Cecilia Lois Ghent1,2

F, b. December 20, 1939, d. March 16, 2005
FatherCecil Homer Ghent1,3 b. December 13, 1910, d. April 1, 1962
MotherRoseanna E. "Rose" Chatham1,3 b. July 29, 1906, d. April 1, 1974
     Her married name was San Felipe.3 Cecilia Lois Ghent married Unknown San Felipe.3 Cecilia Lois Ghent was born on December 20, 1939 at Los Angeles Co., California.2 As of April 1, 1960,her married name was Dixon.4 She married James Ragan Dixon on April 1, 1960 at San Mateo Co., California.4 Cecilia Lois Ghent died on March 16, 2005 at California at age 65.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 73, District 19-620, San Antonio, Los Angeles Co., California1

Family 1

Unknown San Felipe
Marriage*Cecilia Lois Ghent married Unknown San Felipe.3 

Family 2

James Ragan Dixon b. May 29, 1918, d. May 6, 2003
Marriage*Cecilia Lois Ghent married James Ragan Dixon on April 1, 1960 at San Mateo Co., California.4 
Children
  • Pamela C. Dixon2
  • James R. Dixon2
  • Sean R. Dixon2
  • Joann C. Dixon2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S6855] Record, The, From the Byron E. Ghent obituary in the Feb 7, 2006 edition.
  4. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  5. [S3913] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2012, online http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~obituary

Byron Elmer "Barney" Ghent1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 19, 1932, d. February 2, 2006
FatherCecil Homer Ghent1,4,5 b. December 13, 1910, d. April 1, 1962
MotherRoseanna E. "Rose" Chatham1,4,5 b. July 29, 1906, d. April 1, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 547-38-5680.6 Byron Elmer "Barney" Ghent was born on May 19, 1932 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.2,6,5 He married Jean T. Lowrey on September 15, 1956 at San Mateo Co., California.3,5 Byron Elmer "Barney" Ghent married Dorothy "Jean" Dudley in 1971.5 Byron Elmer "Barney" Ghent died on February 2, 2006 at Lockeford, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 73.5 He Byron "Barney" E. Ghent, 73, of Lockeford, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 2, 2006. He was born May 19, 1932 in Long Beach, CA. He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1951 where he served in the Korean War. He finished the remainder of his enlistment as a USMC Drill Sergeant, until his honorable discharge in 1954. He married Jean Lowrey, and they had two sons, Steven and Phillip Ghent. He later married Dorothy "Jean" Dudley in 1971, where the two of them lived in Lockeford at their B & J Ranch from 1975-1997, and then settling in a home in Lockeford. Mr. Ghent worked as an auto mechanic and later became an automobile salesman with Hansel and Ortman. Mr. Ghent regularly achieved "Salesman of the Month", "Year" and "Nation". Mr. Ghent joined Mataga Oldsmobile in 1988, continuing his successes until his retirement in 2001. Mr. Ghent was an all around sportsman, including hiking, scuba diving, fishing, hunting, boating, camping and horseback riding. He achieved his pilot license which was his greatest passion, flying his own plane for many years. Mr. Ghent was a past member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge and Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Jean Ghent of Lockeford; son, Steven M. Ghent, wife, Julie and grandchildren, Daniel, Andrew and Gabrielle Ghent of Stockton; son, Phillip J. Ghent, wife, Christine and grandson, Carson G. Ghent of Woodbridge; sister, Deborah Nizuk of Burlingame; sister, Mary Ghent of Redwood City and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ghent is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Rose Ghent and sisters, Margaret Ghent and Celia Dixon-San Felipe. He will be sadly missed by his dear friends and "adopted" family, the Mendozas, Jaime, Maria, Rosa Maria, Roberto and Mrs. Rosa Mendoza. Barney will be greatly missed by his dear son and his best friend, Phillip. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy. 99 & Harney Lane, Lodi. The U.S. Marine Honor Guard will provide Military Honors. Inurnment will be private. on February 7, 2006.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 73, District 19-620, San Antonio, Los Angeles Co., California1

Family 1

Jean T. Lowrey
Marriage*Byron Elmer "Barney" Ghent married Jean T. Lowrey on September 15, 1956 at San Mateo Co., California.3,5 
Children
  • Steven M. Ghent5
  • Phillip J. Ghent5

Family 2

Dorothy "Jean" Dudley
Marriage*Byron Elmer "Barney" Ghent married Dorothy "Jean" Dudley in 1971.5 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S6855] Record, The, From the Byron E. Ghent obituary in the Feb 7, 2006 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Margaret Kathleen Ghent1,2

F, b. October 17, 1948, d. October 16, 2003
FatherCecil Homer Ghent1,3 b. December 13, 1910, d. April 1, 1962
MotherRoseanna E. "Rose" Chatham1,3 b. July 29, 1906, d. April 1, 1974
     Her Social Security Number was 558-84-1760.4 Margaret Kathleen Ghent was born on October 17, 1948 at San Francisco Co., California.1,4,2 She died on October 16, 2003 at California at age 54.4

