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     Eileen Lois Gries was born on 1 August 1922 at Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Arnold Gries and Hannah (?) Eileen Lois Gries married Walter Julius Claeys, son of Triphon Claeys and Philomena Andries, on 15 February 1944 at St. Ann's Church, Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa. Eileen Lois Gries died on 12 October 2012 at Davenport, Iowa, at age 90.¹

     Louis Claeys is the son of Walter Julius Claeys and Eileen Lois Gries. Louis Claeys married Naomi Gall on 30 July 1977 at Durant, Cedar County, Iowa. Louis Claeys married Julie Freund in 1979 at Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa. Louis Claeys married Rochelle (?) in 1987.

     Barbara Jean Claeys is the daughter of Walter Julius Claeys and Eileen Lois Gries. Barbara Jean Claeys married Richard Blanche on 19 May 1978 at Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa. Barbara Jean Claeys married Terry Watt in 1993.

     David Walter Claeys is the son of Walter Julius Claeys and Eileen Lois Gries. David Walter Claeys married Valerie Ann Lauber, daughter of Donald Lauber and Ann Cox, on 4 September 1971 at St. Ann's Church, Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa. David Walter Claeys married Lori (?) in 1995.

     Janet Louella Harms married Arthur Alphonse Claeys, son of Triphon Claeys and Philomena Andries, on 17 June 1939 at Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa.

     Kathleen Ann Claeys is the daughter of Arthur Alphonse Claeys and Janet Louella Harms. Kathleen Ann Claeys married Richard Cuervorst on 19 July 1966.

     Charles Joseph Pecora is the son of Cosmo Pecora and Frances (?) Charles Joseph Pecora married Rose Sylvia Claeys, daughter of Triphon Claeys and Philomena Andries, on 5 May 1940 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

     Charles Alan Pecora is the son of Charles Joseph Pecora and Rose Sylvia Claeys. Charles Alan Pecora married Dian Nelson on 23 November 1970.

     Marianna Pecora is the daughter of Charles Joseph Pecora and Rose Sylvia Claeys. Marianna Pecora married Gary Shaw on 19 November 1969 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

     Felix Claeys was born on 22 January 1832 at Knesselaere. He was the son of Bernard Claeys and Angelina Vuylsteke. Felix Claeys married Rosalie Lekens, daughter of Franciscus Lekens and Sophia Van Landschoot, on 20 May 1868 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen. Felix Claeys died on 9 February 1913 at Adegem, Belgium, at age 81.
     He witnessed the death of Franciscus Lekens on 1 June 1887 at Broekelken, Adegem. Felix Claeys witnessed the death of Sophia Van Landschoot on 31 October 1887 at Broekelken, Adegem.

     Rosalie Lekens was born on 2 October 1840 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen. She was the daughter of Franciscus Lekens and Sophia Van Landschoot. Rosalie Lekens married Felix Claeys, son of Bernard Claeys and Angelina Vuylsteke, on 20 May 1868 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen. Rosalie Lekens died on 14 March 1925 at Adegem at age 84.

     Leonia Maria Claeys was born on 16 March 1869 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen. She was the daughter of Felix Claeys and Rosalie Lekens. Leonia Maria Claeys died in 1951 at Adegem.

     Alphonse Claeys was born on 2 February 1871 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen. He was the son of Felix Claeys and Rosalie Lekens. Alphonse Claeys married Emma Mary Martens on 13 August 1903 at Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. Alphonse Claeys died on 19 June 1928 at East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA, at age 57., and was buried on 22 June 1928 at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.

     Zulma Maria Claeys was born on 4 October 1872 at Adegem. She was the daughter of Felix Claeys and Rosalie Lekens. Zulma Maria Claeys married August Verhaege on 24 October 1894 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen. Zulma Maria Claeys died on 14 April 1949 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen, at age 76.

     Julius Caesar Claeys was born on 11 October 1874 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen. He was the son of Felix Claeys and Rosalie Lekens. Julius Caesar Claeys married Augusta Mary Forrett, daughter of Edward Foré and Sophia Willems, on 13 June 1910 at USA. Julius Caesar Claeys died on 3 October 1952 at Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa, at age 77., and was buried on 6 October 1952 at St. Ann's Cemetery, Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa.

