Michael Kniss1,2,3

M, b. September 29, 1846, d. December 31, 1898
     Michael Kniss was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 209 Laurel Street, Kalkaska, Kalkaska Co., Michigan.2 He was born on September 29, 1846 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.4,2,3 He married Mary Ellen Wolverton, daughter of Burroughs Wolverton and Elizabeth Ann Poff, on April 5, 1871 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.1,4,3 Michael Kniss died on December 31, 1898 at Kalkaska Co., Michigan, at age 52.2

Family

Mary Ellen Wolverton b. October 8, 1848, d. August 3, 1924
Marriage*He married Mary Ellen Wolverton, daughter of Burroughs Wolverton and Elizabeth Ann Poff, on April 5, 1871 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.1,4,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S6062] Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S1440] Wolverton-Black Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  5. [S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.

Clarissa Cecilia Smith1

F, b. February 25, 1861, d. August 28, 1947
     Clarissa Cecilia Smith was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. Her married name was Wakey?2 She married Unknown Wakey?2 Clarissa Cecilia Smith was born on February 25, 1861 at Steuben Co., Indiana. She married Daniel P. Wolverton, son of Burroughs Wolverton and Elizabeth Ann Poff, on October 21, 1879 at Berrien Co., Michigan.3 As of October 21, 1879,her married name was Wolverton.3 Clarissa Cecilia Smith died on August 28, 1947 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 86.

Census Records

1880Dwelling 20, District 168, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4
1900Dwelling 258, District 112, Penn Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 206, District 249, Ward 4, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IndianaEnumerated in the household of her daughter Zeona2
1940Dwelling 150, District 97-38, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6

Family 1

Unknown Wakey? d. before January 9, 1920
Marriage*Clarissa Cecilia Smith married Unknown Wakey?2 

Family 2

Daniel P. Wolverton b. November, 1852, d. October 2, 1902
Marriage*Clarissa Cecilia Smith married Daniel P. Wolverton, son of Burroughs Wolverton and Elizabeth Ann Poff, on October 21, 1879 at Berrien Co., Michigan.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1440] Wolverton-Black Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Albert Merrill1,2,3,4

M, b. March 14, 1858, d. February 10, 1937
     Albert Merrill married Margaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton, daughter of Burroughs Wolverton and Elizabeth Ann Poff.1,5 Albert Merrill was buried at Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 He was born on March 14, 1858 at Kentucky; His death certificate has a birth year of 1857.3,4 He married Mary Snyder on December 24, 1907 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6 Albert Merrill died on February 10, 1937 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 78.3,4 He Albert Merrill, age 78, Miami highway, died at 6:15 o'clock this morning in Epworth hospital after a two years' illness. He was born March 14, 1858, in Kentucky. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. O. J. Dixon, Logansport, Ind., and Miss Edna Merrill, South Bend; two sons, Earl Merrill, Plymouth, Ind., and Roscoe Merrill, Bremen, Ind; two brothers, Hiram Merrill, South Bend, and Lucius Merrill, Cassopolis, Mich., and four grandchildren. on February 10, 1937.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 138, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1910Dwelling 204, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7
1910Farmer7
1920Dwelling 420, District 268, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1900Carpenter2
1920Carpenter8

Family 1

Margaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton b. June 16, 1858, d. before 1907
Marriage*Albert Merrill married Margaret E. "Maggie" Wolverton, daughter of Burroughs Wolverton and Elizabeth Ann Poff.1,5 
Children

Family 2

Mary Snyder b. circa 1863
Marriage*Albert Merrill married Mary Snyder on December 24, 1907 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6 

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Albert Merrill obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S1440] Wolverton-Black Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  6. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Ella Henderson1,2

F, b. February 20, 1859, d. February 16, 1939
     Ella Henderson was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 She was born on February 20, 1859 at Lakerville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 She married Charles B. Wolverton, son of Burroughs Wolverton and Elizabeth Ann Poff, on August 23, 1883 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4 As of August 23, 1883,her married name was Wolverton.4 As of November 8, 1902,her married name was Baker.4 Ella Henderson married Abbington Baker on November 8, 1902 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4 Ella Henderson died on February 16, 1939 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 79.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 125, District 262, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 226, District 84, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6

Family 1

Charles B. Wolverton b. circa 1861, d. before 1900
Marriage*Ella Henderson married Charles B. Wolverton, son of Burroughs Wolverton and Elizabeth Ann Poff, on August 23, 1883 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4 
Children

Family 2

Abbington Baker b. circa 1853
Marriage*Ella Henderson married Abbington Baker on November 8, 1902 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4 

