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     Allen Clarence Koser was born on 5 November 1859 at Buffalo, Union County, PA, USA. Internet Posting. He was the son of Phares Koser and Mary Beck. Allen Clarence Koser died on 3 July 1934 at Kissimmee, Osceola County, FL, USA, at age 74.

     Arminta Minerva Koser was born on 17 October 1869 at Buffalo, Union County, PA, USA. She was the daughter of Phares Koser and Mary Beck. Arminta Minerva Koser died on 6 November 1870 at Buffalo, Union County, PA, at age 1.

     Candace was born at Mifflinburg, Union County, PA, USA, on 6 June 1864. The internet posting that had her complete name said that she was born in Buffalo, PA..² She was the daughter of Phares Koser and Mary Beck. Candace Catherine (Carrie) Koser married John O'Donnell circa 1885 at PA, USA. Candace Catherine (Carrie) Koser appeared on the census of 1900 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: John O'Donnell, Dec 1863, 36, born PA, parents born PA; Wife Carrie C., Jun 1863, 37, born PA, parents born PA; dau Ester P, Dec 1885, 14, born PA; Carrie E., Feb 1888, 12, born PA.. She appeared on the census of 1910 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI. The census lists the family as: Candie C. O'Donnell, 45, widow, 3 children, 2 living, born PA, parents born PA, keeper of boarding house; dau Carried E., 22, single, born IN, parents born PA.. She married James Elliott Hotchkin at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, on 1 June 1910. Carrie is still widowed at 21 apr 1910 census..³ Candace died on 12 June 1937 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI, at age 73.⁴

     Berrien Co. Vitals, LDS Index #945,405 gives their marriage along with the Hotchkin Reunion Notes. Carrie is listed as member #213 of the 1st Baptist Church of Benton Harbor, MI along with her husband, his mother, and the Denslow family. Church records say that she was baptized on 25 June, 1903 and died on 12 June 1937. These records give her last name as O'Donnell, but her death certificate gives her maiden name as Koser. She died of Metastatic Carcinoma of the Breast after an operation in September, 1933. The Compiler can find no information on when or how Carrie got to Michigan or where she and James met.

     Clarissa Jane Koser was born on 6 August 1867 at Buffalo, Union County, PA, USA. She was the daughter of Phares Koser and Mary Beck. Clarissa Jane Koser died on 3 May 1942 at Union County, PA, USA, at age 74.

     Clayton Brady Koser was born on 10 July 1880 at Buffalo, Union County, PA, USA. Internet Posting. He was the son of Phares Koser and Mary Beck. Clayton Brady Koser died on 26 December 1967 at Falconer, Chautauqua County, NY, USA, at age 87.

     Franklin C. Koser was born on 12 November 1883 at PA, USA. Internet Posting. He was the son of Phares Koser and Mary Beck. Franklin C. Koser died on 22 November 1896 at Union County, PA, USA, at age 13.

     George Warren Koser was born on 8 August 1871 at Mazeppa, Union County, PA, USA. Internet Posting. He was the son of Phares Koser and Mary Beck. George Warren Koser died on 8 February 1953 at Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, USA, at age 81.

     Harry Hudson Koser was born on 13 July 1876 at Buffalo, Union County, PA, USA. Internet Posting. He was the son of Phares Koser and Mary Beck. Harry Hudson Koser died on 14 June 1960 at Milton, Northumberland County, PA, USA, at age 83.

     Malinda Mary Koser was born on 5 April 1862 at Buffalo, Union County, PA, USA. She was the daughter of Phares Koser and Mary Beck. Malinda Mary Koser died on 12 May 1947 at Flat Rock, Seneca County, OH, USA, at age 85.

     Phares Koser was born on 6 January 1838 at Buffalo, Union County, PA, USA. Internet Posting believed to be very reliable. The entire family is listed here. He married Mary Beck at Milton, Northumberland County, PA, USA, on 14 July 1859. Date from internet posting. Phares Koser died on 16 November 1915 at Buffalo, Union County, PA, at age 77. Internet Posting.

     Sarah (Sadie) Elizabeth Koser was born on 14 December 1874 at PA, USA. Internet Posting. She was the daughter of Phares Koser and Mary Beck. Sarah (Sadie) Elizabeth Koser died on 28 March 1931 at age 56.

     Arthur Kramer is the son of Conrad Kramer and Mary Unknown.

     Conrad Kramer was born in 1882 at NY, USA. He married Mary Unknown circa 1904 at NY. Conrad Kramer appeared on the census of 1910 at Mt Vernon, Westchester County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Conrad Kramer, 29, married once 6 years, born NU, parents born Germany, driver for dray line; wife Mary, 26, married once 6 years, 3 children, 3 living, born NY, parents born NY; son Joseph, 4, born NY; dau Mary, 3, born NY; son Arthur, 4/12, born NY.. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Bronx, Bronx County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Conrad Kramer, 38, born NY, parents born Germany, pattern maker; wife Mary, 35, born NY; son Joseph, 15, born NY; dau mary J., 12, born NY; son Arthur, 10, born NY..

     Joseph Kramer was born in 1905 at NY, USA. Age 4 at the 1910 census. He was the son of Conrad Kramer and Mary Unknown.

