Christine Marie Offutt
F, b. February 29, 1904, d. May 23, 1978
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Last Edited | March 20, 2006 |
Christine Marie
Offutt was born on February 29, 1904.
1,2 She was educated circa 1922 at Central Missouri State Teachers College, MO, USA.
3 She was Teacher.
3 As of February, 1934,her married name was Buist.
4 She died on May 23, 1978 at age 74.
4,2 She was buried after May 23, 1978 at South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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2
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 33. Provided year only.
- [S559] Joyce Anderson Swearingin, S. Point Cemetery 1844; Orrick, Ray County, MO, Pg. 92, Section 6; James Buist, Christine (Offutt); B. 29 Feb 1904; D. 23 May 1978.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 34.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 33.
Samuel Frederick Offutt III
M, b. May 16, 1906, d. October 11, 1971
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Last Edited | January 25, 2012 |
Samuel Frederick
Offutt III was born on May 16, 1906.
1,2 He died on October 11, 1971 at age 65.
1,2 He was buried after October 11, 1971 at South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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2
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 33. Provided year only.
- [S559] Joyce Anderson Swearingin, S. Point Cemetery 1844; Orrick, Ray County, MO, Pg. 115, Section 8; Offutt, F. Sam Sr.; B. 16 May 1906; D. 11 Oct 1971.
- [S3244] Commerce City Sentinel Express, September 7, 2011, N.P., States that she was the daughter of Samuel and Maurine Offutt.
Curtis Wright Offutt1
M, b. February 24, 1917, d. April 5, 1917
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | June 5, 2008 |
Curtis Wright
Offutt was born on February 24, 1917 at Camden, Ray County, MO, USA

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3,4,1 He died on April 5, 1917 at Camden, Ray County, MO, USA

.
5,4,1 He was buried on April 6, 1917 at South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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4,1
Citations
- [S1083] Curtis Wright Offutt, MO Death Cert.
- [S1083] Curtis Wright Offutt, MO Death Cert., Lists mother as Lizzie Beth King, born in Camden, MO.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 33. Had date as circa 1907.
- [S559] Joyce Anderson Swearingin, S. Point Cemetery 1844; Orrick, Ray County, MO, Pg. 81, Section 6; Offutt, Curtis Wright; B. 24 Feb 1917; D. 5 Apr 1917; son of F. S. and E.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 33. Died at age 6 weeks, so put circa 1907.
Forrestine Elizabeth Offutt
F, b. 1909, d. circa March 17, 2003
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | January 30, 2006 |
Forrestine Elizabeth
Offutt was born in 1909.
1 She was living on February 23, 1996.
2 She was listed as surviving the death of her sister,
Helen Virginia Offutt on February 23, 1996 at Kansas City, Clay County, MO, USA

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3 Forrestine Elizabeth Offutt died circa March 17, 2003.
4
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 33.
- [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Publication Date: February 24, 1996; Source: The Kansas City Star, Page: C4; C5; Obituary: HELEN V. (PENNY) KINNISON. Helen V. (Penny) Kinnison, 77, died......survived by her three sisters, Forrestine Offutt, Richmond, MO, Betty Osborn, Kansas City, MO, Fay Trapp, Kansas City, MO; sister-in-law, Maurine Offutt, Orrick, MO; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
- [S1039] The Kansas City Star, February 24, 1996, Pg. C4, column C5.
- [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, http://apps.northwestmissouri.com/ClientServices/…. Lawson Review: Deaths Recorded in the Lawson Review 2003; March 17 -- Forrestiine Elizabeth Offutt, 94, Richmond.
Betty Lena Offutt
F, b. May 25, 1912, d. September 28, 2005
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | November 8, 2011 |
Betty Lena
Offutt was born on May 25, 1912 at Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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1,2 She Attended Central Missouri State College for 1 year. Also went to Kansas City.
1 As of February 12, 1947,her married name was Osborn.
1,3 She was listed as Betty Osborn, surviving the death of her sister
Helen Virginia Offutt on February 23, 1996 at Kansas City, Clay County, MO, USA

