).

    1864-1865 in Brattleboro, Vermont.
    1866 in Rockford, Illinois.
    1867 in Iowa City, Iowa and Bloomington, Illinois.
    1868 in Brooklyn, New York.
    1880 in Elgin, Illinois.
    1881 in Chicago, Illinois.
    Purchased Lot on 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Illinois on 16 July 1889 for $600.
    1900 in Brooklyn, New York.
    1905 in Savannah, Georgia.
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    Reference:
    US National Archives.

    Edmund married Eleanor Elizabeth Sarah Smith Nov 1872, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; divorced 24 Dec 1907. Eleanor (daughter of Samuel Joseph Smith and Eleanor Frances Elizabeth Perrington) was born 1 Nov 1852, London, England; was christened 12 Jun 1853, Saint Leonard's Church of England, Shoreditch, London, England; died 11 Jan 1938, Norwegian American Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 13 Jan 1938, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Maude Eleanor Elizabeth Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Aug 1873, Spencer Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 3 Sep 1961, Mercer Island, Washington; was buried 8 Sep 1961, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Edmund Lester Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Aug 1874, New York; died 15 May 1946, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 17 May 1946, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Edmund married Sarah Ellen Jennings 25 Dec 1908, Ridgeland, South Carolina. Sarah (daughter of John James Jennings and Amanda Cudden Vernon) was born 17 May 1872, Madison, Virginia; died 11 Aug 1950, Williamsburg, James City, Virginia; was buried Hillcrest Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Elmer Carlyle "Bud" Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Oct 1905, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia; died 18 Jul 1988, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California; was buried Goleta Cemetery, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California.
    2. 5. Edith Violet "Vi" Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Sep 1911, Savannah, Georgia; died 21 Aug 1993.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Maude Eleanor Elizabeth Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edmund1) was born 29 Aug 1873, Spencer Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 3 Sep 1961, Mercer Island, Washington; was buried 8 Sep 1961, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Born on Spencer Street, Brooklyn, New York in grand parents home six months after her grandmother's death.

    "My fathers scrap book was in my bottom drawer of book case in hall. One day Lester came in and said to mother, he wanted to take it and look it over. He was wise and wanted to get it away from me and out he went with. Right away I said you will never see that again and we never did. He certainly worked mother for everything."

    Died of generalized Sepsis or Infection of Skin (bed soars).

    Maude married Moritz Georg "George" von Beschwitz 22 May 1901, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Moritz (son of Wolf Leopold Moritz "Leopold" von Beschwitz and Johanna Maria Magdalena von Schwemler) was born 31 Jan 1867, Alt-Hörnitz, Hörnitz, Sachsen, Germany; died 8 Mar 1945, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 12 Jul 1945, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Milton Miles Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Sep 1901, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 25 Aug 1981, Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried 10 Oct 1981, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    2. 7. Willard Francis von Beschwitz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1903, Illinois; died Jun 1976, Washington; was buried Fern Hill Cemetery, Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington.
    3. 8. George Lester Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Oct 1907, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 6 Mar 1989, Redmond, Washington; was buried 16 May 1989, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  Edmund Lester WheelerEdmund Lester Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edmund1) was born 19 Aug 1874, New York; died 15 May 1946, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 17 May 1946, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
    • Census: 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 6213 North Fairfield Ave., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    1910 Chicago, Illinois census lists E. Lester Wheeler, 34 born in New York, instructor-physical culture. His wife is Josephine, 29 born in Illinois, parents born in Germany. His mother, Elenore E. is living with him, she is 52, born in England. Four children, all born in Illinois:

    Lester, 6; Josephine, 5; Virginia, 3; Robert, 2. The census was taken April 15, 1910.

    Had kids (Sissy and Pokey?)

    Tombstone lists birth as 1875.
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    References:
    Maud von Beschwitz notes.
    Memorial Park Cemetery Records.

