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      Richard Lewis McCartney also went by the name of Dick. He was born on Monday, 2 February 1914 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.^1,2,3,4 He lived with Clinton Ralph McCartney and Clarrisa Melvina McCartney on 2 February 1915 at 3265 Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.⁵ Richard L. McCartney (given age 5) was listed as the son of Clinton R. McCartney (given age 31) on the 1920 Census recorded 2 January 1920 at Ceuliso Grove Avenue, Adams Township, Lucas County, Ohio.⁶ Richard Lewis McCartney was listed in the obituary of Jennie S. McCartney (given age 68) on 31 October 1921, in the Fremont Daily Messenger, published at Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio, as a surviving grandson.^7,8 Richard Lewis McCartney lived with Clinton Ralph McCartney and Clarrisa Melvina McCartney on 31 August 1927 at Georgetown Road, DeVeaux Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. on the occasion of his first birthday.⁵ Richard Lewis McCartney graduated from Longfellow School at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, in 1929.⁹ He was listed as the son of Clinton R. McCartney (given age 43) on the 1930 Census recorded 7 April 1930 at 2251 Charleston Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Richard was a High School Student.¹⁰ Richard Lewis McCartney graduated from Maumee High School at Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio, in 1933.⁹ He graduated from Bowling Green State University at Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, on 5 June 1939.⁹ He and Virginia Frances obtained a marriage license on 10 September 1939 at Cuyahoga County, Ohio.¹¹
     At age 25, Richard Lewis McCartney married Virginia Frances, age 23, daughter of Antonio DiFrancesco and Josephine Helen Kozak, on Tuesday, 12 September 1939 in the St. Paul's Methodist Church at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.^9,12,2,1
     Richard Lewis McCartney and Virginia Frances were cited in a newspaper article in the BG News on 20 September 1939 Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. MCCARTNEY- FRANCES NUPTIALS PERFORMED...¹³
     The 1940 US Census enumerated him as Richard McCartney (given age 26), the head of household at 5482 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on 21 April 1940. Also living in the household was his wife, Virginia McCartney (given age 23). Richard was employed as a Fountain Manager at a Retail Drug Store.¹⁴ He graduated from George Williams College at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, in 1942.⁹
     Richard Lewis McCartney began military service on 16 August 1943 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.¹⁵ He served in the military in 1943 at Fort Robinson near Dawes County, Nebraska. He ended military service on 7 November 1945 at Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He was honorably discharged as a Specialist (Intelligence) Third Class. He fathered a child, Craig Sherman McCartney, who was born on Saturday, 25 May 1946 in the Women's and Children's Hospital, located at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.^16,9,2
     Richard Lewis McCartney was a Reporter from 30 July 1947 to 30 January 1949 in the City News Bureau, published at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.⁹
     At the time of birth of their daughter Carol in 1947, Richard resided at 4739 Kimbark Avenue at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.¹⁶
     Richard Lewis McCartney was a Newspaper Reporter from 30 January 1949 to 1953 in the Chicago Herald American, published at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.⁹
     Richard Lewis McCartney and Virginia Frances relocated at Stonehouse Farm, Colon Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan, in 1951.
     Richard Lewis McCartney was a County Juvenile Agent from 1953 to 1970 at County Court House, Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan. He and Virginia McCartney were responsible for recovering family papers and artifacts from the McCartney farm at Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio, circa 1956. They were assisted by Craig Sherman McCartney and Carol Elizabeth McCartney.¹⁷
     Richard Lewis died on 12 October 1970 Colon Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan, at age 56 leaving Virginia as a widow.^3,2,18,4 The remains of Richard Lewis McCartney were cremated in October 1970 at Michigan.
