Salina A. Dawson1

F, b. 1851
FatherJohn P. Dawson1 b. 1823
MotherMary J. (?)1 b. 1827, d. bt 1870 - 1880

Events

Birth1851Salina A. Dawson was born in 1851 in Indiana.1 
She was the daughter of John P. Dawson and Mary J. (?)1 
Census186024 Jul 1860Salina A. Dawson was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in John Q. Adams, Warren County, Indiana.1 
Census187016 Aug 1870Salina A. Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in West, McLean County, Illinois.2 
Marriage29 Jan 1875Salina A. Dawson married William L. Evans on 29 Jan 1875 in McLean County, Illinois.3 
Census18803 Jun 1880Salina A. Evans was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of William L. Evans in Twin Groves, Jasper County, Missouri.4 

Family

William L. Evans
Children 1.William Evans4 b. 1876
 2.Maud Evans4 b. 1878
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2059] 1860 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, John Q Adams, page 550 (handwritten), Page No. 102 (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-16, dwelling 727, family 711, John P. Dawson household.
  2. [S2239] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, McLean County, West, page 671B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 12-21, dwelling 123, family 123, John P. Dawson household.
  3. [S8295] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), William L. Evans and Salina Dawson.
  4. [S2570] 1880 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Jasper County, Twin Groves, ED 58, page 336D (stamped), Page No. 4 (handwritten), population schedule, line 4-7, dwelling 29, family 32, William Evans household.

Sarah E. Dawson1

F, b. Jan 1852, d. 1926
FatherJohn P. Dawson1 b. 1823
MotherMary J. (?)1 b. 1827, d. bt 1870 - 1880

Events

BirthJan 1852Sarah E. Dawson was born in Jan 1852 in Indiana.1,2,3 
She was the daughter of John P. Dawson and Mary J. (?)1 
Census186024 Jul 1860Sarah E. Dawson was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in John Q. Adams, Warren County, Indiana.1 
Census187016 Aug 1870Sarah E. Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in West, McLean County, Illinois.4 
Marriage7 Oct 1870Sarah E. Dawson married James Kooken on 7 Oct 1870 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.5,6 
Census188016 Jun 1880Sarah E. Kooken was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of James Kooken in Morton, Sedgwick County, Kansas.7 
Census19009 Jun 1900Sarah E. Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1900 under James Kooken in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas.3 
Census191028 Apr 1910Sarah E. Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1910 under James Kooken in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas.8 
Census192010 Jan 1920Sarah E. Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1920 under James Kooken in Morton, Sedgwick County, Kansas.9 
BurialHer husband, James Kooken, was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Cheney, Sedgwick County, Kansas.6 
Death1926Sarah E. Kooken died in 1926.2 
BurialShe was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Cheney, Sedgwick County, Kansas.2 

Family

James Kooken b. 11 May 1837, d. 1922
Children 1.Lucy Kooken7 b. 1874
 2.George F. Kooken+7 b. 6 Apr 1876, d. 1934
 3.Alfred Kooken7 b. Jul 1879
 4.Edith Blanche Kooken3 b. Mar 1882, d. 1910
 5.James Leroy Kooken+3 b. 30 Jun 1885, d. 5 May 1953
 6.Benjamin Harrison Kooken+3 b. 7 Dec 1888, d. Sep 1964
 7.Levi Peter Morten Kooken3 b. 7 Dec 1888, d. 1922
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2059] 1860 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, John Q Adams, page 550 (handwritten), Page No. 102 (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-16, dwelling 727, family 711, John P. Dawson household.
  2. [S7932] Find A Grave, Sarah E. Dawson Kooken (1852-1926), no. 23184709, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23184709 : accessed 12 Apr 2021).
  3. [S2882] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, ED 110, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 5-11, dwelling 58, family 58, James Kooken household.
  4. [S2239] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, McLean County, West, page 671B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 12-21, dwelling 123, family 123, John P. Dawson household.
  5. [S8260] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), James Kooken and Sarah Ellen Dawson.
  6. [S7931] Find A Grave, James Kooken (1837-1922), no. 23184707, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23184707 : accessed 12 Apr 2021).
  7. [S2503] 1880 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Morton, ED 225, page 402C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-5, James Kooken household.
  8. [S3378] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, ED 87, page 6B (handwritten), population schedule, line 61-62, dwelling 119, family 119, James Kooken household.
  9. [S4024] 1920 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Morton, ED 105, page 7A (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-8, dwelling 167, family 169, James Koken household.

