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Dorothy Weir 1891–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: SEP 1891

Birth Location: Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 3 JUL 1970

Death Location: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Father: William Weir

Mother: Margaret Cracket

Spouse(s): Richard Gaddes

Children(s): William Gaddes, Gladys Gaddes

In 1891, Dorothy Weir entered the world in Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom, born to William Thomas Weir And Margaret Cracket. Dorothy Weir married Richard Dick Gaddes, and had children including Gladys Gaddes, William R Bill Gaddes. Dorothy Weir passed away in 1970 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Dorothy Weir entered the world in Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom, born to William Thomas Weir And Margaret Cracket.
  • Dorothy Weir married Richard Dick Gaddes, and had children including Gladys Gaddes, William R Bill Gaddes.
  • Dorothy Weir passed away in 1970 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Weir
1869–1930
Birth Location: Earsdon, Northumberland, England
WW
Margaret Cracket
1871–1930
Birth Location: Seghill, Northumberland, England
MC

Spouses(s)

Richard Gaddes
1881–1956
Birth Location: Usworth, Durham, England
RG

Children(s)

William Gaddes
1915–2003
Birth Location: Vigo, Indiana, United States
WG
Gladys Gaddes
1912–2001
Birth Location: Shelburn, Indiana, United States of America
GG

Dorothy Weir's Ancestors

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Dorothy Weir
1891–1970
Birth Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Parents
William Thomas Weir
1869–1930
Earsdon, Northumberland, England
Margaret Cracket
1871–1930
Seghill, Northumberland, England
Grandparents
George Weir
1846–1918
Elliot's Court, Newgate Street, St Johns'
Ellen (Jane) Cooper
1848–1918
Hollywell, (Earsdon, Newcastle), Northumberland England
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Weir
1816–1881
Catherine Barnsley
1816–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Jr.
1791–1846
Bell McLaren
1794–1859

Dorothy Weir's Descendants

1.
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Dorothy Weir (SEP 1891–3 JUL 1970) m. Richard ("Dick") Gaddes (13 JUN 1881–17 FEB 1956)
  1. 1. William (R "Bill") Gaddes 1915–2003 m. Frances (Virginia) Heisler 1923–2007 m. Eunice (Irene) Lunsford 1919–1980
    1. 1. Baby Gaddes –1942
  2. 2. Gladys Gaddes 1912–2001 m. Jack ("Lattie") Brown 1905–1974
    1. 1. Joe (Ann) Brown 1932–1986

Dorothy Weir's Timeline

8 Records

1891
SEP 1891
Birth of Dorothy Weir in Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
1891
SEP 1891
Birth of Dorothy Weir in Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
1898
20 DEC 1898
Age 7
Birth of Dorothy Weir in Earsdon, Northumberland, England
Earsdon, Northumberland, England
1904
5 MAR 1904
Age 13
Dorothy Weir immigrated in New York, New York
New York, New York
1920
1920
Age 29
Dorothy Weir appeared in census in Terre Haute Ward 7, Vigo, Indiana
Terre Haute Ward 7, Vigo, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 39
Dorothy Weir appeared in census in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
1970
3 JUL 1970
Age 79
Death of Dorothy Weir in 49085 Saint Joseph, Berrien, michigan, United States of America
49085 Saint Joseph, Berrien, michigan, United States of America
1970
3 JUL 1970
Age 79
Death of Dorothy Weir in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 DEC 1898
    Event Place: Earsdon, Northumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [2] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oakland county, Michigan and is buried in the Perry Mount Cemetery in Pontiac Michigan
    Record Source: Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Terre Haute Ward 7, Vigo, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 5 MAR 1904
    Event Place: New York, New York

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 AUG 1918
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1957

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 JUL 1970
    Event Place: 49085 Saint Joseph, Berrien, michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: SEP 1891
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: SEP 1891
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 JUL 1970
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
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