Clayton Townsend Weaver

M, (1894 - 1968)
Father*Hyatt Weaver (c 1858 - )
Mother*Harriet Townsend Weaver (c 1862 - )
Birth*18 Jul 1894 Magnolia Tp, Rock, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US)1,2 
Marriage*12 Jul 1926 Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US); Bride=Agnes Julia Tracy Weaver2 
Death*13 Aug 1968 Mercy Hospital, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US)2 
Note*14 Aug 1968 obituary Janesville (Wisconsin) Daily Gazette, Wednesday 14 August 1968 p2c1.2 
Burial*16 Aug 1968 Mount Olivet cemetery, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US)2 
Biography* Clayton T. Weaver, 1894-1968:
Born on a farm in Wisconsin to parents also born in Wisconsin, Clayton grew to be a tall man of slender build with grey eyes and brown hair. He was the middle child of three and the only son. His father's parents were from New York state, his mother's parents were from Vermont and Pennsylvania. By the time Clayton was fifteen, his father had retired from farming and the family owned a house on South First Street in Janesville. Clayton completed one-year of high school. In 1917, he was working as an oil engine tester for Fairbanks & Morse in Beloit and living at 118 First in Evansville. In 1920, Clayton was boarding at 433 S. Union street in Janesville's 3rd ward and listed his occupation as mechanical engineer. Later, he was employed for 39 years at Sampson Tractor Company and the Chevrolet Division of General Motors. Clayton rose to plant superintendant before his retirement in 1959. By 1930, he and Agnes owned a $7,000-house at 1111 W. State Street in Janesville's 4th ward. At this time, Clayton was the drive-way foreman at the factory. They did not own a radio. In 1939, he worked for 52-weeks and earned $2,100. In 1940, the vaule of their house had fallen to $5,500. Clayton was a member of the Magnolia Advent Christian Church.

Clayton, 74, died on a Tuesday at Mercy Hospital, Janesville shortly after having been admitted. He was survived by his wife Agnes, two daughters, 11 grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs Hallye Pollock of Janesville and Mrs Marion Jones of Evansville. Services were held on Friday from the Whitcomb Funeral Home. 
Last Edited3 Aug 2021

Citations

  1. [S623] Child's birth record.
  2. [S18] Obituary,.

Veronica Tracy Buggs

F, (1887 - 1978)
Father*Joseph Tracy (1856 - 1932)
Mother*Mary Manley Tracy (1867 - 1953)
Relationship2nd cousin of Thomas Duane McCarthy Sr
Nickname Vera 
Birth*1 Sep 1887 Atlantic, Cass, Iowa (IA), United States (US)1 
Marriage*26 May 1909 Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US); Groom=Robert Frank Buggs1 
Married Name26 May 1909 Buggs [Tracy] 
Death*21 Jun 1978 1 
Note*22 Jun 1978 obituary Janesville (Wisconsin) Gazette, Thursday, 22 June 1978/p.4/c.1.1 
Burial*23 Jun 1978 Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US)1 
Biography* Veronica "Vera" Tracy Buggs, 1887-1978:
Born in Atlantic, Iowa, Vera and her parents moved to Sun Prairie in 1893. In 1900 the family was living in Burke township, Dane County, Wisconsin. After graduation from Sun Prairie High School, Vera went to Janesville to attend Dale's Business College. After graduation from college, she was employed in the office of the city treasurer at Whitewater, and later in the Jackman Block office of the Hayner and Beers Insurance Agency, Janesville. Vera was a member of Saint William Catholic Church and its Altar Society, the Catholic Woman's Club, and the Catholic Daughters of America. She and her husband, Robert, lived at 512 South Academy Street in Janesville. Sometime after Robert died in 1968, she went to live with her daughter at 1902 Bond.

Vera, 90, died on a Wednesday. She was survived by one daughter, four granddaughters, and eight grandchildren. Her husdand and only son both died in 1968. Vera's funeral was held on Friday from Saint William's. Schneider Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 
Last Edited17 Jul 2023

Citations

  1. [S18] Obituary,.

