Gladys Louise Offutt

F, b. February 18, 1906, d. 1985
FatherJohn William Offutt b. 13 Nov 1849, d. 16 Apr 1921
MotherAddie L. Nickerson b. 23 Mar 1867, d. 6 Feb 1933
Last EditedJuly 3, 2002
     Gladys Louise Offutt was born on February 18, 1906 at Sonoma County, CA, USA.1 She married George Lauderback circa 1926 at CA, USA. Gladys Louise Offutt died in 1985 at Sonoma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.

Family

George Lauderback b. c 1906, d. c 1984

Citations

  1. [S549] Rootsweb CA On-line Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi, Lists Offutt, born 2/18/1906, a female, mother's name Nickerso, born in Sonoma County.

Louise Ocheltree

F, b. circa 1852
Last EditedFebruary 11, 2022
     Louise Ocheltree was born circa 1852 at CA, USA. She married Charles Alexander Offutt, son of Charles William Offutt and Nancy Gun, on May 21, 1876 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA, USA.1,2,3 As of May 21, 1876,her married name was Offutt.1,2,3

Family

Charles Alexander Offutt b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Sep 1935
Child

Citations

  1. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Had date as May 21, 1876. However in the 1880 Census Charles is listed as single, so did Louise or Louisa die?
  2. [S6798] Sonoma, Cty. Marr. Index (1872-1889): Index lists the marriage twice as the page is for surname begins with O. First listing has Women Married - Ofutt, Charles; Men Married - Ocheltree, Louisa; When Married - May 21, 1875; By Whom Married: James H. McGee; Where Married: do (Sonoma Cty); Where Certificates Are Recorded: error. Next line has Women Married: Ocheltree, Mrs. Louisa; Men Married Offutt, Charles ; When Married - May 21, 1875; By Whom Married: James H. McGee; Where Married: do (Sonoma Cty); Where Certificates Are Recorded: E Marriages 142.
  3. [S6799] Petaluma Weekly Argus, May 26, 1876, Pg. 3, Printed in the Friday, May 26, 1876 edition of the Petaluma Weekly Argus on page 3. "MARRIED - OFFUT-OCHILTRA - In Santa Rosa, May 21, Charles Offut and Mrs. Louisa Ochiltra."

Lt. Lewis Walker Offutt U.S.N.R.F.1,2,3

M, b. April 12, 1886, d. April 11, 1918
FatherCharles Alexander Offutt b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Sep 1935
MotherLouise Ocheltree b. c 1852
Last EditedNovember 9, 2017
Lieutenant Lewis Walker Offutt
Photo from the "World War I Soldier Photographs collection, California State Library
     Lt. Lewis Walker Offutt U.S.N.R.F. was born on April 12, 1886 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA, USA.4,3,5 He was listed in the 1900 census at San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, USA, in the household of Charles Alexander Offutt and Mary Isabel Offutt on June 22, 1900.6 Lt. Lewis Walker Offutt U.S.N.R.F. was listed in the 1910 census at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA, in the household of Charles Alexander Offutt and Mary Isabel Offutt on April 22, 1910.7 Lt. Lewis Walker Offutt U.S.N.R.F. married Taletha Christina Smith on May 1, 1911 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA, USA.8,9 Lt. Lewis Walker Offutt U.S.N.R.F. began military service circa October 9, 1917 at U.S. Navy when he was appointed as a Lieutenant, Junior Grade in the U.S. Naval Reserve Force.1,3 He died on April 11, 1918 at off the east coast of Scotland at age 31.1,10,8 Heis listed on a memorial at Brookwood American Cemetery and Memorial, Surrey, England.11

Family

Taletha Christina Smith b. 5 May 1890, d. 15 May 1956

Citations

  1. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, United States Naval Deaths, World War I Results. Lists a Lewis Offutt, a lieutenant, junior grade, of the United States Naval Rexserve Force as having died when the U.S.S. Lake Moor was torpedoed. His next of kin was listed as Taletha C. Offutt of 131 22nd AVE, San Francisco, CA.
  2. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt, William had his name as Louis W. Offutt. Removed that name based on all of the other information.
  3. [S5253] U. S. Navy, Navy Registry of 1918, Pg 323, second from the bottom. Offutt, Lewis Walker, born 12 Apr 1886. Rank: Lieut. (j.g.). Date enrolled : 9 Oct 1917.
  4. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Line 80 lists son Lewis W., born Mar 1886, age 14, born in CA.
  5. [S5277] US Merchant Marine Apps 1914 - 1949, online https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/60629/…, Application has that he was born April 12, 1886 in San Francisco, CA.
  6. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Line 78 lists Charles A. Offitt, born June 1859, age 40, married for 12 years, born in CA. Line 79 lists his wife Bell, born Feb 1862, age 38, married for 12 years, 2 children, both alive, born in CA. Line 80 lists son Lewis W., born Mar 1886, age 14, born in CA. Line 81 lists daugher Jennie B., born Apr 1889, age 11, born in CA. Line 82 lists son Charles, born Jan 1897, age 3, born in CA. Line 83 lists a boarder Lewis W. Walker, born May 1814, age 86, born in NY.
  7. [S2744] April 22, 1910 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, Line 10 lists Charles Offutt, age 51, married for 21 years, born in MO. Line 11 lists his wife Mary T., age 46, married for 21 years, 3 children, all alive, born in CA. Line 12 lists son Lewis W., age 24, born in CA. Line 13 lists son Charles G., age 12, born in CA.
  8. [S3440] WWI US Navy Casualties, online http://www.naval-history.net/WW1NavyUS-CasualtiesAlphaO.htm, OFFUTT, LEWIS, Lieutenant (JG), USNRF, (wife, Mrs Taletha C Offutt 131 Twenty-2nd Avenue, San Francisco, Calif; appointed California), USS Lakemoor, also Lake Moore, freighter (ID-2180), torpedoed by UB64 in Irish Sea, April 11, 1918.
  9. [S3894] San Francisco Call, May 9, 1911, Pg. 4, Offutt - Smith; in this city May 1, by Rev. George A. Hough of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Lewis W. Offutt of Petaluma and Taletha C. Smith of San Francisco.
  10. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, McHenry, Kathy. Naval Deaths in the First World War. [Database on-line] Orem, UT: Ancestry Inc., 1999. Offutt, Lewis died U.S.S. Lake Moor (torpedoed), date of death 11 Apr 1918, cause of death enemy action, next of kin Taletha C. Offutt, address 131 22nd AVE., San Francisco, CA; appointed Calif.; Rank Lieutenant (junior grade); Branch U.S. Naval Reserve Force.
  11. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #ind A Grave Memorial# 56503746. Photo of wall listing Navy Dead.

Mary Isabel Walker

F, b. February, 1862, d. November 11, 1945
Last EditedFebruary 24, 2022
     Mary Isabel Walker was born on February 24, 1860.1,2 She was born in February, 1862 at CA, USA.3,4,5,6 She married Charles Alexander Offutt, son of Charles William Offutt and Nancy Gun, on February 24, 1889 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA, USA.7,8 As of February 24, 1889,her married name was Offutt.9 Mary Isabel Offutt and Charles Alexander Offutt appeared on the Twelfth Federal Census of June 22, 1900 at San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, USA.10 Mary Isabel Offutt and Charles Alexander Offutt appeared in the Thirteenth Federal Census of April 22, 1910 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.11 Mary Isabel Offutt and Charles Alexander Offutt appeared in the Fourteenth Federal Census of January 10, 1920 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.12 Mary Isabel Offutt and Charles Alexander Offutt appeared in the Fifteenth Federal Census on April 8, 1930 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.13 Mary Isabel Walker died on November 11, 1945 at Oak Knoll sanitarium, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA, USA, at age 83.14,1,15 She was buried on November 14, 1945 at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.15,2
Grave marker for Mary I. Offutt
Photo taken by Find A Grave member Marion

Family

Charles Alexander Offutt b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Sep 1935
Children

