Mildred Reichelderfer
F, b. 1906
| Father | Wayne Reichelderfer b. Jan 1875, d. b 1958 |
| Mother | Myrtle Mowery b. 13 Apr 1877, d. 13 Nov 1958 |
| Last Edited | 10 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | Mildred Reichelderfer was born in 1906 at Tarlton, Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 Tarlton Village, Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Wayne Reichelderfer; ED 160, page 279, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 11 years, 3 children, 2 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Mildred Reichelderfer appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 Tarlton Village, Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Wayne Reichelderfer; ED 105, sheet 2A, occupation dealer-livestock, owned home, 2 children at home.2 |
Donald D. Mowery1
M, b. 1892, d. 22 May 1963
| Father | John W. Mowery1 b. 18 Mar 1868, d. 11 Oct 1928 |
| Mother | Fairie Belle Mowery1 b. 14 Sep 1873, d. 16 Sep 1932 |
| Last Edited | 19 Nov 2006 |
| Birth* | Donald D. Mowery was born in 1892 at Pickaway, Ohio; or Franklin.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John W. Mowery; ED 56, sheet 7B, occupation driver-milk co., renting, married 19 years, 3 children, 2 living.1 |
| Marriage* | Donald D. Mowery married Macie (?) circa 1915 at Franklin, Ohio.2 |
| Census* | Donald D. Mowery appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, ED 270, sheet 8B, occupation meter reader-city water works, married, no children, living with his parents.3 |
| Census | He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, ED 169, sheet 27B, occupation meter reader-city water company, owned home valued at $6,000, radio, no children, Fairie was living with them.4 |
| Death* | He died on 22 May 1963 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; widowed at time of death.5 |
Family | Macie (?) b. 1891 |
Lucille M. Mowery1
F, b. 1903
| Father | John W. Mowery1 b. 18 Mar 1868, d. 11 Oct 1928 |
| Mother | Fairie Belle Mowery1 b. 14 Sep 1873, d. 16 Sep 1932 |
| Last Edited | 19 Nov 2006 |
| Birth* | Lucille M. Mowery was born in 1903 at Franklin, Ohio.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John W. Mowery; ED 56, sheet 7B, occupation driver-milk co., renting, married 19 years, 3 children, 2 living.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Lucille M. Mowery appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of John W. Mowery; ED 270, sheet 8B, occupation motorman-street ( ? ), owned home, two children at home.2 |
Alice Mowery1
F, b. 1917
| Father | Robert Deforest Mowery1 b. 29 Jul 1892, d. 1962 |
| Mother | Marie F. Shook1 b. 1896, d. 1975 |
| Last Edited | 15 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Alice Mowery was born in 1917 at Pickaway, Ohio.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Ashville Village, Harrison Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery; ED 1, sheet 10A, occupation ( -- ) - restaurant, owned home, 3 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Alice Mowery appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery; ED 168, sheet 9A, occupation salesman-fire extinguishers, owned home valued at $7,000, radio, 6 children at home.2 |
Hazel Mowery1
F, b. 1918
| Father | Robert Deforest Mowery1 b. 29 Jul 1892, d. 1962 |
| Mother | Marie F. Shook1 b. 1896, d. 1975 |
| Last Edited | 15 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Hazel Mowery was born in 1918 at Pickaway, Ohio.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Ashville Village, Harrison Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery; ED 1, sheet 10A, occupation ( -- ) - restaurant, owned home, 3 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Hazel Mowery appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery; ED 168, sheet 9A, occupation salesman-fire extinguishers, owned home valued at $7,000, radio, 6 children at home.2 |
James Mowery1
M, b. 11 February 1919, d. 22 February 1995
| Father | Robert Deforest Mowery1 b. 29 Jul 1892, d. 1962 |
| Mother | Marie F. Shook1 b. 1896, d. 1975 |
| Last Edited | 21 Aug 2004 |
