Mary Ethel Offutt1

F, b. circa 1894, d. September 25, 1899
Last EditedNovember 20, 2020
     Mary Ethel Offutt was born circa 1894.1 She died on September 25, 1899.1 She was buried on September 26, 1899 at Saint Louis Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, https://catholiccemeterieslouisville.org/locate-a-loved-one/…. Record for Mary Ethel Offutt. Born: Unknown. Died: Unknown. Service: 09/26/1899. Age: 5. Section: Catholic Cemeteries - St.Louis St. Louis Section V Plot: 8W1/2 Subplot: 0 Div4: 0.

Anita L. Offutt1

F, b. August 9, 1946, d. March 27, 2007
FatherLeland Edgar Offutt1 b. 5 Nov 1920, d. 12 Jan 1986
MotherGeneva Lemarl Osborne1 b. 24 Apr 1926, d. 4 May 1994
Last EditedJuly 28, 2022
     Anita L. Offutt was born on August 9, 1946 at Columbus, Muscogee County, GA, USA.2,1 Her married name was Daubert.2 As of after January 13, 1986,her married name was Hepperman.1 She may have divorced before May 4, 1994 when her mother Geneva died, since she is listed as Anita Offutt in the obituary before May 4, 1994.3 She died on March 27, 2007 at St. Peters, St. Charles County, MO, USA, at age 60.4 She was buried on March 31, 2007 at Eternal Rest Cemetery, Wentzville, St. Charles County, MO, USA.1,5

Citations

  1. [S7021] Wentzville Journal, April 4, 2007, Printed in the April 4, 2007 edition of the Wentzville Journal. "Mrs Anita L Heppermann, 60 - Anita L. Heppermann, 60, of St. Peters died March 27, 2007, at home. She was born Aug. 9, 1946, to Leland and Geneva (Burnett) Offutt in Columbus, Ga. Mrs. Heppermann was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Robert Heppermann of St. Peters; three sons, Scott Daubert of San Angelo, Texas, James Biebel of St. Louis and Lee Daubert of Kansas City; two daughters, Lynae and Danette Daubert, both of Lebanon; one sister, Bonnie Lowry of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, LeLand Offutt of New York; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were March 31 at Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville with burial in Eternal Peace Cemetery in Wentzville. Memorials may be to the Multiple Sclerosis Society c/o Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Wentzville, MO 63385."
  2. [S5196] The Orlando Sentinel, January 13, 1986, Pg. B4, Obituary printed Monday, January 13, 1986 in The Orlando Sentinel on page B4. "Leland E. Offutt, 65, 609 S. Midiron Drive, Poinciana, died Sunday. Born in Weaubleau, Mo., he moved to Poinciana from Casselberry in 1982. He was a retired Army colonel and was a Baptist. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association and Poinciana Golf and Racquet Club. Survivors: wife, Geneva L.; son, Leland E. Jr., Kissimmee; daughters, Anita L. Daubert St. Louis, Bonnie L. Lowry, Orlando; brother, Tony, Oregon; sisters, Alma Jacobs, Elkland, Mo., Dixie Bingel, Lebanon, Mo.; five grandchildren. Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home, Kissimmee."
  3. [S5199] The Orlando Sentinel, May 7, 1994, Pg. D4, Obituary printed Saturday, May 7, 1994 in The Orlando Sentinel. "GENEVA L. OFFUTT, 67 . . . HOMEMAKER - MRS. OFFUTT, 4115-01 Northgate Drive, Kissimmee, died Wednesday, May 4. She was a homemaker. Born in Columbus, Ga., she moved to Central Florida from Lebanon, Mo., in 1974. She was a Baptist. Survivors: son, Leland E. Jr., Pennsylvania; daughters, Bonnie Lowry, Orlando, Anita Offutt, St. Charles, Mo.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Conrad and Thompson Funeral Home, Kissimmee."
  4. [S7021] Wentzville Journal, April 4, 2007, Printed in the April 4, 2007 edition of the Wentzville Journal. "Mrs Anita L Heppermann, 60 - Anita L. Heppermann, 60, of St. Peters died March 27, 2007, at home. She was born Aug. 9, 1946, to Leland and Geneva (Burnett) Offutt in Columbus, Ga. Mrs. Heppermann was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Robert Heppermann of St. Peters; three sons, Scott Daubert of San Angelo, Texas, James Biebel of St. Louis and Lee Daubert of Kansas City; two daughters, Lynae and Danette Daubert, both of Lebanon; one sister, Bonnie Lowry of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, LeLand Offutt of New York; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were March 31 at Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville with burial in Eternal Peace Cemetery in Wentzville."

    Memorials may be to the Multiple Sclerosis Society c/o Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Wentzville, MO 63385.
    Wentzville Journal (MO) - Wednesday, April 4, 2007.
  5. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #18681556.

Margaret Cecile Murphy1,2

F, b. September 5, 1883, d. April 22, 1961
Last EditedMay 30, 2020
     Margaret Cecile Murphy was born on September 5, 1883.1,2 As of October 5, 1922,her married name was Offutt.1 She married Bernard Maynadier Offutt, son of Joseph T. Offutt and Susanna M. Good, on October 5, 1922 at St. Joseph's, Providence, RI, USA.1 Margaret Cecile Murphy died on April 22, 1961 at age 77.2 She was buried after April 22, 1961 at Saint Patricks Cemetery, Fall River, Bristol County, MA, USA.2
Grave marker for Dwight Lee Offutt and Jo Ann Moss Offutt
Photo taken by Find A Grave member pMcP

Family

Bernard Maynadier Offutt b. 4 Feb 1881, d. 1940

Citations

  1. [S6070] Falls River Evening News, October 6, 1922, Pg. 5, Printed in the Friday, October 6, 1922 edition of the Fall River Evening News on page 5. "Miss Margaret C. Murphy of Swansea Center was quietly married to Bernard M. Offutt of Washington, D. C., on Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock in St. Joseph's rectory In Providence. The bride wore a travelling gown of dark blue cloth, with hat to match, and was attended by her cousin, Miss Louise M. Murphy, as maid of honor, who was dressed in a brown suit, with hat to match. The best man was James L. Harrington, also a cousin of the bride. A reception for relatives and friends was held at the home of the bride in Swansea Center, and a wedding supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Offutt have gone on a two weeks trip to New York and Washington, and will be home after December 1 at 125 Congress St., Providence."
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find a Grave memorial #209388593. Photo of shared grave marker. Top reads "BERNARD M. OFFUTT 1881 - 1940". Bottom reads "MARGARET C. his wife; 1883- 1961". There is also an image of U.S. Veterans Bureau index Card showing she served from 6-21-1918 to 5-7-1919, that she was born 9/5/83 and died 4/22/61.

Mary E. Harmon1

F, b. March 14, 1858, d. August 14, 1915
FatherJacob Harmon1 b. c 1833, d. 6 Oct 1890
MotherMatilda Ann Offutt1 b. 14 Feb 1839, d. 18 Nov 1917
Last EditedJune 1, 2020
     Mary E. Harmon was born on March 14, 1858 at Brown County, KS, USA.2,3,4,5 She was listed in the 1860 census at Forest City, Holt County, MO, USA, in the household of Jacob Harmon and Matilda Ann Harmon on July 19, 1860.6 Mary E. Harmon was listed in the 1870 census at Clay Township, Holt County, MO, USA, in the household of Jacob Harmon and Matilda Ann Harmon on July 19, 1870.7 As of January 6, 1881,her married name was Ross.1,8 Mary E. Harmon married Dr. Bethel W. Ross on January 6, 1881 at Maitland, Holt County, MO, USA.1,8 As of March 27, 1887,her married name was Copeland.1,9 Mary E. Copeland was a named as a defendant in the lawsuit filed by Matilda Ann Harmon on August 5, 1892 at Holt County, MO, USA, to divide property in Holt and Atchison Counties.10 Mrs. Harmon, along with Mrs. Copeland and her husband and sons visited Mrs. Harmon's brother Mr. W. L. Offutt on May 29, 1902 at Morrill, Brown County, KS, USA.11 Mary E. Copeland and Matilda Ann Harmon (an unknown value) on August 12, 1915 at Sabetha, Nemaha County, KS, USA.12 Mary E. Harmon died on August 14, 1915 at Hiawatha, Brown County, KS, USA, at age 57.1,3 She was buried circa August 17, 1915 at Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, Nodaway County, MO, USA.1,3
Grave marker for Mary E. Copeland
Photo taken by Find A Grave member gingels

Family 1

Dr. Bethel W. Ross b. c 22 Sep 1852, d. 12 Aug 1884
Children

Family 2
Children

Citations

  1. [S6075] The Holt County Sentinel, August 20, 1915, Pg. 2, Printed in the Friday, August 20, 1915 edition of The Holt County Sentinel on page 2. "Obituary - Mary E. Harmon was born, March 14, 1858 in Brown County Kansas. Died August 14, 1915 at her home in Hiawatha, Kansas. In her infancy, her parents, Jacob and Matilda Harmon, moved to Forest City, Mo. When about 15 years of age, she moved with them to a farm, near Maitland, Mo., where at the age of 22 years she was united in marriage to Dr. Bethel Ross. To this union two children were born, both of whom died in infancy. Death robbed her of her husband and both children in the summer of 1881. Three years later she was married to Marlon Copeland In Sumner County Kansas. To this union two sons were born, William O. and Arvie C., both of whom, together with the husband and aged mother survive her. The remains were taken to Maitland, Monday evening, and the following Tuesday the funeral services were conducted from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy being an aunt, at 2:30 p. m., being. conducted by Rev. McGrew and the remains were laid away to await the resurrection in the. Prairie Hill Cemetery, Graham, Missouri."
  2. [S6075] The Holt County Sentinel, August 20, 1915, Pg. 2, Printed in the Friday, August 20, 1915 edition of The Holt County Sentinel on page 2. "Obituary - Mary E. Harmon was born, March 14, I858 in Brown County Kansas. Died August 14, 1915 at her home in Hiawatha, Kansas. In her infancy, her parents, Jacob and Matilda Harmon, moved to Forest City, Mo. When about 15 years of age, she moved with them to a farm, near Maitland, Mo., where at the age of 22 years she was united in marriage to Dr. Bethel Ross. To this union two children were born, both of whom died in infancy. Death robbed her of her husband and both children in the summer of 1881. Three years later she was married to Marlon Copeland In Sumner County Kansas. To this union two sons were born, William O. and Arvie C., both of whom, together with the husband and aged mother survive her. The remains were taken to Maitland, Monday evening, and the following Tuesday the funeral services were conducted from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy being an aunt, at 2:30 p. m., being. conducted by Rev. McGrew and the remains were laid away to await the resurrection in the. Prairie Hill Cemetery, Graham, Missouri."
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #102496855. Buried in NW Qtr., Blk. 8, Cypress Ave.. Photo of grave marker. At bottom reads "COPELAND". Top reads "MARY E. COPELAND, 1858 - 1915".
  4. [S6084] July 19, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 8 lists Mary E., age 12 born in Kansas.
  5. [S6090] July 19, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Forest City, Holt County, MO, Line 9 lists Mary E., age 2, born in MO.
  6. [S6090] July 19, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Forest City, Holt County, MO, Line 6, Dwelling 919, Family 919. Lists Jacob Harman, age 26, born in Baden Germany. Line 7 lists Matilda A., age 21, born in MD. Line 8 lists Wm. Thomas, age 4, born in MO. Line 9 lists Mary E., age 2, born in MO.
  7. [S6084] July 19, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 5, Dwelling 103, Family 100; Jacob Harmon, age 37, a farmer born in Baden. Line 6 lists Matilda, age 31, keeping house born in Maryland. Line 7 lists William T., age 14 born in Missouri. Line 8 lists Mary E., age 12 born in Kansas.
  8. [S6079] Holt Cty. MO Marr. Reg. 1846 - 1891: Holt County Marriage Register 1846 - 1891, page 21. Certificate of Marriage for W. B. Ross MD to Miss Mary Harmon, married January 6, 1881 at Maitland, Holt County by David Hetzell, Christian Minister. Marriage recorded April 5, 1881.
  9. [S6078] Conway Springs Star, April 1, 1887, Pg. 1, Printed in the Friday, April 1, 1887 edition of the Conway Springs Star on page 1. In the Star Beams column. "Married - At the M. E. Parsonage, Sunday, March 27th, by Rev. J. W. Anderson, Mr. Marion Copeland and Mary E. Ross, both of Anson. The Star extends congratulations to the happy pair."
  10. [S6108] The Holt County Sentinel, August 5, 1892, Pg. 2, Lawsuit filed by Matilda Harmon against the defendants to partition property in Holt and Atchison Counties according to their respective interests.
  11. [S6107] The Kansas Democrat, May 29, 1902, Pg. 8, Printed in the Thursday, May 29, 1902 edition of The Kansas Democrat page 8. Details the visit of Mrs. Harmon and Mr. and Mrs. Copeland and sons to Mrs. Harmon's brother Mr. W. L. Offutt and family.
  12. [S6106] The Sabetha Herald, August 12, 1915, Pg. 9, Printed in the Thursday, August 12, 1915 edition of The Sabetha Herald supplement on page 9. Details the visit of Mrs. Mary E. Copeland and her mother, Mrs. M. A. Harmon to their sister and aunt, Mrs. F. M. Starns.
  13. [S6068] Soc. Sec. App. & Claims Ind., U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Name: William Otto Copeland. Gender: Male. Race: White. Birth Date: 20 May 1890. Birth Place: Nodaway Coun, Missouri. Father: Marion Copeland. Mother: Mary E Harmon. SSN: XXX-XX-XXXX. Notes: Sep 1943: Name listed as WILLIAM OTTO COPELAND.
  14. [S6068] Soc. Sec. App. & Claims Ind., U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Name: Arvil Covil Copeland. Gender: Male. Race: White. Birth Date: 6 May 1893. Birth Place: Maitland Hol, Missouri. Father: Marion Copeland. Mother: Mary Harmon. SSN: XXX-XX-XXXX. Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as ARVIL COVIL COPELAND.

