Person:Ora Westfall (1)
Ora Elwood WESTFALL
b.6 Jun 1871 Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA
d.17 Apr 1943 Pueblo Rural, Pueblo, Colorado, USA
Parents and Siblings
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m. 12 Jul 1870
  1. Ora Elwood WESTFALL1871 - 1943
  2. George William WESTFALL1874 - 1878
  3. Mabel Agnes WESTFALL1878 -
  4. Josephine Elgar WESTFALL1880 -
  5. Edwin Aubrey WESTFALL1888 - 1955
Spouse and Children
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m. 12 Sep 1895
  1. Arden WESTFALL1896 - 1912
  2. Gladys Ardeth Westfall1899 - 1989
  3. Agnes J. WESTFALL1902 - 1968
  4. Gerald Oran WESTFALL1904 - 1964
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Facts and Events
Name[1][2][3][4][5] Ora Elwood WESTFALL
Alt Name Orion WESTFALL
Gender Male
Birth[6][1][2][4][14] 6 Jun 1871 Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA
Census[8][15] 1880 Davis Township, Henry, Missouri, USAUS
Other[9][16] 1894 Prineville, Crook, Oregon, USAOregon USA Place
Marriage 12 Sep 1895 , Baker, Oregon, USAto Honora Ellen True
Census[10][18] 1900 , Otero, Colorado, USAUS
Occupation[11][19] 1900 , Otero, Colorado, USAFarmer
Other[17] 1900 , Malheur, Oregon, USAProperty
Census[5][20] 1910 Tenino, Thurston, Washington, USAUS
Occupation[12][21] 1910 Tenino, Thurston, Washington, USAInsurance Agent
Census[1][22] 1920 Stockton City, San Joaquin County, California, USAUS
Occupation[1][23] 1920 Stockton City, San Joaquin County, California, USATile layer
Census[13][24] 1930 Buffalo City, Erie County, New York, USAUS
Occupation[2] 1930 Buffalo City, [Brie] County, New York, USALaborer
Death[7] 17 Apr 1943 Pueblo Rural, Pueblo, Colorado, USACause: Cerebral Thrombosis due to Cerebral Arterio Sclerosis
Burial[7] 23 Apr 1943 Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, USA

TODO: Description: Westfall, Ora Elwood-see if you can find any Medical Profession reg. records Local: Malheur County Records Inventory-Vale Oregon Date: 10 Feb 2008 Status: Open Type: 0 Priority: 8 Repository:


TODO: Description: Westfall, Ora-any records? Category: Hospital Record Local: Colorado State Hosp-Peublo Date: 6 Mar 2009 Status: Open Type: 0 Priority: 8 Repository:


TODO: Description: Westfall-photo of Ora's grave and look for his parents too Category: Cemetery Local: Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Colorado Date: 6 Mar 2009 Status: Open Type: 0 Priority: 8 Repository:


TODO: Description: Westfall, Ora and Nora 12 Sept 1895 Category: Marriage Certificate Local: Baker County Date: 19 Apr 2009 Status: Open Type: 0 Priority: 8 Repository:


Colorado State Teacher's College?

TODO: Description: Westfall, Ora-find the "Normal" school he attended in Selma CO Category: School Date: 25 Apr 2009 Status: Open Type: 0 Priority: 8 Repository:


TODO: Description: Westfall, Ora-find Will or Administration Category: Probate/Estate Date: 29 May 2009 Status: Open Type: 0 Priority: 8 Repository:


Nora and Ora were 2nd cousins. Mother may have been from France. Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers application filled out by Gladys (Westfall) King, Mullen. He came to Oregon in 1894 from Clinton, Missouri. From letter from Elgar to Ellen B. Thibadeau-Ora moved his family a lot and then walked out on them. Ellen B. Thibadeau has a photo of a class play showing Ora at Academy in Salida, Colo. The middle initial of E. may stand for Ellwood. 1900 US census said his father was born in West Virginia. William G. Westfall was also on this census, living with Ora. It shows he was born in Missouri. This makes me wonder if Ora may have had another father. Perhaps William G. is his stepfather. Note: Ora's death cert. shows Wm. as his father and that he was born in Missouri. On the marriage record for Lewis and Gladys she said he was born in Colorado. The day/place of his birth and death date/place came from Gram's notes. Per Ellen Blanche King Thibadeau Ora was tall, good looking and very smart. He held many different professions during his life: Doctor, attorney, teacher, actor and more. (I have not found evidence of these occupations). Orion name is from email dated 3 Oct. 2006 from Skip Thibadeau. This email also stated he was a school teacher. Ora may have fallen in love with a woman with the last name of [Striplin] and he might have even married her. The 1920 US Census shows Ora living in California with 2 boys with this last name and he is listed them as his stepsons. Ora is listed as a widow on this Census and also on his Death Cert. even though his wife Nora was still alive. As far as I know they were never divorced.

(Research):On her notes she has what I believe to be locations of Arden during his short time on earth taken from cards to his grandmother. 1900 Nepesta Colo. 1902 Okely, ID 1904 Chehalis, WN 1908 Orilla WN 1910 Tenino, (the 1910 US Census proves this) 1911 Kelso, 1913 Holebraak, Ore Feb. 1913 Portland Address: C/O C. T. Co. Scappoose, Ore. From Gram's notes she had 1897 as Arden's birth year and July as the mo. he died. Note his DC listed his death at 1912 so the 1913 dates must have been 1912.

Possible places to find the family.

(Medical):Also Myocarditis.

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 US Census
    1920 California, San Joaguin, Stockton City, ED 174, Series T 625, Roll 144, pg 173, Sheet 2B, 3 Jan 1920.

    Lines 70-72 Westfall, Ora (head) 48 [widowed] born in Missouri-Father born in West Virginia Mother in New York is a tilelayer for a Plumbing Co
    St[ie]plin, John Edwin (step-son) 14 born in Montana
    St[ie]plin, William Millard (step-son) 11 both boys-Father born in US area not known Mother born in Canada Reference number: CNCA001

    It appears that they are living in an apartment building. Who are these boys and does it say that Ora is widowed? His wife Nora is still alive.

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 US Census
    1930 New York, Erie, Buffalo City, ED 15-30, Series T626, Roll 1424, Pg 25, Sheet 25A, 10 Apr 1930.

    Line17 Westfall, Ora (roomer) 58 born in Missouri, Father in Virginia Mother in New York is a laborer. Reference number: CNNY001

  3. ↑ Marriage Certificate (1)
    abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates, Oregon, Baker Co., vol. 1, pg 202, 1 Mar 2007.

    Groom: Ora E. Westfall
    Bride: Honora E. Newby
    married 12 Sep 1895 Reference number: MROR014 Verified: YES

  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Bible entry
    Westfall family Bible-copied and certified to be correct by Marjorie Rauschert, 28 Jun 2007.

    Family Records from the Bible of William Green Westfall (handwritten note son of Manerva Green Westfall 1894-John D.) and Seraphine Agnes Aubrey Westfall (handwritten note: come from Iowa)
    Marriages:
    William G. Westfall of Clinton, Missouri and Seraphine A. Aubry of Chariton, Iowa were married on the 12th day of July A.D. 1870 at Chariton, Iowa by Rev. L. S. Livermore.

    Ora E. Westfall to Nora E. Newby Sept. 12, 1895
    Mabel A. Westfall to Henry D. Ranney Sept. 30, 1903

    Births:
    William Green Westfall: born August 28th A.D. 1848
    Seraphine Agnes Westfall: born October 1st A.D. 1849
    Ora Elwood Westfall: born June 6th A.D. 1871
    George William Westfall: born December 14th A.D. 1874
    Mabel Agnes Westfall: born August 24th A.D. 1878
    Josephine Elgar Westfall: born November 8th 1880
    Edwin Aubrey Westfall: born March 7th 1888
    Deaths:
    George William Westfall: died October 30th A.D. 1878 of typhoid fever

