BENNETT/CLAYTON/RAGNER
Looking for information on Robert D. Clayton, Grandfather, Born about 1896 in New York City NY. First wife was Eloise Bennett, born 1901 or 1902, La Farge WI. She died about 1933 in Portland OR. Second wife was Maude, last name unknown.
Eloise Bennett's parents were: Henry E. Bennett born 1860, Mt Sterling WI and dies 18 Apr 1935 in Sioux Falls SD. Henry's parents were Henry S. Bennett and Catherine Nolan. No other information on them. Mother was Belinda Clark (Went by Linda) born 1862 in Mt Sterling WI. She died between 1910 and 1920 not sure where. Family moved from La Farge WI to South Dakota. Belinda's parents were: William Clark and Angeline Evans. No other information. Henry and Belinda's children were: Howard V. born 1894 in Iowa, Claire born 1898, Eloise F. born 1901 or 02 in La Farge WI and died in 1933 in Portland OR, Leah Carol born 1904 in La Farge WI and died in 1964, Sioux Falls SD. That's all the information I have.
Robert D. Clayton's parents were: Robert Clayton and Tresea Ragner (born in Allegheny PA). I do not have any information on Robert Clayton. Robert D. Clayton was brought up in an orphanage in New York City. Don't know what happened to his parents.
Tresea's parents were: Bernard Ragner, born 1832 in France. Both his parents are from France, names unknown.
Bernard Ragner married Mary (last name unknown) born in 1845 in PA. Both Mary's parents were from Bavaria. Their children were: Claria 1879, Tresea 1876, Bernhard 1875, Rosie 1870, Annie 1868, Norabertha 1865. All born in Pennsylvania. I have no other information.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Jenny