Citations

  1. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000. "Name: Mary Isabel Offutt [Mary Isabel Walker]. Gender: Female. Birth Date: 24 Feb 1860. Birth Place: Other Country. Death Date: 11 Nov 1945. Death Place: Sonoma. Mother's Maiden Name: Bunnun. Father's Surname: Walker."
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #125116753. Buried in Sec 3, 399-404, 407-417, 422, 442-453. Photo of grave marker and family plot. "MARY I. OFFUTT 1860 - 1945."
  3. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Line 79 lists wife Bell, born Feb 1862, age 38, married for 12 years, 2 children, both alive, born in CA.
  4. [S2744] April 22, 1910 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, Household of Charles Offutt. Line 11 lists his wife Mary T., age 46, married for 21 years, 3 children, all alive, born in CA. Date of birth suggested would be circa 1853/1854. Date not used.
  5. [S2745] January 10, 1920 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, Household of Charles A. Offutt. Line 6 lists wife Isabelle M., age 56, born in CA. Birth date suggested by this would be 1853 or 1854, which conflicts with all the other evidence, date not used.
  6. [S6800] April 8, 1930 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma Cty., CA, Listed at 509 Main St.; Dwelling #133, Family #135. Line 74 lists wife Mary I., age 66, married, age at first marriage 25, born in CA, Father born in NY, Mother born in NY. I've removed the date suggested based on the other evidence.
  7. [S596] The Daily Examiner, February 25, 1889, Pg. 5, Printed in the Monday, February 25, 1889 edition of The Daily Examiner on page 3. "MARRIED - OFFUTT - WALKER- In this city, February 24, by the Rev. Dr. Harcourt, Charles A. Offutt of Petaluma and Miss Mary I. Walker of San Francisco."
  8. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Line 78 lists Charles A. Offitt, born June 1859, age 40, married for 12 years, born in CA. Line 79 lists his wife Bell, born Feb 1862, age 38, married for 12 years, 2 children, both alive, born in CA. The date would have to have been in 1888, which conflicts with the newspaper articles that are cited for the date. Date removed.
  9. [S596] The Daily Examiner, February 25, 1889, Pg. 5, Marriage Notice: Offutt - Walker - In this city, February 24, by the Rev. Dr. Harcourt, Charles A. Offutt of Petaluma and Mary I. Walker of San Francisco.
  10. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Line 78 lists Charles A. Offitt, born June 1859, age 40, married for 12 years, born in CA. Line 79 lists his wife Bell, born Feb 1862, age 38, married for 12 years, 2 children, both alive, born in CA. Line 80 lists son Lewis W., born Mar 1886, age 14, born in CA. Line 81 lists daugher Jennie B., born Apr 1889, age 11, born in CA. Line 82 lists son Charles, born Jan 1897, age 3, born in CA. Line 83 lists a boarder Lewis W. Walker, born May 1814, age 86, born in NY.
  11. [S2744] April 22, 1910 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, Line 10 lists Charles Offutt, age 51, married for 21 years, born in MO. Line 11 lists his wife Mary T., age 46, married for 21 years, 3 children, all alive, born in CA. Line 12 lists son Lewis W., age 24, born in CA. Line 13 lists son Charles G., age 12, born in CA.
  12. [S2745] January 10, 1920 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, Line 5 lists Charles A. Offutt, age 66, born in MO. Line 6 lists wife Isabelle M., age 56, born in CA.
  13. [S6800] April 8, 1930 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma Cty., CA, Listed at 509 Main St.; Dwelling #133, Family #135. Line 73 lists Charles A. Offutt, age 77, married, age at first marriage 35, born in MO, Father born in VA, Mother born in KY. Line 74 lists wife Mary I., age 66, married, age at first marriage 25, born in CA, Father born in NY, Mother born in NY. Line 75 lists son Charles G., age 32, divorced, born in CA, Father born in MO, Mother born in CA. Listed as a dealer, industry automobile. Line 76 lists grandson Charles P., age 10, single, born in CA, Father born in CA, Mother born in CA. Line 77 lists a lodger. Both Charles A. and Charles G. have
    "no" written under the Veteran column.
  14. [S6850] Petaluma Argus-Courier, November 13, 1945, Pg. Six, Printed in the Tuesday, November 13, 1945 edition of the Petaluma Aurgus-Courier on page Six. Obituary provides date and place of death. Also lists information on the children and grandchildren of the deceased. Interestingly, it also states that she was the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Walker, as her own parents, Captain and Mrs, Hewlett of San Francisco had died when she was young.
  15. [S6767] Petaluma Argus-Courier, November 13, 1945, Pg. Five, Printed in the Tuesday, November 13, 1945 edition of the Petaluma Argus-Courier on page Five. "OFFUTT---In -Santa Rosa, November 11th, 1945; Mary I. Offutt, wife of the late Charles Offutt; beloved mother or Mrs. Jennie Stephenson of Petaluma and the- late Louis and Charles Offutt; grandmother of Charles Offutt, U. S. navy, and the late Isabel Farrell; great- grandmother of John Meier of Petaluma; sister of George Hewlett of San Francisco. A native of San Francisco, aged 86 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral services Wednesday, November 14th, 1945, at 2 p. m. at the Mount Funeral Chapel 216 Washington St. Interment Cypress Hill Memorial Park."
  16. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Household of Charles A. Offitt. Line 78 lists Charles A. Offitt, born June 1859, age 40, married for 12 years, born in CA. Line 79 lists his wife Bell, born Feb 1862, age 38, married for 12 years, 2 children, both alive, born in CA. Line 81 lists daugher Jennie B., born Apr 1889, age 11, born in CA.
  17. [S6787] Argus-Courier, December 24, 1977, Pg. 2A, Printed in the Saturday, December 24, 1977 edition of the Petaluma Argus Courier on page 2A. "Jennie B. Stephenson - Jennie B. Stephenson, a life-time resident of the Petaluma area, died Dec. 23, 1977, at a local hospital. Mrs. Stephenson, a celebrated equestrian horsewoman, was the daughter of Charles and Bell Offutt, an early California pioneer family. In her later years, Mrs. Stephenson owned and operated three night clubs in Sonoma County: the Silver Dollar, Rainbow Inn and the Depot Hotel in Valley Ford. During World War II, she owned and renovated one of Petaluma's first hotels and stage coach stop, The Rivere House, into apartments which she operated until her retirement in the 1950's. Mrs. Stephenson is survived by her grandson John A. Meier, and great granddaughters, Roxane E. Meier and Shelly M. Meier, of Petaluma. Funeral services are under the direction of the Parent Funeral Chapel. Private graveside services will be held Dec. 27, at 2 p.m., Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma."
  18. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Household of Charles A. Offitt. Line 78 lists Charles A. Offitt, born June 1859, age 40, married for 12 years, born in CA. Line 79 lists his wife Bell, born Feb 1862, age 38, married for 12 years, 2 children, both alive, born in CA. Line 82 lists son Charles, born Jan 1897.
  19. [S2981] WA State Board; Vital Statistics; Cert. of Marr. License #7559: Lists father as Charles A. Offutt, mother as Isabel Walker.

Jennie B. Offutt1

F, b. December 24, 1889, d. December 23, 1977
FatherCharles Alexander Offutt2,3 b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Sep 1935
MotherMary Isabel Walker2,3 b. Feb 1862, d. 11 Nov 1945
Last EditedFebruary 21, 2022
     Jennie B. Offutt was born on December 24, 1889 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.4,5 She was listed in the 1900 census at San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, USA, in the household of Charles Alexander Offutt and Mary Isabel Offutt on June 22, 1900.6 Jennie B. Offutt and an unknown person obtained a marriage license on May 6, 1909 at Sonoma County, CA, USA.7 As of May 9, 1909,her married name was Stephenson.8,9,10,7 She married Professor Arlington W. Stephenson on May 9, 1909 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.11,9,10,7 Jennie B. Offutt died on December 23, 1977 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA, at age 87.12,13,14,5,3 She was buried on December 27, 1977 at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.14,12,3
Grave marker for Jennie B. Stephenson
Photo taken by Find A Grave member Marion