    Victor Aubry-my father-born oct. 3, 1827

    Memoranda:
    John D. Westfall (our Father) was killed July 11th A.D. 1877 by an accidental discharge of his gun at Burril Springs, Wyoming Territory
    Minerva Westfall (mother) died Dec. 11th 1894 in Malheur Co, Oregon. Aged 73 yrs 9 mo, & 15 days
    Agnes Aubrey (mother) died in N. Y. City, April 1863
    The above marriage, birth and death records constitute a complete copy of those found in the Family Bible of William Green Westfall and his wife Seraphine. This Bible is now in the possession of Mrs. B. L. Rauschert.
    Copied and certified to be correct this 19th day of July, 1971.
    Signed by Marjoried Rauschert, witnessed by Evelyn Saunderson. Reference number: BIWE001

  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 US Census
    1910 Washington, Thurston, Tenino, Tenino Precinct, ED [312], Sheet 7A, Series T624, Roll 1672, Pg 106, Heritage Quest Series, 1910.

    Lines 5-12
    Line 5-WESTFALL, Ora Elwood (head) male white 39 born in Missouri Parents born in West Virginia married 1[5] years is an Insurance Agent.
    Line 6-WESTFALL, Nora E. (wife) female white 42 born in Oregon Father born in Norway mother in West Virginia Married for 14 years has had 4 children all who are living.
    Line 7-WESTFALL, Archie N. (son) single male white 20 born in Nevada father born in England mother born in Oregon
    Line 8-WESTFALL, Arden (son) male white single 13 born in Oregon father born in England Mother born in Oregon
    Line 9-WESTFALL, Gladys (daughter) white female single 11 born in Colorado father born in England mother born in Oregon
    Line 10-WESTFALL, Agnes (daughter) white female single 8 born in Idaho father born in Missouri mother born in Oregon
    Line 11-WESTFALL, Jerold (son) white male single 5 born in Washington father born in Missouri mother born in Oregon Reference number: CNWA001 Verified: YES

    They are living at 140 Sussex Street.
    I find it interesing that only Agnes and Jerold seem to have a father born in Missouri. Ora should have been the father of Arden, Gladys, Agnes & Gerald. Archie was a Newby and his father WAS born in England.

  6. ↑ US Census
    1900 Colorado, Otero, ED 80, Series T623, Roll 127, Pg 6, sheet 6B, Heritage Quest website, 11 Jun 1900.

    Line 82 Westfall, Ora E. (head) 28 born in Missouri June 1871, married 5 yrs, Father born in West Virginia is a farmer,
    Line 83 Westfall, Nora (wife) 31, born in Oregon Feb. 1869, has had 7 children with 5 living, her Father born in Sweden Mother in Virginia,
    Line 84 Newby, Bessie (Step-daughter) 12 born in Nevada [Feb.] 1887 Father born in England Mother in Oregon,
    Line 85 Newby, Archie (step-son) 10 born Nov. 1890 in Nevada parents the same as Bessie,
    Line 86 Westfall, Arden (son) 4 born in Oregon May 1896 Father born in Missouri Mother in Oregon,
    Line 87 Westfall, Gladys (daughter) 1 born Apr 1889 in Colorado, parents the same as Arden,
    Line 88 Westfall William G. (father) 51 born Oct. 1848 in Missouri his Father born in Kentucky Mother in Tennessee. Reference number: CNCO001

    Ora is a farmer-He was born in Missouri, his dad West Virginia. This may be an error since his father is living with him and he listed his birth place as Missouri.
    Bessie and Archie Newby's dad was born in England.
    Where are Alice (19) and William Newby?

  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Death Cert. State
    State of Colorado, Department of Public Health and Environment, Certificate of Death, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Reg. #195, Dist. 191, 31 May 2008.