    Edmund married Josephine Anna Leiber Abt 1902. Josephine (daughter of Captain Albrecht Leiber and Meta Klett) was born 18 Oct 1877, Springfield, Illinois; died 11 Aug 1946, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 15 Aug 1946, Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Lester Albert "Les" Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jul 1903, Cook County, Illinois; died 21 Jun 1986, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 10. Josephine Eleanor Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1905, Illinois; died 1990; was buried East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Pima County, Arizona.
    3. 11. Virginia Leiber "Ginger" Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Aug 1906, Cook County, Illinois; died 8 Apr 1992, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.
    4. 12. Robert Edward Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jan 1908, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 15 Sep 1994; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

  3. 4.  Elmer Carlyle "Bud" WheelerElmer Carlyle "Bud" Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edmund1) was born 20 Oct 1905, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia; died 18 Jul 1988, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California; was buried Goleta Cemetery, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia

    Notes:

    In 1939 Bud worked as a mechanic in Detroit, Michigan for a pinball company. Here he met his future wife Leola Schram.

    In 1940 they moved to Cleveland, Ohio where Bud started his own business in game machines. However, Cleveland outlawed pinball machines, so Bud packed it in and moved his operation to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1941.

    In 1942 Bud married Leola Schram in Las Vegas, Nevada, and they moved to California. Both of them worked for Paramont Pictures for the next three years, Bud as an electrician, and Leola as a waitress at the Hollywood Commissary. He also worked as an electrician on a military ship, which meant he was in essential services, and not draft elegible.

    In 1946 they moved to Portland, Oregon, working for a furniture store, and an agriculture company as a salesman.

    In 1956, Bud started a sandwich business in Seattle which continued until 1963, when he and Leola separated.

    Social Security Number 569-26-7081. Location of death zip code 92010.
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    References:
    Edmund L. Wheeler Civil War pension papers, US National Archives.
    Social Security Death Index, December 1994.
    Roger Wheeler, maskman@speakeasy.org, 25 January 1999.
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.

    Elmer married Martha Lillian Walker 1932, Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona; divorced Yes, date unknown. Martha (daughter of George Henderson Walker and Sibbia Rae) was born 26 May 1914, Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Joan Carol Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Mar 1933, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
    2. 14. Jean Caroline Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Mar 1934, Salina, Kansas.

    Elmer married Leola Schram 1942, Las Vegas, Nevada. Leola was born 27 Apr 1916, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Robert Roger "Roger" Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1947, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
    2. 16. Pamela Lee Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Oct 1953, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

    Elmer — Doris Millicent. Doris was born 13 Apr 1908; died 10 Apr 1992; was buried Goleta Cemetery, Goleta, Santa Barbara, California. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Edith Violet "Vi" Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edmund1) was born 29 Sep 1911, Savannah, Georgia; died 21 Aug 1993.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

    Notes:

    Grew up in an orphanage.
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    References:
    Edmund L. Wheeler Civil War pension papers, US National Archives.
    Mecklyn O. Stockton, Jr., mosjr@mindspring.com, 5 January 1999.

    Edith — Henry Oregon Stockton. Henry was born 10 Sep 1910, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia; died 25 Jul 1983, DeKalb County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Mecklyn Oregon Stockton  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1937, Virginia.
    2. 18. Robert Theodore Stockton  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Milton Miles BeckwithMilton Miles Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Maude2, 1.Edmund1) was born 27 Sep 1901, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 25 Aug 1981, Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried 10 Oct 1981, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: Milton Morris von Beschwitz
    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, 1516 Ardmore Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Milton changed his name from Milton Morris von Beschwitz. The Morris was probably an Anglicized Moritz.

    Rescue Three Canoeists.

    Most spectacular of the lake rescues was that of three youths, whose sailing canoe was capsized by high waves half a mile out from the foot of Pratt boulevard. Three life guards from the Toughy beach, Sommers, Van Beschwirtz (sic), and Tresch, rowed out at the risk of their own lives to save them.

    The rescued canoeists, numbed by the cold and the lashing of high waves are Harvey Cohen, 1110 Pratt boulevard; Albert Levin, 5474 Harper avenue, and Major Lawrence, 1311 Farwell avenue. All are about 18 years old.

