Olive Money

[Olive Money's daughter Merilyn was 1st married to Eddie Lukert (who was killed in Vietnam), Eddie was the son of Ernie and Esther (Gilbert) Lukert of Sabetha, Kansas. Merilyn and Eddie had a son Robert who passed away a few years ago.]

FAIRVIEW- Olive Money passed peacefully from this world on December 17th twelve days short of her 89th birthday. Among those who preceded Olive in death are her husband of sixty years Avery "Hamp" Money. Among those left behind are her daughter Merilyn, sons Leslie and Charley and their spouses, two brothers: Frank and Johnnie Johnston. Funeral Services are planned for 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, at Delaware Baptist Church in Fairview. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services at Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made in Olive's name to the Nemaha County Home Health and Hospice which may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com


Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on December 20 2009

Famous Relatives in the Gilbert Family

These are just a few of the famous people we are related to:
I refer to different members of the Gilbert family here.
Aquilla Gilbert married Elizabeth Butterworth they were the parents of
Simon Isaac Gilbert who was the father of
Aquilla Gilbert who was the father of
Ezekiel Gilbert married Jane McGuire and move to Brown Co. Kansas, they were the parents of William A. Gilbert who married Mary Jane Anderson the parents of
Julia Jacobia, Oliver, Ralph, John, Raymond, Willie & Alice Owen
Enjoy!
Larry Gilbert


Alice Sayre (1541-1567)
was the mother of
John Wheeler and Thomas Wheeler
(1563-1644) (1561-1635)
John's son Thomas's daughter
Henry Wheeler Grace Wheeler
(1604-1644) (1594-1664)
Henry's son Grace's daughter
John Wheeler Mary Brooks
(1630-1694) (1628-1672)
John's son Mary's son
Thomas Wheeler Richard Norcross
(1660-1735) (1660-1745)
Thomas's son Richard's son
Benjamin Wheeler William Norcross
1685-1741 1715-
Benjamin's daughter William's son
Jane Wheeler Wm Norcross
1705-1770 1748-1803
Jane's daughter William's son
Elizabeth Butterworth Joel Norcross
1731-1806 wife of Aquilla 1776-1846
Gilbert b 1726
Elizabeth's son Joel's daughter
Simon Isaac Gilbert Emily Norcross
1754-1827 1804-1882
Isaac's son Emily's daughter
Aquilla Gilbert Emily Dickenson
1785-1870 1830-1885

Also through Alice Sayre's son Thomas Wheeler we are related to Franklin Pierce (same generation as Aquilla Gilbert and Emily Dickenson; also through this Thomas Wheeler line we have Julia Child whose grandfather Byron Weston is the same generation as Aquilla Gilbert; same line we have Stephen Crane whose grandmother Sarah Townley is the same generation as Aquilla Gilbert;
Jane Wheeler listed above as the great grandmother to Aquilla Gilbert. Jane Wheeler's mother was Elizabeth Clements 1680-1742. Following this family back we have her 24 Great Grandfather Johann Gutenberg 1398-1468 which would then be my 34 Great Grandfather.
Jane Wheeler's daughter listed above was married to Isaac Butterworth 1704-1747 who was the son of Isaac Butterworth 1673-1728. This Isaac 1673-1728 had a sister Hannah Butterworth who was married to a Webster. Following this family down we have Richard Nixon 1913-1994
Also, somewhere I have notes on how Walt Disney, the 2 George Bush's and others fit into all of this. More to be posted later.

Grace GILBERT HOUCHENS

Grace I. HOUCHENS, 92, formerly of Hiawatha, died Monday afternoon, November 30, 2009, at STORMONT-VAIL Hospital in Topeka where she had been a patient for a week. She was born October 31, 1917, at Granada, Kansas, one of six children of Oliver and Lula JACOBIA GILBERT. Grace was a member of the First Christian Church of Hiawatha for over 60 years. She also was a lifetime member of the BPOE #1741, Hiawatha Elks Lodge; and the LaGrange Social Club. She was an employee of the former Brown County Infirmary and later became a certified nurse aide. She subsequently worked at Oak Ridge Acres in Hiawatha. She worked as a cook for six years at Hiawatha Elks Club prior to owning and operating a restaurant for several years in Horton known at "The Huddle Cafe". She later worked at Heartland Restaurant in Hiawatha for a short time until hip surgery led her to stop working. Grace married Virgil Lee SLACK in 1938. To this union a daughter Janet was born. He passed away unexpectedly in 1961. She later married Marvin HOUCHENS who died in 1989. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters: Lola PORTER, Norma JURGENSMEIER; a brother Alvin GILBERT; grandson-in-law Larry CHEEK; and a great-granddaughter Beth MONSON. Survivors include her daughter Janet GRIFFITH of Topeka; two grand-daughters Alisa CHEEK of Auburn, KS, Darla (Jeff) TAYLOR of Topeka; 6 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Lillian YOUNG of Sabetha, and Alice WOODSON of Muncie, Indiana; many wonderful nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services are planned for 11 a.m. Friday, December 4, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services Friday. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hiawatha First Christian Church Memorial Fund or Heart of America Hospice of Topeka, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Grace HOUCHENS.

