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Conrad Langdon GEARHART

Conrad Langdon GEARHART

Male 1838 - 1899  (61 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Conrad Langdon GEARHARTConrad Langdon GEARHART was born on 8 Mar 1838 in Licking County, Ohio, USA; died on 3 Oct 1899 in Collins, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Colo, Story County, Iowa, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age at Death: 61

    Conrad married Sarah Francis COOK on 19 Dec 1858 in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA. Sarah (daughter of John Wesley COOK and Nancy Ann EDWARDS) was born on 26 Jun 1839 in Culpeper County, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Jun 1923 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Colo, Story County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. George Douglas GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1860 in Licking, Ohio, USA; died on 9 Nov 1929 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.
    2. 3. Rosanne Elizabeth GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1862 in Licking County, Ohio, USA; died on 21 Jan 1948 in Iowa Center, Story, Iowa, United States.
    3. 4. William Henry GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1864 in Ohio; died on 10 Jul 1936 in Iowa, USA; was buried in Collins, Story County, Iowa, USA.
    4. 5. Mary Flora Jane GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1867 in Story County, Iowa, USA; died on 20 Oct 1936 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.
    5. 6. Ollie Belle GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1870 in Story County, Iowa, USA; died on 31 Dec 1959 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, United States.
    6. 7. John Alva GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1872 in Iowa; died on 13 Aug 1948 in Colo, Story, Iowa, United States.
    7. 8. Eva Alice GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1877 in Iowa; died on 1 Sep 1879 in Story City, Story, Iowa, United States.
    8. 9. Oscar Harlan GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1880 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 21 Feb 1952 in Colo, Story, Iowa, United States.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Douglas GEARHARTGeorge Douglas GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Conrad1) was born on 15 Jul 1860 in Licking, Ohio, USA; died on 9 Nov 1929 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Maxwell Cemetery

    George married Ruth Ella WILLHIDE on 25 Dec 1878 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA. Ruth (daughter of Joseph Alfred WILLHIDE and Nancy Jane SMITH) was born on 21 Aug 1860 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 25 Jun 1952 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. John Edward GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 9 Jul 1941 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.
    2. 11. Iva Romena GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1882 in Iowa; died on 9 Jan 1975 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States.
    3. 12. Omar Alfred GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Feb 1884 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 28 Dec 1930 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.
    4. 13. Lois Maud GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jul 1888 in Iowa; died on 26 Jun 1922 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.
    5. 14. Earl George GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1891 in Iowa; died on 21 Apr 1964 in Alameda; was buried in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California, United States of America.

  2. 3.  Rosanne Elizabeth GEARHARTRosanne Elizabeth GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Conrad1) was born on 1 Jun 1862 in Licking County, Ohio, USA; died on 21 Jan 1948 in Iowa Center, Story, Iowa, United States.

    Rosanne married Abraham Bowen SMITH on 7 Mar 1880 in Story, Iowa, United States. Abraham was born on 17 Mar 1856 in Iowa; died on 22 Apr 1918 in Story, Iowa, USA (buried at Iowa Center). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  William Henry GEARHARTWilliam Henry GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Conrad1) was born on 7 Sep 1864 in Ohio; died on 10 Jul 1936 in Iowa, USA; was buried in Collins, Story County, Iowa, USA.

  4. 5.  Mary Flora Jane GEARHARTMary Flora Jane GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Conrad1) was born on 16 Apr 1867 in Story County, Iowa, USA; died on 20 Oct 1936 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.

  5. 6.  Ollie Belle GEARHARTOllie Belle GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Conrad1) was born on 21 Mar 1870 in Story County, Iowa, USA; died on 31 Dec 1959 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, United States.

  6. 7.  John Alva GEARHARTJohn Alva GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Conrad1) was born on 22 Aug 1872 in Iowa; died on 13 Aug 1948 in Colo, Story, Iowa, United States.

  7. 8.  Eva Alice GEARHARTEva Alice GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Conrad1) was born on 24 Feb 1877 in Iowa; died on 1 Sep 1879 in Story City, Story, Iowa, United States.

  8. 9.  Oscar Harlan GEARHARTOscar Harlan GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (1.Conrad1) was born on 27 Oct 1880 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 21 Feb 1952 in Colo, Story, Iowa, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  John Edward GEARHARTJohn Edward GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 9 Jul 1941 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.

