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Eliza Traer

rennyr1 — 2009-08-02 05:06:16Z

I am looking for Eliza Traer. May have been born in 1817 and died 1873. I need to know her husband. He may be John T. Marsh. I really need to know if they had a son named William W. Marsh. Her father may be James Montgomery Traer and her mother was Parthenia Fletcher. If they had children named Mary Bell, William W., Gabriel, John D., Thomas E., then I am on the right track. Thanks, Renny

Re: Cary Traer

traer00 — 2008-12-29 23:03:51Z

Hi Marion!
My grandfather was Cary Allen Traer and my mother his second child, Nelle Bernice Traer Sunley. When my mother was quite young she met your father and his twin brother and determined on the spot that she would have twins herself. And she did! My twin brother has done a huge amount of research on the Traer's. If you haven't been in touch, you must. His email is esunley@verizon.net.

Cary Traer

MarionDowns77 — 2008-09-16 00:18:32Z

My Dad's oldest brother was Cary Allen Traer, b. Texas
Dad was a twin, John Wesley, his twin was George Fletcher Traer. Their father was Isaac Allen Traer, b 1844 and in Civil war out of Iowa, his father was also George Fletcher, whose father was James Montgomery. Daddy's little brother was also James Montgomery. Both brothers George & James went to calif. and died there. Chances are we are related somewhere in the past. Cary Allen Traer was named after his grandfather on mother's side Cary Allen Leeson. It is good to hear from any Traer as their are so few of us. Marion Traer Downs.

Re: Traer

ntraer — 2008-09-15 17:12:14Z

this is noah traer. im the younger brother to terra and donovan traer. my fathers name was cary spencer traer. he was from southern calfornia 29 palms area. im just trying to find the rest of the family. im sorry if we are different traers. please write back.

Re: Parthenia Fletcher

bheadle — 2008-05-20 12:54:32Z

Hello Marion and Barbara-

I too am a descendant of Parthenia Fletcher and James Montgomery Traer, and from them, James Clarkson Traer and Marcia Wright Ferguson, and from them Glenn Wood Traer and Ida Solberg, and from them, Charles Solberg Traer and Josephine Schumate. In short, I am one of three remaining descendants of this branch who stems from the Chicago Traers.
At this point in my research, Parthenia remains an enigma; however, some evidence suggests she married James Montgomery Traer by 1820 (exact date and location unknown to me), and in 1821 their first son (Levi) was born. In 1825 their second son (James Clarkson "JC") was born in Knox County, Ohio. They removed there about 1824 or 1825.
Parthenia died about 1839, although I do not know if she died in Knox County. I have discovered that James Montgomery Traer removed to the "frontier," Muscatine County, Iowa Territory, in 1845, with his son, "JC."

If either of you ladies have any other information that would help fill in the genealogical blanks in my research, I would truly appreciate it. As well, I may have other information that would prove useful to you.

Barbara Headle
bheadle@uccs.edu

Traer

MarionDowns77 — 2008-02-13 16:38:28Z

You family is downline from James Clarkson Traer, and
I am down from George Fletcher Traer. They were brothers.
I have nothing but birth and death of Parthena Fletcher.
My father was John Wesley Traer, his twin brother, who died
in Calif. was another George Fletcher Traer. Their little brother, who was born in Indian Terr. in 1900 was James Montgromery. Cary Traer the oldest boy just had 3 girls so he named one of his daughters first name Traer. Dad & Mom had 2 boys, but they just had girls so that ended the Traer name here. James M. Traer had one daughter, who never married and one son, also James, he had a daughter and divorced no other children. George Fletcher, dads twin had one son John Clyde. He had a son and is carring on the line in Calif., but I have lost touch with his decendants. Otherwise the Traer line is dying out. I am trying to get some of my grandkids when they have children to name one of them Traer, but they look at me kind of strange. If you want me to send you the Traer line that I have, you need to email me at mdowns@duracom.net

Re: Parthenia Fletcher

kiradax1 — 2008-02-13 15:13:52Z

Marion,

Nice to hear from you. I haven't found out anything more about Parthenia Fletcher. The Traers in my ex-husband's line were some really quirky folks, very interesting lives. His aunt, Marcia Traer, lives here in Tucson. She tells lots of funny stories about her relatives but of course does not remember anyone as far back as the common ancestor between our two lines.