     Richard's obituary appeared in October 1970, in the Chicago Sun-Times, published at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. As listed in the obituary, Richard was survived by, his wife, Virginia Frances, his sons, Craig Sherman McCartney and John Livingston McCartney, his daughter, Carol Elizabeth Roberts. Richard Lewis McCartney was buried circa 1972 in the Lakeside Cemetery, located at Colon Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan.^17,9

      Virginia Frances also went by the name of Ginny. She was born on Monday, 17 July 1916 at Columbia Road, Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.^1,2 She was listed as the daughter of Anthony Francisko (given age 31) on the 1920 Census recorded 3 March 1920 Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.³ Virginia Francisco (given age 13) was listed as the daughter of Anthony D. Francisco (given age 42) on the 1930 Census recorded 9 April 1930 at Columbia Road, West View, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁴ Virginia Frances graduated from High School at Olmsted Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in 1934. She and Richard Lewis McCartney obtained a marriage license on 10 September 1939 at Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁵
     At age 23, Virginia Frances married first Richard Lewis McCartney, age 25, son of Clinton Ralph McCartney and Clarrisa Melvina Sherman, on Tuesday, 12 September 1939 in the St. Paul's Methodist Church at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.^6,2,7,8
     Virginia Frances and Richard Lewis McCartney were cited in a newspaper article in the BG News on 20 September 1939 Bowling Green State University, located at Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. MCCARTNEY- FRANCES NUPTIALS PERFORMED...⁹ Virginia McCartney (given age 23) was listed as the wife of Richard McCartney (given age 26) on the 1940 Census recorded 21 April 1940 at 5482 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She was employed as a Waitress at a Restaurant.¹⁰ Virginia Frances graduated from Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, in 1941. She gave birth to a child, Craig Sherman McCartney, who was born on Saturday, 25 May 1946 in the Women's and Children's Hospital, located at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.^11,6,7
     At the time of birth of her son, Craig in 1946, Virginia resided at 5455 Blackstone Avenue at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
     At the time of birth of their daughter Carol in 1947, Virginia resided at 4739 Kimbark Avenue at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.¹¹
     Virginia Frances and Richard Lewis McCartney relocated at Stonehouse Farm, Colon Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan, in 1951.
     Virginia Frances lived from 1951 to 1973 Colon Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan.¹²
     Virginia Frances was a Elementary School Teacher from 1953 to 1981 Colon Community Schools, located at Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan. She and Dick McCartney were responsible for recovering family papers and artifacts from the McCartney farm at Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio, circa 1956. They were assisted by Craig Sherman McCartney and Carol Elizabeth McCartney.¹² Virginia McCartney was listed in the obituary of Josephine Frances on 4 August 1960, in the Cleveland Press, published at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as a surviving daughter.¹³
     Her husband, Richard, died on 12 October 1970 Colon Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan, at age 56, leaving Virginia as a widow.^14,7,15,16 She was listed in the obituary of Richard Lewis McCartney in October 1970, in the Chicago Sun-Times, published at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, as a surviving wife. Virginia Frances and Dr. George Raymond Hoekzema obtained a marriage license on 13 December 1971 at Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan.¹⁷
     At age 55, Virginia McCartney (given age 55) married second George R. Hoekzema (given age 64), age 64, son of Peter James Hoekzema and Lena Hudson, on Sunday, 26 December 1971 at Colon Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Roger Greeley Minister.^12,17,7 Virginia Frances was listed in the obituary of Antonio DiFrancesco on 30 October 1975, at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as a surviving daughter.¹³ Virginia Frances was listed in the obituary of Thomas John Frances on 24 September 1980, in the Plain Dealer, published at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as a surviving sister.¹⁸ Virginia Hoekzema and Anthony Albert Frances organized a reunion of the Frances family on 19 July 1986 at the Harley Hotel, serving Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.¹⁹ Virginia Hoekzema was listed in the obituary of Timothy Allen McCartney in June 2000, in the Sturgis Daily Journal, published at Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, as a surviving grandmother.²⁰
     Virginia died on 22 February 2002 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, at age 85 leaving George Raymond as a widower.^21,16 The remains of Virginia Frances were cremated in February 2002 for Oak Hill Crematory, at Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.
