Dolly Goldberry1,2

TMG ID:34121, (1921 - )

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Dolly Goldberry was born in 1921.2

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Giesing (née Goldberry).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
DivorceOn this date, the divorce between Dolly (neé Goldberry) Giesing and Harold Adolph Oliver Giesing.2
MarriageDolly and Harold Adolph Oliver Giesing, son of: Edward Albert Giesing and Jane P. Townley, were married.1
     

Other Major Events

  • On this date, the divorce between Dolly (neé Goldberry) Giesing and Harold Adolph Oliver Giesing.2

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S778] Martin Sterling Giesing, online http://tinyurl.com/jxbd738, Martin Sterling Giesing (69061) (e-mail address), updated as of 17 Apr 2009.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Ella Townley1

Family
TMG ID:34122, (Mar 1889 - )
Relationship:5th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Sterling Monroe Townley1 B: 28 Dec 1862, D: 4 Apr 1944
Mother*Alice Coughlin1 B: 30 Apr 1863, D: 8 Oct 1920

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Ella Townley was born in Mar 1889, at MissouriG.1,2

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Ellie"2
  • Name-Married: on Wednesday, 6 Sep 1916, her married name became Mrs. Nunley (née Townley).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 6 Sep 1916, Ella, age 27 years and 6 months, and Robert L. Nunley were married at Arkansas City, Cowley County, KansasG.1
     

Children of: Ella Townley and Robert L. Nunley

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-190021 Jun 1900, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGSterling Monroe Townley, Alice Coughlin, Jane P. Townley, Kleight William Townley, James R. Townley, Anna M. Townley, Pearl A. Townley, Samuel Monroe Townley and Elizabeth A. Townley3
Census-191014 May 1910, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGSterling Monroe Townley, Alice Coughlin, Kleight William Townley, James R. Townley, Anna M. Townley, Pearl A. Townley, Samuel Monroe Townley, Elizabeth A. Townley, Alice Margaret Townley and Opal M. Townley2
Census-19209 Jan 1920, East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, Kay County, OklahomaGRobert L. Nunley, Opal Lee Nunley and Clara E. Nunley4
Census-19305 May 1930, Bolton Twp., Cowley County, KansasGRobert L. Nunley, Opal Lee Nunley and Clara E. Nunley5

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  3. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  4. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  5. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Robert L. Nunley1

Family
TMG ID:34123, (c 1872 - )

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Robert L. Nunley was born circa 1872, at MissouriG.1

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "R. L. Nunley"2,3

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 6 Sep 1916, Robert and Ella Townley, age 27 years and 6 months, daughter of: Sterling Monroe Townley and Alice Coughlin, were married at Arkansas City, Cowley County, KansasG.2
     

Children of: Robert L. Nunley and Ella Townley

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19209 Jan 1920, East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, Kay County, OklahomaGElla Townley, Opal Lee Nunley and Clara E. Nunley1
Census-19305 May 1930, Bolton Twp., Cowley County, KansasGElla Townley, Opal Lee Nunley and Clara E. Nunley3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jan 1920Ponca City, Kay County, OklahomaGcity policeman1
circa May 1930Bolton Twp., Cowley County, KansasGfarmer3

Citations

  1. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  2. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  3. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Kleight William Townley1

Family
TMG ID:34124, (22 Mar 1891 - 3 Nov 1957)
Relationship:5th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Sterling Monroe Townley2 B: 28 Dec 1862, D: 4 Apr 1944
Mother*Alice Coughlin2 B: 30 Apr 1863, D: 8 Oct 1920

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Kleight William Townley was born on Sunday, 22 Mar 1891, at Chamois, Osage County, MissouriG.2,3,1
  • Died on Sunday, 3 Nov 1957 at 120 N Cedar, Nevada, Vernon County, MissouriG, at age 66 years, 7 months and 12 days. Details as recorded: 02:45 AM Cause of Death: left ventricular failure for 10 minutes Due to: chronic myocardial degeneration for 1 year Other: diabetes mellitus Death Certificate ID: 43285. The informant on the Death Certificate was: Iva (?)2,1

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Klight4
  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Klightie W.3
  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Kelita W.2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageKleight and Clara E. Bohl, daughter of: Ferdinan Bohl, were married.2
     
