Marie Celeste Offutt1

F, b. circa August, 1850, d. November 30, 1934
FatherWilliam Offutt1 b. 14 Aug 1808, d. 22 Jan 1876
MotherEliza Marie Posey1 b. 5 Sep 1815, d. 4 Dec 1859
Last EditedMarch 8, 2022
     Marie Celeste Offutt was born circa August, 1850 at LA, USA.2,3,4,5 She was listed in the 1850 census at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of William Offutt and Eliza Marie Offutt on November 17, 1850.6 As of November 17, 1850, Marie Celeste Offutt was also known as Celeste Offutt.7 She was listed in the 1860 census at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of William Offutt on November 1, 1860.8 Marie Celeste Offutt was listed in the 1870 census of at 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of Lewis D. Prescott and Lucy Glenn Prescott on August 26, 1870 as 20 years old.9 As of February 14, 1874,her married name was Prescott.10 Marie Celeste Offutt and William Marshall Prescott obtained a marriage license on February 14, 1874.11 As of February 17, 1874, Marie Celeste Offutt was also known as Mary Celeste Wash. Ch.: V. 1, pg. 27. She married William Marshall Prescott on February 17, 1874 at LA, USA; Wash Ch.: V. 1, pg. 27. Marie Celeste Offutt died on November 30, 1934 at Eunice, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.12 She was buried on December 1, 1934 at Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.12

Family

William Marshall Prescott

Citations

  1. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Volume 4, pg. 372.
  2. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Listed as Celeste Offutt age 3/12 born in LA.
  3. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 23 lists M. Celeste Offutt, age 20 born in LA.
  4. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Volume 4, pg. 372. This date was either entered in error, or the source information is bad. She is listed in the 1850 Census as 3/12, and in the 1870 Census as 20. Removed the Mar. 29, 1859 date.
  5. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of William "Offatt". Line 33 lists Celeste Offatt, age 9, born in LA.
  6. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Line 35 lists William Offutt, age 42. Line 36 lists Eliza, age 35. Line 37 lists Constance, age 16. Line 38 lists Lucy, age 4. Line 39 lists Alprida (?), age 6. Line 40 lists Celeste, age 3/12. Line 41 lists John, age 7. All listed as being born in LA.
  7. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Listed as age 3/12(?) born in LA.
  8. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 26 lists William Offatt, age 52. Line 27 lists William Offatt, age 23. Line 28 lists Frank Offutt, age 21. Line 29 lists John Offatt, age 17. Line 30 lists Constance Offatt, age 25. Line 31 lists Ellen Offatt, age 15. Line 32 lists Lucy Offatt, age 13. Line 33 lists Celeste Offatt, age 9. Line 34 lists Mary Offatt, age 5. All are listed as being born in LA.
  9. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of Lewis D. Prescott. Line 12 lists Lewis D., age 33. Line 13 lists L.G., age 22. Line 14 lists John M., age 3. Line 15 lists Elizabeth, age 1. Line 16 lists Willis, age 30. Line 17 lists Wm. Marshall, age 20. Line 18 lists Adelaide, age 25. Line 19 lists Mary, age 23. Line 20 lists William Offutt, age 63. Line 21 lists Evelina L. Offutt, age 57. Line 22 lists Eleanor A. Offutt, age 23. Line 23 lists M. Celeste Offutt, age 20. Line 24 lists Mary E. Offutt, age 15. All listed as born in LA.
  10. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #7708.
  11. [S6869] St. Landry Parish LA Marr. Rcd. Bk. E; 1871 - 1875: St. Landry Parish Louisiana Marriage Record Book E; Feb. 1, 1871 to Apr. 1, 1875 page 473. Marriage Record 7708; Marriage of Mary Celeste Offutt and William Marshall Prescott. Only has authorization portion completed.
  12. [S6877] The New Era, December 7, 1934, Pg. 10, Printed in the Friday, December 7, 1934 edition of The New Era on page 10. "Funeral For Mrs. Prescott Is Held Sat. - Aged Lady Dies While Visiting Her Daughter, Mrs. Jesse Jones, Jr. - The funeral of Mrs. Marie Celeste Prescott, 84, who died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jones, Jr., in this city, Friday. at 5:25 p. m. was held in Opelousas Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of her nephew, Hon. W. B. Prescott, on North Court street. Services were held at the Opelousas Catholic Church, interment took place in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Prescott was the widow of the former William M. Prescott, one of St. Landry's leading citizens for a number of years. She was the daughter of Colonel William Offut and a resident of St. Landry all of her life. She was a graduate of Grand Coteau Convent and active in church work over a long period 1 of years. She was widely known for her kind nature and charitable work. She was a good mother. a good neighbor, and a good friend. The love and esteem accumulated during the long span of her life and friends joined the family in mourning her death. Mrs. Prescott was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jesse .Jones, in Eunice when she became ill last Monday. Her case rapidly developed into pneumonia and the end came Friday afternoon at 5:25. Surviving are three sons: John, of Opelousas: Walter of Welsh:-and Ben of Houston, Texas: and two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Wartelle, of Washington; and Mrs. Jesse Jones, of this city."