Robert Frank Buggs

M, (1883 - 1968)
Robert F. Buggs,
1883-1968
Father*William Buggs
Mother*Wilhelmina Kath Buggs
Birth*4 Jul 1883 Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US)1,2 
Marriage*26 May 1909 Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US); Bride=Veronica Tracy Buggs2 
Death*20 Jul 1968 Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US)2 
Note*22 Jul 1968 obituary Janesville (Wisconsin) Daily Gazette, Monday 22 July 1968 p2c1.2 
Burial*23 Jul 1968 Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US)2 
Biography* Robert Frank Buggs, 1883-1968:
Robert, a first generation German-American, was a tall man of slender build with gray eyes and dark hair. He was raised in Janesville on South Academy Street. Robert's father was a dealer in coal and wood. Robert completed four-years of high school. After their marriage, Robert and Vera owned a house at 512 South Academy Street in Janesville's 4th ward. In 1930, the house was valued at $5,000. In 1940, at $6,500. One of the early auto-dealers, Robert sold Krits, Regal and Pathfinder. Between 1913 and 1938, he operated the agency for Ford and Lincoln and later, Cadillac and Nash. Active in civic affairs, he was a Rotarian and a member of the Twilight Club. Robert had operated the White Star Cab Company in 1912, and later operated Bob's Auto Supply Company, retiring in September 1967.

Robert died on a a Saturday at Rock Haven Nursing Home in Janesville at age 85. Robert was survived by his wife Vera, one daughter, one son, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday from Saint Paul's Lutheran Church. Wolfgram funeral home was in charge of arrangements. 
Last Edited13 Oct 2017

Citations

  1. [S26] Social Security Death Index -1996 edition, version 1.30-.
  2. [S18] Obituary,.

Louis Charles Drunasky

M, (1894 - 1945)
Father*Louis A. Drunasky (1870 - )
Mother*Rose Blaschke Drunasky (1875 - )
Birth*31 May 1894 Sun Prairie Tp, Dane, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US)1 
Marriage*23 Nov 1915 Sun Prairie, Dane, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US); Bride=Charlotte Frances Dolan Drunasky2 
(Witness) Death19 Oct 1944 home, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US); Deceased=Charlotte Frances Dolan Drunasky3,1 
Death*8 Apr 1945 Madison, Dane, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US); hit by train; Witness=Ruth Margaret Drunasky Hulsebus1 
Note9 Apr 1945 obituary: Wisconsin State Journal, Monday 09 April 19454 
Burial*11 Apr 1945 Sacred Hearts cemetery, Sun Prairie, Dane, Wisconsin (WI), United States (US)3 
Note*12 Apr 1945 obituary Sun Prairie (Wisconson) Star - Countryman, Thursday 12 April 1945 p1.3 
Biography* Louis Charles Drunasky, 1894-1945:
Born in Wisconsin to parents also born in Wisconsin, Louis grew to be a tall man of slender build with light blue eyes and dark brown hair. Louis had a younger brother and a younger sister. In 1900, the family was living on a farm they owned with mortgage in Cottage Grove township, Dane County, Wisconsin. Louis was educated through the eighth grade. In 1930, Louis was farming in Sun Prairie Township. He and Charlotte did not own a radio. In 1939, they had a lodger who worked on the farm and whom they paid $300 in wages for the year. The week-ending 31 March 1940 Louis worked 80-hours. Their house on the farm was valued at $1,000. Later, he was employed by the Findroff Lumber and Supply Company. Louis was a member of the Holy Name Society of Saint Bernard's Church in Madison and was also a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local No. 314.

Louis, 50, died in a Madison hospital on a Sunday as the result of injuries, including a fractured back, received in a car-train collision on Saturday. A North Western passenger train struck his car at the Winnebago St. crossing. He was survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Drunasky of Sun Prairie, four daughters, two sons, five grandchildren, one brother Ernest, and one sister Mrs. George Hoepker both of Sun Prairie. Louis' wife Charlotte had died six-months earlier. Funeral services were held on Wednesday from Sacred Hearts with the Rev. G. A. Haeusler officiating. Tuschen Funeral Home was in charge. 
Last Edited3 Aug 2021

Citations

  1. [S6] Wisconsin Dane county death record.
  2. [S7] Dane county marriage record.
  3. [S18] Obituary,.
  4. [S1896] http://www.findagrave.com/