Genevieve's parents immigrated from Russia and Romania to escape jewish persecution. They subsequently had 10 children in the US. In an attempt to avoid or reduce further discrimination, they used the last name of Taylor outside of the direct family. Though they did not legally change their last name, they often used Taylor when signing documents or completing forms.
Children:
- Roberta Pearl 'Sissy Bert' Joynes Milligan 1913
- Florence Gertrude 'Sissy Fonz' Joynes Richards 1914
- May Lee 'Sissy May' Joynes Strange 1916
- John Napoleon 'Brother' Joynes 1917
- Virginia 'Sissy Ginks' Joynes Keene 1923
- Esther Lamb 'Sissy Atta' Joynes Kuhn 1925
- Katherine Dallas 'Pat' Joynes Wise 1928
Genevieve's parents immigrated from Russia and Romania to escape jewish persecution. They subsequently had 10 children in the US. In an attempt to avoid or reduce further discrimination, they used the last name of Taylor outside of the direct family. Though they did not legally change their last name, they often used Taylor when signing documents or completing forms.
Children:
- Roberta Pearl 'Sissy Bert' Joynes Milligan 1913
- Florence Gertrude 'Sissy Fonz' Joynes Richards 1914
- May Lee 'Sissy May' Joynes Strange 1916
- John Napoleon 'Brother' Joynes 1917
- Virginia 'Sissy Ginks' Joynes Keene 1923
- Esther Lamb 'Sissy Atta' Joynes Kuhn 1925
- Katherine Dallas 'Pat' Joynes Wise 1928
Family Members
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Roberta Pearl "Sissy Bert" Joynes Millican
1912–1970
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Florence Gertrude "Sissy Fonz" Joynes Richards
1913–2013
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May Lee "Sissy May" Joynes Strange
1916–2008
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John Napoleon "Brother" Joynes Jr
1917–1939
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Virginia Antoinette "Sissy Ginks" Joynes Keene
1922–1983
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Esther Lamb "Sissy Atta" Joynes Kuhn
1925–2022
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Catherine Dallas "Pat" Joynes Wise
1928–2008
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