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S1440] Wolverton-Black Family, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  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. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Orville Ellsworth Woolverton1,2,3,4

M, b. April 3, 1885, d. July 4, 1959
FatherCharles B. Wolverton1,3 b. circa 1861, d. before 1900
MotherElla Henderson1,5,3 b. February 20, 1859, d. February 16, 1939
     His Social Security Number was 314-10-5293.6 Orville Ellsworth Woolverton was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 He married Velvin Roselyn Bailey.2 Orville Ellsworth Woolverton was born on April 3, 1885 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana; His marriage record has a birth year of 1886.2,3,7,4,6 He married Gladys May Trumbull in December, 1909 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 Orville Ellsworth Woolverton and Gladys May Trumbull were divorced on February 25, 1919 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 Orville Ellsworth Woolverton died on July 4, 1959 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 74.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 125, District 262, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 226, District 84, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1940Dwelling 27, District 97-75, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8

Occupation

1920Teamster5
1930Laborer1
1940Puddler8

Family 1

Gladys May Trumbull b. May 24, 1889
Marriage*Orville Ellsworth Woolverton married Gladys May Trumbull in December, 1909 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 
Divorce* Orville Ellsworth Woolverton and Gladys May Trumbull were divorced on February 25, 1919 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 
Children

Family 2

Velvin Roselyn Bailey b. June 12, 1904, d. October 18, 1973
Marriage*Orville Ellsworth Woolverton married Velvin Roselyn Bailey.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  10. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Leada Mae Bowsher obituary in the Nov 2, 2013 edition.
  13. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Howard E. Woolverton obituary in the Apr 11, 1995 edition.

Gladys May Trumbull1

F, b. May 24, 1889
     Gladys May Trumbull was born on May 24, 1889 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.1 She married Orville Ellsworth Woolverton, son of Charles B. Wolverton and Ella Henderson, in December, 1909 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 As of December, 1909,her married name was Woolverton.1 Gladys May Trumbull and Orville Ellsworth Woolverton were divorced on February 25, 1919 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 As of February 9, 1920,her married name was Guyherson.1 Gladys May Trumbull married William J. Guyherson on February 9, 1920 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1

Family 1

Orville Ellsworth Woolverton b. April 3, 1885, d. July 4, 1959
Marriage*Gladys May Trumbull married Orville Ellsworth Woolverton, son of Charles B. Wolverton and Ella Henderson, in December, 1909 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 
Divorce* Gladys May Trumbull and Orville Ellsworth Woolverton were divorced on February 25, 1919 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Family 2

William J. Guyherson b. February 19, 1872
Marriage*Gladys May Trumbull married William J. Guyherson on February 9, 1920 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Fisher1,2,3,4

F, b. October 18, 1833, d. March 11, 1925
     Mary Fisher was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, northeast corner of Edison Road and Charles Avenue, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5 She was born on October 18, 1833 at Stark Co., Ohio.2 She married Charles Anthony Poff, son of Michael Poff and Sarah "Sally" Whitenack, on February 27, 1854 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4 As of February 27, 1854,her married name was Poff.4 Mary Fisher died on March 11, 1925 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 91.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 817, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6
1870Dwelling 45, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7
1880Dwelling 101, District 156, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8
1900Dwelling 311, District 80, Polk, Marshall Co., Indiana9
1910Dwelling 54, District 110, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana10
1920Dwelling 407, District 268, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IndianaEnumerated in the household of her grandson Herman Cook11

Family

Charles Anthony Poff b. May 15, 1833, d. September 6, 1913
Marriage*Mary Fisher married Charles Anthony Poff, son of Michael Poff and Sarah "Sally" Whitenack, on February 27, 1854 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  2. [S1445] Davis Ledbetter Foster Wright Poff Kropff, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:2417916&surname=Poff%2C+Charles+Anthony
  3. [S1448] State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  4. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles A. Poff obituary in the Sep 6, 1913 edition.
  5. [S1446] Steve Floor, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Lydia Ann Poff1,2

F, b. December 15, 1854, d. April 12, 1936
FatherCharles Anthony Poff3,4,5,6,7,2 b. May 15, 1833, d. September 6, 1913
MotherMary Fisher3,4,5,6,7,2 b. October 18, 1833, d. March 11, 1925
     Lydia Ann Poff was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, northeast corner of Edison Road and Charles Avenue, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.8,2 She was born on December 15, 1854 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.9 As of November 10, 1876,her married name was Smith.1 She married Daniel B. Smith on November 10, 1876 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 Lydia Ann Poff died on April 12, 1936 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 81.8,2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 817, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4
1870Dwelling 45, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1880Dwelling 68, District 168, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana10
1900Dwelling 311, District 80, Polk, Marshall Co., IndianaEnumerated in the household of her father Charles Poff3
1910Dwelling 54, District 110, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana6
1920Dwelling 407, District 268, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IndianaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Herman Cook11
1930Dwelling 76, District 91, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., IndianaEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Charles Berry12