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S6855] Record, The, From the Byron E. Ghent obituary in the Feb 7, 2006 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Floyd Schoeff1,2,3

M, b. August 1, 1915, d. December 14, 1997
     Floyd Schoeff was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.4 His Social Security Number was 304-22-2831.5 He was born on August 1, 1915 at Wells Co., Indiana.5,4 He married Eugenia Pearl "Eugenie" Chism, daughter of Ira N. Chism and Cora Stephens, on April 11, 1932 at Wells Co., Indiana.2,3 Floyd Schoeff died on December 14, 1997 at Wells Co., Indiana, at age 82.5,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 38-11A, Penn, Jay Co., Indiana1

Occupation

1940Farmer1

Family

Eugenia Pearl "Eugenie" Chism b. December 25, 1916, d. April 30, 1942
Marriage*Floyd Schoeff married Eugenia Pearl "Eugenie" Chism, daughter of Ira N. Chism and Cora Stephens, on April 11, 1932 at Wells Co., Indiana.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4660] Davis Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8465314/person/1997743219
  3. [S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Jack E. Schoeff obituary in the Feb 15, 2013 edition.
  4. [S4661] Elm Grove Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jack E. "Jackie" Schoeff1,2,3

M, b. July 20, 1932, d. February 13, 2013
FatherFloyd Schoeff1,3 b. August 1, 1915, d. December 14, 1997
MotherEugenia Pearl "Eugenie" Chism1,3 b. December 25, 1916, d. April 30, 1942
     Jack E. "Jackie" Schoeff was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana.2,3 He was born on July 20, 1932 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana.2,3 He married Jayne E. Cobbum on August 30, 1985 at Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., Kentucky.3 Jack E. "Jackie" Schoeff died on February 13, 2013 at Bluffton, Wells Co., Indiana, at age 80.2,3 He Jack E. Schoeff, 80, of rural Bluffton, passed away at 6:58 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Meadowvale Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born on July 22, 1932, in Greentown to Floyd and Eugenia (Chism) Schoeff, he married Jayne E. Cobbum on Aug. 30, 1985, in Elizabethtown, Ky; she survives. He was a 1950 graduate of Portland High School, where he participated on the basketball, football and baseball teams. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1955, stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Jack was a forklift mechanic at General Electric in Fort Wayne, retiring after many years. He also served as the union president there. He helped start Bluffton Recycling and worked as a sales rep for Battery Power Systems in Fort Wayne. He attended the Bluffton First Church of Christ and was a member of the Bluffton American Legion Post 111. He was a past member of the Jaycees, was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling and euchre. Jack was a big I.U. fan. Other survivors include three daughters, Stephenia E. (Don) Butterfield of Muncie, Melanie L. McKee of Bluffton, and Cindy M. (Todd) Sheetz of Waynetown; two sons, Scott (Gay) Schoeff of Bluffton and Everett G. Schoeff of Peru; three stepdaughters, Camela K. (Lee) Hanlon of Fort Wayne, Cheryl L. (Doug) Harris of Monroe, and Crystal R. (Steve) Lutz of Ossian; a stepson, Curtis A. (Lora) Schorey of Bluffton; two brothers, Donnie (Mary) Schoeff of Coushatta, La., and Boyd (Esther) Schoeff of Ossian; 20 grandchildren; and 21 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Pearl Schoeff, and one grandchild. Services will be held Sunday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel with Larry Sprinkle officiating. Calling hours there are Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. and Sunday for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery at a later date. Burial rites will be provided by the U.S. Air Force in conjunction with the Bluffton American Legion Post 111. Preferred memorials are to Family LifeCare of Berne. on February 15, 2014.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 98, District 38-11A, Penn, Jay Co., Indiana1

Family 1

Children
  • Melanie L. Schoeff3
  • Everett G. Schoeff3
  • Stephenia E. Schoeff3
  • Scott G. Schoeff3
  • Cindy M. Schoeff3

Family 2

Jayne E. Cobbum
Marriage*Jack E. "Jackie" Schoeff married Jayne E. Cobbum on August 30, 1985 at Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., Kentucky.3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4661] Elm Grove Cemetery, Wells Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1566] Bluffton News Banner, From the Jack E. Schoeff obituary in the Feb 15, 2013 edition.

Opal Lucille Usher1

F, b. February 25, 1911, d. August 16, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 312-01-9030.2 Opal Lucille Usher was buried at Gardens of Memory, 11201 South Marion Road 35, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.1 Her married name was Chism.1 She married Ivan O. Chism, son of Ira N. Chism and Cora Stephens.1 Opal Lucille Usher was born on February 25, 1911.1,2 She died on August 16, 1985 at Indiana at age 74.1,3

Family

Ivan O. Chism b. May 23, 1906, d. October 21, 1958
Marriage*She married Ivan O. Chism, son of Ira N. Chism and Cora Stephens.1 

Citations

  1. [S4236] Gardens of Memory, Huntington Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S4414] Marion Public Library, Indiana, Marion Public Library Death Index, 1812 - 2011.