She was one of only two children of Morton Traer. Her father is of course deceased, as well as her sister. Although both these girls had children, the Traer name died out with that generation in this line. The ancestors of this line went to Chicago in about 1900 and I believe many of them stayed there.

Do you have any inkling about the ancestry of Parthenia?

Barbara Ball

Re: Parthenia Fletcher

MarionDowns77 — 2008-02-13 02:08:10Z

I am down from the same line, that went to Iowa, Isaac Allen Traer was my grandfather, went to Texas after the Civil war, then into Indian Terr. (Ok) before 1900. He died N. of Durant I. T. in Feb. 1901. I still live in Ok. would
like to be in touch with any other Traer's. Marion Traer Downs

Re: Maria Traer Johnstone -Canada -1870+

aganter1 — 2007-05-24 16:15:06Z

I am looking into the Traer family, as it married into mine, found some information you might find interesting. Newspapers in New Brunswick have a few listings:
1. d. Chatham Saturday 23 Feb 1895, after a lingering illness, Leopold George Frederick Traer, a native of Exeter, England, 78th year, left wife and two children.
2. d. Napan (Northumberland Co.) 28 Dec 1888, Esther Traer w/o Thos Traer age 35, interment in St. Paul's Churchyard.
3. m. tuesday 14 Apr 1868, by Rev Wm Henderson, George Traer Jr., Chatham/ Miss Sarah McEwen, Newcastle Parish.
4 Wholesale & Tavern licences granted for county of Northumberland Co. for 1880 -- George Traer (Chatham).

I have a couple of sites with vital records for New Brunswick if interested.

My tie to the Traer is as follows: Frederick Traer married a Elizabeth Finethy 4 July 1892. Elizabeth was from Harcourt and it is her line I'm trying to find information on. Elizabeth and Frederick Traer had children Charles, Lucy, Guy and Gladys in the 1911 Census.

Any information you have with this family will help, I do not know if Leopold was this Frederick's father??

Re: Maria Traer Johnstone -Canada -1870+

gjgarner — 2006-05-11 13:23:01Z

Maria's brother Thomas married my gg aunt and I have a lot of information about this family.

Their parents were Leopold GEORGE Frederick TRAER (1816-1895) and CHARLOTTESAUNDERS (1811-abt 1876). George was a butcher/merchant in Chatham. Also ran a temperance saloon where he served soft drinks.

Re: Traer

Ohionative — 2005-09-07 05:25:33Z

Parthenia Fletcher

kiradax1 — 2005-09-03 23:12:00Z

Hello Traer Folks,

My children are descendant from James Montgomery Traer and Parthenia.

James Montgomery -> James Clarkson -> Glenn Wood -> Morton -> Ann Merritt (my ex-husband's mother).

Has anybody been able to trace Parthenia's parentage? I'd be happy to hear from any Traers out there. I'm in touch with Marcia Ferguson Traer (ex-husband's aunt) as well as some of my kids' cousins and uncles. It's a fascinating family!! We are here in Arizona, some others in Missouri.