William Marshall Prescott1

M
Last EditedFebruary 28, 2022
     William Marshall Prescott and Marie Celeste Offutt obtained a marriage license on February 14, 1874.1 William Marshall Prescott married Marie Celeste Offutt, daughter of William Offutt and Eliza Marie Posey, on February 17, 1874 at LA, USA; Wash Ch.: V. 1, pg. 27.

Family

Marie Celeste Offutt b. c Aug 1850, d. 30 Nov 1934

Citations

  1. [S6869] St. Landry Parish LA Marr. Rcd. Bk. E; 1871 - 1875: St. Landry Parish Louisiana Marriage Record Book E; Feb. 1, 1871 to Apr. 1, 1875 page 473. Marriage Record 7708; Marriage of Mary Celeste Offutt and William Marshall Prescott. Only has authorization portion completed.

Rufus Kinniard Jones1,2

M, b. July 12, 1871, d. April 29, 1936
Last EditedAugust 22, 2021
     Rufus Kinniard Jones was born on July 12, 1871 at Wood County, WV, USA.3,2 He and Mary H. Offutt obtained a marriage license on March 6, 1896 at Mineral County, WV, USA.4 Rufus Kinniard Jones married Mary H. Offutt, daughter of Zachariah T. Offutt and Harriett Neely, on March 6, 1896 at Keyser, Mineral County, WV, USA.1,5,4 Rufus Kinniard Jones died on April 29, 1936 at age 64.2 He was buried after April 29, 1936 at Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, Union County, AR, USA.2

Family

Mary H. Offutt b. 19 Oct 1872, d. 14 Oct 1939

Citations

  1. [S272] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 110, Lineage of Mrs. Mary Offutt Jones, DAR ID Number 109912.
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #13999932. Photo of shared grave marker. "JONES RUFUS KINNIARD JULY 12, 1871 -APR. 29, 1936 MARY OFFUTT OCT. 19, 1872 OCT. 14, 1939."
  3. [S995] Marr. Lic. R. K. Jones and M. H. Offutt: Had date of birth a circa 1872 based on license information, removed that based on headstone information.
  4. [S995] Marr. Lic. R. K. Jones and M. H. Offutt.
  5. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera.mar96.html lists the marriage of Rufus K. Jones age 24 to Mary H. Offutt age 23 on 3/6/1896 in Keyser.

Matthew Neely1

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FatherJohn Neely1 b. 1758, d. 1835
MotherMargaret Neely1 b. 1769, d. 1859
Last EditedJune 17, 2007
     Matthew Neely was born.

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S272] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 110, Lineage of Mrs. Mary Offutt Jones, DAR ID Number 109912.
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Has a picture of the headstone for Zachariah and Harriet Offutt. Provides names of Harriet's parents.

John Neely1

M, b. 1758, d. 1835
Last EditedAugust 19, 1998
     John Neely was born in 1758 at New York, NY, USA.2 He began military service circa 1776 at NY, USA, with the New York Militia.3 He married Margaret Neely in 1787.4 John Neely died in 1835 at Harrison County, VA, USA.5

Family

Margaret Neely b. 1769, d. 1859
Child

Citations

  1. [S272] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 110, Lineage of Mrs. Mary Offutt Jones, DAR ID Number 109912.
  2. [S272] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 110, Lineage of Mrs. Mary Offutt Jones, DAR ID Number 109912. Provides year and city/state.
  3. [S272] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 110, Lineage of Mrs. Mary Offutt Jones, DAR ID Number 109912. Provides year unit. Served under Captain William Telford.
  4. [S272] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 110, Lineage of Mrs. Mary Offutt Jones, DAR ID Number 109912. Provides year only.
  5. [S272] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 110, Lineage of Mrs. Mary Offutt Jones, DAR ID Number 109912. Provides year and county/state.

