Kifer - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Seeking Jacob Kifer - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

JoeNihen — 2009-07-03 17:44:45Z

I am seeking information about Jacob Kifer who served as a private in the 208th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company B (Civil War).

I am interested in any information about anyone who served in the 208th Pennsylvania.

Thanks,

Joe Nihen
morse73@ptd.net

Re: Kifer, Kaeuffer, Keiffer

a_laymon — 2009-06-18 20:30:34Z

I am a descendent of this tree. My great grandmother was Effie Mae Greer, the daughter of Hester Ann Kifer

Hezekiah Kifer

fstexasrose — 2008-02-23 14:01:26Z

I would like to submit the following information concerning Hezekiah Kifer:
In the 1850 Census for Warrick County, there is no Hezekiah listed with Archibald Kifer, although I Do find one listed with a William Kifer:
Page 133
29 154 154 Kifer Wm 30 M Tenn X
30 154 154 Kifer Barbary 24 F Ky
31 154 154 Kifer Henry 6 M IN X
32 154 154 Kifer Hesekiah 5 M IN
33 154 154 Kifer William 4 M IN
34 154 154 Kifer James Jr 2 M IN
35 154 154 Kifer James Sen 23 M Farmer Tenn
And although there is a Hezekiah listed with the Archibald Kifer family in the 1860 Federal Census, I do not believe he was a son (maybe a nephew).
There is printed in the book "Warrick County, Indiana Cemeteries Vol. 1, Greer & Campbell Townships"(by J. Oscar & Opal B. Phillips / published in cooperation with Capt. Jacob Warrick Chapter, NSDAR, Boonville, Indiana by Cook - McDowell Publications, Inc. 719 E. 6th St. Owensboro, Kentucky 42301)on Page 28A an obituary for Hezekiah Kifer. it reads as follow:
Boonville Standard, November 3, 1922
Hezekiah Kifer, born May 1844, died October 27, at the age of 78, from a tree limb falling on his head. He married Katheryn Miller, December 1861. They had 8 children, all living and the aged wife. They are Mrs. Emily Ricketts, Mrs. Mary Ketcham, Mrs. Lenore Hedges, Mrs. Lucy Ricketts, Mrs. Lizzie Meadows, Henry, Allen & Phillip Kifer; three brothers, Ira, Jack, & Frank Kifer; 21 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Six grandsons were pallbearers; Wilmer & Walter Hedges, Lindley & Glenn Ricketts, Eugene Kifer & Oren Ketcham.
Would love to hear your input.

Re: William Kifer

hoffmanjm — 2006-07-20 01:54:38Z

I was reading Peter Kiefer's will today and also that of Dorothea Elizabeth Keefer. I read in your email that you know of Peter's parents; what was the source of that information?

William Kifer Sr. ( Do you know him)

iamLilLuLu — 2006-07-06 18:30:55Z

Looking for info on William Fifer Sr. and his Daughter Martha Kifer who married a Eli Jernigan or R Elis Jarnagan does anyone have anything on this family. I beleive they were in MO. She was from Cedar County and I found them in them in the Census in Marshfield . Can you help me out

Martha Kifer

iamLilLuLu — 2006-07-06 18:30:55Z

Thank You , do you show where Martha married a Eli Jernigan / Jarnigan? I am trying ti feel the blanks in on Eli's son William , i know he is the son of Eli's first wife , But I like to have all family .

Looking for family

iamLilLuLu — 2006-07-06 18:30:55Z

Looking for the family link that might have a Eli Jernigan and a Martha Kifer in it found out the link maybe here from Family tree maker

Kifer, Stone, & Smith question

fstexasrose — 2006-05-13 16:13:47Z

I' ve been researching my Kifer & Stone families, and am a bit confused by some things. My 3 great- Grandparents are Archibald & Matilda "Stone" Kifer, who were married September 9, 1835 in Warren County, Kentucky. My problem lies with the fact that according to others, researching this family, Catherine, their first child, was born ONLY 4 MONTHS AFTER THEIR MARRIAGE , on January 22, 1836. The earliest she could have been born after the marrige would be June, Right ?
I know that Matilda was married before(June 22, 1829, in Warren County, Kentucky) to Aaron Smith, that they had at least 4 children together, the last one being Hanna Gage Smith, born May 28, 1834 in Warren County, and that Aaron died sometime in 1835.
So what I want to know is, did someone mess up on Catherine's birthdate and if so what is the right date or was she really a child of Aaron & Matilda. The only other option would be that she was the Love child of Archibald & Matilda, and that they had to get married.
I won't put anything down as fact, unless I know it for sure, so if anyone can help straighten this mess out, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Re: Peter

2006-04-27 13:51:32Z

I think Peter was the son of Henry and Margaret Kaüffer, and arrived with them in 1741 aboard "Marlborough". I don't have the source, but you can start with the passenger list.