Louisa E. Dawson1

F, b. 1857
FatherJohn P. Dawson1 b. 1823
MotherMary J. (?)1 b. 1827, d. bt 1870 - 1880

Events

Birth1857Louisa E. Dawson was born in 1857 in Indiana.1 
She was the daughter of John P. Dawson and Mary J. (?)1 
Census186024 Jul 1860Louisa E. Dawson was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in John Q. Adams, Warren County, Indiana.1 
Census187016 Aug 1870Louisa E. Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in West, McLean County, Illinois.2 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2059] 1860 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, John Q Adams, page 550 (handwritten), Page No. 102 (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-16, dwelling 727, family 711, John P. Dawson household.
  2. [S2239] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, McLean County, West, page 671B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 12-21, dwelling 123, family 123, John P. Dawson household.

Francis Dawson1

M, b. 1859
FatherJohn P. Dawson1 b. 1823
MotherMary J. (?)1 b. 1827, d. bt 1870 - 1880

Events

Birth1859Francis Dawson was born in 1859 in Indiana.1 
He was the son of John P. Dawson and Mary J. (?)1 
Census186024 Jul 1860Francis Dawson was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in John Q. Adams, Warren County, Indiana.1 
Census187016 Aug 1870Francis Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in West, McLean County, Illinois.2 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2059] 1860 United States Federal Census, Indiana, Warren County, John Q Adams, page 550 (handwritten), Page No. 102 (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-16, dwelling 727, family 711, John P. Dawson household.
  2. [S2239] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, McLean County, West, page 671B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 12-21, dwelling 123, family 123, John P. Dawson household.

John S. Dawson1

M, b. 1861
FatherJohn P. Dawson1 b. 1823
MotherMary J. (?)1 b. 1827, d. bt 1870 - 1880

Events

Birth1861John S. Dawson was born in 1861 in Indiana.1 
He was the son of John P. Dawson and Mary J. (?)1 
Census187016 Aug 1870John S. Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in West, McLean County, Illinois.1 
Census188015 Jun 1880John S. Dawson was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in Morton, Sedgwick County, Kansas.2 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2239] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, McLean County, West, page 671B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 12-21, dwelling 123, family 123, John P. Dawson household.
  2. [S2504] 1880 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Morton, ED 225, page 403B (stamped), Page No. 14 (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-9, J.P. Dawson household.

Agnes Dawson1

F, b. 1867
FatherJohn P. Dawson1 b. 1823
MotherMary J. (?)1 b. 1827, d. bt 1870 - 1880

Events

Birth1867Agnes Dawson was born in 1867 in Illinois.1 
She was the daughter of John P. Dawson and Mary J. (?)1 
Census187016 Aug 1870Agnes Dawson was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in West, McLean County, Illinois.1 
Census188015 Jun 1880Agnes Dawson was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in Morton, Sedgwick County, Kansas.2 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2239] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, McLean County, West, page 671B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 12-21, dwelling 123, family 123, John P. Dawson household.
  2. [S2504] 1880 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Morton, ED 225, page 403B (stamped), Page No. 14 (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-9, J.P. Dawson household.

William L. Evans1

M

Events

Marriage29 Jan 1875William L. Evans married Salina A. Dawson, daughter of John P. Dawson and Mary J. (?), on 29 Jan 1875 in McLean County, Illinois.1 
Census18803 Jun 1880William L. Evans was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Twin Groves, Jasper County, Missouri, as follows:
Evans, William, 29, Head, Married, Miner, born in Pennsylvania, Father and Mother born in Pennsylvania
Selnia, 29, Wife, Married, Keeping House, born in Indiana, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana
William, 4, Son, born in Illinois, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Indiana
Maud, 2, Daughter, born in Missouri, Father born in Pennsylvania, Mother born in Indiana.2 

Family

Salina A. Dawson b. 1851
Children 1.William Evans2 b. 1876
 2.Maud Evans2 b. 1878
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S8295] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), William L. Evans and Salina Dawson.
  2. [S2570] 1880 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Jasper County, Twin Groves, ED 58, page 336D (stamped), Page No. 4 (handwritten), population schedule, line 4-7, dwelling 29, family 32, William Evans household.

James Kooken1

M, b. 11 May 1837, d. 1922

Events

Birth11 May 1837James Kooken was born on 11 May 1837 in Carroll County, Ohio.2,3,4 
Census187016 Aug 1870He was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of John P. Dawson in West, McLean County, Illinois.5 
Marriage7 Oct 1870James Kooken married Sarah E. Dawson, daughter of John P. Dawson and Mary J. (?), on 7 Oct 1870 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.1,3 
Census188016 Jun 1880James Kooken was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Morton, Sedgwick County, Kansas, as follows:
Kooken, James, 43, Head, Married, Farmer, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Sarah E., 28, Wife, Married, Housekeeper, born in Indiana, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana
Lucy, 6, Daughter, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana
George F., 4, Son, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana
Alfred, 11/12, July, Son, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana.2 
Census19009 Jun 1900James Kooken was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas, as follows:
Kooken, James, Head, May 1836, 64, Married-29 years, born in Ohio, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Pennsylvania, Farmer
Sarah E., Wife, Jan 1852, 48, Married-29 years, 9 children-7 living, born in Indiana, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana
George, Son, Apr 1876, 24, Single, born in Illinois, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, Day Laborer
Edith B., Daughter, Mar 1882, 18, Single, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana
James L., Son, Jun 1885, 14, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, at school
Benjamin, Son, Dec 1888, 11, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, at school
Levi P.M., Son, Dec 1888, 11, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, at school.4 
Census191028 Apr 1910James Kooken was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas, as follows:
Kooken, James, Head, 72, Married-38 years, born in Ohio, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Pennsylvania, Own income
Sarah E., Wife, 58, Married-38 years, 9 children-7 living, born in Indiana, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana.6 
Census192010 Jan 1920James Kooken was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Morton, Sedgwick County, Kansas, as follows:
Koken, James, Head, 82, Married, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Pennsylvania
Sarah E., Wife, 67, Married, born in Indiana, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana.7 
Death1922He died in 1922.3 
BurialHe was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Cheney, Sedgwick County, Kansas.3 
BurialHis wife, Sarah E. Kooken, was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Cheney, Sedgwick County, Kansas.8 

Family

Sarah E. Dawson b. Jan 1852, d. 1926
Children 1.Lucy Kooken2 b. 1874
 2.George F. Kooken+2 b. 6 Apr 1876, d. 1934
 3.Alfred Kooken2 b. Jul 1879
 4.Edith Blanche Kooken4 b. Mar 1882, d. 1910
 5.James Leroy Kooken+4 b. 30 Jun 1885, d. 5 May 1953
 6.Benjamin Harrison Kooken+4 b. 7 Dec 1888, d. Sep 1964
 7.Levi Peter Morten Kooken4 b. 7 Dec 1888, d. 1922
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S8260] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900" Illinois State Archives; Database (without images), James Kooken and Sarah Ellen Dawson.
  2. [S2503] 1880 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Morton, ED 225, page 402C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-5, James Kooken household.
  3. [S7931] Find A Grave, James Kooken (1837-1922), no. 23184707, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23184707 : accessed 12 Apr 2021).
  4. [S2882] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, ED 110, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 5-11, dwelling 58, family 58, James Kooken household.
  5. [S2239] 1870 United States Federal Census, Illinois, McLean County, West, page 671B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 12-21, dwelling 123, family 123, John P. Dawson household.
  6. [S3378] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, ED 87, page 6B (handwritten), population schedule, line 61-62, dwelling 119, family 119, James Kooken household.
  7. [S4024] 1920 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Morton, ED 105, page 7A (handwritten), population schedule, line 7-8, dwelling 167, family 169, James Koken household.
  8. [S7932] Find A Grave, Sarah E. Dawson Kooken (1852-1926), no. 23184709, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23184709 : accessed 12 Apr 2021).

