Person Page 146

F, #3626, b. 20 December 1851, d. 4 April 1854

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Delana B Wasson (b. 1 October 1830, d. 25 October 1867)

Personal Information

1851
Birth
20 December 1851 | Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA
Citation: 1
18542
Death
4 April 1854
Citation: 1

Last Edited

6 September 2019

Citations

[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.)

Charles Henry Pettit¹

M, #3627, b. 25 May 1852, d. 24 November 1934

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Delana B Wasson (b. 1 October 1830, d. 25 October 1867)

Family: Sarah Jane Bickel (b. 4 June 1859, d. 24 March 1936)

Judson Pettit (b. 28 October 1880, d. before 1900)
James Robin Pettit (b. 27 February 1883, d. 31 May 1935)
Harry Pettit (b. 29 June 1885, d. 25 April 1960)
Roy Pettit (b. 9 September 1888, d. 3 December 1889)
Ann Bertha Pettit (b. 15 February 1892, d. 24 January 1962)
John B Pettit (b. 10 May 1895, d. 16 August 1985)
Carrie Pettit (b. 15 October 1898, d. 18 July 1936)

Personal Information

1852
Birth
25 May 1852 | Peoria County, Illinois, USA
Citations: 2,3
187927
Marriage | Sarah Jane Bickel
25 December 1879 | Warren County, Iowa, USA
Sarah Jane Bickel
Age: 20
Birth: 4 June 1859 | Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Death: 24 March 1936 | Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA
Citations: 4,2,3
188028
Residence | Sarah Jane Bickel
7 July 1880 | White Oak, Warren, Iowa, USA
On 7 July 1880 Charles Henry Pettit and Sarah Jane Bickel lived in White Oak, Warren, Iowa, USA. They were living with Sarah's parents and Sarah's son Grant.
Citation: 5
193482
Death
24 November 1934 | Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA
Citation: 2
1934
Burial
After 24 November 1934 | Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USAG
Citation: 6

Census Data

18608
1860 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Delana B Wasson
19 June 1860 | Essex, Stark, Illinois, USA
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.
Citation: 7
190048
1900 US Census | Sarah Jane Bickel
5 June 1900 | Porter Twp, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Charles Henry Pettit 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.
Citation: 8

Last Edited

12 August 2025

Citations

[S344] Thomas, B. F., History of the 112th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry, in the Great War of the Rebillion 1862-1865 (Stark County News Office), p 398.
[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.)
[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.
[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.
[S4752] George S. Bickel household, 1880 US Census, Warren, Iowa, population schedule, White Oak, Enumeration District 235, sheet 446b, dwelling 18, family 19, National Archives micropublication T9-368, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 12 August 2025.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9528399/ :accessed 12 August 2025, memorial page for Charles Henry Pettit (25 May 1852-24 November 1934), Find a Grave memorial number 9528399, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324.)
[S2708] John B Pettit household, 1860 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Essex, sheet 76, dwelling 500, family 493, National Archives micropublication M653-229.
[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.

Sarah Jane Bickel¹

F, #3628, b. 4 June 1859, d. 24 March 1936

Charts

Parents

Father	Geroge S Bickel
Mother	Christiana Hautz

Family 1: Geroge Bickel

Grant Simpson Bickel (b. 31 May 1878, d. 23 March 1955)

Family 2: Charles Henry Pettit (b. 25 May 1852, d. 24 November 1934)

Judson Pettit (b. 28 October 1880, d. before 1900)
James Robin Pettit (b. 27 February 1883, d. 31 May 1935)
Harry Pettit (b. 29 June 1885, d. 25 April 1960)
Roy Pettit (b. 9 September 1888, d. 3 December 1889)
Ann Bertha Pettit (b. 15 February 1892, d. 24 January 1962)
John B Pettit (b. 10 May 1895, d. 16 August 1985)
Carrie Pettit (b. 15 October 1898, d. 18 July 1936)

Personal Information

Name-Var Jennie
Citation: 2
1859
Birth
4 June 1859 | Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Citations: 2,3,1
187920
Marriage | Charles Henry Pettit
25 December 1879 | Warren County, Iowa, USA
Charles Henry Pettit
Age: 27
Birth: 25 May 1852 | Peoria County, Illinois, USA
Death: 24 November 1934 | Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA
Citations: 4,1,2
188021
Residence | Charles Henry Pettit
7 July 1880 | White Oak, Warren, Iowa, USA
On 7 July 1880 Sarah Jane Bickel and Charles Henry Pettit lived in White Oak, Warren, Iowa, USA. They were living with Sarah's parents and Sarah's son Grant.
Citation: 5
193676
Death
24 March 1936 | Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA
Citations: 3,6,1
1936
Burial
After 24 March 1936 | Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USAG
Citation: 7

Census Data

190041
1900 US Census | Charles Henry Pettit
5 June 1900 | Porter Twp, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Sarah Jane Bickel and Charles Henry Pettit 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.
Citation: 8

Last Edited

12 August 2025

Citations

[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.)
[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.
[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 2 September 2021, Pettit; citing The Benkelman Post and News-Chronicle, Benkelman, Nebraska, 27 March 1936.
[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.
[S4752] George S. Bickel household, 1880 US Census, Warren, Iowa, population schedule, White Oak, Enumeration District 235, sheet 446b, dwelling 18, family 19, National Archives micropublication T9-368, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 12 August 2025.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9528409/sarah-jane-pettit : accessed 2 September 2021, memorial page for Sarah Jane “Jennie” Pettit (4 June 1859-24 March 1936), Find a Grave memorial number 9528409, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324.)
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images." Availble online at https://www.findagrave.com.
[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.

John Wesley Pettit¹

M, #3629, b. 20 June 1856, d. 28 May 1923

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Delana B Wasson (b. 1 October 1830, d. 25 October 1867)

Family: Rose Ann Lawless (b. 29 January 1862, d. 14 July 1948)

Della Rose Pettit (b. 14 December 1880, d. 26 March 1965)
Walter Vincent Pettit (b. 6 August 1883, d. 21 January 1919)
Bessie Pettit (b. December 1890)
Marian Esther Pettit (b. 30 September 1894, d. 23 December 1991)
Paul Lawrence Pettit (b. 11 August 1900, d. October 1968)
Ida Janice Pettit (b. 30 December 1905, d. 12 July 1997)

Personal Information

1856
Birth
20 June 1856 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
Citations: 2,1
188023
Marriage | Rose Ann Lawless
10 March 1880 | Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA
Rose Ann Lawless
Age: 18
Birth: 29 January 1862 | Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA
Death: 14 July 1948 | Wenona, Illinois, USA
Citations: 2,1
192366
Death
28 May 1923 | Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA
Citations: 2,1
1923
Burial
After 28 May 1923 | Saint Patricks Cemetery, Sheffield, Bureau, Illinois, USAG
Citation: 3

