Descendants of Elizabeth Griffin
Generation No. 1
1. Elizabeth1 Griffin was born November 06, 1792, and died October 05, 1824. She married William Welshans October 04, 1814,
son of Johann Welshans and Maria Ledder. He was born April 24, 1792 in Harrisburg, Pa, and died January 14, 1871 in Nippenose
Valley, Pa.
Notes for Elizabeth Griffin: Died in Labor.
Notes for William Welshans: William moved to the Nippenose Valley in 1837 and settled on 460 acres.
More About William Welshans: Military service: in the War of 1812, Milton Light Infantry Volunteers
Children of Elizabeth Griffin and William Welshans are:
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Daniel2 Welshans, born July 07, 1815; died August 26, 1826.
Catherine Welshans, born November 09, 1816. She married John Lentz.
William Welshans, jr., born February 17, 1819; died January 29, 1894.
Rebecca Welshans, born October 04, 1820 in Milton, Pa; died January 1904.
Abraham Conrad Welshans, born October 14, 1821; died December 09, 1905.
Mary Welshans, born December 07, 1822. She married George Bebart; born 1822.
??? Welshans, born October 05, 1824; died October 05, 1824.
Notes for ??? Welshans: Died at Birth.
Generation No. 2
4. William2 Welshans, jr. (Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born February 17, 1819, and died January 29, 1894. He married Mary Phleger,
daughter of Daniel Phleger and Mary ???. She was born January 29, 1826, and died February 05, 1889.
Children of William Welshans and Mary Phleger are:
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John3 Welshans, born January 28, 1846.
Catherine Welshans, born September 28, 1847.
Margaret Welshans, born December 25, 1851. She married Abraham Daucherty November 1876.
Nelson David Welshans, born November 23, 1856; died March 27, 1931.
5. Rebecca2 Welshans (Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born October 04, 1820 in Milton, Pa, and died January 1904. She married John
Sallada October 05, 1843 in St. James Luthern Church, Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa, son of Jacob Sallada and Catherine Showers.
He was born October 18, 1823 in Adams Twp, Lycoming Co., Pa, and died March 20, 1899.
Children of Rebecca Welshans and John Sallada are:
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William3 Sallada, born September 18, 1844 in Mifflin Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa; died December 15, 1844 in Mifflin Twp., Lycoming
Co., Pa.
ii. Phebe Ellen Sallada, born February 24, 1846 in Mifflin Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa. She married Alfred Chatham May 16, 1867.
iii. Thomas Flint Sallada, born July 16, 1848 in Mifflin Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa; died October 22, 1911.
iv. Abner Pierce Sallada, born June 05, 1852 in Mifflin Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa; died February 08, 1918.
v. John Maynard Sallada, born November 02, 1855 in Mifflin Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa; died August 15, 1856 in Mifflin Twp.,
Lycoming Co., Pa.
vi. Lucy Athea Sallada, born July 26, 1857 in Mifflin Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa; died March 14, 1916 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She married
George M. Gheen December 28, 1873.
vii. Martha Jane Sallada, born March 17, 1850 in Mifflin Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa. She married Rev. A. V. Groupe.
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6. Abraham Conrad2 Welshans (Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born October 14, 1821, and died December 09, 1905. He married Jane
Elizabeth Farely. She was born October 18, 1826, and died January 20, 1899.
Children of Abraham Welshans and Jane Farely are:
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i. Asher3 Welshans, born August 01, 1846; died June 08, 1926.
ii. Mary Welshans, born August 14, 1847; died 1929.
iii. William Bigler Welshans, born November 12, 1851; died January 13, 1920. He married Mary Stahl; born 1852; died January 04,
1919.
iv. Sarah Alice Welshans, born March 15, 1854; died 1872.
v. Francis (Fanny) Welshans, born July 15, 1856; died 1922. She married William H. Irwin; born 1848; died 1916.
vi. Minnie Welshans, born February 25, 1859; died 1932. She married George Fenstamaker; born 1854; died 1924.
vii. Lydia A. Welshans, born June 06, 1862; died October 1864.
viii. Etta Welshans, born February 14, 1864.
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Ulyssus Grant Welshans, born February 25, 1867; died December 25, 1937.
Generation No. 3
12. Nelson David3 Welshans (William2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born November 23, 1856, and died March 27, 1931. He married
Carrie M. Sees December 23, 1886. She was born 1862, and died January 10, 1921.