Lucy Kooken1

F, b. 1874
FatherJames Kooken1 b. 11 May 1837, d. 1922
MotherSarah E. Dawson1 b. Jan 1852, d. 1926

Events

Birth1874Lucy Kooken was born in 1874 in Illinois.1 
She was the daughter of James Kooken and Sarah E. Dawson.1 
Census188016 Jun 1880Lucy Kooken was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of James Kooken in Morton, Sedgwick County, Kansas.1 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2503] 1880 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Morton, ED 225, page 402C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-5, James Kooken household.

George F. Kooken1

M, b. 6 Apr 1876, d. 1934
FatherJames Kooken1 b. 11 May 1837, d. 1922
MotherSarah E. Dawson1 b. Jan 1852, d. 1926

Events

Birth6 Apr 1876George F. Kooken was born on 6 Apr 1876 in Illinois.1,2,3 
He was the son of James Kooken and Sarah E. Dawson.1 
Census188016 Jun 1880George F. Kooken was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of James Kooken in Morton, Sedgwick County, Kansas.1 
Census19009 Jun 1900George F. Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1900 under James Kooken in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas.2 
MarriageGeorge F. Kooken married Clara A. Lucas, daughter of (?) Lucas and Nancy E. (?).4 
Census19051905George F. Kooken was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1905 in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas, as follows.4 
Census191015 Apr 1910George F. Kooken was enumerated as a Patient in Kansas State Insane Asylum in the census of 1910 in Osawatomie, Miami County, Kansas, as follows:
Koken, George, Patient, 34, Married, born in Kansas, Father and Mother's birthplace unknown.5 
Census192019 Jan 1920George F. Kooken was enumerated as a Patient in the Larned State Hospital in the census of 1920 in Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas, as follows:
Koken, George, Patient, 44, Married, born in Kansas, Father and Mother's birthplace unknown, Inmate.6 
Census193014 Apr 1930George F. Kooken was enumerated as a patient in the Larned State Hospital for the Insane in the census of 1930 in Santa Fe, Pawnee County, Kansas, as follows:
Koken, George, Patient, 52, Married, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana.7 
BurialHe was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Cheney, Sedgwick County, Kansas.3 
Death1934George F. Kooken died in 1934 in Kentucky.3 

Family

Clara A. Lucas b. 1885
Children 1.Olive Kooken4 b. 1905
 2.Boyd Kooken8 b. 18 Oct 1906, d. 23 Feb 2000
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2503] 1880 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Morton, ED 225, page 402C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-5, James Kooken household.
  2. [S2882] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, ED 110, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 5-11, dwelling 58, family 58, James Kooken household.
  3. [S7934] Find A Grave, George F. Kooken (1876-1934), no. 23184706, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23184706 : accessed 12 Apr 2021).
  4. [S888] 1905 Kansas State Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, page 13 (handwritten), image 7 of 45, population schedules, line 22-24, dwelling 23, family 23, George Kooken household.
  5. [S3383] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Miami County, Osawatomie Ward 1, ED 133, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 70, George Kooken.
  6. [S4013] 1920 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Pawnee County, Larned, ED 141, page 9A (handwritten), population schedule, line 19, George Koken.
  7. [S4899] 1930 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Pawnee County, Santa Fe, ED 13, page 3B (handwritten), population schedule, line 75, Larned State Hospital for the Insane, George Koken.
  8. [S3400] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, ED 146, page 12A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-27, dwelling 253, family 260, Nancy E. Lucas household.

