Alfred Leslie Pettit1

M, #3678, b. 30 August 1865, d. 1941
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Dorastus Pettit1 b. 2 Apr 1831, d. 12 Feb 1919
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Churchill1 b. 30 Sep 1827, d. 4 Dec 1905
     He was born on 30 August 1865 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.1 He was the son of Dorastus Pettit and Sarah Elizabeth Churchill.1 He died in 1941.1

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1875 New York State census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, in the household of his parents, Dorastus Pettit and Sarah Elizabeth Churchill.2
Last Edited4 Jun 2011

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S2684] "New York, State Census, 1875." Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com. Accessed 19 October 2024, entry for Sarah E Pettitt (Wife) Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York sState Archives, Albany, New York.

Ann Bertha Pettit1

F, #10863, b. February 1892, d. 1962
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Charles Henry Pettit1 b. 25 May 1852, d. 24 Nov 1934
Mother*Sarah Jane Bickel1 b. 4 Jun 1859, d. 24 Mar 1936
     She was born in February 1892 in Kansas, USA.1 She was the daughter of Charles Henry Pettit and Sarah Jane Bickel.1 She married William Alfred Penn circa 1911.2 She died in 1962.3

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Porter Twp, Cheyenne, Kansas, in the household of her parents, Charles Henry Pettit and Sarah Jane Bickel.4

Family

William Alfred Penn b. c 1888, d. 1964
Marriage*She married William Alfred Penn circa 1911.2 
Last Edited8 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S2411] Henry Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter, Enumeration District 3, sheet 2A, dwelling 26, family 26, National Archives micropublication T623-474.
  2. [S2710] W Alfred Penn household, 1930 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Bird City, Enumeration District 4, sheet 5A, dwelling 93, family 106, National Archives micropublication T626.
  3. [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 08 September 2019, memorial page for Anna Bertha Pettit Penn (15 Feb 1892–24 Jan 1962), Find A Grave Memorial no. 9527639, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA ; Maintained by The DeLong Family (contributor 46542324) .
  4. [S1948] Charles H Pettet (Pettit) household, 1900 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, Enumeration District 44, sheet 11B, dwelling 230, family 234, National Archives micropublication T623-1013.

Anna Belle Pettit1

F, #3645, b. 28 February 1880, d. 6 May 1951
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*John Bullock Pettit1 b. 20 Feb 1825, d. 15 Jun 1906
Mother*Caroline Tiff Hall1 b. 23 Nov 1840, d. 18 Aug 1929
     She was born on 28 February 1880 in Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA. Her death certificate indicates she was born March 31, 1880.2,1 She was the daughter of John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.1 She married Carl Emerson Beardsley on 18 July 1901 in Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA. The paper notes that Carl was a telegraph operator working in Benkelman but his home was in Barr, Colorado.3,1 She and Carl Emerson Beardsley were divorced before 1916; I found no record of a divorce. Carl was living in Denver Colorado with his married sister and mother on the 1910 census so they probably separated priorto 1910.4 She married Clarence Zala Matteson on 4 December 1916 in Phillips County, Colorado, USA.5 She died on 6 May 1951 in Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA, at age 71.6,2 She was buried after 6 May 1951 in Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA.7

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, in the household of her parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.8 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, enumerated 19 April 1910. Her children Hazel and Asa and her mother Caroline Tiff Hall were listed as living with her.9 She and Clarence Zala Matteson appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, enumerated 19 January 1920, Anna's daughter Hazel is enumerated as head of household. Their children Hazel and Asa were listed as living with them.10 She and Clarence Zala Matteson appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, enumerated 11 April 1950.11

Family 1

Carl Emerson Beardsley b. 10 Jul 1878, d. 1948
Marriage*She married Carl Emerson Beardsley on 18 July 1901 in Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA. The paper notes that Carl was a telegraph operator working in Benkelman but his home was in Barr, Colorado.3,1 
Divorce* She and Carl Emerson Beardsley were divorced before 1916; I found no record of a divorce. Carl was living in Denver Colorado with his married sister and mother on the 1910 census so they probably separated priorto 1910.4 
Children

Family 2

Clarence Zala Matteson b. 14 Oct 1885, d. 26 Sep 1955
Marriage*She married Clarence Zala Matteson on 4 December 1916 in Phillips County, Colorado, USA.5 
Last Edited29 Jul 2024

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed April 2019, Anna Bell Matteson; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 26 August 2021, Mr Carl Beardsley & Anna Pettit; citing The Benkelman Chronicle, Benkelman, Nebraska, 26 July 1901.
  4. [S3259] Ana Beardsly household, 1910 US Census, Dundy, Nebraska, population schedule, Benkelman, Enumeration District 49, sheet 3A, dwelling 64, family 64, National Archives micropublication T624-842.
  5. [S2410] "Colorado County Marriages, 1864 - 1995." Database and images, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1942851: Accessed April 2019, Clarence Z Matteson & Anna B Beardsley; citing reference ID 38833, State Archives, Denver; FHL microfilm 2,021,759.
  6. [S2362] "Iowa, Death Records, 1920 - 1967." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/: Accessed 26 August 2021, Anna Bell Matteson; citing Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.
  7. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9452710/… : accessed 26 August 2021, memorial page for Anna Bell Matteson (31 March 1880-6 May 1951), Find a Grave memorial number 9452710, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324).
  8. [S2405] John D Pettitt household, 1880 US Census, WQAshington, Nebraska, population schedule, Blair, Enumeration District 32, sheet 194, dwelling 85, family 93, National Archives micropublication T9-756.
  9. [S3259] Ana Beardsly household, 1910 US Census, Dundy, Nebraska, population schedule, Benkelman, Enumeration District 49, sheet 3A, dwelling 64, family 64, National Archives micropublication T624-842, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 26 August 2021.
  10. [S3261] Hazel T Beardsly household, 1920 US Census, Dundy, Nebraska, population schedule, Benkelman, Enumeration District 50, sheet 4B, dwelling 84, family 84, National Archives micropublication T625-991, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 26 August 2021.
  11. [S4075] Clarence B Matteson household, 1950 US Census, Dundy County, Nebraska, population schedule, Benkelman , Enumeration District 29-3, sheet 5, Address Block 2, family 61, National Archives micropublication Roll 5453, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 3 December 2023.
  12. [S2359] "US WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940 - 1947." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2238/: Accessed April 2019, Asa Bernard Beardsley; citing Multiple Sources, see Ancestry for details.

Anna Belle Pettit1

F, #8573, b. 11 August 1889, d. 20 June 1968
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Charles H Pettit1 b. 14 Jul 1855, d. 13 Jul 1938
Mother*Rosepha Palmer1 b. 4 Aug 1856, d. 7 Nov 1944
Anna Belle (Pettit) Stoddard
1889-1968
Photo provided by FAG member TravelG
     She was born on 11 August 1889 in New York, USA.2,1 She was the daughter of Charles H Pettit and Rosepha Palmer.1 She married Andrew Derius Stoddard on 31 March 1907 in Fair Haven, Cayuga, New York, USA.3,4 She died on 20 June 1968 in Fair Haven, Oswego, New York, USA, at age 78.2,5 She was buried after 20 June 1968 in Mount Adnah Cemetery, Fulton, Oswego, New York, USA.6

Family

Andrew Derius Stoddard b. 18 Sep 1880, d. 25 Jan 1967
Marriage*She married Andrew Derius Stoddard on 31 March 1907 in Fair Haven, Cayuga, New York, USA.3,4 
Last Edited24 Oct 2022

Citations

  1. [S1948] Charles H Pettet (Pettit) household, 1900 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, Enumeration District 44, sheet 11B, dwelling 230, family 234, National Archives micropublication T623-1013.
  2. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed February 2016, entry for Anna Stoddard, Social Security Number 065-24-1889.
  3. [S2604] "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881 - 1967." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61632/: Accessed 24 October 2022, Andrew D Stoddard & Anna Pettit; citing New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.
  4. [S1949] Andrew D Stoddard household, 1910 US Census, Oswego, New York, population schedule, Fulton, Enumeration District 108, sheet 10A, dwelling 206, family 233, National Archives micropublication T624-1062.
  5. [S1950] Syracuse Post Standard, Syracuse, New York Area Deaths and Funerals, JUne 21, 1968.
  6. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90456076/… accessed 21 December 2020, memorial page for Anna Belle Stoddard (11 August 1889-20 June 1968), Find a Grave memorial number 90456076, citing Mount Adnah Cemetery, Fulton, Oswego County, New York, USA; maintained by TravelG (Contributor 47621211).

