Joseph J. GILMORE [Parents] was born 11 Oct 1842 in Paint Twp., Holmes, OH. He died 10 Apr 1899. Joseph married Rosana.

Other marriages:

, Aggie

CENSUS: 1850 Paint twp, Holmes Co. OH

BIRTH-DEATH:11 Oct 1842/10 Apr 1899 per "WE HAVE A HERITAGE, BROOKENS FAMILY" Vol 1 pg 12 compiled by Tess Mulrooney. place assumed to be Paint twp which is where parents were living 1850

CENSUS:1880 Paint twp, Holmes Co, OH next to Jonas and Margaret Gilmore.
       J.J. Gilmore  38 OH,
       Rosana  39 OH
       Sidney  12 dau OH
       George  11 son OH
       Arthur  10 son OH
       Jessie O. 7 dau (has M in sex column)
       Myrtal  4  dau OH
       Menerva 4  dau OH
       Ellie   2  dau
       Agnes Reaser  34 sister in law

2nd Marriage:Aggie per "WE HAVE A HERITAGE, BROOKENS FAMILY" Vol 1 pg 13 compiled by Tess Mulrooney "Their children were Ollie, Suddy, Ella, Maggie, Roxy, Ruth, Arthur, George and Ralph.  All were living near Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Rosana was born about 1841 in , Of Holmes, OH. She married Joseph J. GILMORE.

Children:  per "WE HAVE A HERITAGE, BROOKENS FAMILY" Joseph 2nd marriage to Aggie (was this Agnes Reaser, sister in law on 1880 Census?) Vol 1 pg 13 compiled by Tess Mulrooney "Their children were Ollie, Suddy, Ella, Maggie, Roxy, Ruth, Arthur, George and Ralph.  All were living near Mt. Pleasant, MI.

CENSUS: 1880 Holmes OH

Joseph J. GILMORE [Parents] was born 11 Oct 1842 in Paint Twp., Holmes, OH. He died 10 Apr 1899. Joseph married Aggie about 1886.

Other marriages:

, Rosana

Aggie was born Jun 1856 in , , OH. She married Joseph J. GILMORE about 1886.

BIRTH-MARRIAGE: 1900 Census Chippewa Twp, Isabella, MI lists Aggie with step children and her children. Does not list husband, she is head of household. Married 13 yrs 4 ch 3 liv.

I think Aggie may be the Sister in Law listed with J. Gilmore family 1880 Holmes as Agnes Reaser 24 occup housekeeper.

Glenn Atwood BROOKINS [Parents] was born 9 May 1920 in Cleveland, , OH. He died 1 Jan 1992 in Williston, , Florida. Glenn married Alma Laura GURNACK.

SOURCE: correspondence with Mildred Brookins Ebosh

Alma Laura GURNACK married Glenn Atwood BROOKINS.

Griffith Smith GRAHAM [Parents] married Mary MILLS.

Mary MILLS married Griffith Smith GRAHAM.

Leroy HUDSON was born 1877. He died 14 Oct 1950 in , , WI. Leroy married Etta Bell MYERS on 22 Mar 1899 in , Grant, WI.

BIRTH-DEATN-MARRIAGE: WE HAVE A HERITAGE pg 1578

Etta Bell MYERS [Parents] was born Feb 1880 in Beetown, Grant, WI. She died 1967. Etta married Leroy HUDSON on 22 Mar 1899 in , Grant, WI.

SOURCE:Correspondence with Tess Mulrooney (bro030i). She copied Grant Co. Marriage records. m. 22 Mar 1899 to Leroy Hudson

BIRTH-CENSUS: 1880 Beetown Grant WI 3/12yrs feb.

BIRTH-DEATN-MARRIAGE: WE HAVE A HERITAGE pg 1577

William Thomas CHAPMAN was born Jan 1870 in Of Beetown, Grant, WI. He died 11 Jun 1939. William married Mary Ellen MYERS on 24 Feb 1897 in , Grant, WI.

