Eleventh Generation


11507. Charles Gerald DELANCEY Sr. was born on 6 September 1899 in Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska.2438

He registered for the World War I draft on 3 September 1918 in Corvallis, Benton, Oregon455 Age 19, born 6 Sep 1899. He was working as a farmer for Floyd Helm and his nearest relative was Sarah Jane De Lancey. His name was written Charles Gerald DeLancey.

He appeared in the census on 8 January 1920 in Garfield, Antelope, Nebraska. Age 20, born Nebraska, parents born US. He was single, working as a farm laborer, and boarding in the household of Floyd and Sadie Helm. Name on census: Chas. G. Delancey.

Charles appeared in the census on 1 May 1930 in Gordon, Sheridan, Nebraska. Age 30, born Nebraska, father born Ohio, mother Illinois. He was a clerk at the Post Office and he had first married at age 20. His household included his wife Orpha C., 29, and sons H. Robert, 8, and Charles G. Jr., 8 months. Name on census: Charles G. Delancy.

He appeared in the census on 3 April 1940 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. Age 40, born Nebraska. He was a Post Office clerk and his household included his wife Orpha C., 39, and sons H. Robert, 18, and Charles G. Jr., 10. Name on census: Charles G. De Lancey Sr.

He died on 13 September 1996 at the age of 97 in Torrance, Los Angeles, California.2438 Buried in Colorado.

Charles Gerald DELANCEY Sr. and Orpha Claire WINGETT were married on 16 May 1920 in Orchard, Antelope, Nebraska.2438

Orpha Claire WINGETT, daughter of Oliver Curtis WINGETT and Mary Maria NORRIS, was born on 6 June 1900 in Laurel, Cedar, Nebraska.2438

She appeared in the census on 27 April 1910 in Garfield, Antelope, Nebraska. Age 9, born Nebraska, father born Ohio, mother Missouri, living with parents. Name on census: Orpha C. Wingett.

She appeared in the census on 7 January 1920 in Garfield, Antelope, Nebraska. Age 19, born Nebraska, father born Ohio, mother Missouri. She was single, working as a public school teacher, and living with her widowed mother. Name on census: Orpha C. Wingett.

Orpha appeared in the census on 1 May 1930 in Gordon, Sheridan, Nebraska. Age 29, born Nebraska, father born Ohio, mother Missouri. She had first married at age 20 and was living with husband Charles and their 2 sons. Name on census: Orpha C. Delancy.

She appeared in the census on 3 April 1940 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. Age 39, born Nebraska, living with husband Charles and their 2 sons. Name on census: Orpha C. De Lancey.

She died on 3 January 1983 at the age of 82 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California.2438 Buried in Colorado

Charles Gerald DELANCEY Sr.-17425 and Orpha Claire WINGETT-17452 had the following children:

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Harold Robert DELANCEY-17460.

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Duane L. DELANCEY was born on 14 August 1926 in Gordon, Sheridan, Nebraska.2439 He died on 11 May 1929 at the age of 2 in Gordon, Sheridan, Nebraska.2439 He died of cerebral menengitis.

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Charles Gerald DELANCEY Jr.-17463.

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Richard Curtis DELANCEY-17462.
Last Updated: 12 March 2013