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Walter Harold Countryman 1878 – 1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Aug 1878

Birth Location: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa

Death Date: 13 Jul 1940

Death Location: Prairieburg, Linn, Iowa

Father: John Countryman

Mother: Sarah Koch

Spouse(s): Kathryn Knutsen

Children(s): De Countryman, Hazel Countryman, Cecile Countryman, Inez Countryman, Howard Countryman, Clarence Countryman

In 1878, Walter Harold Countryman entered the world in Wyoming, Jones, Iowa, born to John Henry Countryman and Sarah Ann Koch. In 1880, Walter Harold Countryman resided in Wyoming, Jones, Iowa. In 1900, Walter Harold Countryman resided in Wyoming, Jones, Iowa. Walter Harold Countryman married Kathryn Caroline Knutsen, and had children including De Ette Countryman, Hazel Countryman, Cecile Countryman, Inez Elverna Countryman, Howard F Countryman, Clarence W Countryman. Walter Harold Countryman passed away in 1940 in Prairieburg, Linn, Iowa.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Walter Harold Countryman entered the world in Wyoming, Jones, Iowa, born to John Henry Countryman and Sarah Ann Koch.
  • In 1880, Walter Harold Countryman resided in Wyoming, Jones, Iowa.
  • In 1900, Walter Harold Countryman resided in Wyoming, Jones, Iowa.
  • Walter Harold Countryman married Kathryn Caroline Knutsen, and had children including De Ette Countryman, Hazel Countryman, Cecile Countryman, Inez Elverna Countryman, Howard F Countryman, Clarence W Countryman.
  • Walter Harold Countryman passed away in 1940 in Prairieburg, Linn, Iowa.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Countryman
1836 – 1901
Birth Location: Herkimer, Herkimer, New York
JC
Sarah Koch
1843 – 1926
Birth Location: Mont PLeasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
SK

Spouses(s)

Kathryn Knutsen
1885 –
Birth Location: Clinton County, Iowa
KK

Children(s)

De Countryman
1903 –
Birth Location: Iowa
DC
Hazel Countryman
1904 –
Birth Location: Iowa
HC
Cecile Countryman
1905 – 1973
Birth Location: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
CC
Inez Countryman
1907 –
Birth Location: Hale, Jones, Iowa
IC
Howard Countryman
1910 –
Birth Location: Iowa
HC
Clarence Countryman
1915 –
Birth Location: Iowa
CC

Walter Countryman's Ancestors

Self
Walter Countryman
1878 – 1940
Birth Place: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
Parents
John Henry Countryman
1836 – 1901
Herkimer, Herkimer, New York
Sarah (Ann) Koch
1843 – 1926
Mont PLeasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John (C) Countryman
1807 – 1890
Herkimer, Herkimer, New York
Ellen Christianson
1808 – 1888
New York
Owen (Henry) Koch
1818 – 1912
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Esther (Ann) Dreibelbis
1822 – 1856
Mt Pleasant, Columbia, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Conradt Countryman
1749 – 1817
Catherine Becker
1760 – 1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Marcus Countryman
1719 – 1793
Catharina Bellinger
1726 – 1812
Gerhard Becker
Marytje Youngblood
1733 – 1772

Walter Countryman's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Harold) Countryman (2 Aug 1878 – 13 Jul 1940) m. Kathryn (Caroline) Knutsen (abt 1885 – )
  1. 1. De (Ette) Countryman (abt 1903 – )
  2. 2. Hazel Countryman (abt 1904 – )
  3. 3. Cecile Countryman (10 Jul 1905 – 27 Oct 1973) m. John (Franklin) Grim (abt 1900 – )
    1. 1. LaVonne (Kathryn) Grimm (abt 1925 – )
    2. 2. Reva (M) Grimm (abt 1927 – )
    3. 3. Loretta (B) Grimm (abt 1930 – )
    4. 4. Thomas (Elsworth) Grimm (11 Jan 1933 – 11 Nov 1967)
      1. 1. Grimm m. Vigliotto
        1. 1. Leah Vigliotto
    5. 5. Lois (J) Grimm (abt 1935 – )
  4. 4. Inez (Elverna) Countryman (30 Jul 1907 – )
  5. 5. Howard (F) Countryman (abt 1910 – )
  6. 6. Clarence (W) Countryman (abt 1915 – )

Walter Countryman's Timeline

6 Records

1878
2 Aug 1878
Birth of Walter Harold Countryman in Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
1880
1880
Age 2
Walter Harold Countryman resided here in Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 22
Walter Harold Countryman resided here in Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
1910
1910
Age 32
Walter Harold Countryman resided here in Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
1917
1917-1918
Age 39
Walter Harold Countryman resided here in Jones County, Iowa
Jones County, Iowa
1940
13 Jul 1940
Age 62
Death of Walter Harold Countryman in Prairieburg, Linn, Iowa
Prairieburg, Linn, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Jones County
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa; Roll: 348; Page: 388B; Enumeration District: 333
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1240440
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T624_409; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374422
    [5] Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1937, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1856-1940, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa
    [8] Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1940, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101821084

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa; Roll: 348; Page: 388B; Enumeration District: 333

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1240440

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wyoming, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T624_409; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374422

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Jones County, Iowa
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Jones County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1940
    Event Place: Prairieburg, Linn, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1940, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101821084

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Prairieburg, Linn, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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