Emanuel Family - Person Sheet
Emanuel Family - Person Sheet
NameMaude Ellen Griffith 
Death27 Jan 1960, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
FatherMichael John Griffith (1853-1930)
MotherAgnes Leticia Livingston (1860-1939)
Spouses
Burialaft 11 Nov 1948, Fairview, Major, Oklahoma, USA [366]
OccupationBlack Smith
ReligionProtestant
FatherGeorge Washington Countryman (1838-1917)
MotherAmelia Alice Kniseley (1846-1911)
ChildrenGeorge Washington (1897-1960)
Amelia Alice (1898-1972)
Louis (1900-1971)
Paul (1903-1982)
Franklin Glenn (1906-1983)
Doris Gladys (1908-1999)
Agnes Letitia (1910-1990)
Fannie Lee (1914-2003)
Georgia Willamay (1919-2003)
Henry Alfred (Died as Infant) (1920-1920)
Biography notes for Maude Ellen Griffith
Maude Ellen Griffith (25 Feb 1879 – 27 Jan 1960)
Maude Ellen Griffith was born at Geneseo in Rice County Kansas on 25 Feb 1879 (165). Maude was a daughter of Michael John Griffith and Agnes Leticia (Livingston) Griffith. At her birth, Michael Griffith was 25 years old, and Agnes was 18.
The 1880 federal census of the Empire Township of Ellsworth County, Kansas enumerates the household of Michael Griffith, 26 years old and born in Ohio (1036). Michael worked as a laborer. His parents were both born in Ohio. Michael’s wife, Agnes (Livingston) Griffith was 21 years old, and both of her parents were born in Pennsylvania. One year-old Maudy Griffith was born in Kansas.
The 1 Mar 1885 Kansas State Census enumerates the Michael Griffith household of the Empire Township of Ellsworth County, Kansas (1041). Michael Griffith was 31 years old, and Agnes (Livingston) Griffith was 23. Three children lived in the household: Maudie, five years old; Sarah, four years old; and one-year old Clara Griffith. Michael and Agnes Griffith were both born in Ohio. At the 1 Mar 1895 Kansas State Census of the Empire Township of Ellsworth County, Kansas, M. J. Griffith was 42 years old, and A. L. Griffith was 35 (1042). Six children lived in the household: Maud, 16 years old; 13 year-old Sarah; 11 year-old Clara; 9 year-old Lizzie; 7 year-old Emma; and one year-old Truman Griffith. All children were born in Kansas.
On 16 Feb 1896, Fred G. Countryman and Maude Ellen Griffith married at Midway Station in Ellsworth County, Kansas (782). Midway Station was a rural railway station about half-way between Geneseo and Kanoplis, Kansas (790).
A son, George Washington Countryman, was born to Fred G. and Maude Ellen Countryman on 4 Jan 1897 at Mitchell in Rice County, Kansas (659, 787). A daughter, Amelia Alice Countryman, was born at Galt in Rice County, Kansas on 18 Dec 1898 (975).
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Galt in Rice County, Kansas enumerates the household of F. G. Countryman, 33 years old and born in Jul 1866 in New York (777). F. G. Countryman worked as a black smith. Fred Countryman’s parents were both born in New York. Maud Countryman was 21 years old, born in Kansas in Feb 1879. Her parents were both born in Ohio. Also living in the F. G. Countryman household were a son, George W. Countryman, three years old and born in Jan 1897, and one year-old Amilia Countryman, born in Dec 1898. Both children were born in Kansas.
A son Louis Countryman was born to Fred and Maude Countryman on 1 Aug 1900 at Galt in Rice County, Kansas (682).
Before 19 Jul 1903, the Fred G. Countryman family settled on land in Woods County, Oklahoma north of the Salt Fork River within Section 27 of Township 27 North of Range 9 West of the Indian Meridian. This land was about two miles northeast of the Great Salt Lake in Woods County. A son Paul Countryman was born to Fred and Maude Countryman on 19 Jul 1903 at Galt in Woods County, Oklahoma (683, 977). A son Franklin Glenn Countryman was born on 29 Jul 1906, likely in Woods County, Oklahoma (686, 978). A daughter Doris Gladys Countryman was born on 14 Jul 1908 at Jet in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma (979).