Family

Professor Arlington W. Stephenson b. c 1882
Child

Citations

  1. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Household of Charles A. Offitt. Line 81 lists daugher Jennie B., born Apr 1889, age 11, born in CA.
  2. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Household of Charles A. Offitt. Line 78 lists Charles A. Offitt, born June 1859, age 40, married for 12 years, born in CA. Line 79 lists his wife Bell, born Feb 1862, age 38, married for 12 years, 2 children, both alive, born in CA. Line 81 lists daugher Jennie B., born Apr 1889, age 11, born in CA.
  3. [S6787] Argus-Courier, December 24, 1977, Pg. 2A, Printed in the Saturday, December 24, 1977 edition of the Petaluma Argus Courier on page 2A. "Jennie B. Stephenson - Jennie B. Stephenson, a life-time resident of the Petaluma area, died Dec. 23, 1977, at a local hospital. Mrs. Stephenson, a celebrated equestrian horsewoman, was the daughter of Charles and Bell Offutt, an early California pioneer family. In her later years, Mrs. Stephenson owned and operated three night clubs in Sonoma County: the Silver Dollar, Rainbow Inn and the Depot Hotel in Valley Ford. During World War II, she owned and renovated one of Petaluma's first hotels and stage coach stop, The Rivere House, into apartments which she operated until her retirement in the 1950's. Mrs. Stephenson is survived by her grandson John A. Meier, and great granddaughters, Roxane E. Meier and Shelly M. Meier, of Petaluma. Funeral services are under the direction of the Parent Funeral Chapel. Private graveside services will be held Dec. 27, at 2 p.m., Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma."
  4. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Household of Charles A. Offitt. Line 81 lists daugher Jennie B., born Apr 1889, age 11, born in CA. Removed the April date based on the California Death Index.
  5. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000. "Name: Jennie B Stephenson. Social Security #: XXXXXXXXX. Gender: Female. Birth Date: 24 Dec 1889. Birth Place: California. Death Date: 23 Dec 1977. Death Place: Sonoma."
  6. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Line 78 lists Charles A. Offitt, born June 1859, age 40, married for 12 years, born in CA. Line 79 lists his wife Bell, born Feb 1862, age 38, married for 12 years, 2 children, both alive, born in CA. Line 80 lists son Lewis W., born Mar 1886, age 14, born in CA. Line 81 lists daugher Jennie B., born Apr 1889, age 11, born in CA. Line 82 lists son Charles, born Jan 1897, age 3, born in CA. Line 83 lists a boarder Lewis W. Walker, born May 1814, age 86, born in NY.
  7. [S6840] Sonoma Cty. CA Marr. Bk. Y: Sonoma County California Marriage Book Y, page 346. License 4320. Arlington W. Stephenson, age 27, native of Ohio & Jennie B. Offutt, age 19, native of California. License granted May 6, 1909. Marriage performed May 9, 1909 at Petaluma, CA by Robert Newton Lynch.
  8. [S3643] San Francisco Call, May 11, 1909, Pg. 7, Article dated May 10, 1909 states that the marriage took place on Sunday in Petaluma. That would be May 9, 1909.
  9. [S6769] Petaluma Daily Courier, May 10, 1909, Pg. 3, Printed in the Monday, May 10, 1909 edition of the Petaluma Daily Courier on page 3. States that the marriage took place Sunday evening in Petaluma, performed by Rev. Robert Newton Lynch, pastor of the local Baptist church at the residence of Samuel Rodd residence on Keokuk street.
  10. [S6839] Sonoma Cty., CA Marr. Rcds. Ind., 1904 - 1912: Women Married: Offutt, Jennie B.; To Whom Married: Arlington W. Stephenson; When Married: May 9, 1909; By Whom Married: R. N. Lynch; Where Married: Petaluma; Recorded in Book Y, page 346.
  11. [S3643] San Francisco Call, May 11, 1909, Pg. 7, Printed in the May 11, 1909 edition of the San Francisco Call on page 7. Article dated May 10, 1909 states that the marriage took place on Sunday in Petaluma. That would be May 9, 1909.
  12. [S6788] Argus-Courier, December 24, 1977, Pg. 2A, Printed in the Saturday, December 24, 1977 edition of the Petaluma Argus Courier on page 2A. "STEPHENSON - In Petaluma, December 23, 1977. Jennie Bell Stephenson. Wife of the late Prof. A.W. Stephenson. Mother of the late Isabel Stephenson. Grandmother of John Meier of Petaluma. Great Grandmother of Shelly M. Meier and Roxane E. Meier of Petaluma. Sister of the late Charles and Lewis Offutt. A native of Petaluma, California. Private graveside services will be held 'Tuesday, December 27, 1977 at 2:00 P.M. at the Cypress Hill Memorial Park. Reverend Godfrey W. J. Hartzel will officiate at the service. Arrangements under the direction of the Parent Funeral Chapel, Magnolia Avenue and Keokuk Street."
  13. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt, May be an incorrect cite.
  14. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #125116788. Buried in Sec 3, 399-404, 407-417, 422, 442-453. Memorial states she was born Dec. 24, 1889 in California and died December 23, 1977 in Sonoma County, California. Photo of grave marker and family plot. "JENNIE B. STEPHENSON 1889 - 1977."

Charles Gage Offutt1

M, b. 1898, d. July 27, 1930
FatherCharles Alexander Offutt2,3 b. 10 Oct 1852, d. 27 Sep 1935
MotherMary Isabel Walker4,3 b. Feb 1862, d. 11 Nov 1945
Last EditedFebruary 22, 2022
     Charles Gage Offutt was born in 1898 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.5,6,7,8,1,9 He was listed in the 1900 census at San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, USA, in the household of Charles Alexander Offutt and Mary Isabel Offutt on June 22, 1900.10 Charles Gage Offutt was listed in the 1910 census at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA, in the household of Charles Alexander Offutt and Mary Isabel Offutt on April 22, 1910.11 Charles Gage Offutt married Doretha Kroft on August 25, 1917 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA, USA.12,13,14,15 Charles Gage Offutt and Doretha Offutt appeared in the Fourteenth Federal Census of January 10, 1920 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.16 Charles Gage Offutt married Doretha Kroft on August 14, 1925 at Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA, USA.17,18,19 Charles Gage Offutt married an unknown person on April 13, 1929 at San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA, USA.20 He was listed in the 1930 census at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA, in the household of Charles Alexander Offutt and Mary Isabel Offutt on April 8, 1930.21 Charles Gage Offutt died on July 27, 1930 at Sonoma County, CA, USA.22,23,24,1 He was buried on August 6, 1930 at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.25,6,1
Grave marker for Charles G. Offutt
Photo taken by Find A Grave member Marion

