Charles Clauser (GrofF) Groff (1865 - 1936)

Born 16 Jan 1865 in Earl Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Alice Fritz — married 15 Mar 1886 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 6 Dec 1936 at age 71 in Earl Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States

Biography

Charles Clauser Groff was born 16 January 1865 in Earl Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. He was the son of John Groff and Caroline Clouser.

1880s

In 1880, Charles Groff (16) lived in Earl with his father John (49), mother Caroline (50), older brother William (18), and younger siblings Elmira (14), John (10), Harrison M (7), and Hannah S (5). ^[1]

On 15 Mar 1886, Charles (21) married Mary Alice Fritz (23) in Reading, Berks County. ^{[2] [3]}

1890s

In 1890, his daughter Jennie Groff was born. In 1891, his daughter Minerva Groff was born. In 1897, his son Ralph Groff was born.

1900s

In 1900, Charles Groff (35) lived in Earl Township with his wife Mary Allis (38), daughters Jennie (10) and Minerva (9), and son Ralph (3). ^[4]

In 1904, his son Allen Groff was born. In 1906, his daughter Lottie Groff was born.

1910s

In 1910, Charles Grofe (45) lived in Earl with his wife Alice (47) and children Minerva (17), Ralph (13), Allen (6), and Lottie (4). ^[5]

1920s

In 1920, Charles C Grofe (53) lived in Earl with his wife Alice (55), son Allen (16), and daughter Lottie (14). ^[6]

1930s

In 1930, Charles Groff (65) lived in Earl with his wife Alice (67). ^[7]

He passed away in 1936. He was buried at Hill Church Union Cemetery in Boyertown, Berks County. ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MW6B-8FR : 15 July 2017), Charles Groff in household of John Groff, Earl, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district ED 14, sheet 222C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 1099; FHL microfilm 1,255,099.
2. ↑ "Pennsylvania Marriages, 1709-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2D1-GL4 : 11 February 2018), Chas. Groff and Alice Fretz, 15 Mar 1886; citing Berks, Pennsylvania; FHL microfilm 1,027,958.
3. ↑ "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFMN-PVL : 24 September 2017), Charles Groff and Alice Fritz, 1886.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3ML-CVT : accessed 13 December 2018), Charles Groff, Earl Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 17, sheet 2A, family 34, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,376.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGW3-961 : accessed 13 December 2018), Charles Grofe, Earl, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 18, sheet 4A, family 76, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1313; FHL microfilm 1,375,326.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6BP-TSF : accessed 13 December 2018), Charles C Grofe, Earl, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; citing ED 21, sheet 1A, line 18, family 7, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1535; FHL microfilm 1,821,535.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCZN-GLB : accessed 13 December 2018), Charles Groff, Earl, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 95, sheet 7B, line 58, family 182, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1999; FHL microfilm 2,341,733.
8. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #38657372 Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 13 December 2018), memorial page for Charles C Groff (1865–1923), Find A Grave Memorial no. 38657372, citing Hill Church Union Cemetery, Boyertown, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Judy nee Ritter Martens (contributor 47110270) .

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