    John married Maggie SHANTLEMEIR on 5 Dec 1900 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA. Maggie was born about 1884 in Iowa; died on 9 Mar 1948; was buried in Iowa Center, Story, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Leroy GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1901 in Nevada, Story, IA; died on 26 Feb 1902 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Iowa Center, Iowa, USA.
    2. 16. Thelma Lucille GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1904 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 8 Feb 1905 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Iowa Center, Story, Iowa, USA.
    3. 17. Veta Rosetta GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1906 in Story City, Story, Iowa, United States; died on 15 Apr 1906 in Story City, Story, Iowa, United States; was buried in Iowa Center, Story County, Iowa, USA.
    4. 18. Lester M. GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1907 in Story City, Story, Iowa, United States; died on 3 Jul 1920 in Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA; was buried in Iowa Center, Story, Iowa, USA.
    5. 19. Russell Alfred GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1910 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 9 Jan 1987 in El Sobrante, Contra Costa, California, USA.

    John married Nellie Helen /Pierson PEARSON on 28 Oct 1919 in Deer Lodge, Powell, Montana, USA. Nellie was born in 1883 in Auchenleck, Eyrshire, Scotland; died on 22 Dec 1920 in Walla Walla County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Iva Romena GEARHARTIva Romena GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 5 Jan 1882 in Iowa; died on 9 Jan 1975 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States.

    Iva married Homer Adam HIGGINBOTHAM on 5 Dec 1900 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA, and was divorced in Aug 1916. Homer was born on 9 Jul 1878 in Iowa; died on 1 Jan 1917 in Hardin, Hardin, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Irvin Douglas HIGGINBOTHAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1905 in Iowa; died on 7 Nov 1993 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.
    2. 21. Earl George HIGGINBOTHAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1913 in Iowa Falls, Hardin, Iowa, USA; died on 14 Mar 1995 in Tracy, San Joaquin, California, USA.

    Iva married Charley E. HANSON on 27 Aug 1920, and was divorced in 1921. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Iva married Charles E. BUSHNELL on 18 Jul 1922. Charles was born about 1881 in Iowa; died on 13 May 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 12.  Omar Alfred GEARHARTOmar Alfred GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 29 Feb 1884 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 28 Dec 1930 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Omar suffered a gunshot wound to the head in a hunting accident. As a result of this brain injury, he drank a lot and could also become violently angry.
    During the Great Depression, he opened up an auto repair garage with a partner. Shortly before his youngest child was born, he argued with his partner and was later found shot dead in the garage. The money and the partner were both gone.
    World War I Registration Card
    Name: Omar Alfred Gearhart
    Address: E. 827 36th Ave, Spokane, WA.
    Age: 34
    Date of Birth: February 29th 1884
    Race: White
    Native Born: Yes
    Occupation: Laborer (mechanical)
    Employer: City of Spokane
    Place of Employment: City Hall
    Nearest Relative: wife, Gertrude Gearhart
    Address: E. 827 36th Ave, Spokane, WA.
    Height: medium
    Weight: medium
    Color of eyes: grey
    Color of hair: black
    Date of Registration: September 18, 1918

    Died:
    Age at Death: 46

    Buried:
    Greenwood Memorial Terrace

    Omar married Gertrude Nettie PERKINS on 25 Dec 1910 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA. Gertrude (daughter of John E. PERKINS and Mary Isabell YOUNG) was born on 13 Sep 1887 in Hector, Renville, Minnesota, USA; died on 16 Mar 1971 in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA; was buried in Benton City, Benton, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. John Douglas GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1911 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 9 Dec 1985 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
    2. 23. Ruth Isabelle GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1913 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 16 December 1992 in Hoquiam, Washington; was buried in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA.
    3. 24. Eva Marie GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1914 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died in Aug 2007 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    4. 25. Alice Gertrude GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1915 in Washington; died on 02 Nov 1966 in Benton, Washington.
    5. 26. Jessie Nadine GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1916 in Spokane, Washington, United States; died on 16 Jan 2007 in Troy, Latah, Idaho; was buried in Troy, Latah County, Idaho, USA.
    6. 27. Donald CANNAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1920 in Wallula, Walla Walla, Washington, USA; died on 28 Sep 1948 in Chelan, Chelan, Washington, USA; was buried in Chelan, Chelan County, Washington, USA.
    7. 28. David Edwin SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1921 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 29 Jul 2001 in Selah, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried on 2 Aug 2001.
    8. 29. Frank Manley WALKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jul 1923 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 4 June 2013 in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA; was buried in Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada, USA.
    9. 30. Mary Elizabeth ZIEGLER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1925 in Metaline, Pend Oreille, Washington, USA; died on 19 Jan 1999.
    10. 31. Marjorie Anne NARUM  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1927 in Brownstown, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 2 Sep 2012 in Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho, USA; was buried on 12 Sep 2012 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    11. 32. Omar Alfred GEARHART, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1929 in Washington; died on 8 Jan 1983 in Sublimity, Marion, Oregon, USA; was buried in Stayton, Marion County, Oregon, USA.

