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Theodore Francis Williams 1909 – 1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1909

Birth Location: Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States

Death Date: 22 Feb 1959

Death Location: Seattle, King, Washington, United States

Father: Francis Williams

Mother: Josie Williamson

Spouse(s): Meredith Smith

Children(s): Gerald Williams, Janice Williams

In 1909, Theodore Francis Williams entered the world in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States, born to Francis Bertrum Williams and Josie Belle Williamson. In 1915, Theodore Francis Williams resided in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas. In 1920, Theodore Francis Williams resided in Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington. Theodore Francis Williams married Meredith "Meridy" Lois Smith, and had children including Gerald Leslie Williams, Janice Maureen Williams. Theodore Francis Williams passed away in 1959 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Theodore Francis Williams entered the world in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States, born to Francis Bertrum Williams and Josie Belle Williamson.
  • In 1915, Theodore Francis Williams resided in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas.
  • In 1920, Theodore Francis Williams resided in Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington.
  • Theodore Francis Williams married Meredith "Meridy" Lois Smith, and had children including Gerald Leslie Williams, Janice Maureen Williams.
  • Theodore Francis Williams passed away in 1959 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Williams
1878 – 1958
Birth Location: Edina, Knox County, Missouri
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Josie Williamson
1879 – 1946
Birth Location: Milton, Wayne Co., IN
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Spouses(s)

Meredith Smith
1916 – 1999
Birth Location: Miles City, Custer, Montana, USA
MS

Children(s)

Gerald Williams
1937 – 2013
Birth Location: Republic, Ferry, Washington, USA
GW
Janice Williams
1939 – 2000
Birth Location: Republic, Washington
JW

Theodore Williams's Ancestors

Self
Theodore Williams
1909 – 1959
Birth Place: Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States
Parents
Francis Bertrum Williams
1878 – 1958
Edina, Knox County, Missouri
Josie (Belle) Williamson
1879 – 1946
Milton, Wayne Co., IN
Grandparents
Fredrick (Burd "Fred") Williams
1840 – 1917
Warren, Trumbull, Ohio
Phebe (Ann) HARPER
1848 – 1935
New Lexington, Muskingum County, (now Perry County), Ohio
Theodore ("Theo" "Dora") Williamson
1840 – 1914
Bath, Greene Co, Ohio, USA
Martha (Jane) Brown
1841 – 1900
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Nasmith Williams
1794 – 1850
Julia Rumbaugh
1803 – 1888
Thomas Harper
1820 – 1862
Ruth OGG
1821 – 1853
James Williamson
1811 –
Anna Maria
1812 – 1890
John Brown
1811 – 1890
Arianna White
1810 – 1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Williams
David Rumbaugh
1780 – 1814
Elizabeth Miller
1778 – 1821
Thomas Harper
1789 – 1874
Elizabeth KINSEL
1794 – 1876
Vachel Ogg
1776 – 1825
Jane Goodin
1776 – 1849
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Theodore Williams's Descendants

1.
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Theodore (Francis) Williams (28 May 1909 – 22 Feb 1959) m. Meredith ("Meridy" Lois) Smith (10 Oct 1916 – 24 Mar 1999)
  1. 1. Gerald (Leslie) Williams (5 Oct 1937 – 17 Apr 2013) m. Lana (Faye) Glover (26 Feb 1942 – )
    1. 1. Craig (Steven) Williams (Aug 30, 1961 – )
    2. 2. Michael ("Mike"Sean) Williams (Jan. 19, 1964 – )
    3. 3. Tedd (Stuart) Williams (abt 1969 – ) m. Kim Thompson m. Joni (A) Nieman
  2. 2. Janice (Maureen) Williams (7 May 1939 – 16 Apr 2000) m. Delvin (Cletus) Kaiser (25 Mar 1939 – 13 Aug 2006)
    1. 1. Joline (Marie) Kaiser (1 May 1962 – 2022) m. James (Andrew) Heldt (abt 1961 – )
      1. 1. Sean (Patrick) Heldt (Dec 17 1982 – 7 Nov 2007) m. Cynthia (D.) Hall
        1. 1. Jon (Austin) Heldt
      2. 2. Lacy Heldt
      3. 3. Dan Heldt
    2. 2. Dana (Kaye) Kaiser (28 Aug 1963 – 19 Jun 2018) m. James (Lane) Hedrick (abt 1962 – )

Theodore Williams's Timeline

8 Records

1909
28 May 1909
Birth of Theodore Francis Williams in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States
Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States
1915
1915
Age 6
Theodore Francis Williams resided here in Goodland, Sherman, Kansas
Goodland, Sherman, Kansas
1920
1920
Age 11
Theodore Francis Williams resided here in Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
1930
1930
Age 21
Theodore Francis Williams resided here in Republic, Ferry, Washington
Republic, Ferry, Washington
1935
1935
Age 26
Theodore Francis Williams resided here in Republic, Ferry, Washington
Republic, Ferry, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Theodore Francis Williams resided here in Republic, Ferry, Washington, United States
Republic, Ferry, Washington, United States
1950
1950
Age 41
Theodore Francis Williams resided here in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1959
22 Feb 1959
Age 50
Death of Theodore Francis Williams in Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Seattle, King, Washington, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1909
    Event Place: Goodland, Sherman, Kansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960
    [3] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Washington, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 192
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T627_4338; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10-5
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 595.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington; Roll: 2486; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 505.0.
    [7] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [9] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1853-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Goodland, Sherman, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Grove, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 595.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington; Roll: 2486; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 505.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T627_4338; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10-5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1935
    Record Source: Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington; Roll: T627_4338; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 10-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Republic, Ferry, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Washington, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 192

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1959
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960
    [2] Washington Death Index, 1940-1996, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington
    [3] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960
    [4] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1853-2011
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