    Saturday, October 10, 1981

    Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet

    11 AM

    Memorial service of Milton M. Beckwith.

    Born Sept. 27, 1901 - Chicago, Illinois

    Died Aug. 25, 1981 - Dunedin, Florida

    Married Sept. 24, 1927 to: Marjorie Mateer Beckwith

    One son: Robert M. Beckwith

    Three grandsons: Robert, John and David Beckwith

    Two great granddaughters: Crystal and Yvette Beckwith

    One surviving brother: George L. Beckwith

    Milton Miles Beckwith was the eldest of three sons born to George and Maude von Beschwitz. As a teenage youth he became interested in a relatively new organization, the Boy Scouts of America which was rapidly growing throughout the nation. Milton was one of the organizers of Boy Scout Troop 87 at the Fullerton Avenue Presbyterian Covenant Church in Chicago. This initial interest in helping other people through a youth organization was to become the ultimate cornerstone of his life. More than 20 years later he returned to the same troop with his son as scout and he as scoutmaster. It was this service to youth during World War II which helped fill the gap left by younger scout leaders engaged in military defense of their country. During his youthful days and continuing into his college years, Milton and his brothers became excellent swimmers over the vigorous objections of his mother who always feared the water. A strong believer that anyone could learn to swim with just a pail of water, Milton spent many summers as a life guard at the beaches of Chicago or the YMCA camp at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin ... again typical of his concern for the welfare of others, primarily youth.

    During his years at Northwestern University from which he earned his degree in Business Administration Milton continued swimming. He won many honors as a member of the University's swimming team. Later while obtaining a law degree from the Chicago Law School he became a member of the Illinois Athletic Club swimming team. During this period he sharpened his competitive spirit by joining a team mate in lively pursuit of ducks swimming in one of Chicago's boat harbors.

    While the team mate, Johnny Weismueller, went on to Olympic fame and movie stardom as "Tarzan", Milton settled down to marriage, raising a family and joining the credit department of Marshall Fields. But the memorable experiences Milton had swimming with, and sometimes against, "Tarzan" have become legendary to his family and friends.

    Following his interest in scouting, Milton turned his career from the field of credit management to the field of youth development. To help young people gain an appreciation of the free enterprise system and learn how to successfully operate their own small businesses, Milton became manager of a Junior Achievement center on the northwest side of Chicago. Working with boys and girls of all backgrounds and religious beliefs and with the schools and business leaders, Milton built a J. A. youth program that lacked a counterpart anywhere in the city.

    His life, his love for youth, his words of wisdom and counsel to the young, his knack of stimulating youth's creative spirit has been imparted in the minds and hearts of thousands of former J.A.ers who are today's adult leaders.

    For seventeen years Milton, known affectionately as "Mr. B" by his J.A.ers, served the teenagers of Chicago's northwest side ... and he served to help build in others an appreciation of our economic system which has helped make this a nation great.

    Upon his retirement Milton entered what may be regarded as the most beautiful and rewarding phase of his life. The time had come to serve as elder statesman ... to impart the family heritage and fulfill all the other important responsibilities of being a grandfather. And the time had come to enter into a closer spirit with the creator and those He created.

    As a young man Milton was very active in church work and served as Sunday school superintendent ... now as a retired citizen he returned to an active role in the Presbyterian Church of Evanston. As trustee of the church he found many ways to be of service.

    While his working years left no time for Milton to join organizations for his personal fulfillment, he now made up for this neglect by joining the Masonic Lodge of Evanston. His commitment to this brotherhood, as to his work in Junior Achievement, resulted in exceptional achievement and advancement. His unselfish service and the deep respect he held for others brought about a deep inner sense of self esteem.

