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Oscar William Jordan 1882–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Nov 1882

Birth Location: McConnell, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1 Jun 1956

Death Location: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Father: Sophoris Jordan

Mother: Elizabeth Derr

Spouse(s): Minnie Hinze

Children(s): Mae Jordan

The story of Oscar William Jordan began in 1882 in McConnell, Stephenson, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Oscar William Jordan resided in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Oscar William Jordan resided in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA. Oscar William Jordan married Minnie Hinze, and had children including Mae Jordan. Oscar William Jordan passed away in 1956 in Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Oscar William Jordan began in 1882 in McConnell, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Oscar William Jordan resided in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Oscar William Jordan resided in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.
  • Oscar William Jordan married Minnie Hinze, and had children including Mae Jordan.
  • Oscar William Jordan passed away in 1956 in Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sophoris Jordan
1858–1902
Birth Location: Centre County, PA
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Elizabeth Derr
1863–1932
Birth Location: Baden Baden, Germany
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Spouses(s)

Minnie Hinze
1894–1984
Birth Location: Nebraska
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Children(s)

Mae Jordan
1915–1970
Birth Location: Illinois
MJ

Oscar Jordan's Ancestors

Self
Oscar Jordan
1882–1956
Birth Place: McConnell, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Parents
Sophoris C Jordan
1858–1902
Centre County, PA
Elizabeth (Baker) Derr
1863–1932
Baden Baden, Germany
Grandparents
John (Peter) Jordan
1827–1884
Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
Amanda (Louise) Price
1837–1909
Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Baker
1840–1908
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Peter Jordan
1797–1844
Mary Traubey
1796–1873
Jacob Price
1794–1847
Sophia Walters
1809–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Price
1758–1842
Mary McEwen
1760–1848
Maria Bobb
1769–1830

Oscar Jordan's Descendants

1.
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Oscar (William) Jordan (13 Nov 1882–1 Jun 1956) m. Minnie Hinze (Jan 1894–Nov 1984)
  1. 1. Mae Jordan 1915–1970 m. Stiver (Leroy) Clay 1911–1986
    1. 1. James (Jordan Clay) Sr 1942–2003

Oscar Jordan's Timeline

12 Records

1882
13 Nov 1882
Birth of Oscar William Jordan in McConnell, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
McConnell, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Oscar William Jordan resided here in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Oscar William Jordan resided here in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1913
1913
Age 31
Oscar William Jordan resided here
None
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
Oscar William Jordan resided here in Stephenson, Illinois
Stephenson, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 38
Oscar William Jordan resided here in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Oscar William Jordan resided here in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Oscar William Jordan resided here in Lena, Stephenson, Illinois
Lena, Stephenson, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
Oscar William Jordan resided here in Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 60
Oscar William Jordan resided here in Lena, Illinois, USA
Lena, Illinois, USA
1956
29 May 1956
Age 74
Death of Oscar William Jordan in Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1956
1 Jun 1956
Age 74
Burial of Oscar William Jordan in Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1882
    Event Place: McConnell, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Illinois, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623284; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T627_893; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 89-46
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 1093
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 560; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0041; Image: 1072.0; FHL microfilm: 2340295
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Stephenson; Roll: 1642743
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 346; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1240346
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T624_327; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1374340
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 29 May 1956; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA; ,0.25817728,0.44120592,0.55568963&xid=3355
    [10] Stephenson County, Illinois, U.S., Lena Park Cemetery Transcriptions

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 346; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1240346

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T624_327; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1374340

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_54; Roll Number: 54

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Stephenson; Roll: 1642743

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 1093

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 560; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0041; Image: 1072.0; FHL microfilm: 2340295

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T627_893; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 89-46

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T627_893; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 89-46

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lena, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Illinois, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623284; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lena
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 29 May 1956; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA; ,0.25817728,0.44120592,0.55568963&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1956
    Event Place: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 29 May 1956; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA; ,0.25817728,0.44120592,0.55568963&xid=3355
    [3] Stephenson County, Illinois, U.S., Lena Park Cemetery Transcriptions

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1956
    Event Place: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Stephenson County, Illinois, U.S., Lena Park Cemetery Transcriptions
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