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Early Posses
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Marion Poss of Palos Verdes Peninsula, Los Angeles County, California was born on October 16, 1873, and died at age 96 years old in September 1970.
Francis Poss of Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama was born on September 3, 1876, and died at age 93 years old in June 1970.
Emma W Poss of San Antonio, Bexar County, TX was born on June 3, 1877, and died at age 89 years old on December 15, 1966.
Ben Poss of Danielsville, Madison County, GA was born on December 24, 1878, and died at age 89 years old on November 15, 1968.
Leona Poss of Downers Grove, Du Page County, Illinois was born on December 25, 1878, and died at age 88 years old in January 1967.
Lucy C Poss of Lincolnton, Lincoln County, GA was born on December 4, 1879, and died at age 88 years old on August 15, 1968.
Louis Poss of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on December 25, 1879, and died at age 87 years old in September 1967.
Mae Poss of Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin was born on November 17, 1879, and died at age 88 years old in April 1968.
William Poss of Illinois was born on September 28, 1879, and died at age 85 years old in December 1964.
William Poss of Smithville, Dekalb County, Tennessee was born on June 9, 1879, and died at age 87 years old in February 1967.
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Louis F Poss with Irene M. Poss (My Mother and Father).
Photo taken in July 1971 on vacation at Clearwater, FL. I was fortunate to be born into a family, a true soul family with a dedicated and religious Father who was a war hero and instrumental in protecting America during WWII, he was stationed n New Guinea, and my Mother who chose the most difficult career that a woman can have, as a Professional Homemaker. She was part Accountant, Tutor, Chef, Baker, Child Psychologists, Maid, Nurse and knew what to do when my Father, who eventually became one of the founding members of the mid-west Chicago Division of IBM, as Secretary Treasurer.
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Louis F Poss (1916 - 2004)
My Father Louis F. Poss served in WWII and is a war hero. He was stationed in the South Pacific at New Guinea. Before President FDR declared war on Japan and our country entered WWII, my father had been working for a little known company, eventually called IBM. His experience was instrumental during WW II as a Communication Analyst and he was also assigned as a chaperone to several Hollywood movie actors such as Lou Ayres, etc. that arrived in New Guinea. When the war ended, Louis (Lou) Poss met Irene Petrokus at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL. and eventually married. They had four children, Robert L. Poss, John R. Poss, James J. Poss, and Michael J. Poss. Sadly, my mom died in January 1983 at the age of 65 after battling Lymphoma cancer for over ten years. My father, Louis F. Poss died in 2004 due to complications with a broken hip.
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The ARAGON Ballroom
My mother, Irene Mary Petrokus met her future husband, Louis F. Poss, an Army Sargent during WW II at the famous 'World's Wonder Ball Room', The ARAGON in Chicago, Illinois. When I asked her how did she know that Dad was the one she would marry, she recalled smiling, they were walking up one of the grand staircases of the Aragon Ballroom, and were briefly separated due to the crowd. My father grabbed her hand firmly as they continued through the crowd making their way to the dance floor. When my father held her hand, she knew he was the one.
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Irene M. (Petrokus) Poss (1918 - 1983) and Louis F. Poss (1916 - 2004)
My mother, Irene Mary Petrokus met her future husband, Louis F. Poss, an Army Sargent during WW II at the famous 'World's Wonder Ball Room' called The ARAGON in Chicago, Illinois. When I asked Mom how did she know that Dad was the one she would marry, she recalled smiling they were walking up one of the grand staircases of the Aragon Ballroom, and were briefly separated due to the crowd. My father grabbed her hand firmly as they continued making their way through the crowd to the dance floor.
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Updated Poss Biographies
Louis Francis Poss of Schaumburg, Cook County, IL was born on October 28, 1916 in Chicago, and died at age 87 years old on February 5, 2004. Louis Poss was buried at St Michael Archangel Cemetery in Barrington.
Irene Mary (Petrokus) Poss of Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois was born on January 16, 1918 in Chicago, and died at age 65 years old in January 1983 in Schaumburg. Irene Poss was buried at Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Cemetery 1185 W. Algonquin Road, in Barrington.
Harold R Poss of Buford, Gwinnett County, GA was born on October 14, 1928, and died at age 77 years old on June 23, 2006.
Harold Poss of Rego Park, Queens County, NY was born on March 28, 1923, and died at age 81 years old on March 26, 2005.
Hubert L Poss of Tomah, Monroe County, Wisconsin was born on August 25, 1916, and died at age 64 years old in March 1981.
Willie Ed Poss of Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas was born on February 9, 1915. Willie Poss was married to Bicy (Reeves) Poss on June 12, 1990 in Tyler County, TX, and died at age 93 years old on July 22, 2008.
Harry A Poss of Owings, Calvert County, MD was born on November 19, 1927, and died at age 78 years old on August 9, 2006.
Harry R Poss of Depew, Erie County, NY was born on March 11, 1922, and died at age 61 years old in January 1984.
Joseph C Poss of Aurora, Du Page County, Illinois was born on October 31, 1905, and died at age 78 years old in June 1984.
Joseph R Poss of New York, New York County, NY was born on June 20, 1926, and died at age 71 years old on March 22, 1998.
Clarence D Poss of Russellville, Franklin County, AL was born on January 8, 1917, and died at age 77 years old on November 28, 1994.
Clarence A Poss of Hamilton, Hamilton County, TX was born on September 13, 1915, and died at age 79 years old on November 25, 1994.
Jaloyd Poss of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee was born on August 22, 1921, and died at age 52 years old in March 1974.