MarriageKleight and Iva (?) were married.2
     

Child of: Kleight William Townley and Clara E. Bohl

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-190021 Jun 1900, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGSterling Monroe Townley, Alice Coughlin, Jane P. Townley, Ella Townley, James R. Townley, Anna M. Townley, Pearl A. Townley, Samuel Monroe Townley and Elizabeth A. Townley5
Census-191014 May 1910, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGSterling Monroe Townley, Alice Coughlin, Ella Townley, James R. Townley, Anna M. Townley, Pearl A. Townley, Samuel Monroe Townley, Elizabeth A. Townley, Alice Margaret Townley and Opal M. Townley3
Census-192013 Jan 1920, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGAnna M. Townley and Samuel Monroe Townley4
Census-19301930, Not found

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jan 1920Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGlaborer working out4
circa Nov 1957Green Lantern Cafe, Nevada, Vernon County, MissouriGtavern operator1

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
DeathThursday, 19 Mar 1914, Kleight William Townley was the informant on the death certtificate for Clara E. Bohl.2,1
DeathThursday, 19 Mar 1914, Kleight William Townley was the informant on the death certtificate for Earl Ferdinan Townley.2,1

Citations

  1. [S670] Missouri Death Certificates, online <http://tinyurl.com/ez4uw>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - MO Death Recs.
  2. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  3. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  4. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  5. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Clara E. Bohl1

Family
TMG ID:34125, (23 May 1891 - 19 Mar 1914)
Father*Ferdinan Bohl2 B: c 1841

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Townley (née Bohl).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageClara and Kleight William Townley, son of: Sterling Monroe Townley and Alice Coughlin, were married.1
     

Child of: Clara E. Bohl and Kleight William Townley

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
DeathThursday, 19 Mar 1914, Clara E. Bohl was the informant on the death certtificate for Earl Ferdinan Townley.1,2

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S670] Missouri Death Certificates, online <http://tinyurl.com/ez4uw>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - MO Death Recs.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Earl Ferdinan Townley1

Family
TMG ID:34126, (23 Oct 1913 - 19 Mar 1914)
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Kleight William Townley2 B: 22 Mar 1891, D: 3 Nov 1957
Mother*Clara E. Bohl2 B: 23 May 1891, D: 19 Mar 1914

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Earl Fred2

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
DeathThursday, 19 Mar 1914, Earl Ferdinan Townley was the informant on the death certtificate for Clara E. Bohl.2,1

Citations

  1. [S670] Missouri Death Certificates, online <http://tinyurl.com/ez4uw>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - MO Death Recs.
  2. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Iva (?)1

TMG ID:34127

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Townley.

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageIva and Kleight William Townley, son of: Sterling Monroe Townley and Alice Coughlin, were married.1
     

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
DeathSunday, 3 Nov 1957, Iva (?) was the informant on the death certtificate for Kleight William Townley.1,2

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S670] Missouri Death Certificates, online <http://tinyurl.com/ez4uw>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - MO Death Recs.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

James R. Townley1,2,3

Family
TMG ID:34128, (Oct 1892 - 1958)
Relationship:5th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Sterling Monroe Townley1 B: 28 Dec 1862, D: 4 Apr 1944
Mother*Alice Coughlin1 B: 30 Apr 1863, D: 8 Oct 1920

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: James R. Townley was born in Oct 1892, at MissouriG.1,2
  • Died in 1958 at age 65 years.1

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Title: he was also known as Private James R. Townley.1,2,3

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1920, James and Loretta (?) were married.1,4
     
Divorcebefore 1930, on this date, the divorce between Loretta (neé (?)) Townley and James R. Townley.4

Other Major Events

  • before 1930, on this date, the divorce between Loretta (neé (?)) Townley and James R. Townley.4

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-190021 Jun 1900, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGSterling Monroe Townley, Alice Coughlin, Jane P. Townley, Ella Townley, Kleight William Townley, Anna M. Townley, Pearl A. Townley, Samuel Monroe Townley and Elizabeth A. Townley5
Census-191014 May 1910, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGSterling Monroe Townley, Alice Coughlin, Ella Townley, Kleight William Townley, Anna M. Townley, Pearl A. Townley, Samuel Monroe Townley, Elizabeth A. Townley, Alice Margaret Townley and Opal M. Townley2
Census-192012 Jan 1920, Camp Merritt, Bergen County, New JerseyG3
Census-193017 Apr 1930, Fort MacArthur Military Post, Headquarters Battery 63rd Company, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaG4

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jan 1920Camp Merritt, Bergen County, New JerseyGsoldier United States Army3
circa Apr 1930Fort MacArthur Military Post, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CaliforniaGsoldier United States Army4

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  3. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  4. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  5. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
Last Edited31 Jul 2019

Loretta (?)1

TMG ID:34129

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: circa 1920, her married name became Mrs. Townley.