Dr. Bethel W. Ross1,2

M, b. circa September 22, 1852, d. August 12, 1884
Last EditedMay 31, 2020
     Dr. Bethel W. Ross was born circa September 22, 1852 at OH, USA.3,4 He married Mary E. Harmon, daughter of Jacob Harmon and Matilda Ann Offutt, on January 6, 1881 at Maitland, Holt County, MO, USA.1,5 Dr. Bethel W. Ross died on August 12, 1884 at Maitland, Holt County, MO, USA.6,2,7 He was buried on August 13, 1884 at Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, Holt County, MO, USA.

Family

Mary E. Harmon b. 14 Mar 1858, d. 14 Aug 1915
Children

Citations

  1. [S6075] The Holt County Sentinel, August 20, 1915, Pg. 2, Printed in the Friday, August 20, 1915 edition of The Holt County Sentinel on page 2. "Obituary - Mary E. Harmon was born, March 14, 1858 in Brown County Kansas. Died August 14, 1915 at her home in Hiawatha, Kansas. In her infancy, her parents, Jacob and Matilda Harmon, moved to Forest City, Mo. When about 15 years of age, she moved with them to a farm, near Maitland, Mo., where at the age of 22 years she was united in marriage to Dr. Bethel Ross. To this union two children were born, both of whom died in infancy. Death robbed her of her husband and both children in the summer of 1881. Three years later she was married to Marlon Copeland In Sumner County Kansas. To this union two sons were born, William O. and Arvie C., both of whom, together with the husband and aged mother survive her. The remains were taken to Maitland, Monday evening, and the following Tuesday the funeral services were conducted from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy being an aunt, at 2:30 p. m., being. conducted by Rev. McGrew and the remains were laid away to await the resurrection in the. Prairie Hill Cemetery, Graham, Missouri."
  2. [S6077] The St. Joseph Gazette, August 14, 1884, Pg. 5, P3rinted in the Thursday, August 14, 1884 edition of The Holt County Sentinel on page 5. In the Mere mention column. "information was received here yesterday to the effect that Dr. B. W. Ross, of Maitland, who has been ill for some time past, died at his home yesterday afternoon. he was oe of the most popular citizens of the village, and his demise has caused universal sorrow in that locality."
  3. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Missouri, Deaths and Burials Index, 1873-1976 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Name: Bethie W Ross. Birth Date: abt 1853. Birth Place: Ohio. Death Date: 12 Aug 1884. Death Place: Clay Township, Holt County, Missouri. Burial Date: 13 Aug 1884. Burial Place: Nodaway County, Missouri. Death Age: 31. Occupation: Physician. Race: White. Marital status: Married. Gender: Male.
  4. [S6080] Holt Cty. MO Death Reg. 1883-1889, Holt County Missouri Register of Deaths, 1883 - 1889 page 10. Death 84, Bethel W. Ross, aged 31 yrs 10 mos 21 days, died 12 August 1884. Married. Born in Ohio. Died in Clay Township of Dysentery. Place of burial Nodaway County, date of burial 13 August 1884. Date of birth calculated from date of death and age at death.
  5. [S6079] Holt Cty. MO Marr. Reg. 1846 - 1891: Holt County Marriage Register 1846 - 1891, page 21. Certificate of Marriage for W. B. Ross MD to Miss Mary Harmon, married January 6, 1881 at Maitland, Holt County by David Hetzell, Christian Minister. Marriage recorded April 5, 1881.
  6. [S6075] The Holt County Sentinel, August 20, 1915, Pg. 2, Printed in the Friday, August 20, 1915 edition of The Holt County Sentinel on page 2. "Obituary - Mary E. Harmon was born, March 14, 1858 in Brown County Kansas. Died August 14, 1915 at her home in Hiawatha, Kansas. In her infancy, her parents, Jacob and Matilda Harmon, moved to Forest City, Mo. When about 15 years of age, she moved with them to a farm, near Maitland, Mo., where at the age of 22 years she was united in marriage to Dr. Bethel Ross. To this union two children were born, both of whom died in infancy. Death robbed her of her husband and both children in the summer of 1881. Three years later she was married to Marlon Copeland In Sumner County Kansas. To this union two sons were born, William O. and Arvie C., both of whom, together with the husband and aged mother survive her. The remains were taken to Maitland, Monday evening, and the following Tuesday the funeral services were conducted from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy being an aunt, at 2:30 p. m., being. conducted by Rev. McGrew and the remains were laid away to await the resurrection in the. Prairie Hill Cemetery, Graham, Missouri." I removed the date based on the Missouri Death Index as well as the Holt County Missouri Death Register 1883 - 1889, page 10.
  7. [S6080] Holt Cty. MO Death Reg. 1883-1889, Holt County Missouri Register of Deaths, 1883 - 1889 page 10. Death 84, Bethel W. Ross, aged 31 yrs 10 mos 21 days, died 12 August 1884. Married. Born in Ohio. Died in Clay Township of Dysentery. Place of burial Nodaway County, date of burial 13 August 1884.

Royal F. Ross1,2

M, b. circa September 1, 1882, d. July 24, 1884
FatherDr. Bethel W. Ross3 b. c 22 Sep 1852, d. 12 Aug 1884
MotherMary E. Harmon3 b. 14 Mar 1858, d. 14 Aug 1915
Last EditedMay 26, 2020
     Royal F. Ross was born circa September 1, 1882 at Maitland, Holt County, MO, USA.1,2,4 He died on July 24, 1884 at Holt County, MO, USA.3,2,4 He was buried after July 24, 1884 at Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, Holt County, MO, USA.2,4

Citations

  1. [S6075] The Holt County Sentinel, August 20, 1915, Pg. 2, Printed in the Friday, August 20, 1915 edition of The Holt County Sentinel on page 2. "Obituary - Mary E. Harmon was born, March 14, I858 in Brown County Kansas. Died August 14, 1915 at her home in Hiawatha, Kansas. In her infancy, her parents, Jacob and Matilda Harmon, moved to Forest City, Mo. When about 15 years of age, she moved with them to a farm, near Maitland, Mo., where at the age of 22 years she was united in marriage to Dr. Bethel Ross. To this union two children were born, both of whom died in infancy. Death robbed her of her husband and both children in the summer of 1881. Three years later she was married to Marlon Copeland In Sumner County Kansas. To this union two sons were born, William O. and Arvie C., both of whom, together with the husband and aged mother survive her. The remains were taken to Maitland, Monday evening, and the following Tuesday the funeral services were conducted from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy being an aunt, at 2:30 p. m., being. conducted by Rev. McGrew and the remains were laid away to await the resurrection in the. Prairie Hill Cemetery, Graham, Missouri."
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #102496763. Buried in NW Qtr., Blk. 8, Cypress Ave. Memorial for Royal F. Ross. Linked to B. W. Ross as a child. Date of death July 22, 1884. In bio it has son of B. W. and M. E. - aged 1 yr. 10 mos and 28 days.
  3. [S6075] The Holt County Sentinel, August 20, 1915, Pg. 2, Printed in the Friday, August 20, 1915 edition of The Holt County Sentinel on page 2. "Obituary - Mary E. Harmon was born, March 14, 1858 in Brown County Kansas. Died August 14, 1915 at her home in Hiawatha, Kansas. In her infancy, her parents, Jacob and Matilda Harmon, moved to Forest City, Mo. When about 15 years of age, she moved with them to a farm, near Maitland, Mo., where at the age of 22 years she was united in marriage to Dr. Bethel Ross. To this union two children were born, both of whom died in infancy. Death robbed her of her husband and both children in the summer of 1881. Three years later she was married to Marlon Copeland In Sumner County Kansas. To this union two sons were born, William O. and Arvie C., both of whom, together with the husband and aged mother survive her. The remains were taken to Maitland, Monday evening, and the following Tuesday the funeral services were conducted from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy being an aunt, at 2:30 p. m., being. conducted by Rev. McGrew and the remains were laid away to await the resurrection in the. Prairie Hill Cemetery, Graham, Missouri."
  4. [S6080] Holt Cty. MO Death Reg. 1883-1889, Holt County Missouri Register of Deaths, 1883 - 1889 page 10. Death 83, Boyle V. Ross, aged 1 yrs 10 mos 23 days, died 24 July 1884. Born in Maitland, MO. Died in Clay Township of Dysentery. Place of burial Nodaway County. Date of birth calculated from date of death and age at death.

Child 2 Ross1

M, b. circa April 17, 1884, d. May 1, 1884
FatherDr. Bethel W. Ross1 b. c 22 Sep 1852, d. 12 Aug 1884
MotherMary E. Harmon1 b. 14 Mar 1858, d. 14 Aug 1915
Last EditedMay 26, 2020
     Child 2 Ross was born circa April 17, 1884.1,2 He died on May 1, 1884.1,2 He was buried after May 1, 1884 at Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, Holt County, MO, USA.3

Citations

  1. [S6075] The Holt County Sentinel, August 20, 1915, Pg. 2, Printed in the Friday, August 20, 1915 edition of The Holt County Sentinel on page 2. "Obituary - Mary E. Harmon was born, March 14, 1858 in Brown County Kansas. Died August 14, 1915 at her home in Hiawatha, Kansas. In her infancy, her parents, Jacob and Matilda Harmon, moved to Forest City, Mo. When about 15 years of age, she moved with them to a farm, near Maitland, Mo., where at the age of 22 years she was united in marriage to Dr. Bethel Ross. To this union two children were born, both of whom died in infancy. Death robbed her of her husband and both children in the summer of 1881. Three years later she was married to Marlon Copeland In Sumner County Kansas. To this union two sons were born, William O. and Arvie C., both of whom, together with the husband and aged mother survive her. The remains were taken to Maitland, Monday evening, and the following Tuesday the funeral services were conducted from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy being an aunt, at 2:30 p. m., being. conducted by Rev. McGrew and the remains were laid away to await the resurrection in the. Prairie Hill Cemetery, Graham, Missouri."
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #102496793. Buried in NW Qtr., Blk. 8, Cypress Ave. Memorial for Infant son Ross. Linked to B. W. Ross as a child. Date of death May 1, 1884. In bio it has son of B. W. and M. E. - 14 days.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #102496793. Buried in NW Qtr., Blk. 8, Cypress Ave. Memorial for Infant son Ross. Linked to B. W. Ross as a child. In bio it has son of B. W. and M. E. - 14 days.

