Lela Jean Snack1

TMG ID:38441

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Saturday, 17 Nov 1956, her married name became Mrs. Cooley (née Snack).2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 17 Nov 1956, Lela and Charles Marion Cooley, age 28 years, 6 months and 10 days, son of: John Walter Cooley and Maria Louise Claar, were married at Effingham, Effingham County, IllinoisG.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

Charlotte Jean Cooley1

Family
TMG ID:38442, (19 Dec 1930 - 18 Jan 1931)
Relationship:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*John Walter Cooley1 B: 9 Jan 1886, D: 19 Jan 1957
Mother*Maria Louise Claar1 B: 21 Aug 1889, D: 16 Aug 1955

Primary Birth & Death

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

James Andrew Claar1

Family
TMG ID:38443, (7 Oct 1891 - 1927)
Relationship:5th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Francis Marion Claar1 B: 6 Nov 1857, D: 28 May 1924
Mother*Agnes Rosabelle Smith1 B: 28 Dec 1864, D: 28 Jul 1947

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagebefore 1914, James and Almanda Elmira Wilfong were married at Effingham County, IllinoisG.1
     

Children of: James Andrew Claar and Almanda Elmira Wilfong

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19001 Jun 1900, Dieterich, Effingham County, IllinoisGFrancis Marion Claar, Agnes Rosabelle Smith, Lulu May Claar, Maria Louise Claar, Frances M. Claar and Grace A. Claar2
Census-191018 May 1910, Whitley Twp., Moultrie County, IllinoisG, residing with Robert and Agnus Gramblin, listed as servant. Also residing in the house as servant is 16 year old Myra Wilfont. Myra is likely his future wife.Almanda Elmira Wilfong3
Census-19208 Jan 1920, 85 East Overton, Tuscola, Douglas County, IllinoisGAlmanda Elmira Wilfong, Madge Elmira Claar, Carl Francis Claar and Kathlyn R. Claar4

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa May 1910Whitley Twp., Moultrie County, IllinoisGlaborer farm3
circa Jan 1920Tuscola, Douglas County, IllinoisGmechanic automobile4

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. [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.
Last Edited29 May 2022

Almanda Elmira Wilfong1

Family
TMG ID:38444, (29 Nov 1893 - 17 Mar 1947)

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Elmira"2
  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Mira A."3
  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Myra"4
  • Name-Married: before 1914, her married name became Mrs. Claar (née Wilfong).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagebefore 1914, Almanda and James Andrew Claar, son of: Francis Marion Claar and Agnes Rosabelle Smith, were married at Effingham County, IllinoisG.1
     

Children of: Almanda Elmira Wilfong and James Andrew Claar

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-191018 May 1910, Whitley Twp., Moultrie County, IllinoisG, residing with Robert and Agnus Gramblin, listed as servant. Also residing in the house as servant is 16 year old Myra Wilfont. Myra is likely his future wife.James Andrew Claar4
Census-19208 Jan 1920, 85 East Overton, Tuscola, Douglas County, IllinoisGJames Andrew Claar, Madge Elmira Claar, Carl Francis Claar and Kathlyn R. Claar2
Census-193012 Apr 1930, 808 Franklin Ave., Douglas Twp., Effingham County, IllinoisGMadge Elmira Claar, Carl Francis Claar, Kathlyn R. Claar, James Edward Claar, Edwin Orville Claar and Zelma Jean Claar3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1930Douglas Twp., Effingham County, IllinoisGcook restaurant3

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. [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.
  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. [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.
Last Edited29 May 2022

Madge Elmira Claar1

Family
TMG ID:38445, (27 Jun 1914 - 18 Nov 1988)
Relationship:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*James Andrew Claar1 B: 7 Oct 1891, D: 1927
Mother*Almanda Elmira Wilfong1 B: 29 Nov 1893, D: 17 Mar 1947

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Thursday, 12 Nov 1936, her married name became Mrs. Rae (née Claar).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageThursday, 12 Nov 1936, Madge, age 22 years, 4 months and 16 days, and Donald Rae, age 26 years, 5 months and 1 day were married.1
     

