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Edward "Ed" Williams 1885–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1885

Birth Location: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa

Death Date: 17 Oct 1976

Death Location: Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: William (Rev)

Mother: Emma (Williams)

Spouse(s): Elsie Williams

Children(s):

In 1885, Edward "Ed" Williams entered the world in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, born to William Wesley Williams Rev And Emma J Woods Williams. In 1925, Edward "Ed" Williams resided in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Edward "Ed" Williams married Elsie Williams. Edward "Ed" Williams passed away in 1976 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Edward "Ed" Williams entered the world in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, born to William Wesley Williams Rev And Emma J Woods Williams.
  • In 1925, Edward "Ed" Williams resided in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
  • Edward "Ed" Williams married Elsie Williams.
  • Edward "Ed" Williams passed away in 1976 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Edward Williams's Ancestors

Self
Edward Williams
1885–1976
Birth Place: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa
Parents
William Wesley Williams (Rev)
1848–1918
Missouri
Emma (J Woods) (Williams)
1850–1930
Missouri
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Williams's Timeline

3 Records

1885
8 Aug 1885
Birth of Edward "Ed" Williams in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 40
Edward "Ed" Williams resided here in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1976
17 Oct 1976
Age 91
Death of Edward "Ed" Williams in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1885
    Event Place: Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1976
    Event Place: Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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