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Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. 1892–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Aug 1892

Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1 Nov 1970

Death Location: Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Josiah Sr

Mother: Mary Thompson

Spouse(s): Ellanetta Gross, Rosina Hubeau

Children(s): Marie Filson, John Filson, Elizabeth Filson, William Filson, Margaret Filson, James Filson

The story of Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. began in 1892 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. In 1900, Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. resided in McKeesport Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. resided in McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. married Ellanetta Gross, Rosina H Hubeau, and had children including Elizabeth Marie Filson, James Robert Filson, John Thomas Filson, Margaret Louise Filson, Marie Filson, Patricia Filson, William Alexander Filson. Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. passed away in 1970 in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. began in 1892 in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1900, Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. resided in McKeesport Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. resided in McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. married Ellanetta Gross, Rosina H Hubeau, and had children including Elizabeth Marie Filson, James Robert Filson, John Thomas Filson, Margaret Louise Filson, Marie Filson, Patricia Filson, William Alexander Filson.
  • Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. passed away in 1970 in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Sr
1853–1919
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
JS
Mary Thompson
1857–1937
Birth Location: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
MT

Spouses(s)

Ellanetta Gross
1897–1970
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
EG
Rosina Hubeau
1896–1965
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
RH

Children(s)

Marie Filson
1932–1932
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
MF
John Filson
1924–1980
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
JF
Elizabeth Filson
1917–2007
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
EF
William Filson
1918–1998
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
WF
Margaret Filson
1920–2003
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
MF
James Filson
1923–1992
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
JF

Josiah Jr.'s Ancestors

Self
Josiah Jr.
1892–1970
Birth Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Parents
Josiah Biddle Filson Sr
1853–1919
McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Mary (Arabella "Maude") Thompson
1857–1937
Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Charles (Cunningham) Thompson
1827–1917
Amity, Washington, Pennsylvania
Malinda Michener
1832–1892
Fredericktown, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Milton Michener
1803–1891
Sarah Morgan
1804–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew DNA
1773–1820
Elizabeth Kinsell
1775–1854

Josiah Jr.'s Descendants

1.
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Josiah (Biddle Filson) Jr. (9 Aug 1892–1 Nov 1970) m. Ellanetta Gross (28 Aug 1897–6 Mar 1970) m. Rosina (H.) Hubeau (14 Oct 1896–10 Jan 1965)
  1. 1. Marie Filson 1932–1932
  2. 2. John (Thomas) Filson 1924–1980 m. Georgia Abraham 1926–1998
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Marie) Filson 1917–2007 m. John (J) Williams 1916–
  4. 4. William (Alexander) Filson 1918–1998 m. Helen (Louise) Grice 1921–2009
  5. 5. Margaret (Louise) Filson 1920–2003 m. Charles (Blaine) McCabe 1924–1998
  6. 6. James (Robert) Filson 1923–1992

Josiah Jr.'s Timeline

7 Records

1892
9 Aug 1892
Birth of Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 8
Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. resided here in McKeesport Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. resided here in McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. resided here in Johnstown, Coumbia, Pennsylvania
Johnstown, Coumbia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 48
Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1970
1 Nov 1970
Age 78
Death of Josiah Biddle Filson Jr. in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1892
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03408; Page: 81A; Enumeration District: 2-282
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 046501-049500
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1514; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 211
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0668; FHL microfilm: 2341701
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1369; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0431; FHL microfilm: 1241369
    [6] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: McKeesport Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1369; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0431; FHL microfilm: 1241369

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 6, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1514; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 211

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0668; FHL microfilm: 2341701

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Johnstown, Coumbia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03408; Page: 81A; Enumeration District: 2-282

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03408; Page: 81A; Enumeration District: 2-282

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1970
    Event Place: Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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