Flora Anna Poff1,2,3

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

Census Records

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

Family 1

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

Family 2

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

Family 3

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

Family 4

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

Citations

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

Roy Poff1,2

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

Census Records

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

Citations

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

Ernest Sidney Poff1,2

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

Census Records

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

Occupation

1920Farm laborer5

Citations

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

Beatrice Birdie Poff1,2,3

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

Census Records

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Everett Elmo McDowell1,2,3

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

Census Records

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

Occupation

1940Button maker6

Family

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

Citations

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

Clara Frances McDowell1,2,3,4

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

Census Records

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Laura Essie Ratliff1,2

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

Census Records

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

Family

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

Citations

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

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

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

Census Records

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

Occupation

1930Trucker7
1940Rock quarry worker8

Family

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

Citations

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

Edith Mae Poff1

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

Census Records

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

Citations

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

Arthur Stevenson Poff1,2,3,4

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

Census Records

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

Occupation

1940Rock crusher5

Family

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

Citations

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

Dorothy Lucille Poff1,2

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

Census Records

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

Family 1

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

Family 2

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

Citations

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

Raymond Arthur Bernier1,2,3,4

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Clarence Denzil Wright1

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Iva M. Farmer1

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

Family

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

Citations

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

Hannah Elizabeth Hendrickson1

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

Census Records

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

Occupation

1930grocery saleslady7

Family

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

Citations

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

Mildred May Poff1,2,3,4

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

Census Records

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

Occupation

1930Private family servant2

Family 1
Child
  • Jacqueline Poff10

Family 2

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

Citations

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

Clyde Elmer Poff1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. January 14, 1912, d. April 9, 1993
FatherClarence Poff1,7,8 b. March 7, 1887, d. September 4, 1971
MotherHannah Elizabeth Hendrickson1,7,8 b. September 12, 1889, d. December 19, 1950
     Clyde Elmer Poff was buried at Four Mile Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.4 His Social Security Number was 512-14-6403.9 He was born on January 14, 1912 at Morris Co., Kansas.9,4,10,6 He died on April 9, 1993 at Kansas at age 81.9,3,10 He Poff, Clyde E., 81, farmer, died Friday, April 9, 1993. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Kendall Funeral Chapel. Survivors: sisters, Gladys Kline of White City, Elaine Williams of Morro Bay, Calif. Memorial has been established with Morris County 4-H Foundation. on April 10, 1993.3,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 42, District 91, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 90, District 9, Elm Creek, Morris Co., KansasEnumerated in the household of his grandfather George Poff11
1940Dwelling 63, District 64-26, Warren, Morris Co., Kansas12

Occupation

1930Farm laborer11
1940Farmer12

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the Clyde E. Poff obituary in the Apr 10, 1993 edition.
  4. [S2287] Four Mile Cemetery, Morris Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=49570850&CRid=1981219&df=all&
  5. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the Josephine A. Poff Barnes obituary in the Jan 1, 1988 edition.
  6. [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.
  7. [S2177] Brownsville Herald, The, From the Hannah Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 1950 edition.
  8. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From Gladys Marie Poff Sanford obituary in the Oct 2, 2012 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Ethel Irene Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. January 14, 1915, d. April 9, 1984
FatherClarence Poff1,2,3,6 b. March 7, 1887, d. September 4, 1971
MotherHannah Elizabeth Hendrickson1,2,3,6 b. September 12, 1889, d. December 19, 1950
     Ethel Irene Poff was buried at Clarks Creek Cemetery, Latimer, Morris Co., Kansas.4 Her Social Security Number was 511-30-0124.7 She was born on January 14, 1915 at Kansas; The SSDI has a birth date of Jan 4, 1915.1,7,4 As of October 19, 1933,her married name was Atkinson.8,4 She married Everett Franklin Atkinson on October 19, 1933.3,4,5 Ethel Irene Poff died on April 9, 1984 at Kansas at age 69.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 42, District 91, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 128, District 20, White City, Morris Co., Kansas2
1940Dwelling 343, District 56-20, Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas9

Family

Everett Franklin Atkinson b. December 28, 1912, d. April 26, 2001
Marriage*Ethel Irene Poff married Everett Franklin Atkinson on October 19, 1933.3,4,5 
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. [S2177] Brownsville Herald, The, From the Hannah Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 1950 edition.
  4. [S2784] Clarks Creek Cemetery, Morris Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=23570508&CRid=92204&
  5. [S2783] Topeka Capital-Journal, The, From the Everett Franklin Atkinson obituary in the Apr 28, 2001 edition.
  6. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From Gladys Marie Poff Sanford obituary in the Oct 2, 2012 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2783] Topeka Capital-Journal, The, From the Everett Franklin Atkinson obitusry in the Apr 28, 2001 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Josephine Alberta Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. August 15, 1916, d. December 30, 1987
FatherClarence Poff5,1,2,4,6 b. March 7, 1887, d. September 4, 1971
MotherHannah Elizabeth Hendrickson5,1,2,4,6 b. September 12, 1889, d. December 19, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 514-32-2171.4 Josephine Alberta Poff was buried at Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas.7 Her married name was Barnes.3 Her married name was Marlett.2,4 She married Unknown Marlett.2,4 Josephine Alberta Poff married Harold Clinton Barnes.3 Josephine Alberta Poff was born on August 15, 1916 at Wilsey, Morris Co., Kansas.4 She died on December 30, 1987 at Kansas at age 71.3,4 She Josephine A. (Poff) Barnes, 71, homemaker, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1987. Service 2 p.m. Monday, Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. Survivors: husband, Harold C; sons, Marlin E. Poff of Colorado Springs, Robert J. Poff of Council Grove, Dick L. Poff of Emporia, Dennis R. Poff of Harrisonville, Mo; brother, Clyde E. Poff of Council Grove; sisters, Gladys Kline of White City, Elaine Williams of Morro Bay, Calif; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial has been established with the Lyon County Heart Association. on January 1, 1988.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 42, District 91, Elm Creek, Morris Co., Kansas5
1930Dwelling 128, District 20, White City, Morris Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 63, District 64-26, Warren, Morris Co., Kansas8

Family 1

Harold Clinton Barnes b. June 10, 1910, d. March 16, 1993
Marriage*Josephine Alberta Poff married Harold Clinton Barnes.3 

Family 2

Unknown Marlett
Marriage*Josephine Alberta Poff married Unknown Marlett.2,4 

Family 3
Children
  • Marlin Eugene Poff3,8
  • Robert J. Poff3,8
  • Dick L. Poff3,8
  • Dennis R. Poff3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2177] Brownsville Herald, The, From the Hannah Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 1950 edition.
  3. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the Josephine A. Poff Barnes obituary in the Jan 1, 1988 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From Gladys Marie Poff Sanford obituary in the Oct 2, 2012 edition.
  7. [S10807] Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Lyon Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Gladys Marie Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. June 8, 1920, d. September 27, 2012
FatherClarence Poff1,2,3 b. March 7, 1887, d. September 4, 1971
MotherHannah Elizabeth Hendrickson1,2,3 b. September 12, 1889, d. December 19, 1950
     Her married name was Richardson.5 Gladys Marie Poff was buried at White City Cemetery, White City, Morris Co., Kansas.3 Her married name was Kline.2 She married John Lester Engelhardt Kline.2,6 Gladys Marie Poff married Glenn Franklin Richardson Sr.5 Gladys Marie Poff was born on June 8, 1920 at Wilsey, Morris Co., Kansas.3 She and John Lester Engelhardt Kline were divorced in October, 1974 at San Luis Obispo Co., California.4 As of September 19, 1995,her married name was Sanford.3 Gladys Marie Poff married Russell Sanford on September 19, 1995 at White City, Morris Co., Kansas.3 Gladys Marie Poff died on September 27, 2012 at Visalia, Tulare Co., California, at age 92.3 She Gladys Marie (Poff) Sanford, 92, of Oak Harbor, WA, formerly of White City, KS passed away on September 27, 2012, at Kaweah Delta Hospital in Visalia, California, after a brief illness. She was born in Wilsey, Kansas on June 8, 1920, a daughter of Clarence and Hannah (Hendrickson) Poff. Gladys was the fifth of six Poff children. The family moved to White City where Gladys attended White City Schools 1st through 8th grade. They later moved to Emporia and she graduated from Emporia Kansas High School in 1938. During her adult life, Gladys lived in Kansas City and later moved to Visalia, CA. She returned to her hometown of White City in the mid '80's. Gladys was mother to four children: Glenn Richardson and wife Pat, Australia, Gloria Musolf, Hanford, CA, Jonell Gauss, Philadelphia, PA, and J-me LaQuet and husband Von, Oak Harbor, WA. Gladys married Russel Sanford in White City, Sept, 19, 1995, where she lived until she moved to Oak Harbor, WA about five years ago. Gladys was a lifetime member of White City United Methodist Church, an active member of Eastern Star, and belonged to Christmas Club. She enjoyed doing home crafts, she loved to be around her friends and family as much as she could be. she was caring and thoughtful when it came to people that she met in life. Preceding her in death were husband Russel Sanford in April 2001, both parents, and all siblings: Mildred Thomas, Clyde Poff, Ethel Atkinson, Josephine Barnes, Elaine Williams, a grandson, a great grandson, and a great granddaughter. Survivors include all four of her children, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, including Judy Paige and husband Bill, and step-daughter Lela Engel and husband Jim of White City, and a host of friends. on October 2, 2012.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 128, District 20, White City, Morris Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 327, District 56-16, Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas5

Family 1

Glenn Franklin Richardson Sr. b. November 12, 1916, d. March 15, 1960
Marriage*Gladys Marie Poff married Glenn Franklin Richardson Sr.5 
Children

Family 2

John Lester Engelhardt Kline b. June 29, 1922, d. February 6, 1990
Marriage*Gladys Marie Poff married John Lester Engelhardt Kline.2,6 
Divorce* Gladys Marie Poff and John Lester Engelhardt Kline were divorced in October, 1974 at San Luis Obispo Co., California.4 
Children
  • Jonell E. Kline3,8
  • Jamie Michelle "J-me" Kline3,8

Family 3

Russell Sanford d. April, 2001
Marriage*Gladys Marie Poff married Russell Sanford on September 19, 1995 at White City, Morris Co., Kansas.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2177] Brownsville Herald, The, From the Hannah Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 1950 edition.
  3. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From Gladys Marie Poff Sanford obituary in the Oct 2, 2012 edition.
  4. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the Clyde E. Poff obituary in the Apr 10, 1993 edition.
  7. [S1194] Kansas City Times, From Glenn Franklin Richardson, Sr. obituary in the Mar 16, 1960 edition.
  8. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Margaret Elaine Poff1,2,3

F, b. December 20, 1928, d. February 11, 2007
FatherClarence Poff1,2,4,5 b. March 7, 1887, d. September 4, 1971
MotherHannah Elizabeth Hendrickson1,2,4,5 b. September 12, 1889, d. December 19, 1950
     Her Social Security Number was 467-46-3628.6 Margaret Elaine Poff was buried at Arroyo Grande District Cemetery, 895 El Camino Real, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., California.7 Her married name was Williams.3 She married Charley D. Williams.3 Margaret Elaine Poff was born on December 20, 1928 at Kansas.1,6,7 She died on February 11, 2007 at Hanford, Kings Co., California, at age 78.6,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 128, District 20, White City, Morris Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 350, District 56-24, Emporia, Lyon Co., Kansas4

Family

Charley D. Williams
Marriage*Margaret Elaine Poff married Charley D. Williams.3 
Child
  • Terry Lee Williams3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2177] Brownsville Herald, The, From the Hannah Elizabeth Poff obituary in the Dec 21, 1950 edition.
  3. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S10806] Council Grove Republican, From Gladys Marie Poff Sanford obituary in the Oct 2, 2012 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1211] Barry Lewis (e-mail address), Arroyo Grande District Cemetery, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

Vane Farmer1,2,3,4

M, b. February 10, 1890, d. November, 1980
     Vane Farmer was buried at Morning View Cemetery, Wallace, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.4 His Social Security Number was 508-44-8289.5 He was born on February 10, 1890 at Russell Springs, Logan Co., Kansas.1,2,3,5 He married Flora Anna Poff, daughter of George Thomas Poff and Julia F. Waterbury, on October 15, 1964 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.1 Vane Farmer died in November, 1980 at Nebraska at age 90.5

Family

Flora Anna Poff b. March 12, 1889, d. February 5, 1989
Marriage*He married Flora Anna Poff, daughter of George Thomas Poff and Julia F. Waterbury, on October 15, 1964 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.1 

Citations

  1. [S5651] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1864-1967.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S11949] Morning View Cemetery, Lincoln Co., NE, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary J. Campbell1

F, b. March 3, 1853, d. April 16, 1927
     Mary J. Campbell was buried at Tacoma Cemetery, 4801 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.2 She was born on March 3, 1853 at Indiana.3 As of February 13, 1873,her married name was Poff.1 She married Henry Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Sarah "Sally" Huff, on February 13, 1873 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 Mary J. Campbell and Henry Poff were divorced before June 1, 1900.4 Mary J. Campbell died on April 16, 1927 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 74.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 53, District 127, Rock Creek, Wabaunsee Co., Kansas5
1900Dwelling 94, District 110, Hackberry, Labette Co., Kansas4
1910Dwelling 449, District 151, Ward 4, Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas6
1920Dwelling 49, District 339, Ward 6, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington7

Occupation

1900Farmer4
1910Board and lodging keeping6

Family

Henry Poff b. March, 1839, d. June 22, 1921
Marriage*Mary J. Campbell married Henry Poff, son of Samuel Poff and Sarah "Sally" Huff, on February 13, 1873 at Clay Co., Indiana.1 
Divorce* Mary J. Campbell and Henry Poff were divorced before June 1, 1900.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11265] Unknown compiler, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S11861] Tacoma Cemetery, Pierce Co., WA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Amanda Jane Poff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. December 4, 1875, d. May 5, 1945
FatherHenry Poff1,6 b. March, 1839, d. June 22, 1921
MotherMary J. Campbell1 b. March 3, 1853, d. April 16, 1927
     Amanda Jane Poff was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.2 She was born on December 4, 1875 at Indiana; Her obituary incorrectly states she was born in Waubansee Co., KS.1,5 As of February 10, 1895,her married name was Brown.3 She married Fred A. Brown on February 10, 1895 at Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas; Both obituaries have a marriage year of 1895 in Independence, KS.3,4,5 Amanda Jane Poff Mrs. Amanda Jane Brown, 69, wife of F. A. Brown, died unexpectedly today following a heart attack in the Union station, Kansas City. Mrs. Brown left Parsons early today for Kansas City to visit her daughter and family. Although full details had not been received here, apparently death came immediately upon her arrival there. She had been in her usual health before leaving home. Mrs. Brown was born Amanda Jane Poff, Dec. 4, 1875, in Waubansee county, Kas., and when she was about 13 years old her parents moved to near Bartlett where she grew into womanhood. She later made her home in Coffeyville and worked as a dressmaker. She was married to Fred A. Brown Feb. 10, 1895, at Independence. They moved to Parsons in November, 1900, and have since made their home here. The family home is at 3124 Clark. Mr. Brown is a well known stonemason and contractor. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters Mrs. Karl Thieme, Kansas City: Mrs. Wilbur Swenson, Clay Center; three sons Clarence L., Parsons; Merl M. Coffeyville; Vernon W., Wichita; 16 grandchildren; one great grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Elmore and Mrs. Effie Tschan, both of Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. Jonathan Ekstrand, Bell Flower, Cal; and one brother Henry Poff, Tacoma, Wash. The bodv will be returned to Parsons tonight and will lie in state at the Rude Funeral home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. on May 5, 1945.5 She died on May 5, 1945 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas, at age 69.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 53, District 127, Rock Creek, Wabaunsee Co., KansasEnumerated as Maggie1
1900Dwelling 252, District 207, Ward 5, Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas7
1910Dwelling 447, District 151, Ward 4, Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas8
1920Dwelling 127, District 158, Ward 4, Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas9
1930Dwelling 368, District 30, Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas10
1940Dwelling 163, District 50-30, Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas11