Family

Daniel B. Smith b. 1855, d. 1882
Marriage*Lydia Ann Poff married Daniel B. Smith on November 10, 1876 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles A. Poff obituary in the Sep 6, 1913 edition.
  8. [S1446] Steve Floor, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN.
  9. [S1445] Davis Ledbetter Foster Wright Poff Kropff, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:2417916&surname=Poff%2C+Charles+Anthony
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

George W. Poff1,2,3

M, b. February 1, 1857, d. April 15, 1932
FatherCharles Anthony Poff4,5,3 b. May 15, 1833, d. September 6, 1913
MotherMary Fisher4,5,3 b. October 18, 1833, d. March 11, 1925
     George W. Poff was born on February 1, 1857 at Warren Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6 He married Laura A. Summers on November 27, 1879 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 George W. Poff died on April 15, 1932 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 75.

Census Records

1860Dwelling 817, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4
1870Dwelling 45, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1880Dwelling 48, District 65, Logan Township, Dickinson Co., Kansas7
1900Dwelling 55, District 119, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8
1910Dwelling 30, District 162, Ward 1, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 57, District 225, Ward 1, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana9
1930Dwelling 369, District 14, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1880Farmer7
1900Teamster8
1910Dairyman2
1920Dairyman9

Family

Laura A. Summers b. March 19, 1853, d. January 30, 1944
Marriage*George W. Poff married Laura A. Summers on November 27, 1879 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles A. Poff obituary in the Sep 6, 1913 edition.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1445] Davis Ledbetter Foster Wright Poff Kropff, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:2417916&surname=Poff%2C+Charles+Anthony
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  12. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Delbert O. Poff obituary in the Jul 24, 1930 edition.

Mary Catherine Poff1

F, b. July 29, 1859
FatherCharles Anthony Poff2,3 b. May 15, 1833, d. September 6, 1913
MotherMary Fisher2,3 b. October 18, 1833, d. March 11, 1925
     Mary Catherine Poff was born on July 29, 1859 at Indiana.1 As of March 15, 1877,her married name was Bailey.4 She married David Bailey on March 15, 1877 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 817, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1870Dwelling 45, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1880Dwelling 69, District 168, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5

Family

David Bailey b. circa 1855
Marriage*Mary Catherine Poff married David Bailey on March 15, 1877 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4 

Citations

  1. [S1445] Davis Ledbetter Foster Wright Poff Kropff, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:2417916&surname=Poff%2C+Charles+Anthony
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Elizabeth Poff1

F, b. January 21, 1863, d. 1928
FatherCharles Anthony Poff2,3,4 b. May 15, 1833, d. September 6, 1913
MotherMary Fisher2,3,4 b. October 18, 1833, d. March 11, 1925
     Sarah Elizabeth Poff was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, northeast corner of Edison Road and Charles Avenue, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. She was born on January 21, 1863 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5 She married Smith Monroe Milliken on May 14, 1882 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 As of May 14, 1882,her married name was Milliken. Sarah Elizabeth Poff died in 1928 at Lydick, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 45, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1880Dwelling 101, District 156, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1900Dwelling 94, District 104, Warren Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 138, District 196, Warren Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7
1920Warren Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8

Family

Smith Monroe Milliken b. June 1, 1859, d. August 12, 1940
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth Poff married Smith Monroe Milliken on May 14, 1882 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles A. Poff obituary in the Sep 6, 1913 edition.
  5. [S1445] Davis Ledbetter Foster Wright Poff Kropff, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:2417916&surname=Poff%2C+Charles+Anthony
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Martha Jane Poff1,2,3

F, b. August 13, 1865, d. April 15, 1927
FatherCharles Anthony Poff4,5,6 b. May 15, 1833, d. September 6, 1913
MotherMary Fisher4,5,6 b. October 18, 1833, d. March 11, 1925
     Martha Jane Poff was buried at Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.3 She was born on August 13, 1865 at Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,3 As of March 28, 1886,her married name was Stull.2 She married Franklin H. "Frank" Stull on March 28, 1886 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,2,3 Martha Jane Poff died on April 15, 1927 at Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 61.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 45, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4
1880Dwelling 101, District 156, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1900Dwelling 294, District 80, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana7
1910Dwelling 152, District 111, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana8
1920Dwelling 197, District 178, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana9

