John DeWolf Northrop (1886 - 1954)

Born 5 Nov 1886 in Troupsburg, Steuben Co., New York, United States

Ancestors

Died 1954 at about age 67 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

John DeWolf Northrop was born on 5 Nov. 1886 at Troupsburg, Steuben Co., New York.^[1][2] He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of his parents, Clement Dessault Northrop and Naoma (Weeks) Northrop, at, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.^[3] He witnessed the marriage of his twin brother, George Spencer Northrop and Bertha McCaul on 17 Oct. 1908 at Watkins, Schuyler County, New York.^[4] He was educated in 1912 at Syracuse University, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., New York. He was employed by Department of the Interior, Geology Division in 1912. ^[2]

He married Mary Annie Mayo, daughter of Herbert Mayo and Fanny (Beesely) Mayo, on 18 Sep. 1912 at Stowe, Lamoille County, Vermont. ^{[5] [2]}

He and Annie appeared on the census of 20 June 1920 at Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming.^[6] He was Geologist, U. S. Government when he and Annie appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at 3937 Legation St., Washington, Washington Co., District Of Columbia.^[7] He was a geologist for the Department of the Interior when he and Annie appeared on the census of 28 April 1940 at Washington, District of Columbia.^[8] He lived in 1950 at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.^[2]

He died in 1954.^[9]

John has a memorial stone shared with family members at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Pleasant Valley Rd., Farmington Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.^[10] It is most likely that he is not buried there.

Census

1 June 1900

Farmington Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

• Northrop, Clement b. Sep 1854 age 54 m 24 yrs b. PA Farmer.
• Naomi E. wife b. Mar 1855 age 45 m 24 yrs 5 children 5 living b. PA.
• Leah G. b. Sep 1878 age 21 b. NY.
• Kate C. b. Feb 1880 age 20 b. NY Teacher.
• John D. son b. Nov 1886 age 13 b. NY.
• George S. b. Nov 1886 age 13 b. NY.^[3]

20 June 1920

Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming.

• Northrop, John age 33 b. NY f. b PA m.b NY.
• Ann M. age 30 b. England ^[6]

4 April 1930

3937 Legation St., Washington, Washington Co., District Of Columbia.

• Nothrop, John D. age 41 m age 22 b. NY Geologist U.S. Govt..
• Anne M. age 40 m. age 22 b. England.
• Richard M. son age 11 b. DC.
• Robert W. age 10 b. DC.
• Lois D. dau age 6 b. DC.
• Molly A. age 6 b. DC.^[7]

28 April 1940

Washington, District of Columbia.

• John P Northrop 53.
• Ann M Northrop 51.
• Richard Northrop 21.
• Robert Northrop 20.
• Lois Northrop 16.
• Molyneaux Northrop 16.^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 WWI John De Wolf Northrop.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} Kate (Northrop) Shive to Herman Willis Smith 11 June 1950. Collection of Phil Smith. "George and John were twins." John and George born Nov. 5 1886. John married Anne Mayo and lives in Washington, has been with the Dept. of the Interior, Geology Division since his graduation from Syracuse in 1912. Four children Richard, Robert, Lois and Mollyanne, the children are all married ..six grandchildren.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Year: 1900; Census Place: Farmington, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1489; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1241489. 1900 US Census. Clement Northrop.
4. ↑ "New York, County Marriages, 1908-1935," index and images, FamilySearch NY Marriages: accessed 13 Jul 2014), George S Northrup and Bertha M Mccaul, 17 Oct 1908; citing , Schuyler, New York, United States; FHL microfilm 0836988.
5. ↑ "Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954," index and images, FamilySearch VT Vitals: accessed 14 Jul 2014), John Dewolf Northrup and Mary Annie Mayo, 18 Sep 1912, Marriage; citing State Capitol Building, Montpelier; FHL microfilm 002050379.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Year: 1920; Census Place: Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2027; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 291. 1920 US Census. John Northrop.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 305; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0393; Image: 277.0; FHL microfilm: 2340040. 1930 US Census. John D. Northrop.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: T627_563; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 1-301. 1940 US Census. John P Northrop.
9. ↑ Herman Willis Smith letter to Nathaniel Avery Smith. 6 June 1954. Collection of Phil Smith. "Mrs. Shive has lost her only brother John D. Northrop of Washington D.C."
10. ↑ John D Northrup memorial, Pleasant Valley, Find A Grave.

Acknowledgments

• Thank you to Phil Smith for creating WikiTree profile Northrop-60.