Field, Wagoner, Hoover & Curtis Genealogy

Edgar Nye¹

M, b. 21 May 1870, d. 27 May 1891

Father

Jonas Nye¹ b. Nov 1827, d. 4 Feb 1908

Mother

Elizabeth A. Sample¹ b. 22 Dec 1839, d. 9 Feb 1918

Last Edited

16 Jun 2009

Birth*

Edgar Nye was born on 21 May 1870 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Jonas Nye; page 44C, occupation farmer, 6 children at home.²

Death*

Edgar Nye died on 27 May 1891 at Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, at age 21; buried at the Hoover Cemetery.¹

Obit

Edgar's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 3 June 1891:
Edgar NYE, the twenty year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Jonas NYE, who live on a farm southeast of Hoover’s Station, took his own life Wednesday afternoon by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. Just after dinner he strolled out into the orchard and the report of his revolver was heard by the family who thought he was shooting at birds. As he did not return in reasonable time one of his sisters went to see what he was doing and found him lying flat on his back and cold in death from a bullet in his brain. Coroner SHIELDS was summoned and his inquisition developed the facts that the young man had had considerbale trouble with neighbors and relatives and that he was much dissatisfied with himself and everybody else and, therefore, tired of earthly existence. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Noah HEETER, Thursday.³

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Hoover Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel.

Alfred T. Sheets^1,2

M, b. 24 April 1838, d. 28 June 1900

Father

John Sheets^3,4 b. 30 Dec 1795, d. 20 May 1864

Mother

Hannah Hoover b. 15 Feb 1800, d. 24 Nov 1886

Last Edited

12 Oct 2004

Birth*

Alfred T. Sheets was born on 24 April 1838 at Indiana.^2,1,5

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 Henry Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of John Sheets; page 406, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $600, 8 children at home; spelled "Sheats;" many of the ages appear to be completely unreliable.⁴

Marriage*

Alfred T. Sheets married Emily Sample, daughter of Franklin Sample and Amanda Cory, on 4 August 1860 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

NoteB*

On September 3, 1870, the Republicans of Henry township nominated Alfred Sheets for Trustee.⁶

Census*

Alfred T. Sheets appeared on the census of 1880 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, page 98A, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.²

Census

He appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 41, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 39 years, 4 children, 4 living, Lora and Oliver were both single and living with them.⁷

Death*

He died on 28 June 1900 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 62; buried at the Leiters Ford Cemetery.⁵

Family

Emily Sample b. 1842, d. 1910

Children

Lora (Lon) Sheets² b. 14 Jun 1861, d. 21 Feb 1934
Benjamin Franklin Sheets+⁸ b. 30 Oct 1862, d. 4 Feb 1933
Oliver M. Sheets^2,5 b. 1864, d. 23 Mar 1918
Rhoda J. Sheets² b. 12 Mar 1866, d. 30 Jun 1936

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book B, page 36.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Omega Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1850.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Leiters Ford Cemetery.
[S213] Rochester Sentinel, Rochester City Times, 3 September 1870.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Lora (Lon) Sheets¹

M, b. 14 June 1861, d. 21 February 1934

Father

Alfred T. Sheets¹ b. 24 Apr 1838, d. 28 Jun 1900

Mother

Emily Sample¹ b. 1842, d. 1910

Last Edited

13 Jan 2003

Birth*

Lora (Lon) Sheets was born on 14 June 1861 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Alfred T. Sheets; page 98A, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Lora (Lon) Sheets appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Alfred T. Sheets; ED 41, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 39 years, 4 children, 4 living, Lora and Oliver were both single and living with them.³

Marriage*

Lora (Lon) Sheets married Estella M. Poffenburger on 21 March 1901 at Fulton, Indiana; Tombaugh book has 1905, which is incorrect.^4,5

Census*

Lora (Lon) Sheets appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 58, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 4 children, 4 living.⁶

Death*

He died on 21 February 1934 at Leiters Ford, Fulton, Indiana, at age 72; buried at the Leiters Ford Cemetery.⁷

Obit

Lora (Lon)'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 22 February 1934:

Funeral services for L. L. SHEETS, who passed away Wednesday afternoon at his home, eight miles west of Rochester, will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Leiters Ford Methodist church. Rev. O. R. MASON will have charge of the services and burial will be made in the Leiters Ford cemetery. Mr. Sheets, who was a life-long resident of Fulton county, had a host of friends in this locality. He served on the Board of Fulton County Commissioners for a term of seven years and took an active interest in the religious, civic and social affairs of this community. L. L., son of Alfred T. and Emily SHEETS, was born in the Sugar Grove neighborhood on June 14th, 1881. His demise occurred at his farm home in the Loyal neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon at 1:05 o’clock following an illness of two and a half years from heart trouble. On March 20th, 1901, he was united in marriage to Estella Mae POFFENBARGER. Mr. Sheets followed the occupation of farming and also operated a threshing outfit for over 50 years. The deceased was a member of the Burton Methodist church.²

Family

Estella M. Poffenburger b. 29 Oct 1876, d. 2 Jan 1974

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 22 February 1934.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book G, page 147.
[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Leiters Ford Cemetery.

Benjamin Franklin Sheets¹

M, b. 30 October 1862, d. 4 February 1933

Father

Alfred T. Sheets¹ b. 24 Apr 1838, d. 28 Jun 1900

Mother

Emily Sample¹ b. 1842, d. 1910

Last Edited

13 Jan 2003

Birth*

Benjamin Franklin Sheets was born on 30 October 1862 at Millark, Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Alfred T. Sheets; page 98A, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.²

Marriage*

Benjamin Franklin Sheets married Jennie Moore on 3 April 1893 at Fulton, Indiana.^3,4

Census*

Benjamin Franklin Sheets appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 41, sheet 11A, occupation not recognized, married 7 years, 2 children, 2 living.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, ED 58, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 5 children, 4 living.⁵

Death*

He died on 4 February 1933 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 70; buried at Leiters Ford Cemeter.¹

Obit

Benjamin Franklin's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 4 February 1933:

Benjamin Franklin Sheets, aged 70, who was better known by his friends as Frank Sheets, died at his home six miles west of Rochester this morning shortly after 10 o'clock from a heart attack. Mr. Sheets died before medical aid could reach him. Mrs. Sheets had been in ill health since the death of his wife on January 1. Mrs. Sheets died suddenly following a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Sheets was a member of the Methodist Church and the Maccabee lodge. The deceased was born on a farm near Millark southeast of Rochester on October 30, 1862. His parents were Alfred and Emma Sheets. He has resided in Fulton county all of his lifetime. He was a prominent farmer. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Lewis Simper and Miss Marie Sheets both of South Bend, a son, Don Sheets of this city, a brother, Lon Sheets who resides on a farm west of this city and a sister, Mrs. J.B. Campbell of Leiters Ford. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.⁶

Family

Jennie Moore b. Feb 1873, d. 1 Jan 1933

Children

Ralph Sheets⁴ b. Jul 1896
Marie Sheets⁴ b. Dec 1898
Emma M. Sheets⁵ b. 1902
Donald Sheets⁵ b. 1904

Citations

[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 38.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 4 February 1933.

Oliver M. Sheets^1,2

M, b. 1864, d. 23 March 1918

Father

Alfred T. Sheets^1,2 b. 24 Apr 1838, d. 28 Jun 1900

Mother

Emily Sample^1,2 b. 1842, d. 1910

Last Edited

13 Jan 2003

Birth*

Oliver M. Sheets was born in 1864 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Alfred T. Sheets; page 98A, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Oliver M. Sheets appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Alfred T. Sheets; ED 41, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 39 years, 4 children, 4 living, Lora and Oliver were both single and living with them.³

(Witness) Census

Oliver M. Sheets appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Emily Sample; ED 58, sheet 4B, widowed, owned farm, Oliver living with her.⁴

Death*

Oliver M. Sheets died on 23 March 1918 at Delong, Fulton, Indiana; buried at the Leiters Ford Cemetery.^1,2

Obit

Oliver M.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 23 March 1918:

Oliver M. SHEETS, of Delong, died Saturday morning at the home of his sis ter, Mrs. John B. CAMPBELL, in Leiters Ford, a victim of cancer. He was about 50 years old and a bachelor. Mr. Sheets had been ill for the past six months but not seriously until two weeks ago. Besides his sister, he leaves two brothers, Commissioner L. L. SHEETS and B. F. SHEETS, of near Germany. No funeral arrangements have been made.⁵

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S162] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Cemeteries (Tombaugh), Leiters Ford Cemetery.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 23 March 1918.