Elmer H Poss of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on August 20, 1916, and died at age 59 years old in August 1975.
Lendsey P Poss of Lincolnton, Lincoln County, Georgia was born on May 9, 1918, and died at age 66 years old in September 1984.
Cecil J Poss of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia was born on September 30, 1915, and died at age 49 years old in January 1965.
Otis H Poss of Ball Ground, Cherokee County, Georgia was born on July 19, 1920, and died at age 67 years old in January 1988.
Chester V Poss of Georgetown, Williamson County, TX was born on January 28, 1923, and died at age 81 years old on April 24, 2004.
Richard H Poss of Goldthwaite, Mills County, TX was born on March 18, 1921. Richard Poss was married to Marjorie (Baker) Poss on November 14, 1970 in Montgomery County, TX and they separated on June 2, 1978 in Travis County, and died at age 80 years old on December 10, 2001.
Popular Poss Biographies
Louis Francis Poss of Schaumburg, Cook County, IL was born on October 28, 1916 in Chicago, and died at age 87 years old on February 5, 2004. Louis Poss was buried at St Michael Archangel Cemetery in Barrington.
Irene Mary (Petrokus) Poss of Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois was born on January 16, 1918 in Chicago, and died at age 65 years old in January 1983 in Schaumburg. Irene Poss was buried at Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Cemetery 1185 W. Algonquin Road, in Barrington.
Billie Jean (Bence) Poss was born to Minnie Jocie (Cronon) Bence-Wolfenburger and Richard Bence Sr., and has siblings Darlene (Bence) Wolfenburger, Richard Bence, Jr., and Jack Bence. Billie Bence married Jimmy Poss. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Billie Jean (Bence) Poss.
Almeda (Poss) Strickland was buried at Friendship Baptist Church-Cumming 2250 Friendship Cir, in Cumming, Georgia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Almeda (Poss) Strickland.
Verna L Poss of Ocean Springs, Jackson County, MS was born on June 12, 1931, and died at age 79 years old on October 11, 2010.
Allen Davis Poss was born on March 28, 1908, and died at age 57 years old on September 6, 1965. Allen Poss was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery
Section J Site 1013-D 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Allen Davis Poss.
Gilbert J Poss of Royse City, Rockwall County, TX was born on March 8, 1923, and died at age 77 years old on January 15, 2001.
Floyd Herman Poss was born on April 1, 1908, and died at age 57 years old on October 10, 1965. Floyd Poss was buried at Marietta National Cemetery
Section K Site 4053-H 500 Washington Ave, in Marietta, Ga. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Floyd Herman Poss.
John Henry Poss was born on March 11, 1908, and died at age 49 years old on February 9, 1958. John Poss was buried at Springfield National Cemetery
Section 29 Site 334 1702 East Seminole Street, in Springfield, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Henry Poss.
Harry A Poss of Owings, Calvert County, MD was born on November 19, 1927, and died at age 78 years old on August 9, 2006.
Travis Bailey Poss was born on September 29, 1970, and died on September 29, 1970. Travis Poss was buried at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery
Section D Site 3007 P.o. Box 6342 - 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue, in El Paso, Tx. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Travis Bailey Poss.
Irene M Poss of Nashua, Hillsborough County, NH was born on July 15, 1909, and died at age 83 years old on April 12, 1993.
Pauline M Poss of Dover, Strafford County, NH was born on December 22, 1910, and died at age 88 years old on March 30, 1999.
Edgar Poss of Eliot, York County, ME was born on November 7, 1912, and died at age 73 years old in June 1986.
Lilly M Poss was born on July 4, 1921, and died at age 74 years old on March 11, 1996. Lilly Poss was buried at Florida National Cemetery
Section 110A Site 12-I 6502 Sw. 102nd Ave., in Bushnell, Fl. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lilly M Poss.
Patricia E Poss of Rockledge, Brevard County, FL was born on August 31, 1933, and died at age 76 years old on October 19, 2009.
Lawrence Poss was born on April 9, 1910, and died at age 55 years old in August 1965. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lawrence Poss.
Esther Poss of Peabody, Essex County, MA was born on March 16, 1905, and died at age 76 years old in November 1981.
Poss Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Poss family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 1,165 people with the last name Poss that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Posses
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Erna H Poss of Vergas, Otter Tail County, MN was born on February 23, 1897, and died at age 106 years old on May 25, 2003.
Aughtie T Poss of Theodore, Mobile County, AL was born on April 5, 1894, and died at age 102 years old on April 3, 1997.
Bertha J Poss was born on December 27, 1889, and died at age 100 years old on April 3, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bertha J Poss.
Winnefred H Poss of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA was born on January 15, 1896, and died at age 101 years old on July 4, 1997.
Myrtie B Poss of Union Point, Greene County, GA was born on December 16, 1909, and died at age 99 years old on November 9, 2009.
Ethel J Poss of Mc Gregor, McLennan County, TX was born on September 17, 1897, and died at age 99 years old on July 28, 1997.
Minnie Poss of Sparta, Monroe County, WI was born on April 29, 1890, and died at age 100 years old on November 26, 1990.
Flora Poss of Howard Beach, Queens County, NY was born on July 11, 1905 in Manhattan County, and died at age 99 years old on August 11, 2004.
Lavenia K Poss of Euless, Tarrant County, TX was born on June 3, 1906, and died at age 98 years old on February 26, 2005.
Dorothy Poss of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL was born on May 19, 1912, and died at age 98 years old on January 21, 2011.
Addie G Poss of Macclenny, Baker County, FL was born on August 25, 1899, and died at age 98 years old on October 27, 1997.
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