The 1910 federal census of the Beard Township of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma enumerates the household of Fred Countryman, 44 years old and working as a farmer (778). Both of Fred Countryman’s parents were born in New York. Fred Countryman’s wife, Maud Countryman, was 32 years old and born in Kansas. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Six children were living in the Fred Countryman household: George Countryman, 13 years old and born in Kansas; Cornelia Countryman, 11 years old and born in Kansas; Lewis Countryman, 10 years old and born in Kansas; Paul Countryman, 10 years old and born in Oklahoma; Frank, 4 years old and born in Oklahoma; and Dorce Countryman, one year-old and born in Oklahoma.
In Apr 1913, the Fred G. Countryman household migrated from Alfalfa County, Oklahoma to Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma (760). Fred and Maude Countryman remained residents of Fairview for the remainder of their lives. Two daughters were born to Fred and Maude Countryman at Fairview in Major County: Fannie Lee Countryman on 22 Jan 1914 (1101); and Georgia Willamay Countryman on 4 Jan 1919.
At the 14 Jan 1920 federal census of Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma, Fred Countryman was 59 years old and working as a blacksmith in a shop that he owned (748). His wife Maude Countryman was 40 years old. Fred Countryman reported that he was born in New York as were both his father and mother. Maude Countryman, born in Kansas, reported both parents as born in Ohio. Seven children were living in the Fred Countryman household:
George W. Countryman, age 23 years, born in Kansas;
Louis Countryman, 19, born in Kansas;
Frank G. Countryman, 13, born in Oklahoma;
Doris G. Countryman, 11, born in Oklahoma;
Agnes L. Countryman, 9, born in Oklahoma;
Fannie L. Countryman, 5, born in Oklahoma; and
Georgia W. Countryman, 1 year old, and born in Oklahoma.
The census enumerates George W. Countryman as born in Kansas; all other children were born in Oklahoma.
A son, Henry Alfred Countryman, born to Maude and Fred Countryman on 17 Nov 1920 at Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma, died soon after birth (696).
The 1930 federal census of Fairview in Major County Oklahoma enumerates the Fred G. Countryman household on 22 Apr 1930 as (780):
Fred G. Countryman, 63 years old, and born in New York;
Maude Countryman, 51 years old and born in Kansas;
George W. Countryman, 33 years old and born in Kansas;
Fannie L. Countryman, 16 years old and born in Oklahoma; and
Georgia W. Countryman, 11 years old and born in Oklahoma.
Both of Fred Countryman’s parents were recorded as born in New York. Both of Maude Countryman’s parents were born in Ohio. At their marriage, Fred Countryman was 30 years old, and Maude Countryman was 17 years old. Fred G. Countryman held real estate valued at $1,500.
Agness Montgomery, a daughter of Fred and Maude Countryman, and her husband Cyril E. Montgomery were living with the Fred G. Countryman household. Agness Montgomery was 19 years old and born in Oklahoma. Cyril E. Montgomery was 24 years old and born in Oklahoma. At their marriage, Agness Montgomery was 19 years old and Cyril E. Montgomery was 24 years old.
The 7 May 1940 federal census of Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma enumerates the Fred G. Countryman household (779). Fred Countryman was 73 years old and born in New York. His wife Maude E. Countryman was 63 years old and born in Kansas. Fred Countryman responded to supplemental questions to state that his father was born in Holland and that his mother was born in New York. Fred Countryman completed school through the 8th grade. He was working as a Blacksmith. Fred owned the property he lived in, and Fred and Maude Countryman were living in the same house in 1935. The census enumerates the household of Fred Countryman’s oldest son, George W. Countryman at the adjacent property.
