Marie Dotterway1

F, b. 1913
FatherConrad M. Dotterway1 b. 1873
MotherAnna Schmucker2

Events

Birth1913Marie Dotterway was born in 1913 in Pennsylvania.1 
She was the daughter of Conrad M. Dotterway and Anna Schmucker.2,1 
Marriage16 Aug 1939Marie Dotterway married George W. Stein, son of Dennis Charles Stein and Josephine Marie Priester, on 16 Aug 1939.2,1 
Census194015 Apr 1940Marie Stein was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Conrad M. Dotterway in Unity, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.1 
Census195019 Apr 1950Marie Stein was enumerated in the census of 1950 under George W. Stein in Unity, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.3,4 

Family

 George W. Stein b. 27 Nov 1917, d. 20 Mar 1987
ChartsDescendants of Phillip Haas

Citations

  1. [S11299] 1940 United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Unity, ED 65-221, page 3A (handwritten), population schedule, line 11-13, household 39, Conrad M. Dotterway household (indexed as Conrad M. Dottarway).
  2. [S99] "Ancestry World Tree", Smith Tree, 8 Aug 2002, Elaine Newhouse.
  3. [S16870] 1950 United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Unity, ED 65-364, sheet 27 (handwritten), digital image 28 of 40, population schedule, line 28-30, dwelling 249, George W. Stein household.
  4. [S16871] 1950 United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Unity, ED 65-364, sheet 28 (handwritten), digital image 29 of 40, population schedule, line 1-2, dwelling 249, George W. Stein household (continued from previous page).

June Hoffman1

F

Family

 Regis Stein b. 13 Dec 1929
ChartsDescendants of Phillip Haas

Citations

  1. [S99] "Ancestry World Tree", Smith Tree, 8 Aug 2002, Elaine Newhouse.

Fred K. Attenberger1,2

M, b. 1916

Events

Birth1916Fred K. Attenberger was born in 1916 in Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage15 Jan 1940He married Jean L. Stein, daughter of Frederick C. Stein and Olive G. Overly, on 15 Jan 1940.3 
Census19401 Apr 1940Fred K. Attenberger was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, as follows:
Attenberger, F.K., Head, 24, Married, born in Pennsylvania, Machinist-Fittings Co.
Jean, Wife, 20, Married, born in Pennsylvania.1 
Census19505 Apr 1950Fred K. Attenberger was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in South Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, as follows:
Attenberger, Fred K., Head, 34, Married, born in Pennsylvania, Laborer-Valvers and Fittings
Jean L., Wife, 30, Married, born in Pennsylvania
David W., Son, 2, born in Pennsylvania.2 

Family

 Jean L. Stein b. 12 Nov 1919, d. 15 Jan 1997
ChartsDescendants of Phillip Haas

Citations

  1. [S11303] 1940 United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, Greensburg, ED 65-46, page 13B (handwritten), population schedule, line 74-75, household 321, F.K. Attenberger household.
  2. [S16873] 1950 United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, South Greensburg, ED 65-335, sheet 14 (handwritten), digital image 15 of 33, population schedule, line 24-26, dwelling 126, Fred K. Attenberger household.
  3. [S99] "Ancestry World Tree", Smith Tree, 8 Aug 2002, Elaine Newhouse.

John Wilson Merfen1,2

M, b. 16 Apr 1848, d. 6 Mar 1934

Events

Birth16 Apr 1848John Wilson Merfen was born on 16 Apr 1848 in Ohio.1,3,4 
Marriage30 Mar 1880He married Samantha Ann Wood, daughter of Jesse Pepper and Elizabeth Snyder, on 30 Mar 1880 in Luray, Clark County, Missouri.1,5 
Census18808 Jun 1880John Wilson Merfen was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Folker, Clark County, Missouri, as follows:
Murphin, John, 28, Head, Married during the census year, Farming, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Mattie, 28, Wife, Married during the census year, Keeping house, born in Iowa, Father born in Kentucky, Mother born in Pennsylvania
Sedam, James C., 28, Brother in Law, Married during the census year, Brick Mason, born in Illinois, Father born in New Jersey, Mother born in Kentucky
Josephine, 22, Sister in Law, Married during the census year, Keeping house, born in Iowa, Father born in Kentucky, Mother born in Pennsylvania.1 
Census19004 Jun 1900John Wilson Merfen was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Wyaconda Township, Clark County, Missouri, as follows:
Merfin, John W., Head, Apr 1848, 52, Married 20 years, born in Ohio, Day Laborer
Mattie, Wife, Mar 1855, 45, Married 20 years, 6 children-4 living, born in Iowa, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Maryland
Johny D., Son, Dec 1883, 16, born in Missouri, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Iowa
Arthur E., Son, May 1887, 13, born in Missouri, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Iowa
Bessie I., Daughter, Aug 1889, 10, born in Missouri, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Iowa
William H., Son, May 1892, 8, born in Missouri, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Iowa.3 
Census191023 Apr 1910John Wilson Merfen was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Washington Township, Clark County, Missouri, as follows:
Merfen, John W., Head, 62, Married-30 years, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Ohio, Day Laborer-odd jobs
Mattie, Wife, 55, Married-30 years, 6 children-3 living, born in Iowa, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Maryland
John D., Son, 26, Single, born in Missouri, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Iowa, Barber-own shop.6 
Census19205 Jan 1920John Wilson Merfen was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri, as follows:
Merfen, John W., Head, 71, Married, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Ohio, Laborer-Day work
Mattie, Wife, 64, Married, born in Iowa, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Maryland.7 
Census193022 Apr 1930John Wilson Merfen was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Ernest Arthur Merfen in Madison, Lee County, Iowa.8 
Death6 Mar 1934John Wilson Merfen died on 6 Mar 1934 in Appannoose Township, Hancock County, Illinois.5,2 

Family

 Samantha Ann Pepper b. 7 Mar 1855, d. 6 Aug 1934
Children 1.Averly Levitis Merfen5 d. b 1900
 2.John Douglas Merfen+3 b. 2 Dec 1883, d. 19 Nov 1947
 3.Clyde Everett Merfen9 b. 31 Aug 1885, d. 21 Jul 1886
 4.Ernest Arthur Merfen+3 b. 30 May 1887, d. 1 Jan 1938
 5.Bessie Isadora Merfen+3 b. Aug 1889
 6.William Henry Merfen3 b. 3 May 1892, d. 23 Aug 1905
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2560] 1880 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Folker, ED 46, page 263C (stamped), Page No. 7 (handwritten), population schedule, line 47-50, dwelling 77, family 77, John Murphin household.
  2. [S15052] "Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947" Database (without images), John Wilson Merfen.
  3. [S2991] 1900 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 32, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 2-7, dwelling 120, family 120, John W. Merfin household.
  4. [S15053] John W. Merfen, page 6, column 2.
  5. [S15050] Mrs. Mattie Ann Merfen, page 3, column 1.
  6. [S3515] 1910 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Washington, ED 36, page 5B (handwritten), population schedule, line 97-99, dwelling 111, family 111, John W. Merfen household.
  7. [S4237] 1920 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 38, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 54-55, dwelling 96, family 98, John W. Merfen household.
  8. [S15049] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Lee County, Madison, ED 23, page 21B (handwritten), population schedule, line 79-85, dwelling 511, family 603, Ernest A. Merfen household.
  9. [S118] "Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-2002" Missouri Birth Records. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri State Archives.; Clark: Record images for Clark: 1837-1909, page 39, digital image 39 of 154, no. 184, Clyde Everett Murvin (indexed as Clyde Everelt Marvin), Database (with images).

