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Mark Murrey Sweeney 1881–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Nov 1881

Birth Location: Donovan, Iroquois, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 6 Apr 1958

Death Location: Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: James Sweeney

Mother: Rachel Calkins

Spouse(s): Minnie Corke

Children(s): Harold Sweeney

The story of Mark Murrey Sweeney began in 1881 in Donovan, Iroquois, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Mark Murrey Sweeney resided in Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Mark Murrey Sweeney resided in Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA. Mark Murrey Sweeney married Minnie Ethel Corke, and had children including Harold Lyman Sweeney. Mark Murrey Sweeney passed away in 1958 in Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Mark Murrey Sweeney began in 1881 in Donovan, Iroquois, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Mark Murrey Sweeney resided in Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Mark Murrey Sweeney resided in Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA.
  • Mark Murrey Sweeney married Minnie Ethel Corke, and had children including Harold Lyman Sweeney.
  • Mark Murrey Sweeney passed away in 1958 in Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sweeney
1840–1915
Birth Location: Greencastle, Puynam, Co, Indiana, USA
JS
Rachel Calkins
1843–1933
Birth Location: Stark County, Ohio, USA
RC

Spouses(s)

Minnie Corke
1884–1973
Birth Location: Iroquois, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
MC

Children(s)

Harold Sweeney
1912–1997
Birth Location: White Hall, Greene, Illinois, USA
HS

Mark Sweeney's Ancestors

Self
Mark Sweeney
1881–1958
Birth Place: Donovan, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Parents
James H. Sweeney
1840–1915
Greencastle, Puynam, Co, Indiana, USA
Rachel (Melinda) Calkins
1843–1933
Stark County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
GS (John Sweeney) Sr
1800–1856
North Carolina, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Leatherman
1807–1867
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
GS Sweeney
1779–
GS Marin
1779–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mark Sweeney's Descendants

1.
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Mark (Murrey) Sweeney (16 Nov 1881–6 Apr 1958) m. Minnie (Ethel) Corke (14 Sep 1884–7 January 1973)
  1. 1. Harold (Lyman) Sweeney 1912–1997

Mark Sweeney's Timeline

9 Records

1881
16 Nov 1881
Birth of Mark Murrey Sweeney in Donovan, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Donovan, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
Mark Murrey Sweeney resided here in Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Mark Murrey Sweeney resided here in Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 36
Mark Murrey Sweeney resided here in Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Mark Murrey Sweeney resided here in Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Mark Murrey Sweeney resided here in Middleport, Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Middleport, Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Mark Murrey Sweeney resided here in Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois
Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 59
Mark Murrey Sweeney resided here in Middleport Twp, Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
Middleport Twp, Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
1958
6 Apr 1958
Age 77
Death of Mark Murrey Sweeney in Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1881
    Event Place: Donovan, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Iroquois County
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1240307
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1240307

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T624_292; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1374305

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Iroquois County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: T625_372; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 85

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Middleport, Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2340255

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00813; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 38-39

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Middleport Twp, Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Middleport, Iroquois, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00813; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 38-39

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Watseka, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1958
    Event Place: Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Watseka, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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