Eighth Generation
This page was updated by Mara French on 8/13/13. An asterisk (*) shows continuation of that line. Send any corrections or additions to this chart to marafrench@mindspring.com. Revisions: 2012, 2013.
Contents
William Elben of Ohio Home Page
Early Elben Family in Maryland
Outline
of Most Elben Families
GENEALOGY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Also see the Sturtevant family at http://www.frenchfamilyassoc.com/ELBEN/Sturtevant.htm.
As we find substantial data that shows this family connects with this Elben line, we will combine them; as for now, the DNA
matches exactly, but the name was changed due to adoption.
Eighth Generation
Children of Harry Wilbert Elben and Gertie M. Bohske, 7.5
8.1* John
W. Elben, b. 3 Jan 1925 in Mode, Shelby
Co., IL, d. 9 Apr 2011, buried at the Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville Co., IL.
He is listed in the 1930 census of
Clarksburg, Shelby Co., IL, age 15, living in a household of 3: his father
Harry 41, his mother Gertie 40, and himself 5. He
states that both his parents were born in IL. He is listed in the 1940 census of Clarksburg, Shelby Co.,
IL, age 15, living in a household of 3: his father Harry 50, his mother Gertie 49, and himself 15. He enlisted in WWII on 21 Apr
1943, at which time he was a farm hand, single, without dependents. At his
death he was living in Belton, Cass Co., MO.
Death Notices
John W Elben, 86, passed away at Carnegie
Village, April 9, 2011.
A memorial service will be held at Lord of Love Lutheran Church in Belton in
May. Internment April 22, 2011 in Glenwood Cemetery in
Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be made to the church. McGilley &
George Funeral Home 816-966-0250. McGilley & George Funeral Home, 12913 Grandview Rd, Grandview, MO
64030, 816-966-0250. Published in Kansas City Star on April 11, 2011.
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John ÒBillÓ Elben 86 of Belton, MO, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, was called to his eternal home at 4:30 PM Saturday April 9, 2011 at his residence in Carnegie Village in Belton, MO.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday April 22, 2011 in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville. Jeffrey Storm, minister at St. PaulÕs Lutheran Church in Shelbyville, will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM Friday until time of the graveside at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Military rites will be performed by the Shelby County Honor Guard. Memorials can be made to Lord of Love Lutheran Church at 8306 East 171 Street, Belton, MO, where John was a charter member. A memorial service will be held at a later date. John will be greatly missed by his loving daughter, family and friends. On line condolences may be directed to the family at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com
JohnÓ Bill Ó was born Jan. 3, 1925 in Mode, IL the son of Harry Wilbert and Gertie Mae Bohske Elben.
He married Jeanette Schwenker on Nov. 17, 1946 and she passed away April 12, 2005.
Bill received his high school diploma from Stewardson-Strasburg High School while serving in the United States Air Force, and served his country from 1943 to 1945 during WWII. He flew many long-range missions over enemy territory, and received the Air Medal with five oak clusters. In 1953, he was recalled to active duty status during the Korean War and was assigned to seven different Air Force Bases in the United States and Newfoundland.
BillÕs entire life had a unique connection to the number Ò13Ó. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on the 13th; flew his first and last air missions on the 13th and retired on Dec. 13, 1970.
Bill and Jeanette then moved to Columbus, GA where she employed at the Army Air Force Exchange Service. He and Jeanette made their home in Columbus for 33 years until 2003 when they retired to Belton, MO.
Between his tours of duty in the military (1946 to 1953) they made their home in Shelbyville where he was employed by the Oliver Corporation and was a member of St. PaulÕs Lutheran Church and Roy Vanderpool American Legion Post #81.