More About Carrie M. Sees: Burial: Limestone Cemetery
Children of Nelson Welshans and Carrie Sees are:
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William Dell4 Welshans, born July 11, 1887 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PA; died December 03, 1956 in Orial, Pa.
Gordon Nelson Welshans, born October 27, 1888; died 1955. He married Daisy Tate; born 1891; died August 24, 1941.
Walter Welshans, born February 19, 1890.
Madge Byrl Welshans, born May 24, 1891. She married Jacob Hanner; died July 22, 1975.
Jacob Sees Welshans, born August 20, 1895; died April 03, 1973.
Abraham Deloss Welshans, born February 20, 1895; died July 18, 1895.
James Treuett Welshans, born May 28, 1889; died October 06, 1898.
Stuart Wells Welshans, born July 23, 1900. He married Gertrude Fisher.
Torrence LaRue Welshans, born July 28, 1902; died May 08, 1975.
15. Thomas Flint3 Sallada (Rebecca2 Welshans, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born July 16, 1848 in Mifflin Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa, and
died October 22, 1911. He married Sarah Stahl December 1869. She was born June 01, 1849, and died April 02, 1909.
Children of Thomas Sallada and Sarah Stahl are:
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C. Wilbur4 Sallada.
Katherine M. Sallada, born June 1872.
N. Rebecca Sallada, born September 1874.
Earnest Hill Sallada, born October 21, 1880 in Limestone Twp, Lycoming Co. Pa; died April 07, 1882 in Limestone Twp, Lycoming
Co. Pa.
16. Abner Pierce3 Sallada (Rebecca2 Welshans, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born June 05, 1852 in Mifflin Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa, and
died February 08, 1918. He married Anna Catherine Meixel September 19, 1872. She was born March 05, 1852, and died August 15,
1939.
Children of Abner Sallada and Anna Meixel are:
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John Meixel4 Sallada, born January 28, 1873 in Oriole, Limestone Twp., Pa; died July 17, 1949.
Harriet Jane Sallada, born November 27, 1875 in Oriole, Limestone Twp., Pa; died November 01, 1953. She married ??? Brosius.
Clyde Guy Sallada, born January 04, 1878 in Oriole, Limestone Twp., Pa; died June 30, 1960.
Maynard Pierce Sallada, born May 18, 1880 in Oriole, Limestone Twp., Pa; died December 02, 1880 in Oriole, Limestone Twp., Pa.
Nora Mabel Sallada, born November 25, 1881 in Oriole, Limestone Twp., Pa; died June 30, 1958.
Howard Emory Sallada, born February 19, 1885 in Oriole, Limestone Twp., Pa.
Ruth Winifred Sallada, born October 09, 1896 in Oriole, Limestone Twp., Pa; died December 16, 1896.
20. Asher3 Welshans (Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born August 01, 1846, and died June 08, 1926. He married (1) Eve
Amelia Epler August 12, 1869 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa, daughter of Adam Epler and Catherine Phleger. She was born May
12, 1844 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa, and died January 24, 1870. He married (2) Susannah Vonneida October 08, 1871. She
was born March 18, 1845, and died December 19, 1905.
Notes for Asher Welshans: I don't know which wife is the mother of Asher's children.
Child of Asher Welshans and Eve Epler is:
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Harry Evans4 Welshans, born January 05, 1870 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., Pa; died October 27, 1901.
Children of Asher Welshans and Susannah Vonneida are:
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Jane4 Welshans, born September 20, 1872; died May 12, 1933.
Abe Welshans, born 1875.
Phillip Welshans, born June 05, 1875; died 1941.
Kattie Welshans, born December 20, 1876; died June 14, 1945.
Anna Welshans, born April 04, 1879; died April 08, 1917.
John Welshans, born December 11, 1881.
George Calvin Welshans, born 1880; died October 24, 1957. He married Cora Jenetta Welshans; born September 14, 1887; died in
Antes Fort, Pa.
21. Mary3 Welshans (Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born August 14, 1847, and died 1929. She married Daniel
Showers July 02, 1867, son of Benjamin Showers and Sarah Sypher. He was born October 1846, and died 1923.
Child of Mary Welshans and Daniel Showers is:
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Carrie M.4 Showers, born November 03, 1873 in Limestone Twp, Lycoming Co. Pa; died 1958 in Rauchtown, Pa.
28. Ulyssus Grant3 Welshans (Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born February 25, 1867, and died December 25, 1937. He
married Mary Agnes Laubach. She was born June 07, 1864, and died April 27, 1958.