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4 Betty Lena Osborn died on September 28, 2005 at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Roseville, CA, USA

, at age 93.
2,5 She was buried on October 6, 2005 at South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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2,5
Faye Jean Offutt1,2
F, b. September 21, 1913, d. April 6, 1996
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | January 2, 2013 |
Faye Jean
Offutt was born on September 21, 1913 at Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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3,4,5 She was educated at William Woods College, Fulton, Callaway County, MO, USA

. She Taught school for 1 year. Then became an office worker in Kansas City. She and an unknown person obtained a marriage license on November 9, 1944 at Kansas City, Jackson County, MO, USA

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2 As of November 12, 1944,her married name was Denham.
3,2 She married
Richard Garland Denham Jr. on November 12, 1944 at Ray County, MO, USA

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3,2 As of 1972,her married name was Trapp.
6 Faye Jean Offutt married
Wesley D. Trapp in 1972.
6 Faye Jean Offutt was living on February 23, 1996.
7 She was listed as Fay Trapp, surviving the death of her sister
Helen Virginia Offutt on February 23, 1996 at Kansas City, Clay County, MO, USA

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8 Faye Jean Offutt died on April 6, 1996 at Shalom Geriatric Center, Kansas City, MO, USA

, at age 82.
9 She was buried on April 8, 1996 at South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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10
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 33. Has name as Faye Jean Offutt, removed that name based on copy of her marriage license to Richard Denham showing Fay Jean Offutt.
- [S1035] Marr. Lic. R. G. Denham Jr. and F. J. Offutt.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 33.
- [S1035] Marr. Lic. R. G. Denham Jr. and F. J. Offutt: Bride's age listed as over 21.
- [S3547] Kansas City Star, April 6, 1996, N. P., Provided date, states birth took place in rural Orrick, MO.
- [S3547] Kansas City Star, April 6, 1996, N. P., States that she married Wesley D. Trapp in 1972 and that he preceeded her in death in 1976.
- [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Publication Date: February 24, 1996; Source: The Kansas City Star, Page: C4; C5; Obituary: HELEN V. (PENNY) KINNISON. Helen V. (Penny) Kinnison, 77, died......survived by her three sisters, Forrestine Offutt, Richmond, MO, Betty Osborn, Kansas City, MO, Fay Trapp, Kansas City, MO; sister-in-law, Maurine Offutt, Orrick, MO; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
- [S1039] The Kansas City Star, February 24, 1996, Pg. C4, column C5.
- [S3547] Kansas City Star, April 6, 1996, N. P., Provided date and place of death.
- [S3547] Kansas City Star, April 6, 1996, N. P., Provided date and place of burial.
Helen Virginia Offutt
F, b. August 29, 1918, d. February 23, 1996
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | March 20, 2006 |
Helen Virginia
Offutt was born on August 29, 1918 at Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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1,2,3 Helen Virginia Offutt was also known as Penny Offutt. As of 1943,her married name was Kinnison.
1,4 She married
Kenneth DeHaven Kinnison in 1943.
1,4 Helen Virginia Offutt died on February 23, 1996 at Kansas City, Clay County, MO, USA

, at age 77.
3 She was buried on February 26, 1996 at South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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3
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 33.
- [S559] Joyce Anderson Swearingin, S. Point Cemetery 1844; Orrick, Ray County, MO, Pg. 92, Section 6; Ken Kinnson, Penny (Offutt); B. 29 Aug 1918.
- [S1039] The Kansas City Star, February 24, 1996, Pg. C4, column C5.
- [S1039] The Kansas City Star, February 24, 1996, Pg. C4, column C5, Provided year of marriage.
Joseph Martin Handley1
M, b. 1870, d. 1950
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 6 |
Last Edited | March 20, 2006 |
Joseph Martin
Handley was born in 1870.
2 He married
Louisa Ann Offutt, daughter of
Frederick Samuel Offutt I and
Jane Elizabeth Hewlett, on April 22, 1902 at Richmond, Ray County, MO, USA

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3,2 Joseph Martin Handley died in 1950 at Independence, Jackson County, MO, USA