    Shortly after becoming a Shriner, Milton and his wife, Marjorie, left the confines of Chicago area and for the next ten years "to the day", August 25, 1971 to August 25, 1981 established a new life in Dunedin (Dun nee' din), Florida. A happy ten years, he found many wonderful new friends and time to travel and enjoy a relaxed social life. This was the time of life when Milton's keen sense of humor and love to engage in hilarious antics showed at its finest ... and warmed the hearts of all ... and filled the air with howls of laughter.

    And till his end on this Earth, Milton Beckwith never stopped swimming ... like a fish under water, or a porpoise cresting the surface, his graceful form never aged.

    Milton competed in life as he competed as a swimmer ... always with grace, determination, and poise. He did not become an Olympian nor a cinema star, but he did become "our" Tarzan ... and for this he will swim in the heavens of our Lord and we shall follow his wake.
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    Reference:
    Newspaper article.
    "Milton Miles Beckwith Eulogy", Robert Milton Beckwith, 1981.

    Milton married Marjorie Ruth Mateer 24 Sep 1927, Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Marjorie (daughter of Fred De Loss Mateer and Blanche Ridenour) was born 8 Jan 1904, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 12 May 1994, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 30 Jul 1994, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Robert Milton "Bob" Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jul 1928, Grant Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

  2. 7.  Willard Francis von Beschwitz Descendancy chart to this point (2.Maude2, 1.Edmund1) was born 23 Nov 1903, Illinois; died Jun 1976, Washington; was buried Fern Hill Cemetery, Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    P.F.C. Willard von Beschwitz
    Reg. Hq. Bat Band Sec.
    202 C.A. & A.A.
    Fort Bliss
    El Paso, Texas

    Willard married Birdie M. Avery 5 Dec 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Birdie (daughter of William Webster Avery and Josie May Sharp) was born 11 Dec 1899, Owensville, Gibson County, Indiana; died Dec 1978, Washington; was buried Fern Hill Cemetery, Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington. [Group Sheet]


  3. 8.  George Lester Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Maude2, 1.Edmund1) was born 22 Oct 1907, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 6 Mar 1989, Redmond, Washington; was buried 16 May 1989, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    George changed his name from George von Beschwitz.

    George — Gladys. [Group Sheet]

    George — Ruth E.. Ruth was born 7 Jan 1923; died 24 Jul 2008. [Group Sheet]


  4. 9.  Lester Albert "Les" WheelerLester Albert "Les" Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edmund2, 1.Edmund1) was born 19 Jul 1903, Cook County, Illinois; died 21 Jun 1986, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 6213 North Fairfield Ave., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Lester — Rora Hutia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Albert Frédérick Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1952, Bora Bora.

    Lester — Lita Colby. Lita was born 4 Mar 1907; died 27 Feb 1996, Westminster Shores Health Care Center; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  5. 10.  Josephine Eleanor Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edmund2, 1.Edmund1) was born 26 Jan 1905, Illinois; died 1990; was buried East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Pima County, Arizona.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Josephine — Robert Symington Couper. Robert was born 30 Dec 1900, Scotland; died 1974; was buried East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Pima County, Arizona. [Group Sheet]


  6. 11.  Virginia Leiber "Ginger" Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edmund2, 1.Edmund1) was born 1 Aug 1906, Cook County, Illinois; died 8 Apr 1992, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 6213 North Fairfield Ave., Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Virginia — Thomas James Reid. Thomas (son of Captain James T. Reid and Anna A. Heumann) was born 24 May 1898, Michigan; died 3 Jun 1956, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  7. 12.  Robert Edward WheelerRobert Edward Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edmund2, 1.Edmund1) was born 7 Jan 1908, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 15 Sep 1994; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 2729 Racine Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois
    • Will: 29 Nov 1994, Pinellas County, Florida

    Robert — Evelyn Lucille McDowell. Evelyn (daughter of Seth S. McDowell and Dora Etellca Proctor) was born 29 Aug 1909, Minot, North Dakota; died 3 Feb 1992, Panarama, Los Angeles, California; was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Thomas McDowell Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jun 1933, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; died 5 May 2014, Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals; was buried Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia.
    2. 22. Robert E. Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Aug 1935, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 8 Aug 1935, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 9 Aug 1935, Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
    3. 23. Richard Edmond "Rick" Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jun 1937, Illinois.
    4. 24. Anthony Alan "Tony" Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1939, Illinois.