Family

Doretha Kroft b. 16 Jul 1897, d. 1 Feb 1988
Children

Citations

  1. [S5381] Petaluma Argus-Courier, August 4, 1930, Pg. 6, Printed in the Monday, August 4, 1930 edition of the Petaluma Argus-Courier on page 6 "Funeral Notice - OFFUTT- Near this city, July 27, 1930, Charles G. Offutt, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Offutt, loving father of Chas. Offutt Jr. and devoted brother of Mrs. Jennie Stephenson of S. F., a native of Petaluma, aged 31 years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 6, 1930, at 3 p. m. at the Mount Funeral Chapel under the auspices of Petaluma Lodge No. 901 B. P. O. E. Internment Cypress Hill cemetery."
  2. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Household of Charles A. Offitt. Line 82 lists son Charles, born Jan 1897, age 3, born in CA.
  3. [S2981] WA State Board; Vital Statistics; Cert. of Marr. License #7559: Lists father as Charles A. Offutt, mother as Isabel Walker.
  4. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Household of Charles A. Offitt. Line 78 lists Charles A. Offitt, born June 1859, age 40, married for 12 years, born in CA. Line 79 lists his wife Bell, born Feb 1862, age 38, married for 12 years, 2 children, both alive, born in CA. Line 82 lists son Charles, born Jan 1897.
  5. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Line 82 lists son Charles, born Jan 1897, age 3, born in CA. I removed that date based on the World War I Draft Registration record that shows his date of birth as December 31, 1897. Additionally the age in the 1910 and 1920 Census weren't lining up with an 1897 date of birth. The grave marker has year only but shows 1898.
  6. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #125116616. Buried in Sec 3, 399-404, 407-417, 422, 442-453. Photo of grave marker which shows Charles G. Offutt, 1898 - 1930.
  7. [S5252] "WW 1 Draft Reg. Cards 1917-1918", Lists age as 20, date of birth December 31, 1897. Removed that date based on grave marker photo showing 1898 - 1930.
  8. [S2744] April 22, 1910 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, Line 13 lists son Charles G., age 12, born in CA.
  9. [S6800] April 8, 1930 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma Cty., CA, Listed at 509 Main St.; Dwelling #133, Family #135. Line 75 lists son Charles G., age 32, divorced, born in CA, Father born in MO, Mother born in CA. Listed as a dealer, industry automobile.
  10. [S2743] June 22, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; San Antonio Township, Marin County, CA, Line 78 lists Charles A. Offitt, born June 1859, age 40, married for 12 years, born in CA. Line 79 lists his wife Bell, born Feb 1862, age 38, married for 12 years, 2 children, both alive, born in CA. Line 80 lists son Lewis W., born Mar 1886, age 14, born in CA. Line 81 lists daugher Jennie B., born Apr 1889, age 11, born in CA. Line 82 lists son Charles, born Jan 1897, age 3, born in CA. Line 83 lists a boarder Lewis W. Walker, born May 1814, age 86, born in NY.
  11. [S2744] April 22, 1910 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, Line 10 lists Charles Offutt, age 51, married for 21 years, born in MO. Line 11 lists his wife Mary T., age 46, married for 21 years, 3 children, all alive, born in CA. Line 12 lists son Lewis W., age 24, born in CA. Line 13 lists son Charles G., age 12, born in CA.
  12. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Had date as circa 1917, place as CA.
  13. [S6801] Sonoma, Cty. Marr. Index (1912-1919): Index lists Women Married - Kroft, Doretha;To Whom Married: Charles G. Offutt, Louisa; When Married - Aug. 25, 1917; By Whom Married: W. S. Matthew; Where Married: Santa Rosa; Where Recorded: Book 8, page 348.
  14. [S6845] Petaluma Daily Courier, August 29, 1917, Pg. FIVE, Printed in the Sunday, August 29, 1917 edition of the Petaluma Daily Courier on page FIVE. "MISS D. KROFT IS BRIDE OF C. OFFUTT - Miss Dorothea Kroft of Penngrove 'and Charles G .Offutt of this city were quietly married yesterday at the parsonage of the Methodist church, Santa Rosa, by Rev. Dr. Mathews, the pastor. The bride wore a brown tailored suit and a tan plush hat and was a charming picture in her wedding gown. The ceremony was witnessed by the mother of the groom, Mrs. Mary I. Offutt who gave her consent the marriage or the groom as he's not of age. After a wedding tour the couple will reside In Petaluma in the Offutt cottage on Kentucky street Mrs. Offutt is one or the most popular young women In this city and is a decidedly pretty and attractive young women. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kroft of Penngrove and has spent much of her life at that place. Mr. Offutt is a son of Mr. and I Mrs. Charles Offutt and one of the deserving young men of this city. He and his charming young lady will be wished every happiness." The date of marriage suggested would be August 29, 1917. I've removed that date as it doesn't match with the Marriage Register and the Marriage License/Record of Marriage.
  15. [S6846] Sonoma Cty. CA Marr. Lic./Marr. Cert: Sonoma Marriage Licenses Book 8, page 348; Marriage License No. 8066. Charles G. Offutt, age 19, native of California and Doretha Kroft, age 19, native of California. Consent of mother of groom, Mrs. Mary I. Offutt as groom wasn't of age. Marriage performed August 25, 1917 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California by W. S. Matthew, Minister. Marriage recorded August 27, 1917.
  16. [S2746] January 10, 1920 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, Line 7 lists Charles G. Offutt, age 21, born in CA. Line 8 lists wife Dorithea(sp?), age 21, born in CA. Line 9 lists son Charles P., age 7(?)/12, born in CA.
  17. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Had date as circa 1917, place as CA. Removed that information based on state of Washington marriage certificate.
  18. [S2981] WA State Board; Vital Statistics; Cert. of Marr. License #7559.
  19. [S2982] Whatcom County, Washington; Cert. of Marr: Provided date and location of marriage.
  20. [S6844] Petaluma Argus-Courier, April 18, 1929, Pg. EIGHT, Printed in the Thursday, April 18, 1929 edition of the Petaluma Argus-Courier on page EIGHT. "Chas. Offutt, Jr. Weds Former Wife - Romanbce which budded in their school days, culminating in a brilliant wedding ten years ago; then marital discord and a divorce four years later, was again revived Saturday, when Charles G. Offutt, Petaluma businessman and his former wife , Mrs. Dorothea Kroft-Offutt, were remarried. The marriage ceremony was read in San Jose......"
  21. [S6800] April 8, 1930 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Petaluma, Sonoma Cty., CA, Listed at 509 Main St.; Dwelling #133, Family #135. Line 73 lists Charles A. Offutt, age 77, married, age at first marriage 35, born in MO, Father born in VA, Mother born in KY. Line 74 lists wife Mary I., age 66, married, age at first marriage 25, born in CA, Father born in NY, Mother born in NY. Line 75 lists son Charles G., age 32, divorced, born in CA, Father born in MO, Mother born in CA. Listed as a dealer, industry automobile. Line 76 lists grandson Charles P., age 10, single, born in CA, Father born in CA, Mother born in CA. Line 77 lists a lodger. Both Charles A. and Charles G. have
    "no" written under the Veteran column.
  22. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Provided date and place of death.
  23. [S3916] Charles G. Offutt, CA Death Ind. O - R; 1930-1939, Lists Charles G. Offutt, died July 27, 1930 at age 32 in Sonoma County, CA.
  24. [S3391] Evening Tribune, August 5, 1930, Pg. 2, Article printed August 5, 1930. States that he had drowned 8 days ago, and that body was recovered in San Francisco Bay. This would indicate that he died July 28, 1930. I've removed this date though based on all of the other sources stating that the death occurred on July 27, 1930. Removed San Francisco Bay as the place of death as it seems that he was in San Pablo Bay.
  25. [S3391] Evening Tribune, August 5, 1930, Pg. 2, States that he had drowned 8 days ago, and that body was recovered in San Francisco Bay. Article printed August 5, 1930 so burial would had to have taken place after that date.
  26. [S5382] Petaluma Daily Courier, May 3, 1919, Pg. 6, Printed in the Saturday, May 3, 1919 edition of the Petaluma Daily Courier on page 6. "Charles Offutt III Arrives - Early Friday morning Charles Offutt III arrived to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Offutt Jr. Mrs. Offutt was formerly Miss Dorothea Kroft of Penngrove. This is the first child of the couple andn makes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Offutt, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kroft of Penngrove happy grandparents."
  27. [S6068] Soc. Sec. App. & Claims Ind., Name: Charles Pershing Offutt [Charles P Offutt]. Gender: Male. Race: White. Birth Date:      2 May 1919. Birth Place: Petaluma, California. Death Date: 1 Dec 2005. Father: Charles G Offutt. Mother: Dorothea Kroft. SSN: XXXXXXXXX. Notes: Sep 1939: Name listed as CHARLES PERSHING OFFUTT; 14 Dec 2005: Name listed as CHARLES P OFFUTT.

(?) Matthews

F, b. circa 1860
Last EditedMarch 10, 1998
     (?) Matthews was born circa 1860 at CA, USA.1 She married Lewis George Offutt, son of Charles William Offutt and Nancy Gun, after 1880 at CA, USA. Her married name was (?) Offutt.

Family

Lewis George Offutt b. 5 Jun 1855, d. 12 Dec 1891

Citations

  1. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt.

Robert L. Long

M, b. August, 1858, d. August 17, 1912
Last EditedMay 23, 1999
     Robert L. Long was born in August, 1858 at MO, USA. He married Nancy Ella Offutt, daughter of Charles William Offutt and Nancy Gun, on March 7, 1886 at Sonoma, Sonoma County, CA, USA. Robert L. Long died on August 17, 1912 at CA, USA.

Family

Nancy Ella Offutt b. 23 Apr 1859, d. a 8 Jun 1900

Harry Bruton Murphey1,2,3

M, b. November 10, 1882, d. November 27, 1928
Last EditedFebruary 26, 2022
     Harry Bruton Murphey was born on November 10, 1882 at CA, USA.4,5,3 He married Rita Jane Offutt, daughter of John William Offutt and Addie L. Nickerson, on July 18, 1909 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.1,6,7,8 Harry Bruton Murphey died on November 27, 1928 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, USA, at age 46.9,4,10 He was buried on December 1, 1928 at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.4,10,11

Family

Rita Jane Offutt b. 23 Sep 1888, d. c 1973

Citations

  1. [S6839] Sonoma Cty., CA Marr. Rcds. Ind., 1904 - 1912: Women Married: Offutt, Rieta J.; To Whom Married: Harry B. Murphy; When Married: July 18, 1909; By Whom Married: G. ?. Meeker; Where Married: Petaluma; Recorded in Book Z, page 54.
  2. [S6841] Sonoma Cty. CA Marr. Bk. Z: Sonoma County California Marriage Book Z, page 54. License 4411. Harry B. Murphey (?), age 26, native of California & Rieta J. Offutt, age 20, native of California. License granted July 17, 1909. Marriage performed July 18, 1909 at Petaluma, CA by G. T. Meeker.
  3. [S6852] "WW 1 Draft Reg. Cards 1917-1918", World War I Draft Registration Card for Harry Bruton Murphey. Residing at 108 Prospect St, Petaluma, Sonoma, CA. Age 35, born November 10, 1882; a US Citizen Native Born. Occupation Garage and Machine Works Manager. Part Owner.Place of Employment Or Business: 3rd & C Sts Petaluma, Sonoma, CA. Nearest Relative: Rita Murphey (Wife), at the same address. Back of card describes him as being of medium height, slender build with blue eyes and dark hair.
  4. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #124434840. Memorial for Photo of grave marker. "H. B. Murphey 1882 - 1928."
  5. [S6841] Sonoma Cty. CA Marr. Bk. Z: Sonoma County California Marriage Book Z, page 54. License 4411. Harry B. Murphey (?), age 26, native of California & Rieta J. Offutt, age 20, native of California. License granted July 17, 1909. Marriage performed July 18, 1909 at Petaluma, CA by G. T. Meeker. I have removed the surname Murphy based on all of the children of this marriage having birth certificates that show the name as Murphy.
  6. [S6841] Sonoma Cty. CA Marr. Bk. Z: Sonoma County California Marriage Book Z, page 54. License 4411. Harry B. Murphey (?), age 26, native of California & Rieta J. Offutt, age 20, native of California. License granted July 17, 1909. Marriage performed July 18, 1909 at Petaluma, CA by G. T. Meeker.
  7. [S6851] Petaluma Daily Courier, July 6, 1909, Pg. 1, Printed in the Tuesday, July 6, 1909 edition of the Petaluma Daily Courier on page 1. "FAIR GIRL BETROTHED - Mr. and Mrs. John W. Offutt announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Miss Rita Jane to Mr. Harry B. Murphy of Petaluma. The wedding will take place at the beautiful country home of the Offutts on Sonoma mountain Sunday morning, July 18th. The ceremony will be witnessed by Just the family and a few intimate friends. The announcement and the near approach of the wedding will be of deep Interest to the many friends of the young couple in Petaluma and elsewhere. The news will come as a surprise although their intimate friends bad been expecting the announcement of the interesting -secret for some time. The fair bride-elect is a sister of Misses Ella Gladys. Mildred and William Offutt. Her entire life has spent in this vicinity where she was educated. Miss Offutt is a girl of charming personality and has an affable and sunny manner, which makes her a favorite wherever she is known. Her parents are among the prominent pioneer residents of Sonoma county. The lucky groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Murphy of Stockton, and brother of Louis Murphy. He came here from ,Stockton a year ago and by his strict business integrity and close attention lo business has made friends in business and social circles. For some time he filled a position with the McNear garage and later purchased the business with Frank Sparks. He is now a member of the Petaluma garage. Mr. Murphy is a member of the Stockton Odd Fellows and Is popular , in that order. Like his bride-to-be he is held In high regard and has many friends who will wish him and his pretty bride all happiness."
  8. [S6854] Petaluma Argus-Courier, November 30, 1928, Pg. Eight, Printed in the Friday, December 8, 1928 edition of the Petaluma Argus-Courier on page EIGHT Left For Home In Los Angeles - Mrs. Harry Murphey (nee Offutt) and daughter, Georgia, who arrived here to attend the funeral of the late Mr. Murphy, left Wednesday for Los Angeles. Harry Murphy Jr., has been Ill with the flu and was not able to attend the funeral. While here Mrs. Murphey and daughter were guests at the home of Mrs. Addle Offutt and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Murphey.
  9. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Death Index, 1905-1939 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Name: Harry B Murphy. Birth Year: abt 1882. Death Date: 27 Nov 1928. Age at Death: 46. Death Place: Los Angeles, California, USA.
  10. [S6854] Petaluma Argus-Courier, November 30, 1928, Pg. Eight, Printed in the Friday, November 30, 1928 edition of the Petaluma Argus-Courier on page EIGHT. "MURPHEY-In Los Angeles, November 28, 1938, Harry B., dearly beloved husband of Rita Murphey; loving father of Harry O. and Georgia C. Murphey; devoted son of George W. and Lucia Murphey; a native of California, aged 46 years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services Saturday, December 1, 1928 at 3:30 o'clock p.m. at theChapel of Blackburn & Sorensen, 400 Washington Street. Interment, Cypress Hill Cemetery." Date of death not used based on the date on the California Death Index.
  11. [S6855] Petaluma Argus-Courier, December 8, 1928, Pg. Twelve, Printed in the Saturday, December 8, 1928 edition of the Petaluma Argus-Courier on page Twelve. "Left For Home In Los Angeles - Mrs. Harry Murphey (nee Offutt) and daughter, Georgia, who arrived here to attend the funeral or the late Mr. Murphy, left Wednesday for Los Angeles. Harry Murphy Jr., has been ill with the flu and was not able to attend the funeral. While here Mrs. Murphey and daughter were guests at the home of Mrs. Addie Offutt and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Murphey."