Rhoda J. Sheets¹

F, b. 12 March 1866, d. 30 June 1936

Father

Alfred T. Sheets¹ b. 24 Apr 1838, d. 28 Jun 1900

Mother

Emily Sample¹ b. 1842, d. 1910

Last Edited

13 Jan 2003

Birth*

Rhoda J. Sheets was born on 12 March 1866 at Sugar Grove, Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 1880 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Alfred T. Sheets; page 98A, occupation farmer, 4 children at home.¹

Married Name

As of 1 January 1890,her married name was Campbell.³

Marriage*

Rhoda J. Sheets married John B. Campbell on 1 January 1890 at Fulton, Indiana.³

Obit

Rhoda J.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 30 June 1936:

Mrs. Rhoda CAMPBELL, aged 70, for thirty-five years a resident of Leiters Ford, died at her home there at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning. She had been in ill health for three years due to complications and bedfast since April 8. The deceased was born in the Sugar Grove neighborhood, southeast of Athens on March 12, 1866. Her parents were Alfred and Emily SHEETS. She was married forty-seven years ago to John CAMPBELL, who operated a store in Leiters Ford for a number of years. Mr. Campbell died January 14, 1935. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell did not have any children. Mrs. Campbell was a member of the Methodist Church at Leiters Ford, the W. B. A. in Rochester and was a charter member of the Aubbeenaubbee Home Economics Club. Survivors are a foster sister, Mrs. Ben NOFTSGER, Rochester and the following nephews and nieces, Maude SEMPER, Donald [SHEETS], Marie [SHEETS], Faye [SHEETS] and Jack SHEETS of Highland, Calif. The funeral services will be held from the Methodist Church at Leiters Ford at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon with Rev. M. N. CRIDER, pastor of the church in charge. Burialwill be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Leiters Ford.²

Death*

She died on 30 June 1936 at Leiters Ford, Fulton, Indiana, at age 70; buried at the Leiters Ford Cemetery.⁴

Family

John B. Campbell b. 9 Jul 1865, d. 13 Jan 1935

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 30 June 1936.
[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book E, page 346.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 30 January 1936.

Jennie Moore^1,2

F, b. February 1873, d. 1 January 1933

Last Edited

13 Jan 2003

Birth*

Jennie Moore was born in February 1873 at Indiana.^1,2

Married Name

As of 3 April 1893,her married name was Sheets.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Benjamin Franklin Sheets, son of Alfred T. Sheets and Emily Sample, on 3 April 1893 at Fulton, Indiana.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Jennie Moore appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Sheets; ED 41, sheet 11A, occupation not recognized, married 7 years, 2 children, 2 living.²

(Witness) Census

Jennie Moore appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Sheets; ED 58, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 5 children, 4 living.³

Death*

Jennie Moore died on 1 January 1933 at Fulton, Indiana, at age 59.⁴

Family

Benjamin Franklin Sheets b. 30 Oct 1862, d. 4 Feb 1933

Children

Ralph Sheets² b. Jul 1896
Marie Sheets² b. Dec 1898
Emma M. Sheets³ b. 1902
Donald Sheets³ b. 1904

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book F, page 38.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, Frank Sheets, 4 February 1933.

Ralph Sheets¹

M, b. July 1896

Father

Benjamin Franklin Sheets¹ b. 30 Oct 1862, d. 4 Feb 1933

Mother

Jennie Moore¹ b. Feb 1873, d. 1 Jan 1933

Last Edited

13 Jan 2003

Birth*

Ralph Sheets was born in July 1896 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Sheets; ED 41, sheet 11A, occupation not recognized, married 7 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Ralph Sheets appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Sheets; ED 58, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 5 children, 4 living.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Marie Sheets¹

F, b. December 1898

Father

Benjamin Franklin Sheets¹ b. 30 Oct 1862, d. 4 Feb 1933

Mother

Jennie Moore¹ b. Feb 1873, d. 1 Jan 1933

Last Edited

13 Jan 2003

Birth*

Marie Sheets was born in December 1898 at Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Sheets; ED 41, sheet 11A, occupation not recognized, married 7 years, 2 children, 2 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Marie Sheets appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Rochester Twp., Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Sheets; ED 58, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 5 children, 4 living.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Estella M. Poffenburger¹

