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Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones 1885–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Oct 1885

Birth Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA

Death Date: 27 Jan 1970

Death Location: Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Sr.

Mother: Gwen Jones

Spouse(s): Ruth Jones

Children(s): Lois Schlosser, Robert Jones, Grace Johnson

In 1885, Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones / entered the world in Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA, born to John A Jones Sr And Gwen Roberts Jones. In 1900, Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones resided in Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. In 1905, Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones resided in Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA. Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones married Ruth Viola Violet Drummond Jones, and had children including Grace Elaine Jones Johnson, Lois Ann Honey Jones Schlosser, Robert Walter Bob Jones. Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones / passed away in 1970 in Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // entered the world in Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA, born to John A Jones Sr And Gwen Roberts Jones.
  • In 1900, Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // resided in Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1905, Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // resided in Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // married Ruth Viola Violet Drummond Jones, and had children including Grace Elaine Jones Johnson, Lois Ann Honey Jones Schlosser, Robert Walter Bob Jones.
  • Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // passed away in 1970 in Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr.
1842–1912
Birth Location: Breyncaws Glamorgan Shire South Wales
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Gwen Jones
1845–1925
Birth Location: Pwllheli, Caernarvonshire, Wales
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Jones
1895–1969
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

Lois Schlosser
1924–2001
Birth Location: Evanston, Cook , Illinois, USA
LS
Robert Jones
1914–1979
Birth Location: Park Ridge, Cook, Illinois, USA
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Grace Johnson
1917–2010
Birth Location: Park Ridge, Cook, Illinois, USA
GJ

Walter Jones's Ancestors

Self
Walter Jones
1885–1970
Birth Place: Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA
Parents
John A. Jones Sr.
1842–1912
Breyncaws Glamorgan Shire South Wales
Gwen (Roberts) Jones
1845–1925
Pwllheli, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Grandparents
Edward (Richard) Jones
1815–1905
Cadoxton, Glamorgan, Wales
Jane (Jones) Jones
1822–1894
Ystradgynlais, Breconshire, Wales
John (G) Roberts
1820–1904
Pwllheli, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Mary (J) Roberts
1822–1906
Pwllheli, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
Richard Jones
1789–1874
Catherine Jones
1796–1850
Owen Jones
1798–1877
Elizabeth Jones
1801–1883
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elias Jones
1750–1810
Gwenllian Jones
1755–1851
Thomas Thomas
1784–
Anne Thomas
1775–
John Jones
1759–1835
Jane Jones
1766–1863

Walter Jones's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Edwin “Walt”) Jones (2 Oct 1885–27 Jan 1970) m. Ruth (Viola (Violet) Drummond) Jones (May 1895–24 Mar 1969)
  1. 1. Lois (Ann “Honey” Jones) Schlosser 1924–2001 m. Vern (Imes "Bruno") Schlosser 1922–2010
    1. 1. Robert (Vernon "Bob") Schlosser 1947–2010
  2. 2. Robert (Walter "Bob") Jones 1914–1979 m. Jeannette (Margaret Wietor) Jones 1918–2021
    1. 1. Barbara (Ann Jones Finkle) Hutchins 1938–1999
  3. 3. Grace (Elaine Jones) Johnson 1917–2010 m. Robert ("Bob" Carlton) Johnson 1913–2005
    1. 1. Glenn (Carl) Johnson 1945–2024

Walter Jones's Timeline

11 Records

1885
2 Oct 1885
Birth of Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // in Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // resided here in Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 20
Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // resided here in Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
1906
1906
Age 21
Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // resided here in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // resided here in Chicago Ward 32, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 32, Cook, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // resided here in Maine, Cook, Illinois, USA
Maine, Cook, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // resided here in Maine, Cook, Illinois, USA
Maine, Cook, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // resided here in Maine, Cook, Illinois
Maine, Cook, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 55
Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // resided here in Maine, Cook, Illinois, USA
Maine, Cook, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // resided here in Park Ridge, Cook, Illinois, USA
Park Ridge, Cook, Illinois, USA
1970
27 Jan 1970
Age 85
Death of Walter Edwin “Walt” Jones // in Park Ridge, Cook, Illinois, USA
Park Ridge, Cook, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1885
    Event Place: Milwaukee Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maine, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00780; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 16-233
    [3] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index
    [4] Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Maine, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T625_360; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 117
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Maine, Cook, Illinois; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 2147; FHL microfilm: 2340236
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1504100; Draft Board: 1
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1241822
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_278; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1380; FHL microfilm: 1374291
    [10] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 29 Jan 1970; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.49433595,0.26730853,0.5867238
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 29 Jan 1970; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.50129074,0.27350608,0.5938081

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1241822

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Menomonee, Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_278; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1380; FHL microfilm: 1374291

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Maine, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Maine, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T625_360; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 117

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Maine, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Maine, Cook, Illinois; Page: 30A; Enumeration District: 2147; FHL microfilm: 2340236

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Maine, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maine, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00780; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 16-233

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Maine, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Maine, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00780; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 16-233

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Park Ridge, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Park Ridge, Cook, Il

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 320 Bluemont Dr .
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pittsburgh Press; Publication Date: 20 Apr 1964; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.4596632,0.2521295

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 8200 N. Elmore av., Niles
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 29 Jan 1970; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.49433595,0.26730853,0.5867238
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 29 Jan 1970; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.50129074,0.27350608,0.5938081

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Park Ridge, Cook, Il

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1504100; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1970
    Event Place: Park Ridge, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pittsburgh Press; Publication Date: 20 Apr 1964; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.4596632,0.2521295
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 29 Jan 1970; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.49433595,0.26730853,0.5867238
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 29 Jan 1970; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.50129074,0.27350608,0.5938081

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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