Margaret Neely1

F, b. 1769, d. 1859
Last EditedAugust 19, 1998
     Margaret Neely was born in 1769.2 She married John Neely in 1787.2 Margaret Neely died in 1859.2

Family

John Neely b. 1758, d. 1835
Child

Citations

  1. [S272] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 110, Lineage of Mrs. Mary Offutt Jones, DAR ID Number 109912.
  2. [S272] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 110, Lineage of Mrs. Mary Offutt Jones, DAR ID Number 109912. Provides year only.

William Fontaine Shanks1

M, b. 1842, d. 1894
FatherJames Campbell Shanks1 b. 1818, d. 1891
MotherSusan Pearman1 b. 1821, d. 1897
Last EditedApril 14, 2013
     William Fontaine Shanks was born in 1842.1 He married David Elma Scruggs in 1865.1 William Fontaine Shanks died in 1894.1

Family

David Elma Scruggs b. 1844
Child

Citations

  1. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year only.
  2. [S3640] Annie Shanks Offutt, KY Death Cert, Father's name William F. Shanks. Mother's maiden name Elma Scruggs.

David Elma Scruggs1

F, b. 1844
Last EditedApril 13, 2013
     David Elma Scruggs was born in 1844.1 As of 1865,her married name was Shanks.1 She married William Fontaine Shanks, son of James Campbell Shanks and Susan Pearman, in 1865.1

Family

William Fontaine Shanks b. 1842, d. 1894
Child

Citations

  1. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year only.
  2. [S3640] Annie Shanks Offutt, KY Death Cert, Father's name William F. Shanks. Mother's maiden name Elma Scruggs.

James Campbell Shanks1

M, b. 1818, d. 1891
Last EditedAugust 19, 1998
     James Campbell Shanks was born in 1818.1 He married Susan Pearman, daughter of Thomas Pearman and Nancy Field, in 1840.1 James Campbell Shanks died in 1891.1

Family

Susan Pearman b. 1821, d. 1897
Child

Citations

  1. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year only.

Susan Pearman1

F, b. 1821, d. 1897
FatherThomas Pearman1 b. 1795, d. 1853
MotherNancy Field1 b. 1795, d. 1863
Last EditedAugust 19, 1998
     Susan Pearman was born in 1821.1 As of 1840,her married name was Shanks.1 She married James Campbell Shanks in 1840.1 Susan Pearman died in 1897.1

Family

James Campbell Shanks b. 1818, d. 1891
Child

Citations

  1. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year only.

Thomas Pearman1

M, b. 1795, d. 1853
Last EditedAugust 19, 1998
     Thomas Pearman was born in 1795.1 He married Nancy Field, daughter of Henry Field and Sukey Waller Withers, in 1820.1 Thomas Pearman died in 1853.1

Family

Nancy Field b. 1795, d. 1863
Child

Citations

  1. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year only.

Nancy Field1

F, b. 1795, d. 1863
FatherHenry Field1 b. 1755, d. 1823
MotherSukey Waller Withers1 b. 1765
Last EditedAugust 19, 1998
     Nancy Field was born in 1795.1 As of 1820,her married name was Pearman.1 She married Thomas Pearman in 1820.1 Nancy Field died in 1863.1

Family

Thomas Pearman b. 1795, d. 1853
Child

Citations

  1. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year only.

Henry Field1

M, b. 1755, d. 1823
Last EditedAugust 19, 1998
     Henry Field was born in 1755.1 He began military service in 1775 at VA, USA, as a Private under Capt. John Green in the 2nd VA Regiment, Colonel Patrick Henry, commanding.2 He was an Express Rider in 1776 serving Colonel John Green.3 His marriage to Withers was his second.4 He married Sukey Waller Withers in 1789.1 Henry Field died in 1823 at KY, USA.5

Family

Sukey Waller Withers b. 1765
Child

Citations

  1. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year only.
  2. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year and unit information.
  3. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year and service information.
  4. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916.
  5. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year and state.

Sukey Waller Withers1

F, b. 1765
Last EditedAugust 19, 1998
     Sukey Waller Withers was born in 1765.1 As of 1789,her married name was Field.1 She married Henry Field in 1789.1 Sukey Waller Withers was Pension Requested for husband's Revolutionary War service in 1839.2

Family

Henry Field b. 1755, d. 1823
Child

Citations

  1. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year only.
  2. [S273] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 112, Lineage of Mrs. Annie Shanks Offutt, DAR ID Number 111916. Provided year, states that petition was granted.

Amanda Smith1

F, b. 1817, d. 1841
Last EditedOctober 8, 2010
     Amanda Smith was born in 1817.1 She Source stated this was his 1st marriage in 1836.2 As of 1836,her married name was Goldwire.1 She married John Wise Goldwire, son of John Goldwire Jr. and Frances Cassandra Offutt, in 1836.1 Amanda Smith died in 1841.1

Family

John Wise Goldwire b. 29 Nov 1814, d. 1856
Child

Citations

  1. [S276] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 116, DAR ID Number 115117. Lineage of Mrs. Josephine McCall Fant. Provides year only.
  2. [S276] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 116, DAR ID Number 115117. Lineage of Mrs. Josephine McCall Fant. Provides year only.

Josephine Goldwire1

F, b. 1840, d. 1864
FatherJohn Wise Goldwire1 b. 29 Nov 1814, d. 1856
MotherAmanda Smith1 b. 1817, d. 1841
Last EditedAugust 22, 1998
     Josephine Goldwire was born in 1840.1 She married Seaborn Howard Wade in 1857.1 Josephine Goldwire died in 1864.1

Family

Seaborn Howard Wade b. 1836, d. 1873
Child

Citations

  1. [S276] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 116, DAR ID Number 115117. Lineage of Mrs. Josephine McCall Fant. Provides year only.

Seaborn Howard Wade1

M, b. 1836, d. 1873
Last EditedAugust 22, 1998
     Seaborn Howard Wade was born in 1836.1 He married Josephine Goldwire, daughter of John Wise Goldwire and Amanda Smith, in 1857.1 Seaborn Howard Wade died in 1873.1

Family

Josephine Goldwire b. 1840, d. 1864
Child

Citations

  1. [S276] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 116, DAR ID Number 115117. Lineage of Mrs. Josephine McCall Fant. Provides year only.

Nattie Wade1

F, b. 1858
FatherSeaborn Howard Wade1 b. 1836, d. 1873
MotherJosephine Goldwire1 b. 1840, d. 1864
Last EditedAugust 22, 1998
     Nattie Wade was born in 1858.1 As of 1878,her married name was McCall.1 She married Robert Camden McCall in 1878.1

Family

Robert Camden McCall b. 1855
Child

Citations

  1. [S276] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 116, DAR ID Number 115117. Lineage of Mrs. Josephine McCall Fant. Provides year only.
  2. [S276] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 116, DAR ID Number 115117. Lineage of Mrs. Josephine McCall Fant. Provides city and state.

Robert Camden McCall1

M, b. 1855
Last EditedAugust 22, 1998
     Robert Camden McCall was born in 1855.1 He married Nattie Wade, daughter of Seaborn Howard Wade and Josephine Goldwire, in 1878.1

Family

Nattie Wade b. 1858
Child

Citations

  1. [S276] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 116, DAR ID Number 115117. Lineage of Mrs. Josephine McCall Fant. Provides year only.
  2. [S276] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 116, DAR ID Number 115117. Lineage of Mrs. Josephine McCall Fant. Provides city and state.

Josephine McCall1

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FatherRobert Camden McCall1 b. 1855
MotherNattie Wade1 b. 1858
Last EditedApril 8, 2002
     Josephine McCall was born at Savannah, Chatham County, GA, USA.1 Her married name was Fant.2

Citations

  1. [S276] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 116, DAR ID Number 115117. Lineage of Mrs. Josephine McCall Fant. Provides city and state.
  2. [S276] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 116, DAR ID Number 115117. Lineage of Mrs. Josephine McCall Fant.

