Shoaf - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2009-10-02 00:18:59Z

I would appreciate a copy; I am researching for this family gail finnegan@ymail.com Gail Finnegan

Re: Big Henry Shoaf of Tyro North Carolina

canaangal — 2009-07-12 19:40:26Z

I am 5 generations from Big Henry. I may have some info. you would want.

Re: SHOAF Charles E and Amanda

kwhite611 — 2009-05-31 18:17:42Z

Link to my data for Charles Edward and Sarah Amanda Hartin Shoaf.

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Keith

SHOAF Charles E and Amanda

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-30 17:01:41Z

SHOAF Charles E and Amanda

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: william levi shoaf / cole shoaf

jlw93581 — 2009-04-30 13:16:44Z

I have ancestors of Abbie Alma Walrod, born 1885.

Jerry Walrath

African American Shoaf in Texas

ajjjoy — 2009-02-06 21:32:01Z

My grandfather is a George W. Shoaf born 1901 died 1991 not sure of birth place however lived in Plfugerville texas. Had 11 children and raised in Austin, Texas. There are some Shoaf's in Kendleton, Texas. ..Hopes this helps. You may contact me for addtional information.

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

rtindyann — 2009-01-12 14:47:18Z

Larry,
I just read the info about the Shoaf Book. My GGGrandfather was married to Annie Shoaf from the Ft. Wayne, Indiana area. I was wondering if his name is discussed in the book. It is Elijah Joseph Faulkner. He and Annie are buried in Lindenwood Cemetery in Ft. Wayne. He was born 1837 and died 1899. Thank you
Ann Tracy

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

nbsmom89 — 2008-12-03 15:19:34Z

Hello ---

I realize it has been several months since you made the offer regarding the Shoaf book. However, if it is still available I would be very interested in obtaining a copy. I will be happy to send some money to defray the costs of making and sending it to me.

My home address is:
Anne Hunt
6911 Eby Ave
Merriam KS 66204

I am a descendant of Johann Heinrich and Anna Catherine Sprecker through several generations to my my gggrandmother Mary Jane Shoaf.

Please let me know if it is still possible to obtain this CD. My email is ahunt1@kc.rr.com

Thank you very much for this generous offer.

Missing Links In My SHOAF'S Family Tree

RoseannCarman92 — 2008-11-15 06:40:03Z

I new to ancestry and trying it out, so for all i could find was my mother maiden "Wilson" side. I dont know much on my fathers side. my great-grandfather was Carey Shoaf i dont know when or where born. or my great-grandmother-unknown name. My grandfather was Joseph S. Shoaf born 9-18-1915(i think my dad said in Tennessee )died in 1970 he was in World War II. he had two brothers, Carey Shoaf and Arthur Shoaf. Then i was told that they moved to Kentucky, my grandfather Joseph Shoaf married Bessie Bryd 9-19-1913 died 4-21-1980, 2 childred 1 baby died at birth.
Carey Shoaf was also in World War II and i think ???? he has 3 children lived in Colorado now decreaed. greatuncle Arthur Shoaf lived somewhere in Tennessee no children he is gone also. Greatuncle Arthur (i remeber i was 15yr old) say that the shoafs was not kin to us because i was excited because i had find some in the phone book. I have one brother and he has 3 sons. if you know someone who might have know my great-grandfather,great-grandmother,grandfather,or my greatuncles any info i would love to hear i have always wonted to know more about my name.... oh i forgot when i was younger i was told that we came from germany i dont know if that's right or not. if i took up your time iam sorry it just seems like there is no correct anwers without spending big bucks $$$$$$$$$$ and my kids are interested in the SHOAF side of their ancestry, and iam not getting any younger....have a HAPPY THANK-GIVIN'
YALL. AND IF NO ANSWER OR HELP GOD BLESS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS...........

Re: Shoaf Family of Fayette Co PA

watsonndh2568 — 2008-10-04 14:53:29Z

Thank you so much for this information, which corresponds to and adds to what I know. We are apparently distantly related. My mother, daughter of Malinda Shoaf and Claude Smell, has often mentioned Clifford. Is this Frank Cliff? I didn't know his first name was Frank. He must have been named for MY Uncle Frank Shoaf, brother of my grandmother, Malinda. Our family has been very close to Uncle Frank's family over the years. I'm still in touch with his grandchildren. His son, Frank Robert (Bob) died a few years ago in NJ. His daughter, Harriet, named for Mary Harriet Newcomer, Polk Shoaf's wife, and Harriet's grandmother, is very close to my mother, Mabel Smell (age 92).