| Birth* | James Mowery was born on 11 February 1919 at Pickaway, Ohio; not certain this is the correct James Mowery.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 Ashville Village, Harrison Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery; ED 1, sheet 10A, occupation ( -- ) - restaurant, owned home, 3 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | James Mowery appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery; ED 168, sheet 9A, occupation salesman-fire extinguishers, owned home valued at $7,000, radio, 6 children at home.3 |
| Death* | James Mowery died on 22 February 1995 at Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, at age 76; not certain this is the correct James Mowery, listed as James Scott Mowery Sr.4,2 |
Galan D. Mowery1
M, b. 28 February 1914, d. 12 August 1994
| Father | James H. Mowery2 b. 2 Apr 1889, d. 16 Feb 1965 |
| Mother | Fanny Dresbach2 |
| Last Edited | 24 Aug 2004 |
| Birth* | Galan D. Mowery was born on 28 February 1914 at Pickaway, Ohio.2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of James H. Mowery; ED 105, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.2 |
| (Witness) Census | Galan D. Mowery appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 Circleville Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of James H. Mowery; ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 2 children at home.4 |
| Death* | Galan D. Mowery died on 12 August 1994 at Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, at age 80; widowed at time of death; married Annabel Barch in 1940.3,5 |
James Scott Mowery1,2
M, b. 11 February 1919, d. 22 February 1995
| Father | James H. Mowery3 b. 2 Apr 1889, d. 16 Feb 1965 |
| Mother | Fanny Dresbach3 |
| Last Edited | 10 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | James Scott Mowery was born on 11 February 1919 at Pickaway, Ohio.3,4 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of James H. Mowery; ED 105, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.3 |
| (Witness) Census | James Scott Mowery appeared on the census of 2 May 1930 Circleville Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of James H. Mowery; ED 5, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, renting, radio, 2 children at home.5 |
| Death* | James Scott Mowery died on 22 February 1995 at Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, at age 76; married at the time of death, 14 years schooling.4,2 |
Macie (?)1
F, b. 1891
| Last Edited | 19 Nov 2006 |
| Birth* | Macie (?) was born in 1891 at Ohio.2 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1915,her married name was Mowery.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Donald D. Mowery, son of John W. Mowery and Fairie Belle Mowery, circa 1915 at Franklin, Ohio.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Macie (?) appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Donald D. Mowery; ED 270, sheet 8B, occupation meter reader-city water works, married, no children, living with his parents.2 |
| (Witness) Census | Macie (?) appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Donald D. Mowery; ED 169, sheet 27B, occupation meter reader-city water company, owned home valued at $6,000, radio, no children, Fairie was living with them.3 |
Family | Donald D. Mowery b. 1892, d. 22 May 1963 |
Dorothy Mowery1
F, b. 1920
| Father | Robert Deforest Mowery1 b. 29 Jul 1892, d. 1962 |
| Mother | Marie F. Shook1 b. 1896, d. 1975 |
| Last Edited | 15 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Dorothy Mowery was born in 1920 at Pickaway, Ohio.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery; ED 168, sheet 9A, occupation salesman-fire extinguishers, owned home valued at $7,000, radio, 6 children at home.2 |
| (Witness) Census | Dorothy Mowery appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery and Marie F. Shook; ED 93-281, sheet 1A, occupation salesman-fire extinguishers, owne dhome, 4 cildren at home.3 |
Marjorie D. Mowery1
F, b. 1921
| Father | Robert Deforest Mowery1 b. 29 Jul 1892, d. 1962 |
| Mother | Marie F. Shook1 b. 1896, d. 1975 |