F, b. 29 October 1876, d. 2 January 1974

Last Edited

13 Jan 2003

Birth*

Estella M. Poffenburger was born on 29 October 1876 at Fulton, Indiana; daughter of Sylvester and Delila Harding Poffenbarger.²

Married Name

As of 21 March 1901,her married name was Sheets.¹

Marriage*

She married Lora (Lon) Sheets, son of Alfred T. Sheets and Emily Sample, on 21 March 1901 at Fulton, Indiana; Tombaugh book has 1905, which is incorrect.^1,3

Death*

Estella M. Poffenburger died on 2 January 1974 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, at age 97.²

Obit

Estella M.'s obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 3 January 1974:

Mrs. Estella (POFFENBARGER) SHEETS LOCKHART, 97, South Bend, former resident of the Burton community, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the home of her daughter in South Bend. She was born Oct. 29, 1876, in Fulton county to Sylvester and Delila HARDING POFFENBARGER. Her first marriage was in 1901 to Lon SHEETS. He died in 1934. Her second marriage was in 1939 to William LOCKHART. He preceded in death in 1959. Mrs. Lockhart was a member of the Burton United Methodist church. For many years she was the Burton Neighborhood correspondent for the Rochester Sentinel. She had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Lowell (Nondas) OLIVER, for the past 5 1/2 years. Also surviving with Mrs. Oliver is a daughter, Mrs. W. Joe (Faye) HARRIS, also of South Bend; four grandchildren, John OLIVER, Springfield, O; Michael R. SHEETS, Miami, Ariz; Mrs. Russell WEED, Tucson, Ariz., and Jack D. SHEETS Jr., California; four great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Sam W. TURNER, Mesa, Ariz. A son and one daughter preceded in death. Final rites will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Zimmerman Brothers funeral home. The Rev. John WORTINGER will officiate. Burial will be in the Leiters Ford I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.²

Family

Lora (Lon) Sheets b. 14 Jun 1861, d. 21 Feb 1934

Citations

[S158] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages--Tombaugh, Book G, page 147.
[S124] Rochester Sentinel, 3 January 1974.
[S39] Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh, Fulton County Marriages.

Henry C. Enoch^1,2

M, b. November 1865

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Henry C. Enoch was born in November 1865 at Missouri.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Sarah Tann, daughter of Jerome Tann and Sarah (Sallie Ann) Corn, circa 1885 at Atchison, Missouri.^1,2

Census*

Henry C. Enoch appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Rock Port, Atchison, Missouri, ED 19, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Benton, Butler, Kansas, ED 3, sheet 3A, occupation retail merchant-general merchandise store, renting, married 23 years, 6 children, 5 living, 4 at home.³

Census

He appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas, ED 31, sheet 16B, occupation bill clerk (railroad?), owned home, 3 children at home.⁴

(Witness) Death

He witnessed the death of Sarah Tann between 1921 and 1930 at Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas; husband was widowed in 1930 census.⁴

Census

Henry C. Enoch appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas, ED 21-3, sheet 4A, occupation clerk-railroad, owned home valued at $4,500, no radio, widowed, living alone.⁵

Family

Sarah Tann b. May 1864, d. bt 1921 - 1930

Children

William Kirk Enoch+¹ b. 2 Jan 1887, d. Mar 1980
Mary Laverne (Marie) Enoch^6,1 b. 5 Aug 1889
Henry Calvin Enoch II¹ b. 19 Jul 1898, d. 14 Jan 1969
Leonard Winfield Enoch³ b. 1905
Laurine L. Enoch³ b. 1910

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, Birth Records of children.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, Atchison, Roll C 10715, no. 1495.

William Kirk Enoch¹

M, b. 2 January 1887, d. March 1980

Father

Henry C. Enoch¹ b. Nov 1865

Mother

Sarah Tann¹ b. May 1864, d. bt 1921 - 1930

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

William Kirk Enoch was born on 2 January 1887 at Rock Port, Atchison, Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Rock Port, Atchison, Missouri, in the household of Henry C. Enoch; ED 19, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 3 children, 3 living.¹

Marriage*

William Kirk Enoch married Breta L. McCune circa 1914 at Atchison, Missouri; probably Atchison.^3,4