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2
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 36. In biography of wife he is described as a minister and a Salvation Army Captain. Apparently held patents for the propellers on the Macon and Akron dirigibles and the Handley Woven Wire clamp.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 36.
- [S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 44.
Frederick Offutt Handley
M, b. March 9, 1903, d. August 28, 1974
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | March 20, 2006 |
Frederick Offutt
Handley was born on March 9, 1903.
1 He married
Ruth Walker on August 5, 1924.
2,3 Frederick Offutt Handley died on August 28, 1974 at age 71.
4,5
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 36 & 38.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 36.
- [S1040] The Kansas City Star, October 17, 1996, Pg. C4, column C5, Provided date of marriage.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 36. Provided year.
- [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Publication Date: October 17, 1996; Source: The Kansas City Star; Page: C5; C4; Obituary: Ruth Walker Handley, 89, Richmond, MO, died Tuesday, October 15, 1996, in Richmond, MO. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 18, at Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond, MO; burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens, Richmond, MO. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Thursday, October 17, at Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Camden United Methodist Church, Camden, MO. Mrs. Handley was born January 31, 1907, in Camden, MO, to Robert and Fannie (Bailey) Walker. She married Frederick Offutt Handley of Orrick, MO, on August 5, 1924; he preceded her in death on August 28, 1974. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Jack Horine, Orrick, MO; a half brother, Gilbert Walker, Orrick, MO; three granddaughters, Ruth Ann Pierson, Independence, MO, Jackie Hannsz and Christie Nail, both of Orrick, MO; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. (Arrangements: Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond, MO).
Joseph Vernon Handley
M, b. 1905, d. 1906
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | November 10, 2001 |
Joseph Vernon
Handley was born in 1905.
1 He died in 1906.
2
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 36.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 36. Died at age 9 months.
Byron Ray Handley
M, b. 1908, d. 1913
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Last Edited | March 20, 2006 |
Byron Ray
Handley was born in 1908.
1 He died in 1913 at Wichita, KS, USA

; died of typhoid fever.
1
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 36.
Albert Lee Endicott
M, b. 1881, d. 1960
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 6 |
Last Edited | March 20, 2006 |
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 41.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 41.
- [S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 44.
Opal Fay Endicott
F, b. 1903, d. 1906
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Last Edited | March 20, 2006 |
Opal Fay
Endicott was born in 1903.
1 She died in 1906 at Excelsior Springs, MO, USA

; died of scarlett fever.
1
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 41.
James Ashley Endicott
M, b. December 5, 1907, d. September 1, 1949
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | March 20, 2006 |
James Ashley
Endicott was born on December 5, 1907.
1 He died on September 1, 1949 at age 41.
1
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 41.
Benjamin Pleasant Thurman
M, b. 1880, d. 1918
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 6 |
Last Edited | June 9, 2006 |
Citations
- [S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 44.
- [S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 44.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 44.
Helen Elizabeth Thurman
F, b. 1905, d. 1910
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | March 20, 2006 |
Helen Elizabeth
Thurman was born in 1905.
1 She died in 1910; died of scarlett fever.
1 She was buried at South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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1
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 44.
Bertie Alice Hoff
F, b. 1889, d. 1976
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 6 |
Last Edited | December 8, 2012 |
Bertie Alice
Hoff was born in 1889.
1 She married
Littleton Offutt, son of
Frederick Samuel Offutt I and
Jane Elizabeth Hewlett, in March, 1907.
2,3 As of March, 1907,her married name was Offutt.
2,3 Bertie Alice Hoff died in 1976.
1 She was buried after 1976 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, MO, USA

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4
Grave marker for Bertie A. Offutt
Photo taken by Find A Grave member RonMac
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 47.
- [S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 44.
- [S5] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book V, Pg. 47.
- [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Memorial 57156715.
Fleeta Gertrude Offutt
F, b. 1907, d. 1967
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | March 20, 2006 |
Fleeta Gertrude
Offutt was born in 1907.
1 As of 1930,her married name was Colby.
1 She married
Raymond G. Colby in 1930.
1 Fleeta Gertrude Offutt died in 1967.
1
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 47.
Mildred Vivion Offutt
F, b. 1910, d. 1924
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | December 8, 2012 |
Mildred Vivion
Offutt was born in 1910.
1 She died in 1924.
1 She was buried after 1924 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, MO, USA

