Donald W. Voorhees1,2,3,4,5,6,7
M, #52926, b. 8 September 1884, d. 11 November 1966
Parents
BASIC FACTS
Donald W. Voorhees was born on 8 September 1884 in Hancock Co., Illinois.2,3,8 He was born on 8 September 1884 in Cook Co., Illinois.9 He and Mary Electa Kitzmiller were married in 1905.3,9 He died on 11 November 1966, at age 82, in Medora, Macoupin Co., Illinois.2,10,9 He was buried in Kemper Cemetery, Kemper, Jersey Co., Illinois.2 Donald W. Voorhees had reference number 53241. He was enumerated on the census in Madison County, Illinois (1900); Macoupin County, Illinois (1910 - 1940.) He was a Farmer - general farming (1910 - 1930); farming - stock and grain (1940.)3,4,5,6,11 He resided in Medora, Macoupin Co., Illinois (1918); Chesterfield, Macoupin Co., Illinois (1942.)8,11 His Social Security Number was 350-32-1897, issued: Illinois.10 Donald's mother was a little difficult to track down. She had married George L. Voorhees in 1879. They are shown in the 1880 Census for Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin with son George H. Voorhees (age 24 days). The family is shown again in the 1900 Census for Fosterburg, Madison County, Illinois. (In this census the family surname is spelled "Vorhees.") Donald is clearly shown living with the family in the 1900 Census. By 1910, George and Ella had divorced. George married Giralda Farrar in Chicago on 25 April 1911.
Donald's name was omitted from his mother's obituary. Probably just an accidental omission as the count of her children is correct and the list of children is short one child. Finally, maybe to get even, Donald's mother's name was omitted from his obituary.
After Mary Electa (Kitzmiller) Voorhees' death, Donald married Helen (Auld) Ames. Helen brought two children to the marriage.
OBITUARY - Ella B. (Culver) Voorhees (mother of Donald W. Voorhees); Alton Evening Telegraph, Alton, Illinois; Wednesday, December 20, 1944, Page 2
Mrs. E. C. Voorhees Dies at Age 83
Long Illness Fatal to 50-year Resident of Area
Death came to Mrs. Ella Culver Voorhees early Tuesday morning at her home in Wood River after a long illness that had caused her to be disabled the greater part of the time in the last 10 years. She had sustained a fall in her home about two years ago that served to hasten her death. Since the fall, Mrs. Voorhees had been a hospital patient at intervals.
Her last visit to the hospital ended about three weeks ago when she was removed to her home from St. Anthony's Infirmery, where she had spent about 10 days. Last week her condition became such that members of her family were notified and she was visited by her children. Had she lived until Jan. 29, Mrs Voorhees would have observed her 84th birthday anniversary. She was the last of her family of five members.
She was born at Madison, Wis., Jan. 29, 1861, the daughter of Edwin Culver, a lieutenant in the army during the Civil War. In 1879 she was married to George L. Voorhees. Eight children were born to the couple, seven of whom are surviving. The children are Frank A. Voorhees, 2717 College avenue, in Alton, Dr. Vanderveer Voorhees, Mrs. Winifred Skinner and Mrs. Evangeline Kell, all of Chicago, Lawrence E. Voorhees, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Jesse C. Manning of Wood River. There are also 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Just 50 years ago, Mrs. Voorhees and her family came to Alton from Chicago. Her husband, a Chicago school teacher, came here to take the position of superintendent of Upper Alton public schools when that section of the city was a separate municipality from the city of Alton. At the time he took charge of the Upper Alton schools, George L. Voorhees bought Sunnyside farm just north of the city limits on Humbert road, from A. T. Benson, who had also been a Chicago business man.
Bought Farm
Benson had built the two-story house on the high elevation that overlooks the Black Creek valley. He had also built all new barns and farm buildings, making the farm home a showplace of the neighborhood. Benson gave the name of Sunnyside to the farm and it has been known by that name for over 60 years. Geo. L. Voorhees purchased the farm from Benson and moved his family into the farm home when they arrived from Chicago.
