Koon - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Hall Koon

DianaLowe84 — 2009-10-08 18:13:09Z

Hi,
My ggreat grandpa was Hall Koon and ggreat grandma was Almeda Dilts. My great grandpa was John Wesley Koon, the younger brother to your grandpa, Guy Koon. It's nice to see a cousin from this line. I find the Koon's on this side closed lipped. They didn't like to talk to much. It was wonderful to read the story about Hall Koon trying to get the union for the coalminers. I never really heard, but a few stories. Would love to know more about the Koon family. Diana

KOON Angelena 1898-1941

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-01 19:52:22Z

KOON Angelena 1898-1941

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KOON Thomas E 1883-1952

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-01 19:52:13Z

KOON Thomas E 1883-1952

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Looking for Richard DUVAL re: Koon/Miller/Howie formerly rd@glasnet.ru

lafrando — 2009-07-30 22:10:12Z

About ten years ago I corresponded with Richard Duval re: our common Koon/Miller/Howie heritage but we lost touch. I was dsw at u.washington.edu but now have a new address. Best to contact me via my ancestry account or by posting here.

Richard, if you see this, please contact me! Or if anyone knows him, please send me his contact info!

Thanks,
Diana

Re: Looking for Koon

RPokorny — 2009-06-30 12:09:55Z

Hello Joshua, I am not related.

You can start by obtaining the marriage record for Alfred Koon and Bobetta Wilson in Harris County, Texas, and the death record for Bobetta in Richmond County, Georgia. They were married January 9, 1969. Bobetta died February 24, 1985.

It also looks like Alfred lived in Alabama and Georgia between 1988 and 1992.

Also, if this is your Alfred in the Texas Divorce Index, then he was married to Linda Joyce Duck and they had two children prior to Alfred marrying Bobetta, Lora Jean Koon, born 3 Feb 1964, and Alfred Lewis Jr. Koon, born 21 Sep 1965. Both born in Harris County. It also looks like Alfred Jr. died 20 Jun 1986 in Harris County.

Once you obtain the marriage record for Alfred and Bobetta, and find out who their parents were, I might be able to find something on them.

Hope this helps, RP
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Texas Marriage Collection, 1814-1909 and 1966-2002

Name: Alfred L Koon
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 9 Jan 1969
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1945
Age: 24
Spouse: Bobetta Wilson
Spouse gender: Female
Spouse Est Birth Year: abt 1949
Spouse Age: 20
Marriage County: Harris
Marriage State: Texas
Source: Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002
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Georgia Deaths, 1919-98

Name: Bobetta Koon
Death Date: 24 Feb 1985
County of Death: Richmond
Gender: F (Female)
Race: White
Age: 36 years
County of Residence: Richmond
Certificate: 024436
Date Filed: 15 May 1985
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Social Security Death Index

Name: Bobetta Koon
SSN: 449-82-3193
Born: 15 Sep 1948
Last Benefit: 30909 Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, United States of America
Died: Feb 1985
State (Year) SSN issued: Texas (1964)
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U.S. Public Records Index

Name: Alfred Lewis Koon
Birth Date: Jun 1944
Address: 4332 5th South Av #105, Birmingham, Alabama 35222-0201 (1989)
[1041 Burmingham St, Birmingham, Alabama 35217-1201 (1988)]
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U.S. Public Records Index

Name: Alfred L Koon
Birth Date: Jun 1944
Address: 60 Derby Country Dr, Ellenwood, Georgia 30049-1201 (1991)
[106 4th St, Grovetown, Georgia 30813]
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U.S. Public Records Index

Name: Alfred Koon
Address: 4332 S Av #105, Birmingham, Alabama 35222-1001 (1992)
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Texas Divorce Index, 1968-2002

Name Estimated Birth Year Spouse Name Divorce Date County

Alfred L Koon abt 1945 Linda Joyce [Koon] 23 Jul 1968 Harris

Linda [Koon] abt 1947 Alfred L Koon 23 Jul 1968 Harris
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Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997

Name: Lora Jean Koon
Date of Birth: 3 Feb 1964
Gender: Female
Birth County: Harris
Father's Name: Alfred Lewis Koon
Mother's Name: Linda Joyce Duck
Roll Number: 1964_0008

Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997

Name: Alfred Lewis Jr. Koon
Date of Birth: 21 Sep 1965
Gender: Male
Birth County: Harris
Mother's Name: Linda Joyce Duck
Roll Number: 1965_0008
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Texas Death Index, 1903-2000

Name: Alfred Koon Jr
Death Date: 20 Jun 1986
Death County: Harris
Gender: Male

Looking for Koon

Reaper7137 — 2009-06-30 08:24:40Z

my nameis Joshua, I really dont know much bout my family, so Im looking to find as much info as I can. My parents are Alfred and Bobetta Koon. My dad is still alive in texas but my mom past back in 85. If anyone has any info please let me know.

Re: ancestors of Vesta Everett Koon, 1877 - 1941, Ohio

carlsonjm — 2009-06-14 19:33:43Z

I see a lot at Family Search. Everything is posted as I found it, so please read through to the end, where I have made a summary of my findings (and have all but 2 maiden names).