    Ora Westfall, male, white., widowed, born June 6, 1871 age 71 yrs, 8 mos., 11 days, died April 17, 1945 of Cerebral Thrombosis due to Cerebral Osterio-sclerosis & Myocarditis. Father Wm. Westfall born in Missouri, Mother Agnes Seraphie born in New York. His occupation was a laborer and his residence was Denver Colorado. Informant is J. L. R[osen]bloom address Colorado State Hosp. Pueblo Colo. Burial was April 23, 1943 at Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Colo. Reference number: DCCO001 Verified: YES

    I cannot read the State File No.
    Note: Ora's mother's name is Agnes Seraphine. Also that he is listed as a widow and Nora was still alive. I believe that Ora fell in love with another woman and she died. They might have even been married. I found Ora on the 1920 US Census listed with 2 step sons and listed as a widow there also. These boys have the last name of [Striplin].

  8. ↑ US Census
    1880 Missouri, Davis Township, Henry, Page 7, ED 169, T9 Roll 689, pg 297 Heritage Quest series, 5 Jun 1880.

    Lines 18-21
    Line 18: WESTFALL, William white male Married 31 is a farmer born in Virginia both his parents born in Virginia
    Line 19: WESTFALL, Seraphine (wife) white female Married 30 is a housekeeper born in New York her Father born in France Mother born in New York
    Line 20: WESTFALL, Ora E. (son) white male 8 born in Missouri father born in Virginia mother born in New York
    Line 21: WESTFALL, Mabel (daughter) white female 1 born in Missouri father born in Virginia mother born in New York Reference number: CNMO001

  9. ↑ Letter
    Application for membership in the Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers, 13 Apr 2003.

    Gladys Westfall Mullen, her address, her father, mother grandparents and Great grandparents with where born and when they arrived in Oregon. Reference number: WMS001-see digital file

    Orginal document with Gladys Westfall Mullin's hand writing.
    Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneerrs application filled out by Gladys (Westfall) King, Mullen. He came to Oregon in the 1850's from Virginia.
    Note on the back say he was the first settler and father of the town that has his name (Westfall, OR). He left his native West Virginia, then to Clinton, Missouri. An 1850 census show him in Lucas Co. Iowa, wife Elizabeth, an infant daughter Mary Jane who was my maternal grandmother. Then on to E. Oregon sometime in the early 1850's. Levi and Jackson (his brother) are buried in the Westfall cemetery.

  10. ↑ US Census
    1900 Colorado, Otero, Township 22 Precinct 1, ED 80, Sheet 6B, Ancestry.com online, 11 Jun 1900.

    Lines 82-88
    Line 82-WESTFALL, Ore E. (head) white male 28 born June 1871 in Missouri married 5 years father born in West Virginia mother in New York occ. farmer
    Line 83-WESTFALL, Nora (wife) white female 31 born Feb 1869 in Oregon married 5 years. Has birthed 7 children & 5 have survived. Her father born in Sweden, mother in Virginia
    Line 84-NEWBY, Bessie (step daughter) white female single 12 born [Feb.] 1887 in Nevada father born in England mother born in Oregon
    Line 85-NEWBY Archie (step son) white male single 10 born Nov 1890 in Nevada father born in England, mother in Oregon
    Line 86-WESTFALL, Arden (son) white male single 4 born May 1896 in Oregon father born in Missouri mother born in Oregon
    Line 87-WESTFALL, Gladys (daughter) white female single 1 born May 1896 in Colorado father born in Missouri mother born in Oregon
    Line 88 WESTFALL, William G. (father) white male widowed 51 born Oct 1848 in Missouri father born in Kentucky mother born in Tennessee Reference number: CNCO001 Verified: YES

    Only Ora and Bessie can read and write and speak English.

  11. ↑ US Census
    1900 Colorado, Otero, Township 22 Precinct 1, ED 80, Sheet 6B, Ancestry.com online, 11 Jun 1900.

