Michael Gilbert, Jr. of Leeds Grammar School for Boys

Rev. Michael Gilbert, Jr., was born 07 February 1642, at Aldborough, Yorkshire, England, the son of Michael Gilbert, Sr. and Mary (Cooleston) Gilbert.  He was accepted into Christ's College, Cambridge at the age of 16, receiving his B.A. in 1661 and an M.A degree in 1665.  In May of 1662 he was made deacon in Lincoln, and ordained a priest at York later in the year.  He was appointed headmaster of the Leeds Grammar School for Boys (founded in 1552) in 1662, and held that position until 1690.  The curriculum of the school was most likely confined to Latin and Greek, probably including a study of the Vulgate and Greek Testament.  Part of the duties of the Head Master was to collect rents on all the lands owned by the School on condition that he paid the Usher and officials, kept the building in repair and handed to the Committee (comprised of prominent men of the town and chaired by the Vicar) a stated sum for fines (licenses) and other purposes  When Michael became ill and died in 1691 the salaries fell into arrears and the Committee took the management back.

This is a drawing of what the school looked like at the time Michael Gilbert, Jr. was the Head Master.School continued in this same building until 1854 when a new larger school was built.  The school today has grown and is in a newer larger facility and is known as Leeds Grammar School, and is one of the leading grammar schools in the north of England.  Judy Watker, secretary to the current Head Master (2007) wrote in a letter to Larry Gilbert, then of Oskaloosa, Kansas, "I am not sure whether or not Rev. Gilberts would have been pleased to know that from 2008 we will become co-educational--of course, in his day girls wouldn't have been allowed to walk through the door!"

These photos show the building as it looked in 1900, after it was no longer used as a school in 1854 it was sold and turned into a foundry.  Soon after these photos were taken the building was demolished to widen the road.
Michael Gilbert, Jr., was married 01 March 1668 at St. Peter's Church, Leeds, Yorkshire England to Dorothy Hargrave/Hargreaves who was born 28 September 1645 at Holbecke, England the daughter of Adam Hargrave/Hargreaves Sr. and Elizabeth (Muncton) Hargrave/Hargreaves.  Michael and Dorothy lived at New Chapel Road, Leeds close to the school.
Michael Gilbert Jr., died 02 October 1691, at Leeds Yorkshire, England at the age of 49.  He left no will.  Upon his death an Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of Michael Gilbert, Jr., was made by Adam Hargrave, St., his father-in-law, with John Grave, James Dawson and John Dawson.  The larges single item on the list was Michael's Library valued at 20 pounds, 5s, 6d. while his purse and apparel were only valued at 5 pound, 10s.  Other household items listed were about 42 chairs, six of whom were leather, several tables, beds with bedding, dressers, several sets of fireplace tools, brass kettles, brass pots, warming pans, pewter plates and pewter candlesticks.
Dorothy, his wife, died 05 April 1693 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.
The children of Michael and Dorothy were 1-Michael III, 2-Mary, 3-Robert, 4-Thomas, 5-Garvis and 6-Charles.

Rev. Michael Gilbert, Sr.