Bill is survived by his loving daughter, Sharon Carneal of Belton, MO; grandson: Sean Bybee of Lee`s Summit, MO; sisters-in-law: Marie Stewardson of Rosemount, MN, Eileen Jenkins and husband Bob of Grand Haven, MI and Wanda King and husband Larry of Forsyth, IL; one niece; several nephews and several step nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette, son Lyle, son-in-law Tom Carneal and brothers-in-law Roy Schwenker Jr. and Don Stewardson; sister-in-law and husband, Shirley and Herb Dolowy; niece Kathy Moore; step-niece Terry Dolowy.
Children of Ross Edward Elben and Geneive, 7.7
8.2 Orbit or Orbie E. Elben, b. 1914. He is listed in the 1920 census of Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN, living with his parents. Even though his parents lived in Terre Haute at least until 1925, Orbit is not found in the 1930 census.
Children of Arthur Elben and Marvel W. Nelson, 7.8
8.3* William (Billy) Gene Elben, b. 22 Apr 1933 in Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, and lived at 1123 Linden Dr. He m. Mary Jane Martin in 1952. He d. 13 Aug 2010 in Lewiston and is buried at Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston. He divorced in 1974. His last address was 1126 Linden Dr., in Lewiston, ID. He is listed in the 1940 census of Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, age 6, living with his parents. He lived at 1126 Linden Ave., Lewiston.
The third-grade class at Whitman School in Lewiston in 1942 includes (back row, from left) teacher Jessie McGee, Buddy Gall, Tommy Miles, Jerry Peer, Eugene Pomerinke, Billy Elben, Teddy Hartshorn and Principal Lester McCracken. Middle: Alice Stapleton, Pauline Zumwalt, Peggy Denny, Jessie Briggle, Delores Kelly, Jeanette Wilson, Audrey Beck, Joyce Jordan and Evelyn Baker. Front: Kenny Carter, Henry Beardsley, Dewey DeVault, Burrell Stevenson, Willard Holmes, Robert Candler and Donald Evans.
Obituary of Bill G. Elben
from the Lewiston Tribune Online:
Bill G. Elben, 77,
Lewiston
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Bill Gene Elben, of Lewiston, passed away at Royal Plaza Care Center in Lewiston. He was 77. Bill lived in Lewiston his entire life. Bill was born April 22, 1933, to Marvel and Art Elben. He attended Webster and Whitman elementary schools, and Lewiston Junior High School and graduated.
Bill's first job was at the age of 6, pulling weeds for Mr. Karl. Then he mowed lawns and built fishing lures for Max McCline. Bill also worked for Golden Grain Dairy delivering milk and ice cream. The best part of that job was all of the ice cream he could eat right out of the machine. After the dairy Bill went to work for Coca Cola, then Potlatch Corp. callboard. Then in 1951, he was employed by Pacific Northwest Bell until retiring in 1982.
After high school, Bill married Mary Jane Martin-Elben-Kellogg. They had four children, Kathy, Randy, Brad and Pat. Bill and Mary Jane divorced in 1974.
Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing and shooting pool. He once snuck into the old pool hall on Main Street at 7 years old, and has played pool all his life.
Those who preceded him in death are his brother, Jim E. Elben; Bill's father, Art Elben; and mother, Marvel Nelson-Elben-Lockridge. Those surviving Bill are his children, Kathy Elben-Leinweber, Randy Elben, Brad Elben and Pat Elben; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston. The Rev. Brad Bramlet will be officiating, with food and fellowship to follow at New Bridges Community Church in Lewiston.
8.4* Jimmy Edgar Elben, b. 30 May 1935 in Lewiston, ID, d. 17 Nov 1975 in Lewiston, ID, at 40 years of age. He m. Angeline Marie Raspone in 1955 and had children Juanita Marie, Samuel Henry, and Melvin Dean Elben. He is listed in the 1940 census of Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, age 4, living with his parents.