Traer

MarionDowns99 — 2005-06-11 20:59:12Z

Looking for any des. of William George Traer, his son James b Sept 11, 1783,d jun 1857 Iowa, his son George Fletcher Traer b. Knox Co Ohio may 17, 1814, also would like to have William George, and wife Mary Montgomery parents. Marion

Traer

MarionDowns99 — 2005-06-11 20:59:12Z

Hi It is so good to hear from you. I don't have any info on Aunt Irene's children. Edith Irene was my DAD's sister and we visited several times in Calif. She came to Durant some also. She helped clean up the cemetery where her dad and Mother (Isaac Allen and Mary Leeson Traer) are buried. It would be good hearing from you again. Marion Traer Downs mdowns@redriverok.com

Re: Traer

MarionDowns99 — 2005-06-11 20:59:12Z

Hi Susan Good to hear from you. It looks like you got the bug for research. I don't even have Elizabeth as a daughter of Wm. G. Traer. As he was killed at a fairly early age (from what to sent me from others) his kids were scattered. We don't have much info on Pa. in this area unless I go to the Dallas library. He was supposed to be killed in a explosion of a powder mill in Fayette Co. Pa. I sure would like to get some info on it. I do have Emil Sunley's address, but would rather give it over direct line. I usually hear from him about once or twice a year, but it has been over a year now. I hope he wasn't one of those at the Capital Sep. 11. I sent him a Christmas card and it didn's come back, but I usually get one from him. Emil's grandfather Cary was my father's oldest brother. He sent me his book on his family and I sent him what I had on mine. Let me hear from you again. Marion Traer Downs in So. Ok

Traer's

MarionDowns99 — 2005-06-11 20:59:12Z

Upton Emlin Traer Was born Jan. 10, 1836, d June 12, 1916, m Amelia C. Romaine Sept. 13, 1861. Thats all I have on him and his wife, do have his brothers and sisters and parents. I am downline from U.E. brother George Fletcher, and wife Hannah Bradick, thru their son Isaac Allen, who came to Tarrant Co. Tex after the cival war and Married Mary Irene Leeson, from Indiana. Isaac and Mary Irene moved into Indian Terr. (now Oklahoma) before 1900, and are buried about 1/4 mile from where I live now. Marion Traer Downs in Southern Oklahoma

Traer's

MarionDowns99 — 2005-06-11 20:59:12Z

Marcia.
I am downline from George Fletcher Traer, oldest child of James Montgomery Traer and Parthenia Fletcher. George was a brother to your James Clarkson Traer, George M. Hannah Brdick, and their son Isaac Allen Traer was my grandfather. Isaac moved to Texas after the Civia War and m. my grandmother Mary Irene Leeson, who was from Indiana.
I show James Claarkson Traer b Sept 7, 1825 m Marcia W. Ferguson Nov. 4, 1849 in Linn Co. Iowa. Children I have listed is William, b 1852, Florence , b 1854, George E. b 1856, and Glenn, b 1859. Let me know how correct I am. I do most of my research off of census. Also I correspond with 2 Traer 2nd cousins Fern Allen in Ca. and Emil Sunley in Maryland. They are both downline from Isaac A. Traer also. They have both been doing research longer than I have. Marion Traer Downs in Southern Oklahoma

Re: Traer's

MarionDowns99 — 2005-06-11 20:59:12Z

Ruth Really good to hear from you. Fern and I correspond and share everything we have. Lily Traer Vails was my father's oldest sister. Her parents Isaac Allen Traer, and Mary Irene Leeson Traer is buried in a little cemetery, less than a quarter of a mile from where I live now. I have also joined DAR on this line. (Traer,Leeson, Dooley) Going back to Moses Dooley, who was in the Rev. War in Va. Let me hear from you again. I could send you what ever I have direct. Marion Traer Downs in So. Ok.

Re: Traer's

2003-04-22 15:46:43Z

Hi,just going thru my mail and ran across your message on the Traers.My decendants are Shadrick Allen Vails married to Lily Mae Traer(my ggrandparents) Allen Leeson Vails married to Rebecca (Becky)Williams Vails(my grandparents)and my mother Marge(Marjoie)Louise Vails Deardorff.Thank you for getting ahold of me ,I have been trying to trace my relatives and have found a few on this message board,Marion Downs from Oklahoma,got ahold of me and says that Lily Mae Traer is her fathers oldest sister.My ggrandmothers parents are Issac Allen Traer and Mary Irene Leeson Vails.I also found a 2'nd cousin of my mother's,a Fern Allen out of California,Very nice ladies.If this helps you,I would like to hear back Thanks Ruth