Robert Boecking

M, b. circa 1914, d. before 1989
ReferenceBR000914
Last EditedMay 23, 1999
     Robert Boecking was born circa 1914. He died before 1989 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, USA.

Anne Elizabeth Paulsen

F, b. 1895, d. March 28, 1955
Last EditedDecember 16, 2022
     Anne Elizabeth Paulsen was born in 1895 at The Dalles, Wasco County, OR, USA.1,2,3 She married William John Offutt, son of John William Offutt and Addie L. Nickerson, on July 4, 1915 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA, USA.4 As of July 4, 1915,her married name was Offutt.4 As of June 18, 1918, Anne Elizabeth Paulsen was also known as Paulson.5 She died on March 28, 1955 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA, USA.6,7,3 She was buried on March 30, 1955 at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.8,7,3
Grave marker for William J. Offutt & Anne E. Offutt
Photo taken by Find A Grave member Marion

Family

William John Offutt b. 29 Jun 1892, d. 18 Jun 1941
Children

Citations

  1. [S1426] Cypress Hills Cemetery Burials, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/sonoma/cemeteries/…, Offutt, Anne E. 1895 - 1955.
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #89853948. Photo of grave marker which shows Anne E. Offutt, 1895 - 1955.
  3. [S5314] Petaluma Argus-Courier, March 29, 1955, Pg. 6, Obituary printed in the Tuesday, March 29, 1955 edition of the Petaluma Argus-Courier on page 6. "Ann E. Offutt - Anne E. Offutt, 59, wife of the late William Offutt, died at 2:35 o'clock yesterday afternoon at a Santa Rosa hospital after an illness of six months. She lived with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chris Paulsen, at 721 Sixth St. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at Sorensen's Funeral Home. Interment will be in Cypress Hill Memorial Park. Mrs. Offutt was born in The Dalles, Oregon. At the age of 7 years she came with her parents to Petaluma where she was educated. In her earlier life she was employed as an operator by the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company in Petaluma. After her marriage to Mr. Offutt she moved to the Offutt ranch on the Sonoma Mountains and following his death in 1941 she returned to Petaluma to reside. Mrs. Offutt was the mother of Mrs. John Travialle. Richard and Robert Offutt of Stockton, Leslie Offutt of Cotati, Mrs. Doris Harms of Petaluma, and the late Jane Sweetman, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Paulsen. She was also the sister of Morris Paulsen of Berkeley. Clifford Paulsen and Mrs. Alice Barlow of San Francisco, Ernest Paulsen of Vallejo and the late Paul Paulsen, and the grandmother of Robert and William Travialle, Leslie Offutt Jr. and William and Helen Harms. "
  4. [S5315] Petaluma Daily Courier, May 4, 1916, Pg. 8, Printed in the Thursday, May 4, 1916 edition of the Petaluma Daily Courier on page 8. "MARRIED - In Santa Rosa, July 4, 1915, Miss Anna Mae Paulsen and William Offutt, both of Petaluma. BORN - At the Petaluma General hospital, April 29, 1916, to the wife of William Offutt (nee Paulsen), a daughter."
  5. [S549] Rootsweb CA On-line Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi, Lists Offutt, Claire, born 6/18/1918, a female, mother's name Paulson, born in Sonoma County.
  6. [S1426] Cypress Hills Cemetery Burials, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/sonoma/cemeteries/…, Offutt, Anne E.; 1895-1955.
  7. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #89853948. Photo of grave marker which shows Anne E. Offutt, 1895- 1955.
  8. [S1426] Cypress Hills Cemetery Burials, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/sonoma/cemeteries/…, Offutt, Anne E. 1895-1955.
  9. [S7113] Leslie Offutt entry, Birth Register Local Registered Number 67, Pg. 100, Local Registered Number 67. Name of Child Leslie Offutt. Male. Born June 21, 1919. Born in Petaluma General Hospital. Father William Offutt, Residence Petaluma, Cal. White. Age at last birthday 27. Birthplace California. Occupation Farmer. Mother Full Maiden Name Anna Paulson, Residence Petaluma, Cal. White. Age at last birthday 24. Birthplace Portland. Occupation Housewife. Number of Children born to this mother including this child 3. Number of children of this mother now living 3 (July 7, 1919).
  10. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original electronic data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacremento, CA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics, 19--. Record for Robert Tennesen Offutt, provides full date and state of birth as well as mother's maiden name and date and place of death.
  11. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, California Death Index, 1940 - 1997. Name: Richard John Offutt. Social Security #: 569227320. Gender: Male. Birth Date: 31 Oct 1923. Birth Place: California. Death Date: 17 Jan 1992. Death Place: San Joaquin. Mother's Maiden Name:      Paulsen.

Eleanor Jane Offutt

F, b. April 29, 1916, d. January 16, 1947
FatherWilliam John Offutt b. 29 Jun 1892, d. 18 Jun 1941
MotherAnne Elizabeth Paulsen b. 1895, d. 28 Mar 1955
Last EditedDecember 10, 2017
     Eleanor Jane Offutt was born on April 29, 1916 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.1,2,3 As of April 29, 1916, Eleanor Jane Offutt was also known as Edna Offutt.1 As of circa 1938,her married name was Sweetman. She died on January 16, 1947 at Oak Knoll Sanitorium, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA, USA, at age 30.3,4 She was inurned on January 18, 1947 at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.3,4

Citations

  1. [S549] Rootsweb CA On-line Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi, Lists Offutt, Edna, born 4/29/1916, a female, mother's name Pauken, born in Sonoma County.
  2. [S5315] Petaluma Daily Courier, May 4, 1916, Pg. 8, Printed in the Thursday, May 4, 1916 edition of the Petaluma Daily Courier on page 8. "MARRIED - In Santa Rosa, July 4, 1915, Miss Anna Mae Paulsen and William Offutt, both of Petaluma. BORN - At the Petaluma General hospital, April 29, 1916, to the wife of William Offutt (nee Paulsen), a daughter."
  3. [S5385] The Press Democrat, January 18, 1947, Pg. 3, Funeral Notice printed in the Saturday, January 18, 1947 edition of The Press Democrat on page 3. "Sweetman Rites - Funeral services will be conducted in Petaluma today for Mrs. E. Jayne Sweetman, 30, wife of Stewart Sweetman, formerly of Petaluma and now a resident of San Francisco who died Thursday at Oak Knoll Sanitarium here. The rites will be from the Blackburn & Sorensen chapel an inurnment will follow at Cypress Hill Memorial Park. Mrs. Sweetman had been under medical care since 1938. She was the daughter of Mrs. Anna Paulsen Offutt and the late William Offutt, and the sister Mrs. John Travaille of Stockton Lester Offutt of Cotati, Mrs. Doris Harms, Robert and Richard Offutt of Petaluma. She was a native of Petaluma and resided there throughout the life until the past few years When the couple moved to San Francisco."
  4. [S5386] The Press Democrat, January 16, 1947, Pg. 6.

