Neef, John Henry

Male 1884 - 1939  (55 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Neef, John Henry was born on 21 Jun 1884 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA (son of Neef, Philip PETER and Huth, Julia Catherine); died on 11 Dec 1939 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 15 Dec 1939 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer

    Notes:

    Obituary - Boonville Daily News, 13 December 1939

    JOHN H. NEEF IS FOUND DEAD

    16 Gauge Shotgun Used To Inflict Fatal Wound -
    Funeral to Be Friday Afternoon At 2:30

    John H. Neef, 55, was found dead at his farm home several miles west of Boonville about 7 o'clock this morning by Ray Pollard who had gone to the farm to cull Neef's flock of chickens. Neef had taken his life by shooting himself in the head with a 16-gauge shotgun.
    Coroner J. C. Tincher, called about 8 o'clock to view the body, declared there would be no inquest.
    Neef shot himself in the right temple with the shotgun, the Coroner said. The shooting is believed to have occurred early Monday evening or Monday night.
    County officials who investigated the case this morning believed financial worries were responsible for the tragedy. A pocketbook containing $30 in cash was found in his pocket.
    A will was made by Mr. Neef on Tuesday, Dec. 5, this year, was found in his home. The will appointed Kenneth Hirlinger, Boonville, as administrator of his estate in case of death, bequeathed $10 to his brother, Carl, and made arrangements for funeral expenses and a monument. The remainder of his estate was bequeathed to the German Protestant Home of St Louis County, Mo.
    Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Evangelical church here. The Rev. Firdel Paul, pastor of the Evangelical church at Billingsville, will conduct the service. Burial will be in Walnut Grove cemetery.
    Mr. Neef was born June 21, 1884. He is survived by one brother, Carl, of Boonville.

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    Bill Scroggin
    Reply to: itcscrog@aol.com

    Died:
    Family Farm in

    John married in Single - Never Married. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Neef, Philip PETER was born on 13 May 1857 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA (son of Neef, JACOB Henry and Knorr, ELIZABETH Henriette); died on 13 Nov 1934 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 15 Nov 1934 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Baptism: 28 Jun 1857, Boonville German Evangelical Church, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA

    Notes:

    Obituary - Boonville Daily News, 13 November 1934

    PHILIP NEEF DIES AT HOME

    Prominent Farmer Is Survived By Wife And 2 Sons

    Philip Peter Neef, prominent Cooper County farmer, died at his home eight miles west of Boonville about 5 o'clock this morning. He had been in failing health for some time but had been very ill since Sunday.
    No funeral arrangements have been made.
    Mr. Neef is survived by his wife and two sons: Carl A., who lives about three miles west of Boonville, and John H. of the home.
    Philip Peter Neef lived in Boonville township all his life. He was born May 13, 1857, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth Neef, natives of Germany.
    He was but seven years old when his father was killed at the battle of Boonville. Early facing responsibilities and labors unusual for the average boy, he stuck to the farm. In 1882 he bought 85 acres, a part of the farm on which he died, and there established his home in a log cabin, clearing the ground of stumps. He added to his land holding throughout the years.
    On December 28, 1879, he was married to Julia C. Huth, who also was born in Boonville township.
    At "Riverside Farms" Mr. Neef gained a reputation as a farmer and stockman.

    Boonville Daily News, 14 November 1934

    Neef Services At Evangelical Church

    Funeral services for Philip P. Neef, prominent Cooper County farmer who died at his home west of Boonville yesterday morning, will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Boonville Evangelical church.
    The Rev. George Kreuzenstein, pastor of the West Boonville Evangelical church, six miles west of Boonville, will have charge of the services. Burial will be in Walnut Grove cemetery.
    Mr. Neef was confirmed as a boy as a member of the Boonville Evangelical church, but when the West Boonville church was started, he transferred his membership there.

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    Bill Scroggin
    Reply to: itcscrog@aol.com

    Philip married Huth, Julia Catherine on 28 Dec 1879 in Clarks Fork Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Julia (daughter of Huth, John Peter and Back, Maria Magdalene) was born on 5 Sep 1856 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 11 Jun 1937 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 14 Jun 1937 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Huth, Julia Catherine was born on 5 Sep 1856 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA (daughter of Huth, John Peter and Back, Maria Magdalene); died on 11 Jun 1937 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 14 Jun 1937 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Nickname: Lizzie
    • Baptism: 21 May 1857, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA
    • Confirmation: 1 Jun 1873, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA
    • Life Event: Between 1879 and 1937; Housewife

    Children:
    1. Neef, Carl August was born on 15 Dec 1880 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 3 Mar 1955 in McCormick Hospital (demolished), Moberly, Randolph, Missouri, USA; was buried on 5 Mar 1955 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    2. 1. Neef, John Henry was born on 21 Jun 1884 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 11 Dec 1939 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 15 Dec 1939 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Neef, JACOB Henry was born on 19 Jan 1829 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (son of Neef, John GEORGE and Schaeffer, Maria Catherine); died on 10 Oct 1864 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Oct 1864 in West Boonville Evangelical Church Cemetery, West Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Departure: 1847, Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
    • Naturalization: 7 Mar 1854, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; Applied for Naturalization on 02 Mar 1852

    Notes:

    The family of John George Neef settled on a farm about 3 miles west of Boonville. The farm was originally bought by J. G. Neef and John H. Boller together. Later divided, but the Neef’s and Bollers lived many years as the closest of neighbors.

    Later John P. Neef followed the barbers trade; but eventually founded what was once known as Harlingen’s Book Store in the year of 1865. He married Caroline Fuchs, also from Germany. They had no children and Mr. John Neef died 05 Aug 1957.

    Jacob H. Neef remained on the family farm.

    JACOB married Knorr, ELIZABETH Henriette on 15 Jan 1850 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. ELIZABETH was born on 13 May 1823 in Prussia (Historical), Germany; died on 29 Jan 1896 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried after 29 Jan 1896 in West Boonville Evangelical Church Cemetery, West Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Knorr, ELIZABETH Henriette was born on 13 May 1823 in Prussia (Historical), Germany; died on 29 Jan 1896 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried after 29 Jan 1896 in West Boonville Evangelical Church Cemetery, West Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Housewife

    Notes:

    Church Records: Boonville Evangelical Church: Baptism, Of children has middle name as Johnette rather than Henrietta.

    Children:
    1. Neef, George P was born on 22 Apr 1851 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 6 Feb 1876 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Feb 1876 in West Boonville Evangelical Church Cemetery, West Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    2. Neef, Frederick Augustus "FRED" was born on 7 May 1853 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 10 Jul 1934 in Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 11 Jul 1934 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    3. Neef, AMELIA Mollie was born on 29 Apr 1855 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 27 Feb 1928 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 29 Feb 1928 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    4. 2. Neef, Philip PETER was born on 13 May 1857 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 13 Nov 1934 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 15 Nov 1934 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    5. Neef, Frank was born on 19 Dec 1859 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 31 Oct 1915 in St Louis, St Louis, Missouri, USA; was buried on 1 Nov 1915 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    6. Neef, JACOB Carl was born on 16 Oct 1864 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 6 Nov 1898 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Nov 1898 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.

  3. 6.  Huth, John Peter was born on 18 Mar 1820 in Egenroth, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen, Germany; died on 26 May 1896 in Clarks Fork Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried after 26 May 1896 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer

    John married Back, Maria Magdalene on 31 Jul 1853 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Maria (daughter of Back, Johann Peter and Debusman, Anna Elizabeth) was born on 27 Aug 1829 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 10 Apr 1909 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA; was buried on 14 Apr 1909 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Back, Maria Magdalene was born on 27 Aug 1829 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (daughter of Back, Johann Peter and Debusman, Anna Elizabeth); died on 10 Apr 1909 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA; was buried on 14 Apr 1909 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Housewife

    Notes:

    Obituary - Central Missouri Republican, 15 April 1909

    Mrs. Mary Huth Dead

    Mrs. Mary Huth died at Minneapolis, Minnesota, Saturday, April 10, 1909 at the age of 80 years.
    Mrs. Huth was the wife of the late Peter Huth, who died some 12 years ago and lived on a farm near Rankin's Mill in Clarks Fork township. After his death she moved to Minneapolis where she has since resided.
    Mrs. Huth leaves five children; three sons and two daughters, Peter Huth, of Prairie Home, Mo., Lon and August of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Henry Malone of Minneapolis, and Mrs. P. P. Neef of Boonville.
    The remains were brought to Boonville Tuesday evening and the funeral services were held from the Evangelical church at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday. Interment at Walnut Grove cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Huth, Elizabeth Philippine was born on 2 Dec 1854 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died in Mar 1930 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA; was buried in 1930 in Hillside Cemetery, St Paul, Neosho, Kansas, USA.
    2. 3. Huth, Julia Catherine was born on 5 Sep 1856 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 11 Jun 1937 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 14 Jun 1937 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    3. Huth, David August was born on 22 Aug 1858 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 3 Jul 1918; was buried in Jul 1918 in Hillside Cemetery, St Paul, Neosho, Kansas, USA.
    4. Huth, John Peter was born on 9 Oct 1863 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died in Nov 1932 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Nov 1932 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    5. Huth, Julius Lorenz was born on 8 Aug 1866 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died in 1938 in St Paul, Neosho, Kansas, USA; was buried in 1938 in Hillside Cemetery, St Paul, Neosho, Kansas, USA.
    6. Huth, Frederick Louis was born on 16 Dec 1870 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died in DECEASED.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Neef, John GEORGE was born on 9 Jun 1800 in Nassau, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 19 Aug 1854 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Aug 1854 in West Boonville Evangelical Church Cemetery, West Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Departure: 1847, Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

    Notes:

    The family of John George Neef settled on a farm about 3 miles west of Boonville. The farm was originally bought by J. G. Neef and John H. Boller together. Later divided, but the Neef’s and Bollers lived many years as the closest of neighbors.

    Later John P. Neef followed the barbers trade; but eventually founded what was once known as Harlingen’s Book Store in the year of 1865. He married Caroline Fuchs, also from Germany. They had no children and Mr. John Neef died 05 Aug 1957.

    Jacob H. Neef remained on the family farm.

    John married Schaeffer, Maria Catherine in UNKNOWN in Nassau, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Maria was born on 15 Dec 1803 in Nassau, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 1 Jan 1871 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried after 1 Jan 1871 in West Boonville Evangelical Church Cemetery, West Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Schaeffer, Maria Catherine was born on 15 Dec 1803 in Nassau, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 1 Jan 1871 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried after 1 Jan 1871 in West Boonville Evangelical Church Cemetery, West Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Nickname: Mary
    • Occupation: Housewife
    • Departure: 1847, Nassau, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

    Children:
    1. 4. Neef, JACOB Henry was born on 19 Jan 1829 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 10 Oct 1864 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Oct 1864 in West Boonville Evangelical Church Cemetery, West Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    2. Neef, John PETER was born on 7 Dec 1833 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 5 Aug 1887 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Aug 1887 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.

  3. 14.  Back, Johann Peter was born on 8 Feb 1786 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (son of Back, Philipps Henrich and Aulmann, Maria Elisabetha); died on 20 Jul 1832 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was buried in Jul 1832 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

    Johann married Debusman, Anna Elizabeth on 30 May 1809 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Anna (daughter of Debusman, Johann Henri and Kloss, Elizabeth) was born on 24 Mar 1791 in Ergeshausen, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 9 Apr 1853 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was buried after 9 Apr 1853 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Debusman, Anna Elizabeth was born on 24 Mar 1791 in Ergeshausen, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (daughter of Debusman, Johann Henri and Kloss, Elizabeth); died on 9 Apr 1853 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was buried after 9 Apr 1853 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
    Children:
    1. Back, Philipp Peter was born on 12 Jul 1810 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 11 Feb 1818 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was buried in Feb 1818 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
    2. Back, Maria Elisabetha was born on 11 Oct 1812 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 20 Oct 1812 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was buried in Oct 1812 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
    3. Back, Catharina Maria was born on 19 Sep 1813 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died in DECEASED.
    4. Back, Maria Margaretha was born on 19 Sep 1813 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died in UNKNOWN.
    5. Back, Unnamed was born on 6 Jan 1816 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 6 Jan 1816 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was buried in Jan 1816 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
    6. Back, Anna Elisabetha Catharina was born on 17 May 1817 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 14 May 1818 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was buried in May 1818 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
    7. Back, Elisabetha Catharina was born on 19 May 1819 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died in DECEASED.
    8. Back, Philip Peter was born on 24 Oct 1821 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 28 Nov 1874 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried after 28 Nov 1874 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    9. Back, Johann Anton Peter was born on 30 Apr 1824 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 3 Feb 1876 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried after 3 Feb 1876 in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    10. Back, Phillip Gottfried was born on 26 Aug 1826 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 28 Apr 1901 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 30 Apr 1901 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
    11. 7. Back, Maria Magdalene was born on 27 Aug 1829 in Rettert, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died on 10 Apr 1909 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA; was buried on 14 Apr 1909 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.