Mathias Gearhart (M)
#405062
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Mathias Gearhart was the son of George Gearhart and Lydia Hass.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Matthias Gearhart (M)
(Sep. 1819 - 19. Mar. 1903), #405436
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Matthias Gearhart was born in Sep. 1819 at Nazareth, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of George Gearhart and Rebecca McPherson. Matthias Gearhart married Sally Ann Buckalew, daughter of James Buckalew and Catherine Jones, on 1. Jan. 1841 at Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Matthias Gearhart and Sally Ann Buckalew appeared on the census of 31. Aug. 1860 at Huntington Mills, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; real estate value 1,000.00, personal property 500.00. Matthias Gearhart was shown in the census on 16. Jun. 1880 as a farmer.
Matthias Gearhart and Sally Ann Buckalew appeared on the census of 16. Jun. 1880 at Huntington Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Matthias Gearhart died on 19. Mar. 1903 at Huntington Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at age 83. He was buried at Dodson Cemetery, Huntington Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Mattie Gearhart (F)
(c 1872 - ), #407313
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Mattie Gearhart was born c 1872 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of George Gearhart Jr. and Mary Laubach. In the census in Jun. 1880 Mattie Gearhart was named Martha Gearhart.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Melvin Gearhart (M)
#328344

     Melvin Gearhart married Barbara Ann Batchelder, daughter of Bertram Allison Batchelder and Edith Clara Nichols.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Mildred E. Gearhart (F)
(c 1899 - ), #406962
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Mildred E. Gearhart was born c 1899 at Iowa. She was the daughter of Harvey H. Gearhart and Sarah Agnes McClain.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Mildred Iris Gearhart (F)
(2. Oct. 1899 - 22. Apr. 1977), #409632
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Relationship=8th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=10th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Mildred Iris Gearhart was born on 2. Oct. 1899 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Harvey Lansing Gearhart and Lucretta Emma Gallagher. Mildred Iris Gearhart married Roswell Elias Tipton, son of Sherman Tipton and Florence Schnepp, on 12. Mar. 1915.
Mildred Iris Gearhart and Roswell Elias Tipton appeared on the census of 8. Jan. 1920 at with his parents, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.
Mildred Iris Gearhart and Roswell Elias Tipton appeared on the census of 15. Apr. 1930 at Seville Twp., Gratiot County, Michigan. Mildred Iris Gearhart died on 22. Apr. 1977 at Carson City Hospital, Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan, at age 77. She was buried at Richland Cemetery, Richland Twp., Montcalm County, Michigan.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Myra Gearhart (F)
(c 1858 - 4. Jul. 1911), #407083
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Myra Gearhart was born c 1858 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Matthias Gearhart and Sally Ann Buckalew.
Myra Gearhart appeared on the census of 16. Jun. 1880 at with her parents, Huntington Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. In the census on 16. Jun. 1880 Myra Gearhart was named Almia Gearhart.
Myra Gearhart appeared on the census of 10. May. 1910 at with her sister Elizabeth, Huntington Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. She died on 4. Jul. 1911 at Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Nancy Ann Gearhart (F)
(11. Jul. 1817 - ), #405435
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Nancy Ann Gearhart was born on 11. Jul. 1817 at Nazareth, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of George Gearhart and Rebecca McPherson. Nancy Ann Gearhart married John Dillinger Harrison, son of Jarius Harrison and Huldah Fuller. In the census on 24. Dec. 1850 Nancy Ann Gearhart was named Ann Gearhart.
Nancy Ann Gearhart and John Dillinger Harrison appeared on the census of 24. Dec. 1850 at Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; real estate value 2,500.00. In the census on 29. Jun. 1860 Nancy Ann Gearhart was named Ann Gearhart.
Nancy Ann Gearhart and John Dillinger Harrison appeared on the census of 29. Jun. 1860 at Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; real estate value 4,000.00, personal property 1,000.00.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Nancy Gearhart (F)
(1813 - 1892), #361498
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Nancy Gearhart was born in 1813 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Mathias Gearhart and Margaretha Hummer. Nancy Gearhart married (Unknown) Russell. Nancy Gearhart resided at at Northampton County, Pennsylvania. She died in 1892.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Nathan Gearhart (M)
(b 1825 - ), #405176
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Nathan Gearhart was born b 1825. He was the son of David Gearhart and Elizabeth Kline. Nathan Gearhart died at Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Neva A. Gearhart (F)
(c 1901 - ), #406963
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Neva A. Gearhart was born c 1901 at Iowa. She was the daughter of Harvey H. Gearhart and Sarah Agnes McClain.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Pat Gearhart (?)
#410065
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Relationship=8th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=10th great-grandchild of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Pat Gearhart was the child of Edward Hardesty Gearhart Sr. and Martha Zook.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Paul Richard Gearhart (M)
(28. Feb. 1915 - 2. Oct. 1975), #409007
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Paul Richard Gearhart married Gladys Awald. Paul Richard Gearhart married Clara Louise Harrell. Paul Richard Gearhart was born on 28. Feb. 1915 at Indiana. He was the son of Hardesty Quimby Gearhart II and Bertha Mae Roose. Paul Richard Gearhart died on 2. Oct. 1975 his last known address was at Gary, Lake County, Indiana, according to the SSDI.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Paul Richard Gearhart Jr. (M)
#410088
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Relationship=8th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=10th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Paul Richard Gearhart Jr. was the son of Paul Richard Gearhart and Gladys Awald.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Paul Rutherford Gearhart (M)
(3. Jan. 1911 - 25. Mar. 2002), #408944
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Paul Rutherford Gearhart was born on 3. Jan. 1911 at Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Lewis Wallace Gearhart and Daisy May Brown. Paul Rutherford Gearhart was shown in the census on 18. Apr. 1930 as a laborer, car factory.
Paul Rutherford Gearhart appeared on the census of 18. Apr. 1930 at with his parents, Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. He married Elmira Jane Seybert, daughter of Victor Seybert and Minnie Young, at Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Paul Rutherford Gearhart began military service on 5. Nov. 1942 at Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; Private
3 years high school
Seperated with dependents
71 inches tall
155 lbs. He was employed by at Wise Potato Chip Company, Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. He died on 25. Mar. 2002 at Orangeville, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, at age 91. He was buried on 28. Mar. 2002 at Orangeville, Columbia County, Pennsylvania.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Raba A. Gearhart (F)
(c 1887 - ), #407077
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Raba A. Gearhart was born c 1887 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Ellis B. Gearhart and Sophia Amelia Van Horn.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Raymond Gearhart (M)
(c 1898 - ), #364768
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Raymond Gearhart was born c 1898 at Illinois. He was the son of Jacob Y. Gearhart and Anna May Hixson.
Raymond Gearhart appeared on the census of 22. Jan. 1920 at with parents, Raritan, Henderson County, Illinois.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Rebecca Kline Gearhart (F)
(9. Dec. 1832 - ), #405180
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rebecca Kline Gearhart was born on 9. Dec. 1832. She was the daughter of David Gearhart and Elizabeth Kline. Rebecca Kline Gearhart died at Nebraska.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Reuben Gearhart (M)
(8. Feb. 1821 - 1. Jun. 1903), #405437
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Reuben Gearhart was born on 8. Feb. 1821 at Nazareth, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of George Gearhart and Rebecca McPherson. Reuben Gearhart married Mary Ann Goss, daughter of Nathaniel Goss and Thankful Forbes, c 1855. Reuben Gearhart was shown in the census on 31. Aug. 1860 as a farmer.
Reuben Gearhart and Mary Ann Goss appeared on the census of 31. Aug. 1860 at Huntington Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; real estate value 2,500.00, personal property 500.00. Reuben Gearhart was shown in the census on 19. Aug. 1870 as a farmer. In the census on 19. Aug. 1870 Reuben Gearhart was named Rheuben Gearhart.
Reuben Gearhart and Mary Ann Goss appeared on the census of 19. Aug. 1870 at Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; real estate value 2,000.00, personal property 1,000.00. Reuben Gearhart was shown in the census on 11. Jun. 1880 as a farmer. In the census on 11. Jun. 1880 Reuben Gearhart was named Rube Gearhart.
Reuben Gearhart and Mary Ann Goss appeared on the census of 11. Jun. 1880 at Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Reuben Gearhart appeared on the census of 2. Jun. 1900 at with his son Franklin, Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; a widower. He died on 1. Jun. 1903 at Fairmont Springs, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at age 82. He was buried at Scott Cemetery, Huntington Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Richard Everett Gearhart (M)
#410085
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Relationship=8th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=10th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Richard Everett Gearhart was the son of Paul Richard Gearhart and Clara Louise Harrell.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Richard Lee Gearhart (M)
#410062
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Relationship=8th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=10th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Richard Lee Gearhart was the son of Edward Hardesty Gearhart Sr. and Martha Zook.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Richard Gearhart (M)
(c 1926 - ), #410246
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Relationship=8th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=11th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Richard Gearhart was born c 1926 at Michigan. He was the son of John Stanley Gearhart and Dorothy S. Countryman.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Robert Lee Gearhart (M)
(29. Jun. 1929 - 15. Jan. 1993), #410240
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Relationship=8th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=11th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Robert Lee Gearhart was born on 29. Jun. 1929 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. He was the son of John Stanley Gearhart and Dorothy S. Countryman. Robert Lee Gearhart married Lucy J. Jackson. Robert Lee Gearhart married Judith Clare Graham, daughter of Vernon Graham and Louise Hayes, on 17. Apr. 1954 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. Robert Lee Gearhart died on 15. Jan. 1993 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, at age 63. He was buried on 19. Jan. 1993 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Robert Robinson Gearhart (M)
(28. Dec. 1883 - 20. Dec. 1970), #408903
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Robert Robinson Gearhart was born on 28. Dec. 1883 at Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Franklin Morton Gearhart and Clara Elizabeth Wiant. Robert Robinson Gearhart married Mary Estelle Snyder on 14. Aug. 1905. Robert Robinson Gearhart was taught school, then worked for Westinghouse in Pittsburgh. Robert Robinson Gearhart was shown in the census on 19. Apr. 1910 as a clerk, air brake company.
Robert Robinson Gearhart and Mary Estelle Snyder appeared on the census of 19. Apr. 1910 at North Versailles Twp., Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; 1 child, 1 living.



Robert Robinson Gearhart was shown in the census on 6. Jan. 1920 as a clerk, W. S. & S. Company.
Robert Robinson Gearhart and Mary Estelle Snyder appeared on the census of 6. Jan. 1920 at East McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Robert Robinson Gearhart was shown in the census on 9. Apr. 1930 as a clerical worker, electric manufacturing.
Robert Robinson Gearhart and Mary Estelle Snyder appeared on the census of 9. Apr. 1930 at Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; real estate value 4,600.00.



Robert Robinson Gearhart died on 20. Dec. 1970 at Springfied, Union County, New Jersey, at age 86.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Robert Gearhart (M)
#406105
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Relationship=8th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=10th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Robert Gearhart was the son of Sheldon R. Gearhart and Myrtle Hazlett.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Robert Gearhart (M)
(c 1925 - ), #409783
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Relationship=8th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=10th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Robert Gearhart was born c 1925 at Michigan. He was the son of Frank George Gearhart and Kathryn Runyon.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Rose Marie Gearhart (F)
(22. Apr. 1873 - 26. Oct. 1950), #406955
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rose Marie Gearhart was born on 22. Apr. 1873 at Wayne County, Michigan. She was the daughter of William Bud Gearhart and Alice Ann Haynes. Rose Marie Gearhart married Eason Adile Guild. Rose Marie Gearhart died on 26. Oct. 1950 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 77. She was buried at Webberville, Ingham County, Michigan.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Rose Marie Gearhart (F)
(2. Mar. 1905 - Jul. 1982), #407588
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rose Marie Gearhart was born on 2. Mar. 1905 at Pewamo, Ionia County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Frank Gearhart and Effie Ruth Carnes. Rose Marie Gearhart married Addison Edward Gay, son of Sidney Charles Gay and Millie John, on 11. Jul. 1965 at Lapel, Madison County, Indiana. Rose Marie Gearhart died in Jul. 1982 at age 77.

Last Edited=1 Aug 2007

Roy Albert Gearhart (M)
(28. Feb. 1897 - 25. Apr. 1982), #407587
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Roy Albert Gearhart was also known as Ray Albert Gearhart. Roy Albert Gearhart was born on 28. Feb. 1897 at Perrinton, Gratiot County, Michigan. He was the son of Frank Gearhart and Effie Ruth Carnes. Roy Albert Gearhart married Veronica Reba.



Roy Albert Gearhart was shown in the census on 10. Jan. 1920 as a chemist, motor plant.
Roy Albert Gearhart and Veronica Reba appeared on the census of 10. Jan. 1920 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Roy Albert Gearhart died on 25. Apr. 1982 at Mundy, Genesee County, Michigan, at age 85.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Roy Melvin Gearhart (M)
(20. Mar. 1912 - 16. Feb. 1976), #409641
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Relationship=8th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=10th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Roy Melvin Gearhart was born on 20. Mar. 1912 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. He was the son of Harvey Lansing Gearhart and Lucretta Emma Gallagher. Roy Melvin Gearhart married Florence L. Hedges. Roy Melvin Gearhart died on 16. Feb. 1976 at Edward W. Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, at age 63. He was buried at East Lawn Memory Gardens, East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Roy Melvin Gearhart Jr. (M)
#410233
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Relationship=8th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=11th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Roy Melvin Gearhart Jr. was the son of Roy Melvin Gearhart and Florence L. Hedges.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Ruby May Gearhart (F)
(17. Aug. 1887 - 2. Nov. 1965), #408904
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Ruby May Gearhart was born on 17. Aug. 1887 at Fairmont Springs, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Franklin Morton Gearhart and Clara Elizabeth Wiant.
Ruby May Gearhart appeared on the census of 27. Apr. 1910 at with her parents, Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Ruby May Gearhart was shown in the census on 27. Apr. 1910 as public school teacher. Ruby May Gearhart was shown in the census on 10. Apr. 1930 as a public school teacher.
Ruby May Gearhart appeared on the census of 10. Apr. 1930 at Marple Twp., Delaware County, Pennsylvania; real estate value 8,000.00. She died on 2. Nov. 1965 at Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida, at age 78.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Ruth E. Gearhart (F)
(c 1886 - ), #407076
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Ruth E. Gearhart was born c 1886 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Ellis B. Gearhart and Sophia Amelia Van Horn. Ruth E. Gearhart was shown in the census on 6. Jan. 1920 as a secretary, newspaper.
Ruth E. Gearhart appeared on the census of 6. Jan. 1920 at with her parents, Forty Fort, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Ruth E. Gearhart was shown in the census on 9. Apr. 1930 as a stenographer, newspaper office.
Ruth E. Gearhart appeared on the census of 9. Apr. 1930 at Forty Fort, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; real estate value 6,000.00.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Ruth Elizabeth Gearhart (F)
(6. Jul. 1898 - 20. Jun. 1996), #408907
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Ruth Elizabeth Gearhart was born on 6. Jul. 1898 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Franklin Morton Gearhart and Clara Elizabeth Wiant. Ruth Elizabeth Gearhart married Loren Richard Hess on 19. Nov. 1921.
Ruth Elizabeth Gearhart and Loren Richard Hess appeared on the census of 10. Apr. 1930 at Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Ruth Elizabeth Gearhart died on 20. Jun. 1996 at Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida, at age 97.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Sabra A. Gearhart (F)
(11. Oct. 1836 - 12. Nov. 1911), #405442
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Sabra A. Gearhart was born on 11. Oct. 1836 at Benton Twp., Columbia County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of George Gearhart and Rebecca McPherson. Sabra A. Gearhart married Peter B. Shultz, son of Philip Shultz and Sallie Kitchen, on 30. Oct. 1864.
Sabra A. Gearhart and Peter B. Shultz appeared on the census of 25. Jun. 1870 at Benton Twp., Columbia County, Pennsylvania; real estate value 300.00, personal property 100.00.
Sabra A. Gearhart and Peter B. Shultz appeared on the census of 7. Jun. 1880 at Benton Twp., Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Sabra A. Gearhart and Peter B. Shultz appeared on the census of 11. Jun. 1900 at Benton Twp., Columbia County, Pennsylvania; 4 children, 3 living.
Sabra A. Gearhart appeared on the census of 22. Apr. 1910 at with their son Rohr, Benton Twp., Columbia County, Pennsylvania; 4 children, 3 living. She died on 12. Nov. 1911 at Raven Creek, Benton Twp., Columbia County, Pennsylvania, at age 75. She was buried at Hamline Cemetery, Columbia County, Pennsylvania.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Sadie Edna Gearhart (F)
(15. Mar. 1889 - 20. Apr. 1983), #408905
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Sadie Edna Gearhart was born on 15. Mar. 1889. She was the daughter of Franklin Morton Gearhart and Clara Elizabeth Wiant. Sadie Edna Gearhart was shown in the census on 27. Apr. 1910 as a public school teacher.
Sadie Edna Gearhart appeared on the census of 27. Apr. 1910 at with her parents, Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. In the census on 27. Apr. 1910 Sadie Edna Gearhart was named Edna S. Gearhart. In the census on 10. Apr. 1930 Sadie Edna Gearhart was named Edna Gearhart. Sadie Edna Gearhart was shown in the census on 10. Apr. 1930 as a private nurse.
Sadie Edna Gearhart appeared on the census of 10. Apr. 1930 at with her sister Ruby, Marple Twp., Delaware County, Pennsylvania. She died on 20. Apr. 1983 at Jacksonville Beach, Duval County, Florida, at age 94.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Sandra Jean Gearhart (F)
#410089
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Relationship=8th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=10th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Sandra Jean Gearhart was the daughter of Paul Richard Gearhart and Gladys Awald.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Sarah A. Gearhart (F)
(c 1832 - ), #361524
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Sarah A. Gearhart was born c 1832 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Godfrey Gearhart and Sarah Conover.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Sarah Elizabeth Gearhart (F)
(10. Oct. 1829 - 24. Aug. 1881), #405177
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Sarah Elizabeth Gearhart was born on 10. Oct. 1829 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of David Gearhart and Elizabeth Kline. Sarah Elizabeth Gearhart married Charles R. Whitacre on 27. Apr. 1847 at Columbiana County, Ohio. Sarah Elizabeth Gearhart died on 24. Aug. 1881 at age 51.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Sarah Ellen Gearhart (F)
(2. Jan. 1844 - 1. Mar. 1920), #361520
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Sarah Ellen Gearhart was born on 2. Jan. 1844 at Richwood, Union County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Isaac Gearhart and Ann Shafer. Sarah Ellen Gearhart and Serrin Jerome Finch obtained a marriage license on 6. May. 1862 at Union County, Ohio. Sarah Ellen Gearhart married Serrin Jerome Finch, son of Peter Finch and Marilla Wort, on 8. May. 1862 at Pharisburg, Union County, Ohio.
Sarah Ellen Gearhart and Serrin Jerome Finch appeared on the census of 22. Aug. 1870 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; personal property 200.00.
Sarah Ellen Gearhart and Serrin Jerome Finch appeared on the census of 5. Jun. 1880 at Norton, Norton County, Kansas.
Sarah Ellen Gearhart appeared on the census of 20. Jun. 1900 at with her son Forest, Baker City, Baker County, Oregon; listed as married
3 children, 3 living.
Sarah Ellen Gearhart appeared on the census of 21. Apr. 1910 at with her daughter Ada, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; widow. She resided at at 1230 East 15th Street, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, in 1920. She died on 1. Mar. 1920 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 76. She was buried at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Sarah L. Gearhart (F)
(c 1849 - ), #405786
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Sarah L. Gearhart was born c 1849 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Garrett Covenhoven Gearhart and Gitty Marie Wyckoff.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Sheldon R. Gearhart (M)
(30. Jul. 1899 - Sep. 1956), #406103
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Sheldon R. Gearhart was born on 30. Jul. 1899 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Ellis B. Gearhart and Sophia Amelia Van Horn.
Sheldon R. Gearhart appeared on the census of 6. Jan. 1920 at with his parents, Forty Fort, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Sheldon R. Gearhart was shown in the census on 6. Jan. 1920 as an insurance agent. He married Myrtle Hazlett, daughter of Gavin Clark Hazlett and Emma A. Gregory, c 1924.
Sheldon R. Gearhart and Myrtle Hazlett appeared on the census of 11. Apr. 1930 at Forty Fort, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Sheldon R. Gearhart was shown in the census on 11. Apr. 1930 as an electrical engineer, gas and electric company. He died in Sep. 1956 at age 57.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Sheldon R. Gearhart Jr. (M)
(4. Dec. 1926 - Oct. 1986), #406104
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Relationship=8th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=10th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Sheldon R. Gearhart Jr. was born on 4. Dec. 1926 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Sheldon R. Gearhart and Myrtle Hazlett. Sheldon R. Gearhart Jr. died in Oct. 1986 at Bridgewater, Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 59.

Last Edited=15 Oct 2006

Stratton Gearhart (M)
(c Jun. 1862 - 1933), #407085
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Stratton Gearhart was born c Jun. 1862 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Matthias Gearhart and Sally Ann Buckalew. Stratton Gearhart was shown in the census on 16. Jun. 1880 as a farm laborer.
Stratton Gearhart appeared on the census of 16. Jun. 1880 at with his parents, Huntington Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He married Emma McCellum, daughter of Alice (Unknown), c 1886. Stratton Gearhart was shown in the census on 4. Jun. 1900 as a teamster.
Stratton Gearhart and Emma McCellum appeared on the census of 4. Jun. 1900 at Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; 1 child, 1 listed. Stratton Gearhart was shown in the census on 7. Jan. 1920 as a motorman, traction ??
Stratton Gearhart and Emma McCellum appeared on the census of 7. Jan. 1920 at Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Stratton Gearhart died in 1933.

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Terry Lee Gearhart (?)
#328345
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Relationship=11th great-grandchild of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Terry Lee Gearhart was the child of Melvin Gearhart and Barbara Ann Batchelder.

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Thelma Gearhart (F)
(c 1922 - ), #408932
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Thelma Gearhart was born c 1922. She was the daughter of Harvey Ray Gearhart and Elmira Fetterman.

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Theresa Gearhart (F)
(1877 - ), #407421
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Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Theresa Gearhart was born in 1877. She was the daughter of William H. Gearhart and Serena Meadows. Theresa Gearhart married Edward Hardesty. Theresa Gearhart married Sidney Hardesty c 1915.
Theresa Gearhart and Sidney Hardesty appeared on the census of 30. Mar. 1920 at Union Twp., Porter County, Indiana.
Theresa Gearhart and Sidney Hardesty appeared on the census of 19. Apr. 1930 at Union Twp., Porter County, Indiana.

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Treva Bernice Gearhart (F)
(10. Mar. 1910 - 25. Sep. 1965), #409005
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Treva Bernice Gearhart was born on 10. Mar. 1910 at Hamlet, Starke County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Hardesty Quimby Gearhart II and Bertha Mae Roose. Treva Bernice Gearhart married Stephen Little Cassady, son of Albert Cassady and Sylvia Quick. Treva Bernice Gearhart died on 25. Sep. 1965 at Knox, Stark County, Indiana, at age 55.

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Twilo Pauline Gearhart (F)
#410068
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Relationship=10th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Twilo Pauline Gearhart was the daughter of Aaron Kline Gearhart and Ruth Ina Hathaway.

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Vernell Truman Gearhart (M)
(c 1931 - ), #410069
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Relationship=10th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Vernell Truman Gearhart was born c 1931. He was the son of Aaron Kline Gearhart and Ruth Ina Hathaway.

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Victor Charles Gearhart (M)
#410029
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Relationship=10th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Victor Charles Gearhart was the son of Paul Rutherford Gearhart and Elmira Jane Seybert.

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Virginia Frances Gearhart (F)
(8. Jun. 1857 - ), #405783
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Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Virginia Frances Gearhart was born on 8. Jun. 1857 at Readington Twp., Hunterdon County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Garrett Covenhoven Gearhart and Gitty Marie Wyckoff.

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Vivian Ruth Gearhart (F)
#410003
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     Vivian Ruth Gearhart was the daughter of George Dana Gearhart and Ethel Ruth McKinney.

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Warren Carnes Gearhart (M)
#409674
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Relationship=10th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Warren Carnes Gearhart was the son of Roy Albert Gearhart and Veronica Reba.

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Wesley E. Gearhart (M)
#410247
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Relationship=11th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Wesley E. Gearhart was the son of Floyd W. Gearhart and Lola B. Carr.

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Willard Leroy Gearhart (M)
(2. Oct. 1885 - 10. Jul. 1938), #408906
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Willard Leroy Gearhart was born on 2. Oct. 1885. He was the son of Franklin Morton Gearhart and Clara Elizabeth Wiant.



Willard Leroy Gearhart married Margaret Gordon Van Selous on 8. Jun. 1921. Willard Leroy Gearhart died on 10. Jul. 1938 at age 52.

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Willard Waldo Gearhart (M)
(6. May. 1856 - 1. Jan. 1944), #407098
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Relationship=8th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Willard Waldo Gearhart was born on 6. May. 1856 at Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Reuben Gearhart and Mary Ann Goss. Willard Waldo Gearhart married Sarah Maria Callender, daughter of Stephen Callender and Rachel Fritz, on 13. Dec. 1891 at Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Willard Waldo Gearhart was shown in the census on 6. Jun. 1900 as a farmer.
Willard Waldo Gearhart and Sarah Maria Callender appeared on the census of 6. Jun. 1900 at Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; 2 children, 2 living. Willard Waldo Gearhart was shown in the census on 5. Apr. 1910 as a hardware salesman.
Willard Waldo Gearhart and Sarah Maria Callender appeared on the census of 5. Apr. 1910 at Huntsville, Columbia County, Washington; 2 children, 2 living. Willard Waldo Gearhart died on 1. Jan. 1944 at Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at age 87. He was buried on 4. Jan. 1944 at Mossville Cemetery, Fairmont Twp., Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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Willard Waldo Gearhart Jr. (M)
(13. May. 1893 - Nov. 1986), #408912
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Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Willard Waldo Gearhart Jr. was born on 13. May. 1893 at Luzerne, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Willard Waldo Gearhart and Sarah Maria Callender.



Willard Waldo Gearhart Jr. resided at at Rochester, New York. He died in Nov. 1986 at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at age 93.

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William Alton Gearhart (M)
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     William Alton Gearhart was the son of Alton Ilo Gearhart and Welma Elizabeth Smith.

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William Bud Gearhart (M)
(9. Sep. 1831 - 9. Apr. 1898), #361511
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     William Bud Gearhart was born on 9. Sep. 1831 at Hopewell, Muskingum County, Ohio. He was the son of Isaac Gearhart and Ann Shafer.
William Bud Gearhart appeared on the census of 3. Jul. 1850 at with his parents, Claibourne Twp., Union County, Ohio. William Bud Gearhart was shown in the census on 3. Jul. 1850 as a farmer. He married Alice Ann Haynes, daughter of Thomas Sevant Haynes and Harriet Parks, on 6. Nov. 1852 at Richwood, Union County, Ohio; by Rev. E. G. Webster. William Bud Gearhart held the position of School Inspector in 1859. He removed to at Michigan bt Nov. 1860 - 1862. He held the position of Justice of the Peace. He began military service on 24. Sep. 1864. He seved in Company A., 14th Michigan Infantry. He ended military service on 18. Jul. 1865. William Bud Gearhart was shown in the census on 16. Aug. 1870 as a laborer.
William Bud Gearhart and Alice Ann Haynes appeared on the census of 16. Aug. 1870 at Lyons, Ionia County, Michigan. William Bud Gearhart died on 9. Apr. 1898 at Crystal Lake, Benzie County, Michigan, at age 66; from Rheumaticus and Spinal Disease, Suppresion of Urine.



He was buried at Muir, Ionia County, Michigan.

At age 33, 1864, when drafted into the Civil War. William was listed at 5" 5 1/2" tall, blue eyes, light hair. During the Civil War and while William was away, Alice and the children lived in New Haven Township, Section 5, in a small house. It was a very hard winter for them. After William's return they moved to Ionia County, Michigan where they lived until William died.

Alice lived in Lyon, Ionia County, Michigan for a while after William's death, took care of her aged mother Harriet Parks Haynes Stiles, then moved to her daughter, Anna Houck's, home in New Haven Township, a mile south of Sumner, Michigan.

From: Gratiot County Michigan MIGenWeb Project
Gratiot County Michigan is located in the middle of the lower peninsula of Michigan. At one time it was tagged "Starving Gratiot". Much of the land in Gratiot Co. is flat and also was slow to drain back in the early days, therefore the farmers had to wait during the spring to plant their crops and often got a late start. There were years that there were frosts during the summer and the wolves were literally at their doors during the following winter. Gratiot County was formed out of Clinton and Saginaw Counties in 1855.

Letter to Augusta Smith, wife of Frederick Smith (Isaac Gearhart, Jacob Gearhart, Hattie Gearhart, Albert Smith, Fred Smith) from Fay Esther Gearhart Hanson (Isaac Gearhart, William Bud Gearhart, Frank Gearhart, Cecil Don Gearhart, Faye Esther Gearhart Hanson) Lansing, MI, February 7, 1981:
Dear Augusta: Received your welcome letter and learned things about the Gearharts that I didn't know before. I think I can clear up one mystery for you. I think the lot George Gearhart (brother to William Bud) is buried on belonged to William Bud. He probably bought 4 spaces when their baby Isaac Gearhart died with the idea that he and Alice would be buried there when they died. Thomas and Harriet Parks Haynes are her parents ( Wm's in-laws) and when they died they buried them on the lots he already owned. This left only one place and they buried George there. He died 8 years after Wm. B. died but Alice was still alive and probably gave consent.

William B., Alice Ann and Harvey (12 yr. old son who drowned) are buried in the Village of Muir, MI, in the SW corner across from the school. I have visited their graves many times. His is marked as a Civil War Veteran.

Another mystery I think I can clear up. Your Aunt said Harvey Gearhart lived in a stone house, it wasn't Harvey it was Lansing (Lant) (William Bud's brother) He was a stone mason and built almost all of the stone houses in the area. Several of them in Crystal. He was a brother of my grandfather, Frank. Some of his descendants live on Charlotte, R. F. D. and have a large Maple Syrup Farm. I go by there on my way to Vermontville to visit my son, Herb and family and my daughter, Crystal and family.

As a child I remember going with my parents, Cecil and Lou, to visit Peter and Anna Houck. They lived south of Sumner on the road that goes to Ithaca. The house has since been torn down. They are supposed to be buried in a New Haven Cemetery, too. Do you know what the B. in Wm. B. stands for? I've been dabbling in genealogy for years, just never have enough time to work on it.

I do remember my grandfather talking about starving Gratiot back in the 1800's. All the Gearharts had to eat was potatoes and they slept with them under the bed so the Indians wouldn't steal them as they were starving too. Finally the Gearhart's gave up and went back to Ohio for several years, returning to Michigan again later. [ED Note: See Starving Gratiot.]

My grandfather, Frank Gearhart, married Effie Ruth Carnes, daughter of Jonas Galusha Carnes, who owned a meat market and grocery store in Crystal and was quite well to do. Frank worked for him and he was far from thrilled when he married Effie as he didn't think he'd ever amount to much! My grandmother, Effie, was badly scared about her neck as when she was a child her dress caught fire from a grass fire and she ran until someone caught her and rolled her in a blanket. Later J. G. Carnes owned most of the Village of Perrington (Elevator, Bank, Grocery Store, etc.) He and Wm. B. both belonged to the Masonic Order.

When my father, Cecil (Frank and Effie's oldest child) was but a babe they left for the west by horse and wagon, going to Devil's Lake, N. Dakota where one of Grandpa Frank's sisters was already living. My Aunt Lena, their second child, was born there. But grandma didn't like it there and they returned to Michigan and lived in Lyons and later Ovid.

My grandfather, Frank, was a small jolly man who loved to do a soft shoe dance for us grand kids and always sang the song, "Ole Dan Tucker" to us. My grandmother, Effie, was quite religious and gave much of what she had to the church. They raised a family of 8 kids and seemed to belie J. G.'s predictions that it would never last. He lived to be 77 and she 82. They are buried in a small cemetery across from the Bristol Airport, Flint.

All of the Gearhart's in the U. S. are supposed to be related, stemming back to the 2 original brothers I mentioned in my last letter. They were known as Penn. Dutch. In my father's time there used to be a reunion each summer where anyone by that name was welcome. He always intended to go but never made it. I don't think they hold them anymore; at least, I haven't heard of one in years. I think the Gearhart's probably immigrated from N. Y. to Pennsylvania to Ohio to Michigan. At any rate, Isaac was born in Pennsylvania.

Is the Aunt you mention a Gearhart? If so where does she belong on the family tree? Alice Gearhart lived with Anna Houck, her oldest daughter, until she died at the age of 85. I was two at the time so can't remember her.

I don't know anything about the Holidays or Gallants but perhaps my father's brother, my Uncle Ray Gearhart will. He is 84 and moved from Flint to Carlisle, Penn. a month ago (around Jan 1981) along with my Aunt Marie Gearhart Gay and her husband Allison. I saw them a week before they moved. They went into church owned retirement home there. Uncle Ray's health isn't very good but his mind is quite clear. I shall write to Aunt Marie and find out what they know.

On my birthday 2 years ago Aunt Marie gave me a photograph album with pics of Wm. B. and Alice Ann, of Lansing Gearhart and family, tin type of my great, great grandparents on Grandma Effie's side of the family, plus photo of Rose Marie and others. They are all stuck down in a book but maybe could be copied from that. I've never had a gift that brought me more pleasure. How many people ever see pictures of 4 sets of great grandparents? If you come to Mich. on a visit feel free to come and see us. We would be delighted to have you. After living for years on a large dairy farm outside of DeWitt we now live in King Arthur Mobile Home Park and love it. We have a large 3 bedroom trailer, which is much easier to clean than the 15 room house we lived in. My husband, Lee, was grounds maintenance man for the DeWitt Public Schools for the last 10 years, retiring Jan. 1. We have 5 children who are all married, 15 grandchildren and another expected in June and 1 great granddaughter who lives in Seaside, Calif.

We've had a lot of snow this winter and there is still a foot on the ground and it's spitting snow today. Last winter we didn't have enough snow for the plows to be out, but during the summer it rained every Saturday for 27 weeks.

Well, this is certainly a rambling missle, hope you can make some sense out of it. I collect recipes and am sending a few for you to try. My youngest brother, Don Gearhart, lives just a mile from me. I am the only girl and the oldest, I had 4 brothers. Blessings on you and yours, Faye Hanson

Read: "Starvation Times in Gratiot" page 141-142, The History of Gratiot County. Some Reasons for the Distressing Shortage.

1857: Because of poor crops yields, this area becomes known as "Starving Gratiot". Source: Milestones, City of Alma, Michigan

Excerpt from The Isabella County Republican Newspaper, Shepherd, Michigan. The date on this article was not visible, but it would have been published around 1948. "the ordeal of the early frost which gave Gratiot County the name "Starving Gratiot." Many settlers were forced to leave their new homes and seek lodging and food elsewhere. "

Civil War, Union Army, Company A, 14 Michigan Infantry, Rank in, Pvt., Rank out, Pvt. Film Number M545 roll 15, www.itd.nps.gov/cwss. William entered the service in Flint, MI on September 24, 1864 and was discharged July 18, 1865 in Louisville, KY.

UNION MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS
14th Regiment, Michigan Infantry
SERVICE. Battle of Jonesboro August 31-September 1. Operations against Hood in North Georgia and North Alabama September 29-November 3. March to the sea November 15-December 10. Siege of Savannah December 10-21. Campaign of the Carolinas January to April, 1865. Averysboro, N. C., March 16. Battle of Bentonville March 19-21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 24. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. March to Washington, D. C., via Richmond, Va., April 29-May 19. Grand Review May 24. Moved to Louisville, Ky., June 13. Mustered out July 18, 1865.

AFFIDAVIT, sworn by S. S. Stevens, M. D., for William B. Gearhart, for Civil War Pension, 20 January 1888. To whom it may concern: I treated William B. Gearheart for Rheumatism in the back in May 1887. He was at that time suffering with lame back and bloating. It was with difficulty he could get about at the time. Respectfully, S. S. Stevens, M. D. Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 20 day of January 1888, Zophar Simpson, Notary Public
Transcribed on April 29, 2006 by Judith A. Churchill, Great Great Granddaughter of William Bud and Alice Ann [Haynes] Gearhart.

AFFIDAVIT, sworn by William B. Gearhart for Civil War Pension, 21 February 1888.
State of Michigan, County of Ionia, ss
William B. Gearhart of Co. A, 14 Regt. of Michigan Vol Inf being duly sworn deposes and says that: The surgeon of his Regt. as he has been informed and believes is dead and that the Doctor that first attended me after I was discharged, Doctor Gesillhussar, is also dead and Doctor Herman attended me next is dead and Dotor Chadwick of Lewama doctored me one summer in 1876 is dead and the only man I worked for is William Gee and he is in Washington Territory and I have sent for his testimony and further affiant says not. Sworn to and subscribed, William B. Gearhart, before me this 21 day of February 1888, Zophar Simpson, Notary Public, see certificate in file.
Transcribed on April 29, 2006 by Judith A. Churchill, Great Great Granddaughter of William Bud and Alice Ann [Haynes] Gearhart.

AFFIDAVIT, sworn by Myron Higbee, for William B. Gearhart, for Civil War Pension, 16 April 1888.
State of Michigan, County of Ionia, ss
On this 16 day of April 1888 personally appeared before me a Notary Public for Ionia County, Myron Higbee, a resident of this county and state whose Post Office address is Muir, well known to me to be reputable and executed to credit and being duly sworn declares as follows: I have known William B. Gearhart for three years. Since my acquaintance with him he living about 20 rods from me he has been crawling around complaining of Rheumatism and disease of the Heart depending entirely upon his wife and young girl for support. From the knowledge I have of him I should consider him unfit to performing manual labor of any kind having but little use of his arms as well as legs. I further state that I am in no way related to claimant and have no interest in the proce___lion of the claim. Myron Higbee, S. S. Stevens, Notary Public of Ionia Co., Michigan.
Transcribed on April 29, 2006 by Judith A. Churchill, Great Great Granddaughter of William Bud and Alice Ann [Haynes] Gearhart.
AFFIDAVIT, sworn by William H. Gee, for William B. Gearhart, for Civil War Pension, 16 April 1888.
This is to certify that I have known William B. Gearhart since 1867 till the present time and he has complained of Rheumatism since that time to the present time he has worked fore me about every year since 1867, some times do a good days work and then not so good. Last year I could not pay him wages as he could not do a days work. He had the rheumaties so bad he had to dig potatoes on his knees and this spring he can do scarsly any thing. His wife has to help him put on his colt hes, his limbs are so stiffened up. Muir, April 16, 1888, William H. Gee, State of Michigan, County of Ionia, ss I certify that Wm. H. Gee made affidavit to the above and signed in my presence. S. S. Stevens, Notary Public in Ionia Co., Mich.
Transcribed on April 29, 2006 by Judith A. Churchill, Great Great Granddaughter of William Bud and Alice Ann [Haynes] Gearhart.

AFFIDAVIT, sworn by Abram Wiles, for William B. Gearhart, for Civil War Pension, 16 April 1888.
This is to certify that I have known William B. Gearhart since 1865, have frequently herd him complain of Rheumatism. I have worked with him at different times and know that he could not do a good days work and for the last three years he has suffered so much he has dun but little work and this spring he is so stiffened up with Rheumatism so as to be almost helpless. Abram Wiles. Subscribed and sworn before me a Notary Public for Ionia County, State of Michigan this 16th day of April 1888. S. S. Stevens, Notary Public for Ionia Co., Mich.
Transcribed on April 29, 2006 by Judith A. Churchill, Great Great Granddaughter of William Bud and Alice Ann [Haynes] Gearhart.

AFFIDAVIT, sworn by Harriet Stiles, for William B. Gearhart, for Civil War Pension, 5 May 1888. This is to certify that I have known William B. Gearhart since he came home from the war, it was in August 1865, he was then suffering with Rheumatism, he could hardly walk around all fall and I have known him ever since , know that he has been troubled with Rheumatism every year since so as to hinder him from performing manual labor at times and for the last few years he is not able to earn his support he is so stiffened up with Rheumatism. Mrs. Hariet Stiles, Muir, Mich. Subscribed and sworn to before me a Notary Public in and for Ionia County, State of Michigan this 5th day of May 1888. S. S. Stevens, Notary Public for Ionia Co., Mich.
Transcribed on April 29, 2006 by Judith A. Churchill, Great Great Granddaughter of William Bud and Alice Ann [Haynes] Gearhart.

Ionia, Michigan
August 30, 1890
Sir:
I have the honor to return with my report the papers in claim No. 612,434, of William B. Gearhart, late Pvt. Co. A, 14 Mich. Vols. whose post office address is Muir, Ionia Co., Mich.

The claim was referred to the S. E. Division for special examination to determine its merits and to me to make initial examination

Claimant was duly advised as to his rights and privileges in the premises and declined to be present during the examination of his case here, but desires to be notified of any further examination in Gratiot Co., Mich.

All of the witnesses in the claim are of good repute, except possibly Wm. H. Gardner and Hopton H. Haynes, who should be rated as fair for truth and veracity. As far as I was able to discover, all of the witnesses are unbiased for or against the claimant and disinterested.

I found a strong prejudice in the community against claimant [Wm. Bud] growing out of his trial and acquittal on a charge of rape, and as Abram Wiles, original witness in the case, is the father of the girls alleged to have been raped, I did not deem if advisable to insist upon his testifying in the case as under the circumstances, he could not help being biased against claimant.

Myron Higbee, who is also an original witness, (see p. 14 Brief Jacket) declined to be examined as a witness and as his testimony only covers a period during the last three or four years, which is covered by medical evidence, I did not insist upon his testifying under the circumstances.

I believe it is true that claimant has a penchant for women, from what has been [pomed, sp] into my ears from all sides, but that has nothing to do with the case, which, from all the testimony thus far [addneed, sp] I am of the opinion possesses considerable merit, but as claimant lived in Gratiot Co., Mich. Near New Haven Centre fro