Re: Traer's

2002-05-17 23:52:54Z

Hello,again! I'm so excited,I called mother and told her that I had heard from you and she would like very much to speak with you too.Her e-mail address is grandmaplane@netscape.net.Fern just sent me pictures of all of us when I was very small and also pictures of grandma and grandpa Traer and of my mother when she was small.When I was small we used to call Grandma Trear, oldgrandma and Grandpa Traer ,pops.So this would make you my great great aunt?I would love to get as much information as I could.I would like to know if you know a B C Brewer,he says he is related by the Powells.Also I know this is kindof weird to ask but do you know anything of Lily Clark,my granfathers mother.And I can't find anything out about her,I was just wondering if maybe you might remember her .I'm really new to this computer stuff so hope I'm making sense.Well thank you again and God Bless you , Your long lost relative,Ruth

Re: Maria Traer Johnstone -Canada -1870+

2001-08-12 17:29:16Z

Just recently noticed your message. Have you checked out the Traer Family Tree webpage at http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/lbarriea/TRAER_FAMILY.HTM
I have tried to compile information on the descendants of Leopold George Frederick Traer, who moved to New Brunswick with his family in 1845. Maria was one of his children and I have very little info on her or her descendants. Would appreciate you sharing any info you have.

just looking

2000-09-20 01:40:07Z

I live in Gulf Breeze,Fl. I have just been looking at the Family trees and see nothing of my Father, Donald Pierce Traer. I see a Donald Pierce but it says he died in Ok in 1993. My dad died in Al in 1989. My granfather Traer died when I was very young. His last place of residence was Winter Park,Fl. If anyone finds any of this familier, please let me know. I would be happy to hear from you

Traer relatives

2000-07-29 19:26:04Z

gggrandmother/father - Marcia Ferguson and James Clarkson Traer of Iowa - 1825/1898.
His father was also James - 1783/1857. Family moved to Iowa from Ohio. Last James Traer in the row lives in Mo. Would love to know how/why they got to Iowa. Census says they were rather well-to-do. Banker, lawyer and Dr. in 1870.

Traer Family Tree

1998-11-03 12:00:00Z

Looking for relatives of Leopold George Frederick Traer who immigrated to Canada in 1845 from England with wife Charlotte (last name unknown)and their children, William, Mary, Ann, George and Sophia.

Mable Louise Traer

robertsm — 2003-07-13 18:17:47Z

I an looking for any information on my great grandmother, Mable Louise Traer. Her father's name was Vivian B. Traer and her mother's name was Rose. Mable, her parents, and her siblings, Lillian, Clarence, and Harry are listed in the 1910 King Co., Washington census. Any information that can help me further my search for more information on this family would be very much appreciated! Thank you, Karen

Thomas Traer & Margaret Dickson

gjgarner|MA893242 — 2004-02-04 19:21:07Z

Re: Traer's

Dawn_1960 — 2003-08-03 15:26:53Z

Hello Family Members :-)
I am also a descendent of James M. Traer through his daughter
Amy S. Traer who married Marcus Barkley/Barclay in Iowa.
Would love to exchange & share any info on the collateral lines
of this family if anyone is interested. I still have many holes to
fill :-)
Hope to hear from some if not all of you.
Huggs,
Dawn
StarSpangledBaby@aol.com

Re: Traer relatives

Dawn_1960 — 2003-08-03 15:26:53Z

Hello Family :-)
I'm the gr gr gr grand daughter of Amy Traer, daughter of
James M. Traer and Parthenia Fletcher. I am tracing
my families roots and all collateral lines :-) If anyone is
interested in what I have on Amy's marriage to Marcus
Barkley/Barclay I would love to share.
Please email me or post replies here.
Huggs,
Dawn
StarSpangledBaby@aol.com

Traer family

Ecoghlan5405 — 2003-09-29 01:26:11Z

I would like to find out if my Grandparents, Pearl and William Traer of port Arthur Ontatio, are related to charles traer the possible son of Leopold Traer.