There's Hiram's (Vesta's dad's) death, which also gives his birth date and parents's names, which we already know from the census I posted:

Ohio Deaths 1908 - 1953
Names: Hiram Koon
Death date: 28 Dec 1919
Death place: Liberty, Washington, Ohio
Birth date: 16 May 1853
Birth place: Ohio
Age at death: 66 years - 7 mos - 12 days
Gender: Male
Marital status: Widowed
Race or color: Caucasian
Occupation: Farmer
Burial date: 30 Dec 1919
Cemetery name: Koon Cemetery
Father's name: Michel Koon, b. Ohio
Mother's name: Elizabet Koon, b. Ohio

death of Hiram's sister:

Ohio Deaths 1908 - 1953
Names: Sarah Roberts
Death date: 24 Sep 1920
Death place: Warren Twp, Washington, Ohio
Estimated birth year: 1852
Birth place:
Age at death: 68 years - 2 mos - 2 days
Gender: Female
Marital status:
Race or color:
Occupation:
Burial date:
Cemetery name:
Father's name: Michael Koon
Mother's name: Elizabeth Koon

This sibling was born after the 1870 census I posted; you should verify him as Michael's son in the 1880 census:

Ohio Deaths 1908 - 1953
Names: Wilson Coon
Death date: 13 Sep 1834
Death place: Liberty Twp, Washington, Ohio
Birth date: 18 Mar 1872
Birth place: Dalzell, Washington, Ohio
Age at death: 62 years - 5 mos - 25 days
Gender: Male
Marital status: single
Race or color: Caucasian
Occupation: Farmer
Burial date: 15 Sep 1934
Cemetery name: Paw Paw Cemetery
Father's name: Michael Koon, b. Dalzell, Washington, Ohio
Mother's name: Elizabet Koon, b. Washington Co, Ohio

This must be a daughter-in-law; if so, she's a Coon that married a Coon, acc'd to info:

Ohio Deaths 1908 - 1953
Names: Rhoda Coon
Death date: 10 Oct 1922
Death place: Salem Twp, Washington, Ohio
Estimated birth year: 1868
Birth place: Ohio
Age at death: 54 years
Gender: Female
Marital status: Widowed
Race or color: Caucasian
Occupation: house work
Burial date: 12 Oct 1922
Cemetery name: Pawpaw Cem.
Father's name: Michael Koon
Mother's name: Elizabeth Koon

Bingo! Here's what you want (see mother's name):

Name: Grace Kuhn
Death date: 27 May 1913
Place: Crooksville, Perry, Ohio
Birth date: 27 May 1913, Ohio
Female
Single
Caucasian
Burial: 27 May 1913, Crooksville
Father: Vesta Kuhn, Ohio
Mother: Grace GARRETT, Ohio

And how nice: Now we have Hiram's wife's surname:

Ohio Deaths 1908 - 1953
Names: Vesta Evertt Kuhn
Death date: 1 Oct 1941
Death place: Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio
Birth date: 10 Mar 1877
Birth place: Mcluney, Ohio
Age at death: 63 years - 6 mos - 20 days
Gender: Male
Marital status: married
Race or color: Caucasian
Street address: 1457 Walnut St
Occupation: Plumber / Gas Co.
Burial date: 3 Oct 1941, Crooksville
Cemetery name:
Father's name: Harmon Kuhn, b. Blue Rock, Ohio
Mother's name: Elizabeth Hamilton, b. Gaysport, Ohio

This census fits Grace (age / place):

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Grace Garrett
Home in 1900: Harrison, Perry, Ohio
Age: 18
Birth Date: Jul 1881
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Female
Relationship to head-of-house: Daughter
Father's Name: George W
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Name: Clara
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Crooksville Village, Perry, Ohio
Household Members:
George W Garrett 48, coal miner
Clara Garrett 37
Grace Garrett 18, house keeper
Edgar Garrett 17
May Garrett 15
Alta Garrett 13
John Garrett 9
William Garrett 6
Eva Garrett 2

And this fits Elizabeth Hamilton:

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza A Hamilton
Age in 1860: 6
Birth Year: abt 1854
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Perry Twp, Muskingum, Ohio
Gender: Female
Post Office: Sonora
Household Members:
John Hamilton 32
Sarah C Hamilton 21 [should say 29]
Jacob F Hamilton 9
Eliza A Hamilton 6
Hannah G Hamilton 4
Rachael J Hamilton 9 [doesn’t say 9 months, but if it’s years, she’s out of order]

Grace’s parents’ deaths:

Clara Garrett
d. 19 Mar 1932, Cannelville
Bur. 22 Mar 1932, Roseville
b. 16 Aug 1862, Ohio
widowed
father: Z. Hulsie, b. Ohio

George W. Garrett
d. 12 Aug 1921, Carmelsville, Musk.
Bur. 14 Aug 1921, Roseville
b. 24 Oct 1851, Ohio
married
miner
father: Abraham Garrett, b. Ohio
mother: Leucinda Sigler, b. Ohio

Clara’s family in 1870:

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Clara R Halsey
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1862
Age in 1870: 8
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Washington Twp, Muskingum, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Zanesville
Household Members:
Zachariah Halsey 56
Rachael Halsey 37
George W Halsey 18
Winfield S Halsey 16
John W Halsey 13
Andrew J Halsey 10
Clara R Halsey 8
Thomas J Halsey 6
Edward M Halsey 7/12

George Garret’s family in 1860:

1860 United States Federal Census
about Abraham Garrett
Name: Abraham Garrett
Age in 1860: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1860: Brush Creek, Muskingum, Ohio
Gender: Male
Post Office: Stover Town
Value of real estate: View Image
Household Members: Name Age
Abraham Garrett 34
Lucinda Garrett 30
James Garrett 12
Elizabeth Garrett 10
George Garrett 8
Franklin Garrett 6
Henry Garrett 4
Mary Garrett 1

So that’s:

1 Walter Kuhn

Parents

2 Vesta Everett Koon (Kuhn)
b. 10 Mar 1877, McLuney, Perry Co, Ohio
d. 1 Oct 1941, Zanesville, Muskingum Co, Ohio
m. by 1901:
3 Grace May Garrett
b. Jul 1881, Ohio

Grandparents

4 Hiram Koon (Harmon Kuhn)
b. 16 May 1853, Blue Rock, Muskingum Co, Ohio
d. 28 Dec 1919, Liberty Twp, Washington Co, Ohio
m. abt 1872:
5 Elizabeth (a.k.a. Sarah) Hamilton
b. Sep 1853, Gaysport, Muskingum Co, Ohio

6 George W Garrett
b. Oct 1851, Ohio (parents b. OH/OH)
d. bef Mar 1932
m. by 1881:
7 Clara Halsey (Hulsie)
b. 16 Aug 1862, Ohio (parents b. Maryland/PA)
d. 19 Mar 1932, Cannelville (a township? Maybe Carmelsville?), Muskingum Co, Ohio

Great-Grandparents

8 Michael Koon
b. abt 1832, Dalzell, Washington Co, Ohio
m. by 1852:
9 Elizabeth unknown
b. abt 1834, Washington Co, Ohio

10 John Hamilton
b. abt 1828, Ohio
m. by 1851:
11 Sarah C unknown
b. abt 1831, Ohio

12 Abraham Garrett
b. abt 1826, Ohio
m. by 1848:
13 Lucinda Sigler (Zeigler)
b. abt 1830, Ohio

14 Zachariah Halsey (Hulsie)
b. abt 1814, Maryland
m. by 1852:
15 Rachael Huffman (found surname on a son’s death cert)
b. abt 1833, Pennsylvania

If you have trouble finding any of the censuses, let me know. I have time to do some searching.
Joan carlsonjm@hotmail.com

Re: Vesta Everett Koon, 1877 - 1941, Ohio

kathykuhnlaw55 — 2009-06-13 14:04:38Z

Thank you for all that info,that is my grandfather,as Walter was my dad.
What I am having trouble finding is my Grandmother Graces' family history.I cannot find records of their marriage to find out her maiden name.
And I also have a photo of Vesta,his siblings, and HIS parents,which would be my great grandparents,and I have no names for them,it just says Mr.&Mrs. Kuhn,my dad and his brother actually started spelling our last name that way my mother said.
How do I find this info?

Re: Vesta Everett Koon, 1877 - 1941, Ohio

carlsonjm — 2009-06-13 13:52:16Z

Here is what we can learn from the census and WWI draft registrations:

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Vester Koon
Home in 1920: S Bushey St, Harrison Twp, Perry Co, Ohio
Age: 40 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head-of-house: Head
Spouse's name: Grace
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Birth Place: Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Occupation: fireman
Household Members:
Vester Koon 40
Grace Koon 39, b. Penn??? [Ohio below]
Charles Koon 19
Clara Koon 17
Walter Koon 11
James Koon 5 6/12
Nettie May Koon 2 8/12

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Vesta Everett Koon
Birth Date: 10 Mar 1877
Buckeye, Crooksville
County: Perry
State: Ohio
Race: White
Roll: 1832628
DraftBoard: 0
Age: 41
Occupation: miner @ Sugle Cool Co
Nearest Relative: Gracie May Koon, wife
Height/Build: medium/stout
Color of Eyes/Hair: blue/black
Signature: View on copy of original card
Date: 12 Sep 1918

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Verta E Goon [Vesta E Goon]
Age in 1910: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head-of-house: Son
Father's Name: Hiram
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Name: Sarah
Mother's Birth Place: Ohio
Spouse's name: Grace, b. Ohio
Home in 1910: Ross St, Harrison Twp, Perry Co, Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Household Members:
Hiram Goose 56; married 38 years; filler / mine
Sarah Goose 55; married 38 years; 8 children / 6 living
Frank Goose 24; son of Hiram; driver / mine
William H Goose 12; son of Hiram
Verta E Goon 30; driver / mine
Grace Goon 29; b. Ohio; 4 children / 4 living (all b. Ohio):
Charles E Goon 9
Clara E Goon 7
Pearl H Goon 4
Walter S Goon 1 2/12