Her husband being engaged in school affairs, Mrs. Voorhees found that she was to become a farm manager, Probably the first woman farm manager in the Alton vacinity. She proved equal to the task and ran her farm of 214 acres over a long period of years. Even after her husband had completed his school work in Alton, and had returned to Chicago to spend the remainder of his life, she continued to operate the farm up to a few years ago when she sold out, retired, and went to Wood River to reside.
George L. Voorhees died in Chicago a year ago.
The body is at Streeper funeral home where friends may call after 6 o'clock this evening. Funeral services will be conducted in the Streeper chapel at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon by the Rev. O. W. Heggemeier, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church. Following the service in the funeral home the family will leave with the body for Madison, Wis., where burial will take place Saturday afternoon.
Note: Ella was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin. Her parents are also buried in that cemetery. Illinois death records give her birthdate as July 29, 1861.
OBITUARY - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Saturday, November 12, 1966, Page 17
Voorhees
Medora -- Donald W. Voorhees, 82, a prominent grain and stock dealer of near Medora, was pronounced dead Friday at 10:45 a.m. at Carlinville Area Hospital following an apparent heart attack at his home.
A son of the late George Voorhees, a former Chicago University professor, he was born September 8, 1884 in Cook County.
Mr. Voorhees had lived in the Medora area for 60 years and prior to that had taught school in Macoupin County.
He was married in 1905 to the former Mary Kitzmiller, and following her death he was married to the former Mrs. Helen Ames, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, George R. Voorhees, Pittsburgh, Pa., a step-daughter, Mrs. Richard Barnett, East St. Louis and a step-son, Navy Commander Fred H. Ames, New Bedford, Mass., two sisters, Mrs. John Skinner, Hamilton, and Mrs. Sherman Kell, Medora; two brothers, Lawrence E., Washington, DC., and Dr. Vandever Voorhees, Los Altos, Calif. There are 11 grandchildren.
Members of Lodge 152, AF & AM of which he was a member will officiate at memorial services Sunday at 8 p.m. at Warner Funeral Home, Medora.
Funeral services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Warner Funeral home followed by burial in Kemper Cemetery.
Visitation at the Funeral home will be after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Note: The statement in the above obituary that Donald was born in Cook County, Illinois appears to be in error. The family did not move to Chicago until well after Donald's birth.
GRAVE MARKER
DONALD W. VOORHEES
1884 - 1966.
Citations
- [S9679] Obituary - Charlotte (Kitzmiller) Kemper
- [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
- [S782] 1910 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
- [S1161] 1920 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
- [S1618] 1930 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
- [S2101] 1940 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
- [S456] 1900 Census, Illinois, Madison County
- [S12482] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Ancestry.com)
- [S9867] Obituary - Donald W. Voorhees
- [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
- [S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)
Joseph William "William" Kemper, Jr.1,2,3
M, #52927, b. 20 May 1929
Parents
BASIC FACTS
Joseph William "William" Kemper, Jr., was born on 20 May 1929 in Illinois.1,4 He and Patricia Ann Smith were married in November 1950.5 He died in Still alive in 2010.6 Joseph William "William" Kemper, Jr., had reference number 53242. He resided in Elmhurst, Du Page Co., Illinois (1960); Danville, Boyle Co., Kentucky (1964, 2010.)2,3,6 He was enumerated on the census in Peoria County, Illinois (1930.) He was educated Graduated Shurtleff College (1951.)5,7 U.S. Army, entered as a private, discharged as a corporal (1951 - 1953.)7 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Saturday, September 16, 1950, Page 6 (photo)
Kemper-Smith Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Smith of Warrenton, Mo., are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Ann, to J. W. Kemper of Medora, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kemper, sr.
Miss Smith is a graduate of Monticello College, and Mr. Kemper is in his senior year at Shurtleff College.
