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Peter W. Gustavus - b. Mar 1881 MD, USA

KimGosnell27 — 2012-03-30 12:56:07Z

I am seeking information about Peter Wilhelm Gustavus, b. 16 Mar 1881 in Maryland - likely Baltimore. His father Peter (1853-1902) was a shipbroker in Baltimore.

Peter b. 1881, apparently married a girl named Peggy, and they had two daughters, Peggy b. 1914 and Shirley b. 1916. Peter was sort of the black sheep of the family; he was also the only son born in the middle of 4 sisters.

I believe he worked as an accountant in Baltimore, Alameda, CA and maybe Ohio.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

My thanks.

Re: roofe/miller connections

patsconnections — 2011-04-05 00:41:52Z

Gustavus Roofe: I can be reached at pattij39@att.net Please contact me at my e mail.
Pat

Re: roofe/miller connections

tracs1833 — 2011-04-04 23:54:11Z

My Grandfather was George Washington Roofe. His mother was Niece Roofe. My mother is Martha Jewell Roofe (still living). I would love any leads or pictures you have on Gus.

Thanks,

Dawn Jewell Reese
vareeses@msn.com

Gene Gustavus of Amarillo, TX 1920

drbrownlee — 2011-02-07 05:33:05Z

Gene is pictured in the 1920 La Airosa, yearbook of Amarillo High School, and is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Micajah Gustavus

DAFox321 — 2010-01-07 12:06:51Z

No need to buy a copy. Go here and plug in M. D. Gustavous.
http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html.
I agree that this is probably Micajah,Jr. Since it looks like he moved to Burleson in 1885, there is a possibility that Micajah, Sr. might have still been alive. I've also found info on some of Micajah's other children.
DAFox

Re: Micajah Gustavus

lauraleelassus — 2010-01-03 19:27:07Z

Thanks a whole lot, I think you might have found something for me. I think this is the son who was born about 1854. I will try to find out how to get a copy of the death certificate. I truly appreciate your time and effort to let me know this information and point me in a good direction.

Re: Micajah Gustavus

DAFox321 — 2010-01-02 22:49:20Z

I have a lead for you. I found a death certificate for M D Gustavous who lived in Cooks Point Texas. He died 25 Dec 1915, having lived in Burleson county for 30 years. He was 60 years old when he died. The father's name looks like it could be Cage. That is a nickname for Micajah. M D was a widower. It looks like he was going to be buried on the 26th in the Salem Cemetery. The undertaker was a J W N___y based in Caldwell.
DAFox

Re: Wondering if we're related.

mdc7353 — 2009-08-12 22:06:47Z

we are related. my great-grandmother was a gustavus (clara) who never married my great-grandfather (aaron smith) and was forced to give my grandfather up for adoption. my grandparents still keep in touch with ida kirkpatrick's side of the family.

Re: Charles Eugene Gustavus

UrsulaEveridge — 2008-08-21 20:42:52Z

I am a descendent of the Burtis family of Madisonville,Texas. My grandmother was Rachel Burtis- the daughter of John R. Burtis and Lena McAfee Burtis. She is now deceased. Rachel marries Ennis Canady and they had a son Ennis Canady Jr. who is deceased. I am Ursula Anne Canady Everidge.

Re: Charles Eugene Gustavus

19melody42 — 2007-10-19 02:13:31Z

DA,
I am interested in researching Madison Co Texas and their relations. (The story is they are all related) I found your info when I was looking for the Burtis Family. I am sorry I am no relation to the Gustavus family but I taught a Gustavus young man about 30 years ago and he was delightful. (named Kevin)

Re: Charles Eugene Gustavus

DAFox321 — 2007-10-18 15:42:38Z

19Melody42,
When I asked if there was any info you'd be able to share, I was thinking more in terms of Charles Eugene or how you are related. ;-)

Of course, any Gustavus information is welcomed. My grandfather, Carl Neely Gustavus, didn't associate much with his family, therefore, my Dad didn't talk about them. I'd love to hear family stories.
Thanks,
DA

Re: Charles Eugene Gustavus

19melody42 — 2007-10-17 14:17:49Z

DA,
How about a website of the Cemetery where Thomas Ayers is buried?
http://www.rootsweb.com/~txmadiso/sandprairie.txt

He is listed as T.A. Gustavus and Nancy is listed as N.F. Gustavus.

Re: Charles Eugene Gustavus

DAFox321 — 2007-10-17 13:25:04Z

Charles Eugene's parents are William A Gustavus b.1845 MS and Virinia A.(Dotson -- I believe, from circumstancial evidence) b.1847 TX. Charles Eugene is found with his parents in the 1880 census for Leon County TX.
Charles Eugene's grandparents are Thomas A. Gustavus and Nancy F. Goza both b.1825 MS.

If I am correct that Virginia is a Dotson, then my ggrandmother, Julia Dotson, is her sister. Parents are Christopher Lemuel Dotson b.1818 TN and Mary Childress b.1820 AL.
My ggrandfather, Charles A Gustavus, is William A. Gustavus's brother.