Family

Franklin H. "Frank" Stull b. April, 1861, d. January 4, 1944
Marriage*Martha Jane Poff married Franklin H. "Frank" Stull on March 28, 1886 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1445] Davis Ledbetter Foster Wright Poff Kropff, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:2417916&surname=Poff%2C+Charles+Anthony
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S1447] HARRIS FAMILY - Thomas J and Martha (Stull) Harris Ancestors and Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=harris01&id=I0315
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles A. Poff obituary in the Sep 6, 1913 edition.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  11. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  12. [S3815] Rochester News-Sentinel, From the Maude S. Barts obituary in the Apr 3, 1984 edition.

John Wesley Poff1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 18, 1868, d. April 5, 1951
FatherCharles Anthony Poff6,7,4,8 b. May 15, 1833, d. September 6, 1913
MotherMary Fisher6,7,4,8 b. October 18, 1833, d. March 11, 1925
     John Wesley Poff was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 1814 Lucas Street, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa.5 He was born on January 18, 1868 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,9,3,5 He married Mary Olive Barden on March 31, 1892 at Argos, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,2,3 John Wesley Poff died on April 5, 1951 at Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa, at age 83.2,3,5

Census Records

1870Dwelling 45, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6
1880Dwelling 101, District 156, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7
1900Dwelling 35, District 80, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana9
1910Dwelling 405, District 112, Ward 3, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa10
1920Dwelling 5, District 124, Ward 3, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa11
1930Dwelling 408, District 15, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa12
1940Dwelling 170, District 70-17A, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa13

Occupation

1900Farmer9
1910Button factory cutter10
1920Button factory cutter11
1930Button factory cutter12
1940Button factory cutter13

Family

Mary Olive Barden b. October 26, 1867, d. June 5, 1954
Marriage*John Wesley Poff married Mary Olive Barden on March 31, 1892 at Argos, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  2. [S1445] Davis Ledbetter Foster Wright Poff Kropff, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:2417916&surname=Poff%2C+Charles+Anthony
  3. [S1242] Edmund West, Family Data Collection - Individual Records.
  4. [S1448] State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  5. [S5666] Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles A. Poff obituary in the Sep 6, 1913 edition.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Ezra Poff1,2

M, b. December 16, 1870, d. April 7, 1943
FatherCharles Anthony Poff3,4 b. May 15, 1833, d. September 6, 1913
MotherMary Fisher3,4,1 b. October 18, 1833, d. March 11, 1925
     Charles Ezra Poff was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 He was born on December 16, 1870 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5,1,2 He married Minnie E. Purucker on October 8, 1893 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6 Charles Ezra Poff died on April 7, 1943 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 72.1 He Charles Ezra Poff, aged 72, of 917 North Hill street, died in his residence at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday after two weeks' illness. He was born in Walkerton, this county, Dec. 16, 1870, and lived his entire life here. Surviving are hs wife, Minnie; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Houghton, Etna Green, Ind; a son, Harold Poff of Mishawaka, and a brother, John Poff, of Muscatine, Ia. on April 8, 1943.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 101, District 156, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1900Dwelling 222, District 121, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1910Dwelling 205, District 173, Ward 4, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7
1920Dwelling 42, District 213, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 174, District 57, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 144, District 97-26, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana10

Occupation

1900Day laborer5
1910Candy store owner7
1920Farmer8
1930Coal company truck driver9

Family

Minnie E. Purucker b. June 18, 1876, d. March 10, 1955
Marriage*Charles Ezra Poff married Minnie E. Purucker on October 8, 1893 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles Ezra Poff obituary in the Apr 8, 1943 edition.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles A. Poff obituary in the Sep 6, 1913 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  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. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  12. [S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Daniel B. Smith1

M, b. 1855, d. 1882
     Daniel B. Smith was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, northeast corner of Edison Road and Charles Avenue, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 He was born in 1855 at Indiana.2 He married Lydia Ann Poff, daughter of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on November 10, 1876 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 Daniel B. Smith died in 1882 at Indiana.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 68, District 168, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3

Occupation

1880Laborer3

Family

Lydia Ann Poff b. December 15, 1854, d. April 12, 1936
Marriage*Daniel B. Smith married Lydia Ann Poff, daughter of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on November 10, 1876 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S1446] Steve Floor, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Cora Ellen Smith1,2

