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     Pelagia was born on Wednesday, 18 February 1857 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Leonatina was born on Sunday, 16 September 1860 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Josephus was born on Tuesday, 16 June 1840 at Beveren, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. Josephus married Philomena Verhulst, daughter of Karel Ludewyk Verhulst and Victoria Cokeberge, on 8 November 1871 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Joannes was born on Thursday, 19 October 1769 at Melsele, Belgium. Joannes married Joanna Francisca Geerts circa 1798 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. Joannes married Barbara Geerts circa 1820 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. Joannes departed this life at Beveren, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Joanna was born at St. Gillis, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. Joanna married Joannes Franciscus Verhulst, son of Judocus Verhulst, circa 1798 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. Her married name was Verhulst. Joanna departed this life on Monday, 4 December 1837 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Barbara was born on Monday, 8 July 1799 at Nieuwkerke, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. As of 14 February 1831,her married name was Luyckx. She married Josephus Luyckx on 14 February 1831 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Josephus was born on Sunday, 8 August 1802 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. He married Barbara Verhulst, daughter of Joannes Franciscus Verhulst and Joanna Francisca Geerts, on 14 February 1831 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Catharina was born circa 1801 at Nieuwkerke, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. As of 10 October 1832,her married name was Vermeulen. She married Petrus Joannes Vermeulen on 10 October 1832 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Petrus was born circa 1803 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. He married Catharina Verhulst, daughter of Joannes Franciscus Verhulst and Joanna Francisca Geerts, on 10 October 1832 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Eleonora was born on Sunday, 8 August 1802 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. As of 25 August 1829,her married name was Moorthaemer. She married Joannes Moorthaemer on 25 August 1829 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Joannes was born on Friday, 2 July 1802 at Beveren, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. He married Eleonora Verhulst, daughter of Joannes Franciscus Verhulst and Joanna Francisca Geerts, on 25 August 1829 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Lambertus was born on Thursday, 5 April 1804 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Carolus was born on Monday, 25 May 1807 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. Carolus departed this life before 7 June 1811 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Sophia was born on Wednesday, 19 May 1813 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Barbara was born at St. Gillis, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. Her married name was Verhulst. Barbara married Joannes Franciscus Verhulst, son of Judocus Verhulst, circa 1820 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Augustus was born on Thursday, 22 November 1821 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Nathalia was born on Saturday, 31 January 1824 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Joannes was born on Wednesday, 12 September 1832 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium.

     Judocus was born on Friday, 9 September 1718 at Vrasene, Waesland, East Flanders, Belgium. Judocus married Elisabeth Adriana Fassaert on 20 May 1763 at Melsele, Belgium.

     Elisabeth was born on Friday, 26 June 1739 at Melsele, Belgium. As of 20 May 1763,her married name was Verhulst. Elisabeth married Judocus Verhulst on 20 May 1763 at Melsele, Belgium.

     Josephine was born on Saturday, 13 April 1878. 4-13-1878 Doel, Belgium
r. Grandfather-. Her married name was Ecklaert. Josephine departed this life in November 1933 at Chicago, Cook, Illionois, at age 55 years and 6 months.

     Ralston was born on Saturday, 19 March 1892 at Summit Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. 12 May 1910, Ralston was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at The Naval Prison, Kittery Town, York County, Maine. Enumerated in this household were Ralston J Giddings [23 single pennsylvania] he was a private in the marine corps.¹ Ralston married Alice Frances King, daughter of Eliab King and Helen M. (?), in 1913. Ralston served in the Marine Corp for 4 years as a private and stationed in Maine. When Ralston & Alice were first married, they lived in Massachusetts. They soon moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he was a patrolman. Later in life he went back to live in Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania the place of his birth.² 1920, Ralston and his wife, Alice, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census. Enumerated in this household were.³ 7 April 1930, Ralston and his wife, Alice, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at 3059 West 48th Street, Cleveland, Tioga County, Ohio. Enumerated in this household were Ralston Giddlings [37 Pennsylvania], his wife: Alice [33 Rhode Island], children: James [15 Massachusetts], William [14 Ohio], Alice [11 Ohio], Dorothy [1 9/12 Ohio]. Ralston was 22 years ofd when first married and Alice was 17 years old. They are renting their home. He is a patrolman.⁴ Ralston departed this life on Thursday, 19 January 1967 at Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania, at age 74 years and 10 months. As a result of a gun shot.⁵

     Alice was born on Friday, 20 March 1896 at Kittering, Massachusetts. Alice married Ralston James Giddings, son of Frederick W. Giddings and Ada Stanclift, in 1913. Her married name was Giddings. 1920, Alice and her husband Ralston were listed on the U.S. Federal Census . Enumerated in this household were.¹ 7 April 1930, Alice and her husband Ralston were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at 3059 West 48th Street, Cleveland, Tioga County, Ohio. Enumerated in this household were Ralston Giddlings [37 Pennsylvania], his wife: Alice [33 Rhode Island], children: James [15 Massachusetts], William [14 Ohio], Alice [11 Ohio], Dorothy [1 9/12 Ohio]. Ralston was 22 years ofd when first married and Alice was 17 years old. They are renting their home. He is a patrolman.² Alice departed this life on Friday, 11 March 1960 at age 63 years, 11 months and 20 days.