Robert White Magruder1

M, b. 1788, d. 1877
FatherJoseph Magruder1 b. 16 Oct 1742, d. 1793
MotherCatherine Fleming1 b. 1747, d. 1821
Last EditedJuly 4, 2012
     Robert White Magruder was born in 1788.2 He died in 1877.3

Citations

  1. [S277] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 117, DAR ID Number 116247. Lineage of Mrs. Amanda Francis Magruder Larmer. Provides year only.
  2. [S277] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 117, DAR ID Number 116247. Lineage of Mrs. Amanda Francis Magruder Larmer. Provides year only.
  3. [S277] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 117, DAR ID Number 116247. Lineage of Mrs. Amanda Francis Magruder Larmer. Provides year only.

Solon Douglas Martin1

M, b. 1825, d. 1907
FatherWilliam Holman Martin2 b. 1801, d. 1860
MotherSusanna Smith Hale2 b. 2 Apr 1802, d. 13 May 1835
Last EditedFebruary 13, 2012
     Solon Douglas Martin was born in 1825.3 He married Cathrine Harriet Pinkerton in 1847.3 Solon Douglas Martin died in 1907.4

Family

Cathrine Harriet Pinkerton b. 1827, d. 1902

Citations

  1. [S278] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 118, DAR ID Number 117568. Lineage of Mrs. Rebekah Martin Hopkins.
  2. [S278] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 118, DAR ID Number 117568. Lineage of Mrs. Rebekah Martin Hopkins. Provides year only.
  3. [S278] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 118, DAR ID Number 117568. Lineage of Mrs. Rebekah Martin Hopkins. Provides year only.
  4. [S278] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 118, DAR ID Number 117568. Lineage of Mrs. Rebekah Martin Hopkins. Provides year only.

Cathrine Harriet Pinkerton1

F, b. 1827, d. 1902
Last EditedFebruary 13, 2012
     Cathrine Harriet Pinkerton was born in 1827.2 As of 1847,her married name was Martin.3 She married Solon Douglas Martin, son of William Holman Martin and Susanna Smith Hale, in 1847.4 Cathrine Harriet Pinkerton died in 1902.2

Family

Solon Douglas Martin b. 1825, d. 1907

Citations

  1. [S278] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 118, DAR ID Number 117568. Lineage of Mrs. Rebekah Martin Hopkins.
  2. [S278] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 118, DAR ID Number 117568. Lineage of Mrs. Rebekah Martin Hopkins. Provides year only.
  3. [S278] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 118, DAR ID Number 117568. Lineage of Mrs. Rebekah Martin Hopkins. Provides year only.
  4. [S278] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 118, DAR ID Number 117568. Lineage of Mrs. Rebekah Martin Hopkins. Provides year only.

Winfield Roach Offutt1,2,3

M, b. March 20, 1898, d. July 5, 1954
FatherHyman Graham Offutt4,2 b. 31 Jul 1870, d. 16 Jul 1928
MotherCora Gill Roach4,2 b. 21 Jun 1871, d. 18 Aug 1957
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
Winfield R. Offutt
Printed on page 86 of the 1920 University of Pennsylvania Yearbook The Record
     Winfield Roach Offutt was born on March 20, 1898 at Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA.1,2 He was listed in the 1900 census at 7th Magisterial District, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA, in the household of Anne Gillespie Roach on June 21, 1900.5 Winfield Roach Offutt married Leota Emily Forcht, daughter of Anna Hafendorfer, on June 21, 1924.6,7,8,9 Winfield Roach Offutt died on July 5, 1954 at Veterans Administration Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA, at age 56.2,7,3 He was buried on July 7, 1954 at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA.10,11,12,7,3
Grave marker for Winfield R. Offutt
Photo taken by Brian Doerhoefer

