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Walter (Paul) Groff 1863–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Aug 1863

Birth Location: Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: Oct 1944

Death Location: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA

Father: Paul Groff

Mother: Susannah Garlinhouse

Spouse(s): Martha Scott

Children(s):

The story of Walter (Paul) Groff began in 1863 in Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA. In 1860, Walter (Paul) Groff resided in Ramsey, Anoka, Minnesota. In 1870, Walter (Paul) Groff resided in Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA. Walter (Paul) Groff married Martha Matilda Scott. Walter (Paul) Groff passed away in 1944 in Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter (Paul) Groff began in 1863 in Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1860, Walter (Paul) Groff resided in Ramsey, Anoka, Minnesota.
  • In 1870, Walter (Paul) Groff resided in Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA.
  • Walter (Paul) Groff married Martha Matilda Scott.
  • Walter (Paul) Groff passed away in 1944 in Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Paul Groff
1820–1912
Birth Location: Otserg, New York, USA
PG
Susannah Garlinhouse
1833–1898
Birth Location: Licking, Licking, Ohio, USA
SG

Spouses(s)

Martha Scott
1864–1943
Birth Location: Canada
MS

Children(s)

Walter Groff's Ancestors

Self
Walter Groff
1863–1944
Birth Place: Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Paul Groff
1820–1912
Otserg, New York, USA
Susannah (Nolan (David)) Garlinhouse
1833–1898
Licking, Licking, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
David (Woodruff) Garlinghouse
1810–1881
Ontario, New York, USA
Grace Mitchell
–1845
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Groff's Timeline

13 Records

1860
1860
Walter (Paul) Groff resided here in Ramsey, Anoka, Minnesota
Ramsey, Anoka, Minnesota
1863
07 Aug 1863
Birth of Walter (Paul) Groff in Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA
Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA
1870
1870
Age 7
Walter (Paul) Groff resided here in Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA
Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA
1875
1 May 1875
Age 12
Walter (Paul) Groff resided here in Greenbush, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA
Greenbush, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA
1880
1880
Age 17
Walter (Paul) Groff resided here in Greenbush, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA
Greenbush, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA
1889
1889
Age 26
Walter (Paul) Groff resided here in Thurston, Washington
Thurston, Washington
1900
1900
Age 37
Walter (Paul) Groff resided here in Blue Hill, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA
Blue Hill, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 47
Walter (Paul) Groff resided here in Fruitland, Canyon, Idaho, USA
Fruitland, Canyon, Idaho, USA
1930
1930
Age 67
Walter (Paul) Groff resided here in Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA
Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 72
Walter (Paul) Groff resided here in Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington
Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 77
Walter (Paul) Groff resided here in Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA
Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA
1944
5 Oct 1944
Age 81
Death of Walter (Paul) Groff in Port Townsend, Jefferson, -Washington, USA
Port Townsend, Jefferson, -Washington, USA
1944
Oct 1944
Age 81
Burial of Walter (Paul) Groff in Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA
Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Aug 1863
    Event Place: Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington State and Territorial Censuses
    [2] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [3] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington; Roll: T627_4342; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 16-20
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington; Roll: 2487; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2342221
    [6] Washington Death Index
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenbush, Mille Lacs, Minnesota
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota; Roll: T132_10; Page: 652; Family History Library Film: 830430
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blue Hill, Sherburne, Minnesota; Roll: 791; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240791
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ramsey, Anoka, Minnesota; Roll: M653_567; Page: 19; Family History Library Film: 803567
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fruitland, Canyon, Idaho; Roll: T624_223; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374236
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ramsey, Anoka, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ramsey, Anoka, Minnesota; Roll: M653_567; Page: 19; Family History Library Film: 803567

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Livonia, Sherburne, Minnesota; Roll: T132_10; Page: 652; Family History Library Film: 830430

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 May 1875
    Event Place: Greenbush, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greenbush, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenbush, Mille Lacs, Minnesota

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1889
    Event Place: Thurston, Washington
    Record Source: Washington State and Territorial Censuses

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Blue Hill, Sherburne, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blue Hill, Sherburne, Minnesota; Roll: 791; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1240791

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fruitland, Canyon, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fruitland, Canyon, Idaho; Roll: T624_223; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374236

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington; Roll: 2487; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2342221

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington; Roll: T627_4342; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 16-20

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington; Roll: T627_4342; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 16-20

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1944
    Event Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, -Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Washington Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Oct 1944
    Event Place: Port Townsend, Jefferson, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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