Census*

William Kirk Enoch appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Miami, Ottawa, Oklahoma, ED 118, sheet 2B, occupation traveling salesman-wholesale, owned home, 2 children at home.⁴

Census

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, ED 87-50, sheet 1B, occupation salesman-janitors supplies, renting-$25 month, 4 children at home.⁵

Death*

He died in March 1980 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, at age 93.³

Obit

William Kirk's obituary was published in the Wichita Eagle on 7 March 1980:

Businessman W. Enoch,At Age 93 By BILL HIRSCHMAN, Staff Writer
In his long hours on the road as a salesman, William Kirk Enoch was known to brag as much about his children's accomplishments as the value of his wares. Those people out there said he spent more time talking about us than selling," said his son, Donald K. Enoch, a former Wichita mayor. William Enoch died Wednesday at the age of 93 in Terrace Gardens Nursing Home. He had lived there for six years with his wife, Breta. Enoch was known to regale any willing listener about the success of his son, Donald, who alternated with him as president of his Wichita Brush and Chemical Co; another son, Norman, a retired Air Force major, and a third son, David, who sits on Denver's appeals court.
But Enoch was better known in Wichita for almost a half-century of leadership in the Disciples of Christ faith. Enoch was installed in June 1973 as the fifth elder emeritus in the history of the Fairview Christian Church. The honor recognized his 42 years as a congregational leader, including service as deacon, elder, secretary, chairman of the board and co-chairman of the building committee. Building churches was an integral part of his community activities. During his chairmanship of the Joint Board of Christian Churches in Wichita, the organization sparked the construction of several churches or additions to existing ones. He was a past president of the Christian Church Commission and former delegate to the Wichita Council of Churches. Enoch remained active in the church even after retiring from his firm about 10 years ago. "His sole social life was his church," Donald Enoch said. Enoch moved from his home at 2135 N. Riverside Blvd. to the nursing home when his health began to deteriorate, his son said. Besides his wife and sons, Enoch is survived by a sister, Lora Lorene Johnson, of Tulsa. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fairview Christian Church. A memorial has been established with the church. Cochran Mortuary has charge of funeral arrangements.⁶

Family

Breta L. McCune b. 23 Sep 1890, d. 1 Dec 1982

Children

Donald Kirk Enoch⁴ b. 22 Jun 1916, d. 24 Jun 2010
Charles H. Enoch⁴ b. 1919
David W. Enoch⁵ b. 7 Aug 1924, d. 29 Jun 2008
Norman Enoch⁵ b. 1928

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, Atchison, Roll C 10715, No. 974.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S543] Wichita Eagle, Various, 7 March 1980.

Mary Laverne (Marie) Enoch^1,2

F, b. 5 August 1889

Father

Henry C. Enoch^1,2 b. Nov 1865

Mother

Sarah Tann^1,2 b. May 1864, d. bt 1921 - 1930

Last Edited

10 Jan 2003

Birth*

Mary Laverne (Marie) Enoch was born on 5 August 1889 at Clay Twp., Atchison, Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Rock Port, Atchison, Missouri, in the household of Henry C. Enoch; ED 19, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 3 children, 3 living.²

(Witness) Census

Mary Laverne (Marie) Enoch appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Benton, Butler, Kansas, in the household of Henry C. Enoch; ED 3, sheet 3A, occupation retail merchant-general merchandise store, renting, married 23 years, 6 children, 5 living, 4 at home.³

Citations

[S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, Atchison, Roll C 10715, no. 1495.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Henry Calvin Enoch II¹

M, b. 19 July 1898, d. 14 January 1969

Father

Henry C. Enoch² b. Nov 1865

Mother

Sarah Tann² b. May 1864, d. bt 1921 - 1930

Last Edited

10 Jan 2003

Birth*

Henry Calvin Enoch II was born on 19 July 1898 at Rock Port, Atchison, Missouri.^2,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Rock Port, Atchison, Missouri, in the household of Henry C. Enoch; ED 19, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years, 3 children, 3 living.²

(Witness) Census

Henry Calvin Enoch II appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Benton, Butler, Kansas, in the household of Henry C. Enoch; ED 3, sheet 3A, occupation retail merchant-general merchandise store, renting, married 23 years, 6 children, 5 living, 4 at home.⁴

Marriage*

Henry Calvin Enoch II married Eva M. (?) circa 1920.⁵

(Witness) Census

Henry Calvin Enoch II appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas, in the household of Henry C. Enoch; ED 31, sheet 16B, occupation bill clerk (railroad?), owned home, 3 children at home.⁶

Census*

Henry Calvin Enoch II appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Rosemead, Los Angeles, California, ED 19-933, sheet 12B, occupation shipping clerk-L.A. County general store, renting, radio, no children.⁵

Death*

He died on 14 January 1969 at Rosemead, Los Angeles, California, at age 70.^3,7

Family

Eva M. (?) b. 25 Feb 1902, d. 28 Jul 1966

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, Death record.

