Daniel Pinna

Malcolm X (1925-1965) was an influential civil rights activist and Muslim minister who rose to prominence in the United States during the mid-20th century. Born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, he experienced firsthand the harsh realities of racism and discrimination as a Black man in America. After his father's murder and his mother's institutionalization, he turned to a life of crime, leading to his arrest and imprisonment at the age of 20. During his time in prison, Malcolm X underwent a transformation, converting to the Nation of Islam and embracing the teachings of its leader, Elijah Muhammad. Upon his release, he became a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam, preaching Black separatism, self-defense, and Black pride. However, after a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1964, Malcolm X underwent a spiritual awakening, renounced his previous separatist beliefs, and began advocating for racial integration and unity. His message of Black self-determination and empowerment, coupled with his uncompromising stance against racism and oppression, made him a powerful and controversial figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Malcolm X's legacy as a courageous and passionate advocate for Black rights continues to inspire and influence people around the world.

Lester Adler of Malden, Middlesex County, MA was born on September 5, 1908, and died at age 82 years old on February 7, 1991 in Malden. Lester Adler was buried at Congregation Beth Israel of Malden Cemetery 250 Main St, in North Reading.

Paul was a fun person with an amazing personality. He enjoyed living life fully, and was a great brother and friend to many of his classmates and acquaintances.

William Joseph Benning was born to William F. Benning (1826 - 1887) and Wilhelmena Fredericka "Ann" Louisa Beck (1832 - 1907). His father was born IN Marburg, Germany and his mother was born in Erfurt, Germany. He had ten siblings: Louisa, Carl, Marie, Henry, Charles, Frederich, John, Emma, Francis "Frank" and Lillian. William married Immogene Nelson Millard (1850 - 1916) on December 24, 1873 and they had thirteen children: Nelson, Henry, Lois, Cora, Walter, Isaac, Grace, Inas, Arthur, Mabel, Lloyd, George (my grandfather) and Winnifred.

Immogene Nelson Millard, a Mayflower descendant, was born to Rev. Horatio Nelson Millard (1833 - 1884) and Jemima Winne (1835 - 1863). Both parents were born in the state of New York. She had fourteen siblings: Mary, George, Catherine, Cora, John, Eva, Albert, Ada, Deloss, Grace, Lois, Martha, Jay, and Jessie. Immogene Millard married William Joseph Benning (1852 - 1930) on December 24th, 1873 in Clinton County, Iowa and they had thirteen children: Nelson, Henry, Lois, Cora, Walter, Isaac, Grace, Inas, Arthur, Mabel, Lloyd, George, and Winnefred.

John Baptiste Henry Kroetch was born to Joseph Jacob Kroetch (1849-1897) and Angeline (Chartrand) Kroetch (1853-1943), and had siblings Joseph John Kroetch (1872-1872), Angeline (1873-1873), Rosabel Orilla (Kroetch) Connolly (1876-1970), Albert Aloysius Kroetch (1878-1939), Mary Josephine (Kroetch) Melius (1879-1953), Joseph Jacob Kroetch (1881-1962), Margaret Angeline (Kroetch) Gray (1882-1974), Elizabeth Ann Kroetsch (1884-1985), Lawrence Francis Kroetch (1887-1973), Frederick Martin Kroetch (1889-1970), and Leo Victor Kroetch (1894-1958). John was married Hellen Isabell 'Nell' Steeples (1879-1968) on January 9th 1901 and they had children Juanita Josephine (Kroetch) Bailey (1901-1935) and Hollis Joseph Kroetsch (1903-1979). John and Nell got divorced in 1909, and he later married Sarah 'Sadie' Elizabeth (Quick) Kroetch (1876-1953) on January 21st 1913 and they had a child Mildred Marguerite Kroetch (1914-1992).

Edward William Roadley's parents were William George Roadley (1877 - 1949), born in Clunes, Australia, and Sarah Ann Morris (1882 - 1936), born in Talbot, Australia. He had siblings Bridget (1905-1905), Margaret (1906-1906), Olga (1908-1908), Lawrence (1909-1909), Phyllis (born 1910), Ernest Joseph (1913-1994), George Albert (1915-1995), Daphney Priscilla (1916-1976), Charles (1917-1917) and William Roadley (1919 - 1919). Edward married Maisie Smith in 1941 in the state of Victoria, Australia, and they had a son and a daughter. His headstone says: "In loving memory of Edward William ROADLEY loved husband, father and grandfather age 69 years."

Neil W. Marks was married to Pam (Kroetch) Marks in 1999. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Neil W. Marks.