YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Walter Patrick Cummings 1890–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 MAR 1890

Birth Location: Grindstone Island, Jefferson Co., NY

Death Date: 21 Apr 1952

Death Location: Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, USA

Father: Charles Cummings

Mother: Mary Cummings

Spouse(s): Ellen FItzgerald, Elis Short

Children(s): Walter Cummings, Charles Cummings, Mary Shootman, Fitzgerald Cunnings

The story of Walter Patrick Cummings began in 1890 in Grindstone Island, Jefferson Co., NY. In 1900, Walter Patrick Cummings resided in Clayton, Jefferson, New York. In 1910, Walter Patrick Cummings resided in Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York. Walter Patrick Cummings married Elis E Short, Ellen Rose Nellie Fitzgerald, and had children including Charles M Cummings, Fitzgerald Cunnings, Mary Katherine Cummings Shootman, Walter P Cummings Jr, Walter P Jr Cummings. Walter Patrick Cummings passed away in 1952 in Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, USA.

Find more search results for Walter Cummings
WC

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

  • The story of Walter Patrick Cummings began in 1890 in Grindstone Island, Jefferson Co., NY.
  • In 1900, Walter Patrick Cummings resided in Clayton, Jefferson, New York.
  • In 1910, Walter Patrick Cummings resided in Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York.
  • Walter Patrick Cummings married Elis E Short, Ellen Rose Nellie Fitzgerald, and had children including Charles M Cummings, Fitzgerald Cunnings, Mary Katherine Cummings Shootman, Walter P Cummings Jr, Walter P Jr Cummings.
  • Walter Patrick Cummings passed away in 1952 in Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Cummings
1855–1938
Birth Location: Grindstone Island, Jefferson, New York, United States
CC
Mary Cummings
1868–1946
Birth Location: St Johns Island, , Ontario, Canada
MC

Spouses(s)

Ellen FItzgerald
1888–1949
Birth Location: Clayton, Jefferson, New York, United States
EF
Elis Short
1900–1973
Birth Location: United States
ES

Children(s)

Walter Cummings
1920–1979
Birth Location: Clayton, Jefferson, New York, United States
WC
Charles Cummings
1923–2006
Birth Location: Clayton, Jefferson, New York, USA
CC
Mary Shootman
1932–2006
Birth Location: Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA
MS
Fitzgerald Cunnings
1919–1995
Birth Location: United States
FC

Walter Cummings's Ancestors

Self
Walter Cummings
1890–1952
Birth Place: Grindstone Island, Jefferson Co., NY
Parents
Charles Cummings
1855–1938
Grindstone Island, Jefferson, New York, United States
Mary Cummings
1868–1946
St Johns Island, , Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Walter Cummings
1832–1919
Grindstone, New York, United States
Jane Farr
1834–1909
New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cummings
1805–
Sally Linnell
1801–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Cummings's Descendants

1.
WC
Walter (Patrick) Cummings (28 MAR 1890–21 Apr 1952) m. Ellen (Rose Nellie) FItzgerald (13 Feb 1888–21 Aug 1949) m. Elis (E) Short (abt 1900–20 Jan 1973)
  1. 1. Walter (P Jr) Cummings 1920–1979
    1. 1. Walter (P III) Cummings 1950–1950
  2. 2. Charles (M) Cummings 1923–2006 m. Sally (A) Comstock 1928–1996
  3. 3. Mary (Katherine Cummings) Shootman 1932–2006 m. Richard (Winfield) Shootman 1924–2010
  4. 4. Fitzgerald Cunnings 1919–1995

Walter Cummings's Timeline

12 Records

1890
28 MAR 1890
Birth of Walter Patrick Cummings in Grindstone Island, Jefferson Co., NY
Grindstone Island, Jefferson Co., NY
1900
1900
Age 10
Walter Patrick Cummings resided here in Clayton, Jefferson, New York
Clayton, Jefferson, New York
1910
1910
Age 20
Walter Patrick Cummings resided here in Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York
Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York
1910
1910
Age 20
Walter Patrick Cummings resided here in Walton, Delaware, New York
Walton, Delaware, New York
1915
1 June 1915
Age 25
Walter Patrick Cummings resided here in Dexter, Jefferson, New York, United States
Dexter, Jefferson, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 30
Walter Patrick Cummings resided here in Watertown Ward 5, Jefferson, New York
Watertown Ward 5, Jefferson, New York
1921
1921
Age 31
Walter Patrick Cummings resided here in Watertown, New York, USA
Watertown, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 35
Walter Patrick Cummings resided here in Clayton, Jefferson, New York, United States
Clayton, Jefferson, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 40
Walter Patrick Cummings resided here in Clayton, Jefferson, New York
Clayton, Jefferson, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Walter Patrick Cummings resided here in Watertown, Jefferson, New York, United States
Watertown, Jefferson, New York, United States
1942
1942
Age 52
Walter Patrick Cummings resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1952
21 Apr 1952
Age 62
Death of Walter Patrick Cummings in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clayton, Jefferson Co., NY
St. Mary's Cemetery, Clayton, Jefferson Co., NY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 MAR 1890
    Event Place: Grindstone Island, Jefferson Co., NY
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for New York State, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 2555973; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 14
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Dexter; County: Jefferson; Page: 22
    [4] New York, State Census
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Watertown Ward 5, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T625_1117; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 17.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clayton, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 1443; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 195.0.
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Jefferson County, New York; Roll: 1753742; Draft Board: 2.
    [8] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2807; Line: 8; Page Number: 190
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clayton, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T623_1041; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 16.
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T624_954; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 146.
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Walton, Delaware, New York; Roll: T624_935; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 1141.
    [12] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [15] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clayton, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clayton, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T623_1041; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 16.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hounsfield, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T624_954; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 146.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Walton, Delaware, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Walton, Delaware, New York; Roll: T624_935; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 1141.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Dexter, Jefferson, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Dexter; County: Jefferson; Page: 22

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1919
    Event Place: St Nazaire, Fr
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 54

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1919
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 54

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Watertown Ward 5, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Watertown Ward 5, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T625_1117; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 51; Image: 17.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1920
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2807; Line: 8; Page Number: 190

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Watertown, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Clayton, Jefferson, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Clayton, Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clayton, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 1443; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 195.0.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Watertown, Jefferson, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for New York State, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 2555973; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 14

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: St John,nb,can
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 2807; Line: 8; Page Number: 190

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 214 Sterling St.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Syracuse Herald-Journal; Publication Date: 27 Jul 1950; Publication Place: Syracuse, New York, USA; ,0.4569614,0.261833,0.55565226&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Syracuse Herald-Journal; Publication Date: 27 Jul 1950; Publication Place: Syracuse, New York, USA; ,0.4569614,0.261833,0.55565226&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Jefferson County, New York; Roll: 1753742; Draft Board: 2.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Waddington
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Syracuse Herald-Journal; Publication Date: 27 Jul 1950; Publication Place: Syracuse, New York, USA; ,0.4569614,0.261833,0.55565226&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Woonsocket Rhode Island
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 54

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1952
    Event Place: St. Mary's Cemetery, Clayton, Jefferson Co., NY
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Walter Cummings

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