Re: Gary W. Kifer - Idaho

2006-01-01 19:54:07Z

Hope you hve had luck finding Gary.
If not last known residence was wickes mt. Jefferson city po box.
Gail lives in Bluffdale Utah.
Pam Kifer lives in Clancy Mt.
You can search on info seek and google for Pam and Gary.
Just Ck out all the sites on Wickes on Google .
God lUCK TOO YOU , HAPPY NEW YEAR
TERRY G

Abraham Kifer, b 17 Dec 1814, Green, TN.

reginakifer — 2005-12-29 17:21:00Z

I have a question I hope someone can answer for me. Does anyone know when he died and where? He married a Nancy A Ashley on 2 Jun 1839. They had a son James Kifer who might have died as a child. Could they have also had a son named John F Kifer? I have John F Kifer showing up on the 1850 Census in Misssouri. He is with Epraim Lernly? And Nancy Ann Lernly. Did Abraham die and Nancy Ann remarried? I sure hope someone can help me with this. Thanks in advance.

Re: Ash

2005-12-01 02:29:54Z

Sorry, I follow the Kifer/Keifer/Keefer/Kieffer, etc surnames.

I wouldn't follow the other lines.

Re: First Cousins Married? George Kifer b 1823 and Sarah Ash b 1833

lamorrissey — 2005-11-30 20:39:17Z

Hi Jim,

I am not sure of the George Kifer link, but I am sure my Sarah Ash is David and Christena's daughter. David Ash lived in Peoria IL in 1860 and 1870. In 1850, the Ash family was in Licking Co OH and Sarah was living with them (so not married to George Kifer yet): David 54, Christean (sp) 56, Catharine 20, and Jacob 12. David and wife list birthplaces as MD or PA. I know my George Kifer was born in March 1823 in either PA or MD.

A question: in 1870's census in Peoria Co IL, David and Christena Ash have son Jacob, 32, living with them; they also have a Christena White, 16, b OH and a 17-year old farm hand. Do you know who Christena White is?

I'll respond more later but wanted to reply to your post.

William H. Kifer-born 1817

SRicketts1212 — 2005-11-27 21:31:10Z

Took a photo of his tombstone on recent visit to Elmer Holder Cemetery in Warrick Co., IN. (I'm not related). Please contact me if you're interested. Tombstone is somewhat difficult to read but believed he died at age 5 years 7 months.

Re: First Cousins Married? George Kifer b 1823 and Sarah Ash b 1833

2005-11-25 15:03:52Z

Lucy, I have the family a little different.
I have George and Catherine with a son, George Washington (b. 1833), who married Rachel E. Gould in 1855. They lived in Allegany Co, MD, where George and Catherine moved in 1834.
Did they have two sons named George?
The George who married Sarah Ash is certainly a good fit, but I'd be interested in how they were connected. I had no ancestry for him at all.

First Cousins Married? George Kifer b 1823 and Sarah Ash b 1833

lamorrissey — 2005-09-28 20:00:54Z

Does anyone know whether the following information is correct? My George Kifer, b 1823 PA, had parents George Kifer 1782 and Catherine Ash 1798 MD/PA. Younger George married Sarah Ash b 1833 OH. Sarah's parents were David Ash 1796 and Christina/Christena/Christiana b 1794. I think David Ash (Sarah's father) and Catherine Ash (George's mother) were siblings, which would make George and Sarah first cousins.

Is any of this familiar, or does anyone have information to confirm or contradict this? I'm happy to share what I know.

Thank you,

Lucy

Re: Kifer book

Tirsek — 2005-09-25 16:06:28Z

Hello,

My aunt has graciously given me permission to scan her copy of this book. I will start this in November due to the fact that I am on vacation at this time.

As far as I can gather there are no more copies of this book out.

June is my aunt's aunt :)

So, those of you that think you may be related to this line, I would be most willing to do lookups for you after scanning the book.

Happy hunting.

