Johann Jacob Schopf

Notes:

Sometime prior to 1870, Jacob Schopf married Margaret Irwin of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. They can be found living with her family at the time of the 1870 census.

Chelisgpayne Township, Milton Post Office, enumerated August, 1870
#183-175
Irwin, Joseph age 42 M W Farm Laborer $100 of Personal Property born PA
Irwin, Jeanette age 36 F W Keeping House born PA
Irwin, Louisa age 11 F W at home born PA
Irwin, John age 6 M W at home born PA
Irwin, Robert age 4 M W at home born PA
Lewis, Elijah age 70 M W father-in-law born PA
Shaoff, Jacob age 22 M W farm laborer born Bavaria father and mother of foreign birth Shaoff, Margaret age 18 F W wife born PA

The following 1880 census information was located on the Familysearch CD's.

Census Place:Eveline, Charlevoix, Michigan
Source:FHL Film 1254576 National Archives Film T9-0576
Page 32B
RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
Jacob SCHOFF Self M M W 36 MI (sic) Occ:Farmer Fa: -- -Mo: ---
Margreet SCHOFF Wife F M W 27 PA Occ:Keeping House Fa: PA Mo: PA
Jane SCHOFF Dau F S W 9 PA Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: PA
Hanah SCHOFF Dau F S W 7 PA Occ: At HomeFa: PA Mo: PA
Rose SCHOFF Dau F S W 4 OH Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: PA
Jacob SCHOFF Son M S W 2 OH Occ:At Home Fa: PA Mo: PA

His great-grandson and namesake, Jake Schopf of Kirkland, Washington, writes that Jacob "Jake left the family one day on the train to find work in Charlevoix, Michigan. He never returned." Jacob left to search for work around the same general time period as the sinking of the Champlain (more details about this accident appear in a Bob Miles re-write of an article in the Charlevoix Journal on June 23, 1887). J.M. Ingalls, also a descendant, speculates that Jake Schopf may have perished in this accident. It is also possible, based on prior health problems as reported by his family, that he may have suffered from a heart attack while searching for work.

According to Mae Schopf Ingalls, Jacob's family were heirs to the estate of Maria Schopf nee Zimmerman, deceased 23 June 1953 in Gerlingen, Germany. (These papers, containing a list of heirs as of 1962, were prepared by Ackermann of Hoerner-Bank gmbh Heilbronn a-n, Lohtorstrasse 26, Telefon 3428 und 3493, Telegramm-adresse: Hoernerbank Heilbronneckar).

Johann married Margaret Ann Irwin on 5 Jul 1870 in Montandon, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Margaret (daughter of Joseph K. Irwin and Jane Lewis) was born on 19 Nov 1853 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 May 1926 in Stanwood, Snohomish County, Washington; was buried on 6 May 1926 in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married George Patrick on 8 Oct 1887 in Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, Michigan. George was born about 1871; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Mordath Holben on 13 Jul 1890 in Echo Township, Antrim County, Michigan. Mordath was born about 1867 in Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married John Elmer Blank, Sr. on 11 Jun 1892 in Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan. John was born on 23 Aug 1868 in Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jake Schopf writes that his grandfather "grew up in Michigan and became involved in logging. He followed the trees west to Washington He worked his way up the career ladder until he became Mill Superintendent of the Day Lumber Company of Big Lake, Washington. At that time it was the largest mill in Western Washington."


EVERETT HERALD 10 October 1951

John J. Schopf

John Jacob (Jake) Schopf, 73, of 3405 Colby Avenue, died at his home Monday evening after an extended illness. Mr. Schopf was born in Ohio, April 28, 1878, and had resided in Everett for the past sixteen years. He was an employee of the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving him are his widow, Grace at home; one son John J. Schopf at home; one daughter Mrs. Audrey L. Ackmann of Portland, Ore., one brother (sic), George Schopf of Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Mae Ingalls of Ellsworth, Mich.; one granddaughter, Nancy Lucas and one great granddaughter, Linda K. Lucas. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Chapel of the Solie Funeral Home. The Rev. William Sloan of the Calvary Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
Michigan, Emmet County, Egleston Twp
Vol 20, ED 85, Sheet 4, Line 85
Schoff, John J W Apr 1878 age 22 born Ohio
Enumerated with Simon J. Workings
Relationship Boarder

1910 Census
Not located

1920 Census
Washington, Whatcom County, Bellingham, ED #229
2106 Lake Street
#79-80
Schopf, John J Head R -- M W 40 M Ohio Germany (German) P
A Superintendent Lumber Company
Schopf, Violet Wife -- -- F W 38 M Canada (English) Canada (English)
Schopf, Audrey Dtr -- -- F W 12 S Washington Ohio Canada (English)
Schopf, August Brtr -- -- M W 30 S Mich. Germany (German) PA Millwright Lumber Company