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1920, Loretta and James R. Townley, son of: Sterling Monroe Townley and Alice Coughlin, were married.1,2
     
Divorcebefore 1930, on this date, the divorce between Loretta (neé (?)) Townley and James R. Townley.2

Other Major Events

  • before 1930, on this date, the divorce between Loretta (neé (?)) Townley and James R. Townley.2

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Anna M. Townley1

Family
TMG ID:34130, (Dec 1894 - )
Relationship:5th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Sterling Monroe Townley2 B: 28 Dec 1862, D: 4 Apr 1944
Mother*Alice Coughlin2 B: 30 Apr 1863, D: 8 Oct 1920

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Anna M. Townley was born in Dec 1894, at MissouriG.2,1

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Annie"2
  • Name-Married: circa 1920, her married name became Mrs. Stephan (née Townley).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1920, Anna and Albert J. Stephan were married.2,3
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-190021 Jun 1900, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGSterling Monroe Townley, Alice Coughlin, Jane P. Townley, Ella Townley, Kleight William Townley, James R. Townley, Pearl A. Townley, Samuel Monroe Townley and Elizabeth A. Townley4
Census-191014 May 1910, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGSterling Monroe Townley, Alice Coughlin, Ella Townley, Kleight William Townley, James R. Townley, Pearl A. Townley, Samuel Monroe Townley, Elizabeth A. Townley, Alice Margaret Townley and Opal M. Townley1
Census-192013 Jan 1920, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGKleight William Townley and Samuel Monroe Townley5
Census-193028 Apr 1930, Chamois, Osage County, MissouriGAlbert J. Stephan3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jan 1920Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGrestaurant proprietor5

Citations

  1. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  2. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  3. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  4. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  5. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Albert J. Stephan1

TMG ID:34131, (5 Aug 1892 - 7 Oct 1970)

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Albert J. Stephan was born on Friday, 5 Aug 1892, at MissouriG.2,1
  • Died on Wednesday, 7 Oct 1970 at age 78 years, 2 months and 2 days.2

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Ollie Stephen2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1920, Albert and Anna M. Townley, daughter of: Sterling Monroe Townley and Alice Coughlin, were married.2,1
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-193028 Apr 1930, Chamois, Osage County, MissouriGAnna M. Townley1

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1930Chamois, Osage County, MissouriGcarpenter1

Citations

  1. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  2. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Pearl A. Townley1

Family
TMG ID:34132, (1 Sep 1896 - 14 Feb 1974)
Relationship:5th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Sterling Monroe Townley2 B: 28 Dec 1862, D: 4 Apr 1944
Mother*Alice Coughlin2 B: 30 Apr 1863, D: 8 Oct 1920

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Pearly"2
  • Name-Married: on Wednesday, 20 Oct 1920, her married name became Mrs. Giesing (née Townley).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 20 Oct 1920, Pearl, age 24 years, 1 month and 19 days, and Walter Emil Giesing, age 24 years, 7 months and 25 days, son of: John Theodore Giesing and Caroline Gosen, were married at Chamois, Osage County, MissouriG, by Joseph H. Winkelmann, Catholic Priest.2,4
     

Children of: Pearl A. Townley and Walter Emil Giesing

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-190021 Jun 1900, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGSterling Monroe Townley, Alice Coughlin, Jane P. Townley, Ella Townley, Kleight William Townley, James R. Townley, Anna M. Townley, Samuel Monroe Townley and Elizabeth A. Townley5
Census-191014 May 1910, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGSterling Monroe Townley, Alice Coughlin, Ella Townley, Kleight William Townley, James R. Townley, Anna M. Townley, Samuel Monroe Townley, Elizabeth A. Townley, Alice Margaret Townley and Opal M. Townley1
Census-19205 Jan 1920, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGSterling Monroe Townley, Alice Coughlin, Elizabeth A. Townley, Alice Margaret Townley and Opal M. Townley6

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1940Chamois, Osage County, MissouriGhouse wife3

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
DeathWednesday, 30 Apr 1947, Pearl A. Townley was the informant on the death certtificate for Jane P. Townley.2,7
DeathSaturday, 22 May 1948, Pearl A. Townley was the informant on the death certtificate for Walter Emil Giesing.2,7