Family

Leota Emily Forcht b. 19 Dec 1901, d. 21 Oct 1984
Child

Citations

  1. [S287] 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 7th Magesterial District, Louisville, Jefferson Cty., KY, Household of Ann J. Roach. Line 71 lists grandson Winfield R. Offutt, born March 1898 in KY, age 2.
  2. [S5469] Winfield R. Offutt, KY Death Cert, KY Certifcate of Death for Winfield R. Offutt. Born March 20, 1898, age 56, in Louisville, KY. Father listed as Hymar (sp?) Offutt. Mother's maiden name Cora Roach. Died July 5, 1954 in Veterans Administration Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. Buried July 5, 1954 in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KY. Listed as married. Ever in US Armed Forces has WWI. Informant listed as V. A. Hospital Records.
  3. [S5827] The Courier-Journal, July 7, 1954, Section 2, Pg. 11, Printed in the Wednesday, July 7, 1954 edition of The Courier-Journal on page 11, Section 2. "OFFUTT, Mr. Winfield Roach, age 56 Years, at 5:05 a.m. July 5, 1954. Residence 1261 Cherokee Rd. Survived by wife Leota Forcht Offutt; son, Winfield Forcht Offutt of New York City; mother, Mrs. Hyman G. Offutt of Louisville; sister Mrs. Grant G. Simmons, Greenwich, Conn.; brother Claggett Offutt of Los Angeles, Cal. Private funeral from Lee E. Cralle Co., 1330 S. 3rd St., Wednesday, July 7. Interment private at Cave Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Cancer Fund."
  4. [S287] 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 7th Magesterial District, Louisville, Jefferson Cty., KY, ED #77, Sheet 10, Line 6. Winfield R. is listed at age 2, living with his father, mother, and sister Nannie.
  5. [S287] 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 7th Magesterial District, Louisville, Jefferson Cty., KY, Household of Ann J. Roach. Line 67 lists Ann J. Roach, born March 1850 in TN, age 50 a widow, 3 children all living. Line 68 lists son-in-law Hyman G. Offutt, born July 1870 in KY, age 29, married for 5 years. Line 69 lists daughter Cora G. Offutt, born Jun 1871 in TN, age 28, married for 5 years, 2 children both living. Line 70 lists granddaughter Nannie G. Offutt, born April 1896 in KY, age 4. Line 71 lists grandson Winfield R. Offutt, born March 1898 in KY, age 2.
  6. [S420] Anonymous, History of KY; The Blue Grass State, Pg. 497.
  7. [S5826] The Courier-Journal, July 6, 1954, Section 2, Pg. 1, Printed in the Tuesday, July 6, 1954 edition of The Courier-Journal on page 1, Section 2. "He Had Been Ill For More Than 3 Years - Winfield H. Offutt, Louisville business executive, died at 5:05 a.m. yesterday at Veterans Hospital after an illness of more than three years. Offutt, 56 was president and owner of United Distributors, medicine manufacturers at 250 E . Market and in Mexico City, Mexico. He lived at 1261 Cherokee Road.
    Native of Louisville
    A native of Louisville, Offutt started his medicine business here about 20 years ago. Before that he was sales manager for the helium division of Girdler Corporation for a year. Offutt was a graduate of Louisville Male High School. He studied agriculture at Purdue University and later received a bachelor-of-science degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
    He was a second lieutenant in World War I
    Offutt was a member of the American Pharmaceutical Society, Pendennis Club, and Highland Presbyterian Church. He also held membership in the Reforma Athletic Club and American Club in Mexico City.
    Private Funeral Tomorrow Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leota Offutt; a son, Winfield F. Offutt. New York; his mother, Mrs. Hyman G. Offutt; a sister, Mrs. Nancy G. Simmons, Greenwich, Conn. and a brother: Claggett Offutt, Los Angeles.
    A private funeral will be held tomorrow at Lee Cralle's, 1330 S. Third. Burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery.
    The family requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the cancer fund."
  8. [S7712] The Courier-Journal, June 21, 1924, Pg. 7, Printed in the Monday, June 21, 1924 edition of The Courier-Journal on page 7. "The wedding of Miss Leota Emily Forcht and Mr. Winfield Roach Offutt will take place at noon today at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Forcht on Cherokee Road."
  9. [S7713] Jefferson Cty. KY Marr. Bond/Marr. Affadavit: Marriage Bond 124. Winfield Roach Offutt, age 26, born and residing in Louisville, KY & Leota Emilie Forcht, age 22 born and residing in Louisville, KY. Bond dated June 19, 1924. Date of marriage June 21, 1924 in Louisville, KY.
  10. [S1190] Cave Hill Cemetery Burials, online http://www.cavehillcemetery.com/lookup.php, OFFUTT, WINFIELD ROACH
    Service:7/7/1954
    Section 26 Lot Number 119 Grave *3.
  11. [S5469] Winfield R. Offutt, KY Death Cert, KY Certifcate of Death for Winfield R. Offutt. Born March 20, 1898, age 56, in Louisville, KY. Father listed as Hymar (sp?) Offutt. Mother's maiden name Cora Roach. Died July 5, 1954 in Veterans Administration Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. Buried July 5, 1954 in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KY. Listed as married. Ever in US Armed Forces has WWI. Informant listed as V. A. Hospital Records. Date of burial removed based on Cave Hill Cemetery records.
  12. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #139406145. Buried in Sec. 26 Lot 119. Photo of grave marker. "WINFIELD R. OFFUTT 1898- 1954."

Joseph Edward Caldwell1

M, b. June, 1833
Last EditedFebruary 15, 2018
     Joseph Edward Caldwell was born in June, 1833 at VA, USA.2 He married Mary Norris circa 1868.1,3 Joseph Edward Caldwell and Mary Caldwell appeared on the Twelfth Federal Census of June 14, 1900 at Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA.4

Family

Mary Norris b. Jun 1842
Children

Citations

  1. [S288] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 17, DAR ID Number 16763. Lineage of Mrs. Emily Caldwell Offutt.
  2. [S1892] June 14, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Listed on line 91 as Joseph E. Caldwell, born Jun 1833 in VA, age 66, married for 32 years.
  3. [S1892] June 14, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Listed on line 91 and 92 as Joseph E. and Mary Caldwell, married for 32 years, 5 children of whom 3 were still living.
  4. [S1892] June 14, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Line 91 lists Joseph E. Caldwell, born June 1833 in VA, age 66. Line 92 lists wife Mary W., born June 1842 in AL, age 57. Both state married 32 years. Line 93 lists daughter Mary R. Caldwell, born October 1876 in KY, age 23. Line 94 lists S. In Law Henry Y. Offutt, born April 1866 in KY, age 34. Line 95 lists daughter Emily C. Offutt, born Dec 1869 in MO, age 30. She and Henry have that they were married for 7 years. Line 96 lists grandaughter Emily U, born May 1894 in KY, age 6. Line 97 lists grandson Henry Y. Jr., born Apr 1900 in KY, age 1/12.
  5. [S1892] June 14, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Listed on line 95 as Emily C. Offutt, a daughter born Dec 1869 in MO, age 20.
  6. [S5326] The Courier-Journal, October 20, 1892, Pg. 2, Article printed in the Thursday, Ocotber 20, 1892 edition of The Courier-Journal on page 2. "The marriage of Miss Emily Caldwell and Mr. Henry Y. Offutt was solemnized last evening at the home of the bride's parents, on First street, in a very quiet manner. Miss Caldwell is the daughter of Mr. J. E. Caldwell, of the firm of Patterson, Henry and Co., and Mr. Offutt is the cashier of the Louisville Times. The service was read by Dr, Hemphill..."
  7. [S5454] Emily Offutt, KY Death Cert, KY Certifcate of Death for Emily Offutt. Born December 22, 1869, in St. Louis, MO. Father listed as James E. Cladwell (typo I assume). Mother's maiden name Mary W. Morris. Died July 4, 1957 in Pennington Nursing Home, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. Buried July 6, 1957 in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KY. Listed as widowed. Informant listed Henry Y. Offutt.
  8. [S1892] June 14, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Listed on line 93 as Mary R. Caldwell, a daughter born Oct 1876 in KY, age 23.

Mary Norris1

F, b. June, 1842
Last EditedFebruary 15, 2018
     Mary Norris was born in June, 1842 at AL, USA.2 As of circa 1868,her married name was Caldwell.1,3 She married Joseph Edward Caldwell circa 1868.1,3 Mary Caldwell and Joseph Edward Caldwell appeared on the Twelfth Federal Census of June 14, 1900 at Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA.4