At this time, the oldest known Gilbert ancestor in our family is the Reverend Michael Gilbert, Sr., who was born circa 1604 into the reign of King James I of England.  When and where Michael was born plus the identities of his parents are not known at this time.  It is assumed that since Michael was well educated he came from parents of wealth, because in that time period education was for those that could afford to buy it. 
Michael Gilbert, Sr., was admitted to Christ's College, Cambridge, England in 1621.  (Note:  While attending college at Cambridge, Michael was a classmate to Roger Williams, who founded the first Baptist church in America, and the state of Rhode Island.)  There he received his B.A. in 1624 on the visit of King James I of England.  Michael was made deacon by Theophilus (Field) Bishop of St. David's on 09 March 1627 and was ordained priest by him on 01 March 1628.  Shortly after his ordination he was named Vicar of St. Andrew's Church, Aldborough, Boroughbridge Deanery, Yorkshire, and served in this capacity from 1629 to 1677, except for the years 1653 to 1659.  In those years he was ejected from his duties for his beliefs.  Michael's beliefs were with the Royalists an King Charles I.  The opposition was with Oliver Cromwell of whom Michael wrote in the Register of St. Andrew's, "the infamous arch-rebel appointed out of the basest hypocrites and dissenter with God and Man."  Civil war broke out in August 1642.  King Charles I surrendered in 1646, and was beheaded on 30 January 1649.  The Scots were shocked at the execution of Charles I and sent for his young son whom they crowned as Charles II.  The Puritans with Cromwell as the leader were now in control of England.  The government was a Common-wealth, there was to be no King.  Under Cromwell, the Puritans were allowed to worship as they liked and he would not allow the members of the Church of England to meet nor to pray out of their Prayer Book, as the Puritans wanted everyone to be like themselves.  Oliver Cromwell died on 03 September 1658.  Winston Churchill once said, "Cromwell did more damage of England than any Englishman in all of its history."  Upon the death of Oliver Cromwell, his son Richard took control of England.  Richard Cromwell and his Parliament were kicked from power by the soldiers when he refused to allow them to select their own general.  A new Parliament was chosen and Charles II was invited to come home and reign in 1660.  Michael Gilbert was restored as Vicar when Charles II came to the throne at the Restoration of the Monarchy.
Michael Gilbert, Sr. and three Churchwardens misused some charitable funds that had been donated to the poor of the Parish for several years.  A trial was held on 24 March 1669.  The three Churchwardens were directed to pay it all back and as Michael had no money to speak of, the Court appointed a committee to take over all financial activities in the Church.

Photos of St. Andrews Church, Aldborough, England, copyrighted by Colin Hinson, used with permission.

Michael Gilbert, Sr. had been married in 1632 to Mary Cooleston, who was born about 1610 am was from Bradford, Yorkshire, England.  Her parents nor any information on her family is known at this time.  Michael died 10 December 1677 at Aldborough, Yorkshire, England.  Mary died after Michael but the exact date is not known.  They were the parents of 1-Gabriel (1st); 2-Lydia, 3-infant girl, 4-Marie, 5-Gabriel (2nd), 6-Michael Jr., 7-William, 8-Charles, 9-Robert, 10-Joshua, and 11-Gabriel (3rd).

Ole Anderson and Kjersti Bronson

Not exactly Gilbert family members, but they do have a connection to being the ancestors of many Gilbert family members.  Ole and Kjersti were the parents of Mary Jane Anderson who was married to William A. Gilbert.
Ole Anderson was born 06 Aug 1827 at Dahl, Lavik, Sogen, Norway the son of Anders Danielson and his wife Aase (Olsdatter) Danielson.  Ole left his native land and traveled to America on April 1, 1856, first settling in Illinois then moving in about 1859 to Butler County Kansas.  He came to America with two of his brothers, Daniel and Gjert (George).
Kjersti Bronson was born 20 Jun 1827 in Flesburg, Buskerud, Norway the daughter of Gulbrand R. Gullerkson and his wife Meret Solom (Bjornsdatter) Gullerkson.  She came to America with her mother and brothers and sisters, it is assumed at present her father had already died.  They landed in Minnesota before making it to Butler County Kansas around the same time the Anderson's did.  It was there in 1861 that Ole and Kjersti were married.
To clarify some confusion you may be having on the names it was customary in the Scandinavian countries to give a new last name to each generation, naming them after their father.  Ole Anderson was the son of Anders Danielson, so his new last name is comprised of the father's first name Anders and since he is the son it is Anderson, and a daughter is names Andersdatter, datter meaning daughter.  The datter is sometimes shortened to dtr.  Kjersti Bronson in all actuality should have had a maiden name of Gulbrandsdtr, but the family shortened it to just Bronson.  To help distinguish all the Ole Anderson's in the country another name was attached to each person, which was the name of the farm from which they came, so Ole Anderson, Dahl would have distinguished him from say Ole Anderson, Hayanger.
Ole and his brother Daniel soon moved their families to Brown County Kansas, their brother Gjert remained in the southern part of the state settling in Greenwood County, Kansas.  Family stories say the two who moved to Brown County later regretted it as Gjert discovered oil on his property and made lots of money where Ole and Daniel worked hard at farming.
Ole and Daniel settled in the neighborhood of Robinson, Kansas.
Ole and Kjersti (Christina in English) had a family of five children:  Ellen (Mrs. Christian Nicholson); Mary Jane (Mrs. William Gilbert); Sarah Sofia (Mrs. Adolph Peterson); Andrew and Christina.
When the Civil War threatened life in Kansas, Ole enlisted in the Kansas Militia as a Private in Company C., Brown county Battalion Attached to the 22nd Regiment under Capt. Samuel W. Swayze.  He enlisted Sep 15, 1863 at Robinson, was called into active duty on Oct. 14, 1864 at Atchison, served for 20 days and was released from duty Oct. 29, 1864.
In the 1865 Kansas Census taken October 6, 1865 Ole and family are living in Claytonville Township with their post office in Robinson.  The census lists the value of his real estate at $400 and his personal estate at $600.  He had 20 acres of land that was improved 60 acres unimproved, with 20 acres fenced.  HIs farming implements and machinery were valued at $50.  He had 1 horse, 6 milch cows, 2 working oxen, and 9 other cattle, 28 sheep, and 7 swine.  The value of the livestock was given at $300.  As far as harvested crops there were 70 bushels of wheat, 150 bushels of Indian corn, 100 bushels of oats, 10 bushels of Irish potatoes and 14 tons of hay.  They also had on hand 150 pounds of butter, 1 gallon of molasses and a $30 value of animals they had slaughtered.
In September 1879 Ole and Kjersti moved across the county to live four miles south of what later became Fairview, Kansas.  They purchased at that time E 1/2 S.E. Section 21, Township 3, Range 16 containing 240 acres.  It had an estimated value of $8,000.  One half acre orchard, 10 acres tame grass,  1/2 mile hedge.  They had common stock Poland China hogs with their residence located in the N.W. section 21, Township 3, Range 15 and their post office was Comet, Kansas.
In May of 1897 Ole, accompanied by Adolph Peterson (his son-in-law) went to St. Joseph, Missouri.  Ole wanted to consult with Dr. Barton Pitts about his eyes  Dr. Pitts was a well known eye and ear specialist.  He kept Ole for two weeks while he examined his eyes and successfully operated on them.  Three growths were removed from his eyes, one from the right and two from the left eye-ball.  His eye sight was entirely restored.
 In the above photo is Ole Anderson standing on the porch of this house he built.  From the Saturday, October 21, 1893, Fairview Enterprise "Ole Anderson will have one of the nicest and most convenient residents in that part of the county when Tom Epps gets through with the finishing touches."
Kjersti died 24 Sep 1900 and Ole died 27 Jun 1907 and both are buried in the Powhattan, Kansas cemetery.

Gilbert Family Reunion

On July 15, 1864 Mary Jane Anderson was born in Brown County Kansas the daughter of Ole Anderson and his wife Kjersti (Bronson) Anderson.  I had originally thought these two photos were from the gathering of her family to celebrate her birthday in 1940, but in looking at other photos taken in 1940 the women were all wearing different clothes, so this is another birthday in another year.  The family celebrated her birthday together for the first time in 1940 and have been doing so every year since then.  Mary died Feb 17, 1948.

