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Max Harris Wier Sr 1888–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Nov 1888

Birth Location: Moulton, Lavaca, Texas, USA

Death Date: 6 Apr 1971

Death Location: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA

Father: John Wier

Mother: Martha Harris

Spouse(s): Grace Burdett

Children(s): Max Jr

The story of Max Harris Wier Sr began in 1888 in Moulton, Lavaca, Texas, USA. In 1900, Max Harris Wier Sr resided in Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA. In 1920, Max Harris Wier Sr resided in San Antonio Ward 5, Bexar, Texas, USA. Max Harris Wier Sr married Grace C Burdett, and had children including Max Harris Wier Jr. Max Harris Wier Sr passed away in 1971 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Max Harris Wier Sr began in 1888 in Moulton, Lavaca, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Max Harris Wier Sr resided in Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Max Harris Wier Sr resided in San Antonio Ward 5, Bexar, Texas, USA.
  • Max Harris Wier Sr married Grace C Burdett, and had children including Max Harris Wier Jr.
  • Max Harris Wier Sr passed away in 1971 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wier
1856–1936
Birth Location: Fayette County, Texas, USA
JW
Martha Harris
1865–1941
Birth Location: Old Moulton, Lavaca County, Texas, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Grace Burdett
1892–1974
Birth Location: Austin, Travis Co, Texas, USA
GB

Children(s)

Max Jr
1914–2004
Birth Location: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
MJ

Max Sr's Ancestors

Self
Max Sr
1888–1971
Birth Place: Moulton, Lavaca, Texas, USA
Parents
John Allen Wier
1856–1936
Fayette County, Texas, USA
Martha (Ella "Mattie") Harris
1865–1941
Old Moulton, Lavaca County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
John (Allen) Weir
1812–1890
Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret (A) Carpenter
1815–1896
Lincoln County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Wier
1788–1857
Mary Burton
1791–1873
Thomas Jr
1773–1863
Sarah Anderson
1785–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Weir
1754–1839
Sarah Burton
1762–1836
Allen Burton
1754–1841
Mary Burton
1755–1843
Thomas Sr.
1740–1780
Catherine Shamberger
1743–
Miles II
1800–1872
Martha Langston
1809–1868

Max Sr's Descendants

1.
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Max (Harris Wier) Sr (11 Nov 1888–6 Apr 1971) m. Grace (C.) Burdett (23 Jul 1892–21 May 1974)
  1. 1. Max (Harris Wier) Jr 1914–2004 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Sheldon 1922–2012 m. Grace (Adele) Hargis 1917–1949
    1. 1. boy Wier 1949–1949

Max Sr's Timeline

8 Records

1888
11 Nov 1888
Birth of Max Harris Wier Sr in Moulton, Lavaca, Texas, USA
Moulton, Lavaca, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Max Harris Wier Sr resided here in Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA
Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Max Harris Wier Sr resided here in San Antonio Ward 5, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio Ward 5, Bexar, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Max Harris Wier Sr resided here in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Max Harris Wier Sr resided here in Terrell Hills, Bexar, Texas
Terrell Hills, Bexar, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Max Harris Wier Sr resided here in Terrell Hills, Bexar, Texas, USA
Terrell Hills, Bexar, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
Max Harris Wier Sr resided here in San Antonio, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Texas, USA
1971
6 Apr 1971
Age 83
Death of Max Harris Wier Sr in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1888
    Event Place: Moulton, Lavaca, Texas, 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 (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terrell Hills, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T627_3985; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 15-5
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 461-10-8677; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Antonio Ward 5, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T625_1777; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 68
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas; Roll: 2296; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 2342030
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Bexar; Roll: 1983589; Draft Board: 3
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sayers, Bexar, Texas; Roll: 1612; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1241612
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sayers, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sayers, Bexar, Texas; Roll: 1612; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1241612

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: San Antonio Ward 5, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Antonio Ward 5, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T625_1777; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 68

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas; Roll: 2296; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 2342030

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Terrell Hills, Bexar, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terrell Hills, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T627_3985; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 15-5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Terrell Hills, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terrell Hills, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T627_3985; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 15-5
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 30 Jul 1940; Publication Place: Austin, Texas, USA; ,0.031297933,0.72354585,0.25043732&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: San Antonio, Texas, 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 (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Bexar; Roll: 1983589; Draft Board: 3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1971
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 461-10-8677; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Texas Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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