1930 Census
Washington, Skagit County, West Clear Lake Township, ED 67, Page 2B
Schopf, John J Head 51 Ohio Germany Pennsylvania
Schopf, Grace M Wife 36 Mass Canada Eng. Canada Eng.
Poole, Irvine D Nephew 3 4/12 Wash Mass. British Canada
Poole, Jennette M-in-Law 67 Canada Scotland Ireland

(Medical):Generalized Arteriosclerosis Senility Wm. J. Wagner, MD Med Den Bldg Everett

John married Violet Olive Clink on 25 Jun 1902 in Harbor Springs, Emmet County, Michigan. Violet was born about 1880 in Canada; died on 3 Nov 1923 in Big Lake, Skagit County, Washington; was buried in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Grace Miriam Poole before 1926. Grace (daughter of Edwin Poole and Janet Agnes White) was born on 7 Apr 1893 in Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jan 1983 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington; was buried on 14 Jan 1983 in Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to Jay Ingalls, he was married with two children.

Was this one of his daughters? He would have been age 52 at her birth. Perhaps a granddaughter?

Betty C. Turner Betty C. Turner, 65, born December 18, 1935, to George and Viola Schopf, passed away March 12, 2001. Preceded in death by her mother and father; sister, Rosie; and precious granddaughter, Tatianna.

Survived by her loving husband, Leslie of 43 years; four sons, Dan, Jeff (Lori), Ron (Rhonda, beloved friend and "daughter"), Ken; grandchildren, Christie, Tracy, Sarah, Savannah, Jason and Alex, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty was devoted to her family and loved her grandchildren whom she called her little angels. They now call her their big angel. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Funeral services Friday, March 16, 2001 at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett, Wash.

Viewing prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m.

This notice was published: Friday, March 16, 2001. (The Herald of Everett, Washington: online edition)

Anna married Robert J. Davis on 30 Dec 1899 in Bellaire, Antrim County, Michigan. Robert was born about 1887 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mae married J.M. Ingalls on 26 Sep 1906 in East Jordan, Charlevoix County, Michigan. J.M. was born on 1 May 1885 in Banks Township, Antrim County, Michigan; died on 30 Sep 1957 in South Arm Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1920 census, he was living with his older brother, John Jacob Schopf. They were enumerated in Washington, Whatcom County, Bellingham, ED #229 at 2106 Lake Street.

Everett Daily Herald

AUGUST CLIFTON SCHOPF

August Clifton Schopf, 66, of Mount Vernon, Rt. 4, died in the Veterans Hospital, Seattle, Tuesday afternoon following an extended illness. Mr. Schopf was born in Sheboygan (sic), Mich, Nov 4, 1890 and had lived at Mount Vernon for 41 years. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Clear Lake for 40 years. Mr. Schopf was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ida Schopf of Rt. 4, Mount Vernon; a son Floyd Schopf of Rt. 4, Mount Vernon, and three grandsons. Private funeral services will be Friday morning at 11 o'clock in the funeral home of Purdy and Walters. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family requests that friends make their remembrances in the form of donations to the Washington Heart Association.

August married Ida Leona Livers after 1920. Ida was born on 10 Mar 1899; died on 7 Jun 1963 in Seattle, King County, Washington; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Michigan, Cheboygan, Cheboygan City
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 10 ED 72 Ward 3 Sheet 8B
112-125
Schopf, Margaret Head F W 57 M1 40 9/5 Pa Pa Pa English None
Schopf, George Son M W 26 S Mich Germany/German Pa English Laborer Sawmill
Schopf, Augustus SOn M W 19 S Mich Germany/German Pa Laborer Sawmill
Davis, Robert Son-in-law M W 33 Wd Mich Mich Mich Foreman Sawmill
Davis, Emma B Grnddtr F W 9 S Mich Mich Mich
Davis, Frank Grandson M w 7 S Mich Mich Mich
Holbon, Clyde Grandson M W 18 S Mich Mich Mich Laborer Odd Jobs
113-126
Blank, John Head M W 45 M1 17 Mich Germany/German NY Policeman City
Blank, Rosa Wife F W 33 M1 17 1/1 Ohio Germany/German Pa
Blank, John E Son M w 16 S Mich Mich Ohio

Notes:

At the time he registered for the draft for World War I, he was living at 314 Van Buren, Jackson, Michigan, and a Machinist for Morris Maching Tools in Jackson. He indicated he was married, of medium build, medium heighth, and with blue eyes and brown hair. His registration was completed on June 5, 1917. It appears that he divorced prior to the 1920 census.

According to Jay Ingalls, he was married and had five children.

Notes:

When she applied for her Social Security Account in 1942, her last name was listed as Anderson, and she was a co-owner of Anderson Pennywise Drug Store at 5436 S. Tacoma Way in Tacoma, Washington. She indicated that her last full time job, with Anderson, had ended on October 20, 1941. She listed her home address as Box 193 in South Tacoma.