Anna Laura Pettit1,2

F, #10878, b. 13 January 1897, d. 3 July 1975
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Ernest Leslie Pettit1 b. 21 Nov 1865, d. 4 Oct 1948
Mother*Winnifred Lucy Chesley1 b. 1 Sep 1878, d. 15 Nov 1966
     She was born on 13 January 1897 in Kansas, USA.1,3 She was the daughter of Ernest Leslie Pettit and Winnifred Lucy Chesley.1 She married Alexander Rippetoe Keenan on 29 March 1915 in Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA. Alexander lists his wife Anna Laura Keenan on his WWI draft registration.4,2 She and Alexander Rippetoe Keenan were divorced before 1930. Alexander is living in Colorado in 1930 and lists himself as widowed.5 She married Sheridan Raymond Magnani on 12 April 1932 in St. Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA.4 She died on 3 July 1975 in Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA, at age 78.3,4 She was buried after 3 July 1975 in Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA.6

Family 1

Alexander Rippetoe Keenan b. 28 Jun 1881, d. Jan 1980
Marriage*She married Alexander Rippetoe Keenan on 29 March 1915 in Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA. Alexander lists his wife Anna Laura Keenan on his WWI draft registration.4,2 
Divorce* She and Alexander Rippetoe Keenan were divorced before 1930. Alexander is living in Colorado in 1930 and lists himself as widowed.5 

Family 2

Sheridan Raymond Magnani b. 29 Jul 1892, d. 23 Nov 1962
Marriage*She married Sheridan Raymond Magnani on 12 April 1932 in St. Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA.4 
Last Edited26 Oct 2022

Citations

  1. [S2717] Ernest Pettit household, 1910 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter Twp, Enumeration District 3, sheet 10A, dwelling 190, family 190, National Archives micropublication T624-434.
  2. [S3797] Alexander Rippetoe Keenan Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
  3. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed September 2019, entry for Anna Magnani, Social Security Number 505-86-8729.
  4. [S2720] Benkelman Post, Benkelman, Nebraska Anna Laura (Pettit) Magnani, July 1975.
  5. [S2719] Robert Standley household, 1930 US Census, Weld, Colorado, population schedule, Purcell, Enumeration District 79, sheet 7B, dwelling 132, family 132, National Archives micropublication T626.
  6. [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 10 September 2019, memorial page for Sheridan Raymond Magnani (29 Jul 1892–23 Nov 1962), Find A Grave Memorial no. 9504418, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA ; Maintained by The DeLong Family (contributor 46542324) .

Arthur Garfield Pettit1

M, #12224, b. 14 September 1922, d. 20 January 2003
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Marvin Garfield Pettit1 b. 21 Jun 1883, d. 11 Aug 1960
Mother*Emma Grace Albro1 b. 24 Apr 1882, d. 6 Aug 1979
     He was born on 14 September 1922 in Bird City, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA.1 He was the son of Marvin Garfield Pettit and Emma Grace Albro.1 He died on 20 January 2003 in Multnomah County, Oregon, USA, at age 80.1,2 He was buried after 20 January 2003 in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA. Arthur's plot was located in Section 3 Site 270.3
Last Edited29 Jul 2024

Citations

  1. [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed 8 August 2023, Arthur Garfield Pettit; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
  2. [S594] "Oregon Death Index 1898-2008." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5254/: Accessed 8 August 2023, Arthur Garfield Pettit; citing State of Oregon. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998, Oregon Death Indexes, 1903-1970, Oregon Death Indexes, 1971-2008. Salem, Oregon: Oregon State Library.
  3. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36328954/ :accessed 29 July 2024, memorial page for Arthur Garfield Pettit (14 September 1922-20 January 2003), Find a Grave memorial number 36328954, citing Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA; maintained by GCO (Contributor 46982641).

Bertrude Warren Pettit1,2

M, #10876, b. 10 December 1895, d. 25 July 1981
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*William Judson Pettit1 b. 20 Apr 1858, d. 21 Nov 1930
Mother*Elizabeth Josephine Lawless1 b. 25 May 1865, d. 10 May 1950
     He was born on 10 December 1895 in Bureau County, Illinois, USA.1,3 He was the son of William Judson Pettit and Elizabeth Josephine Lawless.1 He died on 25 July 1981 in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA, at age 85.2 He was buried after 25 July 1981 in College Station Cemetery, College Station, Brazos, Texas, USA.4

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Liberty Twp, Knox, Missouri, in the household of his parents, William Judson Pettit and Elizabeth Josephine Lawless.5
Last Edited20 Dec 2020

Citations

  1. [S2715] William J Petitt (Pettit) household, 1900 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Neponset Twp, Enumeration District 21, sheet 11A, dwelling 227, family 230, National Archives micropublication T623.
  2. [S1490] "Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2272/: Accessed 20 December 2020, Bertrude Warren Pettit; citing Texas Dept. of State Health Srvices.
  3. [S1242] "US WWII Draft Registration Cards 1942." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ . Accessed 20 December 2020, entry for Bertrude Warn Pettit. Citing Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration. United States.
  4. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81710481/…“bert”-pettit accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Bertrude Warren “Bert” Pettit (10 December 1895-25 July 1981), Find a Grave memorial number 81710481, citing College Station Cemetery, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA; maintained by Elizabeth (Contributor 47502791).
  5. [S3081] Wm F Pettit household, 1910 US Census, Knox, Missouri, population schedule, Liberty, Enumeration District 47, sheet 3A, dwelling 48, family 48, National Archives micropublication T624-793.

Bessie Pettit1

F, #9205, b. December 1890
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*John Wesley Pettit1 b. 20 Jun 1856, d. 28 May 1923
Mother*Rose Ann Lawless1 b. 29 Jan 1862, d. 14 Jul 1948
     She was born in December 1890 in Illinois, USA.1 She was the daughter of John Wesley Pettit and Rose Ann Lawless.1

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mineral Twp, Bureau, Illinois, in the household of her parents, John Wesley Pettit and Rose Ann Lawless.1 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mineral Twp, Bureau, Illinois, in the household of her parents, John Wesley Pettit and Rose Ann Lawless.2
Last Edited11 Oct 2016

Citations

  1. [S2114] John Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Mineral, Enumeration District 20, sheet 6A, dwelling 112, family 114, National Archives micropublication T623-238.
  2. [S2711] Johns W Petitt (John Wesley Pettit) household, 1910 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Mineral Twp, Enumeration District 24, sheet 10B, dwelling 208, family 208, National Archives micropublication T624-232.

Blanche Caroline Pettit1

F, #12223, b. 21 May 1919, d. 1 August 2003
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Marvin Garfield Pettit1 b. 21 Jun 1883, d. 11 Aug 1960
Mother*Emma Grace Albro1 b. 24 Apr 1882, d. 6 Aug 1979
     She was born on 21 May 1919 in Bird City, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA.1,2 She was the daughter of Marvin Garfield Pettit and Emma Grace Albro.1 She died on 1 August 2003 in Washougal, Clark, Washington, USA, at age 84.2 She was buried after 10 August 2003 in Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA.3
Last Edited29 Jul 2024

Citations

  1. [S3091] "Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61677/: Accessed 8 August 2023, Carol Blanche La Petti? & ?? Royall Runnion; citing Oregon State Archives. Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966. Salem, Oregon.
  2. [S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 8 August 2023, Blanche C Miller; citing The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington, 17 August 2003.
  3. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90938443/ :accessed 29 July 2024, memorial page for Blanche Caroline Runnion (21 May 1919-10 August 2003), Find a Grave memorial number 90938443, citing Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA; maintained by Whitfield (Contributor 47786265).

