George Monroe Goins1,2,3

M, b. April 24, 1901, d. August 31, 1976
     George Monroe Goins was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 235-05-4510.4 He was born on April 24, 1901 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Ruby Lucille Elmore, daughter of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on September 15, 1934 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,3,1 George Monroe Goins George Monroe Goins, 75, of Bramwell died Tuesday, August 31, 1976, in a Bluefield hospital of an apparent heart attack. Born April 24, 1901 in Virginia, he was a son of the late William Perry and Martha Ann Goins. He was a resident of Bramwell for 50 years and was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the United Mine Workers. He was a member of the Bramwell Presbyterian Church and was ruling elder. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Theodosia Ann Gabris, four brothers and one sister. Survivors are his wife, Ruby Elmore Goins; one daughter, Mrs. Chester (Mary Jane) Kowaleski of Detroit, Mi; one son, William Monroe Goins of Detroit and five grandchildren. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell. Pallbearers: Ray Hill, Billy Quesenberry, Benny Meadows, Roger Cook, Jr., Gene Lavender, Frank Lockhart. on January 1, 1976.3 He died on August 31, 1976 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 118, District 28-53, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Coal miner7

Family

Ruby Lucille Elmore b. September 16, 1913, d. June 19, 1991
Marriage*George Monroe Goins married Ruby Lucille Elmore, daughter of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on September 15, 1934 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.6,3,1 
Children
  • Theodosia Ann Goins7,1,3,8
  • Mary Jane Goins7,1,3
  • William Monroe Goins9,1,3,8

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Ruby Lucille Elmore Goins obituary in the Jun 23, 1991 edition.
  2. [S3221] Woodlawn Memorial Park, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the George Monroe Goins obituary in the Sep 1, 1976 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Goin-Elmore marriage record.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth "Eliza" Furrow1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1829, d. November 5, 1894
     Elizabeth "Eliza" Furrow was born circa 1829 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,3,5 She married John William Gray, son of Edward Howard Gray Jr. and Mary Unknown, on December 9, 1878 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,2,3 As of December 9, 1878,her married name was Gray. Elizabeth "Eliza" Furrow died on November 5, 1894 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 3, District 132, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family

John William Gray b. March 13, 1810, d. June 5, 1890
Marriage*Elizabeth "Eliza" Furrow married John William Gray, son of Edward Howard Gray Jr. and Mary Unknown, on December 9, 1878 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S558] Jordan Dodd, Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriages, 1865-1900.
  3. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eliza Gray death record.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Eliza Gary death record.
  6. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23

Mary Unknown

F, d. before July 25, 1850
     Mary Unknown married Edward Howard Gray Jr., son of Edward Howard Gray and Mary Frances Hugo. Her married name was Gray. Mary Unknown died before July 25, 1850; Her husband Edward was enumerated without his wife in the 1850 Census.1

Family

Edward Howard Gray Jr. b. before 1785, d. September, 1859
Marriage*She married Edward Howard Gray Jr., son of Edward Howard Gray and Mary Frances Hugo. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2818] Jim Gray, "Mary Ann Gray," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 10, 2011.

Adolphus Washington "Doll" Simpson1

M, b. November 23, 1867, d. May 18, 1922
FatherJesse Milton Simpson1 b. May, 1836, d. November 19, 1909
MotherMary Mourning Pugh1
     Adolphus Washington "Doll" Simpson was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 He was born on November 23, 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Mary Ellen King, daughter of Thomas Jack King and Martha Ann Burch, on March 19, 1890 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Adolphus Washington "Doll" Simpson died on May 18, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 54.1,2

Occupation

Farmer and Justice of the Peace1

Family

Mary Ellen King b. August 12, 1870, d. February 27, 1940
Marriage*Adolphus Washington "Doll" Simpson married Mary Ellen King, daughter of Thomas Jack King and Martha Ann Burch, on March 19, 1890 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Mary Ellen King1

F, b. August 12, 1870, d. February 27, 1940
FatherThomas Jack King1 b. 1836, d. March 23, 1889
MotherMartha Ann Burch1 b. February 27, 1852, d. March 20, 1917
     Mary Ellen King was buried at King Cemetery, Rt. 607, Bottom Creek area, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 12, 1870 at Virginia.1,2 She married Adolphus Washington "Doll" Simpson, son of Jesse Milton Simpson and Mary Mourning Pugh, on March 19, 1890 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 As of March 19, 1890,her married name was Simpson. As of 1931,her married name was Craighead.1,3 Mary Ellen King married John Sidney Harrison Craighead, son of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Sarah Ann Grant, in 1931.1,3 Mary Ellen King died on February 27, 1940 at age 69.1,2

Family 1

Adolphus Washington "Doll" Simpson b. November 23, 1867, d. May 18, 1922
Marriage*She married Adolphus Washington "Doll" Simpson, son of Jesse Milton Simpson and Mary Mourning Pugh, on March 19, 1890 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Family 2

John Sidney Harrison Craighead b. March 12, 1873, d. October 6, 1947
Marriage*Mary Ellen King married John Sidney Harrison Craighead, son of William Thomas "Grandpap Billy" Craghead and Sarah Ann Grant, in 1931.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S11] Effie King Brown, Descendants of John King 1759-1843.
  2. [S183] Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia.
  3. [S5612] William Craighead Cemetery, Roanoke Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.