Fredrick Glonar Countryman died on 11 Nov 1948 of injuries he incurred during an assault and robbery at his blacksmith shop behind his home in Fairview, Oklahoma (782, 786). At Fred’s death, Maude Ellen (Griffith) Countryman was 69 years old. She continued to live in their Fairview, Oklahoma home.
Maude Ellen (Griffith) Countryman died on 27 Jan 1960 at the home of her daughter, Fannie Lee (Countryman) Emanuel, in Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. At her death, Maude Ellen Countrymen was 80 years old. Her remains are buried in the Fairview Cemetery at Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma.
Maude Ellen Countryman died intestate. Probate of her estate occurred on 12 Aug 1960 at Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma (658).
Maude Ellen Griffith was born at Geneseo in Rice County Kansas on 25 Feb 1879 (165). Maude was a daughter of Michael John Griffith and Agnes Leticia (Livingston) Griffith. At her birth, Michael Griffith was 25 years old, and Agnes was 18.
The 1880 federal census of the Empire Township of Ellsworth County, Kansas enumerates the household of Michael Griffith, 26 years old and born in Ohio (1036). Michael worked as a laborer. His parents were both born in Ohio. Michael’s wife, Agnes (Livingston) Griffith was 21 years old, and both of her parents were born in Pennsylvania. One year-old Maudy Griffith was born in Kansas.
The 1 Mar 1885 Kansas State Census enumerates the Michael Griffith household of the Empire Township of Ellsworth County, Kansas (1041). Michael Griffith was 31 years old, and Agnes (Livingston) Griffith was 23. Three children lived in the household: Maudie, five years old; Sarah, four years old; and one-year old Clara Griffith. Michael and Agnes Griffith were both born in Ohio. At the 1 Mar 1895 Kansas State Census of the Empire Township of Ellsworth County, Kansas, M. J. Griffith was 42 years old, and A. L. Griffith was 35 (1042). Six children lived in the household: Maud, 16 years old; 13 year-old Sarah; 11 year-old Clara; 9 year-old Lizzie; 7 year-old Emma; and one year-old Truman Griffith. All children were born in Kansas.
On 16 Feb 1896, Fred G. Countryman and Maude Ellen Griffith married at Midway Station in Ellsworth County, Kansas (782). Midway Station was a rural railway station about half-way between Geneseo and Kanoplis, Kansas (790).
A son, George Washington Countryman, was born to Fred G. and Maude Ellen Countryman on 4 Jan 1897 at Mitchell in Rice County, Kansas (659, 787). A daughter, Amelia Alice Countryman, was born at Galt in Rice County, Kansas on 18 Dec 1898 (975).
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Galt in Rice County, Kansas enumerates the household of F. G. Countryman, 33 years old and born in Jul 1866 in New York (777). F. G. Countryman worked as a black smith. Fred Countryman’s parents were both born in New York. Maud Countryman was 21 years old, born in Kansas in Feb 1879. Her parents were both born in Ohio. Also living in the F. G. Countryman household were a son, George W. Countryman, three years old and born in Jan 1897, and one year-old Amilia Countryman, born in Dec 1898. Both children were born in Kansas.
A son Louis Countryman was born to Fred and Maude Countryman on 1 Aug 1900 at Galt in Rice County, Kansas (682).
Before 19 Jul 1903, the Fred G. Countryman family settled on land in Woods County, Oklahoma north of the Salt Fork River within Section 27 of Township 27 North of Range 9 West of the Indian Meridian. This land was about two miles northeast of the Great Salt Lake in Woods County. A son Paul Countryman was born to Fred and Maude Countryman on 19 Jul 1903 at Galt in Woods County, Oklahoma (683, 977). A son Franklin Glenn Countryman was born on 29 Jul 1906, likely in Woods County, Oklahoma (686, 978). A daughter Doris Gladys Countryman was born on 14 Jul 1908 at Jet in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma (979).