Children of Ulyssus Welshans and Mary Laubach are:
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Lydia4 Welshans, born March 20, 1891; died December 24, 1973.
Abram Welshans, born March 02, 1891; died February 05, 1977.
Jane Catherine Welshans, born March 21, 1893. She married Lester Loyd Wagner; born July 30, 1893; died July 25, 1970.
Mary Frantz Welshans, born November 21, 1894. She married Clarence Hill.
Fannie Saloma Welshans, born October 25, 1896. She married Lawrence Lorrain Davidson; born March 21, 1904.
Byron Stephan Welshans, born July 31, 1903.
Generation No. 4
29. William Dell4 Welshans (Nelson David3, William2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born July 11, 1887 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming
Co., PA, and died December 03, 1956 in Orial, Pa. He married Eva Mae Rockey, daughter of John Rockey and Nancy Shaw. She was
born May 31, 1885, and died December 19, 1960.
Notes for William Dell Welshans: Bought farm from Robert Phleger (Keith Snook's)
More About William Dell Welshans: Burial: Limestone Cem., Rauchtown, Pa
Notes for Eva Mae Rockey: Mae's father died when she was twelve, her and her mother then moved in with sister Margaret.
More About Eva Mae Rockey: Burial: Limestone Cem., Rauchtown, Pa
Occupation: First Telephone Opperator in the Valley
Children of William Welshans and Eva Rockey are:
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Margarite Beryl5 Welshans, born November 24, 1912 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PA. She married Nobel Richards
September 26, 1947 in Washington, D.C.; born January 02, 1902.
ii. Nelson Dell Welshans, born July 02, 1915 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PA; died July 14, 1988.
iii. Newton Rockey Welshans, born October 08, 1916 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PA. He married Carrie Elizabeth Eck
November 02, 1963 in Jersey Shore, Pa; born October 25, 1917 in Jersey Shore, Pa; died Abt. 1984.
iv. Carl Gordan Welshans, born October 21, 1920.
v. Dean Welshans, born December 13, 1921 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PA.
vi. Wanda May Welshans, born December 08, 1923 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PA.
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33. Jacob Sees4 Welshans (Nelson David3, William2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born August 20, 1895, and died April 03, 1973. He
married Beatrice Karstetter. She was born 1896, and died 1973.
Children of Jacob Welshans and Beatrice Karstetter are:
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i. Leonard Clifton5 Welshans, born July 04, 1918; died March 15, 1983. He married Grace Irene Shivley October 29, 1941.
ii. Evelyn Dorris Welshans, born October 13, 1921.
37. Torrence LaRue4 Welshans (Nelson David3, William2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born July 28, 1902, and died May 08, 1975. He
married Margaret Snyder. She was born May 28, 1904, and died October 13, 1987.
Children of Torrence Welshans and Margaret Snyder are:
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Glenn LaRue5 Welshans, born April 24, 1926.
Ruth Arlene Welshans, born July 22, 1928.
William Eugene Welshans, born December 24, 1930.
Charles Bruce Welshans, born November 24, 1933.
Nelda Marie Welshans, born January 15, 1932.
49. Harry Evans4 Welshans (Asher3, Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born January 05, 1870 in Limestone Twp.,
Lycoming Co., Pa, and died October 27, 1901. He married Bertha G. Spotts. She was born in Lewisburg, Pa.
Children of Harry Welshans and Bertha Spotts are:
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i. Margaret5 Welshans. She married ??? Gudykunst.
ii. Joseph Dayton Welshans, born January 29, 1898 in Reading, Pa; died January 05, 1945 in Newark, N.J..
57. Carrie M.4 Showers (Mary3 Welshans, Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born November 03, 1873 in Limestone Twp,
Lycoming Co. Pa, and died 1958 in Rauchtown, Pa. She married Harry Trump Smith, son of John Smith and Matilda Kline. He was
born February 04, 1870 in Pa, and died 1951 in Rauchtown, Pa.
Notes for Carrie M. Showers:
Carrie M. Showers is the granddaughter of Benjamin Showers, but it is unknown at this time which one of Ben's sons was Carrie's father.
