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Edwin F Mayer 1882–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Dec 1882

Birth Location: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 26 Dec 1904

Death Location: Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Jonathan Mayer

Mother: Sarah Doan

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Edwin F Mayer began in 1882 in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Edwin F Mayer resided in Cedarville vill. (pt.), Stephenson, Illinois. In 1904, Edwin F Mayer resided in Freeport, Illinois, USA. Edwin F Mayer passed away in 1904 in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edwin F Mayer began in 1882 in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Edwin F Mayer resided in Cedarville vill. (pt.), Stephenson, Illinois.
  • In 1904, Edwin F Mayer resided in Freeport, Illinois, USA.
  • Edwin F Mayer passed away in 1904 in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Mayer
1830–1902
Birth Location: Kornwestheim, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Sarah Doan
1845–1908
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edwin Mayer's Ancestors

Self
Edwin Mayer
1882–1904
Birth Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Parents
Jonathan Mayer
1830–1902
Kornwestheim, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Sarah (Catherine) Doan
1845–1908
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Johnathon Mayer
1778–1837
Schwaikheim, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Esther Boehler
1797–1852
Kornwestheim, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Joseph Doan
1818–1864
Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Emeline Gregory
1833–1902
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Johann Mayer
1761–1806
Maria Eckstein
1765–1843
Johann Boehler
1755–1829
Anna Kientzle
1761–1830
Amos Doane
1780–1857
Catherine Peterman
1793–1872
John Gregory
1800–1880
Letitia White
1805–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Mayer
1734–1810
Maria Eckstein
1734–1795
Johann Eckstein
1707–1772
Magdelena Staib
1727–
Georg Boehler
1723–1760
Margaretha Blessing
1729–
Johan Kienzle
1717–1793
Ursula (Pfeilin)
1727–1763
John Doane
1734–1821
Phoebe DeMoney
1740–1825
Heinrich Peterman
1761–1845
Anna Peterman
1764–1848

Edwin Mayer's Timeline

4 Records

1882
8 Dec 1882
Birth of Edwin F Mayer in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Edwin F Mayer resided here in Cedarville vill. (pt.), Stephenson, Illinois
Cedarville vill. (pt.), Stephenson, Illinois
1904
27 Dec 1904
Age 22
Edwin F Mayer resided here in Freeport, Illinois, USA
Freeport, Illinois, USA
1904
26 Dec 1904
Age 22
Death of Edwin F Mayer in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1882
    Event Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T623_346; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 102.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Evening Standard; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1904; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA; ,0.6496128,0.70506805,0.79595727&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cedarville vill. (pt.), Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T623_346; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 102.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1904
    Event Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Freeport Daily Bulletin; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1904; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1904
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Freeport Bulletin - 29 Dec 1904 - Page 1, Obituary for Edward F. Mayer 29 Dec 1904

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1904
    Event Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Bulletin; Publication Date: 29 Dec 1904; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA; ,0.8441231,0.56246686,0.9796272&xid=3355
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Evening Standard; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1904; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA; ,0.6496128,0.70506805,0.79595727&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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