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Walter Irving Acker 1877 – 1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jul 1877

Birth Location: Kings County, New York City, New York

Death Date: 23 Aug 1938

Death Location: Brooklyn, Kings, New York City, New York

Father: Ward Acker

Mother: Emma Campbell

Spouse(s): Mary Lynam

Children(s): Jane Acker, John Acker

Walter Irving Acker was born in 1877 in Kings County, New York City, New York, the child of Ward Acker and Emma Jane Campbell. In 1880, Walter Irving Acker resided in Brooklyn, Kings, New York. In 1900, Walter Irving Acker resided in Cairo, Greene, New York. Walter Irving Acker married Mary Catherine Lynam, and had children including Jane Acker, John Gerard Acker. Walter Irving Acker passed away in 1938 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York City, New York.

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Biography

  • Walter Irving Acker was born in 1877 in Kings County, New York City, New York, the child of Ward Acker and Emma Jane Campbell.
  • In 1880, Walter Irving Acker resided in Brooklyn, Kings, New York.
  • In 1900, Walter Irving Acker resided in Cairo, Greene, New York.
  • Walter Irving Acker married Mary Catherine Lynam, and had children including Jane Acker, John Gerard Acker.
  • Walter Irving Acker passed away in 1938 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York City, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ward Acker
1836 –
Birth Location: New York
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Emma Campbell
1846 – 1926
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Mary Lynam
1883 – 1951
Birth Location: New York
ML

Children(s)

Jane Acker
1914 – 1973
Birth Location: New York City, New York
JA
John Acker
1919 – 1964
Birth Location: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, City, New York
JA

Walter Acker's Ancestors

Self
Walter Acker
1877 – 1938
Birth Place: Kings County, New York City, New York
Parents
Ward Acker
1836 –
New York
Emma (Jane) Campbell
1846 – 1926
New York
Grandparents
Stephen (Ward) Acker
1819 – 1880
New York
Mary (Rebecca) Clapp
1814 – 1893
New York
Charles (Maxwell) Campbell
1810 – 1894
New York
Susannah (Maria) Moore
1809 – 1883
Queens, New York City. New York
Great-Grandparents
Kate Acker
1778 –
John Clapp
1789 – 1867
Christina Acker
1791 – 1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Acker
1763 – 1851
Mary Jones
1764 – 1826

Walter Acker's Descendants

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Walter (Irving) Acker (4 Jul 1877 – 23 Aug 1938) m. Mary (Catherine) Lynam (Jul 1883 – Aug 1951)
  1. 1. Jane Acker (29 Jul 1914 – Mar 1973) m. John (G) Quinn (28 Aug 1906 – )
  2. 2. John (Gerard) Acker (7 May 1919 – 1 Mar 1964) m. Helyne (Elizabeth) Dosen (25 Jun 1923 – 1 Dec 1984)

Walter Acker's Timeline

11 Records

1877
4 Jul 1877
Birth of Walter Irving Acker in Kings County, New York City, New York
Kings County, New York City, New York
1880
1880
Age 3
Walter Irving Acker resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Brooklyn, Kings, New York
1900
1900
Age 23
Walter Irving Acker resided here in Cairo, Greene, New York
Cairo, Greene, New York
1905
1905
Age 28
Walter Irving Acker resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Brooklyn, Kings, New York
1910
1910
Age 33
Walter Irving Acker resided here in Brooklyn Ward 28, Kings, New York
Brooklyn Ward 28, Kings, New York
1915
1 Jun 1915
Age 38
Walter Irving Acker resided here in New York, Kings, New York
New York, Kings, New York
1917
1917-1918
Age 40
Walter Irving Acker resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Brooklyn, Kings, New York
1920
1920
Age 43
Walter Irving Acker resided here in Brooklyn Assembly District 20, Kings, New York
Brooklyn Assembly District 20, Kings, New York
1925
1925
Age 48
Walter Irving Acker resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York City, New York
Brooklyn, Kings, New York City, New York
1930
1930
Age 53
Walter Irving Acker resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Brooklyn, Kings, New York
1938
23 Aug 1938
Age 61
Death of Walter Irving Acker in Brooklyn, Kings, New York City, New York
Brooklyn, Kings, New York City, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1877
    Event Place: Kings County, New York City, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 34; Assembly District: 05; City: New York; County: Kings; Page: 12
    [2] New York, State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 44; Assembly District: 05; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 10
    [3] WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 20, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1176; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1283
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0304; FHL microfilm: 2341238
    [6] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Kings
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 848; Page: 561B; Enumeration District: 130
    [8] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 21 E.D. 07; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 22
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cairo, Greene, New York; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241038
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 28, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_981; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0901; FHL microfilm: 1374994
    [11] New York, New York, Index to Birth Certificates, 1866-1909, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Birth Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1877

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 848; Page: 561B; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cairo, Greene, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cairo, Greene, New York; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241038

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 21 E.D. 07; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 28, Kings, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 28, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_981; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0901; FHL microfilm: 1374994

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1915
    Event Place: New York, Kings, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 34; Assembly District: 05; City: New York; County: Kings; Page: 12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Kings

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 20, Kings, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 20, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1176; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1283

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York City, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 44; Assembly District: 05; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 10

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0304; FHL microfilm: 2341238

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1938
    Event Place: Brooklyn, New York
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - 24 Aug 1938 - Page 11, Obituary for WALTER I. ACKER 24 Aug 1938

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York
    Record Source: WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1938
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York City, New York
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