From left, Jimmy with his parents Marvel and Art, and with his brother Billy Elben
Children of Earl Marvin Elben and Lorain Gassaway, 7.15
8.5* Marvin Ray Elben, b. 20 Mar 1954 in Sacramento Co., CA. He m. Suesetta Rae Dodd on 23 Nov 1978 in Reno. They have children Rosie (Rosella Joyce) Elben, b. 27 Jul 1980, and Raymond M. Elben, b. 3 May 1977 in Sacramento, CA. Marvin may have moved to Reedley or Tulare (1995), CA, or he may live at 13191 De Wolf Ave., Selma, CA. Suesetta Elben now lives in Elk Grove, CA, or at 4970 I Pkwy, Sacramento, CA, 916-427-3633 (not in service). Suesetta was b. 14 Sep 1956.
Marvin Elben with mother Lorain Elben
8.6 Ronald Barry Elben, b. 2 Feb 1957 in San Francisco Co., CA. He attended Mira Loma High School in Sacramento in 1974. He had lived at 1400 W. Lincolnway #41 in Cheyenne, WY. He m1. Kathleen Lewellen on 11 Jul 1978 in Stateline near Minden, NV. He m2. Sandra Denise Johnston on 25 Jan 1984 in Stateline near Minden, NV. In 1993 he was living in Orangevale, Sacramento Co., CA.
Child of Robert Eugene Elben and Jessica Jamieson, 7.16
8.7* Gary Stephen Elben, b. 3 Oct 1952 at 1:55 pm at San Jose Hospital, 675 E. Santa Clara St., Santa Clara County, San Jose, CA. Family lived at 765 Lotus St. in San Jose, CA. Graduated from Blackford High School; San Jose. 3800 Blackford Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117, in June 1970. He started working in 1967 at the age of only 15.
Gary as a toddler, high school graduation, in Italy in 2007 with a red shirt on, and at home in Sutter Creek, CA, in 2012.
Marriage (1): June 25, 1971 to Carol P. Freitas (both were 17 years old), married in Santa Clara, CA, separated early on probably within 5-7 years, divorced 3 Aug 1984 in Santa Clara, CA. During this marriage, Gary was a truck driver and they had son Eric Stephen Elben. Carol moved to Gilroy and lived there in April 2007. She remarried, had daughter Amy (?), divorced, and moved to Savannah, GA with her sister in the summer of 2007. Her daughter remains living in Pleasanton, CA, and her sisterÕs daughter lives in Livermore, CA. Her home phone in Gilroy was 510-774-6993 and her email is carol5552@yahoo.com. Gary had moved to Pine Grove, CA, in 1880 with Barbara Ann Miller, both from San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.
Marriage (2): Barbara Ann Miller on 23 Oct or Nov 1984 in Reno, NV, civil celebrant (her second marriage). She was born Aug 15, 1950, lived together since about 1980 when they moved to Pine Grove CA and bought a house, 15055 Mitchell Mine Rd., Pine Grove, CA 95665, married her four years later in Reno, NV, had child custody of GaryÕs only son Eric Stephen Elben in 1980 when he was 8 yrs old, separated on 1 Jun 2000, divorced on 23 Feb 2007. In 2006 Barbara lived at 305 Stasal Ave., Jackson, CA, 209-223-2404. During this marriage, Gary started his own house painting business (about 1990) called ElbenÕs Painting Service, and Barbara worked in a government legal office in Calaveras County, CA.
Marriage (3): 15 Sep 2007 to Mara French, born 15 May 1943. Honeymoon in Italy. GaryÕs Lineage:
1. William Elben, b. ca.
1770 in DE, MD, or PA
2. Rufus Elben, b. 1835 in
Utica, Licking Co., OH
3. Samuel Elben, b. 12 Nov
1865 in Licking Co., OH, d. 16 Oct 1948 in San Jose, CA
4. Robert Eugene Elben, b.
2 Nov 1923 in Tammany, ID, d. 9 Jul 1974 age 51 in San Jose, CA
5. Gary Stephen Elben, b. 3
Oct 1952 in San Jose, CA
6. Eric Stephen Elben, b. b.
27 Jan 1972, d. 10 Nov 1993 age 21 in Pine Grove, Amador County, CA