Charles O'Neill1

M, b. October, 1889
FatherHugh O'Neill1 d. 29 Oct 1929
MotherSarah C. Pullen1 b. 7 Feb 1850, d. 12 Oct 1931
Last EditedAugust 3, 2025
     Charles O'Neill was born in October, 1889 at KY, USA.1 He was listed in the 1900 census at 17th Precinct, Lexington, Fayette County, KY, USA, in the household of Hugh O'Neill and Sarah Katherine O'Neill on June 7, 1900.2

Citations

  1. [S7687] June 26, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 17th Precinct, Lexiington, Fayette Cty., KY, 44 East High Street, Dwelling 233, Family 251. Page 12 B line 51 lists son Charles O'Neal, born October 1889, age 10, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY.
  2. [S7687] June 26, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 17th Precinct, Lexiington, Fayette Cty., KY, 44 East High Street, Dwelling 233, Family 251. Line 44 lists Hugh O'Neil (sic), born Jan 1846, age 54, married for 31 years, born in Ireland, Both parents born in Ireland, immigrated in 1846, occupation Blacksmith. Line 45 lists wife Sarah T., born Feb 1850, age 50, married 31 years, 6 children, all living, born in KY, both parents born in KY. Line 46 lists son Richard W., born March 1871, age 29, single, born in KY, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY, occupation Bookkeeper Blacksmith. Line 47 lists son William E.(?), born April 1876, age 24, married, married for 3 years, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY, occupation Blacksmith. Line 48 lists daughter Nora, born May 1882, age 18, single, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY. Line 49 lists daughter Louise M., born September 1886, age 13, single, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY. Line 50 lists daughter Margarette, born January 1889, age 11, single, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY. Page 12 B line 51 lists son Charles O'Neal, born October 1889, age 10, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY. Line 52 lists mother in law Louise Pullen, born July 1824, age 75, widow, 10 children, 5 living, born in KY, father and mother born in KY. Line 53 lists sister in law Alice Davis, born July 1865, age 34, married, married for 3 years, no children, born in KY, father and mother born in KY. Line 54 lists son in law (sic) John B. Davis, born January 1864, age 36, married, married for 3 years, born in MS, father and mother born in MS. Line 55 lists sister Sarah O'Neal (sic), born January 1868, age 32, born in KY, both parents born in Ireland.

John B. Davis1

M, b. January, 1864, d. 1937
Last EditedAugust 3, 2025
     John B. Davis was born in 1862.2 He was born in January, 1864 at MS, USA.1 He married Alice Pullen, daughter of James Pullen and Louise Marion Offutt, on August 3, 1898 at Lexington, Fayette County, KY, USA.1,3 John B. Davis was listed in the 1900 census at 17th Precinct, Lexington, Fayette County, KY, USA, in the household of Hugh O'Neill and Sarah Katherine O'Neill on June 7, 1900.4 John B. Davis died in 1937.2 He was buried at Friendship Cemetery, Como, Panola County, MS, USA.2

Family

Alice Pullen b. Aug 1859, d. 19 Feb 1940

Citations

  1. [S7687] June 26, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 17th Precinct, Lexiington, Fayette Cty., KY, 44 East High Street, Dwelling 233, Family 251. Page 12 B Line 54 lists son in law (sic) John B. Davis, born January 1864, age 36, married, married for 3 years, born in MS, father and mother born in MS.
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find a Grave memorial #18350465. Photo of grave marker. "JOHN B. DAVIS 1862 - 1937."
  3. [S7688] The Courier-Journal, August 4, 1898, Pg. 4, Printed in the Thursday, August 4, 1898 edition of The Courier-Journal on page 4. "Davis-Pullen. Lexington, Ky., Aug. 3.-[Special.]-Mr. J. B. Davis, a salesman for a New York dental firm, and Miss Alice Pullen, of Cincinnati, were married here this afternoon at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. O'Neill. Miss Pullen has been for some years assistant physician at a private hospital in Avondale, Cincinnati."
  4. [S7687] June 26, 1900 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 17th Precinct, Lexiington, Fayette Cty., KY, 44 East High Street, Dwelling 233, Family 251. Line 44 lists Hugh O'Neil (sic), born Jan 1846, age 54, married for 31 years, born in Ireland, Both parents born in Ireland, immigrated in 1846, occupation Blacksmith. Line 45 lists wife Sarah T., born Feb 1850, age 50, married 31 years, 6 children, all living, born in KY, both parents born in KY. Line 46 lists son Richard W., born March 1871, age 29, single, born in KY, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY, occupation Bookkeeper Blacksmith. Line 47 lists son William E.(?), born April 1876, age 24, married, married for 3 years, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY, occupation Blacksmith. Line 48 lists daughter Nora, born May 1882, age 18, single, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY. Line 49 lists daughter Louise M., born September 1886, age 13, single, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY. Line 50 lists daughter Margarette, born January 1889, age 11, single, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY. Page 12 B line 51 lists son Charles O'Neal, born October 1889, age 10, father born in Ireland, mother born in KY. Line 52 lists mother in law Louise Pullen, born July 1824, age 75, widow, 10 children, 5 living, born in KY, father and mother born in KY. Line 53 lists sister in law Alice Davis, born July 1865, age 34, married, married for 3 years, no children, born in KY, father and mother born in KY. Line 54 lists son in law (sic) John B. Davis, born January 1864, age 36, married, married for 3 years, born in MS, father and mother born in MS. Line 55 lists sister Sarah O'Neal (sic), born January 1868, age 32, born in KY, both parents born in Ireland.

