Gladys Cora Parsons1,2,3,4

F, b. September 14, 1904, d. June 24, 1994
FatherSamuel Ezra Parsons1,2,3,5,6,7,8 b. September 7, 1873, d. January 16, 1949
MotherIda Alice Toney1,2,3,5,6,7,8 b. May 15, 1878, d. April 27, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 303-05-7788.9 Her married name was Beasley.10 Gladys Cora Parsons married Unknown Beasley.10,4,5 Gladys Cora Parsons was born on September 14, 1904 at Parke Co., Indiana.3,4,9 She died on June 24, 1994 at Riverside Co., California, at age 89.10,9,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 110, District 356, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana2

Occupation

1930Hosiery mills worker2

Family

Unknown Beasley
Marriage*Gladys Cora Parsons married Unknown Beasley.10,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Raymond Parsons obituary in the Jan 17, 1974 edition.
  6. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Dovie McQueen obituary in the Nov 21, 1978 edition.
  7. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Ray E. Parsons obituary in the Jan 4, 1972 edition.
  8. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Samuel E. Parsons obituary in the Jan 18, 1949 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2700] Ancesters of Sally Lou Michel, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/626173/person/-902573994

Dovie Cleva Parsons1,2

F, b. September 30, 1906, d. November 19, 1978
FatherSamuel Ezra Parsons1,3,4,5,6 b. September 7, 1873, d. January 16, 1949
MotherIda Alice Toney1,3,4,5,6 b. May 15, 1878, d. April 27, 1951
     Her Social Security Number was 304-03-1500.7 Dovie Cleva Parsons was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.4 She was born on September 30, 1906 at Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana.7,4 As of September 19, 1925,her married name was McQueen.2 She married Hiram Henry McQueen on September 19, 1925.4,2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Holder.2 Dovie Cleva Parsons married Unknown Holder circa 1928.2 Dovie Cleva Parsons and Hiram Henry McQueen were divorced in 1928.2 Dovie Cleva Parsons and Unknown Holder were divorced in 1930.2 Dovie Cleva Parsons married Hiram Henry McQueen on December 24, 1934.2 Dovie Cleva Parsons died on November 19, 1978 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 72.7,4 She Mrs. Dovie McQueen, 72, formerly of Carbon died Sunday in the St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She had been a resident of the capital city for the past 19 years. Born in Carbon on Sept. 20, 1906 she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Ida (Tony) Parsons. She was the widow of Hiram McQueen, who was an area coal miner. For the last 17 years, she was employed at the Indianapolis Athletic Club residing at 410 N. Meridian St. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Norval and Evelyn McQueen, Indianapolis; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Beasley, Indianapolis, Mrs. Gertrude Pell, Carbon; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Pauline Parsons, Carbon, and a brother-in-law, George Dowell of Carbon. Funeral services will be held in the Miller and Sons Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Donald L. True officiating. Burial will follow in Calcutta Cemetery, northeast of Brazil. Friends may call at the Miller and Sons Chapel after 6 p.m. Tuesday. on November 21, 1978.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1

Family 1

Hiram Henry McQueen d. March 14, 1960
Marriage*Dovie Cleva Parsons married Hiram Henry McQueen on September 19, 1925.4,2 
Divorce* Dovie Cleva Parsons and Hiram Henry McQueen were divorced in 1928.2 
Marriage Dovie Cleva Parsons married Hiram Henry McQueen on December 24, 1934.2 
Child
  • Norval McQueen4,8

Family 2

Unknown Holder
Marriage*Dovie Cleva Parsons married Unknown Holder circa 1928.2 
Divorce* Dovie Cleva Parsons and Unknown Holder were divorced in 1930.2 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Raymond Parsons obituary in the Jan 17, 1974 edition.
  4. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Dovie McQueen obituary in the Nov 21, 1978 edition.
  5. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Ray E. Parsons obituary in the Jan 4, 1972 edition.
  6. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Samuel E. Parsons obituary in the Jan 18, 1949 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Hiram McQueen obituary in the Mar 15, 1960 edition.

Ray Edison Parsons1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 12, 1908, d. January 3, 1972
FatherSamuel Ezra Parsons1,2,6,7,4,8,9,10 b. September 7, 1873, d. January 16, 1949
MotherIda Alice Toney1,2,6,7,4,8,9,10 b. May 15, 1878, d. April 27, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 310-05-4369.11 Ray Edison Parsons was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.12,9 He was born on November 12, 1908 at Parke Co., Indiana.11,4,9,10,5 He married Vera Pauline Ames on September 29, 1934 at Indiana.3,4,12,10,13 Ray Edison Parsons died on January 3, 1972 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 63.11,4,9 He Ray E. Parsons, 63, R.R. 1, Carbon, died Monday evening in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He had been in ill health for several years with a heart condition. He was born in Parke County on Nov 12, 1908. He was a son of the late Samuel and Ida (Toney) Parsons. A coal miner in early life, he also had worked in the construction industry and last farmed before illness forced his early retirement. He had resided all his life in the Carbon area; however in later years, he and his wife, the former Pauline Ames, had spent the winter months in Arizona. He was a member of the Carbon Masonic Lodge and had attended the Carbon Baptist Church. He also was a member of the Van Buran Twp. Vounteer Fire Department and was secretary of the Van Buren Township School Building Corporation. Surviving besides his wife, Pauline, are a son, Sam Parsons, Lafayette; 2 daughters, Mrs. Phylis Fipps, Orange, Calif; and Mrs. Nelda Rohrback, Indianapolis; four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Pell and Mrs. Thelma Dowell, both of Carbon; Mrs. Dovie McQueen and Mrs. Gladys Beasley, both of Indianapolis; a brother, Raymond Parsons, R.R. 5, Brazil; six grandchildren and several other close relatives. Arrangements are pending at Miller and Sons Funeral Home. on January 4, 1972.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 110, District 356, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 179, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana14
1950Dwelling 59, District 11-38, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana15