     Virginia's obituary appeared in February 2002, Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan. As listed in the obituary, Virginia was survived by, her husband, Dr. George Raymond Hoekzema, her sons, Craig Sherman McCartney and John Livingston McCartney, her daughter, Carol Elizabeth Roberts, her brother, Anthony Albert Frances, her grandchildren, Gregory Martin Roberts, Brian Maxwell Roberts, Valerie Anne Roberts, Timothy Allen McCartney, Kimberly Joy Day, Amanda Ann McCartney and Alexander Lewis McCartney.²⁰ Virginia Frances was buried circa October 2002 in the Lakeside Cemetery, located at Colon Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan.^12,6

     Clinton Ralph McCartney was born on Saturday, 7 January 1888 at Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio, son of Geo A. & Jannie Waggener.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} He was listed as the son of George McKartney (given age 50) on the 1900 Census recorded 11 June 1900 at Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio. Clinton was a Farm Laborer.⁹ Clinton Ralph McCartney was listed in the obituary of George A. McCartney on 14 June 1900, in the Tiffin Daily Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving son.¹⁰ Clinton R. McCartney (given age 22) was listed as the brother of Jay C. McCartney (given age 26) on the 1910 Census recorded 7 May 1910 Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹¹ Clinton Ralph McCartney and Clarrisa Melvina Sherman obtained a marriage license on 24 June 1912 at Lucas County, Ohio. Clinton gave his residence as 3265 Detroit Avenue and his occupation as Violin Teacher. Clarissa gave her occupation as Asst. Dentist.¹²
     At age 24, Clinton Ralph McCartney married first Clarrisa Melvina Sherman, age 20, daughter of John Henry Sherman and Anna Florence Newton, on Tuesday, 25 June 1912 Lucas County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. Henry Horning. Their marriage certificate was filed and recorded on July 1st 1912 by O'Brian O'Donnel, Probate Judge.^12,6,4,13
     Clinton Ralph McCartney was a music (violin) teacher on 29 August 1912 at 3265 Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹⁴
     Clinton Ralph McCartney and Clarrisa Melvina McCartney lived on 16 September 1912 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹⁴
     At the time of the first birthday of their son Richard in 1915, Clinton and Clarrisa, his wife, resided at 3265 Detroit Avenue Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹⁴
     Clinton Ralph McCartney (given age 29) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 5 June 1917, while residing Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. His occupation was a self-employed Violin Teacher at 11th & Main St.¹
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Clinton R. McCartney (given age 31), the head of household at Ceuliso Grove Avenue, Adams Township, Lucas County, Ohio, on 2 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Clora M. McCartney (given age 27), his son, Richard L. McCartney (given age 5) . Clinton was employed as a Leather Goods Salesman and was renting his home on Ceuliso Grove Avenue.¹⁵ He was listed in the obituary of Jennie S. McCartney (given age 68) on 31 October 1921, in the Fremont Daily Messenger, published at Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio, as a surviving son.^10,16
     Clinton Ralph McCartney and Clarrisa Melvina McCartney lived on 31 August 1927 at Georgetown Road, DeVeaux Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹⁴
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Clinton R. McCartney (given age 43), the head of household at 2251 Charleston Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, on 7 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Clara McCartney (given age 38), his son, Richard McCartney (given age 16), his daughter, Carol McCartney (given age 7) . Clinton was an Insurance Salesman and owned a home valued at $8,000. The home had a Radio Set.¹⁷
     Clinton Ralph McCartney was a violin teacher on 3 July 1934 at 2300 block, Maplewood Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹⁴
     The 1940 US Census enumerated him as Clinton McCartney (given age 52), the head of household at 518 Devon Place, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, on 29 April 1940. Also living in the household were his wife, Clarissa McCartney (given age 48), his daughter, Carol Virginia McCartney . Clinton was employed as a Teacher of Music at a Private Studio.¹⁸
     Clinton Ralph McCartney (given age 54) registered for the civilian draft for WW II on 25 April 1942, while residing at 518 Devon, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Clarrisa Melvina McCartney was named as a person who would always know his address. He was employed by the Farm Bureau Insurance Company, 705 Spitzer Bldg., Toledo, Ohio.²
