John B. Quinton
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1. John B. Quinton was born Cal 1871, , , Switzerland. Notes:
surname also spelled Quintan [probably original] Quenton?
French speakingJohn married Julia Quester Cal 1894. Julia was born Cal 1877, , , New Jersey, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Adlide Christ Quinton
was born Cal 1897, New York City, New York, New York, United States.
- 2. Adlide Christ Quinton
Generation: 2
2. Adlide Christ Quinton (1.John1) was born Cal 1897, New York City, New York, New York, United States.
Adlide married Hilbert Tingley Wheelwright 16 Sep 1914, Cedarhurst, Nassau, New York, United States. Hilbert (son of James Matthew Wheelwright and Johanna M. Koerner) was born 5 Sep 1893, Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 3. James Joseph Wheelwright, Senior
was born 20 Sep 1915, , Nassau, New York, United States; died 24 Mar 2013, Auburn, Placer, California, United States; was buried 23 Aug 2013, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States.
- 4. Madeline Wheelwright
- 5. Bernice Wheelwright
- 3. James Joseph Wheelwright, Senior
Generation: 3
3. James Joseph Wheelwright, Senior (2.Adlide2, 1.John1) was born 20 Sep 1915, , Nassau, New York, United States; died 24 Mar 2013, Auburn, Placer, California, United States; was buried 23 Aug 2013, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States.
Notes:
1 Jan 1920 age 4 years and six months
Obituary for James Wheelwright, Sr.James Joseph WheelwrightStockton JimSeptember 20th 1915 March 24th 2013 James was born September 20th, 1915 to Adeline Quinton Wheelwright and Hilbert Wheelwright in Long Island, New York. He went to Officer Candidate School for the US Army in 1942. At the start of WWII he was in the 5th wave at Omaha Beach and served in the Battle of the Bulge. James was given a battlefield promotion of First Lieutenant and completed his service in April 1946. His heroic actions were recognized by receipt of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and British Military Cross Medals. He had a career in photography until he retired. He married 3 times and his last wife Kay Wheelwright passed March 2nd 2005. At 97 he lived a full life which included driving, playing cards, some golf and movies. James passed away early morning March 24th 2013. He is survived by sons Bruce Overmier of St. Paul, Mn, James Wheelwright, Jr. of Jacksonville, Fl, Mark McDowell of Sacramento, Ca, and Brad Wheelwright of Cool, Ca. Additionally he is survived by 6 grand children, and 7 great grandchildren. He was a wonderful brother, dad, grandfather, and great grandfather and will be remembered with a smile by his many friends and family. James services will be held on April 2nd 2013 at 12:00pm at Sacramento Memorial Lawn at 6100 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, Ca 95820.James married Martha Lou Clements 23 Jan 1923, , , Indiana, United States. Martha (daughter of Eben Little Clements and Hazel J. Meyers) was born 14 Feb 1925, Anderson, Madison, Indiana, United States; died 16 Mar 2003, Coconut Creek, Broward, Florida, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
James married Kay M.. Kay was born 8 Jan 1936; died 2 Mar 2005; was buried 13 Aug 2013, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet]
4. Madeline Wheelwright (2.Adlide2, 1.John1)
5. Bernice Wheelwright (2.Adlide2, 1.John1)
Generation: 4
6. James Joseph Wheelwright (3.James3, 2.Adlide2, 1.John1)
James married Merrie Angela Bailey. (daughter of Ann) [Group Sheet]
Children:
James married Judith Ann Cowan. (daughter of Samuel Edgar Cowan, Junior and Juema Carter) [Group Sheet]
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