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2
Grave marker for Mildred V. Offutt
Randall Leon Offutt
M, b. August 9, 1912, d. September 5, 1930
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | December 8, 2012 |

Randall L. Offutt, 1931 Yearbook of William H. Chrisman High School
Randall Leon
Offutt was born on August 9, 1912.
1,2 He died on September 5, 1930 at age 18.
1,3 He was buried after September 5, 1930 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, MO, USA

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4
Grave marker for Randall L. Offutt
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 47.
- [S3538] Unknown author, The Gleam, Pg. 43. Memorial for Randall Offutt provided date of birth.
- [S3538] Unknown author, The Gleam, Pg. 43. Memorial for Randall Offutt provided date of death.
- [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Memorial 57156510.
Lora Ella Douglas1
F, b. 1891, d. July 8, 1971
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 6 |
Last Edited | February 2, 2015 |
Lora Ella
Douglas was born in 1891.
2,3,4 She married
Thomas Berch Offutt, son of
Frederick Samuel Offutt I and
Jane Elizabeth Hewlett, on January 29, 1910 at Camden, Ray County, MO, USA

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5,6,7 As of January 29, 1910,her married name was Offutt.
5,6,7 Lora Ella Douglas died on July 8, 1971 at Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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8,3,4 She was buried after July 11, 1971 at South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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3,9
Citations
- [S3106] Interview, Linda Waters, July 29, 2011, Corrected name from Lara Ellen Douglas to Lora Ella Douglas.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 52. States of Camden.
- [S559] Joyce Anderson Swearingin, S. Point Cemetery 1844; Orrick, Ray County, MO, Pg. 61, Section 5; Offutt, Lora; B. 1891; D. 1971 (Douglas Headstone).
- [S4258] Kansas City Times, July 10, 1971, Pg. 2C, Obituary states she passed away at the age of 80 July 8, 1971.
- [S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 44.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 52.
- [S3732] Ray Cyty. MO Marr. Rcd. for Thomas B. Offutt to Lora Douglas: Marriage between Thomas B. Offutt & Lora Douglas performed by Jerry Clevenger in Camden on 29 Jan 1910. Marriage recorded 5 Feb 1910.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 52.
- [S4258] Kansas City Times, July 10, 1971, Pg. 2C, Obituary printed Saturday, July 10, 1971 said that funeral services would be at 2 PM Sunday which would have been the 11th at the Baptist Church with internment at South Point Cemetery.
- [S2294] Kansas City Star, March 30, 1997, Pg. B6, The Kansas City Star; Page: B6; March 30, 1997. Mrs. Henderson was born on December 10, 1911, to Bert Offutt and Lora Douglas Offutt of Orrick, MO, who preceded her in death.
Pearl Clarmont Offutt
F, b. 1910, d. 1977
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | March 20, 2006 |
Pearl Clarmont
Offutt was born in 1910 at Missouri Valley, MO, USA

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1 As of 1937,her married name was Paulson.
2 She died in 1977.
2
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pp. 52-53. Provides year and city/state.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 52.
Frances Geraldine Offutt
F, b. December 10, 1911, d. March 28, 1997
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | October 18, 2016 |
Frances Geraldine
Offutt was born on December 10, 1911 at Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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2,1,3 As of February 5, 1949,her married name was Henderson.
4,5,6 She died on March 28, 1997 at Liberty Terrace Care Center, Liberty, Clay County, MO, USA

, at age 85.
7 She was buried on March 31, 1997 at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Richmond, MO, USA

