Mabel Gray1,2

F, b. April 11, 1913, d. June 4, 2005
FatherCharles Edgar Gray1,2 b. August 13, 1884, d. April 14, 1964
MotherRuby Augusta Spears1,2 b. November 20, 1884, d. September 28, 1953
     Her married name was Claywell.3 Mabel Gray was buried at Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana.4 She married Unknown Claywell.3 Mabel Gray was born on April 11, 1913 at Illinois.1,5 As of December 27, 1946,her married name was Pruett.6 She married Lawson Pruett on December 27, 1946.7,6 Mabel Gray died on June 4, 2005 at Bedford, Lawrence Co., Indiana, at age 92.5,4 She BEDFORD - Mabel Pruett, 92, of Bedford, died Saturday at Bedford Regional Medical Center. She worked as a Pink Lady for many years. Survivors include her husband, Lawson Pruett; one daughter, Eloise Trueblood of Indianapolis; and two sons. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Day & Carter Mortuary Elmwood Chapel. Entombment will be at Cresthaven Mausoleum. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. on June 5, 2005.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 566, District 17, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois1

Family 1

Unknown Claywell
Marriage*Mabel Gray married Unknown Claywell.3 
Child

Family 2

Lawson Pruett b. November 25, 1917, d. November 17, 2012
Marriage*Mabel Gray married Lawson Pruett on December 27, 1946.7,6 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4868] Fairfield Ledger, From the Ruby Augusta Fry obituary in the Feb 16, 2004 edition.
  3. [S4288] Web: Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008, online http://gen.marion.lib.in.us/search_form.asp
  4. [S4866] Herald-Times, From the Mabel Pruett obituary in the Jun 5, 2005 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4867] Times-Mail, The, From the Lawson Pruett obituary in the Nov 20, 2012 edition.
  7. [S4865] Daily Herald, From the Walter C. Gray obituary in the Jul 14, 2005 edition.

Edgar F. Gray1,2

M, b. October 10, 1911, d. March 31, 1981
FatherCharles Edgar Gray2,3 b. August 13, 1884, d. April 14, 1964
MotherRuby Augusta Spears2,3 b. November 20, 1884, d. September 28, 1953
     Edgar F. Gray was buried at Momence Cemetery, Ganeer Township, Kankakee Co., Illinois.1 His Social Security Number was 332-10-3705.4 He married Edna M. Unknown.5 Edgar F. Gray was born on October 10, 1911 at Illinois.1,2,4 He died on March 31, 1981 at age 69.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 566, District 17, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois6
1930Dwelling 40 District 40, Pembroke, Kankakee Co., Illinois2
1940Dwelling 123, District 22-63, Lombard, DuPage Co., Illinois5

Occupation

1940Gas company serviceman5

Family

Edna M. Unknown b. circa 1911
Marriage*Edgar F. Gray married Edna M. Unknown.5 
Child
  • Wayne Gray5

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4868] Fairfield Ledger, From the Ruby Augusta Fry obituary in the Feb 16, 2004 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Walter C. Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. October 5, 1924, d. July 12, 2004
FatherCharles Edgar Gray2,5,6 b. August 13, 1884, d. April 14, 1964
MotherRuby Augusta Spears2,5,6 b. November 20, 1884, d. September 28, 1953
     Walter C. Gray was buried at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage Co., Illinois.4 His Social Security Number was 721-07-3243.7 He married Fern J. Stuart.3 Walter C. Gray was born on October 5, 1924 at Saint Anne, Kankakee Co., Illinois.7,4 He died on July 12, 2004 at West Chicago, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 79.7,4 He Funeral services for Walter C. Gray, 79, of West Chicago since November, 2001, formerly of Carol Stream for 55 years, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, at The Leonard Memorial Home, Ltd., 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Born Oct. 5, 1924, in St. Anne, Ill., he died Monday, July 12, 2004, at his home. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace. Mr. Gray was a retired carpenter. He was a veteran, having served in the Navy in the European, Mediterranean and Pacific Theatres. Walter was a member of the Wheaton VFW Post @#2164 and a member of the Wheaton- Glen Ellyn Elks Lodge @#2258 of which he was a past Exalted Ruler, served as trustee and a member of the Waputi Lodge. He volunteered many hours to raise monies for the Elks to benefit crippled children. Walter also enjoyed gardening. Survivors include his beloved wife, Fern J. Gray of West Chicago; loving children, John (Carol) Gray of Hanover Park, Wanda (Chris) Leighton of West Chicago, Walter C. Jr. of Houston and Shanda Gray (Norman Lahti) of Roselle; his grandchild, John A Race; and his sister, Mabel (Lawson) Pruett of Bedford, Ind. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Elks Lodge @#2258, Crippled Children, 0N674 Papworth Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. on July 14, 2004.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 40 District 40, Pembroke, Kankakee Co., Illinois2
1940Dwelling 31, District 46-53, Pembroke, Kankakee Co., Illinois5