The wedding will be a Thanksgiving event.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Thursday, February 28, 1952, Page 9
At Ft. Belvoir, Va.
MEDORA -- Pvt. William Kemper, who was recently transferred from Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., to Ft. Belvoir, Va., is attending a warehouse storage school. His wife, Mrs. Patricia Kemper, left Wednesday morning for Virginia to be near her husband. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kemper, sr., and graduated from Shurtleff College, Alton, last August.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Tuesday, October 20, 1952, Page 9
Receives Discharge
MEDORA. -- Cpl. William Kemper arrived home Sunday. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kemper, Sr., and his wife, Mrs. Patricia Kemper, went to St. Louis to meet him. He was separated from service at Camp Carson, Colo.
Citations
- [S1625] 1930 Census, Illinois, Peoria County
- [S9679] Obituary - Charlotte (Kitzmiller) Kemper
- [S10845] Obituary - Joseph William "William" Kemper
- [S12452] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Ancestry.com)
- [S4901] Engagement Announcement - Joseph William Kemper, Jr. & Patricia Ann Smith
- [S10844] Obituary - Joseph William "Jay" Kemper, III
- [S9294] Newspaper Articles - Alton Evening Telegraph, regarding his service
Sylvia Palmer Voorhees1
F, #52928, b. 2 July 1908, d. 21 August 1909
Parents
BASIC FACTS
Sylvia Palmer Voorhees was born on 2 July 1908.1 She died on 21 August 1909, at age 1.1 She was buried in Kemper Cemetery, Kemper, Jersey Co., Illinois.1 Sylvia Palmer Voorhees had reference number 53243.
Citations
- [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
George R. Voorhees1,2,3,4
M, #52929, b. 1919
Parents
BASIC FACTS
George R. Voorhees was born in 1919 in Illinois.5 George R. Voorhees had reference number 53244. He was enumerated on the census in Macoupin County, Illinois (1920 - 1940.) He resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania (1966.)6 World War II, U.S. Army, enlisted 15 Jan 1942 at Fort Hayes, Columbus, Ohio.5 He was educated 4 years of college at time of enlistment.5
Citations
- [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
- [S1161] 1920 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
- [S1618] 1930 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
- [S2101] 1940 Census, Illinois, Macoupin County
- [S12727] World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938 - 1946 (Ancestry.com)
- [S9867] Obituary - Donald W. Voorhees
George L. Voorhees1,2
M, #52930
BASIC FACTS
George L. Voorhees had reference number 53245.
Citations
- [S11210] Obituary - Mary (Kitzmiller) Voorhees
- [S456] 1900 Census, Illinois, Madison County
Ella B. Culver1,2
F, #52931
BASIC FACTS
Ella B. Culver had reference number 53246.
Citations
- [S456] 1900 Census, Illinois, Madison County
- [S10029] Obituary - Ella B. (Culver) Vorhees
Joseph William "Jay" Kemper, III1
M, #52932, b. 6 August 1961, d. 25 November 2010
Parents
BASIC FACTS
Joseph William "Jay" Kemper, III, was born on 6 August 1961 in Danville, Boyle Co., Kentucky.2 He died on 25 November 2010, at age 49, in New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana.2 He was buried in Cremated.3 Joseph William "Jay" Kemper, III, had reference number 53247. He was an Owner of CopyCo., New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana.3 OBITUARY - The Courier-Journal; New Albany, Indiana; December 8, 2010 (Find-A-Grave)
NEW ALBANY - Kemper, Joseph W. "Jay," 49, died November 25, 2010.
He was a native of Danville, KY , and former owner of CopyCo in New Albany, IN.
Survivors are wife, Francesca (Bowling) Kemper, of Georgetown, IN; daughter, Madeline Kemper, of Georgetown; father, J.W. Kemper of Danville; mother, Patricia (Smith) Kemper, of Danville; sister, Priscilla Hutchison, of Shepherdsville, KY; several beloved nieces and nephews.