The 1910 federal census of the Beard Township of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma enumerates the household of Fred Countryman, 44 years old and working as a farmer (778). Both of Fred Countryman’s parents were born in New York. Fred Countryman’s wife, Maud Countryman, was 32 years old and born in Kansas. Both of her parents were born in Ohio. Six children were living in the Fred Countryman household: George Countryman, 13 years old and born in Kansas; Cornelia Countryman, 11 years old and born in Kansas; Lewis Countryman, 10 years old and born in Kansas; Paul Countryman, 10 years old and born in Oklahoma; Frank, 4 years old and born in Oklahoma; and Dorce Countryman, one year-old and born in Oklahoma.
In Apr 1913, the Fred G. Countryman household migrated from Alfalfa County, Oklahoma to Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma (760). Fred and Maude Countryman remained residents of Fairview for the remainder of their lives. Two daughters were born to Fred and Maude Countryman at Fairview in Major County: Fannie Lee Countryman on 22 Jan 1914 (1101); and Georgia Willamay Countryman on 4 Jan 1919.
At the 14 Jan 1920 federal census of Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma, Fred Countryman was 59 years old and working as a blacksmith in a shop that he owned (748). His wife Maude Countryman was 40 years old. Fred Countryman reported that he was born in New York as were both his father and mother. Maude Countryman, born in Kansas, reported both parents as born in Ohio. Seven children were living in the Fred Countryman household:
George W. Countryman, age 23 years, born in Kansas;
Louis Countryman, 19, born in Kansas;
Frank G. Countryman, 13, born in Oklahoma;
Doris G. Countryman, 11, born in Oklahoma;
Agnes L. Countryman, 9, born in Oklahoma;
Fannie L. Countryman, 5, born in Oklahoma; and
Georgia W. Countryman, 1 year old, and born in Oklahoma.
The census enumerates George W. Countryman as born in Kansas; all other children were born in Oklahoma.
A son, Henry Alfred Countryman, born to Maude and Fred Countryman on 17 Nov 1920 at Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma, died soon after birth (696).
The 1930 federal census of Fairview in Major County Oklahoma enumerates the Fred G. Countryman household on 22 Apr 1930 as (780):
Fred G. Countryman, 63 years old, and born in New York;
Maude Countryman, 51 years old and born in Kansas;
George W. Countryman, 33 years old and born in Kansas;
Fannie L. Countryman, 16 years old and born in Oklahoma; and
Georgia W. Countryman, 11 years old and born in Oklahoma.
Both of Fred Countryman’s parents were recorded as born in New York. Both of Maude Countryman’s parents were born in Ohio. At their marriage, Fred Countryman was 30 years old, and Maude Countryman was 17 years old. Fred G. Countryman held real estate valued at $1,500.
Agness Montgomery, a daughter of Fred and Maude Countryman, and her husband Cyril E. Montgomery were living with the Fred G. Countryman household. Agness Montgomery was 19 years old and born in Oklahoma. Cyril E. Montgomery was 24 years old and born in Oklahoma. At their marriage, Agness Montgomery was 19 years old and Cyril E. Montgomery was 24 years old.
The 7 May 1940 federal census of Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma enumerates the Fred G. Countryman household (779). Fred Countryman was 73 years old and born in New York. His wife Maude E. Countryman was 63 years old and born in Kansas. Fred Countryman responded to supplemental questions to state that his father was born in Holland and that his mother was born in New York. Fred Countryman completed school through the 8th grade. He was working as a Blacksmith. Fred owned the property he lived in, and Fred and Maude Countryman were living in the same house in 1935. The census enumerates the household of Fred Countryman’s oldest son, George W. Countryman at the adjacent property.
Fredrick Glonar Countryman died on 11 Nov 1948 of injuries he incurred during an assault and robbery at his blacksmith shop behind his home in Fairview, Oklahoma (782, 786). At Fred’s death, Maude Ellen (Griffith) Countryman was 69 years old. She continued to live in their Fairview, Oklahoma home.
Maude Ellen (Griffith) Countryman died on 27 Jan 1960 at the home of her daughter, Fannie Lee (Countryman) Emanuel, in Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. At her death, Maude Ellen Countrymen was 80 years old. Her remains are buried in the Fairview Cemetery at Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma.
