Who was William Leamer?

William Leamer (1866–1922) was born in Pennsylvania and died in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Leamer 1866–1922

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Oct 1866 · Pennsylvania

Died 16 Sep 1922 · Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA

Father John William Leamer

Mother Margaret Baum

Siblings Almira Leamer, Catherine Leamer, James B Leamer, Jesse Leamer, Louisiana Leamer, Mary Jane Leamer

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Immediate Family

Parents

John William Leamer

Margaret Baum

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1866, William Leamer entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to john william leamer and margaret baum. William Leamer passed away in 1922 in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.

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1866

Birth of William Leamer in Pennsylvania

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1922

Death of William Leamer in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Leamer

This ancestor line traces from Bruges, Arrondissement Brugge, West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen), Belgium (1478) to Pennsylvania (1866) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Leamer (1866–1922) was born in Pennsylvania and died in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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