Leoti Ninevah Yates1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 7, 1902, d. November 3, 1987
FatherJohn William Anthony Yates1,2,3,4 b. December 8, 1872, d. August 21, 1943
MotherLeanora "Nora" Anglin1,2,3,4 b. November 8, 1874, d. August 13, 1915
     Leoti Ninevah Yates was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 228-24-4884.6 Her married name was Burnette.3 She married Wesley James Burnette.4,5 Leoti Ninevah Yates was born on November 7, 1902 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6 As of April 3, 1974,her married name was Koontz.3 She married John Wade Koontz on April 3, 1974 at Henry Co., Virginia.3 Leoti Ninevah Yates died on November 3, 1987 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 84.4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 118, District 109, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Wesley James Burnette b. March 26, 1900, d. September 19, 1949
Marriage*Leoti Ninevah Yates married Wesley James Burnette.4,5 
Child

Family 2

John Wade Koontz b. May 15, 1901, d. August 30, 1977
Marriage*Leoti Ninevah Yates married John Wade Koontz on April 3, 1974 at Henry Co., Virginia.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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Hampton Anthony "Tony" Yates1,2,3,4

M, b. September 18, 1909, d. February 6, 1988
FatherJohn William Anthony Yates5,2 b. December 8, 1872, d. August 21, 1943
MotherLeanora "Nora" Anglin5,2 b. November 8, 1874, d. August 13, 1915
     His Social Security Number was 722-09-4776.6 Hampton Anthony "Tony" Yates was buried at Pines Cemetery, 1402 S. Pines Road, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.3,7 He was born on September 18, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,8,6 He married Genevieve Bryan on July 17, 1933 at California.3,9 Hampton Anthony "Tony" Yates married Dorothy Mary Harper on May 24, 1979 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.4 Hampton Anthony "Tony" Yates died on February 6, 1988 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 78.1,3,7,8 He Service for Hampton "Tony" Yates, 78, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thornhill Valley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pines Cemetery. Mr. Yates died Saturday at his home. Born in Virginia, he served with the Navy 23 years, coming to Spokane when he retired as a chief petty officer in 1949. Mr. Yates worked as a plumber here and was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 44. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; one son, Bryan Yates of the Spokane Valley; three daughters, Charlotte Odell of the Spokane Valley, Shirley Reichelderfer of Seattle and Darlene Russell of Kent, Wash; one sister, Mrs. Charles Tawney of Kellogg; two brothers; 12 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. on February 8, 1988.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 105, District 50, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia5
1920Dwelling 67, District 97, Little River, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his great-grandmother Mary Terry Yeatts2
1920Dwelling 118, District 109, Horse Pasture, Henry Co., Virginia2
1930U.S. Naval Operating Base, Tanners Creek, Norfolk Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1930Fireman10

Family 1

Genevieve Bryan b. 1909, d. 1968
Marriage*Hampton Anthony "Tony" Yates married Genevieve Bryan on July 17, 1933 at California.3,9 
Children

Family 2

Dorothy Mary Harper
Marriage*Hampton Anthony "Tony" Yates married Dorothy Mary Harper on May 24, 1979 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.4 

Citations

  1. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2815] Pines Cemetery, Spokane Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=yates&GSfn=clinton&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=75474535&CRid=77082&df=all&
  4. [S1491] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S9179] Spokane Chronicle, From the Hampton Yates obituary in the Feb 8, 1988 edition.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S6439] California Department of Public Health, California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  12. [S9179] Spokane Chronicle, From the Charlotte Jean Odell obituary in the Feb 4, 2018 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Rose J. "Rosie" Knopp1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 10, 1910, d. November 25, 1982
FatherWolfgang "Wolf" Knopp1,2,6 b. January 15, 1873, d. October 7, 1955
MotherPessie Fagel "Fannie" Polter1 b. circa 1878, d. October 10, 1918
     Rose J. "Rosie" Knopp was buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California.7 Her Social Security Number was 552-38-6830.8 She was born on April 10, 1910 at New York, New York Co., New York.8 She married Herman Lewis "Duke" Wellington, son of Henry Samuel "Sam" Wellington and Rose Schwartz, on June 30, 1930 at Brooklyn, New York.3,5,9 As of June 30, 1930,her married name was Wellington. Rose J. "Rosie" Knopp died on November 25, 1982 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 72.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 91, District 728, Ward 26, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York1
1920Dwelling 43, District 1512, Assembly District 23, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York2
1930Dwelling 2, District 1307, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York6
1940Dwelling 24, District 24-394B, New York, Kings Co., New York10

Occupation

1930Wholesale furniture bookkeeper6

Family

Herman Lewis "Duke" Wellington b. May 22, 1908, d. December 10, 1969
Marriage*Rose J. "Rosie" Knopp married Herman Lewis "Duke" Wellington, son of Henry Samuel "Sam" Wellington and Rose Schwartz, on June 30, 1930 at Brooklyn, New York.3,5,9 
Children

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. [S2369] Los Angeles Co. Health Department, From the Herman Lewis Wellington death certificate.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S6440] New York City Clerk's Office, New York City, Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3380] "Personal knowledge of Debra Knoppow Schaffer,."
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S4205] 1866-1937 Index to New York City Marriages, New York, New York, Marriage Indexes 1866-1937.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S316] "Personal knowledge of author Scott A. Schaffer,."