    Robert — Natayle W.. Natayle was born 18 Jul 1917, Glyndon, Maryland; died 1 Apr 1996, Suncoast Manor. [Group Sheet]


  8. 13.  Joan Carol WheelerJoan Carol Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 24 Mar 1933, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison, Jchardi@aol.com, 20 September 1998.
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.

    Joan married Charles James Hardison 7 Feb 1953, Lordsburg, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Charles (son of John Hardison and Rosa Lee Wirth) was born 12 May 1929, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona; died 10 Mar 2004; was buried Louis B Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. John Charles Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Nov 1950, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    2. 26. Daniel Martin Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 May 1952, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    3. 27. Kenneth Harold Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jun 1954, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    4. 28. Carol Joan Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 May 1960, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    5. 29. Anne Marie Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Jan 1962, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    Joan — John Moore. [Group Sheet]


  9. 14.  Jean Caroline Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 22 Mar 1934, Salina, Kansas.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison, Jchardi@aol.com, 20 September 1998.

    Jean — Walter Edward Warley. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Marcia Ann Warley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jan 1953, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

  10. 15.  Robert Roger "Roger" Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born Abt 1947, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

    Notes:

    In Seattle, Washington area.
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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison, Jchardi@aol.com, 20 September 1998.
    Roger Wheeler, maskman@speakeasy.org, 29 September 1998.
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.


  11. 16.  Pamela Lee Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 9 Oct 1953, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

    Notes:

    In Seattle, Washington area.
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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison, Jchardi@aol.com, 20 September 1998.
    Roger Wheeler, maskman@speakeasy.org, 25 January 1999.
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.

    Pamela — Stephen George Downs. Stephen was born 8 Apr 1948; died 30 Oct 1984. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Stephen Gus Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1976, Seattle, King County, Washington.
    2. 32. Candys Lee Ann Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1982, Seattle, King County, Washington.

    Pamela — Glen Holger Oakley. Glen was born 9 Feb 1948. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 33. Tiffany Rene Oakley  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1986, Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington.

  12. 17.  Mecklyn Oregon Stockton Descendancy chart to this point (5.Edith2, 1.Edmund1) was born Abt 1937, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Mecklyn O. Stockton, Jr., mosjr@mindspring.com, 5 January 1999.

    Mecklyn — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 34. Mecklyn Oregon Stockton, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 18.  Robert Theodore Stockton Descendancy chart to this point (5.Edith2, 1.Edmund1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Mecklyn O. Stockton, Jr., mosjr@mindspring.com, 5 January 1999.



Generation: 4

  1. 19.  Robert Milton "Bob" BeckwithRobert Milton "Bob" Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (6.Milton3, 2.Maude2, 1.Edmund1) was born 9 Jul 1928, Grant Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: From 1928 to 1929, Grenada Hotel, 525 Arlington Place, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1929 to 1931, North side of Chicago (Altgeld?)
    • Census: 1930, 1516 Ardmore Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1932 to 1933, North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Kindergarten
    • Residence: From 1934 to 1935, North Kenneth Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; 1st/2nd grade
    • Residence: From 1936 to 1937, Cramer Street, Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; 2nd/3rd grade (building no longer standing, replaced by apartment complex)
    • Residence: From 1937 to 1938, 2107 East Menlo Blvd., Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; 3rd/4th grade
    • Residence: From 1939 to 1942, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; 5th/7th grade
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1942 to 1952, 457 Roslyn Place, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; 8th thru first year of marriage
    • Residence: From 1952 to 1953, 1201 West Wood Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1953 to 1958, 4687 West Main Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; House no longer standing, now part of Millikin University campus.
    • Residence: From 1958 to 1963, 5 Northland Drive, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1963 to 1964, 721 S. Lodge Lane, Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1964 to 1993, 709 S. Lodge Lane, Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1993 to, 1680 Valley Woods Drive, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Bob learned to play piano at an early age and kept it as a hobby most of his life, thus carrying on the family musical tradition. As a teenager, he joined the Boy Scouts of which his father was the leader. In high school he attended Lane Technical magnet school in Chicago, Illinois.