Maude Ellen Countryman died intestate. Probate of her estate occurred on 12 Aug 1960 at Fairview in Major County, Oklahoma (658).
Census notes for Maude Ellen Griffith
Maude Ellen Griffith Census Summary
1880 U.S. Federal Census (1036)
Michael Griffith Household
Empire Township, Ellsworth County, Kansas
5 Jun 1880
Michael Griffith, a: 26, b: Ohio (Laborer)
Father b: Ohio; Mother b: Ohio
+ Agnes Griffith, a: 21, b: Ohio (Agnes Leticia Livingston)
Father b: Pennsylvania; Mother b: Pennsylvania
Maudy Griffith, a: 1; b: Kansas
1885 Kansas State Census (1041)
Michael Griffith Household
Empire Township, Ellsworth County, Kansas
1 Mar 1885
Michael Griffith, a: 31, b: Ohio
+ Agnes Griffith, a: 23, b: Ohio (Agnes Leticia Livingston)
Maudie Griffith, a: 5
Sarah Griffith, a: 4
Clara Griffith, a: 1
1895 Kansas State Census (1042)
M. J. Griffith Household
Empire Township, Ellsworth County, Kansas
1 Mar 1895
M. J. Griffith, a: 42, b: Ohio
+ A. L. Griffith, a: 35, b: Ohio (Agnes Leticia Livingston)
Maud Griffith, a: 16, b: Kansas
Sarah Griffith, a: 13, b: Kansas
Clara Griffith, a: 11, b: Kansas
Lizzie Griffith, a: 9, b: Kansas
Emma Griffith, a: 7, b: Kansas
Truman Griffith, a: 1, b: Kansas
1900 U.S. Federal Census (777)
F. G. Countryman Household
Mitchell Township, Rice County, Kansas
4 Jun 1900
F. G. Countryman, a: 33, b: Jul 1866, New York (Black Smith)
Father b: New York, Mother b: New York
+ Maud (Griffith) Countryman, a: 21, b: Feb 1879, Kansas
Father b: Ohio, Mother b: Ohio
Geo W Countryman, a: 3, b: Jan 1897, Kansas
Amilia Countryman, a: 1, b: Dec 1898, Kansas
1910 U.S. Federal Census (778)
Fred Countryman Household
Beard, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma
20 Apr 1910
Fred Countryman, a: 44, b: New York (Farmer)
Father b: New York; Mother b: New York
+ Maud (Griffith) Countryman, a: 32, b: Kansas
Father b: Ohio; Mother b: Ohio
George Countryman, a: 13, b: Kansas
Corelia Countryman, a: 11, b: Kansas
Lewis Countryman, a: 10, b: Kansas
Paul Countryman, a: 7, b: Oklahoma
Frank Countryman, a: 4, b: Oklahoma
Dorce Countryman, a: 1, b: Oklahoma
Maude Countryman was the mother of six children, all of whom were living.