Jonas Wilson1,2

M, b. circa 1836
FatherElijah Wilson1,2
MotherHannah Light1,2
     Jonas Wilson was born circa 1836 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Martha Smith, daughter of Byrd/Bird Smith and Lydia Ann Iddings, on November 25, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2

Family

Martha Smith b. circa 1842
Marriage*Jonas Wilson married Martha Smith, daughter of Byrd/Bird Smith and Lydia Ann Iddings, on November 25, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Byra Jane Lawrence death certificate.
  4. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Martha Smith1,2

F, b. circa 1842
FatherByrd/Bird Smith1,2 b. July 15, 1809, d. February 22, 1896
MotherLydia Ann Iddings1,2 b. March 23, 1814, d. October 12, 1884
     Martha Smith was born circa 1842 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 She married Jonas Wilson, son of Elijah Wilson and Hannah Light, on November 25, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 As of November 25, 1858,her married name was Wilson.

Family

Jonas Wilson b. circa 1836
Marriage*Martha Smith married Jonas Wilson, son of Elijah Wilson and Hannah Light, on November 25, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Byra Jane Lawrence death certificate.
  4. [S325] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia, Birth Records, 1853-1873.

Henry Samuel "Sam" Wellington1,2,3

M, b. October 5, 1883, d. October 16, 1948
FatherSzyema Welingstejn4 b. circa 1826
MotherLeyba Peshka Finkelstein4 b. 1830, d. 1871
     Henry Samuel "Sam" Wellington was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, 8-00 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, Queens Co., New York.3 He Emmigrated to the U.S. in 1900.5 He was born on October 5, 1883 at Russia.1 He married Rose Schwartz, daughter of Unknown Schwartz, circa 1905.6 Henry Samuel "Sam" Wellington died on October 16, 1948 at New York at age 65.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 304, District 329, Ward 12, Manhattan, New York Co., New York7
1920Dwelling 36, District 1385, Manhattan Assembly District 20, New York Co., New York5
1930Dwelling 129, District 1464, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York6
1940Dwelling 8745, Enumeration District 24-1884, New York, Kings Co., New York8

Occupation

1910Baker7
1920Baker5
1930Baker6

Family

Rose Schwartz b. circa 1883, d. June 29, 1952
Marriage*Henry Samuel "Sam" Wellington married Rose Schwartz, daughter of Unknown Schwartz, circa 1905.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S2369] Los Angeles Co. Health Department, From the Herman Lewis Wellington death certificate.
  3. [S6441] Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Queens Co., NY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S6451] Welingszteijn Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/90619157/person/81015601365/facts
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Mary Wellington Noll obituary in the Sep 7, 2000 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rose Schwartz1

F, b. circa 1883, d. June 29, 1952
FatherUnknown Schwartz
     Rose Schwartz was buried at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, 8-00 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, Queens Co., New York.2 She Emmigrated to the U.S. in 1902.3 She was born circa 1883 at Romania. She married Henry Samuel "Sam" Wellington, son of Szyema Welingstejn and Leyba Peshka Finkelstein, circa 1905.4 As of circa 1905,her married name was Wellington.4 Rose Schwartz died on June 29, 1952 at New York.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 304, District 329, Ward 12, Manhattan, New York Co., New York5
1920Dwelling 36, District 1385, Manhattan Assembly District 20, New York Co., New York3
1930Dwelling 129, District 1464, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York4
1940Dwelling 8745, Enumeration District 24-1884, New York, Kings Co., New York6

Family

Henry Samuel "Sam" Wellington b. October 5, 1883, d. October 16, 1948
Marriage*Rose Schwartz married Henry Samuel "Sam" Wellington, son of Szyema Welingstejn and Leyba Peshka Finkelstein, circa 1905.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2369] Los Angeles Co. Health Department, From the Herman Lewis Wellington death certificate.
  2. [S6441] Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Queens Co., NY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Mary Wellington Noll obituary in the Sep 7, 2000 edition.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Philip Friebusch/Frebush1

M, b. 1832, d. 1878
FatherUnknown Friebusch2,1
     Philip Friebusch/Frebush was buried at Hebrew Friendship Cemetery, 3600 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.3 He was born in 1832 at Prussia.3,4 He married Regina "Rachel" Strauss on July 27, 1858 at Baltimore, Maryland; Philip is listed as P. Friebish in his marriage record. Dr. Henry Hochheimer, who performed the marriage, was a rabbi of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation from 1849-1859.1,5,6 Philip Friebusch/Frebush Taxed $10 as a retail dealer on April 27, 1865 at Westminster, Carroll Co., Maryland.7 He Taxed $7.50 as a third class peddler operating out of Hanover, Pennsylvania in December, 1866 at Maryland.7 He died in 1878 at Baltimore, Maryland.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 197, 5th Ward, Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland4