BIRTH-DEATH:WE HAVE A HERITAGE pg 1577

CENSUS:1900 Beetown, 1910 Beetown

Mary Ellen MYERS [Parents] was born 25 Apr 1877 in Muscallunge, Grant, WI. She died 12 Jun 1936 in , Grant, WI and was buried in Dodge Cemetery, Beetown, Grant, WI. Mary married William Thomas CHAPMAN on 24 Feb 1897 in , Grant, WI.

SOURCE:Correspondence with Tess Mulrooney (bro030i). She copied Grant Co. Marriage records. m. 24 Feb 1897 to Wm Thomas Chapman Tess visited gravesite at Dodge Cemetery

BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH:Obit from Bloomington Record, copied by Tess Mulrooney see WE HAVE A HERITAGE pg 1577

Paul Howard STRANGE [Parents] was born 28 Feb 1823 in Halifax Co, VA. He died Aug 1860 in MO and was buried in Bearcreek, Cedar, MO. Paul married Elizabeth CACY about 1845.

Other marriages:

MITCHELL, Elizabeth Ann

SAMUEL'S BROTHERS:
abt 1962:  Iva G Strange Campbell wrote:
"SAMUEL ADAMS STRANGE--MRS. ADDIE STRANGE OF KENDALL (Whatcom County) WASHINGTON FURNISHED ME WITH THIS BRIEF SKETCH OF HER HUSBAND'S FAMILY:
Samuel Adams and brothers Charlie and Will of Blue Rapids, Kansas were sons of Samuel Strange of Halifax county, VA.

SAMUEL had 7 brothers: MARTIN, JOHN C., PAUL, JOSEPH, CALVIN & ROLLAND. Their father was HENRY STRANGE, he lived in Campbell Co, VA not far from Lynchburg.  Henry Strange's father is reported to have come from Scotland and to have been related to Sir Robert Strange, the Artist of London.
MARTIN  is said to live in Alabama.
JOHN was killed in the rebellion.
PAUL died in Missouri.
JOSEPH died in California.
ROLLAND lived in Kansas.
BEN lives in Colorado.
CALVIN is thought to be dead."
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MARRIAGE: STRANGE OF HOWARD pg 201 (Oct 1994 ed) by John MAYER
"Son of Henry Strange, Paul Howard Strange was born in Halifax County,VA, on 1823/2/29, and went to Missouri, perhaps joining his brothers Calvin and Rolland in Howard County, MO.  He married first Elizabeth Cacy (circa 1830), daughter of Jack Cacy and Sara C. 'Sally' Solomon, about 1845, and they moved to Bearcreek, Cedar County, MO. (Dave)

Elizabeth CACY was born about 1830. She married Paul Howard STRANGE about 1845.

MARRIAGE: STRANGE OF HOWARD pg 201 (Oct 1994 ed) by John MAYER
"Son of Henry Strange, Paul Howard Strange was born in Halifax County,VA, on 1823/2/29, and went to Missouri, perhaps joining his brothers Calvin and Rolland in Howard County, MO.  He married first Elizabeth Cacy (circa 1830), daughter of Jack Cacy and Sara C. 'Sally' Solomon, about 1845, and they moved to Bearcreek, Cedar County, MO.

Arthur WOODCOX [Parents] was born 28 Feb 1875 in St. Joe, Dekalb, Indiana. He died 2 May 1949 in Auburn, Dekalb, IN and was buried ¹ 11 May 1949 in Alton Cem., Dekalb, IN. Arthur married Gertrude D. ABEL on 2 Nov 1901 in , Dekalb, IN.

BIRTH: from death cert.

MARRIAGE: certificate in possession of David Minson (Woo241)
Dekalb County, Indiana
Index to Marringe Record
1882 - 1920 Inclusive
Letters A to E Inclusive
A to L
Name: Gertrude Abel
Spouse: Arthur Woodcox
Marriage Date: 02 Nov 1901
Date: - - 1876
Book: 17
OSPage: 12
County: Dekalb

DEATH: certificate in possession of David Minson; gives Date/place of death and birth, parents names (Woo242)

Spanish American War Vet

OBIT:ST. Joe News 12 May 1949 (WE HAVE A HERITAGE PG 1613)

BIRTH: from death cert.

