Family history
Dr. Charles J. Saunders was Steve's adoptive great-grandfather, born 26 February 1862 in Iowa City, died 1928 in Fort Dodge.
Biography
Dr. Charles J. Saunders is Steve's adoptive great-grandfather.
Family relationships shown here include parents: John Andrew Saunders and Catherine Murray; spouse: Lucy M. Merrill; child relationship shown here: Merrill Saunders.
Known life details include Birth: 26 February 1862, Iowa City; Occupation: Physician and radiologist; Death: 1928, Fort Dodge.
Family
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Biological parent
John Andrew Saunders is connected through a biological family relationship.
Strongly SupportedBiological parent
Catherine Murray is connected through a biological family relationship.
Strongly SupportedSpouse
Lucy M. Merrill is connected as a spouse.
Strongly SupportedChild
Merrill Saunders is connected as a child in this family group.
Strongly SupportedTimeline
Life Event
Birth: 26 February 1862, Iowa City
Life Event
Death: 1928, Fort Dodge
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This death information is supported by the reviewed research currently attached to this profile.
Evidence
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Research History
Catherine Murray Saunders research, Irish parentage, Rochester/Iowa City migration, and reported children.
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