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John Wolff

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John Wolff

Birth
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
5 Jun 1907 (aged 74)
Fannettsburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Spring Run, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Wolff John 1832 1907

John WOLFF
Birth: 26 JUL 1832 in Amberson Valley, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
Death: 1907
Buried: Upper Path Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery,
Franklin County, PA

Residence: 1855 Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
Religion: Presbyterian

Father: Daniel WOLFF b: in Amberson Valley, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
Mother: Barbara KEASEY

Married: Margaret Ann MCCURDY b: 1833 in Path Valley, Metal Twp., Franklin Co., PA
Married: 24 DEC 1855

Children
1. Laura Elizabeth WOLFF b: 1856 in Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
2. Janetta AKA Nettie B WOLFF b: 1859 in Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
3. John M WOLFF b: abt 1861 in Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
4. Oliver Brown WOLFF b: abt 1863 in Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
5. James Anthony WOLFF b: abt 1868 in Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA

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1880 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Barbara Wolff
Home in 1880: Fannett, Franklin, Pennsylvania
Age: 73
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of Household: Mother
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Female

Household Members: Name Age
John Wolff 48
Margaret Wolff 47
Laura E. Wolff 23
Janette Wolff 20
John M. Wolff 19
Oliver Wolff 17
James A. Wolff 12
Barbara Wolff 73

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"JOHN WOLFF, farmer, P. O. Dry Run, was born in Path Valley, this county, July 26, 1832, oldest son of his parents. His father, Daniel, a son of David Wolff, was also born in the Valley, and married Barbara Keasoy, a daughter of John Keasoy, whose wife was a Hammond. Daniel Wolff died in 1844; his widow is now in her eightieth year. To them were born two children: John and David; the latter was drafted and assigned to the One Hundred and Forty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at Sailor's Creek, Appomattox. John also took an active part in the civil war, and went out in the Two Hundred and First Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in 1864, serving until the close of the war. When John was but twelve years old his father died, and he was thrown upon his own resources. At the age of eighteen he began teaching, and for twenty years taught school at the Center Valley Schoolhouse, in Metal Township. December 24, 1855, he married Margaret Ann, daughter of James McCurdy, and they have five children: Laura E.; Nettie B., wife of William Alexander; John M., Oliver B. and James A. Since 1876 Mr. Wolff has been engaged in farming. He has been identified with t he Presbyterian Church since 1855, and is an elder in the same. In politics he is a Prohibitionist."
History of Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, IL, 1887, p. 763.

The son of Daniel & Barbara A. (Keasey) Wolff, he married Margaret Ann McCurdy December 24, 1855, and fathered Laura Elizabeth (b. 12/14/56 - married Denton Oliver Shearer), Janetta B. (b. 08/14/59 - married William McGinley Alexander), John Mac (b. 02/21/61), Oliver Brown (b. 05/07/63), and James Anthony (b. 01/31/68). In 1860, he was a teacher living with his family in Metal Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

A Civil War veteran, he enlisted in Harrisburg August 25, 1864, mustered into federal service there August 26 as a private with Co. I, 201st Pennsylvania Infantry, and honorably discharged with his company June 23, 1865.

Cause of his death is listed as "consumption."
Contributor: Dennis Brandt (47232334) • [email protected]
Wolff John 1832 1907

John WOLFF
Birth: 26 JUL 1832 in Amberson Valley, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
Death: 1907
Buried: Upper Path Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery,
Franklin County, PA

Residence: 1855 Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
Religion: Presbyterian

Father: Daniel WOLFF b: in Amberson Valley, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
Mother: Barbara KEASEY

Married: Margaret Ann MCCURDY b: 1833 in Path Valley, Metal Twp., Franklin Co., PA
Married: 24 DEC 1855

Children
1. Laura Elizabeth WOLFF b: 1856 in Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
2. Janetta AKA Nettie B WOLFF b: 1859 in Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
3. John M WOLFF b: abt 1861 in Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
4. Oliver Brown WOLFF b: abt 1863 in Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA
5. James Anthony WOLFF b: abt 1868 in Dry Run, Fannett Twp., Franklin Co., PA

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1880 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Barbara Wolff
Home in 1880: Fannett, Franklin, Pennsylvania
Age: 73
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1807
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of Household: Mother
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Female

Household Members: Name Age
John Wolff 48
Margaret Wolff 47
Laura E. Wolff 23
Janette Wolff 20
John M. Wolff 19
Oliver Wolff 17
James A. Wolff 12
Barbara Wolff 73

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"JOHN WOLFF, farmer, P. O. Dry Run, was born in Path Valley, this county, July 26, 1832, oldest son of his parents. His father, Daniel, a son of David Wolff, was also born in the Valley, and married Barbara Keasoy, a daughter of John Keasoy, whose wife was a Hammond. Daniel Wolff died in 1844; his widow is now in her eightieth year. To them were born two children: John and David; the latter was drafted and assigned to the One Hundred and Forty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at Sailor's Creek, Appomattox. John also took an active part in the civil war, and went out in the Two Hundred and First Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in 1864, serving until the close of the war. When John was but twelve years old his father died, and he was thrown upon his own resources. At the age of eighteen he began teaching, and for twenty years taught school at the Center Valley Schoolhouse, in Metal Township. December 24, 1855, he married Margaret Ann, daughter of James McCurdy, and they have five children: Laura E.; Nettie B., wife of William Alexander; John M., Oliver B. and James A. Since 1876 Mr. Wolff has been engaged in farming. He has been identified with t he Presbyterian Church since 1855, and is an elder in the same. In politics he is a Prohibitionist."
History of Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, IL, 1887, p. 763.

The son of Daniel & Barbara A. (Keasey) Wolff, he married Margaret Ann McCurdy December 24, 1855, and fathered Laura Elizabeth (b. 12/14/56 - married Denton Oliver Shearer), Janetta B. (b. 08/14/59 - married William McGinley Alexander), John Mac (b. 02/21/61), Oliver Brown (b. 05/07/63), and James Anthony (b. 01/31/68). In 1860, he was a teacher living with his family in Metal Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

A Civil War veteran, he enlisted in Harrisburg August 25, 1864, mustered into federal service there August 26 as a private with Co. I, 201st Pennsylvania Infantry, and honorably discharged with his company June 23, 1865.

Cause of his death is listed as "consumption."
Contributor: Dennis Brandt (47232334) • [email protected]


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