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Walter Francis Gillett 1876–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1876

Birth Location: Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 21 aug 1930

Death Location: Springfield, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Father: Almon *

Mother: Frances Coon

Spouse(s): Clara wheeler, Anna Grove

Children(s): Mabel gillett, Marguerite Gillett, Emma Gillett, Helen gillett, walter junior, Charles Gillette, Harrison(Harry) Gillette, Leonard Gillette, Willis Gillette, Eva davis

The story of Walter Francis Gillett began in 1876 in Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA. In 1880, Walter Francis Gillett resided in Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Walter Francis Gillett resided in Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA. Walter Francis Gillett married Anna Rosetta Grove, Clara Wheeler, and had children including Charles Edward Gillette, Emma Frances Gillett, Eva Marie Gillette Davis, Harrison Harry A Gillette, Helen Edith Gillett, Leonard Oscar Gillette, Mabel Frances Gillett, Marguerite Gillett, Walter Gillett Junior, Willis Marion Gillette. Walter Francis Gillett passed away in 1930 in Springfield, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Francis Gillett began in 1876 in Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1880, Walter Francis Gillett resided in Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Francis Gillett resided in Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • Walter Francis Gillett married Anna Rosetta Grove, Clara Wheeler, and had children including Charles Edward Gillette, Emma Frances Gillett, Eva Marie Gillette Davis, Harrison Harry A Gillette, Helen Edith Gillett, Leonard Oscar Gillette, Mabel Frances Gillett, Marguerite Gillett, Walter Gillett Junior, Willis Marion Gillette.
  • Walter Francis Gillett passed away in 1930 in Springfield, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Almon *
1833–1903
Birth Location: Ira, Cayuga, New York, USA
A*
Frances Coon
1835–1906
Birth Location: Ira, Cayuga, New York, USA
FC

Spouses(s)

Clara wheeler
1887–1962
Birth Location: Michigan
Cw
Anna Grove
1886–1973
Birth Location: Green Camp, Marion Co., OH
AG

Children(s)

Mabel gillett
1915–2005
Birth Location: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Mg
Marguerite Gillett
1917–1982
Birth Location: jackson county Michigan
MG
Emma Gillett
1920–1950
Birth Location: Battle Creek, Mich.
EG
Helen gillett
1922–1991
Birth Location: Jackson, Michigan
Hg
walter junior
1926–2006
Birth Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
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Charles Gillette
1931–1992
Birth Location: Michigan
CG
Harrison(Harry) Gillette
1903–1988
Birth Location: Woodstock, jackson, michigan
HG
Leonard Gillette
1905–1968
Birth Location: jackson county Michigan
LG
Willis Gillette
1902–1983
Birth Location: Somerset Center, Jackson, Michigan
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Eva davis
1908–1928
Birth Location: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, United States
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Walter Gillett's Ancestors

Self
Walter Gillett
1876–1930
Birth Place: Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Parents
Almon Berry Gillett *
1833–1903
Ira, Cayuga, New York, USA
Frances (Olive) Coon
1835–1906
Ira, Cayuga, New York, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Gillett) 3rd*
1789–1848
New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Lydia (Belinda) Berry
1792–1837
Connecticut, USA
David (H.) Coons
1809–1852
New york
Abigail Talmage
1815–1872
Cayuga County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph *
1758–1838
Sarah *
1763–1850
John *
1778–1844
Olive *
1786–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph *
1725–1814
Abigail Kellogg
1736–1822
Caleb Sr.
1738–1822
Patience *
1738–
David *
1731–1809
Lydia *
1731–1812

Walter Gillett's Descendants

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Walter (Francis) Gillett (21 Feb 1876–21 aug 1930) m. Clara wheeler (Apr 1887–sept 22 1962) m. Anna (Rosetta) Grove (28 Jul 1886–20 Feb 1973)
  1. 1. Mabel (frances) gillett 1915–2005 m. andrew (jackson) Lock 1911–1987 m. Irving (Andrew) Walker 1914–1992
    1. 1. Adeline Lock 1935–1970 m. Robert (Edson) Showerman 1929–2000
    2. 2. Mable (Bell) Lock 1936–2001 m. arthur (eugene) Holliday 1920–1972
      1. 1. dorothy holliday –2009
    3. 3. Andrew (Lock) jr. 1933–2006 m. Donna (J.) Lock 1927–1982
  2. 2. Marguerite Gillett 1917–1982 m. Elton (F) Hagen 1915–
  3. 3. Emma (frances) Gillett 1920–1950 m. Harry (w) Knapp 1910–1977 m. Wayne (burnett) Lewis 1915–1979 m. Oliver Strine 1919–
    1. 1. Harold (Wayne) Lewis 1939–2004
    2. 2. Charles (William) Lewis 1938–1995
  4. 4. Helen (edith) gillett 1922–1991 m. Donald (R) Wilson 1914– m. james (richard) robb 1919– m. Willard (C) Tishner 1908– m. Albert Dunlap 1919– m. Charles (C) Alderdice 1909–1993
  5. 5. walter (gillett) junior 1926–2006
  6. 6. Charles (Edward) Gillette 1931–1992
  7. 7. Harrison(Harry) (A) Gillette 1903–1988 m. Nellie Ray 1906–2000
    1. 1. Gary (M) Gillette 1938–1977
  8. 8. Leonard (Oscar) Gillette 1905–1968 m. Mary (Lee) Wratten 1910–
  9. 9. Willis (Marion) Gillette 1902–1983 m. Hilda (Lagrade) Fairchild 1916–2003 m. Carol (Nellie) Zylsta 1902–1972
    1. 1. Richard (D) Gillette 1934–2010
    2. 2. Marie (Anna) Gillette 1921–1923
    3. 3. Willis (eugene) Gillette 1943–1991
    4. 4. Annis (Marie) Gillette 1924–2003
    5. 5. John (H) Gillette 1926–1976 m. Gail (J) Kooiker 1925–
    6. 6. Eugene (W) Gillette 1932–2005
  10. 10. Eva (Marie Gillette) davis 1908–1928 m. Milton (J) Hanson 1903–
    1. 1. Mary (Lou) Hansen 1928–2001
      1. 1. Cynthia (Marie) Cutler 1951–1952

Walter Gillett's Timeline

10 Records

1876
21 Feb 1876
Birth of Walter Francis Gillett in Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Walter Francis Gillett resided here in Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Walter Francis Gillett resided here in Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Walter Francis Gillett resided here in Jackson Ward 5, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Jackson Ward 5, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 41
Walter Francis Gillett resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 44
Walter Francis Gillett resided here in Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1924
1924
Age 48
Walter Francis Gillett resided here in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Walter Francis Gillett resided here in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1930
18 Aug 1930
Age 54
Death of Walter Francis Gillett in calhoun county Michigan
calhoun county Michigan
1930
21 aug 1930
Age 54
Burial of Walter Francis Gillett in Springfield, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Springfield, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1876
    Event Place: Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T625_774; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 596
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 978; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 242.0; FHL microfilm: 2340713
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Jackson; Roll: 1675760
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Jackson, Michigan
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 719; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240719
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson Ward 5, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T624_653; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1374666
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [8] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Jackson, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Liberty, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 719; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240719

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jackson Ward 5, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson Ward 5, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T624_653; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1374666

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Jackson; Roll: 1675760

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T625_774; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 596

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 978; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 242.0; FHL microfilm: 2340713

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1930
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Battle Creek Moon-Journal - 18 Aug 1930 - 3, Obituary 18 Aug 1930

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Liberty
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1930
    Event Place: calhoun county Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 aug 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
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