Claire Elizabeth Offutt

F, b. June 8, 1918, d. October 30, 2000
FatherWilliam John Offutt b. 29 Jun 1892, d. 18 Jun 1941
MotherAnne Elizabeth Paulsen b. 1895, d. 28 Mar 1955
Last EditedJune 17, 2010
     Claire Elizabeth Offutt was born on June 8, 1918 at Sonoma County, CA, USA.1 She died on October 30, 2000 at age 82.2

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S549] Rootsweb CA On-line Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi, Lists Offutt, Claire, born 6/18/1918, a female, mother's name Paulson, born in Sonoma County.
  2. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt.

Leslie William Offutt Sr.1

M, b. June 21, 1919, d. April 4, 1991
FatherWilliam John Offutt2 b. 29 Jun 1892, d. 18 Jun 1941
MotherAnne Elizabeth Paulsen2 b. 1895, d. 28 Mar 1955
Last EditedMarch 17, 2024
     Leslie William Offutt Sr. was born on June 21, 1919 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.3,4,5,2 He was Feed Store Dealer. He married Dorothy Amaral in 1940 at Cotati, Sonoma County, CA, USA.6 Leslie William Offutt Sr. began military service on October 4, 1944 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA, USA.7 He died on April 4, 1991 at Healdsburg, Sonoma County, CA, USA, at age 71.3,4,6,1 He was buried on April 6, 1991 at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.4,8,1,6
Grave marker of Leslie W. Offutt
Photo taken by Pamela Groth

Family

Dorothy Amaral b. 23 Aug 1922, d. 2 Apr 2004

Citations

  1. [S5384] The Press Democrat, April 6, 1991, Pg. B2, Funeral Notice printed in the Saturday, April 6, 1991 edition of The Press Democrat on page B2. "OFFUTT, Sr., Leslie W. - Died in Healdsburg, April 4, 1991. Devoted husband of Dorothy Offutt of Healdsburg. Loving father of Leslie W. "Skip" Offutt, Jr., of Healdsburg. Loving brother of Richard Offutt and Claire Travalle, both of Stockton, and the late Robert, Doris and Jane. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A native of Petaluma. Age 71 years. A member of Petaluma Lodge #901 B.P.O.E., California Cattlemen's Association, American Legion Post of Cotati, and a 25-year member of the Cotati Volunteer Fire Department. Friends are invited to attend the funeral services Monday, April 8, 1991, at 11 :00 a.m. at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY, Magnolia Ave. & Keokuk St., Petaluma. Those who prefer may contribute to Guide Dogs for the Blind, San Rafael, CA, in memory of Leslie W. Offutt. Friends may call at the mortuary after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. Interment, Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma."
  2. [S7113] Leslie Offutt entry, Birth Register Local Registered Number 67, Pg. 100, Local Registered Number 67. Name of Child Leslie Offutt. Male. Born June 21, 1919. Born in Petaluma General Hospital. Father William Offutt, Residence Petaluma, Cal. White. Age at last birthday 27. Birthplace California. Occupation Farmer. Mother Full Maiden Name Anna Paulson, Residence Petaluma, Cal. White. Age at last birthday 24. Birthplace Portland. Occupation Housewife. Number of Children born to this mother including this child 3. Number of children of this mother now living 3 (July 7, 1919).
  3. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original electronic data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacremento, CA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics, 19--. Record for Lewis William Offutt, provides date and state of birth, as well as mother's maiden name and date and place of death.
  4. [S1426] Cypress Hills Cemetery Burials, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/sonoma/cemeteries/…, Offutt, Leslie W. Sr. 06 21 1919 04 04 1991 US Army.
  5. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #89854046. Photo of grave marker which shows Leslie W. Offutt Sr., June 21, 1919 - April 4, 1941; U. S. Army.
  6. [S5383] The Press Democrat, April 14, 1991, Pg. B4, Obituary printed in the Sunday, April 14, 1991 edition of The Press Democrat on page B4. "LESLIE OFFUTT - Leslie Offutt, 71, longtime Sonoma County businessman and rancher, died Thursday at his Healdsburg home after a long illness. He was born and raised in Petaluma. He married Dorothy Amaral in 1940 in Cotati. They lived for 30 years in Cotati while he owned and operated Offutt's Feed Store. He last worked for Aline Hay Market in Petaluma, retiring nine years ago. He also owned and operated a cattle ranch in Healdsburg. Offutt was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a volunteer with the Cotati Volunteer Fire Department.... Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Leslie W. (Skip) Offutt Jr., of Healdsburg; and his brother Richard Offutt, and sister, Claire Travaille, both of Stockton. Services were held Monday at the Parent-Sorenson Mortuary in Petaluma. Burial was in Cypress Hill Memorial Park also in Petaluma...." After locating this I found in the Funeral Notices section of the April 6, 1991 edition of The Press Democrat a notice for Leslie Offutt that gave his date of death as April 4, 1991 and that his services would be held on April 8, 1991. For some reason the neglected to say in this article that the death was a week ago Thursday or that the funeral was held last Monday.
  7. [S7114] Unknown document; unknown film, ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 39425919. NAME OFFUTT LESLIE W. SR. RESIDENCE: STATE CALIFORNIA. RESIDENCE: COUNTY SONOMA. PLACE OF ENLISTMENT SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. DATE OF ENLISTMENT DAY      04. DATE OF ENLISTMENT MONTH 10. DATE OF ENLISTMENT YEAR 44. GRADE: ALPHA DESIGNATION Private. GRADE: CODE      8 Private. BRANCH: ALPHA DESIGNATION      No branch assignment. TERM OF ENLISTMENT Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. YEAR OF BIRTH 19. RACE AND CITIZENSHIP White, citizen. EDUCATION 3 years of high school. CIVILIAN OCCUPATION Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor. MARITAL STATUS Married. COMPONENT OF THE ARMY Selectees (Enlisted Men).
  8. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #89854046. Photo of grave marker which shows Leslie W. Offutt Sr., June 21, 1919 - April 4, 1991; U. S. Army.

Doris Helen Offutt

F, b. May 19, 1920, d. circa 1970
FatherWilliam John Offutt b. 29 Jun 1892, d. 18 Jun 1941
MotherAnne Elizabeth Paulsen b. 1895, d. 28 Mar 1955
Last EditedJuly 27, 2022
     Doris Helen Offutt was born on May 19, 1920 at Sonoma County, CA, USA.1 She was Food Services Mg. As of circa 1940,her married name was Doris Helen Harms. She married Elmer Harms circa 1940. Doris Helen Offutt died circa 1970 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.

Family

Elmer Harms b. 7 Dec 1917, d. Aug 1982
Child

Citations

  1. [S549] Rootsweb CA On-line Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi, Lists Offutt, born 5/19/1920, a female, mother's name Paulsen, born in Sonoma County.

Robert Tennyson Offutt

M, b. August 3, 1921, d. June 7, 1984
FatherWilliam John Offutt b. 29 Jun 1892, d. 18 Jun 1941
MotherAnne Elizabeth Paulsen1 b. 1895, d. 28 Mar 1955
ReferenceBill Travail
Last EditedDecember 11, 2017
     Robert Tennyson Offutt was born on August 3, 1921 at Sonoma County, CA, USA.1,2 He was Painting Contr. He began military service on September 12, 1942 at United States Army, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA, USA, a private in the Signal Corps.3 He married Harriet Kaplan on February 2, 1951 at Las Vegas, Clark County, NV, USA.4 As of June 7, 1984, Robert Tennyson Offutt was also known as Robert Tennesen Offutt.5 He died on June 7, 1984 at Lodi, San Joaquin County, CA, USA, at age 62.1 He was buried after June 7, 1984 at Glen View Cemetery, Clements, San Joaquin County, CA, USA.6

Family

Harriet Kaplan b. 6 Dec 1918, d. 1 Jan 2012

Citations

  1. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original electronic data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacremento, CA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics, 19--. Record for Robert Tennesen Offutt, provides full date and state of birth as well as mother's maiden name and date and place of death.
  2. [S549] Rootsweb CA On-line Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi, Lists Offutt, Robert T., born 8/03/1921, a male, mother's name Paulsen, born in Sonoma County.
  3. [S851] "U.S. Army WW2 Serial Number Cards", Offutt, William T., serial number 19084836. Born in 1921.
  4. [S3359] Lodi News-Sentinel, January 6, 2012, N. P., Provided full date of marriage to Robert Offutt and location.
  5. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original electronic data: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacremento, CA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics, 19--. Record for Robert Tennesen Offutt, provides full date and place of birth as well as mother's maiden name and date and place of death.
  6. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #122598176. Photo os grave marker shared with wife Harriet (Holly) Offutt. "OFFUTT: Robert T., 1921 - 1984, Cowboy; Holly, 1918 - 2012."