Tina Tirsek

Re: George Earl Raymond Kifer

lamorrissey — 2005-06-17 14:21:25Z

I have George Kifer, son of George and Sarah Asch/Ash. George (son) is brother of my g-grandfather Jacob Franklin Kifer. Don't know if they're the same family. Jacob was born in 1858 IL, don't know brother George's birthdate but could be yours. Father George born in 1823 PA (although one census lists birthplace MD), married Asch/Ash (b OH) who died in 1888. The family went west to Tescott KS and homesteaded there. George (father) lived with another son, Joe (and his family) in 1900 in KS. Jacob died in MO in 1945. If any of this sounds like it fits with your info, please let me know. Thanks.

Re: Monchael L. Kifer

2004-11-21 01:46:47Z

There is no concrete proof of Henry Kifers exact death date.
Henry was in Fannin County along with Henry Marcus Phillips and several of his kin folk having gone to Texas from warrick County Indiana in 1856. Recently received a picture of Henry from one of his ancestors in Texas. There is a Kifer on the 1860 Mortality schedule in Fannin County Texas.

Nella Kifer, NW PA

2003-10-10 19:08:05Z

Not related to Kifers. I'm putting together information containing the locations, students and teachers of former rural schools once of Spring Creek and Millstone Townships, now in Elk County, PA Pictures are also very important.
The name, Nella Kifer, single, age 24 years was living in the household of William P. Henry and family in the Hallton aera in 1880. Nella was listed as a teacher in the rural school in Spring Creek Twp. Probably boarding with the Henry family. If anybody has addition information about Nella Kifer, please send me an e-mail. Possibly Nella Kifer married a Mr. Shaffer from the same area. If so, then I would have additional information about her to share.

Re: KIFERs of South East Missouri

2002-06-14 17:00:40Z

James Robert Kifer was my great grandfather who married Ora May Kifer(maiden name unknown, but other family knows) Dates of death were July 1, 1953 and July 17, 1974 respectively. They are buried at the cemetary of Bernie, Missouri along with other Kifer family members....Mabel Kifer-b. 2/16/05 d. 1/6/30, Earl S. Kifer b. 8/9/14 d. 9/18/2000, and Homer U. Kifer b. 11/9/03 d. 4/18/62. There are yearly Kifer reunions in Dexter, Missouri and I believe someone is doing a family history tree but I currently do not have that info. Hope this helps.

Darin

Kifer, Kaeuffer, Keiffer

2002-02-05 17:42:08Z

I am looking for the ancestors of Peter Kaeuffer/Keiffer. He had a son, Johanne "John" Kaeuffer, Sr, who had a son Heinrich J. Kifer, who had a son Archibald Kifer, who had a dau Hester Anne, who married Wm Jasper Greer Jr.

Any help on the Kaeuffer/Keiffer/Kifer line would be helpful.

Karl King (Patrick, Greer, Kifer). Write me direct too.

Re: George Earl Raymond Kifer

2002-01-01 16:45:43Z

I have a George Kifer son of George and Catherine Ash Kifer b. 1852 in PA moved to MD in 1834. He married a Rachel ???.
Have nothing else on them. I do know the family went west in the 1850's for the gold rush and stayed a while in OK. They were back on census in 1860 but I do not believe George was there.

Gary W. Kifer - Idaho

2003-05-02 23:39:17Z

Gary Wayne Kifer
son of Fred and Dorothy Kifer.
Looking for him, lived in Rupert,
Idaho, once with Tom & Gayle.

Thank you.
Richard

John Vernon Kifer

2001-08-03 02:07:52Z

John and wife had 2 children. McClelland and Consor. Am in touch with Consor's son Donald of Wycliffe, OH

Monchael Layfayette Kifer

judy_parks — 2001-07-07 22:44:36Z

ggg grandfather; lived in Indiana or Missouri in Mid 1800's. Married to Elizabeth(?)

Monchael and Archibald Kifer

judy_parks — 2001-07-07 22:44:36Z

Thanks for the info. I didn't know Monchael's father's name. Do you know if Monchael and Archibald had any other siblings? Also do you know a Lucy Gaddis? Her name keeps coming up in our research of the Kifers. Also have a few pics of her.
Thanks again.
Judy

Re: Silas G and Charlotte Duble Kifer

JKeffer6774 — 2004-06-22 17:34:04Z

I only have one child listed to them:
John Vernon Kifer, b. 1866, who married Mariah Chaney.