1920 U.S. Federal Census (748)
Fred Countryman Household
Fairview, Major County, Oklahoma
14 Jan 1920
Fred Countryman, a: 59, b: New York (Blacksmith, Shop Owner)
Father b: New York, Mother b: New York
+ Maude (Griffith) Countryman, a: 40, b: Kansas
Father b: Ohio, Mother b: Ohio
George W. Countryman, a: 23, b: Kansas, (Blacksmith)
Louis Countryman, a: 19, b: Kansas
Frank G. Countryman, a: 13, b: Oklahoma
Doris G. Countryman, a: 11, b: Oklahoma
Agnes L. Countryman, a: 9, b: Oklahoma
Fannie L. Countryman, a: 5, b: Oklahoma
Georgia W. Countryman, a: 1, b: Oklahoma
1930 U.S. Federal Census (780)
Fred G. Countryman Household
Fairview, Major County, Oklahoma
Enumeration District: 47-10
22 Apr 1930
Fred G. Countryman, a: 63, b: New York (Blacksmith)
Maude Ellen Griffith Census Summary
1880 U.S. Federal Census (1036)
Michael Griffith Household
Empire Township, Ellsworth County, Kansas
5 Jun 1880
Michael Griffith, a: 26, b: Ohio (Laborer)
Father b: Ohio; Mother b: Ohio
+ Agnes Griffith, a: 21, b: Ohio (Agnes Leticia Livingston)
Father b: Pennsylvania; Mother b: Pennsylvania
Maudy Griffith, a: 1; b: Kansas
1885 Kansas State Census (1041)
Michael Griffith Household
Empire Township, Ellsworth County, Kansas
1 Mar 1885
Michael Griffith, a: 31, b: Ohio
+ Agnes Griffith, a: 23, b: Ohio (Agnes Leticia Livingston)
Maudie Griffith, a: 5
Sarah Griffith, a: 4
Clara Griffith, a: 1
1895 Kansas State Census (1042)
M. J. Griffith Household
Empire Township, Ellsworth County, Kansas
1 Mar 1895
M. J. Griffith, a: 42, b: Ohio
+ A. L. Griffith, a: 35, b: Ohio (Agnes Leticia Livingston)
Maud Griffith, a: 16, b: Kansas
Sarah Griffith, a: 13, b: Kansas
Clara Griffith, a: 11, b: Kansas
Lizzie Griffith, a: 9, b: Kansas
Emma Griffith, a: 7, b: Kansas
Truman Griffith, a: 1, b: Kansas
1900 U.S. Federal Census (777)
F. G. Countryman Household
Mitchell Township, Rice County, Kansas
4 Jun 1900
F. G. Countryman, a: 33, b: Jul 1866, New York (Black Smith)
Father b: New York, Mother b: New York
+ Maud (Griffith) Countryman, a: 21, b: Feb 1879, Kansas
Father b: Ohio, Mother b: Ohio
Geo W Countryman, a: 3, b: Jan 1897, Kansas
Amilia Countryman, a: 1, b: Dec 1898, Kansas
1910 U.S. Federal Census (778)
Fred Countryman Household
Beard, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma
20 Apr 1910
Fred Countryman, a: 44, b: New York (Farmer)
Father b: New York; Mother b: New York
+ Maud (Griffith) Countryman, a: 32, b: Kansas
Father b: Ohio; Mother b: Ohio
George Countryman, a: 13, b: Kansas
Corelia Countryman, a: 11, b: Kansas
Lewis Countryman, a: 10, b: Kansas
Paul Countryman, a: 7, b: Oklahoma
Frank Countryman, a: 4, b: Oklahoma
Dorce Countryman, a: 1, b: Oklahoma
Maude Countryman was the mother of six children, all of whom were living.
1920 U.S. Federal Census (748)
Fred Countryman Household
Fairview, Major County, Oklahoma
14 Jan 1920
Fred Countryman, a: 59, b: New York (Blacksmith, Shop Owner)
Father b: New York, Mother b: New York
+ Maude (Griffith) Countryman, a: 40, b: Kansas
Father b: Ohio, Mother b: Ohio
George W. Countryman, a: 23, b: Kansas, (Blacksmith)
Louis Countryman, a: 19, b: Kansas
Frank G. Countryman, a: 13, b: Oklahoma
Doris G. Countryman, a: 11, b: Oklahoma
Agnes L. Countryman, a: 9, b: Oklahoma
Fannie L. Countryman, a: 5, b: Oklahoma
Georgia W. Countryman, a: 1, b: Oklahoma
1930 U.S. Federal Census (780)
Fred G. Countryman Household
Fairview, Major County, Oklahoma
Enumeration District: 47-10
22 Apr 1930
Fred G. Countryman, a: 63, b: New York (Blacksmith)
Father b: New York, Mother b: New York
+ Maude (Griffith) Countryman, a: 51, b: Kansas
Father b: Ohio, Mother b: Ohio
George W. Countryman, a: 33, b: Kansas (Blacksmith)
Fannie L. Countryman, a: 16, b: Oklahoma
Georgia W. Countryman, a: 11, b: Oklahoma
Agness Montgomery (Countryman), a: 19, b: Oklahoma
Cyril E. Montgomery, a: 24, b: Oklahoma (Son-in-Law)
Father b: USA; Mother b: USA
Real estate value: $500
The Fred G. Countryman home was located on Third Avenue at Fairview, Major County, Oklahoma.
