Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray

Welty, William John

Male 1886 - 1964  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Welty, William John was born on 20 Oct 1886; died on 1 May 1964; was buried in Tolliver Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.W001
    • _FGRAVE: 23035442

    Family/Spouse: Gillespie, Laura D.. Laura was born on 23 Feb 1892; died on 30 Aug 1975; was buried in Tolliver Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Welty, W.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Welty, Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point died before 18 Aug 2009.
    3. 4. Welty, Vaughn  Descendancy chart to this point died before 18 Aug 2009.
    4. 5. Welty, John  Descendancy chart to this point died before 18 Aug 2009.
    5. 6. Welty, Freddie  Descendancy chart to this point died before 18 Aug 2009.
    6. 7. Welty, Billie  Descendancy chart to this point died before 18 Aug 2009.
    7. 8. Welty, Margie  Descendancy chart to this point died before 18 Aug 2009.
    8. 9. Welty, Elza  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Oct 1913 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Mar 2012 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    9. 10. Welty, Albert  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1915; died on 2 May 1980; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    10. 11. Welty, Fred  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1917; died on 21 Apr 1942; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    11. 12. Welty, Mildred D.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Sep 1924 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Aug 2012 in Normal, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, McDonough County, Illinois.
    12. 13. Welty, Rosie M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1928 in Illinois; died before 18 Aug 2009.
    13. 14. Welty, Permela R. 'Mickey'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jul 1931; died on 18 Aug 2009 in Highland Health Care Center, Highland, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Tolliver Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.
    14. 15. Welty, Laura P.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1933; died on 24 Dec 2015; was buried in Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Welty, W. Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

  2. 3.  Welty, LawrenceWelty, Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) died before 18 Aug 2009.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.L006
    • Military Service: World War II, Staff Sergeant, 800th Military Police Battalion, United States Army


  3. 4.  Welty, Vaughn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) died before 18 Aug 2009.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.V002
    • Military Service: World War II, 325th Photographic Wing (Reconnaissance), 8th Air Force, United States Army Air Forces


  4. 5.  Welty, John Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) died before 18 Aug 2009.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.J006


  5. 6.  Welty, Freddie Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) died before 18 Aug 2009.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.F003


  6. 7.  Welty, Billie Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) died before 18 Aug 2009.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.B002


  7. 8.  Welty, Margie Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) died before 18 Aug 2009.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.M004


  8. 9.  Welty, ElzaWelty, Elza Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 13 Oct 1913 in Louisville, Clay County, Illinois; died on 14 Mar 2012 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.E001
    • _FGRAVE: 86843696
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Company C, 291st Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division, United States Army

    Notes:

    He was employed by B & O Railroad and enjoyed his time as a member of the Flora American Legion.

    Elza married Holmes, Thelma Marie on 23 Oct 1938 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Thelma (daughter of Holmes, Pearley and Tolliver, Bessie) was born on 12 May 1920 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Jan 2021 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Welty, AlbertWelty, Albert Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 3 Jun 1915; died on 2 May 1980; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.A001
    • _FGRAVE: 19315895
    • Military Service: World War II, Private, Company D, 29th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, United States Army

    Notes:

    Military Service:
    Entered active service as a draftee on 22 March 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified for the military occupational specialty of rifleman (745). Departed the Continental U.S. on 14 September 1945 bound to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to Company D, 29th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private on 20 December 1945 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

    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: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1968856

    Family/Spouse: Slade, Opal L.. Opal was born on 4 Mar 1915; died on 25 Aug 1989; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Welty, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Welty, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 18. Welty, Lora Darlene  Descendancy chart to this point died on 15 Nov 1975.
    4. 19. Welty, Veda  Descendancy chart to this point died before 31 Mar 2011.
    5. 20. Baughman, Dwayne  Descendancy chart to this point died before 31 Mar 2011.
    6. 21. Welty, Paul H.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1941 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 2013 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Jan 2013 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 22. Welty, James Richard 'Jim'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1945 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Apr 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    8. 23. Welty, Danny Lee  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jul 1954 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Mar 2011 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried on 3 Apr 2011 in Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois.

  10. 11.  Welty, Fred Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1917; died on 21 Apr 1942; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.F002


  11. 12.  Welty, Mildred D. Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 3 Sep 1924 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Aug 2012 in Normal, McLean County, Illinois; was buried in Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, McDonough County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.M003

    Family/Spouse: Fox, Ralph W.. Ralph was born on 1 May 1913; died on 16 Dec 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 13.  Welty, Rosie M.Welty, Rosie M. Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1928 in Illinois; died before 18 Aug 2009.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.R002
    • Census: 16 May 1940, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 11a


  13. 14.  Welty, Permela R. 'Mickey' Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 10 Jul 1931; died on 18 Aug 2009 in Highland Health Care Center, Highland, Madison County, Illinois; was buried in Tolliver Cemetery, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.P003

    Notes:

    She was a homemaker.

