Gerald Vane Wooley1

TMG ID:38421, (23 May 1919 - 24 Jul 1982)
Relationships:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 3 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Allen Lucas Wooley1 B: 2 Feb 1883, D: 10 Feb 1967
Mother*Lulu May Claar1 B: 24 Mar 1886, D: 19 Feb 1963

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Vane"2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageGerald and Ethel Bement were married.1
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-194018 Apr 1940, East Nelson, Moultrie County, IllinoisGAllen Lucas Wooley and Lulu May Claar2

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  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.
Last Edited15 Oct 2015

Ethel Bement1

TMG ID:38422

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Wooley (née Bement).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageEthel and Gerald Vane Wooley, son of: Allen Lucas Wooley and Lulu May Claar, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Maria Louise Claar1

TMG ID:38423, (21 Aug 1889 - 16 Aug 1955)
Relationships:5th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
5th cousin 4 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Francis Marion Claar1 B: 6 Nov 1857, D: 28 May 1924
Mother*Agnes Rosabelle Smith1 B: 28 Dec 1864, D: 28 Jul 1947

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: She was also known as Mary L.2,4
  • Name-Married: on Friday, 10 Jun 1910, her married name became Mrs. Cooley (née Claar).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageFriday, 10 Jun 1910, Maria, age 20 years, 9 months and 20 days, and John Walter Cooley, age 24 years, 5 months and 1 day, son of: James Cooley and Minerva Jane Skinner, were married at Effingham County, IllinoisG.1
     

Children of: Maria Louise Claar and John Walter Cooley

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1910Dieterich, Effingham County, IllinoisGmilliner millinery store4

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [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.
  3. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  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.
Last Edited27 Sep 2022

John Walter Cooley1

TMG ID:38424, (9 Jan 1886 - 19 Jan 1957)
Father*James Cooley2 B: 20 Oct 1850, D: 11 Sep 1929
Mother*Minerva Jane Skinner2 B: 11 Aug 1854, D: 17 Jul 1923

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageFriday, 10 Jun 1910, John, age 24 years, 5 months and 1 day, and Maria Louise Claar, age 20 years, 9 months and 20 days, daughter of: Francis Marion Claar and Agnes Rosabelle Smith, were married at Effingham County, IllinoisG.1
     

Children of: John Walter Cooley and Maria Louise Claar

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-194013 Apr 1940, 704 Owens Street, Effingham, Effingham County, IllinoisGMaria Louise Claar, Rhea Louise Cooley, Charles Marion Cooley and Agnes Rosabelle Smith3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1940Effingham, Effingham County, IllinoisGtelegraph operator telegraphy3

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  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 Edited10 May 2022

Jewell Lenore Cooley1

TMG ID:38425, (27 Dec 1910 - Jan 1973)
Relationships:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 3 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*John Walter Cooley1 B: 9 Jan 1886, D: 19 Jan 1957
Mother*Maria Louise Claar1 B: 21 Aug 1889, D: 16 Aug 1955

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: in 1936, her married name became Mrs. Crippen (née Cooley).2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriage1936, Jewell, age 25 years, and Oran Anthony Crippen, age 26 years were married.1,2
     

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

Oran Anthony Crippen1

TMG ID:38426, (2 Oct 1909 - 13 May 1987)

Vital Statistics

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Crip"2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriage1936, Oran, age 26 years, and Jewell Lenore Cooley, age 25 years, daughter of: John Walter Cooley and Maria Louise Claar, were married.1,2
     

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

Mildred Cooley1

TMG ID:38427, (18 Apr 1912 - 21 Jun 1987)
Relationships:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 3 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*John Walter Cooley1 B: 9 Jan 1886, D: 19 Jan 1957
Mother*Maria Louise Claar1 B: 21 Aug 1889, D: 16 Aug 1955

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Mickie"2

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

John Eugene Cooley1

TMG ID:38428, (19 Mar 1914 - 5 Oct 1999)
Relationships:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 3 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*John Walter Cooley1 B: 9 Jan 1886, D: 19 Jan 1957
Mother*Maria Louise Claar1 B: 21 Aug 1889, D: 16 Aug 1955

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 15 Sep 1937, John, age 23 years, 5 months and 27 days, and Cecyle Del Merry, age 20 years, daughter of: Cecil Noble Merry and Ada Priscilla Gass, were married at Washington, Daviess County, IndianaG.1,2
     

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

Cecyle Del Merry1

TMG ID:38429, (15 Sep 1917 - 19 Sep 2012)
Father*Cecil Noble Merry2 B: 11 Aug 1894, D: 29 Jul 1954
Mother*Ada Priscilla Gass2 B: 12 Sep 1895, D: 27 Sep 1974

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Wednesday, 15 Sep 1937, her married name became Mrs. Cooley (née Merry).2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 15 Sep 1937, Cecyle, age 20 years, and John Eugene Cooley, age 23 years, 5 months and 27 days, son of: John Walter Cooley and Maria Louise Claar, were married at Washington, Daviess County, IndianaG.1,2
     

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

Ruth Agnes Cooley1

TMG ID:38430, (6 Apr 1916 - 17 May 1992)
Relationships:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 3 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*John Walter Cooley1 B: 9 Jan 1886, D: 19 Jan 1957
Mother*Maria Louise Claar1 B: 21 Aug 1889, D: 16 Aug 1955