John Douglas Merfen1,2

M, b. 2 Dec 1883, d. 19 Nov 1947
FatherJohn Wilson Merfen1 b. 16 Apr 1848, d. 6 Mar 1934
MotherSamantha Ann Pepper1 b. 7 Mar 1855, d. 6 Aug 1934

Events

Birth2 Dec 1883John Douglas Merfen was born on 2 Dec 1883 in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri.1,3 
He was the son of John Wilson Merfen and Samantha Ann Pepper.1 
Census19004 Jun 1900John Douglas Merfen was enumerated in the census of 1900 under John Wilson Merfen in Wyaconda Township, Clark County, Missouri.1 
Census191023 Apr 1910John Douglas Merfen was enumerated in the census of 1910 under John Wilson Merfen in Washington Township, Clark County, Missouri.4 
Marriage1912John Douglas Merfen married Freda Sophie Lerche, daughter of Charles Lerche and Elizabeth (?), in 1912.3,5 
Census19203 Jan 1920John Douglas Merfen was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Charles Lerche in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, as follows:
Lerche, Chas, Head, 61, Married, Immigrated 1863, Naturalized-1868, born in Germany, Father and Mother born in Germany, Boxmaker-Lumber Mill
Lizzie, Wife, 60, Married, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Germany
Merfen, Freda S., Daughter, 30, Married, born in Iowa, Father born in Germany, Mother born in Iowa
John D., Son in law, 35, Married, born in Missouri, Father born in England, Mother born in Iowa, Barber
Carl J., Grandson, 1-6/12, born in Iowa, Father born in Missouri, Mother born in Iowa.6 
Census19302 Apr 1930John Douglas Merfen was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, as follows:
Merfen, John D., Head, 48, Married-age 25, born in Missouri, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Iowa, Barber-Shop
Freda S., Wife, 40, Married-age 22, born in Iowa, Father born at Sea, Mother born in Iowa
Carl J., Son, 11, born in Iowa, Father born in Missouri, Mother born in Iowa.5 
Census194019 Apr 1940John Douglas Merfen was enumerated in the census of 1940 under Elizabeth Lerche in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, as follows:
Lerche, Elizabeth, Head, 81, Widowed, born in Iowa
Merfen, John D., Son in Law, 56, Married, born in Missouri, Proprietor-Barber Shop
Freda S., Daughter, 50, Married, born in Iowa
Carl J., Grandson, 21, Single, born in Iowa, Labor-N.G.A. Athletic Field.7 
Death19 Nov 1947John Douglas Merfen died on 19 Nov 1947 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa.3 

Family

 Freda Sophie Lerche b. 1890
Child 1.Karl John Merfen6 b. 7 Jun 1918
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2991] 1900 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 32, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 2-7, dwelling 120, family 120, John W. Merfin household.
  2. [S15060] "Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940," Ancestry.com, birth certificate image, Karl John Merfen, 1980, digital image 216 of 3398, Iowa No. 540256.
  3. [S15055] "Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1972," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, John D. Merfen, 1947, digital image 168660 of 289046, Iowa No. 56F-47-185.
  4. [S3515] 1910 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Washington, ED 36, page 5B (handwritten), population schedule, line 97-99, dwelling 111, family 111, John W. Merfen household.
  5. [S15057] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Des Moines County, Burlington, ED 11, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 53-55, dwelling 12, family 16, John D. Merfen household.
  6. [S15056] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Lee County, Madison Ward 4, ED 85, page 3A (handwritten), population schedule, line 19-23, dwelling 50, family 67, Chas Lerche household.
  7. [S15058] 1940 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Lee County, Fort Madison, ED 56-25A, page 13B (handwritten), population schedule, line 52-55, household 331, Elizabeth Lerche household.