Census Data

18603
1860 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Delana B Wasson
19 June 1860 | Essex, Stark, Illinois, USA
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.
Citation: 4
187014
1870 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall
5 July 1870 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
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.
Citation: 5
190043
1900 US Census | Rose Ann Lawless
7 June 1900 | Mineral Twp, Bureau, Illinois, USA
John Wesley Pettit and Rose Ann Lawless appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mineral Twp, Bureau, Illinois, enumerated 7 June 1900. Their children Della, Walter, Bessie, and Marian were listed as living with them.
Citation: 6
191053
1910 US Census | Rose Ann Lawless
11 May 1910 | Mineral Twp, Bureau, Illinois, USA
John Wesley Pettit and Rose Ann Lawless appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mineral Twp, Bureau, Illinois, enumerated 11 May 1910. Their children Bessie and Marian were listed as living with them.
Citation: 7

Last Edited

5 September 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed September 2016, John W Pettit; citing "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93731724/john-w.-pettit : accessed 19 April 2023, memorial page for John W. Pettit (20 June 1856-28 May 1923), Find a Grave memorial number 93731724, citing Saint Patricks Cemetery, Sheffield, Bureau County, Illinois, USA; maintained by K. Roberts (Contributor 46807847.)
[S2708] John B Pettit household, 1860 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Essex, sheet 76, dwelling 500, family 493, National Archives micropublication M653-229.
[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.
[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.
[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.

Rose Ann Lawless^1,2

F, #3630, b. 29 January 1862, d. 14 July 1948

Charts

Parents

Father	James Lawless
Mother	Rose Ann McCabe

Family: John Wesley Pettit (b. 20 June 1856, d. 28 May 1923)

Della Rose Pettit (b. 14 December 1880, d. 26 March 1965)
Walter Vincent Pettit (b. 6 August 1883, d. 21 January 1919)
Bessie Pettit (b. December 1890)
Marian Esther Pettit (b. 30 September 1894, d. 23 December 1991)
Paul Lawrence Pettit (b. 11 August 1900, d. October 1968)
Ida Janice Pettit (b. 30 December 1905, d. 12 July 1997)

Personal Information

1862
Birth
29 January 1862 | Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA
Citation: 1
188018
Marriage | John Wesley Pettit
10 March 1880 | Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA
John Wesley Pettit
Age: 23
Birth: 20 June 1856 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
Death: 28 May 1923 | Neponset, Bureau, Illinois, USA
Citations: 2,1
194886
Death
14 July 1948 | Wenona, Illinois, USA
Citation: 3
1948
Burial
After 14 July 1948 | Saint Patricks Cemetery, Sheffield, Bureau, Illinois, USAG
Citation: 4

Census Data

190038
1900 US Census | John Wesley Pettit
7 June 1900 | Mineral Twp, Bureau, Illinois, USA
Rose Ann Lawless and John Wesley Pettit appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mineral Twp, Bureau, Illinois, enumerated 7 June 1900. Their children Della, Walter, Bessie, and Marian were listed as living with them.
Citation: 5
191048
1910 US Census | John Wesley Pettit
11 May 1910 | Mineral Twp, Bureau, Illinois, USA
Rose Ann Lawless and John Wesley Pettit appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mineral Twp, Bureau, Illinois, enumerated 11 May 1910. Their children Bessie and Marian were listed as living with them.
Citation: 6

Last Edited

5 September 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed September 2016, John W Pettit; citing "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.
[S2712] The Times, Streator, Illinois Wenona Woman Loses Mother, 16 July 1948, 6.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114136442/rose-ann-pettit : accessed 19 April 2023, memorial page for Rose Ann Pettit (1862-1948), Find a Grave memorial number 114136442, citing Saint Patricks Cemetery, Sheffield, Bureau County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Har37x (Contributor 47671892.)
[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.
[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.

William Judson Pettit¹

M, #3631, b. 20 April 1858, d. 21 November 1930

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Delana B Wasson (b. 1 October 1830, d. 25 October 1867)

Family: Elizabeth Josephine Lawless (b. 25 May 1865, d. 10 May 1950)

Theresa A Pettit (b. 1 November 1891, d. 1 December 1956)
William Joseph Pettit (b. 26 April 1893, d. 5 July 1913)
Bertrude Warren Pettit (b. 10 December 1895, d. 25 July 1981)
Grace M Pettit (b. November 1899, d. 1958)
Margaret Pettit (b. 16 June 1906, d. 5 May 1971)

William Judson Pettit
1858 - 1930

Personal Information

1858
Birth
20 April 1858 | Illinois, USA
Citation: 1
189132
Marriage | Elizabeth Josephine Lawless
4 February 1891 | Bureau County, Illinois, USA
Elizabeth Josephine Lawless
Age: 25
Birth: 25 May 1865 | Malden, Bureau, Illinois, USA
Death: 10 May 1950 | Knox County, Missouri, USA
Citations: 2,1
193072
Death
21 November 1930 | Edina, Knox, Missouri, USA
Citations: 3,4,5
1930
Burial
After 21 November 1930 | Saint Joseph Cemetery New, Edina, Knox, Missouri, USAG
Citation: 6

Census Data

18602
1860 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Delana B Wasson
19 June 1860 | Essex, Stark, Illinois, USA
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.
Citation: 7
187012
1870 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall
5 July 1870 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
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.
Citation: 8
190042
1900 US Census | Elizabeth Josephine Lawless
22 June 1900 | Neponset Twp, Bureau, Illinois, USA
Citation: 9
191052
1910 US Census | Elizabeth Josephine Lawless
21 April 1910 | Liberty Twp, Knox, Missouri, USA
William Judson Pettit and Elizabeth Josephine Lawless appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Liberty Twp, Knox, Missouri, enumerated 21 April 1910. Their children Theresa, William, Bertrude, Grace, and Margaret were listed as living with them.
Citation: 10

Last Edited

18 September 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S2238] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900." Index and images. Available online at http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp: Accessed February 2017, Pettit, William J & Lawless, Elizabeth; citing Date range varies with county.
[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 18 September 2024, William Joseph Pettit; citing The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, 27 November 1930.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68477245/william-judson-pettit : accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for William Judson Pettit (30 April 1858-21 November 1930), Find a Grave memorial number 68477245, citing Saint Joseph Cemetery New, Edina, Knox County, Missouri, USA; maintained by Pam Witherow (Contributor 47364463.)
[S2631] Missouri Digital Heritage - Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1968, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/DeathCertificates, data for Wm. J. Pettis - Deceased, Certificate Number 36629-a. Downloaded 20 December 2020.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images." Availble online at https://www.findagrave.com.
[S2708] John B Pettit household, 1860 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Essex, sheet 76, dwelling 500, family 493, National Archives micropublication M653-229.
[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.
[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.
[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.

