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Irene Veronica Willey 1909–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Feb 1909

Birth Location: Moran, Spokane, Washington

Death Date: 16 Jan 1994

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA

Father: Willard Willey

Mother: Katherine Murray

Spouse(s): William Backus

Children(s): Darryl Kelly

The story of Irene Veronica Willey began in 1909 in Moran, Spokane, Washington. In 1910, Irene Veronica Willey resided in Moran, Spokane, Washington, USA. In 1920, Irene Veronica Willey resided in Moran, Spokane, Washington, USA. Irene Veronica Willey married Patrick Kelly, William Henry Backus, and had children including Darryl M Kelly, Joel Backus. Irene Veronica Willey passed away in 1994 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Irene Veronica Willey began in 1909 in Moran, Spokane, Washington.
  • In 1910, Irene Veronica Willey resided in Moran, Spokane, Washington, USA.
  • In 1920, Irene Veronica Willey resided in Moran, Spokane, Washington, USA.
  • Irene Veronica Willey married Patrick Kelly, William Henry Backus, and had children including Darryl M Kelly, Joel Backus.
  • Irene Veronica Willey passed away in 1994 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Willard Willey
1864–1925
Birth Location: Berkshire, Franklin, Vermont
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Katherine Murray
1863–1943
Birth Location: Minnesota
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Spouses(s)

William Backus
1912–2006
Birth Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
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Children(s)

Darryl Kelly
1933–2013
Birth Location: Seattle, King, Washington
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Irene Willey's Ancestors

Self
Irene Willey
1909–1994
Birth Place: Moran, Spokane, Washington
Parents
Willard Beonard Willey
1864–1925
Berkshire, Franklin, Vermont
Katherine Murray
1863–1943
Minnesota
Grandparents
William (F.) Willey
1817–
Vermont
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Irene Willey's Descendants

1.
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Irene (Veronica) Willey (23 Feb 1909–16 Jan 1994) m. William (Henry) Backus (4 Apr 1912–21 Jul 2006)
  1. 1. Darryl (M.) Kelly 1933–2013

Irene Willey's Timeline

9 Records

1909
23 Feb 1909
Birth of Irene Veronica Willey in Moran, Spokane, Washington
Moran, Spokane, Washington
1910
1910
Age 1
Irene Veronica Willey resided here in Moran, Spokane, Washington, USA
Moran, Spokane, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Irene Veronica Willey resided here in Moran, Spokane, Washington, USA
Moran, Spokane, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Irene Veronica Willey resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1935
1935
Age 26
Irene Veronica Willey resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Irene Veronica Willey resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1953
1953
Age 44
Irene Veronica Willey resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1956
1956
Age 47
Irene Veronica Willey resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1994
16 Jan 1994
Age 85
Death of Irene Veronica Willey in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1909
    Event Place: Moran, Spokane, Washington
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington Births, 1889-1929, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Births, 1891-1919; Film Info: Various county birth registers. Microfilm
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3387; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 37-155
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 542-03-6890; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Index 1931-1941; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1991-2000
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Moran, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T625_1940; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 32
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1950; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0136; Image: 676.0; FHL microfilm: 2341684
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Moran, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T624_1669; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1375682
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Moran, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Moran, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T624_1669; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1375682

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Moran, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Moran, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T625_1940; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 124; Image: 32

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 1950; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0136; Image: 676.0; FHL microfilm: 2341684

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3387; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 37-155

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3387; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 37-155

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1994
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 542-03-6890; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Index 1931-1941; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1991-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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