James H. Gillett Family
James H. Gillett was born April 22, 1902 and died July 1, 1976. He was a
son of James A. Gillett, Jr. and Emma Hazel Gillett.
He married Thelma McCoy December 16, 1923. Thelma was the daughter of
Robert and Lavina McCoy of Woodbine. Thelma was born November 16, 1904.
James and Thelma lived at the east edge of Woodbine where he farmed until
they moved to Herington. Thelma now lives at the Lutheran Home in Herington.
They were the parents of four children. One daughter, Wanda, died in
infancy.
Son, Gene, was born February 25, 1925 and died January 23, 1985. Gene was
married to Wanda Tiemeier June 24, 1975. They lived in Salina, Kansas. Their
children are: Jim, married Judy Wendt, has two children, Jayme and Jarod and
lives at Lost Springs, Kansas; Bob, married Deb Franta, has two children, Sean
and Brandon and lives at Lincolnville, Kansas; Gayle, born November 9, 1957
and died April 23, 1977;; Kevin born in 1964; Kyle born in Julyu 1976.
Son, Robert, born September 5, 1930, lives in Wichita. He married Darlene
Mickey and she died in 1981. He married Betty in 1982.
Robert's children are: Mike of San Antonio, Texas, wife Lenora and they
have no children. Tom of Wichita married Susan in 1986.
Daughter Carol married Gaylen Kickhaefer (see their story).
Source: Woodbine, Kansas Centennial, 1887 - 1987,
Woodbine through the years pg. 80
Submitted by Carol Kickhaefer