Elizabeth Josephine Lawless^1,2

F, #3632, b. 25 May 1865, d. 10 May 1950

Charts

Parents

Father	James Lawless
Mother	Rose Ann McCabe

Family: William Judson Pettit (b. 20 April 1858, d. 21 November 1930)

Theresa A Pettit (b. 1 November 1891, d. 1 December 1956)
William Joseph Pettit (b. 26 April 1893, d. 5 July 1913)
Bertrude Warren Pettit (b. 10 December 1895, d. 25 July 1981)
Grace M Pettit (b. November 1899, d. 1958)
Margaret Pettit (b. 16 June 1906, d. 5 May 1971)

Personal Information

1865
Birth
25 May 1865 | Malden, Bureau, Illinois, USA
Citations: 2,1
189125
Marriage | William Judson Pettit
4 February 1891 | Bureau County, Illinois, USA
William Judson Pettit
Age: 32
Birth: 20 April 1858 | Illinois, USA
Death: 21 November 1930 | Edina, Knox, Missouri, USA
Citations: 3,1
195084
Death
10 May 1950 | Knox County, Missouri, USA
Citation: 2
1950
Burial
After 10 May 1950 | Saint Joseph Cemetery New, Edina, Knox, Missouri, USAG
Citation: 4

Census Data

190035
1900 US Census | William Judson Pettit
22 June 1900 | Neponset Twp, Bureau, Illinois, USA
Citation: 5
191044
1910 US Census | William Judson Pettit
21 April 1910 | Liberty Twp, Knox, Missouri, USA
Elizabeth Josephine Lawless and William Judson Pettit appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Liberty Twp, Knox, Missouri, enumerated 21 April 1910. Their children Theresa, William, Bertrude, Grace, and Margaret were listed as living with them.
Citation: 6

Last Edited

18 September 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S2237] Elizabeth Josephine Pettit, Death Certificate 17269 (18 May 1950), issued by State of Missouri. (photocopy) Home Library 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
[S2238] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900." Index and images. Available online at http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp: Accessed February 2017, Pettit, William J & Lawless, Elizabeth; citing Date range varies with county.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68355265/elizabeth-josephine-pettit accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Elizabeth Josephine Pettit (25 May 1865-10 May 1950), Find a Grave memorial number 68355265, citing Saint Joseph Cemetery New, Edina, Knox County, Missouri, USA; maintained by Pam Witherow (Contributor 47364463.)
[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.
[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.

Frank Hamilton Pettit¹

M, #3633, b. 10 April 1860, d. 30 November 1928

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Delana B Wasson (b. 1 October 1830, d. 25 October 1867)

Personal Information

1860
Birth
10 April 1860 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
Citations: 2,1
192868
Death
30 November 1928 | Porter, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Citations: 2,1,3
1928
Burial
1 December 1928 | Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USAG
Citations: 3,2

Census Data

18600
1860 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Delana B Wasson
19 June 1860 | Essex, Stark, Illinois, USA
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.
Citation: 4
187010
1870 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall
5 July 1870 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
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.
Citation: 5
188020
1880 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall
15 June 1880 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, in the household of his parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.
Citation: 6

Last Edited

19 April 2023

Citations

[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.)
[S2716] Unknown, Unknown FRANK H. PETTIT CALLED SUDDENLY LAST FRIDAY, 1928.
[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) .
[S2708] John B Pettit household, 1860 US Census, Stark, Illinois, population schedule, Essex, sheet 76, dwelling 500, family 493, National Archives micropublication M653-229.
[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.
[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.

Sylvester Pettit¹

M, #3634, b. 15 March 1862, d. 9 March 1943

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Delana B Wasson (b. 1 October 1830, d. 25 October 1867)

Family: Ida Isabelle Widener (b. 28 June 1872, d. 16 January 1964)

Robert Lee Pettit (b. 9 June 1890, d. 13 July 1975)
Rettie B Pettit (b. 23 December 1892, d. 23 October 1898)
Gertrude Pettit (b. 5 February 1894, d. 4 October 1955)
Luther Clayton Pettit (b. 26 March 1897, d. 1 January 1908)
Sylvester Pettit (b. 30 December 1899, d. 20 June 1964)
Lillie Pettit (b. 26 July 1902, d. 7 October 1980)
George L Pettit (b. 29 April 1905, d. 1 October 1981)
Lawrence F Pettit (b. 29 January 1908, d. 10 May 1948)
Hertha Rose Pettit (b. 13 December 1910, d. 30 July 1991)
Ida May Pettit (b. 24 March 1915, d. 14 April 2007)

Personal Information

1862
Birth
15 March 1862 | New York, USA
Citations: 2,1
189129
Marriage | Ida Isabelle Widener
20 October 1891 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Ida Isabelle Widener
Age: 19
Birth: 28 June 1872 | Virginia, USA
Death: 16 January 1964 | Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Citations: 3,4,1
194380
Death
9 March 1943 | Kennard, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Citation: 2
1943
Burial
After 9 March 1943 | Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington, Nebraska, USAG
Citation: 5

Census Data

188018
1880 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall
15 June 1880 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, in the household of his parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.
Citation: 6
190038
1900 US Census | Ida Isabelle Widener
1 June 1900 | Bird City, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Sylvester Pettit and Ida Isabelle Widener appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bird City, Cheyenne, Kansas, enumerated 1 June 1900. Their children Robert, Gertrude, Luther, and Sylvester were listed as living with them.
Citation: 7

Last Edited

25 October 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S2409] Pilot Tribune, Blair, Nebraska Mr Pettit Funeral Set, 11 March 1943.
[S2361] "Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855 - 1908." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61335/: Accessed April 2019, Sylvester Pettit & Ida J Widner; citing Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908. State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska.
[S2406] Sylvester Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Bird City, Enumeration District 1, sheet 1B, dwelling 23, family 23, National Archives micropublication T623-474.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26436986/sylvester-pettit accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Sylvester Pettit (15 March 1862-9 March 1943), Find a Grave memorial number 26436986, citing Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by Dixie Lambert (Contributor 46894002.)
[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.
[S2406] Sylvester Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, /memorial/160355868/ :accessed 25 October 2024, memorial page for Marion M Prescott (1879-1941), Find a Grave memorial number 160355868, citing Round Hill Cemetery, West Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA; maintained by RachelF (Contributor 47767060.)

