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George Wennum Cross 1852–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1852

Birth Location: Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England

Death Date: 5 Dec 1927

Death Location: Woodland, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: William Cross

Mother: Elizabeth Jones

Spouse(s): Arabella Carmen

Children(s): Henrietta Cross, Sadie Cross, Frances Cross, Jennie Cross, Martha Cross, Dent Cross, Robert Cross, Frankie Cross, Wennum Cross, George Cross, Arabella Cross

The story of George Wennum Cross began in 1852 in Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England. George Wennum Cross married Arabella Martha Carmen, and had children including Arabella Martha Cross, Dent Cross, Frances Pearl Cross, Frankie Cross, George Gabriel Cross, Henrietta Etta Cross, Jennie Belle Cross, Martha Agnes Maude Cross, Robert H Cross, Sadie Cross, Wennum Dewey Cross. George Wennum Cross passed away in 1927 in Woodland, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George Wennum Cross began in 1852 in Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England.
  • George Wennum Cross married Arabella Martha Carmen, and had children including Arabella Martha Cross, Dent Cross, Frances Pearl Cross, Frankie Cross, George Gabriel Cross, Henrietta Etta Cross, Jennie Belle Cross, Martha Agnes Maude Cross, Robert H Cross, Sadie Cross, Wennum Dewey Cross.
  • George Wennum Cross passed away in 1927 in Woodland, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cross
1822–1893
Birth Location: Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire
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Elizabeth Jones
1821–1910
Birth Location: Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire
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Spouses(s)

Arabella Carmen
1860–1938
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

Henrietta Cross
1886–1965
Birth Location: Woodland Iroquois Illinois
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Sadie Cross
1889–1965
Birth Location: Woodland Iroquois Illinois
SC
Frances Cross
1879–1906
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
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Jennie Cross
1881–1952
Birth Location: Woodland Iroquois Illinois
JC
Martha Cross
1883–1960
Birth Location: Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
MC
Dent Cross
1892–1953
Birth Location: Woodland Iroquois Illinois
DC
Robert Cross
1895–1912
Birth Location: Illinois
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Frankie Cross
1898–1898
Birth Location: Illinois
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Wennum Cross
1899–1949
Birth Location: Illinois
WC
George Cross
1903–1963
Birth Location: Belmont Township, Illinois, USA
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Arabella Cross
1879–
Birth Location: Cook County, Illinois, USA
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George Cross's Ancestors

Self
George Cross
1852–1927
Birth Place: Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
William Cross
1822–1893
Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire
Elizabeth Jones
1821–1910
Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire
Grandparents
George Cross
1797–1878
Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England
James Jones
1789–1873
Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England
Hannah Bettridge
1795–1834
Sutton under Brailes, Warwickshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Jones
1762–1844
Catharine Hayes
1769–1853
William Betteridge
1765–1821
Jenny Hitchman
1769–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Betteridge
1739–1821
Elizabeth Baseley
1740–1800

George Cross's Descendants

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George (Wennum) Cross (Apr 1852–5 Dec 1927) m. Arabella (Martha) Carmen (18 Jan 1860–5 Apr 1938)
  1. 1. Henrietta ("Etta") Cross 1886–1965
  2. 2. Sadie Cross 1889–1965
  3. 3. Frances (Pearl) Cross 1879–1906
  4. 4. Jennie (Belle) Cross 1881–1952
  5. 5. Martha (Agnes "Maude") Cross 1883–1960
  6. 6. Dent Cross 1892–1953
  7. 7. Robert (H.) Cross 1895–1912
  8. 8. Frankie Cross 1898–1898
  9. 9. Wennum (Dewey) Cross 1899–1949
  10. 10. George (Gabriel) Cross 1903–1963
  11. 11. Arabella (Martha) Cross 1879–

George Cross's Timeline

16 Records

1852
29 Aug 1852
Birth of George Wennum Cross in King Sutton, Northamptonshire, England
King Sutton, Northamptonshire, England
1852
Apr 1852
Birth of George Wennum Cross in Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England
Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England
1855
16 Mar 1855
Age 3
George Wennum Cross was baptized in Cheshire, England
Cheshire, England
1858
2 Mar 1858
Age 6
George Wennum Cross resided here in Douglas City, Iroquois, Illinois
Douglas City, Iroquois, Illinois
1861
1861
Age 9
George Wennum Cross resided here in Bradfield, Yorkshire, England
Bradfield, Yorkshire, England
1871
1871
Age 19
George Wennum Cross resided here in Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England
Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England
1877
April 1877
Age 25
George Wennum Cross was married in Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Westminster, London, United Kingdom
1880
1880
Age 28
George Wennum Cross resided here in Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
1885
1885
Age 33
George Wennum Cross resided here in Independence, Jasper, Iowa, USA
Independence, Jasper, Iowa, USA
1888
1888
Age 36
George Wennum Cross resided here in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
1888
6 Nov 1888
Age 36
George Wennum Cross - Naturalization
None
1900
1900
Age 48
George Wennum Cross resided here in Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
George Wennum Cross resided here in Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 68
George Wennum Cross resided here in Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
1927
3 Dec 1927
Age 75
Death of George Wennum Cross in Woodland, Iroquois, Illinois
Woodland, Iroquois, Illinois
1927
5 Dec 1927
Age 75
Burial of George Wennum Cross in Woodland, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Woodland, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1852
    Event Place: King Sutton, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, 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., Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions For the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-1950 (M1285); Mi
    [3] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [4] Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Marriages Index, 1871-1920
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T625_372; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 71
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: 213; Page: 78a; Enumeration District: 124
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: 307; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0006
    [8] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1468; Folio: 63; Page: 38; GSU roll: 838790
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1374305
    [10] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3460; Folio: 50; Page: 5; GSU roll: 1473349 and 543135
    [11] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1852
    Event Place: Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1855
    Event Place: Cheshire, England
    Record Source: Cheshire, England, Parish Registers, Church of England. Record Office; Chester, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: April 1877
    Event Place: Westminster, London, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1858
    Event Place: Douglas City, Iroquois, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 28

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Bradfield, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3460; Folio: 50; Page: 5; GSU roll: 1473349 and 543135

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1867
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T625_372; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 71
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: 307; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0006
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1374305

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1468; Folio: 63; Page: 38; GSU roll: 838790

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: 213; Page: 78a; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Independence, Jasper, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, 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 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Iroquois Co., Illinois
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Iroquois Co., Illinois; Year: 1888; Page Number: 8

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1888
    Record Source: U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions For the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-1950 (M1285); Mi

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: 307; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0006

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1374305

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Belmont, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T625_372; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 71

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Witton-cum-Twambrooks, Cheshire, England
    Record Source: Cheshire, England, Parish Registers, Church of England. Record Office; Chester, England

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Woodland, Iroquois, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1927
    Event Place: Woodland, Iroquois, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1927
    Event Place: Woodland, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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