Gardner Matilda

Matilda Gardner, daughter of Robert and Margaret Gardner.  She died Aug. 5, 1832 at the age of 10 years and 3 months.  Stony Creek Cemetery .  (born May 1822).  Inscription on her grave stone:
“God in His wisdom has recalled
The precious beam His love had given
And though the casket moulders here
The gem is sparkling now in Heaven”

Gauntlett, Addie

Addie VanWormer was the wife of Elon D. Gauntlett.  Together the ran a dry goods store on the southwest corner of Main and Wabash in Milan .  See her obituary under “VanWormer.”  

Gauntlett Annis G.

Annis G. Gauntlett died April 29, 1893 in York township.  She was a widow, age 80. Names of her parents: not given.  Note: she was born about 1813.  

Gauntlett Archie

Archie Gauntlett was born 4-24-1867 and died 11-07-1924.  Marble Park Cemetery records. [NOTE: This birth date is probably a mistake, he was married in 1875, he would have been 8 years old. I think he was born 4-24-1857, making him 18 when he first married.]  

Gauntlett Archibald

Archibald Gauntlett was married to Sarah Pool in 1907.  The two lived on W. Main in Milan , where the movie theater was later built.  They had a boarding house, and she attracted up to 100 people for chicken dinner on a Sunday.  

Gauntlett Archie

On June 1, 1894,  Archie M. Gauntlett and his wife Emma, of the Village of Milan , sold a parcel of property to Wolverine Lodge I.O.O.F. number 197.  This is apparently where the Odd Fellows erected their building on south side of W. Main Street .  

Gauntlett, Archie M.

Archie M. Gauntlett, youngest son of James and Annis Gauntlett [NOTE: Probably Annis Hubbard Gauntlett, James’ second wife], was born April 24, 1857 and departed this life Nov. 7 [1924], aged 67 years, 6 months and 13 days.  He moved with his parents from the Gauntlett homestead, across from Marble Park cemetery, when seven years of age and spent the remainder of his life, with the exception of a short time, in the residence where his demise took place [NOTE: Probably on W. Main, house was moved to make way for Milan Theater building.]  He was married in 1875 to Emma Whaley, who passed on in 1906.  He was again married on Sept. 3, 1907 to Sarah E. Pool, who remains to mourn his departure.  In June, 1922 Mr. Gauntlett was taken sick and from that time has been continually a sufferer. In March of this year he was confined to the bed and only on a few occasions since that time has been able to be around. Death was caused from cancer of the stomach. Mr. Gauntlett was a member of the I. O. O. F. and Rebecca lodges, in which he was an interested worker as long as health permitted.  Besides the widow Mr. Gauntlett leaves to mourn his departure two brothers, Chas. and Richard Gauntlett, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Jackson, besides many other relatives and friends.  The funeral services were conducted from the house on Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. Adams officiating. At Marble Park cemetery, where interment took place, the I. O. O. F. took charge of the ceremonial, which was conducted in an impressive manner.  

Gauntlett Blanche

Blanche E. Gauntlett is buried in the Mooreville cemetery, 1881-1974.

Gauntlett Blanche

Blanche Gauntlett, 92, of 321 North St. , Milan , passed away Monday at her residence.  She was born Sept. 25, 1881 in Saline Twp,.  Her parents were David and Almeda Gordon. She married Clyde W. Gauntlett April 22, 1903.  He died May 12, 1946.  She was a member of Marble Meth Church and the Woman’s Missionary Society of the Church.  She was a life member of the Pythian Sisters, Rose Temple, and a member of the Milan Woman’s Club.  She is survived by one daughter, W. E. (Helen) Silkworth of Florida, etc.  Burial in Mooreville Cemetery .  

Gauntlett Charles

SUMMARY
Born Aug. 7,  1853.  NOTE: his father remarried in 1854, so he had to have been born in 1853,and no later, despite some discrepancies in other records.  1858.  
Moved to Mooreville with oldest brother James 1863.  
Went into shoemaking trade at age 18, apprentice with brother James. 1871 
Married Aug. 28, 1876 in London Township to Jennie Bunce; he was “Stave Maker”
Opened a shoe store on “Gauntlett Block” in Milan at age 21. 1874. 
By the time he was 30, owned the entire block.  1883 
Sold shoe store to Stimpson brothers, devoted himself to raising and training horses. 1892
Elected village trustee, 1885.
Elected village trustee, 1897.
Sold his horses, with the last one being sold in 1905.
Died March 25, 1933 in Milan  

Gauntlett Charles

Charles Gauntlett was elected Trustee to Village of Milan on March 11, 1897.  Also elected president March 1903.  Elected Pres in 1904.  