Carrie Pettit1

F, #10865, b. October 1898, d. 1936
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Charles Henry Pettit1 b. 25 May 1852, d. 24 Nov 1934
Mother*Sarah Jane Bickel1 b. 4 Jun 1859, d. 24 Mar 1936
     She was born in October 1898 in Kansas, USA.1 She was the daughter of Charles Henry Pettit and Sarah Jane Bickel.1 She died in 1936.2

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Porter Twp, Cheyenne, Kansas, in the household of her parents, Charles Henry Pettit and Sarah Jane Bickel.3
Last Edited7 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S2411] Henry Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter, Enumeration District 3, sheet 2A, dwelling 26, family 26, National Archives micropublication T623-474.
  2. [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 07 September 2019, memorial page for Carrie Pettit (1898–1936), Find A Grave Memorial no. 75923726, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave (contributor 8) .
  3. [S1948] Charles H Pettet (Pettit) household, 1900 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, Enumeration District 44, sheet 11B, dwelling 230, family 234, National Archives micropublication T623-1013.

Catherine Ann Pettit1

F, #3697, b. 29 May 1845, d. 7 November 1920
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Jonathan Robin Pettit2,1 b. 1799, d. 11 Dec 1874
Mother*Margaret van Petten2,1 b. 14 Apr 1805, d. 8 Apr 1873
     She was born on 29 May 1845 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.3,4,1 She was the daughter of Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.2,1 She died on 7 November 1920 in Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA, at age 75. She shares a headstone with Frank Pettit, based on her obituary, she lived with her nephew Frank since 1893 when the family moved to Benkelman. Census data confirms they lived together since 1900.3,4,1 She was buried on 9 November 1920 in Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA.3,4

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of her parents, Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.5 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of her parents, Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.6 She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of her parents, Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.7
Last Edited21 Nov 2024

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S3852] Jonathan R Pettit household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 183a, dwelling 106, family 110, National Archives micropublication M432-481.
  3. [S3859] The Benkelman Post, Benkelman, Nebraska Obituary - Anna C. Pettit, 12 November, 1920, 1.
  4. [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 9 September 2019, memorial page for Anna Catherine Pettit (1845–1920), Find A Grave Memorial no. 75924373, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave (contributor 8) .
  5. [S3852] Jonathan R Pettit household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 183a, dwelling 106, family 110, National Archives micropublication M432-481, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 22 February 2023.
  6. [S4384] Jhnithan B Pellett household, 1860 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 233, dwelling 787, family 775, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_728, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 25 October 2024.
  7. [S4159] Janette R Pettit household, 1870 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 665B, dwelling 157, family 140, National Archives micropublication M593-911, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 9 June 2024.

Charles H Pettit1

M, #3668, b. 14 July 1855, d. 13 July 1938
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Dorastus Pettit1 b. 2 Apr 1831, d. 12 Feb 1919
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Churchill1 b. 30 Sep 1827, d. 4 Dec 1905
Charles H Pettit
1855 - 1938
     He was born on 14 July 1855 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.1,2 He was the son of Dorastus Pettit and Sarah Elizabeth Churchill.1 He married Rosepha Palmer circa 1880.3 He died on 13 July 1938 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 82.1,2 He was buried after 13 July 1938 in Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.4

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1865 New York State census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, in the household of his parents, Sarah Elizabeth Churchill and Dorastus Pettit.5 He appeared on the 1875 New York State census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, in the household of his parents, Dorastus Pettit and Sarah Elizabeth Churchill.6

Family

Rosepha Palmer b. 4 Aug 1856, d. 7 Nov 1944
Marriage*He married Rosepha Palmer circa 1880.3 
Children
Last Edited21 Dec 2020

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77454143/… : accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Charles Herbert Pettit (14 July 1855-13 July 1938), Find a Grave memorial number 77454143, citing Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga County, New York, USA; maintained by TravelG (Contributor 47621211). A photocopy of an obituary was provided (source not identified).
  3. [S1948] Charles H Pettet (Pettit) household, 1900 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, Enumeration District 44, sheet 11B, dwelling 230, family 234, National Archives micropublication T623-1013.
  4. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77454143/… accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Charles Herbert Pettit (14 July 1855-13 July 1938), Find a Grave memorial number 77454143, citing Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga County, New York, USA; maintained by TravelG (Contributor 47621211).
  5. [S4007] "New York, U.S., State Census, 1865." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7218/. Accessed 19 October 2024, entry for Dorastus Pettit (Head) Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1865. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, New York.
  6. [S2684] "New York, State Census, 1875." Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com. Accessed 19 October 2024, entry for Sarah E Pettitt (Wife) Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York sState Archives, Albany, New York.

Charles Henry Pettit1

M, #3627, b. 25 May 1852, d. 24 November 1934
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*John Bullock Pettit1 b. 20 Feb 1825, d. 15 Jun 1906
Mother*Delana B Wasson1 b. 1 Oct 1830, d. 25 Oct 1867
     He was born on 25 May 1852 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA.2,3 He was the son of John Bullock Pettit and Delana B Wasson.1 He married Sarah Jane Bickel on 25 December 1879 in Warren County, Iowa, USA.4,2,3 He died on 24 November 1934 in Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA, at age 82.2

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Essex, Stark, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, John Bullock Pettit and Delana B Wasson.5 He and Sarah Jane Bickel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Porter Twp, Cheyenne, Kansas, enumerated 5 June 1900. Their children James, Harry, Ann, John and Carrie were listed as living with them.6

Family

Sarah Jane Bickel b. 4 Jun 1859, d. 24 Mar 1936
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Bickel on 25 December 1879 in Warren County, Iowa, USA.4,2,3 
Children
Last Edited19 Apr 2023

Citations

  1. [S344] B. F. Thomas, History of the 112th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry, in the Great War of the Rebillion 1862-1865 (Stark County News Office), p 398.
  2. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  3. [S2411] Henry Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter, Enumeration District 3, sheet 2A, dwelling 26, family 26, National Archives micropublication T623-474.
  4. [S1381] "Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60284/: Accessed January 2018, Jennie Bickle & Henry Pettil; citing Iowa, Marriages. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  5. [S2708] John B Pettit household, 1860 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Essex, sheet 76, dwelling 500, family 493, National Archives micropublication M653-229.
  6. [S1948] Charles H Pettet (Pettit) household, 1900 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, Enumeration District 44, sheet 11B, dwelling 230, family 234, National Archives micropublication T623-1013.
  7. [S644] "Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2547/: Accessed January 2018, Judson Pittit; citing "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830–1950." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.
  8. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.) Database last updated November 22, 2017.

Clarice Evelyn Pettit1,2

F, #10896, b. 24 November 1921, d. 11 January 1996
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Ernest Leslie Pettit1 b. 21 Nov 1865, d. 4 Oct 1948
Mother*Winnifred Lucy Chesley1 b. 1 Sep 1878, d. 15 Nov 1966
     She was born on 24 November 1921 in St. Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA.1,3 She was the daughter of Ernest Leslie Pettit and Winnifred Lucy Chesley.1 She died on 11 January 1996 in Warren, Bradley, Arkansas, USA, at age 74.4,3,2

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Spring River, Lawrence, Arkansas, in the household of her parents, Winnifred Lucy Chesley and Ernest Leslie Pettit.5
Last Edited17 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S2723] Ernest Pettit household, 1930 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter, Enumeration District 17, sheet 5B, dwelling 103, family 114, National Archives micropublication T626.
  2. [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 17 September 2019, memorial page for Clarice Evelyn Pettit Ashley (24 Nov 1921–11 Jan 1996), Find A Grave Memorial no. 109085459, citing Oakland Cemetery, Warren, Bradley County, Arkansas, USA ; Maintained by Rosie (contributor 47651599) .
  3. [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed September 2019, Clarice Evelyn Ashley [Clarice Evelyn Pettit]; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 17 January 2024, entry for Clarice E. Ashley, Social Security Number 514-30-9450.
  5. [S4114] Earnest L Pettit household, 1940 US Census, Lawrence, Arkansas, population schedule, Spring River, Enumeration District 38-29, sheet 1B, Address RR 1 Rauenden, family 23, Reported by Earnest L Pettit, National Archives micropublication T627-148, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 17 January 2024.