    World War II ended before Bob was of draft age. He then attended two years at the University of Illinois Navy Pier campus in Chicago and completed his bachelor's degree in education at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois.

    Bob met his bride Jeanette while on a family trip to the Tennessee mountains. In 1953, he took his wife and first son 200 miles south of Chicago to Decatur, Illinois to take on a 6th grade teaching position. To satisfy his musical interest and tradition, he led the school choir.

    In able to support a growing family, Bob also took on part time work in a local grocery store. Even so, he was able to complete a Masters degree in education from the University of Illinois in Champaign.

    In 1963, Bob joined the Illinois Education Association to represent teachers throughout the state of Illinois. He then moved his family to Lombard, Illinois, a suburb twenty miles West of Chicago.

    Bob kept his piano skills tuned by accompanying his children in their musical recitals. He also became known for his whistling skills and he often could be heard belting out melodic tunes.

    In 1968, Bob took on the position of Education Manager for the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce. There he worked closely with state educators and legislators. When he retired, the Illinois State Senate and House both declared the day "Robert M. Beckwith day" by official proclamation.

    Bob retired 1 January 1993 and is presently residing with Jeanette in Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Robert married Jeanette Lee Clabo 25 Aug 1950, Original First Baptist Church of Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. Jeanette (daughter of Eddie Lee Clabo and Charity Alice Reagan, daughter of Media Edards "Edd" Shields and Davie Eliza Shults) was born 12 Mar 1927, Eddie & Charity Clabo homestead, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 35. Robert Shields Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Sep 1951, Grant Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 36. John Ridenour Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Mar 1954, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died 25 Nov 2014, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Sep 2015, Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, Cook County, Illinois.
    3. 37. David Lynn Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jan 1956, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was christened Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

  2. 20.  Albert Frédérick WheelerAlbert Frédérick Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (9.Lester3, 3.Edmund2, 1.Edmund1) was born 17 Sep 1952, Bora Bora.

    Albert — Doris, Maire, Marie-Claire, Tevahinetematamataarii, Mickie COLOMBANI. Doris, was born 12 Apr 1952; died 15 Nov 2011, Mataiea, Tahiti, French Polynesia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Teipoitemarama, Faimano, Verani DAVID-COLOMBANI  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Oct 1979, Moerai, Rurutu, French Polynesia.

  3. 21.  Thomas McDowell WheelerThomas McDowell Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (12.Robert3, 3.Edmund2, 1.Edmund1) was born 8 Jun 1933, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; died 5 May 2014, Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals; was buried Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Listed as from Alexander, Virginia in 1992 obituary.
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    Reference:
    Lester Albert Wheeler Will.

    Thomas married Linda Klaveness Abt 1957. Linda (daughter of Captain Francis Ashtore "Frank" Klaveness and Esther M. Hefele) was born 15 Nov 1938, Santa Monica, California; died 4 Dec 2013, Asheville, North Carolina; was buried Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. Robert Francis Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 40. David McDowell Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jan 1961.
    3. 41. Lisa Klaveness Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Aug 1966, Quantico, Virginia.

  4. 22.  Robert E. Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (12.Robert3, 3.Edmund2, 1.Edmund1) was born 7 Aug 1935, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 8 Aug 1935, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 9 Aug 1935, Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

  5. 23.  Richard Edmond "Rick" Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (12.Robert3, 3.Edmund2, 1.Edmund1) was born 30 Jun 1937, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Of St. Petersberg, Florida 8 February 1992.

    Named in Natayle W. Wheeler Will.
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    Reference:
    Lester Albert Wheeler Will.