Ernest Arthur Merfen1,2

M, b. 30 May 1887, d. 1 Jan 1938
FatherJohn Wilson Merfen1 b. 16 Apr 1848, d. 6 Mar 1934
MotherSamantha Ann Pepper1 b. 7 Mar 1855, d. 6 Aug 1934

Events

Birth30 May 1887Ernest Arthur Merfen was born on 30 May 1887 in Wyaconda Township, Clark County, Missouri.1,3,4 
He was the son of John Wilson Merfen and Samantha Ann Pepper.1 
Census19004 Jun 1900Ernest Arthur Merfen was enumerated in the census of 1900 under John Wilson Merfen in Wyaconda Township, Clark County, Missouri.1 
Marriage1910Ernest Arthur Merfen married May (?) in 1910.2 
Census191018 Apr 1910Ernest Arthur Merfen was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri, as follows:
Merfen, Earnest, Head, 22, Married-0 years, born in Missouri, Father and Mother born in Missouri, Teamster-Dray Line
May, Wife, 23, Married-0 years, born in Missouri, Father and Mother born in Missouri.5 
Marriage4 Jul 1916He married Linnie F. Butcher on 4 Jul 1916 in Williamstown, Lewis County, Missouri.6,7 
Census19203 Jan 1920Ernest Arthur Merfen was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, as follows:
Merfen, Ernest A., Head, 32, Married, born in Missouri, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Iowa, Tube Wrapper-Tire Co.
Linnie F., Wife, 19, Married, born in Missouri, Father and Mother born in Missouri
Ernest R., Son, 2-6/12, born in Missouri, Father and Mother born in Missouri.8 
Marriage1 Sep 1928He married Nellie Louella Jones, daughter of John Jones and Mary Valentine, on 1 Sep 1928 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa.2,9 
Census193022 Apr 1930Ernest Arthur Merfen was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Madison, Lee County, Iowa, as follows:
Merfen, Ernest A., Head, 42, Married-age 22, born in Missouri, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Iowa, Machinist-Railroad Shop
Louella, Wife, 27, Married-age 19, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Illinois
Ernest R., Son, 12, born in Missouri, Father and Mother born in Missouri
Evans, June, Step-Daughter, 6, born in Illinois, Father and Mother born in Illinois
Merfen, Arthur, Son, 9/12, born in Iowa, Father born in Missouri, Mother born in Illinois
John, Father, 82, Married-age 32, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Mattie, Mother, 75, Married-age 25, born in Iowa, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Maryland.2 
Death1 Jan 1938He died on 1 Jan 1938 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa.4 

Family 1

 May (?) b. 1887

Family 2

 Linnie F. Butcher b. 1901
Child 1.Ernest Randall Merfen+2 b. 1918

Family 3

 Nellie Louella Jones b. 1903
Children 1.Arthur Wilse Merfen+2 b. 19 Jul 1929, d. 1 Oct 1970
 2.William LeRoy Merfen10 b. 16 Jan 1937, d. 11 Mar 1937
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2991] 1900 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 32, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 2-7, dwelling 120, family 120, John W. Merfin household.
  2. [S15049] 1930 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Lee County, Madison, ED 23, page 21B (handwritten), population schedule, line 79-85, dwelling 511, family 603, Ernest A. Merfen household.
  3. [S138] "Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-2002" Missouri Birth Records. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri State Archives.; Clark: Record images for Clark: 1837-1909, page 60, digital image 60 of 154, no. 66, Murphin, Database (with images).
  4. [S15054] "Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1972," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Ernest Arthur Merfen, 1938, digital image 12447 of 25766, Iowa No. I56-68.
  5. [S15062] 1910 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda Ward 2, ED 38, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-23, dwelling 90, family 91, Earnest Merfen household.
  6. [S15063] Marriage Licenses, page 1, column 6.
  7. [S15065] "Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002" Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, Missouri; Clark: Record images for Clark: 1911-1920, Book 6, page 388-389, digital image 204 of 333, page 388, top, Ernest A. Merfen and Linnie F. Butcher, Database (with images).
  8. [S15066] 1920 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Lee County, Madison Ward 4, ED 85, page 2B (handwritten), population schedule, line 72-74, dwelling 38, family 54, Ernest A. Merfen household.
  9. [S15051] "Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947" Iowa Department of Public Health.; 1928:, Volume 3, digital image 232 of 4343, Database (with images), Ernest Merfen and Luella Evans.
  10. [S18245] "Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940," Ancestry.com, birth certificate image, William LeRoy Merfen, 1937, digital image 3829 of 4964, Iowa No. I56-10.

