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Henry William Rees 1908–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 September 1908

Birth Location: Troy, Madison, Illinois, United States

Death Date: SEP 1985

Death Location: Troy, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: David Rees

Mother: Florence Thomas

Spouse(s): Vurla Rees

Children(s):

In 1908, Henry William Rees entered the world in Troy, Madison, Illinois, United States, born to David Rees And Florence Thomas. In 1920, Henry William Rees resided in Jarvis, Madison, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Henry William Rees resided in Troy, Madison, Illinois, USA. Henry William Rees married Vurla D Rees, and had children including John William Rees. Henry William Rees passed away in 1985 in Troy, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Henry William Rees entered the world in Troy, Madison, Illinois, United States, born to David Rees And Florence Thomas.
  • In 1920, Henry William Rees resided in Jarvis, Madison, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Henry William Rees resided in Troy, Madison, Illinois, USA.
  • Henry William Rees married Vurla D Rees, and had children including John William Rees.
  • Henry William Rees passed away in 1985 in Troy, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Rees
1886–1956
Birth Location: Kansas
DR
Florence Thomas
1889–1964
Birth Location: Coxville, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America
FT

Spouses(s)

Vurla Rees
1911–1998
Birth Location: Carlyle, Clinton, Illinois, United States
VR

Children(s)

Henry Rees's Ancestors

Self
Henry Rees
1908–1985
Birth Place: Troy, Madison, Illinois, United States
Parents
David Rees
1886–1956
Kansas
Florence Thomas
1889–1964
Coxville, Parke County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Henry Rees
1840–1920
Landioes, Montgomery County, Wales
Richard (William) Thomas
1849–1931
Glenworglair County, WALES
Elizabeth HOPKINS
1847–1902
Llanelly, Breconshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
David Rees
1806–1865
Elizabeth
1801–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Rees's Timeline

7 Records

1908
18 September 1908
Birth of Henry William Rees in Troy, Madison, Illinois, United States
Troy, Madison, Illinois, United States
1920
1920
Age 12
Henry William Rees resided here in Jarvis, Madison, Illinois, USA
Jarvis, Madison, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Henry William Rees resided here in Troy, Madison, Illinois, USA
Troy, Madison, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Henry William Rees resided here in Jarvis, Madison, Illinois
Jarvis, Madison, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 32
Henry William Rees resided here in Jarvis, Madison, Illinois, USA
Jarvis, Madison, Illinois, USA
1980
1980
Age 72
Henry William Rees resided here in Troy, IL
Troy, IL
1985
SEP 1985
Age 77
Death of Henry William Rees in Troy, Madison, Illinois, USA
Troy, Madison, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 September 1908
    Event Place: Troy, Madison, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jarvis, Madison, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00850; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 60-86
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 492-09-1687; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jarvis, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T625_390; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 64
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Troy, Madison, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2340276
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jarvis, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jarvis, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T625_390; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 64

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Troy, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Troy, Madison, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2340276

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jarvis, Madison, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jarvis, Madison, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00850; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 60-86

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jarvis, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jarvis, Madison, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00850; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 60-86

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1980
    Event Place: Troy, IL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: SEP 1985
    Event Place: Troy, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 492-09-1687; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Troy, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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