    Richard — Arlene Ruth Kamis. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Richard E. Wheeler, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Sep 1961, Cameron County, Texas.
    2. 43. Jennifer Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 24.  Anthony Alan "Tony" Wheeler Descendancy chart to this point (12.Robert3, 3.Edmund2, 1.Edmund1) was born 15 Aug 1939, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Of Canyon Country, California on 8 February 1992.
    Anthony A. Wheeler
    18784 Bainbury St.
    Canyon Country, CA 91351-2905
    (805)252-8256
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    Reference:
    Lester Albert Wheeler Will.

    Anthony — Shirley Norma Nielsen. Shirley (daughter of Thorvald N. Nielsen and Dorothy Norma Lyons) was born 3 Aug 1938, San Francisco County, California; died 24 Jun 2008. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 44. Michael David Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Apr 1968, Alameda County, California.
    2. 45. James Anthony Wheeler  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 25.  John Charles Hardison Descendancy chart to this point (13.Joan3, 4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 29 Nov 1950, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.

    John married Glenda Jo (Jody) Shafer 26 Nov 1971, Overland Park, Kansas; divorced Yes, date unknown. Glenda (daughter of Weldon Shafer and Audrey Delores Bales) was born 15 Feb 1952, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas; died 15 Apr 1992, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas; was buried Topeka, Kansas. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 46. John Charles Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Nov 1974, Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas.

  8. 26.  Daniel Martin Hardison Descendancy chart to this point (13.Joan3, 4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 5 May 1952, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.

    Daniel married Siouxan Marie Dean 9 Apr 1971, Palo Verde, Maricopa County, Arizona; divorced Yes, date unknown. Siouxan (daughter of Roy Floyd Dean and June Vivian Benedict) was born 31 Oct 1951, Buckeye, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 47. Carol Ann Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Sep 1971, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    2. 48. Daniel Martin Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Apr 1973, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    3. 49. Heather Hollie Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1974, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    4. 50. Alexis Cari Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Aug 1976, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    5. 51. Gretchen Angeline Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1977, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

  9. 27.  Kenneth Harold Hardison Descendancy chart to this point (13.Joan3, 4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 17 Jun 1954, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.

    Kenneth married Diana Lee Riefkohl Apr 1972, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Diana (daughter of August Riefkohl and Joanne Loyd) was born 7 Apr 1957, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 52. Kenneth Glen Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Aug 1972, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    2. 53. Eric Lee Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jul 1974, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
    3. 54. Dustin James Hardison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Apr 1978, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

  10. 28.  Carol Joan Hardison Descendancy chart to this point (13.Joan3, 4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 10 May 1960, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.

    Carol married Steven Anthony Heim 18 Nov 1989, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. Steven (son of Noel Anthony Heim and Joann Sharon Johnson) was born 18 Jun 1958, Apple Valley, San Bernardo, California. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 55. Scott Alexander Heim  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Oct 1994, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona.

  11. 29.  Anne Marie Hardison Descendancy chart to this point (13.Joan3, 4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 31 Jan 1962, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.


  12. 30.  Marcia Ann Warley Descendancy chart to this point (14.Jean3, 4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 9 Jan 1953, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.

    Marcia — David Houghton. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 56. Kelli Houghton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 May 1970, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

    Marcia — Denis O'Shaughnessy. [Group Sheet]


  13. 31.  Stephen Gus Downs Descendancy chart to this point (16.Pamela3, 4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 17 Sep 1976, Seattle, King County, Washington.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.


  14. 32.  Candys Lee Ann Downs Descendancy chart to this point (16.Pamela3, 4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 2 Oct 1982, Seattle, King County, Washington.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.


  15. 33.  Tiffany Rene Oakley Descendancy chart to this point (16.Pamela3, 4.Elmer2, 1.Edmund1) was born 28 Dec 1986, Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Joan Wheeler Hardison family group sheets, 15 June 1999.


  16. 34.  Mecklyn Oregon Stockton, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (17.Mecklyn3, 5.Edith2, 1.Edmund1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Mecklyn O. Stockton, Jr., mosjr@mindspring.com, 5 January 1999.



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