Gauntlett Charles

Charles Gauntlett, 23, residing in Milan, b. in  York, occupation Stave Maker, was married Aug. 28, 1876 to Jennie Bunce, 18, residing in London township, b. in London twp. Marriage performed by L. P. Tompkins, minister. Witnesses: Wm. B. Lyon and Myra C. Lyon, who reside in London township. Source: Marriage record. Note: his year of birth would have been 1853.  

Gauntlett Charles

Charles Gauntlett died March 25, 1933, of myocarditis.  His wife was Jennie Bunce.  Charles was a widower.  Age at death 79 years, 7 months, 18 days.  He was born in Milan .  His father was James Gauntlett, of England ; mother was Mary Wilkins of England . Signed by Dr. Kenneth Noble as MD. Buried in Marble Park .  Note: his date of birth would have been Aug. 7, 1853.   

Gauntlett Charles

Charles and Jenny Gauntlett had two children.  The first child, a son, died at birth.  The second child, Lily Cecile Gauntlett, was born Aug. 19, 1883; she married Leroy N. Kilman. Source: M. Rooks.  

Gauntlett Charles

“Charlie Gauntlett owned a race track and ball diamond west of the Ann Arbor Railroad tracks and north of Main Street , which was a center of activity for the sporting crowd.”   From a history of York Township , written in 1976.  

Gauntlett Charles

On March 25 1933 Charles Gauntlett died at the home of Mrs. Wila Lampkin.  Charles had a daughter, “Mrs. Kilman.” Charles was born Aug. 7, 1858*, youngest child of James and Mary Wilkins Gauntlett, on the homestead just a few hundred feet from the grave site where he was laid to rest.  The family came to Michigan just 6 years before Charles was born. (From obituary.) At the age of 10, Charles went to Mooreville to live with his oldest sibling, his brother James.  He also did farm work for his older sister Harriett (Mrs. Albert Holcomb). At age 18, Charles was apprentice to his brother James to learn shoemaking trade.  At the end of 3 years, according to the agreement, the brother James gave Charles a set of tools and $150.  Charles went into business for himself on the corner on which the Gauntlett block now occupies.  He purchased the store then standing there and by the time he was 30, owned the present block.  
   On Aug. 28, 1876 he married Jennie Bunce of London Twp.  They had two children, a boy who died at birth and one daughter.  
   Except for two years spent in the employ of the Krans Shoe Company in A2, Charles Gauntlett had a shoe store on this corner until 1892 when he sold out to the Stimpson brothers to devote his entire time to the raising and training of horses.  [NOTE: year of birth may be wrong, should be 1853.]  

Gauntlett Charles

B. Aug. 7, 1853 on a farm in York Township about a mile NW of village of Milan .  His father was James Gauntlett of London , England ; mother was Mary Wilkins of London , Eng. [from Past and Present of Wash County 1906].  Charles was one of a large family.  He went to the district schools and the Union school of York township.  During vacation he did farm work.  At age 21 he entered mercantile life on his own account with little capital and much credit.  He started a boot and shoe store in Milan , which he kept going for 18 years, with the exception of 2 years in Ann Arbor in the employ of Henry Krause and one year in Detroit where he founded Queen Quality store.  On selling out there he returned to Milan , his family having remained there during his absence.  Charles loved fine horses.  He had a stable of high quality horses.  One named Hazel Ridge won first price at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago .  He had fine trotting stock. Later in life he withdrew from the turf, selling his stable, his last trotter being sold in the summer of 1905.  

Gauntlett Charles W.

Charles W. Gauntlett was born Aug. 7, 1853 in York Township on a farm.  Married Emma Jane “Jenny” Bunce in Aug. 1876. Died March 25, 1933 in Milan . Burial at Marble Park Cemetery . Occupation: Merchant.  In his later years, he lived in Philadelphia , PA and Buffalo , NY . Source: M. Rooks.  