Ida Isabelle Widener^1,2

F, #3635, b. 28 June 1872, d. 16 January 1964

Charts

Family: Sylvester Pettit (b. 15 March 1862, d. 9 March 1943)

Robert Lee Pettit (b. 9 June 1890, d. 13 July 1975)
Rettie B Pettit (b. 23 December 1892, d. 23 October 1898)
Gertrude Pettit (b. 5 February 1894, d. 4 October 1955)
Luther Clayton Pettit (b. 26 March 1897, d. 1 January 1908)
Sylvester Pettit (b. 30 December 1899, d. 20 June 1964)
Lillie Pettit (b. 26 July 1902, d. 7 October 1980)
George L Pettit (b. 29 April 1905, d. 1 October 1981)
Lawrence F Pettit (b. 29 January 1908, d. 10 May 1948)
Hertha Rose Pettit (b. 13 December 1910, d. 30 July 1991)
Ida May Pettit (b. 24 March 1915, d. 14 April 2007)

Personal Information

Name-Var Ida van Huss
Ida Isabelle Widener was also known as Ida van Huss She was living with her grandparents in the 1880 census, their last name was listed as Van Vauheoss - a poorly trascribed version of what appears to me to be Van Huss. She was listed as Ida Widener in the 1880 census but listed as Ida Van Huss in a 1924 marriage document for her son.
Citation: 3
1872
Birth
28 June 1872 | Virginia, USA
Citations: 4,5,2
189119
Marriage | Sylvester Pettit
20 October 1891 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Sylvester Pettit
Age: 29
Birth: 15 March 1862 | New York, USA
Death: 9 March 1943 | Kennard, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Citations: 6,4,2
196491
Death
16 January 1964 | Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Citation: 5
1964
Burial
After 16 January 1964 | Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington, Nebraska, USAG
Citation: 7

Census Data

190027
1900 US Census | Sylvester Pettit
1 June 1900 | Bird City, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Ida Isabelle Widener and Sylvester Pettit appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bird City, Cheyenne, Kansas, enumerated 1 June 1900. Their children Robert, Gertrude, Luther, and Sylvester were listed as living with them.
Citation: 8

Last Edited

25 October 2024

Citations

[S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed January 2018, Ida I Widner; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
[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.)
[S1474] "Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/: Accessed January 2018, Ida Van Huss, mother of the groom, George Pettit; citing Iowa Department of Public Health. Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1951. Textual Records and Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–37. Record Group 048. Microfilm. Record Group 048. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.
[S2406] Sylvester Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Bird City, Enumeration District 1, sheet 1B, dwelling 23, family 23, National Archives micropublication T623-474.
[S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9607775/ida-isabel-pettit : accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Ida Isabel Pettit (28 June 1872-16 January 1964), Find a Grave memorial number 9607775, citing Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324.)
[S2361] "Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855 - 1908." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61335/: Accessed April 2019, Sylvester Pettit & Ida J Widner; citing Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908. State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9607775/ida-isabel-pettit accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Ida Isabel Pettit (28 June 1872-16 January 1964), Find a Grave memorial number 9607775, citing Kennard Cemetery, Kennard, Washington County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324.)
[S2406] Sylvester Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, /memorial/160355868/ :accessed 25 October 2024, memorial page for Marion M Prescott (1879-1941), Find a Grave memorial number 160355868, citing Round Hill Cemetery, West Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA; maintained by RachelF (Contributor 47767060.)

Ernest Leslie Pettit¹

M, #3636, b. 21 November 1865, d. 4 October 1948

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Delana B Wasson (b. 1 October 1830, d. 25 October 1867)

Family: Winnifred Lucy Chesley (b. 1 September 1878, d. 15 November 1966)

Anna Laura Pettit (b. 13 January 1897, d. 3 July 1975)
Dorothy Gladys Pettit+ (b. 11 August 1899, d. 12 April 1971)
Frank H L Pettit (b. 7 August 1901, d. 25 May 1972)
Gertrude Maude Pettit (b. 7 August 1901, d. 22 May 1982)
Ernest Milan Pettit (b. 20 August 1905, d. 15 March 1978)
Margaret Pettit (b. 21 March 1907, d. 25 August 1986)
Winfred Pettit (b. 29 August 1909, d. 12 July 1937)
James Henry Pettit (b. 2 August 1912, d. October 1975)
Mary Pettit (b. 7 February 1915, d. 12 August 2005)
Jody Alberta Pettit (b. 24 July 1917, d. 19 March 2000)
Clarice Evelyn Pettit (b. 24 November 1921, d. 11 January 1996)

Personal Information

1865
Birth
21 November 1865 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
Citations: 2,1
189630
Marriage | Winnifred Lucy Chesley
23 January 1896 | St. Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Winnifred Lucy Chesley
Age: 17
Birth: 1 September 1878 | Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
Death: 15 November 1966 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Citations: 2,1
194882
Death
4 October 1948 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Citation: 2
1948
Burial
After 4 October 1948 | Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USAG
Citation: 3

Census Data

18704
1870 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall
5 July 1870 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
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.
Citation: 4
188014
1880 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall
15 June 1880 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, in the household of his parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.
Citation: 5
1920~55
1920 US Census | Winnifred Lucy Chesley
1920 | Evergreen, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Ernest Leslie Pettit 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.
Citation: 6
194074
1940 US Census | Winnifred Lucy Chesley
10 April 1940 | Spring River, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Ernest Leslie Pettit 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.
Citation: 7

Last Edited

24 October 2024

Citations

[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.)
[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.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9170834/earnest-leslie-pettit : 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.)
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.

Winnifred Lucy Chesley¹

F, #3637, b. 1 September 1878, d. 15 November 1966

Charts

Family: Ernest Leslie Pettit (b. 21 November 1865, d. 4 October 1948)

Anna Laura Pettit (b. 13 January 1897, d. 3 July 1975)
Dorothy Gladys Pettit+ (b. 11 August 1899, d. 12 April 1971)
Frank H L Pettit (b. 7 August 1901, d. 25 May 1972)
Gertrude Maude Pettit (b. 7 August 1901, d. 22 May 1982)
Ernest Milan Pettit (b. 20 August 1905, d. 15 March 1978)
Margaret Pettit (b. 21 March 1907, d. 25 August 1986)
Winfred Pettit (b. 29 August 1909, d. 12 July 1937)
James Henry Pettit (b. 2 August 1912, d. October 1975)
Mary Pettit (b. 7 February 1915, d. 12 August 2005)
Jody Alberta Pettit (b. 24 July 1917, d. 19 March 2000)
Clarice Evelyn Pettit (b. 24 November 1921, d. 11 January 1996)

Personal Information

1878
Birth
1 September 1878 | Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, USA
Citations: 2,1
189617
Marriage | Ernest Leslie Pettit
23 January 1896 | St. Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Ernest Leslie Pettit
Age: 30
Birth: 21 November 1865 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
Death: 4 October 1948 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Citations: 3,1
196688
Death
15 November 1966 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Citation: 4
1966
Burial
After 26 November 1966 | Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USAG
Citation: 5

Census Data

1920~42
1920 US Census | Ernest Leslie Pettit
1920 | Evergreen, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Winnifred Lucy Chesley and Ernest Leslie Pettit 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.
Citation: 6
194061
1940 US Census | Ernest Leslie Pettit
10 April 1940 | Spring River, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Winnifred Lucy Chesley and Ernest Leslie Pettit 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.
Citation: 7

Last Edited

24 October 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S968] "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908." Database and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4661/ . Accessed 21 October 2021, entry for Lucy Chesley. Citing State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870 and 1871-1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
[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.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 21 October 2021, entry for Lucy Pettit, Social Security Number 514-52-3986.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9170871/winnifred-lucy-pettit : accessed 21 October 2021, memorial page for Winnifred Lucy Pettit (1 September 1878-26 November 1966), Find a Grave memorial number 9170871, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324.)
[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.
[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.