    Lines 82-88
    Line 74-WESTFALL, Ore E. (head) white male 28 born June 1871 in Missouri married 5 years father born in West Virginia mother in New York occ. farmer
    Line 83-WESTFALL, Nora (wife) white female 31 born Feb 1869 in Oregon married 5 years. Has birthed 7 children & 5 have survived. Her father born in Sweden, mother in Virginia
    Line 84-NEWBY, Bessie (step daughter) white female single 12 born [Feb.] 1887 in Nevada father born in England mother born in Oregon
    Line 85-NEWBY Archie (step son) white male single 10 born Nov 1890 in Nevada father born in England, mother in Oregon
    Line 86-WESTFALL, Arden (son) white male single 4 born May 1896 in Oregon father born in Missouri mother born in Oregon
    Line 87-WESTFALL, Gladys (daughter) white female single 1 born May 1896 in Colorado father born in Missouri mother born in Oregon
    Line 88 WESTFALL, William G. (father) white male widowed 51 born Oct 1848 in Missouri father born in Kentucky mother born in Tennessee Reference number: CNCO001 Verified: YES

    Only Ora and Bessie can read and write and speak English.

  12. ↑ US Census
    1910 Washington, Thurston, Tenino, Tenino Precinct, ED [312], Sheet 7A, Series T624, Roll 1672, Pg 106, Heritage Quest Series, 1910.

    Lines 5-12
    Line 5-WESTFALL, Ora Elwood (head) male white 39 born in Missouri Parents born in West Virginia married 1[5] years is an Insurance Agent.
    Line 6-WESTFALL, Nora E. (wife) female white 42 born in Oregon Father born in Norway mother in West Virginia Married for 14 years has had 4 children all who are living.
    Line 7-WESTFALL, Archie N. (son) single male white 20 born in Nevada father born in England mother born in Oregon is a laborer in a sawmill
    Line 8-WESTFALL, Arden (son) male white single 13 born in Oregon father born in England Mother born in Oregon
    Line 9-WESTFALL, Gladys (daughter) white female single 11 born in Colorado father born in England mother born in Oregon
    Line 10-WESTFALL, Agnes (daughter) white female single 8 born in Idaho father born in Missouri mother born in Oregon
    Line 11-WESTFALL, Jerold (son) white male single 5 born in Washington father born in Missouri mother born in Oregon Reference number: CNWA001 Verified: YES

    They are living at 140 Sussex Street.
    I find it interesing that only Agnes and Jerold seem to have a father born in Missouri. Ora should have been the father of Arden, Gladys, Agnes & Gerald. Archie was a Newby and his father WAS born in England.

  13. ↑ US Census
    1930 New York, Erie, Buffalo City , ED 15-30, Sheet 25A, Ancestry.com, 10 Apr 1930.

    Line 12 WESTFALL, Ora (roomer) male white 58 married at age 26 born in Missouri father born in Virginia mother born in New York is a laborer in bldg. Reference number: CNNY001 Verified: YES

    Ora is living in a boarding house on 191 S. Division.

  14. ↑ From a letter from Elgar that Ellen B. Thibadeau has.
  15. ↑ William, Seraphine, Ora E. and Mabel.
  16. ↑ We believe that he arrived in Oregon this year. See WMS001.
    The next year (1895) he married Nora True Newby.
  17. ↑ 2 Jan 1900 Ora & Norah E. Westfall deeded property to Cleveland Cammann ETAL (21 B G-42 03259)
    5 Mar 1900 Ora & Norah E. Westfall deeded property to J. G. Lamerson (22 B G-122 03327)
  18. ↑ Ora E., Nora, Arden, Gladys & William G. Westfall & Bessie and Archie Newby.
  19. ↑ From the 1900 US Census.
  20. ↑ Ora Elwood, Nora E., Archie N., Arden, Gladys, Agnes & Jerold Westfall.
  21. ↑ Per the 1910 US Census.
  22. ↑ Ora Westfall-looks like it states he is widowed (wife Nora is still alive). He is living with 2 boys, John & William [Striplin] whom he is calling stepsons.
  23. ↑ for a Plumbing Co.
  24. ↑ Ora Westfall.
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