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Frank Sulivant Koon
County: Perry
State: Ohio
Birth Date: 27 Jan 1885
Race: White
Roll: 1832628
DraftBoard: 0
Age: 33
Occupation: electral xxxx @ Theodore Geller Coal Co
Nearest Relative: Sarah Elizabeth Moore? O??tt??
Height/Build: tall/medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: gray/light
Signature: View

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Lester Coon [Vesta Coon]
Home in 1900: Harrison Twp, Perry, Ohio
Age: 23
Birth Date: Mar 1877
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Father's Name: Hiram
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Name: Sarah
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Crooksville Village, Perry, Ohio
Household Members:
Hiram Coon 47, b. Aug 1852, Ohio; married @ 24 [about 1876]; parents b. Ger/Ohio; coal miner
Sarah Coon 45, b. Sep 1853, Ohio; married @ 24; 9 children / 6 living
Lester [Vesta] Coon 23, b. Mar 1877, Ohio, coal miner
Frank Coon 14, b. Jun 1886, Ohio
Eva Coon 8, b. Jul 1891, Ohio
William Coon 1, b. Jul 1898, Ohio

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Vesta E. Coon
Home in 1880: Moxahala, Perry, Ohio
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to head-of-household: Son
Father's Name: Hiram
Father's birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Name: Elisabeth
Mother's birthplace: Ohio
Occupation: At Home
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Household Members:
Hiram Coon 27; coal miner; parents b. Ohio
Elisabeth Coon 26; parents b. Ohio
Hadda B. Coon [female] 7; headache and fever
Vesta E. Coon 3
Delila M. Coon 2M [b. March]

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Hiram Coon
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1855
Age in 1870: 15
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Liberty Twp, Washington, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Marietta
Household Members [all b. Ohio]:
Michael Coon 38; farm laborer
Elizabeth Coon 36
Sarah Coon 18; helps mother
Hiram Coon 15; works on farm
Martha A Coon 12
Mary J Coon 9
Roda Coon 6
William Coon 3

I haven't found the family in 1860 yet.
Joan

Vesta Everett Koon

kathykuhnlaw55 — 2009-06-12 23:35:35Z

We are trying to find any info on him.He was born in 1877,passed away in 1941. He married Grace ????

Had children: Charles;James;Nellie;Clara;George

If ANYONE has info on him PLEASE post or e-mail me at

aprnicalex@aol.com

Re: Koon Or Kuhn

brandywine_98 — 2009-06-11 13:36:43Z

yes he did David is my great-great-grandfather you feel free to contact me at brandywine_98@hotmail.com

Re: Koon Or Kuhn

zatreece — 2009-06-07 23:44:53Z

Do you know if George eventually had a son or grandson by the name of David Luther Koon who migrated to North Mississippi?

E. Koon, 1840's, to CA Gold Rush on Parker French wagon train

dancooper1 — 2009-05-25 17:20:46Z

Looking for information on a man by the name of E. Koon (spelling uncertain). I have a bit of information on this Mr. Koon, who is mentioned in my g-g-grandfather's journal (David Cooper), soon to be published. They went west on the Parker H. French wagon train to the California Gold Rush (1850). I would like to find out more about this Mr. Koon if he can be identified.

Aubrey Dale Koon

gaylekinard — 2009-03-28 19:06:42Z

I'am looking for members of the Koon family. My father is Aubrey Dale Koon Born Feb 12,1922, Died Dec.3,1942

Re: Doris Lavada Koon, South Carolina

heathermark28 — 2009-02-26 18:18:44Z

was your father henry b. koon. A chaplain in WWII?

KOON John D and Mable J

t42CrownHill — 2009-02-15 02:43:36Z

KOON John D and Mable J

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KOON Evelyn B 1930 1998 God's messenger to his children

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-11-11 15:26:35Z

KOON Evelyn B 1930 1998 God's messenger to his children

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KOON J T Jr 1928 1982

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-11-11 15:26:24Z

KOON J T Jr 1928 1982

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Koon obit

2006-10-18 22:15:44Z

Eugene B. Koon, 88, Lincoln, died Tuesday 10/3/06. He died at his home. He was a self-employed construction engineer. Eugene was born Feb. 7,1918 in Bedford, Iowa to Frank Joseph and Sarah Josephine (Aldrich) Koon. He was raised in Lincoln and married June 23, 1940 to his beloved wife, Dorothy Virginia Delhay. Eugene was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His strength, loyalty and kindness are cherished by all who knew him. He was an avid reader of the Bible, enjoyed many historical and poliltical works, was a passionate sports enthusiast, and always appreciated a good game of cribbage.
Loving father to: Virgina Kay Haruf, Janice Jean Reed, Debra Stephens: cherished grandfather to: Sorel Haruf Arnold, Whitney Haruf, Chaney Haruf Matsukis, Chad Eugene Reed, Trent Reed, Ashlee Reed, Sara, Lyndsie, Michael Stephens: caring great-grandfather to: Mayla Haruf Arnold, Evan Reed: beloved uncle, beloved brother-in-law; steadfast family friend to : Greg Woods. Proceeded in death by : parents, Frank Joseph and Sarah Josephine; five brothers and five sisters: granddaughter Gabrielle Czolgos.