Ezekiel Gilbert Comes To Kansas

My great-great grandparents Ezekiel & Elizabeth "Jane" (McGuire) Gilbert packed up what they owned and moved from Kentucky to what is known today as Brown County, Kansas in about 1859.  Ezekiel was born about 1819 in Madison County, KY and Jane was born 01 Jan 1827 also in Madison County, KY.  Ezekiel was the son of Aquilla Gilbert and Jane Stewart while Jane was the daughter of James Adger McGuire and Nancy Anglin.  Ezekiel and Jane were married 11 September 1848 in Owsley County, Kentucky.  Owsley County was formed from parts of Madison County.
Ezekiel purchased a Military Land Warrant No. 67.661 that was in the name of Egbert Snider, minor child of David Snider, deceased Sargent in Captain Bidgley's company New York/Militia War 1812 on the 8th of April 1959.  The land consisted of 160 acres at a cost of $300.  The legal description of the land was the South East quarter of Section 32 in Township 3 of Range 15 in the District of lands subject to sale at Kickapoo Kansas.  Charles P Snider was the guardian to Egbert Snider, who signed the legal paperwork.
On Feb 12, 1875, Jane Gilbert sold 80 acres to Edson Morris for $50 and 80 acres to A.N. Cunningham for $50.  That was a considerable difference in what they paid for those acres.
On 10 Dec 1974 Isom B. Gentry sold to Hiram Gilbert 36 acres of his land for $1 and by 28 Jun 1976 Jane bought 10 1/2 acres for $100.  So I'm assuming Jane lived with son Hiram until she bought the 10 acres.  She sold the 10 acres to her other son James Gilbert in 1885 for $125.  He sold this land in 1887 to his brother William for $135 and in 1890 William sold it back to James for $135.
It is unknown the exact date of death for Ezekiel, his last child, Hiram, was born 09 Oct 1862 and when the 1865 Kansas Census was taken on 18 Aug 1865 Jane was listed as being a widow.  So his death occurred sometime after January 1862 and before August 1865.  According to family stories, Jane buried Ezekiel at the corner of the house so she could keep an eye on him, cemeteries this early in the state's history were rare and most people were buried in the back yard in family plots.
Jane on the other hand lived until 30 March 1907 and was buried in the Comet Cemetery in Brown County, Kansas.
Ezekiel and Jane were the parents of 8 children, two of whom died in infancy.  The six children to reach adulthood were:  James Gilbert 1849-1915; William Anderson 1850-1929; Nancy A. (Mrs. William Brownlee, 1855-c1903; Margaret (Mrs. Henry Fortney, then Mrs. Ezra A. Cleveland) 1857-1911; Elizabeth (Mrs. Chauncey Robb) 1861-1914; and Hiram 1862-1928.
On the 1865 Kansas Census it was listed that Jane owned 1 Horse, 2 milch cows, 4 swine, Livestock was valued at $150, she had 120 Bushels Indian Corn, 2 bushels Irish potatoes, 100 pounds butter, 20 gallons sorghum molasses and a $20 value of slaughtered animals.

74th Gilbert Reunion in Soldier, Jackson County, Kansas, June 22, 2014

The 74th Gilbert Reunion was held Sunday, June 22, 2014 in the Community Center in Soldier, Jackson County, Kansas.  A small group gathered and made plans for a bigger reunion for 2015 which will be held in Topeka, Kansas (details will be posted here as soon as they are available).  There were more people than what is in the photo, as about 7-8 were late arrivals, plus I'm not in the photo as I was having problems with the camera, but that has been resolved, so next time I can take the photo and be in it as well.

Raymond Bernard Jurgensmeier

Raymond Bernard Jurgensmeier, 90, of rural Fairview, died April 4, 2014, at a Sabetha care home. Ray was married to Norma Gilbert, October 30, 1950, at Fidelity Catholic Church. She died April 19, 2008. Survivors include three daughters: Pamela Koch of Sabetha, Patricia (Zon) Middendorf of Hiawatha, Diane (J.R.) Low of Nortonville; four sons: Bernard (Mary) Jurgensmeier of Marion, IL, Gregory Jurgensmeier, Kevin Jurgensmeier, Randall Jurgensmeier, all of Fairview. Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in the Fidelity Community, south of Sabetha. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday followed by visitation until 7:30 at the Church. Memorial contributions are to be used for scholarships for Fairview area youth and may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on Apr. 5, 2014

Raymond was the son of Bernard and Helena (Rieman) Jurgensmeier.  He was born 02 Sep 1923 at Auburn, Nebraska.