Caroline Tiff Hall¹

F, #3638, b. 23 November 1840, d. 18 August 1929

Charts

Family: John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)

Cora May Pettit+ (b. 27 July 1871, d. 18 March 1926)
Gertrude M Pettit (b. 30 September 1875, d. 23 July 1952)
Albert R Pettit (b. 18 May 1878, d. 13 March 1918)
Anna Belle Pettit+ (b. 28 February 1880, d. 6 May 1951)
Marvin Garfield Pettit+ (b. 21 June 1883, d. 11 August 1960)

Personal Information

1840
Birth
23 November 1840 | New York, USA
Citations: 2,3
185919
Marriage | Henry J Otman
31 December 1859 | Stark County, Illinois, USA
Henry J Otman
Age: 21
Birth: 8 January 1838
Death: 14 January 1867
Citation: 4
186827
Marriage | John Bullock Pettit
1 October 1868
John Bullock Pettit
Age: 43
Birth: 20 February 1825 | Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA
Death: 15 June 1906 | Cheyenne County, Kansas, USA
Citations: 5,1
192988
Death
18 August 1929
Citation: 3
1929
Burial
After 18 August 1929 | Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USAG
Citation: 3

Census Data

187029
1870 US Census | John Bullock Pettit
5 July 1870 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
Caroline Tiff Hall and John Bullock Pettit appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA, enumerated 5 July 1870. Their children James, John, William, Frank, and Ernest were listed as living with them.
Citation: 5
188039
1880 US Census | John Bullock Pettit
15 June 1880 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
She and John Bullock Pettit appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, enumerated 15 June 1880. Their children Frank, Sylvester, Ernest, Cora, Gertrude, Albert, and Anna were listed as living with them.
Citation: 6
190059
1900 US Census | John Bullock Pettit
5 June 1900 | Porter Twp, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Caroline Tiff Hall and John Bullock Pettit appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Porter Twp, Cheyenne, Kansas, enumerated 5 June 1900. Their children Albert and Marvin were listed as living with them.
Citation: 2
191069
1910 US Census | Anna Belle Pettit
19 April 1910 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Caroline Tiff Hall appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, in the household of Anna Belle Pettit.
Citation: 7

Last Edited

18 October 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S2647] John B Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter, Enumeration District 3, sheet 2A, dwelling 28, family 28, National Archives micropublication T623.
[S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 9 September 2019, memorial page for Caroline Tift Otman “Carrie” Hall Pettit (23 Nov 1840–18 Aug 1929), Find A Grave Memorial no. 9452701, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA ; Maintained by The DeLong Family (contributor 46542324) .
[S2536] "Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61370/: Accessed April 2019, Henry J Otman & Carrie Hall; citing Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Various Illinois County collections.
[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.
[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.
[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.

Cora May Pettit^1,2

F, #3639, b. 27 July 1871, d. 18 March 1926

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Caroline Tiff Hall (b. 23 November 1840, d. 18 August 1929)

Family: August Daniel Reeh (b. 23 February 1865, d. 1 August 1955)

John Marvin Reeh (b. 10 January 1891, d. 13 December 1976)
Bessie Wilma Reeh (b. 24 February 1893, d. 3 May 1988)
James Delbert Reeh (b. 14 February 1895, d. 1 April 1956)
Earl Leslie Reeh (b. 25 May 1897, d. 31 March 1973)
Mae G Reeh (b. 1900, d. 1936)
Byron L Reeh (b. 1902, d. 9 December 1912)
Ann Bernice Reeh (b. 19 July 1907, d. 23 April 1994)
Ruth B Reeh (b. 6 January 1911, d. 11 October 1994)

Personal Information

1871
Birth
27 July 1871 | Bureau Connty, Illinois, USA
Citations: 3,4,2
189018
Marriage | August Daniel Reeh
2 April 1890 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
August Daniel Reeh
Age: 25
Birth: 23 February 1865 | Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Death: 1 August 1955 | Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Citations: 2,4,5
192654
Death
18 March 1926
Citation: 4
1926
Burial
After 18 March 1926 | Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USAG
Cora May Pettit was buried after 18 March 1926 in Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USAG. Cora's plot was located in Block: 61 Lot: 1 Grave: 11 ~ GPS ~N41.55175 W96.11896 ~elev. 1104'.
Citation: 6

Census Data

18808
1880 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall
15 June 1880 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, in the household of her parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.
Citation: 7
190028
1900 US Census | August Daniel Reeh
8 June 1900 | Lincoln, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Cora May Pettit 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.
Citation: 8
191038
1910 US Census | August Daniel Reeh
April 1910 | Lincoln Twp, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Cora May Pettit 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.
Citation: 2
192048
1920 US Census | August Daniel Reeh
20 January 1920 | Lincoln, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Cora May Pettit 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.
Citation: 9

Last Edited

27 July 2024

Citations

[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.)
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images." Availble online at https://www.findagrave.com.
[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.
[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.
[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.

August Daniel Reeh¹

M, #3640, b. 23 February 1865, d. 1 August 1955

Charts

Family: Cora May Pettit (b. 27 July 1871, d. 18 March 1926)

John Marvin Reeh (b. 10 January 1891, d. 13 December 1976)
Bessie Wilma Reeh (b. 24 February 1893, d. 3 May 1988)
James Delbert Reeh (b. 14 February 1895, d. 1 April 1956)
Earl Leslie Reeh (b. 25 May 1897, d. 31 March 1973)
Mae G Reeh (b. 1900, d. 1936)
Byron L Reeh (b. 1902, d. 9 December 1912)
Ann Bernice Reeh (b. 19 July 1907, d. 23 April 1994)
Ruth B Reeh (b. 6 January 1911, d. 11 October 1994)

Personal Information

Name-Nick Cuss
Citation: 2
1865
Birth
23 February 1865 | Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Citations: 3,1,1,4
1872~7
Emigration
1872 | Germany
Citations: 3,1
189025
Marriage | Cora May Pettit
2 April 1890 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Cora May Pettit
Age: 18
Birth: 27 July 1871 | Bureau Connty, Illinois, USA
Death: 18 March 1926
Citations: 1,5,6
195590
Death
1 August 1955 | Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Citations: 7,4,3
1955
Burial
3 August 1955 | Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USAG
August Daniel Reeh was buried on 3 August 1955 in Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USAG. August's plot was located in Block: 61 Lot: 1 Grave: 12 ~ GPS ~N41.55175 W96.11896 ~elev. 1104'.
Citations: 3,8