Gauntlett Charles

When Hazel Ridge 2:11 1/4, the fast and game son of Sphinx dropped dead at Cleaveland last week Wednesday, not only his owner, Charles Gauntlett, of Milan, but the whole breeding interest of Michigan suffered a serious loss. Hazel was easily the best trotter by Sphinx that hsas yet appeared, and, hadhe lived, his chances for a place in the 2:10 list were rosy. He was also an elegantly-bred horse, his dam, Home Maid, having also produced Cora Barlum 2:23 1/2, and the pacer, Cantab 2:14 3/4. Indivuallyk Hazel Ridge was a very handsome horse and had been a blue ribbon winner at the horse shows. He was eight years old.   Hazel Ridge 2:11 1/4 was buried in the Cleveland infield, beside several other famous horses.  -Horse Review.  Source: Local Milan paper plageurizing another publication.  

Gauntlett Charlotte

Charlotte was the wife of James Gauntlett.  The husband was born in about 1837 and died in 1914.  He was in the shoe repair trade, and probably ran a grocery store in Mooreville.  Note: the fact that his wife’s name was “ Charlotte ” is information provided by M.G.  

Gauntlett Charlotte

Charlotte Gauntlett was born May 13, 1843 in York twp. She died Dec. 15, 1924.  Cause of death: Paralysis.   Source: Marble Park Cemetery records.  

Gauntlett Charlotte

James Gauntlett, 22, residing in York (twp), married Charlotte Clarke, 16, residing in Dundee, on April 10, 1859.  Marriage took place at residence of Isaac N. Clarke of Dundee , by William Hall, a minister.  Witnesses: Isaac N. Clark, Mary E. Clark, and Lewis Winters, who reside in Dundee.  Source: Monroe county marriage records, page 166 E-1.  Note: James was born about 1837 if he was 22 in 1859.  

Gauntlett Clyde

Clyde W. Gauntlett and Blanch E. Gordon were married April 22, 1903 in Saline. Her father: David Gordon.  Her bridesmaid: Wave Blackmer.   

Gauntlett Clyde

Clyde W. Gauntlett of 321 North St. died May 12, 1946. DOB July 9, 1882.  His wife was Blanche Gordon. He was a retired farmer. Father: William Gauntlett. Mother: Helen Warner. Burial in Mooreville Cemetery .  

Gauntlett Clyde

Clyde W. Gauntlett, buried in Mooreville cemetery, 1882-1946.

Gauntlett Clyde

Clyde W. Gauntlett, 63, died yesterday afternoon [May 12, 1946] of a heart attack in his home, 321 North street , Milan .  The son of William and Helen Gauntlett, he was born July 9, 1882 in Milan township. He married Blanche Gordon April 22, 1903 in Saline and they settled on a farm in Milan township.  After 17 years they moved to Kalamazoo where they remained four years [while he operated a garage] before moving to a farm on the Ridge road near Milan . In 1940 they moved into Milan village.  Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Helen Silkworth of Ypsilanti ; two grandsons, Robert Greenman of the Navy and Gordon Greenman; a sister, Mrs. Edgar (Jessie) Forsythe of Saline. A son, William, died July 11, 1933.  The body is at the Stevens and Buth funeral home where services will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. The Rev. William A. Johnson will officiate and burial will be in Mooreville cemetery.  Source: Monroe Evening News obituary.   

Gauntlett Clyde W.

Clyde W. Gauntlett, son of William and Helen Gauntlett, was born July 9, 1882 in Milan township. He married Blanche Gordon on April 22,1903 at Saline.  They lived on a farm in Milan township 17 years. He lived in Kalamazoo for four years, then a farm in or near Stony Creekk.  He was buried at Mooreville cemetery.  Source: news clipping in family Bible.  

Gauntlett Clyde W.

Clyde Warner Gauntlett died May 12, 1946 at age 63. (He would have been born about 1883.)  Source: Gauntlett family Bible.  

Gauntlett, Clyde Mrs.