Breta L. McCune^1,2

F, b. 23 September 1890, d. 1 December 1982

Last Edited

2 Nov 2006

Birth*

Breta L. McCune was born on 23 September 1890 at Kansas.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1914,her married name was Enoch.^1,3

Marriage*

She married William Kirk Enoch, son of Henry C. Enoch and Sarah Tann, circa 1914 at Atchison, Missouri; probably Atchison.^1,3

(Witness) Census

Breta L. McCune appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Miami, Ottawa, Oklahoma, in the household of William Kirk Enoch; ED 118, sheet 2B, occupation traveling salesman-wholesale, owned home, 2 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Breta L. McCune appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of William Kirk Enoch; ED 87-50, sheet 1B, occupation salesman-janitors supplies, renting-$25 month, 4 children at home.⁴

Death*

Breta L. McCune died on 1 December 1982 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, at age 92; SSDI only.¹

Obit

Breta L.'s obituary was published in the Wichita Eagle on 2 December 1982:

BRETA L ENOCH, 92, of 1315 N. West, homemaker, died Wednesday. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Fairview Christian Church. Survivors: sons, (former Wichita mayor) Donald of Wichita, David of Denver, Norman of Santa Maria, Calif; brother, Virgil McCune of Benton. Memorial has been established with the Fairview Christian Church. Cochran Mortuary.²

Family

William Kirk Enoch b. 2 Jan 1887, d. Mar 1980

Children

Donald Kirk Enoch³ b. 22 Jun 1916, d. 24 Jun 2010
Charles H. Enoch³ b. 1919
David W. Enoch⁴ b. 7 Aug 1924, d. 29 Jun 2008
Norman Enoch⁴ b. 1928

Citations

[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S543] Wichita Eagle, Various, 2 December 1982.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Leonard Winfield Enoch¹

M, b. 1905

Father

Henry C. Enoch² b. Nov 1865

Mother

Sarah Tann² b. May 1864, d. bt 1921 - 1930

Last Edited

10 Jan 2003

Birth*

Leonard Winfield Enoch was born in 1905 at Atchison, Missouri.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Benton, Butler, Kansas, in the household of Henry C. Enoch; ED 3, sheet 3A, occupation retail merchant-general merchandise store, renting, married 23 years, 6 children, 5 living, 4 at home.²

(Witness) Census

Leonard Winfield Enoch appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas, in the household of Henry C. Enoch; ED 31, sheet 16B, occupation bill clerk (railroad?), owned home, 3 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Laurine L. Enoch¹

F, b. 1910

Father

Henry C. Enoch² b. Nov 1865

Mother

Sarah Tann² b. May 1864, d. bt 1921 - 1930

Last Edited

10 Jan 2003

Birth*

Laurine L. Enoch was born in 1910 at Benton Twp., Butler, Kansas.²

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Benton, Butler, Kansas, in the household of Henry C. Enoch; ED 3, sheet 3A, occupation retail merchant-general merchandise store, renting, married 23 years, 6 children, 5 living, 4 at home.²

(Witness) Census

Laurine L. Enoch appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas, in the household of Henry C. Enoch; ED 31, sheet 16B, occupation bill clerk (railroad?), owned home, 3 children at home.³

(Witness) Census

Laurine L. Enoch appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of William Kirk Enoch; ED 87-50, sheet 1B, occupation salesman-janitors supplies, renting-$25 month, 4 children at home.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Eva M. (?)¹

F, b. 25 February 1902, d. 28 July 1966

Last Edited

10 Jan 2003

Birth*

Eva M. (?) was born on 25 February 1902 at Colorado; mother's maiden name Kendrich, father last name unknown.^1,2

Married Name

As of circa 1920,her married name was Enoch.¹

Marriage*

She married Henry Calvin Enoch II, son of Henry C. Enoch and Sarah Tann, circa 1920.¹

(Witness) Census

Eva M. (?) appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 Rosemead, Los Angeles, California, in the household of Henry Calvin Enoch II; ED 19-933, sheet 12B, occupation shipping clerk-L.A. County general store, renting, radio, no children.¹

Death*

Eva M. (?) died on 28 July 1966 at Los Angeles, California, at age 64.²

Family

Henry Calvin Enoch II b. 19 Jul 1898, d. 14 Jan 1969

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S230] California Vital Statistics, Death record.