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  2. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  3. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  4. [S930] Miller County Museum and Historical Society - Miller County, Maries County and Osage County Marriages, online <http://tinyurl.com/y8slx9o5>. Hereinafter cited as Miller County Marriages.
  5. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  6. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  7. [S670] Missouri Death Certificates, online <http://tinyurl.com/ez4uw>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - MO Death Recs.
Last Edited20 Oct 2015

Walter Emil Giesing1,2

Family
TMG ID:34133, (25 Feb 1896 - 22 May 1948)
Father*John Theodore Giesing3 B: 18 May 1854, D: 1 Dec 1896
Mother*Caroline Gosen3 B: 11 Jan 1859, D: 27 Aug 1935
Step-fatherBernard G. Giesing4 B: 8 Sep 1858, D: 13 Dec 1927

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 20 Oct 1920, Walter, age 24 years, 7 months and 25 days, and Pearl A. Townley, age 24 years, 1 month and 19 days, daughter of: Sterling Monroe Townley and Alice Coughlin, were married at Chamois, Osage County, MissouriG, by Joseph H. Winkelmann, Catholic Priest.1,7
     

Children of: Walter Emil Giesing and Pearl A. Townley

Other Major Events

  • Military: on Thursday, 20 Sep 1917, at Linn County, MissouriG, Walter Emil Giesing at age 21, began military service, inducted into US Army, Private, Battery D 335 Field Artillery.1,2
  • Military: from 9 Jan 1918 to 3 May 1919, Walter Emil Giesing, military service, served overseas.2

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19009 Jun 1900, Cedar Twp., Boone County, MissouriGCaroline Gosen, William Giesing, Frank Giesing, Joseph Giesing, Elizabeth T. Giesing, August Giesing, Otto Giesing and Oscar Giesing6
Census-19103 May 1910, Chamois, Osage County, MissouriGBernard G. Giesing, Caroline Gosen and Oscar Giesing4
Census-192030 Jan 1920, Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriG8
Census-19402 Apr 1940, Chamois, Osage County, MissouriGSusan Furry, Alverda Mae Giesing, Ruth Virginia Giesing, Betty M. Giesing and Cathleen Giesing5

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jan 1920Benton Twp., Osage County, MissouriGfarmer8
circa Apr 1940Chamois, Osage County, MissouriGlaborer bridge contruction5

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
DeathTuesday, 6 Nov 1923, Walter Emil Giesing was the informant on the death certtificate for Louise Caroline Giesing.9,3,10

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S778] Martin Sterling Giesing, online http://tinyurl.com/jxbd738, Martin Sterling Giesing (69061) (e-mail address), updated as of 17 Apr 2009.
  3. [S670] Missouri Death Certificates, online <http://tinyurl.com/ez4uw>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - MO Death Recs.
  4. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  5. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  6. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  7. [S930] Miller County Museum and Historical Society - Miller County, Maries County and Osage County Marriages, online <http://tinyurl.com/y8slx9o5>. Hereinafter cited as Miller County Marriages.
  8. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  9. [S129] Ancestry.com, online http://tinyurl.com/pcf6tp, various (various), updated as of various.
  10. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited20 Oct 2015

Louise Caroline Giesing1

Family
TMG ID:34134, (12 Apr 1923 - 6 Nov 1923)
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Walter Emil Giesing1 B: 25 Feb 1896, D: 22 May 1948
Mother*Pearl A. Townley1 B: 1 Sep 1896, D: 14 Feb 1974

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S129] Ancestry.com, online http://tinyurl.com/pcf6tp, various (various), updated as of various.
  3. [S670] Missouri Death Certificates, online <http://tinyurl.com/ez4uw>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - MO Death Recs.
  4. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited20 Oct 2015

Alverda Mae Giesing1,2

Family
TMG ID:34135, (7 Jan 1922 - 22 Nov 2007)
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Walter Emil Giesing1 B: 25 Feb 1896, D: 22 May 1948
Mother*Pearl A. Townley1 B: 1 Sep 1896, D: 14 Feb 1974

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Wehrsten (née Giesing).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageAlverda and Peter William Wehrsten were married.1
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19402 Apr 1940, Chamois, Osage County, MissouriGWalter Emil Giesing, Susan Furry, Ruth Virginia Giesing, Betty M. Giesing and Cathleen Giesing3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1940Chamois, Osage County, MissouriGsales lady g store3