Re: All Koon's Kin?

beaumontbelle1 — 2007-03-08 03:29:23Z

Hi,
My GGgrandfather was George A. Koon b. Feb. 22, 1807 in Pomaria, SC.; d. March 6, 1849 in Newberry, SC; m. Margaret George Dec 15, 1836. She was born and died in Newberry. Her dates are October 4, 1810 - September 5, 1875. Are they your family also?
My family is through their son William Koon (1843-1915) and Mary Frances Brooks(1851-1922).
Kathy Talbot, Newberry. SC

William Pierce KOON

RitaDonCarlos987 — 2007-08-23 18:06:55Z

William Pierce KOON b. June 13, 1871 in SC. Son of James D. KOON and Catherine Joann ?. Had siblings: J.W., Andrew, M.N., Daniel, Henry, John & Joseph.
Married Nancy Louella "Lula" Pogue in Grant Co. ARK. bef. 18894. Had children: Carl C., Donald, William Floyd and Fay KOON. Found on census in Grant Co. ARK in 1900, 1920 & 1930. In Jefferson Co. ARK on 1920. Married Ruth ? before 1911 and Opha M. ? before bef. 1927.
Would like to exchange info...........Rita
Private email: rainbow1950@netzero.com

Re: COON Family - Luella Coon

momlosey — 2006-12-18 19:11:48Z

I'm not sure if you were able to contact Marion Springer at the Steuben County Historians office. She has recently passed away and I feel it is a terrible loss.

RE: Luella Coon Born - August 23, 1902 Died - October 30, 2004 Married - William Stickles

Luella was the Daughter of Volney Coon & Ora Card
and
Sister to Lena Mae Coon (married Charles Springer)
Sister to Eva Coon (married Harry Decker)
Sister to Alta Coon (died age 19)
Sister to Robert Coon (married Harriett Button

Luella & William had two daughters - Norma Stickles and Lorraine Stickles

***********
Volney Born - June 14, 1876 Died - October 20, 1937 is son of: Cornelius Coon Born - June 7, 1842 in Cayuga County NY Died - May 20, 1896 and his second wife Emmagene Phoenix

Cornelius is the son of: Elijah George Coon - Born - August 19, 1813(4) in Seneca County NY Died - December 21, 1897 and his first wife Jane ____

Elijah George Coon is the son of Elias Coon

Re: Cornelia Koon

momlosey — 2006-12-05 21:04:48Z

I have some information regarding Cornelia Koon (born 6/7/1842 - died 4/21/1899).

parents were Elijah George Coon (B-8/19/1813 D-12/21/1897) and Jane _____ (B-1815 D-1855)

Brother - Jeremiah Coon
Cornelius Coon
Sister - Rebecca M. Coon

I don't know if related to Cornelia Koon that you are looking for, this is the only one in my line.

Re: COON Family - Luella Coon

momlosey — 2006-12-05 21:04:48Z

Information for this family: Contact Marion Springer - Steuben County Historian Office - (607) 776-9631

She has "lots" of information!!!!!

Sgt. 1st Class George W. Koon of Leesville, S.C. Korean MIA Identified

jasche — 2008-05-16 20:08:33Z

Soldiers Missing from The Korean War are Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

They are Sgt. 1st Class George W. Koon of Leesville, S.C.; . . . Koon will be buried tomorrow in Leesville, . . .

Representatives from the Army met with the soldiers' next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process, and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.

In late November 1950, Koon was assigned to the Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, . . . Both were members of the 2nd Infantry Division advancing north of Kunu-ri, North Korea. On Nov. 25, the Chinese Army counterattacked the Americans in what would become known as the Battle of the Chong Chon (River). This combat was some of the fiercest of the war, and the 2nd Division initiated a fighting withdrawal to the south. Koon and Tye were captured by Chinese forces during the intense enemy fire, and subsequently died while in captivity from malnutrition and medical neglect.

In 2002, two joint U.S./Democratic People's Republic of Korea teams, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), investigated and excavated a mass burial site located 20 miles northwest of Kunu-ri, along the route taken by captured U.S. POWs being moved to permanent POW camps along the Yalu River. The teams recovered remains at the site believed to be those of several U.S. servicemen, including Koon and . . .

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory and JPAC also used mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons in both Koon's . . . identification.

For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call (703) 699-1169.

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=1...

Death of Mr. Kenneth Hargrove Koon in China

davwayell — 2008-05-07 19:50:54Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. Kenneth Hargrove Koon, please contact me so I can condcut research to locate the record. Mr. Koon died in China on September 19, 1930.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: Charles Robert Koon b:about 1922 in Mayo, Fla. d:2001 in Jacksonville, Fla.

Robertallenkelley — 2007-05-07 12:45:49Z

Was your father born in the same area as Charles Robert Koon, do you know any of Charles Robert Koon family, I thank you.
Robert

All of the Koon Bloodline born in Lafayette Co, Mayo, Fla.

Robertallenkelley — 2007-02-27 18:15:20Z

My uncle Charles Robert Koon was born here about 1922 we need to know his Parents names, and need to know all his brothers & sisters names...

Charles Robert Koon b:about 1922 in Mayo, Fla. d:2001 in Jacksonville, Fla.

