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Walter Joseph 1897–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1897

Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 21 Mar 1960

Death Location: Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Birten Joseph

Mother: Florence Maxey

Spouse(s): Florence Bodell

Children(s): Robert Joseph, Alice Josephs, Walter Joseph, Martha Joseph, John Joseph

Walter Joseph was born in 1897 in Henderson, Kentucky, USA, the child of Birten Joseph And Florence Maxey. In 1900, Walter Joseph resided in Reed, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1917, Walter Joseph resided in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. Walter Joseph married Florence Irene Bodell, and had children including Alice Elois Josephs, John Abner Joseph, Martha Francis Joseph, Robert Lee Joseph, Walter Pearson Joseph. Walter Joseph passed away in 1960 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Walter Joseph was born in 1897 in Henderson, Kentucky, USA, the child of Birten Joseph And Florence Maxey.
  • In 1900, Walter Joseph resided in Reed, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1917, Walter Joseph resided in Warrick County, Indiana, USA.
  • Walter Joseph married Florence Irene Bodell, and had children including Alice Elois Josephs, John Abner Joseph, Martha Francis Joseph, Robert Lee Joseph, Walter Pearson Joseph.
  • Walter Joseph passed away in 1960 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Joseph's Ancestors

Self
Walter Joseph
1897–1960
Birth Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Birten Joseph
1873–1907
Clinton, Vinton, Ohio
Florence Maxey
1881–
Kentucky
Grandparents
James Joseph
1833–1899
Preston County, Virginia, United States
Rachael (A.) Brown
1837–1914
Pennsylvania
John (W.) Maxey
1848–1918
Kentucky
Elizabeth Maxey
1852–1926
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Joseph
1788–1866
Jemima Walls
1792–1850
Moses Stevens
1807–1863
Lavina Howell
–1873
Thomas Maxey
1817–1892
Eleanor Moore
1823–1861
Pleasant James
1827–1878
Mariah Parker
1832–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Joseph
1746–1828
Cassandra Joseph
1746–1834
James Walls
1765–1850
Temperance Wylie
1770–1810
Randall Stevens
1773–1847
Sarah Boggs
1774–1840
Joseph Howe
1775–1851
Eunice Howe
1780–1862

Walter Joseph's Descendants

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Walter Joseph (29 Jan 1897–21 Mar 1960) m. Florence (Irene) Bodell (28 Jul 1903–4 Jan 1986)
  1. 1. Robert (Lee) Joseph 1934–1981 m. Mary (Lois) Johnson 1936–2015
  2. 2. Alice (Elois) Josephs 1923–2013
  3. 3. Walter (Pearson) Joseph 1937–2005
  4. 4. Martha (Francis) Joseph 1928–1979
  5. 5. John (Abner) Joseph 1925–1945

Walter Joseph's Timeline

11 Records

1897
29 Jan 1897
Birth of Walter Joseph in Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 3
Walter Joseph resided here in Reed, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Reed, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 20
Walter Joseph resided here in Warrick County, Indiana, USA
Warrick County, Indiana, USA
1918
12 Jul 1918
Age 21
Walter Joseph resided here in Boonville, Indiana, USA
Boonville, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Walter Joseph resided here in Newburg, Warrick, Indiana, USA
Newburg, Warrick, Indiana, USA
1928
1928
Age 31
Walter Joseph resided here in 617 South Seventh Street
617 South Seventh Street
1930
1930
Age 33
Walter Joseph resided here in Evansville, Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Walter Joseph resided here in Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana
Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 43
Walter Joseph resided here in Pigeon Twp, Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Pigeon Twp, Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 53
Walter Joseph resided here in Girard, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA
Girard, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA
1960
21 Mar 1960
Age 63
Death of Walter Joseph in Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01113; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 93-51
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newburg, Warrick, Indiana; Roll: T625_473; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 182
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 2340368
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Warrick County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Reed, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 526; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0047
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1960; Roll: 04
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Girard, Otter Tail, Minnesota; Roll: 1076; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 56-52

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Reed, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Reed, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 526; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0047

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Warrick County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Warrick County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1918
    Event Place: Boonville, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Boonville Standard; Publication Date: 12 Jul 1918; Publication Place: Boonville, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newburg, Warrick, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newburg, Warrick, Indiana; Roll: T625_473; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 182

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: 617 South Seventh Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Birth Index, The Evansville Journal; Publication Date: 18 Mar 1928; Publication Place: Evansville, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Evansville, Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 2340368

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01113; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 93-51

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pigeon Twp, Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01113; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 93-51

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Girard, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Girard, Otter Tail, Minnesota; Roll: 1076; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 56-52

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oont, Indiana
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Girard, Otter Tail, Minnesota; Roll: 1076; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 56-52

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1960
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011; Year: 1960; Roll: 04

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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