1. | ROMANOWSKY, Emma M was born about 1879 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 16 Mar 1958 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kenmore, Erie County, NY. Notes: Niagara Gazette Emma married VIGRASS, Ernest L on 6 Sep 1899 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Ernest was born about 1873 in Staffordshire, England; died on 14 Apr 1968 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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2. | VIGRASS, Beatrice V (1.Emma1) was born about 1901 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 5 Jul 1982 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Notes: North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/5/1982 Beatrice married BACON, George A on 18 Feb 1922 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. George (son of BACON, George Washington and HURST, Josephine C) was born on 16 Nov 1900 in New York; died in Oct 1987 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | VIGRASS, Evelyn M (1.Emma1) was born about 1903 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 16 Sep 1965 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Notes: North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/16/1965 Evelyn married VOISINET, Harold S on 4 Oct 1922 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | VIGRASS, Alice A (1.Emma1) was born on 2 Aug 1904 in New York; died in Apr 1991 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Family/Spouse: KEYES, Charles W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: EKINS, Arthur. Arthur was born on 1 Jul 1901 in Thorold, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Oct 1970 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | VIGRASS, Olive A (1.Emma1) was born on 5 Nov 1906 in New York; died on 25 Aug 2001 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Family/Spouse: HORAN, Samuel S. Samuel was born on 17 Jun 1903; died on 8 Jul 1975 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
6. | VIGRASS, Ernest L (1.Emma1) was born on 14 Oct 1908 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 18 Sep 1968 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Notes: North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 9/19/1968 Ernest married BAKER, Mildred E on 14 Oct 1936 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Mildred (daughter of BAKER, Harvey P and RICH, Harriet E) was born on 21 Mar 1912 in New York; died on 22 Sep 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | VIGRASS, Emma E (1.Emma1) was born on 12 Feb 1911 in New York; died in Feb 1987 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Family/Spouse: JAENECKE, Wallace M. Wallace (son of JAENECKE, Julius J and BOENING, Wilhelmina P) was born on 15 Mar 1914; died on 12 Apr 1989 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. | VIGRASS, Arthur Lindsay (1.Emma1) was born on 14 Jul 1914 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 24 Jul 1979 in Degraff Memorial Hospital, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Notes: North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/24/1979 Family/Spouse: KOCH, Elsie R. Elsie was born on 1 Jan 1920; died on 12 May 2005 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | VIGRASS, Wilbert J (1.Emma1) was born on 28 Apr 1916 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 18 Jun 2007 in Collegedale, Hamilton County, TN. Family/Spouse: WAGNER, Dorothy. Dorothy (daughter of WAGNER, Henry J and ARMSTRONG, Margaret E) was born on 5 Nov 1918 in New York; died on 17 Jan 2011 in Ooltewah, Hamilton County, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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10. | VIGRASS, Robert Charles (1.Emma1) was born on 24 Aug 1922 in New York; died on 28 Apr 2005 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. Family/Spouse: RYAN, Dorothy M. Dorothy (daughter of RYAN, Percy Harold and BLOOM, Winifred Charlotte) was born on 9 Nov 1927 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Sep 2020 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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11. | BACON, Margaret M (2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) was born on 12 Dec 1923 in New York; died on 5 Aug 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL. Family/Spouse: ASBURY, Daniel N. Daniel was born on 20 Jul 1918; died on 27 Jan 2007 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
12. | BACON, Bernice Ann (2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) was born on 29 Aug 1925 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Feb 2014 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Notes: February 6, 2014 Bernice Anne Townsend Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Thu Feb 06, 2014, 02:30 PM EST TONAWANDA - Bernice Anne (Bacon) Townsend, 88, of Tonawanda, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Born in Tonawanda, NY on August 29, 1925, she was the daughter of the late George and Beatrice Bacon. She was a graduate of St. Francis of Assisi School and Mount St. Mary Academy and was a lifelong member of St. Francis of Assisi Church. She was active in the Lioness Club of the Tonawanda's, DeGraff Hospital Auxiliary and the Riviera Theatre, where she volunteered for many years and served on the Board of Directors. She was married on September 1, 1945 to Duane A Townsend, Sr., who passed away in September 1994. Loving mother of Nancy (Charles Bachman) and Duane Jr. (Christine); beloved grandmother of Victoria Rowley (Jason), Kevin and Amanda Townsend; sister of John W. Bacon, Veronica Wilbar and a late Margaret Asbury and George Bacon, Jr. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and her dear friends, Joan Miller and Elmer Nilts. The family will be present at the Hillard Creasey Funeral Home on Sunday from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, 71 Adam St., Tonawanda at 10:00 AM on Monday. Please assemble at church. Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register. Bernice married TOWNSEND, Duane A on 1 Sep 1945 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Duane (son of TOWNSEND, LeRoy and Helen) died in Sep 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | BACON, George A (2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) George married GRABBITT, Lois Ethel [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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14. | BACON, Veronica Helen (2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) Veronica married WILBAR, Wendall M [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | BACON, John W (2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) was born on 16 Aug 1937 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 8 Feb 2021 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Notes: Obituary John married CSIZMAR, Patricia N on 28 Apr 1962 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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16. | VOISINET, Vera B (3.Evelyn2, 1.Emma1) was born about 1924; died on 7 Feb 2020 in Town of Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Notes: Obituary Family/Spouse: SILVERWOOD, James. James died in 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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17. | VOISINET, Ernest F (3.Evelyn2, 1.Emma1) |
18. | KEYES, Virginia Dorothy (4.Alice2, 1.Emma1) was born about 1925 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 5 Jul 2013 in Town of Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Notes: July 5, 2013 Virginia D. Ostwald Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Fri Jul 05, 2013, 02:35 PM EDT TONAWANDA — Virginia D. (nee Keyes) Ostwald, age 88, of Tonawanda, died Friday, July 5, 2013, at Schofield Residence, after a long illness. Born in Tonawanda, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Alice (nee Vigrass) Keyes, and had been a lifelong resident of Tonawanda. Mrs. Ostwald had been employed at the former Bells Supermarket in Amherst. Together with her husband, Wilbert, she operated "Ostwald's Candies" at their home on Linwood Avenue in Tonawanda for more than 50 years, and was renowned for the quality or her products. She is survived by her husband, Wilbert A. Ostwald; a son, Dan (Sharon) Ostwald and a daughter, Phyllis (William) Schnirel. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday only at the HAMP FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 37 Adam Street at Seymour, Tonawanda, where funeral services will be held at 10 AM Monday. Friends invited. Interment will be cared for privately at White Chapel Memorial Park. If desired, memorials to Payne Avenue Christian Church or a charity of your choice are preferred by the family. Complete obituary, condolences and directions at www.hampfuneral.com Family/Spouse: OSTWALD, Wilbert Albert William. Wilbert (son of OSTWALD, Edward W and BROECKER, Alsophine Mathilda Louise) was born on 13 Sep 1920 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Sep 2013 in Town of Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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19. | KEYES, Charles J (4.Alice2, 1.Emma1) |
20. | EKINS, Marjor P (4.Alice2, 1.Emma1) |
21. | VIGRASS, Ernest Lindsay (6.Ernest2, 1.Emma1) Ernest married KING, Norma Jean [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
22. | VIGRASS, Roger Paul (6.Ernest2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: LITWIN, Susan Rose. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] Roger married GIANCOLA, Deborah [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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23. | VIGRASS, John R (6.Ernest2, 1.Emma1) was born in Oct 1949 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY; died on 9 Dec 1977 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Notes: North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 12/12/1977 Family/Spouse: WAGONER, Susan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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24. | JAENECKE, Donna Jean (7.Emma2, 1.Emma1) was born about Oct 1944; died on 7 Oct 1944 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Notes: North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 10/9/1944 |