MARRIAGE: certificate in possession of David Minson (Woo241)

DEATH: certificate in possession of David Minson; gives Date/place of death
and birth, parents names (Woo242)

Spanish American War Vet

Gertrude D. ABEL was born 16 Jul 1878 in St. Joe, Dekalb, IN. She died 11 Jun 1945 in Auburn, Dekalb, IN and was buried in Alton Cem., Dekalb, IN. Gertrude married Arthur WOODCOX on 2 Nov 1901 in , Dekalb, IN.

BIRTH: date/place from death cert. copy in possession of David Minson.

MARRIAGE: certificate (Woo241)

DEATH: certificate gives date/place of death and birth, names of parents difficult to read  (Woo244)

BURIAL: South Eastern DeKalb CO IN, Tombstone Records, Harter 977,277 V22h  pg 93

"1865 Dec 5 Daniel M, Kimes to Aalmira Abel Dec 24, Cyrus Alton."  DeKalb Co.

Benjamin Fred SUER [Parents] was born 3 Sep 1873 in Waterloo, Jefferson, WI. He died 11 Jul 1961 in Platteville, , WI. Benjamin married Anna Rebecca GEORGENS on 26 Sep 1900 in Platteville, Grant, WI.

WE HAVE A HERITAGE pg 1106-7

Anna Rebecca GEORGENS was born 1 Apr 1868 in Potosi, Grant, WI. She died 24 Nov 1951 in Lancaster, Grant, WI. Anna married Benjamin Fred SUER on 26 Sep 1900 in Platteville, Grant, WI.

WE HAVE A HERITAGE pg 1106-7

Anna Rebecca was the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Georgens. The 1880 Census of Potosi WI gives the following information:

Potosi, Grant County WI 1880 census they are on page 8 with Jacob and Elizabeth as parents, Allice 17, Catherine 14, Rebecca 12, Sarah 9 and Joseph 7.   Jacob was born in Prussia, Elizabeth in England and the children in WI.

Peter J. SUER was born 19 May 1853 in Potosi, Grant, WI. He died 28 Aug 1934 in Dubuque, , IA. Peter married Samantha BROOKENS on 1872. The marriage ended in divorce.

James Brookens family bible lists Benjamin I Sure, born to Samantha and Peter Sure 3 Sep 1873.  Possible other spelling Peter Suer.

WE HAVE A HERITAGE pg 1106-7

Samantha BROOKENS [Parents] was born 26 Oct 1853 in , Tuscarawas, OH. She died 27 Apr 1918 in Superior, , , WI. Samantha married Peter J. SUER on 1872. The marriage ended in divorce.

Other marriages:

REED, Urias

CENSUS: 1870 Glen Haven, Grant Co. WI  age 16 b. OH

OBIT: from collection of Tess Mulrooney
Bloomington Record, May, 1918

   "Obituary for Mrs. Samantha Reed"
Mrs. Samantha Reed passed away in Superior, Wis., April 27, 1918.
She was a daughter of James and Mariah Brookens and was born October 26, 1853.  She grew to womanhood in the town of Glen Haven and was married to Peter Suer in 1872.  To this union one son was born.  She was divorced from Peter Suer in 1874 and was married to Urias Reed in 1892.  To this union three children were born: Iva, Rose, and one son, LaVern, who died in infancy.  She lived in Burton until 1901, when she moved to Nelson, Wis., where she resided for several years, moving from there to Superior, Wis., where she made her home until her death.  She united with the M.E. church at Burton in 1893 and has been a consistent member of this church until her death.

She leaves to mourn her loss one son, Benjamin Suer, of Lancaster; two daughters, Ivy Reed of Pepin, Minn., and Rose Reed of La Crosse; two brothers, James W. Brookens of Tama, Iowa, and Columbus Brookens, Parker, SD; two sisters, Mrs. Olive A. Yager of Lancaster, and Mrs. Emma Mason of Glen Haven; a half brother, Joseph Brookens of Montana, and a half sister, Margaret Ziegler of Cassville, besides numerous nephews and nieces and a large number of friends.

WE HAVE A HERITAGE pg 1106