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7
Citations
- [S2294] Kansas City Star, March 30, 1997, Pg. B6, The Kansas City Star; Page: B6; March 30, 1997. Mrs. Henderson was born on December 10, 1911, to Bert Offutt and Lora Douglas Offutt of Orrick, MO, who preceded her in death.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 52-53. Had Missouri Valley, MO. Based on Marriage License information removed the Missouri Valley information.
- [S1034] Marr. Lic. C. F. Henderson and F. G. Offutt: Marriage license just states that she was over 18.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 52.
- [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Publication Date: March 30, 1997; Source: The Kansas City Star; Page: B6; Obituary: Frances Offutt Henderson, 85, Orrick, MO, passed away March 28, 1997, at the Liberty Terrace Care Center, Liberty, MO. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 31, at the First Baptist Church, Orrick, MO; burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Richmond, MO. Friends may call ater 7:00 p.m. Sunday, at the Gowing Funeral Home, Orrick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Orrick Volunteer Firemen's Association.
Mrs. Henderson was born on December 10, 1911, to Bert Offutt and Lora Douglas Offutt of Orrick, MO, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Orrick High School, attended Stephen's College in Columbia, MO, and was a graduate of the Kansas City Business College. Mrs. Henderson was a member of the Orrick Baptist Church. She was married to Clyde F. Henderson on February 5, 1949. Together they owned and operated the Henderson Marina in Gravois Mills, MO, for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband; one sister, Pearl Offutt Paulson; two brothers, Ronald D. Offutt and Luman H. Offutt. Survivors include four nieces; two nephews; seven great-nieces; eight great-nephews; three great-great-nieces; and eleven great-great-nephews.
- [S1034] Marr. Lic. C. F. Henderson and F. G. Offutt.
- [S2294] Kansas City Star, March 30, 1997, Pg. B6, The Kansas City Star; Page: B6; March 30, 1997. Frances Offutt Henderson, 85, Orrick, MO, passed away March 28, 1997, at the Liberty Terrace Care Center, Liberty, MO. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 31, at the First Baptist Church, Orrick, MO; burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Richmond, MO.
Luman Herman Offutt
M, b. April 9, 1915, d. September 2, 1996
Reference | N.O.C. Vol 7 |
Last Edited | October 26, 2006 |
Luman Herman
Offutt was born on April 9, 1915 at Missouri Valley, MO, USA

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1,2 He married
Dorothy M. Cleveger on July 17, 1934.
3,4 Luman Herman Offutt died on September 2, 1996 at Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