I now live in Charlotte NC, & there are many Shoafs here. I guess they are descendents of Johann Heinrich (John Henry), one of Jacob's sons? I wish I could see a list of all those sons' names! There is so much information out there that does not jive, or is incomplete. One account on the internet listed one of the James Shoafs in our line, coming from Indiana. That cannot be correct.

Thank you again! I now feel like I have correct information.

Nancy Hostetler Watson

Re: Shoaf Family of Fayette Co PA

Dannyshoaf — 2008-10-03 23:57:53Z

My name is Daniel Shoaf. My great grandfather was Alda Shoaf son of James. My grandfather was Frank Shoaf his son, my father, Wayne then me. Frank had another son John Shoaf. This may not be directly related however it may help you peice together your search.

Re: Shoaf family of Fayette County PA

1936john — 2008-09-10 15:32:20Z

I come from Fayette county,,,,,not directly related to the name of the the coal mining town of Shoaf ......the town of Shoaf was named after the family that came from Va. and started a farm in that area......my family came from lancaster Pa. and settled in Westmoreland county about 1800......I used to know a Shoaf who lived Wheeling WV, who was a decedent of that Shoaf family.... there used to be some of that family living in Uniontown,Pa.

Re: Shoaf family of Fayette County PA

jshoaffamily — 2008-08-20 23:23:37Z

Hello to all:
My name is John Shoaf. I would appreciate any info on the Shoaf's from Fayette County PA. My line is:

My father was Frank Cliff Shoaf
His father was Alda Tilden Shoaf
His father was James Riley (Polk) Shoaf
His father was James Shoaf

jshoaffamily@aol.com

Re: Shoaf Family of Fayette Co PA

jshoaffamily — 2008-08-20 00:15:36Z

Hello,
I am John Shoaf, the great grandson of James Riley (Polk) Shoaf. My Grandfather was Alda and my father Frank Cliff. Here is what I know:

James Riley Shoaf was born on March 6, 1842
He was the son of James Shoaf born 1820 (PA)
He was the son of James Shoaf born 1785 (PA)
He was the son of James Shoaf born 1750 (Germany)
He was the son of Jacob Schaff - Born 1714 (Germany)

Jacob Schaff was a baker in Hornberg in the Wurtemburg district. He took his 9 children to Heilbronn and then to Rotterdam, Holland. They sailed in 1753 on the Phoenix to Philidelphia. The spelling changed to Shoaf while in Franklin County, PA.

Three brothers went West. James and Peter stayed near Uniontown. John continued west to Ohio.

The following is from the journal of Smith Russel Shoaf, son of James Riley Shoaf, who was called Polk. "Two Shoaf brothers came over the summit east of Uniontown in a long distant past. My dad told me about it and tried to point out where they supposed to have encountered a late spring snow storm on this side of the summit. They had two wagons with their family and extra cattle and stock. The snow was so deep they got stranded. They had to make a lean-to between two trees to shelter the stock and fed the stock on sassafras tender shoots and buds to keep them from starving. One of these brothers stayed in Fayette County, the other went west. The true story is that one of our fore-fathers was killed in a barn raising. Back in the time where all large barns were cut and framed in sections on the ground, then they had a big barn raising. It can be surmised it sometimes would be a 'woopy up' bunch showing off, etc."

Shoaf / Dugan Connection

terijooregon — 2008-08-04 18:06:03Z

Looking for any information on Nancy Dugan or Sampson Dugan her father . Nancy , I believe is the wife of Abraham Shoaf , son of Jacob and Judith Shoaf of Westmoreland / Bullskin Twp.
Sampson Dugan was listed as living in the house at 70 years of age in the 1870 census with Abe and Nancy and thier children . By the next census in 1880 both he and Abe were dead
Abe and Nancy also named a son after Sampson .
I would love to know more about this line...

Re: Descndants of Rosella Shoaf

terijooregon — 2008-08-03 20:22:30Z

Rosella Florence Shoaf
b.May 30, 1938
d.Dec 16 2006

daughters
Rose Jean
Teri Jo
Are you related to her?

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

1936john — 2008-08-02 18:56:20Z

I am of the Shoffs from lancaster Pa......My ggggrandfather came to SW Pa. in 1800....we think he came from manor township........our ggggrandmother came from Manor.......we think think his father was Henry Shoff from Manor twp....if u can snd me a copy of the CD I would glady reimburse u for any expends.......thank u......JOHN SHOAF, 4847 KELSO ST., LEESBURG FL. 34748

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

JohnChace42 — 2008-08-02 17:47:50Z

Larry - does it have anything on a David Shoaf of Kenton Ohio, Born 1795 in Germany and immgrated with wife Katherine and 4 children. Finally settling in Kenton, Ohio?

thanks John Chace

N.C. Shoaf's

JohnRick — 2007-08-02 22:36:22Z

My wife has a Julia Evelyn Shoaf in her family born 1896. Might be a sister?

Julia Evelyn Shoaf

JohnRick — 2007-08-02 22:36:22Z

I an looking for any information on Julia Evelyn Shoaf born 1896 in North Carolina. Any help would be great. Thank you

Re: Shoaf graves at Lockhart, Texas

1936john — 2008-03-09 03:20:49Z

MET A LADY IN MUSKOGEE OK, IN 1956 WHO WAS A DESENDED OF THE SHOAFS FROM TEX.

Re: Shoaf family of Fayette County PA

1936john — 2008-03-09 03:17:13Z

CAN YOU GET BACK TO ME?????

Re: Shoaf graves at Lockhart, Texas

1936john — 2008-05-18 19:37:32Z

IN THE MID 50'S I MEET A LADY WHO WAS THE GRANDDAUGHTER OF A SHOAF WHO WAS FROM SAN ANTONINO TEXAS......I HAVE LOST HER NAME BUT HE WAS FAMOUS FOR HIS WORK...

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

1936john — 2008-05-18 19:32:34Z

HOW FAR DOES IT GO BACK?

Re: Shoaf family

DAVEYOUNG264 — 2007-04-23 17:56:45Z

Hi
I would be interested in receiving your gedcom on Shoaf family my grandmother was named Allie Virginia Shoaf born 13 Oct 1880 Pike county Indiana died 20 Nov 1939 Pike county Indiana.

Book about the Shoaf Family

watsonndh2568 — 2008-04-14 23:22:09Z

I would LOVE to have a copy of that book by Roxie Sicles. I have 2 pages that are photocopied from it, & I'm just very curious about the rest of the book. Any help I can get to obtain a copy would be wonderful!

Shoaf Family of Fayette Co PA

watsonndh2568 — 2008-04-14 23:01:41Z

I am related to the western PA Shoaf Family. My maternal grandmother was Malinda Shoaf, who married Claude Smell. Her father was James Riley Shoaf and her mother was Mary Harriet Newcomer. James Riley was a shepherd near Smithfield (which is near Uniontown). He won awards for his sheep at a World's Fair. Their children's names were: Frank, Nancy Jane, Malinda (Linny), Matilda, John, James C., Daisy, Thomas, Smith,Ruth, & Alda (11 children).

James Riley Shoaf's parents were James Shoaf Jr. and Malinda Bowell. Their children were James Riley, Peter, Mariah, and Jane.

James Jr.'s father, James Sr.(b. 1820 and d. July 3 1886), supposedly brought his mother and sister, Mirah, across the mountains to Fayette County. He was killed by a falling log. Circumstances of life: Began life "under very discouraging circumstances. He could not read or write, but at his death, he left a handsome fortune.

I do not know his wife's name. I would love to know that, and be able to get this line back to the boat and to Germany, which is where I presume they came from. So far I've had no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

scottgv — 2008-07-13 22:54:13Z

Hi, My name is George Scott, Vincent Clarance Shoaf was my grandfather. He was from New Castle, Pa. and a WW1 vet. I'm new to the geneology thing, but this is great. I'd greatly appreciate a copy of the CD. If I can defray expenses let me know.

George Scott
4984 124 Street
Wellborn Florida 32094
scottgv@windstream.net

Re: SHOAF, Evaline & Anna Elizabeth

occ17 — 2008-05-24 02:04:38Z

Just noticed a typo in my email address. My email address is occzaminer@aol.com. Still looking for any info on Eva and her mother Anna Elizabeth.

Thanks,
Bill Morris

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

impactsl — 2008-04-20 15:14:42Z

I'll take one. I am a Shoaf

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

MollyShoaf — 2008-04-23 21:57:01Z

Larry,
My name is Molly (Spencer) Shoaf. Is there any chance I could have a copy of the Shoaf history you refer to? My husband was a son of Fred Shoaf who was a son of Alfred Shoaf.They came to IL from Fountain Co. IN.Fred had a brother Elmer Shoaf. Alfred's parents were William and Anna Sowers Shoaf.Both Elmer and Fred Shoaf served as Sheriffs of Champaign co., IL. I am presently doing a paper regarding their terms as sheriff.Their terms covered the years 1929-1934.
Thank you for your consideration.
Molly

Re: Henry Shoaf - Revolutionary War

BarbaraShoaf1951 — 2007-04-15 09:27:01Z

How far back past Big Henry Shoaf can you go? Please send me what information you have. Thank You.

Re: Henry Shoaf - Revolutionary War

BarbaraShoaf1951 — 2007-04-15 09:22:52Z

My late husband is a decendant of Big Henry Shoaf through his wife's sister Elizabeth. You mentioned in you posting that you had the shoaf family story. Could you please e-mail me a copy? My father-in-law is in posesion of Big Henry's rockingchair and wheat cradle, that he had made for himself. If you recieve this posting let me know and I'll take a picture of them and e-mail it to you.

Re: Henry Shoaf - Revolutionary War

BarbaraShoaf1951 — 2007-04-17 04:19:15Z

Thanks Butch .

If you information is conected to Big Henry Shoaf 1814-1884 then I would like to have it.
I am living in Tyro, North Carolina. I have been in Big Henrey's house several times. It was torn down 2 summer's ago.

barbarashoaf@hotmail.com

Re: Book about Henry Shoaf

BarbaraShoaf1951 — 2008-01-22 06:57:46Z

I too would like to know how to get the Big Henry Shoaf Book

There was a man who got information about Big Henry Shoaf from my father-in-law's sister. Then had it printed.
If you would like to see a pic of Big Henry Shoaf's rocking chair that he made for himself, also his wheat cradle, send me an e-mail and I will send you a photo of them.

barbarashoaf@hotmail.com

Re: Looking For Help To Link Elder Shoaf(f)s, Lawrence Co., Pa.

Sulaha — 2007-02-14 14:53:05Z

Thank you so much. I descend from Francis Welch's grandfather's sister.

Re: Henry Shoaf - Revolutionary War

japeterson158 — 2007-04-15 17:12:11Z

I sure can, but this is only for the Shoafs that came to Saskatchewan ,Canada (Alonzo) I need your e-mail address or you can e-mail me at the posted address. You have to copy it as it does't show up correctly when you click on it. Butch

Re: Book about Henry Shoaf

pstroudkenney49 — 2008-01-22 01:17:20Z

I would also like a copy of the book. He was my great great grandfather.

Re: Looking For Help To Link Elder Shoaf(f)s, Lawrence Co., Pa.

KFutato — 2007-02-23 03:43:23Z

Charlie...

John and Mary were indeed the parents of Albert. John's obituary in 1873 reads as follows: "John Shoaff, Thursday Jan 30, 1873 of Edenburg, Pa at son Albert's home in Neshannock Twp. He was 77 years old."

Additionally, the 1850 Neshannock census enumerates dwelling number 72 with John 54, Mary 54, Peter 26, John 22, and Albert 15. Let me know if you need a copy of this census and I will email it to you.

My information reflects the William you inquire about as the son of Adam & Comfort Bay Shoaff and the grandson of Peter & Elizabeth Minks Shoaff. The source for this was a fellow Shoaff researcher.

Are you a descendant of Albert's line?

Or are you the Charles Ruby, son of Charles Alfred & Doris Jo Hartzell Ruby? If so, we are related on the Kaufman and Wimer lines. I have plenty of information to share. Let me know if you're interested.

Email me at kejafu@windstream.net

Kevin

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

RAllenShoaf — 2008-06-29 12:37:20Z

Dear Marion L Lewis:

To the best of my knowledge I also trace my ancestry back to Henry and Anna (Sprecher) Shoaf. I am a Davidson County, NC, Shoaf whose people have been in Rowan and Davidson since at least the very early 1800s.

I would very much appreciate a copy of the CD you mention. My address is 2016 NW 19th Lane, Gainesville, FL 32605-3917.

With gratitude,
Al
Richard Allen Shoaf

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

bigl1939_1 — 2008-05-31 13:24:52Z

Molly, and any one who would like a CD of the Shoaf Book send me there mailing address, and I will see that they get one.
As i said I am sorry about the time It took to get my computer back is order. My e-mail is bigl1939@windstream.net.
Larry Lewis

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

bigl1939_1 — 2008-05-31 13:20:37Z

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

bigl1939_1 — 2008-05-18 21:34:38Z

I want to apologize for the time I have taken to respond to your messages, as I have had a lot of problems with my computer. I hope to have this taken care of this week.
I hope to get these out by the end of this week. For your answer it starts with Henery and Anna (Sprecher) Shoaf.
In 1753, It is 601 pages.
Marion L Lewis

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

bigl1939_1 — 2008-04-22 02:49:29Z

Give me your address and A little background and it is yours. Larry Lewis

Book about the Shoaf's

bigl1939_1 — 2008-04-08 21:14:49Z

I do have the book on the Shoaf Family. I was told when I got it. It would be the last one that could be bought. I think I paid $35.00 for it. I did make it into a CD.
As long as I give them away I think it is ok. I not let me know. Larry Lewis

Re: Shoaf graves at Lockhart, Texas

bigl1939_1 — 2008-04-08 20:59:52Z

Hi, I have George W Shoaf Born 23-Mar-1818 Married Malissa Jane Dillard in 1850.Malissa's Birth date was 1821, Died 5-May-1879 Had three children John William, George Crocket, and Alice. His father and mother was John Jacob & Susannah Shoaf. I have a Picture of G.W. and Malissa, but it is small and not very good, but I would be glad to send it to you. Larry Lewis

Shoaf

dl8760 — 2007-05-02 16:14:38Z

I was looking for an obituary for William Henderson Shoaf.
He was born in French Lick,Orange,Indiana on October 14 1856.
He died on January 7,1923 in Lamar,Powers,Colorado.

Re: Book about the Shoaf's

JohnChace42 — 2008-08-02 12:45:10Z

Hey Marion

My wife is a descendant of David Shoaf of Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio - he was born in Frankman, Kushessen, Germany in 1795 and brought his wife (Katharina) and 4 children to Kenton, Ohio

We do not know much more than - that - does you CD - have any information on this family?

If so would like to pay for the CD you make

My address is 46 Republic Drive, apartment 343, Bloomfield, CT 06002.

Thanks John Chace

Re: Descndants of Rosella Shoaf

terijooregon — 2008-08-01 21:44:42Z

My mothers name is Rosella Shoaf
She is a Shoaf of Westmoreland PA. She passed away last year
She is named after her grandmother on the Shasko side Ruzaljia? Could you be looking for her or are we talking about a different Rosella Shoaf?

Shoaf Family of Westmoreland PA

terijooregon — 2008-08-01 20:49:27Z

I am a daughter of Rosella Shoaf , Gdaughter of Marion "Bud" Shoaf and Mary Shasko and GGdaughter of Edward Noah Shoaf and Lillian Wilson. My mother passed away last year and left me hundreds of pictures and documents related to the family. I have very good information all the way back to Edward Noah Shoaf , even signed documents by him listing all of his children and dates born. The pictures are really in excellent condition and there are lots of them. Many of them are labeled. The large majority of the pictures are dated between about 1900 and 1960.
I am happy to share / email or even give some photos away if you are looking for old pictures. I would also be happy to share the research I have done. I need some help past Edward Noah - I need information on his father and father's father. I would also ask for some help in identifying some people in return. Just let me know who you are , how you are related and what people or places in the pictures you are looking for.