Mrs. Blanch Gauntlett, 92, of 321 North St. , Milan , died Monday in her home.  [Date of death or publication: April 23, 1974.]  Funeral officiated by Rev. William A. Johnson, retired minister of the Marble Memorial United Methodist Church .  Burial in Mooreville Cemetery .  The daughter of David and Almeda Gordon, she was born Sept. 25, 1881, in Saline Township .  She married Clyde W. Gauntlett on April 22, 1903.  He died May 12, 1946.   She was a member of the Marble Memorial United Methodist Church , a life member of Pythian Sisters, Rose Temple of Milan, Women’s Missionary Society of the church and the Milan Women’s Club.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. W. E. (Helen) Silkworth of Boca Raton, Fla; a brother, Kenneth Gordon; two grandsons, Robert Greenman of Saline and Gordon Greenman Larkin of Dade City , Fla ; eight great-grandchildren and two GG grandchildren. Preceding her in death were two brothers and a son, William David. Source: Monroe Evening News  

Gauntlett Dale I

1921 to ????  Wife Irene I. Gauntlett, 1923-1994.  Married may 29, 1942.  

Gauntlett Diantha

Mrs. Diantha Gauntlett, 82, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Forsythe, near Saline.  She was born in February 1854 on a farm SW of Milan.  She was the widow of the late William G. Gauntlett and is survived by a son, Clyde, (of Milan ?), and the daughter Mrs. Forsythe.  Funeral will be Friday with Rev. William A. Johnson officiating. Burial in Mooreville Cemetery .  

Gauntlett Dyantha

Dyantha Gauntlett is buried in Mooreville cemetery, 1854-1936.

Gauntlett 
Elon Mrs.

Addie VanWormer was born on a farm east of Milan in 1864.  She graduated from Milan High School in 1885, then taught school for a number of years.  She married Elon David Gauntlett and for several years they resided in Milan and conducted the Gauntlett Dry Goods Store.  See “Addie” or VanWormer for more information about Mrs. Elon Gauntlett.  

Gauntlett 
Elon David

Elon David Gauntlett, 77, died at 4:45 p.m. Dec.10 [1944] at his home, 1038 Clymens St. , Toledo . He had been ill for three years. Mr. Gauntlett was born June 14, 1867 in Milan and moved to Toledo after 30 years. Retiring in 1940, he served as president of the National Hearse and Ambulance Company of Toledo , and in Milan operated a clothing and shoe store for several years. He was a member of the Central Christian Church in Toledo and Masonic Lodge of Milan. He was married to Ruth Nogar Feb. 29th 1920.  Survivors are the widow; a brother Dr. J. W. Gauntlett of Traverse City and a sister Mrs Jenny Koester of Washington , D.C.   Services were held at the residence at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Grant Speer, pastor of the Toledo Church officiated and burial was in Marble Park cemetery in Milan .  Arrangements were in charge of the Farnham funeral home at Temperance.  Source: Toledo newspaper obit.  

Gauntlett 
Elon D.

Elon D. Gauntlett 1867 - 1944.  Marble Park Cemetery grave stone.  Buried near Zach.

Gauntlett  Elon David

Elon David Gauntlett was born June 14, 1867 in Milan .  He married Ruth Nogar Feb. 29, 1920.  He died in Toledo on Dec. 10, 1944 at the age of 77.  He was survived by a brother, John W. Gauntlett of Traverse City and a sister Mrs. Jenny Koester of Washington , D.C.  Buried at Marble Park Cemetery .   

Gauntlett 
Elon David

Elon David Gauntlett was born in 1867, the son of James and Charlotte Gauntlett.  Elon had a brother, Dr. John C. Gauntlett born in 1864, and a brother Dr. James Gauntlett. (Source: M.G.)  He married his second wife, Addie VanWormer, in Dundee .  She was a schoolteacher.  They operated a dry goods store at 1 W. Main St. (Collins Shop, which was built by Whitmarsh). Elon was elected Village President from 1907-1909, photo 1170.  In about 1914, he moved to Toledo , probably with his wife Addie, although they apparently were divorced after that (Addie died in Toledo so she must have moved there with Elon).  Elon married Ruth Nogar on Feb.29, 1920, according to his obit; he and Ruth lived in Toledo while he was involved in the funeral hearse industry. Elon kept up his ties with the Masonic lodge in Milan .  He finally came home to Milan for good after Dec. 10, 1944, when his widow arranged to transport his remains to Marble Park Cemetery .   