Family

Fred A. Brown b. July 30, 1864, d. July 26, 1950
Marriage*Amanda Jane Poff married Fred A. Brown on February 10, 1895 at Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas; Both obituaries have a marriage year of 1895 in Independence, KS.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8690] Oakwood Cemetery, Labette Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S7746] Unknown compiler, Kansas, County Marriage Records, 1811-1911.
  4. [S1793] Parsons Sun, From the Fred A. Brown obituary in the Jul 26, 1950 edition.
  5. [S1793] Parsons Sun, From the Amanda Jane Brown obituary in the May 5, 1945 edition.
  6. [S1793] Parsons Sun, From the Henry Poff obituary in the Jun 22, 1921 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S10883] Unknown compiler, Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968.
  13. [S11927] Unknown compiler, Kansas, U.S., Deaths and Burials, Index, 1885-1930.
  14. [S1793] Parsons Sun, From the Brown-Bandy marriage announcement in the Oct 16, 1925 edition.

Elmer Poff1,2

M, b. circa 1877, d. January 19, 1892
FatherHenry Poff1 b. March, 1839, d. June 22, 1921
MotherMary J. Campbell1 b. March 3, 1853, d. April 16, 1927
     Elmer Poff was buried at Lake Creek Cemetery, Bartlett, Labette Co., Kansas.2 He was born circa 1877 at Kansas.1,2 He died on January 19, 1892 at Kansas.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 53, District 127, Rock Creek, Wabaunsee Co., Kansas1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2291] Lake Creek Cemetery, Labette Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=361&GRid=44906027&df=all&

Mary Ella Poff1,2,3

F, b. March, 1881, d. April 10, 1961
FatherHenry Poff1,4 b. March, 1839, d. June 22, 1921
MotherMary J. Campbell1 b. March 3, 1853, d. April 16, 1927
     Mary Ella Poff was buried at Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Boulevard, Westminster, Orange Co., California.5 Her Social Security Number was 569-26-2963.3 She was born in March, 1881 at Kansas; The California Death Index has a bith date of Feb 10, 1879 but this is too early because she was not enumerated with her family in the 1880 Census.1,3 As of January 25, 1902,her married name was Ekstrand.2 She married Jonathan Eric Ekstrand on January 25, 1902 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.2 Mary Ella Poff died on April 10, 1961 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 80.3 She EKSTRAND — Mrs. Mary Ellen, 82, of 5557 St. Irmo Walk, died Monday. Surviving are son, John; one brother and one sister. Service Friday, 10:30 a.m., Westminster Memorial Park. on April 13, 1961.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 94, District 110, Hackberry, Labette Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 105, District 143, Oswego Township, Labette Co., Kansas6
1930Dwelling 272, District 4, Buhl, Twin Falls Co., Idaho7
1950Dwelling 49, District 65-25, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California8

Occupation

1920Dwelling 401, District 238, Buhl, Twin Falls Co., Idaho9

Family

Jonathan Eric Ekstrand b. December 17, 1874, d. February 14, 1961
Marriage*Mary Ella Poff married Jonathan Eric Ekstrand on January 25, 1902 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2780] Kansas Marriages, 1840-1935, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674845
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S1793] Parsons Sun, From the Henry Poff obituary in the Jun 22, 1921 edition.
  5. [S2782] Press-Telegram, From the Mary Ellen Ekstrand obitusry in the Apr 13, 1961 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2781] Friendship Friends Church Cemetery, Cherokee Co., KS, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=ekstrand&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=18&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23234417&CRid=1960452&df=all&

Henry Poff1,2

M, b. July 24, 1883, d. July 9, 1963
FatherHenry Poff1,3,4 b. March, 1839, d. June 22, 1921
MotherMary J. Campbell1,2,3 b. March 3, 1853, d. April 16, 1927
     His Social Security Number was 539-01-4279.3 Henry Poff was born on July 24, 1883 at Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.1,5,3 He died on July 9, 1963 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 79.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 94, District 110, Hackberry, Labette Co., Kansas1
1920Dwelling 49, District 339, Ward 6, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington2

Occupation

1920Railroad shop boilermaker2

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1793] Parsons Sun, From the Henry Poff obituary in the Jun 22, 1921 edition.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.