Alfred Kooken1

M, b. Jul 1879
FatherJames Kooken1 b. 11 May 1837, d. 1922
MotherSarah E. Dawson1 b. Jan 1852, d. 1926

Events

BirthJul 1879Alfred Kooken was born in Jul 1879 in Kansas.1 
He was the son of James Kooken and Sarah E. Dawson.1 
Census188016 Jun 1880Alfred Kooken was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of James Kooken in Morton, Sedgwick County, Kansas.1 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2503] 1880 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Morton, ED 225, page 402C (stamped), Page No. 11 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-5, James Kooken household.

Edith Blanche Kooken1,2

F, b. Mar 1882, d. 1910
FatherJames Kooken1 b. 11 May 1837, d. 1922
MotherSarah E. Dawson1 b. Jan 1852, d. 1926

Events

BirthMar 1882Edith Blanche Kooken was born in Mar 1882 in Kansas.1,2 
She was the daughter of James Kooken and Sarah E. Dawson.1 
Census19009 Jun 1900Edith Blanche Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1900 under James Kooken in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas.1 
Marriage23 Dec 1909Edith Blanche Kooken married Frank Marion Trexler on 23 Dec 1909 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.3 
Census191025 Apr 1910Edith Blanche Trexler was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Frank Marion Trexler in Morton, Sedgwick County, Kansas.4 
Death1910Edith Blanche Trexler died in 1910.2 
BurialShe was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Cheney, Sedgwick County, Kansas.2 

Family

Frank Marion Trexler b. 1881
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2882] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, ED 110, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 5-11, dwelling 58, family 58, James Kooken household.
  2. [S7930] Find A Grave, Edith Blanche Kooken (1882-1910), no. 23184705, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23184705 : accessed 12 Apr 2021).
  3. [S15849] "Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911" Kansas County District Courts and Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, Kansas.; Sedgwick, 1909-1910, digital image 1043 of 1358, Database (with images), Frank Trexler and Blanche Kooken.
  4. [S3391] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Morton, ED 90, page 10A (handwritten), population schedule, line 38-41, dwelling 228, family 231, Frank Trexler household.

James Leroy Kooken1,2

M, b. 30 Jun 1885, d. 5 May 1953
FatherJames Kooken1 b. 11 May 1837, d. 1922
MotherSarah E. Dawson1 b. Jan 1852, d. 1926

Events

Birth30 Jun 1885James Leroy Kooken was born on 30 Jun 1885 in Cheney, Sedgwick County, Kansas.1,2,3 
He was the son of James Kooken and Sarah E. Dawson.1 
Census19009 Jun 1900James Leroy Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1900 under James Kooken in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas.1 
Census191019 May 1910James Leroy Kooken was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Peshastin, Chelan County, Washington, as follows:
Kooken, James L., Head, 24, Single, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, Laborer-Odd jobs
Benjamin H., Brother, 21, Single, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, Laborer-Odd jobs.4 
Marriage1912He married Edna May in 1912.2,5 
Census192013 Jan 1920James Leroy Kooken was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Dryden, Chelan County, Washington, as follows:
Kooken, J. Leroy, Head, 34, Married, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, Farmer-Farm Fruit
Edna May, Wife, 32, Married, born in Arkansas, Father and Mother born in Missouri
Elizabeth, Daughter, 5-8/12, born in Washington, Father born in Kansas, Mother born in Arkansas
Maxine, Daughter, 2-11/12, born in Washington, Father born in Kansas, Mother born in Arkansas
Benjamin H., Brother, 32, Single, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana, Farmer-Fruit Farm.6 
MarriageHe married Vera M. O'Grady, daughter of (?) O'Grady and Annie (?).5 
Census19305 May 1930James Leroy Kooken was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Dryden, Chelan County, Washington, as follows:
Kooken, James L., Head, 44, Married-age 26, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Illinois, Farmer-Fruit-Raisins
Vera M., Wife, 38, Married-age 23, born in North Dakota, Father and Mother born in Canada-English
Elizabeth B., Daughter, 16, Single, born in Washington, Father born in Kansas, Mother born in North Dakota
Dorothy M., Daughter, 13, born in Washington, Father bron in Kansas, Mother born in North Dakota
James L., Son, 8, born in Washington, Father born in Kansas, Mother born in North Dakota
O'Grady, Annie, Mother in law, 80, Widowed, born in Canada-English, Father and Mother born in Canada-English.5 
Death5 May 1953He died on 5 May 1953 in Dryden, Chelan County, Washington.3 