William Kifer

JKeffer6774 — 2004-06-22 17:34:04Z

I believe the family you are looking for is William Kifer and Barbara Ann Cox.
He was born 7 Apr 1822 in TN, to
Henry Kauffer (Kifer) and his wife, Catherine.Henry was born in York Co, PA, 18 Nov 1797, but his kids were born in TN and KY.
William's dau, Martha, was supposedly born in Fannin Co, TX, about 1864, but the family was later in Cedar, MO.
The German origins of the name cause it to be spelled many different ways, making the
records of the family hard to assemble.
Henry's parents were Johann Kauffer (Kifer) and Clara Ottinger.
Johan's parents were Peter Kaeuffer and Dorothea Elizabeth Wintermyer. Peter was born in Germany about 1730 to Henry Margaret. Peter only had one other son, another Peter, but he spelled the name Kieffer and his family soon became Keefer.

Michael Kifer b.1840 md Mary in Somerset County, PA.

gregory_lantay — 2001-11-01 17:10:26Z

Michael Kifer md Mary SAYLOR b. 1842 in Somerset County, PA. Any descendents kindly contact Carol - glantay@yahoo.com 12/15/2000

Civil War pension for Jacob Kifer of Blair County PA

terjess — 2003-08-01 00:56:04Z

Kifer Photos at Western PA Old Photos

Not_A_Relative — 2002-11-28 03:00:15Z

We've added photos of Kifer family members at Western PA Old Photos

http://www.rootsweb.com/~pawphoto

>>From Thelma Kifer
Andrew Jackson Kifer and Mary Jane Wilson
Arthur R. Kifer
Clara Louise Carll Kifer
Emerson Felt Kifer, Rebecca E. Carnahan, and Clara Louise Carll Kifer
Clara Louise Carll Kifer, Emerson Felt Kifer, and Clara Belle Moyer Daughtery
Glen Dore Kifer and Sarah Margaret Elder
Clara Louise Carll Kifer with Judy and Jeff
Heinrich Kaufer Headstone
Robert Glenn Kifer
Howard Ellsworth Kifer
Kifer Siblings

Use the index at the botton of the page to locate the photos, or just type Kifer in the search box (also at the bottom of the page).

Orpha Douglas Kifer (Gehon)

gehond — 2002-04-15 02:28:23Z

Looking for ancestry of Orpha Douglas Kifer who married George Gehon in or near Golden City Missouri - early 1900's late 1800's

Kifers Keiffers, etc.

JuneFarmer — 2002-05-28 07:14:29Z

Hi, I just read your post, and the names Jacob and Johann caught my eye. They are my grandfathers also. Would you contact me?
Thanks,
June farmgirlok@aol.com

Kifer book

JuneFarmer — 2002-05-28 07:14:29Z

Hi John, is it possible for others to get a copy of the Kifer book? I would be very interested.
June

kifer book

JuneFarmer — 2002-05-28 07:14:29Z

Hi John, I have a lot of the information in the book. I would just like to have a copy. Can you check the copyright, or do you have June's address?
Thanks,
Another June Kifer

Kifer book

JuneFarmer — 2002-05-28 07:14:29Z

John, thanks, do you think it would be okay to call her? Also, did you contact Christine regarding the Greers? For some reason, when I go to the family trees, it shows me as owner?? to the other trees. I contacted Christine about it. She thought it only showed when I used it. I don't know it it is something I did accidentally or what????
Thanks again.

David Martin and Anna Kifer Martin

joannekifer69 — 2001-07-17 17:12:18Z

I am reseaching Kifers and I am trying to find about Anna Kifer. I know she married David Martin. And that she worked for Slyvania. Her father is John Henry Kifer. I knopw there and half siblings because her father was married 2 times.

Austin Bush M. Nancy ???

LouiseCollins64 — 2001-10-25 21:35:10Z

Austin Bush Sr, b 1759 in Amhurst Co. Va. Nancy b.1781 in S.C. Since I understand Keifer is suppose to be in Nancys line would you have any information to what her maiden name was,was it Rainwater? this has Bush researchers at a halt.Her parents is said to be John Berry Rainwater & Mary Polly Keifer

OBIT-William R. KIFER

Janetlrk — 2004-10-09 23:50:20Z

NOTE-I am not related to this family

Loveland Reporter Herald (Loveland, Larimer, Colorado)
Sunday August 29, 2004 page D-3