More About Carrie M. Showers:
Burial: Limestone Cemetery
More About Harry Trump Smith:
Burial: Limestone Cemetery
Children of Carrie Showers and Harry Smith are:
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i. Grace Viola5 Smith, born November 25, 1891 in Clinton Co., Pa; died April 14, 1974 in Johnson City, NY.
ii. John Horn Smith, born January 19, 1894; died March 11, 1962. He married Murl Baker; born 1896; died December 1961.
Notes for John Horn Smith:
No children
More About John Horn Smith:
Burial: Lawton, Ok
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iii. Nellie M. Smith, born May 03, 1896; died 1969.
iv. Clyde S. Smith, born March 12, 1899; died 1991. He married Emily Fenstamaker; born October 25, 1901; died 1991.
Notes for Clyde S. Smith:
No children
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Lee A. Smith, born August 18, 1905; died August 09, 1983. He married Hazel Hessler; born 1906; died 1932.
Madeline E. Smith, born May 30, 1913. She married Henry L. Dorwart; born November 16, 1911; died November 19, 1986.
Kenneth E. Smith, born February 03, 1915; died September 15, 1995. He married Sarah Dorwart; born August 11, 1918; died
January 29, 1981.
More About Kenneth E. Smith:
Burial: Limestone Cemetery
58. Lydia4 Welshans (Ulyssus Grant3, Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born March 20, 1891, and died December 24,
1973. She married Raymond Thomas Wynn. He was born March 02, 1891.
Children of Lydia Welshans and Raymond Wynn are:
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Auther Guy5 Wynn, born April 28, 1914.
Chestor Wynn, born May 18, 1915.
June Elsie Wynn, born June 10, 1920.
Raymond Wynn, born August 24, 1924.
Edward Ralph Wynn, born April 30, 1930.
59. Abram4 Welshans (Ulyssus Grant3, Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born March 02, 1891, and died February 05,
1977. He married Mary Viola Henry. She was born August 02, 1892 in Carlisle, Pa, and died March 28, 1975.
Children of Abram Welshans and Mary Henry are:
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Harold Henry5 Welshans, born February 24, 1914.
Ethel Marie Welshans, born February 04, 1916.
Paul Vernon Welshans, born January 12, 1917.
Floyd L. Welshans, born September 18, 1919.
63. Byron Stephan4 Welshans (Ulyssus Grant3, Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born July 31, 1903. He married Mary
Evelyn Sweitzer. She was born May 11, 1905.
Children of Byron Welshans and Mary Sweitzer are:
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Vau??n5 Welshans.
Vilma Welshans.
Helen Welshans.
Nathan Welshans.
Generation No. 5
65. Nelson Dell5 Welshans (William Dell4, Nelson David3, William2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born July 02, 1915 in Limestone Twp.,
Lycoming Co., PA, and died July 14, 1988. He married (1) Lucy A. Zane. She was born May 06, 1914, and died April 21, 1986. He
married (2) Sue Nichols Abt. 1960.
Child of Nelson Welshans and Sue Nichols is:
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Ronald6 Welshans.
67. Carl Gordan5 Welshans (William Dell4, Nelson David3, William2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born October 21, 1920. He married
(1) Carolyn Garrett. She was born June 29. He married (2) Kathleen Bonnell.
Children of Carl Welshans and Carolyn Garrett are:
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i. Tammy Carlene6 Welshans, born October 09, 1962.
ii. Carl Gordan Welshans.
Child of Carl Welshans and Kathleen Bonnell is:
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Larry6 Welshans, born November 23, 1947.
68. Dean5 Welshans (William Dell4, Nelson David3, William2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born December 13, 1921 in Limestone Twp.,
Lycoming Co., PA. He married Lois Sholder May 30, 1950 in Hagerstown, MD.
Children of Dean Welshans and Lois Sholder are:
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Howard Dean6 Welshans, born December 16, 1952 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PA; died October 22, 1961.
More About Howard Dean Welshans:
Cause of Death (Facts Pa: Car accident
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ii. James David Welshans, born May 07, 1960 in Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PA. He married Laure Neece.
69. Wanda May5 Welshans (William Dell4, Nelson David3, William2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born December 08, 1923 in Limestone
Twp., Lycoming Co., PA. She married William Powell February 26, 1948 in Washington, D.C.. He was born May 08, 1915 in Bethesda,
MD.
Children of Wanda Welshans and William Powell are:
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i. Margarita Jane6 Powell, born May 18, 1952 in Washington, D.C..
ii. Susan Dell Powell, born July 09, 1957 in Washington, D.C..