     Frederick was born in 1869 at Middleborough, McKean Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. He was often called Fred. Frederick married Ada Stanclift, daughter of James Patterson Stanclift and Sarah Grant, circa 1888 at Erie County, Pennsylvania. Fred & Ada ended their marriage sometime before 1895. Frederick married 2nd Luella (?) in 1901 at Pennsylvania. 19 April 1910, Frederick and his wife, Luella, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at 425 Randoph Street, Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Frederick W. Giddings [41 Pennsylvania], his wife, Luella F. [41 Pennsylvania] & roomer: Mary L. Stevenson [52 Pennsylvania]. They had been married 9 years with no children. This was his 2nd marriage and her 1st. He is a driver for a laundry.¹

     Ada was born on Thursday, 23 June 1870 at McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania. 10 June 1880, Ada and her husband James were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were James P. Stanclift [44 Pennsylvania], his wife: Sarah [42 Pennsylvania], children: Ada [9 Pennsylvania], Agatha [5 Pennsylvania], Father-in-law]: Aaron Grant [74 Pennsylvania]. Aaron is a retired farmer. James is a farmer.¹ Ada married Frederick W. Giddings, son of Francis Wilson Giddings and Charlotte Long, circa 1888 at Erie County, Pennsylvania. Fred & Ada ended their marriage sometime before 1895. As of 1888,her married name was Giddings. Her married name was Holder. Ada Stanclift married John Holder on 23 October 1895 at Erie County, Pennsylvania. By Rev. A. B. Chamberiin.² 9 June 1900, Ada and her husband John were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Summit Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were John Holder [32 Pennsylvania - December 1867], his wife: Ada [30 Peensylvania - March 1870], children: Ruben [3 Pennsylvania - July 1896, Ethel [2 Pennsylvania- February 1898], Ester [6/12 Pennsylvania - December 1899], Oliver R. [10 Pennsylvania - August 1889], James R. [8 Pennsylvania - March 1892]. They had been married 4 years with 5 children, 5 living. They own their home with a mortgage. John is a blacksmith.³ Ada's husband, John died before 8 May 1910 in Erie County, Pennsylvania,, leaving her a widow. 8 May 1910, Ada was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at route 4, Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were ada Holder [39 Pennsylvania], her children: Osborne [13 Pennsylvania], Ethel [12 Pennsylvania], Ester [10 Pennsylvania], Eedgar [5 Pennsylvania], Roland Giddings [20 Pennsylvania]. Ada was a widow and she owned her own farm. She had 7 children, 6 living.⁴

     Francis was born in February 1842 at Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio. He was often called Frank. Francis married Charlotte Long circa 1866. 12 July 1870, Francis and his wife, Charlotte, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Middleborough, McKean Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Frank Giddings [27 Ohio], charlott [25 Pennsylvania], Charlie [4 Pennsylvania] & Freddie [1 Pennsylvania]. Frank is a carpenter.¹ 12 June 1880, Francis and his wife, Charlotte, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Franis W. Giddings [37 Ohio], Charlotte [35 Pennsylvania], Charles [13 Pennsylvania] & Fred [11 Pennsylvania]. Francis is a laborer.² 2 June 1900, Francis was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Washington Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Francis W. Giddings [57 Ohio - Penn & Va - February 1843] & his wife, Charlotte A. [55 Pennsylvania - Mass & Mass - February 1845]. They had been married 35 years with 2 children, both living. Francis is a carpenter. They own their home free & clear.³ 15 April 1910, Francis and his wife, Charlotte, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Oliver Road, Washington Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were Frank W. Giddings [67 Ohio - Pennsylvania & England] & his wife: Lottie [64 Pennsylvania - Vermont & Pennsylvania]. They have been married 44 years with 2 children, both living. He is a house carpenteer.⁴