Child of: Madge Elmira Claar and Donald Rae

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19208 Jan 1920, 85 East Overton, Tuscola, Douglas County, IllinoisGJames Andrew Claar, Almanda Elmira Wilfong, Carl Francis Claar and Kathlyn R. Claar2
Census-193012 Apr 1930, 808 Franklin Ave., Douglas Twp., Effingham County, IllinoisGAlmanda Elmira Wilfong, Carl Francis Claar, Kathlyn R. Claar, James Edward Claar, Edwin Orville Claar and Zelma Jean Claar3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1930Douglas Twp., Effingham County, IllinoisGhouse work private house3

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. [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.
  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 Edited29 May 2022

Donald Rae1

Family
TMG ID:38446, (11 Jun 1910 - 27 Jul 1965)

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageThursday, 12 Nov 1936, Donald, age 26 years, 5 months and 1 day, and Madge Elmira Claar, age 22 years, 4 months and 16 days, daughter of: James Andrew Claar and Almanda Elmira Wilfong, were married.1
     

Child of: Donald Rae and Madge Elmira Claar

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

Douglas Robert Rae1

Family
TMG ID:38447, (27 Apr 1948 - 13 May 1990)
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Donald Rae1 B: 11 Jun 1910, D: 27 Jul 1965
Mother*Madge Elmira Claar1 B: 27 Jun 1914, D: 18 Nov 1988

Primary Birth & Death

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

Carl Francis Claar1

Family
TMG ID:38448, (7 Feb 1916 - 1 Jan 1977)
Relationship:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*James Andrew Claar1 B: 7 Oct 1891, D: 1927
Mother*Almanda Elmira Wilfong1 B: 29 Nov 1893, D: 17 Mar 1947

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageCarl and Lillian Henricka Hoelscher were married.1
     

Children of: Carl Francis Claar and Lillian Henricka Hoelscher

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19208 Jan 1920, 85 East Overton, Tuscola, Douglas County, IllinoisGJames Andrew Claar, Almanda Elmira Wilfong, Madge Elmira Claar and Kathlyn R. Claar2
Census-193012 Apr 1930, 808 Franklin Ave., Douglas Twp., Effingham County, IllinoisGAlmanda Elmira Wilfong, Madge Elmira Claar, Kathlyn R. Claar, James Edward Claar, Edwin Orville Claar and Zelma Jean Claar3

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. [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.
  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

Lillian Henricka Hoelscher1

Family
TMG ID:38449

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Claar (née Hoelscher).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageLillian and Carl Francis Claar, son of: James Andrew Claar and Almanda Elmira Wilfong, were married.1
     

Children of: Lillian Henricka Hoelscher and Carl Francis Claar

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

Charles Thomas Claar1

Family
TMG ID:38450, (23 Jun 1947 - 20 Jun 1989)
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Carl Francis Claar1 B: 7 Feb 1916, D: 1 Jan 1977
Mother*Lillian Henricka Hoelscher1

Primary Birth & Death

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

Teddy LaVerne Claar1

Family
TMG ID:38451, (30 Mar 1949 - 4 Apr 1949)
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Carl Francis Claar1 B: 7 Feb 1916, D: 1 Jan 1977
Mother*Lillian Henricka Hoelscher1

Primary Birth & Death

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

Stephen Arthur Claar1

Family
TMG ID:38452, (10 Mar 1952 - 2 Aug 1996)
Relationship:6th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Carl Francis Claar1 B: 7 Feb 1916, D: 1 Jan 1977
Mother*Lillian Henricka Hoelscher1

Primary Birth & Death

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

Kathlyn R. Claar1

Family
TMG ID:38454, (18 Feb 1918 - 13 Jan 1991)
Relationship:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*James Andrew Claar1 B: 7 Oct 1891, D: 1927
Mother*Almanda Elmira Wilfong1 B: 29 Nov 1893, D: 17 Mar 1947