I have 4 children, all girls, for Charles E and Nora.
If you have any information that you are willing to share, it would be appreciated. DAFox

Charles Eugene Gustavus

19melody42 — 2007-10-06 04:31:36Z

This husband of Nora Burtis was once the County Judge of Madison County. Does anyone know who is his father and grandfather? Thank you for helping.

Micajah Gustavus

2006-02-17 20:26:47Z

Micajah Gustavus was born in La., lived in Copiah County, Mississippi, and moved to Texas around 1860 with others in the Gustavus family. He was found in Madison County, TX in the 1860 and 1870 census. Micajah and his 3rd wife Lucy along with a son named Micajah were found in the 1880 McLennan County, Texas census. Does anyone know when or where any of these 3 people died? Thanks
Lee
Leel2@sbcglobal.net

Peter Wilhelm Gustavus

KimGosnell27 — 2005-07-08 15:29:18Z

Peter Wilhelm Gustavus was born 16 Mar 1881 (I believe, in Baltimore) and died circa 11 Dec 1957. He is buried in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland. His parents were Peter & Caroline Gustavus nee Aberle.

I am looking for information on the life of this man, as I am sure he has fathered at least two daughters with a woman named Peggy, "a farmer's daughter" (as she referred to herself in a handwritten letter to one of Peter's sisters). I believe that Peggy was born circa 1894...possibly in Ohio.

The two daughters whom she referred to in this letter are Peggy (born circa 1914) and Shirley (born circa 1916). In the letter, Peggy describes her daughters who were out playing in the yard behind a hotel in Akron. Both girls had the last name of Gustavus.

Does this sound familiar to anyone?

From the tone of the letter, my impression is that for some reason this was not a marriage that Peter's family looked upon favorably.

Any information would be so appreciated. We have a few early photos of Peter that we would enjoy sharing with those related to him.

Thank you,
Kim

Re: Peter GUSTAVUS - steamship broker, Baltimore, MD

KimGosnell27 — 2004-10-20 14:42:20Z

Add another child to this family. Peter had a daughter named
Marie M. Gustavus - b: 27 May 1879
Also, the correct birthdate for Caroline Marie is
b: 2 Sep 1875

Peter's father was named Cord, and his mother was Johanna Paulina Klockgeter.

Re: John GUSTAVUS

lauraleelassus — 2004-10-16 14:02:51Z

I am from this same line of John Gustavus through his son Micajah. I was just wondering if you ever discovered the parents of John? I have been unable to locate them. Thanks for any information

roofe/miller connections

patsconnections — 2003-08-15 03:27:38Z

Looking for relations of Gustavus Roofe, Noah Miller,Ann Roofe,John Roofe Captolia Roofe. Gustavus born in Germany possibly married to Millie Fahr.

Peter GUSTAVUS - steamship broker, Baltimore, MD

KimGosnell27 — 2003-07-11 14:59:03Z

I am looking for information about Peter GUSTAVUS (sibling to Gerhardt, Carl, and Mrs. Capt. Edmond Broenings), who married Caroline Wilhelmine ABERLE, in 1874, Manhatten, NY. I am trying to locate the names of his parents, and birth info. I am thinking that he was born in Vegesack, near Bremen.

That same year, Peter & Caroline moved to Baltimore, and founded GUSTAVUS & Co., a ship-chandlery business.

Together, I've learned of several of their children:
Caroline Marie - b: 27 May 1879
Peter W. - b: 16 March 1881
Margaretha (Gretchen) L. - b: 4 November 1885
Paula Matilda - b: 20 October 1887

Thank you for reading my query.
Kim :)

Re: AL GUSTAVUS

Janet_66 — 2002-02-04 00:34:36Z

Barbara,

I have many Gustavus's in my family lineage. The Gustavus and Ihrig family's intermarried a lot!! I am very interested in that photo you have of Al Gustavus. My parent still live in the Vinland Township you are referring to. I live in Oshkosh, WI, which is just a couple of miles from the Vinland Town lines. Please contact me regarding this photo!!

Thank you
Janet

Wondering if we're related.

2002-01-08 22:39:57Z

I just was wondering if any of us were related. My great great grandparents were gustavuses. My great grandmother was a gustavus and married into the kirkpatrick family. My grandmother married into the anderson family and my mother married into the boudreaux family. If any of this sounds familiar, let me know. my grandmother is really interested in geneology and greatly desires to know beyond what she has been able to obtain. I hope to hear from someone.

Keri Boudreaux

Re: John GUSTAVUS

2001-12-08 21:18:33Z

Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to your question; however, I feel that it's a strong possibility that your Margaret/Margery GUSTAVUS and my John GUSTAVUS are kin, if not siblings. There are not that many GUSTAVUSES floating around and the fact that they're both in GA at the same time is interesting.

