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Vesta Williams 1898–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 August 1898

Birth Location: Iowa

Death Date: 4 September 1986

Death Location: Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: James Williams

Mother: Lydia Spainhower

Spouse(s): William Burke

Children(s): Donald Burke

In 1898, Vesta Williams entered the world in Iowa, born to James Frank Williams And Lydia Henrietta Spainhower. In 1900, Vesta Williams resided in Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Vesta Williams resided in Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA. Vesta Williams married William Benjamin Burke, and had children including Donald Burke, Evelyn Burke, Francis Burke. Vesta Williams passed away in 1986 in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Vesta Williams entered the world in Iowa, born to James Frank Williams And Lydia Henrietta Spainhower.
  • In 1900, Vesta Williams resided in Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Vesta Williams resided in Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA.
  • Vesta Williams married William Benjamin Burke, and had children including Donald Burke, Evelyn Burke, Francis Burke.
  • Vesta Williams passed away in 1986 in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Williams
1872–1934
Birth Location: Washington Twp, Webster County, Iowa, USA
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Lydia Spainhower
1869–1936
Birth Location: Washington Twp, Webster County, Iowa, USA
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Spouses(s)

William Burke
1889–1947
Birth Location: Ohio
WB

Children(s)

Donald Burke
1923–
Birth Location: Iowa
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Vesta Williams's Ancestors

Self
Vesta Williams
1898–1986
Birth Place: Iowa
Parents
James Frank Williams
1872–1934
Washington Twp, Webster County, Iowa, USA
Lydia (Henrietta) Spainhower
1869–1936
Washington Twp, Webster County, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
John (Virgil) Spainhower
1849–1904
Dalton, Stokes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Charlotte (Eleanor) Crouse
1842–1923
North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Spainhower
1823–1897
Lydia Miller
1824–1881
George Crouse
1814–1898
Henrietta Shaub
1819–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Vesta Williams's Descendants

1.
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Vesta Williams (14 August 1898–4 September 1986) m. William (Benjamin) Burke (5 July 1889–20 July 1947)
  1. 1. Donald Burke 1923–

Vesta Williams's Timeline

7 Records

1898
14 August 1898
Birth of Vesta Williams in Iowa
Iowa
1900
1900
Age 2
Vesta Williams resided here in Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA
Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Vesta Williams resided here in Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA
Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Vesta Williams resided here in Fort Dodge Ward 5, Webster, Iowa, USA
Fort Dodge Ward 5, Webster, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Vesta Williams resided here in Washington, Webster, Iowa
Washington, Webster, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 42
Vesta Williams resided here in Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA
Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA
1986
4 September 1986
Age 88
Death of Vesta Williams
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 August 1898
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Webster, Iowa; Roll: T624_428; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0223; FHL microfilm: 1374441
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Webster, Iowa; Roll: 465; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0189
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fort Dodge Ward 5, Webster, Iowa; Roll: T625_518; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 247
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Webster, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01212; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 94-49
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Webster, Iowa; Roll: 465; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0189

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Webster, Iowa; Roll: T624_428; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0223; FHL microfilm: 1374441

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fort Dodge Ward 5, Webster, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fort Dodge Ward 5, Webster, Iowa; Roll: T625_518; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 247

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Webster, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Webster, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01212; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 94-49

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Webster, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Webster, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01212; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 94-49

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 September 1986
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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