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Frank Osthoff (1894–1981) was born in Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, USA and died in Anton, Colorado, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Frank Clem Osthoff 1894–1981

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Born 23 Nov 1894 · Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, USA

Died 21 Aug 1981 · Anton, Colorado, USA

Spouse Anna Margaret Annie Hickert

Children Karl Robert Osthoff

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Frank Clem Osthoff was born in 1894 in Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, USA. Frank Clem Osthoff married anna margaret annie hickert, and had children including karl robert osthoff. Frank Clem Osthoff passed away in 1981 in Anton, Colorado, USA.

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Birth of Frank Clem Osthoff in Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, USA

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: Frank Osthoff (1894–1981) was born in Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, USA and died in Anton, Colorado, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frank in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Frank Clem Osthoff PTP

1894–1981

Effingham, Effingham, Illinois, USA