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Kenneth Jason PELTON

Male 1900 - 1991  (91 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Kenneth Jason PELTON was born on 22 Jan 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI (son of George Bird PELTON and Myrtle Maude HATTEL); died on 13 Apr 1991.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 8216
    • _UID: 6B156053C2C34E0D96A4C3C58EC9FE3C66BE

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    He worked as a Wholesaler. He enjoyed boating and golfing. He was the pa st Commodore of the Cleveland Yachting Club.
    "In 1925, my brothers and I went 1400 miles down the Yukon River in a 22-f oot narrow canoe type boat called a 'poling boat' which was pointed at bo th ends so it could be pushed or poled up river. We spent three wee ks at Fort Yukon above the Arctic Circle. For many years we sailed the Gr eat Lakes and to Florida and back flying the Pelton coat of arms as our ho use or owners flag. My father once rode a solid steel bar bicycle from Gr and Rapids, MI to Richmond, Virginia.

    Kenneth married Gertrude Elizabeth IRISH on 3 May 1930. Gertrude was born on 9 May 1901 in Mason, Ingham, MI; died on 6 Aug 1988 in Rocky River, Cuyahoga, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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    Married:
    Reference Number:109730

    Children:
    1. Jean E. PELTON
    2. Charlene J. PELTON

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Bird PELTON was born on 19 Oct 1869 in Concord, Dekalb, IN (son of William Jason PELTON and Mary J. HOYT MORSE); died in Dec 1945; was buried in Dec 1945 in Thompsonville, Benzie, MI.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 5310
    • _UID: 353AF75B497F47DFA79FE7369C0B2AD2B515

    George married Myrtle Maude HATTEL about 1898. Myrtle was born about 1870; died in Jan 1946. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Myrtle Maude HATTEL was born about 1870; died in Jan 1946.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 8214
    • _UID: 306189440AA64D5587A09FABBC4BBC21054D

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    Married:
    Reference Number:74272

    Children:
    1. Keith PELTON was born about 1895 in MI; died before 1989.
    2. 1. Kenneth Jason PELTON was born on 22 Jan 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; died on 13 Apr 1991.
    3. Gordon Roosevelt PELTON was born on 18 Aug 1901 in MI; died in Aug 1977 in MI.
    4. Donald Dempster PELTON was born on 18 Jul 1905 in Thompsonville, Benzie, MI; died on 18 Jan 1992 in Chelsea (Washtenaw), Michigan.
    5. Mildred PELTON was born about 1907 in MI; died before 1989.
    6. Gladys PELTON was born in 1907 in MI; died before 1989.
    7. Gerald PELTON was born on 9 Nov 1925 in MI; died in Oct 1985 in Mission Hills, Los Angeles, CA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Jason PELTON was born on 31 Jul 1835 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH (son of Lester PELTON and Mary ROOD); died in MI.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2962
    • _UID: 005FF9CD1A2E4D6A974862BC2D5F9A61A894
    • Census: 1880
    • EMPL: Employment: 1880

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    He resided in Paris, Kent, MI 1878. He worked as a gardener and fruit dea ler.

    Census:
    Paris, Kent, MI

    EMPL: Employment:
    Gardener

    William married Mary J. HOYT MORSE on 26 Jul 1865 in Beaver, Crawford, PA. Mary was born about 1830 in Newville, Dekalb, IN; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary J. HOYT MORSE was born about 1830 in Newville, Dekalb, IN; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 5309
    • _UID: 470C3C020B864F739867574164542F45A7FC
    • Census: 1880

    Notes:

    Census:
    Paris, Kent, MI

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:43452

    Children:
    1. Minnie E. PELTON was born about 1856 in OH; and died.
    2. Zoe E PELTON was born about 1858 in OH; and died.
    3. Genevera E. PELTON was born about 1860 in OH; and died.
    4. 2. George Bird PELTON was born on 19 Oct 1869 in Concord, Dekalb, IN; died in Dec 1945; was buried in Dec 1945 in Thompsonville, Benzie, MI.
    5. Mary Etta PELTON was born on 14 Apr 1871 in Newville, Dekalb, IN; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Lester PELTON was born on 7 Jul 1801 in Essex, Chittendon, VT (son of Ithamar PELTON and Mercy GRIFFIN); died in OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 1499
    • _UID: 7BC33B6A24C349319EBCECC4B5C561C2EB74

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    He resided in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH 1877. He was a Farmer.

    Lester married Mary ROOD on 7 Sep 1833 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH. Mary was born about 1813 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary ROOD was born about 1813 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 2960
    • _UID: 18D09FD016D9400C808F835C618039E17B57

    Notes:

    Married:
    Reference Number:23017

    Children:
    1. James W. PELTON was born on 24 Feb 1834 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died on 15 Feb 1862 in Louisville, Jefferson, KY.
    2. 4. William Jason PELTON was born on 31 Jul 1835 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died in MI.
    3. Cordelia PELTON was born on 5 Aug 1838 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died in OH.
    4. Emma PELTON was born on 30 Jun 1846 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died in TN.
    5. George F. PELTON was born on 30 Nov 1847 in Gustavus, Trumbull, OH; died on 25 Apr 1924 in Warren, Trumbull, OH.