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Chester L Connelly 1913 – 1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jul 1913

Birth Location: Rochester, New York

Death Date: 17 Jan 1994

Death Location: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA

Father: John Connelly

Mother: Blanche Connelly

Spouse(s): Ruth Gedraitis, Viola Connelly

Children(s): Christine Connelly, Melissa Connelly, Pamela Connelly

The story of Chester L Connelly began in 1913 in Rochester, New York. In 1915, Chester L Connelly resided in Rochester Ward 06, Monroe, New York, United States. In 1920, Chester L Connelly resided in Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA. Chester L Connelly married Ruth Nelli Gedraitis, Viola R Connelly, and had children including Christine L Rabarsky Connelly, Melissa E Mayer Buonllorne Connelly, Pamela M Connelly. Chester L Connelly passed away in 1994 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Chester L Connelly began in 1913 in Rochester, New York.
  • In 1915, Chester L Connelly resided in Rochester Ward 06, Monroe, New York, United States.
  • In 1920, Chester L Connelly resided in Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • Chester L Connelly married Ruth Nelli Gedraitis, Viola R Connelly, and had children including Christine L Rabarsky Connelly, Melissa E Mayer Buonllorne Connelly, Pamela M Connelly.
  • Chester L Connelly passed away in 1994 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Connelly
1885 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Blanche Connelly
1886 – 1976
Birth Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Gedraitis
1925 – 1975
Birth Location: Rochester, New York, USA
RG
Viola Connelly
1917 – 1998
Birth Location: New York City, New York, USA
VC

Children(s)

Christine Connelly
1948 – 2023
Birth Location: Hilton, Monroe, New York, USA
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Melissa Connelly
1953 –
Birth Location: Hilton, Monroe, New York, USA
MC
Pamela Connelly
1956 –
Birth Location: Hilton, Monroe, New York, USA
PC

Chester Connelly's Ancestors

Self
Chester Connelly
1913 – 1994
Birth Place: Rochester, New York
Parents
John W Connelly
1885 –
Pennsylvania
Blanche (Loretta Connell) Connelly
1886 – 1976
Philadelphia, PA
Grandparents
James (J) Connell
1856 – 1930
Philadelphia, PA
Catharine Connell
1863 – 1930
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Patrick O'Connell
1824 – 1874
Catherine Buckley
1829 – 1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Chester Connelly's Descendants

1.
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Chester (L) Connelly (17 Jul 1913 – 17 Jan 1994) m. Ruth (Nelli) Gedraitis (22 Mar 1925 – 26 May 1975) m. Viola (R) Connelly (21 Oct 1917 – 15 Jan 1998)
  1. 1. Christine (L Rabarsky) Connelly (16 Dec 1948 – 6 Jun 2023) m. Watler Rabarsky m. James (B) Silverman (Apr 1947 – ) m. Gerald (Richard) Newport (04/20/1957 – )
    1. 1. William (S) Rosecrants (7 Jan 1970 – )
      1. 1. Brittany Blair-Lord (1 Mar 1991 – )
      2. 2. Crysta Sitts (15 Jun 1994 – )
        1. 1. Mounirs (Llmara Elijah) Howards (22 Dec 2016 – )
      3. 3. Isabel Alire (Sep 2001 – )
    2. 2. Gerald (Richard) Rabarsky-Newpot (28 Jul 1987 – ) m. Rachel Weisenreder
      1. 1. Theodor Newpot (12 Aug 2017 – )
      2. 2. Jack (Christopher) Newpot (24 Jun 2019 – )
    3. 3. Leanna (Ruth Keefe) Rabarsky (23 Apr 1989 – ) m. Emmett (Reid) Keefe (25sep1989 – )
    4. 4. Jacob (Ross) Connelly-Newport (6 Oct 1990 – )
      1. 1. Nathan (Jacob) Allen-Newport (23 Dec 2010 – )
      2. 2. Annabella Kalish (15 Jul 2013 – )
      3. 3. Mariah Newport (9 Dec 2013 – )
      4. 4. Noah Kalish (10 Mar 2016 – )
      5. 5. Aubrelle Kalish (9 Mar 2017 – )
      6. 6. Markus Newport (6 May 2017 – )
      7. 7. Marilyn Newport (10 Jun 2018 – )
  2. 2. Melissa (E Mayer Buonllorne) Connelly (23 Jun 1953 – ) m. Robert (Steven) Mayer (13 Dec 1953 – )
    1. 1. Robert (Steven) Mayer (26 Jul 1979 – )
      1. 1. Oliver Mayer
      2. 2. Landon Mayer
    2. 2. Heather Mayer (18 Apr 1980 – )
      1. 1. Gabriel Gentry (5 Oct 2002 – )
      2. 2. Elijah Gentry (11 Apr 2004 – )
      3. 3. Levi Gentry
      4. 4. Jesse (James) Gentry
    3. 3. Donald (Patrick) Mayer (2 Jun 1973 – )
      1. 1. Chyna (Moon) Mayer (5 Nov 1998 – )
      2. 2. Van Mayer
    4. 4. Chandra Mayer (9 Jul 1974 – )
      1. 1. Breelynn Mayer (5 Apr 1991 – )
        1. 1. Brynlee Yates
        2. 2. Ryder Yates
      2. 2. Nicolette (Lee) Mayer (30 Dec 1993 – )
        1. 1. Ember Boynton (May 2014 – )
        2. 2. River Boynton
    5. 5. Shain (Micheal) Mayer (25 Oct 1976 – )
  3. 3. Pamela (M) Connelly (19 Dec 1956 – )

