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Chester Francis Rees 1902–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jun 1902

Birth Location: Allegany County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 1 Apr 1982

Death Location: Sussex County, Delaware, USA

Father: William Rees

Mother: Eva Zimmerly

Spouse(s): Margaret McLaughlin

Children(s): Margaret Rees, James Rees

In 1902, Chester Francis Rees entered the world in Allegany County, Maryland, USA, born to William Garfield Rees And Eva May Zimmerly. In 1910, Chester Francis Rees resided in Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland. In 1920, Chester Francis Rees resided in Parris Island, Beaufort, South Carolina. Chester Francis Rees married Margaret V Mclaughlin, and had children including David A Rees, Eileen P Rees, James Viet Rees, John T Rees, Margaret Ann Rees. Chester Francis Rees passed away in 1982 in Sussex County, Delaware, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Chester Francis Rees entered the world in Allegany County, Maryland, USA, born to William Garfield Rees And Eva May Zimmerly.
  • In 1910, Chester Francis Rees resided in Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland.
  • In 1920, Chester Francis Rees resided in Parris Island, Beaufort, South Carolina.
  • Chester Francis Rees married Margaret V Mclaughlin, and had children including David A Rees, Eileen P Rees, James Viet Rees, John T Rees, Margaret Ann Rees.
  • Chester Francis Rees passed away in 1982 in Sussex County, Delaware, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Chester Rees's Ancestors

Self
Chester Rees
1902–1982
Birth Place: Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Parents
William Garfield Rees
1881–1915
Allegany County, MD
Eva (May) Zimmerly
1884–1926
Maryland
Grandparents
John (M) Zimmerly
1855–1933
Allegany County, Maryland
Anna (Ruth) Downey
1859–1931
West Roxbury County, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Marine Zimmerly
1821–1883
Catherine Campbell
1830–1908
John Downey
1830–1925
Katherine Loftus
1832–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann (Zimmerla)
1783–1861
Sarah Drake
1789–1842

Chester Rees's Descendants

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Chester (Francis) Rees (26 Jun 1902–1 Apr 1982) m. Margaret (V) McLaughlin (23 Sep 1909–21 Mar 1987)
  1. 1. Margaret (Ann) Rees 1936–1993 m. John (Fredrick Schloeman) Jr 1929–2011
  2. 2. James (Viet) Rees 1935–2007 m. Judith (A) Young 1936–2021

Chester Rees's Timeline

7 Records

1902
26 Jun 1902
Birth of Chester Francis Rees in Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Allegany County, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Chester Francis Rees resided here in Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland
Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland
1920
1920
Age 18
Chester Francis Rees resided here in Parris Island, Beaufort, South Carolina
Parris Island, Beaufort, South Carolina
1930
1930
Age 28
Chester Francis Rees resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
Chester Francis Rees resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
1950
1950
Age 48
Chester Francis Rees resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1982
1 Apr 1982
Age 80
Death of Chester Francis Rees in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Sussex County, Delaware, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1902
    Event Place: Allegany County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 577-36-2628; Issue State: District of Columbia; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Parris Island, Beaufort, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1686; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 68; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 295; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 982.0.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Parris Island, Beaufort, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Parris Island, Beaufort, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1686; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 68; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 295; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 982.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Washington, Washingt

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1982
    Event Place: Sussex County, Delaware, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 577-36-2628; Issue State: District of Columbia; Issue Date: Before 1951.

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