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Michael HEFFLEY Killed in 1988 TX

Obits101 — 2 Aug 2007 9:56:08 GMT

...from The Oklahoman Newspaer archives in Oklahoma City, OK, dated:

11-30-1988

2 Arrested In Attack On Rafters

Texas authorities on Tuesday arrested two teenagers
in connection with the sniper attack on three
people who were white-water rafting down the
Rio Grande on Nov.19.

Michael Heffley, 40, of Eastland, Texas, was killed by
a rifle shot in the back when he tried to drag his
wounded wife to safety. Jamie Heffley, 32, suffered gunshot
wounds to the side and shoulder. River guide Jim Barr
was shot in the right thigh.

Heffley worked for Oklahoma based Big State X-Ray.

Wade Penn, a longtime friend of the Heffley's and
owner of Big State in Chickasha, told the Oklahoman
late Tuesday he was glad to hear authorities had
made the two arrests. Texas authorities said they expect to
make two more arrests in the ambush.

"I want 'em all. This is senseless... I'm tickled
to death they caught two of 'em. It's the best news
I've had since it happened," he said.

Eduardo Pineda Rodriguez, 17, was arrested Tuesday morning
at this parents' home east of the Big Bend village of
Redford, said Presidio County Sheriff Rick Thompson. A
16-year-old, whose name was being withheld, was arrested by
Chihuahua state judicial police in Ojinaga, Mexico.

Pineda, a Mexican citizen who is a resident alien of the
United States, also was arrested in connection with the shootings
of Jamie Heffley and Barr.

Penn said he believes the teenagers, if convicted, should receive
the death penalty.

"It's an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. When I was 16 and
17, I was old enough to know right from wrong, especially murder.
There should be no mercy for them if they're the right people," Penn
said. "Murder is senseless. There's no reason for it."

Jamie Heffley agreed that her assailants should receive the
death sentence for the attack.

"I'm glad about the news, but I think there are two more out there,"
she said. "From what I understand, I remember that I had seen four.

"I'm glad that they are being caught and I think this...should be made
a public example. I think they should be executed, because if they
are not, relations will bever get better across the border. Nobody
should have to go through this kind of torture,"she said.

Authorities said the trio was rafting down the Rio Grande about 20 miles
east of Redford when shots were fired on them from a 300-foot-high canyon
rim on the river's Mexican side. Police said the gunmen apparently opened
fire without reason.

Authorities believe between 20 and 30 shots were fired at the rafters.

"We have no motive for the shootings." Thompson said, adding that both
teenagers gave statements implicating each other.

*one of the other 3 snipers were: Julio Cesar Hernandez Valenzuela, 16.
*Eduardo Rodriguez Pineda received 30 years.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Laura J. Heffley d.1985 OK

Obits101 — 2 Aug 2007 9:53:38 GMT

...from The Oklahoman Newspaper archives:

02-05-1985
Deaths

Seminole, Okla;
Laura J. Heffley, 74.
Services pending (Swearingen).

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Elma Heffley d.1979 OK

Obits101 — 2 Aug 2007 9:52:28 GMT

...from The Oklahoman Newspaper archives:

04-24-1979
DEATHS

Heavener, Okal.; Elma Heffley,
78, music teacher. Services
Wednesday (Dowden).

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Mrs Virginia Heffley d.1972 OK

Obits101 — 2 Aug 2007 9:51:07 GMT

...death notice in The Oklahoman newspaper archives:

05-11-1972
DEATHS

Wagoner, Okla.:
Mrs Chester H. Heffley (Virginia),
53, died in Muskogee of a lengthy
illness. Services were Monday.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Samuel Heffley

Pam Smith — 19 Apr 1999 9:08:14 GMT

I am looking for information on a Samuel
Heffley while researching my family. Please
help me if you can.
Pam/jh

Nancy Hefley possible daughter of Ellen Montgomery and William Heley

cisco114 — 20 Jul 2006 3:26:59 GMT

I have been looking for the parents of Nancy Hefley b abt 1833 supposedly in NC. She married Martin Marion Dale b Ga and had the following children: William F Dale b May 1850 GA; George W. Dale b April 1852 Ga; Alexander Martin Dale b Feb 1853 Atlanta GA; Phillip Marion Dale b May 1854 Cartersville Ga; John Montgomery Dale b Oct 1856 GA; Nancy Dale b abt 1857 GA; and David M. Dale b Oct 1861 Macon GA. I believe from looking at rootsweb and comparing the childrens names that her father was William Hefley and mother Elly Montgomery. Any help that you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Heffley, Musselman, Reese of Johnstown and Somerset PA

heffleys — 20 Nov 2004 7:42:18 GMT

Looking for contact info about my 1st cousin, Carol Lynn Heffley, born in Johnstown about 1937, daughter of Wilber Vernon Heffley and Lelah Mabel Musselman. Lelah died 2/25/2001 in Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus OH. Carol's grandparents are Guy Heffley and Lillian A. Reese. Thanks, Bob Heffley (Heffleys@Yahoo.com)

looking for lost relatives

shannon heffley — 11 May 2001 12:32:05 GMT

i am just curious if there are any lost relatives from my father's side out there. my grandfather apparently was quite a ladies man and i did not have a relationship with him until the last few years of his life. his name was henry heffley. he died approximately 20 years ago. my father is robert henry heffley and he has a twin mary heffley. he was born in 1930's and lived most of his life in oregon. i don't have alot of info on his family. there was also an older sister betty but she is also deceased. if you are an oregon heffley, let's compare some notes

Picture of Heffleys

Mary — 4 Aug 2001 5:52:26 GMT

Looking for picture of Heffley Reunion Taken on August 1, 1931 Fort Wayne, Indiana. Has Heffleys from Indiana and Ohio. I have a list of names of people in picture but no picture. Would like to find the picture. In the picture are the also families named Tooman, Mill, Johnson, Rhoades, Flory, Renfrew, Blake, Mercer, Caldwell, Miller. Any infformation thank you for your help...

Heffley, Hefley, Haffelee, Studeny, Philson, Pritts, Haberkorn, Knepper, Poorbaugh, Berkenbush, Bloom, McCloskey, and Ilgenfritz.

Bob_Heffley — 6 Oct 2004 8:46:15 GMT

My name is Robert Studeny Heffley, born in Johnstown, Cambria County, PA. I am building a site of the results of my research about my ancestors and their relatives.

It is located at:
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/e/f/Robert-Heff...

The major surnames of my relatives include Heffley, Hefley, Haffelee, Studeny, Philson, Pritts, Haberkorn, Knepper, Poorbaugh, Berkenbush, Bloom, McCloskey, and Ilgenfritz. The major surnames on my spouses side include Patik, Durbala, Hasso, Mettler, Lukac, Makovic, Rohac, and Rohal.

Almost all of my ancestors back to the 4th great grandparents were from Germany and they settled mostly in Somerset and Cambria Counties, PA. I have no info beyond Johannes Carl Haffelee, born about 1715 in Eggenstein, Germany and Mr. Ilgenfritz, born about 1524, in Oberwornitz, Middle Franconia, Germany. If anyone can suggest a way to research beyond this in Europe, please let me know.

My spouse's fraternal ancestors are from Poland and settled in Iowa. Her maternal ancestors are from Scotland and England and settled in Mass. and Calif.

Please contact me if you can add to or correct any of my info or wish any info from me. Bob Heffley (from Johnstown, PA) Heffleys@Yahoo.com

This site will have GEDCOMs, photos, etc. I will continue to update this site as I find new info.

Heffley in TN

estherwinters44 — 1 Nov 2005 1:15:06 GMT

Still looking for Tobe (Dobe? Jobe?) Heffley b 1868 and wife, Sallie b 1864. This couple is listed in 1900 Federal census, Bedford County, TN, (ED9, sheet 4) with Sallie's sister, Becky Banks(1852), widow, and Becky's children, Joe or John(1883) and Minnie(1884). All individuals in this family group, as well as their parents, were born TN-- a long time TN family. Becky's daughter, Minnie Banks, married Sam Samento in Alabama in 1911. She may have married a Loring or Lairing first.

