Portia Adell Toliver
Alvin William Goke was born April 6, 1894, in Waco, NE, and died July 7, 1958, in the Greene Co. Hospital, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA, at age 64. Buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Grant Twp., Greene Co., IA. He is the son of Fred J. Goke and Rosine Bruggeman.
Portia Adell Toliver was born April 16, 1889, in the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA, and died Tuesday, September 29, 1964, at the Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 75. Buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Grant Twp., Greene Co., IA. She is the daughter of Gillum Solon Toliver of Bolingreen, Owen Co., IN, and Belle Salome "Sonoma" Blake of Bloody Run, Bedford Co., PA.
Alvin William Goke and Portia Adell Toliver were married October 29, 1924, in Jefferson, Greene Co., IA..
Alvin William Goke and Portia Adell (Toliver) Goke had no children.
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Alvin William Goke and Portia Adell (Toliver) Goke are buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Grant Twp., Greene Co., IA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1880 shows Gillum S. Tolliver (age 40) born in Indiana to North Carolina-born parents is an Attorney at Law living in the Town of Jefferson, Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Bell Tolliver (age 23) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there is his daughter, Iris Tolliver (age 3) born in Iowa to Indiana and Iowa-born parents. A boarder also lives in the household.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1880 shows Charles T. Blake (age 45) born in Pennsylvania of Maryland-born parents is a Hotel Keeper lining in Jefferson, Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his wife Sarah A. Blake (age 47) who is a Landlady born in Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania-born parents. Their unmarried children are also there: Birtie H. Blake (age 14) born in Pennsylvania; Ettie Blake (age 12) born in Pennsylvania; James Blake (age 9) born in Iowa; and Charles Blake (age 7) born in Iowa. Also living there is their married daughter; Hattie Mahaney (age 18) born in Pennsylvania and her husband, Hilary Mahanay (age 26) a blacksmith born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents. Two servants and one boarder also live there.
Portia Adell Toliver was born April 16, 1889, in the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA.
Portia Adell Toliver Delayed Birth Record.
Alvin William Goke was born April 6, 1894, in Waco, NE.
The 1895 Iowa State Census shows Gillum S. Toliver (age 52) born in Indiana is living in the 2nd Ward, City of Jefferson, Greene Co., IA. Also living there are: Belle Toliver (age 38) born in Pennsylvania; Iris Toliver (age 17) born in Greene Co., IA; and Partia Toliver (age 5) born in Greene Co., IA.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900 shows Gillum S. Toliver (age 60) born February 1840
Belle Salome (Blake) Toliver died 1908 in the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA at about age 52. Buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Grant Twp., Greene Co., IA.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 29, 1910 shows Gillum S. Toliver (age 70) born in Indiana to North Carolina-born parents is a widowed General Law Practice Attorney owning his home free of a mortgage and living at 506 N. Chestnut Street, 2nd Ward, City of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his unmarried daughter: Portia A. Toliver (age 21) born in Iowa to Indiana and Pennsylvania-born parents.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 20, 1920 shows Gilum S. Toliver (age 79) born in Indiana to North Carolina-born parents is a widowed General Practice Lawyer owning his home free of a mortgage and living at 506 N. Chestnut Street, 2nd Ward, City of Jefferson, Grant Twp., Greene Co., IA. Living with him is his unmarried daughter: Portia A. Toliver (age 30) born in Iowa to Indiana and Pennsylvania-born parents.
Alvin William Goke and Portia Adell Toliver were married October 29, 1924, in Jefferson, Greene Co., IA.
Alvin William Goke and Portia Adell Toliver Marriage Record.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 22, 1930, shows Gillum S. Toliver (age 90) born in Indiana to North Carolina and South Carolina-born parents and first married at age 32 is a widowed Retired Lawyer owning his home valued at $6,500 and living on Chestnut Street, City of Jefferson, Grant Twp., Greene Co., IA. Living with him is a widowed Private Home Nurse, age 78.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows Alvin W. Goke (age 35) born in Nebraska to German and Ohio-born parents and first married at age 30 is a Soil Surveyor for the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture and is renting his home for $30/month and is living at 301 S. 12th, 2nd Ward, City of Frederick, Tillman Co., OK. Living with him is his wife, Portia A. Goke (age 36) born in Iowa to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents and first married at age 31.
Gillum Solon Toliver died October 24, 1933, in the City of Jefferson, Jefferson Twp., Greene Co., IA, at age 93. Buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Grant Twp., Greene Co., IA.
The WWII Draft Registration Report dated April 27, 1942, shows Alvin William Goke is living in Salina, Saline Co., KS. He works for the U. S. Soil Conservation Service, Washington, DC.