Occupation

1870Retail grocer4

Family

Regina "Rachel" Strauss b. 1833, d. June 14, 1927
Marriage*Philip Friebusch/Frebush married Regina "Rachel" Strauss on July 27, 1858 at Baltimore, Maryland; Philip is listed as P. Friebish in his marriage record. Dr. Henry Hochheimer, who performed the marriage, was a rabbi of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation from 1849-1859.1,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1089] Dr. Philip Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Dr. Philip Schaffer."
  2. [S1978] Chelsea Jones' family, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/5179144/person/-1491352442
  3. [S8057] Hebrew Friendship Cemetery, Baltimore, MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sarah Frebush death certificate.
  6. [S4126] Dr. Henry Hochheimer, Hochheimer Marriage Records. P-74. New York, New York: American Jewish Historical Society, Center for Jewish History.
  7. [S1620] National Archives, U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918.
  8. [S1710] Baltimore Sun, From the Henrietta Frebush obituary in the Aug 19, 1926 edition.
  9. [S3568] Baltimore American, From the Sarah Frebush obituary in the Jul 21, 1921 edition.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp1,2,3,4

M, b. January 15, 1873, d. October 7, 1955
FatherTevya Knopp
     Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp was born on January 15, 1873 at Lodg, Russia.1 He Arrived in New York on the ship "Edam" from Amsterdam on January 29, 1898 at New York, New York Co., New York.2 He married Pessie Fagel "Fannie" Polter, daughter of Unknown Polter, circa 1901.5 Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp Wolf Knopp, aged 38 years, of 173 Hopkins Street, struck at Varet street and Bushwick avenue by an automobile owned by Herbert Cornelius of 926 St. John's place; skull fractured. on March 11, 1915.6 He married Dora Blum on July 2, 1919 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.3 Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp married Gussie Bresticker on August 6, 1945 at California.4 Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp died on October 7, 1955 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 82.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 91, District 728, Ward 26, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York5
1920Dwelling 43, District 1512, Assembly District 23, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York7
1930Dwelling 2, District 1307, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York8
1940Dwelling 66, Enumeration District 24-394A, New York, Kings Co., New York9

Occupation

1910Cap maker5
1920Cigar store propriator7
1930Children's cap maunfacturer8
1940Hat shop manager9

Family 1

Pessie Fagel "Fannie" Polter b. circa 1878, d. October 10, 1918
Marriage*Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp married Pessie Fagel "Fannie" Polter, daughter of Unknown Polter, circa 1901.5 
Children

Family 2

Dora Blum b. circa 1887, d. before April 4, 1940
Marriage*Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp married Dora Blum on July 2, 1919 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.3 
Child

Family 3

Gussie Bresticker b. September 26, 1889, d. April 6, 1979
Marriage*Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp married Gussie Bresticker on August 6, 1945 at California.4 

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S1763] Unknown agency, New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957.
  3. [S4205] 1866-1937 Index to New York City Marriages, New York, New York, Marriage Indexes 1866-1937.
  4. [S6439] California Department of Public Health, California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6446] Brooklyn Daily Eagle , The, From the Mar 11, 1915 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S6445] New York, State Census, 1905, unknown location, New York State Archives, Albany, NY.

Pessie Fagel "Fannie" Polter1,2,3

F, b. circa 1878, d. October 10, 1918
FatherUnknown Polter3
     Pessie Fagel "Fannie" Polter was buried at Washington Cemetery, 5820 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.2 She was born circa 1878 at Russia.3 She married Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp, son of Tevya Knopp, circa 1901.1 As of circa 1901,her married name was Knopp.1 Pessie Fagel "Fannie" Polter died on October 10, 1918 at Kings Co., New York.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 91, District 728, Ward 26, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York1

Family

Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp b. January 15, 1873, d. October 7, 1955
Marriage*Pessie Fagel "Fannie" Polter married Wolfgang "Wolf" Knopp, son of Tevya Knopp, circa 1901.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6444] Washington Cemetery, Kings Co., NY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S6445] New York, State Census, 1905, unknown location, New York State Archives, Albany, NY.
  4. [S5239] Italian Genealogical Group and the German Genealogy Group, New York, New York, Death Index, 1862-1948.

