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Walter S. Britton 1870–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1870

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 9 Aug 1947

Death Location: St Johns, Clinton, Michigan

Father: Charles Britton

Mother: Elizabeth Hawkes

Spouse(s): Mary Bristol

Children(s): Ruby Britton, Charles Britton, Oscar Britton, Lena Britton

In 1870, Walter S. Britton entered the world in Michigan, born to Charles Britton And Elizabeth Hawkes. In 1880, Walter S. Britton resided in Essex, Clinton, Michigan, United States. In 1900, Walter S. Britton resided in Essex, Clinton, Michigan, USA. Walter S. Britton married Mary Mamie Bristol, and had children including Charles H Britton, Lena Britton, Oscar F Britton, Ruby A Britton. Walter S. Britton passed away in 1947 in St Johns, Clinton, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Walter S. Britton entered the world in Michigan, born to Charles Britton And Elizabeth Hawkes.
  • In 1880, Walter S. Britton resided in Essex, Clinton, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1900, Walter S. Britton resided in Essex, Clinton, Michigan, USA.
  • Walter S. Britton married Mary Mamie Bristol, and had children including Charles H Britton, Lena Britton, Oscar F Britton, Ruby A Britton.
  • Walter S. Britton passed away in 1947 in St Johns, Clinton, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Britton
1846–1902
Birth Location: England
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Elizabeth Hawkes
1849–1932
Birth Location: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Mary Bristol
1875–1947
Birth Location: Essex, Clinton, Michigan
MB

Children(s)

Ruby Britton
1895–1972
Birth Location: Essex, Clinton, Michigan
RB
Charles Britton
1899–
Birth Location: Michigan
CB
Oscar Britton
1904–
Birth Location: Michigan
OB
Lena Britton
1894–1894
Birth Location: St Johns, Clinton, Michigan
LB

Walter Britton's Ancestors

Self
Walter Britton
1870–1947
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
Charles Britton
1846–1902
England
Elizabeth Hawkes
1849–1932
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Britton's Descendants

1.
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Walter (S.) Britton (Oct 1870–9 Aug 1947) m. Mary ("Mamie") Bristol (8 Feb 1875–6 Jan 1947)
  1. 1. Ruby (A.) Britton 1895–1972 m. Cecil (Elmer "Si") Patterson 1895–1953
    1. 1. Dorothy (Virginia "Dottie") Patterson 1918–2002 m. Leo (Collins) Benson 1913–1970
      1. 1. Craig (Christopher) Benson 1942–1985 m. Grace (E.) Ogle 1944–2012
  2. 2. Charles (H.) Britton 1899–
  3. 3. Oscar (F.) Britton 1904–
  4. 4. Lena Britton 1894–1894

Walter Britton's Timeline

8 Records

1870
Oct 1870
Birth of Walter S. Britton in Michigan
Michigan
1880
1880
Age 10
Walter S. Britton resided here in Essex, Clinton, Michigan, United States
Essex, Clinton, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 30
Walter S. Britton resided here in Essex, Clinton, Michigan, USA
Essex, Clinton, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Walter S. Britton resided here in Essex, Clinton, Michigan
Essex, Clinton, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 50
Walter S. Britton resided here in St Johns Ward 2, Clinton, Michigan
St Johns Ward 2, Clinton, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 60
Walter S. Britton resided here in St Johns, Clinton, Michigan
St Johns, Clinton, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 70
Walter S. Britton resided here in St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, United States
St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, United States
1947
9 Aug 1947
Age 77
Death of Walter S. Britton in St Johns, Clinton, Michigan
St Johns, Clinton, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1870
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: 708; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240708
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Johns Ward 2, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: T625_761; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 937
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: T624_643; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1374656
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Johns, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: 981; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 411.0; FHL microfilm: 2340716
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Johns, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: T627_1743; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 19-22
    [7] BillionGraves.com Burial Index
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: 576; Family History Film: 1254576; Page: 393D; Enumeration District: 049; Image: 0800

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1947
    Event Place: St Johns, Clinton, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012
    [2] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: 576; Family History Film: 1254576; Page: 393D; Enumeration District: 049; Image: 0800

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Johns, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: T627_1743; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 19-22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: St Johns, Clinton, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Johns, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: 981; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 411.0; FHL microfilm: 2340716

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: T624_643; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1374656

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: St Johns Ward 2, Clinton, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Johns Ward 2, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: T625_761; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 937

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: 708; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240708
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