Schoff - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Leo or Henry Schoff--Pittsburgh, PA

terg179 — 2009-03-08 20:45:27Z

Hello,

My father was Leo Schoff (born 1922)

His father was Henry Schoff (born 1874). I did find a Polk's Directory listing where the spelling of Henry's name went from Schoff to Schoaf in 1937-38.

And that's all I know. Having difficulty obtaining my father's birth certificate which may be due to some spelling change somewhere. But there were many Schoffs in the Pittsburgh area in the mid to late 1800s but by the 1940s most of them seem to have vanished.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Diane Schoff

Re: I have Schoff ancestry book pub. 1910

terg179 — 2009-03-08 20:19:07Z

Hello Shirley,

My name is Diane Schoff (b. 1953) to Leo Schoff (b. 122) to Henry Schoff (b. 1874). This line of the family has lived in the Mifflin Twp (Homestead, W.Homestead, Munhall, Homeville, West Mifflin) area of PA as far back as I know.

I am having trouble acquiring my Father Leo's birth certificate and am operating simply on info from our family bible.

I don't know if your info will help, but IF our real name is Schoff wouldn't that be great.

Any help appreciated.

Diane Schoff

Re: I have Schoff ancestry book pub. 1910

terg179 — 2009-02-20 19:02:12Z

Hello, I am searching for info on my fater, Leo Victor Schoff whose father MIGHT be Henry (possible wife of Henry, Katherine).

Any help greatly appreciated!

Diane Schoff

leo schoff from Pittsburgh, Pa

jlynn15017 — 2009-02-19 14:26:11Z

Anyone have any information on Leo Schoff from West Mifflin, Pa? Cannot find anything. Hopefully someone can help.

Re: I have Schoff ancestry book pub. 1910

hbearstorm — 2008-06-09 22:46:53Z

Hello - I noticed the name "Jesse W" under fourth generation. I'm wondering if this would be Jesse Woodbury Schoff, born in Brasher, NY, April 15th 1824. If so, I would like more information about his parents etc. I'm attempting to trace my grandfather's line and I believe Jesse would be my great, great, great, great Grandpa.

Re: I have Schoff ancestry book pub. 1910

angelabeach — 2007-10-08 01:02:41Z

Dear Shirley,

I believe I am related to Cyrus in the fourth generation. Could you email with his birth date in the book and his father's birth dates as well.

There are a lot of bad trees out there with the father's birth dates being later than their sons, and I'm curious as to what your book has.

I'm hoping that having accurate birth dates or immigration dates would help me to find historical documents to back up my family line.

Thank you very much for posting this information.

Pfc. Brian J. Schoff, 22, of Manchester, Tenn., 28 Jan 2006

jasche — 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Brian J. Schoff, 22, of Manchester, Tenn., died in Baghdad, Iraq on Jan. 28, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. Schoff was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

For further information related to this release, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.

http://defenselink.mil/releases/2006/nr20060130-12387.html

NOTE: Not a relative

SCHOFF

2006-07-25 22:42:50Z

Shirley, does your book list any female children? I am trying to find my GGrandmothers family.
Pat

Josephine Davidson Schoff

lastonestanding — 2005-06-29 23:54:00Z

have received marriage license of Josephine Davidson Schoff to henry s. Hallam in cook county illinois on Sept 27th of 1893.
He is 43, she is 24. Very dark copy and unable to read who married them.

dennis schoff/shoff who Married Ann Eliza Churchill West

wjsmith166 — 2004-11-06 03:15:19Z

Dennis Schoff and Ann Eliza Churchill West Schoff appear in the 1981 Canadian Census living in Ward 3 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They were operating a dry goods store on Barrington Street at that time.

When Ann Eliza's brother, George Washington Churchill, died in Boston in 1906, Ann Eliza appeared to be a widow, residing in Montreal. Can anybody tell me when and where Dennis died?

Re: dennis schoff/shoff who Married Ann Eliza Churchill West

wjsmith166 — 2004-11-06 03:15:19Z

Dennis's father was Michael Schoff, son of Dennis, and his mother was Katie O'Neil, sister of Henry O'Neil. I believe
Dennis had the following siblings:William, Robert, Jane, Kate, Sarah and Annie. I obtained this information from an Ontario relative who also indicated that she thought Dennis lived in Sarnia. In the 1871 Canadian Census, Dennis and family are shown as living in Ailsa Craig, Ontario, which is close to Sarnia. However, in 1881 Canadian Census, they are all living in Ward 3, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

dennis schoff Genealogy (husband of Annie E.)

wjsmith166 — 2004-11-06 03:15:19Z

I have recently obtained information concerning the descendants of Dennis Schoff and Annie E. Churchill West Schoff, that is, their two daughters, Ella Churchill and Josephine Davison, plus their granddaughters. Please contact me if you wish to receive any of this data.

Schoff

pokee_1 — 2004-09-25 20:51:22Z

Seeking information on Cornelius Schoff born about 1837 and d. 05 December 1906. Buried in Mercer Co. OH. Riverside Cemetery - Dublin Twp.

Latin Teacher 1920's Fullerton High in Fullerton, CA

crazywolf4 — 2004-09-23 20:25:15Z

I have a photo of a Mrs Schoff who was my grandmother's Latin teacher at Fullerton High. I would like to share the photo with her family, please contact me if you are related to her.

Re: Jacob Schoff - dec. of:

tamyris1 — 2004-03-10 21:54:01Z

I don't know if we're related or not but....my maternal great grandfather is Hugh C. Shoff. He married Lucinda Heffner and was father to about 15 children including my grandmother Linnie Hanna (nee Shoff). I'm looking for any info. on his parents adn grandparents.....(tamyris@earthlink.net)

HENRY D. SCHOFF, BRUNSWICK, VERMONT WAR OF 1812 VET

jjrosenberger — 2003-09-27 00:10:19Z

"SCHOFF, HENRY D.
Brunswick, Essex County, Vermont

Served from May 1 to June 30, 1814 in Capt. Haig's Corps Corps of Light Dragoons. page 373
Ref: R. & L. 1812, AGO Page 20."

Source is "State of Vermont ROSTER of SOLDIERS in the WAR of 1812-14", prepared and published under the direction of Herbert T. Johnson, The Adjutant General, 1933.
Transcribed by Jan

William Schoff of Great Bend Pa

2003-08-27 16:00:18Z

William E. Schoff
Great Bend Pa
born 08-02-1948
died 11-10-2002

Re: Schoff's

rwoneslo — 2003-07-30 17:22:19Z

My wife's maiden name was Schoff. We presently live in Alabama..........do you have an e-mail address for the person you mentioned in this message?...........Than-You, Roger Olsen

Re: relations ?

2003-02-28 23:13:38Z

Do you have any more information on Sherman Schoff?
you can reach me at usa.bob@gte.net.

Re: relations ?

2003-02-28 23:10:54Z

My mother has a cousin named Sherman Schoff.

Re: Schoff

2002-12-30 05:52:11Z

Hugh Joseph Schoff is my uncle. His parents are buried at Wills Township Cemetery (Hunt's Cemetery), Rolling Prairie, IN. I have dob & dod of his siblings if you do not already have them. Perry was not a doctor but did attend Valpo U for a year before he left to care for his ailing parents.

Re: Joseph Schoof

2002-12-30 05:31:18Z

A brother to Joseph Schoff & John Schoof of LaPorte County IN moved to Iowa. His name was David. Spelling of name change came about after problems with wives of Joseph & John that bore the same name of Mary Ann. Perry Schoff, son of Joseph, was my grandfather who died September 1, 1953.

Re: dennis schoff/shoff who Married Ann Eliza Churchill West

2002-09-28 02:27:10Z

Thank you for the information.
there are too many Dennises in this family. I've been trying to place all the Dennises in this family but it's not easy
Thanks again
Joanne

Re: Herman Schoff

2002-09-12 21:35:58Z

I have the birth records for my Herman Schoff. He was born in LaPorte, IN in 1883. There are still a lot of his extended family living in that area with the spelling of Schoof and Schoff-all from the same family.
Nancy

Re: Herman Schoff

2002-09-10 13:22:20Z

I have a Herman Schooff in my family tree but don't have him living in Indiana. I show that he was born in East Orange, NJ in 1868 and moved with his parents to a farm near Beloit, WI where he spent his early life.
Any connection?

Re: Joseph Schoof

2002-06-16 22:51:38Z

I saw and read this book about 35 years ago at grandpa's home. He has since died and I'm not sure what happened to the book. I don't recall any Schoof's listed in the book. I do believe that there is a copy in the Salt Lake City Family History Library that may be on microfilm. You may check there.

Re: I have Schoff ancestry book pub. 1910

2001-08-14 04:37:09Z

Please contact me

relations ?

2001-02-09 12:00:07Z

I was just wondering what family i have in laporte. My father was sherman schoff,and my mother told me i have brothers sisters there. If you know anything please drop me a line, I would like to meet some family if i could. thank you.

Schoff's

2001-02-05 17:39:06Z

Hi, I guess I can help, my mom is your father-in-law's cousin. My mom is Thelma Schoff. I can send you the information that I have if you e-mail me at usa.bob@gte.net or you can contact me at the Valpo postoffice. I work there.

Russell Schoff

2001-02-04 16:39:55Z

Hi, Russell is my father in law. He worked at the Post Office . That is where I met my husband, Ross. I'm still trying to find out what his grandfather name was. He thought is was Archie, the same as his Uncle Arch & Aunt Janet. We're still here in LaPorte. If you have any infor to help explain our heritage to our daught Samantha, I would apprecieate it. It seems there is no heirs to the Schoff name on our side. Ross has 2 sisters & 1 brother, but none had sons to carry on the Schoff name. Roxanne married Scott Daly and has 1 son & 1 daughter. Joellen has 2 boys & 2 girls. Randy has 4 girls and we have one girl. I'd be interested on how the two brother split up and who changed the name?
Thanks Sue

Schoff

2001-02-04 08:17:05Z

My mother is a Schoff from La Porte, IN I can send you what info I have.
e-mail me at usa.bob@gte.net

Schoff

2001-02-04 08:08:50Z

can send you what I have, I know some of my family went to Michigan.
e-mail me @usa.bob@gte.ent

Russell Schoff

2001-02-04 08:03:17Z

My mother has a cousin named Russell Schoff He worked for the Postal Service. She also has a cousin & uncle named Archie. My mother is from La Porte, IN

Schoff's

2001-02-04 07:58:55Z

I do have information on the Schoffs which includes Hugh Schoff. And I have an address of someone who is doing a research for HUGH who lives in AZ.

Schoof/Schoff's in LaPorte IN

2001-02-01 14:13:50Z

LaPorte IN

2001-02-01 04:22:19Z

Seen your message and not sure if I can help, but I married into the Schoff family. My husband, Ross is Russell & Johann Schoff from IN. Russell had 2 other brothers Archie & Richard. Other than that I don't know too much but would love to find out the history for our children. Thanks Sue

Schoof/Schoff's

2000-09-29 03:20:50Z

Yes, Michael, your g-grandfather Johann Christian Joachim "Joseph" Schoof is the same as my Joseph. Louise "Lizzie" Schoof's maiden name is Leeker (she was born a Pottebaum but her father died, mother remarried a Leeker, and the children born to Pottebaum went by Leeker name).

Joseph was struck by a vehicle while parked along a country road talking with some men. He was struck when he started to cross the road and a truck struck him. There is a big article in the LaPorte Herald Argus, 25 Oct 1935 edition, front page.

Joseph Jhon Schoof

2000-09-24 18:06:26Z

I've just started researching my family tree and have made it back (somewhat)to my g-grandfather on my father's side. I received a copy of my grandfather's (Arthur Fredrick Schoof, born near Tracy, In. in 1890)application for social security number and he listed his parents as Joseph Jhon Schoof and Louise Lizzie Loeckerd. When I was growing up I remember my Dad (Charles Henry Schoof, born 1923 in Mill Creek, In) telling me about a farm accident when he was young that involved his uncle(I think!). I was hoping that your gg-grandfather Joseph was the same as my g-grandfather. I would appreciate any info you could provide. You can contact me at mkschoof@hotmail.com. Thanks

information on John Schoff in Niles MI

2000-08-16 04:05:06Z

i'am looking for it for my mother she was a Schoff

Dennis Schoff & Ann Eliza (Churchill) West, Nova Scotia

DianeSutton48 — 2002-03-10 22:04:04Z

Looking for information on Dennis Schoff and Ann Eliza (Churchill) West who married on July 7, 1863 in probably Hantsport, Hants County, Nova Scotia.

