From History of Vernon County, Missouri. 1887, p. 802.

The present popular postmaster of this place, Levi H. Orndorff, is comparatively a young man, but one of the most efficient officials that have been in the service of the postal department of the Government in this community. Some years ago he was engaged in mercantile pursuits here, and established an excellent reputation as a business man. In 1883 he removed to Fort Scott, Kan., and entered into the livery business, but in one year thereafter he returned to this county and in 1884 was again commissioned postmaster, having previously discharged the duties of that position while occupied in merchandising. His service under two administrations is no slight testimonial as to his ability. Mr. Orndorff came originally from Logan county, Ky., where he was born December 4, 1853. His parents, Ira and Nannie B. Orndorff, nee Grubbs, were also Kentuckians by birth, the father being a mechanic and farmer by occupation, and in their family were seven children, of whom Levi was the third son. He grew to manhood in his native State, on a farm, and in 1872 settled in this county, where he gave his attention to agricultural pursuits until embarking in the business, as stated. His subsequent career has been briefly noted. March 1, 1876, his marriage to Miss Allie Allis was consummated. She was born in Louisiana and was the daughter of S. A. and C. M. Allis. Mr. and Mrs. 0. have three sons: Bertie R., Seth B. and Levi H. Mr. Orndorff belongs to the Subordinate Lodge and Encampment of the I. 0. 0. F. and is also a member of the A. 0. U. W., of which he is receiver.

Based on the 1880 census: Living near Moundville, was Leander H. Orndorff. He was 28 and had been born in Kentucky . His wife, Allie, was age 21 and had been born in Louisiana.. Their sons were Richard B., age 4, and Charles S., age 1, and had been born in Missouri. (note that the names vary slightly from the above - such is research.)

L. H. Orndorff was killed when he was trapped between train cars. One source I have says that LH was killed in Arizona. Another says Marfa, TX.

Clint Goodin shared these two photos and some information about Orndorff family, along with some questions.

Clint would like to get a copy of the marriage record of Miss Allie Allis to Levi Orndorff. He is trying to confirm that her real name was Alzina Allis. That would explain the Orndorff Hotels in Tuscon, El Paso and one other, that were named after Alzina Allis DeGrott’s first husband. Clint suggests that if L. H. died in Arizona ( Tucson ) that would explain how a Orndroff Hotel was opened there. On the other hand if it was Marfa that would explain the El Paso hotel. Alzina could have been left some inheritance, and even after she remarried in 1890 to Charles DeGroff, she still named the hotels after L. H. The largest and grandest Orndorff was and still is in El Paso, although it was renamed the Cortez after Alzina’s death.