Chester Connelly's Timeline

14 Records

1913
17 Jul 1913
Birth of Chester L Connelly in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
1915
1 June 1915
Age 2
Chester L Connelly resided here in Rochester Ward 06, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 06, Monroe, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 7
Chester L Connelly resided here in Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 12
Chester L Connelly resided here in Rochester Ward 16, Monroe
Rochester Ward 16, Monroe
1930
1930
Age 17
Chester L Connelly resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Chester L Connelly resided here in Greece, Monroe, New York
Greece, Monroe, New York
1940
1940
Age 27
Chester L Connelly resided here in Greece Town, Greece, Monroe, New York, USA
Greece Town, Greece, Monroe, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 37
Chester L Connelly resided here in Parma, Monroe, New York, USA
Parma, Monroe, New York, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 38
Chester L Connelly resided here in New York
New York
1957
1957
Age 44
Chester L Connelly resided here in Rochester, New York, USA
Rochester, New York, USA
1960
1960
Age 47
Chester L Connelly resided here in Rochester, New York, USA
Rochester, New York, USA
1970
Abt 1970
Age 57
Chester L Connelly resided here in Hilton
Hilton
1989
1989
Age 76
Chester L Connelly resided here in Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY
1994
17 Jan 1994
Age 81
Death of Chester L Connelly in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1913
    Event Place: Rochester, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for New York State, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] New York, U.S., World War II Enlisted Men Cards, 1940-1945
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1121; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 74
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 2341187
    [6] New York, U.S., New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917-1954, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Collection: New York, New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917-1954; Series: B2001; Film Number: 29
    [7] New York, U.S., New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917-1954, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Collection: New York, New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917-1954; Series: B2001; Film Number: 35
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Parma, Monroe, New Y

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 06, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York; Roll: T625_1121; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 74

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 16, Monroe
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 2341187

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Greece, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Greece, Monroe, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02678; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 28-29

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Greece Town, Greece, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Greece, Monroe, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02678; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 28-29

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Parma, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Parma, Monroe, New Y

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Rochester, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Rochester, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1970
    Event Place: Hilton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Democrat and Chronicle; Publication Date: 8/ Mar/ 1970; Publication Place: Rochester, New York, USA; ,0.104765475,0.62012446,0.17969742&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1989
    Event Place: Rochester, NY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1175 Weiland Rd, Rochester, New York
    Record Source: New York, U.S., World War II Enlisted Men Cards, 1940-1945

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Monroe, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Payson, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rochester, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for New York State, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] New York, U.S., New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917-1954, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Collection: New York, New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917-1954; Series: B2001; Film Number: 29
    [3] New York, U.S., New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917-1954, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Collection: New York, New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917-1954; Series: B2001; Film Number: 35

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1994
    Event Place: Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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