Phillip Schoap
Phillip Schoap and Marie Weidderman were married in 1880. Phillip was born in
1857. Maria was born in Russia, March 8, 1862.
In May of 1891 Mr. and Mrs. Schoap came to America and made their home in
Woodbine, where Mr. Schoap was a blacksmith. They came from Russia.
Mr. and Mrs. Schoap had twelve children. Mrs. Freeman (Mary) Livengood was
one of their children and lived in Woodbine all her life.
Mrs. Elizabeth Frederick was another daughter and after retiring in Kansas
City came to Woodbine with her sister Clara McDonald, also retired, and lived in
their parents' home.
Phillip Schoap passed away July 8, 1905. Mrs. Schoap (Maria) died May 21, 1924.
Source: Woodbine, Kansas Centennial, 1887 - 1987,
Woodbine through the years pg. 118
From the Herington Times