John Wesley Shoff (1872 - 1949)

Born 7 Jul 1872 in Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary A (Peddicord) Shoff — married 18 Nov 1891 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 2 Apr 1949 at age 76 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

John Wesley Shoff was born on Jul 7, 1872 in Houtzdale, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States, son of John Alexander Shoff (1832–1923) and Rebecca Sink (1841–1916).

John married Mary A Peddicord on Nov 18, 1891 in Altoona, Blair. Their known children were:

1. Grace Violet Shoff (1893–1981)
2. Mary Frances Shoff (1896– )
3. Pearl Elizabeth Shoff (1897–1979)
4. Elmer Francis Shoff (1901–1984)
5. Hazel Margaret Shoff (1905–<1980)
6. Verna Catherine Shoff (1909–1909)

John died on Apr 2, 1949 in Altoona, Blair, aged 76. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania.

In 1880, single son, in household of John A. Shoff (48) in Woodward Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1900, married head of household in Logan Township, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1910, married head of household in Altoona Ward 3, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1920, married head of household in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1930, married head of household in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1940, widowed father-in-law, in household of George Evans (43) in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

See also:

• 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880", citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00017; Digital film/folder number: 005162058; FHL microfilm: 1255116; Image number: 636; Sheet number: 316; Sheet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: MWXG-LXV (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB2-4CN, John W Shoff (7), single son, in household of John A. Shoff (48) in Woodward Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania, United States.
• Marriage: "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950", citing Marriage, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States, multiple County Clerks, Pennsylvania, FamilySearch Record: VF3C-FHN (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-YMNQ-1X3 Image number 00612, J W Shoff (21) marriage to Mary A. Peddicord (26y) on 18 Nov 1891 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.
• Birth of daughter Mary Franc Shoff: "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", citing Digital film/folder number: 007611077; FHL microfilm: 1414841; Record number: 38; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: HHVW-QMZM (accessed 28 August 2023), Mary Franc Shoff born to John W Shoff on 5 Feb 1896 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.
• Birth of daughter Mirtil Pearl Shoff: "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", citing Digital film/folder number: 007611078; FHL microfilm: 1414842; Record number: 23; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: HHPV-RDN2 (accessed 28 August 2023), Mirtil Pearl Shoff born to John Wm Shoff on 5 Jan 1897 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.
• Birth of daughter Pearl E Shoff: "Pennsylvania Delayed Birth Records, 1941-1976", citing Digital film/folder number: 008517657_002_M9M8-W4K; Image number: 281, FamilySearch Record: 8Q5F-QCPZ (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C33S-RQZS-P, Pearl E Shoff born to J W Shoff on 5 Jan 1897 in Pennsylvania, United States.
• Birth of daughter Pearl E Shoff: "Pennsylvania Delayed Birth Records, 1941-1976", citing Digital film/folder number: 008418393_001_M9MC-2LM; Image number: 249, FamilySearch Record: 83RJ-VQMM (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS16-T9VM, Pearl E Shoff born to J W Shoff on 5 Jan 1897 in Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.
• 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 22; Digital film/folder number: 004115007; FHL microfilm: 1241381; Image number: 715; Sheet number: 27; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00685-4, FamilySearch Record: M3MB-CNL (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-XHRS-X6R, Westley Shoff (28), married head of household in Logan Township, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
• Birth of son Elmer Shoff: "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", citing Digital film/folder number: 007611455; FHL microfilm: 1434028; Record number: 160; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: HH54-NNMM (accessed 28 August 2023), Elmer Shoff born to Jno Shoff on 11 Apr 1901 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.
• Birth of son Elmer Francis Shoff: "Pennsylvania Delayed Birth Records, 1941-1976", citing Digital film/folder number: 008517657_002_M9M8-W4K; Image number: 281, FamilySearch Record: 8Q5F-QZ6Z (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C33S-RQZS-P, Elmer Francis Shoff born to John W Shoff on 11 Apr 1901 in Pennsylvania, United States.
• Birth of son Elmer Shoff: "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", citing Digital film/folder number: 007611080; FHL microfilm: 1414844; Record number: 722; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: HHVF-JS2M (accessed 28 August 2023), Elmer Shoff born to John W Shoffs on 11 Apr 1901 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.
• 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973383; FHL microfilm: 1375329; Image number: 826; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03515-1, FamilySearch Record: MGC1-LZP (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RK7-P67, John W Shoff (37), married head of household in Altoona Ward 3, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
• 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 004967691; FHL microfilm: 1821539; Image number: 87; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03075-2, FamilySearch Record: MFRZ-9FK (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR61-WJL, J W Shaff (47), married head of household in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
• 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 004952947; FHL microfilm: 2341738; Image number: 250; Sheet number: 20; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03897-6, FamilySearch Record: XH8Q-CYQ (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR8W-DDR, John W Shaff Or Shoff (57), married head of household in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
• 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940", citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 50; Digital film/folder number: 005456577; Image number: 358; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B, FamilySearch Record: KQQJ-FKH (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MT-KWS, John W Shoff (67), widowed father-in-law, in household of George Evans (43) in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
• Death: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969", Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pa; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 029251-031800; Certificate Number: 30505, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5164 #5684941 (accessed 28 August 2023), John Wesley Shoff death 2 Apr 1949 (born 7 Jul 1872), son of John A Shoff & Rebecca Sink, in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110928776/john-wesley-shoff: accessed), memorial page for John Wesley Shoff (7 Jul 1872–2 Apr 1949), Find a Grave Memorial ID 110928776, citing Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by spanielfam (contributor 47112159).
• Obituary of son Elmer F Shoff: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 103997617, FamilySearch Record: Q57H-2QVR (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSLF-L9XH-S Image number 00110, Name: John Wesley Shoff; Source Newspaper: Charleston News and Courier.
• Birth: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099, FamilySearch Record: 6K4K-Q59X (accessed 28 August 2023), John Wesley Shoff born.
• Birth of daughter Pearl Elizabeth Evans: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099, FamilySearch Record: 6K9R-9G2M (accessed 28 August 2023), Pearl Elizabeth Evans born to John W Shoff.
• Marriage: "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950", citing Marriage, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States, multiple County Clerks, Pennsylvania, FamilySearch Record: VF3C-FHN (accessed 28 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-YMNQ-1X3 Image number 00612, J W Shoff (21) marriage to Mary A. Peddicord (26y) on 18 Nov 1891 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States.
• Memorial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110928776/john-wesley-shoff: accessed), memorial page for John Wesley Shoff (7 Jul 1872–2 Apr 1949), Find a Grave Memorial ID 110928776, citing Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by spanielfam (contributor 47112159).
• Death: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969", Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pa; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 029251-031800; Certificate Number: 30505, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5164 #5684941 (accessed 28 August 2023), John Wesley Shoff death 2 Apr 1949 (born 7 Jul 1872), son of John A Shoff & Rebecca Sink, in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
• FamilySearch Person: 9DHQ-86K