U.E. Traer

Lynn_Mordhorst — 2001-07-16 22:29:41Z

Seaching for family of U.E. and his wife, Amelia Romaine Traer.....They married in Muscatine co. Iowa 1861...thanks

Maria Traer Johnstone -Canada -1870+

B_Johnstone — 2001-07-20 15:13:50Z

Re: Maria Traer Johnstone -Canada -1870+

B_Johnstone — 2001-07-20 15:13:50Z

TO: John Garner

Your response is very exciting. Maria Traer Johnstone was my husband's grandmother and we have had no luck finding out more about her, but do have a picture of her taken in middle age. How can I get in touch with you and find out what you know? Thank you so much!!!

Re: Traer's

Ruthpaul12 — 2002-05-14 00:12:46Z

Hello,I am related to you through the Traer's.My great grandma,Lily Mae was married to Shadrick Vails,Fern Allen is my mothers second cousin,my mothers name is Marge Louise Vails Deardorff.Her mother and father names were Allen Leeson Vails and Rebecca Williams.I have been trying to trace family history and Ms.Fern has been visiting with me helping me sort thru everyone .Boy I would really like for my mother to visit with all of you if you could share any of your family history we would love to hear from you. If you would be interested in visiting , please get back to us Thank you Ruthann Underwood Paul

John A. TRAER (funeral) d. 20 September, 1899 - Kansas City, MO

JohnWOBrien — 2003-03-10 04:10:21Z

"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Friday, September 22, 1899

FUNERAL OF JOHN A. TRAER

The funeral of John A. TRAER occurred yesterday from his late
home at 3110 Peery avenue. The burial was in Elmwood cemetery.
Rev. J. E. Roberts officiated at the funeral.

Mr. TRAER was 68 years old. He fell from his bicycle at Eleventh street
and Grand avenue Tuesday afternoon and died later from hemorrhage of
the brain. Nearly a year ago Mr. TRAER received a similar fall at Twelfth
street and Grand avenue. Both falls were attended by mystery, but it is
now believed that violent exercise on the bicycle caused Mr. TRAER to lose
control of himself. In his first fall, Mr. TRAER ran into a buggy, severely
bruising himself and causing concussion of the brain. He was attended by
the police surgeon at that time.

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(I have no connection with this person but I'd appreciate
knowing if you found this posting helpful.)
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Visit the Jackson County, Missouri Message Board to see
deaths in the Kansas City, MO & Kansas City, KS areas.
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neirbo

John A. TRAER d. 20 September, 1899 - Kansas City, MO

JohnWOBrien — 2002-11-27 05:16:28Z

"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Thursday, September 21, 1899

DIES AS RESULT OF A FALL

John A. TRAER, for two years past, a resident of this city, died at his residence, 3110 Peery avenue, yesterday morning. Tuesday he was knocked down by a vehicle at Grand avenue and Eleventh street, but was able to proceed to his office in the Sheidley building. Shortly after his arrival there he complained of being ill and soon became unconscious.

Mr. TRAER was 68 years old and leaves a wife and four daughters, one of whom is the wife of W. C. BRADLEY, manager of the Anchor Fence company of this city. He was a pioneer of Iowa and for many years during his residence there was a banker and railroad promoter.

The coroner was notified yesterday and is investigating the circumstances leading up to the death.

(I have no connection with this family but let me know if you do.)
neirbo

Re: Traer's

MarionDowns99 — 2005-06-11 20:59:12Z

Dawn I would love to trade information with you. I am downline from George Fletcher Traer's, son Isaac Allen. George F. and Amy are brother and sister. The only thing I have on Amy is her husbands name and her birth and death. My father was John Wesley Traer, his twin brother was also another George Fletcher Traer, and his baby brother another James Montgomery Traer. They sure like to keep the same names. My Grandfather went to Texas after the Civil war, and all his children except James was born there. James was born in Indian Terr. (before Okla. became a State).Let me know what you need. Do you have Microsoft Word? If so I can send you a file. Marion Traer Downs, in So. Okla.