| Last Edited | 15 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Marjorie D. Mowery was born in 1921 at Ohio.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery; ED 168, sheet 9A, occupation salesman-fire extinguishers, owned home valued at $7,000, radio, 6 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Marjorie D. Mowery appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery and Marie F. Shook; ED 93-281, sheet 1A, occupation salesman-fire extinguishers, owne dhome, 4 cildren at home.2 |
Roberta Mowery1
F, b. 1923
| Father | Robert Deforest Mowery1 b. 29 Jul 1892, d. 1962 |
| Mother | Marie F. Shook1 b. 1896, d. 1975 |
| Last Edited | 15 Sep 2012 |
| Birth* | Roberta Mowery was born in 1923 at Ohio.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery; ED 168, sheet 9A, occupation salesman-fire extinguishers, owned home valued at $7,000, radio, 6 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Roberta Mowery appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery and Marie F. Shook; ED 93-281, sheet 1A, occupation salesman-fire extinguishers, owne dhome, 4 cildren at home.2 |
Robert D. Mowery1
M, b. 3 February 1928, d. 14 December 2004
| Father | Robert Deforest Mowery1 b. 29 Jul 1892, d. 1962 |
| Mother | Marie F. Shook1 b. 1896, d. 1975 |
| Last Edited | 15 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Robert D. Mowery was born on 3 February 1928 at Ohio.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery; ED 168, sheet 9A, occupation salesman-fire extinguishers, owned home valued at $7,000, radio, 6 children at home.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Robert D. Mowery appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Robert Deforest Mowery and Marie F. Shook; ED 93-281, sheet 1A, occupation salesman-fire extinguishers, owne dhome, 4 cildren at home.3 |
| Death* | Robert D. Mowery died on 14 December 2004 at Dublin, Franklin, Ohio, at age 76.2 |
Elizabeth A. (?)1
F, b. 17 July 1904, d. 15 December 1989
| Last Edited | 20 Nov 2006 |
| Birth* | Elizabeth A. (?) was born on 17 July 1904 at Ohio.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1926,her married name was Reichelderfer.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Arnold Reichelderfer, son of Wayne Reichelderfer and Myrtle Mowery, circa 1926 at Pickaway, Ohio.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Elizabeth A. (?) appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 Tarlton, Salt Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, in the household of Arnold Reichelderfer; ED 20, sheet 3A, occupation stockdealer-livestock, married, no children.1 |
| Death* | Elizabeth A. (?) died on 15 December 1989 at Tarlton, Pickaway, Ohio, at age 85.2 |
Family | Arnold Reichelderfer b. 31 May 1903, d. Mar 1979 |
Frank S. Hedges1,2
M, b. 1869
| Last Edited | 20 Nov 2006 |
| Birth* | Frank S. Hedges was born in 1869 at Ohio.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Ida J. Mowery, daughter of Henry Mowery and Isabelle C. O'Daffer, circa 1911 at Pickaway, Ohio.1,3 |
| Census | Frank S. Hedges appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Oakland District, Clear Creek Twp., Pickaway, Ohio, ED 7, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children at home.4 |
| Census* | He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Clear Creek, Pickaway, Ohio, ED 8, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, owned farm, radio, no children.1 |
Family | Ida J. Mowery b. 5 Nov 1867, d. 25 Dec 1960 |
Robert B. Shade1
M, b. 1907
| Father | Champion S. (Champ) Shade1 b. 10 Apr 1883, d. 31 Oct 1950 |
| Mother | Letha Ellen Shank1 b. 19 Jul 1883, d. 19 Dec 1957 |
| Last Edited | 10 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | Robert B. Shade was born in 1907 at Morgan, West Virginia.1 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, in the household of Champion S. (Champ) Shade; ED 85, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, married 8 years, 3 children, 3 living, but only 1 appears to be present; living with Robert and Mary Ambrose.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1910.