  4. 13.  Lois Maud GEARHARTLois Maud GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 30 Jul 1888 in Iowa; died on 26 Jun 1922 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.

    Lois married Harry Lindsey BERLIN on 21 Apr 1907 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA. Harry was born on 28 Nov 1883 in Ames, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 24 Feb 1956 in Story City, Story, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Ethalinda Francis BERLIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1908 in Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States; died on 11 Nov 1982.
    2. 34. George Gearhart BERLIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1913 in Iowa; died on 12 Mar 2002 in Pharr, Hidalgo, Texas, USA.
    3. 35. Robert Wesley BERLIN  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 36. Robert Wesley BERLIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Dec 1916; died on 11 Aug 1984.

  5. 14.  Earl George GEARHARTEarl George GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 18 Sep 1891 in Iowa; died on 21 Apr 1964 in Alameda; was buried in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California, United States of America.

    Earl married Jessie NEAL in 1916 in Story City, Story, Iowa, United States. Jessie was born on 4 Sep 1898 in Story County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Earl married Jennie L STOCK on 25 Mar 1920 in Polk, Iowa, USA. Jennie was born about 1893 in Iowa; died on 29 Mar 1947 in Alameda County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Marion Earl GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1917 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 15 Aug 1999 in California.

    Earl married Vivian Matilda BALDWIN in Mingo, Jasper, Iowa, United States. Vivian was born about 1901 in of Mingo, Jasper, IA; died on 24 Jul 1987 in Tehama County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Leroy GEARHARTLeroy GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (10.John3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born in 1901 in Nevada, Story, IA; died on 26 Feb 1902 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Iowa Center, Iowa, USA.

  2. 16.  Thelma Lucille GEARHARTThelma Lucille GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (10.John3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born in Jun 1904 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 8 Feb 1905 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Iowa Center, Story, Iowa, USA.

  3. 17.  Veta Rosetta GEARHARTVeta Rosetta GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (10.John3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 2 Jan 1906 in Story City, Story, Iowa, United States; died on 15 Apr 1906 in Story City, Story, Iowa, United States; was buried in Iowa Center, Story County, Iowa, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Iowa Center, Story, Iowa, USA


  4. 18.  Lester M. GEARHARTLester M. GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (10.John3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 3 Apr 1907 in Story City, Story, Iowa, United States; died on 3 Jul 1920 in Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA; was buried in Iowa Center, Story, Iowa, USA.

  5. 19.  Russell Alfred GEARHARTRussell Alfred GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (10.John3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 26 Feb 1910 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 9 Jan 1987 in El Sobrante, Contra Costa, California, USA.

  6. 20.  Irvin Douglas HIGGINBOTHAMIrvin Douglas HIGGINBOTHAM Descendancy chart to this point (11.Iva3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 6 Aug 1905 in Iowa; died on 7 Nov 1993 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.

    Irvin married Christine NESSEN on 1 Dec 1929 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA, and was divorced in 1936. Christine was born on 11 Mar 1907 in West Bend, Kossuth, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Mary Jean HIGGINBOTHAM  Descendancy chart to this point

    Irvin married Ruby JANSEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Irvin married Elizabeth Louise WITZEL [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 21.  Earl George HIGGINBOTHAMEarl George HIGGINBOTHAM Descendancy chart to this point (11.Iva3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 4 Feb 1913 in Iowa Falls, Hardin, Iowa, USA; died on 14 Mar 1995 in Tracy, San Joaquin, California, USA.

    Earl married Loretta Florence SHACK on 7 Aug 1940 in Iowa Falls, Hardin, Iowa, USA. Loretta was born on 6 May 1916 in Tolstoy, Potter, South Dakota, USA; died on 26 Jan 1978 in Los Altos, Santa Clara, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 22.  John Douglas GEARHARTJohn Douglas GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (12.Omar3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 25 Dec 1911 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 9 Dec 1985 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.

    John married Connie NEWLAND in Sep 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    John married Lonace MCBRIDE in Oct 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Susan Fay GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point

    John married Celia SAIZA on 6 Apr 1953 in Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Celia Mary GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 41. Juanita Diana GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 42. John Douglas GEARHART, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Nov 1955 in Mexico; died on 26 May 1976 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
    4. 43. Donald Ramon GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 44. Marjorie Marie GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 45. Ronald Thomas GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 23.  Ruth Isabelle GEARHARTRuth Isabelle GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (12.Omar3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 9 Apr 1913 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 16 December 1992 in Hoquiam, Washington; was buried in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA.

    Ruth married Clarence Samuel WATKINS in 1931 in Yakima, Washington. Clarence was born on 21 Sep 1910 in Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, USA; died on 6 Dec 1973 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Clarence WATKINS  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 47. William WATKINS  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 24.  Eva Marie GEARHARTEva Marie GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (12.Omar3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 3 Aug 1914 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died in Aug 2007 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.

    Eva married Harold James BUNCE on 14 Oct 1931 in Yakima, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: HEIER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 25.  Alice Gertrude GEARHARTAlice Gertrude GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (12.Omar3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 25 Nov 1915 in Washington; died on 02 Nov 1966 in Benton, Washington.

    Family/Spouse: Edwin ANDERSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Tom MCREYNOLDS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Earl Leroy MCREYNOLDS  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 49. Selma Mae MCREYNOLDS  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 50. Nancy Kay MCREYNOLDS  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 51. Sandra Lee MCREYNOLDS  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 26.  Jessie Nadine GEARHARTJessie Nadine GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (12.Omar3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 6 Apr 1916 in Spokane, Washington, United States; died on 16 Jan 2007 in Troy, Latah, Idaho; was buried in Troy, Latah County, Idaho, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age at Death: 90

    Jessie married Clyde RIDDLE on 18 Dec 1934. Clyde was born on 08 Aug 1913 in Elk River, Idaho, USA; died on 21 Feb 2008 in Troy, Latah, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Ronald RIDDLE  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 27.  Donald CANNAMDonald CANNAM Descendancy chart to this point (12.Omar3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 11 Jul 1920 in Wallula, Walla Walla, Washington, USA; died on 28 Sep 1948 in Chelan, Chelan, Washington, USA; was buried in Chelan, Chelan County, Washington, USA.

  14. 28.  David Edwin SWIERDavid Edwin SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (12.Omar3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 29 Dec 1921 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 29 Jul 2001 in Selah, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried on 2 Aug 2001.

    Notes:

    In 1930 Census, living in home of Walter Swier. He had been adopted by this time, as Walter identifies him as his son and his name has been changed to David E. Swier from Edwin Guy Gearhart.

    In 1930 Census his natural brothers are located in several homes:
    1) Jessie M. Gearhart boarder with Annie M. Jenson; 14 years old; parents listed as born in Ohio (mother) and Washington (father); living in West Ahtanum, Yakima County, Washington. He is listed in David's obituary as Jessie Riddle.
    2) John Gearhart and Donald Gearhart (listed in David's obituary as Donald Cannon) boarders with Ralph Carmack; John was 18 years old and Donald was 9. They listed themselves and their parents as all born in Washington. Living in Nile, Yakima County, Washington. John was most likely never adopted because he was of age. Jessie and Donald were still underage, but this census must have been taken before permanent homes were found for them.

    World War II Army Enlistment Record
    Date: September 4, 1942
    Tacoma, Washington
    Air Corps
    Grade: Private
    Term: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
    Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
    Source: Civil life
    Education: 4 years of high school
    Occupation: Electrician, Automotive* (Automotive electrician. ) or Automobile Mechanic* or Automobile Body Repairman* or Motorcycle Mechanic* or Automobile Radiator Man* (Radiator repairman.) or Tractor Mechanic or Motor Inspector An asterisk (*) appearing after a job
    Marital status: Single, without dependents
    Height: 70
    Weight: 126

    Obituary, newspaper unknown:

    SELAH -- David Edwin Swier, 79, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2001 at his home in Selah. David was born December 29, 1921 in Spokane, WA. to Omar and Gertrude Gearhart. His given name was Edwin Guy Gearhart. He was adopted by Walter and Laura Swier in 1930 and changed his name to David Edwin Swier.
    David attended grade school and high school in Cowiche, WA. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII and served as an aircraft and engine mechanic. He married Anita J. Brownell on September 20, 1957. They shared many joys together over the next 44 years.

    David worked for his parents in the orchard business, and later worked for Michelson Packaging Co. before retiring. He enjoyed gardening, fixing up cars, and he particularly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

    He is survived by his wife, Anita Swier of Selah, WA.; four sons, David E. Swier of Ohio, Randy Swier of Kennewick, WA., Thomas Swier and his wife Patti of Georgia, Richard Swier and his wife Ellen of Toppenish, WA.; and his daughter Debbie Swier of Kent, WA.; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 8 sisters, Eva Heier, Margie Water, Jessie Riddle, Betty Ann Bailey, Ruth Anderson, Carol Babb, Dorcas Tobin, and Helen Marie West; and a brother, Frank Walker.

    He was preceded in death by his parents and adoptive parents; 3 sisters, Mary Smith, Ruth Kyker, and Alice McReynolds; and 3 brothers, Junior Gearhart, John Gearhart, and Donald Cannon.
    A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 W. Yakima Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

    David married Betty Fay TRUSTY in 1945 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Betty (daughter of Frank CHAPMAN and Martha TRUSTY) was born on 27 Sep 1929 in Quicksand, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; died on 13 Aug 2012 in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. David Edwin SWIER, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1946 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA; died on 02 Feb 2017 in Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA.
    2. 54. Walter Randall SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 55. Thomas Ray SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 56. Richard Lee SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1952 in Washington; died on 27 Mar 2011 in Yakima, Washington.
    5. 57. Deborah Lynn SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point

    David married Anita Jean BROWNELL on 20 Sep 1957. Anita was born on 13 Oct 1935; died on 29 Jun 2012; was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 29.  Frank Manley WALKERFrank Manley WALKER Descendancy chart to this point (12.Omar3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 12 Jul 1923 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 4 June 2013 in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA; was buried in Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada, USA.

    Frank married Allene BURNHAM on 7 Feb 1945 in King County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 30.  Mary Elizabeth ZIEGLERMary Elizabeth ZIEGLER Descendancy chart to this point (12.Omar3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 26 Mar 1925 in Metaline, Pend Oreille, Washington, USA; died on 19 Jan 1999.

    Family/Spouse: Earl KNOX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Judy KNOX  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1946; died on 5 Aug 1950.
    2. 59. Donald KNOX  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 60. Leroy KNOX  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Elmer LARSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 31.  Marjorie Anne NARUMMarjorie Anne NARUM Descendancy chart to this point (12.Omar3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 2 Feb 1927 in Brownstown, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 2 Sep 2012 in Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho, USA; was buried on 12 Sep 2012 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    West Hills Memorial Park

    Family/Spouse: Ray MASON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Paul Timothy MASON  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 62. Stephen MASON  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 63. Michael MASON  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 64. Jonathan MASON  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 65. Kathy MASON  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: William WATERS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 32.  Omar Alfred GEARHART, Jr.Omar Alfred GEARHART, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Omar3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 5 Aug 1929 in Washington; died on 8 Jan 1983 in Sublimity, Marion, Oregon, USA; was buried in Stayton, Marion County, Oregon, USA.

    Omar married Jeanne Florence ELAM on 26 Jun 1965 in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA. Jeanne was born on 02 Aug 1915 in Ash Grove, Greene, Missouri, USA; died on 13 Aug 1971 in Stayton, Marion, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Omar married Wanda June SWANIGAN on 5 Mar 1971 in Clark, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 33.  Ethalinda Francis BERLINEthalinda Francis BERLIN Descendancy chart to this point (13.Lois3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 23 Feb 1908 in Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States; died on 11 Nov 1982.

  20. 34.  George Gearhart BERLINGeorge Gearhart BERLIN Descendancy chart to this point (13.Lois3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 30 Dec 1913 in Iowa; died on 12 Mar 2002 in Pharr, Hidalgo, Texas, USA.

  21. 35.  Robert Wesley BERLINRobert Wesley BERLIN Descendancy chart to this point (13.Lois3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1)

  22. 36.  Robert Wesley BERLINRobert Wesley BERLIN Descendancy chart to this point (13.Lois3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 28 Dec 1916; died on 11 Aug 1984.

  23. 37.  Marion Earl GEARHARTMarion Earl GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (14.Earl3, 2.George2, 1.Conrad1) was born on 2 Mar 1917 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 15 Aug 1999 in California.



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