F, b. April 13, 1881, d. August 29, 1940
FatherDaniel B. Smith2 b. 1855, d. 1882
MotherLydia Ann Poff3,2 b. December 15, 1854, d. April 12, 1936
     Cora Ellen Smith was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,2 She was born on April 13, 1881 at Marshall Co., Indiana.2 As of April 15, 1900,her married name was Cook.1 She married Herman Henry Cook on April 15, 1900 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 Cora Ellen Smith died on August 29, 1940 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 59.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 54, District 110, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana3
1920Dwelling 407, District 268, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 27, District 96, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan6
1940Dwelling 202, District 50-15, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana7

Family

Herman Henry Cook b. August 16, 1876, d. February 23, 1920
Marriage*Cora Ellen Smith married Herman Henry Cook on April 15, 1900 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5831] Highland Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Herman Henry Cook obituary in the May 24, 1920 edition.
  9. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923
  10. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Charles H. Cook obituary in the Jul 6, 1942 edition.

Laura A. Summers1,2

F, b. March 19, 1853, d. January 30, 1944
     Laura A. Summers was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. She was born on March 19, 1853 at Ohio.2 She married George W. Poff, son of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on November 27, 1879 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 As of November 27, 1879,her married name was Poff. Laura A. Summers died on January 30, 1944 at Alhambra, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 90.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 48, District 65, Logan Township, Dickinson Co., Kansas3
1900Dwelling 55, District 119, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4
1910Dwelling 30, District 162, Ward 1, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 57, District 225, Ward 1, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6
1930Dwelling 369, District 14, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7
1940Dwelling 126, District 97-10, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana8

Family

George W. Poff b. February 1, 1857, d. April 15, 1932
Marriage*Laura A. Summers married George W. Poff, son of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on November 27, 1879 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  10. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Delbert O. Poff obituary in the Jul 24, 1930 edition.

Smith Monroe Milliken1,2

M, b. June 1, 1859, d. August 12, 1940
     Smith Monroe Milliken was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, northeast corner of Edison Road and Charles Avenue, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1 He was born on June 1, 1859 at South Manchester, Dearborn Co., Indiana.1 He married Sarah Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on May 14, 1882 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 Smith Monroe Milliken Smith Monroe Milliken, aged 81, of rural route No. 2, Lydick, this county, died in his home at 12:30 p.m. Monday after abut eight months' illness. Born in South Manchester, Ind., June 1, 1859, he lived his entire life in this county. He was married in Lydick in 1930 to Rhoda Frances Johnson, who survives. Surviving also are three sons, Ora Milliken, Warren township; Clarence G. Milliken, Mishawaka, and Albert A. Milliken, Orlando, Fla; a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Riner, Mishawaka, a sister, Mrs. Jane Whitesel, Lydick, and a brother, Oliver Milliken, South Bend. Friends will be received in the A.M. Russell chapel until the funeral there at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Norman Detroy, pastor of Lydick Evangelical church, will read the service and interment will be in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. in August, 1940.1 He died on August 12, 1940 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 81.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 94, District 104, Warren Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1910Dwelling 138, District 196, Warren Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4
1920Warren Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 341, District 97, Warren Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6

Occupation

1900Farmer3
1910Farmer4
1920Farmer5

Family

Sarah Elizabeth Poff b. January 21, 1863, d. 1928
Marriage*Smith Monroe Milliken married Sarah Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on May 14, 1882 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Smith Monroe Milliken obituary in the Aug 1940 edition.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Franklin H. "Frank" Stull1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April, 1861, d. January 4, 1944
     Franklin H. "Frank" Stull was buried at Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.5 He was born in April, 1861 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.6,5 He married Martha Jane Poff, daughter of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on March 28, 1886 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,2,5 Franklin H. "Frank" Stull died on January 4, 1944 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 82.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 294, District 80, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 152, District 111, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana3
1920Dwelling 197, District 178, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 257, District 14, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Farmer3
1920Farmer4
1930Farmer7

Family

Martha Jane Poff b. August 13, 1865, d. April 15, 1927
Marriage*Franklin H. "Frank" Stull married Martha Jane Poff, daughter of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on March 28, 1886 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1445] Davis Ledbetter Foster Wright Poff Kropff, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:2417916&surname=Poff%2C+Charles+Anthony
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  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. [S1447] HARRIS FAMILY - Thomas J and Martha (Stull) Harris Ancestors and Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=harris01&id=I0315
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  9. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  10. [S3815] Rochester News-Sentinel, From the Maude S. Barts obituary in the Apr 3, 1984 edition.

