Events of close relatives
Birth 2 January 1893 30 20 Savannah, Lincoln Twp., Andrew, MO, USA
Source: Birth Record (Census) WJH
Education Note: - He attended Prairie Grove School in Guthrie, OK; he graduated in 1909, when William H. Taft was the US President. - Commercial business training, stenography, and bookkeeping in Guthrie, OK - 1919-1920 he attended the Church of God Bible Training School (college), Kansas City, MO. - He took various correspondence courses by mail through the years.
Marriage of father's sibling 20 December 1893 (Age 11 months) St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO, USA
aunt: Minnie L. Hockaday (I676) (Age 18) Uncle-in-law: Robert L. Githens (I1710) (Age 28) [View Family (F1483)]
Marriage of father's sibling 13 February 1894 (Age 13 months) St Joseph, Buchanan, MO, USA
uncle: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 30) Aunt-in-law: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 21) [View Family (F674)]
Birth of a first cousin 20 October 1894 (Age 21 months) St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO, USA
Female cousin: Elizabeth May "Lizzie" "Lizzie" Githens (I1711) Father: Robert L. Githens (I1710) (Age 29) Mother: Minnie L. Hockaday (I676) (Age 19) [View Family (F1483)]
Birth of a first cousin 16 January 1896 (Age 3) MO, USA
Male cousin: Leonard Ralph Hockaday (I1703) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 32) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 23) [View Family (F674)]
Birth of a first cousin 7 December 1897 (Age 4) St. Joseph, Buchanan, MO
Male cousin: Charles Edward Hockaday (I1704) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 34) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 25) [View Family (F674)]
Birth of sibling 16 May 1898 (Age 5) Lincoln Twp., Savannah, Andrew, MO, USA
Sister: Lillie Mae Hockaday (I550)
Birth of a first cousin 1900 (Age 6) MO
Male cousin: Floyd Hockaday (I1705) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 36) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 27) [View Family (F674)]
Death of father's sibling after 1900 (Age 6)
aunt: Jennie Hockaday (I678) (Age 24)
Death of father's sibling before 1902 (Age 8)
aunt: Minnie L. Hockaday (I676) (Age 26)
Birth of a first cousin 1903 (Age 9) MO
Male cousin: Clarence Earl Hockaday (I1706) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 39) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 30) [View Family (F674)]
Birth of sibling 29 June 1904 (Age 11) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
Sister: Edah Louise Hockaday (I552)
Birth of a first cousin about 1906 (Age 12) KS
Female cousin: Gladys Elize M. Hockaday (I1707) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 42) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 33) [View Family (F674)]
Birth of sibling 2 May 1907 (Age 14) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
Sister: Ruth Evelyn Hockaday (I554)
Birth of a first cousin 11 May 1908 (Age 15) KS
Male cousin: Henry "Hank" Everett "Hank" Hockaday (I1708) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 44) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 35) [View Family (F674)]
Birth of a first cousin 1909 (Age 15) KS, USA
Male cousin: Harry B. Hockaday (I1709) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 45) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 36) [View Family (F674)]
Birth of sibling 29 September 1909 (Age 16) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
Sister: Helen Rachel Hockaday (I558)
Death of a grand-parent after 25 April 1910 (Age 17) Lincoln, Andrew, MO, USA
Grandmother: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Ann "Lizzie" Fields (I121) (Age 67)
Death of a first cousin 27 January 1911 (Age 18) Male cousin: Harry B. Hockaday (I1709) (Age 2)
Birth of a first cousin about 1911 (Age 17) KS
Female cousin: Nellie M. Hockaday (I2005) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 47) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 38) [View Family (F674)]
Birth of sibling 18 November 1911 (Age 18) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
Sister: Mary Josephine Hockaday (I566)
Marriage of father's sibling 26 February 1912 (Age 19) Independence, Jackson, MO, USA
uncle: Frank John Hockaday (I680) (Age 28) Aunt-in-law: Stella May Hindle (I1712) (Age 18) [View Family (F1484)]
Birth of a first cousin about 1914 (Age 20) KS
Female cousin: Orebill Hockaday (I2006) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 50) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 41) [View Family (F674)]
Birth of a first cousin 16 November 1914 (Age 21) Wyandotte County, KS, USA
Male cousin: Raymond Paul Hockaday (I1713) Father: Frank John Hockaday (I680) (Age 31) Mother: Stella May Hindle (I1712) (Age 20) [View Family (F1484)]
Birth of a first cousin 12 April 1916 (Age 23) St. Joseph, Buchanan, MO
Female cousin: Irene Hockaday (I3633) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 52) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 43) [View Family (F674)]
Death of a first cousin 22 January 1917 (Age 24) St. Joseph, Buchanan, MO
Female cousin: Irene Hockaday (I3633) (Age 9 months)
Burial of a first cousin 24 January 1917 (Age 24) Green Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan, MO
Female cousin: Irene Hockaday (I3633) (2 days after death)
Birth of a first cousin about 1918 (Age 24) MO
Female cousin: Clara L. Hockaday (I2007) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 54) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 45) [View Family (F674)]
Marriage of father's sibling 20 August 1919 (Age 26) Craig, Moffat, CO, USA
uncle: Albert L. Hockaday (I677) (Age 47) Aunt-in-law: Bessie Burns Bryan (I1995) (Age 41) [View Family (F1584)]
Birth of a first cousin 24 May 1921 (Age 28) St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO, USA
Male cousin: Frank William Hockaday (I3420) Father: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 57) Mother: "Mamie" Maude Mary "Mamie" Murphy (I675) (Age 48) [View Family (F674)]
Death of father's sibling 1923 (Age 29) Hayden, Routt, CO, USA
uncle: Albert L. Hockaday (I677) (Age 50)
Burial of father's sibling 1923 (Age 29) Hayden Cem., Hayden, Routt, CO, USA
uncle: Albert L. Hockaday (I677) (on the date of death)
Marriage of sibling about 1927 (Age 33) OK, USA
Sister: Edah Louise Hockaday (I552) (Age 22) Brother-in-law: William "Will" Ashburn "Will" Strahan (I930) (Age 55) [View Family (F553)]
Marriage of sibling 23 December 1927 (Age 34) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
Sister: Helen Rachel Hockaday (I558) (Age 18) Brother-in-law: Clarence "Ransom" "Ransom" Johnson (I559) (Age 18) [View Family (F559)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 2 January 1929 (Age 36) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
niece: Helen "Bea" Beatrice "Bea" Johnson (I562) Father: Clarence "Ransom" "Ransom" Johnson (I559) (Age 19) Mother: Helen Rachel Hockaday (I558) (Age 19) [View Family (F559)]
Marriage of sibling after 7 April 1930 (Age 37) Sister: Lillie Mae Hockaday (I550) (Age 31) Brother-in-law: Lee "Roy" "Roy" Stroud (I551) (Age 42) [View Family (F551)]
Death of a grand-parent 21 January 1931 (Age 38) Wathena, Doniphan, KS, USA
Grandfather: John Lynch (I122) (Age 78)
Burial of a grand-parent 23 January 1931 (Age 38) Bellemont Cem., Wathena, Doniphan, KS, USA
Grandfather: John Lynch (I122) (2 days after death)
Marriage of sibling 1 March 1931 (Age 38) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
Sister: Mary Josephine Hockaday (I566) (Age 19) Brother-in-law: William "Willie" Brown "Willie" Furgerson (I567) (Age 22) [View Family (F567)]
Marriage Eva Grace Loofbourrow - [View Family (F66)]
10 November 1932 (Age 39) Chandler, Lincoln, OK, USA
Source: Marriage certificate, original held by author. Shared Note: - Prior to Walter and Eva's marriage, she was living in Pomona, CA; he, in Guthrie, OK. However, they had met many years earlier when both their families lived in Guthrie and Edmond, Oklahoma. In 1919-1920, both Walter and Eva attended the Church of God Bible College; Walter in Kansas City, MO; Eva, in Anderson, IN. Walter heard that she was there, and he sent the first letter that started many years of correspondence between them (1919-1932). For a short time in the mid 1920's, Eva did "Gospel" work in Guthrie and the surrounding area. While there, she and Walter held some church meetings together. He preached, she was in charge of the music and drew artistic illustrations that correlated with the sermons. They were friends at this point in time, but their love blossomed some years later.Their entire courtship was done through the United States Postal Service. After all those years, arrangements were finally made for their wedding. Eva was planning to drive to Guthrie, on her own, but at the last minute her brother John decided to go with her. Her "Dodge" car made it all the way, and on 10 Nov 1932, they arrived in Chandler, OK, where she and Walter were married that same day. They lived in Guthrie, Logan, OK, until Oct 1936 when they and their almost 3-year-old son, Johnnie, moved to Pomona, Los Angeles County, CA. A year later, their daughter, Marjorie was born. Walter and Eva lived the rest of their lives in Pomona. Source: Daughter, Marjorie, the author, from conversations with parents through the years, and original letters of their correspondence, held by author.
Birth of a child #1 28 November 1933 (Age 40) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
Son: "John" Walter John "John" Hockaday II (I94)
Birth of a nephew or niece 31 October 1934 (Age 41) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
nephew: James "Jim" William "Jim" Strahan (I932) Father: William "Will" Ashburn "Will" Strahan (I930) (Age 63) Mother: Edah Louise Hockaday (I552) (Age 30) [View Family (F553)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 8 March 1935 (Age 42) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
nephew: Robert Leroy Furgerson (I568) Father: William "Willie" Brown "Willie" Furgerson (I567) (Age 26) Mother: Mary Josephine Hockaday (I566) (Age 23) [View Family (F567)]
Death of father's sibling 13 May 1935 (Age 42) St. Joseph, Buchanan, MO, USA
uncle: William M. Hockaday (I674) (Age 71)
Burial of father's sibling 15 May 1935 (Age 42) Green Cem., Country Club Village, Andrew County, MO, USA
uncle: William M. Hockaday (I674) (2 days after death)
Death of sibling 14 November 1936 (Age 43) Methodist Hosp., St. Joseph, Buchanan, MO, USA
Sister: Helen Rachel Hockaday (I558) (Age 27)
Burial of sibling 18 November 1936 (Age 43) Summit View Cem., Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
Sister: Helen Rachel Hockaday (I558) (4 days after death)
Marriage of sibling after November 1936 (Age 43) St. Louis, MO, USA
Sister: Ruth Evelyn Hockaday (I554) (Age 29) Brother-in-law: Norton Robnet Northcutt (I555) (Age 33) [View Family (F555)]
Birth of a nephew or niece 1 July 1938 (Age 45) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
nephew: Daniel Ray Furgerson (I569) Father: William "Willie" Brown "Willie" Furgerson (I567) (Age 29) Mother: Mary Josephine Hockaday (I566) (Age 26) [View Family (F567)]
Death of father 22 September 1942 (Age 49) Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
Father: Alexander Hockaday (I110) (Age 80)
Burial of father September 1942 (Age 49) Summit View Cem., Guthrie, Logan, OK, USA
Father: Alexander Hockaday (I110)
Death of a first cousin 1943 (Age 49) St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO, USA
Male cousin: Clarence Earl Hockaday (I1706) (Age 40)
Death of mother 24 July 1945 (Age 52) Saxton Nursing Home, St. Joseph, Buchanan, MO, USA
Mother: Mary Isabelle Lynch (I111) (Age 73)
Burial of mother 27 July 1945 (Age 52) Memorial Park Cem., St. Joseph, Buchanan, MO, USA
Mother: Mary Isabelle Lynch (I111) (3 days after death)
Death of a first cousin 15 November 1946 (Age 53) Buchanan County, MO
Male cousin: Charles Edward Hockaday (I1704) (Age 48)
Burial of a first cousin 19 November 1946 (Age 53) Ashland Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan, MO
Male cousin: Charles Edward Hockaday (I1704) (4 days after death)
Marriage of a nephew or niece 16 June 1947 (Age 54) Wichita, Harvey, Kansas, USA
niece: Helen "Bea" Beatrice "Bea" Johnson (I562) Spouse: Robert "Carl" "Carl" Chapman Sr. (I563) (Age 20) [View Family (F563)]
Death of a first cousin 16 January 1949 (Age 56) Los Angeles County, CA, USA
Female cousin: Elizabeth May "Lizzie" "Lizzie" Githens (I1711) (Age 54)
