The Kaski & Untiedt Family Trees: January 2022

Sunday, January 30, 2022

Missing Kaski records #1: Erma Mabel Kaski

I NEED HELP

I've been digging through Ancestry for data on my paternal grandfather, Elroy Kaski, and am trying to build a comprehensive descendant tree for his parents, Mariah Alvina and Peter August. Since data on living people is usually protected, it can be hard to have a high degree of comfort when connecting trees. So, for each spouse who married in to that familial line, I am also gathering data of the spouse's parents, siblings, and grandparents. Having that extra information on the spouse's line, not only helps to tell the story of our direct relatives, but also makes it much easier to trace the relative through all the twists and turns of life.

The ASK

I'm breaking this down to 5 separate posts, each focused on a different child of Peter August and Mariah Alvina; maybe you hold the key that fits the door to that information. Do you know the answer to any of my inquiries below?

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All three contact methods work well for me; use whatever approach is easiest for you. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Erma Mabel Kaski

I'm very excited to have recently connected on Facebook with Pete Nichols, who I optimistically believe can fill in some of these holes, and help me connect with other members of his family who can help with the answers he doesn't have.

Erma

When were Erma's divorces with Elmer Nichols and Theodore Cook?

Eldon

For Eldon Peter Nichols, aka Kordon, when was he born? The Nevada Death Index has a D.O.B. of November 23, 1946, but the California Birth Index has November 26, 1947?

Ellis

For Ellis Nichols' wife, Barbara Church, where was she born, and what was her mother's name?
For Ellis Nichols' son, Peter Nichols, what is his middle name? When did he divorce Sibene, and when did he marry Donna? I'm also missing parents' names for both spouses. Does Peter have any children other than Jennifer? Does Jennifer have any children or a spouse?
For Ellis Nichols' daughter, Stephanie, where was she born? Did she ever remarry or have any children other than Paul? What's the name of her ex-husband's parents? Did her son, Paul, ever marry or have any children? Where was her son, Paul, born?
For Elizabeth Nichols, does she go by "Sandy"? For Paul's wife, Denise Morgan, what are her key facts (DOB, parents)? Where did Denise and Paul get married? Where was son, Shawn, born, and has he married or had children? For marriage to Audra, when did it happen and end? Where was Audra born, and what are her parents' names? What are the DOBs for Travis and Logan? Have they married or had any children? Did Gayle marry or have any kids?
For Babe Nichols' family, where was Cindy born? What's her husband's name and facts (DOB, parents)? Did they have any children? Did Eric pass away in Denver? What are Liisa's husband's facts (DOB, parents)? Does Liisa have children? Did Jason marry or have any kids?

I can't wait to see what bits of information come my way from this blog post; as a bonus, if you have pics you are willing to share here, I'd love to add them. Thanks in advance for your help!

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Unknown Pics #1 - Mann & Untiedt family

My eldest daughter is deep in to a project to digitize all my old photos. With that, of course, comes a lot of "Who is that". I've been a collector of old family pictures for many years now, but the Whose Who labels have been lost. This first batch of unknowns were stored with pictures of my Grandma, Bernice Mann Untiedt, when she was a teenage and young adult, so I suspect they are all from that side of the family. Help me properly name these pics by leaving me a comment below telling me who they are.

#1 The Easy One

I think this first one is my Uncle Howard Untiedt. But, I was second-guessing myself, so I need a confirm!

#2 Bernice or Beatrice?

Which sister is in this picture? Is it Bernice Mann Untiedt or Beatrice Mann Schrank?

Actually, if you can name everyone in the picture that would be great. I think it's either Paul Untiedt, Doug Schrank, Beatrice Mann Schrank, and Don Untiedt or Bob Schrank.

#3 Name that Barn

I suspect that if someone recognizes the barn in the background, they'll also be able to figure out the three figures captured in the shot below.

#4 Who's that Girl?

I'm completely clueless on this one.

#5 Family Function

I'm probably going to embarrass myself by sharing my guesses on some of the people in this picture.

Back row standing, left to right: Marcella Untiedt, Unknown, Harriet Untiedt, Lloyd Untiedt, Unknown, Bernice Mann Untiedt

Sitting, left to right: either Ann Scanlon Untiedt or Lavonne Untiedt Schardin with either Don Untiedt or Bob Schardin. (Can't believe I don't this one).

#6 A Late Arriver

Who is the man in this picture as well as the little boy?

Thanks in advance for your help on this little project!

Saturday, January 1, 2022

Grabe family

This post is specifically for my nieces, Sienna and Sophia. Here's some of the family history I found for their Grandpa Gordon's side of the family.

On Ancestry, several people have scanned in their old yearbooks, and so I found a couple different yearbook pics of your grandpa. The pic below reminded me of Sienna; I thought he has the same chin, smile lines, and grin.

Here's a pic of your Grandpa Gordon in high school, his senior year.

Here's a wedding announcement for when your Grandpa Gordon and your Grandma Phyllis were married in 1964.

The picture below is your great-grandpa Grabe's draft registration card for World War II. Every man over 18 was required to register for military service. Notice how he was listed as living in Oakland, CA, but then it was later crossed out and on the side it has an address in Flint, Michigan. This is because your great-grandpa Grabe got temporarily transferred to Michigan during the war to work for Ford Motor Company, the same company your mom worked for when you were born.

Also listed on the same WWII Draft document is the name and address of your great-great grandpa, George Clyde Grabe. I was curious if the house that he lived in during 1940 was still around, and when I Google Mapped the address I found the house pictured below, which was built in 1910. So, yeah, the house your great-great grandpa lived in is still around. I also thought the car parked in front of it looked like it was from 1940, but I'm not a car person, so I could be wrong. This is also the house that your great-great grandpa lived in when he got married in 1935.

Your great-great-great Grandpa George Washington Grabe was a Reverend who fought in the Civil War for the Illinois 30th Infantry (Union).

Finally, here is a link that talks about your Grandpa Gordon's life; I suspect your mother may have written this when Grandpa Gordon passed away.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pressdemocrat/name/gordon-grabe-obituary?id=15633177

Hope you girls thought this was a fun way to learn more about your family history. Leave your Auntie a comment and tell me what you thought, or ask any questions you might have.

Love,

Auntie Manda!