Occupation

1930Sweeper plant salesman2
1940Miner14

Family

Vera Pauline Ames b. December 29, 1913, d. January 28, 1986
Marriage*Ray Edison Parsons married Vera Pauline Ames on September 29, 1934 at Indiana.3,4,12,10,13 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Samuel Dale Parsons, Sr obituary in the Apr 2, 2009 edition.
  4. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Ray E. Parsons obituary in the Jan 4, 1972 edition.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  7. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Raymond Parsons obituary in the Jan 17, 1974 edition.
  8. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Samuel E. Parsons obituary in the Jan 18, 1949 edition.
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  10. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  13. [S2477] Journal and Courier, From the Pauline Ames Parsons obituary in the Jan 30, 1986 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S443] Indianapolis Star, From the Nelda Lorraine Parsons Rohrbach obituary in the Jan 24, 2020 edition.
  17. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Thelma Neoma Parsons1,2,3,4

F, b. August 8, 1910, d. June 14, 1976
FatherSamuel Ezra Parsons1,2,5,6,7,4 b. September 7, 1873, d. January 16, 1949
MotherIda Alice Toney1,2,5,6,7,4 b. May 15, 1878, d. April 27, 1951
     Thelma Neoma Parsons was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.8,9 Her Social Security Number was 305-24-1064.10 She was born on August 8, 1910 at Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana.10,9,4 As of February 6, 1934,her married name was Dowell.3 She married George W. Dowell on February 6, 1934 at Marion Co., Indiana.3,9 Thelma Neoma Parsons died on June 14, 1976 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 65.10,9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 110, District 356, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana2
1940Dwelling 160, District 11-27A, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana11
1950Dwelling 129, District 11-35, Carbon, Clay Co., Indiana12

Occupation

1930Radio bulb mechanic2

Family

George W. Dowell b. June 30, 1902, d. July 6, 1980
Marriage*Thelma Neoma Parsons married George W. Dowell on February 6, 1934 at Marion Co., Indiana.3,9 
Child
  • William Ray Dowell4,11,12

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3813] Indiana, Circuit Court Marion County, Marion County, Indiana, Marriage Index, 1925-2012.
  4. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  5. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Raymond Parsons obituary in the Jan 17, 1974 edition.
  6. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Ray E. Parsons obituary in the Jan 4, 1972 edition.
  7. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Samuel E. Parsons obituary in the Jan 18, 1949 edition.
  8. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Raymond Emmerson Parsons1,2,3,4

M, b. January 8, 1912, d. January 16, 1974
FatherSamuel Ezra Parsons1,2,3,4,5,6 b. September 7, 1873, d. January 16, 1949
MotherIda Alice Toney1,2,3,4,5,6 b. May 15, 1878, d. April 27, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 310-01-5534.7 Raymond Emmerson Parsons was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.8 He married Helen Lancet.4,8 Raymond Emmerson Parsons was born on January 8, 1912 at Clay Co., Indiana.3,7,4 He died on January 16, 1974 at Brazil Township, Clay Co., Indiana, at age 62; The SSDI has a death date of Jan 16, 1974.7,4 He Raymond Parsons, 62 of 638 West Jackson St. Brazil, died at 6:10 a.m. today at the Clay County Hospital, where he had been a patient since December 31. He had been employed at the ArKeTex Corporation for several years, and served with the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in W.W.II. He was born in Clay County, Jan. 8, 1912, the son of Samuel and Ida (Toney) Parsons. He married the former Helen Lancet who preceded him in death in 1934. Survivors are: one son, James Raymond Parsons, Brazil, employed with Public Service, four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Pell, Carbon; Mrs. Gladys Beasley, Indianapolis; Mrs. Dovie McQueen, Indianapolis; and Mrs. Thelma Dowell, Carbon. He was preceded by his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Black and Mrs. Virginia Butler, and by a brother, Roy E. Parsons. There are four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Moore Funeral Home and will be announced tomorrow. on January 17, 1974.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 110, District 356, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana2

Family

Helen Lancet b. 1913, d. 1933
Marriage*Raymond Emmerson Parsons married Helen Lancet.4,8 
Child
  • James Raymond Parsons4

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  4. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Raymond Parsons obituary in the Jan 17, 1974 edition.
  5. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Ray E. Parsons obituary in the Jan 4, 1972 edition.
  6. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Samuel E. Parsons obituary in the Jan 18, 1949 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Zella Virginia Parsons1,2,3,4

F, b. July 16, 1915, d. April 16, 1949
FatherSamuel Ezra Parsons1,2,3,5,6 b. September 7, 1873, d. January 16, 1949
MotherIda Alice Toney1,2,3,5,6 b. May 15, 1878, d. April 27, 1951
     Zella Virginia Parsons was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.4 She was born on July 16, 1915 at Clay Co., Indiana.3,7 As of December 22, 1934,her married name was Butler.7 She married William Lawrence Butler on December 22, 1934.4,7 Zella Virginia Parsons died on April 16, 1949 at Clinton Township, Vermilion Co., Indiana, at age 33.4 She BRAZIL, Ind., April 18. - Mrs. Zella Virginia Butler, 33 years old, R.R.2, West Terre Haute, formerly of Carbon, died Saturday night at the Vermillion County Hospital, Clinton. She was a member of the Carbon Church of God. Surviving are the husband, William; three sons, Billie, Larry Don and Glenn Leroy, all at home; the mother, Mrs. Ida A. Toney Parsons of Brazil; five sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Black, Mrs. Gertrude Pell, Mrs. Dovie McQueen and Mrs. Thelma Dowell, all of Carbon, and Mrs. Gladys Beasley of Indianapolis, and two brothers, Ray Parsons of R.R.1, Carbon, and Raymond Parsons of Chicago. The body was taken to the Miller & Sons Funeral Home where services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. Paul Norris will officiate and burial will be in Calcutta Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. on April 18, 1949.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 17, Van Buren Township, Clay Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 110, District 356, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana2