Clifton Robert Pettit1,2

M, #9336, b. 14 November 1894, d. 24 October 1968
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Jonathan Robert Pettit1 b. 18 Apr 1871, d. 27 Jan 1965
Mother*Alice Manning1 b. Jan 1875, d. 29 Apr 1962
     He was born on 14 November 1894 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.2,1 He was the son of Jonathan Robert Pettit and Alice Manning.1 He married Bessie Mixer, daughter of Albert E Mixer and Cora Younglove, on 5 January 1916 in Wayne County, New York, USA.3 He served in the Navy during World War I from 2 January 1918 to 31 July 1919.4 He married Laura May Dobbin, daughter of Albert Dobbin and Emma Jane Paddock, on 29 January 1921 in Wayne County, New York, USA.5 He died on 24 October 1968 in Wolcott, Wayne, New York, USA, at age 73.6,7 He was buried after 24 October 1968 in Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.8

Family 1

Bessie Mixer b. 30 Aug 1895, d. 22 Apr 1917
Marriage*He married Bessie Mixer, daughter of Albert E Mixer and Cora Younglove, on 5 January 1916 in Wayne County, New York, USA.3 

Family 2

Laura May Dobbin b. 15 Nov 1900, d. Oct 1976
Marriage*He married Laura May Dobbin, daughter of Albert Dobbin and Emma Jane Paddock, on 29 January 1921 in Wayne County, New York, USA.5 
Last Edited15 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S2171] Robert Pellett (Pettit) household, 1900 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, Enumeration District 44, sheet 16A, dwelling 300, family 304, National Archives micropublication T623-1013.
  2. [S3780] Clifton Robert Pettil Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
  3. [S2172] "New York County Marriages, 1847 - 1848; 1908 - 1936." Database and images, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1618491: Accessed December 2016, entry for Clifton Robert Pettit & Bessie Mixer; citing county clerk’s office, Wayne, New York, United States; FHL microfilm 479,879.
  4. [S1103] "New York, Abstracts of Warld War I Military Service, 1917-1919." Compiled by Ancestry.com. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3030/ . Accessed December 2016, entry for Clifton Robert Pettit. Citing New York (State). Adjutant General's Office. Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917–1919. Series B0808., New York State Archives, Albany, New York.
  5. [S2172] "New York County Marriages, 1847 - 1848; 1908 - 1936." Database and images, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1618491: Accessed December 2016, entry for Clifton Robert Pettit & Laura May Dobbin; citing county clerk’s office, Wayne, New York, United States; FHL microfilm 479,879 . Alice Manning is morther of the groom.
  6. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed December 2016, entry for Clifton Pettit, Social Security Number 128-07-2445.
  7. [S2173] Syracuse Post Standard, Syracuse, New York Area Deaths, October 25, 1968, 11.
  8. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147016357/… : accessed 25 October 2022, memorial page for Clifton R. Pettit (14 November 1894-October 1968), Find a Grave memorial number 147016357, citing Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga County, New York, USA; maintained by sue sullivan (Contributor 47578000).

Cora May Pettit1,2

F, #3639, b. 27 July 1871, d. 18 March 1926
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*John Bullock Pettit1 b. 20 Feb 1825, d. 15 Jun 1906
Mother*Caroline Tiff Hall1 b. 23 Nov 1840, d. 18 Aug 1929
     She was born on 27 July 1871 in Bureau Connty, Illinois, USA.3,4,2 She was the daughter of John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.1 She married August Daniel Reeh on 2 April 1890 in Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA.2,4,5 She died on 18 March 1926 at age 54.4 She was buried after 18 March 1926 in Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA. Cora's plot was located in Block: 61 Lot: 1 Grave: 11 ~ GPS ~N41.55175 W96.11896 ~elev. 1104.6'

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, in the household of her parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.7 She and August Daniel Reeh appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Lincoln, Washington, Nebraska, enumerated 8 June 1900. Their children Bessie, John, Earl and Mae were listed as living with them.8 She and August Daniel Reeh appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Lincoln Twp, Washington, Nebraska, enumerated April 1910. Their children John, Bessie, James, Earl, Mae, Byron and Ann were listed as living with them.2 She and August Daniel Reeh appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lincoln, Washington, Nebraska, enumerated 20 January 1920. Their children John, Ann and Ruth were listed as living with them.9

Family

August Daniel Reeh b. 23 Feb 1865, d. 1 Aug 1955
Marriage*She married August Daniel Reeh on 2 April 1890 in Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA.2,4,5 
Children
Last Edited27 Jul 2024

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S1168] August D Reeh household, 1910 US Census, Washington, Nebraska, population schedule, Lincoln TWP, Enumeration District 143, sheet 5A, dwelling 81, family 81, National Archives micropublication T624-855, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.
  3. [S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 26 July 2024, Cora M Reeh; citing Arlington Review-Herald, Arlington, Nebraska, 25 March 1926.
  4. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107318710/cora-mae-reeh : accessed 12 February 2021, memorial page for Cora Mae Reeh (17 July 1871-18 March 1926), Find a Grave memorial number 107318710, citing Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by Sheila (Contributor 47702527). An obituary from the Pilot (unknown location) dated March 24, 1926 was provided.
  5. [S2997] "Nebraska, US, Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61335/: Accessed 17 October 2022, August Rech & Cora Pettet; citing Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908. State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska.
  6. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107318710/cora-mae-reeh : accessed 12 February 2021, memorial page for Cora Mae Reeh (17 July 1871-18 March 1926), Find a Grave memorial number 107318710, citing Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by Sheila (Contributor 47702527).
  7. [S2405] John D Pettitt household, 1880 US Census, WQAshington, Nebraska, population schedule, Blair, Enumeration District 32, sheet 194, dwelling 85, family 93, National Archives micropublication T9-756.
  8. [S4190] August Reeh household, 1900 US Census, Washington, Nebraska, population schedule, Lincoln, Enumeration District 133, sheet 6, dwelling 112, family 112, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 26 July 2024.
  9. [S3703] A G Rech household, 1920 US Census, Washington County, Nebraska, population schedule, Lincoln, Enumeration District 163, sheet 5A, dwelling 83, family 84, National Archives micropublication T625-1003, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 17 October 2022.
  10. [S3401] "Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62094/: Accessed 17 October 2022, Reeh; citing Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Lincoln, Nebraska. Birth Index, 1912-1994. Nebraska State Library and Archives Commission, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Della Rose Pettit1,2

F, #9202, b. 14 December 1880, d. 26 March 1965
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*John Wesley Pettit3 b. 20 Jun 1856, d. 28 May 1923
Mother*Rose Ann Lawless1 b. 29 Jan 1862, d. 14 Jul 1948
     She was born on 14 December 1880 in Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA.2,3 She was the daughter of John Wesley Pettit and Rose Ann Lawless.1,3 She and Arnold Henry Kuster obtained a marriage license in September 1905 in Illinois, USA.4 She married Arnold Henry Kuster in September 1905.5,6 She died on 26 March 1965 in Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA, at age 84.7,8 She was buried after 26 March 1965 in Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA. Della's plot was located in Blk 4 E, Lot 4, Grave 26.9

