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Margaret McWilliams 1927–2014 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1927

Birth Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 21 May 2014

Death Location: Cinnaminson, Burlington, New Jersey, USA

Father: Bernard McWilliams

Mother: Julia (Gwee)

Spouse(s): Charlie Preston

Children(s):

In 1927, Margaret McWilliams entered the world in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, born to Bernard Mcwilliams And Julia Agnes Mccloskey Gwee. In 1930, Margaret McWilliams resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Margaret McWilliams married Charlie Albert Preston, and had children including Carol A Preston, Kathleen M Preston, Megan Alysia Preston. Margaret McWilliams passed away in 2014 in Cinnaminson, Burlington, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1927, Margaret McWilliams entered the world in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, born to Bernard Mcwilliams And Julia Agnes Mccloskey Gwee.
  • In 1930, Margaret McWilliams resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Margaret McWilliams married Charlie Albert Preston, and had children including Carol A Preston, Kathleen M Preston, Megan Alysia Preston.
  • Margaret McWilliams passed away in 2014 in Cinnaminson, Burlington, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bernard McWilliams
1902–1986
Birth Location: Northern Ireland
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Julia (Gwee)
1902–1961
Birth Location: Crebarkey, Dungiven, Derry, Northern Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Charlie Preston
1929–1998
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Margaret McWilliams's Ancestors

Self
Margaret McWilliams
1927–2014
Birth Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Bernard McWilliams
1902–1986
Northern Ireland
Julia (Agnes McCloskey) (Gwee)
1902–1961
Crebarkey, Dungiven, Derry, Northern Ireland
Grandparents
Patrick McWilliams
1869–1948
Derry
Margaret Doorish
1862–1924
Magherabuoy, Dungiven, Derry, Northern Ireland, UK
James (McCloskey) (Gwee)
1855–1914
Crebarkey, Dungiven, Derry, Northern Ireland
Margaret (McCloskey) (Ned)
1869–1949
Cloan Balliascreen, Draperstown, Derry, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John (Gwee)
–1901
Mary McCloskey
1829–1910
Francis (Ned)
1841–1920
Catherine Cassidy
1840–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Arthur Sr
1793–1853
John (Ned)
1800–1840

Margaret McWilliams's Timeline

8 Records

1927
1 Jan 1927
Birth of Margaret McWilliams in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1930
1930
Age 3
Margaret McWilliams resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 8
Margaret McWilliams resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 13
Margaret McWilliams resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 23
Margaret McWilliams resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1953
Abt 1953
Age 26
Margaret McWilliams resided here in 6536 Chester Ave
6536 Chester Ave
2014
16 May 2014
Age 87
Death of Margaret McWilliams in Millville, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Millville, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
2014
21 May 2014
Age 87
Burial of Margaret McWilliams in Cinnaminson, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Cinnaminson, Burlington, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1927
    Event Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Lewiston, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03756; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 51-2231
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0208; FHL microfilm: 2341863
    [4] New Jersey, Death Index, Surname Range: A-Z; Title: New Jersey Death Index, 2001-2017

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1929
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Lewiston, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0208; FHL microfilm: 2341863

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03756; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 51-2231

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03756; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 51-2231

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Philadelphia, Philad

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1953
    Event Place: 6536 Chester Ave
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 12 Jun 1953; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 May 2014
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Philadelphia Inquirer - 18 May 2014 - Page B09, Obituary for MARGARET M. PRESTON 18 May 2014

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 May 2014
    Event Place: Cinnaminson, Burlington, New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 2014
    Event Place: Millville, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New Jersey, Death Index, Surname Range: A-Z; Title: New Jersey Death Index, 2001-2017

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 May 2014
    Event Place: Cinnaminson, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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