Family

William Lawrence Butler b. July 27, 1908, d. December 2, 1969
Marriage*Zella Virginia Parsons married William Lawrence Butler on December 22, 1934.4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  4. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Zella Virginia Butler obituary in the Apr 18, 1949 edition.
  5. [S1301] Brazil Times, From the Raymond Parsons obituary in the Jan 17, 1974 edition.
  6. [S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Samuel E. Parsons obituary in the Jan 18, 1949 edition.
  7. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com

Orvis Estel Parsons1

M, b. November 13, 1913, d. March 2, 1919
FatherSamuel Ezra Parsons2,1 b. September 7, 1873, d. January 16, 1949
MotherIda Alice Toney2,1 b. May 15, 1878, d. April 27, 1951
     Orvis Estel Parsons was buried at Calcutta Cemetery, Calcutta, Clay Co., Indiana.1 He was born on November 13, 1913 at Clay Co., Indiana.2,1 He died on March 2, 1919 at Clay Co., Indiana, at age 5.3,1

Citations

  1. [S2697] Calcutta Cemetery, Clay Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
  3. [S2700] Ancesters of Sally Lou Michel, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/626173/person/-902573994

Harley Sparks1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 7, 1882
     Harley Sparks was born on February 7, 1882 at Vigo Co., Indiana.2,5 He married Nellie G. Parsons, daughter of Thomas A. Parsons and Octavia Poff, on November 7, 1912 at Vigo Co., Indiana.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 200, District 145, Ward 5, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 194, District 28, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana3

Occupation

1920Railroad car inspector1
1930Lumberyard laborer3

Family

Nellie G. Parsons b. December 8, 1886, d. June, 1986
Marriage*Harley Sparks married Nellie G. Parsons, daughter of Thomas A. Parsons and Octavia Poff, on November 7, 1912 at Vigo Co., Indiana.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  5. [S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

Jack Metcalf1

M, b. August 4, 1900, d. January, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 307-05-1711.2 Jack Metcalf was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.3 He and Maxine L. Wallace were divorced.4 Jack Metcalf was born on August 4, 1900 at Illinois.1,2 He married Maxine L. Wallace, daughter of Unknown Wallace and Nellie G. Parsons, circa 1923.1 Jack Metcalf died in January, 1969 at age 68.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 194, District 28, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IndianaJack and his family were enumerated in the household of his mother-in-law Nellie Parsons Wallace Metcalf1

Occupation

1930Automobile salesman1

Family

Maxine L. Wallace b. June 29, 1907, d. June 10, 1992
Divorce*Jack Metcalf and Maxine L. Wallace were divorced.4 
Marriage* Jack Metcalf married Maxine L. Wallace, daughter of Unknown Wallace and Nellie G. Parsons, circa 1923.1 
Child
  • Jack H. Metcalf1

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2778] Highland Lawn Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=pilant&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=29605952&CRid=85370&df=all&
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Julia F. Waterbury1,2,3

F, b. January 16, 1865, d. March 18, 1941
     Julia F. Waterbury was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.4 She was born on January 16, 1865 at Illinois.4 As of January 10, 1883,her married name was Poff.3 She married George Thomas Poff, son of William P. Poff and Elizabeth Girton, on January 10, 1883 at Morris Co., Kansas.3 Julia F. Waterbury and George Thomas Poff were divorced before March 14, 1920.2 Julia F. Waterbury died on March 18, 1941 at Kansas at age 76.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 62, District 102, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 100, District 83, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas5
1920Dwelling 388, District 88, Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas2
1930Dwelling 597, District 16, Salina, Saline Co., Kansas6
1940Dwelling 284, District 85-24, Salina, Saline Co., Kansas7

Family

George Thomas Poff b. circa December, 1859, d. October 12, 1933
Marriage*Julia F. Waterbury married George Thomas Poff, son of William P. Poff and Elizabeth Girton, on January 10, 1883 at Morris Co., Kansas.3 
Divorce* Julia F. Waterbury and George Thomas Poff were divorced before March 14, 1920.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7746] Unknown compiler, Kansas, County Marriage Records, 1811-1911.
  4. [S4213] Greenwood Cemetery, Morris Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From the Ernest Sidney Poff obituary in the Mar 10, 1928 edition.
  9. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. October 23, 1883, d. November 27, 1974
FatherGeorge Thomas Poff1,9 b. circa December, 1859, d. October 12, 1933
MotherJulia F. Waterbury1,9 b. January 16, 1865, d. March 18, 1941
     His Social Security Number was 550-22-3748.10 William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff was buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.6,8 He was born on October 23, 1883 at Alma, Wabaunsee Co., Kansas.1,4,10,5,7 He married Laura Essie Ratliff on May 23, 1909 at Morris Co., Kansas.11 William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff died on November 27, 1974 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 91.4,6 He POFF, in this city, November 27. William, E. Beloved husband of Laura Essie Poff of Napa. Loving father of Dorothy Bernier of Sacramento and William Archie Poff of Napa. Brother of Flora Farmer of Caldwell, Idaho and Berty McDowell of Saline, Kansas. Leaves eight grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and two great qreat grandchildren. A native of Kansas. Aged 91 years. Interment East Lawn Sierra Hills Room. on November 29, 1974.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 62, District 102, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 46, District 87, Neosho, Morris Co., Kansas2
1920Dwelling 149, District 91, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas3
1930Dwelling 31, District 5, Fontana, Miami Co., Kansas12
1950Dwelling 75, District 9-21B, Placerville, El Dorado Co., California13