Bessie Isadora Merfen1,2

F, b. Aug 1889
FatherJohn Wilson Merfen1 b. 16 Apr 1848, d. 6 Mar 1934
MotherSamantha Ann Pepper1 b. 7 Mar 1855, d. 6 Aug 1934

Events

BirthAug 1889Bessie Isadora Merfen was born in Aug 1889 in Missouri.1 
She was the daughter of John Wilson Merfen and Samantha Ann Pepper.1 
Census19004 Jun 1900Bessie Isadora Merfen was enumerated in the census of 1900 under John Wilson Merfen in Wyaconda Township, Clark County, Missouri.1 
Marriage22 Oct 1908Bessie Isadora Merfen married Grover Cleveland Horton, son of Edward I. Horton and Florence C. Jewell, on 22 Oct 1908 in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri.3,4 
Census191023 Apr 1910Bessie Isadora Horton was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Grover Cleveland Horton in Washington, Clark County, Missouri.5,6 
Census19202 Jan 1920Bessie Isadora Horton was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Grover Cleveland Horton in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri.7 
Census193021 Apr 1930Bessie Isadora Horton was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Grover Cleveland Horton in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri.8,9 
Census194010 Apr 1940Bessie Isadora Horton was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri, as follows:
Horton, Bessie, Head, 50, Divorced, born in Missouri
Ralph, Son, 19, Single, born in Missouri, Janitor-CCC Camp
Waldo, Son, 18, Single, born in Missouri
Mabel, Daughter, 15, born in Missouri
Thelma, Daughter, 14, born in Missouri
Don, Son, 11, born in Missouri.10 
Census19507 Apr 1950Bessie Isadora Merfen was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri, as follows:
Horten, Bessie I., Head, 60, Separated, born in Missouri
Gary C., Grandson, 8, born in Iowa
Maria E., Granddaughter, 6, born in Iowa.11 

Family

 Grover Cleveland Horton b. 30 Jul 1887, d. 4 Jan 1965
Children 1.Carl Everett Horton+7 b. 13 May 1910
 2.Lathella Mae Horton7 b. 23 Dec 1911, d. 9 Mar 1949
 3.Ida Evalena Horton7 b. 1 May 1913, d. 12 Feb 1945
 4.Stella E. Horton+7 b. 1915
 5.Bonnie Jewel Horton7 b. 23 Jun 1916, d. 17 Jul 1931
 6.Arthur Albert Horton+7 b. 4 Apr 1918
 7.Ralph Earl Horton+8,9 b. 16 Dec 1920
 8.George Waldo Horton8,9 b. 1922, d. 26 Nov 1943
 9.Thelma Pearl Horton+8,9 b. 1926, d. 9 Mar 1991
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2991] 1900 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 32, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 2-7, dwelling 120, family 120, John W. Merfin household.
  2. [S15096] Find A Grave, PVT George Waldo Horton (1922-1943), no. 102422878, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102422878 : accessed 21 Nov 2023).
  3. [S15050] Mrs. Mattie Ann Merfen, page 3, column 1.
  4. [S15072] "Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002" Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, Missouri; Clark: Record images for Clark: 1895-1911, Book 5, page 484-485, digital image 479 of 558, page 484, bottom, Grover C. Horton and Bessie I. Merfen, Database (with images).
  5. [S3515] 1910 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Washington, ED 36, page 5B (handwritten), population schedule, line 100, dwelling 112, family 112, Grover C. Horton household.
  6. [S15073] 1910 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Washington, ED 36, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1, dwelling 112, family 112, Grover C. Horton household (continued from previous page.
  7. [S15074] 1920 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 38, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 84-91, dwelling 23, family 23, Grover C. Horton household.
  8. [S15075] 1930 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 18, page 3B (handwritten), population schedule, line 97-100, dwelling 98, family 101, Grover Horton household.
  9. [S15076] 1930 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 18, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-8, dwelling 98, family 101, Grover Horton household (continued from previous page).
  10. [S15084] 1940 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 23-19, page 2A (handwritten), population schedule, line 5-10, household 30, Bessie Horton household.
  11. [S15083] 1950 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 23-19, sheet 13 (handwritten), digital image 14 of 18, population schedule, line 27-29, dwelling 152, Bessie I. Horten household.

