The Kauffman Family History

 The Kauffman brothers prepare for their service in the army starting at an early age. Walter enlisted in the Army as a private.  His brother, Bart, joined as a Captain on the basis of his college degree. His registration card shows him as 21 years of age.  He claims exemption from the draft because he is in the State of Washington reserve.  His rank is Private - 1st Gunner, Coast Artillery Corp.  Note that on his Registration Card, he states that he resigned from College to serve in the army. Walter starts at the University of Washington in September 1913.    His college records are not straight As.    He dropped out multiple times up to midway thru 1916.  In his last year, he gets an E for Physics for the second consecutive time and two more E's, in Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering.   He joins the Army in July 25, 1917.  He states his occupation as Mechanical Engineer.   I have no record as to what he did t...

This blog contains a presentation of furniture, chairs, lamps, and other artifacts of the Kauffman family.  Most of this resided at 431 Hilltop from which it was dispersed to the siblings.   Chinese Chest  Chinese Chest This Chinese Chest crossed the country from Hazelton and Mechanicsburg to Vancouver WA back in 1887 when the newlyweds, Percival Coover Kauffman and his bride, Katharine Barton Kauffman went west to set up housekeeping.  It was in my room for years. Desk Magic Desk This desk originally came from Walter Lee Kauffman.  I have no idea of its history, however, it was a fascinating piece of furniture for the kids.  It opens up and has a hidden set of drawers.    First you slide out the two letter holders. Next you remove the two drawers.   Inside the bottom one are two slides.  You can feel them with your fingers along the inside top where the drawer was.  Slide them towards the middle.    This frees u...