John Thomas Offutt1

M, b. November 2, 1913, d. February 15, 1993
FatherHerman Ray Offutt1 b. 9 Feb 1890, d. 19 Oct 1957
MotherSydney Ray Comstock1 b. c 1895, d. 18 Jul 1927
Last EditedOctober 8, 2025
     John Thomas Offutt was born on November 2, 1913 at Springfield, Washington County, KY, USA.1,2,3,4,5 As of December 8, 1939, John Thomas Offutt was also known as Henry Thomas Offutt.6,2 He married Adina Frances Cropper on December 8, 1939 at Newport, Campbell County, KY, USA.7,6,2 John Thomas Offutt began military service on July 17, 1943 at U.S. Army, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH, USA.8,9 He ended military service on February 15, 1946 at U.S. Army.10 He died on February 15, 1993 at Humana Hospital-Suburban, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA, at age 79.1,3 He was buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA.11

Family

Adina Frances Cropper b. 24 Aug 1911, d. 14 Jan 2000

Citations

  1. [S6068] Soc. Sec. App. & Claims Ind., Name      John Thomas Offutt [John T Offutt], Gender Male. Race White. Birth Date 2 Nov 1913. Birth Place Springfield, Kentucky [Springfield|]. Death Date 15 Feb 1993. Claim Date 2 Oct 1975. Father Herman C Offutt. Mother Sidney R Comstock. SSN      XXXXXXXXX. Citizenship or Alien Status U.S. Citizen.
  2. [S7698] Campbell Cty. KY Marr. Lic./Certificate: Groom Henry T. Offutt is listed as 26 years of age, born in Springfield, KY. Father Hermand and Mother Sidney. Bride Adina F. Cropper is listed as 28 years of age, born in Vanceburg, KY. Father Rufus and Mother Willa.
  3. [S7696] The Courier-Journal, February 16, 1993, Pg. B-6, Printed in the Tuesday, February 16, 1993 edition of The Courier-Journal on page B-6. "John Thomas Offutt, 79, Jeffersontown, died Monday at Humana Hospital-Suburban. He was a native of Springfield, a retired employee of Durkee Foods, an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and a member of Jeffersontown Christian Church. Survivors: his wife, the former Adina Cooper; a son, Tom Offutt of Sharpsville, Pa.; and five grandchildren. Funeral: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jeffersontown Christian Church, 10631 Taylorsville Road. Visitation: the church, 1-7 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements: Foreman Funeral Home."
  4. [S1670] FamilySearch Labs, online https://www.familysearch.org/, Name John T Offutt. Mother's Name Sidney Cornstock. Mother's Sex Female. Event Type Birth. Event Date 2 Nov 1913. Event Place Kentucky, United States. Event Place (Original) WSHGN, Kentucky, United States.
  5. [S7699] "Draft Reg. Card", WWII Draft Registration Card Serial Number 454, Order Number 2317. John Thomas Offutt (Typewritten, a lined out entry of Henry Thomas Offutt is there in the name field as well). Place of Residence 2706 ????? Ave, Cinta, Hamilton, OH. Age 27. Place of Birth Springfield, KY Washington County. Date of Birth November 3, 1913 (Typewritten Nov. 2, 1913 lined through Nov.3, 1913). Name of Person Who Will Always Know your Address Adina Frances Offutt. Address of That Person 2520 Chatham, Cinti, Ham, OH. Employers Name Nick Churney. Place of Employment or Business Alma (?) Hotel, Cinti, Ham., OH. Since the birth index and social security claims has the November 2, 1913 date I have removed the November 3, 1913 date.
  6. [S7697] Lewis County Herald, December 21, 1939, Pg. 1, Printed in the Thursday, December 21, 1939 edition of the Lewis County Herald on page 1. "Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Cropper are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Adina Frances to Mr. Henry Thomas Offutt, of Louisville on Friday, December 8th at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. Anne Burbank and Mr. Burbank in Avondale. Just as the clock chimed the hour of midnight, they pledged their marriage vows. Mr. and Mrs. Offut (sic) will be at home to their friends at Cresent Place, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati and after the holidays they will take a tour of the South."
  7. [S6068] Soc. Sec. App. & Claims Ind., Name Adina Cropper Offutt [Adina C Offutt] [Adina Cropper Cropper]. Gender Female. Race White. Birth Date 24 Aug 1911. Birth Place Lewis Co, Kentucky [Lewis Co|]. Death Date 14 Jan 2000. Claim Date 18 Jun 1973. Father Rufus D Cropper. Mother Willa S Adair. SSN XXXXXXXXX. Citizenship or Alien Status U.S. Citizen.
  8. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, https://www.birls.org/
    Entered/Enlisted ARMY on August 14, 1943 at age 29      
    Released from Active Duty on February 15, 1946 at age 32      
    Served approx. 30 months      
    Died age 79. Cause of Death UNKNOWN     
    Gender M.
    Likely Military Service Number or Serial Number*: (exact or very close match) JOHN T OFFUTT, born 1913, entered/enlisted July 17, 1943, US ARMY SERIAL NUMBER # 35872106
    After searching the National Archives I located the enlistment record and removed the August 14, 1943 date based on that.
  9. [S851] "U.S. Army WW2 Serial Number Cards", ARMY SERIAL NUMBER 35872106. NAME OFFUTT#JOHN#T. RESIDENCE: STATE      33 VIRGINIA. RESIDENCE: COUNTY 093 JAMES CITY. PLACE OF ENLISTMENT 5321 CINCINNATI OHIO. DATE OF ENLISTMENT DAY 17. DATE OF ENLISTMENT MONTH 07. DATE OF ENLISTMENT YEAR 43. GRADE: ALPHA DESIGNATION PVT Private. GRADE: CODE 8 Private. BRANCH: ALPHA DESIGNATION NO# No branch assignment. BRANCH: CODE 02 No branch assignment. FIELD USE AS DESIRED . TERM OF ENLISTMENT 5 Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. LONGEVITY . SOURCE OF ARMY PERSONNEL      0 Civil Life. NATIVITY 52 KENTUCKY. YEAR OF BIRTH 13. RACE AND CITIZENSHIP 1 White, citizen.
  10. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, https://www.birls.org/
    Entered/Enlisted ARMY on August 14, 1943 at age 29      
    Released from Active Duty on February 15, 1946 at age 32      
    Served approx. 30 months      
    Died age 79. Cause of Death UNKNOWN     
    Gender M.
    Likely Military Service Number or Serial Number*: (exact or very close match) JOHN T OFFUTT, born 1913, entered/enlisted July 17, 1943, US ARMY SERIAL NUMBER # 35872106.
  11. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Buried in Sec E Lot 12 Range 13 G4948. Photo of veteran grave marker.