, at age 81.
5,6 He was buried on September 5, 1996 at South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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6
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 52-53.
- [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Publication Date: September 04, 1996; Source: The Kansas City Star; Page: C5; C4; Obituary: Luman H. Offutt, 81, passed away Monday, September 2, 1996, at his home near Orrick, MO. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 5, at the Orrick Christian Church, with the Rev. Donna Rose-Heim officiating; burial in South Point Cemetery. Musical selections will be presented by Jean Stonner, organist. The family will receive friends after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Gowing Funeral Home, with Masonic Services being held at 6:30 p.m. Luman was born April 9, 1915, near Orrick, MO. He was the son of Bert and Lora (Douglas) Offutt. Luman began farming at the age of 15, when his father passed away, and was farming until shortly before his death. He was an active member of the Orrick community. He served his community by serving on the Board of Directors at the Bank of Orrick for over 50 years and serving as President of the Tri County Drainage District, Ray-Clay Drainage District, and Orrick Drainage and Levee District. Luman also served on the Farmer's Home Insurance Board and the Orrick Board of Education. He was a member of the Missouri Valley Drainage and Levee District, the Orrick Christian Church, Ada Lodge 444 of Orrick, the Kansas City Ararat Shrine Temple, and was a charter member of the Orrick Lions Club. Luman married Dorothy Clevenger on July 17, 1934. She preceded him in death on December 16, 1994. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Pearl Paulson; and one brother, Ronald Offutt. Luman is survived by three daughters, Linda Offutt Waters, Orrick, MO, Marcia Offutt Kirby, Raytown, MO, and Joan Offutt Olin, Overland Park, KS; three sons-in-law, Michael Thomas Waters, Clifford Russell Kirby, Jr., and Harold Arvin Olin, Jr.; one sister, Frances Henderson, Liberty, MO; eight grandchildren, Carol Lee Duensing, Corpus Christi, TX, Elizabeth Pearl Waters, Orrick, MO, Michael Thomas Waters, Jr., Orrick, MO, Linda Anne Branson, Reno, NV, Karen Leslie Kirby, Chicago, IL, Bryan Douglas Olin, Cincinatti, OH, Rodney Stewart Olin, Portland, OR, and Kevin Patrick Olin, Overland Park, KS; and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Offutt's casket bearers will be Bryan Olin, Rodney Olin, Kevin Olin, Sammy Offutt, Burleigh Wheeler and Farrel Douglas. Honorary casket bearers will be Harvey Bredehoeft, Norman Hannsz, Bob Harrison, James A. Endicott, Gene Einsel, Burt Harrison, Paul Pippert and Harold Smith. (Arrangements: Gowing Funeral Home, Orrick, MO).
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 52.
- [S1179] Kansas City Star, September 4, 1996, Pg. C4-5, Obituary of Luman H. Offutt provided date of marriage.
- [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Publication Date: March 30, 1997; Source: The Kansas City Star; Page: B6; Obituary: Frances Offutt Henderson, 85, Orrick, MO, passed away March 28, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband; one sister, Pearl Offutt Paulson; two brothers, Ronald D. Offutt and Luman H. Offutt. Survivors include four nieces; two nephews; seven great-nieces; eight great-nephews; three great-great-nieces; and eleven great-great-nephews.
- [S1179] Kansas City Star, September 4, 1996, Pg. C4-5.
Ronald Douglas Offutt
M, b. 1917, d. before March 28, 1997
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Ronald Douglas
Offutt was born in 1917 at Missouri Valley, MO, USA

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1 He died before March 28, 1997.
2
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 52-53.
- [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Publication Date: March 30, 1997; Source: The Kansas City Star; Page: B6; Obituary: Frances Offutt Henderson, 85, Orrick, MO, passed away March 28, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband; one sister, Pearl Offutt Paulson; two brothers, Ronald D. Offutt and Luman H. Offutt. Survivors include four nieces; two nephews; seven great-nieces; eight great-nephews; three great-great-nieces; and eleven great-great-nephews.
Myrtle May Reed1,2
F, b. March 2, 1896, d. March 27, 1969
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William & Myrtle Offutt with sons Keith and Berch
Photo provided by Stephen C. Offutt
Myrtle May
Reed was born on March 2, 1896 at Maryville, Nodaway County, MO, USA

.
3,4 She married
William Doniphan Offutt, son of
Frederick Samuel Offutt I and
Jane Elizabeth Hewlett, on November 3, 1914 at 1404 Bellefontaine, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO, USA

.
5,6,2 As of November 3, 1914,her married name was Offutt.
5,6,2 Myrtle May Reed died on March 27, 1969 at Clay County, MN, USA

, at age 73.
7,8
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 59. Listed as Myrtle Mae Reid. However I was contacted by Stephen Offutt, he advised that the maiden name was in fact Reed. Removed Reid and changed it to Reed. Later I found the marriage record for Will D. and Myrtle, also has her name as Reed.
- [S5353] Jackson Cty., MO Marr. Rcd 1914: Ray County Marriage License/Return of Marriage, 1914, page 11. Marriage of Will D. Offutt of Orrick, Ray County, MO to Myrtle May Reed of Kansas City, Jackson County, MO. License granted in Richmond, MO November 2, 1914. Marriage performed at 1404 Bellefontaine in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO on November 3, 1914 by Geo. C. Todd. Marriage recorded November 9, 1914.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 59. Had year of birth only.
- [S3201] MN Hist. Society Death Cert. Ind., online http://people.mnhs.org/dci/search.cfm, OFFUTT, MYRTLE MAE; Date of Birth: 02 Mar 1896; Place of Birth: OUT OF STATE; Mother Maiden Name: ROUND; Date of Death: 27 Mar 1969; County of Death: CLAY. certid# 1969-MN-005744.
- [S6] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VI, Pg. 44. Provided year.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 59. Had that they were married November 1, 1914. Removed that date based on marriage license/return of marriage.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 59.
- [S3201] MN Hist. Society Death Cert. Ind., online http://people.mnhs.org/dci/search.cfm, OFFUTT, MYRTLE MAE; Date of Birth: 02 Mar 1896; Place of Birth: OUT OF STATE; Mother Maiden Name: ROUND; Date of Death: 27 Mar 1969; County of Death: CLAY. certid# 1969-MN-005744.
Frederick Berch Offutt
M, b. October 2, 1915, d. September 25, 1979
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Frederick B. and Mae L. Offutt, photo taken December 23rd, 1978. It was their 43rd anniversary
Frederick Berch
Offutt was born on October 2, 1915 at Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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1,2 He died on September 25, 1979 at Cass County, ND, USA