Isaac Heffley/Priscilla Painter

bridget1959 — 5 Jun 2004 8:26:27 GMT

Isaac and Priscilla are my g.g.grandparents. They had a daughter Barbara. Does anyone have any info on Isaac's parents and were than any other siblings? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Heffley

seiler178 — 8 Jul 2004 9:44:00 GMT

Looking for people buried in the Stanton,NE area that had the last name Heffley-Roy and Minnie were my great grandparents.Please if you have any information on family,please e-mail.Thanks

Delbert Heffley

seiler178 — 8 Jul 2004 4:43:35 GMT

I am trying to find out any information on a Delbert Heffley who was originally from Stanton, NE,parents were Roy and Minnie Heffley. He was married and has two sons Mark Delbert and Roger. If you have any information on a Delbert Heffley, please contact me. We already know he is decreased.Sally

James D. HEFFLEY, Betty Earlaine DOZIER, & Descendants

Lisa_DesignR — 20 Jul 2005 8:50:18 GMT

Betty Earlaine DOZIER was born May 12, 1945 in Urbana, IL. She married James D. HEFFLEY on Dec. 22, 1963 in Guthrie, IL. Known children of James and Betty are: James Michael HEFFLEY (b. June 14, 1969 in Austin, TX), Jon Rodger HEFFLEY (b. July 7, 1972 in Austin, TX), David Dale HEFFLEY (b. May 31, 1974 in Austin, TX), Sara Elizabeth HEFFLEY (b. Dec. 22, 1981 in Austin, TX), and Anna Christina HEFFLEY (b. Aug. 11, 1983 in Austin, TX). If you are linked to this family, we would love to see you at this year's DOZIER FAMILY REUNION!

Each year an annual DOZIER family Reunion for the descendants of Leonard Dozier (b. abt. 1643 - d. abt. 1695) and more specifically the descendants of James Ingo Dozier (b. abt. 1703 - d. abt. 1791) is held in Pawnee, Illinois in the fall.

This year (2004) the reunion will be held on Sunday, August 8 at 12:30 p.m. in Pawnee, Illinois. Please contact me if you would like to attend -we would love to have you!!

If you are a known descendant of these family lines, we would love to have you in attendance. Please contact me for more details! We always have a great time and learn a lot about our ancestry! We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Lisa M. Dozier
Secretary/Treasurer
Annual Dozier Family Reunion Committee

Lisa_DesignR@yahoo.com

Samuel HEFFLEY, (?-1840); Indiana ?; married Mary Myers

Dan Cooper — 21 May 2002 4:06:48 GMT

Samuel had at least one son, also named Samuel (1828-1899). This son married Sarah PENCE and had a daughter, Eva C. Heffley, who married into my paternal line and became my ggrandmother. At that stage Eva was living in Rochester, IN, and was married in the Methodist Church. I have very little information but Eva was the fourth of eight children. See my separate post on this date. I am primarily looking to research the Cooper line, but if I can be of any help I will do so. If more people took the time to help others in this kind of search, it would all be a lot easier for everybody. Contact me at dancooper@journalist.com

Heffley's in Ohio and Ind.

linda92 — 23 Jun 2001 2:00:02 GMT

My father which is Howard Heffley was born in Ohio. He has sisters which live in Ind. His father was Oliver and mother was Phoebe or Ardella. I'm looking for any information on the Heffley's. Thanks Linda

Looking for Ohio Heffleys

Mary — 4 Aug 2000 8:37:01 GMT

Doing family tree on Heffleys need someong who know someing about Ohio Heffleys family history. Thank you Mary

Heffley, William A. PA 15th Cav. Co.F

Kim — 14 Dec 2000 9:06:08 GMT

Desperately seeking info on this distant relative. This is what I know:
born: Jan 8, 1842 to Henry Heffley and Mary Ann Freeman in (I am assuming) Somerset Co, PA. Henry is the son of Samuel Heffley, son of Christopher Heffley, son of Johan Carl Haffelee, son of Johan Carl Haffelee who came over from Germany in 1737.
Now, William Albert was the first son of Henry, and at age 21 enlisted in the 15th Cavalry(160th Vol) Pennsylvania. He was mortally wounded in action at Stone's River, Murfreesboro, TN. He eventually died April 11, 1863. His younger brother Freeman was in the same Reg, but made it through the war and died in 1892.
I am looking for more info on why it took William 3 1/2 months to die, and where he died, and-most importantly-where he is buried. He was only 21 when he died.
He is not a direct relative, he is my g-g-g-ggrandfathers cousins grandson! But I live near Stones River-and let's just say, I feel some sort of bond. Something is compelling me to search for info on him. I would appreciate any help. I have searched far and wide on the internet, and am getting a little desperate! Thank you for reading!

