Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray

Brainard, George

Male 1893 - 1967  (74 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Brainard, George was born in 1893 in Illinois; died on 12 Oct 1967; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Garage Proprietor
    • Reference Number: BRAI.G001
    • _FGRAVE: 24196250

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Plot: Lot 5, 1 Add, Row 8

    George married Pettyjohn, Louisa 'Lou' in 1914. Louisa (daughter of Pettyjohn, Edward Joseph and Walburn, Alice Elizabeth) was born on 2 Mar 1892 in Illinois; died on 28 May 1977; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Brainard, Pansy M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1915 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Mar 1994 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Mar 1994 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Brainard, Minnie Irene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1918 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Dec 1994 in Baxter County Regional Hospital, Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas; was buried on 7 Dec 1994 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Brainard, Fay Elmo  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1920 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Jan 2003 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Feb 2003 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Brainard, Marvin Henry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1923 in Illinois; died on 25 Apr 1945 in Germany; was buried on 28 Jan 1949 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Brainard, Bessie May  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1925 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Oct 1998 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Oct 1998 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Brainard, Ray Norman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1927 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2013 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Dec 2013 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Brainard, Glen Owen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Apr 1931; died in 2018.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Brainard, Pansy M.Brainard, Pansy M. Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 6 Jun 1915 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Mar 1994 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 31 Mar 1994 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Retired employee of Four Sisters Garment Factory, Flora, Clay County, Illinois
    • Reference Number: BRAI.P001
    • _FGRAVE: 18348848
    • Funeral: 31 Mar 1994, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Family/Spouse: Van Matre, David. David was born in 1911 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Maynard, Wiley Francis. Wiley (son of Maynard, Robert Walter 'Jack' and Bethell, Pearl L. 'Pearly') was born on 24 Apr 1916 in Bell City, Stoddard County, Missouri; died on 2 Nov 1993 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Nov 1993 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Brainard, Minnie IreneBrainard, Minnie Irene Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 14 Apr 1918 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Dec 1994 in Baxter County Regional Hospital, Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas; was buried on 7 Dec 1994 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRAI.M001
    • _FGRAVE: 26561573
    • Funeral: 7 Dec 1994, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Minnie FRAZIER, 76, of Gamaliel, AR, formerly of Olney, died at 2:28 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, 1994, at the Baxter County Regional Hospital, Mountain Home, AR.

    Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City. Burial will be in the Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

    Mrs. FRAZIER was born on April 14, 1918, in Clay City, the daughter of George and Lou (PETTYJOHN) BRAINARD. She married Glenn R. FRAZIER in 1939. She was a homemaker and seamstress.

    Surviving are her widower, Glenn R. FRAZIER of Gamalie, AR; three brothers, Fay and Ray, both of Olney, and Glenn of Pittsburg; one sister, Bessie GARDNER of Olney.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.

    Minnie married Frazier, G.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Brainard, Fay ElmoBrainard, Fay Elmo Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 8 Sep 1920 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Jan 2003 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Feb 2003 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRAI.F001
    • _FGRAVE: 36681470
    • Military Service: World War II, Technician Fifth Grade, Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 10th PE, United States Army

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on September 2, 1942 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the Transportation Corps, completed basic training, and departed the Continental U.S. on April 29, 1943 bound for the European Theater Of Operations. Assigned to and served with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th PE through the Sicily, Rome-Arno and Northern Apennines Campaigns. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 5th Grade on November 20, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

    This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

    Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2019147

    Buried:
    Plot: Lot 15 1/2, Franklin, Space 2, R-B

    Fay married Farley, Bernice on 9 Aug 1942. Bernice was born on 11 Apr 1925; died on 29 Dec 1996; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Brainard, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 10. Brainard, V.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Brainard, Marvin HenryBrainard, Marvin Henry Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 15 Mar 1923 in Illinois; died on 25 Apr 1945 in Germany; was buried on 28 Jan 1949 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRAI.M002
    • _FGRAVE: 24196282
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Company A, 93rd Chemical Mortar Battalion, United States Army

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Service number assignment was 36638025.

    ====================================

    Private First Class with Company A, 93rd Chemical Mortar Battalion. Died of non-battle causes on April 25, 1945. Buried with military honors at Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Illinois.

    This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

    Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1901361


  5. 6.  Brainard, Bessie MayBrainard, Bessie May Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 26 Apr 1925 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Oct 1998 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Oct 1998 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Homemaker
    • Reference Number: BRAI.B001
    • _FGRAVE: 5057491
    • Funeral: 24 Oct 1998, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    She was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

    Family/Spouse: Gardner, Chester Roscoe. Chester was born on 28 Jul 1917 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; died on 20 May 1963 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; was buried in Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Gardner, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Gardner, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Gardner, J.  Descendancy chart to this point

    Bessie married Auler, Glenn Isham Jr. in 1968. Glenn was born on 17 Apr 1924 in Illinois; died on 27 Jul 2002 in Indiana; was buried in Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Brainard, Ray NormanBrainard, Ray Norman Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 20 Mar 1927 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2013 in Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Dec 2013 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRAI.R001
    • _FGRAVE: 121174160
    • Funeral: 4 Dec 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Ray Norman Brainard, age 85, of Olney passed away December 1, 2013
    He is survived by his wife, Hazel of 46 years; his daughter, Donna Kay and her husband, Don; his son, Joseph Denucci and his granddaughter, Dianne Boyer and children. He leaves behind many grandchildren and great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
    He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Louisa (Pettyjohn) Brainard; 3 sisters, Minnie, Bessie and Pansy; 2 brothers, Fay and Marvin; son, Jerry L. Brainard; his granddaughter, Shelly VanMatre and grandson Christopher Brainard.
    He will be greatly missed by the ones he left behind.