The Jefferson Bee, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA, Tuesday, July 9, 1957
Mrs. Iris Milligan Is Laid To Rest Here
Funeral services for Mrs. Iris T. Milligan, 80, were held at the Slininger chapel at 10 a. m. Saturday, July 6, with the Rev. Dick Harberts, minister of the First Presbyterian church, Jefferson, officiating. Mrs. William Wallace accompanied Dr. J. K. Johnson who sane "End of a Perfect Day" and "One Sweetly Solemn Thought". Pallbearers were Dave Kirk, Ira Robinson, Wayne Brody, Lloyd Woods, Ted Walker and Glen Dobson. Interment was in the Jefferson cemetery. Iris T. Milligan, daughter of G. .S. Toliver and Belle Blake Toliver, was born Apr. 22, 1877 at Jefferson and passed away July 2, 1957. Iris grew up in Jefferson with her sister Portia; now Mrs. Alvin Goke, and graduated as valedictorian of her class. She later attended St. Mary's school at Faribault, Minn. While at St. Mary's she became a member of the Episcopal church. In later years she has supported the Presbyterian church in Jefferson. After her schooling she worked in her father's law office. Iris was united in marriage to Frank D. Milligan July 22, 1903. They had two sons, Frank and Robert of Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her husband on Apr. 9, 1942. Iris was a charter member of the Ingleside club and she, along with her husband, were charter members of the Jefferson Country club. When more active, she took a part in community and social affairs. The immediate family includes her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Goke; her sons and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Milligan, Tom and Jane, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Milligan, Ann and John, all of Jefferson, and Mrs. James Fletcher of St. Paul, Minn., also a daughter of the Robert Milligans. Also surviving are other relatives and many friends.
Alvin William Goke died July 7, 1958, in the Greene Co. Hospital, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA, at age 64. Buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Grant Twp., Greene Co., IA.
The Jefferson Bee, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA, Tuesday, July 8, 1958
Thursday Service Set for Alvin Goke
Funeral services for Alvin Goke, well-known Jefferson farmer, will be held at Slininger chapel at 2 p. m. Thursday, with the Rev. Dick Harberts in charge. Burial will be in the Jefferson cemetery. Mr. Goke died at the Greene county hospital at 11:15 a. m. Monday.
The Jefferson Bee, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA, Tuesday, July 15, 1958
Alvin Goke Laid To Rest Here Thursday
Funeral services for Alvin W. Goke, 61, were held at 2 p. m. Thursday, July 10, in the Slininger chapel here, with the Rev. Dick Harberts, minister of First Presbyterian church, officiating. "The Lords Prayer" was sung by Eugene Melson, accompanied by Mrs. P. W. Thompson. Casket bearers were Ben Jochims, Virgel Kiefer, Charles Fields, Albert Laufner, Keith Thornburg and Charles Powell. Burial was in Jefferson Cemetery.
Alvin William Goke, son of Fred J. Goke and Rosine Bruggeman Goke, was born April 6, 1894 at Waco, Neb. and passed away July 7, 1958, at Jefferson. Alvin grew up and attended public school at Waco, Monroe and Pierce, Neb. After graduation from Pierce High school in 1914, he taught school for two years in Pierce county. Alvin then became a student at the University of Nebraska and graduated in 1920; he also took graduate work at Iowa State college. Upon completion of his formal training Alvin joined the U. S. Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seals. His was the pioneering work in analyzing, testing and mapping of our soils. He covered assignments in Alabama, Iowa, Nebraska, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, as a soil scientist. The soil map of Greene county is the result of his work. Alvin represented the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils au the International Soils meeting in 1935 at Oxford, England. Upon his retirement he was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for his 27 years of excellent service with the Department. Alvin was married to Portia Adell Toliver, Oct. 29, 1924. The Goke's longest sojourn away from Jefferson was at Salina, Kan., where they spent 10 years. Alvin was baptized as an infant into the Lutheran church at Waco and joined the Presbyterian church at Jefferson Oct. 3, 1948. He was a trustee and elder and was very interested in the new addition now begun. On the Sunday before his death he served the element of Communion. In 1935 Alvin joined the Rotary Club and has kept an active interest in this organization ever since. He has always taken an interest in church and social functions of the community and was a past president of the Jefferson Country club. They were also members of the Mid-Winter club. They enjoyed travel and made many trips which Alvin was able to share with his friends by means of his hobby, photography. Besides his wife, Portia, the immediate family includes his brothers, Fred and William of Pierce, Neb., and George of Ogden, with their families. Also surviving are other relatives and many friends.
Portia Adell (Toliver) Goke died Tuesday, September 29, 1964, at the Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 75. Buried in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Grant Twp., Greene Co., IA.
The Jefferson Bee, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA, Thursday, October 1, 1964
Mrs Alvin Goke final rites here Friday
Final rites will be held at 10 a.m. Friday from Slininger Chapel in Jefferson for Mrs Alvin (Portia) Goke, 75, daughter of G. S. Tolliver, an early-day Jefferson attorney and businessman, and Sandma Belle Blake Tilliver. The Rev Dick Harberts, minister of the First Presbyterian Church, will be in charge. Interment will be made in the Jefferson Cemetery beside her husband, Alvin, who died in 1958. Mrs Goke died at the Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines Tuesday following more than a year of hospitalization. Mrs Goke lived in Jefferson until her marriage in 1924. She accompanied her husband, a U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Bureau of Soils employee whose work included analyzing, testing and mapping of soils, including Greene county. The couples' longest stay away from Jefferson was 10 years spent at Salina, Kan. Mrs Goke was a member of the First Presbyterian Church here, of the DAR, Margaret Fuller and the Jefferson Country Club. Robert Milligan of Jefferson and Frank Milligan of Boulder, Colo., are nephews.
The Jefferson Bee, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA, Tuesday, October 6, 1964
GOKE - Portia A. Goke of 506 N. Wilson Ave., Jefferson. Aunt of Robert Milligan of Jefferson and Frank Milligan of Boulder, Colo. Services: Slininger Chapel, Jefferson, Friday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m. Interment: Jefferson Cemetery.