Grace Stull1,2

F, b. December 25, 1888, d. July 31, 1976
FatherFranklin H. "Frank" Stull1,2 b. April, 1861, d. January 4, 1944
MotherMartha Jane Poff1,2 b. August 13, 1865, d. April 15, 1927
     Grace Stull was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (also known as New Oak Hill Cemetery), 1300 Chester Street, Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.2 She was born on December 25, 1888 at Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,3,2 As of August 16, 1911,her married name was Miller.3 She married Lewis Leander Miller on August 16, 1911 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.3 Grace Stull died on July 31, 1976 at North Manchester, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 87.3,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 294, District 80, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 241, District 170, Ward 3, Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana4
1930Dwelling 240, District 3, Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana5

Family

Lewis Leander Miller b. August 13, 1865, d. before April 10, 1930
Marriage*Grace Stull married Lewis Leander Miller on August 16, 1911 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S1447] HARRIS FAMILY - Thomas J and Martha (Stull) Harris Ancestors and Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=harris01&id=I0315
  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. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Fred Stull1,2,3,4

M, b. October 24, 1886, d. May 31, 1961
FatherFranklin H. "Frank" Stull1,3,4 b. April, 1861, d. January 4, 1944
MotherMartha Jane Poff1,3,4 b. August 13, 1865, d. April 15, 1927
     Fred Stull was buried at Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.5 He was born on October 24, 1886 at Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,5,2,6,3,4 He married Flossie Pearl Newcomer on April 2, 1910 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.5,3 Fred Stull died on May 31, 1961 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 74.5,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 294, District 80, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 193, District 178, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 150, District 14, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 300, District 50-15, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana9

Occupation

1920Farmer7
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer9

Family

Flossie Pearl Newcomer b. February 7, 1890, d. December 23, 1978
Marriage*Fred Stull married Flossie Pearl Newcomer on April 2, 1910 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.5,3 
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. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S1447] HARRIS FAMILY - Thomas J and Martha (Stull) Harris Ancestors and Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=harris01&id=I0315
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  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.

Ray Stull1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 7, 1892, d. April 2, 1983
FatherFranklin H. "Frank" Stull1,2,5,6 b. April, 1861, d. January 4, 1944
MotherMartha Jane Poff1,2,5,6 b. August 13, 1865, d. April 15, 1927
     Ray Stull was buried at Barber Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.7,4 His Social Security Number was 317-18-3195.8 He was born on June 7, 1892 at Marshall Co., Indiana.8,3,9,5,6 He married Agnes Iona Rupel on September 20, 1915 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.7,5,6 Ray Stull died on April 2, 1983 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 90.8,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 294, District 80, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 152, District 111, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 199, District 178, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana10
1930Dwelling 208, District 14, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana11
1940Dwelling 300, District 50-15, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana12

Occupation

1910Farm laborer2
1920Farmer10
1930Farmer11
1940Dairy farmer12

Family

Agnes Iona Rupel b. January 15, 1891, d. August 28, 1977
Marriage*Ray Stull married Agnes Iona Rupel on September 20, 1915 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.7,5,6 
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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S6253] Barber Cemetery, Marshall Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  7. [S1447] HARRIS FAMILY - Thomas J and Martha (Stull) Harris Ancestors and Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=harris01&id=I0315
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  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. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  14. [S6256] Pilot News, The, From the Garneta Light obituary in the Mar 31, 2011 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Blanche V. Stull1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 13, 1894, d. June 13, 1943
FatherFranklin H. "Frank" Stull1,2,4 b. April, 1861, d. January 4, 1944
MotherMartha Jane Poff1,2,4 b. August 13, 1865, d. April 15, 1927
     Blanche V. Stull was buried at Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.4,6 She was born on August 13, 1894 at Marshall Co., Indiana.1,4 As of March 18, 1914,her married name was Burch.3 She married Chester Herman Burch on March 18, 1914 at Marshall Co., Indiana.3 Blanche V. Stull died on June 13, 1943 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 48.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 294, District 80, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 152, District 111, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana2
1920Dwelling 56, District 178, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 244, District 14, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 183, District 50-15, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana9

Family

Chester Herman Burch b. October 10, 1890, d. July 2, 1961
Marriage*Blanche V. Stull married Chester Herman Burch on March 18, 1914 at Marshall Co., Indiana.3 
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. [S1447] HARRIS FAMILY - Thomas J and Martha (Stull) Harris Ancestors and Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=harris01&id=I0315
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the H. Dwight Burch obituary in the Nov 30, 2008 edition.
  6. [S5715] Tyner Cemetery, Marshall Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Maude Salome Stull1,2,3

