Elbert Woosley Gresham
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 2 Dec 1928 - , Edmonson, Kentucky, USA Christening: Death: 3 Sep 1993 - ( at age 64) Burial: in Crown Hill Cemetery, Twinsburg, Summit, Ohio, United States Cause of Death: Find A Grave ID: 260093158
Parents
Father: William Bertram Gresham {Find A Grave ID: 260094590} Mother: Mayme Curle Hudson {Find A Grave ID: 260094613}
Spouses and Children
1. *Isabelle Marie EversFind A Grave ID: 175079187 Marriage: 30 Aug 1951 - , Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA Marriage Notes
Per Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
NameElbert W Gresham
GenderMale
Marriage Age22 Birth Date abt 1929
Marriage Date30 Aug 1951
Marriage PlaceCuyahoga, Ohio, USA
FatherWilliam Gresham
MotherMamie Hudson
SpouseIsabelle M Evers
GenderFemale
Marriage Age20 Birth Date abt 1931
FatherJohn Evers
MotherIsabelle GaffneyFilm Number 002251831
Notes
General:
Per Decendants of Lynn Banks Hudson a 9 page typed family history
Dr. L. B. Hudson's third child, Benjamin Dudley Hudson, by 1860 had gone forth to make his fortune, i.e. married Eliza B. Terrell (b. 1844; d. January 26, 1925) and settled near Horse Cave, Ky. He, too, died of tuberculosis. They had three children: Nannie Belle Hudson (b. August 19, 1859; d. November 14, 1934); Elizabeth Hudson (b. December 21, 1862; d. March 4, 1938); and Robert Lee Hudson (b. 1864; d. March 30, 1925).
C. Robert Lee Hudson married Lula Curle and settled near Smith's Grove, Ky. They had five girls: Mattie Lee Hudson (b. 18 ?); Mayme Curle Hudson (b. 18 ?); Hortense Price Hudson (b. 18 ?); Elizabeth Bridwell Hudson (b. 18 ?; d. 1923); and Louise Hudson (b. 18??).
1. Mattie Lee Hudson married William Dean Morris and they had three children: Mary Frances Morris (b. 19 ?); Minnie Lee Morris (b. 19 ?); and William Dean Morris, Jr. (b. 19 ?). She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
a. Mary Frances Morris married Bedford F. Barnes and they have one child, Glenn Allen Barnes (b. 19 ?).
b. Minnie Lee Morris married William J. Wallace (b. 19 ?), and they have two children: Jimmie Wayne Wallace (b. 19 ?) and Frances Dea. Wallace (b. 19 ?)
c. William Dean Morris, Jr. married Delphia Dunnagan (b. 19 ?) and they have two children: Sheila Diane Morris (b. 19 ?) and Deborah Lee Morris (19 ?)
2. Mayme Curle Hudson married William Bertram Gresham (b. 19 ?) and they have two children: William Hudson Gresham (b. 19 ?) and Elbert Woosley Gresham (b. 19 ?).
a. William Hudson Gresham married Eileen Curle (b. 19 ?) and they have three children: William Gary Gresham (b. 19 ?), Bruce Douglas Gresham (b. 19 ?); and Brian Wayne Gresham (b. 19 ?).
b. Elbert Woosley Gresham married Isabelle Marie Evans (b. 19 ?) and they have one child: Dale Leslie Gresham (b. 19 ?).
3. Hortense Price Hudson married John P. Rozman (b. 19 ?), and they have two children: Clyde Allen Hozman (b. 19 ?) and Hortense Elaine Rozman (b. 19 ?)
a. Clyde Allen Rozman married Mae Alice Evans (b 19 ?), and they have three children: James Dudley Rozman (b. 19 ?); Rebecca Mae Rozman (b. 19 ?); and Elizabeth Ann Rozman (b. 19 ?).
4. Elizabeth Bridwell Hudson married Wilbur Edward Byrne (b. 19 ?), and they had four children: Wilbur Edward Byrne, Jr. (b. 19 ?); Betty Lou Byrne (b. 19 ?); David Glenn Byrne (b. 19 ?); and Barbara Joe Byrne (b. 19 ?)
a. Wilbur Edward Byrne, Jr. married Dolores Dorothy Dutchcot (b. 19 ?), and they have one child: Jeffery Lynn Byrne (. 19 ?).
b. Betty Lou Byrne married Joseph Patrick Burke (b. 19 ?), and they have two children: Judit Ann Burke (b. 19 ?) and Janice Lynn Burke (b. 19 ?).
c. David Glenn Byrne married Anna Mae Guest (b. 19 ?).