Family 1

Edna May b. 1887
Children 1.Blanch Elizabeth Kooken6 b. 3 May 1914
 2.Dorothy Maxine Kooken6 b. 8 Feb 1917

Family 2

Vera M. O'Grady b. 1892
Child 1.James L. Kooken5 b. 1922
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2882] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, ED 110, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 5-11, dwelling 58, family 58, James Kooken household.
  2. [S887] "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918" Washington, Chelan County; Draft Card K, digital image 150 of 173, Database (with images), James Leroy Kooken.
  3. [S6277] "Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960," FamilySearch, death certificate image, James LeRoy Kooken, 1953, digital image 1423 of 2440, Washington No. 7994.
  4. [S3724] 1910 United States Federal Census, Washington, Chelan County, Peshastin, ED 304, page 9B (handwritten), population schedule, line 53-54, dwelling 127, family 134, James L. Kooken household.
  5. [S5423] 1930 United States Federal Census, Washington, Chelan County, Dryden, ED !3, page 8A (handwritten), population schedule, line 13-18, dwelling 155, family 156, James L. Kooken household.
  6. [S4552] 1920 United States Federal Census, Washington, Chelan County, Dryden, ED 9, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 41-45, dwelling 62, family 62, J. Leroy Kooken household.

Benjamin Harrison Kooken1,2

M, b. 7 Dec 1888, d. Sep 1964
FatherJames Kooken1 b. 11 May 1837, d. 1922
MotherSarah E. Dawson1 b. Jan 1852, d. 1926

Events

Birth7 Dec 1888Benjamin Harrison Kooken was born on 7 Dec 1888 in Kansas.1,3 
He was the son of James Kooken and Sarah E. Dawson.1 
Census19009 Jun 1900Benjamin Harrison Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1900 under James Kooken in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas.1 
Census191019 May 1910Benjamin Harrison Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1910 under James Leroy Kooken in Peshastin, Chelan County, Washington.4 
Census192013 Jan 1920Benjamin Harrison Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1920 under James Leroy Kooken in Dryden, Chelan County, Washington.5 
Marriage1925Benjamin Harrison Kooken married Annie H. (?) in 1925.6 
Census19303 May 1930Benjamin Harrison Kooken was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Dryden, Chelan County, Washington, as follows:
Kooken, Benjamin H., Head, 40, Married-age 35, born in Kansas, Father born in Kansas, Mother born in Ohio, Farmer-Fruit Orchard
Annie H., Wife, 31, Married-age 26, born in Minnesota, Father born in Iowa, Mother born in Wisconsin, Teacher-Public school.6 
Census19408 Apr 1940Benjamin Harrison Kooken was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Opportunity, Spokane County, Washington, as follows:
Kooken, Benjamin H., Head, 51, Married, born in Kansas, Laborer-Odd jobs
Ann H., Wife, 41, Married, born in Minnesota, Assistant Cook-Cafe
Shirley A., Daughter, 9, born in Washington
Peggy J., Daughter, 5, born in Washington.7 
Census19505 Apr 1950Benjamin Harrison Kooken was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1950 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, as follows:
Kooken, Ben H., Head, 61, Married, born in Kansas
Anne H., Wife, 51, Married, born in Minnesota
Shirley A., Daughter, 19, Single, born in Washington, Stenographer-Wholesale Drug
Peggy J., Daughter, 15, born in Washington.8 
DeathSep 1964He died in Sep 1964.3 

Family

Annie H. (?) b. 1899
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2882] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, ED 110, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 5-11, dwelling 58, family 58, James Kooken household.
  2. [S886] "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918" Washington, Chelan County; Draft Card K, digital image 149 of 173, Database (with images), Benjamin Harrison Kooken.
  3. [S6576] "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014" Social Security Administration; Database (without images), Ben Kooken.
  4. [S3724] 1910 United States Federal Census, Washington, Chelan County, Peshastin, ED 304, page 9B (handwritten), population schedule, line 53-54, dwelling 127, family 134, James L. Kooken household.
  5. [S4552] 1920 United States Federal Census, Washington, Chelan County, Dryden, ED 9, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 41-45, dwelling 62, family 62, J. Leroy Kooken household.
  6. [S5422] 1930 United States Federal Census, Washington, Chelan County, Dryden, ED !3, page 7B (handwritten), population schedule, line 81-82, dwelling 146, family 148, Benjamin H. Kooken household.
  7. [S15850] 1940 United States Federal Census, Washington, Spokane County, Opportunity, ED 32-50B, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 5-8, household 70, Benjamin H. Kooken household.
  8. [S15851] 1950 United States Federal Census, Washington, Spokane County, Spokane, ED 41-113, sheet 10 (handwritten), digital image 11 of 29, population schedule, line 17-20, dwelling 115, Ben H. Kooken household.

Levi Peter Morten Kooken1,2,3

M, b. 7 Dec 1888, d. 1922
FatherJames Kooken1 b. 11 May 1837, d. 1922
MotherSarah E. Dawson1 b. Jan 1852, d. 1926

Events

Birth7 Dec 1888Levi Peter Morten Kooken was born on 7 Dec 1888 in Kansas.1,2,4 
He was the son of James Kooken and Sarah E. Dawson.1 
Census19009 Jun 1900Levi Peter Morten Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1900 under James Kooken in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas.1 
Census19208 Jan 1920Levi Peter Morten Kooken was enumerated as a Patient in the State Hospital for Epileptics in the census of 1920 in Parsons City, Labette County, Kansas, as follows:
Kooken, Levi P., Patient, 32, Single, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Indiana.5 
BurialHe was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Cheney, Sedgwick County, Kansas.2 
Death1922Levi Peter Morten Kooken died in 1922.2 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S2882] 1900 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, ED 110, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 5-11, dwelling 58, family 58, James Kooken household.
  2. [S7933] Find A Grave, Levi Peter Morten Kooken (1888-1922), no. 23184708, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23184708 : accessed 12 Apr 2021).
  3. [S885] "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918" Kansas, Labette County; Draft Card K, digital image 185 of 217, Database (with images), Levi Peter Morten Kooken.
  4. [S6576] "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014" Social Security Administration; Database (without images), Ben Kooken.
  5. [S4007] 1920 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Labette County, Parsons Ward 4, ED 157, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 57, State Hospital for Epileptics.

Edna May1,2

F, b. 1887

Events

Birth1887Edna May was born in 1887 in Arkansas.3 
Marriage1912She married James Leroy Kooken, son of James Kooken and Sarah E. Dawson, in 1912.1,4 
Census192013 Jan 1920Edna Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1920 under James Leroy Kooken in Dryden, Chelan County, Washington.3 

Family

James Leroy Kooken b. 30 Jun 1885, d. 5 May 1953
Children 1.Blanch Elizabeth Kooken3 b. 3 May 1914
 2.Dorothy Maxine Kooken3 b. 8 Feb 1917
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S887] "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918" Washington, Chelan County; Draft Card K, digital image 150 of 173, Database (with images), James Leroy Kooken.
  2. [S12971] "Washington, U.S., Birth Index, 1907-1919" Washington State Department of Health.; Database (without images), Blanch Kooken.
  3. [S4552] 1920 United States Federal Census, Washington, Chelan County, Dryden, ED 9, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 41-45, dwelling 62, family 62, J. Leroy Kooken household.
  4. [S5423] 1930 United States Federal Census, Washington, Chelan County, Dryden, ED !3, page 8A (handwritten), population schedule, line 13-18, dwelling 155, family 156, James L. Kooken household.