William Otto Copeland1,2

M, b. May 20, 1890, d. July 22, 1947
MotherMary E. Harmon1,2 b. 14 Mar 1858, d. 14 Aug 1915
Last EditedMay 29, 2020
     William Otto Copeland was born on May 20, 1890 at Nodaway County, MO, USA.1,2,3 He began military service circa 1917 at U.S. Army.4 He was a member of the military on November 17, 1917, serving with at U.S. Army Aviation Corps, France.4 He died on July 22, 1947 at Tuolumne County, CA, USA, at age 57.3 He was buried after July 22, 1947 at Mountain Shadow Cemetery, Sonora, Tuolumne County, CA, USA.3

Citations

  1. [S6075] The Holt County Sentinel, August 20, 1915, Pg. 2, Printed in the Friday, August 20, 1915 edition of The Holt County Sentinel on page 2. "Obituary - Mary E. Harmon was born, March 14, 1858 in Brown County Kansas. Died August 14, 1915 at her home in Hiawatha, Kansas. In her infancy, her parents, Jacob and Matilda Harmon, moved to Forest City, Mo. When about 15 years of age, she moved with them to a farm, near Maitland, Mo., where at the age of 22 years she was united in marriage to Dr. Bethel Ross. To this union two children were born, both of whom died in infancy. Death robbed her of her husband and both children in the summer of 1881. Three years later she was married to Marlon Copeland In Sumner County Kansas. To this union two sons were born, William O. and Arvie C., both of whom, together with the husband and aged mother survive her. The remains were taken to Maitland, Monday evening, and the following Tuesday the funeral services were conducted from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy being an aunt, at 2:30 p. m., being. conducted by Rev. McGrew and the remains were laid away to await the resurrection in the. Prairie Hill Cemetery, Graham, Missouri."
  2. [S6068] Soc. Sec. App. & Claims Ind., U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Name: William Otto Copeland. Gender: Male. Race: White. Birth Date: 20 May 1890. Birth Place: Nodaway Coun, Missouri. Father: Marion Copeland. Mother: Mary E Harmon. SSN: XXX-XX-XXXX. Notes: Sep 1943: Name listed as WILLIAM OTTO COPELAND.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #69663480. Memorial for William Otto Copeland. Buried in South 9 B 236.
  4. [S6074] The Holt County Sentinel, November 30, 1917, Pg. 4, Printed in the Friday, November 17, 1917 edition of The Holt County Sentinel on page 4. "Left a Will - The will of Mrs. Matilda Harmon, whose death occurred at Hiawatha, Kansas, November 18, left a will, which was probated Thursday, of last week, November 22. The will was executed November 28, 1915, and was witnessed by J. R. Collison. R. T. Weller and E. F. Weller. It names James LaseIl as executor. She bequeathes to the to the Christian Orphan's home at Council Bluffs $500. To Fred Harmon Blackburn, whom she raised, she leaves $500. She leaves. certain personal effects to Wilma Mc Murray; her sister, Jennie Hanks; Mrs. Josie Lasell: Miss. Matilda Lasell; Arver Coral Copeland. To Francis Marion Copeland she bequeaths $3,000, to be held in trust until he reaches his majority.
    The residue of the estate is bequeathed to her two grandsons, Arver Coral and William Otto Copeland. The last named is now in France and is serving in the aviation corps."

Arvil Covil Copeland1,2

M, b. May 6, 1893, d. February 3, 1945
MotherMary E. Harmon1,2 b. 14 Mar 1858, d. 14 Aug 1915
Last EditedMay 31, 2020
     Arvil Covil Copeland was born on May 6, 1893 at Maitland, Holt County, MO, USA.1,2 He died on February 3, 1945 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Montgomery County, OH, USA, at age 51.3,4 He was buried after February 3, 1945 at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, OH, USA.3

Citations

  1. [S6075] The Holt County Sentinel, August 20, 1915, Pg. 2, Printed in the Friday, August 20, 1915 edition of The Holt County Sentinel on page 2. "Obituary - Mary E. Harmon was born, March 14, 1858 in Brown County Kansas. Died August 14, 1915 at her home in Hiawatha, Kansas. In her infancy, her parents, Jacob and Matilda Harmon, moved to Forest City, Mo. When about 15 years of age, she moved with them to a farm, near Maitland, Mo., where at the age of 22 years she was united in marriage to Dr. Bethel Ross. To this union two children were born, both of whom died in infancy. Death robbed her of her husband and both children in the summer of 1881. Three years later she was married to Marlon Copeland In Sumner County Kansas. To this union two sons were born, William O. and Arvie C., both of whom, together with the husband and aged mother survive her. The remains were taken to Maitland, Monday evening, and the following Tuesday the funeral services were conducted from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy being an aunt, at 2:30 p. m., being. conducted by Rev. McGrew and the remains were laid away to await the resurrection in the. Prairie Hill Cemetery, Graham, Missouri."
  2. [S6068] Soc. Sec. App. & Claims Ind., U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Name: Arvil Covil Copeland. Gender: Male. Race: White. Birth Date: 6 May 1893. Birth Place: Maitland Hol, Missouri. Father: Marion Copeland. Mother: Mary Harmon. SSN: XXX-XX-XXXX. Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as ARVIL COVIL COPELAND.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #137358203. Memorial for Arvir C. Copeland. Buried in
    Plot SC 1 T1 9. Photo of grave marker. "ARVIR C. COPELAND, MISSOURI, PVT 1 C AIR SERVICE, MAY 6, 1893 - FEB. 3, 1945."
  4. [S6097] The Daily Dayton News, February 4, 1945, Sports Section Page 3, Printed in the Sunday, February 4, 1945 edition of The Dayton Daily News, Sports Section page 3. "A. C. Copeland, 51, resident of the YMCA, died at 7:50 a. m. Saturday at Good Samaritan hospital. A native of Maitland, Mo., he had been a resident of Dayton for 20 years and was employed by the War Production Board in the small plants section. He was a veteran of the air corps in World War I. Surviving are one daughter, Miss Marion Copeland of Michigan State college; one son, Joseph Copeland of Ishpeming, Mich., and two brothers, W. O. Copeland of California, and C. M. Copeland of Missouri."

Selah Elizabeth Offutt1

F, b. August 6, 1847, d. May 13, 1907
MotherMaryann Harrison b. c 31 Dec 1809, d. 20 Feb 1894
Last EditedMarch 29, 2023
     Selah Elizabeth Offutt was born on August 6, 1847 at Montgomery County, MD, USA.2,3,4,5 She was listed in the 1850 census at 4th District, Preston County, VA, USA, in the household of Maryann Offutt on August 1, 1850.6 Selah Elizabeth Offutt was listed in the 1860 census at Forest City, Holt County, MO, USA, in the household of Maryann Offutt on July 9, 1860.7 As of December 12, 1869,her married name was Watson.8,9,10 Selah Elizabeth Offutt married John W. Watson on December 12, 1869 at Oregon, Holt County, MO, USA.11,10,9 Selah Elizabeth Watson and John W. Watson appeared on the Federal Census of July 19, 1870 at Clay Township, Holt County, MO, USA.12 Selah Elizabeth Watson and John W. Watson appeared on the Federal Census of June 14, 1880 at Clay Township, Holt County, MO, USA.13 Selah Elizabeth Watson was a named as a defendant in the lawsuit filed by Matilda Ann Harmon on August 5, 1892 at Holt County, MO, USA, to divide property in Holt and Atchison Counties.14 Selah Elizabeth Offutt died on May 13, 1907 at Maitland, Holt County, MO, USA, at age 59.15 She was buried after May 13, 1907 at Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, Holt County, MO, USA.15

Family

John W. Watson b. 26 Dec 1839, d. 18 Jul 1939
Children

Citations

  1. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #131748921. Has a long biography: "Spouse John W. Watson
    Selah Elizabeth Offett (Offutt) born Aug. 6, 1847, in Montgomery County, Maryland, died May 13, 1907. She moved with her parents to Missouri when five years old, and grew up to womanhood in Forest City. She married John Watson in 1869. To this union were born three sons and one daughter.

    She died at her home seven miles south of Maitland. She had not been robust for a year, but seemed to be feeling better recently. She said Monday evening she would gather in the eggs. Accordingly she went to the poultry yard for that purpose. When she had been absent almost ten minutes, Mr. Watson thought she was staying longer then was necessary, and went out to see what was the matter. He found his wife lying on the ground in the poultry yard, dead.

    The cause of death was pronounced apoplexy.

    As a wife and mother, she was faithful, devoted and true. As a neighbor she was always ready in time of sickness or trouble to help comfort and cheer.

    She united the M.E. Church when quite young, and although not a member when she died, she always held to the practical in the Christian life and endeavored to live it.

    She leaves behind a husband, three sons, one daughter, two brothers, three sisters, and six grandchildren to mourn her death.

    Mrs. Watson was about 60 years old, and had lived in Holt county with her husband for many years. She was an excellent woman, and was highly thought of by many friends.

    The funeral took place from the house at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, Rev. C.A. Hodshire conducting the services. The interment took place at the Maitland K of P Cemetery, Maitland, MO.
    Source: Scrapbook Clipping/Holt County Historical Society, Mound City, Mo."
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #131748921. Photo of shared grave marker. Bottom reads "WATSON". Top lines read "SELAH E. WIFE; AUG 6, 1847 - MAY 13, 1907". Middle lines reads "JOHN W. WATSON; DEC. 26, 1839 - JUL. 18, 1930". Has a long biography: "Spouse John W. Watson
    Selah Elizabeth Offett (Offutt) born Aug. 6, 1847, in Montgomery County, Maryland, died May 13, 1907. She moved with her parents to Missouri when five years old, and grew up to womanhood in Forest City. She married John Watson in 1869. To this union were born three sons and one daughter.

    She died at her home seven miles south of Maitland. She had not been robust for a year, but seemed to be feeling better recently. She said Monday evening she would gather in the eggs. Accordingly she went tot he poultry yard for that purpose. When she had been absent almost ten minutes, Mr. Watson thought she was staying longer then was necessary, and went out to see what was the matter. He found his wife lying on the ground in the poultry yard, dead.

    The cause of death was pronounced apoplexy.

    As a wife and mother, she was faithful, devoted and true. As a neighbor she was always ready in time of sickness or trouble to help comfort and cheer.

    She united the M.E. Church when quite young, and although not a member when she died, she always held to the practical in the Christian life and endeavored to live it.

    She leaves behind a husband, three sons, one daughter, two brothers, three sisters, and six grandchildren to mourn her death.

    Mrs. Watson was about 60 years old, and had lived in Holt county with her husband for many years. She was an excellent woman, and was highly thought of by many friends.