Ida Mae Poff1,2

F, b. March 30, 1885, d. February 2, 1984
FatherHenry Poff1,3 b. March, 1839, d. June 22, 1921
MotherMary J. Campbell1 b. March 3, 1853, d. April 16, 1927
     Ida Mae Poff was buried at Tacoma Cemetery, 4801 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.4 Her Social Security Number was 533-20-5795.5 She was born on March 30, 1885 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.1,2,5,4 As of November 20, 1907,her married name was Elmore.2 She married Newman Wilson Elmore on November 20, 1907 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.2 Ida Mae Poff died on February 2, 1984 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 98.6,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 94, District 110, Hackberry, Labette Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 448, District 151, Ward 4, Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas7
1920Dwelling 79, District 337, Ward 6, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington8
1930Dwelling 337, District 174, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington9

Family

Newman Wilson Elmore b. February 5, 1885, d. March 22, 1939
Marriage*Ida Mae Poff married Newman Wilson Elmore on November 20, 1907 at Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2780] Kansas Marriages, 1840-1935, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674845
  3. [S1793] Parsons Sun, From the Henry Poff obituary in the Jun 22, 1921 edition.
  4. [S11861] Tacoma Cemetery, Pierce Co., WA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  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. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923

Effie Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. February 14, 1887, d. September 18, 1959
FatherHenry Poff1,5,6,7 b. March, 1839, d. June 22, 1921
MotherMary J. Campbell1,2,3,5,7 b. March 3, 1853, d. April 16, 1927
     Her Social Security Number was 537-09-8069.7 Effie Poff was buried at Oakwood Hill Cemetery, 5210 South Alder, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.8 She was born on February 14, 1887 at Council Grove, Morris Co., Kansas.1,7 As of November 5, 1925,her married name was Tschan.4 She married Henry W. U. Tschan on November 5, 1925 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.4 As of circa 1937,her married name was Peterson.7 Effie Poff married Unknown Peterson circa 1937.7 Effie Poff died on September 18, 1959 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 72.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 94, District 110, Hackberry, Labette Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 449, District 151, Ward 4, Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas2
1920Dwelling 49, District 339, Ward 6, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington3
1930Dwelling 117, District 29, Greenleaf, Canyon Co., Idaho9
1950Dwelling 188, District 42-97, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington10

Occupation

1910Shirt factory bookkeeper2
1920Clothing factory worker3
1950Hospital janitor10

Family 1

Henry W. U. Tschan b. September 29, 1880, d. June 22, 1930
Marriage*Effie Poff married Henry W. U. Tschan on November 5, 1925 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.4 
Children

Family 2

Unknown Peterson
Marriage*Effie Poff married Unknown Peterson circa 1937.7 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6954] Unknown compiler, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
  5. [S2577] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1454923
  6. [S1793] Parsons Sun, From the Henry Poff obituary in the Jun 22, 1921 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S11934] Oakwood Hill Cemetery, Pierce Co., WA, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1822] Idaho Statesman, The, From the Henry Tschan obituary in the Jun 24, 1930 edition.

Nettie Ida J. Watt1,2,3,4

F, b. October 19, 1871, d. June 3, 1945
     Nettie Ida J. Watt was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, 1000 W. Houston St., Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.3 She was born on October 19, 1871 at Missouri.3 As of July 7, 1891,her married name was Poff.4 She married Samuel P. "Sammy" Poff, son of Henry Poff and Sarah Jane Hice, on July 7, 1891 at Labette Co., Kansas.4 Nettie Ida J. Watt died on June 3, 1945 at Oklahoma at age 73.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 23, District 129, Cherokee Township, Montgomery Co., Kansas1
1910Dwelling 218, District 162, Ward 1, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas5
1920Dwelling 70, District 195, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma6
1930Dwelling 99, District 5, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma2
1940Dwelling 129, District 72-5, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma7

Family

Samuel P. "Sammy" Poff b. January 24, 1869, d. September 28, 1940
Marriage*Nettie Ida J. Watt married Samuel P. "Sammy" Poff, son of Henry Poff and Sarah Jane Hice, on July 7, 1891 at Labette Co., Kansas.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2317] Park Grove Cemetery, Tulsa Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSiman=1&GScid=99200&GRid=10261161&CRid=99200&
  4. [S7746] Unknown compiler, Kansas, County Marriage Records, 1811-1911.
  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. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.