F, b. July 26, 1898, d. April 2, 1984
FatherFranklin H. "Frank" Stull4,1,5,3 b. April, 1861, d. January 4, 1944
MotherMartha Jane Poff4,1,5,3 b. August 13, 1865, d. April 15, 1927
     Maude Salome Stull was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester Township, Fulton Co., Indiana.5,3 Her Social Security Number was 305-70-2025.6 She was born on July 26, 1898 at Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.4,6,5,3 As of November 8, 1919,her married name was Barts.7 She married Howard Clarence Barts on November 8, 1919 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.7,2,5 Maude Salome Stull died on April 2, 1984 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 85.6,5,3 She Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Grace United Methodist Church for Maude S. BARTS, 85, of 210 E. Sixth St., who died at 9:50 a.m. Monday in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She had been a patient since Thursday, and in failing health for two weeks. The Revs. Russ WILBUR and F.G. KUEBLER will officiate, and burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call at the Foster & Good Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. today, and on Wednesday at the church an hour before the service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. She was born July 26, 1898 in Tyner to Frank and Martha POFF STULL. She lived most of her life in Marshall and Fulton counties. She was married Nov. 8, 1918 in Plymouth to Howard C. BARTS, who died Dec. 13, 1960. She was active in the Green Thumb, and was a volunteer in the RSVP. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James (June) VRANA, Rochester, and Mrs. Tom [Alice) SROUFE, Rt. 2, Macy; a son, Joseph [BARTS], Rt. 1, Rochester; a daughter-in-law, Vada BARTS QUACKENBUSH, Rochester; five grandsons; a granddaughter, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Keith [BARTS], in 1959; a grandson, a great-grandson, two sisters and three brothers. on April 3, 1984.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 294, District 80, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana4
1910Dwelling 152, District 111, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 62, District 166, Center Township, Marshall Co., Indiana8
1930Dwelling 113, District 11, Rochester Township, Fulton Co., Indiana9
1940Dwelling 223, District 25-13, Rochester Township, Fulton Co., Indiana10

Family

Howard Clarence Barts b. July 20, 1898, d. December 13, 1960
Marriage*Maude Salome Stull married Howard Clarence Barts on November 8, 1919 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.7,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3815] Rochester News-Sentinel, From the Howard C. Barts obituary in the Dec 13, 1960 edition.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3815] Rochester News-Sentinel, From the Maude S. Barts obituary in the Apr 3, 1984 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1447] HARRIS FAMILY - Thomas J and Martha (Stull) Harris Ancestors and Descendants, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=harris01&id=I0315
  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. [S3815] Rochester News-Sentinel, From the Howard Keith Barts obituary in the Mar 23, 1959 edition.
  12. [S3815] Rochester News-Sentinel, From the June L. Vrana obituary in the Sep 18, 2013 edition.
  13. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  14. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Leo Lester Stull1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. October 20, 1903, d. November 1, 1977
FatherFranklin H. "Frank" Stull1,2 b. April, 1861, d. January 4, 1944
MotherMartha Jane Poff1,2 b. August 13, 1865, d. April 15, 1927
     His Social Security Number was 567-09-3104.8 Leo Lester Stull was born on October 20, 1903 at Indiana.4,8 He married Irene Edna Keanelly on April 29, 1929 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California.7 Leo Lester Stull married Ethel L. Johnson/Jamison on November 14, 1957 at Stanislaus Co., California.6 Leo Lester Stull married Rosario Yanez/Yenaz on May 10, 1968 at Santa Clara Co., California.5 Leo Lester Stull and Rosario Yanez/Yenaz were divorced in January, 1972 at Santa Clara Co., California.9 Leo Lester Stull married Zelma Dovie Lanier on August 4, 1972 at Carson City, Douglas Co., Nevada.10 Leo Lester Stull died on November 1, 1977 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 74.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 152, District 111, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 197, District 178, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana2
1930Dwelling 248, District 350, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California3
1940Stanford University Dormitory, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., California11

Occupation

1930Automobile upholsterer3
1940Dishwasher11

Family 1

Irene Edna Keanelly b. October 10, 1894, d. December 26, 1948
Marriage*Leo Lester Stull married Irene Edna Keanelly on April 29, 1929 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California.7 

Family 2

Ethel L. Johnson/Jamison b. circa 1897
Marriage*Leo Lester Stull married Ethel L. Johnson/Jamison on November 14, 1957 at Stanislaus Co., California.6 

Family 3

Rosario Yanez/Yenaz b. circa 1914
Marriage*Leo Lester Stull married Rosario Yanez/Yenaz on May 10, 1968 at Santa Clara Co., California.5 
Divorce* Leo Lester Stull and Rosario Yanez/Yenaz were divorced in January, 1972 at Santa Clara Co., California.9 