Robertallenkelley — 2007-02-27 18:11:24Z

Does anyone have any info on this person, he was born in Lafayette Co, Mayo, Fla. about 30 mile's from Perry, Fla. he married Doris Virginia Culpepper of Jacksonville, Fla. it is believed he is related to Nancy R. Koon b: Feb 1855 in Lafayette Co, Mayo, Fla. d: April 1922 Lafayette Co, Mayo, Fla. she was married to Alfonzo Trammel...

GEORGE ADAM KOON and OPILICHAH

larnold14 — 2007-02-15 11:10:06Z

There are various places on the Internet that connect GEORGE ADAM KOON III (b 1807 SC, d MS) with a second wife named OPILICHAH.

GEORGE is the father of six children, the first four of which are born in SC and seem clearly to be the result of his first marriage to SARAH CROMER in that state. There is then a gap of about 13-14 years followed by two more children. That is usually an indicator of a second marriage. The family moves from SC to GA to AL where OBIDIAH NOEL KOON and DAVID LUTHER KOON are born in 1853 and 1856 respectively (DAVID's gravestone gives his birth as 1850, but that's another issue). They all finally settle in MS without any further census indication of a wife/mother.

I would like to know the original supporting evidence for the name OPILICHAH. I have tried to contact everyone who has used that name to get their source and each one I have been able to reach says it came from someone else or doesn't remember.

For those interested in this family, I suggest you look at the census for 1850 in Gwinnett County GA. If your census records are not indexed, look in the 36th Subdivision, Goldstone (sp?) District. Find a page with bold 171 on the upper right. Look at the family at the bottom. Note GEORGE (with last name spelled COON) is there, SARAH CROMER is not. There is a 20-year-old female, ELIZA ANN, who is in no other censuses for this family. She is gone in the 1860 census (in AL), but is in the right place and the right time here in 1850 to perhaps be the mother of both OBIDIAH (three years later) and DAVID (six years later) following their move to AL. Unfortunately, the 1850 census does not indicate family relationships. Note, too, that the birth state for everyone is SC.

You can make what you will of the SKINNER (sp?) family living with the KOONS. GEORGE is listed as Farmer; the other man is listed as Laborer. Might just be a young couple with their 11-month-old child, living and working there. Note that man's entry in the last column as Convict.

I'm eager to work with anyone interested in this family in resolving the issue of OBIDIAH/DAVID's mother and of tracking down the OPILICHAH references.

Re: All Koon's Kin?

larnold14 — 2007-01-18 02:37:47Z

Hi,

If you can track your Koon kin back to Newberry SC, look for George Adam Koon. If you can connect back to him (there were three generations with that name), write to me. George Adam Koon III (b 1807) is my gggrandfather.

Paul Wilkes in Indiana

Re: Koon family from Northeast Mississippi

larnold14 — 2007-01-04 10:53:46Z

Would like to join this discussion as I don't think Sarah Cromer is the mother of either Obidiah or David Luther. If you look at the 1840 census for this family, you find three young boys (this accounts for Richard, John and George) and one young girl (this accounts for Susan). George III is listed as 30-40 (this is consistent with a birthyear of 1807). There is also a female aged 20-30 who is probably the mother of those four children, and could easily be Sarah Cromer. Everything matches at this point.

If you now look at the 1850 census, you find the four children (now 15, 14, 12, and 11), but no 39-40 aged wife and mother. There is a 20-year-old female named Eliza Ann, however. This census does not give relationships, so you can make of her what you will. She is too young to be the mother of George III's first four children, but is in the right time and place to become the mother of Obidiah and David, both of whom will be born within the next six years.

If you now look at the 1860 census, there is no wife, but all six children are there, including Obidiah and David. None of the later censuses show a wife. Perhaps I cannot convince all of you that I have the correct 1860 census, but, if not, I'd like to see a better match for this family.

As a further argument against the choice of Sarah Cromer as Obidiah and David's mother, look at the grouping of children's birthyears. Using approximate years gathered from various census pages, the first four children are all born between 1835 and 1840. Then there are no children until Obidiah is born in 1853. This is a gap of 13 years; then two more children close together. This pattern usually suggests a second wife.

Yes, I know David Luther's gravestone reads 1850 for his birthyear, but there are arguments against the accuracy of that. If anyone can verify that year, I'd love to see proof so I can resolve that conflict on my records.

I know some of those who are in this thread, and glad to meet the rest. In particular, I want to correspond with the one who is a descendant of Mary Ellen Koon. Would you please email me if you see this? If any of you others are in contact with that person, would you help me establish contact?

Always glad to find more cousins!!!!!!! Take care.

I am Paul Wilkes in Indiana.

Doris M. Koon, 95, Daughter of, onnie and Janie (Williams) Dykes

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-04-21 02:36:42Z

Doris Koon July 20, 1912 - March 23, 2008 formerly of Dunnellon

Doris M. Koon, 95, of Tullahoma, Tenn., former resident of Dunnellon, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Knoxville, Tenn. She was born July 20, 1912, in Tampa

to Lonnie and Janie (Williams) Dykes
and moved to Tullahoma, Tenn.,
from Dunnellon two years ago.

Mrs. Koon was a cashier for A&P and Wal-Mart in Dunnellon, working 20 years for each company.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dunnellon for more than 70 years.