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Jacksi (née Cooley).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageRuth and Joseph Jacksi, son of: Charles Jacksi and Mary (?), were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

Joseph Jacksi1

TMG ID:38431, (15 Feb 1910 - Dec 1979)
Father*Charles Jacksi2 B: 6 Jan 1879, D: 5 Apr 1934
Mother*Mary (?)2 B: 1 Feb 1883, D: 9 Dec 1942

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Joe"2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageJoseph and Ruth Agnes Cooley, daughter of: John Walter Cooley and Maria Louise Claar, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

Daphne Lavon Cooley1

TMG ID:38432, (10 Feb 1918 - 27 Nov 1993)
Relationships:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 3 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*John Walter Cooley1 B: 9 Jan 1886, D: 19 Jan 1957
Mother*Maria Louise Claar1 B: 21 Aug 1889, D: 16 Aug 1955

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Saturday, 19 Feb 1944, her married name became Mrs. Freimuth (née Cooley).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 19 Feb 1944, Daphne, age 26 years and 9 days, and Earl Roy Freimuth, age 29 years, 6 months and 4 days, son of: Alexander Otto Freimuth and Pauline Metzger, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

Earl Roy Freimuth1

TMG ID:38433, (15 Aug 1914 - 10 Apr 1962)
Father*Alexander Otto Freimuth2 B: 1893
Mother*Pauline Metzger2 B: 1892

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 19 Feb 1944, Earl, age 29 years, 6 months and 4 days, and Daphne Lavon Cooley, age 26 years and 9 days, daughter of: John Walter Cooley and Maria Louise Claar, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

Walter Quentin Cooley1,2

TMG ID:38434, (13 Aug 1920 - 11 Jun 1984)
Relationships:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 3 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*John Walter Cooley1 B: 9 Jan 1886, D: 19 Jan 1957
Mother*Maria Louise Claar1 B: 21 Aug 1889, D: 16 Aug 1955

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Quent"2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWalter and Veronica Probasco were married.1
     

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
DeathTuesday, 16 Aug 1955, Walter Quentin Cooley was the informant on the death certtificate for Maria Louise Claar.1,2

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

Veronica Probasco1

TMG ID:38435

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Cooley (née Probasco).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageVeronica and Walter Quentin Cooley, son of: John Walter Cooley and Maria Louise Claar, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Rhea Louise Cooley1

TMG ID:38436, (8 Dec 1924 - 2 Nov 1993)
Relationships:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 3 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*John Walter Cooley1 B: 9 Jan 1886, D: 19 Jan 1957
Mother*Maria Louise Claar1 B: 21 Aug 1889, D: 16 Aug 1955

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Sunday, 25 Jun 1944, her married name became Mrs. Loy (née Cooley).2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSunday, 25 Jun 1944, Rhea, age 19 years, 6 months and 17 days, and Richard Wiley Loy, age 20 years, 9 months and 2 days, son of: Ted Loy and Joan Peters, were married at La Porte, La Porte County, IndianaG.1,2
     

Children of: Rhea Louise Cooley and Richard Wiley Loy

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-194013 Apr 1940, 704 Owens Street, Effingham, Effingham County, IllinoisGJohn Walter Cooley, Maria Louise Claar, Charles Marion Cooley and Agnes Rosabelle Smith3

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  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 Edited10 May 2022

Richard Wiley Loy1

TMG ID:38437, (23 Sep 1923 - 2 Aug 1993)
Father*Ted Loy2 B: 4 May 1893, D: 21 Nov 1971
Mother*Joan Peters2 B: 10 Jun 1894, D: 6 Jan 1995

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSunday, 25 Jun 1944, Richard, age 20 years, 9 months and 2 days, and Rhea Louise Cooley, age 19 years, 6 months and 17 days, daughter of: John Walter Cooley and Maria Louise Claar, were married at La Porte, La Porte County, IndianaG.1,2
     

Children of: Richard Wiley Loy and Rhea Louise Cooley

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

Linda Robin Loy1

TMG ID:38438, (6 May 1946 - 10 Feb 1994)
Relationships:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
7th cousin 2 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Richard Wiley Loy1 B: 23 Sep 1923, D: 2 Aug 1993
Mother*Rhea Louise Cooley1 B: 8 Dec 1924, D: 2 Nov 1993

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Loy-Damron (née Loy).2

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited10 May 2022

Charles Marion Cooley1

TMG ID:38440, (7 May 1928 - 17 Feb 2007)
Relationships:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 3 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*John Walter Cooley1 B: 9 Jan 1886, D: 19 Jan 1957
Mother*Maria Louise Claar1 B: 21 Aug 1889, D: 16 Aug 1955

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 17 Nov 1956, Charles, age 28 years, 6 months and 10 days, and Lela Jean Snack were married at Effingham, Effingham County, IllinoisG.1,3
     

Other Major Events

  • Military: Charles Marion Cooley, military service, US Navy, World War II.3

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-194013 Apr 1940, 704 Owens Street, Effingham, Effingham County, IllinoisGJohn Walter Cooley, Maria Louise Claar, Rhea Louise Cooley and Agnes Rosabelle Smith2

Known Address(es)

Citations

  1. [S128] Ronald Jay Hunter, "Ronald Jay Hunter," e-Mail message from <e-mail address> (5147 Abel Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32) to http://tinyurl.com/zm4m6sp, 8 Nov 2000. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Ronald Hunter."
  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 Edited10 May 2022