    The funeral took place from the house at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, Rev. C.A. Hodshire conducting the services. The interment took place at the Maitland K of P Cemetery, Maitland, MO.
    Source: Scrapbook Clipping/Holt County Historical Society, Mound City, Mo."
  3. [S6083] July 19, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 10 lists Selah, age 22, keeping house born in Maryland.
  4. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 14 lists wife Selah, age 33, born in MD.
  5. [S6110] August 1, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th District, Preston Cty., VA, Line 34 lists Cela E., age 3, born in MD.
  6. [S6110] August 1, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th District, Preston Cty., VA, Dwelling and Family #282. Line lists 26 lists Thomas B. Offreda, age 41, born in MD as a merchant. Line 27 lists Mary Ann, age 41, born in MD. Line 28 lists Thomas M., age 18, born in MD. Line 29 lists William, age 16, born in MD. Line 30 lists Lewis, age 14, born in MD. Line 31 lists Matilda, age 13, born in MD. Line 32 lists Henry C., age 11, born in MD. Line 33 lists Mary E., age 10, born in MD. Line 34 lists Cela E., age 3, born in MD. Line 35 lists Virginia, age 2/12, born in VA. There are 7 other individuals listed in the household ranging in age from 45 to 23 with various places of birth. (I've attached this census to Mary A. Offutt based on the names and ages of the children matching up with what my research has discovered in Missouri records and newspapers. The surname Offreda isn't found in any other Census until 1915, and is only found in the 1920 Census once. The 1915 and 1920 Census finds are in New York and were apparently records of individuals of Italian ancestry. Matilda A. Harmon's obituary makes note that at the age of 13 which would have been in 1852, her parents came to Missouri where 2 days after their arrival her father died, leaving the mother and 8 children. Selah E. Watson's obituary makes note that she arrived in Missouri in 1852. Virginia Hanks obitary makes note that she was born in 1850 in VA, that her family with 8 children moved to Missouri in 1852 and that her father died in St. Joseph during that move).
  7. [S6104] July 9, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Forest City, Holt Cty., MO, Dwelling 892, Family 892. Line 19 lists Mary A. Offord, age 49, real estate 300, personal property 500, born in MD. Line 20 lists Thomas M., age 28, Farm Lab, born in MD. Line 21 lists Henry C., age 16, Farm Lab, born in MD. Line 22 lists Mary E., age 15, born in MD. Line 23 lists Celia E., age 7, born in MD. Line 24 lists Martha V., age 10, born in VA.
  8. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #131748748. Photo of shared grave marker shared with wife. Bottom reads "WATSON". Top lines read "SELAH E. WIFE; AUG 6, 1847 - MAY 13, 1907". Middle lines reads "JOHN W. WATSON; DEC. 26, 1839 - JUL. 18, 1930".
    Has a long biography: "Spouse: Selah Elizabeth OFFUTT Watson
    Father: Henry Watson
    Mother: Jane TEMPLETON Watson
    John Watson was the son of Henry Watson, one of the earliest settlers in Clay Township. He came from Indiana, homesteading in section 34, township 62, range 37. John W. was born in Indiana Dec. 26, 1839 and migrated to Missouri with his parents long before Maitland was established. He married Miss Selah Offitte on December 12, 1869 and to this union four children were born: Dollie, Lewis H., Edgar L. and Charles N.
    (1) Dollie-m. Fitz E. King
    (2) Edgar L.-m. Clara Goodhart
    (3) Lewis H-m. Lena Lutch
    (4) Charles N..-m. Ida Lockhart

    John W. Watson was born in the state of Indiana, Dec. 26, 1839, and died in Maitland, Mo., July 18, 1930, at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 18 days.

    He married Selah Offutt on Dec. 12, 1869, and to this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter.

    The daughter, Mrs. Dollie E. King, died in 1923. The sons are Edgar L., Lewis H., and Charles N.

    There are two sisters living at Mound City, Mrs. Ella Walker and Mrs. Flora Ham.

    There are 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson surviving him.

    Mr. Watson was taken to the Missouri Methodist Hospital at St. Joseph nine weeks ago after falling and breaking a hip. Old age was against him and notwithstanding the medical skill in attendance and good nursing death overtook him at the ripe old age of 90 years.

    He was married in this part of the country and reared his family here, having come to this part of the state long before Maitland was established. His father bought land from the government at $1.25 per acre. To this foundation, Mr. Watson added other land, and none of it ever was under mortgage.

    Funeral services wee held at the Christian Church, conducted by the Pastor, Dr. A.C. Babcock, Saturday afternoon.
    Interment was in the K of P Cemetery, Maitland, Mo.
    Source: Scrapbook Clipping/Holt Count Historical Society, Mound City, Mo."
  9. [S6082] The Missouri Democrat, December 29, 1869, Pg. 1, Printed in the Wednesday, December 29, 1869 edition of The Missouri Democrat on page 1. "December 12, 1869, in Oregon, by the Rev. Stephen Blanchard, Mr. JOHN W. WATSON to Miss SELAH E. OFFUTT."
  10. [S6081] Marr. Bk. B, Holt Cty., MO: Holt County Marriage Book B, page 300. "This is to certify that John Watson and Miss Selah E. Offutt were by the undersigned united in marriage in Oregon, Holt Co Mo Dec. 12, 1869. Stephen Blanchard."
  11. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #131748748. Photo of shared grave marker. Bottom reads "WATSON". Top lines read "SELAH E. WIFE; AUG 6, 1847 - MAY 13, 1907". Middle lines reads "JOHN W. WATSON; DEC. 26, 1839 - JUL. 18, 1930".
    Has a long biography: "Spouse: Selah Elizabeth OFFUTT Watson
    Father: Henry Watson
    Mother: Jane TEMPLETON Watson
    John Watson was the son of Henry Watson, one of the earliest settlers in Clay Township. He came from Indiana, homesteading in section 34, township 62, range 37. John W. was born in Indiana Dec. 26, 1839 and migrated to Missouri with his parents long before Maitland was established. He married Miss Selah Offitte on December 12, 1869 and to this union four children were born: Dollie, Lewis H., Edgar L. and Charles N.
    (1) Dollie-m. Fitz E. King
    (2) Edgar L.-m. Clara Goodhart
    (3) Lewis H-m. Lena Lutch
    (4) Charles N..-m. Ida Lockhart

    John W. Watson was born in the state of Indiana, Dec. 26, 1839, and died in Maitland, Mo., July 18, 1930, at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 18 days.

    He married Selah Offutt on Dec. 12, 1869, and to this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter.

    The daughter, Mrs. Dollie E. King, died in 1923. The sons are Edgar L., Lewis H., and Charles N.

    There are two sisters living at Mound City, Mrs. Ella Walker and Mrs. Flora Ham.

    There are 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson surviving him.

    Mr. Watson was taken to the Missouri Methodist Hospital at St. Joseph nine weeks ago after falling and breaking a hip. Old age was against him and notwithstanding the medical skill in attendance and good nursing death overtook him at the ripe old age of 90 years.

    He was married in this part of the country and reared his family here, having come to this part of the state long before Maitland was established. His father bought land from the government at $1.25 per acre. To this foundation, Mr. Watson added other land, and none of it ever was under mortgage.

    Funeral services were held at the Christian Church, conducted by the Pastor, Dr. A.C. Babcock, Saturday afternoon.
    Interment was in the K of P Cemetery, Maitland, Mo.
    Source: Scrapbook Clipping/Holt Count Historical Society, Mound City, Mo."
  12. [S6083] July 19, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 9, Dwelling 104, Family 101; John W. Watson, age 30, a farmer born in Ohio. Line 10 lists Selah, age 22, keeping house born in Maryland. Line 11 lists Mary A. Offutt, age 60 born in Maryland. Line 12 lists William Gertun, age 24 born in Indiana.
  13. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 13 lists John Watson, age 40, a farmer born in IN. Line 14 lists wife Selah, age 33, born in MD. Line 15 lists son Edgar, age 10 born in MO. Line 16 lists son Lewis, age 8, born in MO. Line 17 lists son Charles, age 4, born in MO. Line 18 lists daughter Mira, age 4/12, born in MO. Line 19 lists brother Robert, age 22, born in MO. Line 20 lists sister Flora, age 17, born in MO.
  14. [S6108] The Holt County Sentinel, August 5, 1892, Pg. 2, Lawsuit filed by Matilda Harmon against the defendants to partition property in Holt and Atchison Counties according to their respective interests.
  15. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #131748921. Photo of shared grave marker. Bottom reads "WATSON". Top lines read "SELAH E. WIFE; AUG 6, 1847 - MAY 13, 1907". Middle lines reads "JOHN W. WATSON; DEC. 26, 1839 - JUL. 18, 1930". Has a long biography: "Selah Elizabeth Offett (Offutt) born Aug. 6, 1847, in Montgomery County, Maryland, died May 13, 1907. She moved with her parents to Missouri when five years old, and grew up to womanhood in Forest City. She married John Watson in 1869. To this union were born three sons and one daughter. She died at her home seven miles south of Maitland. She had not been robust for a year, but seemed to be feeling better recently. She said Monday evening she would gather in the eggs. Accordingly she went tot he poultry yard for that purpose. When she had been absent almost ten minutes, Mr. Watson thought she was staying longer then was necessary, and went out to see what was the matter. He found his wife lying on the ground in the poultry yard, dead. The cause of death was pronounced apoplexy. As a wife and mother, she was faithful, devoted and true. As a neighbor she was always ready in time of sickness or trouble to help comfort and cheer. She united the M.E. Church when quite young, and although not a member when she died, she always held to the practical in the Christian life and endeavored to live it. She leaves behind a husband, three sons, one daughter, two brothers, three sisters, and six grandchildren to mourn her death. Mrs. Watson was about 60 years old, and had lived in Holt county with her husband for many years. She was an excellent woman, and was highly thought of by many friends. The funeral took place from the house at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, Rev. C.A. Hodshire conducting the services. The interment took place at the Maitland K of P Cemetery, Maitland, MO.
    Source: Scrapbook Clipping/Holt County Historical Society, Mound City, Mo."
  16. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 15 lists son Edgar, age 10 born in MO.
  17. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 16 lists son Lewis, age 8, born in MO.
  18. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 17 lists son Charles, age 4, born in MO.
  19. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 18 lists daughter Mira, age 4/12, born in MO.

John W. Watson1

M, b. December 26, 1839, d. July 18, 1939
Last EditedMay 31, 2020
     John W. Watson was born on December 26, 1839 at IN, USA.2,3,4 He married Selah Elizabeth Offutt, daughter of Maryann Harrison, on December 12, 1869 at Oregon, Holt County, MO, USA.2,5,6 John W. Watson and Selah Elizabeth Watson appeared on the Federal Census of July 19, 1870 at Clay Township, Holt County, MO, USA.7 John W. Watson and Selah Elizabeth Watson appeared on the Federal Census of June 14, 1880 at Clay Township, Holt County, MO, USA.8 John W. Watson was a named as the husband of Selah E. Watson, and was a defendant in the lawsuit filed by Matilda Ann Harmon on August 5, 1892 at Holt County, MO, USA, to divide property in Holt and Atchison Counties.9 John W. Watson died on July 18, 1939 at Maitland, Holt County, IN, USA, at age 99.2 He was buried after July 18, 1939 at Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, Holt County, MO, USA.2

Family

Selah Elizabeth Offutt b. 6 Aug 1847, d. 13 May 1907
Children

Citations

  1. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #131748748. Photo of grave marker shared with wife. Bottom reads "WATSON". Top lines read "SELAH E. WIFE; AUG 6, 1847 - MAY 13, 1907". Middle lines reads "JOHN W. WATSON; DEC. 26, 1839 - JUL. 18, 1930".
    Has a long biography: "Spouse: Selah Elizabeth OFFUTT Watson
    Father: Henry Watson
    Mother: Jane TEMPLETON Watson
    John Watson was the son of Henry Watson, one of the earliest settlers in Clay Township. He came from Indiana, homesteading in section 34, township 62, range 37. John W. was born in Indiana Dec. 26, 1839 and migrated to Missouri with his parents long before Maitland was established. He married Miss Selah Offitte on December 12, 1869 and to this union four children were born: Dollie, Lewis H., Edgar L. and Charles N.
    (1) Dollie-m. Fitz E. King
    (2) Edgar L.-m. Clara Goodhart
    (3) Lewis H-m. Lena Lutch
    (4) Charles N..-m. Ida Lockhart

    John W. Watson was born in the state of Indiana, Dec. 26, 1839, and died in Maitland, Mo., July 18, 1930, at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 18 days.

