YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Walter E. Atwood 1874–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Apr 1874

Birth Location: Ohio, Bureau, Illinois

Death Date: 1935

Death Location: Pratt, Pratt County, Kansas, USA

Father: Walter Atwood

Mother: Sarah Higgins

Spouse(s): Rebecca Vansell

Children(s): Thelma Atwood, Warren Atwood, Alvin Atwood, Leo Atwood

In 1874, Walter E. Atwood entered the world in Ohio, Bureau, Illinois, born to Walter A Atwood And Sarah Anna Sarah Annie Higgins. In 1880, Walter E. Atwood resided in Ohio, Bureau, Illinois, United States. In 1895, Walter E. Atwood resided in Everest, Brown, Kansas. Walter E. Atwood married Rebecca A Vansell, and had children including Alvin W Atwood, Leo M Atwood, Thelma Atwood, Warren Leroy Curley Atwood. Walter E. Atwood passed away in 1935 in Pratt, Pratt County, Kansas, USA.

Find more search results for Walter Atwood
WA

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1874, Walter E. Atwood entered the world in Ohio, Bureau, Illinois, born to Walter A Atwood And Sarah Anna Sarah Annie Higgins.
  • In 1880, Walter E. Atwood resided in Ohio, Bureau, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1895, Walter E. Atwood resided in Everest, Brown, Kansas.
  • Walter E. Atwood married Rebecca A Vansell, and had children including Alvin W Atwood, Leo M Atwood, Thelma Atwood, Warren Leroy Curley Atwood.
  • Walter E. Atwood passed away in 1935 in Pratt, Pratt County, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Atwood's Ancestors

Self
Walter Atwood
1874–1935
Birth Place: Ohio, Bureau, Illinois
Parents
Walter A. Atwood
1852–1903
Salisbury (Peru), La Salle County, Illinois, USA
Sarah (Anna ("Sarah Annie")) Higgins
1855–1923
Utica, La Salle, Illinois, United States
Grandparents
Walter Atwood
1824–1852
New Hampshire, USA
Emma (Elizabeth) Morris
1825–1903
Westbury, Wiltshire, England
Lafayette Higgins
1833–1910
Henrietta, Lorain, Ohio, United States
Sarah (L.) Brown
1830–1920
Ulster County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Prince Morris
1781–1875
Sarah Dennis
1788–1861
Calvin Higgins
1806–1880
Mary Parker
1811–1881
William Brown
1806–1850
Mary
1806–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mordecai Morris
1751–
Ann Smith
1755–
Obadiah Higgins
1775–1865
Rebecca Rensselaer
1777–1818

Walter Atwood's Descendants

1.
WA
Walter (E.) Atwood (19 Apr 1874–1935) m. Rebecca (A) Vansell (14 Nov 1877–24 Feb 1952)
  1. 1. Thelma Atwood 1899–
  2. 2. Warren (Leroy "Curley") Atwood 1900–1951
  3. 3. Alvin (W) Atwood 1906–1963 m. Collette (R. "Lola" Winters) Zertler 1906–1986
    1. 1. William (Walter) Atwood 1926–1991
    2. 2. Leda (Arlene) Atwood 1929–2005
  4. 4. Leo (M.) Atwood 1908–1956

Walter Atwood's Timeline

9 Records

1874
19 Apr 1874
Birth of Walter E. Atwood in Ohio, Bureau, Illinois
Ohio, Bureau, Illinois
1880
1880
Age 6
Walter E. Atwood resided here in Ohio, Bureau, Illinois, United States
Ohio, Bureau, Illinois, United States
1895
1 Mar 1895
Age 21
Walter E. Atwood resided here in Everest, Brown, Kansas
Everest, Brown, Kansas
1910
1910
Age 36
Walter E. Atwood resided here in Washington, Brown, Kansas
Washington, Brown, Kansas
1913
1913
Age 39
Walter E. Atwood resided here in Reno, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
Reno, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
1915
1915
Age 41
Walter E. Atwood resided here in Caldwell, Sumner, Kansas
Caldwell, Sumner, Kansas
1920
1920
Age 46
Walter E. Atwood resided here in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
1930
1930
Age 56
Walter E. Atwood resided here in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
1935
1935
Age 61
Death of Walter E. Atwood in Pratt County, Kansas, USA
Pratt County, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1874
    Event Place: Ohio, Bureau, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas; Roll: T625_550; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 188; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas; Roll: 723; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 47; Image: 509.0.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Shawnee County, Kansas; Roll: 1643845; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ohio, Bureau, Illinois; Roll: 177; Family History Film: 1254177; Page: 232A; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 0467.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Brown, Kansas; Roll: T624_433; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 472.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ohio, Bureau, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ohio, Bureau, Illinois; Roll: 177; Family History Film: 1254177; Page: 232A; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 0467.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1895
    Event Place: Everest, Brown, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Brown, Kansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Brown, Kansas; Roll: T624_433; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 472.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Feb 1911
    Event Place: Brown County, Kansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Reno, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Caldwell, Sumner, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas; Roll: T625_550; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 188; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas; Roll: 723; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 47; Image: 509.0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shawnee, Kansas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Shawnee County, Kansas; Roll: 1643845; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pratt County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pratt, Pratt County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE