Garthoffner, Edward J

Male 1867 - 1955  (88 years)


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  • Name Garthoffner, Edward J 
    Birth 11 Apr 1867  Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Occupation Miller  [2
    Religion Catholic 
    Burial Jun 1955  Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Death 19 Jun 1955  Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I10148  The Thoma Family
    Last Modified 20 Sep 2023 

    Father Garthoffner, Joannes Georgius "George",   b. Jan 1825, Blankenborn, Sudliche Weinstrasse, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 May 1873, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 48 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Wagner, Victoria,   b. 4 Sep 1836, Freudenberg, Wertheim, Main-Tauber-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Nov 1914, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage UNKNOWN  Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4635  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Darby, Mary Ellen,   b. 20 Jun 1872, Billingsville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Feb 1953, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Marriage 10 Jun 1896  Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. Garthoffner, Bernandine Agnes,   b. 28 Aug 1897, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jan 1984, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years)  [natural]
     2. Garthoffner, Mary,   b. 27 May 1899, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Dec 1983, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)  [natural]
     3. Garthoffner, Richard,   b. 28 Jul 1909, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Dec 1939, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 30 years)  [natural]
     4. Garthoffner, Edward E,   b. 2 Dec 1910, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 May 1998, Loch Haven Senior Living Center, Macon, Macon, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years)  [natural]
     5. Garthoffner, Dorothy,   b. 23 Dec 1912, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Nov 2001, Candlelight Lodge, Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years)  [natural]
     6. Garthoffner, Francis,   b. 15 Nov 1913, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Aug 2005, Cooper County Memorial Hospital, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years)  [natural]
    Family ID F2210  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Sep 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 11 Apr 1867 - Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 10 Jun 1896 - Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Jun 1955 - Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 19 Jun 1955 - Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Edward J. Garthoffner
      (Transcribed by Jim Thoma)

      Edward J. Garthoffner, proprietor of a flourishing feed mill, has been engaged in business since July 1, 1917, when he purchased the mill from H. Ohlendorf. Two men are employed and Mr. Garthofner does a general wholesale and retail business which is growing in volume through his' management. He was born in Boonville, Mo., April 11, 1867.

      George J. Garthoffner his father, was born in Germany and came to America in 1857. He operated a wagon shop in Boonville for many years - and was prominently identified with the early growth and history of Boonville. He was barn in 1828 and died May 13, 1873. His wife was Victoria (Wagner) Garthoffner, who bore him eight children, seven of whom are living: George, Boonville; Edward, subject of this review; Frank and Henry, engaged in the drug business in St Louis; Mary, Boonville; Louisa, deceased; Emma, Boonville; and Mrs. Sophia Gantner, Boonville.

      After attending the parochial schools of Boonville, Edward J. Garthoffner learned the trade of cigar maker and followed his trade for twenty years, becoming a partner in business with his brother in 1890. He remained with him until 1910, when he closed out his partnership interest in the business. In 1910, June, he was appointed postmaster of Boonville and served until July 1, 1914. For the following year he traveled for the Melito Fish and Oyster Company. Mr. Kramm became owner of the local feed mill at that time and Mr. Garthoffner operated it for Kramm for six months. Then Olendorf bought it and Mr. Garthoffner was in his employ until he became sole owner on July 1, 1917.

      Mr. Garthoffner was married in 1896 to Miss Mary E. Darby, a native of Cooper County, and daughter of Patrick Darby, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. Six children were born to this marriage: Bernardine, a teacher in the public schools of Cooper County; Mary, bookkeeper in the Commercial Bank of Boonville; Richard, Edward, Jr., Dorothy and Frances.

      Mr. Garthoffner has been active and influential in Republican politics and has served on the County and Congressional Central Committees. He has frequently been a delegate to the State convention of his party and has attended the National conventions. For several years he was vice-president of the Young Mens' Republican Association. He was elected to the office of city treasurer in 1908 and filled this office for two years. He is a member of Sts. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church, is a Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, and is affiliated with the Woodmen of the World.

  • Sources 
    1. [S286] USA: MO: COOPER: St Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Boonville.
      https://cooper.mogenweb.org/Churches/St_Peter_and_Paul_Catholic_Church.pdf
      Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church
      Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church


    2. [S2072] USA: Census 1920.
      https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1488411

    3. [S2070] USA: Census 1880.
      https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1417683

    4. [S350] USA: MO: COOPER: Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery in Boonville.
      https://cooper.mogenweb.org/Cemeteries/ST%20PETER%20AND%20PAUL%20CEMETERY.pdf
      Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery, Boonville, MO.pdf
      Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery, Boonville, MO.pdf
      Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery, Boonville, MO.jpg
      Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery, Boonville, MO.jpg