Mary Catherine Miller1
F, b. 28 February 1850
| Last Edited | 6 Dec 2005 |
| Birth* | Mary Catherine Miller was born on 28 February 1850 at Morgan, Virginia; daughter of William Miller and Sarah Harday (sp.)1,2,3 |
| Census* | She appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Bath District, Morgan, West Virginia, ED 85, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 3 children at home.1 |
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| Child |
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Sallie Sara Baker1,2
F, b. 1878
| Last Edited | 11 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | Sallie Sara Baker was born in 1878 at Kansas.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1906,her married name was Poling.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married John A. Poling, son of William Poling and Caroline Slisher, circa 1906 at Kansas.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | Sallie Sara Baker appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of John A. Poling; ED 151, sheet 8A, occupation engineer-( ? ) mill, 1 child and mother-in-law Catherine Baker, age 75, born OHio.1 |
Family | John A. Poling b. 11 Feb 1871 |
| Child |
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Eunice Poling1
F, b. 1907
| Father | John A. Poling1 b. 11 Feb 1871 |
| Mother | Sallie Sara Baker1 b. 1878 |
| Last Edited | 11 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | Eunice Poling was born in 1907 at Kansas.1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, in the household of John A. Poling; ED 151, sheet 8A, occupation engineer-( ? ) mill, 1 child and mother-in-law Catherine Baker, age 75, born OHio.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1920.
Abraham Mowery1,2
M, b. 14 February 1860, d. 23 November 1927
| Last Edited | 13 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | Abraham Mowery was born on 14 February 1860 at Ohio.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Louisa Poling, daughter of John Alexander Poling and Mary Slisher, circa 1887 at Ohio.1,2 |
| Census* | Abraham Mowery appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Marion Twp., Hocking, Ohio, ED 32, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 4 children, 4 living.1 |
| Death* | He died on 23 November 1927 at Hocking, Ohio, at age 67; confirm this is the right person.3 |
Family | Louisa Poling b. 20 Aug 1867 |
| Children |
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Frances Mowery1
F, b. October 1887
| Father | Abraham Mowery1 b. 14 Feb 1860, d. 23 Nov 1927 |
| Mother | Louisa Poling1 b. 20 Aug 1867 |
| Last Edited | 11 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | Frances Mowery was born in October 1887 at Ohio.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Ernest M. Mowery1
M, b. July 1890
| Father | Abraham Mowery1 b. 14 Feb 1860, d. 23 Nov 1927 |
| Mother | Louisa Poling1 b. 20 Aug 1867 |
| Last Edited | 11 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | Ernest M. Mowery was born in July 1890 at Ohio.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Frederick E. Mowery1
M, b. October 1893
| Father | Abraham Mowery1 b. 14 Feb 1860, d. 23 Nov 1927 |
| Mother | Louisa Poling1 b. 20 Aug 1867 |
| Last Edited | 11 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | Frederick E. Mowery was born in October 1893 at Ohio.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Oliver R. Mowery1
M, b. July 1896
| Father | Abraham Mowery1 b. 14 Feb 1860, d. 23 Nov 1927 |
| Mother | Louisa Poling1 b. 20 Aug 1867 |
| Last Edited | 11 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | Oliver R. Mowery was born in July 1896 at Ohio.1 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1900.
Dean McMahan1,2
M, b. 7 December 1906, d. circa 26 July 1931
| Father | Hugh McMahan1,2 b. 8 Aug 1882, d. 28 Apr 1966 |
| Mother | Edith May Hoover1,2 b. 13 Feb 1884, d. 22 Feb 1934 |
| Last Edited | 18 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | Dean McMahan was born on 7 December 1906 at Rochester, Fulton, Indiana.1,2,3 |
| (Witness) Census | He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Hugh McMahan; ED 61, sheet 9A, occupation teacher-city school, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living, Don Hoover also lived with them.4 |
| (Witness) Census | Dean McMahan appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, in the household of Hugh McMahan; ED 73, sheet 2A, occupation illegible, 3 children at home.5 |
| Marriage* | Dean McMahan married Martha Hougham circa 1929 at Kern, California.1,6 |
