George W Eoff

Brief Life History of George W

When George W Eoff was born in 1863, in Missouri, United States, his father, Thomas R. Eoff, was 26 and his mother, Clarissa Davis, was 25. He married Francis Elliott on 20 September 1887, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States for about 10 years and St. Louis, Missouri, United States in 1940. He died after 1920.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know George W? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

George W Eoff
1863–1920
Francis Elliott
1865–1947
Marriage: 20 September 1887
Delcie B Eoff
1891–
Grace Eoff
1896–1920
Maurice William Eoff
1897–1950
Ray Eoff
1902–1920
Lena Eoff
1903–1969

Sources (9)

  • George W Eoff, "United States Census, 1900"
  • George Eoff, "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991"
  • George Eoff in entry for Louis J. Rost, "Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935"

World Events (8)

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

1881 · The Assassination of James Garfield

Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. After eleven weeks of intensive and other care Garfield died in Elberon, New Jersey, the second of four presidents to be assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln.

Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Ehoff, a status namefor the tenant of an unfree feudal holding, from Middle High Germanē ‘law’ + hof ‘farmstead, manor farm’.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.