Jack L. Jacobia

Jack Jacobia

Jack L. Jacobia,

70, of Indianapolis, passed away November 26, 2013. He was born October 20, 1943 in Horton, Kansas to the late Glen and Agnes (Mitchel) Jacobia.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandy Jacobia; children: Karen Jacobia, Kathy Gumerson, Kristy (Douglas) Trumpey, and Lee Jacobia; 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey Sanford (Tiffany), Michael Sanford, Kassie Gumerson, Summer Jacobia, Cody Jacobia, Dillon Trumpey, Tyler Trumpey, Alexis Trumpey, Connor Jacobia and Caden Jacobia, 2 great grandchildren, Marley Cazee and Jedrek Sanford and 2 brothers, Jim (Carla) Jacobia from Wamego, KS and Delbert (Karen) Jacobia from Salina, KS.

He was a photographer in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1981. He enjoyed cooking, inventing recipes, and computers.

He was a member of the American Legion.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 5-7 P.M. at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To share a memory, please visit www.flannerbuchanan.com.

What Day Is It?

  

Chronological Note:  The Gregorian calendar that we use today was not adopted in the American Colonies until 1752.  Before 1752, the new year started in the month of March and the months of January and February were the 11^th and 12^th months of the preceding year!  Thus 1 February 1700 (Old Style) would be written 1 February 1701 (New Style) or 1 February 1700/01 (Both Old and New Styles).  Therefore the accuracy of some dates is uncertain due to not knowing which calendar was used to determine the year.

This is one of the obstacles I encounter in doing genealogy research, compounded by the fact that most people could not read nor write, and therefore relied on their memories of important dates as they could not read nor write those dates down.  Could you remember all the dates of events in your life if you hadn't written them down or had a calendar to refer back to?  Since they could not read nor write is why when signing official documents they used an "X" as they didn't know how to write out their "John Henry".  Is it any wonder as to why we have any documentation of anything in history?

Everett "Butch" Freeby

Everett E. (Butch) Freeby, was born 13 January 1941.  The Lord called him home 9 November 2013.  Butch was a Husband, Father, Step Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend and most of all Best Friend of Helen Freeby who survives of the home.,  He is also survived by two sisters, Diana Berry, Debbie (Larry) Turner.  Sons, Mike (Lauren) Freeby, Clint (Mary) Williams, Steve (Hope) Williams.  Daughters, Pamela (Mark) Hazzard, Melanie (Gary) Spurgeon.  Five Grandchildren, and two Great Grandchildren.  He will join his Parents Everett and Mary, along with his sister Beverly who are waiting for him.  Butch always tried to find the humor in life and enjoyed it to the fullest, he will be deeply missed by all.

Please join us at Grace Farm 2748 SE 29th St, Northwest of the Spillway to Lake Shawnee. Wednesday, November 20, at 1:00 PM, for an informal gathering to reminisce funny adventures, and everlasting memories with Butch.  Lunch will be provided.

Joseph Steven Wyzenski

Joseph Steven Wyzenski of LaVista, Nebraska, was born 26 Dec 1931 at Omaha, Nebraska the son of William and Anntonie (Tobia) Wyzenski.died 31 Jul 2013.  He was married 02 Jun 1955 at Omaha to Geraldine Jacobia.
He is survived by his wife Gerry; children Cindy (Brian) Longie, Steve Wyzenski, Don Wysenski, Kathy (John) Kuhn, Jerry Wyzenski; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; a brother Bill Wyzenski; and a sister Dorothy Hanak.
Interment was in St. John Cemetery.
part of this information was from the Omaha World Herald.

Geraldine Jacobia Wyzenski is the daughter of Ivan and Margaret (Wade) Jacobia, Ivan being the son of Julia (Gilbert) and Merlin Jacobia.

2013 Gilbert Reunion in Fairview, Kansas

(as always click on the photo to enlarge it)
The 73rd Gilbert Reunion was held June 9, 2013 at the Community Center in Fairview, Kansas.
If you have family updates of photos (new or old), births, marriages, deaths, or other events please email them to Larry Gilbert at ks_nature_boy@hotmail.com
Plans have already begun for the 2014 reunion, information will be posted here as they are confirmed.