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mineral Twp, Bureau, Illinois, in the household of her parents, John Wesley Pettit and Rose Ann Lawless.3

Family

Arnold Henry Kuster b. 4 Apr 1882, d. 28 Jul 1953
Marriage LicenseShe and Arnold Henry Kuster obtained a marriage license in September 1905 in Illinois, USA.4 
Marriage* She married Arnold Henry Kuster in September 1905.5,6 
Last Edited24 Oct 2022

Citations

  1. [S2112] John W Pettit household, 1880 US Census, Breau, Illinois, population schedule, Mineral, Enumeration District 20, sheet 6A, dwelling 112, family 114, National Archives micropublication T623-238.
  2. [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed September 2016, Della Rose Kuster [Della Rose Pettit]; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2114] John Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Mineral, Enumeration District 20, sheet 6A, dwelling 112, family 114, National Archives micropublication T623-238.
  4. [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 24 October 2022, Arnold H Kuster & Delia R; citing Bureau County Tribune, Princeton, Illinois, 8 September 1905.
  5. [S3776] Arnold Henry Kuster Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
  6. [S2113] Arnold H Kuster household, 1910 US Census, Bureau, Illinois, population schedule, Neponset, Enumeration District 25, sheet 8B, dwelling 189, family 190, National Archives micropublication T624-232.
  7. [S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 5 March 2021, Kuster; citing The Times, Streator, Illinois, 27 March 1965.
  8. [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158198948/… : accessed 5 March 2021, memorial page for Della Rosa Kuster (14 December 1880-26 March 1965), Find a Grave memorial number 158198948, citing Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Greg Volk (Contributor 48138686).
  9. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158198948/… : accessed 5 March 2021, memorial page for Della Rosa Kuster (14 December 1880-26 March 1965), Find a Grave memorial number 158198948, citing Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset, Bureau County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Greg Volk (Contributor 48138686).

Dorastus Pettit1

M, #3666, b. 2 April 1831, d. 12 February 1919
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Jonathan Robin Pettit2,1 b. 1799, d. 11 Dec 1874
Mother*Margaret van Petten2,1 b. 14 Apr 1805, d. 8 Apr 1873
     He was born on 2 April 1831 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.1,3 He was the son of Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.2,1 He married Sarah Elizabeth Churchill, daughter of Artemas Churchill and Anna Mattison, on 30 September 1854 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.4,1 He served for the Union during the Civil War from 28 September 1862 to 17 July 1863 in USA. He was promoted to Full Corporal on January 7, 1863.5 He died on 12 February 1919 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 87.1,3 He was buried after 12 February 1919 in Sterling Center Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.6

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of his parents, Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.7 He and Sarah Elizabeth Churchill appeared on the 1865 New York State census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, enumerated 1865. Their children Charles, John and Dorastus were listed as living with them.8 He and Sarah Elizabeth Churchill appeared on the 1875 New York State census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, enumerated 1875. Their children Charles, John, Dorastus, Alfred, Margaret and Jonathan were listed as living with them. Sarah's mother Anna Churchill is also living with them.9 He and Sarah Elizabeth Churchill appeared on the 1905 New York State census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, enumerated 1905.10

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Churchill b. 30 Sep 1827, d. 4 Dec 1905
Marriage*He married Sarah Elizabeth Churchill, daughter of Artemas Churchill and Anna Mattison, on 30 September 1854 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.4,1 
Children
Last Edited19 Oct 2024

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S3852] Jonathan R Pettit household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 183a, dwelling 106, family 110, National Archives micropublication M432-481.
  3. [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51074812/… : accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Dorastus Pettit Sr. (2 April 1831-12 February 1919), Find a Grave memorial number 51074812, citing Sterling Center Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga County, New York, USA; maintained by MaryJane Haight-Eckert (Contributor 46560908).
  4. [S7] "Family Data Collection - Individual Records." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed 22 October 2021, Sarah Marie Churchill; citing Edmund West, comp.. Family Data Collection - Individual Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  5. [S341] "US Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1555/: Accessed April 2016, Dorastus Pettit; citing Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA. List of works may be found on Ancestry.
  6. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51074812/… accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Dorastus Pettit Sr. (2 April 1831-12 February 1919), Find a Grave memorial number 51074812, citing Sterling Center Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga County, New York, USA; maintained by MaryJane Haight-Eckert (Contributor 46560908).
  7. [S3852] Jonathan R Pettit household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 183a, dwelling 106, family 110, National Archives micropublication M432-481, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 22 February 2023.
  8. [S4007] "New York, U.S., State Census, 1865." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7218/. Accessed 19 October 2024, entry for Dorastus Pettit (Head) Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1865. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, New York.
  9. [S2684] "New York, State Census, 1875." Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com. Accessed 19 October 2024, entry for Sarah E Pettitt (Wife) Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York sState Archives, Albany, New York.
  10. [S3961] "New York, U.S., State Census, 1905." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7364/. Accessed 19 October 2024, entry for Sarah Elizabeth Pettit (Wife) Citing New York, State Census, 1905. Population Schedules . Various County Clerk Offices, New York.
  11. [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed December 2016, Robert Pettit; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.

Dorastus Pettit Jr1

M, #3672, b. 12 February 1863, d. 30 September 1934
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Dorastus Pettit1 b. 2 Apr 1831, d. 12 Feb 1919
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Churchill1 b. 30 Sep 1827, d. 4 Dec 1905
     He was born on 12 February 1863 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.1 He was the son of Dorastus Pettit and Sarah Elizabeth Churchill.1 He married Emma B Jackson on 8 June 1887 in Fair Haven, Cayuga, New York, USA.1,2 He married Margaret A McDougall on 23 February 1921 in Sterling Station, Cayuga, New York, USA.3,1 He died on 30 September 1934 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 71.4,1 He was buried after 30 September 1934 in Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.5

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1865 New York State census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, in the household of his parents, Sarah Elizabeth Churchill and Dorastus Pettit.6 He appeared on the 1875 New York State census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, in the household of his parents, Dorastus Pettit and Sarah Elizabeth Churchill.7

Family 1

Emma B Jackson b. 1869, d. 1916
Marriage*He married Emma B Jackson on 8 June 1887 in Fair Haven, Cayuga, New York, USA.1,2 

Family 2

Margaret A McDougall b. Nov 1865, d. 26 Mar 1958
Marriage*He married Margaret A McDougall on 23 February 1921 in Sterling Station, Cayuga, New York, USA.3,1 
Last Edited21 Dec 2020

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S2604] "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881 - 1967." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61632/: Accessed 21 December 2020, Dorastus Pettit Jr & Emma B. Jackson; citing New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.
  3. [S2604] "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881 - 1967." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61632/: Accessed 21 December 2020, Dorastus Pettit Jr & Margaret MacDougal; citing New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.
  4. [S2347] "New York, Death Index, 1852 - 1956." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61535/: Accessed 21 December 2020, Dorastus Pettit; citing NY State Death Index, New York Department of Health, Albany, NY.
  5. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107663678/…. accessed 21 December 2020, memorial page for Dorastus Pettit Jr. (12 February 1861-1934), Find a Grave memorial number 107663678, citing Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga County, New York, USA; maintained by abby (Contributor 47770484).
  6. [S4007] "New York, U.S., State Census, 1865." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7218/. Accessed 19 October 2024, entry for Dorastus Pettit (Head) Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1865. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, New York.
  7. [S2684] "New York, State Census, 1875." Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com. Accessed 19 October 2024, entry for Sarah E Pettitt (Wife) Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York sState Archives, Albany, New York.