| Census* | Dean McMahan appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Bakersfield, Kern, California, ED 25, sheet 11A, occupation manager-clothing store, renting-$35 month, no radio, no children.1 |
| Death* | He died circa 26 July 1931 at Bakersfield, Kern, California; at Oceano, San Luis Obispo County on a visit to the beach; buried in Bakersfield, California.1,2 |
| Obit | Dean's obituary was published in the Rochester Sentinel on 27 July 1931: Word was received here at six o’clock Sunday evening by relatives by long distance telephone of the tragic death by drowning at Oceana, Calif., of Dean McMAHAN, 24, son of County Auditor and Mrs. Hugh McMAHAN, of this city. The young man died in a heroic attempt to save an eight-year-old nephew who wandered too far into the ocean and both perished when pulled under by the strong rip tide. After going under the waves neither body was seen again until 30 minutes later the young boy’s body was washed ashore about a half mile from the scene. McMahan’s body has not been found despite constant search and watch. Mrs. Hugh McMAHAN, who has been in ill health, was overcome upon receiving the news but was reported to be resting easier today. The parents are staying with Mr. and Mrs. Otto McMAHAN at the latter’s home in Rochester since receiving the news. Relatives held four long distance conversations with persons at the scene of the fatal accident during the evening and were expecting a call late Monday from John McMAHAN, giving further details. Mr. and Mrs Hugh McMahan are awaiting developments here as relatives are at the scene doing everything that can be done under the circumstances. According to the story related, Mr. and Mrs. Dean McMAHAN had driven from their home at Bakersfield, Calif., 150 miles, to spend the week end with Dr. and Mrs. ZIMMER and family at their cottage at Oceana. Mrs. McMahan and Mrs. Zimmer are sisters. The group were on the beach, some clad in bathing suits, when the young Zimmer lad waded into the surf too far and one of the waves caught him. On seeing him in distress, Dean McMahan, who was clad in a bathing suit and wearing a heavy sweater, at once plunged into the water to save him. It is evident that the powerful rip tide caught them both as they went under the surface and did not appear again. Frantic watch was at once begun by the relatives and it was not until a half hour later that the youngster’s body was washed ashore. Pulmotors were employed at once but there was no sign of life. The Zimmers took the body of their son back to their home shortly after it was recovered. The search was kept up for Dean’s body but it is evident that it has not been found. Persons residing along the beach report that it is doubtful if the body ever will be washed ashore as they say that this summer 30 persons have been drowned off the beach there, being caught in the rip tide, and many of the bodies have never been recovered. The McMahan brothers in the telephone calls made Sunday night said that several thousand people were scattered along the beach watching at the scene of the drowning and that a constant search for the body would be kept up indefinitely. The drowning occurred about 2:30, Rochester time, they said. There had been a McMahan family gathering Sunday at Santa Monica, 100 miles down the ocean beach and these relatives were the first to learn of the tragedy. Gathered there were William [McMAHAN], Pat [McMAHAN], Tom [McMAHAN], John [McMAHAN] and Jim [McMAHAN], Mel HAY and Joe SCHAFF and members of their families, all formerly of this city. They rushed to Oceana at once sending a pulmoter there by airplane to be used if the body was found and upon arrival learned all the details and took up the search for the body. They will remain there until the body is found or all hope for its recovery given up. Dean McMahan was a popular young man in Rochester having grown to manhood here. He was born in this city, December 7, 1906. He attended grade school and graduated from high school at the age of sixteen, being an exceptional student. He then entered DePauw University and graduated from there in June, 1927, at the age of 20. He majored in journalism and originally intended to take up newspaper work. He was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity at DePauw. After leaving college he departed for California and accepted a position with his two uncles, John [McMAHAN] and Jim McMAHAN, in their furniture store. Later he established himself in a clothing and shoe store there and had been unusually successful in business, being in partnership with his uncles and Joe SCHAFF. On June 29, 1929, he married