Family

Fern J. Stuart b. July 17, 1928, d. January 20, 2005
Marriage*Walter C. Gray married Fern J. Stuart.3 
Children
  • John Gray3,4
  • Wanda Gray3,4
  • Walter C. "Wally" Gray Jr.3,4
  • Shanda Gray3,4

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Fern J. Gray obituary in the Jan 23, 2005 edition.
  4. [S4865] Daily Herald, From the Walter C. Gray obituary in the Jul 14, 2005 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4868] Fairfield Ledger, From the Ruby Augusta Fry obituary in the Feb 16, 2004 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Delia H. "Della" Johnson1,2

F, b. 1884, d. October 20, 1940
     Delia H. "Della" Johnson was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 11900 Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Cook Co., Illinois.3 She was born in 1884 at Illinois.2,3 As of circa 1910,her married name was Gray.1,4 She married John Franklin "Frank" Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, circa 1910.1,4 Delia H. "Della" Johnson died on October 20, 1940 at Cook Co., Illinois.3,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 20, District 2037, Ward 32, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois2
1930Dwelling 51, District 2577, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois4

Family

John Franklin "Frank" Gray b. February 28, 1886, d. December 15, 1973
Marriage*Delia H. "Della" Johnson married John Franklin "Frank" Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, circa 1910.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4910] Oak Hill Cemetery, Cook Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1762] Cook County Clerk Genealogy Records, Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988.

John Edward Gray1,2

M, b. 1911, d. 1935
FatherJohn Franklin "Frank" Gray1,2 b. February 28, 1886, d. December 15, 1973
MotherDelia H. "Della" Johnson1,2 b. 1884, d. October 20, 1940
     John Edward Gray was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 11900 Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Cook Co., Illinois.3 He was born in 1911 at Illinois.1,3 He died in 1935.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 20, District 2037, Ward 32, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 51, District 2577, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4910] Oak Hill Cemetery, Cook Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Margaret Gorham1,2,3

F, b. June 6, 1895, d. July 28, 1968
     Margaret Gorham was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.1,4 She was born on June 6, 1895 at Illinois.1,4 As of circa 1916,her married name was Gray.1,5 She married William Robert "Bill" Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, circa 1916.1,5 Margaret Gorham died on July 28, 1968 at age 73.1,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 106, District 1677, Ward 27, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois2
1930Dwelling 1, District 47, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois5
1940Dwelling 28, District 22-82, West Chicago, DuPage Co., Illinois3

Family

William Robert "Bill" Gray b. October 16, 1888, d. October 27, 1965
Marriage*Margaret Gorham married William Robert "Bill" Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, circa 1916.1,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4857] Wayne Center Cemetery, DuPage Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

William Robert Gray Jr.1,2

M, b. March 6, 1918, d. June 28, 1939
FatherWilliam Robert "Bill" Gray1,3,4,2 b. October 16, 1888, d. October 27, 1965
MotherMargaret Gorham1,3,4,2 b. June 6, 1895, d. July 28, 1968
     William Robert Gray Jr. was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.1,2 He was born on March 6, 1918 at Illinois.1,2 He died on June 28, 1939 at age 21.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 106, District 1677, Ward 27, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois3
1930Dwelling 1, District 47, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois4

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S4857] Wayne Center Cemetery, DuPage Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Ida Elizabeth Spears1

F, b. July 3, 1911, d. February 22, 1981
FatherDorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears1,2,3,4,5 b. May 18, 1887, d. July 8, 1960
MotherAnn Elizabeth "Anna" Gray1,2,3,4,5 b. October 13, 1889, d. February 1, 1973
     Ida Elizabeth Spears was buried at Princeton City Cemetery, Princeton, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin.6 Her Social Security Number was 360-09-7928.7 Her married name was Obrecht.7 She married John M. Obrecht.7,8,9 Ida Elizabeth Spears was born on July 3, 1911 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1,6 She died on February 22, 1981 at Berlin, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, at age 69.1,6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 303, District 94, Ward 2, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana3
1930Dwelling 351, District 49, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois2
1940Dwelling 362, District 22-66, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois8

Family

John M. Obrecht b. January 5, 1906, d. August 13, 1978
Marriage*Ida Elizabeth Spears married John M. Obrecht.7,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Gertrude A. Lammers obituary in the Sep 13, 1962 edition.
  5. [S4875] Lemont Reporter Metropolitan, From the George Edwin Spears obituary in the Aug 3, 2011 edition.
  6. [S4871] Princeton City Cemetery, Green Lake Co., WI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S4873] Herald-Palladium, The, From the David J. Obrecht obituary in the Dec 29, 2009 edition.
  10. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Kenneth W. Obrecht obituary in the Jul 21, 1999 edition.