Mary Jacobia Freeby

Mary M. Freeby, 95, passed away May 22, 2013. She was born June 7, 1917, in Fairview, KS, the daughter of Merlin and Julia Ann Gilbert Jacobia. On May 31, 1936, Mary married Everett A. Freeby. He preceded her in death in 1997. She retired from the Kansas Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, where she worked as a cook. Survivors include son, Everett E. Butch (Helen) Freeby; daughters, Dianna K. Berry and Debra M. (Larry) Turner; son-in-law, Billy Gentry; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly A. Gentry. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, at Mount Hope Chapel, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Topeka Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund, 4712 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606.

Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on May 23, 2013 

Robert Brammer

Robert Brammer(1929 - 2012)

Robert L. Brammer
Colonel, USAF (ret)

March 10 1929-December 27, 2012
Robert L. Brammer, Colonel, USAF (ret) passed away peacefully in his home in Atwater, California on December 27, 2012 with his three children by his side.
Bob was born March 10, 1929 in Sabetha, Kansas to Tommy and Luverne Brammer. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Merlin Brammer and his beloved wife of 59 years, Darlene Brammer.
He is survived by his son Gregory and daughter-in-law Linda, daughter Cynthia Kuhle and son-in-law Rick, daughter Candace Cease and son-in-law Colin, brother Galen and sister-in-law Ruth, brother-in-law Darrell Herbster and sister-in-law Mary, grandchildren Grant and Seth Brammer, Lindsey and Michael Kuhle and David Cease. He also leaves nephews Rod Colvin, Doug Brammer, Steve Goolsby, Mark Goolsby, Scott Herbster and niece Lori Bergman.
In Bob's early years he thought he might be a musician.  He played the cornet in the Sabetha High School Band and received a number one rating at the 1946 University of Kansas Music Festival.  Bob started college as a music major and auditioned for the United States Navy Band but his fascination with airplanes pulled him in another direction.
Bob joined the Air Force on February 1, 1949. After Basic Training at Sheppard AFB, he was assigned to Weather Observer Technical School at Chanute AFB and then to Aerial Gunner School at Lowery AFB. He became Weather-Gunner on a Strategic Air Command RB50E and remained a combat crew member with the 55th Strat Recon Wing until assigned to Officer Candidate School June 1953. In 1954, he went to pilot training at Bartow Air Base and Reese AFB. After receiving his pilot wings on December 14, 1954, he attended B-29 training at Randolph AFB and C-97 training at Palm Beach AFB. Bob reported for duty with the 384th Air Refueling Squadron, 99th Bomb Wing at Westover AFB in May 1955 and flew the new Boeing KC-97G Air Refueling Tanker. In January 1959, Bob was assigned to KC-135 training at Castle AFB with a subsequent assignment to the 904th Air Refueling Squadron at Mather AFB. In October 1962, Bob became an instructor pilot at the KC-135 training school at Castle AFB. He attended the Armed Forces Staff College in May 1967. After graduation, Bob was assigned a combat tour in South East Asia flying the RB-66. He flew 109 combat missions and was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross and five air medals. In July 1969, he was assigned to the 52nd Tactical Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB where he continued to fly RB-66. Later he became Commander of the 52th Munitions Maintenance Squadron. In July 1973, he was promoted to Full Colonel and was assigned to the 410 Bomb Wing at K. I. Sawyer AFB as Chief of Maintenance in July 1973. With over ten thousand hours of total flying time, Bob retired in September 1976 and returned to Atwater.
Although Bob loved the Air Force, he loved and cared for his family and friends even more. After retirement, Bob maintained interests in community social programs and the Atwater United Methodist Church. He was a life member of the Castle Air Museum, past president of the Retired Officer Association, member of the Air Force Association, member of the Order of Daedalians, board of directors of the Military Officers Association of America, and a member of his church choir.
A memorial service will be held at the Atwater United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with a lunch reception following. At 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 7, a military burial ceremony will be held at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery at Santa Nella, CA.
The Brammer family would like to thank the Atwater Medical Center, Merced Mercy Hospital and Bristol Hospice for their care and support. Remembrances, if desired, may be made to the Castle Air Museum or the Atwater United Methodist Memorial Fund.
www.cvobituaries.com

Agnes Mitchell Jacobia Hampton Roe and son Delbert Jacobia in February 2007

Agnes Mitchell Jacobia Hampton Roe

Agnes L. Mitchell, Jacobia, Hampton, Roe
Agnes Louise Roe, 90, of Wamego, died Sunday December 23,
2012 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Home in Wamego.
Agnes was born in Bendena, Kansas on September 14, 1922 the
daughter of Nelson and Mary Ellen (Clark) Mitchell. She was
raised in Horton, Ks. and graduated from Horton High School.
She worked for the Garment Factory in Horton from 1955 to 1968.
In 1968 she moved with her husband Hal to Topeka. From 1968
until her retirement she worked for the Good Samaritan Home
Topeka. Then in 2003 she moved to Wamego to be near her son
Jim Jacobia. She was a member of the University Methodist Church
in Topeka and a member of the First United Methodist Church in
Wamego. Where she served on many committees.
Agnes married Glenn D. Jacobia in June 1941. He preceded
her in death August 1959. She then married Leroy Hampton in
October 1960. He preceded her in death May 1965. She then
married Harold Roe in October 1968. He preceded her in death in
August 1978.
She enjoyed country music, singing in the church choir, doing
crossword puzzles; search a word, and watching old movies and
TV Land. But most of all she enjoyed baking for her family and friends.
She is survived by her sons, Jack L. Jacobia and his wife, Sandra,
of Indianapolis, In. James D. Jacobia and his wife, Carla of Wamego,
Delbert G. Jacobia and his wife, Karen of Salina, Ks. Five
granddaughters, two grandsons and two step-granddaughters.
Seven great granddaughters, ten great grandsons and one great,
great granddaughter.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Larry D. Jacobia in
infancy.  Her parents, one brother and five sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 28,
2012 at Campanella Funeral Home in Wamego. Rev. Ronald
Williams will be officiating. The family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m.,
Friday before service.
Burial will be at the Sabetha Cemetery, Sabetha, Ks. They suggest
that memorial contributions to the American Heart Association and
those be sent in care of Campanella Funeral Home. Online
condolences may be made at http://www.campanellafuneral.com
www.campanellafuneral.com.

Beverly Freeby Gentry

 ROSSVILLE-Beverly Ann Gentry, 75, life's journey ended Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Her journey began January 15, 1937 at Sabetha, the daughter of Everette and Mary Jacobia Freeby. Beverly was raised in Centralia and later moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Mrs. Gentry lived in the Rossville community and wore many different hats. She was a farmer's wife and helped on the farm. Beverly worked as an Assistant Librarian for Rossville High School for 11 years. She was a fulltime mom and grandmother. She attended the Rossville Christian Church and was a member of Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 American Legion Auxiliary for 50 years. Beverly was preceded in death by her father and an infant daughter Kimberly. She was united in marriage to Billy G. Gentry on June 12, 1955. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, Rick (Peggy) Gentry, Rossville, Ron (Eva) Gentry, Rossville, Steve (Alyssa) Gentry, Topeka and Chad (Jennifer) Gentry, Rossville; her mother, Mary Freeby, Topeka; a brother, Everette Butch (Helen) Freeby, Ozawkie; two sisters, Dianna Berry and Debbie (Larry) Turner all of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Beverly's greatest love in life was caring for her husband and family along with keeping a cozy home filled with love. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 1, 2012 at the Rossville Christian Church. Interment will be in the Rossville Cemetery. Mrs. Gentry will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St, St. Marys, KS. 66536. Online condolences may be sent to wwwpiperfuneralhome.com. Beverly Gentry

Published in Topeka Capital-Journal on September 29, 2012

Christopher Liam Salmond

(click on photo to enlarge) The Gilbert family welcomes a new member to the clan.  Christopher Liam Salmond was born 14 Sept 2012 the son of Christopher Wayne and Christi Salmond.  He has an older brother to welcome him as well, Christian Salmond.  His grandmother is Cathie Gilbert Scott; a great grandson of the late Robert A. and Naydean (Lee) Gilbert; great-great grandson of Ralph and Atha (Smith) Gilbert; great-great-great grandson of William A. and Mary Jane (Anderson) Gilbert; great-great-great-great grandson of Ezekiel and Jane (McGuire) Gilbert.