Occupation

1910Farmer2
1920Farmer3
1930Trucker12

Family

Laura Essie Ratliff b. December 17, 1889, d. April 14, 1982
Marriage*William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff married Laura Essie Ratliff on May 23, 1909 at Morris Co., Kansas.11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the William E. Poff obituary in the Nov 29, 1974 edition.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S5232] Sierra Hills Memorial Park, Sacramento Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From the Ernest Sidney Poff obituary in the Mar 10, 1928 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From the Poff-Ratliff marriage announcement in the May 27, 1909 edition.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Albert Poff1,2

M, b. July 28, 1885, d. January 7, 1908
FatherGeorge Thomas Poff1,2 b. circa December, 1859, d. October 12, 1933
MotherJulia F. Waterbury1,2 b. January 16, 1865, d. March 18, 1941
     Albert Poff was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.2 He was born on July 28, 1885 at Kansas.2 He died on January 7, 1908 at Kansas at age 22.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 62, District 102, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4213] Greenwood Cemetery, Morris Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com

Clarence Poff1,2

M, b. March 7, 1887, d. September 4, 1971
FatherGeorge Thomas Poff1,3,4 b. circa December, 1859, d. October 12, 1933
MotherJulia F. Waterbury1,3,4 b. January 16, 1865, d. March 18, 1941
     His Social Security Number was 453-76-6223.5 Clarence Poff was buried at Restlawn Cemetery, La Feria, Cameron Co., Texas.3 He was born on March 7, 1887 at Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.1,2,5,3 He married Hannah Elizabeth Hendrickson circa 1908.6,3,7 Clarence Poff died on September 4, 1971 at Harlingen, Cameron Co., Texas, at age 84.8,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 62, District 102, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 50, District 87, Neosho, Morris Co., Kansas9
1920Dwelling 42, District 91, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas10
1930Dwelling 128, District 20, White City, Morris Co., Kansas11
1940Dwelling 350, District 56-24, Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas12

Occupation

1910Farmer9
1920Meat market merchant10
1930Retail grocery merchant11
1940Fruit stand operator12

Family

Hannah Elizabeth Hendrickson b. September 12, 1889, d. December 19, 1950
Marriage*Clarence Poff married Hannah Elizabeth Hendrickson circa 1908.6,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  4. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From the Ernest Sidney Poff obituary in the Mar 10, 1928 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2177] Brownsville Herald, The, From the Hannah Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 1950 edition.
  7. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From Gladys Marie Poff Sanford obituary in the Oct 2, 2012 edition.
  8. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Flora Anna Poff1,2,3

F, b. March 12, 1889, d. February 5, 1989
FatherGeorge Thomas Poff4,1,2,5 b. circa December, 1859, d. October 12, 1933
MotherJulia F. Waterbury4,1,5 b. January 16, 1865, d. March 18, 1941
     Her married name was Ellsworth.6 Flora Anna Poff was buried at Canyon Hill Cemetery, 2024 N Illinois Avenue, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.7,8 She was born on March 12, 1889 at Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.4,8,9 As of October 4, 1922,her married name was Peret.3 She married John Wesley Peret on October 4, 1922 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.3 Flora Anna Poff married William Lee "Will" Ellsworth on January 7, 1937.10 Flora Anna Poff and William Lee "Will" Ellsworth were divorced on May 29, 1954 at Canyon Co., Idaho.10 As of June 12, 1954,her married name was Lawson.9 Flora Anna Poff married Freeman Lawson on June 12, 1954 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.9 As of October 15, 1964,her married name was Farmer.3 Flora Anna Poff married Vane Farmer on October 15, 1964 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.3 Flora Anna Poff died on February 5, 1989 at Burley, Cassia Co., Idaho, at age 99.8 She BURLEY - Flora A. Farmer, 99, of Burley, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 1989, at the Burley Care Center. She was born March 12, 1889, in Kansas and moved to Idaho in the early 20s. She lived in Wilder where she worked for the Simplott Company. She lived in Murtaugh and for the past 10 years she's lived at the Burley Care Center. She was a long-time member of the Christian Church at Caldwell. Surviving is a daughter, Erma George of Murtaugh; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. today at the Canyon Hill Cemetery in Caldwell with the Rev. Jim Hardenbrook officiating. on February 7, 1989.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 62, District 102, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas4
1910Dwelling 100, District 83, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas1
1920Dwelling 203, District 91, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas2
1930Dwelling 103, District 58, Wilder, Canyon Co., Idaho11
1940Dwelling 66, District 14-60, West Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho6

Family 1

John Wesley Peret b. June 21, 1868, d. March 20, 1931
Marriage*Flora Anna Poff married John Wesley Peret on October 4, 1922 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.3 
Child

Family 2

William Lee "Will" Ellsworth b. February 22, 1883, d. October 1, 1963
Marriage*Flora Anna Poff married William Lee "Will" Ellsworth on January 7, 1937.10 
Divorce* Flora Anna Poff and William Lee "Will" Ellsworth were divorced on May 29, 1954 at Canyon Co., Idaho.10 

Family 3

Freeman Lawson b. September 5, 1908, d. December 21, 1962
Marriage*Flora Anna Poff married Freeman Lawson on June 12, 1954 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.9 

Family 4

Vane Farmer b. February 10, 1890, d. November, 1980
Marriage*Flora Anna Poff married Vane Farmer on October 15, 1964 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5651] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1864-1967.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From the Ernest Sidney Poff obituary in the Mar 10, 1928 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3925] Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell Co., ID, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S1884] Times-News, The, From the Flora A. Farmer obituary in the Feb 7, 1989 edition.
  9. [S6415] Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho, Marriage Records, 1863-1966.
  10. [S3989] Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho, Divorce Index, 1947-1962.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11945] White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel, online www.whitereynoldschapel.com, From the Erma Ellen George obituary.

