YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Elmer Lee Voorhees 1907 – 1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Feb 1907

Birth Location: Ellisville, Fulton County, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 01 Jun 1984

Death Location: Ellisville Township, Fulton Co., Illinois, USA

Father: Frederick Voorhees

Mother: Hattie Knickerbocker

Spouse(s): Bertha Danner, Mrs. Walker

Children(s): Elmer Voorhees, Voyle Voorhees

In 1907, Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr entered the world in Ellisville, Fulton County, Illinois, USA, born to Frederick David Voorhees and Hattie Eliza Knickerbocker. In 1910, Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr resided in Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr resided in Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA. Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr married Bertha M Danner, Mrs. Verna Jane Walker, and had children including Elmer Lee Voorhees, Voyle E Voorhees. Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr passed away in 1984 in Ellisville Township, Fulton Co., Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Elmer Voorhees
EV

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1907, Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr entered the world in Ellisville, Fulton County, Illinois, USA, born to Frederick David Voorhees and Hattie Eliza Knickerbocker.
  • In 1910, Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr resided in Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr resided in Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA.
  • Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr married Bertha M Danner, Mrs. Verna Jane Walker, and had children including Elmer Lee Voorhees, Voyle E Voorhees.
  • Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr passed away in 1984 in Ellisville Township, Fulton Co., Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frederick Voorhees
1867 – 1942
Birth Location: Ellisville, Fulton Co., Illinois, USA
FV
Hattie Knickerbocker
1870 – 1964
Birth Location: New York, USA
HK

Spouses(s)

Bertha Danner
1910 – 1989
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
BD
Mrs. Walker
Birth Location: –
MW

Children(s)

Elmer Voorhees
1930 – 1988
Birth Location: Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois, USA
EV
Voyle Voorhees
1931 –
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
VV

Elmer Voorhees's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Voorhees
1907 – 1984
Birth Place: Ellisville, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Parents
Frederick David Voorhees
1867 – 1942
Ellisville, Fulton Co., Illinois, USA
Hattie (Eliza) Knickerbocker
1870 – 1964
New York, USA
Grandparents
Simon (Peter) Voorhees
1837 – 1885
Bridgewater, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
Margaret (E) Hagaman
1848 – 1879
New Jersey, USA
James (Henry) Knickerbocker
1835 – 1919
New York, USA
Cyntha (H) Smith
1841 – 1943
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Voorhees
1809 – 1881
Phebe Tunnison
1808 – 1877
Isaac Hagaman
1810 – 1891
Cornelia Little
1822 – 1889
William Knickerbocker
1801 – 1838
Prudence Beadle
1806 – 1860
Daniel Smith
1797 – 1877
Eliza Moore
1799 – 1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lucas Voorhees
1783 –
Sarah Stevens
Abraham Tunison
– 1881
Isaac Hagaman
1779 – 1849
Maria VanDerveer
1782 – 1832
William Knickerbocker
1780 – 1858
Arpatia Parker
1784 – 1849
Sylvanus Moore
1771 – 1850
Elizabeth Curtis
1778 – 1822

Elmer Voorhees's Descendants

1.
EV
Elmer (Lee) Voorhees (16 Feb 1907 – 01 Jun 1984) m. Bertha (M) Danner (16 Mar 1910 – 23 Apr 1989) m. Mrs. (Verna Jane) Walker
  1. 1. Elmer (Lee) Voorhees (10 Jan 1930 – 24 Nov 1988) m. Geraldine Long
    1. 1. Joseph (Long) Voorhees
    2. 2. Terry (Lee) Voorhees
    3. 3. Mark (Long) Voorhees
  2. 2. Voyle (E) Voorhees (Abt. 1931 – )

Elmer Voorhees's Timeline

7 Records

1907
16 Feb 1907
Birth of Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr in Ellisville, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Ellisville, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 3
Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr resided here in Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr resided here in Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr resided here in Ellisville, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Ellisville, Fulton, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr resided here in Rural, Fulton, Illinois
Rural, Fulton, Illinois
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 33
Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr resided here in Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA
1984
01 Jun 1984
Age 77
Death of Elmer Lee Voorhees Sr in Ellisville Township, Fulton Co., Illinois, USA
Ellisville Township, Fulton Co., Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1907
    Event Place: Ellisville, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: T625_369; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 109; Image: 1028.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: T625_369; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 109; Image: 1028.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ellisville, Fulton, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Fulton, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Young Hickory, Fulton, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1984
    Event Place: Ellisville Township, Fulton Co., Illinois, USA
    Record Source: <a:unknown><av>341-16-1986</av><dd /><wp /></a:unknown>

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fairview, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Find more search results for Elmer Voorhees

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE