John Dempsey Hoblitzell Jr. (1912 - 1962)

Born 30 Jan 1912 in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, United States

Died 6 Jan 1962 at age 49 in Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, United States

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Preceded by Matthew M. Neely

John D. Hoblitzell, Jr. US Senator (Class 2) from West Virginia 1958

Succeeded by Jennings Randolph

Biography

On January 25, 1958, Jack was appointed as a Republican to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Matthew M. Neely and served until November 4, 1958. His bid for re-election failed and he returned to his business interests.

John Hoblitzell Jr. is Notable.

John was born on 30 December 1912 and baptized on 16 February 1913 in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, United States.^[1]

In the 1920 census John (age 7) was the son of J. "Demp" Hoblitzell in Wood County, West Virginia, United States.^[2]

In the 1930 census John (age 17) was the single son of John D. Hobbitzell in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, United States.^[3]

In the 1940 census John (age 27) was the single head of household in Williams Magisterial District, Wood, West Virginia, United States.^[4]

In the 1950 census John (age 37) was the married head of household in Vienna, Wood, West Virginia, United States. He was employed as a Real Estate appraiser for an insurance company.^[5]

John died on 6 January 1962 in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia. His death was due to a heart attack at 49 years of age.^[6] He is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "West Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1928," database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007578478; FHL microfilm: 216722; Record number: 9684446
   FamilySearch Record: 4K1R-G1N2 (accessed 17 February 2024)
   John Dempsey Hoblitzell baptism on 16 Feb 1913 (born 30 Dec 1912), son of Jno. Dempsey Hoblitzell & Juliette, in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, United States.
2. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920," database with images
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 76; Digital film/folder number: 004969035; FHL microfilm: 1821973; Image number: 705; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03096-6
   FamilySearch Record: MN22-V67 (accessed 17 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJF-G8D
   John D Hoblitzell, Jr (7), single son, in household of J Demp Hoblitzell (31) in Wood, West Virginia, United States. Born in West Virginia.
3. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930," database with images
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 75; Digital film/folder number: 004955414; FHL microfilm: 2342292; Image number: 235; Sheet number: 21; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03747-6
   FamilySearch Record: XMCT-YH9 (accessed 17 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R8L-99K2
   John D Hobbitzell, Jr, Jr (17), single son, in household of John D Hobbitzell (41) in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, United States. Born in West Virginia.
4. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940," database with images
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 80; Digital film/folder number: 005462181; Image number: 831; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: K784-1BF (accessed 17 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9M1-B3YL
   John Hoblitzell (27), single head of household in Williams Magisterial District, Wood, West Virginia, United States. Born in West Virginia.
5. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census," database with images
   citing Page: 19; Line: 18; Digital film/folder number: 109010802; Image number: 20
   FamilySearch Record: 6FQX-QW5Y (accessed 17 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHJ-5QHW-YWBS
   John D Hoblitzell (37), married, Arthode Realestate, head of household in Vienna, Wood, West Virginia, United States. Born in West Virginia.
6. ↑ Death: "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database
   citing Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, County Records, v 22 p 114 C, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 847,179
   FamilySearch Record: F1LT-1N5 (accessed 17 February 2024)
   http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=847179&ImageNumber=118
   John D Hoblitzell Jr death 6 Jan 1962 (born 30 Dec 1912), son of John D. Hoblitzell & Juliette Smith, in Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia.
7. ↑ "Find a Grave", database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6308144/john_dempsey-hoblitzell: accessed February 17, 2024), memorial page for John Dempsey Hoblitzell Jr. (30 Dec 1912–6 Jan 1962), Find A Grave: Memorial #6308144, citing Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.

See also:

• Wikipedia:John_D._Hoblitzell_Jr.
• Wikidata: Item Q1699723
• Biographical Directory of the United States Congress