Roy Poff1,2

M, b. October, 1892
FatherGeorge Thomas Poff1,2 b. circa December, 1859, d. October 12, 1933
MotherJulia F. Waterbury1,2 b. January 16, 1865, d. March 18, 1941
     Roy Poff was born in October, 1892 at Kansas.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 62, District 102, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 100, District 83, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Ernest Sidney Poff1,2

M, b. January 30, 1899, d. March 6, 1928
FatherGeorge Thomas Poff3,4,5,2 b. circa December, 1859, d. October 12, 1933
MotherJulia F. Waterbury3,4,2 b. January 16, 1865, d. March 18, 1941
     Ernest Sidney Poff was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.6,2 He was born on January 30, 1899 at Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.3,1,2 He died on March 6, 1928 at Kansas at age 29.2 He Ernest Sidney Poff was born in Morris county, Kansas Jan. 30th, 1899 and died March 6th, 1928, at the age of 29 years, 1 month and 7 days. Ernest leaves to mourn his death, his mother, Julia F. Poff of Salina, Kansas, his father, George Poff of Council Grove, a brother, Clarence C. Poff of White City, a brother William E. Poff of Osawatomie, a sister, Flora Peret of Wilder, Idaho, and a sister, Birdie B. McDowell of Salina, Kan. All of whom were present for the funeral with the exception of the sister from Idaho. Ernest was proceeded in death by four brothers, two of whom died in infancy. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon in the church of Christ by Rev E. R. Ames assisted by Rev W. H. Comer and interment followed in the family lot at Greenwood cemetery. on March 10, 1928.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 62, District 102, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas3
1910Dwelling 100, District 83, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas4
1920Dwelling 203, District 91, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas5

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From the Ernest Sidney Poff obituary in the Mar 10, 1928 edition.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4213] Greenwood Cemetery, Morris Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com

Beatrice Birdie Poff1,2,3

F, b. March 28, 1904, d. November 13, 1978
FatherGeorge Thomas Poff2,4 b. circa December, 1859, d. October 12, 1933
MotherJulia F. Waterbury2,5,6,1,4 b. January 16, 1865, d. March 18, 1941
     Beatrice Birdie Poff was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina, Saline Co., Kansas.3 She Entered into eternal rest Monday, Nov. 13, 1978. The funeral for Mrs. Beatrice McDowell, 74, 445 S. 9th, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ryan Mortuary, the Rev. Leonard Clark officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Mrs. McDowell died Monday at Asbury Hospital. She was born March 28, 1904, in Council Grove, and had lived in Salina since 1921. Mrs. McDowell was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Everett, of the home; two sons, Philbert, 245 Des Moines, and Wayne, Salina, Rt. 3; three daughters, Mrs. Clara Yerke, 115 S. Phillips, Mrs. Cletta Hastings, 300 S. 10th, and Mrs. Evelyn Chilen, Ellsworth; a sister, Mrs. Flora Farmer, Caldwell, Idaho; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the America Heart Association.3 Her Social Security Number was 515-28-4059.7 She was born on March 28, 1904 at Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.7,3 As of December 20, 1922,her married name was McDowell.8 She married Everett Elmo McDowell on December 20, 1922 at Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma.3,9,8 Beatrice Birdie Poff died on November 13, 1978 at Salina, Saline Co., Kansas, at age 74.3,9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 100, District 83, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas2
1920Dwelling 388, District 88, Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas5
1930Dwelling 597, District 16, Salina, Saline Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 284, District 85-24, Salina, Saline Co., Kansas6

Family

Everett Elmo McDowell b. December 7, 1901, d. January 19, 1983
Marriage*Beatrice Birdie Poff married Everett Elmo McDowell on December 20, 1922 at Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma.3,9,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Beatrice McDowell obituary in an unknown edition.
  4. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From the Ernest Sidney Poff obituary in the Mar 10, 1928 edition.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2949] Salina Journal, From the McDowell 50th wedding anniversary article in the Dec 11, 1972 edition.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Everett E. McDowell obituary in an unknown edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S2949] Salina Journal, From the George Leo McDowell obituary in the Jun 14, 1978 edition.