Cremation was chosen, memorial visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark's United Church of Christ, 222 E. Spring St., New Albany, with funeral service to follow at 4 p.m. Seabrook Dieckmann & Naville Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Soup Kitchen.
Citations
- [S10845] Obituary - Joseph William "William" Kemper
- [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
- [S10844] Obituary - Joseph William "Jay" Kemper, III
Joseph M. Peebles1
M, #52933
BASIC FACTS
Joseph M. Peebles had reference number 53248.
Citations
- [S6162] Genealogy prepared by JamesBlaise (Ancestry.com)
Nellie B. McCrellis1,2
F, #52934
BASIC FACTS
Nellie B. McCrellis had reference number 53249.
Citations
- [S6162] Genealogy prepared by JamesBlaise (Ancestry.com)
- [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
Patricia Ann Smith1,2
F, #52935, b. 11 August 1930
Parents
BASIC FACTS
Patricia Ann Smith had reference number 53250. She was educated Graduate of Monticello College.3 She was enumerated on the census in Marion County, Arkansas (1940.) NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton Illinois; Saturday, September 16, 1950, Page 8
Miss Patricia Smith, Warrenton, Mo., is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kemper.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Tuesday, October 4, 1955, Page 8
Mrs. Kitzmiller is Feted With Party
Mrs. William Kemper Jr. [Patricia Ann (Smith) Kemper], of Richmond Heights, Mo., was hostess at a shower Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Kemper [Charlotte Martha "Lottie" (Kitzmiller) Kemper] in Medora, honoring Mrs. Martin Kitzmiller [Mary M. (Denby) Kitzmiller].
Games were played, prizes going to Mrs. D. W. Voorhees [Helen (Auld) Ames Voorhees], Mrs. Martin Kitzmiller [Mary M. (Denby) Kitzmiller] and Mrs. Mary White. Refreshments were served.
Pink and blue was the color scheme carried out in the decorations. A minature bassinet of blue, trimmed in pink, centered the gift table. Favors were miniture cradles filled with nuts and candies.
Present were: Mrs. J. M. Kitzmiller [Josephine E. (Cullen) Kitzmiller], Mrs. Gene Schaefer [Mary L. (Kitzmiller) Schaefer], Mrs. J. M. Peebles [Nellie B. (McCrellis) Peebles], Mrs. Mary White, Mrs. D. W. Voorhees [Helen (Auld) Ames Voorhees], Mrs. Ed Tonsor [Virginia M. (Denby) Tonsor], Mrs. Martin Kitzmiller [Mary M. (Denby) Kitzmiller], Mrs. William Kemper Sr. [Florence Eileen "Eileen" (Peebles) Kemper], Mrs. Charlotte Kemper [Charlotte Martha "Lottie" (Kitzmiller) Kemper] and Mrs. William Kemper Jr. [Patricia Ann (Smith) Kemper]. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Saturday, September 16, 1950, Page 6 (photo)
Kemper-Smith Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Smith of Warrenton, Mo., are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Ann, to J. W. Kemper of Medora, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kemper, sr.
Miss Smith is a graduate of Monticello College, and Mr. Kemper is in his senior year at Shurtleff College.
The wedding will be a Thanksgiving event.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Thursday, February 28, 1952, Page 9
At Ft. Belvoir, Va.
MEDORA -- Pvt. William Kemper, who was recently transferred from Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., to Ft. Belvoir, Va., is attending a warehouse storage school. His wife, Mrs. Patricia Kemper, left Wednesday morning for Virginia to be near her husband. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kemper, sr., and graduated from Shurtleff College, Alton, last August.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Tuesday, October 20, 1952, Page 9
Receives Discharge
MEDORA. -- Cpl. William Kemper arrived home Sunday. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kemper, Sr., and his wife, Mrs. Patricia Kemper, went to St. Louis to meet him. He was separated from service at Camp Carson, Colo.