71. Evelyn Dorris5 Welshans (Jacob Sees4, Nelson David3, William2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born October 13, 1921. She married
John H. Jenkins. He was born December 04, 1918.
Children of Evelyn Welshans and John Jenkins are:
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i. John Thomas6 Jenkins, born May 03, 1959.
ii. Carl Sees Jenkins, born December 17, 1965.
75. Charles Bruce5 Welshans (Torrence LaRue4, Nelson David3, William2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born November 24, 1933. He
married Eleanor Marie Grieb. She was born March 26, 1941.
Children of Charles Welshans and Eleanor Grieb are:
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i. Dianna Marie6 Welshans, born December 18, 1962; died December 14, 1982.
ii. Christine Elaine Welshans, born June 04, 1964.
78. Joseph Dayton5 Welshans (Harry Evans4, Asher3, Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born January 29, 1898 in Reading,
Pa, and died January 05, 1945 in Newark, N.J.. He married ??? Bucy.
Child of Joseph Welshans and ??? Bucy is:
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Janet Dayton6 Welshans, born May 02, 1932 in Orange, N.J.; died August 23, 1999 in Rochester, N.Y.. She married ??? Gerlach.
79. Grace Viola5 Smith (Carrie M.4 Showers, Mary3 Welshans, Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born November 25, 1891
in Clinton Co., Pa, and died April 14, 1974 in Johnson City, NY. She married Simon Wilbur Yarrison, son of William Yarison and Mary
Showers. He was born 1886, and died 1932 in Rauchtown, Pa.
More About Grace Viola Smith:
Burial: Limestone Cemetery
More About Simon Wilbur Yarrison:
Burial: Limestone Cemetery
Children of Grace Smith and Simon Yarrison are:
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Harold Melvin (Yock)6 Yarrison, born September 03, 1905 in Rauchtown, Pa; died January 15, 1958 in Shippensburg, Pa.
More About Harold Melvin (Yock) Yarrison: Burial: Limestone Cemetery. Veteran: World War 2
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Genevieve Gladys Yarrison, born July 04, 1911 in Rauchtown, Pa.
Dorothy Evelyn Yarrison, born November 13, 1913 in Rauchtown, Pa; died September 24, 1999 in Binghamton, NY.
Kenneth Elsworth Yarrison, born October 01, 1916 in Rauchtown, Pa; died August 04, 1947 in Rauchtown, Pa.
Lois Eleanore Yarrison, born May 11, 1926 in Rauchtown, Pa; died January 18, 1993 in Johnson City, NY.
More About Lois Eleanore Yarrison: Burial: Riverhurst Cem., Endicott, NY
91. Harold Henry5 Welshans (Abram4, Ulyssus Grant3, Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born February 24, 1914. He
married Florence Evalyn Laubach. She was born August 12, 1916.
Children of Harold Welshans and Florence Laubach are:
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i. Garcia Lee6 Welshans, born July 23, 1941.
ii. Lyle Henry Welshans, born June 22, 1943.
92. Ethel Marie5 Welshans (Abram4, Ulyssus Grant3, Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born February 04, 1916. She
married Robert Mencer Bubb. He was born October 15, 1915.
Children of Ethel Welshans and Robert Bubb are:
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Mary Ellen6 Bubb, born October 01, 1940.
Robert Mencer Bubb, born December 05, 1943.
Carol Edna Bubb, born November 15, 1945.
John Abram Bubb, born April 13, 1950; died Abt. 1993.
93. Paul Vernon5 Welshans (Abram4, Ulyssus Grant3, Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born January 12, 1917. He
married Vera Margaret Smith. She was born April 09, 1919.
Children of Paul Welshans and Vera Smith are:
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i. Charles Abram6 Welshans, born October 06, 1938.
ii. Niel Frederick Welshans, born February 16, 1941.
iii. Sharon Elain Welshans, born December 01, 1943.
94. Floyd L.5 Welshans (Abram4, Ulyssus Grant3, Abraham Conrad2, Elizabeth1 Griffin) was born September 18, 1919. He married
(1) Betta Mae Dapp. She was born July 07, 1924. He married (2) Gurtrude ???. She was born November 16, 1925.
Child of Floyd Welshans and Betta Dapp is:
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Wayne O.6 Welshans, born July 01, 1942.
Children of Floyd Welshans and Gurtrude ??? are:
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i. Charles Anthony6 Welshans, born June 01, 1948.
ii. Martha Ann Welshans, born February 15, 1956.