Richard John Offutt1,2

M, b. October 31, 1923, d. January 17, 1992
FatherWilliam John Offutt3 b. 29 Jun 1892, d. 18 Jun 1941
MotherAnne Elizabeth Paulsen2 b. 1895, d. 28 Mar 1955
ReferenceBill Travail
Last EditedDecember 11, 2017
     Richard John Offutt was born on October 31, 1923 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.2,4,3 He was a Painting Contractor.3 He began military service on February 23, 1943 at U.S. Army.4,5 He ended military service on April 25, 1946 at U.S. Army.4 He married Bessie Jean Tinsley circa 1960 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA. Richard John Offutt died on January 17, 1992 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA, at age 68.2,4,6,3 He was buried on January 22, 1992 at Highland View Memorial Gardens, Farmington, San Joaquin County, CA, USA.3,6
Grave marker shared by Jean and Richard Offutt
Photo taken by Eual D. Blansett, Jr.

Family

Bessie Jean Tinsley b. 11 Apr 1933, d. 2 Jun 1975

Citations

  1. [S549] Rootsweb CA On-line Records, online http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi, Lists Offutt, Richard J., born 10/31/1923, a male, mother's name Paulsen, born in Sonoma County.
  2. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, California Death Index, 1940 - 1997. Name: Richard John Offutt. Social Security #: 569227320. Gender: Male. Birth Date: 31 Oct 1923. Birth Place: California. Death Date: 17 Jan 1992. Death Place: San Joaquin. Mother's Maiden Name:      Paulsen.
  3. [S5391] Argus-Courier, January 21, 1992, Pg. 12, Obituary printed in the Tuesday, January 21, 1992 edition of the Argus-Courier on page 12. "RICHARD OFFUTT - Petaluma native Richard "Dick" Offutt, 68, died Friday in Stockton after a short illness. Mr. Offutt attended Petaluma schools. He moved to Stockton in the late 1940s. He worked as a painting contractor in Stockton and the surrounding areas for many years. He was the father of Jane Offutt of Stockton, Marsha Hennig of Lexington, Ky., and Paul Moran of Canyon Lake. Mr. Offutt was the brother of Claire Travaille of Stockton, Leslie Offutt, Robert Offutt and Doris Harms, He was uncle to numerous nieces and nephews and the grandfather of four.
    Mr. Offutt was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Offutt, and a sister, Jane Sweetman, He was the son of the late William and Ann Offutt of Petaluma. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Wallace Martin Funeral Home, 520 N. Sutter St., Stockton. Memorial donations in Mr. Offutt's memory may be made to the American Heart Association."
  4. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. Entry for Richard Offutt. Gender: Male . Birth Date: 31 Oct 1923 . Death Date: 17 Jan 1992 . Cause of Death: Natural . SSN: 569227320. Branch 1: ARMY . Enlistment Date 1: 23 Feb 1943 . Release Date 1: 25 Apr 1946.
  5. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #109632226. Memorial Bio has "During WWII, PFC Offutt was a member of Company M, 311th Infantry, 78th Division and served in the European Theater."
  6. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #136283151. Memorial Bio has "Per James L. Cooper, Richard J. Offutt served in the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II. He was a Private First Class in Company M, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division. His parents were William John Offutt and the former Annie E. Paulsen." Photo of grave marker shared with Jean Offut. " OFFUTT; JEAN 1933 - 1975: RICHARD 1923 - 1992."

Robert James Travaille

M, b. May 3, 1943, d. June 12, 1966
MotherClaire Elizabeth Offutt b. 8 Jun 1918, d. 30 Oct 2000
Last EditedMay 23, 1999
     Robert James Travaille was Real Estate Brkr. He was born on May 3, 1943 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA. He died on June 12, 1966 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA, at age 23. He was buried on June 15, 1966 at Ripon, San Joaquin County, CA, USA.

Dorothy Amaral1

F, b. August 23, 1922, d. April 2, 2004
Reference0D000919
Last EditedDecember 10, 2017
     Dorothy Amaral was born on August 23, 1922 at Cotati, Sonoma County, CA, USA.2,3 She married Leslie William Offutt Sr., son of William John Offutt and Anne Elizabeth Paulsen, in 1940 at Cotati, Sonoma County, CA, USA.4 As of 1940,her married name was Offutt.4 Dorothy Amaral died on April 2, 2004 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA, USA, at age 81.5,3 She was buried after April 6, 2004 at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.6,3
Grave marker of Dorothy Offutt
Photo taken by Pamela Groth

Family

Leslie William Offutt Sr. b. 21 Jun 1919, d. 4 Apr 1991

Citations

  1. [S3358] Press Democrat, April 4, 2004, N. P., Listed as dear sister of Mel Amaral and his wife Eugenie of Napa and the late Harvey Amaral and daughhter of Isabel (Cory) and Anthony Amaral.
  2. [S3358] Press Democrat, April 4, 2004, N. P., States that she was born Aug 23, 1922 in Cotati to Isabel (Cory) and Anthony Amaral.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #89854006. Photo of grave marker. Has Aug 23, 1922 - Apr 2, 2004.
  4. [S5383] The Press Democrat, April 14, 1991, Pg. B4, Obituary printed in the Sunday, April 14, 1991 edition of The Press Democrat on page B4. "LESLIE OFFUTT - Leslie Offutt, 71, longtime Sonoma County businessman and rancher, died Thursday at his Healdsburg home after a long illness. He was born and raised in Petaluma. He married Dorothy Amaral in 1940 in Cotati. They lived for 30 years in Cotati while he owned and operated Offutt's Feed Store. He last worked for Aline Hay Market in Petaluma, retiring nine years ago. He also owned and operated a cattle ranch in Healdsburg. Offutt was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a volunteer with the Cotati Volunteer Fire Department.... Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Leslie W. (Skip) Offutt Jr., of Healdsburg; and his brother Richard Offutt, and sister, Claire Travaille, both of Stockton. Services were held Monday at the Parent-Sorenson Mortuary in Petaluma. Burial was in Cypress Hill Memorial Park also in Petaluma...." After locating this I found in the Funeral Notices section of the April 6, 1991 edition of The Press Democrat a notice for Leslie Offutt that gave his date of death as April 4, 1991 and that his services would be held on April 8, 1991. For some reason the neglected to say in this article that the death was a week ago Thursday or that the funeral was held last Monday.
  5. [S3358] Press Democrat, April 4, 2004, N. P., Provided date of and place of death.
  6. [S1426] Cypress Hills Cemetery Burials, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/sonoma/cemeteries/…, Offutt, Dorothy; 08 23 1922, 04 02 2004.

Elmer Harms

M, b. December 7, 1917, d. August, 1982
Last EditedMay 23, 1999
     Elmer Harms was born on December 7, 1917 at CA, USA.1 He married Doris Helen Offutt, daughter of William John Offutt and Anne Elizabeth Paulsen, circa 1940. Elmer Harms died in August, 1982 at CA, USA, at age 64.1

Family

Doris Helen Offutt b. 19 May 1920, d. c 1970
Child

Citations

  1. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt.

William Harms

M, b. August 17, 1940, d. August, 1985
FatherElmer Harms b. 7 Dec 1917, d. Aug 1982
MotherDoris Helen Offutt b. 19 May 1920, d. c 1970
Last EditedMay 23, 1999
     William Harms was born on August 17, 1940 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA. He died in August, 1985 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA. He was buried after August, 1985 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.

Harriet Kaplan1

F, b. December 6, 1918, d. January 1, 2012
ReferenceBill Travail
Last EditedDecember 11, 2017
     Harriet Kaplan was born on December 6, 1918.2 She married Robert Tennyson Offutt, son of William John Offutt and Anne Elizabeth Paulsen, on February 2, 1951 at Las Vegas, Clark County, NV, USA.3 As of February 2, 1951,her married name was Offutt.3 Harriet Kaplan died on January 1, 2012 at age 93.4 She was buried after January 1, 2012 at Glen View Cemetery, Clements, San Joaquin County, CA, USA.5,6

Family

Robert Tennyson Offutt b. 3 Aug 1921, d. 7 Jun 1984

Citations

  1. [S3359] Lodi News-Sentinel, January 6, 2012, N. P., States she was the daughter of Harry and Veda Kaplan.
  2. [S3359] Lodi News-Sentinel, January 6, 2012, N. P., Provided full date of birth.
  3. [S3359] Lodi News-Sentinel, January 6, 2012, N. P., Provided full date of marriage to Robert Offutt and location.
  4. [S3359] Lodi News-Sentinel, January 6, 2012, N. P., Provided full date of death.
  5. [S3359] Lodi News-Sentinel, January 6, 2012, N. P., Provided place of burial.
  6. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #122598151. Photo os grave marker shared with wife Harriet (Holly) Offutt. "OFFUTT: Robert T., 1921 - 1984, Cowboy; Holly, 1918 - 2012."