Everett Elmo McDowell1,2,3

M, b. December 7, 1901, d. January 19, 1983
     Everett Elmo McDowell Entered into eternal rest Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1983. Everett E. McDowell, 81, 445 S. Ninth, died Wednesday at Asbury Hospital. Mr. McDowell was born Dec. 7, 1901, in the former Oklahoma Territory, and had lived in Salina since 1921. He was a retired field representative for Swift and Company, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. His wife, Beatrice B., died Nov. 13, 1978. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Chilen, Ellsworth, and Mrs. Clare Yerke, 445 S. Ninth; two sons, Phil, 254 Des Moines, and Wayne L., Rt. 6; a sister, Mrs. Cuma Jones, Oklahoma City, Okla; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Ryan Mortuary, the Rev. Omer Tittle officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials to the church.2 He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Salina, Saline Co., Kansas.2 He was born on December 7, 1901 at Oklahoma Territory.2 He married Beatrice Birdie Poff, daughter of George Thomas Poff and Julia F. Waterbury, on December 20, 1922 at Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma.4,2,5 Everett Elmo McDowell died on January 19, 1983 at Salina, Saline Co., Kansas, at age 81.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 597, District 16, Salina, Saline Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 284, District 85-24, Salina, Saline Co., Kansas6

Occupation

1940Button maker6

Family

Beatrice Birdie Poff b. March 28, 1904, d. November 13, 1978
Marriage*Everett Elmo McDowell married Beatrice Birdie Poff, daughter of George Thomas Poff and Julia F. Waterbury, on December 20, 1922 at Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co, Oklahoma.4,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Everett E. McDowell obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S4215] Spellman Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/27108591/person/13942864127
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Beatrice McDowell obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S2949] Salina Journal, From the McDowell 50th wedding anniversary article in the Dec 11, 1972 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S2949] Salina Journal, From the George Leo McDowell obituary in the Jun 14, 1978 edition.

Clara Frances McDowell1,2,3,4

F, b. June 2, 1927, d. November 18, 2002
FatherEverett Elmo McDowell1,5,6,2,4,7 b. December 7, 1901, d. January 19, 1983
MotherBeatrice Birdie Poff1,6,5,2,4,7 b. March 28, 1904, d. November 13, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 514-16-4181.8 Her married name was Yerke.6 Clara Frances McDowell married Robert Velmar Yerke.9 Clara Frances McDowell was born on June 2, 1927 at Salina, Saline Co., Kansas.8,4 She died on November 18, 2002 at Salina, Saline Co., Kansas, at age 75.8,3 She Clara F. Yerke, 80, Salina, died Monday, Nov 18, 2002. Mrs. Yerke was born Clara F. McDowell on June 2, 1922, at Salina. She worked for Montgomery Wards, Salina. Survivors include two sons, Steve of Denver and Rick of Salina; a daughter, Deborah Wilson of Denver; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; a great-grandchild; and four stepgreat-grandchildren. The body was cremated. on November 22, 2002.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 597, District 16, Salina, Saline Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 284, District 85-24, Salina, Saline Co., Kansas2

Family

Robert Velmar Yerke b. September 11, 1928, d. September 16, 2003
Marriage*Clara Frances McDowell married Robert Velmar Yerke.9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2949] Salina Journal, From the Clara F. Yerke obituary in the Nov 22, 2002 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Everett E. McDowell obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Beatrice McDowell obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S2949] Salina Journal, From the George Leo McDowell obituary in the Jun 14, 1978 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4215] Spellman Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/27108591/person/13942864127
  10. [S2949] Salina Journal, From the Burgess-Yerke engagement article in the Mar 30, 1975 edition.
  11. [S1831] Denver Post, The, From the Steven J. Yerkein obituary the May 2, 2008 edition.
  12. [S2949] Salina Journal, From the Juarez-Yerke engagement article in the May 21, 1974 edition.

Laura Essie Ratliff1,2

F, b. December 17, 1889, d. April 14, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 565-88-2236.3 Laura Essie Ratliff was buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.4 She was born on December 17, 1889 at Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.5,3,6 As of May 23, 1909,her married name was Poff.2 She married William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff, son of George Thomas Poff and Julia F. Waterbury, on May 23, 1909 at Morris Co., Kansas.2 Laura Essie Ratliff died on April 14, 1982 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 92.5,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 46, District 87, Neosho, Morris Co., Kansas7
1920Dwelling 149, District 91, Elm Creek, Oklahoma8
1930Dwelling 31, District 5, Fontana, Miami Co., Kansas9
1940Dwelling 228, District 61-10, Osawatomie, Miami Co., Kansas10

Family

William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff b. October 23, 1883, d. November 27, 1974
Marriage*Laura Essie Ratliff married William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff, son of George Thomas Poff and Julia F. Waterbury, on May 23, 1909 at Morris Co., Kansas.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997, From her son William's death record.
  2. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From the Poff-Ratliff marriage announcement in the May 27, 1909 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5232] Sierra Hills Memorial Park, Sacramento Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S1302] WDWright, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2225952&id=I119180152
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the William E. Poff obituary in the Nov 29, 1974 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Archie Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 30, 1910, d. September 11, 1989
FatherWilliam Ebenezer "Eben" Poff1,7,3 b. October 23, 1883, d. November 27, 1974
MotherLaura Essie Ratliff1,7,8,3 b. December 17, 1889, d. April 14, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 514-01-1269.9 William Archie Poff was buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.4,6 He married Dorothy Marie Miller.10 William Archie Poff was born on July 30, 1910 at Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.2,9,5 He died on September 11, 1989 at Napa, Napa Co., California, at age 79.2,6 He SACRAMENTO - William Archie Poff, 79, died Monday at the Redwood Christian Center in Napa following a long illness. A native of Topeka, Kan., Mr. Poff moved in 1940 to Napa where he worked as a truck driver for Basalt Rock Company for 50 years. He retired 15 years ago. He is survived by three daughters, Laura Meyer of Winters, Sarah Burch of Santee and Rebecca Wolley of Hawaii; one son, William of Winters; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, in 1982 and a daughter, Bonnie Doherty. Burial will be at East Lawn Sierra Hills Memorial Park. on September 14, 1989.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 149, District 91, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 31, District 5, Fontana, Miami Co., Kansas7
1940Dwelling 228, District 61-10, Osawatomie, Miami Co., Kansas8

