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Family HistoryFamily History - Charles Wesley Tefft, Sr.


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Charles Wesley Tefft, Sr. and five of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Charles Wesley Tefft, Sr.,1 born 9 June 1882 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York, the son of Nathan M. Tefft and Purlea E. Stever;1, 2, 3 died 29 June 1952 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.1 Charles married Inez L. Hayes (born 11 November 1881 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, parents not determined;2, 3, 4 Inez died 24 March 1974 in Earlville, Madison County, New York4). Charles and Inez are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York.1, 4

Children of Charles Wesley Tefft, Sr. and Inez L. Hayes:

+2i. Harry Ward Tefft, born 31 August 1901 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died 2 August 1995 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York. Married (1) Evelyn C. Lomber Married (2) Mary Helen Laughlin Married (3) Fannie Rahrle (née Hull) .
 3ii. Harold N. Tefft, born 13 April 1903 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;2, 5 died 26 September 1968 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York.5 Harold is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York.5
 4iii. Charles W. Tefft, Jr., born 17 March 1914 in New York;2, 3, 6 died 16 May 1977 in Fresno, Fresno County, California.6

  1. Find a Grave (website). Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York, Charles Wesley Tefft Sr., born: 9 June 1882 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 29 June 1952 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York (from record, which includes the text of his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, three sons, and two brothers; and provides the names and links for his wife and one son).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, E.D. 169, Sheet No. 2A, Charles W. Tefft, 40, New York, agent, real estate office; wife Inez L. Tefft, 38, New York; son Harry W. Tefft, 18, New York, draftsman, gear co.; son Harold M. Tefft, 16, New York, chauffeur, delivery car; son Charles W. Tefft, Jr., 5, New York; mother-in-law Carrie Wilkins, 58, New York, Widow.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Madison County, Oneida, E.D. 27-43, Sheet No. 5B, Charles W. Tefft, 56, New York, engineer, heating; wife Inez L. Tefft, 51, New York; son Charles W. Tefft, 26, New York; residence on 1 April 1935 for all: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York, Inez L. Hayes Tefft, born: 11 November 1881 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 24 March 1974 in Earlville, Madison County, New York (from record, which includes the text from her obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of her husband and two sons; and provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York, Harold N. Tefft, born: 13 April 1903 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 26 September 1968 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York (from record, which includes the text from his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his mother and two brothers; and provides the names and links for his parents).
  6. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Charles W. Tefft, died: 16 May 1977 in Fresno, California; born: 17 March 1914 in New York.
Second and Third Generations
2. Harry Ward Tefft2 (Charles1), born 31 August 1901 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 2 August 1995 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York.2, 6 Harry married, first, ca. 1925, Evelyn C. Lomber4, 6 (born 10 March 1900 in Leeds, Yorkshire County, England, parents not determined;4, 7 Evelyn died 6 January 1990 in Radisson, Onondaga County, New York7). Their marriage ended in divorce on 19 May 1939.8 Harry married, second, 23 May 1939 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Mary Helen Laughlin6, 8 (born 4 April 1913 in Seneca Falls, Seneca County, New York, the daughter of Thomas Laughlin and Evelyn McGrath;5, 6, 8 Mary died 27 April 19846). Harry married, third, 24 November 1990, Fannie Rahrle (née Hull) 6 (born 25 February 1914 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, parents not determined;9 Fannie died 22 October 1999 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York6, 9). Harry is buried in Sherburne West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne, Chenango County, New York.2 Evelyn is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.7 Fannie is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan, Onondaga County, New York.9

Children of Harry Ward Tefft and Mary Helen Laughlin:

 5i. Gary W. Tefft.
 6ii. Mary Ann Tefft.

  1. Residents of Fayetteville, NY, Circa 1942; Surnames from Sutfin to Z. Compiled by Edward Hutchinson. Available at: ehutchison.homestead.com/FayettevilleRegistry5.html. Harry W. Tefft. The paragraph provides vital and biographical details and the names of three wives and two children.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Sherburne West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, Harry W. Tefft, born: 31 August 1901 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 2 Auguste 1995 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York (from record, which provides the name and links for his wife).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, E.D. 169, Sheet No. 2A, Charles W. Tefft, 40, New York, agent, real estate office; wife Inez L. Tefft, 38, New York; son Harry W. Tefft, 18, New York, draftsman, gear co.; son Harold M. Tefft, 16, New York, chauffeur, delivery car; son Charles W. Tefft, Jr., 5, New York; mother-in-law Carrie Wilkins, 58, New York, Widow.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, E.D. 34-203, Sheet No. 17B, Harry W. Tefft, 28, New York, salesman, shoes; first married age 24; wife Evelyn B. Tefft, 30, England, first married age 25, practical nurse, private family.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, E.D. 66-253, Sheet No. 12B, Harry Tefft, 38, New York, salesman; wife Mary Tefft, 27, New York.
  6. Residents of Fayetteville, NY, Circa 1942; Surnames from Sutfin to Z. Compiled by Edward Hutchinson. Available at: ehutchison.homestead.com/FayettevilleRegistry5.html.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, Evelyn C. Tefft, born: 10 March 1900; died: 6 January 1990 (from record, which includes the text of her obituary giving vital and biographical details).
  8. Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950; Application for Marriage License, and Certificate of Marriage; License No. 940, Harry Ward Tefft, 37, born in Norwich, NY; previously married, divorced on 19 May 1939; father: Charles, born in Norwich, NY; mother: Ines Hay, born in Norwich, NY; and Mary Helen Laughlin, 26, born in Seneca Falls, NY; not previously married; father: Thomas, born in Seneca Falls, NY; mother: Gladys McGrath, born in Rochester, NY. Married on 23 May 1939 in Scranton, PA.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan, Onondaga County, New York, Fannie Hull Tefft, born: 25 February 1914 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died: 22 October 1999 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York (from record, which includes a note detailing her two marriages and two children by her first marriage; and provides the names and links for her two husbands).