Edith "Edie" Wellington1,2,3,4

F, b. December 14, 1937, d. July 16, 2017
FatherHerman Lewis "Duke" Wellington5,6 b. May 22, 1908, d. December 10, 1969
MotherRose J. "Rosie" Knopp5,6 b. April 10, 1910, d. November 25, 1982
     Edith "Edie" Wellington was buried at Mount Whitney Cemetery, Lone Pine, Inyo Co., California.5 She was born on December 14, 1937 at Brooklyn, New York.5 As of June 9, 1956,her married name was Fox.3 She married Robert L. Fox on June 9, 1956 at Los Angeles Co., California.3 As of 1961,her married name was Schindel.4 Edith "Edie" Wellington married Elliot Henry Schindel in 1961 at New York.7,4 Edith "Edie" Wellington and Elliot Henry Schindel were divorced in March, 1969 at Los Angeles Co., California.7 As of September 8, 1972,her married name was Copeland.2 Edith "Edie" Wellington married Gordon S. Copeland on September 8, 1972 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.2 Edith "Edie" Wellington and Gordon S. Copeland were divorced in February, 1974 at San Diego Co., California.7 As of March 31, 1981,her married name was Smith.1 Edith "Edie" Wellington married Russell E. Smith on March 31, 1981 at Los Angeles Co., California.1 Edith "Edie" Wellington died on July 16, 2017 at Palms, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 79.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 24, District 24-394B, New York, Kings Co., New York6

Family 1

Robert L. Fox
Marriage*Edith "Edie" Wellington married Robert L. Fox on June 9, 1956 at Los Angeles Co., California.3 

Family 2

Elliot Henry Schindel b. June 30, 1929, d. December 20, 2008
Marriage*Edith "Edie" Wellington married Elliot Henry Schindel in 1961 at New York.7,4 
Divorce* Edith "Edie" Wellington and Elliot Henry Schindel were divorced in March, 1969 at Los Angeles Co., California.7 
Children
  • Lee Allan Schindel5
  • Loren Wellington Scott5

Family 3

Gordon S. Copeland
Marriage*Edith "Edie" Wellington married Gordon S. Copeland on September 8, 1972 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.2 
Divorce* Edith "Edie" Wellington and Gordon S. Copeland were divorced in February, 1974 at San Diego Co., California.7 

Family 4

Russell E. Smith
Marriage*Edith "Edie" Wellington married Russell E. Smith on March 31, 1981 at Los Angeles Co., California.1 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S1491] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.
  3. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  4. [S6440] New York City Clerk's Office, New York City, Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018.
  5. [S316] "Personal knowledge of author Scott A. Schaffer,."
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.

Elliot Henry Schindel1,2,3

M, b. June 30, 1929, d. December 20, 2008
     His Social Security Number was 078-24-6020.2 Elliot Henry Schindel was born on June 30, 1929 at Brooklyn, New York.2,4 He married Edith "Edie" Wellington, daughter of Herman Lewis "Duke" Wellington and Rose J. "Rosie" Knopp, in 1961 at New York.1,3 Elliot Henry Schindel and Edith "Edie" Wellington were divorced in March, 1969 at Los Angeles Co., California.1 Elliot Henry Schindel died on December 20, 2008 at Agoura Hills, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 79.2,4 He SCHINDEL, Elliot Born in Brooklyn, New York and passed away on December 28, 2008 in Agoura Hills, CA at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Lois, loving father of Lori Klass (Gordon), Cheryl Schindel, Tracy Oliver, Lee Schindel and Loren Wellington Scott. Loving Papa of Justin Klass, Courtney Schwartz, Grant Klass and Summer Schindel. Elliot was an avid aviator. He served our country in the US Army during the Korean War and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He and Lois owned the Lettuce Patch Restaurants. Elliot then worked for Target Corporation as a project manager until his retirement, at which time he joined the Ventura County Sheriff Department as a Volunteer in Policing (VIP). Elliot's family and lifelong friends, as well as the new ones he made daily, will miss him dearly. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 2, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Memorial Park Mortuary, 6001 Centinela Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mark Klass Chapter of the City of Hope or a charity of your choice. on December 31, 2008.4

Family

Edith "Edie" Wellington b. December 14, 1937, d. July 16, 2017
Marriage*He married Edith "Edie" Wellington, daughter of Herman Lewis "Duke" Wellington and Rose J. "Rosie" Knopp, in 1961 at New York.1,3 
Divorce* Elliot Henry Schindel and Edith "Edie" Wellington were divorced in March, 1969 at Los Angeles Co., California.1 
Children
  • Lee Allan Schindel4
  • Loren Wellington Scott4

Citations

  1. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S6440] New York City Clerk's Office, New York City, Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018.
  4. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Elliot Schindel obituary in the Dec 31, 2008 edition.

Louisa Frances "Lou" Lee1,2

F, b. July 14, 1860, d. January 2, 1935
     Louisa Frances "Lou" Lee was buried at Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery, Midway, Davidson Co., North Carolina.3,4 She was born on July 14, 1860 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 She married Montgomery "Gum" Hall, son of Gordon Fletcher Hall and Bethenia "Bethany" Conner, on December 24, 1878 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,2 As of December 24, 1878,her married name was Hall. Louisa Frances "Lou" Lee died on January 2, 1935 at Midway, Davidson Co., North Carolina, at age 74.5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 153, District 88, Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia7
1900Dwelling 282, District 98, Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia8
1910Dwelling 350, District 102, Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 119, District 125, Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 175, District 8, Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia10

Family

Montgomery "Gum" Hall b. November 2, 1853, d. October 29, 1949
Marriage*Louisa Frances "Lou" Lee married Montgomery "Gum" Hall, son of Gordon Fletcher Hall and Bethenia "Bethany" Conner, on December 24, 1878 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Ida Hall Gillespie death certificate.
  3. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Montgomery Hall death certificate.
  4. [S4971] Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery, Davidson Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Lou Hall death certificate.
  6. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Wellington1,2,3,4