Miss Martha HOUGHHAM, a member of one of the prominent families in Bakersfield. There are no children. The deceased is survived by his wife, his father and mother, a sister, Mrs. Will DELANEY, of Indianapolis, and a brother, Emerson [McMAHAN], and a large number of relatives both here and in California. Tuesday, July 28, 1931 The body of Dean McMAHAN, son of County Auditor and Mrs. Hugh McMAHAN, has not been found and hope is rapidly fading that it ever will be located. The young man drowned Sunday afternoon at Oceana, Calif., in a vain attempt to rescue an eight-year-old nephew. The little boy’s body was found a half hour later but despite constant search and watching no trace of the former Rochester man has been obtained. William McMAHAN, an uncle of the deceased, talked by long distance Tuesday morning with his brother, Otto McMAHAN here and said that last night several cars, equipped with strong searchlights and driven by relatives and friends, had paroled the broad beach for a distance of five miles until daylight. He also said that a woman who lived at a cottage on the beach reported that she had seen Dean’s body washed ashore but by the time she called the coroner and police it had again been swallowed up by the waves. She described the sweater he wore and the fact that the time she said she saw the body was about the same as when the body of the nephew was washed up makes it appear that the story is authentic. It has been since learned that in addition to the strong rip tide along the beach that a short distance out there is a powerful southern current and fear is felt that the body will be carried away by this. The nephew’s body was found three-quarters of a mile south of where he and McMahan disappeared beneath the waves and it was thought it was washed by the current to this point. Mrs. Dean McMAHAN, the widow, has about given up hope of finding the body and has suggested that funeral services be held at Bakersfield, Calif., their home, late this week. However, all the relatives of Dean, who live in California, are still continuing the search and nothing will probably be done until all hope is finally abandoned. The relatives were joined in their search yesterday by two boys who had attended DePauw University and were close friends of his. Funeral services for the eight-year-old ZIMMER lad, son of Dr. and Mrs. ZIMMER of Bakersfield, Calif., were held at their home Wednesday morning, it was learned here today when William McMAHAN called from Oceana, Calif., with his brother Otto [McMAHAN] over the long distance telephone. The Zimmer boy was drowned Sunday at Oceana and it was in attempting to rescue him that Dean McMAHAN, formerly of this city, was also drowned. The boy’s mother and Mrs. Dean McMahan are sisters. William McMahan reported that constant search for Dean’s body was being kept up by relatives and friends. He said that the widow, who is also at the beach, as well as the others, was determined to continue the watching until every vestage of hope of finding the body was gone. When such time comes a funeral service will be held at the Dean McMahan home in Bakersfield, the message said. A number of friends of the dead man and also relatives have joined the others at Oceana and the beach is being patrolled every hour by the day and night for several miles in hope that the surf will cast up the body before long. Thursday, July 30, 1931 The search for the body of Dean McMAHAN, son of County Auditor and Mrs. Hugh McMAHAN, who was drowned at Oceana, Cal, last Sunday, will be continued indefinitely by life guards it was learned today by long distance telephone from Bakersfield, Cal., but the family and close relatives have given up hope that it will ever be discovered. The relatives and friends who have been searching the beach constantly ended their long vigil late Wednesday night and departed for their homes it was learned. The life guards however will keep constant watch day and night from now on. The final complete search was made on Wednesday at low tide when the beach was carefully searched for a distance of twenty=five miles but no body was reported as being seen. It was decided by the widow and relatives at Bakersfield to hold services for the deceased at the Dean McMahan home, the same minister to be in charge that married the young couple. Arrangements are now being made for the services. Friday, July 31, 1931 Funeral services for the late Dean McMAHAN, whose body has not been found since he drowned last Sunday at Oceana, Calif., were held both here at Rochester and at Bakersfield, Calif., Friday morning. The services were held