Citations
- [S12452] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Ancestry.com)
- [S2022] 1940 Census, Arkansas, Marion County
- [S4901] Engagement Announcement - Joseph William Kemper, Jr. & Patricia Ann Smith
- [S10844] Obituary - Joseph William "Jay" Kemper, III
Thurman Smith1,2
M, #52936
Citations
- [S4901] Engagement Announcement - Joseph William Kemper, Jr. & Patricia Ann Smith
- [S7650] Genealogy prepared by Zachary Talley (Ancestry.com)
Anita Sue Shoptaw1
F, #52937
Citations
- [S7650] Genealogy prepared by Zachary Talley (Ancestry.com)
Frank Frederick Baron, Jr.1
M, #52938
Citations
- [S5272] Genealogy prepared by bearheidi (Ancestry.com)
Seaman Schaefer1
M, #52939
BASIC FACTS
Seaman Schaefer had reference number 53254.
Citations
- [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
Idella Powers1
F, #52940
BASIC FACTS
Idella Powers had reference number 53255.
Citations
- [S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
William D. Metcalf1
M, #52941
BASIC FACTS
William D. Metcalf had reference number 53256.
Citations
- [S7565] Genealogy prepared by wald132 (Ancestry.com)
Melvina J. "Millie" Boggess1
F, #52942
BASIC FACTS
Melvina J. "Millie" Boggess had reference number 53257.
Citations
- [S7565] Genealogy prepared by wald132 (Ancestry.com)
William Charles Austin1,2,3,4
M, #52943
BASIC FACTS
William Charles Austin had reference number 53258.
Citations
- [S12116] Obituary - William Austin (father of Viva M. (Austin) Kitzmiller)
- [S1401] 1920 Census, Oregon, Multnomah County
- [S7323] Genealogy prepared by staciaustin (Ancestry.com)
- [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
Mabel Esther Boyd1
F, #52944, b. about 1890
BASIC FACTS
Mabel Esther Boyd was born about 1890 in Nebraska.
Mabel Esther Boyd was also known as Mable Esther Smith.2,3,1 She had reference number 53259.
Citations
- [S9024] Marriage Records - Washington, Marriage Records, 1854 - 2013 (Ancestry.com)
- [S1401] 1920 Census, Oregon, Multnomah County
- [S7323] Genealogy prepared by staciaustin (Ancestry.com)
Peter Lloyd1
M, #52945
BASIC FACTS
Peter Lloyd had reference number 53260.
Citations
- [S6134] Genealogy prepared by Jack Giovo (Ancestry.com)
Hannah Cooper1
F, #52946
BASIC FACTS
Hannah Cooper had reference number 53261.
Citations
- [S6134] Genealogy prepared by Jack Giovo (Ancestry.com)
Marian Arlene Lantz1
F, #52947
Parents
BASIC FACTS
Marian Arlene Lantz and Tim McCleary were married before 2011.
Citations
- [S10108] Obituary - Eunice Fern "Sissy" (Lloyd) Lantz
Tim McCleary1
M, #52948
BASIC FACTS
Citations
- [S10108] Obituary - Eunice Fern "Sissy" (Lloyd) Lantz
Clarice P. Markham1
F, #52949
Citations
- [S9763] Obituary - Craig Thomas Lloyd
Gloria Lantz
F, #52950, b. 16 December 1932, d. 28 June 2004
Parents
BASIC FACTS
Gloria Lantz was born on 16 December 1932 in Contra Costa Co., California.1 She died on 28 June 2004, at age 71.2,1 She was buried in Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Franklin Co., Kansas.1 Gloria Lantz had reference number 53265. GRAVE MARKER
GLORIA CHMIDLING
DEC. 16, 1932
JUNE 28, 2004.
Citations
- [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
- [S10108] Obituary - Eunice Fern "Sissy" (Lloyd) Lantz