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The Lounsbury Tree Family Newsletter #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Newsletter Editor: Bill Mac Donald Webmaster – Jim Jurista Blogmaster – Bob Fraser Blog address: http://lounsbury-tree.blogspot.ca Editors Emeritus Marie Lounsbury, Gertrude Dennis, Al Lounsbury, Jim Jurista
Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 2 of 16 Contributing
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Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 3 of 16 EDITOR'S NOTE - Beverly Graham recently travelled to Yorkshire and carried out research on the L---b--Y family there. The following material is an excerpt from one of the two articles which she has prepared, with some minimal help from the editor. The articles are too lengthy to insert in the Tree . They have been placed on the blog http://lounsbury-tree.blogspot.ca.
Lownsborough/Lownsbrough Family in Hackness Parish Records The Hackness Parish Records are held in the East Riding of Yorkshire Archives, County Hall, in the city of Beverley: Register of baptisms, marriages and burials PE131/1 1567-1653 and Register of baptisms, marriages and burials PE131/2 1653-1783. The photographs of our ancestor’s records, that I obtained from the original parish registers, on my visit, are protected by copyright and permission to display them on a website is not permissible. The following records match the original hand written records. They can also be obtained from Ancestry.com and http://archive.org/details/registerofparish25hack which is a digitized copy of The Register of the Parish of Hackness, Co. York, 1557-1783, transcribed by the Rev. Charles Johnstone and Miss. Emily J. Hart, Privately Printed for the Yorkshire Parish Register Society, Vol. XXV, (1906). George Lownsborough and Agnes Murton were married on 6 December 1614, Hackness Parish, North Yorkshire, England. They are likely not the grandparents of Richard Lownsbrough, baptized 9 November 1634, Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England who married Elizabeth Penryer (Pennoyer),1 August 1690. The reason for this is presented below. Text: Georgius Lownsbrough et Agnes Murton nupti 06 Dec 1614 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
Children of George and Agnes Lownsbrough 1. Thomas Lownsbroughe baptized 8 October 1615, Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England
Text: Thomas Lownsbroughe filius Georgii Lownsbrough bapti 08 Oct 1615 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. filius = son Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
2. William Lownsbrough baptized 16 August 1618 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England, buried 29 October 1618 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England Text: William Lounsborough sonne of George Lounsb. bapt. 16 Aug 1618 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
Text: William Lownsborough the sonne of George Lownsb. buried 29 Oct 1618 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785 3. Richard Lownsborough baptized 30 October 1619, Broxey (Village of Broxa is 1½ miles WNW of Hackness, 8½ miles NW. of Scarborough), Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England m. Elizabeth Text: Richard Lownsborough the sonne of George Lounsb. bap. 30 Oct 1619 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653.
Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 4 of 16 Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
It is possible for Richard, b. 1619, s/o George, to be the father of Richard, b. 1634. It is not likely that this Richard, b. 1619 was the father of Marie b. 1630 at 11 years of age and then John b. 1632. Marie and John are both older siblings of Richard, b. 1634. 1. Marie Lownsbrough baptized 21 November 1630 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England
Text: Marie the daughter of Richard Lownsbrough baptized 21 Nov 1630 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
2. John Lownsbrough baptized 20 August 1632 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England
Text: John the sonne of Richard Lownsbrough baptized 20 Aug 1632 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
3. Richard Lownsbrough baptized 9 November 1634 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England married Elizabeth Penryer (Pennoyer) 1 August 1690 (New York Marriages 1600- 1784 C.A. Volume ll page 572)
Text: Richard the sonne of Richard Lownsbrough baptized 09 Nov 1634 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
4. George Lawnsborough baptized 24 March 1623 Broxay, Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England, buried 4 August 1623 Hackness Parish, North Riding, England
Text: Georg. Lownsborow son of Georg. Lownsborow of Broxay bur. 04 Aug 1623 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
5. John Lownsborough baptized 20 February 1625, Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England
6. Jeremy Lownsborough baptized 3 February 1627 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England, buried 7 February 1627 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England
eod. die = same day
Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 5 of 16 Text: Jeremy Launsborough son of the George Lawnsborough buryed 07 Feb 1627 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
7. Mary Lownsborough baptized 7 June 1629 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England and married John Burton on 25 November 1645 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England
codem die=same day 8. Ann Lownsbrough baptized 27 January 1632 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England buried 21 January 1633 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England Text: Ann the daughter of George Lownsbrough baptized 27 Jan 1632 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
Text: Ann the daughter of George Lownsbrough buryed 21 Jan 1633 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
9. Elizabeth Lownsbroughe baptized 10 April 1636 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England buried 19 August 1636 Hackness Parish, North Riding, Yorkshire, England Text: George Lownsbroughe's daughter Eliza. bapt. 10 Apr 1636 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
Text: George Lownsbroughe's child called Eliza. buryed 19 Aug 1636 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
Other Lownsbrough Records I looked carefully in the two volumes of records 1567-1783 and found no possible death records for George and Agnes, nor any death record for Richard Lownsbrough. There are no other birth records for a Richard other than the 1619 record and 1634 record. As expected – they are not available online either. The records for Hackness Parish appear to be incomplete with omissions. At first, I was excited, when I read the following! Eliza Lownsbrough of Harwood dale dyed the xvth (15th) May and buried the next day Text: Eliza Lownsbrough of Harwood dale dyed 15 May 1655 bur. 16 May 1655 Book: Volume 2. 1653-1785. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials):
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The Eliza Lownsbrough death and burial record above is likely not the wife of Richard b. 1619. Eliza above is possibly the wife of William Lownsbrough of Harwood dale who dyed xxx (30th) Mar bur. firste day of April 1660. Eliza’s death and burial record does not state that Eliza is the w/o Richard nor William. Harwood Dale is about 3¼ miles north of the village of Hackness in the Parish of Hackness. After the death of Lady Margaret Hoby in 1633, her husband built a chapel at Harwood Dale in her memory. The Lownsborough family would have been tenant farmers of the estate owners of Hackness Parish – the Hoby Family (1589-1640) and then the Sydenham Family (1640-1795).
Text: John Dickinson of Broxey, wheelwright and Marie Lownsbrough the daughter of Elizab. Lownsbrough widd: both of Broxey and of this Parish were published The first tyme 03 Oct 1657 the second time 10 Oct 1657 and the Third time 17 Oct 1657 Book: Volume 2. 1653-1785. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785 The third bann was published 17 October 1657 d/o Elizab. Lownsbrough widd. John Dickinson and Marie Lownsbrough’s marriage is more than one year later - 16 November 1658. It is not usual for a marriage to be delayed one year later when the distance from Broxa to Hackness is only about 1.5 miles. There is no mention of Elizab. Lownsbrough on the marriage record of Marie and John Dickinson. Elizabeth likely died in the year after the banns and before the marriage. Elizabeth’s death is not recorded in the Hackness Parish Register. Text: John Dickinson, wheelwright and Marie Lownsbrough both of Broxey were married 16 Nov 1658 by Mr. Francis Proude minr.(Curate) in Hacknes Church in the presence of John Harland, Thomas Keld, William Warde and diverse other witnesses Book: Volume 2. 1653-1785. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785 1658
According to the research of Raymond Lounsbury, “John Dickinson continued to pay the rent each year until 1674 when the payment was made in the name of Marie Dickinson. It must therefore be assumed that John Dickinson was deceased by this date. Probably Marie was also dead by 1690 because her name does not appear in the rent rolls on or after that date.”
John Dickinson, h/o Marie, possibly not deceased until 2 April 1677. Payment made in the name of Marie Dickinson – not listed as widd [a widow] so husband possibly not deceased.
Text: John Dickinson of Broxa was buryed 02 Apr 1677 Book: Volume 2. 1653-1785. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
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This death record could also possibly be for the son of John Dickinson, John, who was baptized 16 March 1667. Although; death and burial records for children were recorded with ‘sonne of’ or ‘daughter of’ or ‘child of’ written in the record.
Other Dickinson Family Records The Dickinson 1656 death records below are possibly the parents of John Dickinson, h/o Marie Lownsbrough, d/o Elizab. and Richard Lownsbrough.
John Dickinson (1628 – 1677) m. 16 Nov 1658 Marie Lownsbrough d/o Richard and Elizabeth Lownsbrough Text: John the son of John Dickinson baptized 15 Mar 1628 Book: Volume 1, 1567-1653. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785 Children of Marie (Lownsbrough) and John Dickinson: Text: Marie the daughter of John Dickinson of Broxey, wheelwright, was baptized 22 Dec 1661 Book: Volume 2. 1653-1785. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
Text: John the sonne of John Dickinson of Broxey bapt. 15 Mar 1667 Book: Volume 2. 1653-1785. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
Text: Jaine the dau. of John Dickinson of Broxey bapt. 25 Jun 1671 Book: Volume 2. 1653-1785. Collection: Yorkshire: Hackness - Parish Registers (Christenings, Marriages & Burials): 1557-1785
Conclusions: 1. Raymond H. Lounsbury has recorded Richard Lownsbrough b. 1634, s/o Richard and Elizabeth as our ancestor. There are no records available to prove who Richard and Elizabeth’s ancestors were. 2. According to the research of Raymond Lounsbury, Elizabeth died before 1659. “Richard Lownsbrough was dead by 1650. For the year 1650-1, the ‘Rents and Tithes,’ amounting to lli. 9s. l0d. paid for the use of the Broxa lands were charged to ‘Elizabeth Lounsbrough Widow.’ Elizabeth herself was dead by 1659. From May 20, 1658, until the end of March, 1659, the rents and tithes were charged to her son-in-law, John Dickinson, with this notation: ‘Widd Lounsbr: mort’.” Elizabeth Lounsbrough w/o Richard possibly died before 16 November 1658; because, she is not recorded on the marriage record of her daughter, Marie, to John Dickinson.
Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 8 of 16 Did cousin Aaron mean to kill Alexander
Aaron Burr Jr. was the third Vice- President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson. At that time the Vice-President was directly elected. Aaron was the second cousin once removed of Elizabeth Pinckney (1767 - 1844) wife of Robert Lounsbury (1766 - 1821). Aaron's grandmother was also named Elizabeth Pinckney (1675 - 1722).
Aaron Burr was born in 1756 in New Jersey. He was the son of Aaron Burr, Sr. — the second president of Princeton as well as the grandson of Jonathan Edwards. He graduated at 16 from the College of New Jersey [which later became Princeton University] as a student of theology. He eventually switched his career track to study law.
Burr began his military service as a volunteer around 1775. He served as a volunteer during Benedict Arnold's "March to Quebec" [September 13 — November 9, 1775]. He is actually credited with trying to evacuate the body of General Richard Montgomery after he was killed in action during the invasion. He joined the staff of George Washington in 1776 when he was sent to New York City. He and General Washington apparently did not get along and he left a few weeks later. On June 22 he became an aide-de-camp to General Putnam eventually seeing action in the Battle of Long Island and the evacuation of New York City. He was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of Malcolm's Regiment on January 4, 1777. He was stationed at Orange County, New York, essentially the commander of the Regiment at the age of 21!
He spent the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge where he was almost involved with the Conway Cabal. After evacuating with the army on June 19, 1778, he commanded a brigade during Monmouth. After the action there, he openly supported General Charles Lee — whom Washington had reprimanded upon finding him retreating from battle. Burr commanded his regiment following the Monmouth Campaign in Westchester County, New York.
Aaron Burr resigned on March 3, 1779 citing ill health. By the fall of the following year, he resumed his career as a student of law. In 1782, he married Mrs. Theodosia Bartow Prevost, the widow of a British officer who was also ten years older than him. They had one daughter, Theodosia, in 1783, who subsequently died at sea in 1813. Aaron Burr and his wife were married for twelve years, when she passed away.
Burr was a very successful attorney. He moved to New York in 1783 and shared a practice with Alexander Hamilton. His attempts in politics generally ended in failure. A success came when George Clinton, Governor of New York named him Attorney General in 1789. In 1791 he was elected a senator of New York State, he served six years and later won a seat in the state legislature when he was not re-elected to the Senate. After the loss of his seat in the legislature in 1799, he began to organize the Democratic Party in New York City. The group became a political powerhouse that could ensure the election of a democratic President. The ticket was to be Thomas Jefferson as President and Aaron Burr as Vice-President. The wrangling of the "politicos" ended in a draw — both men received seventy-three electoral votes each. Jefferson and Burr were not really fond of one another and in New York — Alexander Hamilton decided to use his weight and influence to support Thomas Jefferson — who was elected. As Vice President, Aaron Burr presided over the Senate and he eventually was nominated in 1804 to the governorship of New York, but lost to Republican Morgan Lewis. Each loss he blamed on Alexander Hamilton's political and personal machinations. On July 11, 1804 — Burr and Hamilton met at ten paces at Weehawken. Both fired and Hamilton fell, mortally wounded. Burr stayed in his position in Jefferson's administration.
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Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 9 of 16 Passings
HAZEL "POLLY" WINDLE LANSBERRY, 76, formerly of Front Royal, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Heritage Hall. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Maddox Funeral in Front Royal conducted by Pastor Seth Alcorn. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Lansberry was born May 7, 1936 in Warren County, VA, daughter of the late George Burke Windle, Sr. and Beulah Brown Windle. She was married to the late Leonard M. Lansberry. She was employed by Capitol Records in the Tape Production Department. Surviving are two sisters, Janice Dyer of Kansas, and Peggy Shell of Front Royal; a brother, Richard Windle of Savanah, GA; 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild. Mrs. Lansberry was predeceased by her son, Ronnie Lansberry in 2007 and her daughter, Linda Cromer in 2011. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Gilbert Windle, Dorothy Donovan, Robert E. Windle, Arthur Windle, Tommy Windle, George Burke Windle, Jr., Chubby Brown, and Evelyn Didawick. Pallbearers will be Ricky Cromer, Jr., Ricky Cromer, Sr., Joe McCormick, Willie McCormick, Donnie Shell, and Tommy Shell. Honorary pallbearer will be Brian Laing. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Published in Northern Virginia Daily on May 11, 2012 Editor's Note: No further information at this time other than husband was born 1936 and died Oct 1969.
WILMA MAE LANSBERRY, age 74, of Lehman, peacefully went home to be with the Lord at her home on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Wilma was born in Dallas Township, on May 24, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Earl and Mildred Higgins Weidner. She graduated from Dallas Township High School in 1956 and was employed as a secretary for the former Commonwealth Telephone Co., Dallas, for several years and was later employed by Greco's Apothecary, Kingston. Wilma and her husband, Willard Russell Lansberry, who were married on March 31, 1962, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She worked tirelessly on their dairy farm and was a loving mother to her children. Wilma was a member of the Lehman-Idetown United Methodist Church, Lehman. Her beautiful voice adorned church choirs throughout her life, and her Christian values brought comfort and understanding to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her brothers Richard and Donald Weidner. Surviving, beside her husband, Willard, are children, Deborah Misson and her husband, William, of Hunlock Creek; Russell Lansberry and his wife, Mary, of Lehman; Lawrence Lansberry of Lake Township; grandchildren, Heather Perry, Thomas Perry, Joshua Perry, Sarah Perry, Lucas Lansberry and Justin Lansberry; twin brother William Weidner and his wife, Ellen, of Allegany, N.Y.; sisters-in-law, Betty Weidner of Centermoreland and Shirley Weidner of Lehman; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Lehman- Idetown United Methodist Church, Mountain View Drive, Lehman, with the Rev. Robert Ryder officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service on Tuesday. A private interment will be in the Lehman Center Cemetery, Lehman. The family would like to thank all those who visited, prayed and cared for her, including Asera Care Hospice, and a special thanks for the prayers and guidance from the Cross Creek Community Church, Trucksville, and the Lehman-Idetown United Methodist Church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Lehman-Idetown United Methodist Church, PO Box 1, Lehman, PA 18627. Funeral arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek. Published in Times Leader on May 14, 2012 Editor's Note - possible ancestry for her husband, corrections, etc would be appreciated - Willard Russell Lansberry (1926 - ); Lawrence Willard Lansberry (1906-1946); Luther Lansberry (1874-1922); Peter Nathaniel Lansberry (1847- 1931); Samuel N. Lansberry (1816-1891); Benjamin Lownsberry (1794-1875); John Carpenter Lownsberry (1768-1824); Benjamin Lownsberry (1728-1796); Samuel Lownsbury (1708-1733); John Lounsbury (1624-1723); Richard Lounsberry, B. abt 1634 (the immigrant)
CHARLES RICHARD LOUNSBERY, a resident of Kendal at Ithaca, formerly of Trumansburg, passed away at the age of 96 on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. He was born April 24, 1916, to Charles Richard Lounsbery and Annie Laurie Thomas Lounsbery in Brooktondale, NY. He was the youngest of seven children. Charlie graduated from Ithaca High School in 1933. He studied at Cornell University, the University of Connecticut, NYU, the Grand Central School of Art, and the Art Students League of New York. During World War II, he worked in the engineering department at Pratt & Whitney in East
Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 10 of 16 Hartford, CT as a mechanical draftsman. He also worked in the combustion engineering field in New York, detailing parts for commercial stokers and boilers. In the late 1940s, he was hired at the West 34th Street office of J.C. Penney to do architectural drafting as part of their window modernization program for stores throughout the country. He later became Registrar at Turtle Bay Music School in New York. He called those the best years of his life, and worked there for ten years until his retirement. After returning to this area, he honored his farming roots and became a member of the Searsburg Grange. He was active with both the Trumansburg and Caroline Senior Citizens, and was a member of the Liberty Hyde Bailey Garden Club. His gardening expertise was legendary. He loved that his orchids and other beautiful flowering plants lining the windows at Kendal were enjoyed by so many. Staying active was very important to him and he practiced t'ai chi for many years. He had a wide range of interests, including music, theater, politics, and cooking. Charlie firmly believed that learning never stopped. He was fascinated with how the brain works, and with human interactions in general. Setting aside time to enjoy life and "smell the roses" was a priority. Charlie often expressed the thought that each day was a gift to be cherished and shared with his many, many friends and family. As one of his nephews wrote, "Charlie's pies were second to none. Saying he had a green thumb was like saying Shakespeare wrote pretty good sonnets or that Gershwin was handy with a tune. He loved opera, hated beer, and didn't suffer bad politicians. His taste in ties was impeccable and he sported the most magnificent eyebrows. He gently and persuasively convinced us of the beauty of a cold November day and made friends faster than anyone on the planet." Charlie is survived by nieces and nephews, John Wallace, Deer Park, NY, Peter Hutchings, New York, NY, Sarah Hutchings Taber, San Francisco, CA, Hilda Lounsbery Shepard, Watkinsville, GA, Ann Lounsbery Owens, Seattle, WA, Lois Lounsbery, Brooktondale, NY, John Lounsbery, Santa Rosa, CA, and Jim Albertson, Longmont, CO; as well as many great and great-great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by nephew, Robert Wallace and niece, Jeanne Lounsbery Nash. A memorial service will be scheduled and announced at a later date. Those who wish to make a contribution in Charlie's memory are kindly asked to consider Hospicare of Tompkins County, 172 E King Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, or to the donor's favorite charity. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St, Trumansburg, NY. 1-888-534-5446. Editor's Note - possible ancestry, corrections, etc would be appreciated - Charles Richard Lounsbery ( 1916 - 2012); Charles Richard Lounsbery (1861-1937); C. Cantine Lounsbery (1831-1912); Peter Lounsbery (1797-1867); Richard Lounsbery (1768-1856); Edward Lounsbery (abt 1740- bef 11 Apr 1801); Richard Lounsbery (abt 1696 - 1761); Richard Lounsbury (abt 1672 - ? ); Richard Lounsberry abt 1634 - the immigrant.
EDITH BLANCHE ALLEN nee LOUNSBURY, 85, of Petitcodiac and formerly of River Glade, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital. Born in Wheaton Settlement, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Edith (Howard) Lounsbury. Edith was a homemaker, but in her early years she worked at the DVA Hospital in Saint John as a cook. She was a member of the River Glade Baptist Church, the River Glade Seniors, Friends and Neighbours, a lifetime member of WMS and a member of the now closed River Glade W.I. Edith is survived by her husband of 64 years Bill; children Ken (Mary) of Salisbury, Doug (Diana) of River Glade, Kathy Hopper (Arnold) of Sussex and Sherry Seely (Grant) of Petitcodiac; grandchildren Jeff, Scott, Troy, Kris, Michael, Eileen and Kirk; eleven great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; brother George Lounsbury and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by sister Gladys Dickson; infant twin sister and brother Wilfred Lounsbury. Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Saturday, April 7 from 6 to 9 pm and from where the funeral will be held Monday, April 9 at 3 pm with Pastor Dennis Smith officiating. Interment at the River Glade Baptist Cemetery. If desired, memorials to the River Glade Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family. www.keirsteads.ca Editor's Note - possible ancestry, corrections, etc would be appreciated - Edith Blanche Lounsbury (1926-2012); George Edwin Lounsbury (1895-1973); Alvin Adolphus Lounsbury (1866-1930); David Lounsbury (1832-aft 1900); Benjamin Lounsbury (1801 - bef. 1871); William Lounsbury (1779 - abt. 1860); William Lounsbury ( 1740 - ? ); Michael Lounsbury ( abt 1715 - aft 20 Apr 1782); John Lounsbury ( 1674 - bet. 1723-1731); Richard Lounsberry born about 1634 the immigrant
LOUNSBURY, John Orville - Peacefully, Gone Upstairs at the Port Colborne General Hospital on Thursday March 15, 2012 in his 87th year. Dear brother of Arthur. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Dorothy. Mr. Lounsbury is at the Niagara St. Chapel of BUTLER FUNERAL HOME, 424 Niagara St. where the family will receive friends on Monday from 10 -12. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday March 19,
Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 11 of 16 2012 at 12 noon. Interment Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Editor's Note: Possibly son of Charles Arthur Lounsbury (1881-1965(
ADAM HUNTER LONSBURY, 27, of Green passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2012. He was born in Akron on June 19, 1985. Adam attended St. Paul's Catholic School prior to his family moving to Green where he graduated from Portage Lakes Career Center and Green High School in 2004. Adam is survived by his parents, Mark and Cheryl Lonsbury; grandparents, Richard and Joanne Lowe; sister, Ashley Lonsbury; fiancée, Charlie Husk and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and coworkers. Funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Schermesser Funeral Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd., Akron, OH 44319 (SR 619). Family and friends may call on Friday from 1 to 3 P.M. and 5 to 8 P.M. and for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be at East Liberty Cemetery. In lieu of other remembrances memorial contributions can be made to the Adam Lonsbury Memorial Fund through any branch of First Merit Bank. To leave a special message online for the family, visit our website at www.schermesserfh.com. Editor's Note - possible ancestry, corrections, etc would be appreciated - Adam Hunter Lonsbury ( 1985-2012); Mark J. Lonsbury ( 1958 - ?); Frederick Paul Lonsbury (1921-1970); Orlando Franklin Lonsbury ( 1888- 1953); Loren Curtis Lonsbury (1859- 1927); Charles Wisner Lounsbury (1818-1880); Joshua Lounsbury (1775- 1820); Joshua Lounsbury (1745-1826); Joshua Lounsbury (1716-1787); Michael Lounsberry (1677-1731); Richard Lounsberry (abt 1634) the immigrant
LOUNSBURY, Ina - As the face of Jesus came into view, Ina never hesitated a moment as her Lord and Savior extended His hand with an invitation to come home for her birthday. Ina completed her earthly journey on Friday, March 16, 2012, while a resident of Pine Grove Nursing Home. Ina Sadie Appleton Lounsbury was born March 18, 1921 in Grey Rapids, N.B., daughter of the late Sadie (Henderson) Curtis and Justus Curtis. She was a lady of great faith and attended the Apostolic Church in Noonan. Ina loved to sing and dance and Praise the Lord so her 91st birthday in her brand new heavenly home will be a celebration like no other. Well done thy good and faithful servant! Ina was a former employee at the Lord Beaverbrook Hotel and made many lasting friendships during her years there. Ina leaves behind to treasure her memory, a son Zane Lounsbury (Patricia) of Lower Queensbury and three daughters, Shirley Burgess (Harvey) and Edith Maillet both of Fredericton and Julie Skaling (Peter) of Nackawic. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Rocky Bruce of Airdrie, AB, Vicky Snow, Calgary, AB, Jackie Jackson, Airdrie, AB, April Firth, Calgary AB, Chrystal Firth, Calgary AB, Tanya Munn, Fredericton, Stoney Munn, Fredericton, Troy Munn, Saint John, Robyn Chambers, Fredericton, Jeremiah Lounsbury, Buctouche, NB, Karyn Lounsbury, Victoria, BC, Stacy Skaling, Fredericton, Stephanie Skaling, Nackawic, Gordon Skaling, Nackawic and Megan Skaling, Nackawic; also 15 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. The last surviving member of her immediate family, Ina was predeceased by her parents; husband Emery Lounsbury (1989) and sisters Elsie Sullivan and Pansy MacDonald. The family will receive condolences at Bishops Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, on Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 2 to 4 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. A celebration of Ina's life and faith will be held from Bishops Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Paul Thompson officiating assisted by Pastor Grant Cassel. Interment will be in the Sunny Bank Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Pine Grove Foundation or to another charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and the sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com Editor's Note - husband's possible ancestry, corrections, etc would be appreciated - Emery Roy Lounsbury (1907- ?); Calvin Lounsbury (1866-1957); James Lounsbury (1829 - 1901); Benjamin Lounsbury (1801-bef. 1871); William Lounsbury (1779-abt. 1860); William Lounsbury (1740- ?); Michael Lounsbury (abt. 1715- aft. Apr 1782); John Lounsbury (1674 - bet. 1723-1731); Richard Lounsberry the immigrant.
Harold Benjamin LOUNSBURY, 92, formerly of Glenvale, passed away at his residence, the Jordan Lifecare Centre, on February 15, 2012. Born in Butternut Ridge, he was a son of the late Ernest and Ida (nee Morton) Lounsbury. Harold was a member of the Petitcodiac Baptist Church and the Masonic Steven Lodge No. 37 of Petitcodiac. He was employed with Howatts Grocery as well as Lounsburys Restaurant for many years. Harold was predeceased by his wife Etta (nee Burgess) Lounsbury in 2011. He is survived by his step-daughter, Barb (John) Harper; his step-daughter-in-law, Marjorie
Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 12 of 16 Lounsbury of Petitcodiac; his sister-in-law, Eurilla Rilla Lounsbury, all of Petitcodiac; step- grandchildren: Allen (Judy), Peter (Anna), Travis (Tina), Trent (Tamara), Todd (Kate); step-great- grandchildren: Talia, Tea, Alysha, Teagan, Tanner, Joshua, Jessica, Stefania, Julian, and Tanner; as well as by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents and wife, Harold was predeceased by his step-son, Stanford Lounsbury; and his brothers: Frank, Eldon, Roy and Ernest. Steven Lodge N0. 37 F & AM will be holding a Masonic Tribute Service on Friday at 6:45 pm; visitation will be held on Friday evening from 7 to 9 pm; the funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Rick Thomas presiding, all at Armstrong's Funeral Home, 33 Russell St., Petitcodiac. Interment will be held in the First North River Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Jordan Lifecare Center would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at: www.armstrongsfh.com Editor's Note - possible ancestry, corrections, etc would be appreciated. - Harold Benjamin Lounsbury, (1919-2012); Ernest Lounsbury (1881-1936); Benjamin S. Lounsbury (1837-1921); Benjamin Lounsbury ( 1801-bef. 1871); William Lounsbury (1779-abt. 1860); William Lounsbury (1740 - ?); Michael Lounsbury (abt. 1715 - aft. 20 Apr 1782); John Lounsbury (1674- bet. 1723-1731); Richard Lounsberry the immigrant
Norval "Jack" LOUNSBURY, 75, of Petitcodiac passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Moncton Hospital. Born in Dobson Corner, Jack was a son of the late Walter and Beatrice (Cole) Lounsbury. He was a former employee of the T. Eaton Company, Forano and retired as a custodian from the school board in 1989. Jack was a member of the Petitcodiac Seniors, Trail Blazers, Golf and Country Club and a past member- volunteer of the Saint John Ambulance. He enjoyed woodworking, bowling and time spent with family. Jack is survived and sadly missed by his beloved wife of 55 years Mary (Lamb); children Gary (Kim) of Petitcodiac, Starr Perry (Dennis) of Havelock, Vicky McKnight (Jerry) of Glenvale, Amy Thorne (Robin) of Havelock and Shelley Alward-Warren (Troy) of Petitcodiac; 22 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; sisters Jessie Bleakney and Eleanor Wright both of Riverview and Donna Gillies (Roy) of Upper Coverdale; brothers Clinton (Edna), Stanley (Jean) and Elwyn (Bud) (Irene) all of Petitcodiac and George (Joan) of Sussex; mother in law Bea Brown of Petitcodiac and over 30 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Marilyn Gilmore, Edna Graham, Helen Dow and infant sister Jennie; infant brother Gary, infant twin brothers and son in law Roger Keith. Resting at Salisbury Funeral Home 3350 Salisbury Road (372-4800) with visiting Saturday, February 11 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and from where the funeral will be held Sunday, February 12 at 2 pm with Rev. Keith Adams officiating. Reception to follow in the parlour. Interment at a later date at Fair Haven Cemetery. If desired, in memory of Jack, donations to Friends of the Jordan LifeCare Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. www.keirsteads.ca Editor's Note - possible ancestry, corrections, etc would be appreciated - Norval Perley Lounsbury (1936-2012): Walter Leon Lounsbury (1897-1980); Oscar Whitmore Lounsbury (1871-1944); Benjamin S. Lounsbury (1837-1921); Benjamin Lounsbury ( 1801-bef. 1871); William Lounsbury (1779-abt. 1860); William Lounsbury (1740 - ?); Michael Lounsbury (abt. 1715 - aft. 20 Apr 1782); John Lounsbury (1674- Bet. 1723-1731); Richard Lounsberry the immigrant
PASTOR KEITH B. LONSBERRY, 68, was called to the Lord on July 20th, of a heart attack. He was born in Flint, MI on February 5th, 1944. He graduated from Davidson High School in 1962. After high school and many different adventures and obstacles in his life, he realized his true calling and went on to graduate from Concordia Theological Seminary in 1978 with a Masters in Divinity. His was then given a Missionary-at-Large assignment to Fort Atkinson, WI. He started a church and served 8 years as Pastor of Peace Lutheran. Pastor Lonsberry then went on to take a call to be Administrative Pastor at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Horicon, WI. He served 14 years there from 1986 to 2000, and raised a family that called Horicon home. With his last child leaving the house the Lord once again had different plans for Keith and he took a call to serve as Senior Pastor at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City, AZ. He served the congregation of Fountain of Life for 10 years before deciding to retire in 2010 and take up golf full time. He was married to Catherine Lonsberry from 1971 to 2002. A marriage that produced three children. He then married Rose Lonsberry on November 9th, 2011, whom he lived the remainder of his days with. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Viola (Braisie) Lonsberry. He is survived by his brother Lee Lonsberry. His children Lisa Caicedo and her children Eddie and Katie, Leah Peserik, her husband Jason and their children Grace and Aaron, Bryan Lonsberry and his son Brayden. He is further survived by his wife Rose and her 6
Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 13 of 16 children and 12 grandchildren. He was a loving father and grandfather, devoted Pastor, and humble servant to the Lord. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. The services were held at Apostle's Lutheran Church on 75th and Cactus on Wednesday, July 25th at 9:30 A.M. Published in Daily News-Sun on July 26, 2012. Editor's Note: No further information than what is contained here.
LONSBERRY, Vernon Lyle, Sept. 1, 1951 - July 28, 2012. Vern Lonsberry passed away July 28, 2012 at the High River Hospital. Son of Lyle and Eveline Lonsberry, Vern is predeceased by his father, mother and older sister Connie. Vern is survived by his beloved wife Nancy; sisters Marlene and Mary Lou; sons Acey, Lonny, Locky and Travis; daughters Jodie, Virginia, April and Lindy, as well as 20 grandchildren. A Celebration of Vern's Life will be held on Wednesday, August 1st at 2:00 p.m. at the Highwood Memorial Centre in High River (128 - 5th Ave W). To send condolences and view Vern's Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Arrangements in care of LYLE REEVES FUNERALS (High River) Craig Snodgrass. Telephone: 403-652-4242 . "I think the cowboy will survive, God, I hope so". – Vern Lonsberry. Editor's Note: Her husband's ancestry traces back to William Lonsberry who claimed his ancestry was African.
SHOEBRIDGE, Susan Elizabeth (née LOUNSBURY) - passed peacefully at the Pembroke Regional Hospital early the morning of January 9th, 2012 with her children at her side after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Susan was predeceased by her parents Elton Lounsbury and Joyce (née Gill) and leaves behind her son Christian Shoebridge (Andrea) of Kitchener and daughter Colly Shoebridge (Tracer) of CFB Borden. Dear friend to Holly, Karen, Paul, Heather and Elizabeth and many others. Susan will be remembered for her love of birds, optimistic outlook, kindness and her giving nature. At Susan's request no visitation will occur, with private cremation (Hope Cemetery). A memorial will be held to celebrate her life 21 April 2012 at 1:00 pm at St.Georges Chapel, CFB Petawawa. As an expression of sympathy a donation to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the World Wildlife Foundation would be appreciated. Editor's Note - possible ancestry, corrections, etc would be appreciated. Susan Elizabeth Lounsbury (1950-2012); Elton Delbert Lounsbury ( ? - 1996); Herbert Spencer Lounsbury (1892-1967); James Algin Lounsbury (1848-1930); Solomon Lounsbury (1812-1880); William Lounsbury (1779- abt 1860); William Lounsbury (1740- ?); Michael Lounsbury(abt 1715 - 1782); John Lounsbury (1674- bet 1723-1731); Richard Lounsberry the immigrant.
ALLEGANY - LYNN A. LOUNSBURY, formerly a longtime resident of the West Five Mile Road died Thursday (Aug. 23, 2012) in the Latta Road Nursing Home in Greece after a long illness. Born Sept. 30, 1932, in Humphrey he was the son of Albert and Gertrude Senear Lounsbury. On Sept. 4, 1954, in Allegany, he married Mary Ann O'Donnell who survives. Mr. Lounsbury was a 1951 graduate of Ellicottville Central School and had been employed by Dresser Rand Co. for 38 years, first as a machinist and later as a quality control inspector, retiring in 1995. He then worked as a crossing guard for Allegany Central School. He was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Allegany and also was a life member of the Allegany Fire Department for over 40 years. He held several positions, including captain of fire police and vice chairman of the Fire Commissioners. In 2001 he was awarded Volunteer Firefighter of the year, which was presented by the Olean Exchange Club. He loved his garden, taking care of his lawn and puttering around the house. Surviving besides his wife are four children, Richard (Lori) Lounsbury of Lebanon, N.H., Ronald (Janet) Lounsbury of Hyde Park, Rebecca (Donald) Flanders of Galway and Rhonda (John) Prey of Brockport; eight grandchildren, whom he affectionately referred to as either "buckwheat" or "bum," Ryan Lounsbury, Sarah Lounsbury, Nicole Lounsbury, Troy Lounsbury, Derek Flanders, Zachary Flanders, Morgan Prey and Mackenzie Prey; one brother, Harold Lounsbury of Humphrey; one sister, Betty Jane (Neel) Ditcher of Great Valley; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Dale Lounsbury, who died in infancy, and Robert Lounsbury. Friends will be received at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean, on Sunday
Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 14 of 16 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday (Aug. 27, 2012) at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. The Rev. John Woodring, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Allegany, will officiate. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Allegany Fire Department or to Lifetime Care and Hospice, 3111 South Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14623. Published in The Olean Times Herald on August 25, 2012 Editor's Note - possible ancestry, corrections, etc would be appreciated. Lynn A. Lounsbury (1932-2012); Albert L. Lounsbury (1897-1968); John Isaac Lounsbury (1846-1923); John Townsend Lounsbury (1820-1897); Isaac Lounsbury (1793-1860); Robert Lounsbury (1766-1821); Isaac Lounsbury (1728-abt. 1806); Isaac Lounsbury (1703-1773); John Lounsbury (1674 - bet. 1723-1731); Richard Lounsberry, the immigrant.
LOUNSBURY, Jackie - Peacefully at his home in Alvinston on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, Jackie “Jack“ Everritt Kenneth Lounsbury passed away after recently celebrating his 47th birthday. Beloved husband and soulmate of Cheryl (Schnekenburger) Lounsbury. Dear father of Jacob and Sarah Lounsbury, Nicole Alexander (Willy), Mindy McMillan and the late Jamie Schnekenburger. Loving Papa of Madisson, Matthew, Mackenzie and Jarick. Survived by his parents, Jackie Sr. and Donna Lounsbury and sister, Donna Marie (Rick) Gallant, and brothers; Adam (Sherry), Chris and Rob Lounsbury. Sadly missed by his in-laws, Ed and MaryEllen Schnekenburger and family as well many relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the VAN HECK FUNERAL HOME, 172 Symes St., Glencoe where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 15 at 1:00p.m. followed by The Last Ride to Alvinston Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jack's Memory may be made to SEARCH Community Mental Health Services. www.vanheckfuneralhome.ca 11951518 (London Free Press - 14 Sep 2012) Editor's Note - possible ancestry, corrections, etc would be appreciated. Jackie Everitt Kenneth Lounsbury (abt. 1965 - 2012); Jack Lounsbury; Jack Lounsbury (1918-bef 2004); John William Lounsberry (1884-1944); Jacob Lounsberry (1850-1934); Joseph Lounsbury (1812-1896); Enos Lounsbury (1763-1816); Nathan Lounsbury (abt 1723-1793); Henry Lounsbury (1684-1758); Richard Lounsberry the immigrant.
LONSBERRY, Margaret Susan "Marg" (nee Eadie) - Long-time member of All Saints Anglican Church. Avid gardener, reader, knitter and 'advisor'. Loving Grandma to some but Mom to all. – Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, with her family at her side, at Rubidge Retirement Residence, on Saturday, September 8, 2012, in her 86th year. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Leonard F. Lonsberry (1985). Loving mother of Pam Lonsberry of Peterborough, Karen Yatabe (husband Wayne) of Richmond Hill, and the late Barry. Dear grandmother of Chantelle Mahoney (husband Dean), Tracy Devereaux (husband Jason Kilfoyle) and Kyle Yatabe. Loving "Nadie" of Andrew & Riley, Miranda & Rachael. Sister of Ruby Chapman of Toronto, Edward Eadie of Little Current, Kay Purvis of Sault Ste Marie, Joyce Brown of Little Current, Melvin Eadie of Bailieboro, and the late Ross Eadie, Ivan Eadie, Gerald Eadie, Orville Eadie. Margaret will be missed by her dear friend and companion Clifford Gilbank. She will also be remembered by many friends in Minden, Warsaw, and Manitoulin Island. A private family service will be held at COMSTOCK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street. A public Celebration of Margaret's life will be held at the PETERBOROUGH NAVAL CLUB, 24 Whitlaw St., on Sunday, October 14, 2012, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockfuneralhome.com. Editor's Note: Her husband's ancestry traces back to William Lonsberry who claimed his ancestry was African.
RONALD CLIFFORD LOUNSBURY, 75, passed away at his home in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., on Nov. 17, 2012. He was born on Dec. 12, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., to Clifford and Mable Lounsbury. Ron grew up in Indianapolis, Ind., and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1956 and made the military his career for 28 years. He retired in 1984 as an Aerospace Control Warning Systems Technician. Ron married Margaret Brightwell in 2002. He was a member of the Royal Moose Lodge #2193. He loved cars including antique cars, many kinds of music, and was a tireless traveler. Ron is survived by his children, Debbie Fillinich of Chevy Chase, Md., Donna Parrucci of Hagerstown, Md., and Diane Snoots of New Market, Md.; half-brother, Robert Lounsbury of Stoddard, N.H.; and grandchildren, Sean Fillinich of Washington, D.C., Kevin Fillinich of Chevy Chase, David Fillinich of Chevy Chase, Brian Parrucci of Crofton, Md., Angela Parrucci of Hagerstown, Md., and Christopher Whary of Lakeland, Fla.; and one great-grandchild, Zoey Whary of Lakeland. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Mabel Lounsbury, and his beloved wife, Margaret Brightwell Lounsbury.
Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 15 of 16 A Christian burial with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home, in Niceville, Fla. Editor's Note - possible ancestry, corrections, etc would be appreciated - Ronald Clifford Lounsbury (1936-2012); Clifford Rufus Lounsbury (1896-1948); Arthur Judson Lounsbury (abt 1878 - 1948); Rufus W. Lounsbury (abt 1842- 1894); Richard Lounsbury (1804-1874); Sylvanus Lounsbury (1767- ?); Nathan Lounsbury (abt 1723-1793); Henry Lounsbury (1684-1758); Richard Lounsberry the immigrant.
HANNA CITY - Gerald R. "Goose" Lounsberry, 73, of Hanna City passed away at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at home. He was born April 27, 1939, in Havana, Ill., to Raymond and Launa (Rafferty) Lounsberry. He married Sandra Orwig on Oct. 15, 1966, in Brimfield. She preceded him in death, in 1987. He then married Irene Raffety on Sept. 5, 1987, in Hanna City. She survives. Also surviving are two children, Kendra (David) Wing of Bolingbrook, Ill., and Kraig (Debbie) Lounsberry of Pawnee, Ill.; two step-children, Ronald (Debbie) Workman of Barrington, Ill., and Tena (Dennis) McNamara of Brimfield; 12 grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; a brother, Jim (Marilyn) Lounsberry of Sequim, Wash.; and three sisters, Mae Haney and Sharon (Larry) Davis, both of Hanna City and Debbie Inman of Farmington. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a stepdaughter, Marty DeVries; and a sister, Marilyn Miller. "Goose" was a drill-press operator at International Harvester in Canton for 25 years and then transferred to Ohio with Navistar for five years, retiring in 1989 with 30 years of service. He then worked for the Village of Hanna City, retiring in 2010. Editor's Note: No information, other than what is contained.
MICHAEL GEORGE “MIKE” LOUNSBERY, 48, a resident of Gladstone, MO passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the NorthCare Hospice House. Michael was born February 18, 1964 to Mary (Sindt) and Robert Lounsbery in Kansas City, MO. Mike worked at UPS Freight as a trailer mechanic. He was an active member and regularly attended services at Linden Baptist Church; he was also very active in Carpenters for Christ. He was preceded in death by a son, Brad Michael Lounsbery. He is survived by his wife, Kim (Nance) Lounsbery of the home; two daughters, Sarah Czajkoski and husband, Joshua of Kansas City (North), MO and Hannah Lounsbery of Gladstone, MO; parents, Robert and Mary Lounsbery of Gallatin, MO; a brother, James Lounsbery of Peculiar, MO; three sisters, Laura Habighorst and husband, Hans of Kansas City, KS, Lynn Bradberry and husband, Doug of Gladstone, MO and Karen Blankenship and husband, Robert of Liberty, MO; numerous nieces and nephews. The body will lie-in-state and friends may call from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 17th, 2012 at Meyers Northland Chapel Northland in Parkville. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 19, 2012 at Linden Baptist Church 611 NE 69th St. Gladstone, MO 64118, with Sr. Pastor, Terry Webster and Associate Pastor, Stephen Mattingly officiating. Burial will follow at Resurrection North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael Lounsbery Memorial Fund in care of the Linden Baptist Church. Memories of Mike and condolences to the family may be left at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com. Editor's Note: No information, other than what is contained.
DAREL R. LOUNSBURY, age 88, of Paynesville, died on Friday, November 23, 2012, at the Paynesville Area Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Nordland Lutheran Church, rural Paynesville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, from 5-8:00 pm at Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville and continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. Darel Ranney Lounsbury was born on December 9, 1923, on the family farm in Union Grove Township. He was one of 13 children born to Russell and Carol (Ranney) Lounsbury. He grew up on the family farm where he graduated from a country grade school. In 1944, Darel entered the United States Army. He served with the 25th Division 35th Infantry in the Philippines. In 1946, Darel was honorably discharged from the Army and returned home to farm.
Lounsbury Tree #55 Fall/Winter 2012 Page 16 of 16 On December 6, 1947 Darel was united in marriage to Ruth Layman at Richfield Lutheran Church. This union was blessed with three daughters and a son. The family made their home in Union Grove Township, rural Paynesville where Darel farmed and milked cows. He continued farming until 1984 when he retired. After his retirement, he continued to live on the farm and help his daughter and son-in-law with their farm. On November 25, 1993, Ruth passed away, they shared 45 years of marriage. In 2007, Darel moved into Paynesville where he lived until his death. Darel was a member of Nordland Lutheran Church, rural Paynesville. He was a member of the Eden Valley American Legion for over 60 years, NFO, Manannah Sno-Blazers, and Manannah Cemetery Board. Darel loved playing the accordion. He would go to the Good Samaritan Home once a week to play for the residents for many years. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, snowmobiling, dancing, camping, and following the Vikings and Twins. He loved his family and his grandchildren will never forget all the time he spent with them. He will be remembered for being kind, gentle, patient and a man very slow to anger. Darel R. Lounsbury died on Friday, November 23, 2012, at the Paynesville Area Hospital at the age of 88. He is survived by his daughters, Gretchen (Jim) Beach of Spokane Valley, WA; and Karen (Jeff) Roos of Paynesville; grandchildren, Brian (Lindsey) Roos of Brainerd, Tanya (Derrick) Beach-Green of Spokane, WA, Matthew (Kathryn) Beach enlisted in the US Navy; great grandchildren, Gavin and Finley Beach. He is also survived by his siblings, Floris Mickley of Petaluma, CA, Mabel (Frank) Lahr of Paynesville, Dewey Lounsbury of Litchfield, Rolland (Geraldine) Lounsbury of St. Maries, ID, Daniel (Connie) Lounsbury of Monticello, Donna Burr of Litchfield, and Lucy (Richard) Urdahl of Litchfield; many nieces and nephews. Darel was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruth; son, Daniel; daughter, Julie; grandson, Matthew Roos; brother, Robert; sisters, Lyla, Leila, Jane, Doratha. Editor's Note - possible ancestry, corrections, etc would be appreciated - Darel Ranney Lounsbury (1923-2012); Russell Addison Lounsbury (1894-1986); Morris Francis Lounsbury (1852-1935); Benjamin Wright Lounsbury (1817- 1897); Isaac Lounsbury (1793-1860); Robert Lounsbury (1766-1821); Isaac Lounsbury (1728-abt. 1806); Isaac Lounsbury (1703-1773); John Lounsbury (1674 - bet. 1723-1731); Richard Lounsberry, the immigrant.
ARTHUR "ART" JAMES LOUNSBURY 85, of Tucson, passed away November 20, 2012. Art was born in Elmhurst, IL, son of the late Harvey J. and Margaret (Vandercook) Lounsbury. He relocated here from Glen Ellyn, IL in 1950. He was employed by Mountain States Mineral Engineering Co. His interests included camping and traveling with his family. Art is survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna Lee (Powell) Lounsbury and sons, James L. and Michael A. Lounsbury, all of Tucson. He also leaves a sister, Edith Van de Roovaart and was predeceased by a sister, Gertrude Hoyt and a brother, Robert Lounsbury. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2012 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, with Pastor Marilyn Ascarza officiating. Flowers may be sent to the church or memorial contributions may be made in Arthur's name to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1200 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719. Editor's Note: No information, other than what is contained.
LONSBURY, KENNETH G. "JERRY" Churchville: July 22, 2012. Kenneth is predeceased by his daughter, Frances "Franny" Lonsbury. He is survived by his Sicilian Bride of 50 years, Mary C. Burgio Lonsbury; daughter, Helen Carapella, son, Kenneth G. II Lonsbury; grandchildren, Andrew Carapella (Jade Partridge), Maria "Bella"; sisters, Eleanor Vincent, Jackie Marianetti; extended family, Darren Plunkett, Mike & Susie Gilliland, Joe & Betty George; several nieces, nephews, cousins & dear friends. For more information about Kenneth, visit www.aliferemembered.com Kenneth's visitation will be Wednesday 5-9 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 & Long Pond Rd). All are invited to the funeral home at 8:45 AM Thursday for prayers, followed by Kenneth's funeral mass at 9:30 AM at St. Theodore's Church, 168 Spencerport Rd. Interment in Creekside Cemetery. Editor's Note: No information, other than what is contained.
Correction:
In the Fall/Winter 2010 Lounsbury Tree we requested information about Colonel Judith H. Lounsbury who is buried at West Point, New York. I have been advised that this is the wife of the Colonel who is still alive.