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Kenneth Wales 1918–2000 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1918

Birth Location: Cadogan, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 16 Dec 2000

Death Location: Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James Wales

Mother: Lillian Law

Spouse(s): Elaine Colgan

Children(s): Donald Wales, Judith Wales

The story of Kenneth Wales began in 1918 in Cadogan, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Kenneth Wales resided in North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Kenneth Wales resided in Washington, Washington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, U. Kenneth Wales married Elaine Colgan, and had children including Donald Allan Wales, Judith Ann Wales. Kenneth Wales passed away in 2000 in Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Kenneth Wales began in 1918 in Cadogan, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Kenneth Wales resided in North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Kenneth Wales resided in Washington, Washington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, U.
  • Kenneth Wales married Elaine Colgan, and had children including Donald Allan Wales, Judith Ann Wales.
  • Kenneth Wales passed away in 2000 in Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wales
1880–1930
Birth Location: Ogmore Valley, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
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Lillian Law
1875–
Birth Location: Hetton Le Hole, Durham, England
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Spouses(s)

Elaine Colgan
1923–1972
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Children(s)

Donald Wales
1948–2021
Birth Location: DuBois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
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Judith Wales
1944–1993
Birth Location: District of Columbia
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Kenneth Wales's Ancestors

Self
Kenneth Wales
1918–2000
Birth Place: Cadogan, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James Jones Wales
1880–1930
Ogmore Valley, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Lillian (Elizabeth) Law
1875–
Hetton Le Hole, Durham, England
Grandparents
Alfred Wales
1852–1916
Near King Street, Brynmawr, Monmouthshire
Eleanor ("Ellen") Jones
1850–1919
Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
Richard Law
1854–1918
Pensnett, Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England
Mary (A Carter 2nd) GGM
1853–1929
Dudley, Worcestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
George Wells
1823–1864
Mary Hadlan
1827–1893
James Jones
1829–
Catherine Williams
1830–
RICHARD LAW
1804–1872
Elizabeth Higgs
1813–1893
Henry Carter
1822–1862
Elizabeth Mason
1821–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wells
1798–1878
Mary Keynton
1798–1867
Martin Law
1778–1860
Anne Worton
1778–1820
Frederic Higgs
1780–1836
Julia Phibbs
1784–1822
John CARTER
1797–1845
Phebe FLAVELL
1803–1872
Joseph Mason
1784–1853
Mary Grigg
1787–1850

Kenneth Wales's Descendants

1.
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Kenneth Wales (12 Feb 1918–16 Dec 2000) m. Elaine Colgan (13 November 1923–5 January 1972)
  1. 1. Donald (Allan) Wales 1948–2021
  2. 2. Judith (Ann) Wales 1944–1993

Kenneth Wales's Timeline

6 Records

1918
12 Feb 1918
Birth of Kenneth Wales in Cadogan, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Cadogan, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Kenneth Wales resided here in North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Kenneth Wales resided here in Washington, Washington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Washington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Kenneth Wales resided here in Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 22
Kenneth Wales resided here in Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
2000
16 Dec 2000
Age 82
Death of Kenneth Wales in Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1918
    Event Place: Cadogan, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03519; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 33-6
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1508; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 40
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2341728
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Buffalo, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1508; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 40

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2341728

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03519; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 33-6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03519; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 33-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Dec 2000
    Event Place: Brockway, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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