Obituary
Audray (sic) Ackmann
Everett Herald 11 June 1969

Mrs. Audray L. Ackmann, 62, of 8120 Xavier Way died in a local nursing home June 10 after an extended illness. Mrs. Ackmann was born April 7, 1907, in Big Lake, Washington, and lived in the state all of her life. She had lived in the Everett area for the past 14 years.

She leaves her husband, Theodore E. at home; a daughter, Mrs. William (Nancy) Lucas of 6724 Willow Road; two grandchildren, Mrs. Linda Williams of Lynnwood and Robert Lucas of Everett; a great-granddaughter, Wendi Williams of Lynnwood; her stepmother Mrs. John J. Schopf of Everett, and a brother, the Rev. John J. Schopf of Everett.

Graveside services will be 1:30 pm at the IOOF Cemetery in Mount Vernon under the direction of the Solie Funeral Home. The Rev. John J. Schopf will officiate.

(Medical):Regional enteritis Died at Havenwood Nursing Home Physician J.W. Ebert Jr. M.D.

Audrey married Theodore E. Ackmann before 1948. Theodore (son of John Conrad Ackmann and Arabella Carolina Finney) was born on 25 Mar 1901 in Mt. Oliver, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 31 Mar 1976 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1986, Philip Schopf reported that his parents were Jake and Isabelle Schopf, and that they were Baptist missionaries living in Taguaginitia De Norte, Brasil. Philip said he was the second born of their four sons. He indicated that both his parents were around age 62 in 1988.

In a brief biographical sketch of his father, Jake Schopf, Jr., writes that "Jake was a stand out athlete at Everett High School, where he lettered in Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. He was offered full scholarships in football and baseball at several colleges but chose instead to attend a small Bible college in Los Angeles, California to prepare to be a missionary." He received his bachelor's degree from Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary.

Jake later wrote that his father "was born again and called to the ministry at age twelve through the ministry of John R. Rice. The day of his conversion he, along with some friends, went throughout Everett inviting people to come to the evangelistic services. As a young man at Calvary Baptist Church his heart was touched by the missionaries who filled the pulpit and taught Sunday School. Jake was a leader in the youth group....it was during this time that he first got to know the one who would become the love of his life, Isabelle Gates."

For over 40 years Jake and Isabelle served the Lord in various parts of Brazil; Ceara, Belem in Para, Sao Jose in Sao Paolo, and Brasilla. He retired from the foreign field to be Western Representative of Baptist Mid-Missions. Around 1992, Jake retired again and wound up first as interim pastor, and later as senior pastor, of First Baptist Church of Soap Lake, Washington.

(Medical):Diagnosed with Esophageal cancer in October, 2004.

John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Michigan, Cheboygan, Cheboygan City
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 10 ED 72 Ward 3 Sheet 8B
112-125
Schopf, Margaret Head F W 57 M1 40 9/5 Pa Pa Pa English None
Schopf, George Son M W 26 S Mich Germany/German Pa English Laborer Sawmill
Schopf, Augustus SOn M W 19 S Mich Germany/German Pa Laborer Sawmill
Davis, Robert Son-in-law M W 33 Wd Mich Mich Mich Foreman Sawmill
Davis, Emma B Grnddtr F W 9 S Mich Mich Mich
Davis, Frank Grandson M w 7 S Mich Mich Mich
Holbon, Clyde Grandson M W 18 S Mich Mich Mich Laborer Odd Jobs
113-126
Blank, John Head M W 45 M1 17 Mich Germany/German NY Policeman City
Blank, Rosa Wife F W 33 M1 17 1/1 Ohio Germany/German Pa
Blank, John E Son M w 16 S Mich Mich Ohio


1920 Census
Michigan, Jackson County, Jackson City
Enumerated 6 and 7 June 1920
SD 2 ED 7 Sheet 7A
314-143-178
Blank, John Head M W 50 M Mich Germany/German NY Machinist Auto Factory
Blank, Rose Wf F W 44 M Ohio Germany/German Pa
Blank, John Son M W 27 D Mich Mich Ohio Tool Maker Auto Park
Davis, Frank Nephew M W 17 S Mich Mich Mich Laborer Auto Park
Perlson, David Lodger M W 22 S NY Sweden/Swedish Sweden/Swedish Tool Maker Auto Parts

Notes:

His wife was the daughter of Edward and Julianna Lakies. They had three children.

Notes:

His wife was the daughter of Everett Walter Crain and Alberta Harvey. They had six children.

Notes:

Was employed by the Bozeman Canning Company in Mt. Vernon, Washington at age 16, when he applied for his Social Security number. This application is also the source for his mothers maiden name.

Unable to locate a copy of his obituary.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]