, at age 63.
2,3 He was buried after September 25, 1979 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Moorhead, Clay County, MN, USA

.
2
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 59. Provided year only.
- [S669] Stephen C. Offutt, "Stephen C. Offutt information," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Aug 01, 2001.
- [S3200] ND Public Death Ind., online https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/doh/certificates/…, Provided full date and county/state.
Robert Keith Offutt
M, b. July 19, 1917, d. November 24, 1994
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Robert Keith
Offutt was born on July 19, 1917 at Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

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1,2,3 He died on November 24, 1994 at Fargo, Cass County, ND, USA

, at age 77.
2,3 He was buried after November 24, 1994 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Moorhead, Clay County, MN, USA

.
2
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 59-60. Provided year only.
- [S669] Stephen C. Offutt, "Stephen C. Offutt information," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Aug 01, 2001.
- [S3200] ND Public Death Ind., online https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/doh/certificates/…, OFFUTT, ROBERT KEITH; Died 11/24/1994 in Cass County; Sex: MALE; Age: 77 Years; Date of Birth: 07/19/1917; State of Residence: Minnesota; County of Residence: Out of State.
William Doniphan Offutt Jr.
M, b. July 3, 1920, d. September 28, 1978
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William Doniphan
Offutt Jr. was born on July 3, 1920 at Orrick, Ray County, MO, USA

.
1,2,3 He Apparantly enlisted during WW2, but was injured during OTS and never saw any overseas duty. Was mayor of Grafton, ND at one time. Served 2 years with the US Army. Was a Mason, and a Shriner. circa 1941. He began military service on July 1, 1942 at United States Army, Jefferson Barracks, MO, USA

, a private.
4 He married
Patricia Jane Wilson on January 14, 1949 at Moorhead, Clay County, MN, USA

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5,6 William Doniphan Offutt Jr. died on September 28, 1978 at Walsh County, ND, USA

, at age 58.
7,8,3 He was buried on October 2, 1978 at Crescent Cemetery.
9
Citations
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 59, 60, 64. Obituary on page 64 provided full date.
- [S1022] Marr. Lic. W. Offutt Jr. and A. J. Murray: States that the age of the groom was 21.
- [S3200] ND Public Death Ind., online https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/doh/certificates/…, OFFUTT, WILLIAM JR D; Died: 09/28/1978 in Walsh County; Sex: MALE; Age: 58 Years; Date of Birth: 07/03/1920; State of Residence: North Dakota; County of Residence: Walsh.
- [S851] "U.S. Army WW2 Serial Number Cards", Offutt, William D. Jr., born 1920. Serial Number 17075552.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 59, 60, 64. Obituary on page 64 provided full date and place.
- [S977] Grand Forks Herald, Sep 26, 2003, Pg. 3, Provided date and place of marriage to her husband.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 59, 60, 64. Had circa Oct 02, 1978. Removed that date based on full date published in wife's obituary.
- [S977] Grand Forks Herald, Sep 26, 2003, Pg. 3, Provided date of death for her husband.
- [S7] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book VII, Pg. 64. Reference stated that this cemetery was probably in Grafton, ND.
Forrest Paul Gooch
M, b. 1892, d. 1961
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