Clara A. Lucas1,2

F, b. 1885
Father(?) Lucas2
MotherNancy E. (?)2 b. 1857

Events

Birth1885Clara A. Lucas was born in 1885.1 
She was the daughter of (?) Lucas and Nancy E. (?)2 
MarriageClara A. Lucas married George F. Kooken, son of James Kooken and Sarah E. Dawson.1 
Census19051905Clara A. Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1905 under George F. Kooken in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas, as follows.1 
Census191010 May 1910Clara A. Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Nancy E. Lucas in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, as follows:
Lucas, Nancy E., Head, 53, Widowed, 9 children-8 living, born in Pennsylvania, Father born in Germany-German, Mother born in Pennsylvania
Charles E., Son, 20, Single, born in Ohio, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Pennsylvania, Butcher-Packing House
Pearl, Son, 9, born in Kansas, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Pennsylvania
Kooken, Clara, Daughter, 25, Married-5 years, 2 children-2 living, born in Ohio, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Pennsylvania
Olive, Granddaughter, 4, born in Kansas, Father born in Kansas, Mother born in Ohio
Boyd, Grandson, 3, born in Kansas, Father born in Kansas, Mother born in Ohio.2 
Census19209 Jan 1920Clara A. Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Grace Turley in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.3 
Census193011 Apr 1930Clara A. Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Grace Turley in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.4,5 
BurialHer husband, George F. Kooken, was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Cheney, Sedgwick County, Kansas.6 

Family

George F. Kooken b. 6 Apr 1876, d. 1934
Children 1.Olive Kooken1 b. 1905
 2.Boyd Kooken2 b. 18 Oct 1906, d. 23 Feb 2000
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S888] 1905 Kansas State Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, page 13 (handwritten), image 7 of 45, population schedules, line 22-24, dwelling 23, family 23, George Kooken household.
  2. [S3400] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, ED 146, page 12A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-27, dwelling 253, family 260, Nancy E. Lucas household.
  3. [S4028] 1920 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita Ward 5, ED 153, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 3-4, 25, dwelling 91, family 106, Grace Turley household.
  4. [S4906] 1930 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, ED 67, page 20A (handwritten), population schedule, line 49-50, dwelling 509, family 529, Grace Turley household.
  5. [S4907] 1930 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, ED 67, page 20B (handwritten), population schedule, line 51-52, dwelling 509, family 529, Grace Turley household (continued from previous page).
  6. [S7934] Find A Grave, George F. Kooken (1876-1934), no. 23184706, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23184706 : accessed 12 Apr 2021).

Olive Kooken1,2

F, b. 1905
FatherGeorge F. Kooken1 b. 6 Apr 1876, d. 1934
MotherClara A. Lucas1 b. 1885

Events

Census19051905Olive Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1905 under George F. Kooken in Vinita, Kingman County, Kansas, as follows.1 
Birth1905Olive Kooken was born in 1905 in Kansas.1,2 
She was the daughter of George F. Kooken and Clara A. Lucas.1 
Census191010 May 1910Olive Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Nancy E. Lucas in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.2 
Census19209 Jan 1920Olive Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Grace Turley in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.3 
Census193011 Apr 1930Olive Kooken was enumerated in the census of 1930 under Grace Turley in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.4,5 
ChartsDescendants of Johannes Pfeffer (Pepper)

Citations

  1. [S888] 1905 Kansas State Census, Kansas, Kingman County, Vinita, page 13 (handwritten), image 7 of 45, population schedules, line 22-24, dwelling 23, family 23, George Kooken household.
  2. [S3400] 1910 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, ED 146, page 12A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-27, dwelling 253, family 260, Nancy E. Lucas household.
  3. [S4028] 1920 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita Ward 5, ED 153, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 3-4, 25, dwelling 91, family 106, Grace Turley household.
  4. [S4906] 1930 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, ED 67, page 20A (handwritten), population schedule, line 49-50, dwelling 509, family 529, Grace Turley household.
  5. [S4907] 1930 United States Federal Census, Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita, ED 67, page 20B (handwritten), population schedule, line 51-52, dwelling 509, family 529, Grace Turley household (continued from previous page).