Donald Kirk Enoch¹

M, b. 22 June 1916, d. 24 June 2010

Father

William Kirk Enoch¹ b. 2 Jan 1887, d. Mar 1980

Mother

Breta L. McCune¹ b. 23 Sep 1890, d. 1 Dec 1982

Last Edited

14 Jul 2013

Birth*

Donald Kirk Enoch was born on 22 June 1916 at Atchison, Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Miami, Ottawa, Oklahoma, in the household of William Kirk Enoch; ED 118, sheet 2B, occupation traveling salesman-wholesale, owned home, 2 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Donald Kirk Enoch appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of William Kirk Enoch; ED 87-50, sheet 1B, occupation salesman-janitors supplies, renting-$25 month, 4 children at home.³

Death*

Donald Kirk Enoch died on 24 June 2010 at Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, at age 94.²

Obit

Donald Kirk's obituary was published in the Eagle on 26 June 2010:
Enoch, Donald Kirk, Of the Greatest Generation - June 22, 1916 to June 24, 2010. Former Mayor Don Enoch, at 94 and with members of his family present, peacefully joined our Lord on June 24, 2010. Long-time Wichita citizen, community leader and former public servant, Mayor Enoch is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margery Trively. He is also survived by their four children, Rolland, Wichita family practice physician, and Craig, Mark and Dawn of Austin, Rowlett and University Park, Texas, respectively, and their German exchange student son, Klaus Burk, as well as wonderful daughters and son in-law, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Memorial Services 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at First United Methodist Church, Wichita, Kansas.⁴

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1861] Selected United States Newspapers.

Charles H. Enoch¹

M, b. 1919

Father

William Kirk Enoch¹ b. 2 Jan 1887, d. Mar 1980

Mother

Breta L. McCune¹ b. 23 Sep 1890, d. 1 Dec 1982

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Charles H. Enoch was born in 1919 at Miami, Ottawa, Oklahoma.¹

(Witness) Census

Charles H. Enoch appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of William Kirk Enoch; ED 87-50, sheet 1B, occupation salesman-janitors supplies, renting-$25 month, 4 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

David W. Enoch^1,2

M, b. 7 August 1924, d. 29 June 2008

Father

William Kirk Enoch¹ b. 2 Jan 1887, d. Mar 1980

Mother

Breta L. McCune¹ b. 23 Sep 1890, d. 1 Dec 1982

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

David W. Enoch was born on 7 August 1924 at Ottawa, Kansas; or Sedgwick.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of William Kirk Enoch; ED 87-50, sheet 1B, occupation salesman-janitors supplies, renting-$25 month, 4 children at home.¹

Death*

David W. Enoch died on 29 June 2008 at Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, at age 83.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Norman Enoch¹

M, b. 1928

Father

William Kirk Enoch¹ b. 2 Jan 1887, d. Mar 1980

Mother

Breta L. McCune¹ b. 23 Sep 1890, d. 1 Dec 1982

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Norman Enoch was born in 1928 at Ottawa, Kansas; or Sedgewick.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

(?) Pickrell¹

M, b. between 1900 and 1910

Last Edited

4 Mar 2003

Birth*

(?) Pickrell was born between 1900 and 1910.