5. Louise Hudson married Edward Flasher (b. 19 ?). They have one son: Edward Lee Flasher (b. 19 ?).
a. Edward Lee Flasher married Marguerite McCain (b. 19 ?) and they have two children: Scott Edward Flasher (b. 19 ?) and Robin Leigh Flasher (b. 19 ?) (daughter).
Per Kentucky, U.S., Birth Index, 1911-1999
NameElbert W Gresham
Date of Birth2 Dec 1928
Birth PlaceEdmonson, Kentucky, USA
Mother's NameMayme Hudson
Volume Number114
Certificate Number56825
Volume Year1928
Per 1930 US Census 4/23/1930 A farm on short lane south of Dixie Hwy, Parker, Edmonson, Kentucky
W. B. Grisham is the 43 year old white male head of household, who owns his home , valued at $6,500, on a farm. Born in Kentucky, as were his parents, he works of his own account as farmer on a general farm and is not a veteran. His wife, 36 year old Mayme C. Grisham, was born in Kentucky, as were her parents. Age at first marriage was 24 for William and 17 for Mayme. Thye have 2 sons, both born in Kentucky: 16 year old William H. Grisham, attends school, and 1 year 4 month old Elbert W. Grisham.
Per WWII Draft Registration 12/2/1946
Elbert Woosley Gresham is 19 years old, born Dec. 2, 1928 in Edmundson County, Kentucky. He resides at 8615 Meridian Ave., Cleveland, Cuy., Ohio. The person who will always know his address is his father, William B. Gresham, same current residence. Elbert works for East Tech - 55th & Scovill Ave., Cleveland, Cuy., Ohio. He is described as white race, 5'10" tall, 155 lbs., brown eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion, with a scar on left leg above knee.
Per The Plain Dealer Cleveland, Ohio 9/5/1993
Elbert (AI) Gresham, 64, retired from Ohio Bell WILLOWICK
Elbert W. (Al) Gresham retired in March 1981 as a data systems field coordinator for Ohio Bell Telephone Co.
He had worked for the telephone company for 33 years and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers
of America.
Mr. Gresham, 64, died Friday at his home in Willowick. He had cancer.
He was born in Edmunson. Ky., and lived in Eastlake before moving to Willowick 36 years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Isabelle (Nan); daughter, Michele Kocon of Fairview Park; sons, Dale of Phoenix and Robert and Steven, both of Willowick, and five grandchildren.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jack Monreal funeral home, E. 320 and Vine Sts., Willowick.
Per The Plain Dealer Cleveland, Ohio 9/5/1993
GRESHAM
ELBERT W. (AL) GRESHAM, beloved husband of Isabelle (Nan) (nee Evers), dear father of Michele (Carl) Kocon, Dale, Robert and Steven. grandfather of Jennifer and Marsha Gresham, Carl. Tommy and Michael Kocon, brother of the late William Hudson Gresham.
Services 11 am Tuesday at JACK MONREAL FUNERAL HOME. E. 320 8: VINE ST.. WILLOWICK. VISITATION 2-4 AND 7-9 PM MONDAY.
Contributions suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve. 5786 Heisley Rd.. Mentor 44060.
Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
NameElbert Woosley Gresham [Elbert W Gresham]
GenderMale
RaceWhite
Birth Date2 Dec 1928
Birth PlaceEdmonson, Kentucky
Death Date3 Sep 1993
FatherWilliam B Gresham
Mother Mayme C Hudson
SSN281242643
NotesMay 1944: Name Listed As Elbert Woosley Gresham;
14 Sep 1993: Name Listed As Elbert W Gresham
Per U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
NameElbert W. Gresham
Social Security Number281-24-2643
Birth Date2 Dec 1928
Issue yearBefore 1951
Issue StateOhio
Last Residence44095, Eastlake, Lake, Ohio, USA
Death Date3 Sep 1993
Per Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022
NameElbert W Gresham
GenderMale
RaceWhite
Marital Status Married
Death Age64
Birth Date2 Dec 1928
Birth PlaceKentucky, USA
Death Date3 Sep 1993
Death PlaceWillowick, Lake, Ohio, USA
Death HospitalOther/Residence
IndustryTelephone Communications
OccupationManagers and Administrators Not Elsewhere Classified
Education12
FatherGresham
Mother Hudson
Certificate Number069364
Inquest HospitalHome
Inquest QuestionsTime of Death: 05:20 Am
Per Findagrave
Elbert W Gresham
Birth 1928
Death 1993 (aged 64\endash 65)
Burial Crown Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum Twinsburg, Summit County, Ohio, USA
GPS-Latitude: 41.2987111, Longitude: -81.4438861
Plot Section 5
Memorial ID 260093158
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