Traer's

MarionDowns99 — 2005-06-11 20:59:12Z

Hi John
I am Marion Traer Downs, younger sister of Donald Pierce Traer John W. Traer, who lives in Southern Okla.
I Had a lady by the name of Karen Nelson Hangsleben, who lived in Friendship Tex, get in touch with me 3 years ago. She was working on Donald Pierce Traer's line, and had gotten my brother's tele no. She talked to his widow who told her to call me. She sent me the following obit, out of the Orland Sentinell 3/4/1970.
Mrs. Nettie U. Traer, 91 915 N. Kentucky Ave, Winter Park, died Saturday. She was a pbulic health nurse before her retirement, a native of Kansas City, Kan and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She came to Winter Park in 1932 from Emporia, Kan.
survivors: son, Donald P. Traer; dauther-in-law, Mrs. Helen Traer, Winter Park, and Two Grandchildren. Cox-Parker Funeral Home.
Let me know if this helps you and if you want Karen Hangsleben address.
Marion Traer Downs in So. Okla

Re: John A. TRAER (funeral) d. 20 September, 1899 - Kansas City, MO

MarionDowns99 — 2005-06-11 20:59:12Z

I don't know how I tie in with this party but I am sure I do. My dad was John W. Traer, born Tx. Jan. 14, 1886. His father was Isaac A. Traer born Vinton Iowa. Went into the Civil war from Vinton, and after the war moved to Tx, but his family stayed in (brothers & sisters) stayed in Vinton. Isaac died in Durant, Indian Terr. in 1901. My Dad in Durant Ok. in 79, at age 93. Marion Traer Downs

Re: John A. TRAER (funeral) d. 20 September, 1899 - Kansas City, MO

MarionDowns99 — 2005-06-11 20:59:12Z

I am sure he is kin, but haven't tied him in yet. John Wells Traer that m. Alowese Beardslee about 1852 and had four children that I know of.(off census). His parents were James Montgomery Traer and Parthena Fletcher. John Wells Traer and George Fletcher Traer were brothers. George F. was my gr grandfather. His son Isaac Allen Traer came southe after the civil war. My father was John Wesley Traer, and his twin brother was George Fletcher Traer, b in 1886 Tx. I do have more on this line if you need it. Marion Traer Downs in So. Ok.

Re: John A. TRAER (funeral) d. 20 September, 1899 - Kansas City, MO

rxdad1 — 2004-08-23 02:32:04Z

Looking for John W Traer who married alla beardslee in Illinois in 1853. Was executor of estate for Beveryl (male) Beardslee in Rock Island Co. Illinois. That was his father-in-law. Any relation to Traer Ia? I got probate records of this event but now want to track this connection. Any Help?? Please.

John W Traer married to Beardslee

rxdad1 — 2004-08-12 22:11:15Z

Margaret Alloniza Beardslee marred John W Traer 9-13-1853 in Henry or Rock Island County Ill. He was listed as adminastor of probate records for Estare of Beveryl Beardslee who died in 1853 in Rock Island County Il He was brother to My gr-gr-grandfather Orsamus Bardslee an early settler of Illinois in Rock Island, Henry co. Il. Land purchased in 1841. Trying to link all this stuff. Any help???

Traer Family

dianech1 — 2002-08-11 04:03:48Z

My GrandMother was Edith Irene Traer. Her Uncle was George Fletcher Traer. I'm contacting my Aunt Who knows all about the Traer's. Did you know that Traer Iowa was named after one of the Traer. Hope to hear from you Diane

Re: Traer's

garyshafer_1 — 2003-04-19 23:27:10Z

My name is Beverly Vails. I am the daughter of James Willis Vails. Son of Shad and Lucy Vails. I would love to visit with you about the Vails family and tell you what I know. Feel free to mail me at duffleb@msn.com