Occupation

1930Trucker7
1940Rock quarry worker8

Family

Dorothy Marie Miller b. January 23, 1916, d. August 26, 1982
Marriage*William Archie Poff married Dorothy Marie Miller.10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the William E. Poff obituary in the Nov 29, 1974 edition.
  4. [S5232] Sierra Hills Memorial Park, Sacramento Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S3402] Napa Valley Register, From the William Archie Poff obituary in the Sep 14, 1989 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3402] Napa Valley Register, From the Dorothy Marie Poff obituary in the Aug 28, 1982 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edith Mae Poff1

F, b. November 12, 1916, d. April 19, 1922
FatherWilliam Ebenezer "Eben" Poff2 b. October 23, 1883, d. November 27, 1974
MotherLaura Essie Ratliff2 b. December 17, 1889, d. April 14, 1982
     Edith Mae Poff was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.1 She was born on November 12, 1916 at Kansas.2,1 She died on April 19, 1922 at Kansas at age 5.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 149, District 91, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas2

Citations

  1. [S4213] Greenwood Cemetery, Morris Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Arthur Stevenson Poff1,2,3,4

M, b. November 19, 1920, d. May 3, 1988
FatherWilliam Ebenezer "Eben" Poff1,3 b. October 23, 1883, d. November 27, 1974
MotherLaura Essie Ratliff1,5,3 b. December 17, 1889, d. April 14, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 513-09-4768.6 Arthur Stevenson Poff was buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.7 He married Iva M. Farmer.8 Arthur Stevenson Poff was born on November 19, 1920 at Wilsey, Morris Co., Kansas.2,6,3,4,9 He died on May 3, 1988 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 67.2,9,7 He POFF, Arthur - In Sacramento May 3, 1988. Loving father of DiAnna Wolcott of Sacramento. Devoted grandfather of Stefan, Zachary, and Michael Dee Wolcott. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and his special niece, Nae. A member of VFW and Teamsters Local 150. A native of Kansas, aged 67 years. Interment East Lawn Cemetery. on May 5, 1988.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 31, District 5, Fontana, Miami Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 228, District 61-10, Osawatomie, Miami Co., Kansas5

Occupation

1940Rock crusher5

Family

Iva M. Farmer b. November 20, 1923, d. October 6, 1977
Marriage*Arthur Stevenson Poff married Iva M. Farmer.8 
Child
  • DiAnna E. Poff10,7,8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the Arthur Poff obituary in the May 5, 1988 edition.
  8. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the Iva M. Poff obituary in the Oct 9, 1977 edition.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Dorothy Lucille Poff1,2

F, b. April 10, 1925, d. February 5, 1989
FatherWilliam Ebenezer "Eben" Poff3,4 b. October 23, 1883, d. November 27, 1974
MotherLaura Essie Ratliff3,5,4 b. December 17, 1889, d. April 14, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 566-22-8957.6 Dorothy Lucille Poff was buried at Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery, 6100 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.2,7 Her married name was Wright.8 Her married name was Bernier.2 She married Raymond Arthur Bernier.2 Dorothy Lucille Poff married Clarence Denzil Wright.8 Dorothy Lucille Poff was born on April 10, 1925 at Kansas.6,1 She died on February 5, 1989 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 63.1,2 She Funeral services for Dorothy L. Bernier, a former clerk at the Sacramento Army Depot, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Sacramento Memorial Lawn Mortuary, 6100 Stockton Blvd. Burial will be at the cemetery. Mrs. Bernier, 63, died Sunday in a local hospital after a lingering illness. Born in Kansas, she came to Sacramento in 1941 and after living a few years in Stockton, returned to the capital in 1950. She had worked 15 years at the Army Depot and was a member of the Sacramento Round-Up Trailer Club. Mrs. Bernier is survived by her husband, Raymond A. Bernier; sons, Charles A. Wright of Sacramento and William D. Wright of Spokane, Wash; a brother, Archie Poff of Napa; two granddaughters and a great-granddaughter. on February 8, 1989.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 31, District 5, Fontana, Miami Co., Kansas3
1940Dwelling 228, District 61-10, Osawatomie, Miami Co., Kansas5

Family 1

Raymond Arthur Bernier b. May 7, 1922, d. February 20, 1996
Marriage*Dorothy Lucille Poff married Raymond Arthur Bernier.2 

Family 2

Clarence Denzil Wright b. April 29, 1915, d. October 10, 1988
Marriage*Dorothy Lucille Poff married Clarence Denzil Wright.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the Dorothy L. Bernier obituary in the Feb 8, 1989 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the William E. Poff obituary in the Nov 29, 1974 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S7633] Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  8. [S1302] WDWright, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2225952&id=I119180152

Raymond Arthur Bernier1,2,3,4

M, b. May 7, 1922, d. February 20, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 556-20-9673.5 Raymond Arthur Bernier married Dorothy Lucille Poff, daughter of William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff and Laura Essie Ratliff.1 Raymond Arthur Bernier was born on May 7, 1922 at Durham, Butte Co., California.5,6,3,4 He died on February 20, 1996 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 73.6,5

Family

Dorothy Lucille Poff b. April 10, 1925, d. February 5, 1989
Marriage*He married Dorothy Lucille Poff, daughter of William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff and Laura Essie Ratliff.1 

Citations

  1. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the Dorothy L. Bernier obituary in the Feb 8, 1989 edition.
  2. [S7633] Sacramento Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Clarence Denzil Wright1

M, b. April 29, 1915, d. October 10, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 567-07-8661.2 Clarence Denzil Wright married Dorothy Lucille Poff, daughter of William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff and Laura Essie Ratliff.3 Clarence Denzil Wright was born on April 29, 1915 at Goldsberry, Macon Co., Missouri.1,2 He died on October 10, 1988 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 73.2

Family

Dorothy Lucille Poff b. April 10, 1925, d. February 5, 1989
Marriage*He married Dorothy Lucille Poff, daughter of William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff and Laura Essie Ratliff.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S1302] WDWright, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2225952&id=I119180152
  4. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the Dorothy L. Bernier obituary in the Feb 8, 1989 edition.