William Henry Merfen1,2

M, b. 3 May 1892, d. 23 Aug 1905
FatherJohn Wilson Merfen1 b. 16 Apr 1848, d. 6 Mar 1934
MotherSamantha Ann Pepper1 b. 7 Mar 1855, d. 6 Aug 1934

Events

Birth3 May 1892William Henry Merfen was born on 3 May 1892 in Missouri.1,3 
He was the son of John Wilson Merfen and Samantha Ann Pepper.1 
Census19004 Jun 1900William Henry Merfen was enumerated in the census of 1900 under John Wilson Merfen in Wyaconda Township, Clark County, Missouri.1 
Death23 Aug 1905William Henry Merfen died on 23 Aug 1905 in Clark County, Missouri.2,3 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2991] 1900 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 32, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 2-7, dwelling 120, family 120, John W. Merfin household.
  2. [S15050] Mrs. Mattie Ann Merfen, page 3, column 1.
  3. [S15099] Find A Grave, William Henry Merfen (1892-1905), no. 119983623, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119983623 : accessed 21 Nov 2023).

Noah D. Townsend1

M, b. 18 Apr 1850, d. 13 Sep 1916
FatherThomas Townsend2
MotherMary Hastings2

Events

Birth18 Apr 1850Noah D. Townsend was born on 18 Apr 1850 in Indiana.3,2 
He was the son of Thomas Townsend and Mary Hastings.2 
Marriage8 Aug 1874Noah D. Townsend married Margaret Pepper, daughter of Jesse Pepper and Elizabeth Snyder, on 8 Aug 1874 in Clark County, Missouri.1 
Census188011 Jun 1880Noah D. Townsend was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Folker, Clark County, Missouri, as follows:
Townsend, ND, 30, Head, Married, Farming, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Indiana
Maggie, 36, Wife, Married, Keeping house, born in Ohio, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Pennsylvania
Rosie E., 4, Daughter, born in Iowa, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Ohio
Lillie V., 4, Daughter, born in Iowa, Father born in Indiana, Mother born in Ohio.3 
Census19001 Jun 1900Noah D. Townsend was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri, as follows:
Townsend, Noah D., Head, Apr 1850, 50, Married-25 years, born in Indiana, Father and Mother born in Indiana, Day Laborer
Maggie, Wife, June 1837, 62, Married-25 years, 2 children-1 living, born in Ohio, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Maryland
Thompson, Alexander, Nephew, Jun 1881, 19, Single, born in Iowa, Father born in Tennessee, Mother born in Iowa, Day Laborer.4 
Census191018 Apr 1910Noah D. Townsend was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri, as follows:
Townsend, Noah D., Head, 69, Married-35 years, born in Kentucky, Father and Mother born in Kentucky, Painter-House
Maggie, Wife, 68, Married-35 years, 2 children-1 living, born in Ohio, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Maryland.5 
Death13 Sep 1916He died on 13 Sep 1916 in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri.6,2 

Family

 Margaret Pepper b. 2 Jun 1841, d. 1 Feb 1927
Children 1.Rosie E. Townsend+3 b. 1876
 2.Lillie V. Townsend3 b. 1876
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S15790] "Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002" Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, Missouri; Clark: Record images for Clark: 1856-1894, Book B, page 46-47, digital image 28 of 154, page 47, first entry, Noah Townsend and Maggie Peppers, Database (with images).
  2. [S617] "Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969," Missouri Digital Heritage, death certificate image, Noah D. Townsend, 1916, Missouri No. 30707.
  3. [S2561] 1880 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Folker, ED 46, page 265D (stamped), Page No. 12 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-4, dwelling 123, family 123, N.D. Townsend household.
  4. [S2990] 1900 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 32, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 76-78, dwelling 88, family 88, Noah D. Townsend household.
  5. [S3517] 1910 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda Ward 2, ED 38, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 43-44, dwelling 63, family 64, Noah D. Townsend household.
  6. [S4238] 1920 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 38, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 10-12, dwelling 110, family 114, John D. Smulling household.

James Wood1

M, d. 1875

Events

Marriage24 Dec 1874James Wood married Samantha Ann Pepper, daughter of Jesse Pepper and Elizabeth Snyder, on 24 Dec 1874 in Clark County, Missouri.2,1 
Death1875James Wood died in 1875.2 

Family

 Samantha Ann Pepper b. 7 Mar 1855, d. 6 Aug 1934
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S15791] "Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002" Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, Missouri; Clark: Record images for Clark: 1856-1894, Book B, page 56-57, digital image 33 of 154, page 56, first entry, James Wood (indexed as James Ward) and Mattie Peppers (indexed as Mattie Pippers), Database (with images).
  2. [S15050] Mrs. Mattie Ann Merfen, page 3, column 1.

James Thompson1

M, b. 1853
Father(?) Thompson2
MotherRebecca (?)2 b. 1822

Events

Birth1853James Thompson was born in 1853 in Missouri.3 
He was the son of (?) Thompson and Rebecca (?)2 
Marriage13 Oct 1872James Thompson married Adaline Pepper, daughter of Jesse Pepper and Elizabeth Snyder, on 13 Oct 1872 in Clark County, Missouri.1 
Census188011 Jun 1880James Thompson was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Harrisburg, Van Buren County, Iowa, as follows:
Thompson, James, 27, Married, Farmer, born in Missouri, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Illinois
Addie, 26, Married, Keeping house, born in Iowa, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Eva, 6, born in Missouri, Father born in Missouri, Mother born in Iowa
Lottie, 3, born in Iowa, Father born in Missouri, Mother born in Iowa.3 
Census18851885He was enumerated in the census of 1885 under Rebecca Thompson in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, as follows:
Thompson, Rebecca, 63, Female, Widowed, Keeping house, born in Illinois
James, 34, Male, Widowed, Laborer, born in Missouri
Addie, 23, Female, Single, born in Missouri (believed to be James sister)
Eva E., 11, Female, Single, born in Missouri
Lottie M., 8, Female, Single, born in Missouri.2 

Family

 Adaline Pepper b. 1852, d. 3 May 1882
Children 1.Eva E. Thompson3 b. 1874
 2.Lottie M. Thompson3 b. 1877
 3.Alexander Thompson4 b. Jun 1881
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S14196] "Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002" Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, Missouri; Clark: Record images for Clark: 1856-1894, Book B, page 14-15, digital image 10 of 154, page 15, entry 7, James Thompson and Adda Peppers, Database (with images).
  2. [S15383] 1885 Iowa State Census, Iowa, Decatur County, Leon, page 156 (stamped), image 15 of 54, population schedules, line 27-31, dwelling 98, , family 99, Rebecca Thompson household.
  3. [S15381] 1880 United States Federal Census, Iowa, Van Buren County, Harrisburg, ED 32, page 453C (stamped), Page No. 14 (handwritten), population schedule, line 6-9, dwelling 123, family 124, James Thompson household.
  4. [S2990] 1900 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 32, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 76-78, dwelling 88, family 88, Noah D. Townsend household.