Census Data

190035
1900 US Census | Cora May Pettit
8 June 1900 | Lincoln, Washington, Nebraska, USA
August Daniel Reeh and Cora May Pettit 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.
Citation: 9
191045
1910 US Census | Cora May Pettit
April 1910 | Lincoln Twp, Washington, Nebraska, USA
August Daniel Reeh and Cora May Pettit 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.
Citation: 1
192054
1920 US Census | Cora May Pettit
20 January 1920 | Lincoln, Washington, Nebraska, USA
August Daniel Reeh and Cora May Pettit 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.
Citation: 10

Last Edited

27 July 2024

Citations

[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.
[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.)
[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 17 October 2022, John Reeh; citing The Pilot-Tribune, Blair, Nebraska, 4 August 1955.
[S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107320358/august-d-reeh : accessed 12 February 2021, memorial page for August D “Gus” Reeh (1865-1 August 1955), Find a Grave memorial number 107320358, citing Blair Cemetery, Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by Sheila (Contributor 47702527.)
[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.
[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.
[S3260] "Nebraska, U.S., Index to Deaths, 1904-1955." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62095/: Accessed 17 October 2022, August D Reeh; citing Index to Deaths, 1904-1955. Lincoln, NE, USA: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images." Availble online at https://www.findagrave.com.
[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.
[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.

Gertrude M Pettit^1,2

F, #3641, b. 30 September 1875, d. 23 July 1952

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Caroline Tiff Hall (b. 23 November 1840, d. 18 August 1929)

Personal Information

1875
Birth
30 September 1875 | Illinois, USA
Citations: 3,2
189722
Marriage | Asa Joseph Johnson
21 November 1897
Asa Joseph Johnson
Age: 28
Birth: 3 December 1868 | Terre Haute Twp, Henderson, Illinois, USA
Death: 14 July 1958 | Bird City, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Citations: 4,2
195276
Death
23 July 1952
Citation: 5
1952
Burial
After 23 July 1952 | Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USAG
Citation: 6

Census Data

18804
1880 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall
15 June 1880 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, in the household of her parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.
Citation: 3

Last Edited

9 September 2024

Citations

[S4191] "Nebraska, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50056/: Accessed 28 July 2024, Miss Gertrude M. Pettit; citing Newspapers.com newspaper database.
[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.)
[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.
[S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 7 March 2023, Mini Gertrude M. Pettit & Asa J. Johnson; citing Wahoo Newspapers, Wahoo, Nebraska, 25 November 1897.
[S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9452728/gertrude-melissa-johnson : accessed 7 March 2023, memorial page for Gertrude Melissa Johnson (30 September 1875-23 July 1952), Find a Grave memorial number 9452728, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324.)
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9452728/gertrude-melissa-johnson : accessed 7 March 2023, memorial page for Gertrude Melissa Johnson (30 September 1875-23 July 1952), Find a Grave memorial number 9452728, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324.)

Asa Joseph Johnson^1,2

M, #3642, b. 3 December 1868, d. 14 July 1958

Charts

Personal Information

1868
Birth
3 December 1868 | Terre Haute Twp, Henderson, Illinois, USA
Citations: 2,1
189728
Marriage | Gertrude M Pettit
21 November 1897
Gertrude M Pettit
Age: 22
Birth: 30 September 1875 | Illinois, USA
Death: 23 July 1952
Citations: 3,1
195889
Death
14 July 1958 | Bird City, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Citations: 4,5
1958
Burial
After 14 July 1958 | Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USAG
Citation: 6

Last Edited

9 September 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed September 2019, Asa Joseph Johnson; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
[S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 7 March 2023, Mini Gertrude M. Pettit & Asa J. Johnson; citing Wahoo Newspapers, Wahoo, Nebraska, 25 November 1897.
[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 7 March 2023, Asa Johnson; citing The Benkelman Post and News-Chronicle, Benkelman, Nebraska, 24 July 1958.
[S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, ccessed 08 September 2019, memorial page for Asa J. Johnson (2 Dec 1868–14 Jul 1958), Find A Grave Memorial no. 70906038, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave (contributor 8) .
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70906038/asa-j.-johnson : accessed 7 March 2023, memorial page for Asa J. Johnson (2 December 1868-14 July 1958), Find a Grave memorial number 70906038, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by Diane Mares Porter (Contributor 50213933.)

Albert R Pettit¹

M, #3643, b. 18 May 1878, d. 13 March 1918

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Caroline Tiff Hall (b. 23 November 1840, d. 18 August 1929)

Personal Information

1878
Birth
18 May 1878 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
Citations: 2,3,1
190122
Marriage | Minerva Gunther
27 February 1901 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Minerva Gunther
Age: 18
Birth: 21 September 1882 | Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death: 6 June 1956 | St. Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Citations: 4,1
191839
Death
13 March 1918 | Kansas, USA
Albert R Pettit died on 13 March 1918 in Kansas, USA, at age 39. He passed away from an infection following a minor operation.
Citations: 5,2,6
1918
Burial
14 March 1918 | Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USAG
Citations: 5,7

Census Data

18802
1880 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall
15 June 1880 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, in the household of his parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.
Citation: 8
190022
1900 US Census | Caroline Tiff Hall and John Bullock Pettit
5 June 1900 | Porter Twp, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Porter Twp, Cheyenne, Kansas, in the household of his parents, Caroline Tiff Hall and John Bullock Pettit.
Citation: 3

Last Edited

30 July 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S3858] The Benkelman Post and News-Chronicle, Benkelman, Nebraska Obituary, 22 March 1918, 1.
[S2647] John B Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter, Enumeration District 3, sheet 2A, dwelling 28, family 28, National Archives micropublication T623.
[S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 7 March 2023, Mr. Albert Pettit & Minnie Gun-Ther; citing The Kansas Eagle, St. Francis, Kansas, 7 March 1901.
[S3857] The Benkelman Post, Benkelman, Nebraska Death of Albert R Pettit, 15 March 1918, 1.
[S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9452510/albert-rawlins-pettit : accessed 7 March 2023, memorial page for Albert Rawlins Pettit (18 May 1878-18 March 1918), Find a Grave memorial number 9452510, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324.)
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9452510/albert-rawlins-pettit : accessed 7 March 2023, memorial page for Albert Rawlins Pettit (18 May 1878-18 March 1918), Find a Grave memorial number 9452510, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324.)
[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.