Dorothy Gladys Pettit1,2

F, #10879, b. 11 August 1899, d. 12 April 1971
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Ernest Leslie Pettit1 b. 21 Nov 1865, d. 4 Oct 1948
Mother*Winnifred Lucy Chesley1 b. 1 Sep 1878, d. 15 Nov 1966
     She was born on 11 August 1899 in Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA.1,2 She was the daughter of Ernest Leslie Pettit and Winnifred Lucy Chesley.1 She married Alexander Rippetoe Keenan on 6 March 1967 in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, USA.2 She died on 12 April 1971 probably in Weld County, Colorado, USA, at age 71.2 She was buried after 12 April 1971 in Mountain View Cemetery, Nunn, Weld, Colorado, USA.3

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Evergreen, Cheyenne, Kansas, in the household of her parents, Ernest Leslie Pettit and Winnifred Lucy Chesley.4

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Alexander Rippetoe Keenan b. 28 Jun 1881, d. Jan 1980
Marriage*She married Alexander Rippetoe Keenan on 6 March 1967 in Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, USA.2 
Last Edited18 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S2717] Ernest Pettit household, 1910 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter Twp, Enumeration District 3, sheet 10A, dwelling 190, family 190, National Archives micropublication T624-434.
  2. [S2718] Greeley Daily Tribune, Greeley, Colorado Deaths and Funerals, April 14 1971, 6.
  3. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45642318/ :accessed 18 January 2024, memorial page for Dorothy G Keenan (1899-1971), Find a Grave memorial number 45642318, citing Mountain View Cemetery, Nunn, Weld County, Colorado, USA; maintained by D. L. (Contributor 47352945).
  4. [S2722] Ernest Petitt household, 1920 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Evergreen, Enumeration District 3, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, National Archives micropublication T625-527.

Easter Raymond Pettit1,2

M, #9343, b. 5 April 1896, d. 4 January 1970
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Jonathan Robert Pettit2 b. 18 Apr 1871, d. 27 Jan 1965
Mother*Alice Manning2 b. Jan 1875, d. 29 Apr 1962
     He was born on 5 April 1896 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.1,2 He was the son of Jonathan Robert Pettit and Alice Manning.2 He married Mae Belle Ward on 25 September 1920 in Wayne County, New York, USA.3 He died on 4 January 1970 in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 73.4,5 He was buried after 4 January 1970 in Huron Evergreen Cemetery, Huron, Wayne, New York, USA.6

Family

Mae Belle Ward b. 1 Jul 1900, d. Sep 1977
Marriage*He married Mae Belle Ward on 25 September 1920 in Wayne County, New York, USA.3 
Last Edited15 Aug 2023

Citations

  1. [S3781] Easter Raymond Pettit Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
  2. [S2171] Robert Pellett (Pettit) household, 1900 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, Enumeration District 44, sheet 16A, dwelling 300, family 304, National Archives micropublication T623-1013.
  3. [S2681] "New York, County Marriage Records, 1847 - 1849, 1907 - 1936." index and images.Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61377/: Accessed 25 October 2022, Easter R Pettit & Mae Belle Ward; citing Marriage Records. New York Marriages. Various New York County Clerk offices.
  4. [S2174] Auburn Citizen Advertiser, Auburn, New York Easter R Pettit dies after illness, January 5, 1970, 3.
  5. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed December 2016, entry for Easter Pettit, Social Security Number 095-10-0549.
  6. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192603407/… : accessed 15 August 2023, memorial page for Easter Raymond Pettit (5 April 1896-January 1970), Find a Grave memorial number 192603407, citing Huron Evergreen Cemetery, Huron, Wayne County, New York, USA; maintained by Barbara Gibson (Contributor 48628608).

Edgar A Pettit1

M, #3656, b. 13 February 1852, d. 6 November 1896
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Peter Pettit1,2 b. 18 Jul 1828, d. 3 Jun 1875
Mother*Mary Ann Bailey1,2 b. 30 Apr 1830, d. 24 Sep 1911
     He was born on 13 February 1852 in Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA.1,3 He was the son of Peter Pettit and Mary Ann Bailey.1,2 He married Mary Ann Carney on 8 September 1872 in Stark County, Illinois, USA.1,4 He died on 6 November 1896 in Peabody, Marion, Kansas, USA, at age 44.5,3,1 He was buried after 6 November 1896 in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody, Marion, Kansas, USA.6

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Essex, Stark, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, Peter Pettit and Mary Ann Bailey.2 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, Peter Pettit and Mary Ann Bailey.7

Family

Mary Ann Carney b. 20 Sep 1854, d. 12 Jan 1895
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Carney on 8 September 1872 in Stark County, Illinois, USA.1,4 
Last Edited8 Jun 2024

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S4157] Peter Petitt household, 1860 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Essex, sheet 839, dwelling 478, family 471, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_229, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 8 June 2024.
  3. [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9385477/edgar-a.-pettit : accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Edgar A. Pettit (13 February 1852-6 November 1896), Find a Grave memorial number 9385477, citing Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody, Marion County, Kansas, USA; maintained by Vivian Smith (Contributor 32221764).
  4. [S1895] "Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60984/: Accessed October 2019, Edgar A Pettit & Mary Carney; citing Illinois State Marriage Records. Online index. Illinois State Public Record Offices.
  5. [S2742] Peabody Gazette, Peabody, Kansas unknown article title, November 12, 1896.
  6. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9385477/edgar-a.-pettit accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Edgar A. Pettit (13 February 1852-6 November 1896), Find a Grave memorial number 9385477, citing Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody, Marion County, Kansas, USA; maintained by Vivian Smith (Contributor 32221764).
  7. [S4158] Peter Petit household, 1870 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Wyoming, sheet 391A, dwelling 57, family 57, National Archives micropublication M593-278, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 8 June 2024.

Ellen Louisa Pettit1

F, #3686, b. 30 August 1835, d. 5 January 1909
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Jonathan Robin Pettit1 b. 1799, d. 11 Dec 1874
Mother*Margaret van Petten1 b. 14 Apr 1805, d. 8 Apr 1873
     She was born on 30 August 1835 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.1 She was the daughter of Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.1 She married Joel Bishop Gillette on 3 January 1871 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA.2,1 She died on 5 January 1909 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA, at age 73. Headstone has 1908 but death record indicates 1909.3,4,1 She was buried on 7 January 1909 in Trivoli Cemetery, Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA.3,5

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of her parents, Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.6 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Essex, Stark, Illinois, USA, in the household of John Bullock Pettit and Delana B Wasson.7

Family

Joel Bishop Gillette b. 10 Nov 1826, d. 26 Dec 1909
Marriage*She married Joel Bishop Gillette on 3 January 1871 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA.2,1 
Last Edited23 Jun 2024

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S2536] "Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61370/: Accessed 23 June 2024, Ellen Petit & Joel B Gillett; citing Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Various Illinois County collections.
  3. [S3918] "Peoria County, Illinois, U.S., Deaths 1878-1915." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62368/: Accessed 23 June 2024, Ellen Louisa Gillette; citing Peoria County Death, 1878-1915. Peoria, IL, USA: Peoria County Courthouse.
  4. [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60500392/ :accessed 23 June 2024, memorial page for Ellen Louise Gillett (30 August 1835-5 January 1908), Find a Grave memorial number 60500392, citing Trivoli Cemetery, Trivoli, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Shawdau (Contributor 47263480).
  5. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60500392/ :accessed 23 June 2024, memorial page for Ellen Louise Gillett (30 August 1835-5 January 1908), Find a Grave memorial number 60500392, citing Trivoli Cemetery, Trivoli, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Shawdau (Contributor 47263480).
  6. [S3852] Jonathan R Pettit household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 183a, dwelling 106, family 110, National Archives micropublication M432-481, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 22 February 2023.
  7. [S2708] John B Pettit household, 1860 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Essex, sheet 76, dwelling 500, family 493, National Archives micropublication M653-229.