This is my paternal grandmother's maiden name, so I have quite a bit of information on the GUSTAVUSES after their migration from MS to TX, if we discover that we're "related"!

I wish I had more knowledge to share with you, but please keep me in mind should you run across any other information on this family! (I'll do the same!)

With appreciation,
Kim in Tulsa

Re: John GUSTAVUS

2001-12-08 21:10:30Z

Kim: I have just learned my 3rd gr-grandmother, Margaret (Margery) Holliday, b. Wilkes Co., GA was first married to a Gustavis/Gustavus. Her second husband, whom she married in Washington Co., KY on 30 August 1794, was John Holloway/ Holliday,(spelled both ways on marriage bond) b. VA. Undoubtedly the Gustavus, Vardaman and Holliday families traveled together from GA>MS>Spanish West Florida (now Louisiana>MS. Margery & John Holliday's son, Zachariah, b. KY 1798, is my ancestor. (Zachariah m abt. 1823, Delilah Anderson in St. Helena Parish, LA.) John Holliday either disappears or dies in Adams Co., MS 1800. I like to think he either died or was killed. In the Index of Wills, I found Juan (John) Holliday's will listed in Book 26. Unfortunately, someone has "borrowed" Will Book 26 of the Spanish Records of Adams Co., MS and failed to return it. Several other Spanish Record Books have also been "borrowed" and not returned. After Margery takes the children to St. Helena Parish, she married Hugh Hall,who was a JP. Could your John Gustavus have been a brother to Margery Holliday's first husband??
Jean Williams Farrar, Natchez, Adams Co., MS; jwfarrar@iamerica.net

Margaret (Margery) Holliday Gustavis/Gustavus Holliday

2001-12-08 20:49:10Z

Margery (Margaret) Holliday, b. Wilkes Co., GA m. Mr. Gustavis/ Gustavus. Undoubtedly, they migrated to Washington Co., KY, where he must have died. On Aug. 30, 1794, Margaret (Margery) Gustavis/Gustavus married John Holliday, b. VA. Marriage Bond signed by John Holliday and ? Sattsman. Her guardian, James Mc(somebody-can't read his writing), gave his permission for her to marry. John & Margery migrate to the MS. Territory ca. 1800. John Holliday disappears/dies in Adams Co., MS in 1800. Spanish Will Book in the Adams County Court House has "Disappeared". In 1803, Margery takes her three children, (can't remember name of first daughter - Margaret or Elizabeth b. KY, 1795/96); Zachariah, b. KY, 1798 (my ancestor m. Delilah Anderson) and Winiford Winny m. Mr. Stewart) b. KY 1800, and migrates to Greensburg, St. Helena Parish, Spanish West Florida (now Louisiana). Is Margaret (Margery) Holliday Gustavis/ Gustavus Holliday the youngest daughter of William Holliday, b. Ireland 1723 d. 07 July 1786 Wilkes Co., GA and Ann Ayres, b. Ireland d. aft 1786, Wilkes Co., GA??? Proof needed for DAR. Help greatly appreciated. Thank you. Jean Williams Farrar - jwfarrar@iamerica.net

John GUSTAVUS

2001-12-01 13:53:04Z

My direct line is through John GUSTAVUS 1786 GA or TN-1860 MS. I do have the names of his children, and their spouses and offspring, if interested.

John m Rhoda Elizabeth VARDEMAN in Wilkinson County, MS in 13 Mar 1806. Two days later, there is a Jemimah GUSTAVUS that marries Pearson WELLS; however, I don't know whether she and John are related or not. (There is a William WELLS household on the 1805 Wilkinson County, MS Census.)

By 1812, John GUSTAVUS is listed on the Tax List for St. Tammany Parish, LA and is also included on that same counties Census in 1820. By 1830, the family is listed on the Copiah County, MS Census.

I am hoping to learn the parents of John GUSTAVUS, as well as any other details regarding this ancestor! Any information is GREATLY welcomed!

With appreciation,
Kim

Gustavus

B_Gifford — 2001-06-24 13:44:27Z

Sorry I can't help you with that question. I recieved all these old photos after my grandparents died and all I know about most of the pictures was the note on the back sides of them.

Gustavus

2001-04-02 07:18:24Z

Any possible relation to Ira Lee Gustavus (b 9/6/1893; d. 11/14/72; father Eddie Lee Gustavus) in Normangee, TX?

Eva Gustavus

2001-01-06 10:27:57Z

Born after 1877 in Little Rock, AR. Died before 1959.

for Barbara

2000-12-03 08:23:34Z

Barbara, Do you have any knowledge of the family of St. Clair Gustavus in Grayson co. Ky or any desendants of this family?
If you do or know someone who might please contact me by here or by email gvmersn2@aol.com
Thanks.
Tina

AL GUSTAVUS

2000-11-13 19:46:20Z

I have a picture with AL GUSTAVUS taken by my grandparents CARL and GERTIE KIESOW in Vinland Wi. in 1918.