Gardner J. Schoff

LaneaMF — 2003-07-20 23:36:06Z

I'm searching for Gardner J. Schoff who married Emma Dennis Stevens. They had two daughters, Cora Emma and Caroline (Carrie). They lived in Vermont, New Hampshire and Arizona. I have record that Gardner died in Phoenix, Arizona but don't know about his wife, Emma.

If you know of this family, please reply.

Thank you,

Lanea

Re: I have Schoff ancestry book pub. 1910

drg24541 — 2002-05-05 01:13:29Z

Hi Shirley,
I just found my ggggrandfather, Henry D Schoff of Brunswick. VT. My line would be Jacob>Isaac>Henry D who married Tamson Lamkin in Brunswick in 1848. Their daughter, Amanda Malvina married Ezekiel Gardner. That would make us cousins. Please drop me a line, I would enjoy corresponding with you and sharing info.
Thanks
Connie in Illinois

Floyd Schoff who passed away in 1985 in Chicago, Il

rwoneslo — 2003-07-30 17:13:20Z

I am looking for any living relatives. My father was Floyd Schoff and was married to Marion Gloe. I am interested in finding any other family memebers.

Re: I have Schoff ancestry book pub. 1910

SMER — 2001-09-22 12:39:42Z

I AM THE GRANDAUGHTER OF RAE EDWIN SCHOFF ONE OF THE LAST NAMES IN THE FAMILY TREE IN THE 1910 PUBLICATION OF THE DECENDENTS OF JACOB SCHOFF. WILFREDS SON WENT ON TO PUBLISH AN UPDATED VERSION LEAVING OFF WITH MY GRANDFATHER. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. SARA SCHOFF
MERANDO SMER630196@AOL.COM

Augusta Schof/Wisconsin

snokes_1 — 2002-12-17 04:08:33Z

Re: Joseph Schoof

saverkamp1 — 2003-01-03 20:40:09Z

Does your book say anything else about the Schoofs who settled in Lost Nation, Iowa? Are they related to your Schoofs? I've seen lots on this message board about the Schoofs from Indiana, but I can't seem to find anything on the Iowa Schoofs. Thank You!

Schoff / Shaw Frederick & Michael via Germany/NY/Townsend

echod1 — 2002-08-12 02:56:59Z

I am attempting to complete some data on the Frederick Schoff / Michael Shaw m. Freelove Culver decendants and ancestry. Also would like any pictures that might be copied for my family scrapbook. Please contact if you can help out
Faye from Ontario

Hornberg

tjanddiane1 — 2003-02-03 14:57:40Z

Hornberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany is the town where the Schoffs are said to have lived prior to Jacob's immigration to the United States. (I do hope Hornberg is the correct spelling as there is also a Hornburg and a Horneburg in Germany) Although I only passed through Hornberg while on a trip to visit the other Black Forest towns of Freiburg and Triberg, it appeared to be a pretty little town. In my travels, I learned a story about Hornberg that I thought was rather funny.

In 1564 the citizens of Hornberg were preparing for the arrival of the Duke of Württemberg with an honor guard that was prepared to give a 21 gun salute. A guard was posted on the castle tower to spot the duke and warn the militia and all other men of military age. The guard thought he had seen the duke and so the men discharged their weapons in his honor. It false alarm, followed by another false alarm. When the duke arrived, the gun powder was gone, so the men shouted "BANG! BANG!" as loud as they could.

For nearly 50 years the Hornberg Historical Association has been reenacting the "Hornberg Cannonade". There is an old German phrase used when referring to some great event that falls through - "The whole thing ended up like the Hornberg Cannonade." There is also a play called "Die Räuber" is said to mention the story. (die Räuber = the robbers)

Re: dennis schoff/shoff who Married Ann Eliza Churchill West

jnoble29 — 2002-09-25 03:26:33Z

Can you tell me who Dennis' parents were
Thank you
Joanne

Schoff

tlc222 — 2001-08-06 03:27:01Z

I am trying to start the genealogy for Huey
Joseph Schoff. I don't have a lot to go off
of, just his parents' names (Pery J. Schoff
(birthday- 15 Feb 1863?) and Martha Hunt),
and that he was born in Indiana. If anyone could
help me, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!