Person Page - 1982

     John D. Molt was born circa 1871 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of Charles Molt and Keziah Holzhausen.¹ John D. Molt married Anna V. Smith, daughter of D. C. Smith and Josephine (?), on 28 November 1891 at Wayne Co., IL. John D. Molt married Effie E. (?) circa 1901.² John D. Molt lived on 30 April 1910 at Carroll Twp., Vermilion Co., IL.²

     John Philip Molt was born circa 1904 at Wayne Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Cloyd Henry Molt and Robley D. Adams.¹

     Kenneth R. Molt was born circa 1921 at Wayne Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Jeremiah George Molt and Jessie Brown Miller.¹

     Laura Annetta Molt was born circa 1894 at Wayne Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of William E. Molt and Louisa Alice Brown. Laura Annetta Molt married Chester Oster on 28 January 1913 at Stephenson Co., IL. Laura Annetta Molt lived in April 1937 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.

     Laura D. Molt was born on 5 November 1909 at Wayne Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Leo Everett Molt and Stella Beatrice Allgire.¹ Laura D. Molt married Verner Brewer. Laura D. Molt married Robert White. Laura D. Molt died on 17 April 1977 at Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL, at age 67 Obit:

Wayne County Press
25 April 1977

LAURA WHITE, WAYNE NATIVE, DIES

Mrs. Laura D. White, 67, of McLeansboro, a native of Wayne County, a niece of Frank Molt, of Fairfield, died Sunday a week ago at the Manatee Hospital in Bradenton, Fla.
Services were conducted at the Gholson's Funeral Home in McLeansboro last week and burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield.
She was born in Wayne County on Nov. 5, 1909, the daughter of Everett and Stella (Allgire) Molt. She was married to Verner Brewer who preceded her in death. She was later marred to Robert White who also preceded her in death.
Surviving are a son, Leon White, of Delavan, Wis., a daughter, Mrs. Stella Taylor, of Indianapolis, Ind., seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, two brother, Leo Molt, of Brandenton, Fla. and Loren Molt, of Ogden, Ill, three sisters, Mrs. Lucille Bumpass, of Quincy, Ill., Mrs. Lois Robinson of Freeburg and Louise Commings of Clayton, Ind.

She was buried in April 1977 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.

     Leo Everett Molt was born on 3 February 1881 at Wayne Co., IL.¹ He was the son of William E. Molt and Louisa Alice Brown. Leo Everett Molt married Stella Beatrice Allgire, daughter of Jacob Allgire and Susan Butcher, on 20 August 1902 at Wayne Co., IL. Leo Everett Molt lived in April 1937 at Geff, Wayne Co., IL. He died on 22 January 1971 at Manatee Co., FL, at age 89. He was buried in 1971 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.

     Leon Lowell Molt was born on 5 November 1911 at Wayne Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Herman Molt and Flossie Birckett.¹ Leon Lowell Molt married Reva Scroggin, daughter of Benjamin F. Scroggin and Oral Irene Mileham, before 2 April 1930 at Logan Co. (probably), IL, entry on ancestry.com indicates three daughters to this marriage.² Leon Lowell Molt died in December 1977 at St. Clair Co., AL, at age 66 dates per SSDI.

     Leona Lois Molt was born circa December 1916 at Wayne Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Leo Everett Molt and Stella Beatrice Allgire.¹

     Lewis Molt was born in January 1890 at Wayne Co. (probably), IL.¹ He was the son of Charles Molt and Kate Swartz.¹ Lewis Molt died on 3 September 1907 at Wayne Co., IL, at age 17.

     Loren G. Molt was born circa 1913 at Wayne Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Leo Everett Molt and Stella Beatrice Allgire.¹

     Louise Molt was born circa 1924 at Wayne Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Alice Lucille Molt.¹

     Lucretia Helen Molt was born in 1896 at Elm River Twp., Wayne Co., IL. She was the daughter of Jeremiah George Molt and Mary Sina Rutger. Lucretia Helen Molt died in 1898 at Elm River Twp., Wayne Co., IL.

     Lucy Irene Molt was born in February 1898 at Wayne Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of John D. Molt and Anna V. Smith.¹ Lucy Irene Molt married Armor Lafayette Reed, son of Walton Reed and Mary Fantrey Butler, on 9 January 1918 at Wayne Co., IL. Lucy Irene Molt lived in January 1920 at East Lincoln Twp., Logan Co., IL.²

     Magdalena Molt was born on 16 April 1807.¹ She was the daughter of Johann Christoph Molt and Anna Katharina Scheurer.¹ Magdalena Molt died on 7 September 1884 at age 77.¹

     Maggie May Molt was born on 4 June 1894 at Wayne Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Molt and Kate Swartz.¹ Maggie May Molt married Archie A. Miller, son of C. B. Miller and Anna (?), on 3 November 1912 at Wayne Co., IL. Maggie May Molt lived on 31 January 1920 at Lamard Twp., Wayne Co., IL.² She lived on 21 April 1930 at Lamard Twp., Wayne Co., IL.³ She died on 30 March 1934 at Geff, Wayne Co., IL, at age 39 Obit:

Wayne Co. Press of 5 April 1934

MRS. ARCHIE MILLER DIES AT THE FAMILY HOME
Well-Known Farmer's Wife, Ill a Year With Tuberculosis, Passes Away Near Geff
Mrs. Maggie May Miller, wife of Archie Miller, died at the family home south of Geff last Friday evening, March 30th, after a long illness of tubercular trouble, which has its beginning last summer.
The burial took place Sunday in Maple Hill cemetery, after a service at the First M.E. church in this city conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. R. Ransom.
Maggie May Miller
Maggie May, daughter of Charles and Kate Molt, was born in Wayne County, near Enterprise, Ill., June 4th, 1894. She lived that community until she was united in marriage with Archie Miller, November 3, 1912. She and her husband then settled on a farm two and one fourth miles south of Geff, where she resided until she passed away Friday evening, March 30, 1934, at the age of 39 years, 9 months and 26 days.
To this union was born one son Charles, age 14, who with the husband is left to mourn.
She had been in failing health for some time and has been confined to her bed for about five months. She bore her suffering with great patience. All that loving hands and medical aid could do, was done, but the hand of death could not be stayed.
Maggie was converted early in womanhood and united with the Evangelical church at Enterprise where she held her membership until about 10 years ago when she and her husband united with the First M.E. church of Fairfield. She was a faithful Christian true to her Savior and her church, attending services when her health permitted. She expressed several times that she was ready to go when her savior called, and that she would meet her loved ones in heaven.
Besided the heart broken husband and son, she leaves to mourn one brother, Frank Molt and one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, both of near Geff, Ill., three half brothers., Jerome Molt, of near Geff, Ill., John Molt, of Catlin, Ill., William Molt, of Indianapolis, Ind; three half sisters, Frona Baum, of Danville, Ill., Allie Miller, of Sidell, Ill., and Lutie Donovan, of Indianola, Ill. She also leaves many nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends who will miss her from their number.

She was buried in April 1934 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL.

     Margaretha Molt was born on 2 November 1786.¹ She was the daughter of Johann Christoph Molt and Anna Katharina Scheurer.¹

     Marian N. Molt was born on 8 November 1926 at Geff, Wayne Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Paul H. Molt and Pauline (?)¹ Marian N. Molt died on 9 July 2008 at Creve Coeur, St. Louis Co., MO, at age 81 dates per SSDI, last residence Ballwin.

Obituary -- July 17, 2008 Suburban Journals:

Marian M. (Molt) Copeland of Ballwin, Mo., died July 9, 2008, in Creve Coeur, Mo. She was 81.

Mrs. Copeland was a homemaker. She was born Nov. 8, 1926, in Geff, Ill.

Mrs. Copeland is survived by her husband, James W. Copeland Jr; sons, Jay, John (Pam) and Tom (Cherie) Copeland; daughters, Sandy and Karen Copeland; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and other relatives.

The funeral was July 15 at the Schrader Chapel in Ballwin, with interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Arrangements were made by Schrader Funeral Home.

She was buried in July 2008 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO.

     Marion N. Molt was born circa 1904 at Wayne or Vermilion Co., IL.¹ He was the son of John D. Molt and Effie E. (?)¹

     Mary Alice Molt was born in November 1869 at Clay or Wayne Co., IL.^2,3 She was the daughter of Charles Molt and Keziah Holzhausen.² Mary Alice Molt married Absolom Marion Miller, son of J. Miller and Sarah A. Jacobs, on 10 March 1887 at Wayne Co., IL. Mary Alice Molt lived on 7 June 1900 at Carroll Twp., Vermilion Co., IL.³ She lived on 30 April 1910 at Carroll Twp., Vermilion Co., IL.⁴ She died on 7 September 1937 at Sidell, Vermilion Co., IL, at age 67.

     Mary Catherine Molt was born on 15 May 1920 at Geff, Wayne Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Guy Fenton Molt and Robley Wynona Sidwell.¹ Mary Catherine Molt married Harold Wylie circa 1939. Mary Catherine Molt died on 22 March 2000 at Shingle Springs, El Dorado Co., CA, at age 79.

     Mary Catherine Molt was born on 26 December 1907 at Wayne Co., IL. She was the daughter of Jerome Peter Molt and Sallie O'Reilly. Mary Catherine Molt died on 20 November 1909 at Wayne Co., IL, at age 1. She was buried in November 1909 at Buckeye Cemetery, Geff, Wayne Co., IL.

     Mary Virginia Lee Molt was born circa November 1920 at Wayne Co., IL. She was the daughter of Benjamin Bernard Molt and Ellen Tice.