Her husband, Roscoe Kasly Koon, preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1977.

Survivors include two sons, Carl B. Koon
and Stephen L. Koon;
and a brother, Joe Parker.

Jesse Ray Koon , born in Fairmont, West Virginia ," son of , Issaac G. and Edna Tuttle Koon.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-08-21 04:15:51Z

Koon, Jesse Ray,

Jesse Ray Koon
Jesse Ray Koon
of Edinboro died Tuesday, August 19, 2008. He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on April 28, 1931 and was the son of the late Issaac G. and Edna Tuttle Koon. Jesse was a life long resident of Edinboro
and a member of the Edinboro First United Presbyterian Church.
He farmed most of his life and drove school bus for the General McLane School District. He was a member of the Erie County Farmland Preservation Board,
Erie County Conservation District,
Edinboro Lions Club, West County Shrine,
and the NCT Camping Group.
In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marjorie,
two sisters,
and one brother.
He is survived by his son Earl Jesse Koon and his wife Teresa, two grandchildren Jessica
and Earl John Koon, and his step grandson John Winkelbauer. Further survivors include a sister Beryle Serivens,
brothers Issaac Koon, his wife Eleanor,
Jack Koon and his wife Jane,
step mother Mable Koon,
two sister-in-laws Marie Koon
and Lois Shelhamer,
along with many nieces and nephews.
There will be no services. Memorial donations may be made to the Erie County Conservation District, 1927 Wager Road, Erie, PA 16509. The Glunt Funeral Home, Edinboro is in charge of funeral arrangements.

First United Presbyterian Church."
Edinboro, ERIE COUNTY PA,

Re: Charles Robert Koon b:about 1922 in Mayo, Fla. d:2001 in Jacksonville, Fla.

judylynncillins — 2007-05-07 14:38:11Z

Robert, My father was born in Hampton Springs, Fl i think it is in or near Mayo,Fl.The other siblings were all born in Mayo. i do not know the Family of Robert Koon personally.my records indicate that robert & virgina had 2 children Charlers R. Koon Jr. born 12/14/1923 in Perry Fl.
Debra Dianne Koon 07/01/1954 in Jacksonville Fl.
Debra Koon married David L. Taylor 12/01/1984 in Jacksonville.
Charles Koon Jr married Barbaba Daming 04/?? / 1961 in Jacksonville Fl.they had a child Charles Robert III 06/04/1964 born in Jacksonville.my history ends ther in this family.I will look 4 more if instrested.......Judy

John Koon-Blair County, PA

mauk72592 — 2008-07-25 00:28:24Z

Looking for any information on the John & Elizabeth Koon family of Blair County, PA. Our line goes thru their daughter Esther, married to Abraham (Abram) Yingling. According to Esther's obituary, her parents were among the earliest settlers of Frankstown Twp., Blair County, PA. i have some info. on John's descendents I am willing to share.

Valerie

Elsie Jean Koon married to Wiley R. Casey

johnwithers55 — 2008-01-10 15:58:22Z

We are looking for descendants of Elsie Jean Koon, born in Kentucky to Robert Koon and Maggie Burke

Re: Ira Koon of SC

chrisfidura — 2007-06-15 02:30:56Z

My Step Father was Robert Koon who recently passed away,this is his family that your speaking of maybe my mother could help you.
Chris

Re: Emma Koon of Blair Co., PA

jclinex2_1 — 2007-04-03 18:41:53Z

Looking for family decended from Emma's son Benjamin Harrison Koon. Have photos from the 1920s-1940s to pass on.

Re: Emma Koon of Blair Co., PA

jclinex2_1 — 2007-04-03 17:50:21Z

Emma Koon was my ggrandmother. Her daughter Gertrude was my grandmother. Contact me at jclinex2@atlanticbb.net to share family history. Jane

Re: Emma Koon of Blair Co., PA

jclinex2_1 — 2007-04-02 23:54:39Z

Emma Elizabeth Koon 7/2/1860-5/2/1949 was my great grandmother. Her father was William Kerns and her mother was Suzanna {Casner} Kerns. I don't have a first name for Williams father but do know his mother's name was Elizabeth. Emma had 6 children: Susan b:10/2/1885-10/7/1954 married name Duffy. Olive died in infancy. Rachel{nickname Tudd} 1/11/1888-Nov 1952 married name Nash. Harry Benjamin Koon. Candice 2/2/1892-4/2/1982 married name Duffy. Gertrude Mae(my grandmother) 2/8/1887-11/14/1965 married Alfred Maise Plempel on 6/22/1910. Alfred was born 6/26/1883 died 9/28/1935. They had 6 children. Would love to know how your research brought you to my ancestors.