    He married Selah Offutt on Dec. 12, 1869, and to this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter.

    The daughter, Mrs. Dollie E. King, died in 1923. The sons are Edgar L., Lewis H., and Charles N.

    There are two sisters living at Mound City, Mrs. Ella Walker and Mrs. Flora Ham.

    There are 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson surviving him.

    Mr. Watson was taken to the Missouri Methodist Hospital at St. Joseph nine weeks ago after falling and breaking a hip. Old age was against him and notwithstanding the medical skill in attendance and good nursing death overtook him at the ripe old age of 90 years.

    He was married in this part of the country and reared his family here, having come to this part of the state long before Maitland was established. His father bought land from the government at $1.25 per acre. To this foundation, Mr. Watson added other land, and none of it ever was under mortgage.

    Funeral services were held at the Christian Church, conducted by the Pastor, Dr. A.C. Babcock, Saturday afternoon.
    Interment was in the K of P Cemetery, Maitland, Mo.
    Source: Scrapbook Clipping/Holt Count Historical Society, Mound City, Mo."
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #131748748. Photo of shared grave marker. Bottom reads "WATSON". Top lines read "SELAH E. WIFE; AUG 6, 1847 - MAY 13, 1907". Middle lines reads "JOHN W. WATSON; DEC. 26, 1839 - JUL. 18, 1930".
    Has a long biography: "Spouse: Selah Elizabeth OFFUTT Watson
    Father: Henry Watson
    Mother: Jane TEMPLETON Watson
    John Watson was the son of Henry Watson, one of the earliest settlers in Clay Township. He came from Indiana, homesteading in section 34, township 62, range 37. John W. was born in Indiana Dec. 26, 1839 and migrated to Missouri with his parents long before Maitland was established. He married Miss Selah Offitte on December 12, 1869 and to this union four children were born: Dollie, Lewis H., Edgar L. and Charles N.
    (1) Dollie-m. Fitz E. King
    (2) Edgar L.-m. Clara Goodhart
    (3) Lewis H-m. Lena Lutch
    (4) Charles N..-m. Ida Lockhart

    John W. Watson was born in the state of Indiana, Dec. 26, 1839, and died in Maitland, Mo., July 18, 1930, at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 18 days.

    He married Selah Offutt on Dec. 12, 1869, and to this union four children were born, three sons and one daughter.

    The daughter, Mrs. Dollie E. King, died in 1923. The sons are Edgar L., Lewis H., and Charles N.

    There are two sisters living at Mound City, Mrs. Ella Walker and Mrs. Flora Ham.

    There are 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson surviving him.

    Mr. Watson was taken to the Missouri Methodist Hospital at St. Joseph nine weeks ago after falling and breaking a hip. Old age was against him and notwithstanding the medical skill in attendance and good nursing death overtook him at the ripe old age of 90 years.

    He was married in this part of the country and reared his family here, having come to this part of the state long before Maitland was established. His father bought land from the government at $1.25 per acre. To this foundation, Mr. Watson added other land, and none of it ever was under mortgage.

    Funeral services were held at the Christian Church, conducted by the Pastor, Dr. A.C. Babcock, Saturday afternoon.
    Interment was in the K of P Cemetery, Maitland, Mo.
    Source: Scrapbook Clipping/Holt Count Historical Society, Mound City, Mo."
  3. [S6084] July 19, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 9, Dwelling 104, Family 101; John W. Watson, age 30, a farmer born in Ohio.
  4. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 13 lists John Watson, age 40, a farmer born in IN.
  5. [S6081] Marr. Bk. B, Holt Cty., MO: Holt County Marriage Book B, page 300. "This is to certify that John Watson and Miss Selah E. Offutt were by the undersigned united in marriage in Oregon, Holt Co Mo Dec. 12, 1869. Stephen Blanchard."
  6. [S6082] The Missouri Democrat, December 29, 1869, Pg. 1, Printed in the Wednesday, December 29, 1869 edition of The Missouri Democrat on page 1. "December 12, 1869, in Oregon, by the Rev. Stephen Blanchard, Mr. JOHN W. WATSON to Miss SELAH E. OFFUTT."
  7. [S6083] July 19, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 9, Dwelling 104, Family 101; John W. Watson, age 30, a farmer born in Ohio. Line 10 lists Selah, age 22, keeping house born in Maryland. Line 11 lists Mary A. Offutt, age 60 born in Maryland. Line 12 lists William Gertun, age 24 born in Indiana.
  8. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 13 lists John Watson, age 40, a farmer born in IN. Line 14 lists wife Selah, age 33, born in MD. Line 15 lists son Edgar, age 10 born in MO. Line 16 lists son Lewis, age 8, born in MO. Line 17 lists son Charles, age 4, born in MO. Line 18 lists daughter Mira, age 4/12, born in MO. Line 19 lists brother Robert, age 22, born in MO. Line 20 lists sister Flora, age 17, born in MO.
  9. [S6108] The Holt County Sentinel, August 5, 1892, Pg. 2, Lawsuit filed by Matilda Harmon against the defendants to partition property in Holt and Atchison Counties according to their respective interests.
  10. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 15 lists son Edgar, age 10 born in MO.
  11. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 16 lists son Lewis, age 8, born in MO.
  12. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 17 lists son Charles, age 4, born in MO.
  13. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 18 lists daughter Mira, age 4/12, born in MO.

William T. Harmon1

M, b. circa 1856
FatherJacob Harmon1 b. c 1833, d. 6 Oct 1890
MotherMatilda Ann Offutt1 b. 14 Feb 1839, d. 18 Nov 1917
Last EditedMay 28, 2020
     William T. Harmon was born circa 1856 at MO, USA.1,2 He was listed in the 1860 census at Forest City, Holt County, MO, USA, in the household of Jacob Harmon and Matilda Ann Harmon on July 19, 1860.3 William T. Harmon was listed in the 1870 census at Clay Township, Holt County, MO, USA, in the household of Jacob Harmon and Matilda Ann Harmon on July 19, 1870.4

Citations

  1. [S6084] July 19, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 7 lists William T., age 14 born in Missouri.
  2. [S6090] July 19, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Forest City, Holt County, MO, Line 8 lists Wm. Thomas, age 4, born in MO.
  3. [S6090] July 19, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Forest City, Holt County, MO, Line 6, Dwelling 919, Family 919. Lists Jacob Harman, age 26, born in Baden Germany. Line 7 lists Matilda A., age 21, born in MD. Line 8 lists Wm. Thomas, age 4, born in MO. Line 9 lists Mary E., age 2, born in MO.
  4. [S6084] July 19, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 5, Dwelling 103, Family 100; Jacob Harmon, age 37, a farmer born in Baden. Line 6 lists Matilda, age 31, keeping house born in Maryland. Line 7 lists William T., age 14 born in Missouri. Line 8 lists Mary E., age 12 born in Kansas.

Edgar Watson1

M, b. circa 1870
FatherJohn W. Watson1 b. 26 Dec 1839, d. 18 Jul 1939
MotherSelah Elizabeth Offutt1 b. 6 Aug 1847, d. 13 May 1907
Last EditedMay 28, 2020
     Edgar Watson was born circa 1870 at MO, USA.1 He was listed in the 1880 census at Clay Township, Holt County, MO, USA, in the household of John W. Watson and Selah Elizabeth Watson on June 14, 1880.2

Citations

  1. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 15 lists son Edgar, age 10 born in MO.
  2. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 13 lists John Watson, age 40, a farmer born in IN. Line 14 lists wife Selah, age 33, born in MD. Line 15 lists son Edgar, age 10 born in MO. Line 16 lists son Lewis, age 8, born in MO. Line 17 lists son Charles, age 4, born in MO. Line 18 lists daughter Mira, age 4/12, born in MO. Line 19 lists brother Robert, age 22, born in MO. Line 20 lists sister Flora, age 17, born in MO.

Lewis Watson1

M, b. circa 1872
FatherJohn W. Watson1 b. 26 Dec 1839, d. 18 Jul 1939
MotherSelah Elizabeth Offutt1 b. 6 Aug 1847, d. 13 May 1907
Last EditedMay 28, 2020
     Lewis Watson was born circa 1872 at MO, USA.1 He was listed in the 1880 census at Clay Township, Holt County, MO, USA, in the household of John W. Watson and Selah Elizabeth Watson on June 14, 1880.2

Citations

  1. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 16 lists son Lewis, age 8, born in MO.
  2. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 13 lists John Watson, age 40, a farmer born in IN. Line 14 lists wife Selah, age 33, born in MD. Line 15 lists son Edgar, age 10 born in MO. Line 16 lists son Lewis, age 8, born in MO. Line 17 lists son Charles, age 4, born in MO. Line 18 lists daughter Mira, age 4/12, born in MO. Line 19 lists brother Robert, age 22, born in MO. Line 20 lists sister Flora, age 17, born in MO.

Charles Watson1

M, b. circa 1876
FatherJohn W. Watson1 b. 26 Dec 1839, d. 18 Jul 1939
MotherSelah Elizabeth Offutt1 b. 6 Aug 1847, d. 13 May 1907
Last EditedMay 28, 2020
     Charles Watson was born circa 1876 at MO, USA.1 He was listed in the 1880 census at Clay Township, Holt County, MO, USA, in the household of John W. Watson and Selah Elizabeth Watson on June 14, 1880.2

Citations

  1. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 17 lists son Charles, age 4, born in MO.
  2. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 13 lists John Watson, age 40, a farmer born in IN. Line 14 lists wife Selah, age 33, born in MD. Line 15 lists son Edgar, age 10 born in MO. Line 16 lists son Lewis, age 8, born in MO. Line 17 lists son Charles, age 4, born in MO. Line 18 lists daughter Mira, age 4/12, born in MO. Line 19 lists brother Robert, age 22, born in MO. Line 20 lists sister Flora, age 17, born in MO.

Mira Watson1

F, b. circa February, 1880
FatherJohn W. Watson1 b. 26 Dec 1839, d. 18 Jul 1939
MotherSelah Elizabeth Offutt1 b. 6 Aug 1847, d. 13 May 1907
Last EditedMay 28, 2020
     Mira Watson was born circa February, 1880 at MO, USA.1 She was listed in the 1880 census at Clay Township, Holt County, MO, USA, in the household of John W. Watson and Selah Elizabeth Watson on June 14, 1880.2

Citations

  1. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 18 lists daughter Mira, age 4/12, born in MO.
  2. [S6087] June 14, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt County, MO, Line 13 lists John Watson, age 40, a farmer born in IN. Line 14 lists wife Selah, age 33, born in MD. Line 15 lists son Edgar, age 10 born in MO. Line 16 lists son Lewis, age 8, born in MO. Line 17 lists son Charles, age 4, born in MO. Line 18 lists daughter Mira, age 4/12, born in MO. Line 19 lists brother Robert, age 22, born in MO. Line 20 lists sister Flora, age 17, born in MO.

Etta Hanks1,2

F, b. circa 1871
FatherWilliam B. Hanks1 b. 27 Sep 1848, d. 7 Apr 1923
MotherVirginia Offutt1 b. 27 Jun 1850, d. 10 Jan 1937
Last EditedMay 31, 2020
     Etta Hanks was born circa 1871 at MO, USA.1 She was listed in the 1880 census at Liberty Township, Holt County, MO, USA, in the household of William B. Hanks and Virginia Hanks on June 14, 1880.3 As of before 1923,her married name was McMurray.2

Citations

  1. [S6092] June 15, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Liberty Township, Holt County, MO, Line 5 lists daughter Eta, age 9, born in MO.
  2. [S6109] The Hiawatha Daily World, April 9, 1923, Pg. 4, Printed in the Monday, April 9, 1923 edition of The Hiawatha Daily World on page 4. Obituary of Wm. B. Hanks. States that he was born September 27, 1848 in Holt County, MO; that he was married to Virginia Offutt April 4, 1869; and that he died April 7, 1923 at his home in Hiawatha where he and his wife had lived for 14 years. States that he and his wife had 5 children 3 of whom were still living: Mrs. Etta McMurray, Leonard R. Hanks and Alonzo O. Hanks.
  3. [S6092] June 15, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Liberty Township, Holt County, MO, Line 3, Dwelling 141, Family 142. Lists William B. Hanks, a farmer, age 31, born in MO. Line 4 lists wife Virginia, age 29, born in VA. Line 5 lists daughter Eta, age 9, born in MO.