Nadine Marie MCMURRY GILBERT

Nadine Marie MCMURRY GILBERT of Kansas City died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at North Kansas City Hospital.
She was born in Atwood on July 30, 1925, to Anna Marie PENTECO and Stanley MCMURRY. She attended Sabetha Senior High School in Sabetha and graduated on May 21, 1943. She also attended Kansas State Teacher's College in Emporia (now Emporia State University).
Mrs. GILBERT was the youngest teacher to have taught at the Nemaha County Schools in Kansas from 1943 to 1951. She was formerly married to Loyd Milton GILBERT of Sabetha. She was employed at the North Kansas City Hospital as Head Cashier of the Business Office and Unit Secretary.
Survivors include her six children, Loyd Kent GILBERT of El Dorado Springs, MO., Steven Bruce GILBERT of Platte City, MO.,Alexa Marie GILBERT of Blue Springs, MO., Dorathea HAZELRIGG of Kansas City, MO., Douglas Dean GILBERT of Humble, Texas, and Colin Murry GILBERT of Kansas City, MO.; four grandchildren, Chris, Christy and Jodie GILBERT and Joshua MOSER; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Preceding Nadine in death were two grandsons, Darren L. GILBERT in 1968 and Chad ROGERS in 1999.
Services followed the visitation at the Salvation Army on Nov. 9. Mrs. GILBERT was laid to rest in the Sabetha Cemetery in Sabetha on Nov. 10. In lieu of flowers and gifts, she requested donations to the Salvation Army at 5306 North Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO 64118. Arrangements were by D. W. NEWCOMER'S Sons White Chapel. 816-452-8419. The Sabetha Herald, 11 November 2009

John GIBSON family book 1705-2006

Our own Betty (Mrs. Dale) GIBSON GILBERT, has written a book on her GIBSON family, starting with John GIBSON born c1705 Ulster, Ireland died c1767 Milford, Kent Co. Delaware. The book has good sources and well proven. Title is "One GIBSON Family c1705-2006", hardcover, 189 pages, contains 2 fold-out maps, cost $25. If you are interested in a GIBSON family book contact Betty (GIBSON) GILBERT at 2518 S.E. Faxon Dr., Topeka, KS 66605

Gilbert Reunion 2009

(click images to enlarge) The 69th gathering of the Gilbert Family was held Sunday June 21, 2009 at the Community Center in Fairview, Kansas with approximately 75 in attendance. This year the family celebrated the 150th anniversary of the family moving to Brown County Kansas from Kentucky in 1859. Decendants still live in the area as well as in 15 states.
A partial list of those in attendance were: Doug and Natalie Brammer, Joe and Mary Frances Hundley, Esther Lukert, Galen and Ruth Brammer, Rodney and Robin Sanner all of Sabetha;
Connie Rowland of Salem, Nebraska; Katherine Gilbert of Falls City, Nebraska; Susan and Jessica Dalton of Prairie Village, Kansas; Cori and Amy Thrower of New Cambria, Kansas; Jack and Sandy Jacobia of Indianapolis, Indiana; Jim and Carla Jacobia, Tina and Brian Elliott, Tammy Laursen, Joe Godinez of Wamego, Kansas; Joe and Ginny Crai, Randy and Debbie Hewitt, Larry and Debbie Turner, Linda Devoe, Michelle Crai and family; Dianna Berry, Mary Freeby of Topeka, Kansas; Sharon Lake of Lake In The Hills, Illinois; Joe and Marty Dalinghaus, Lori Bergman and family of Baileyville, Kansas; Rodney and Beth Gilbert of Pleasant Valley, Missouri; Chris and Christy Salmond of Junction City, Kansas; Bill and Beverly Gentry of Rossville, Kansas; Butch and Helen Freeby, Katelynn Williams of Ozawkie, Kansas; Glenn Jacobia, Delbert and Karen Jacobia of Salina, Kansas; Joe and Gerry Wyzenski of LaVista, Nebraska; Gary and Annalee Gilbert of Binghamton, New York; Jim and Penny Ludlow of Soldier, Kansas, Eileen Crouch of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; Steve and Sharilynn Gilbert, Craig and Robin Gilbert of Robinson, Kansas; Robert and Rose Gilbert, Cole Gilbert, Grace Gilbert of Meriden, Kansas and Larry Gilbert of Oskaloosa, Kansas

2009 Gilbert Reunion--150 years in Kansas

(Click on photo to enlarge)Photo is Elizabeth Jane McGuire Gilbert in front of her log cabin, which was later covered with siding. Date of photo unknown.

In 1859 Ezekiel and Elizabeth "Jane" (McGuire) Gilbert purchased land in Brown County Kansas and with their young family set roots. Now 150 years later, with family still in the area, as well as all over the country, their descendants will be gathering to celebrate those 150 years with a special family reunion on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the Fairview Community Building, Fairview, Kansas.