25. | JAENECKE, Donald Wallace (7.Emma2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: PHILLIPS, Deloris Mae. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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26. | VIGRASS, James A (8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) was born about 1942; died before 2012. Family/Spouse: Wanda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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27. | VIGRASS, Joanne Alice (8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) was born in Sep 1942; died before 2012. Family/Spouse: HUEY, Charles E. Charles (son of HUEY, Charles and MANGES, Evelyn C) was born about 1937 in Rossiter, Indiana County, PA; died on 8 Apr 2020 in IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] Joanne married HALLOWS, Peter John on 7 Mar 1959 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Peter (son of HALLOWS, John and SMITH, Lois) was born on 26 Apr 1940 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 Dec 2018 in San Juan, Bexar County, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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28. | VIGRASS, Kathleen A (8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) was born in Jan 1950; died on 26 Aug 2015 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Notes: Kathleen Ann Jay (nee Vigrass) age 65, of North Tonawanda, August 26, 2015 at her home after a lengthy illness. Kathleen had worked as a Cafeteria Monitor at North Tonawanda High School. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (Koch) Vigrass. She was the fiancée of the late Michael Lauzau. Beloved mother of Tommy Jay, Tammy (Peter) Frye, Beth Jay and Bonnie Jay. Grandmother of Jessey, Crystal, Jenna, Faith, Lillian and Dominyc. She was the sister of the late James Vigrass, Joanne Huey and Kenneth Vigrass; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc. 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com Family/Spouse: JAY, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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29. | VIGRASS, Kenneth L (8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) was born in Jun 1952; died on 8 Mar 2012 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Notes: March 8, 2012 Family/Spouse: Kathleen. Kathleen died in 2008. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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30. | VIGRASS, Faye Marie (9.Wilbert2, 1.Emma1) |
31. | VIGRASS, Charlene Sue (10.Robert2, 1.Emma1) was born on 24 Jun 1950 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Mar 2019 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. Notes: Charlene Vigrass Nowicki of Alden, NY formerly of Newfane, NY wife of Richard Nowicki entered into rest on Thursday March 21, 2019 in Newfane, NY. She was born in North Tonawanda on June 24, 1950, the daughter of Dorothy Ryan Vigrass and the late Robert Vigrass Sr. Charlene enjoyed camping and loved her dog and cats. Mother of Samuel Payne and predeceased by 2 infant brothers. Sister of Robert Vigrass Jr. and Richard (Connie) Vigrass. Also survived by nieces and nephews; Molly, Paul, Beth and Lori, Dear friend Linda and many extended family members. Family and friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY on MONDAY March 25, 2019 from 3-7pm where a Funeral service will be held on TUESDAY March 26, 2019 at 11am. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or SAVE A PET www.saveapetniagara.com. Charlene married PAYNE, Robert E on 29 May 1971 in Burt, Niagara County, NY. Robert (son of PAYNE, Elmer F and BREITENBACH, Lena P) was born on 30 Aug 1934 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Jan 2024 in Gasport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: NOWICKI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
32. | VIGRASS, Richard C (10.Robert2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: Connie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
33. | VIGRASS, Robert C Jr (10.Robert2, 1.Emma1) |
34. | TOWNSEND, Nancy Joan (12.Bernice3, 2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: BACHMAN, Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
35. | TOWNSEND, Duane Adelbert (12.Bernice3, 2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: Christine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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36. | BACON, Molly Diane (13.George3, 2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) |
37. | WILBAR, Karen Marie (14.Veronica3, 2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
38. | WILBAR, Steven Bradford (14.Veronica3, 2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) |
39. | WILBAR, David John (14.Veronica3, 2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) |
40. | WILBAR, Alan Joseph (14.Veronica3, 2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) |
41. | BACON, John W Jr (15.John3, 2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: Laurie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
42. | BACON, Jill (15.John3, 2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: SPIRA, Bruce. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
43. | BACON, Joseph N (15.John3, 2.Beatrice2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: Robin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
44. | SILVERWOOD, Susan (16.Vera3, 3.Evelyn2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: HOUGHTLING, Richard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
45. | SILVERWOOD, Cheryl (16.Vera3, 3.Evelyn2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: HOLMES, Thomas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