Leonard R. Hanks1,2

M, b. November, 1880
FatherWilliam B. Hanks1 b. 27 Sep 1848, d. 7 Apr 1923
MotherVirginia Offutt1 b. 27 Jun 1850, d. 10 Jan 1937
Last EditedMay 31, 2020
     Leonard R. Hanks was born in November, 1880 at MO, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S6093] June 9, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Liberty Township, Holt County, MO, Line 49 lists son Lenard, born Nov 1880, age 19, born in MO.
  2. [S6109] The Hiawatha Daily World, April 9, 1923, Pg. 4, Printed in the Monday, April 9, 1923 edition of The Hiawatha Daily World on page 4. Obituary of Wm. B. Hanks. States that he was born September 27, 1848 in Holt County, MO; that he was married to Virginia Offutt April 4, 1869; and that he died April 7, 1923 at his home in Hiawatha where he and his wife had lived for 14 years. States that he and his wife had 5 children 3 of whom were still living: Mrs. Etta McMurray, Leonard R. Hanks and Alonzo O. Hanks.

Alonzo Offutt Hanks1,2

M, b. October 14, 1888, d. March 1, 1966
FatherWilliam B. Hanks1,2 b. 27 Sep 1848, d. 7 Apr 1923
MotherVirginia Offutt1,2 b. 27 Jun 1850, d. 10 Jan 1937
Last EditedMay 31, 2020
     Alonzo Offutt Hanks was born on October 14, 1888 at Holt County, MO, USA.1,2 He died on March 1, 1966 at Fairfax Community Hospital, Fairfax, Atchison County, MO, USA, at age 77.2 He was buried on March 5, 1966 at New Liberty Cemetery, Craig, Holt County, MO, USA.2

Citations

  1. [S6093] June 9, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Liberty Township, Holt County, MO, Line 50 lists son Alonzo, born Oct 1888, age 11, born in MO.
  2. [S6094] Alonzo Offutt Hanks, MO Div. of Health - Standard Cert. of Death, Missouri Certificate of Death for Alonzo Offutt Hanks. Reg. Dist. 4, Primary Reg. Dist. 4014, Registrar's No. 19. Born October 14, 1888 near Craig, MO. Died March 1, 1966 in Fairfax, Atchison County, Missouri. Father: William B. Hanks. Mother's Maiden Name: Virginia Offutt. Wife's name Linnie H. Hanks. Informant: Harry Wallace Hanks. Buried March 5, 1966 in New Liberty Cemetery, near Craig, MO.

Mary Ellen Offutt1

F, b. August 17, 1845, d. August 25, 1929
MotherMaryann Harrison1 b. c 31 Dec 1809, d. 20 Feb 1894
Last EditedJune 2, 2020
     Mary Ellen Offutt was born on August 17, 1845 at Montgomery County, MD, USA.1,2,3,4,5 She was listed in the 1850 census at 4th District, Preston County, VA, USA, in the household of Maryann Offutt on August 1, 1850.6 Mary Ellen Offutt was listed in the 1860 census at Forest City, Holt County, MO, USA, in the household of Maryann Offutt on July 9, 1860.7 Mary Ellen Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of June 10, 1870 at Lewis Township, Holt County, MO, USA.5 She was a named as a defendant in the lawsuit filed by Matilda Ann Harmon on August 5, 1892 at Holt County, MO, USA, to divide property in Holt and Atchison Counties.8 Mary Ellen Offutt was listed in the 1900 census at Maitland, Holt County, IN, USA, in the household of Matilda Ann Offutt on June 1, 1900.9 As of September 1, 1909,her married name was Starns.10 Mary Ellen Offutt married Francis Marion Starns on September 1, 1909 at Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO, USA.10 Mary Ellen Starns was visited by Mary E. Copeland and Matilda Ann Harmon on August 12, 1915 at Sabetha, Nemaha County, KS, USA.11 Mary Ellen Offutt was visited by Jennie Hanks and Henry Clay Offutt on June 12, 1925 at Sabetha, Nemaha County, KS, USA.12 Mary Ellen Offutt died on August 25, 1929 at age 84.13 She was buried after August 25, 1929 at Sabetha Cemetery, Sabetha, Nemaha County, KS, USA.13

Family

Francis Marion Starns b. 1 Dec 1836, d. 30 Jun 1932

Citations

  1. [S6098] Ralph Tennal, Hist. of Nemaha Cty., KS, Pg. 644 - 645. Biography of Francis Marion Starns. States that he married September 1, 1909 in Colorado Springs, Colo., Mary E. Offutt, born in Montgomery County, Maryland, August 17, 1845, and who came to Holt county Missouri, with her parents when six years old. She attended the normal school at Peru, Neb., and the Oregon, Mo., Normal College, and taught in the district schools of Missouri for 10 years.
  2. [S6099] June 1, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt Cty, MO, Line 82 lists sister Mary E. Offutt, born Aug 1845, age 54, single, born in MD, a seamstress.
  3. [S6110] August 1, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th District, Preston Cty., VA, Line 33 lists Mary E., age 10, born in MD. Date of birth suggested by age (1840) removed based on other evidence.
  4. [S6104] July 9, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Forest City, Holt Cty., MO, Line 22 lists Mary E., age 15, born in MD.
  5. [S6100] June 10, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Lewis Township, Holt County, MO, Dwelling 338, Family 320. Line 12 lists Mary E. Offutt, age 24, a teacher, born in MD.
  6. [S6110] August 1, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th District, Preston Cty., VA, Dwelling and Family #282. Line lists 26 lists Thomas B. Offreda, age 41, born in MD as a merchant. Line 27 lists Mary Ann, age 41, born in MD. Line 28 lists Thomas M., age 18, born in MD. Line 29 lists William, age 16, born in MD. Line 30 lists Lewis, age 14, born in MD. Line 31 lists Matilda, age 13, born in MD. Line 32 lists Henry C., age 11, born in MD. Line 33 lists Mary E., age 10, born in MD. Line 34 lists Cela E., age 3, born in MD. Line 35 lists Virginia, age 2/12, born in VA. There are 7 other individuals listed in the household ranging in age from 45 to 23 with various places of birth. (I've attached this census to Mary A. Offutt based on the names and ages of the children matching up with what my research has discovered in Missouri records and newspapers. The surname Offreda isn't found in any other Census until 1915, and is only found in the 1920 Census once. The 1915 and 1920 Census finds are in New York and were apparently records of individuals of Italian ancestry. Matilda A. Harmon's obituary makes note that at the age of 13 which would have been in 1852, her parents came to Missouri where 2 days after their arrival her father died, leaving the mother and 8 children. Selah E. Watson's obituary makes note that she arrived in Missouri in 1852. Virginia Hanks obitary makes note that she was born in 1850 in VA, that her family with 8 children moved to Missouri in 1852 and that her father died in St. Joseph during that move).
  7. [S6104] July 9, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Forest City, Holt Cty., MO, Dwelling 892, Family 892. Line 19 lists Mary A. Offord, age 49, real estate 300, personal property 500, born in MD. Line 20 lists Thomas M., age 28, Farm Lab, born in MD. Line 21 lists Henry C., age 16, Farm Lab, born in MD. Line 22 lists Mary E., age 15, born in MD. Line 23 lists Celia E., age 7, born in MD. Line 24 lists Martha V., age 10, born in VA.
  8. [S6108] The Holt County Sentinel, August 5, 1892, Pg. 2, Lawsuit filed by Matilda Harmon against the defendants to partition property in Holt and Atchison Counties according to their respective interests.
  9. [S6099] June 1, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Clay Township, Holt Cty, MO, Line 80, Dwelling 19, Family 19. Lists Matilda A. Harmon, born Feb 1839, age 61, a widow, 3 children only 1 living, born in MD. Line 81 lists Lillian G. Copeland as a boarder. Line 82 lists sister Mary E. Offutt, born Aug 1845, age 54, single, born in MD, a seamstress.
  10. [S6098] Ralph Tennal, Hist. of Nemaha Cty., KS, Pg. 644 - 645. Biography of Francis Marion Starns.
  11. [S6106] The Sabetha Herald, August 12, 1915, Pg. 9, Printed in the Thursday, August 12, 1915 edition of The Sabetha Herald supplement on page 9. Details the visit of Mrs. Mary E. Copeland and her mother, Mrs. M. A. Harmon to their sister and aunt, Mrs. F. M. Starns.
  12. [S6105] The Brown County World, June 12, 1925, Pg. 3, Printed in the June 12, 1925 edition of The Brown County World on page 3. Details the visit of Mrs. Jennie Hanks, along with brother H. C. Offutt to their sister Mrs. F. M. Starns in Sabetha.
  13. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #87450550. Photo of grave marker. "MARY E. STARNS 1845 - 1929."

Francis Marion Starns1

M, b. December 1, 1836, d. June 30, 1932
Last EditedMay 29, 2020
     Francis Marion Starns was born on December 1, 1836 at Geneva, Kane County, IL, USA.1 He began military service circa 1863 at Company D, 8th Kansas Infantry.2 He ended military service in 1864 at Nashville, Davidson County, TN, USA.2 He married Mary Ellen Offutt, daughter of Maryann Harrison, on September 1, 1909 at Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO, USA.1 Francis Marion Starns died on June 30, 1932 at age 95.3 He was buried after June 30, 1932 at Sabetha Cemetery, Sabetha, Nemaha County, KS, USA.3

Family

Mary Ellen Offutt b. 17 Aug 1845, d. 25 Aug 1929

Citations

  1. [S6098] Ralph Tennal, Hist. of Nemaha Cty., KS, Pg. 644 - 645. Biography of Francis Marion Starns.
  2. [S6098] Ralph Tennal, Hist. of Nemaha Cty., KS, Pg. 644 - 645. Biography of Francis Marion Starns. States that he served with Company D, 8th Kansas Infantry. Wounded at Chickamauga in the right forearm and was incapacitated for duty. Honorably discharged in 1864 at Nashville, TN.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #87450134. Photo of grave marker. "FRANCIS M. STARNS Sr. 1836 - 1932 Co D 8th Kan Inf."