Family

Joseph Edward Caldwell b. Jun 1833
Children

Citations

  1. [S288] The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Vol 17, DAR ID Number 16763. Lineage of Mrs. Emily Caldwell Offutt.
  2. [S1892] June 14, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Listed on line 92 as Mary Caldwell, born Jun 1842 in AL, age 57, married for 32 years.
  3. [S1892] June 14, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Listed on line 91 and 92 as Joseph E. and Mary Caldwell, married for 32 years, 5 children of whom 3 were still living.
  4. [S1892] June 14, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Line 91 lists Joseph E. Caldwell, born June 1833 in VA, age 66. Line 92 lists wife Mary W., born June 1842 in AL, age 57. Both state married 32 years. Line 93 lists daughter Mary R. Caldwell, born October 1876 in KY, age 23. Line 94 lists S. In Law Henry Y. Offutt, born April 1866 in KY, age 34. Line 95 lists daughter Emily C. Offutt, born Dec 1869 in MO, age 30. She and Henry have that they were married for 7 years. Line 96 lists grandaughter Emily U, born May 1894 in KY, age 6. Line 97 lists grandson Henry Y. Jr., born Apr 1900 in KY, age 1/12.
  5. [S1892] June 14, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Listed on line 95 as Emily C. Offutt, a daughter born Dec 1869 in MO, age 20.
  6. [S5454] Emily Offutt, KY Death Cert, KY Certifcate of Death for Emily Offutt. Born December 22, 1869, in St. Louis, MO. Father listed as James E. Cladwell (typo I assume). Mother's maiden name Mary W. Morris. Died July 4, 1957 in Pennington Nursing Home, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. Buried July 6, 1957 in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, KY. Listed as widowed. Informant listed Henry Y. Offutt.
  7. [S1892] June 14, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Magisterial District 6, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, Listed on line 93 as Mary R. Caldwell, a daughter born Oct 1876 in KY, age 23.

Nathan Payne1

M, b. July 17, 1781, d. August 23, 1860
Last EditedFebruary 23, 2015
     Nathan Payne was born on July 17, 1781 at Loudoun County, VA, USA.2 He married Catherine Smith Hale, daughter of Smith Hale and Nancy Douglass, on January 29, 1806 at Woodford County, KY, USA.2 Nathan Payne died on August 23, 1860 at KY, USA, at age 79.3

Family

Catherine Smith Hale b. c 1790, d. 8 Mar 1836
Children

Citations

  1. [S291] Letter, Linda Boyd Lawhon to David W. Offutt, Aug. 28. 1998, E-Mail from Linda.
  2. [S291] Letter, Linda Boyd Lawhon to David W. Offutt, Aug. 28. 1998, E-Mail from Linda, provided full date and county/state.
  3. [S291] Letter, Linda Boyd Lawhon to David W. Offutt, Aug. 28. 1998, E-Mail from Linda, provided full date, states near Lexington and state.
  4. [S291] Letter, Linda Boyd Lawhon to David W. Offutt, Aug. 28. 1998, E-Mail from Linda, provided full date.

Nancy Hamilton1

F, b. August 10, 1813, d. November 20, 1869
MotherElizabeth D. Hale1 d. 31 Dec 1849
Last EditedAugust 28, 1998
     Her married name was Douglas.2 Nancy Hamilton was born on August 10, 1813.1 She died on November 20, 1869 at age 56.1

Citations

  1. [S291] Letter, Linda Boyd Lawhon to David W. Offutt, Aug. 28. 1998, E-Mail from Linda, provided full date.
  2. [S291] Letter, Linda Boyd Lawhon to David W. Offutt, Aug. 28. 1998, E-Mail from Linda.

Sarah Ann Payne1

F, b. November 15, 1815
FatherNathan Payne1 b. 17 Jul 1781, d. 23 Aug 1860
MotherCatherine Smith Hale1 b. c 1790, d. 8 Mar 1836
Last EditedAugust 28, 1998
     Sarah Ann Payne was born on November 15, 1815 at Fayette County, KY, USA.2

Citations

  1. [S291] Letter, Linda Boyd Lawhon to David W. Offutt, Aug. 28. 1998, E-Mail from Linda, provided full date.
  2. [S291] Letter, Linda Boyd Lawhon to David W. Offutt, Aug. 28. 1998, E-Mail from Linda, provides full date as well as county and state.

Theodosia Payne1

F, b. November 26, 1822
FatherNathan Payne1 b. 17 Jul 1781, d. 23 Aug 1860
MotherCatherine Smith Hale1 b. c 1790, d. 8 Mar 1836
Last EditedAugust 28, 1998
     Theodosia Payne was born on November 26, 1822 at Fayette County, KY, USA.2

Citations

  1. [S291] Letter, Linda Boyd Lawhon to David W. Offutt, Aug. 28. 1998, E-Mail from Linda, provided full date.
  2. [S291] Letter, Linda Boyd Lawhon to David W. Offutt, Aug. 28. 1998, E-Mail from Linda, provides full date as well as county and state.