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Joseph William Brett 1883–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1883

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: Feb 1978

Death Location: Washingtonville, Orange, New York, USA

Father: Joseph Brett

Mother: Alice Brett

Spouse(s): Sophina Brett

Children(s): Virginia Brett, Alice Brett, Hope Brett, Mary Brett, Sophina Brett

The story of Joseph William Brett began in 1883 in New York. In 1900, Joseph William Brett resided in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA. In 1910, Joseph William Brett resided in Manhattan Ward 9, New York, New York. Joseph William Brett married Sophina Brett, and had children including Alice Brett, Hope Brett, Mary Brett, Sophina Brett, Virginia Brett. Joseph William Brett passed away in 1978 in Washingtonville, Orange, New York, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Joseph William Brett began in 1883 in New York.
  • In 1900, Joseph William Brett resided in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph William Brett resided in Manhattan Ward 9, New York, New York.
  • Joseph William Brett married Sophina Brett, and had children including Alice Brett, Hope Brett, Mary Brett, Sophina Brett, Virginia Brett.
  • Joseph William Brett passed away in 1978 in Washingtonville, Orange, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Brett
1845–1886
Birth Location: Ireland
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Alice Brett
1850–1915
Birth Location: Dilworth, Lancashire, England
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Spouses(s)

Sophina Brett
1886–
Birth Location: New York
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Children(s)

Virginia Brett
1906–
Birth Location: New York
VB
Alice Brett
1909–
Birth Location: New York
AB
Hope Brett
1911–
Birth Location: United States
HB
Mary Brett
1913–
Birth Location: New York
MB
Sophina Brett
1915–
Birth Location: New York
SB

Joseph Brett's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Brett
1883–1978
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Joseph Brett
1845–1886
Ireland
Alice Brett
1850–1915
Dilworth, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
John Coupe
1829–1894
Longridge, Lancashire, England
Mary Eastham
1828–1911
Preston, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Coupe
1812–1880
Alice Nell
1801–
Thomas Eastham
1794–
Margaret Forshaw
1802–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Coupe
1769–1860
Susan Hargreaves
1773–1855
Edward Whitworth
1770–
Henry Eastham
1778–1838
Elizabeth Norris
1780–1866
Robert Forshaw
1768–1843

Joseph Brett's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (William) Brett (20 Oct 1883–Feb 1978) m. Sophina Brett (abt 1886–)
  1. 1. Virginia Brett 1906–
  2. 2. Alice Brett 1909–
  3. 3. Hope Brett 1911–
  4. 4. Mary Brett 1913–
  5. 5. Sophina Brett 1915–

Joseph Brett's Timeline

10 Records

1883
20 Oct 1883
Birth of Joseph William Brett in New York
New York
1900
1900
Age 17
Joseph William Brett resided here in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Joseph William Brett resided here in Manhattan Ward 9, New York, New York
Manhattan Ward 9, New York, New York
1920
1920
Age 37
Joseph William Brett resided here in Manhattan Assembly District 10, New York, New York
Manhattan Assembly District 10, New York, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 42
Joseph William Brett resided here in New York, New York, New York, United States
New York, New York, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 47
Joseph William Brett resided here in Queens, Queens, New York
Queens, Queens, New York
1935
1935
Age 52
Joseph William Brett resided here in New York, Queens, New York
New York, Queens, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 57
Joseph William Brett resided here in New York, Queens, New York, United States
New York, Queens, New York, United States
1942
1942
Age 59
Joseph William Brett resided here in Queens, New York
Queens, New York
1978
Feb 1978
Age 95
Death of Joseph William Brett in Washingtonville, Orange, New York, USA
Washingtonville, Orange, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1883
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 10; Assembly District: 10; City: New York; County: New York; Page: 2
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 9, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1006; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 1375019
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1600; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1216; Image: 246.0; FHL microfilm: 2341335
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 064-10-7776; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Manhattan Assembly District 10, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1203; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 731; Image: 352
    [7] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2745; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 41-1313A
    [8] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: New York

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Manhattan Ward 9, New York, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 9, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1006; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 1375019

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Manhattan Assembly District 10, New York, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Manhattan Assembly District 10, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1203; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 731; Image: 352

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: New York, New York, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 10; Assembly District: 10; City: New York; County: New York; Page: 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Queens, Queens, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Roll: 1600; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1216; Image: 246.0; FHL microfilm: 2341335

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New York, Queens, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2745; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 41-1313A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: New York, Queens, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2745; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 41-1313A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Queens, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: New York

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: New York; Roll: 1786813; Draft Board: 153

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1978
    Event Place: Washingtonville, Orange, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 064-10-7776; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
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