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
Last Edited20 Oct 2015

Peter William Wehrsten1,2

TMG ID:34136, (2 Dec 1916 - 22 Apr 1985)

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriagePeter and Alverda Mae Giesing, daughter of: Walter Emil Giesing and Pearl A. Townley, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited20 Oct 2015

Ruth Virginia Giesing1,2

Family
TMG ID:34137, (7 Apr 1924 - 30 Mar 2004)
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Walter Emil Giesing1 B: 25 Feb 1896, D: 22 May 1948
Mother*Pearl A. Townley1 B: 1 Sep 1896, D: 14 Feb 1974

Primary Birth & Death

Obituary & Burial

  • An Obituary for Ruth Virginia Giesing appeared on Wednesday, 31 Mar 2004, Obituary
    Ruth V. Theissen died March 30, 2004, at Shawnee Gardens Nursing Home, at the age of 79, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert "Buck" Theissen. She leaves behind four children, Sharon Wright and her husband Matt, St. Louis, MO, Bruce Theissen and his wife Judy, Oklahoma City, OK, Mary Beth Hawver and her husband Pat, of North Kansas City, MO,and Jeanne Enna and her husband Rick of Overland Park, KS. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, John and wife Susan, Mike and wife Stacy, and Mark Wright, Todd and Tracy Theissen, Greg and Paul Hawver, and Emily, Elizabeth, Steven, and Samuel Enna.Visitation will be 4:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 2 at Toedtman and Grosse Funeral Home in Hermann, MO. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Risen Savior in Rhineland, MO. Ruth was a wonderful Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. We all mourn her loss, but we thank God for the end of her suffering and her new eternal life.3

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Monday, 31 May 1948, her married name became Mrs. Theissen (née Giesing).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 31 May 1948, Ruth, age 24 years, 1 month and 24 days, and Albert Rudolph Theissen Jr., age 26 years, 2 months and 10 days, son of: Albert Rudolph Theissen and Caroline Mary Hagedorn, were married at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Chamois, Osage County, MissouriG.1,3
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19402 Apr 1940, Chamois, Osage County, MissouriGWalter Emil Giesing, Susan Furry, Alverda Mae Giesing, Betty M. Giesing and Cathleen Giesing4

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S129] Ancestry.com, online http://tinyurl.com/pcf6tp, various (various), updated as of various.
  3. [S894] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Brian Liedtke (e-mail address), updated as of 21 Jun 2008.
  4. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  5. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited20 Oct 2015

Albert Rudolph Theissen Jr.1

Family
TMG ID:34138, (21 Mar 1922 - 5 Dec 2000)
Father*Albert Rudolph Theissen2 B: 13 Jan 1885, D: 3 Sep 1950
Mother*Caroline Mary Hagedorn2 B: 18 Nov 1887, D: 24 Dec 1969

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Buck"3

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 31 May 1948, Albert, age 26 years, 2 months and 10 days, and Ruth Virginia Giesing, age 24 years, 1 month and 24 days, daughter of: Walter Emil Giesing and Pearl A. Townley, were married at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Chamois, Osage County, MissouriG.1,3
     

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S129] Ancestry.com, online http://tinyurl.com/pcf6tp, various (various), updated as of various.
  3. [S894] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Brian Liedtke (e-mail address), updated as of 21 Jun 2008.
  4. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited20 Oct 2015

Betty M. Giesing1,2

Family
TMG ID:34139, (8 Apr 1927 - 17 Oct 2014)
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Walter Emil Giesing1 B: 25 Feb 1896, D: 22 May 1948
Mother*Pearl A. Townley1 B: 1 Sep 1896, D: 14 Feb 1974

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Ellis (née Giesing).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageBetty and Ernest E. Ellis were married.3
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19402 Apr 1940, Chamois, Osage County, MissouriGWalter Emil Giesing, Susan Furry, Alverda Mae Giesing, Ruth Virginia Giesing and Cathleen Giesing2

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  3. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited20 Oct 2015

Ernest E. Ellis1,2

TMG ID:34140, (24 Jun 1922 - 13 Oct 1974)

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Peter William Wehrsten2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageErnest and Betty M. Giesing, daughter of: Walter Emil Giesing and Pearl A. Townley, were married.2
     

Citations

  1. [S405] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, John Goode Haring (e-mail address), updated as of 24 Feb 2003.
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited20 Oct 2015