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Sunday, 3 Jun 1934, her married name became Mrs. Gambee (née Claar).
  • Name-Married: on Wednesday, 5 Jul 1950, her married name became Mrs. Evans (née Claar).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSunday, 3 Jun 1934, Kathlyn, age 16 years, 3 months and 16 days, and Leslie Gambee, age 19 years, 9 months and 29 days were married.1
     
MarriageWednesday, 5 Jul 1950, Kathlyn, age 32 years, 4 months and 17 days, and Lewis Evans were married.1
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19208 Jan 1920, 85 East Overton, Tuscola, Douglas County, IllinoisGJames Andrew Claar, Almanda Elmira Wilfong, Madge Elmira Claar and Carl Francis Claar2
Census-193012 Apr 1930, 808 Franklin Ave., Douglas Twp., Effingham County, IllinoisGAlmanda Elmira Wilfong, Madge Elmira Claar, Carl Francis Claar, James Edward Claar, Edwin Orville Claar and Zelma Jean Claar3

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. [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.
  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

Lewis Evans1

TMG ID:38455, ( - 22 Jul 1970)

Primary Birth & Death

  • Died on Wednesday, 22 Jul 1970.1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 5 Jul 1950, Lewis and Kathlyn R. Claar, age 32 years, 4 months and 17 days, daughter of: James Andrew Claar and Almanda Elmira Wilfong, 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

Leslie Gambee1

TMG ID:38456, (5 Aug 1914 - 4 Feb 1996)

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSunday, 3 Jun 1934, Leslie, age 19 years, 9 months and 29 days, and Kathlyn R. Claar, age 16 years, 3 months and 16 days, daughter of: James Andrew Claar and Almanda Elmira Wilfong, 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

James Edward Claar1

Family
TMG ID:38457, (18 Aug 1920 - 14 Mar 1986)
Relationship:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*James Andrew Claar1 B: 7 Oct 1891, D: 1927
Mother*Almanda Elmira Wilfong1 B: 29 Nov 1893, D: 17 Mar 1947

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 9 Mar 1940, James, age 19 years, 6 months and 20 days, and Geraldine Beverley Powell, age 17 years, 6 months and 12 days were married.1
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-193012 Apr 1930, 808 Franklin Ave., Douglas Twp., Effingham County, IllinoisGAlmanda Elmira Wilfong, Madge Elmira Claar, Carl Francis Claar, Kathlyn R. Claar, Edwin Orville Claar and Zelma Jean Claar2

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. [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

Geraldine Beverley Powell1

TMG ID:38458, (26 Aug 1922 - 8 Nov 1997)

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Saturday, 9 Mar 1940, her married name became Mrs. Claar (née Powell).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 9 Mar 1940, Geraldine, age 17 years, 6 months and 12 days, and James Edward Claar, age 19 years, 6 months and 20 days, son of: James Andrew Claar and Almanda Elmira Wilfong, 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

Edwin Orville Claar1

Family
TMG ID:38459, (22 Aug 1922 - 23 Jun 1946)
Relationship:6th cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*James Andrew Claar1 B: 7 Oct 1891, D: 1927
Mother*Almanda Elmira Wilfong1 B: 29 Nov 1893, D: 17 Mar 1947

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageEdwin and Dorcie Loy were married.1
     

Other Major Events

  • Military: Edwin Orville Claar, military service, Sergeant, Quartermaster Corps, US Army, World War II.3
  • Military: on Wednesday, 2 Oct 1940, at East Saint Louis, Saint Louis City, IllinoisG, Edwin Orville Claar at age 18, began military service, enlissted, private, US Army, Infantry.4

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-193012 Apr 1930, 808 Franklin Ave., Douglas Twp., Effingham County, IllinoisGAlmanda Elmira Wilfong, Madge Elmira Claar, Carl Francis Claar, Kathlyn R. Claar, James Edward Claar and Zelma Jean Claar5

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. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998.
  3. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946.
  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 Sep 2022

Dorcie Loy1

TMG ID:38460

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: She was also known as Dorice (?)2
  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Claar (née Loy).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageDorcie and Edwin Orville Claar, son of: James Andrew Claar and Almanda Elmira Wilfong, 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. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998.
Last Edited29 May 2022