Biography

This profile is part of the Reffitt Name Study.

Charles Reffitt was born 17 Jan 1891^[1] in. He is the son of George Reffitt.

• In 1910 Charles A^[2] Reffett was living in Hardwicks Precinct, Powell County, Kentucky, United States with his family. He was 10 years old born in Kentucky. His mother Lucinda McRoberts was 35 (May 1875) born in Kentucky, has 5 children with 5 living. His step-father James McRoberts was 26 (Oct 1873) born in Kentucky, married 5 years and working as a farmer. The others in the home were siblings: Eliza Jane 13 (Oct 1886); Nannie 12 (Jun 1888); James 11 (Feb 1889); half-sister Mandy McRoberts (1898).^[3]

• In 1910 Charles McRoberts was living on Peck Ave., Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, United States with his family in a home they own with a mortgage. He was 20 born in Kentucky and working in a carriage factory. His step-father James McRoberts was 37 born in Kentucky, married 13 years, working as a laborer. His mother Lucinda was 45 born in Kentucky and has 13 children with 8 living. The others in the home were siblings: Mandy 11; John W 8; Martha 4; Ollie Mae 2; Nora Lee 11 months. ^[4]

Charles Reffitt married Marie Carter 27 Feb 1912 in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States.^[5]

• In 1920 Charles Reffitt was living on Dixie Highway, Springfield Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States with his family in a rented home. He was 27 born in Kentucky, working as a molder in a factory and can read but not write. His wife Marie was 21 born in Ohio and can read and write. The others in the home were children: Russel 5; Louise 3; Melba 2; James 1.^[6]

There are many newspaper articles about the murder of Tolzee Henry by Charles Reffitt. Reffitt shot the widower Henry twice in the head. ^[7] Charles Reffitt claims it was self defense. The gun in police custody has the initials of the victim on it and Reffitt claims he took the gun from Henry. A letter from Henry to Mrs. Reffitt is in the possession of attorney.^[8] Reffitt's wife Marie claims she was not receiving advances from Henry and that Henry was sitting in a chair when he was shot after a quick argument with Reffitt.^[9] Victim's name listed as Talvin Henry. Reffitt's wife and oldest daughter will be called to the stand. Letter from Henry to Mrs. Reffitt appears to be destroyed.^[10] Eldest daughter testifies that Henry had given the gun to Charles Reffitt and she had seen him polish it and pull it from his pocket that day.^[11] The case went to the Jury. A son was also questioned and sided with his father. Further stories of Mrs. Reffitts relationship with Henry are discussed in the following article.^[12] Charles Reffitt found not guilty in slaying of Tolvee Henry.^[13]

• In 1930 Charles Reefitt was living on Central Ave., Hamilton, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States with his family in a rented home. He was 37 born in Kentucky, working as a molder in a foundry and can read but not write. His wife Zella was 18 born in Kentucky and can read but not write. The others in the home were children: Russel 15; James 11; ^[14]

Charles Reffitt died 2 Jan 1965.^[1][2]

He was buried in the Rose Hill Burial Park, Hamilton, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States.^[15]

Children

1. Dorothea Marie Reffitt 1912-1913
2. Russel Eugene Reffitt 1914-1988
3. Anna Louise Reffitt 1916-1961
4. Melba Sophia Reffitt 1918-1987
5. James Reffitt 1919-

Research Notes

1913, Charles Reffitt and Marie Carter listed as parents on the death record of Dorothea Marie Reffitt in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States.^[16]

1933, Charles & Marie Reffitt listed as parents on the marriage record of Louise Reffitt in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States.^[17]

1935, Charles Reffitt and Marie Carter listed as parents on the marriage record of Melba Sophia Reffitt in Union County, Indiana, United States.^[18]

1935, Charles Reffitt and Marie Carter listed as parents on the marriage record of Russell Eugene Reffitt in Union County, Indiana, United States.^[19]

1950, Charles Reffitt and Marie Carter listed as parents on the marriage record of Anna Louise Reffitt in Stark County, Ohio, United States.^[20]