     Mary Jane Kramer was born on 19 January 1909 at NY, USA. She is listed as being age 3 at the 1910 census so this birth date may be in error.² She was the daughter of Conrad Kramer and Mary Unknown. She married Rodney Bartoo Hotchkin at Binghamton, Broome County, NY, USA, on 22 October 1938.³ She resided at Vestal, Broome County, NY, USA, in 1991. Mary Jane Kramer died on 15 February 2000 at Vestal, Broome County, NY, at age 91.⁴

     John K. Kraska was born on 16 May 1904 at NY, USA. He married Minnie M. Schmidt at Olcott, Niagara County, NY, USA, on 6 October 1940. Married by Justice of the Peace, Walter W. Rechoff.. John died on 6 April 1972 at Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, USA, at age 67. Newspaper death notice mentions brothers as Edward Kraska and Browny Kraska both of Buffalo, NY.. He was buried on 8 April 1972 at Oakwood Cemetery, at Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, USA, .

     Mrytle M. Kratch was born on 8 April 1892 at NY, USA.¹ She married Anthony Daniel Cypert in 1910 at NY. She was 19 and he was 21 at married according to 1930 census.. Mrytle M. Kratch died in November 1987 at Neversink, Sullivan County, NY, USA, at age 95.¹

     Herbert Krauss was born circa 1900. He married Florence Jane Hotchkin at NY, USA, on 6 August 1923. Herbert Krauss and Florence Jane Hotchkin were divorced before 1930 at NJ, USA. Single and a nurse at the 1930 census of Newark, NJ..

     Herbert was born at NJ, USA, on 19 May 1924. He is a boarder at the 1930 census.. He was the son of Herbert Krauss and Florence Jane Hotchkin. He married Edith Speling on 6 November 1956. Herbert Edsel Krauss died on 17 January 2007 at Boonton, Morris County, NJ, USA, at age 82.¹

     Kurt Whitney Krauss was born on 29 December 1962. He was the son of Herbert Edsel Krauss and Edith Speling.

     He married Linda Marie Huntoon on 10 April 1976.

     Scott Alan Kravitz is the son of Richard Kravitz and Linda Marie Huntoon.

     Jennifer Kreifels is the daughter of Michael A. Kreifels and Cheryl L. Hotchkin.

     Mathew Kreifels is the son of Michael A. Kreifels and Cheryl L. Hotchkin.

     Michael A. Kreifels married Unknown Durr. He married Cheryl L. Hotchkin circa 1990.

     Harry Kropf was born on 13 August 1889 at Montague, Muskegon County, MI, USA. He was the son of Martin Kropf and Willhalmina (Minnie) Banks. Harry Kropf married Lulu Bell Hawks on 30 June 1910 at Montague, Muskegon County, MI. Harry Kropf died on 27 May 1940 at Montague, Muskegon County, MI, at age 50.

     Henry G. Kropf was born on 5 July 1910 at Montague, Muskegon County, MI, USA.¹ He was the son of Martin Kropf and Willhalmina (Minnie) Banks. Henry G. Kropf died on 13 September 1974 at Georgetown, Ottawa County, MI, USA, at age 64.¹

     Leo Kropf was born on 2 November 1884 at Montague, Muskegon County, MI, USA. He was the son of Martin Kropf and Willhalmina (Minnie) Banks. Leo Kropf married Melissa Mae Hawks on 1 June 1921 at Muskegon, Muskegon County, MI, USA. Leo Kropf died on 14 June 1961 at Shelby, Oceana County, MI, USA, at age 76.

     Loretta Mae Kropf was born on 29 January 1917 at Montague, Muskegon County, MI, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harry Kropf and Lulu Bell Hawks. Loretta Mae Kropf died on 19 September 1982 at Muskegon, Muskegon County, MI, USA, at age 65.^2,1

     Martin Kropf was born on 7 November 1862 at Germany. He married Willhalmina (Minnie) Banks in 1884 at MI, USA. Married 16 years at the 1900 census of Montaque,MI..¹ Martin Kropf appeared on the census of 1900 at Montague, Muskegon County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Martin Kropf, jul 1862, 37, married 16 years, born Germany, parents born Germany; wife Minnie, Dec 1866, 33, married 16 years, 3 children, 3 living, born WI, parents born Germany; son Leo, Nov 1894, 15, born MI; son Harry, Aug 1889, 10, born MI; son Ray J., Feb 1891, 9, born MI.. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Montague, Muskegon County, MI. The census lists the family as: Martin Kroff, 47, married 26 years, born Germany, parents born Germany, boom hand in lumber mill; wife Minnie, 43, born WI, parents born Germany; son Leo, 25, born MI, great lakes sailor; Harry, 20, born MI, barger; Ray 18, born MI, no occupation.. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Montague, Muskegon County, MI. The census lists the family as: Martin Kroff, 57, born Germany, parents born Germany, house carpenter; wife Minnie, 52, born Germany; son Leo, 35, engineer at iron works; son Henry, 9, born MI.. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Montague, Muskegon County, MI. The census lists the family as: Martin Kropf, 67, married at age 22, born Germany, parents born Germany, house carpenter; wife Selma, 62, married at age 19, born Germany, parents born Germany; son Henry, age 19, born MI, tan. He died on 26 January 1938 at Montague, Muskegon County, MI, at age 75.