Emma Gertrude Pettit1,2,3

F, #10890, b. 9 April 1905, d. 7 October 1995
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten (#1)
Descendants of Claas Frederick van Petten (#2)
Father*Marvin Garfield Pettit3 b. 21 Jun 1883, d. 11 Aug 1960
Mother*Emma Grace Albro3 b. 24 Apr 1882, d. 6 Aug 1979
     She was born on 9 April 1905 in Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA.1,4,2 She was the daughter of Marvin Garfield Pettit and Emma Grace Albro.3 She married Ernest Milan Pettit, son of Ernest Leslie Pettit and Winnifred Lucy Chesley, on 25 June 1924 in Wray, Yuma, Colorado, USA.1 She died on 7 October 1995 in La Center, Clark, Washington, USA, at age 90.3,5,2

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Porter, Cheyenne, Kansas, in the household of her parents, Emma Grace Albro and Marvin Garfield Pettit.6

Family

Ernest Milan Pettit b. 20 Aug 1905, d. 15 Mar 1978
Marriage*She married Ernest Milan Pettit, son of Ernest Leslie Pettit and Winnifred Lucy Chesley, on 25 June 1924 in Wray, Yuma, Colorado, USA.1 
Last Edited29 Jul 2024

Citations

  1. [S2475] "Colorado, County Marriages Records and State Index, 1862 - 2006." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61366/: Accessed September 2019, Ernest Pettit & Emma Pettit; citing Marriage Records. Colorado Marriages. State Archives, Denver, Colorado.
  2. [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 10 September 2019, memorial page for Emma G. Pettit Pettit (1905–1995), Find A Grave Memorial no. 37286758, citing Mount Zion Cemetery, La Center, Clark County, Washington, USA ; Maintained by Scott Bolliger (contributor 46935216) .
  3. [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed September 2019, Emma Gertrude Pettit; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed 29 July 2024, Emma Gertrude Pettit; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
  5. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed September 2019, entry for Emma G Pettit, Social Security Number 536-22-1394.
  6. [S3243] Marvin Pettit household, 1910 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter, Enumeration District 3, sheet 5B, dwelling 158, family 158, National Archives micropublication T624-434, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 22 August 2021.

Ernest Henry Pettit1

M, #12218, b. 29 November 1911, d. 5 June 1997
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Marvin Garfield Pettit1 b. 21 Jun 1883, d. 11 Aug 1960
Mother*Emma Grace Albro1 b. 24 Apr 1882, d. 6 Aug 1979
     He was born on 29 November 1911 in Bird City, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA.1 He was the son of Marvin Garfield Pettit and Emma Grace Albro.1 He died on 5 June 1997 in Ridgefield, Clark, Washington, USA, at age 85.2 He was buried after 5 June 1997 in Bethel Evangelical Methodist Church Cemetery, Ridgefield, Clark, Washington, USA.3
Last Edited29 Jul 2024

Citations

  1. [S2359] "US WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940 - 1947." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2238/: Accessed 8 August 2023, Ernest Henry Pettit; citing Multiple Sources, see Ancestry for details.
  2. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 8 August 2023, entry for Ernest Pettit, Social Security Number 536-01-3939.
  3. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53438246/ :accessed 29 July 2024, memorial page for Ernest H Pettit (29 November 1911-5 June 1997), Find a Grave memorial number 53438246, citing Bethel Evangelical Methodist Church Cemetery, Ridgefield, Clark County, Washington, USA; maintained by Kaypeg (Contributor 47176403).

Ernest Leslie Pettit1

M, #3636, b. 21 November 1865, d. 4 October 1948
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*John Bullock Pettit1 b. 20 Feb 1825, d. 15 Jun 1906
Mother*Delana B Wasson1 b. 1 Oct 1830, d. 25 Oct 1867
     He was born on 21 November 1865 in Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA.2,1 He was the son of John Bullock Pettit and Delana B Wasson.1 He married Winnifred Lucy Chesley on 23 January 1896 in St. Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA.2,1 He died on 4 October 1948 in Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA, at age 82.2 He was buried after 4 October 1948 in Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA.3

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.4 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, in the household of his parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.5 He and Winnifred Lucy Chesley appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Evergreen, Cheyenne, Kansas, enumerated 1920. Their children Dorothy, Frank, Ernest, Margaret, Winfred, James, Mary and Jody were listed as living with them.6 He and Winnifred Lucy Chesley appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Spring River, Lawrence, Arkansas, enumerated 10 April 1940. Their children Jody and Clarice were listed as living with them.7

Family

Winnifred Lucy Chesley b. 1 Sep 1878, d. 15 Nov 1966
Marriage*He married Winnifred Lucy Chesley on 23 January 1896 in St. Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA.2,1 
Children
Last Edited24 Oct 2024

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 21 October 2021, Ernest L Pettit; citing The Benkelman Post and News-Chronicle, Benkelman, Nebraska, 15 October 1948.
  3. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9170834/… : accessed 21 November 2022, memorial page for Earnest Leslie Pettit (21 November 1865-4 October 1948), Find a Grave memorial number 9170834, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324).
  4. [S4292] John B Petit household, 1870 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Wyoming, sheet 390B, dwelling 47, family 47, National Archives micropublication M593-278, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 5 September 2024.
  5. [S2405] John D Pettitt household, 1880 US Census, WQAshington, Nebraska, population schedule, Blair, Enumeration District 32, sheet 194, dwelling 85, family 93, National Archives micropublication T9-756.
  6. [S2722] Ernest Petitt household, 1920 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Evergreen, Enumeration District 3, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, National Archives micropublication T625-527.
  7. [S4114] Earnest L Pettit household, 1940 US Census, Lawrence, Arkansas, population schedule, Spring River, Enumeration District 38-29, sheet 1B, Address RR 1 Rauenden, family 23, Reported by Earnest L Pettit, National Archives micropublication T627-148, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 17 January 2024.
  8. [S2717] Ernest Pettit household, 1910 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter Twp, Enumeration District 3, sheet 10A, dwelling 190, family 190, National Archives micropublication T624-434.
  9. [S2542] "Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1830 - 2011." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61255/: Accessed September 2019, Margaret D Engleman [Margaret D Pettit]; citing Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1830-2011. Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana.
  10. [S2723] Ernest Pettit household, 1930 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter, Enumeration District 17, sheet 5B, dwelling 103, family 114, National Archives micropublication T626.

Ernest Milan Pettit1

M, #10882, b. 20 August 1905, d. 15 March 1978
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten (#1)
Descendants of Claas Frederick van Petten (#2)
Father*Ernest Leslie Pettit1 b. 21 Nov 1865, d. 4 Oct 1948
Mother*Winnifred Lucy Chesley1 b. 1 Sep 1878, d. 15 Nov 1966
     He was born on 20 August 1905 in Bird City, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA.2,3,1 He was the son of Ernest Leslie Pettit and Winnifred Lucy Chesley.1 He married Emma Gertrude Pettit, daughter of Marvin Garfield Pettit and Emma Grace Albro, on 25 June 1924 in Wray, Yuma, Colorado, USA.4 He died on 15 March 1978 in Nahcotta, Clark, Washington, USA, at age 72.5,3 He was buried after 15 March 1978 in Mount Zion Cemetery, La Center, Clark, Washington, USA.6

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Evergreen, Cheyenne, Kansas, in the household of his parents, Ernest Leslie Pettit and Winnifred Lucy Chesley.7

Family

Emma Gertrude Pettit b. 9 Apr 1905, d. 7 Oct 1995
Marriage*He married Emma Gertrude Pettit, daughter of Marvin Garfield Pettit and Emma Grace Albro, on 25 June 1924 in Wray, Yuma, Colorado, USA.4 
Last Edited29 Jul 2024

Citations

  1. [S2717] Ernest Pettit household, 1910 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter Twp, Enumeration District 3, sheet 10A, dwelling 190, family 190, National Archives micropublication T624-434.
  2. [S296] "Washington Death Index, 1940 - 2017." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6716/: Accessed 29 July 2024, Ernest Milan Pettit; citing Washington State Department of Health. State Death Records Index, 1940-1996. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington.
  3. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed September 2019, entry for Ernest Pettit, Social Security Number 537-07-8567.
  4. [S2475] "Colorado, County Marriages Records and State Index, 1862 - 2006." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61366/: Accessed September 2019, Ernest Pettit & Emma Pettit; citing Marriage Records. Colorado Marriages. State Archives, Denver, Colorado.
  5. [S296] "Washington Death Index, 1940 - 2017." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6716/: Accessed September 2019, Ernest M Pettit; citing Washington State Department of Health. State Death Records Index, 1940-1996. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington.
  6. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37286760/ :accessed 18 January 2024, memorial page for Ernest M. Pettit (1905-1978), Find a Grave memorial number 37286760, citing Mount Zion Cemetery, La Center, Clark County, Washington, USA; maintained by Scott Bolliger (Contributor 49600767).
  7. [S2722] Ernest Petitt household, 1920 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Evergreen, Enumeration District 3, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, National Archives micropublication T625-527.