Rosie E. Townsend1

F, b. 1876
FatherNoah D. Townsend1 b. 18 Apr 1850, d. 13 Sep 1916
MotherMargaret Pepper1 b. 2 Jun 1841, d. 1 Feb 1927

Events

Birth1876Rosie E. Townsend was born in 1876 in Iowa.1 
She was the daughter of Noah D. Townsend and Margaret Pepper.1 
Census188011 Jun 1880Rosie E. Townsend was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Noah D. Townsend in Folker, Clark County, Missouri.1 
Marriage1895Rosie E. Townsend married Richard Worrell in 1895.2 
Census191026 Apr 1910Rosie E. Townsend was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Richard Worrell in Folker, Clark County, Missouri.2 

Family

 Richard Worrell b. 1860
Children 1.Conda Worrell2 b. 1896
 2.Hazel Worrell2 b. 1904
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2561] 1880 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Folker, ED 46, page 265D (stamped), Page No. 12 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-4, dwelling 123, family 123, N.D. Townsend household.
  2. [S3512] 1910 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Folker, ED 26, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 94-98, dwelling 87, family 87, Richard Worrell household.

Lillie V. Townsend1

F, b. 1876
FatherNoah D. Townsend1 b. 18 Apr 1850, d. 13 Sep 1916
MotherMargaret Pepper1 b. 2 Jun 1841, d. 1 Feb 1927

Events

Birth1876Lillie V. Townsend was born in 1876 in Iowa.1 
She was the daughter of Noah D. Townsend and Margaret Pepper.1 
Census188011 Jun 1880Lillie V. Townsend was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Noah D. Townsend in Folker, Clark County, Missouri.1 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2561] 1880 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Folker, ED 46, page 265D (stamped), Page No. 12 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-4, dwelling 123, family 123, N.D. Townsend household.

Alexander Thompson1

M, b. Jun 1881
FatherJames Thompson1 b. 1853
MotherAdaline Pepper1 b. 1852, d. 3 May 1882

Events

BirthJun 1881Alexander Thompson was born in Jun 1881 in Iowa.1 
He was the son of James Thompson and Adaline Pepper.1 
Census19001 Jun 1900Alexander Thompson was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Noah D. Townsend in Wyaconda, Clark County, Missouri.1 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2990] 1900 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Clark County, Wyaconda, ED 32, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 76-78, dwelling 88, family 88, Noah D. Townsend household.

Florence Cochran1

F, b. 1852
FatherBurningham Clark Cochran2 b. 23 Nov 1823, d. 28 Jan 1905
MotherMargaret Almira Pepper2 b. 9 Jul 1827, d. 15 Jul 1895

Events

Birth1852Florence Cochran was born in 1852 in Illinois.2 
She was the daughter of Burningham Clark Cochran and Margaret Almira Pepper.2 
Census18609 Jul 1860Florence Cochran was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Burningham Clark Cochran in Rosemond, Christian County, Illinois.2 
Census187013 Jul 1870Florence Cochran was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Burningham Clark Cochran in Locust Township, Christian County, Illinois.1 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2216] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Christian County, Locust, page 56A (stamped), Page No. 5 (handwritten), population schedule, line 19-30, dwelling 28, family 26, Clark Cochran household.
  2. [S2041] 1860 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Christian County, Rosemond, page 794 (handwritten), Page No. 130 (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-24, dwelling 1044, family 962, Thomas Cochran household.

Anna Cochran1

F, b. 1856
FatherBurningham Clark Cochran1 b. 23 Nov 1823, d. 28 Jan 1905
MotherMargaret Almira Pepper1 b. 9 Jul 1827, d. 15 Jul 1895

Events

Birth1856Anna Cochran was born in 1856 in Illinois.1 
She was the daughter of Burningham Clark Cochran and Margaret Almira Pepper.1 
Census18609 Jul 1860Anna Cochran was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Burningham Clark Cochran in Rosemond, Christian County, Illinois.1 
Census187013 Jul 1870Anna Cochran was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Burningham Clark Cochran in Locust Township, Christian County, Illinois.2 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2041] 1860 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Christian County, Rosemond, page 794 (handwritten), Page No. 130 (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-24, dwelling 1044, family 962, Thomas Cochran household.
  2. [S2216] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Christian County, Locust, page 56A (stamped), Page No. 5 (handwritten), population schedule, line 19-30, dwelling 28, family 26, Clark Cochran household.