46. | OSTWALD, Daniel (18.Virginia3, 4.Alice2, 1.Emma1) was born about 1947; died on 3 Aug 2020 in Tonawanda, Erie County, NY. Notes: OSTWALD, DAN W., age 73 of the City of Tonawanda, August 3, 2020 under the care of Hospice. Husband of 53 years to Sharon L. (nee Ensminger) Ostwald, father of Martha (Christopher) Certo and Michael Ostwald, grand-father of Grace Ostwald, Emily and Samantha Certo and great grandfather of Kenadi Ostwald, son of the late Wilbert and Virginia Ostwald. Dan was a 1964 graduate of Tonawanda High School and was a US Marine Corps Veteran. He was a Life Member of Tonawandas' Post 264 American Legion and the American Legion Band. A private visitation and Funeral Service was held with Dan's immediate family. A private burial was in Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Payne Avenue Christian Church in North Tonawanda. Condolences may be shared at www.ROTHFUNERAL.com. Family/Spouse: ENSMINGER, Sharon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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47. | OSTWALD, Phyllis (18.Virginia3, 4.Alice2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: SCHNIREL, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
48. | VIGRASS, Janine (22.Roger3, 6.Ernest2, 1.Emma1) |
49. | VIGRASS, Nathan (22.Roger3, 6.Ernest2, 1.Emma1) |
50. | VIGRASS, Christin Marie (22.Roger3, 6.Ernest2, 1.Emma1) was born on 28 Jul 1975; died on 30 Jun 2014 in Winter Park, Orange County, FL. Notes: July 28, 2014 Christin Marie Vigrass Gopaul Anonymous The Tonawanda News The Tonawanda News Mon Jul 28, 2014, 07:20 PM EDT WINTER PARK, FL - Christin Marie Vigrass Gopaul, 38, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend, peacefully passed away on June 30, 2014. She was surrounded by her family, lots of love, and all the powerful prayers said on her behalf. The daughter of Roger and Deborah Vigrass, she was born on July 28, 1975 and lived in Tonawanda, NY. Christin moved to Florida in 2003 where she married her loving husband, David Gopaul, on January 17, 2009. Christin was an enthusiastic and dedicated mother to her children, Dominic and Ethan, and we know that she will forever watch over them as they continue to grow. Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Janine; brother, Nathan; godparents, Barbara and Frank Giancola; aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and countless friends. A Celebration of Life Mass was held in the Chapel of Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Winter Park, FL on July 9, 2014. If you wish, memorial donations may be made in Christin's name to the March of Dimes Foundation, a charity that was near and dear to her heart. Christin and her life will live on and be celebrated in the hearts and memories of all who knew and loved her. Visit www.tonawanda-news.com/obituaries for online guest register. Christin married GOPAUL, David on 17 Jan 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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51. | VIGRASS, Angela J (23.John3, 6.Ernest2, 1.Emma1) |
52. | VIGRASS, John Michael (23.John3, 6.Ernest2, 1.Emma1) |
53. | VIGRASS, Karina Marie (23.John3, 6.Ernest2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: MCCORKELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
54. | JAENECKE, Dale (25.Donald3, 7.Emma2, 1.Emma1) |
55. | JAENECKE, Tina (25.Donald3, 7.Emma2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: VIZZI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
56. | JAENECKE, Lynn (25.Donald3, 7.Emma2, 1.Emma1) |
57. | JAENECKE, Alan Donald (25.Donald3, 7.Emma2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: WILLIAMS, Cheryl Ann. Cheryl (daughter of WILLIAMS and Carol Ann) died on 3 Feb 2016. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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58. | VIGRASS, Kathleen (26.James3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) |
59. | VIGRASS, James A (26.James3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) James married SMITH, Bambilyn [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
60. | VIGRASS, David Lee (26.James3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) |
61. | VIGRASS, Marguerite (26.James3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) |
62. | VIGRASS, Zelda (26.James3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) |
63. | HALLOWS, Arthur (27.Joanne3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: Robin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
64. | HALLOWS, Jerry (27.Joanne3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: Patti. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
65. | HALLOWS, Michael (27.Joanne3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: Nancy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
66. | HALLOWS, Sue (27.Joanne3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: WELKE, Drew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
67. | HALLOWS, John (27.Joanne3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: Robin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
68. | HALLOWS, Brian (27.Joanne3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: Heather. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
69. | HALLOWS, Peter (27.Joanne3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) |
70. | JAY, Tommy (28.Kathleen3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) |
71. | JAY, Tammy Ann (28.Kathleen3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: FRYE, Peter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
72. | JAY, Beth Lynn (28.Kathleen3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) |
73. | JAY, Bonnie Sue (28.Kathleen3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) |
74. | VIGRASS, Joseph (29.Kenneth3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) Family/Spouse: Becky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
75. | VIGRASS, David (29.Kenneth3, 8.Arthur2, 1.Emma1) |
76. | PAYNE, Samuel R (31.Charlene3, 10.Robert2, 1.Emma1) |