Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Caauwe and Sommerfeld Families

John Galyean
1. John Galyean was born in 1680 in Hartford Co., MD; died on 10 Dec 1733 in Hartford Co., MD. Family/Spouse: Mary Williams Wright. Mary (daughter of Joseph Williams and Mary Fuller) was born on 29 Nov 1677 in Hartford, MD; died in 1726 in Baltimore, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Thomas Galyean
was born in 1709 in St Georges, MD; died in 1751 in Baltimore, Maryland.
- 2. Thomas Galyean
Generation: 2
2. Thomas Galyean
(1.John1) was born in 1709 in St Georges, MD; died in 1751 in Baltimore, Maryland. Family/Spouse: Mary Young. Mary was born on 25 Feb 1721 in Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland; died about 1744 in Baltimore, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Jacob /Galyean Gallion
was born on 11 Dec 1733 in Baltimore, Maryland; died on 16 Jun 1812 in Surry County, North Carolina.
- 3. Jacob /Galyean Gallion
Generation: 3
3. Jacob /Galyean Gallion
(2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Dec 1733 in Baltimore, Maryland; died on 16 Jun 1812 in Surry County, North Carolina. Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Arnold. Elizabeth was born on 4 Mar 1736 in Hartford, MD; died in 1768 in Surry, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Samuel /Galyean Gallion
was born in 1762 in Grayson County, Virginia, USA; died in 1850 in Lowgap, Surry County, North Carolina, USA; was buried after 1850 in Non-Cemetery Burial, Specifically: No record of this burial..
- 4. Samuel /Galyean Gallion
Generation: 4
4.
Samuel /Galyean Gallion
(3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1762 in Grayson County, Virginia, USA; died in 1850 in Lowgap, Surry County, North Carolina, USA; was buried after 1850 in Non-Cemetery Burial, Specifically: No record of this burial.. Samuel married Mary “Molly” Toliver about 1786 (MARR). Mary was born in 1768 in Fauquier County, Virginia, USA; died in 1850 in Lowgap, Surry County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1850 in Non-Cemetery Burial, Specifically: Location of grave is unknown.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Elizabeth 'Betsey' Galyean
was born about 1790 in Surry, North Carolina, USA. - 6. Galyean
was born in 1795 in Surry County, North Carolina, USA. - 7. Susannah Galyean
was born in 1797 in North Carolina, United States; died in 1835 in Lowgap, Surry, North Carolina, United States. - 8. Jane Galyean
was born in 1799 in North Carolina, United States. - 9. John Galyean
was born in 1800 in Surry, North Carolina, United States; died in 1889. - 10. Galyean
was born on 24 Dec 1801 in Ashe, North Carolina, United States. - 11. Samuel Galyean,
was born in 1802 in Skull Camp, Surry, North Carolina, United States; died about 1880 in Surry County, North Carolina. - 12. Willa Milly Galyean
was born in 1807 in North Carolina, United States; died in 1884 in Homer Township, Bates, Missouri, United States. - 13. William Toliver Galyean
was born in 1807 in Surry, North Carolina, USA; died in to 1849 in Surry County, North Carolina. - 14. Mary Galyean
was born about 1808 in Surry, North Carolina, United States. - 15. Galyean
was born in 1810 in North Carolina, USA. - 16. Sarah Galyean
was born in 1814 in Surry, North Carolina, United States. - 17. Nancy Galyean
was born in 1815 in North Carolina, USA. - 18. Allie (Ally) I. Galyean
was born on 29 Nov 1818 in Surry, North Carolina, United States; died on 11 Apr 1881; was buried in 1881 in Beulah, Surry, North Carolina, United States of America.
- 5. Elizabeth 'Betsey' Galyean
Generation: 5
5. Elizabeth 'Betsey' Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born about 1790 in Surry, North Carolina, USA. 6. Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1795 in Surry County, North Carolina, USA. 7. Susannah Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1797 in North Carolina, United States; died in 1835 in Lowgap, Surry, North Carolina, United States. 8. Jane Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1799 in North Carolina, United States. 9. John Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1800 in Surry, North Carolina, United States; died in 1889. 10. Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 24 Dec 1801 in Ashe, North Carolina, United States. 11. Samuel Galyean,
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1802 in Skull Camp, Surry, North Carolina, United States; died about 1880 in Surry County, North Carolina. 12. Willa Milly Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1807 in North Carolina, United States; died in 1884 in Homer Township, Bates, Missouri, United States. Family/Spouse: Jesse Wilson. Jesse (son of Jeremiah Wilson, II and Lydia Annie Davis) was born on 4 Nov 1808 in Grayson, VA; died on 26 Jan 1884 in Homer, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Martin Wilson
was born on 4 Jan 1838 in Virginia; died on 4 Feb 1901 in Vernon, MO.
- 19. Martin Wilson
13. William Toliver Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1807 in Surry, North Carolina, USA; died in to 1849 in Surry County, North Carolina. 14. Mary Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born about 1808 in Surry, North Carolina, United States. 15. Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1810 in North Carolina, USA. 16. Sarah Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1814 in Surry, North Carolina, United States. 17. Nancy Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in 1815 in North Carolina, USA. 18. Allie (Ally) I. Galyean
(4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Nov 1818 in Surry, North Carolina, United States; died on 11 Apr 1881; was buried in 1881 in Beulah, Surry, North Carolina, United States of America.
Generation: 6
19. Martin Wilson
(12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Jan 1838 in Virginia; died on 4 Feb 1901 in Vernon, MO. Family/Spouse: Sarilda Jane Brown. Sarilda (daughter of John A Brown and Nancy Roberts Anderson) was born on 6 Oct 1847 in Pettis, MO; died on 3 Dec 1925 in Elk, KS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Wilma Elizabeth Wilson
was born on 8 Oct 1875 in Missouri; died on 24 Aug 1962 in Gordon, Ne.
- 20. Wilma Elizabeth Wilson
Generation: 7
20. Wilma Elizabeth Wilson
(19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Oct 1875 in Missouri; died on 24 Aug 1962 in Gordon, Ne. Family/Spouse: Frederick Tice Davis. Frederick (son of Jesse B Davis and Clarinda Campbell Bates) was born on 13 Jan 1867 in Toledo, IA; died on 4 Aug 1914 in Weeping Water, Ne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Nellie Annia Davis
was born on 9 Oct 1897 in Weeping Water, Cass, Nebraska, United States; died on 12 Sep 1976 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States.
- 21. Nellie Annia Davis
Generation: 8
21.
Nellie Annia Davis
(20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 9 Oct 1897 in Weeping Water, Cass, Nebraska, United States; died on 12 Sep 1976 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. Nellie married James Calvin Annable on 1 May 1916 (MARR) in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States. James (son of Orsemus "Sim" Ebenezer Annable and Margaret Elizabeth Barnhouse) was born on 30 Nov 1893 in Adams Township, Gage, Nebraska, United States; died on 28 Dec 1961 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; was buried in 1961 in Alliance Cemetery, Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Ruby Mae Annable
was born on 4 Dec 1916 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 23 Nov 2004 in Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, United States. - 23. Eva Joean Annable
was born on 12 Nov 1920 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 22 Mar 1947 in Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota, United States. - 24. Dorothy Maxine Annable
was born on 22 Aug 1922 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 29 Nov 1997 in Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States. - 25. Betty Jean Annable
was born on 14 Feb 1926 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 19 Nov 2000 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. - 26. Barbara Louise Annable
was born on 28 Sep 1930 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; died on 22 Jul 1931 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. - 27. Richard Lee Annable
was born on 27 Sep 1932 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; died on 13 Apr 2009 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States; was buried on 15 Apr 2009 in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
- 22. Ruby Mae Annable
Generation: 9
22. Ruby Mae Annable
(21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Dec 1916 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 23 Nov 2004 in Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, United States. 23. Eva Joean Annable
(21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Nov 1920 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 22 Mar 1947 in Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota, United States. 24. Dorothy Maxine Annable
(21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Aug 1922 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 29 Nov 1997 in Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States. 25. Betty Jean Annable
(21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Feb 1926 in Ravenna, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States; died on 19 Nov 2000 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. 26. Barbara Louise Annable
(21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Sep 1930 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; died on 22 Jul 1931 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States. 27.
Richard Lee Annable
(21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Sep 1932 in Alliance, Box Butte, Nebraska, United States; died on 13 Apr 2009 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States; was buried on 15 Apr 2009 in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Richard married Doris Ruth Leister on 18 Jul 1954 (MARR) in Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States. Doris (daughter of Russell William Leister and Gladys Missouri Myers) was born on 19 Apr 1930 in Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 12 May 2009 in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, United States; was buried on 14 May 2009 in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. James Russell Annable
was born on 19 Sep 1956.
- 28. James Russell Annable
Generation: 10
28.
James Russell Annable
(27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Sep 1956. James married Theresa Anne Caauwe on 24 Nov 1979 in Fremont, NE. Theresa (daughter of Russel Dean Caauwe and Bjorg Solvadottir) was born on 9 Jan 1956 in Loring AFB, Limestone, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. Katie Annable
was born on 7 Jul 1980. - 30. Alexander Annable
was born on 10 Mar 1983. - 31. Andrew Annable
was born on 14 Jun 1989. - 32. Victoria Leigh Annable
was born on 16 Aug 1996. - 33. Jenna Rose Annable
was born on 16 Aug 1996.
- 29. Katie Annable
Generation: 11
29.
Katie Annable
(28.James10, 27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Jul 1980. Family/Spouse: Matthew Phillip Feist. Matthew was born on 7 Oct 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Sabrina Claire
was born on 15 Apr 2003. - 35. Sarah Feist
was born on 14 Aug 2006. - 36. Simone Feist
was born in Dec 2009.
- 34. Sabrina Claire
30.
Alexander Annable
(28.James10, 27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 10 Mar 1983. 31.
Andrew Annable
(28.James10, 27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Jun 1989. Andrew married Alexandra Lynn Mura in 2018. Alexandra was born on 29 Jan 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Austin Annable
- 37. Austin Annable
32.
Victoria Leigh Annable
(28.James10, 27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Aug 1996. Family/Spouse: Connor Croney. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. June Marie Croney
was born on 12 Jun 2017. - 39. Alice Croney
was born on 13 Nov 2025.
- 38. June Marie Croney
33.
Jenna Rose Annable
(28.James10, 27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Aug 1996. Jenna married Troy Running on 26 Sep 2019. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 12
34.
Sabrina Claire
(29.Katie11, 28.James10, 27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Apr 2003. 35.
Sarah Feist
(29.Katie11, 28.James10, 27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Aug 2006. 36.
Simone Feist
(29.Katie11, 28.James10, 27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born in Dec 2009. 37.
Austin Annable
(31.Andrew11, 28.James10, 27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1)38.
June Marie Croney
(32.Victoria11, 28.James10, 27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Jun 2017. 39.
Alice Croney
(32.Victoria11, 28.James10, 27.Richard9, 21.Nellie8, 20.Wilma7, 19.Martin6, 12.Willa5, 4.Samuel4, 3.Jacob3, 2.Thomas2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Nov 2025.
