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Herbert Russell Williamson 1870–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1870

Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York

Death Date: 25 May 1917

Death Location: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Father: Thomas Williamson

Mother: Mary Elwood

Spouse(s): May Backus

Children(s): Carol Williamson, Col. Sr., Donald Williamson, Roma Williamson

Herbert Russell Williamson was born in 1870 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, the child of Thomas Williamson And Mary Ann Elwood. In 1870, Herbert Russell Williamson resided in Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York, USA. In 1875, Herbert Russell Williamson resided in Rochester Ward 08, Monroe, New York, USA. Herbert Russell Williamson married May Emma Backus, and had children including Carol Backus Williamson, Col Herbert Charles Williamson Sr, Donald Dewy Williamson, Roma Elizabeth Williamson. Herbert Russell Williamson passed away in 1917 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Herbert Russell Williamson was born in 1870 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, the child of Thomas Williamson And Mary Ann Elwood.
  • In 1870, Herbert Russell Williamson resided in Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • In 1875, Herbert Russell Williamson resided in Rochester Ward 08, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • Herbert Russell Williamson married May Emma Backus, and had children including Carol Backus Williamson, Col Herbert Charles Williamson Sr, Donald Dewy Williamson, Roma Elizabeth Williamson.
  • Herbert Russell Williamson passed away in 1917 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Williamson
1827–1885
Birth Location: Aldgate, Middlesex, England
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Mary Elwood
1839–1919
Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding, England
ME

Spouses(s)

May Backus
1873–1969
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
MB

Children(s)

Carol Williamson
1910–1939
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
CW
Col. Sr.
1894–1952
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
CS
Donald Williamson
1898–1963
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
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Roma Williamson
1906–1983
Birth Location: Rochester, Monroe, New York
RW

Herbert Williamson's Ancestors

Self
Herbert Williamson
1870–1917
Birth Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
Parents
Thomas Williamson
1827–1885
Aldgate, Middlesex, England
Mary (Ann) Elwood
1839–1919
Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Herbert Williamson's Descendants

1.
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Herbert (Russell) Williamson (24 Feb 1870–25 May 1917) m. May (Emma) Backus (14 Oct 1873–3 Feb 1969)
  1. 1. Carol (Backus) Williamson 1910–1939 m. John (Douglass Davis) Sr. 1909–1983
  2. 2. Col. (Herbert Charles Williamson) Sr. 1894–1952 m. Helen (May) Watson 1897–1953
    1. 1. Herbert (Charles Williamson) Jr. 1922–1983
    2. 2. Roger (Donald) Williamson 1926–1989 m. Janet Bagley 1926–2007
  3. 3. Donald (Dewy) Williamson 1898–1963 m. Heloise (Andrelle) Yoakley 1904–1993
    1. 1. Richard (Hughs 'Dick') Williamson 1924–1998 m. Minnie (Claire) Stewart 1930–2014
    2. 2. Ruth (Andrelle) Williamson 1931–2009 m. Dr. (Dale Vance) Miller 1931–1999
  4. 4. Roma (Elizabeth) Williamson 1906–1983 m. Charles Hill 1905– m. Bjarnie (M.) Hagen 1903–1971

Herbert Williamson's Timeline

9 Records

1870
24 Feb 1870
Birth of Herbert Russell Williamson in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1870
1870
Herbert Russell Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 5
Herbert Russell Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 08, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 08, Monroe, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Herbert Russell Williamson resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Herbert Russell Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 35
Herbert Russell Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Herbert Russell Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 45
Herbert Russell Williamson resided here in Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, United States
Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, United States
1917
25 May 1917
Age 47
Death of Herbert Russell Williamson in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1870
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 04; City: Rochester Ward 10; County: Monroe; Page: 36
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 863; Page: 358D; Enumeration District: 088
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York; Roll: M593_969; Page: 350A; Family History Library Film: 552468
    [4] New York, State Census, 1875
    [5] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Rochester Ward 10; County: Monroe; Page: 21
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1074; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241074
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_989; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1375002
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rochester Ward 8, Monroe, New York; Roll: M593_969; Page: 350A; Family History Library Film: 552468

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 08, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 863; Page: 358D; Enumeration District: 088

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: 1074; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241074

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 02; City: Rochester Ward 10; County: Monroe; Page: 21

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_989; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1375002

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 10, Monroe, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 04; City: Rochester Ward 10; County: Monroe; Page: 36

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 May 1917
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index; Certificate Number: 32130

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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