William R. “Bill” Kifer of Fort Collins, formerly of Seattle, Wash., died Aug. 26, 2004, in Loveland, Colo. He had lived in Fort Collins with his sister since moving there in November 2000.
He was born Sept. 19, 1951, in Warren, Pa., to Richard W. and Susanne Akers Kifer. He moved to Arizona as a child, then moved to California and graduated from El Centro High School in El Centro, Calif., then from Imperial Valley Imperial Junior College.
As a young man, he developed a love for bowling and excelled at it, which led to a lifelong occupation of working at various positions in bowling alleys. Bill was a gentle person and made friends wherever he went. He was a free spirit. His friends affectionately called him “Bill.”
He didn’t value riches in personal possessions, of which he had very little, but he was “Rich.” He loved bowling, all sports and listening to classic rock music.
His parents preceded him in death 30 years ago, which led to a special relationship with his sister, Pat, and niece, Lisa.
He is survived by his sister, Pat Gass and husband Ron of Fort Collins; and his niece, Lisa Fuller and husband Bruce of Libby, Mont.
Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held in San Diego and Seattle.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Larimer County in care of the Viegut Funeral Home, 1440 N. Boise Ave., Loveland, CO 80538.

Re: byron howard kifer

lindajeandill — 2001-10-22 01:56:12Z

I have a Byron Kifer, b. 1899/1900, son of David B and Anis (Horner) Kifer, living in Jefferson County, PA in 1910. David B was the son of Henry and Caroline (Wesner) Kifer. Henry was the son of Peter and Susanna (Haley) Kifer, and Peter was the son of Heinrich Kaufer and Anna Maria Meyer.

Kifer Geneology

2003-06-06 19:51:25Z

I am the grandson of Roy Leonard Kifer, I have traced some of the line and am still trying to get names, dates, etc. Glad to see there are so many who have accumulated data on "Uncle Dick" (that's what my grandfater referred to him as.

KIFER,KEIFER

tomhawkjj — 2003-11-25 00:32:14Z

HAVE YOU TRIED BOTH SPELLINGS,I'VE HIT THIS WALL,AND FOUND THE PERSON IN THE OTHER SPELLING.EXAMPLE;JOHN JACOB KEIFER,JOHANN KIFER,SAME PERSON!MY GGGGGGG/GF.GOOD LUCK. TOM

Re: KIFERs of South East Missouri

max1288 — 2004-10-24 06:42:00Z

Hello Darin,

I'm Regina Kifer, Born in Dexter Mo. My father is James Kifer. His dad was Joseph Kifer brother to James Robert Kifer. I would really like to talk with you about the Kifer family. My e-mail address is ginakifer@msn.com.

Thanks Gina

Re: KIFERs of South East Missouri

max1288 — 2004-10-24 06:42:00Z

Hello,

I am a kifer from South East Missouri. John S. Kifer is my Great grandfather. He was married to Mary Esmond from Tennesse. There son Joseph is my grandfather. He died about 1939.He was married to Nettie May Cooper. My dad is James Kifer. Mary Esmond's Father is Joseph Esmond born about 1814 in Tennessee. Mother is also named Mary. Would love to exchange info with you. My e-mail address is ginakifer@msn.com

Thanks gina

Kifer/Family/Missouri

max1288 — 2004-10-24 06:42:00Z

I am Regina Kifer. My family is from Missouri. My grandfather is Joseph Kifer married to Nettie May Cooper. His dad is John kifer from Tennessee, married to Mary Esmond. If anyone has info and would share I would be grateful. My e-mail address is ginakifer@msn.com. I beleave we come from the PA. Kifer's just can't tie it together.

Thanks Gina

George Kifer b. Bradford Co PA 1823 -- parents, siblings?

lamorrissey — 2005-05-31 15:35:25Z

George is my gg-grandfather, m. Sarah Asch (b. OH, d. 1888). Homestead near Tescott KS. Children of George and Sarah: Joseph, Charles, George, Ella and my g-grandfather Jacob Franklin, b. 1858 IL. Looking for George's parents and siblings.

Thanks.

Re: Monchael L. Kifer

Txyellowrose56 — 2004-11-20 06:25:55Z

What proof can anyone give me that Henry Kifer died in Fannin Co., Tx. I can't find any.

Re: Kifer, Kaeuffer, Keiffer

2003-11-25 23:03:02Z

Hi my name is allyson kifer i have been doing research for 5 years and have figured out that i have a relation to Henrich Keauffer. That is his correct spelling i found out that he was in the revolutionary war and we have so much more info on him and his family if i can help you in any way please e-mail me.
Thankyou very much,
Allyson Kifer

Thelma Kifer

aliceshofner — 2004-06-26 13:14:22Z

Thelma (or anyone who knows her)
Need a new email address for you. Both Prodigy and Frontiernet.net have failed. Trying to send you a message regarding Glen Dore Kifer family of PA, MT & WA.
If anyone knows a current address would appreciate it if you could send it to me.
Thanks!