Marriage*

He married Beatrice Tann, daughter of Elmore C. Tann and Etta Vest, circa 1925.¹

Family

Beatrice Tann b. 1907

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Novella Pickrell¹

F, b. 1926

Father

(?) Pickrell¹ b. bt 1900 - 1910

Mother

Beatrice Tann¹ b. 1907

Last Edited

14 Sep 2012

Birth*

Novella Pickrell was born in 1926.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 Blue Twp., Jackson, Missouri, in the household of Elmore C. Tann; ED 48-257, sheet 23B, occupation none (1 son working as a house painter, 1 son, 1 daughter working at a mail order plant), 7 children and 4 grandchildren at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

David Pickrell¹

M, b. 1927

Father

(?) Pickrell¹ b. bt 1900 - 1910

Mother

Beatrice Tann¹ b. 1907

Last Edited

14 Sep 2012

Birth*

David Pickrell was born in 1927 at Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 Blue Twp., Jackson, Missouri, in the household of Elmore C. Tann; ED 48-257, sheet 23B, occupation none (1 son working as a house painter, 1 son, 1 daughter working at a mail order plant), 7 children and 4 grandchildren at home.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Margaret F. Pickrell¹

F, b. 1929

Father

(?) Pickrell¹ b. bt 1900 - 1910

Mother

Beatrice Tann¹ b. 1907

Last Edited

14 Sep 2012

Birth*

Margaret F. Pickrell was born in 1929 at Missouri.¹

(Witness) Census

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Howard Eugene Tann¹

M, b. 17 March 1927, d. 18 September 1988

Father

Elmore C. Tann¹ b. Jul 1864

Mother

Etta Vest¹ b. Jul 1877

Last Edited

11 Jan 2003

Birth*

Howard Eugene Tann was born on 17 March 1927 at Missouri; grandson, not sure of parents; Florida death record gives date of birth in 1925.^1,2,3

(Witness) Census

Death*

Howard Eugene Tann died on 18 September 1988 at Homestead, Dade, Florida, at age 61; SSDI only.^2,3

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S295] Florida State Department of Health, Florida Death Index.

William D. Tann¹

M, b. 1 March 1921, d. January 1978

Father

Elmore C. Tann¹ b. Jul 1864

Mother

Etta Vest¹ b. Jul 1877

Last Edited

28 Oct 2004

Birth*

William D. Tann was born on 1 March 1921 at Atchison, Missouri.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Death*

William D. Tann died in January 1978 at Independence, Jackson, Missouri, at age 56; SSDI only.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Grace Lane^1,2

F, b. 1878, d. 12 December 1961

Last Edited

11 Jan 2003

Birth*

Grace Lane was born in 1878 at Missouri.¹

Married Name

As of 20 November 1899,her married name was Tann.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Charles Frederick (Fred) Tann, son of Jerome Tann and Sarah (Sallie Ann) Corn, on 20 November 1899 at Weld, Colorado; based on age of first marriage, not necessarily this marriage.^1,2

(Witness) Census

Grace Lane appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 Lucerne Precinct, Weld, Colorado, in the household of Charles Frederick (Fred) Tann; ED 202, sheet 6B, occupation farm laborer, renting, just married, no children.³

(Witness) Census

Grace Lane appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 East Eaton, Weld, Colorado, in the household of Charles Frederick (Fred) Tann; ED 276, sheet 20A, occupation farmer, renting, married 11 years, 3 children, 3 living.⁴

(Witness) Census

Grace Lane appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Greeley, Weld, Colorado, in the household of Charles Frederick (Fred) Tann; ED 62-100, sheet 14A, occupation laborer-odd jobs, renting-$15 month, no radio, no children.¹

Death*

Grace Lane died on 12 December 1961 at Greeley, Weld, Colorado; buried at Linn Grove Cemetery.⁵

Family

Charles Frederick (Fred) Tann b. 1876, d. 19 Feb 1959

Children

Neva F. Tann⁴ b. 20 Sep 1900, d. 21 Jan 1922
Gladys T. Tann⁴ b. 23 Aug 1902, d. 30 Jul 1974
Bessie Tann⁴ b. 5 Jul 1904, d. May 1983

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S578] Weld County Genealogical Society, Weld County, Colorado Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S580] Genealogical Society of Weld County, Well County, Colorado Tombstone Inscriptions, page 62.

Hugh L. Tann^1,2

M, b. 6 February 1920, d. 9 September 2001

Father

Theodore Tann^1,2 b. May 1879, d. 8 Jun 1937

Mother

Florence (?)^1,2 b. Apr 1880, d. 14 Apr 1937

Last Edited

10 Jan 2003

Birth*

Hugh L. Tann was born on 6 February 1920 at Greeley, Weld, Colorado.^1,2

Death*

He died on 9 September 2001 at Irvine, Orange, California, at age 81.^1,2

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.