F, b. October 12, 1906, d. September 5, 2000
FatherHenry Samuel "Sam" Wellington1,2,5,4 b. October 5, 1883, d. October 16, 1948
MotherRose Schwartz1,2,5,4 b. circa 1883, d. June 29, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 052-03-1484.6 Her married name was Noll.6 Mary Wellington married Jack Noll.4 Mary Wellington was born on October 12, 1906 at New York, New York Co., New York.6,3,4 She died on September 5, 2000 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 93.6,3,4 She Mary Wellington Noll, 94, of 5100 Sharon Road, Charlotte, N.C. died Tuesday, September 5, 2000 at Sharon Towers. She was born October 12, 1906 in New York City, N.Y., daughter of the late Rose and Samuel Wellington. Mrs. Noll was the wife of the late Jack Noll. A retired designer of custom jewelry and an accomplished artist, she moved to Charlotte from Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1994. Surviving are a niece, Susan Breines, and a nephew, Martin Birnbaum, both of Charlotte, N.C. on September 7, 2000.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 304, District 329, Ward 12, Manhattan, New York Co., New York1
1920Dwelling 36, District 1385, Manhattan Assembly District 20, New York Co., New York2
1930Dwelling 129, District 1464, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York5

Occupation

1930Beauty parlor manicurist5

Family

Jack Noll
Marriage*Mary Wellington married Jack Noll.4 

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. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Mary Wellington Noll obituary in the Sep 7, 2000 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Irene Ethel "Ida" Wellington1,2,3

F, b. February 26, 1910, d. January 27, 1992
FatherHenry Samuel "Sam" Wellington1,4 b. October 5, 1883, d. October 16, 1948
MotherRose Schwartz1,4 b. circa 1883, d. June 29, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 134-28-5281.5 Irene Ethel "Ida" Wellington was born on February 26, 1910 at New York, New York Co., New York.1,3,5 As of circa 1929,her married name was Birnbaum.6 She married Oscar Birnbaum circa 1929 at New York.2,6 Irene Ethel "Ida" Wellington died on January 27, 1992 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 81.3,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 304, District 329, Ward 12, Manhattan, New York Co., New York1
1920Dwelling 36, District 1385, Manhattan Assembly District 20, New York Co., New York4
1930Dwelling 23, District 416, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York6
1940Dwelling 8745, Enumeration District 24-1884, New York, Kings Co., New York7

Family

Oscar Birnbaum b. July 22, 1904, d. December 3, 1982
Marriage*Irene Ethel "Ida" Wellington married Oscar Birnbaum circa 1929 at New York.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Susan Barbara Breines obituary in the May 18, 2012 edition.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Evelyn "Eve" Wellington1,2

F, b. August 22, 1914, d. October 15, 2006
FatherHenry Samuel "Sam" Wellington3,1,2 b. October 5, 1883, d. October 16, 1948
MotherRose Schwartz3,1,2 b. circa 1883, d. June 29, 1952
     Her Social Security Number was 109-10-5246.4 Her married name was Solomon.5 Evelyn "Eve" Wellington married Sidney/Sydney Solomon.5 Evelyn "Eve" Wellington was born on August 22, 1914 at New York, New York Co., New York.4,2 She died on October 15, 2006 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 92.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 36, District 1385, Manhattan Assembly District 20, New York Co., New York3
1930Dwelling 129, District 1464, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York1

Family

Sidney/Sydney Solomon
Marriage*Evelyn "Eve" Wellington married Sidney/Sydney Solomon.5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3380] "Personal knowledge of Debra Knoppow Schaffer,."

Lt. Col. Dr. Philip Frebush Schaffer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 30, 1896, d. January 28, 1963
FatherLeo Schaffer6,7,3,4,8 b. June 24, 1860, d. February 16, 1934
MotherNantell "Nannie" Frebush6,7,3,9,10,4,8 b. April 16, 1871, d. February 9, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 423-60-0292.8 Lt. Col. Dr. Philip Frebush Schaffer was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.2,11,5 He WWI and WWII veteran. In 1916 he assisted in the formation of the U.S. Dental Reserve Corps. Between the wars he was the senior captain in the West Virginia National Guard for 25 years. He served as chief of the dental service at base hospital No. 91 with the American Expedtionary Forces in France. During WWII he served 3 1/2 years in 38th Infantry Division, then 1 1/2 years in 369th Hospital on Saipan.12 He was born on March 30, 1896 at Cunard, Fayette Co., West Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration Card his listed his birth date as Mar 30, 1895.1,2,8,5 He was educated on June 1, 1916 at Baltimore, Maryland; Graduated from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School, University of Maryland.13 He married Irma Carlysle Williams, daughter of Thomas Albert "Tom" Williams and Martha Ellen "Mattie" "Mama Williams" Goings, on February 11, 1922 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.13,4 Lt. Col. Dr. Philip Frebush Schaffer Official National Guard Register West Virginia: Schaffer Philip F. Rank-Capt, page 962, Regiment-150 INF Med Dept Det W VA, DOB - 30 Mar 1896 in 1925.14 He died on January 28, 1963 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., Alabama, at age 66.2,11,4,5 He A former Charleston dentist, Dr. Phillip F. Schaffer, who practiced here between World Wars I and II, died yesterday in Montgomery, Ala., where he was a dental supervisor for the Veterans Administration. Dr. Schaffer, 66, was a graduate of Charleston High School and the University of Maryland. He served during both wars and left the army with the rank of lieutenant colonel. After leaving Charleston, he became an area dental supervisor for the VA in Roanoke, Va., and later was transferred to Montgomery. In Charleston he was a member of the Elks Club and a charter member of the Lions Club, John Brawley Post of the American Legion and the Charleston Tennis Club. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irma Schaffer; two sons, Donald L. of Chicago, Allen B. of Los Angeles; a daughter, Mrs. Harold DeCourcy of Silver Springs, Md; two sisters, Mrs. Al Rothschild of Arlington, Va., and Mrs. Julius Wolfe of Charleston; and eight grandchildren. Service and burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. on January 29, 1963.11