Esther A Pettit1

F, #3698, b. 4 December 1847, d. 24 August 1922
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*Jonathan Robin Pettit2,1 b. 1799, d. 11 Dec 1874
Mother*Margaret van Petten2,1 b. 14 Apr 1805, d. 8 Apr 1873
     She was born on 4 December 1847 in New York, USA.2,1 She was the daughter of Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.2,1 She married James Brownell on 24 December 1868.3,1 In 1875 Esther A Pettit and James Brownell lived , Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.4 She died on 24 August 1922 in Red Creek, Wayne, New York, USA, at age 74.5,6 She was buried after 24 August 1922 in Fair Mount Cemetery, Red Creek, Wayne, New York, USA.7

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of her parents, Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.8 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of her parents, Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.9 She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of her parents, Jonathan Robin Pettit and Margaret van Petten.10 She and James Brownell appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wolcott, Wayne, New York, enumerated 10 June 1880. Their children Alice, Willis, Harriet and Charles were listed as living with them.11 She and James Brownell appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Sterling Twp, Cayuga, New York, enumerated 7 June 1900. Their children Clifford, Ralph and Lulu were listed as living with them.3 She and James Brownell appeared on the 1915 New York State census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, enumerated 1915. Their son Clifford was listed as living with them.12

Family

James Brownell b. May 1849, d. 18 Mar 1919
Marriage*She married James Brownell on 24 December 1868.3,1 
Children
Last Edited24 Oct 2024

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S3852] Jonathan R Pettit household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 183a, dwelling 106, family 110, National Archives micropublication M432-481.
  3. [S1100] James Brownell household, 1900 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, Enumeration District 43, sheet 5A, dwelling 133, family 133, National Archives micropublication T623-1013, Downloaded September 2013 from Ancestry.com.
  4. [S2684] "New York, State Census, 1875." Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com. Accessed 2 January 2024, entry for James Brownell Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York sState Archives, Albany, New York.
  5. [S2347] "New York, Death Index, 1852 - 1956." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61535/: Accessed 4 January 2024, Esther Brownell; citing NY State Death Index, New York Department of Health, Albany, NY.
  6. [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21036665/… accessed 21 December 2020, memorial page for Esther Brownell (1846-1922), Find a Grave memorial number 21036665, citing Fair Mount Cemetery, Red Creek, Wayne County, New York, USA; maintained by Frank K. (Contributor 46941322).
  7. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21036665/… accessed 21 December 2020, memorial page for Esther Brownell (1846-1922), Find a Grave memorial number 21036665, citing Fair Mount Cemetery, Red Creek, Wayne County, New York, USA; maintained by Frank K. (Contributor 46941322).
  8. [S3852] Jonathan R Pettit household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 183a, dwelling 106, family 110, National Archives micropublication M432-481, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 22 February 2023.
  9. [S4384] Jhnithan B Pellett household, 1860 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 233, dwelling 787, family 775, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_728, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 25 October 2024.
  10. [S4159] Janette R Pettit household, 1870 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 665B, dwelling 157, family 140, National Archives micropublication M593-911, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 9 June 2024.
  11. [S4216] James Brownell household, 1880 US Census, Wayne, New York, population schedule, Wolcott, Enumeration District 195, sheet 545b, dwelling 59, family 61, National Archives micropublication T9-944, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 11 August 2024.
  12. [S714] "New York, State Census, 1915." Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com. Accessed 30 September 2024, entry for James C Brownell (Head) Citing State population census schedules, 1915. Albany, New York: New York State Archives.
  13. [S3621] Charles Alfred Brownell Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.

Frank H L Pettit1

M, #10222, b. 7 August 1901, d. 25 May 1972
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten (#1)
Descendants of Claas Frederick van Petten (#2)
Father*Ernest Leslie Pettit2 b. 21 Nov 1865, d. 4 Oct 1948
Mother*Winnifred Lucy Chesley2 b. 1 Sep 1878, d. 15 Nov 1966
     He was born on 7 August 1901 in Cheyenne, Osborn, Kansas, USA.1,3 He was the son of Ernest Leslie Pettit and Winnifred Lucy Chesley.2 He married Hertha Rose Pettit, daughter of Sylvester Pettit and Ida Isabelle Widener, on 1 May 1924 in Burlington, Kit Carson, Colorado, USA.1 He died on 25 May 1972 in Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA, at age 70.3 He was buried after 25 May 1972 in Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA.3

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Evergreen, Cheyenne, Kansas, in the household of his parents, Ernest Leslie Pettit and Winnifred Lucy Chesley.4

Family

Hertha Rose Pettit b. 13 Dec 1910, d. 30 Jul 1991
Marriage*He married Hertha Rose Pettit, daughter of Sylvester Pettit and Ida Isabelle Widener, on 1 May 1924 in Burlington, Kit Carson, Colorado, USA.1 
Last Edited25 Oct 2024

Citations

  1. [S2410] "Colorado County Marriages, 1864 - 1995." Database and images, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1942851: Accessed January 2018, Hertha R Pettit & Frank H L Pettit; citing reference ID 1596, State Archives, Denver; FHL microfilm 2,069,741.
  2. [S2717] Ernest Pettit household, 1910 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter Twp, Enumeration District 3, sheet 10A, dwelling 190, family 190, National Archives micropublication T624-434.
  3. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9170975/… : accessed 31 March 2021, memorial page for Frank Leslie Hamilton Pettit (7 August 1901-25 May 1972), Find a Grave memorial number 9170975, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324).
  4. [S2722] Ernest Petitt household, 1920 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Evergreen, Enumeration District 3, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, National Archives micropublication T625-527.

Frank Hamilton Pettit1

M, #3633, b. 10 April 1860, d. 30 November 1928
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Father*John Bullock Pettit1 b. 20 Feb 1825, d. 15 Jun 1906
Mother*Delana B Wasson1 b. 1 Oct 1830, d. 25 Oct 1867
     He was born on 10 April 1860 in Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA.2,1 He was the son of John Bullock Pettit and Delana B Wasson.1 He died on 30 November 1928 probably in Porter, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA, at age 68.2,1,3 He was buried on 1 December 1928 in Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA.3,2

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Essex, Stark, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, John Bullock Pettit and Delana B Wasson.4 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.5 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, in the household of his parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.6
Last Edited19 Apr 2023

Citations

  1. [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
  2. [S2716] Unknown, Unknown FRANK H. PETTIT CALLED SUDDENLY LAST FRIDAY, 1928.
  3. [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 9 September 2019, memorial page for Frank H. Pettit (1860–1928), Find A Grave Memorial no. 75924329, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave (contributor 8) .
  4. [S2708] John B Pettit household, 1860 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Essex, sheet 76, dwelling 500, family 493, National Archives micropublication M653-229.
  5. [S4292] John B Petit household, 1870 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Wyoming, sheet 390B, dwelling 47, family 47, National Archives micropublication M593-278, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 5 September 2024.
  6. [S2405] John D Pettitt household, 1880 US Census, WQAshington, Nebraska, population schedule, Blair, Enumeration District 32, sheet 194, dwelling 85, family 93, National Archives micropublication T9-756.