Looking for HEFELE oo ULLRICH - Bavaria to NY/IN around 1860 - 1870

sueimweb — 7 Dec 2004 5:38:24 GMT

Hello to everbody,

I'm looking for some married sisters of my ggg-grandfather, who emigrated to NY around 1850.

These are my German data about the HEFELE family:
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HEFELE, Barbara, nee ULLRICH
* 07.05.1839
+ New York 26.02.1919

oo 1862

HEFELE, Ludwig
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A few days ago I found a HEFELE family in the free US Census from 1880. This one:
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HEFELE, Lewis, head of household
* BAVARIA 1834

HEFELE, Barbara, wife
* BAVARIA 1839

Children:

HEFELE, Josephine, * NY 1863
HEFELE, John, * NY 1865
HEFELE, Kate, * NY 1866
HEFELE, Frank, * NY 1869
HEFELE, Louis, * IN 1872
HEFELE, George, * IN 1874
HEFELE, Frederick, * IN 1876
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Does anybody know if 'Lewis' is the English form of 'Ludwig'?

I'm a little bit confused about the living area because I have NY in my data as place of death for Barbara HEFELE, but the family I found in the Census lived in IN.

There are very few families with the name HEFELE in the free Census of 1880 and only one woman in the hole US Census was called 'Barbara' and was born in 1839.

My search for living HEFELEs on www.whitepages.com brought no result for this name in hole IN.

There are more data about this family on ancestry.com. Unfortunately I don't have a creditcard because I don't need one in Germany and I have no idea how to upgrade my account without one.

It would be great if someone would do a lookup for me, could give me a hint or would search for the same family !
All answers are very welcome.

Best regards from Hessen/Germany
Susanne

PS: Please forgive me this bad English, it wasn't practised for a long time....

Heffley/German Immigrant

K Heffley — 24 Jun 2002 7:27:20 GMT

Looking for ANY info. on 4 Heffley (possibly Hoefler) brothers who immigrated to America from Germany and landed in Virginia and moved down to Arkansas..they left Germany due to trouble with a Meister..the brothers were shepherds and accidentally killed a wolf on the Meister's land..any connections or info??

Eva Christina HEFFLEY, 1857-1921. Rochester and South Bend, IN

Dan Cooper — 21 May 2002 3:19:05 GMT

Eva was the fourth of eight children of Samuel and Sarah (PENCE) HEFFLEY. Eva married into my paternal line in 1878, to William Henry COOPER, my ggrandfather. Both are buried in Rochester. They had three children: Louis Herbert (married Estella HENDERSON), William Leroy (married Jessie L. TAYLOR), and Nellie Edith, who died as an infant. Eva had an identical twin sister, Clara. If any of this fits into what you already know, please contact me at dancooper@journalist.com

Heffley Family

KathyReichart — 23 Jun 2001 1:04:25 GMT

I'm looking for information on Jacob Heffley married Mariah Malone?, had 2 sons, Isaac John, 1 daughter Priscilla (1886-1969). Priscilla married Herbert Lamm in Lebanon County PA

Searching and sharing info on the Heffley's

carolknox69 — 8 Jan 2002 9:40:23 GMT

I am looking for information on Mary Francis Heffley. I know she was born April 26,1866 in Easton Buchan county MT. Her parents were Jacob Simpson Heffley and Barbara Painter. I know she married William Jacob Holler. After reading all this, I realized I know quite alot about Mary. What I don't know is where this line started? Mary and William are my Ggrandparents.

William Heffley, Civil War sailor

Steve Mayeux — 14 Dec 2001 2:57:30 GMT

Would anyone be interested in information on the death of William Heffley, Ordinary Seaman aboard the USS Pittsburg in 1864? He was killed while up Red River above Natchitoches, La., and buried near there. (Shot through the body, died instantly, while aboard the transport "Brown." Brought back to the "Pittsburg" a few days later and buried on the river bank two miles below Natchitoches Landing. Most of the ship's officers and 20 men attended the funeral.) Does anyone know anything about this man, such as where he was from or who his family was?

Information on Mary Francis Heffley

Carolmarieknox — 9 Oct 2002 6:08:24 GMT

I'm trying to find information on my Fathers side of the family.
His father was Henry Holler. Henry's parents were William Jacob Holler and Mary Francis Heffley. I noticed that several family members on the Heffley side are living in Oregon. Henry Holler lived in Oregon for several years. Any links out there ?