     His wife, Clarrisa, died on 11 March 1955 in the Morrell Memorial Hospital, located at Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, at age 63, leaving Clinton Ralph as a widower.^19,4,6,20
     At age 67, Clinton Ralph McCartney married second Alta M. Holmes, age 68, daughter of (?) Holmes and Edith Schofield, on Monday, 12 September 1955.^6,4
     At the time of the death of his brother, Jay in 1956, Clinton resided at Lake Alfred, Polk County, Florida.²¹
     At the time of receipt of a letter, from his cousin Alfred, containing family genealogical information in 1969, Clinton resided at 1404 Colton Street at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.⁴
     At the time of his death in 1971, Clinton resided at 1404 Colton Street Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.³
     Clinton Ralph died on 9 December 1971 in the St. Lukes Hospital, located at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, at age 83 leaving Alta M. as a widow.^3,6,22,8 Clinton Ralph McCartney was buried on Tuesday, 14 December 1971 in the Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, located at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.³

     Clarrisa Melvina Sherman was born on Wednesday, 24 February 1892 at Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey, daughter of John Henry Sherman, age 43, a Billiard Ball Turner and Annie Florence Newton, age 23. Clarissa was Annie's third child by this marriage, two were then living.^2,3,4,5,6 She was listed as the daughter of John H. Sherman (given age 45) on the 1894 Michigan Census recorded 1 June 1894 at Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan.⁷ Clara M. Sherman (given age 8) was listed as the daughter of John H. Sherman (given age 50) on the 1900 Census recorded 1 June 1900 at 226 Illinois Street, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Clara was At School.⁸ Clarissa M. Sherman (given age 18) was listed as the daughter of John H. Sherman (given age 60) on the 1910 Census recorded 15 April 1910 at 129 Illinois Street, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Clarissa was an Assistant to a Dentist.⁹
     Clarrisa Melvina Sherman lived on 9 October 1910 Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹
     Clarrisa Melvina Sherman lived on 3 November 1911 Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹
     Clarrisa Melvina Sherman lived on 6 May 1912 at 1308 Nicholis Building, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹
     Clarrisa Melvina Sherman lived on 29 May 1912 Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹ She and Clinton Ralph McCartney obtained a marriage license on 24 June 1912 at Lucas County, Ohio. Clinton gave his residence as 3265 Detroit Avenue and his occupation as Violin Teacher. Clarissa gave her occupation as Asst. Dentist.¹⁰
     At age 20, Clarrisa Melvina Sherman married Clinton Ralph McCartney, age 24, son of George A. McCartney and Virginia Snow Waggoner, on Tuesday, 25 June 1912 Lucas County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. Henry Horning. Their marriage certificate was filed and recorded on July 1st 1912 by O'Brian O'Donnel, Probate Judge.^10,11,12,5
     Clarrisa Melvina McCartney and Clinton Ralph McCartney lived on 16 September 1912 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹ Clarrisa and Clinton, at the time of the first birthday of their son Richard in 1915, resided at 3265 Detroit Avenue at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹ Clora M. McCartney (given age 27) was listed as the wife of Clinton R. McCartney (given age 31) on the 1920 Census recorded 2 January 1920 at Ceuliso Grove Avenue, Adams Township, Lucas County, Ohio.¹³
     Clarrisa Melvina McCartney and Clinton Ralph McCartney lived on 31 August 1927 at Georgetown Road, DeVeaux Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹ Clara McCartney (given age 38) was listed as the wife of Clinton R. McCartney (given age 43) on the 1930 Census recorded 7 April 1930 at 2251 Charleston Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹⁴
     Clarrisa Melvina Sherman was a Supply Clerk, Sears Roebuck & Co. She was listed as the wife of Clinton McCartney (given age 52) on the 1940 Census recorded 29 April 1940 at 518 Devon Place, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹⁵ Clarrisa Melvina McCartney was named as a person who would always know an address for Clinton Ralph McCartney (given age 54) on his WWII draft registration on 25 April 1942 at 518 Devon, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.¹⁶
     Clarrisa Melvina died on 11 March 1955 in the Morrell Memorial Hospital, located at Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, at age 63 leaving Clinton Ralph as a widower.^3,12,11,17
