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Bert Matthew Sawyer 1880–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 July 1880

Birth Location: Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 30 September 1960

Death Location: Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Samuel Sawyer

Mother: Kezia Jarman

Spouse(s): Maud Nash

Children(s): Edith GOESSMAN, Alice Sawyer, Edward Sawyer

The story of Bert Matthew Sawyer began in 1880 in Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, USA. In 1906, Bert Matthew Sawyer resided in Erie, Kansas, USA. Bert Matthew Sawyer married Maud E Nash, and had children including Alice Elnora Sawyer, Edith Evelyn Sawyer Goessman, Edward Roy Sawyer. Bert Matthew Sawyer passed away in 1960 in Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bert Matthew Sawyer began in 1880 in Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1906, Bert Matthew Sawyer resided in Erie, Kansas, USA.
  • Bert Matthew Sawyer married Maud E Nash, and had children including Alice Elnora Sawyer, Edith Evelyn Sawyer Goessman, Edward Roy Sawyer.
  • Bert Matthew Sawyer passed away in 1960 in Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Sawyer
1844–1916
Birth Location: Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
SS
Kezia Jarman
1846–1898
Birth Location: Tyrrell County, North Carolina, USA
KJ

Spouses(s)

Maud Nash
1883–1962
Birth Location: Victor, Mitchell County, Kansas, United States of America
MN

Children(s)

Edith GOESSMAN
1913–1980
Birth Location: –
EG
Alice Sawyer
1915–2001
Birth Location: Alton Madiso, Illinois
AS
Edward Sawyer
1906–
Birth Location: Baker, Baker, Oregon, USA
ES

Bert Sawyer's Ancestors

Self
Bert Sawyer
1880–1960
Birth Place: Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Parents
Samuel Valentine Sawyer
1844–1916
Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
Kezia Jarman
1846–1898
Tyrrell County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Henry (Caleb Jarman) Sr
1788–1858
Tyrrell County, North Carolina, USA
Keziah Sawyer
1810–1852
Illinois
Great-Grandparents
John Jarman
1750–1806
Mary Cullipher
1762–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Cullipher
1765–1815

Bert Sawyer's Descendants

1.
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Bert (Matthew) Sawyer (5 July 1880–30 September 1960) m. Maud (E) Nash (27 April 1883–3 August 1962)
  1. 1. Edith (Evelyn Sawyer) GOESSMAN 1913–1980
  2. 2. Alice (Elnora) Sawyer 1915–2001
  3. 3. Edward (Roy) Sawyer 1906–

Bert Sawyer's Timeline

5 Records

1880
5 July 1880
Birth of Bert Matthew Sawyer in Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1906
12 Jan 1906
Age 26
Bert Matthew Sawyer resided here in Erie, Kansas, USA
Erie, Kansas, USA
1914
1914
Age 34
Bert Matthew Sawyer resided here in Alton, Illinois, USA
Alton, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
Bert Matthew Sawyer resided here in Madison County, Illinois, USA
Madison County, Illinois, USA
1960
30 September 1960
Age 80
Death of Bert Matthew Sawyer in Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 July 1880
    Event Place: Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Madison County
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Erie Sentinel; Publication Date: 12 Jan 1906; Publication Place: Erie, Kansas, USA; ,0.14067939,0.58338606

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1906
    Event Place: Erie, Kansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Erie Sentinel - 12 Jan 1906 - 5, Sawyer Nash 12 Jan 1906

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1906
    Event Place: Erie, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Erie Sentinel; Publication Date: 12 Jan 1906; Publication Place: Erie, Kansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Alton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Alton Evening Telegraph; Publication Date: 7 Aug 1914; Publication Place: Alton, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1914
    Event Place: Alton, Illinois
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Alton Evening Telegraph - 7 Aug 1914 - Page 5, Bert Sawyer Alton Evening Telegraph 7 Aug 1914

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Madison County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Madison County

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Bert M. Sawyer 1960

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1960
    Event Place: Alton, Illinois
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Alton Evening Telegraph - 4 Oct 1960 - Page 10, Obituary for Bert M. Sawyer Sr.. 4 Oct 1960

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Alton Evening Telegraph; Publication Date: 4 Oct 1960; Publication Place: Alton, Illinois, USA; ,0.6629147,0.13031334,0.7600141&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Parsons
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Erie Sentinel; Publication Date: 12 Jan 1906; Publication Place: Erie, Kansas, USA; ,0.14067939,0.58338606

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 September 1960
    Event Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Alton Evening Telegraph; Publication Date: 4 Oct 1960; Publication Place: Alton, Illinois, USA; ,0.6629147,0.13031334,0.7600141&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glen Carbon, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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