     Maureen Molt was born on 6 March 1911 at Elm River Twp., Wayne Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Molt and Carrie Gertrude Truitt.¹ Maureen Molt married William Harold Hosselton, son of William Seth Hosselton and Dorothy Marie Moseley, on 2 November 1935. Maureen Molt died on 14 January 2003 at Fairfield, Wayne Co., IL, at age 91.

     Maxine E. Molt was born circa 1915 at New Mexico.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Emmanuel Worth Molt and Maymie E. (?)¹ Maxine E. Molt married Albion Smith.² Maxine E. Molt lived in 1940 at 815 Carson Street, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.²

     Myrtle Molt was born in March 1883 at Elm River Twp., Wayne Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Johann George Molt and Lucretia Butcher.¹ Myrtle Molt married Emory Borah, son of Lawrence Borah and Ettie Mathews, on 8 August 1910 at Marion Co., IN; assuming there were not two Myrtle Molts, this marriage appears to have been short-lived. Emory was re-married in 1920 and living in Lyon County, Minnesota. Other Molt descendants are only aware of the 1919 marriage to James Keedy. DLB 2012. Myrtle Molt married James Honey Keedy, son of Joseph R. Keedy and Louisa McDonald, on 17 April 1915 at Cuyahoga Co., OH.
Note:

This taken from a copy of a letter from Myrtie Molt to Nellie Louise Simmons dated 10 Feb 1959. Acquired by Steve Simmons from Nellie Buckly Thompson.

"Dear Nellie,
A few lines today. It is raining and a cold wind blowing, I here you are having rain too. They had quite a tornado in St. Louis this morning, sounds like bad weather all over the country. The rain is needed very badly in Calif. I hope we dont have any floods. How is every body down there? Im not so good but George is doing fine teaching every day. I was going to answer your questions you asked me sometime ago about where Grandma Molt was born but have lost your letter so will do the best I can without it. Mother (Lucretia Butcher Molt) was born the 6th of July, 1850 on the old Jeremiah Butcher farm, now the McGlasson farm. ( Jeremiah Butcher was her father ) Her father pioneered the place his name was Jeremiah Butcher. He had two daughters my mother and Aunt Leen Clair. He came from Kentucky with his father and family to Illinois, I dont know where they settled in Ill, But when Grandpa Butcher got married they settled on and pioneered the old Butcher place now the McGlassons farm. It was all woods when he settled on it. He also helped pioneer the Buckeye Church and preached there for a long time. He was a Christian Minister. And when Grandpa and Grandma Molt ( Myrtie and Minnies mother and father ) were married they pioneered and settled on my old home place which was all woods. Their first house was a log house. Then about 1872 they built the house I was born in. Aunt Leen Clair was married and lived in the Butcher home place till Ralph McGlasson bought it from her. Grandpa Molt was born in 1835. Died in 1922. Grandma Molt was born in 1850. Died in 1936. She was 86 years old when she died. I hope everybody is well down there, write when you can.
Love, Aunt Myrtie
P.S. Say hello to Frona and family."

Myrtle Molt died on 20 March 1969 at Solano Co., CA, per California Death Index online, shows mother's maiden name "Buttcher".

     Naomi R. Molt was born on 19 July 1891 at Geff, Wayne Co., IL. She was the daughter of William E. Molt and Louisa Alice Brown. Naomi R. Molt married Paul Thomas Stenson, son of Thomas A. Stenson and Winifred A. Etnyre. Naomi R. Molt lived in April 1937 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. She died on 9 November 1982 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, at age 91.

     Nellie Louise Molt was also known as "Minnie". She was born on 28 March 1883 at Cisne, Bedford Twp., Wayne Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Johann George Molt and Lucretia Butcher.¹ Nellie Louise Molt married Asa Alva Simmons, son of John Thompson Simmons and Rachael Austin, on 6 September 1900 at Wayne Co., IL. Nellie Louise Molt died on 27 October 1940 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 57.
Note: She had severe diabetes, and had one or both legs amputated.

     Paul H. Molt was born on 1 June 1903 at Elm River Twp., Wayne Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Jerome Peter Molt and Sallie O'Reilly.¹ Paul H. Molt married Pauline (?) circa 1924.² Paul H. Molt died in July 1983 at St. Louis Co., MO, at age 80 dates per SSDI, last residence Ballwin.

     Pearl G. Molt was born in May 1892 at Wayne Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of John D. Molt and Anna V. Smith.¹ Pearl G. Molt married Oscar Milo Hoffee, son of W. J. Hoffee and Mary (?), on 30 September 1914 at Wayne Co., IL. Pearl G. Molt lived in April 1940 at Mt. Erie, Wayne Co., IL.

     Ralph McKinley Molt was born on 12 January 1895 at Elm River Twp., Wayne Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Jeremiah George Molt and Mary Sina Rutger.¹ Ralph McKinley Molt lived on 5 June 1917 at 2209 Talbot Ave., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, per WWI draft registration card. He lived on 9 January 1920 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.² He lived on 27 April 1942 at 108 W. 15th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, per WWII draft registration card.