     At the time of her death in 1955, Clarrisa resided at 703 Interlachen Park at Lakeland, Polk County, Florida.³ She was buried in the Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, located at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.³

     George A. McCartney was born on Sunday, 18 November 1849 at Town of Fayette, Seneca County, New York.^1,2,3,4 Geo. McCartney (given age 6 mo.) was listed as a household member living with Chris. Keime (given age 83) on the 1850 Census on 9 August 1850 Town of Fayette, Seneca County, New York.⁵ George McCartney (given age 10) was listed as a household member living with Rufus B. McCartney (given age 31) on the 1860 Census on 18 June 1860 at Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio.⁶ George McCartney (given age 21) was listed as a household member living with Hannah McCartney (given age 44) on the 1870 Census on 4 July 1870 Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio. George was a Farm Laborer.⁷ George A. McCartney and Virginia Snow Waggoner obtained a marriage license on 7 September 1872 at Seneca County, Ohio.^8,9
     At age 22, George A. McCartney married Virginia Snow Waggoner, age 19, daughter of Ralph Waggoner and Isabella M. K. Hunter, on Thursday, 12 September 1872 Seneca County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. D. D. Hart. The ceremony was witnessed by Mary Lucretia Waggoner.^{8,10,1,2,11,12} George A. McCartney was listed in the obituary of William Clark Waggoner on 29 January 1880, in the Clyde Enterprise, published at Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio, as a surviving brother-in-law.¹³
     The 1880 US Census enumerated him as George McKartney (given age 30), the head of household at Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio, on 22 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Verginie McKartney (given age 26), his daughter, Lulu McKartney (given age 1) . George was employed as a Telegraph Operator.^14,15
     George A. McCartney was a ticket agent and telegraph operator circa 1880 for Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway (aka C.C.C. & St. L. RR), at Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio.

     George A. McCartney and Virginia Snow McCartney lived in 1896 at Section 1, Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio. The farm, located on what is now called North Township Road 169, contained 72.3 acres, more or less. Beaver Creek ran through the property.¹⁷
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as George McKartney (given age 50), the head of household at Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 11 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Virginia McKartney (given age 46), his sons, Jay McKartney (given age 13) and Clinton McKartney (given age 12) . William Horton (given age 42) was listed as his neighbor. George was a Farmer.¹⁸
     George A. died on 3 June 1900 Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 50 leaving Virginia Snow as a widow.^2,3,19 The funeral service for George was held on 6 June 1900 in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio, officiated by Rev. J. M. Baxter.¹³ George A. McCartney was buried on Wednesday, 6 June 1900 in the Green Springs Cemetery, located at Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio.^3,20
     George's obituary appeared on 14 June 1900, in the Tiffin Daily Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, George was survived by, his wife, Virginia Snow McCartney, his sons, Jay C. McCartney and Clinton Ralph McCartney, his brother, Livingstone A. McCartney, his sister, Mary Bailey, his mother, Hannah McCartney. Several other obituaries were also published in the local press.¹³

     Dr. George Raymond Hoekzema was born on Monday, 1 July 1907 at Grandville, Kent County, Michigan. He was listed as the son of Peter J. Hoekzema (given age 33) on the 1910 Census recorded 18 April 1910 Grandville, Kent County, Michigan.¹ George R. Hoekzema (given age 12) was listed as the son of Peter J. Hoekzema (given age 43) on the 1920 Census recorded 3 January 1920 Grandville, Kent County, Michigan.² Dr. George Raymond Hoekzema graduated from Grandville High School at Grandville, Kent County, Michigan, in 1925. He was listed as the lodger of Leonard Crow (given age 38) on the 1930 Census recorded April 1930 at 702 Harrison Street, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri. George was a Student.³
     At age 22, Dr. George Raymond Hoekzema married Dr. Dorothy E. Bowlby, age 21, daughter of Rupert G. Bowlby and Lucille P. (?), on Sunday, 20 April 1930 at Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri. Dr. George Raymond Hoekzema graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic and Surgery at Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, in 1932.
     Dr. George Raymond Hoekzema relocated at Patten, Penobscot County, Maine, in 1932.
     The 1940 US Census enumerated him as George Hoekzema (given age 32), the head of household at Gardner Street, Patten, Penobscot County, Maine, on 5 April 1940. Also living in the household were his wife, Dorothy Hoekzema (given age 31), his son, Peter Hoekzema (given age 1), his daughter, Dona Hoekzema (given age 4) . George was employed as a Osteopathic Doctor in Private Practice.⁴
     Dr. George Raymond Hoekzema relocated at Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, in 1944.
     His wife, Dorothy, died on 28 April 1969 Colon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, at age 60, leaving George Raymond as a widower. He and Virginia Frances obtained a marriage license on 13 December 1971 at Centreville, St. Joseph County, Michigan.⁵
     At age 64, George R. Hoekzema (given age 64) married second Virginia McCartney (given age 55), age 55, daughter of Antonio DiFrancesco and Josephine Helen Kozak, on Sunday, 26 December 1971 at Colon Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Roger Greeley Minister.^6,5,7 Dr. George Raymond Hoekzema attended a reunion of the Frances family on 19 July 1986 at the Harley Hotel, serving Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁸ He was listed in the obituary of Timothy Allen McCartney in June 2000, in the Sturgis Daily Journal, published at Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, as a surviving grandfather.⁹
     His wife, Virginia, died on 22 February 2002 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, at age 85, leaving George Raymond as a widower.^10,11 He was listed in the obituary of Virginia F. Hoekzema (given age 85) in February 2002, Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, as a surviving husband.⁹
     George Raymond died on 12 May 2002 Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, at age 94.¹¹
     George's obituary appeared on 16 May 2002, in the Kalamazoo Gazette, published at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. As listed in the obituary, George was survived by, his sons, Peter B. Hoekzema and David Raymond Hoekzema.¹²
     George's obituary appeared on 17 May 2002, Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan. As listed in the obituary, George was survived by, his sons, Peter B. Hoekzema and David Raymond Hoekzema.⁹ Dr. George Raymond Hoekzema was buried on Saturday, 18 May 2002 in the South Colon Cemetery, located at Colon Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan.¹³

     Antonio DiFrancesco was born on Friday, 4 May 1888 at Montenerodomo, Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy.^1,2,3,4 He emigrated on 2 March 1905 to at Port of Napoli, Naples, Naples, Campania, Italy.⁵
     Antonio Di Francesco (given age 16) arrived at the Ellis Island at New York City, New York County, New York, aboard the SS Neckar on 15 March 1905. His intended destination was Jatesboro, Pennsylvania.^5,6 He was not found on the 1 June 1910 Census for at Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He and Josephine Helen Kozak obtained a marriage license on 14 September 1914 at Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Antonio gave his address as 2235 Edgehill Rd. and his occupation as Bartender.⁷
     Antonio D. Francesco (given age 25) married first Josephine H. Kozak (given age 21), daughter of Henry Kozak and Josephine Mikavic, on Monday, 14 September 1914 Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by W. D. Murray Justice of the Peace. Anthony's occupation was Bartender; he resided at 2235 Edgehill Rd.^7,8,9
     Antonio DiFrancesco lived from 1915 to 1968 at Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
     Antonio Di Francesco (given age 29) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 15 July 1917, while residing at Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Andrew Henry Kozak was named as his nearest relative.¹
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Anthony Francisko (given age 31), the head of household at Columbia Road, Olmsted Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on 3 March 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Josephine Francisko (given age 26), his sons, Thomas F. Francisko (given age 5) and Armond Francisko (given age 1 yr. 6 mo.), his daughter, Virginia Francisko (given age 2 years, 6 months) . Henry Kozak (given age 66) was listed as his neighbor. Anthony was employed as a Stone Quarry Laborer.¹⁰
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Anthony D. Francisco (given age 42), the head of household at Columbia Road, West View, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on 9 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Josephine Francisco (given age 38), his sons, Thomas Francisco (given age 15), Armand Francisco (given age 11) and Anthony Francisco (given age 9), his daughter, Virginia Francisco (given age 13) . Josephine Kozak (given age 68) was listed as his neighbor. Anthony was a Farmer on his own farm. He owned a house valued at $10,000.¹¹