Minerva Gunther¹

F, #3644, b. 21 September 1882, d. 6 June 1956

Charts

Personal Information

1882
Birth
21 September 1882 | Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Citations: 2,1
190118
Marriage | Albert R Pettit
27 February 1901 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Albert R Pettit
Age: 22
Birth: 18 May 1878 | Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, USA
Death: 13 March 1918 | Kansas, USA
Citations: 3,1
195673
Death
6 June 1956 | St. Francis, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Citation: 2
1956
Burial
After 6 June 1956 | Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USAG
Citation: 4

Last Edited

30 July 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 7 March 2023, Albert R Pettit; citing The Benkelman Post and News-Chronicle, Benkelman, Nebraska, 14 June 1956.
[S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 7 March 2023, Mr. Albert Pettit & Minnie Gun-Ther; citing The Kansas Eagle, St. Francis, Kansas, 7 March 1901.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9452533/wilhelmina-mary-adams : accessed 7 March 2023, memorial page for Wilhelmina Mary “Minnie” Adams (21 September 1882-6 June 1956), Find a Grave memorial number 9452533, citing Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by The DeLong Family (Contributor 46542324.)

Anna Belle Pettit¹

Descendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Recent Changes

F, #3645, b. 28 February 1880, d. 6 May 1951

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Caroline Tiff Hall (b. 23 November 1840, d. 18 August 1929)

Family: Carl Emerson Beardsley (b. 10 July 1878, d. 1948)

Hazel Beardsley (b. 30 June 1902, d. 2 November 1952)
Asa Bernard Beardsley (b. 31 August 1905, d. 15 July 1967)

Personal Information

1880
Birth
28 February 1880 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Anna Belle Pettit was born on 28 February 1880 in Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA. Her death certificate indicates she was born March 31, 1880.
Citations: 2,1
190121
Marriage | Carl Emerson Beardsley
18 July 1901 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Carl Emerson Beardsley
Age: 23
Birth: 10 July 1878 | Orchard, Weld, Colorado, USA
Death: 1948
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.
Citations: 3,1
1916
Divorce | Carl Emerson Beardsley
Before 1916
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 prior to 1910.
Citation: 4
191636
Marriage | Clarence Zala Matteson
4 December 1916 | Phillips County, Colorado, USA
Clarence Zala Matteson
Age: 31
Birth: 14 October 1885 | Grand Junction, Greene, Iowa, USA
Death: 26 September 1955 | Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Citation: 5
195171
Death
6 May 1951 | Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA
Citations: 6,7,2
1951
Burial
After 6 May 1951 | Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USAG
Citation: 8

Census Data

18800
1880 US Census | John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall
15 June 1880 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Blair, Washington, Nebraska, in the household of her parents, John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall.
Citation: 9
191030
1910 US Census
19 April 1910 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Anna Belle Pettit 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.
Citation: 10
192039
1920 US Census | Clarence Zala Matteson
19 January 1920 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Anna Belle Pettit 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.
Citation: 11
195070
1950 US Census | Clarence Zala Matteson
11 April 1950 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Citation: 12

Last Edited

19 March 2026

Citations

[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.)
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[S5053] The Benkelman Post and News-Chronicle, Benkelman, Nebraska unknown article title, 11 May 1951, 1, Downloaded from Newspapers.com on 19 March 2026.
[S2362] "Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1968." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/: Accessed 26 August 2021, Anna Bell Matteson; citing Iowa Deaths, 1880-1904. State Historical Society of Iowa, State Archives, Des Moines, Iowa.; Iowa, Deaths, 1920-1951. State Historical Society of Iowa, State Archives, Des Moines, Iowa.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9452710/anna-bell-matteson : 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.)
[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.
[S3259] Ana Beardsly household, 1910 US Census, Dundy, Nebraska, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 26 August 2021.
[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.
[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.

Carl Emerson Beardsley¹

M, #3646, b. 10 July 1878, d. 1948

Charts

Family: Anna Belle Pettit (b. 28 February 1880, d. 6 May 1951)

Hazel Beardsley (b. 30 June 1902, d. 2 November 1952)
Asa Bernard Beardsley (b. 31 August 1905, d. 15 July 1967)

Personal Information

1878
Birth
10 July 1878 | Orchard, Weld, Colorado, USA
Citations: 2,3,4
190123
Marriage | Anna Belle Pettit
18 July 1901 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Anna Belle Pettit
Age: 21
Birth: 28 February 1880 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Death: 6 May 1951 | Jefferson, Greene, Iowa, USA
Carl Emerson Beardsley married Anna Belle Pettit, daughter of John Bullock Pettit and Caroline Tiff Hall, 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.
Citations: 1,4
1916
Divorce | Anna Belle Pettit
Before 1916
Carl Emerson Beardsley and Anna Belle Pettit 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 prior to 1910.
Citation: 5
1929~51
Residence
1929 | Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
In 1929 Carl Emerson Beardsley lived in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. Carl was working as a clerk in the First Avenue Hotel.
Citation: 6
1948~70
Death
1948
Citation: 3
1948~70
Burial
1948 | Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado, USAG
He was buried in 1948 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado, USAG. Carl's plot was located in Block 33, Lot 150.
Citation: 7

Last Edited

27 December 2025

Citations

[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.
[S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed 26 August 2021, Carl Emerson Beardsley; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166614260/carl-emerson-beardsley : accessed 26 August 2021, memorial page for Carl Emerson Beardsley (10 July 1878-1948), Find a Grave memorial number 166614260, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA; maintained by VDR (Contributor 47292775.)
[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.)
[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.
[S156] "U.S. City Dirctories, 1822-1995." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2469/. Directory name: Denver, Colorado, City Directory, 1929, dated 1929. Accessed 27 December 2025.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images." Availble online at https://www.findagrave.com.

Marvin Garfield Pettit¹

M, #3647, b. 21 June 1883, d. 11 August 1960

Ethnicity

12.50% English
5.47% Dutch
82.03% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

John⁶, Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	John Bullock Pettit (b. 20 February 1825, d. 15 June 1906)
Mother	Caroline Tiff Hall (b. 23 November 1840, d. 18 August 1929)

Family: Emma Grace Albro (b. 24 April 1882, d. 6 August 1979)

Emma Gertrude Pettit (b. 9 April 1905, d. 7 October 1995)
Mabel M Pettit (b. 15 November 1906, d. 10 November 1952)
Theodore Marvin Pettit (b. 29 March 1909, d. 27 April 1970)
Ernest Henry Pettit (b. 29 November 1911, d. 5 June 1997)
Opal Ruth Pettit (b. 31 March 1913, d. 4 October 2010)
Stanley Howard Pettit (b. 21 July 1916, d. 5 June 1976)
Blanche Caroline Pettit (b. 21 May 1919, d. 1 August 2003)
Arthur Garfield Pettit (b. 14 September 1922, d. 20 January 2003)
Leonard Leslie Pettit (b. 3 June 1925, d. 10 June 1987)

