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George Williston Webster 1829–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 August 1829

Birth Location: New York, USA

Death Date: 20 April 1912

Death Location: Renton, King County, Washington, USA

Father: Ralph Webster

Mother: Mehitable Stratford

Spouse(s): Elsey Hill

Children(s): Luella Webster, William Webster, Alice Webster

The story of George Williston Webster began in 1829 in New York, USA. In 1850, George Williston Webster resided in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. In 1857, George Williston Webster resided in Township 102, Freeborn, Minnesota Territory, USA. George Williston Webster married Elsey Ann Hill, and had children including Alice F Webster, Luella Webster, William P Webster. George Williston Webster passed away in 1912 in Renton, King County, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of George Williston Webster began in 1829 in New York, USA.
  • In 1850, George Williston Webster resided in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1857, George Williston Webster resided in Township 102, Freeborn, Minnesota Territory, USA.
  • George Williston Webster married Elsey Ann Hill, and had children including Alice F Webster, Luella Webster, William P Webster.
  • George Williston Webster passed away in 1912 in Renton, King County, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ralph Webster
1799–1880
Birth Location: Tyringham, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
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Mehitable Stratford
1808–1878
Birth Location: New Hampshire, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elsey Hill
1834–1862
Birth Location: New York
EH

Children(s)

Luella Webster
1883–1940
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
LW
William Webster
1879–
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
WW
Alice Webster
1852–1912
Birth Location: Cass County, MI
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George Webster's Ancestors

Self
George Webster
1829–1912
Birth Place: New York, USA
Parents
Ralph Williston Webster
1799–1880
Tyringham, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Mehitable Stratford
1808–1878
New Hampshire, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Webster
1761–1802
Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Anna Clark
1770–1866
Rhode Island, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
James Webster
1719–
Hannah Woodmansee
1724–1777
Anna Underwood
1748–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Webster
1684–
Sarah Kenyon
1685–
Joseph Woodmansee
1676–
Hannah Lyster
1671–
Suzanna Knowles
1715–

George Webster's Descendants

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George (Williston) Webster (6 August 1829–20 April 1912) m. Elsey (Ann) Hill (25 Jan 1834–20 Jan 1862)
  1. 1. Luella Webster 1883–1940
  2. 2. William (P) Webster 1879–
  3. 3. Alice (F) Webster 1852–1912 m. Birch (Zebblin) Chapin 1847–1916
    1. 1. Samuel (Birch) Chapin 1879–1966 m. Amelia (Jane) Leslie 1885–1976
      1. 1. Leslie (Birch) Chapin 1911–2005 m. Dorothy (Elizabeth) Hershey 1914–2004
        1. 1. Leslie (Joan) Chapin 1932–2025 m. Jerrold (Marvin) Askeroth 1932–2010
        2. 2. Steven (Birch) Chapin 1946–1965
      2. 2. Jessie (Alice) Chapin 1905–1990
      3. 3. Samuel (Elmo) Chapin 1921–2001 m. Helen (Lorraine) Chapin 1922–2000
      4. 4. Frank (E) Chapin 1924–2016
    2. 2. Ralph (W) Chapin 1884–1962
    3. 3. George (Henry) Chapin 1871–1941
    4. 4. Elena (Maud) Chapin 1873–1878
    5. 5. Bertram (Ray) Chapin 1882–1950
    6. 6. Franklin (Clyde) Chapin 1876–1878

George Webster's Timeline

6 Records

1829
6 August 1829
Birth of George Williston Webster in New York, USA
New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 21
George Williston Webster resided here in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1857
21 Sep 1857
Age 28
George Williston Webster resided here in Township 102, Freeborn, Minnesota Territory, USA
Township 102, Freeborn, Minnesota Territory, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
George Williston Webster resided here in Howard, Howard, Iowa, USA
Howard, Howard, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 71
George Williston Webster resided here in Webster, King, Washington, USA
Webster, King, Washington, USA
1912
20 April 1912
Age 83
Death of George Williston Webster in Maple Valley, King County, Washington, USA
Maple Valley, King County, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 August 1829
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses
    [2] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [3] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Webster, King, Washington; Roll: 1743; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1241743
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Howard, Howard, Iowa; Roll: M653_323; Page: 927; Family History Library Film: 803323
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M432_134; Page: 438B; Image: 287
    [7] Washington, Select Death Certificates
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M432_134; Page: 438B; Image: 287

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1857
    Event Place: Township 102, Freeborn, Minnesota Territory, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Howard, Howard, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Howard, Howard, Iowa; Roll: M653_323; Page: 927; Family History Library Film: 803323

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Webster, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Webster, King, Washington; Roll: 1743; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1241743

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Howard Center
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Howard Center, Iowa
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Union; State served: Iowa; Enlistment date: 19 Aug 1861

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 April 1912
    Event Place: Maple Valley, King County, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Washington, Select Death Certificates
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Renton, King County, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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