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John Rex Wier Sr. 1897–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Sep 1897

Birth Location: Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA

Death Date: 29 Jun 1957

Death Location: Karnes City, Karnes, Texas, USA

Father: John Wier

Mother: Martha Harris

Spouse(s): Elvie Holland

Children(s): John Jr, Roy Wier

In 1897, John Rex Wier Sr. entered the world in Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA, born to John Allen Wier And Martha Ella Mattie Harris. In 1910, John Rex Wier Sr. resided in Justice Precinct 2, Frio, Texas, USA. In 1920, John Rex Wier Sr. resided in Justice Precinct 5, Frio, Texas, USA. John Rex Wier Sr. married Elvie L Holland, and had children including John Rex Wier Jr, Roy Gregory Wier. John Rex Wier Sr. passed away in 1957 in Karnes City, Karnes, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1897, John Rex Wier Sr. entered the world in Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA, born to John Allen Wier And Martha Ella Mattie Harris.
  • In 1910, John Rex Wier Sr. resided in Justice Precinct 2, Frio, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, John Rex Wier Sr. resided in Justice Precinct 5, Frio, Texas, USA.
  • John Rex Wier Sr. married Elvie L Holland, and had children including John Rex Wier Jr, Roy Gregory Wier.
  • John Rex Wier Sr. passed away in 1957 in Karnes City, Karnes, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
John Sr.
1897–1957
Birth Place: Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA
Parents
John Allen Wier
1856–1936
Fayette County, Texas, USA
Martha (Ella "Mattie") Harris
1865–1941
Old Moulton, Lavaca County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
John (Allen) Weir
1812–1890
Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret (A) Carpenter
1815–1896
Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Wier
1788–1857
Mary Burton
1791–1873
Thomas Jr
1773–1863
Sarah Anderson
1785–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Weir
1754–1839
Sarah Burton
1762–1836
Allen Burton
1754–1841
Mary Burton
1755–1843
Thomas Sr.
1740–1780
Catherine Shamberger
1743–
Miles II
1800–1872
Martha Langston
1809–1868

John Sr.'s Descendants

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John (Rex Wier) Sr. (28 Sep 1897–29 Jun 1957) m. Elvie (L.) Holland (14 Jun 1898–29 Jan 2003)
  1. 1. John (Rex Wier) Jr 1922–1994 m. Iva (Sue) Jaeggli 1927–1996
  2. 2. Roy (Gregory) Wier 1927–2013 m. Anna (Mae Lillian) Holmes 1926–1956

John Sr.'s Timeline

5 Records

1897
28 Sep 1897
Birth of John Rex Wier Sr. in Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA
Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
John Rex Wier Sr. resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Frio, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Frio, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
John Rex Wier Sr. resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Frio, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Frio, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 45
John Rex Wier Sr. resided here in Karnes City, Texas, USA
Karnes City, Texas, USA
1957
29 Jun 1957
Age 60
Death of John Rex Wier Sr. in Durant, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA
Durant, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1897
    Event Place: Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1619
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Frio, Texas; Roll: T625_1802; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 57
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Frio, Texas; Roll: T624_1553; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1375566
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Frio, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Frio, Texas; Roll: T624_1553; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1375566

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Frio, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Frio, Texas; Roll: T625_1802; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 57

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Karnes City, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1619

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1957
    Event Place: Durant, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Karnes City, Karnes, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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