Bessie Jean Tinsley

F, b. April 11, 1933, d. June 2, 1975
ReferenceBill Travail
Last EditedDecember 11, 2017
     Bessie Jean Tinsley was born on April 11, 1933 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA.1,2 She married Richard John Offutt, son of William John Offutt and Anne Elizabeth Paulsen, circa 1960 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA. Bessie Jean Tinsley died on June 2, 1975 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA, at age 42.2 She was buried after June 2, 1975 at Highland View Memorial Gardens, Farmington, San Joaquin County, CA, USA.3
Grave marker shared by Jean and Richard Offutt
Photo taken by Eual D. Blansett, Jr.

Family

Richard John Offutt b. 31 Oct 1923, d. 17 Jan 1992

Citations

  1. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt.
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #136283135. Memorial for Bessie Jean Tinsley Offutt. Photo of shared stone. Marker " OFFUTT, JEAN, 1933 - 1975; RICHARD 1923 - 1992". Information on memorial includes full date of birth as 11 Apr 1933 Stockton, CA, died 2 Jun 1975 Stockton, CA.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #136283135. Memorial for Bessie Jean Tinsley Offutt. Photo of shared stone. Marker " OFFUTT, JEAN, 1933 - 1975; RICHARD 1923 - 1992". Information on memorial includes full date of birth as 11 Apr 1933, died 2 Jun 1975.

Charles Joseph Marzolf

M, b. August 25, 1894, d. January 1, 1977
Last EditedAugust 6, 2014
     Charles Joseph Marzolf was Egg Comp Manager. He was born on August 25, 1894 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA. He married Ella Mae Offutt, daughter of John William Offutt and Addie L. Nickerson, on October 1, 1916 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.1 Charles Joseph Marzolf died on January 1, 1977 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA, at age 82. He was buried on January 4, 1977 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, CA, USA.

Family

Ella Mae Offutt b. 10 Nov 1895

Citations

  1. [S1670] FamilySearch Labs, online https://www.familysearch.org/, "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KZ3Y-LCJ : accessed 06 Aug 2014), Charles Joseph Marzolf and Ella May Offutt, 01 Oct 1916; citing p. , Sonoma, California, United States; FHL microfilm 1031233.

DeWitt Dallas Parks Sr.1

M, b. circa 1899, d. March 8, 1954
Last EditedJune 17, 2014
     DeWitt Dallas Parks Sr. was born circa 1899 at CA, USA. He married Mildred Addy Offutt, daughter of John William Offutt and Addie L. Nickerson, in August, 1918 at San Diego County, CA, USA.2 DeWitt Dallas Parks Sr. was Undertaker. He died on March 8, 1954.

Family

Mildred Addy Offutt b. 19 Jun 1899, d. 21 Aug 1966
Child

Citations

  1. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, Rootsweb.com, California Marriage Records on-line, lists the marriage of Mildred A. Offutt and DeWitt Dallas Parvs. Removed Parvs and changed it to Parks based on newspaper article and Find A Grave.
  2. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, Rootsweb.com, California Marriage Records on-line, lists the marriage of Mildred A. Offutt and DeWitt Dallas Parvs.

Dallas Parks Jr.

M, b. November 13, 1919, d. October 5, 1983
FatherDeWitt Dallas Parks Sr. b. c 1899, d. 8 Mar 1954
MotherMildred Addy Offutt b. 19 Jun 1899, d. 21 Aug 1966
Last EditedJune 17, 2014
     Dallas Parks Jr. was born on November 13, 1919 at CA, USA. He died on October 5, 1983 at San Diego, San Diego County, CA, USA, at age 63; Rootsweb.

George Lauderback

M, b. circa 1906, d. circa 1984
Last EditedMay 23, 1999
     George Lauderback was born circa 1906. He married Gladys Louise Offutt, daughter of John William Offutt and Addie L. Nickerson, circa 1926 at CA, USA. George Lauderback died circa 1984 at Healdsburg, Sonoma County, CA, USA.

Family

Gladys Louise Offutt b. 18 Feb 1906, d. 1985

Harold Patton

M, b. circa 1919, d. circa 1951
Last EditedMay 23, 1999
     Harold Patton was born circa 1919 at CA, USA.1 He died circa 1951 at CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt.

Professor Arlington W. Stephenson1,2

M, b. circa 1882
Last EditedFebruary 21, 2022
     Professor Arlington W. Stephenson was born circa 1882 at OH, USA.3,2 He married Jennie B. Offutt, daughter of Charles Alexander Offutt and Mary Isabel Walker, on May 9, 1909 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.4,5,6,2

Family

Jennie B. Offutt b. 24 Dec 1889, d. 23 Dec 1977
Child

Citations

  1. [S3643] San Francisco Call, May 11, 1909, Pg. 7, Article dated May 10, 1909, reports the marriage of Professor A. W. Stephenson to Jennie Offutt.
  2. [S6840] Sonoma Cty. CA Marr. Bk. Y: Sonoma County California Marriage Book Y, page 346. License 4320. Arlington W. Stephenson, age 27, native of Ohio & Jennie B. Offutt, age 19, native of California. License granted May 6, 1909. Marriage performed May 9, 1909 at Petaluma, CA by Robert Newton Lynch.
  3. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Had circa 1889, born in CA. Removed that information based on the age and native of information given on the marriage license.
  4. [S3643] San Francisco Call, May 11, 1909, Pg. 7, Printed in the May 11, 1909 edition of the San Francisco Call on page 7. Article dated May 10, 1909 states that the marriage took place on Sunday in Petaluma. That would be May 9, 1909.
  5. [S6769] Petaluma Daily Courier, May 10, 1909, Pg. 3, Printed in the Monday, May 10, 1909 edition of the Petaluma Daily Courier on page 3. States that the marriage took place Sunday evening in Petaluma, performed by Rev. Robert Newton Lynch, pastor of the local Baptist church at the residence of Samuel Rodd residence on Keokuk street.
  6. [S6839] Sonoma Cty., CA Marr. Rcds. Ind., 1904 - 1912: Women Married: Offutt, Jennie B.; To Whom Married: Arlington W. Stephenson; When Married: May 9, 1909; By Whom Married: R. N. Lynch; Where Married: Petaluma; Recorded in Book Y, page 346.

Isabel Ella Stephenson

F, b. 1912, d. April 8, 1945
FatherProfessor Arlington W. Stephenson b. c 1882
MotherJennie B. Offutt1 b. 24 Dec 1889, d. 23 Dec 1977
ReferenceBill Travail
Last EditedJanuary 18, 2022
     Isabel Ella Stephenson was born in 1912 at CA, USA.2,3 She died on April 8, 1945 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA, USA.4,3 She was buried on April 10, 1945 at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA, USA.4,3
Grave marker for Isabel E. Stephenson
Photo taken by Find A Grave member Marion

Citations

  1. [S6788] Argus-Courier, December 24, 1977, Pg. 2A, Printed in the Saturday, December 24, 1977 edition of the Petaluma Argus Courier on page 2A. "STEPHENSON - In Petaluma, December 23, 1977. Jennie Bell Stephenson. Wife of the late Prof. A.W. Stephenson. Mother of the late Isabel Stephenson. Grandmother of John Meier of Petaluma. Great Grandmother of Shelly M. Meier and Roxane E. Meier of Petaluma. Sister of the late Charles and Lewis Offutt. A native of Petaluma, California. Private graveside services will be held 'Tuesday, December 27, 1977 at 2:00 P.M. at the Cypress Hill Memorial Park. Reverend Godfrey W. J. Hartzel will officiate at the service. Arrangements under the direction of the Parent Funeral Chapel, Magnolia Avenue and Keokuk Street."
  2. [S84] William J. Travaille, "William Travaille Offutt research," e-mail to David W. Offutt.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #125116643. Buried in Sec 3, 399-404, 407-417, 422, 442-453. Photo of grave marker. "ISABEL E STEPHENSON 1912 - 1945."
  4. [S6770] Petaluma Argus-Courier, April 9, 1945, Pg. Three, Printed in the Monday, April 9, 1945 edition of the Petaluma Argus-Courier on page THREE. "FARRELL-In San Francisco, April 8, 1945, Isabel E. Farrell, beloved mother of John Meier of Petaluma; loving daughter of Mrs. Jennie B. Stephenson of Petaluma; granddaughter of Isabel and the late Charles Offut; neice of the late Charles Offut Jr. A native of Santa Rosa, aged 33 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral services Tuesday, April 10th, 1945, at 2 p. m. at the Mount Funeral Chapel, 216 Washington St. Interment Cypress Hill Memorial Park."