     Antonio DiFrancesco and Josephine Helen Kozak were divorced in April 1939 Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁹
     The 1940 US Census enumerated him as Anthony Francis (given age 62), the head of household West View, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on 3 May 1940, living alone. Josephine Kozak (given age 78) was listed as his neighbor. Anthony was self employed as a farmer. He owned a house valued at $4500.¹²
     Anthony (none) Francis (given age 53) registered for the civilian draft for WW II on 25 April 1942, while residing Olmsted Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Anthony Albert Frances was named as a person who would always know his address. Anthony was employed by the United Greenhouse Co., Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, O.²
     Anthony Frances married second Gladys M. Willson, daughter of Joseph D. C. Richings and Sara J. Sager, say 1943 Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁹
     Antonio DiFrancesco lived from 1968 to 1975 at 6815 N.W. 9th Street, Margate, Broward County, Florida.⁸
     Antonio died on 28 October 1975 in the Margate General Hospital, located at Margate, Broward County, Florida, at age 87 leaving Gladys Marie as a widow. Anthony's usual occupation was given as Greenhouse Maintenance.^4,8,13,14
     Antonio's obituary appeared on 30 October 1975, at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Antonio was survived by, his wife, Gladys Marie Richings, his sons, Thomas John Frances and Anthony Albert Frances, his daughters, Virginia Frances and Agnes M. Willson, his niece, Lois Marie McDowell.¹⁵
     The funeral service for Antonio DiFrancesco was held on 31 October 1975 the Baker Funeral Home at Berea, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He was buried on Friday, 31 October 1975 in the Sunset Memorial Park, located at North Olmsted, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁴

     Virginia Snow Waggoner was born on Saturday, 3 September 1853 at Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio.^1,2,3,4 Virginia Wagoner (given age 6) was listed as a household member living with Ralph Wagoner (given age 38) on the 1860 Census on 19 June 1860 Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio.⁵ Virginia S. Wagner (given age 16) was listed as a household member living with Ralph Wagner (given age 47) on the 1870 Census on 30 July 1870 at Richland Township, Miami County, Indiana.⁶ Virginia Snow Waggoner and George A. McCartney obtained a marriage license on 7 September 1872 at Seneca County, Ohio.^7,8
     At age 19, Virginia Snow Waggoner married George A. McCartney, age 22, son of Rufus B. McCartney and Hannah Dimm, on Thursday, 12 September 1872 Seneca County, Ohio. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. D. D. Hart. The ceremony was witnessed by Mary Lucretia Waggoner.^{7,9,1,2,10,11} Virginia Snow Waggoner was listed in the obituary of William Clark Waggoner on 29 January 1880, in the Clyde Enterprise, published at Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio, as a surviving sister.¹² Verginie McKartney (given age 26) was listed as the wife of George McKartney (given age 30) on the 1880 Census recorded 22 June 1880 Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio. She was Keeping House.^13,14
     Virginia Snow Waggoner lived from 1888 to 1921 at Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹⁵ She was listed in the obituary of Ralph Waggoner on 3 August 1894, in the Fremont Weekly Journal, published at Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio, as a surviving daughter.¹²
     Virginia Snow McCartney and George A. McCartney lived in 1896 at Section 1, Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio. The farm, located on what is now called North Township Road 169, contained 72.3 acres, more or less. Beaver Creek ran through the property.¹⁶ Virginia McKartney (given age 46) was listed as the wife of George McKartney (given age 50) on the 1900 Census recorded 11 June 1900 Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.¹⁷
     Her husband, George, died on 3 June 1900 Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 50, leaving Virginia Snow as a widow.^2,18,19 She was listed in the obituary of George A. McCartney on 14 June 1900, in the Tiffin Daily Tribune, published at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving wife.¹² Jennie McCartney (given age 56) was listed as the mother of Jay C. McCartney (given age 26) on the 1910 Census recorded 7 May 1910 Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.²⁰ Virginia Snow McCartney was listed in the obituary of Hannah McCartney on 29 April 1915, in the Green Springs Echo, published at Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio, as a surviving daughter-in-law.¹²
     Virginia Snow Waggoner lived between 1916 and 1921 at R1, Greenspring, Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio.²¹ She was named as the nearest relative of Jay C. McCartney (given age 34) on his WWI draft registration on 12 September 1918 at RFD 1, Greenspring, Seneca County, Ohio.²²