Gauntlett 
Elon D.

Elon D. Gauntlett married Nellie E. Dickenson on Nov. 10, 1887. They had one child. His second wife was Addie Van Wormer, no children. His third wife was Ruth Nogar Bowman, no children.  Source: Gauntlett family Bible.  

Gauntlett 
Elon D.

Winter fun on Ferman St. just north of Main St. in Milan , Mich.   About 1910.  Samuel Draper is holding dog.  Seated in sleigh:  Front, L-R , Miss. Walker, employee of Gauntlett Dry Goods, Elon Gauntlett, and Addie Gauntlett.  Back seat, L-R:  unknown, Katherine “Kit” Guy, Cora Draper. Photo number 1523.  Information: Warren Hale  

Gauntlett 
Elon D.

About 1910. Elon Gauntlett’s Garage, 41 W. Main St .  Elon Gauntlett, fifth from left.  Elon, Jr. (“Bug”) - Left.  Building built by Dan Drake.  Photo number 1116  

Gauntlett 
Elon (D)

Elon Gauntlett, 27, was married to Addie VanWormer, 30, on March 28, 1895 in Milan (twp?) by M. H. McMahon, Pastor of M.E. Church. It was groom’s second marriage. He was living in Milan at time of wedding. His occupation: merchant. His parents: James Gauntlett and Lottie Clark.  Bride was living in Milan , and was born in Milan (twp?). Her occupation: teacher. Her father: L. VanWormer. Mother: Hattie Jacobs. Witnesses: Wm. McCormick and Minnie McCormick, who reside in Au Sable.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.  

Gauntlett 
Elon David

Elon David Gauntlett was the brother of Dr. John Clark Gauntlett. Their parents were James and Charlotte Gauntlett.  Source:  M.G.  

Gauntlett 
Elon D.

In photo #1397, Gauntlett & Hitchcock Grocery at 36 E. Main, Milan .  Elon Gauntlett is second from left.  About 1900.  Sign on door says “Grandpa’s Wonder Soap” and “Ask for Silver soap”   Source: Warren Hale  

Gauntlett, Elon David

Elon David Gauntlett, 77, died at 4:45 Sunday Dec. 10, 1944 at his home, 1038 Clymena street , Toledo . He had been ill three years.  Mr. Gauntlett was born June 14, 1867 in Milan and moved to Toledo 30 years ago [1914], retiring in 1940. He served as president of the National Hearse and Ambulance Company of Toledo and in Milan operated a clothing and shoe store for several years. He was a member of the Central Christian Church in Toledo and Masonic Lodge in Milan . He was married to Ruth Nogar Feb. 29, 1920.  He left a widow; a brother, Dr. J. W. Gauntlett of Traverse City ; and a sister, Mrs. Jenny Koester of Washington , D.C. Services will be held at the residence at 2 p.m. (E. W. T.) Wednesday. The Rev. Grant Speer, pastor of the Toledo church will officiate and burial will be in Marble Park cemetery at Milan . Arrangements were in charge of the Farnham funeral home in Temperance. Source: Monroe Evening News.  

Gauntlett 
Elon F.

Elon Forbes Gauntlett [nicknamed “Bug”] died Aug. 21, 1937.  He was born Aug. 5, 1888. Occupation: Pattern maker [at Ideal Furnace Company of Milan ]. Born in Walton , Kansas .  Died of a coronary.  F: John C. Gauntlett, who was born in Mooreville.  M: Florence May Forbes, who was born in Saline, MI.  Informant: Mrs. Florence Gauntlett of Milan .  Signed by doctor, M. R. Hannum.  Source: death certificate.    

Gauntlett 
Elon Forbes

Three cemetery stones in a row:  “Elon Forbes Gauntlett 1888-1937” “Mother, Charlotte F. 1843-1924” “Father James 1837-1914”  Marble Park Cemetery makers.  NOTE: Elon F. Gauntlett was called “Bug” as nickname.  His parents were John and Florence .  

Gauntlett 
Elon (F)

Elon Gauntlett died in late August, 1937. He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Flora [Forbes] Gauntlett of Milan. Funeral held at Stevens and Bush funeral home. Burial in Marble Park cemetery. Survived by his parents and two brothers, Weir and Zack of Milan. Source: Monroe Evening News, Aug. 28, 1937.  