Marriage of a nephew or niece 8 December 1953 (Age 60) Kingfisher, OK, USA
nephew: James "Jim" William "Jim" Strahan (I932) (Age 19) Spouse: Marilyn "Joyce" "Joyce" Privette (I933) (Age 16) [View Family (F932)]
Death of father's sibling October 1961 (Age 68) Kansas City, Wyandotte, KS, USA
uncle: Frank John Hockaday (I680) (Age 78)
Burial of father's sibling October 1961 (Age 68) Mt. Hope Cem., Kansas City, Wyandotte, KS, USA
uncle: Frank John Hockaday (I680) (on the date of death)
Marriage of a nephew or niece 13 October 1963 (Age 70) Athens, Greece
nephew: Daniel Ray Furgerson (I569) (Age 25) Spouse: Anna Sakellaropoulou (I570) (Age 33) [View Family (F569)]
Death of a first cousin 1964 (Age 70) Male cousin: Floyd Hockaday (I1705) (Age 64)
Death of a first cousin 28 January 1965 (Age 72) Okanogan County, WA, USA
Male cousin: Leonard Ralph Hockaday (I1703) (Age 69)
Marriage of sibling before 15 December 1972 (Age 79) OK, USA
Sister: Edah Louise Hockaday (I552) (Age 68) Brother-in-law: Lonnie D. Detrick (I935) (Age 66) [View Family (F935)]
Death of sibling 14 July 1974 (Age 81) Mound City, Holt, MO, USA
Sister: Lillie Mae Hockaday (I550) (Age 76)
Burial of sibling 17 July 1974 (Age 81) Benton Cemetery, Forest City, Holt, MO, USA
Sister: Lillie Mae Hockaday (I550) (3 days after death)
Death of a first cousin 13 September 1974 (Age 81) St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO, USA
Male cousin: Henry "Hank" Everett "Hank" Hockaday (I1708) (Age 66)
Burial of a first cousin September 1974 (Age 81) Mt. Auburn Cem., St. Joseph, Buchanan, MO, USA
Male cousin: Henry "Hank" Everett "Hank" Hockaday (I1708)
Employment Note: - In the 1930's he was the secretary to the high school principal, Guthrie, OK. - After moving to CA, he worked as a self-employed carpenter. - During WWII, he worked at B.F. Goodrich, Pomona, CA. Rode a bike back and forth. - Early 1950's he preached and ministered in several Southern Calif. churches.
Hobbies and Talents Note: Walter entered many contests throughout his lifetime; several times he was a winner. One time he won a case of "Old Dutch Cleanser". Another time he won a case of the most terrible tasting candy bars; we tried to like them, but eventually threw them out. His biggest win was a motorcycle; he sold it to his brother-in-law, John Loofbourrow. Uncle John enjoyed riding it for many years; also, so many kids enjoyed the rides he gave them, including the author's daughters! Walter was a farmer, carpenter, stenographer, pianist, inventor, minister, and Bible scholar/teacher, but he was best known as a "fine Christian gentleman".
Death 30 July 1978 (Age 85) Pomona, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Source: "Ancestry.com. California Death Index, 1940-1997," database on-line
Source: "Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index," database on-line, Provo, UT, USA
Burial 4 August 1978 (5 days after death) Pomona Cem., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Reference Number 66
Globally unique Identifier 1F03B031F20E4FAC84DA71A31BDEEEDA31F5
Last Change 4 December 2019 - 22:00