    Permela married GRAGERT, Jesse L. on 1 Jul 1948. Jesse died before 18 Aug 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 15.  Welty, Laura P. Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 23 Apr 1933; died on 24 Dec 2015; was buried in Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.L005



Generation: 3

  1. 16.  Welty, D. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Albert2, 1.William1)

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


  2. 17.  Welty, B. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Albert2, 1.William1)

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


  3. 18.  Welty, Lora Darlene Descendancy chart to this point (10.Albert2, 1.William1) died on 15 Nov 1975.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.L001

    Family/Spouse: Durre, Don I.. Don (son of Durre, Walter E. and Wilson, Freda O.) was born on 27 Jul 1935 in Mason, Effingham County, Illinois; died on 30 Apr 2023 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 27 May 2023 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Durre, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Durre, D.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 19.  Welty, Veda Descendancy chart to this point (10.Albert2, 1.William1) died before 31 Mar 2011.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.V001

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


  5. 20.  Baughman, Dwayne Descendancy chart to this point (10.Albert2, 1.William1) died before 31 Mar 2011.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BAUG.D001


  6. 21.  Welty, Paul H. Descendancy chart to this point (10.Albert2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Feb 1941 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 2013 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Jan 2013 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Cabinet Maker
    • Reference Number: WELT.P001
    • Funeral: 20 Jan 2013, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Paul graduated from Flora High School in 1959 where he excelled in Shop and Industrial Arts and Crafts. He attended Olney Central College later in his adult life where he completed three semesters.

    Paul was an avid fisherman who loved to fish and camp. He built lawn & garden crafts and enjoyed working in his yard and attending to flower beds. He had worked in cabinet making at Geneva Industries, was an operator for Dowell, and later NAL where he retired in 2003.

    He was a life-long member of Flora First Christian Church and above all enjoyed being with family and friends and loved his little dog Peaches.

    Paul married Finch, C.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Welty, L.I.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Welty, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 28. Welty, M.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 22.  Welty, James Richard 'Jim'Welty, James Richard 'Jim' Descendancy chart to this point (10.Albert2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Oct 1945 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Apr 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.J002
    • _FGRAVE: 178790324
    • Military Service: United States Marine Corps
    • Funeral: 6 May 2017, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    James Richard “Jim” Welty, age 71, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

    Jim was born October 24, 1945, in Clay County, the son of Albert and Opal (Slade) Welty. He married Loretta Hough on June 26, 1983, in Flora.

    Jim was proud to be a Marine and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War as a radio operator. Over the years, Jim worked at Southwire, Valley Steel, and Jenmar. He also did carpenter work throughout his life and was always working on something and enjoyed helping others. Jim was at one time a member of E.S.D.A. He loved to fish and spend time with his grandkids, attending their various activities. He enjoyed living at Heritage Woods, reminiscing and reconnecting with friends from the past.

    Buried:
    Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.

    James married Hough, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 23.  Welty, Danny Lee Descendancy chart to this point (10.Albert2, 1.William1) was born on 26 Jul 1954 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 31 Mar 2011 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried on 3 Apr 2011 in Forrest Ridge Cemetery, Mount Erie, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WELT.D001
    • _FGRAVE: 67700487
    • Funeral: 3 Apr 2011, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He worked in metalizing at North American Lighting in Flora

    Died:
    Olney, Ill. — Danny Lee Welty, 56, of Clay City, died at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.

    Danny married Abbott, E.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Welty, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Welty, T.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 24.  Durre, C. Descendancy chart to this point (18.Lora3, 10.Albert2, 1.William1)

    Family/Spouse: Leib, P.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 25.  Durre, D.A. Descendancy chart to this point (18.Lora3, 10.Albert2, 1.William1)

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


  3. 26.  Welty, L.I. Descendancy chart to this point (21.Paul3, 10.Albert2, 1.William1)

  4. 27.  Welty, M. Descendancy chart to this point (21.Paul3, 10.Albert2, 1.William1)

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


  5. 28.  Welty, M. Descendancy chart to this point (21.Paul3, 10.Albert2, 1.William1)

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


  6. 29.  Welty, C. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Danny3, 10.Albert2, 1.William1)

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

    Children:
    1. 31. Welty, Q.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Welty, F.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. Welty, H.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 34. Welty, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 35. Welty, G.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 30.  Welty, T. Descendancy chart to this point (23.Danny3, 10.Albert2, 1.William1)



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