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George Wilks 1882–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Mar 1882

Birth Location: Houtzdale, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 17 Feb 1953

Death Location: Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Thomas Wilkes

Mother: Elizabeth Abbiss

Spouse(s): Lillian Warren, Lillia Wilkes

Children(s): Alice Wilkes, Mary Wilks, Hazel Wilks, Liza Wilks, Freddie Wilks, Bertha Wilks, Norman Wilkes

In 1882, George Wilks entered the world in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, born to Thomas Luther Wilks Wilkes And Elizabeth Eliza Abbiss. In 1920, George Wilks resided in Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. George Wilks married Lillia M Wilkes, Lillian Warren, and had children including Alice Grace Wilkes, Bertha Wilks, Freddie Wilks, Hazel Wilks, Liza Wilks, Mary Wilks, Norman Richard Wilkes. George Wilks passed away in 1953 in Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1882, George Wilks entered the world in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, born to Thomas Luther Wilks Wilkes And Elizabeth Eliza Abbiss.
  • In 1920, George Wilks resided in Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • George Wilks married Lillia M Wilkes, Lillian Warren, and had children including Alice Grace Wilkes, Bertha Wilks, Freddie Wilks, Hazel Wilks, Liza Wilks, Mary Wilks, Norman Richard Wilkes.
  • George Wilks passed away in 1953 in Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

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George Wilks's Ancestors

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George Wilks
1882–1953
Birth Place: Houtzdale, Pennsylvania
Parents
Thomas Luther Wilks Wilkes
1849–1930
Sedgley, Staffordshire, England
Elizabeth ("Eliza") Abbiss
1848–1923
Sedgley, Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
Mary Wilkes
1813–1888
Dudley, Worcestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Wilks's Descendants

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George Wilks (11 Mar 1882–17 Feb 1953) m. Lillian Warren (Abt 1891–) m. Lillia (M.) Wilkes (Abt 1891–)
  1. 1. Alice (Grace) Wilkes 1920–
  2. 2. Mary Wilks 1912–
  3. 3. Hazel Wilks 1918–
  4. 4. Liza Wilks 1914–
  5. 5. Freddie Wilks 1916–
  6. 6. Bertha Wilks 1910–
  7. 7. Norman (Richard) Wilkes 1930–1930

George Wilks's Timeline

3 Records

1882
11 Mar 1882
Birth of George Wilks in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania
Houtzdale, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 38
George Wilks resided here in Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1953
17 Feb 1953
Age 71
Death of George Wilks in Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1882
    Event Place: Houtzdale, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 013051-015750
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1552; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 75
    [3] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 336; Certificate Number Range: 120301-123149

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1552; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 75

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1953
    Event Place: Decatur, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 013051-015750

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