     James was born in 1835 at McKean, Pennsylvania. He was often called Pat. James married Sarah Grant, daughter of Aaron Grant and Charlotte (?), circa 1859. James served in the Civil War. He was a farmer. 15 June 1860, James and his wife, Sarah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were James P. Stancliff [24 Pennsylvania], Sarah [23 Pennsylvania], He is a farmer.¹ 13 July 1870, James and his wife, Sarah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were James P. Stancliff [34 Pennsylvania], Sarah [32 Pennsylvania] & Anna [3 Pennslvania].² 10 June 1880, James and his wife, Ada, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were James P. Stanclift [44 Pennsylvania], his wife: Sarah [42 Pennsylvania], children: Ada [9 Pennsylvania], Agatha [5 Pennsylvania], Father-in-law]: Aaron Grant [74 Pennsylvania]. Aaron is a retired farmer. James is a farmer.³ James married 2nd Elizabeth J. Metzner in 1897 at Erie County, Pennsylvania. 18 April 1910, the U.S. Federal Census lists James as a patient in the Pennsylvania Soldiers & Sailors Home, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were James P. Stancliff [74 Pennsylvania]. He is married for the 2nd time.⁴

     Sarah was born in 1837 at Pennsylvania. Sarah married James Patterson Stanclift, son of Timothy Stanclift and Lucy Hough, circa 1859. As of circa 1859,her married name was Stanclift. Her married name was Stancliff. 15 June 1860, Sarah and her husband James were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were James P. Stancliff [24 Pennsylvania], Sarah [23 Pennsylvania], He is a farmer.¹ 13 July 1870, Sarah and her husband James were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at McKean, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Enumerated in this household were James P. Stancliff [34 Pennsylvania], Sarah [32 Pennsylvania] & Anna [3 Pennslvania].² Sarah departed this life in 1896 at Erie County, Pennsylvania, at age 59 years.

     Eliab was born in April 1867 at Newport County, Rhode Island. Eliab married Helen M. (?) in 1891 at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. 7 June 1900, Eliab and his wife, Helen, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at 49 Walnut Street, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. Enumerated in this household were Eliah King [32 Rhode Island - April 1867], his wife: Hellen [39 Scotland - March 1861], children: Helen [8 Rhode Island - March 1892], Jeanett [6 Rhode Island - April 1894], Alice [3 Rhode Island - September 1896]. They had been married 9 years with 3 children, all living. They own their home. He is a gardener.¹ Eliab's wife, Helen died before 14 May 1910, leaving him a widower. 14 May 1910, Eliab was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Kittery Town, York County, Maine. Enumerated in this household were Eliah King [42 Rhode Island], children: Helen M. [18 Rhode Island], Janace [15 Rhode Island], Alice F. [14 Rhode Island]. He is a wodower. He is a gardener in a Navy Yard.²

     John was born in January 1849 at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. John married Hannah I. Maitland circa 1866 at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. John worked as a ship caulker. Later in life, he purchased a boat and was a fisherman. 4 June 1870, John and his wife, Hannah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. Enumerated in this household were John H. King [20 Rhode Island], his wife: Hannah I. [19 Massachusetts] children: Eliab [2 Rhode Island] & Charles E. [7/12 Rhode Island]. He is a caulker.¹ 1 June 1880, John and his wife, Hannah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Northland Court, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. Enumerated in this household were John W. King [32 Rhode Island], his wife: Hannah I. [29 Massachusetts] children: Eliah [12 Rhode Island], Charles E. [10 Rhode Island], Sarah E. [8 Rhode Island], Martha W. [6 Rhode Island], Eleazar M. [4 Rhode Island], Edmund H. M. [2 Rhode Island], adopted son: Patrick Welch [2 Rhode Island]. John is a caulker.² 11 June 1900, John and his wife, Hannah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. Enumerated in this household were John King [51 Rhode Island - January 1849], his wife: Hannah [49 Massachusetts - September 1850], children: Eleazer [24 Rhode Island - April 1876], Edmund [22 Rhode Island - May 1878], Francis [19 Rhode Island - January 1881], Mary F. [17 Rhode Island - February 1883], John Jr. [8 Rhode Island - May 1892]. They had been married 34 years with 11 children, 9 living. He is a ship caulker. They are renting a house.³ 15 April 1910, John and his wife, Hannah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Melborne Road, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. Enumerated in this household were John H. King [61 Rhode Island], his wife: Hannah [59 Massachusetts], children: Edmund O. [32 Rhode Island], Mary [27 Rhode Island], John H. [17 Rhode Island], & a border: Jacob Amdreya [50 Germany]. They had been married 44 years with 11 children, 9 living. John is a fisherman on his own boat. They are renting their house, son: Edmund a driver of a milk wagon, son John fishing with father as well as the border.⁴