Gertrude Ann Spears1,2

F, b. December 18, 1912, d. September 12, 1962
FatherDorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears1,3,4,5 b. May 18, 1887, d. July 8, 1960
MotherAnn Elizabeth "Anna" Gray1,3,4,2,5 b. October 13, 1889, d. February 1, 1973
     Gertrude Ann Spears was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.1,6,2 She was born on December 18, 1912 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 As of December 12, 1936,her married name was Lammers.1 She married John George Wilhelm Lammers on December 12, 1936.1,6,2 Gertrude Ann Spears died on September 12, 1962 at Naperville, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 49.1 She Gertrude A. Lammers of 1620 N. Stoddard avenue, Wheaton, loving wife of the late John; fond mother of Mary Ann Kosin; grandmother of Shelia and John Kosin; dear daughter of Ann Spears; sister of Ida Obrecht, Helen Benhart, George, and Harry Spears. Funeral services Saturday, 2 p.m., at chapel, 304 N. Main street, Wheaton. Visitation after 7 p.m., Thursday. Glendale Heights V.F.W. auxiliary, No. 2377, service Friday, 8 p.m. Interment Wayne Center cemetery. on September 13, 1962.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 303, District 94, Ward 2, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 351, District 49, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 141, District 103-304, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois7

Family

John George Wilhelm Lammers b. June 9, 1913, d. February 21, 1960
Marriage*Gertrude Ann Spears married John George Wilhelm Lammers on December 12, 1936.1,6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Gertrude A. Lammers obituary in the Sep 13, 1962 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4875] Lemont Reporter Metropolitan, From the George Edwin Spears obituary in the Aug 3, 2011 edition.
  6. [S4857] Wayne Center Cemetery, DuPage Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4865] Daily Herald, From the Mary Ann Harris obituary in the May 16, 2003 edition.
  9. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.

John George Wilhelm Lammers1,2

M, b. June 9, 1913, d. February 21, 1960
     John George Wilhelm Lammers was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.2 He was born on June 9, 1913 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.1,2 He married Gertrude Ann Spears, daughter of Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears and Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray, on December 12, 1936.1,2,3 John George Wilhelm Lammers died on February 21, 1960 at Wheaton, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 46.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 103-304, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois4

Occupation

1940Contracting laborer4

Family

Gertrude Ann Spears b. December 18, 1912, d. September 12, 1962
Marriage*John George Wilhelm Lammers married Gertrude Ann Spears, daughter of Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears and Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray, on December 12, 1936.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S4857] Wayne Center Cemetery, DuPage Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Gertrude A. Lammers obituary in the Sep 13, 1962 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S4865] Daily Herald, From the Mary Ann Harris obituary in the May 16, 2003 edition.
  6. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.

Mary Ann Lammers1,2,3

F, b. May 6, 1937, d. May 14, 2003
FatherJohn George Wilhelm Lammers1,2,4,3 b. June 9, 1913, d. February 21, 1960
MotherGertrude Ann Spears1,2,4,3 b. December 18, 1912, d. September 12, 1962
     Mary Ann Lammers was buried at Wayne Center Cemetery, Wayne Township, DuPage Co., Illinois.4 Her Social Security Number was 344-28-8332.5 She was born on May 6, 1937 at Geneva, Kane Co., Illinois.5,4 As of October 29, 1955,her married name was Kosin.4 She married Unknown Kosin on October 29, 1955 at Wheaton, DuPage Co., Illinois.4,3 As of May 10, 1981,her married name was Harris. Mary Ann Lammers married Virgil Harris on May 10, 1981. Mary Ann Lammers died on May 14, 2003 at West Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 66.5,4 She Funeral services for Mary Ann Harris, 66, will be held at 7 p.m. today, at the Norris-Walen Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago, with the Rev. Ronald Sanford officiating. Born May 6, 1937, in Geneva, she passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2003, at her daughter's home in West Chicago. Interment will be in the Wayne Cemetery, Wayne Township. Mrs. Harris resided in the DuPage County area all of her life. She was formerly employed as a secretary for United Septic of Bristol for ten years. She enjoyed crocheting and loved her computer. She is survived by her children, Sheila Kosin of West Chicago, John (Patti) Kosin of West Plains, Mo. and Sandy (Aaron) Gallimore of West Chicago; grandchildren, Lynne, Carrie, Erin, Adam and Megan Gallimore; great-granddaughter, Katelyn Ayling; and her four-footed friends, Katie, Tiger and Jake. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, John and Gertrude Spears. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. today until the time of services at 7 p.m., at the funeral home. on May 16, 2003.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 103-304, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois2

Family 1

Unknown Kosin
Marriage*Mary Ann Lammers married Unknown Kosin on October 29, 1955 at Wheaton, DuPage Co., Illinois.4,3 
Children
  • Shelia Kosin4,3
  • John C. Kosin4,3
  • Sandra D. "Sandy" Kosin4

Family 2

Virgil Harris b. December 6, 1925, d. November 23, 2006
Marriage*Mary Ann Lammers married Virgil Harris on May 10, 1981. 

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Gertrude A. Lammers obituary in the Sep 13, 1962 edition.
  4. [S4865] Daily Herald, From the Mary Ann Harris obituary in the May 16, 2003 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Helen Marjorie Spears1

F, b. June 8, 1918, d. March, 1991
FatherDorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears1,2,3,4,5,6 b. May 18, 1887, d. July 8, 1960
MotherAnn Elizabeth "Anna" Gray1,3,2,4,5,6 b. October 13, 1889, d. February 1, 1973
     Her Social Security Number was 343-09-1813.7 Her married name was Benhart.5 Helen Marjorie Spears married Unknown Benhart.5,6 Helen Marjorie Spears was born on June 8, 1918 at Gary, Lake Co., Indiana.1,7 She died in March, 1991 at age 72.1,7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 303, District 94, Ward 2, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 351, District 49, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 355, District 22-66, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois4

Occupation

1940Retail store checker4

Family

Unknown Benhart
Marriage*Helen Marjorie Spears married Unknown Benhart.5,6 

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Gertrude A. Lammers obituary in the Sep 13, 1962 edition.
  6. [S4875] Lemont Reporter Metropolitan, From the George Edwin Spears obituary in the Aug 3, 2011 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ethel Marie Spears1

F, b. May 2, 1914, d. June 20, 1916
FatherDorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears1 b. May 18, 1887, d. July 8, 1960
MotherAnn Elizabeth "Anna" Gray1 b. October 13, 1889, d. February 1, 1973
     Ethel Marie Spears was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 She was born on May 2, 1914.1 She died on June 20, 1916 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 2.1

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20

Alexander John Spears1

M, b. July 14, 1915, d. July 12, 1916
FatherDorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears1 b. May 18, 1887, d. July 8, 1960
MotherAnn Elizabeth "Anna" Gray1 b. October 13, 1889, d. February 1, 1973
     Alexander John Spears was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 He was born on July 14, 1915 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 He died on July 12, 1916 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20

Harry Alfred Spears1,2,3

M, b. April 14, 1927, d. July 22, 2014
FatherDorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears1,2,4,5 b. May 18, 1887, d. July 8, 1960
MotherAnn Elizabeth "Anna" Gray1,2,4,5 b. October 13, 1889, d. February 1, 1973
     Harry Alfred Spears was buried at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage Co., Illinois.3 He married Betty Carlson.3 Harry Alfred Spears was born on April 14, 1927 at Illinois.1,6 He died on July 22, 2014 at Schaumburg, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 87.3 He Harry Alfred Spears, 87, World War II Veteran, of Schaumburg, IL, formerly of Glen Ellyn, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Betty nee Carlson; loving father of Kay (Scott) Burns, Matt (Sara) Spears and Ann (Jamie) Swayne; cherished grandfather of Stephen, David, Ashley, Ian, and David; dear uncle and close friend to many. Harry was a hard-working man and fiercely independent. He loved helping other people and spending time with his family and friends. Visitation Thursday, July 24th from 6p.m. to 8p.m. and also on Friday, July 25 from 10a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, appreciated. on July 23, 2014.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 351, District 49, Milton Township, DuPage Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 355, District 22-66, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois2

Family

Betty Carlson
Marriage*Harry Alfred Spears married Betty Carlson.3 
Children
  • Kay Spears3
  • Ann Spears3
  • Matthew P. "Matt" Spears3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Harry Alfred Spears obituary in the Jul 23, 2014 edition.
  4. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Gertrude A. Lammers obituary in the Sep 13, 1962 edition.
  5. [S4875] Lemont Reporter Metropolitan, From the George Edwin Spears obituary in the Aug 3, 2011 edition.
  6. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.

John M. Obrecht1,2,3

M, b. January 5, 1906, d. August 13, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 343-07-1555.4 John M. Obrecht was buried at Princeton City Cemetery, Princeton, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin.2 He married Ida Elizabeth Spears, daughter of Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears and Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray.4,1,3 John M. Obrecht was born on January 5, 1906 at Illinois.4,1,2 He died on August 13, 1978 at Princeton, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, at age 72.4,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 362, District 22-66, Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois1

Occupation

1940Cement sign post laborer1

Family

Ida Elizabeth Spears b. July 3, 1911, d. February 22, 1981
Marriage*John M. Obrecht married Ida Elizabeth Spears, daughter of Dorset Alonzo Beebe "Doss" Spears and Ann Elizabeth "Anna" Gray.4,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4871] Princeton City Cemetery, Green Lake Co., WI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S4873] Herald-Palladium, The, From the David J. Obrecht obituary in the Dec 29, 2009 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S493] Chicago Tribune, From the Kenneth W. Obrecht obituary in the Jul 21, 1999 edition.

Elsie E. Dangel1,2

F, b. circa 1891, d. December 5, 1958
     Elsie E. Dangel was born circa 1891 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.1 As of September 7, 1914,her married name was Gray.1 She married Joseph Levi Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, on September 7, 1914 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 Elsie E. Dangel died on December 5, 1958 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 86, District 2092, Ward 33, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois3
1930Dwelling 245, District 30, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington4
1940Dwelling 106, District 39-87, Sunnyside, Yakima Co., Washington5

Family

Joseph Levi Gray b. January 30, 1891, d. December 13, 1971
Marriage*Elsie E. Dangel married Joseph Levi Gray, son of John Beverley Gray and Christina Frances Ball, on September 7, 1914 at Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Rosemary D. "Rose" Gray1,2

F, b. January 4, 1916, d. June 11, 2001
FatherJoseph Levi Gray1,3,2,4 b. January 30, 1891, d. December 13, 1971
MotherElsie E. Dangel1,3,2,4 b. circa 1891, d. December 5, 1958
     Her Social Security Number was 535-09-2634.5 Her married name was Coonrod.1 Rosemary D. "Rose" Gray married Chester E. Coonrod.1 Rosemary D. "Rose" Gray was born on January 4, 1916 at Illinois.3,5 She died on June 11, 2001 at age 85.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 86, District 2092, Ward 33, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois3
1930Dwelling 245, District 30, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington2
1940Dwelling 106, District 39-87, Sunnyside, Yakima Co., Washington4

Family

Chester E. Coonrod b. December 28, 1915, d. October 25, 1974
Marriage*Rosemary D. "Rose" Gray married Chester E. Coonrod.1 
Children
  • Jerold Edward Coonrod6
  • Sandra Rosemary Coonrod6
  • Larry Joe Coonrod6
  • Linda Elsie Coonrod6

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Chester E. Coonrod1,2,3

M, b. December 28, 1915, d. October 25, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 546-22-8845.4 Chester E. Coonrod married Rosemary D. "Rose" Gray, daughter of Joseph Levi Gray and Elsie E. Dangel.1 Chester E. Coonrod was born on December 28, 1915 at Siskiyou Co., California.4,2,3 He died on October 25, 1974 at San Mateo Co., California, at age 58.3

Family

Rosemary D. "Rose" Gray b. January 4, 1916, d. June 11, 2001
Marriage*He married Rosemary D. "Rose" Gray, daughter of Joseph Levi Gray and Elsie E. Dangel.1 
Children
  • Jerold Edward Coonrod2
  • Sandra Rosemary Coonrod2
  • Larry Joe Coonrod2
  • Linda Elsie Coonrod2

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lillian C. Gray1,2

F, b. July 19, 1919, d. October 14, 2000
FatherJoseph Levi Gray1,3,2,4 b. January 30, 1891, d. December 13, 1971
MotherElsie E. Dangel1,3,2,4 b. circa 1891, d. December 5, 1958
     Lillian C. Gray was born on July 19, 1919 at Illinois.1 She died on October 14, 2000 at Washington at age 81.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 86, District 2092, Ward 33, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois3
1930Dwelling 245, District 30, Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington2
1940Dwelling 106, District 39-87, Sunnyside, Yakima Co., Washington4

Citations

  1. [S1133] Ancestors of Dorset Spears & Ann Gray, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=g314spears&id=I20
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.