Personal Information

1883
Birth
21 June 1883 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Citations: 2,3,1
190420
Marriage | Emma Grace Albro
27 February 1904 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Emma Grace Albro
Age: 21
Birth: 24 April 1882 | Wellington, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Death: 6 August 1979 | Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA
Citations: 4,5,1
196077
Death
11 August 1960 | Washougal, Clark, Washington, USA
Citations: 6,7,1
1960
Burial
After 11 August 1960 | Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USAG
Marvin Garfield Pettit was buried after 11 August 1960 in Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USAG. Marvin's plot was located in Section K, Lot 169, Grave 4.
Citation: 8

Census Data

190016
1900 US Census | Caroline Tiff Hall and John Bullock Pettit
5 June 1900 | Porter Twp, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Porter Twp, Cheyenne, Kansas, in the household of his parents, Caroline Tiff Hall and John Bullock Pettit.
Citation: 3
191026
1910 US Census | Emma Grace Albro
19 May 1910 | Porter, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Marvin Garfield Pettit and Emma Grace Albro appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Porter, Cheyenne, Kansas, enumerated 19 May 1910. Their daughter Emma, Mabel, and Theodore was listed as living with them.
Citation: 5

Last Edited

24 October 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S1242] "US WWII Draft Registration Cards 1942." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ . Accessed 28 July 2024, entry for Marvin G Pettit. Citing United States, 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.
[S2647] John B Pettit household, 1900 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter, Enumeration District 3, sheet 2A, dwelling 28, family 28, National Archives micropublication T623.
[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, Marvin G Pettit; citing The Benkelman Post and News-Chronicle, Benkelman, Nebraska, 1 September 1960.
[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.
[S1416] "Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60229/ -. Accessed May 2015, entry for Marvin Garfield Pettit. Citing Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current", John B Pettit.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146813990/ :accessed 30 July 2024, memorial page for Marvin Garfield Pettit (21 June 1883-11 August 1960), Find a Grave memorial number 146813990, citing Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA; maintained by Sheila (Contributor 47788881.)

Emma Grace Albro¹

F, #3648, b. 24 April 1882, d. 6 August 1979

Charts

Family: Marvin Garfield Pettit (b. 21 June 1883, d. 11 August 1960)

Emma Gertrude Pettit (b. 9 April 1905, d. 7 October 1995)
Mabel M Pettit (b. 15 November 1906, d. 10 November 1952)
Theodore Marvin Pettit (b. 29 March 1909, d. 27 April 1970)
Ernest Henry Pettit (b. 29 November 1911, d. 5 June 1997)
Opal Ruth Pettit (b. 31 March 1913, d. 4 October 2010)
Stanley Howard Pettit (b. 21 July 1916, d. 5 June 1976)
Blanche Caroline Pettit (b. 21 May 1919, d. 1 August 2003)
Arthur Garfield Pettit (b. 14 September 1922, d. 20 January 2003)
Leonard Leslie Pettit (b. 3 June 1925, d. 10 June 1987)

Personal Information

1882
Birth
24 April 1882 | Wellington, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Citations: 2,1
190421
Marriage | Marvin Garfield Pettit
27 February 1904 | Benkelman, Dundy, Nebraska, USA
Marvin Garfield Pettit
Age: 20
Birth: 21 June 1883 | Blair, Washington, Nebraska, USA
Death: 11 August 1960 | Washougal, Clark, Washington, USA
Citations: 3,4,1
197997
Death
6 August 1979 | Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA
Citations: 5,1
1979
Burial
After 6 August 1979 | Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USAG
Emma Grace Albro was buried after 6 August 1979 in Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USAG. Emma's plot was located in Section K, Lot 169, Grave 3.
Citation: 6

Census Data

191028
1910 US Census | Marvin Garfield Pettit
19 May 1910 | Porter, Cheyenne, Kansas, USA
Emma Grace Albro and Marvin Garfield Pettit appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Porter, Cheyenne, Kansas, enumerated 19 May 1910. Their daughter Emma, Mabel, and Theodore was listed as living with them.
Citation: 4

Last Edited

5 September 2024

Citations

[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.)
[S3242] Ugene S Albro household, 1900 US Census, Cheyenne, Kansas, population schedule, Porter, Enumeration District 3, sheet 2, dwelling 33, family 33, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 22 August 2021.
[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, Marvin G Pettit; citing The Benkelman Post and News-Chronicle, Benkelman, Nebraska, 1 September 1960.
[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.
[S296] "Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6716/: Accessed 22 August 2021, Emma G Pettit; citing Washington State Department of Health. State Death Records Index, 1907-1996. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146813989/ :accessed 29 July 2024, memorial page for Emma Grace Pettit (24 April 1882-6 August 1979), Find a Grave memorial number 146813989, citing Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA; maintained by Sheila (Contributor 47788881.)

Lydia Harriet Pettit¹

F, #3649, b. 11 October 1826, d. 20 April 1871

Ethnicity

25.00% English
10.94% Dutch
2.34% French
61.72% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

Margaret van Petten⁵, Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	Jonathan Robin Pettit (b. 1799, d. 11 December 1874)
Mother	Margaret van Petten (b. 14 April 1805, d. 8 April 1873)

Family: Norman Green (b. 13 May 1805, d. 19 March 1898)

Walter Vernon Greene+ (b. 4 November 1867, d. 23 November 1912)

Personal Information

1826
Birth
11 October 1826 | Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA
Citation: 1
186538
Marriage | Norman Green
8 June 1865 | Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA
Norman Green
Age: 60
Birth: 13 May 1805 | USA
Death: 19 March 1898 | Hannibal, Oswego, New York, USA
Citation: 1
187144
Death
20 April 1871 | New York, USA
Citations: 1,2
1871
Burial
After 20 April 1871 | Hannibal Village Cemetery, Hannibal, Oswego, New York, USAG
Citation: 3

Census Data

187043
1870 US Census | Norman Green
25 June 1870 | Hannibal, Oswego, New York, USA
Lydia Harriet Pettit and Norman Green appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Hannibal, Oswego, New York, USA, enumerated 25 June 1870. Their son Walter was listed as living with them.
Citation: 4

Last Edited

28 May 2025

Citations

[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.)
[S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104963094/lydia-harriet-green : accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Lydia Harriet Green (October 1826-20 April 1871), Find a Grave memorial number 104963094, citing Hannibal Village Cemetery, Hannibal, Oswego County, New York, USA; maintained by TravelG (Contributor 47621211.)
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104963094/lydia-harriet-green accessed 20 December 2020, memorial page for Lydia Harriet Green (October 1826-20 April 1871), Find a Grave memorial number 104963094, citing Hannibal Village Cemetery, Hannibal, Oswego County, New York, USA; maintained by TravelG (Contributor 47621211.)
[S4597] Norman Green household, 1870 US Census, Oswego, New York, population schedule, Hannibal, sheet 529A, dwelling 245, family 262, National Archives micropublication M593-1072, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 28 May 2025.

Norman Green¹

M, #3650, b. 13 May 1805, d. 19 March 1898

Charts