at the same time, the hour being 11 o’clock at Rochester and 9 at Bakersfield. Rev. Harold W. TURPIN, pastor of the Presbyterian church and Rev. Daniel PERRY, former pastor there, conducted the services held here at the Otto McMAHAN home, 730 Jefferson street. The services were private, being attended by the immediate family and about 25 relatives. Rev. Turpin gave a prayer and a short sermon and scripture reading were given by Rev. Perry., The latter was pastor in the church here when Dean became a member and where he was an active member of the Sunday school. At Bakersfield, Calif., the home of the young man for the last four years, the services were held in the Episcopal church with the widow, relatives and friends attending. Rev. PATRICK was in charge of the services. Monday, August 10, 1931 The body of the late Dean McMAHAN, son of County Auditor and Mrs. Hugh McMAHAN who was drowned on July 26 in a vain attempt to save the life of his nephew, Deek ZIMMER, was found last night in some rushes in the Pacific Ocean near Oceana, Cal, by a fisherman. Word of the finding of the body was received here this morning by the members of the McMahan family. The message stated that the body was found just a mile from where Dean had made his attempt to save his nephew. The body was in an excellent state of preservation. Burial was made in the cemetery at Bakersfield, Cal. this morning at the side of the nephew. Funeral services had been held previously here and at Bakersfield.2 |
Family | Martha Hougham b. 1906 |
Martha Hougham1,2
F, b. 1906
| Last Edited | 18 Oct 2006 |
| Birth* | Martha Hougham was born in 1906 at California.1,2 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1929,her married name was McMahan.1,2 |
| Marriage* | She married Dean McMahan, son of Hugh McMahan and Edith May Hoover, circa 1929 at Kern, California.1,2 |
| (Witness) Census | Martha Hougham appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 Bakersfield, Kern, California, in the household of Dean McMahan; ED 25, sheet 11A, occupation manager-clothing store, renting-$35 month, no radio, no children.1 |
Family | Dean McMahan b. 7 Dec 1906, d. c 26 Jul 1931 |
Harry H. Hutchinson1
M, b. between 1890 and 1909
| Father | Jessie C. Hutchinson1 b. 26 Sep 1860, d. 5 Oct 1931 |
| Mother | Cora Moore1 b. 1867, d. 1955 |
| Last Edited | 12 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | Harry H. Hutchinson was born between 1890 and 1909 at Indiana.1 |
Citations
- [S124] Rochester Sentinel, Jesse Hutchinson, 5 October 1931.
Harriett (?)1
F, b. 1902
| Last Edited | 19 Jan 2006 |
| Birth* | Harriett (?) was born in 1902 at Indiana.1 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1924,her married name was Hutchinson.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Robert Lee Hutchinson, son of Jessie C. Hutchinson and Cora Moore, circa 1924 at Lake, Indiana; Lake County is probable.1 |
| (Witness) Census | Harriett (?) appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Hammond, Lake, Indiana, in the household of Robert Lee Hutchinson; ED 162, sheet 2B, occupation detail merchant-auto business, owned home valued at $6,500, radio, no children.1 |
Family | Robert Lee Hutchinson b. 1890 |
Citations
- [S1] Census of Population 1930.
Helen Koffel1
F, b. 1918
| Father | Homer D. Koffel1 b. 24 Jul 1888, d. 10 Feb 1973 |
| Mother | Marjorie E. Stinson1 b. 4 Nov 1887, d. 29 Oct 1931 |
| Last Edited | 15 Dec 2011 |
| Birth* | Helen Koffel was born in 1918 at South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana.2,1 |
| (Witness) Census | She appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Homer D. Koffel; ED 268, sheet 1A, occupation metal polisher, owned home, 1 child at home.3 |
| (Witness) Census | Helen Koffel appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, in the household of Homer D. Koffel; ED 44, sheet 7A, occupation metal polisher-brass company, owned home valued at $7,000, 1 child at home; Hattie Stinson and her sister Latrania, lived next door.4 |
| Married Name | As of circa 1940,her married name was Stephenson.5,6 |
| Marriage* | Helen Koffel married Frank L. Stephenson circa 1940.5,6 |
Family | Frank L. Stephenson b. 12 Sep 1918, d. 9 Jul 1993 |
Frank L. Stephenson1,2
M, b. 12 September 1918, d. 9 July 1993
| Last Edited | 12 Mar 2004 |
| Birth* | Frank L. Stephenson was born on 12 September 1918.1,2 |
| Marriage* | He married Helen Koffel, daughter of Homer D. Koffel and Marjorie E. Stinson, circa 1940.1,2 |
| Death* | Frank L. Stephenson died on 9 July 1993 at Sawyer, Berrien, Michigan, at age 74.1,3 |
Family | Helen Koffel b. 1918 |