     Theophiel Claeys was born on 17 October 1878 at Adegem, Belgium. He was the son of Felix Claeys and Rosalie Lekens. Theophiel Claeys married Mary DeDoncker, daughter of Viktor DeDoncker and Emma De Schrijver, on 11 February 1904 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen, Belgium. Theophiel Claeys died on 6 October 1965 at DeWitt, Clinton County, Iowa, USA, at age 86., and was buried on 10 October 1965 at St. Ann's Cemetery, Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa.

     Maurice Claeys married Marie-Louise Martens. Maurice Claeys was born on 4 January 1880 at Adegem, Belgium. He was the son of Felix Claeys and Rosalie Lekens. Maurice Claeys died on 28 August 1951 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen, at age 71.

     Augusta Maria Claeys was born on 11 November 1884 at Adegem. She was the daughter of Felix Claeys and Rosalie Lekens. Augusta Maria Claeys married Honore Van De Velde in 1910 at Belgium. Augusta Maria Claeys died on 18 November 1956 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen, at age 72.

     Franciscus Lekens was born on 29 April 1805 at Knesselare. He was the son of Jan Baptist Lekens and Isabelle Thérèse Musschoot. Franciscus Lekens married Sophia Van Landschoot, daughter of Ambrosius Van Landschoot and Carolina Yterbeke, on 18 April 1838 at Knesselare. Franciscus Lekens died on 1 June 1887 at Broekelken, Adegem, at age 82.

     Sophia Van Landschoot was born on 20 September 1813 at Knesselare. She was the daughter of Ambrosius Van Landschoot and Carolina Yterbeke. Sophia Van Landschoot married Franciscus Lekens, son of Jan Baptist Lekens and Isabelle Thérèse Musschoot, on 18 April 1838 at Knesselare. Sophia Van Landschoot died on 31 October 1887 at Broekelken, Adegem, at age 74.
     She witnessed the marriage of Felix Claeys and Rosalie Lekens on 20 May 1868 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen. Sophia Van Landschoot witnessed the marriage of Bernardus Eduardus Mortier and Marie Ludovica Lekens on 3 August 1872 at Adegem.

     Emma Mary Martens was born on 26 January 1880 at Kaprijcke. She married Alphonse Claeys, son of Felix Claeys and Rosalie Lekens, on 13 August 1903 at Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois. Emma Mary Martens died on 10 June 1949 at Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA, at age 69., and was buried on 13 June 1949 at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline, Rock island, Illinois.

     Joseph Francis Claeys married Virginia Mary Kinney. Joseph Francis Claeys is the son of Alphonse Claeys and Emma Mary Martens.

     Marguerite Claeys is the daughter of Alphonse Claeys and Emma Mary Martens. Marguerite Claeys married Harold Petersen Burkett on 8 May 1938. Marguerite Claeys married Comer Hatfield on 11 March 1955.

     August Verhaege was born on 29 November 1866 at Adegem. He married Zulma Maria Claeys, daughter of Felix Claeys and Rosalie Lekens, on 24 October 1894 at Adegem, Oost Vlaanderen. August Verhaege died on 14 April 1941 at age 74.

     Alphonse Verhaege was born on 16 August 1895 at Adegem. He was the son of August Verhaege and Zulma Maria Claeys. Alphonse Verhaege married Anna Coleta Cornelia De Vendt, daughter of Andreas De Vendt and Nathalia Andries, in 1930. Alphonse Verhaege died on 15 September 1970 at Brugge at age 75.

     Martha Verhaege was born on 25 December 1896 at Adegem. She was the daughter of August Verhaege and Zulma Maria Claeys. Martha Verhaege died on 7 September 1968 at age 71.

     Leonia Verhaege was born on 21 April 1898 at Adegem. She was the daughter of August Verhaege and Zulma Maria Claeys. Leonia Verhaege died on 7 September 1971 at age 73.

     Julius Verhaege married Louise Posman. Julius Verhaege was born on 6 March 1900 at Adegem. He was the son of August Verhaege and Zulma Maria Claeys.

     Triphon Verhaege married Marie Braet. Triphon Verhaege was born on 9 July 1902 at Adegem. He was the son of August Verhaege and Zulma Maria Claeys. Triphon Verhaege died on 6 April 1952 at age 49.

     Adella Verhaege was born on 30 July 1905 at Adegem. She was the daughter of August Verhaege and Zulma Maria Claeys. Adella Verhaege married Raymond De Waele, son of August De Waele and Nathalie Savat, circa 1930. Adella Verhaege died on 9 March 1981 at Adegem at age 75.