Re: Emma Koon of Blair Co., PA

jclinex2_1 — 2007-04-02 21:39:59Z

Emma Koon was my great grandmother and her daughter Gertrude was my grandmother. Emma also had a son Benjamin. Would be happy to share information from my records. Contact me at jclinex2@atlanticbb.net

Looking for Distant Family

FrontierOaks — 2007-06-18 04:22:47Z

Hello I am looking for people related to me to chat with and compare notes
My Koon line goes

Me
My Mother
Grandfather: Ward Irwin Koon b1929 d1980 Married a Bettie Louise in 1947
Ggrandfather: Edwin T Koon b1906 d1977 married to Hellen Cook
GGgrandfather: Edgar W Koon b 1877 d:abt 1918-1920 married to a Audrey Lockard

Well that is as far as I have gotten I just started my search
Contact me at Hopkins105@comcast.net

My Family.com site to include Koon of North Central Florida

DStephensOglesby — 2008-01-22 02:57:33Z

If anyone would like an invite, please let me know. I have not put on my pic's yet but there is a file for Koon. Some marriages were to: Rooks, Burns, Feagle, & Hines, plus others.

I am expanding my site, please email me if you have Koon's or another names in the North Central area of Florida you would like to include. Invite all the folks you would like.

email: debbie.g.stephens@worldnet.att.net

Thanks,
Debbie Stephens Oglesby

Re: Koon Photos

shackathorn — 2008-02-27 23:51:27Z

I am replying to your photos. my grandparents are from Marietta,Oh. My grandmothers maidan name was Koon.I am looking for her mother's maidan name.I don't know if they could be part of hiram koon grandkids.

Re: Charles Robert Koon b:about 1922 in Mayo, Fla. d:2001 in Jacksonville, Fla.

judylynncollins1 — 2007-05-07 03:03:50Z

Dear Sir Charles R. Koon born 7-27-1922 was my dads brother
his name was Clifton Tucker Koon b;9-6-1923 other siblings were 7 are Ruth Olive,Quida Henry W.,Ruby Mae, Gussie,John W.,Calvin J. ,James M.& William W.Koon looks like there was 11 siblings born to Perry & Abbie Wadsworth Koon.
it seems odd that u inquire about the name trammel.on one of the last pages in my family registery.the name (si)Koon Tramel appears W/ one m....child of samual P.& Mary L. Dekel-Koon it also states she had a child Tom Koon NO dates or husbands name is shown Hop this helps ........Judy

Re: Charles Robert Koon b:about 1922 in Mayo, Fla. d:2001 in Jacksonville, Fla.

judylynncollins1 — 2007-05-07 03:03:10Z

Re: Emma Koon of Blair Co., PA

neelyfams — 2007-04-28 03:00:02Z

We have the same family, just in case you didn't get my email please feel free to email me at neelyfams@comcast.net

Lulu Woodring Clark Koon

dssr59 — 2007-06-20 16:09:39Z

Looking for any info on Lulu Woodring Clark Koon,daughter of
George & Anna(Smith)Woodring,born in Wirt Co.WV,she is my grandmothers sister,She was married to a Henry/Harry Clark,
and to a Ira P.Koon, had children: Dorothy,Donald,Wilbur,
Walter,Leonard,Richard,and Jack that I know of. Looking for any living relatives. my email is dssr59@yahoo.com please put
Koon in subject line. Thanks

Concerns about DNA testing for genealogy

RaymondCoon46 — 2008-05-22 17:25:00Z

Regarding genealogical DNA testing, here's a little more information to help calm fears about insurance companies using DNA information against us:

May 21, 2008

"President George W. Bush signed into law today the the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). GINA - the first and only federal legislation that will provide protections against discrimination based on an individual's genetic information in health insurance coverage and employment settings.

"Today marks the beginning of a new era in health care," said Representative Louise Slaughter (D-NY). "Americans can finally take advantage of the tremendous potential of genetic research without the fear that their own genetic information will be used against them."

Just a few weeks ago, GINA received overwhelming support in both the Senate, with a unanimous vote of approval, and the House of Representatives, where the legislation was passed by a landslide vote of 414-1.

The health insurance protections offered by GINA are expected to roll out 12 months after the bill is signed, whereas the employment protections will be fully realized in 18 months.

Specifically, the legislation protects against genetic discrimination by health insurers or employers by:
Prohibiting group health plans and issuers offering coverage on the group or individual market from basing eligibility determinations or adjusting premiums or contributions on the basis of genetic information. They cannot request, require or purchase the results of genetic tests, or disclose genetic information.

Prohibiting issuers of Medigap policies from adjusting pricing or conditioning eligibility on the basis of genetic information. They cannot request, require or purchase the results of genetic tests, or disclose genetic information.

Prohibiting employers from firing, refusing to hire, or otherwise discriminating with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment. Employers may not request, require or purchase genetic information, and may not disclose genetic information. Similar provisions apply to employment agencies and labor organizations."

Everyone of us loses millions of skin cells every day, sheds hair (or get it cut), clip our nails, lick envelopes, and otherwise leave our DNA all over the landscape. We've been doing it all of our lives. If insurance companies wanted your DNA, they would have had it long ago.

Further, your name does not need to be associated with the test results in any way, if that's the way you want it done. You can collect the sample and then use only the surname to identify the sample. (FTDNA would like to keep the surname associated with the sample for research, but other information such as first and middle name, etc., can be left blank.)

The Coon/Coons/Coombs/Koontz, etc., etc., DNA research group is at FamilyTreeDNA.com There are 59 members and 30 have found a connection with another member. www.familytreedna.com/public/Coon