Lewis W. Offutt1,2

M, b. circa 1837, d. circa September 16, 1863
MotherMaryann Harrison b. c 31 Dec 1809, d. 20 Feb 1894
Last EditedJune 2, 2020
     Lewis W. Offutt was born circa 1837 at MD, USA.1,3,4 He was listed in the 1850 census at 4th District, Preston County, VA, USA, in the household of Maryann Offutt on August 1, 1850.5 Lewis W. Offutt married Hannah E. Morehead on August 9, 1857 at Holt County, MO, USA.6,7 Lewis W. Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of July 12, 1860 at Jackson Township, Andrew County, MO, USA.8 He died circa September 16, 1863 at MO.1,9

Family

Hannah E. Morehead b. c 1836
Child

Citations

  1. [S6101] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865; unknown film, Andrew County, 4th SubDistrict, Jackson Township, Nodaway. Line 3 lists Lewis Offutt, age 26, a farmer born in Md. Listed as married. In the Remarks column it has "Dead."
  2. [S6103] Marr. Bk. B, Holt Cty., MO: Marriage Book B, page 99. "To the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Holt Cty, Mo. This is to certify that a marriage ceremony was adminisytered between Lewis W. Offitt and Hannah E. Morehead by the undersigned Minister of the Gospel, this ninth day of August 1857. R. Alexander."
  3. [S6110] August 1, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th District, Preston Cty., VA, Line 30 lists Lewis, age 14, born in MD.
  4. [S6102] July 12, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Jackson Township, Andrew Cty, MO, Dwelling 776, Family 760. Line 20 lists Lewis Offill (Indexed as Offitt), age 23, a farmer, born in MD.
  5. [S6110] August 1, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th District, Preston Cty., VA, Dwelling and Family #282. Line lists 26 lists Thomas B. Offreda, age 41, born in MD as a merchant. Line 27 lists Mary Ann, age 41, born in MD. Line 28 lists Thomas M., age 18, born in MD. Line 29 lists William, age 16, born in MD. Line 30 lists Lewis, age 14, born in MD. Line 31 lists Matilda, age 13, born in MD. Line 32 lists Henry C., age 11, born in MD. Line 33 lists Mary E., age 10, born in MD. Line 34 lists Cela E., age 3, born in MD. Line 35 lists Virginia, age 2/12, born in VA. There are 7 other individuals listed in the household ranging in age from 45 to 23 with various places of birth. (I've attached this census to Mary A. Offutt based on the names and ages of the children matching up with what my research has discovered in Missouri records and newspapers. The surname Offreda isn't found in any other Census until 1915, and is only found in the 1920 Census once. The 1915 and 1920 Census finds are in New York and were apparently records of individuals of Italian ancestry. Matilda A. Harmon's obituary makes note that at the age of 13 which would have been in 1852, her parents came to Missouri where 2 days after their arrival her father died, leaving the mother and 8 children. Selah E. Watson's obituary makes note that she arrived in Missouri in 1852. Virginia Hanks obitary makes note that she was born in 1850 in VA, that her family with 8 children moved to Missouri in 1852 and that her father died in St. Joseph during that move).
  6. [S6102] July 12, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Jackson Township, Andrew Cty, MO, Line 21 lists Hannah, age 24, born in KY.
  7. [S6103] Marr. Bk. B, Holt Cty., MO: Marriage Book B, page 99. "To the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Holt Cty, Mo. This is to certify that a marriage ceremony was administered between Lewis W. Offitt and Hannah E. Morehead by the undersigned Minister of the Gospel, this ninth day of August 1857. R. Alexander."
  8. [S6102] July 12, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Jackson Township, Andrew Cty, MO, Dwelling 776, Family 760. Line 20 lists Lewis Offill (Indexed as Offitt), age 23, a farmer, born in MD. Line 21 lists Hannah, age 24, born in KY. Line 22 lists Allice, age 1, born in MO. Line 23 lists William Mohead, age 50, a shoemaker born in KY, deaf and dumb.
  9. [S684] Lois Stanley, George F. Wilson and Maryhelen Wilson, Death Rcds. from MO Newspapers: 1861-1865, Pg. 132 has OFFER or OFFUTT, Lewis killed near Savannah, MO by a bushwhacker (Sav. Plain Dealer, 16 Sep 1863). Pg. 133 has OFFUTT, Mr. _____ killed at North Prairie by men representing themselves as soldiers. (St. Joseph News 17 Sep 1863).
  10. [S6102] July 12, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Jackson Township, Andrew Cty, MO, Line 22 lists Allice, age 1, born in MO.

Hannah E. Morehead1,2

F, b. circa 1836
Last EditedMay 31, 2020
     Hannah E. Morehead was born circa 1836 at KY, USA.1 As of August 9, 1857,her married name was Offutt.1,3 She married Lewis W. Offutt, son of Maryann Harrison, on August 9, 1857 at Holt County, MO, USA.1,3

Family

Lewis W. Offutt b. c 1837, d. c 16 Sep 1863
Child

Citations

  1. [S6102] July 12, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Jackson Township, Andrew Cty, MO, Line 21 lists Hannah, age 24, born in KY.
  2. [S6103] Marr. Bk. B, Holt Cty., MO: Marriage Book B, page 99. "To the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Holt Cty, Mo. This is to certify that a marriage ceremony was adminisytered between Lewis W. Offitt and Hannah E. Morehead by the undersigned Minister of the Gospel, this ninth day of August 1857. R. Alexander."
  3. [S6103] Marr. Bk. B, Holt Cty., MO: Marriage Book B, page 99. "To the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Holt Cty, Mo. This is to certify that a marriage ceremony was administered between Lewis W. Offitt and Hannah E. Morehead by the undersigned Minister of the Gospel, this ninth day of August 1857. R. Alexander."
  4. [S6102] July 12, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Jackson Township, Andrew Cty, MO, Line 22 lists Allice, age 1, born in MO.

Allice Offutt1

F, b. circa 1859
FatherLewis W. Offutt1 b. c 1837, d. c 16 Sep 1863
MotherHannah E. Morehead1 b. c 1836
Last EditedMay 29, 2020
     Allice Offutt was born circa 1859 at MO, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S6102] July 12, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Jackson Township, Andrew Cty, MO, Line 22 lists Allice, age 1, born in MO.

Elizabeth Reed Offutt1,2

F, b. February 28, 1918, d. December 4, 1966
FatherSamuel J. Offutt2,1 b. 2 Nov 1878, d. 3 Mar 1964
MotherNell Priscella Reed2,1 b. 6 Jan 1899, d. 8 Aug 1974
Last EditedSeptember 28, 2025
     Elizabeth Reed Offutt was born on February 28, 1918 at Greenfield, Hancock County, IN, USA.1,2,3 As of June 20, 1942,her married name was Mitchell.1,4 She died on December 4, 1966 at Medical Center Hospital, Albany, Albany County, NY, USA, at age 48.1 She was buried circa December 8, 1966 at Park Cemetery, Greenfield, Hancock County, IN, USA.1,3

Citations

  1. [S6114] Greenfield Daily Reporter, December 6, 1966, Pg. 1, Printed in the Tuesday, December 6, 1966 edition of the Greenfield Daily Reporter on page 1. "Mrs. Elizabeth Offutt Mitchell Passes Away
    Mrs. Elizabeth Offutt Mitchell, age 48, passed away at 9 p.m. Sunday, at Medical Center Hospital, Albany. N.Y., after a short illness. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Greenfield, the daughter of the late Judge Samuel J. Offutt and Nell Reed Offutt. She is survived by her husband, Richard, two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Margaret Offutt Mitchell of Albany, N.Y.; her mother, Mrs. Nell Offutt, of Greenfield; one sister, Mrs. Howard Romack, Cambridge, N.Y.; one aunt, Miss Clara Offutt, Indianapolis; three nephews, Howard, Charles and John Romack; one cousin, Mrs. Laura A. Heritier, Columbia City. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Pauling Avenue Methodist Church, Troy, N.Y.; Miriam Chapter, O.E.S., and Tri Kappa. She graduated from Greenfield High School in 1935. DePauw University in 1939, and did graduate work at Butler University. At DePauw, she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Until recently she was associated with the Emma Willard School, Troy, N.Y. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, at Pasco Memorial Mortuary, with Rev. Lyle Rasmussen officiating. Interment will be in Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 7 p.m. Wednesday."
  2. [S6584] Elizabeth Reed Offutt, Birth Certificate Registered No. 11; Handwritten 6882, Indiana Birth Certificate. Registered No. 11; Handwritten 6882. Place of birth Center Township; Greenfield, Hancock County. Name of Child: Elizabeth Reed Offutt. A female, born Feb. 28, 1918. Father: Samuel J. Offutt. Residence: Greenfield, Ind. White. Age: 39. Birthplace: Ind. Occupation: Lawyer. Mother's Full Maiden Name: Nell Reed. Residence: Greenfield, Ind. White. Age: 29. Birthplace: Ind. Number of children born to this mother: 3. Number of children born to this mother living: 2. (1918).
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #157435926. Buried in Lot 166 Grave 1 Section 16. Photo of grave marker. "MITCHELL ELIZABETH OFFUTT FEB. 28, 1918 - DEC. 4, 1966; RICHARD B. FEB. 9, 1915 - MAR. 18, 1991."
  4. [S6585] The Hancock Democrat, June 25, 1942, Pg. 1, Printed in the Thursday, June 25, 1942 edition of The Hancock Democrat on page 1. "R. B. MITCHELLS ON WEDDING TRIP - Ceremony Read at Bride's Home Saturday Evening - Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Mitchell are on a wedding trip north, following their marriage at 8:30 o'clock Saturday evening last at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. Mitchell was Miss Elizabeth Reed Offutt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Offutt, and Mr. Mitchell is the son or Mr. and Mrs. John C. Comstock….". The article goes on at length listing guests, as well as what the bridal party wore.

Ocey Offutt1

F, b. November 26, 1875, d. July 28, 1944
FatherJames Orlando Offutt1 b. 1842, d. 14 Apr 1879
MotherSarah E. Jackson1 d. 16 Oct 1881
Last EditedJune 12, 2020
     Ocey Offutt was born on November 26, 1875 at MO, USA.1,2,3,4,5 She was listed in the 1880 census at Virgil Township, Vernon County, MO, USA, in the household of Bettie Offutt on June 23, 1880.6 As of June 23, 1880, Ocey Offutt was also known as Osieola Offutt.3 As of May 31, 1891,her married name was Michael.7 She married Orrey Michael on May 31, 1891 at MO, USA.7 Ocey Offutt died on July 28, 1944 at Ozark Osteopathic Hospital, Springfield, Greene County, MO, USA, at age 68.8,5 She was buried on July 30, 1944 at Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Wright County, MO, USA.5,9