Census Records

1900Dwelling 467, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 136, District 75, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 63, District 110, Ward 13, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia15
1930Dwelling 171, District 29, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia16
1940Dwelling 12, District 20-39, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia17
1950Dwelling 87, District 81-30, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia18

Occupation

1920Dentist15
1930Dentist16
1940Doctor17
1950Dentist18

Family 1

Irma Carlysle Williams b. June 5, 1900, d. April 20, 1985
Marriage*Lt. Col. Dr. Philip Frebush Schaffer married Irma Carlysle Williams, daughter of Thomas Albert "Tom" Williams and Martha Ellen "Mattie" "Mama Williams" Goings, on February 11, 1922 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.13,4 
Children

Family 2

Mary Francis Collins b. circa 1916
Child
  • Leonard "Len" Lewis22

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  3. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo Schaffer obituary on the front page of the Feb 16, 1934 edition.
  4. [S3545] Unknown compiler, Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974.
  5. [S3235] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From Nannie F. Schaffer obituary in the Feb 11, 1961 edition.
  10. [S2044] Evening Independent, From Wilhelm Schaffer obituary in the Feb 5, 1957 edition.
  11. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Phillip F. Schaffer obituary in the Jan 29, 1963 edition.
  12. [S316] "Personal knowledge of author Scott A. Schaffer,."
  13. [S1089] Dr. Philip Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Dr. Philip Schaffer."
  14. [S1069] Militia Bureau, Washington, DC. Secretary of War, U.S. Military Records, 1925: Official National Guard Register.
  15. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Schaffer-Conner wedding announcent in an unknown edition.
  20. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  21. [S1084] Irma Williams Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Irma Williams Schaffer."
  22. [S10056] Leonard Lewis, Personal letter from Leonard Lewis.

Wilhelm "William" "Bill" Schaffer1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. January 28, 1894, d. February 5, 1957
FatherLeo Schaffer2,3,4,5,10,11,7 b. June 24, 1860, d. February 16, 1934
MotherNantell "Nannie" Frebush2,3,4,5,10,11,6,12,7 b. April 16, 1871, d. February 9, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 236-34-8276.7 Wilhelm "William" "Bill" Schaffer was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.13,14,8 He Suffered from severe mustard gas poisioning while serving as a First Lieutenant, Company B, Second Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces, in WWI.15 He was born on January 28, 1894 at Sewell, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,11,14,7,16,8,9 He married Nevada Frazier, daughter of Charles Allen Frazier and Eliza A. Ellett, in 1946.17 Wilhelm "William" "Bill" Schaffer died on February 5, 1957 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 63.6,13,14,16,8 He Wilhelm Schaffer, 62, of 828 Mathias ave. NE died early this morning in the Massillon city hospital after a six year illness. Mr. Schaffer was a retired government electrical engineer. He came to Massillon in 1948 to work on the Tuscarawas river straightening project. A graduate of West Virginia State university, Mr. Schaffer was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Massillon Post No. 221, American Legion. Surviving Mr. Schaffer are his widow, Mrs. Nevada Schaffer; his mother, Mrs. Nannie Schaffer of Alexandria. Va., a brother Dr. Philip Schaffer of Salem, Va and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Wolf of Chicago and Mrs. Saverna Rothschild of Washington, D.C. The body is at the Gordon-Shaidnagle-Hollinger funeral home pending completion of funeral arrangements which will be announced later. on February 5, 1957.6 He Wilhelm Schaffer Funeral - The funeral of Wilhelm Schaffer, 62, of 828 Mathias ave NE, will be held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the Gordon-Shaidnagle-Hollinger funeral home. The Rev. Forrest E. Witt, pastor of the First Church of God, will officiate. Interment will be made in Rose Hill Memorial park. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9. Mr. Schaffer, a retired government electrical engineer, died, early Tuesday morning in the Massillon city hospital. on February 6, 1957.13