Gauntlett Emma

Emma A. Gauntlett was the wife of A. M. Gauntlett.  Emma lived from 1845 to 1907. She was buried in London Cemetery .  Born Emma Whaley, she was married to Archie M. Gauntlett in 1875.   

Gauntlett Emily

Emily Gauntlett died July 2, 1906 in Milan village, at the age of 48 yrs, 11 months, 16 days. Father: Wiliam Whaley. Mother: Sarah Viley or Veley. Source: Washt death records.  

Gauntlett Flora

Mrs. Flora Mae Gauntlett, 81, a resident of Milan approximately 30 years, died this morning in Saline hospital after a long illness. She was the widow of Dr. John C. Gauntlett.   Mrs. Gauntlett was born in Saline township on May 4, 1865, a daughter of Byron and Alice Forbes.  She was married on June 30, 1887, in Saline.  Dr. Gauntlett died in 1915.   Prior to making her home in Milan , Mrs. Gauntlett resided in Newton , Kas., and in Williamsburg , Elk Rapids, Traverse city , and Flint . She has been living here for the past few years with a sister, Mrs. Stella Trimm of 213 Lafyette St .   Surviving besides Mrs. Trimm are two other sisters, Mrs. Myra Bliss of Milan, and Mrs. Della McCrum of Flint; two sons, Wier of Ypsilanti and Zach of Milan; and two brothers, Ross of Mount Morris and Clyde of Milan

Gauntlett Frederick

Frederick Gauntlett died Oct. 14, 1942.  He was widowed.  His spouse was Rena Westfall.  His DOB May 26, 1866.  He was 76 years old.  Retired merchant.  He was born in Mooreville.  F: Richard Gauntlett b. in England . M: Alice Catherine Jackson b. England .  Informant: Harold S. Gauntlett, 149 County St. , Milan .  Marble Park .  Source: death record.  

Gauntlett Frederick

Frederick Gauntlet, 22, of Detroit , born in York , was married Feb. 6, 1889 in Saline. His bride: Rena B. Westfall, 20, of York, daughter of Reuben Westfall and Mary C. Cook. Groom’s parents: Richard and Alice Gauntlett.  His occupation: clerk. Source: Washtenaw marriage records, book 7, page 32.  

Gauntlett Fred

Death came Wed. morning (in about 1944 if you add his age to his birthdate) to Fred Gauntlett, one of Milan ’s oldest business men. He was 78 years old.  Born near Mooreville May 26, 1866.  He retired a few years ago due to ill health.  He owned and operated a clothing and men’s furnishing store here for more than 30 years. He was the son of Richard and Catherine Gauntlett and in 1889 he married Rena Westfall. Rena died in March 1940.  He leaves 2 sons, Harold and Reuben Gauntlett, also two sisters, and one brother George of Chicago. Buried in Marble Park cemetery.  Source: obit.  

Gauntlett Frederick

Frederick Gauntlett, former clothing merchant, died at the home of his son, Harold S. Gauntlett, early this morning (Oct. 14, 1942). He was born May 26, 1866 at Moorville, the son of Richard and Mary Catherine Gauntlett, and was married to Rena E. Westfall of Mooreville on June 8, 1889. She died March 21,1940. He is survived by two sons, Harold, with whom he made his home, and Reuben of Milan; 4 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Charles A. Simon and Mrs.Howard Lawrence, both of Grosse Pointe Park ; and a brother, George, of Chicago . Burial in Marble Park , Rev. Parish of the People’s Church will officiate.  He was proprietor of the Gauntlett and Son Clothing store 30 yerars or more. Hee was a member of Lodge No. 323, F. and A. M. of Milan .  Source: Monroe Evening News.  

Gauntlett Gracie

Gracie Gauntlett born Nov. 25, 1870 in York twp. Her father, Richard Gauntlett, resident of York twp and born in England . Mother, Alice Gauntlett, resident of York twp, born in NY.  Source: official birth certificate, Washtenaw county, book 1, page 176, record 725.  

Gauntlett Harold

Harold S. Gauntlett, 74, of 149 County St. , died in April 1966.