Family 4

Zelma Dovie Lanier b. September 12, 1897, d. April 11, 2000
Marriage*Leo Lester Stull married Zelma Dovie Lanier on August 4, 1972 at Carson City, Douglas Co., Nevada.10 

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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  6. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  7. [S4640] Sacramento, California California State Archives, California, Marriage Records from Select Counties, 1850-1941.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  10. [S1491] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Olive Barden1,2,3,4

F, b. October 26, 1867, d. June 5, 1954
     Mary Olive Barden was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 1814 Lucas Street, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa.4 She was born on October 26, 1867 at Marshall, Parke Co., Indiana.4 She married John Wesley Poff, son of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on March 31, 1892 at Argos, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,2,5 As of March 31, 1892,her married name was Poff. Mary Olive Barden died on June 5, 1954 at Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa, at age 86.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 80, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana6
1910Dwelling 405, District 112, Ward 3, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa7
1920Dwelling 5, District 124, Ward 3, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa8
1930Dwelling 408, District 15, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa9
1940Dwelling 170, District 70-17A, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa10

Family

John Wesley Poff b. January 18, 1868, d. April 5, 1951
Marriage*Mary Olive Barden married John Wesley Poff, son of Charles Anthony Poff and Mary Fisher, on March 31, 1892 at Argos, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S552] Floyd County, Virginia Mailing List Web Site Walters - Poff and Allied Family Marriages, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/page17.html
  2. [S1445] Davis Ledbetter Foster Wright Poff Kropff, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=:2417916&surname=Poff%2C+Charles+Anthony
  3. [S1448] State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  4. [S5666] Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1242] Edmund West, Family Data Collection - Individual Records.
  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. [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.

Nora Esther Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. December 3, 1893, d. August 26, 1955
FatherJohn Wesley Poff1,5,3 b. January 18, 1868, d. April 5, 1951
MotherMary Olive Barden1,5,3 b. October 26, 1867, d. June 5, 1954
     Nora Esther Poff was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 1814 Lucas Street, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa.4 She was born on December 3, 1893 at Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,4 As of November 14, 1917,her married name was Bahr.4 She married Arthur T. Bahr on November 14, 1917.4 Nora Esther Poff died on August 26, 1955 at Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa, at age 61.2,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 80, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana1
1910Dwelling 405, District 112, Ward 3, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa5
1920Dwelling 48, District 124, Ward 3, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa6
1930Dwelling 78, District 13, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa7
1940Dwelling 172, District 70-17A, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa8

Family

Arthur T. Bahr b. November 10, 1897, d. August 21, 1930
Marriage*Nora Esther Poff married Arthur T. Bahr on November 14, 1917.4 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1242] Edmund West, Family Data Collection - Individual Records.
  3. [S1448] State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest, Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925.
  4. [S5666] Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  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.

Bonnie Marie Poff1

F, b. June 7, 1899, d. August 28, 1899
FatherJohn Wesley Poff1 b. January 18, 1868, d. April 5, 1951
MotherMary Olive Barden1 b. October 26, 1867, d. June 5, 1954
     Bonnie Marie Poff was born on June 7, 1899 at Marshall Co., Indiana.1 She died on August 28, 1899 at Marshall Co., Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S1242] Edmund West, Family Data Collection - Individual Records.

Nina Ethel Poff1,2

F, b. September 22, 1895, d. November 28, 1981
FatherJohn Wesley Poff3,4 b. January 18, 1868, d. April 5, 1951
MotherMary Olive Barden3,4 b. October 26, 1867, d. June 5, 1954
     Nina Ethel Poff was buried at Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, Orange Co., California.5 She was born on September 22, 1895 at Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.1,2,5 She married Ralph Raymond McGill on September 22, 1915 at Wapello, Louisa Co., Iowa.2,5 As of September 22, 1915,her married name was McGill. Nina Ethel Poff died on November 28, 1981 at Seal Beach, Orange Co., California, at age 86.1,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 35, District 80, Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana3
1910Dwelling 405, District 112, Ward 3, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa4
1920Dwelling 150, District 126, Ward 4, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., Iowa6
1940District 30-105, Seal Beach, Orange Co., California7

Family

Ralph Raymond McGill b. January 12, 1894, d. October 17, 1957
Marriage*Nina Ethel Poff married Ralph Raymond McGill on September 22, 1915 at Wapello, Louisa Co., Iowa.2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S1242] Edmund West, Family Data Collection - Individual Records.
  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. [S1449] NANCE Family File, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1822704&id=I10214
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.