Census Records

1900Dwelling 467, District 13, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 136, District 75, Ward 9, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia3
1920Dwelling 63, District 110, Ward 13, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 185, District 48, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 1528, District 20-70, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12
1940Dwelling 288, District 6-24A, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 114, District 76-31, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio18

Occupation

Civil engineer specializing in dam construction15
1930State road clerk5
1940Government flood wall bulider12
1940Civil engineer12
1950Government engineer18

Family

Nevada Frazier b. May 25, 1909, d. January 25, 1977
Marriage*Wilhelm "William" "Bill" Schaffer married Nevada Frazier, daughter of Charles Allen Frazier and Eliza A. Ellett, in 1946.17 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2044] Evening Independent, From Wilhelm Schaffer obituary in the Feb 5, 1957 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  9. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  10. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Leo Schaffer obituary on the front page of the Feb 16, 1934 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the William Schaffer birth record.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2044] Evening Independent, From Wilhelm Schaffer funeral notice in the Feb 6, 1957 edition.
  14. [S6550] Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Stark Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  15. [S1083] "Personal knowledge of Alan B. Schaffer,."
  16. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  17. [S1089] Dr. Philip Schaffer, "Personal Papers of Dr. Philip Schaffer."
  18. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Sidney Wellington1,2,3,4

M, b. August 28, 1912, d. January 22, 1997
FatherHenry Samuel "Sam" Wellington1,2 b. October 5, 1883, d. October 16, 1948
MotherRose Schwartz1,2 b. circa 1883, d. June 29, 1952
     His Social Security Number was 053-03-2604.5 Sidney Wellington was born on August 28, 1912 at New York, New York Co., New York.5,4 He married Gertrude Hendler circa 1938 at New York.3,6 Sidney Wellington died on January 22, 1997 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 84.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 36, District 1385, Manhattan Assembly District 20, New York Co., New York1
1930Dwelling 129, District 1464, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York2
1940Dwelling 304, Enumeration District 24-100, New York, Kings Co., New York7

Occupation

1940Salesman7

Family

Gertrude Hendler b. December 7, 1916, d. September 28, 2016
Marriage*Sidney Wellington married Gertrude Hendler circa 1938 at New York.3,6 
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. [S6440] New York City Clerk's Office, New York City, Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Gertrude Wellington obituary in the Oct 1, 2016 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3380] "Personal knowledge of Debra Knoppow Schaffer,."

Emanuel "Manny" Knopp1,2,3,4

M, b. March 7, 1902, d. January 14, 1971
FatherWolfgang "Wolf" Knopp1,2,5 b. January 15, 1873, d. October 7, 1955
MotherPessie Fagel "Fannie" Polter1,5 b. circa 1878, d. October 10, 1918
     His Social Security Number was 081-01-5242.6 Emanuel "Manny" Knopp was buried at New Montefiore Cemetery, 1180 Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, Suffolk Co., New York.3 He was born on March 7, 1902 at New York.1,6 He married Julia Resnick in 1926 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.7,4 Emanuel "Manny" Knopp died on January 14, 1971 at New York at age 68.6,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 91, District 728, Ward 26, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York1
1920Dwelling 43, District 1512, Assembly District 23, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York2
1940Dwelling 217, District 24-2476, New York, Kings Co., New York8

Occupation

1940Haberdasher8

Family

Julia Resnick b. June 1, 1903, d. November 12, 1972
Marriage*Emanuel "Manny" Knopp married Julia Resnick in 1926 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.7,4 
Children

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. [S6448] New Montefiore Cemetery, Suffolk Co., NY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S6440] New York City Clerk's Office, New York City, Marriage License Indexes, 1907-2018.
  5. [S6445] New York, State Census, 1905, unknown location, New York State Archives, Albany, NY.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S6449] Unknown name of person, New York State Death Certificate, From the Priscilla Levenson death certificate.
  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.

George Knopp1,2

M, b. November 9, 1903, d. August, 1968
FatherWolfgang "Wolf" Knopp1,3,2 b. January 15, 1873, d. October 7, 1955
MotherPessie Fagel "Fannie" Polter1,2 b. circa 1878, d. October 10, 1918
     His Social Security Number was 059-20-2615.4 George Knopp was born on November 9, 1903 at New York.1,4 He married Evelyn C. Unknown circa 1928.5 George Knopp died in August, 1968 at Florida at age 64.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 91, District 728, Ward 26, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York1
1920Dwelling 43, District 1512, Assembly District 23, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York3
1930Dwelling 374, District 753, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York5
1940Dwelling 205, District 30-37, East Rockaway, Nassau Co., New York6

Occupation

1930Lawyer5
1940Lawyer6

Family

Evelyn C. Unknown b. November 5, 1905, d. February 4, 1985
Marriage*George Knopp married Evelyn C. Unknown circa 1928.5 
Children
  • Herbert J. Knopp6
  • Peter Francis Knopp7,6

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6445] New York, State Census, 1905, unknown location, New York State Archives, Albany, NY.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4567] New York Times, From the Knopp-La Farge marriage announcement in the Jun 19, 1972 edition.