Marjorie Reynolds Lantz Owen

In the photo are Marjorie and Kenneth Owen

 

Marjorie was married to Kenneth Owen the son of Alice (Gilbert) and Bill Owen; Alice was the sister of Julia Jacobia, Oliver, Ralph, John, Raymond and Willie Gilbert.

Mrs. Marjorie Isabel (Reynolds) Lantz Owen, age 85, and resident of Bartlesville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 13, 2012, at her home in Bartlesville.
Marjorie Isabel Reynolds was born on March 20, 1927 in Morrill, Kansas. She was the daughter of Frederick Reynolds and Audrey Anna (Mellenbruch) Reynolds. She was raised in Fairview, Kansas where she attended school. She graduated from San Mateo, California High School in 1944; she then joined the Army Cadet Corp. After moving to Kansas City, Missouri she began working in the different hospitals. On January 5, 1946, Marjorie and Robert E. Lantz were united in marriage in Kansas City. After they were married, they made their home in Salina, Kansas. She began her career as a nurse's aid at St. Johns Hospital in 1956, retiring in 1989. After 49 years of marriage, Robert preceded her in death on April 23, 1995.
After her marriage to Kenneth Owen on November 26, 1998, Marjorie and he moved to Bartlesville and she resided there until her death.
Marjorie was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Salina, Kansas. Some of her other memberships included the Peacemakers Sunday School Class; she served on the Election Board in Salina for many years; and was a leader for Brownies, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Some of the other things she enjoyed were Aquacize at the YWCA; gardening in her flower beds; and watching and caring for the birds. Marjorie loved and was loved deeply by all her family and friends.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Lantz; son, Steven Lantz; step-son, Stephan Owen; son-in-law, Robert Hull; three brothers, Francis Reynolds, Billy Reynolds and Maurice Reynolds.
Survivors include her husband of the home, Kenneth; three children, Donna Merlette of Hiawatha, Kansas, Susan Lantz of Blachly, Oregon, Teresa Hull of Fairview, Kansas; six step-children, Ronnie Owen and his wife, Karen, of Arlington, Texas, Don Owen and his wife, Gwen, of Bartlesville, Cheryl Brock and her husband, Joe, of Grove, Oklahoma, Kenny Owen of Edwardsville, Kansas, Naomi Warren and her husband, John, of Dodge City, Kansas, and Meredith Morton and her husband, Wesley, of Dodge City, Kansas; two sisters, Myrta Anderson and her husband, Charles, of Arvada, Colorado, and Anne Frey and her husband, John, of Mankato, Minnesota; two brothers, John Reynolds and his wife, Phyllis, of Illinois City, Illinois, and Paul Reynolds and his wife, Jolene, of Fairview, Kansas; and sister–in-law, Bonnie Reynolds of Fairview, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mary Martha Outreach, Bartlesville; Animal Rescue Foundation of Bartlesville; or to East Bartlesville Christian Church, Bartlesville.
Memorial services for Marjorie will be held on Thursday, August 16, at 10:00 a.m. in the East Bartlesville Christian Church, 3221 E. Tuxedo Blvd. In accordance with her wishes, Marjorie's body was donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Bartlesville.

Published in Examiner-Enterprise from August 15 to September 14, 2012

50 Main Street book highlights Mary Frances Gilbert Hundley

Mary Frances (Gilbert) Hundley (Mrs. Joe) daughter of the late John W. and Helen (Holdren) Gilbert, of Sabetha, Kansas is featured in the book 50 Main Street by Piero Ribelli.  The book is set to be released on July 4th.  This is the article telling about the book that appeared in the Sabetha Herald, Wed. June 20, 2012.  Click on story to enlarge.