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John William Muma 1847–1931

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Dec 1847 · Drumbo-Blenheim, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
Died 4 Nov 1931 · Union City, Branch County, Michigan, United States of America
Spouse Sarah Isobel Ward
Children Clive Ward Muma, Emily Jane Muma, Ezra Irwin Muma, Hannah Isobel Muma, James Jim Archibald Muma, Jeanette Fidelia Muma, John Ed Edwin Muma, Levi Leman Muma, Mary Lorena Muma, Nellie Lavina Muma, Rolland Hollaway Muma, Sarah May Muma, William Alexander Muma, Zola Naomi Muma
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1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, … Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952 Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929 Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952 U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … Washington, U.S., Marriage Records Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital … Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths …
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Biography

The story of John William Muma began in 1847 in Drumbo-Blenheim, Oxford, Ontario, Canada. In 1870, John William Muma resided in Speaker, Brockway Center, Sanilac, Michigan, USA. John William Muma married sarah isobel ward, and had children including clive ward muma, emily jane muma, ezra irwin muma, hannah isobel muma, james jim archibald muma, jeanette fidelia muma, john ed edwin muma, levi leman muma, mary lorena muma, nellie lavina muma, rolland hollaway muma, sarah may muma, william alexander muma, zola naomi muma. John William Muma passed away in 1931 in Union City, Branch County, Michigan, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

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    Death Records Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

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    Death Records Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929

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    Marriage Records Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Marriage Records Washington, U.S., Marriage Records

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    Vital Records Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital Records

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    Record Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records

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    Record Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1948

Life Timeline

1847
Birth of John William Muma in Drumbo-Blenheim, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
Birth
1870
John William Muma resided here in Speaker, Brockway Center, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Residence
1880
John William Muma resided here in Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
Residence
1900
John William Muma resided here in Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
Residence
1931
Death of John William Muma in Union City, Branch, Michigan, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Muma (1847–1931) was born in Drumbo-Blenheim, Oxford, Ontario, Canada and died in Union City, Branch County, Michigan, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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John Muma's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John William Muma PTP
1847–1931
Drumbo-Blenheim, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
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John Muma's Descendants

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John William Muma PTP 1847–1931