Iva M. Farmer1

F, b. November 20, 1923, d. October 6, 1977
     Iva M. Farmer was buried at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.1 Her married name was Poff.1 She married Arthur Stevenson Poff, son of William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff and Laura Essie Ratliff.1 Iva M. Farmer was born on November 20, 1923 at Missouri.2 She died on October 6, 1977 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 53.1 She POFF, in this city, October 6, 1977, Iva M. Poff. Beloved wife of Arthur S. Poff. Loved mother of DiAnna Wolcott of this city. Devoted daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Farmer of Napa. Loved sister of Lloyd Farmer of Broderick, Delbert Farmer of this city, Charles Farmer of Springfield, Missouri, and Wayne Farmer of Fair Oaks. Devoted grandmother of Stephen Arthur Poff and Zachary Dee Wolcott. A native of Missouri. Aged 53 years. Interment East Lawn Cemetery. on October 9, 1977.1

Family

Arthur Stevenson Poff b. November 19, 1920, d. May 3, 1988
Marriage*She married Arthur Stevenson Poff, son of William Ebenezer "Eben" Poff and Laura Essie Ratliff.1 
Child
  • DiAnna E. Poff3,1

Citations

  1. [S2067] Sacramento Bee, From the Iva M. Poff obituary in the Oct 9, 1977 edition.
  2. [S1302] WDWright, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2225952&id=I119180152
  3. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Hannah Elizabeth Hendrickson1

F, b. September 12, 1889, d. December 19, 1950
     Hannah Elizabeth Hendrickson was buried at Restlawn Cemetery, La Feria, Cameron Co., Texas.2,1 She was born on September 12, 1889 at Clay Center, Clay Co., Kansas.1 As of circa 1908,her married name was Poff.3 She married Clarence Poff, son of George Thomas Poff and Julia F. Waterbury, circa 1908.2,1,4 Hannah Elizabeth Hendrickson died on December 19, 1950 at La Feria, Cameron Co., Texas, at age 61.2,1 She LA FERIA — Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Poff, 61, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Aaron Funeral Home here. The Rev. J. T. Littlejohn of the First Baptist Church will officiate, and burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Poff died Tuesday at her residence near La Feria. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Poff; one son, Clyde Poff of Kansas; five daughters, Mrs. Mildred Thomas and Mrs. Gladys Kline, both of Kansas City, Mo., Miss Elaine Poff of La Feria, Mrs. Ethel Atkinson and Mrs. Josephine Mariott, both of Kansas; three brothers, one sister, and 11 grandchidren. on December 21, 1950.2 She Mrs. Clarence Poff died at her home in Laferia, Texas, following a short sickness. The family lived in White City for a time where Mr. Poff operated a general store. They spent some time in Emporia before locating in Texas. Mrs. Poff is survived by her husband, one son, Clyde Poff, of Texas, and five daughters, Mrs. Josephine Marlett of Council Grove, Mrs. Wallace Thomas, Mrs. John Kline, and Miss Elaine Poff, of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Everett Atkison of White City. There are also several grandchildren. Burial was made in Texas. on January 3, 1951.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 50, District 87, Neosho, Morris Co., Kansas3
1920Dwelling 42, District 91, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas6
1930Dwelling 128, District 20, White City, Morris Co., Kansas7
1940Dwelling 350, District 56-24, Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas8

Occupation

1930grocery saleslady7

Family

Clarence Poff b. March 7, 1887, d. September 4, 1971
Marriage*Hannah Elizabeth Hendrickson married Clarence Poff, son of George Thomas Poff and Julia F. Waterbury, circa 1908.2,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  2. [S2177] Brownsville Herald, The, From the Hannah Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 1950 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From Gladys Marie Poff Sanford obituary in the Oct 2, 2012 edition.
  5. [S2178] Emporia Gazette, The, From the Mrs. Clarence Poff obituary in the Jan 3, 1951 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Mildred May Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. May 10, 1910, d. October 30, 1986
FatherClarence Poff1,2,5,6 b. March 7, 1887, d. September 4, 1971
MotherHannah Elizabeth Hendrickson1,2,5,6 b. September 12, 1889, d. December 19, 1950
     Mildred May Poff was born on May 10, 1910 at Kansas.1,7 As of 1941,her married name was Thomas.3 She married Wallace Edward Thomas on May 4, 1941 at Jackson Co., Kansas.5,4,8 Mildred May Poff died on October 30, 1986 at Cameron Co., Texas, at age 76.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 42, District 91, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 128, District 20, White City, Morris Co., Kansas2
1940Dwelling 533, District 56-20, Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas10

Occupation

1930Private family servant2

Family 1
Child
  • Jacqueline Poff10

Family 2

Wallace Edward Thomas b. June 19, 1908, d. September 9, 1981
Marriage*Mildred May Poff married Wallace Edward Thomas on May 4, 1941 at Jackson Co., Kansas.5,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6351] Kansas City, Missouri Jackson County Clerk, Missouri, Jackson County Marriage Records, 1840-1985.
  4. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  5. [S2177] Brownsville Herald, The, From the Hannah Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 1950 edition.
  6. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From Gladys Marie Poff Sanford obituary in the Oct 2, 2012 edition.
  7. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  8. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  9. [S585] Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, Texas Death Index, 1903-2000.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.