1940 U.S. Federal Census (779)
Fred G. Countryman Household
Fairview, Major County, Oklahoma
7 May 1940
Fred G. Countryman, a: 73, b: New York (Blacksmith)
+ Maude E. (Griffith) Countryman, a: 63, b: Kansas
Fred G. and Maude E. Countryman owned the house in which they lived, and it was valued at about $1,000.
On 1 Apr 1935, Fred G. Countryman and Maude E. (Griffith) Countryman were living in the same location.Father b: New York, Mother b: New York
+ Maude (Griffith) Countryman, a: 51, b: Kansas
Father b: Ohio, Mother b: Ohio
George W. Countryman, a: 33, b: Kansas (Blacksmith)
Fannie L. Countryman, a: 16, b: Oklahoma
Georgia W. Countryman, a: 11, b: Oklahoma
Agness Montgomery (Countryman), a: 19, b: Oklahoma
Cyril E. Montgomery, a: 24, b: Oklahoma (Son-in-Law)
Father b: USA; Mother b: USA
Real estate value: $500
The Fred G. Countryman home was located on Third Avenue at Fairview, Major County, Oklahoma.
1940 U.S. Federal Census (779)
Fred G. Countryman Household
Fairview, Major County, Oklahoma
7 May 1940
Fred G. Countryman, a: 73, b: New York (Blacksmith)
+ Maude E. (Griffith) Countryman, a: 63, b: Kansas
Fred G. and Maude E. Countryman owned the house in which they lived, and it was valued at about $1,000.
On 1 Apr 1935, Fred G. Countryman and Maude E. (Griffith) Countryman were living in the same location.
Obituary notes for Maude Ellen Griffith
Obituary
Maude Ellen (Griffith) Countryman
Mrs. Maude Ellen Countryman, daughter of Michael and Agnes Griffith, was born at Geneseo, Kansas, February 25, 1879, and departed this life January 27, 1960, at the age of 80 years and 11 months.
She was united in marriage to Fred G. countryman february 16, 1896, at Midway, Kansas. This union lasted 52 years, and to it were born 10 children, Mr. Countryman preceding her in death August 11, 1948, and one baby, Henry Countryman, November 17, 1921.
In April 1913, the family then consisting of 7 of the children, came to Fairview Oklahoma. The other 3 children were born in Fairview. In 1919, a home was purchased on the corner of Maple and So. 3rd Ave., where Mrs. Countryman still resided at the time of her death.
Early in youth, she united with the Christian Church, and for her baptism, ice was broken on the river near her parents’ home in Rice County, Kansas. She united with Central Christian Church in Fairview _____ and was a very active member to the time of her death.
Beloved by all who have known her, she leaves to mourn her loss 4 Sons—George, of Fairview; Louis of Oklahoma City, Paul of Winton, California, and Frank of Lawton, Oklahoma. 5 Daughters—Mrs. Amelia Summers of Grenola, Kansas, Mrs. Doris Knoop of Miami, Florida, Mrs. Agnes Malcom of Alpine, Oregon, Mrs. Fannie Emanuel of Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Georgia Sutton of Los Angeles, California. 33 Grandchildren; 31 Great-Grandchildren; 2 Brothers—Mr. Truman Griffith of Calumet, Oklahoma, and Mr. Arthur Griffith of Topeka, Kansas.
4 Sisters—Mrs. Sarah Pierson of Kingfisher, Oklahoma; Mrs. Clara Kaipe of Enid, Oklahoma; Mrs. Emma Johnson of Springdale, Arkansas; Mrs. Pearl Stroud of Compton, California —
And a host of other relatives and friends.
Transcribed from a hand-written original draft by William R. Emanuel, Charlottesville, Virginia, 30 Apr 2020. (Original on file.)