1951, Charles Reffitt and Marie Carter listed as parents on the marriage record of Melba S Reffitt in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.^[21]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J2VG-WQ7 : 8 January 2021), Charles Reffitt, Jan 1965; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKLN-WW5 : 23 March 2023), Charles A Reffitt, 1965.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9H5-D6D : Sun Sep 17 15:10:59 UTC 2023), Entry for Lucinda McRoberts and Eliza June Reffett, 1900.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1910", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML6P-G3D : Tue Sep 19 00:54:32 UTC 2023), Entry for James Mcroberts and Lucinda Mcroberts, 1910.
5. ↑ "Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4MJ-RLJ : 11 May 2022), Charles Reffitt, 1912.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDGC-DWG : Thu Aug 24 04:35:07 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles Reffitt and Marie Reffitt, 1920.
7. ↑ "Attentive To Slayer's Wife Latter States." Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio, United States, 5 Feb 1928, page 1, digital image s.v. "Charles Reffitt," Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/397178440/?match=1&clipping_id=132121700
8. ↑ "Self Defense." The Cincinnati Enquirer. Cincinnatti, Ohio, United States, 6 Feb 1928, page 10, digital image s.v. "Charles Reffitt," Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/103012017/?terms=Reffitt&match=1
9. ↑ "Reffitt Was Jealous, Wife Says." The Journal News. Hamilton, Ohio, United States, 11 Feb 1928, page 16, digital image s.v. "Charles Reffitt," Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/36127486/?terms=Reffitt&match=1
10. ↑ "'There is no Letter' For Reffitt's Murder Defense." The Journal News. Hamilton, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, 10 Feb 1928, page 16, digital image s.v. "Charles Reffitt," Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/36127410/?terms=Reffitt&match=1
11. ↑ Child Is Surprise Witness." The Cincinnati Enquirer. Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 10 Feb 1928, page 2, digital image s.v. "Charles Reffitt," Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/103012180/?terms=Reffitt&match=1
12. ↑ "Reffitt Murder Charge Is In Hands Of Jury." Hamilton Evening Journal. Hamilton, Ohio, United States, 26 Jun 1928, page 16, digital image s.v. "Charles Reffitt," Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/24705212/?terms=Reffitt&match=1
13. ↑ Hamilton Man Aquitted On Murder Charge." The Dayton Herald. Dayton, Ohio, United States, 27 Jun 1928, page 17, digital image s.v. "Charles Reffitt," Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/391687111/?terms=Reffitt&match=1
14. ↑ "United States Census, 1930", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4SC-183 : Fri Aug 04 15:01:38 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles Reefitt and Zella Reefitt, 1930.
15. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141089382/charles-asa-reffitt: accessed 20 September 2023), memorial page for Charles Asa “Charley” Reffitt (15 Jan 1892–2 Jan 1965), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141089382, citing Rose Hill Burial Park, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Roger Overholts (contributor 48495582).
16. ↑ "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8XC-FQM : 8 March 2021), Charles Reffitt in entry for Dorothea Marie Reffitt, 13 Oct 1913; citing Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, reference fn 56199; FHL microfilm 1,953,759.
17. ↑ "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2DZ-R1QB : 22 July 2021), Charles Reffitt in entry for Albert Perkins and Louise Reffitt, 13 Nov 1933; citing Marriage, Newport, Campbell, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,913,198.
18. ↑ "Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XFF9-ZZH : 13 January 2020), Charles Reffitt in entry for Joseph Allen, 1935.
19. ↑ "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:4G3Q-PGW2 : 3 August 2022), Charles Reffitt in entry for Russell Eugene Reffilt, 1949.
20. ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K81D-WXC : 29 September 2021), Charles Reffitt in entry for Charles B Miller and Anna Louise Perkins, 1950.
21. ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K81K-LT3 : 29 September 2021), Charles Reffitt in entry for Herbert Hein and Melba S Reffitt, 1951.