Jane's father James Adgar McGuire (1805-1900) and her brother Hiram had first come to Brown County and were on the special 1857 Kansas Territorial census, and it is assumed that they were here to check out the lay of the land and sent for the Gilbert family. James McGuire returned to Kentucky but Hiram McGuire stayed, married and started a family here, he later moved his family to Missouri then back to Kentucky.

The Gilbert's were living in Owsley County Kentucky before settling 3 miles south of what would become Fidelity and made it their home. Ezekiel died sometime between 1862-1865. When he died Jane said she buried him at the corner of the house so she could keep an eye on him. The house, which was a log cabin, has long disappeared. When Jane died on 30 March 1907, she was buried in the churchyard cemetery in Comet, Kansas, which is located next to the underground telephone facility south of Fairview. Jane, born 01 January 1827, would be considered a pioneer woman, living and providing for her young family without Ezekiel the traditional bread winner. In the 1865 Kansas agricultural census Jane was 38 years old, her 6 children ranged in age from 3 to 14 yrs, and the records show she had 1 horse, 2 milk cows and 4 swine all valued at $150; she had grown and had on hand 120 bushels of Indian corn, 2 bushel Irish potatoes, 100 lbs of butter, 20 gal. of sorgham molasses and a $20 value of slaughtered animals.

When the Gilbert family moved to Kansas the children were, James, William A. Margaret, and Nancy. After settling in their new home Elizabeth and Hiram were born. James (1849-1915)married Agnes Kugler and lived in the Granada area; William (1850-1929) married Mary Jane Anderson and lived south of Fairview; Nancy (1855-1903) married William Brownlee who moved to Lincoln Co, Kansas before ending up in Weld Co. Colorado; Margaret (1857-1911) first married Henry Fortney of Capioma, and after his death Ezra Cleveland living in Lawrence, Kansas at the time of their deaths; Elizabeth (1861-1914) married Chauncy Robb and lived in Comet before moving to Centralia, Kansas; and Hiram (1862-1928) never married and lived his life out on the 36 acres he purchased in 1874 for $1.00 and was buried next to his mother at Comet.

T-shirt design for Gilbert Reunion 2009

(click on image to enlarge) This is the t-shirt designed by Greg Brammer for the 2009 Gilbert Reunion. For information about or to order shirts email me at ks_nature_boy@hotmail.com The cost is for adult sizes S-M-L-XL are $10, XXL $12, and XXXL are $13 plus shipping if mailed to you. Orders need to be placed by June 1

Tyler Russell Receives Scholarship

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article is from the 29 April 2009 Sabetha Herald, Sabetha, Kansas
Tyler Russell is the son of Lori Brammer Bergman, grandson of Galen Brammer, great grandson of LuVerne Jacobia Brammer, great great grandson of Julia Gilbert Jacobia, great great great grandson of William A. Gilbert and great great great great grandson of Ezekiel and Jane Gilbert

Roger Dale Gilbert

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Roger Dale Gilbert the son of Guy Gilbert, grandson of James & Agnes Gilbert, and great grandson of Ezekiel and Jane (McGuire) Gilbert

Ernie and Esther Gilbert Lukert

(click on image to enlarge) Esther Gilbert Lukert is the daughter of Ralph and Atha Gilbert, granddaughter of William A. Gilbert and great granddaughter of Ezekiel and Jane McGuire Gilbert

History Lesson

The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be. Here are some facts about the 1500's: Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, Don't throw the baby out with the Bath water...
Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying . It's raining cats and dogs.
There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house... This posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence.
The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, Dirt poor.
The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until, when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entrance way. Hence the saying a thresh hold.
(Getting quite an education, aren't you?)
In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day. Sometimes stew had food in it that had been there for quite a while. Hence the rhyme, Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old...
Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, bring home the bacon. They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and chew the fat...
Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.
Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or the upper crust.
Lead cups were used to drink ale or whiskey. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of holding a wake. England is old and small and the local folks started running out of places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take the bones to a bone-house, and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the graveyard shift.) to listen for the bell; thus, someone could be, saved by the bell or was considered a ..dead ringer... And that's the truth...
Now, whoever said History was boring ! ! !
Educate someone. Share these facts with a friend

Kristina Schuetz and Jacob Dalinghaus

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Jerry and Debra Bailey of Fairview and Stephen Schuetz of Lenexa are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristina Schuetz, to Jacob Dalinghaus, son of Joe and Marty Dalinghaus of Baileyville.
Kristina is a 2003 graduate of Sabetha High School. She is currently employed at Koch and Company in Seneca. Jacob is a 2006 graduate of B&B High School. He is currently employed at Argabright Welding in Sabetha.
A June 13 wedding is planned at Sycamore Springs.
---The Sabetha Herald, 04 March 2009

Jacob Dalinghaus is the grandson of Joe and Mary Frances (Gilbert) Hundley and the great grandson of the late John W. Gilbert of Sabetha and is a great great great great grandson of Ezekiel and Jane (McGuire) Gilbert