Adina Frances Cropper1

F, b. August 24, 1911, d. January 14, 2000
Last EditedOctober 8, 2025
     Adina Frances Cropper was born on August 24, 1911 at Vanceburg, Lewis County, KY, USA.1,2 As of December 8, 1939,her married name was Offutt.1,3 She married John Thomas Offutt, son of Herman Ray Offutt and Sydney Ray Comstock, on December 8, 1939 at Newport, Campbell County, KY, USA.1,4,3 Adina Frances Cropper died on January 14, 2000 at Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA, at age 88.1,2 She was buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, USA.5

Family

John Thomas Offutt b. 2 Nov 1913, d. 15 Feb 1993

Citations

  1. [S6068] Soc. Sec. App. & Claims Ind., Name Adina Cropper Offutt [Adina C Offutt] [Adina Cropper Cropper]. Gender Female. Race White. Birth Date 24 Aug 1911. Birth Place Lewis Co, Kentucky [Lewis Co|]. Death Date 14 Jan 2000. Claim Date 18 Jun 1973. Father Rufus D Cropper. Mother Willa S Adair. SSN XXXXXXXXX. Citizenship or Alien Status U.S. Citizen.
  2. [S7700] The Courier-Journal, January 16, 2000, Pg. B6, Printed in the Sunday, January 16, 2000 edition of The Courier-Journal on page B6. "Adina Offutt, 88, of Jeffersontown, died Saturday at Hurstbourne Care Centre at Stony Brook. She was a native of Vanceburg, a retired teacher, former president of the Woman's Club of Jeffersontown and a member of Jeffersontown Historical Society and Jeffersontown Christian Church. Survivors: a son, Thomas D. Offutt; brothers Bob and Orville Cropper; sisters Ann Beechuk and Helen Carrington; and six grandchildren. Funeral: 7 p.m. Monday, her church. Burial: private. Visitation: Foreman's, Jeffersontown, 2-4 and 6- 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial gifts: her church." Saturday would have been January 15th, yet all the information I've come across has her date of death as the 14th so I have removed the 15th.
  3. [S7698] Campbell Cty. KY Marr. Lic./Certificate: Groom Henry T. Offutt is listed as 26 years of age, born in Springfield, KY. Father Hermand and Mother Sidney. Bride Adina F. Cropper is listed as 28 years of age, born in Vanceburg, KY. Father Rufus and Mother Willa.
  4. [S7697] Lewis County Herald, December 21, 1939, Pg. 1, Printed in the Thursday, December 21, 1939 edition of the Lewis County Herald on page 1. "Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Cropper are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Adina Frances to Mr. Henry Thomas Offutt, of Louisville on Friday, December 8th at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. Anne Burbank and Mr. Burbank in Avondale. Just as the clock chimed the hour of midnight, they pledged their marriage vows. Mr. and Mrs. Offut (sic) will be at home to their friends at Cresent Place, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati and after the holidays they will take a tour of the South."
  5. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #271303959.