     The 1920 US Census enumerated her as Minnie McCartney (given age 66), the head of household Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 12 January 1920. Also living in the household was, her son, Jay C. McCartney (given age 36). Minnie was employed as a Widow and owned the family farm.²³
     Virginia Snow died on 30 October 1921 Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio, at age 68.^4,3,2,24
     Jennie's obituary appeared on 31 October 1921, in the Fremont Daily Messenger, published at Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio. As listed in the obituary, Jennie was survived by, her sons, Jay C. McCartney and Clinton Ralph McCartney, her grandson, Richard Lewis McCartney.^12,8 The funeral service for Jennie was held on 2 November 1921 in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Green Springs, Seneca County, Ohio, officiated by Rev. Thompson. Jennie S. McCartney (given age 68) was buried on Wednesday, 2 November 1921 in the Green Springs Cemetery, located at Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio.^3,25

     Carol Virginia McCartney was born on Thursday, 11 January 1923 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.^1,2 She was listed as the daughter of Clinton R. McCartney (given age 43) on the 1930 Census recorded 7 April 1930 at 2251 Charleston Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.³ Carol Virginia McCartney was listed as the daughter of Clinton McCartney (given age 52) on the 1940 Census recorded 29 April 1940 at 518 Devon Place, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.⁴
     At age 21, Carol Virginia McCartney married Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD., age 22, son of Richard Albert Lindenmeyer and Pauline B. Datwyler, on Tuesday, 18 January 1944.²
     Carol Virginia McCartney lived from 1970 to 2008 at 165 Lee Street, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98109.⁵
     Her husband, Paul, died on 3 August 1991 at Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 70, leaving Carol Virginia as a widow.^2,6,7
     Carol Virginia died on 17 November 2010 at King County, Washington, at age 87.^7,8

      Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD. also went by the name of Lindy. He was born on Wednesday, 4 May 1921 at Ohio.¹ He was listed as the son of Richard A. Lindenmeyer (given age 40) on the 1930 Census recorded 17 April 1930 at Holmes Township, Crawford County, Ohio.² Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD. graduated as class valedictorian from Mount Gilead High School at Mount Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio, on 25 May 1939.³ He was listed as the son of R. A. Lindenmeyer (given age 50) on the 1940 Census recorded 18 April 1940 at 195 North Main Street, Mount Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio.⁴ Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD. graduated with a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University at Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, say 1943.
     Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD. began military service on 18 February 1943 at Boca Raton Army Air Field near Palm Beach County, Florida. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet for the duration of World War II.^5,6
     At age 22, Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD. married Carol Virginia McCartney, age 21, daughter of Clinton Ralph McCartney and Clarrisa Melvina Sherman, on Tuesday, 18 January 1944.⁷ Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD. graduated Ph.D. from Ohio State University at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
     Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD. was a Manager of pioneering research in 1951 for Visking Company, a division of Union Carbide Corp., at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
     Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD. lived in 1955 at Palos Heights, Illinois.
     Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD. was a research scientist in June 1959 for Chemstrand Corporation, at Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama.³
     At the time of the death of his father in 1968, Paul resided at Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. He was listed in the obituary of Richard A. Lindenmeyer (given age 78) on 29 February 1968, in the News Journal, published at Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, as a surviving son.³
     Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD. was a Head of the Polymer Science Lab in 1969 for Boeing Scientific Research Laboratories, at Seattle, King County, Washington.
     Paul Henry Lindenmeyer PhD. lived from 1970 to 1991 at 165 Lee Street, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98109.
     Paul Henry died on 3 August 1991 at Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 70 leaving Carol Virginia as a widow.^7,8,1 Paul's obituary appeared in February 1994, in the Polymer Engineering & Science, published at.