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This family history features Robert Malcolm Tefft and his immediate family.



First Generation
1. Robert Malcolm Tefft,1 born 25 December 1865 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York, the son of Rowland Dexter Tefft and Fannie L. Pachin;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 15 February 1949 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.1, 2 Robert married, first, 8 January 1890 in Randolph County, Indiana, Anna Flatter7 (born ca. 1868, parents not determined). Robert married, second, 4 August 1906 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan, Irene Bessie Curtis9 (born 1876 in Ohio, the daughter of John Curtis and Rebecca Hays;3, 4, 5, 6, 8 Irene died 21 April 19628). Robert is buried in Greenville Union Cemetery, Greenville, Drake County, Ohio.1 Irene is buried in Greenville Union Cemetery, Greenville, Drake County, Ohio.8

  1. Find a Grave (website). Greenville Union Cemetery, Greenville, Drake County, Ohio, Robert Tefft, born: 26 December 1865 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 15 February 1949 (from record, which provides the names and links for his father, two siblings, and spouse).
  2. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, Robert M. Tefft, died: 15 February 1949 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; born: 25 December 1865 in Smyrna, New York; father: Dexter Tefft; mother: Francis Pachen; spouse: Bessie; informant: Bessie I. Tefft; burial: Greenville, Ohio.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 403, Sheet No. 4A, R. Malcolm Tefft, 44, New York, salesman, carpet sweepers; wife of 12 years Bessie I. Tefft, 33, Ohio, no children.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 360, Sheet No. 10A, Robert Tefft, 54, New York, salesman, commercial; wife Bessie Tefft, 43, Ohio.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 16-1724, Sheet No. 7B, Robert M. Teft, 64, New York, first married age 32; salesman, merchandise; wife Bessie Teft, 53, Ohio, first married age 21.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago City, E.D. 103-2924, Sheet No. 15A, Robert M. Tefft, 75, New York, salesman, leather dog collars; wife Bessie I. Tefft, 64, Ohio.
  7. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Marriage License and Certification, Page 409, Malcolm R. Tefft and Anna Flatter, married on 8 January 1890 in Randolph County, Indiana.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Greenville Union Cemetery, Greenville, Drake County, Ohio, Bessie Tefft, born: 1876; died: 21 April 1962 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  9. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Record of Marriages in the County of Allegan, for the Quarter Ending 30 September 1906. Image 125 of 613. Malcolm R. Tefft, age 30, born in New York; father: Dexter Tefft; mother: Frances Patchem; Irene B. Curtis, age 24, born in Ohio; father: John Curtis; mother: Rebecca Hays; residence for both: St. Paul, Minn.; married on 4 August 1906 in Allegan.