Family

Orrey Michael b. c 1868
Children

Citations

  1. [S6120] James Orlando Offutt, DECLARATION FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE, Application 508738, Lists the minor children of James Orlando Offutt as Ralph E. Offutt, born April 11, 1879 and Ocey Offutt, born November 26, 1875. That the father was married under the name James O. Offutt to Sarah E. Jackson.
  2. [S6121] James Orlando Offutt, GENERAL AFFIDAVIT, Application 508738, In this affadavit it lists the birthdate of Ocey Offutt as November 26, 1875.
  3. [S1861] June 23, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Virgil Township, Vernon County, MO, Line 17 lists Osieola, a daughter, age 4, born in Missouri.
  4. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #144803865. Bio Section has "Ossie Offutt. Her name appears in the records as: Osieola, Ossie, Ossi, Osie. She was born 26 Nov 1875 in Ray County Missouri, the daughter of James Orlander Offutt and Sarah Bettie Jackson. Ossie or Osie was married to Orry E Michael 31 May 1891 in Daviess County Missouri. They later divorced. At some point before 1930 Ossie married Harry Hoffman. He passed away 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri. Per Ossie Hoffman's death certificate, she was buried at Mansfield Cemetery under the direction of the Steffe Funeral Home."
  5. [S6137] Ossie Hoffman, State of Missouri Death Certificate, Reg. Dist. No. 128; Primary Reg. Dist. 5466; State File No. 24694; Registrar's No. 623. Death Certificate for Ossie Hoffman. Died July 28, 1944 in Ozark Osteopathic Hospital, Greene County, MO. A female born November 26, 1875 in Gallatin, Missouri. Appears to say that she was married twice and was widowed. Husband's name Harry Hoffman, he is listed as deceased. Buried July 31, 1944 in Mansfield Cemetery. Informant Luetta Bacon. Both of her parents are listed as unknown.
  6. [S1861] June 23, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Virgil Township, Vernon County, MO, Dwelling #85 and Family #161. Line 16 lists Bettie Offutt, age 25, mark in widowed/divorced column, keeps house, born in Missouri. Line 17 lists Osieola, a daughter, age 4, born in Missouri. Line 18 lists H. Raplh, a son, age 2.
  7. [S6135] Daviess Cty. MO Marr. Reg. 1859-1891: Daviess County Missouri Marriage Register 1859-1891, page 353, #2316. Marriage license application, Marriage License and mariage certification for Orrey E. Michael, age 23 of Daviess County, Missouri and Miss Ocey Offitt, age 16, of Daivess County, Missouri (Guardians written consent). Marriage performed by J. W. Casebolt(?) on May 31, 1891. Marriage was recorded June 11, 1891. [Spelling of names is as on the document, (?) means that I am unsure that I am correct in my transcription for the name or text]
  8. [S6136] The Kansas City Times, August 9, 1944, Pg. 6, Printed in the Wednesday, August 9, 1944 edition of The Kansas City Times, page 6. "Mrs. Ossie Hoffman, 69, 2818 Peery, died Jul 28 in a Sringfield, MO., hospital. She had been visiting a daughter, Mrs. B. B. Bacon, Mansfield, MO., when she became ill. Surviving also are a brother, Ralph Offut, somewhere in Colorado, and two sons, Lowell Michael and Ralph Michael, Leavenworh, Kas. Service and burial were held July 30 at Mansfield."
  9. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #144803865. Bio Section has "Ossie Offutt. Her name appears in the records as: Osieola, Ossie, Ossi, Osie. She was born 26 Nov 1875 in Ray County Missouri, the daughter of James Orlander Offutt and Sarah Bettie Jackson. Ossie or Osie was married to Orry E Michael 31 May 1891 in Daviess County Missouri. They later divorced. At some point before 1930 Ossie married Harry Hoffman. He passed away 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri. Per Ossie Hoffman's death certificate, she was buied at Mansfield Cemetery under the direction of the Steffe Funeral Home."
  10. [S6139] Garrie E. Michael, State of Missouri Death Certificate, Reg. Dist. No. 398; Primary Reg. Dist. 3019; State File No. 2991; Registered No. 43. Death Certificate for Garrie E. Michael. Died February 8, 1938; Independence Sanitarium & Hospital, Independence, Jackson County, MO. A male born April 17, 1893 in Pattonsburg, Missouri. Married. Husband of Charline Michael. Buried February 9, 1938 in Mt. Moriah. Filed February 10, 1938. Informant Mrs. Charline Michael, 1427 Hardy, Independence, Missouri. Father Orie Michael. Mother's maiden name Osie Offutt. Mother listed as born in Fleming, MO [Fleming, Missouri is in Ray County].
  11. [S6138] Naomi Huson, State of Missouri Death Certificate, Reg. Dist. No. ; Primary Reg. Dist. ; State File No. 38402; Registered No. 4532. Death Certificate for Naomi Huson. Died November 24, 1917 at 1419 Jefferson, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. A female born December 4, 1899 in Ray County, Missouri. Married. Buried July 31, 1944 in Mt. Washington November 26, 1917. Informant O. E. Michael, same address as place of death. Father Orry E. Michael. Mother's maiden name Ossie Offutte. Both of her parents are listed as born in MO.

Ralph E. Offutt1

M, b. April 11, 1878, d. March 26, 1958
FatherJames Orlando Offutt1 b. 1842, d. 14 Apr 1879
MotherSarah E. Jackson1 d. 16 Oct 1881
Last EditedJune 10, 2020
     Ralph E. Offutt was born on April 11, 1878 at MO, USA.1,2,3,4,5 He lived in 1918 at Cameron, Clinton County, MO, USA.3 He lived on April 2, 1942 at Alamosa, Alamosa County, CO, USA.4 He died on March 26, 1958 at St. Mary Corwin Hospital, Pueblo, Pueblo County, CO, USA, at age 79.6 He was buried on March 29, 1958.7

Citations

  1. [S6120] James Orlando Offutt, DECLARATION FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE, Application 508738, Lists the minor children of James Orlando Offutt as Ralph E. Offutt, born April 11, 1879 and Ocey Offutt, born November 26, 1875. That the father was married under the name James O. Offutt to Sarah E. Jackson.
  2. [S6121] James Orlando Offutt, GENERAL AFFIDAVIT, Application 508738, In this affadavit it lists the birthdate of Ralph E. Offutt as April 11, 1877, not 1879. Later records, as in the World War I and World War II Draft Registration forms list his date of birth as April 11, 1878 so I've removed this date.
  3. [S6122] "WW 1 Draft Reg. Cards 1917-1918", World War I Draft Registration Card for Ralph Offutt. Residing at 216 ?, Cameron, MO. Age 40, born April 11, 1878; a US Citizen Native Born. Occupation Farmer but presently not working. Contact Person listed is Basil O. Offutt, at the same address. Back of card describes him as being of medium height, slender build with grey eyes and ?? hair.
  4. [S6123] "Draft Reg. Card", World War II Draft Registration Card for Ralph Offutt. Residing at 425 Main St., Alamosa, Alamosa, Colorado. Age 64, born April 11, 1878 in Atcheson, Kansas. Employed at the Stockyards in Alamosa. Contact Person listed is Opal, at the same address. Back of card describes him as being 5' 7" tall, 145 pounds, blue eyes and gray hair. In every Census record that I've found, he is listed as being born in MO so I have deleted the Atcheson, Kansas place of birth.
  5. [S1861] June 23, 1880 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Virgil Township, Vernon County, MO, Line 18 lists H. Raplh, a son, age 2, born in MO.
  6. [S6126] The Cameron Sun and Weekly Observer, April 3, 1958, Pg. 1, Printed in the Thursday, April 3, 1958 edition of The Cameron Sun and Weekly Observer on page 1. "ATTEND RITES FOR FATHER - Basil Offutt and Mrs. Theo Gibson of Cameron, Orville Offutt of Stewartsville and Mrs. Ralph West, Anderson, Mo., returned Sunday evening from Alamosa, Colo., where they had attended funeral services Saturday morning for their father, Ralph Offutt. Mr. Offutt had been ill for several months, and a week prior to his death at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo last Wednesday had had major surgery. His sons and daughters had been with him at that time. r Mrs. West's daughter, Mrs. Helmer Gylling. and family of Albuquerque. N. M.. also went to Alamosa for the services held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church." Date of death calculated using calender.
  7. [S6126] The Cameron Sun and Weekly Observer, April 3, 1958, Pg. 1, Printed in the Thursday, April 3, 1958 edition of The Cameron Sun and Weekly Observer on page 1. "ATTEND RITES FOR FATHER - Basil Offutt and Mrs. Theo Gibson of Cameron, Orville Offutt of Stewartsville and Mrs. Ralph West, Anderson, Mo., returned Sunday evening from Alamosa, Colo., where they had attended funeral services Saturday morning for their father, Ralph Offutt. Mr. Offutt had been ill for several months, and a week prior to his death at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo last Wednesday had had major surgery. His sons and daughters had been with him at that time. r Mrs. West's daughter, Mrs. Helmer Gylling. and family of Albuquerque. N. M.. also went to Alamosa for the services held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church." Date of funeral calculated using calender.

Orrey Michael1

M, b. circa 1868
Last EditedJune 12, 2020
     Orrey Michael was born circa 1868.1 He married Ocey Offutt, daughter of James Orlando Offutt and Sarah E. Jackson, on May 31, 1891 at MO, USA.1

Family

Ocey Offutt b. 26 Nov 1875, d. 28 Jul 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S6135] Daviess Cty. MO Marr. Reg. 1859-1891: Daviess County Missouri Marriage Register 1859-1891, page 353, #2316. Marriage license application, Marriage License and mariage certification for Orrey E. Michael, age 23 of Daviess County, Missouri and Miss Ocey Offitt, age 16, of Daivess County, Missouri (Guardians written consent). Marriage performed by J. W. Casebolt(?) on May 31, 1891. Marriage was recorded June 11, 1891. [Spelling of names is as on the document, (?) means that I am unsure that I am correct in my transcription for the name or text]
  2. [S6139] Garrie E. Michael, State of Missouri Death Certificate, Reg. Dist. No. 398; Primary Reg. Dist. 3019; State File No. 2991; Registered No. 43. Death Certificate for Garrie E. Michael. Died February 8, 1938; Independence Sanitarium & Hospital, Independence, Jackson County, MO. A male born April 17, 1893 in Pattonsburg, Missouri. Married. Husband of Charline Michael. Buried February 9, 1938 in Mt. Moriah. Filed February 10, 1938. Informant Mrs. Charline Michael, 1427 Hardy, Independence, Missouri. Father Orie Michael. Mother's maiden name Osie Offutt. Mother listed as born in Fleming, MO [Fleming, Missouri is in Ray County].
  3. [S6138] Naomi Huson, State of Missouri Death Certificate, Reg. Dist. No. ; Primary Reg. Dist. ; State File No. 38402; Registered No. 4532. Death Certificate for Naomi Huson. Died November 24, 1917 at 1419 Jefferson, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. A female born December 4, 1899 in Ray County, Missouri. Married. Buried July 31, 1944 in Mt. Washington November 26, 1917. Informant O. E. Michael, same address as place of death. Father Orry E. Michael. Mother's maiden name Ossie Offutte. Both of her parents are listed as born in MO.

Naomi Michael1

F, b. December 4, 1899, d. November 24, 1917
FatherOrrey Michael1 b. c 1868
MotherOcey Offutt1 b. 26 Nov 1875, d. 28 Jul 1944
Last EditedJune 12, 2020
     Naomi Michael was born on December 4, 1899 at Ray County, MO, USA.1 She died on November 24, 1917 at Kansas City, Jackson County, MO, USA, at age 17.2 She was buried on November 26, 1917 at Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, MO, USA.3

Citations

  1. [S6138] Naomi Huson, State of Missouri Death Certificate, Reg. Dist. No. ; Primary Reg. Dist. ; State File No. 38402; Registered No. 4532. Death Certificate for Naomi Huson. Died November 24, 1917 at 1419 Jefferson, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. A female born December 4, 1899 in Ray County, Missouri. Married. Buried July 31, 1944 in Mt. Washington November 26, 1917. Informant O. E. Michael, same address as place of death. Father Orry E. Michael. Mother's maiden name Ossie Offutte. Both of her parents are listed as born in MO.
  2. [S6137] Ossie Hoffman, State of Missouri Death Certificate, Reg. Dist. No. ; Primary Reg. Dist. ; State File No. 38402; Registered No. 4532. Death Certificate for Naomi Huson. Died November 24, 1917 at 1419 Jefferson, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. A female born December 4, 1899 in Ray County, Missouri. Married. Buried July 31, 1944 in Mt. Washington November 26, 1917. Informant O. E. Michael, same address as place of death. Father Orry E. Michael. Mother's maiden name Ossie Offutte. Both of her parents are listed as born in MO.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #141436012.

Garrie E. Michael1

M, b. April 17, 1893, d. February 8, 1938
FatherOrrey Michael1 b. c 1868
MotherOcey Offutt1 b. 26 Nov 1875, d. 28 Jul 1944
Last EditedJune 12, 2020
     Garrie E. Michael was born on April 17, 1893 at Pattonsburg, Daviess County, MO, USA.1 He died on February 8, 1938 at Independence Sanitarium & Hospital, independence, Jackson County, MO, USA, at age 44.1 He was buried on February 9, 1938 at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO, USA.1,2

Citations

  1. [S6139] Garrie E. Michael, State of Missouri Death Certificate, Reg. Dist. No. 398; Primary Reg. Dist. 3019; State File No. 2991; Registered No. 43. Death Certificate for Garrie E. Michael. Died February 8, 1938; Independence Sanitarium & Hospital, Independence, Jackson County, MO. A male born April 17, 1893 in Pattonsburg, Missouri. Married. Husband of Charline Michael. Buried February 9, 1938 in Mt. Moriah. Filed February 10, 1938. Informant Mrs. Charline Michael, 1427 Hardy, Independence, Missouri. Father Orie Michael. Mother's maiden name Osie Offutt. Mother listed as born in Fleming, MO [Fleming, Missouri is in Ray County].
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #144813381. Photo of grave marker. "GARRIE E. MICHAEL 1893-1938; EUGENE S. MICHAEL LOST ON TINIAN APR. 3, 1945."