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John Gumby



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John GumbyJohn Gumby was born in 1767 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1830, Eastern District, Frederick, Virginia, USA; Free Colored Persons - Males - 55 thru 99: 1 Free Colored Persons - Females - 10 thru 23: 1 Total Free Colored Persons: 2

    Notes:

    Free Colored Persons - Males - 55 thru 99: 1
    Free Colored Persons - Females - 10 thru 23: 1
    Total Free Colored Persons: 2

    Family/Spouse: Wife Unknown Gumby. Wife was born in 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nelson Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1812 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nelson GumbyNelson Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1812 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nelson Grimsby
    • Residence: 1850, District 69, Warren, Virginia, USA
    • Manumission Proved: 17 May 1852, Warren, Virginia, USA; Register No. 166 of Nelson Gumby a free negro man of very black colour about 39 years old, six feet two inches high with two small scars upon his right hand having made satifactory to the court that he was born free is registered by order of the court thi
    • Residence: 1860, District 4, Frederick, Virginia, USA; Residence Post Office: White Hall
    • Residence: 1870, Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Newville

    Notes:

    Register No. 166 of Nelson Gumby a free negro man of very black colour about 39 years old, six feet two inches high with two small scars upon his right hand having made satifactory to the court that he was born free is registered by order of the court this 17th day of May 1852.

    Birth:
    Born Free.

    Nelson married Sara Jane Newman on 22 Mar 1840 in Warren, Virginia, USA. Sara was born about 1820 in Front Royal, Warren, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Warren, Virginia, USA.
    2. 4. Martha Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1844 in Warren, Virginia, USA.
    3. 5. James W Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846 in Warren, Virginia, USA.
    4. 6. Elijah Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847 in Warren, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1879.
    5. 7. John H Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1848 in Warren, Virginia, USA.
    6. 8. Elisabeth Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1848 in Virginia, USA.
    7. 9. Evalena Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850 in Warren, Virginia, USA.
    8. 10. Jacob Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1853 in Warren, Virginia, USA.
    9. 11. Catherine Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1857 in Warren, Virginia, USA.
    10. 12. Samuel David Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1857 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Oct 1937 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    11. 13. Eli Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858 in Warren, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1879.
    12. 14. Sarah Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1859 in Warren, Virginia, USA.
    13. 15. James W Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860 in Warren, Virginia, USA.
    14. 16. Charles Edward Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1868 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Sep 1946 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Mary GumbyMary Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in 1842 in Warren, Virginia, USA.

  2. 4.  Martha GumbyMartha Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in 1844 in Warren, Virginia, USA.

  3. 5.  James W GumbyJames W Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in 1846 in Warren, Virginia, USA.

  4. 6.  Elijah GumbyElijah Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in 1847 in Warren, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1879.

  5. 7.  John H GumbyJohn H Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in 1848 in Warren, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: John H. N. Gumby
    • Residence: 1880, Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; 24 Age: 24; Laborer Occupation: Laborer; EnumerationDistrict: 082; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son


  6. 8.  Elisabeth GumbyElisabeth Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in 1848 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Residence: 1880, Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; 32 Age: 32; EnumerationDistrict: 082; Widowed MaritalStatus: Widowed; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter


  7. 9.  Evalena GumbyEvalena Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in 1850 in Warren, Virginia, USA.

  8. 10.  Jacob GumbyJacob Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in 1853 in Warren, Virginia, USA.

  9. 11.  Catherine GumbyCatherine Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born about 1857 in Warren, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Newville


  10. 12.  Samuel David GumbySamuel David Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in Jun 1857 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA; died on 21 Oct 1937 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Samuel Gomby
    • Residence: 1880, Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 4, Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Samuel married Annie C Stackfield in 1881. Annie (daughter of Michael Stackfield and Dolly Wilkinson) was born in Feb 1854 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 23 Jul 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Jane Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Feb 1881 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Oct 1944 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 18. Alice Hilda Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1891 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 May 1939 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 19. William Henry Gumby, I  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1894 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Jun 1958 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 20. Enos Stauffer Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1896 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Feb 1934 in Cameron street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  11. 13.  Eli GumbyEli Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in 1858 in Warren, Virginia, USA; died in Jul 1879.

  12. 14.  Sarah GumbySarah Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in 1859 in Warren, Virginia, USA.

  13. 15.  James W GumbyJames W Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in 1860 in Warren, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: James Gumby
    • Residence: 1880, Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; 26 Age: 26; Laborer Occupation: Laborer; EnumerationDistrict: 082; IsSick: Consumption; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son


  14. 16.  Charles Edward GumbyCharles Edward Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born on 16 May 1868 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Sep 1946 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Charles E. Gumby
    • Name: Charles Edward W Gumby
    • Name: Edward Gumby
    • Residence: 1870, Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Newville
    • Residence: 1880, Dickinson, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; 21 Age: 21; Laborer Occupation: Laborer; EnumerationDistrict: 082; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son

    Charles married Mary C. Bowers on 6 Jan 1898 in Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born about 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Jane GumbyJane Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (12.Samuel3, 2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Feb 1881 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 29 Oct 1944 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jane Curtis
    • Name: Jane Gumby
    • Name: Jane Gumby
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife

    Jane married Robert S Curtis, I on 23 Nov 1899 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Robert (son of John Curtis and Jane Curtis) was born about 1878 in West Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Dorothy Curtis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 22. Robert S Curtis, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 23. John A Curtis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 24. Floyd J Curtis  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1920 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 18.  Alice Hilda GumbyAlice Hilda Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (12.Samuel3, 2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born in May 1891 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 May 1939 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Alice Gomby
    • Name: Alice Gumby
    • Name: Alice Gumby
    • Residence: 1002 Fox street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 4, Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter

    Notes:

    ALICE HILDA GUMBY Funeral services for Alice Hilda Gumby, 49, 1002 Fox street, who died Tuesday, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Charles W. Curtis funeral home, 1000 North Sixth street, with the Rev. W. J. Winfield, pastor of the Monroe Street Church of God, officiating. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Naomi; one sister, Mrs. Robert Curtis, and one brother. William Gumby, this city. The body may be viewed tomorrow evening from 6 to a.du ociock at tne luneral parlors.

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    49 Age: 49

    Family/Spouse: Samuel Harris. Samuel was born in in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Naomi Gumby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 May 1960 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 19.  William Henry Gumby, IWilliam Henry Gumby, I Descendancy chart to this point (12.Samuel3, 2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Apr 1894 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Jun 1958 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 4, Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  4. 20.  Enos Stauffer GumbyEnos Stauffer Gumby Descendancy chart to this point (12.Samuel3, 2.Nelson2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Nov 1896 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Feb 1934 in Cameron street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 4, Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Findagrave Profile: Feb 1934, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery




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