John Heffley

Kelley — 30 Nov 1999 8:09:55 GMT

I am looking for information on John Heffley who was married to Anna Davidson. They had one son that I know of Benjamin Edgar Heffley who was born in 1842! Also how the PA. Heffley's connect, I haven't been to figure that out yet!

Heffley Adoption

Vanessa Avery — 2 Jan 2000 2:14:42 GMT

I am looking for someone either named Cleta Marie Heffley or Mary Elizabeth Miner born to a Forrest and Hattie Wagner Miner in May of 1922 in Peoria, Illinois at Proctor Hospital. My mother was told that you were stillborn and after she tried to find obituary found out that you had been secretly put up for adoption by Mother-in-Law, Mae Miner. This is the person who signed the adoption papers. Please contact my daughter-in-law at the above e-mail address immediately. Mae Miner being the paternal grandmother.
Annice Fellows Hegener

looking for father, mother and brother

Jeff Syrett — 5 May 2001 8:16:15 GMT

My name is Jeff Syrett and I was born in San Bernardino California to Virginia Rose Heffley on April 21 1958. I was adopted by Miles and Illene Syrett. The adoption papers state that my father is Thomas Hill and that he and Virginia Heffley were married at one time in Reno, Nevada. She gave this description of my father, “He weighs 165 pounds, and is approximately five feet, nine inches, tall. She said that she understood that he was part Cherokee, but that she did not know what percentage.” The letter from the attorney also stated that Mrs. Heffley is between five feet, seven inches, and five feet, eight inches, tall. and that “she also had some Indian blood somewhere back in her family.” She had a son with her (my brother) that was 2 years old (born in 1956). The papers state that my father was living in Fairfield California with his family around 1957-58 but had moved before I was born. His occupation was that of a laborer. If any of this sounds like someone you know or maybe you, please contact me at my E-mail address. P.S. I am not looking for money, I have all I need. My adoptive parents have both died and I would like to at least see or talk to my biological parents before they die also.

Rance Heffley

mbennettp — 8 Sep 2001 3:42:17 GMT

Seeking information on the parents of Rance Heffley b about 1900 in Arkansas. married Neater Mitchell, died appx. 1950 in Oklahoma.

William Albert Heffley, 15th PA, Co F

Kim Denny — 14 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

JOHNNY HEFFLEY

cajha — 2 Jul 2001 1:50:02 GMT

I am searching for information on JOHNNY HEFFLEY. He married LUCY CLEO LAIRD DUNCAN,when and where? They were married before 1949 in Texas. Lucy Cleo died in 1957 in Texas. I am searching for their town of residence and burial place. Can anyone tell me anything about this couple? Lucy Cleo LAIRD was my husband's aunt.
Thank you for your help.

Hefly, Lycoming Co, PA

Larry Hunt — 19 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Might anyone know of a Mary Hefly, b:1859, Fairfield Township, Lycoming Co, PA
In the 1870 Federal Census she was living with a Houser family.
Thanks,
Larry Hunt
Pittsburgh, PA

Oregon Heffleys

Byron Butler — 8 Aug 2000 7:06:21 GMT

I was told that my GGgrandfather moved to Oregon. That would be Jacob, born 10 April 1845. Do you have any more information?

Homer Heffley and family

Dennis Heffley — 2 Aug 2000 1:56:02 GMT

I am descendant of william harrison heffley who is brother to homer would like info on other bros and sisters of WHH thank you.

HEFFLEY OF INDIANA ,CARROLL CO.

D Heffley — 28 Sep 2001 10:01:18 GMT

GRAND FATHER WILLIAM HARRISON HEFFLEY DOB 7 OCT 1872 MARRIED 6 NOV 1895 TO ELSIE L SPRAUGE..... GGRANDFATHER HENRY CLAY HEFFLEY ... MARRIED MARTHA HUFTY ...GF WILL AND EL HAD 10 CHILDERN 4 BOYS 6 GIRLS GGRANDFATHER SON OF JACOB HEFFLEY DOB 10 APR 1845 MARRIED SUSAN MOORE AUG 1867 INFO FOR YFI

Heffley family origins

4405Barham — 23 Jun 2001 3:18:52 GMT

Peter and Barbara Nagel (spelling ?) can be traced forward from Chester Co. PA tax rolls in 1721. I wish to know when they arrived in America and from which country.