    Olney Daily Mail (Olney,IL) -
    December 3, 2013

    Family/Spouse: Hagen, Inez. Inez (daughter of Hagen, Ulysses S. and Bowen, Daisy) was born on 25 Jul 1928; died on 19 May 2006; was buried in Oskaloosa Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Brainard, D.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Nowack, Joseph Gene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1945 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 9 Mar 2015 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.
    3. 16. Brainard, Gerald 'Jerry' L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1946 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 2002 in Austin, Travis County, Texas; was buried in Wolf Crossing Cemetery, Highland Haven, Burnet County, Texas.

    Ray married Brown, Hazel E. on 27 Dec 1967. Hazel (daughter of Brown, Charles Arthur and Ireland, Pearl Marie) was born on 20 Sep 1922 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 5 Feb 2020 in Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Feb 2020 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Brainard, D.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Nowack, Joseph Gene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1945 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 9 Mar 2015 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.
    3. 16. Brainard, Gerald 'Jerry' L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1946 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 2002 in Austin, Travis County, Texas; was buried in Wolf Crossing Cemetery, Highland Haven, Burnet County, Texas.

  7. 8.  Brainard, Glen OwenBrainard, Glen Owen Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 28 Apr 1931; died in 2018.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRAI.G002

    Glen married Hagen, Barbara Ann on 29 Mar 1957 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. Barbara (daughter of Hagen, Kermit and Smith, Veneta P.) was born on 29 Dec 1936 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Oct 2017 in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Brainard, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Brainard, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 19. Brainard, D.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Brainard, G. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Fay2, 1.George1)

    G. married Creadore, E.P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 10.  Brainard, V. Descendancy chart to this point (4.Fay2, 1.George1)

    V. married Nichols [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Gardner, J.Gardner, J. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Bessie2, 1.George1)

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


  4. 12.  Gardner, C. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Bessie2, 1.George1)

    Family/Spouse: Kulkaski, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 13.  Gardner, J. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Bessie2, 1.George1)

    Family/Spouse: Dunfee, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 14.  Brainard, D.K. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ray2, 1.George1)

    Family/Spouse: VAN MATRE, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. VanMatre, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. VanMatre, Michelle  Descendancy chart to this point died before 5 Feb 2020.

  7. 15.  Nowack, Joseph Gene Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ray2, 1.George1) was born on 9 Sep 1945 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 9 Mar 2015 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: NOWA.J001
    • _FGRAVE: 207733264

    Notes:

    oseph Gene Nowack was born September 9th 1945 . Joseph spent much of his time surfing the California coast. Shortly after graduating high school Joseph displayed his passion for food as a cook where he served famous people such as John Wayne . In the early 70's Joseph moved back to San Francisco where he worked as a manager for the infamous orphanage nightclub. Here he met the likes of santana,mick jagger,Keith Richards and van Morrison. In the mid 70's he spent many years as a manager of North Beach leather in San Francisco and new York City. Eventually opening their first store in Las Vegas Joseph fell in love with the valley and all its glory and made Las Vegas his permanent home. In 1994 Joseph pursued a career in real estate which he mastered for many years. Joseph enjoyed golfing ,going to Broadway plays,traveling and visiting California beaches.
    If Joseph were to speak to us today he would remind us of the words of a childhood mentor. "If you have a knot and can not untie it tray a little patience ,patience will untie it!


  8. 16.  Brainard, Gerald 'Jerry' L. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ray2, 1.George1) was born on 27 Dec 1946 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 14 Nov 2002 in Austin, Travis County, Texas; was buried in Wolf Crossing Cemetery, Highland Haven, Burnet County, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRAI.G005
    • _FGRAVE: 16000099

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Far Right hand Corner with my Brother Christopher Brainard.Ashes where spread there..

    Gerald married Pendle, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Brainardd, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Brainard, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 24. Brainard, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 25. Brainard, Christopher George  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1976 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; died in 1994; was buried in Wolf Crossing Cemetery, Highland Haven, Burnet County, Texas.
    5. 26. Brainard, R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 17.  Brainard, M. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Glen2, 1.George1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 18.  Brainard, G. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Glen2, 1.George1)

  11. 19.  Brainard, D. Descendancy chart to this point (8.Glen2, 1.George1)

    Family/Spouse: Forbes, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 20.  VanMatre, R. Descendancy chart to this point (14.D.K.3, 7.Ray2, 1.George1)

  2. 21.  VanMatre, Michelle Descendancy chart to this point (14.D.K.3, 7.Ray2, 1.George1) died before 5 Feb 2020.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: VANM.M005


  3. 22.  Brainardd, D. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Gerald3, 7.Ray2, 1.George1)

  4. 23.  Brainard, C. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Gerald3, 7.Ray2, 1.George1)

  5. 24.  Brainard, T. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Gerald3, 7.Ray2, 1.George1)

  6. 25.  Brainard, Christopher George Descendancy chart to this point (16.Gerald3, 7.Ray2, 1.George1) was born on 8 Nov 1976 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas; died in 1994; was buried in Wolf Crossing Cemetery, Highland Haven, Burnet County, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BRAI.C002
    • _FGRAVE: 16000335

    Notes:

    Christopher was born in Texas...He was born with a form of spinal muscular atrophy..the official name is called werdnig hoffman spinal muscular atrophy.


  7. 26.  Brainard, R. Descendancy chart to this point (16.Gerald3, 7.Ray2, 1.George1)



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