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Walter James Masters 1888–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Oct 1888

Birth Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Death Date: 19 Jul 1949

Death Location: Island Brook, Estrie Region, Quebec, Canada

Father: William Masters

Mother: Sarah (Masters)

Spouse(s): Olive Masters

Children(s): Grant Masters, Lyle Masters, Franklin Masters

Walter James Masters was born in 1888 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the child of William Henry Masters And Sarah Jane Riddle Masters. In 1891, Walter James Masters resided in Westbury, Compton, Quebec, Canada. Walter James Masters married Olive M Masters, and had children including Franklin L Masters, Grant William Masters, Lyle James Masters. Walter James Masters passed away in 1949 in Island Brook, Estrie Region, Quebec, Canada.

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Biography

  • Walter James Masters was born in 1888 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the child of William Henry Masters And Sarah Jane Riddle Masters.
  • In 1891, Walter James Masters resided in Westbury, Compton, Quebec, Canada.
  • Walter James Masters married Olive M Masters, and had children including Franklin L Masters, Grant William Masters, Lyle James Masters.
  • Walter James Masters passed away in 1949 in Island Brook, Estrie Region, Quebec, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Masters's Ancestors

Self
Walter Masters
1888–1949
Birth Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Parents
William Henry Masters
1854–1922
Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada
Sarah (Jane Riddle) (Masters)
1856–1892
Quebec, Canada
Grandparents
Henry Masters
1826–1921
England
Adalaide (Lincoln) (Masters)
1834–1880
Stratford,Perth,Ontario
James Riddell
1827–1894
Derry,Ireland
Mary (Jane DOHERTY) Riddle
1834–1910
County Donegal, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Masters
1800–
William Riddle
1798–1861
Susannah (Riddle)
1808–1898
Charles Dougherty
1811–1880
Sarah Hunter
1811–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Riddell
1775–
unknown
1775–
Charles Doherty
1773–1840
Peggy Moore
1776–1850

Walter Masters's Descendants

1.
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Walter (James) Masters (26 Oct 1888–19 Jul 1949) m. Olive (M.) Masters (30 Dec 1900–2 Aug 1965)
  1. 1. Grant (William) Masters 1922–1968 m. Verlie (Ermina) Kingsley 1925–2005
  2. 2. Lyle (James) Masters 1924–1979 m. June (Caroline WEEKS) Masters 1920–1994
  3. 3. Franklin (L) Masters 1922–1932

Walter Masters's Timeline

13 Records

1888
26 Oct 1888
Birth of Walter James Masters in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1891
1891
Age 3
Walter James Masters resided here in Westbury, Compton, Quebec, Canada
Westbury, Compton, Quebec, Canada
1911
1911
Age 23
Walter James Masters resided here in Compton, Quebec
Compton, Quebec
1916
1916
Age 28
Walter James Masters resided here in Sawyerville, Quebec
Sawyerville, Quebec
1920
1920
Age 32
Walter James Masters resided here in Gloucester Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 33
Walter James Masters resided here in Rock Island, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada
Rock Island, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada
1923
1923
Age 35
Walter James Masters resided here in Sawyerville, Que, Can
Sawyerville, Que, Can
1928
1928
Age 40
Walter James Masters resided here in Lancaster; Colebrook, Coos, New Hampshire, USA
Lancaster; Colebrook, Coos, New Hampshire, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Walter James Masters resided here in Gloucester, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1932
1932
Age 44
Walter James Masters resided here in Lancaster; Colebrook; Columbia; Jefferson; Northumberland; Stark; Statford; Stewartstown, New Hampshire, USA
Lancaster; Colebrook; Columbia; Jefferson; Northumberland; Stark; Statford; Stewartstown, New Hampshire, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Walter James Masters resided here in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
1940
1940
Age 52
Walter James Masters resided here in Compton, Québec, Canada
Compton, Québec, Canada
1949
19 Jul 1949
Age 61
Death of Walter James Masters in Island Brook, Quebec, buried - Island Brook Cemetery
Island Brook, Quebec, buried - Island Brook Cemetery

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1888
    Event Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Alphabetical Index to Canadian Border Entries Through Small Ports in Vermont, 1895-1924; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Numbe
    [2] Canada, WWI CEF Attestation Papers
    [3] Canadian Passenger Lists, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-486
    [4] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Westbury, Compton, Quebec; Roll: T-6392; Family No: 42
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gloucester Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_690; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 47
    [6] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 50 - Sawyerville, Compton, Quebec; Page: 4; Family No: 44
    [7] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 145; Census Place: Rock Island (Village), Stanstead, Quebec; Page Number: 6
    [8] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [9] Canada, WWI CEF Personnel Files, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; CEF Personnel Files; Reference: RG 150; Volume: Box 6024 - 51

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Westbury, Compton, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Westbury, Compton, Quebec; Roll: T-6392; Family No: 42

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Quebec City, Canada
    Record Source: Canadian Passenger Lists, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-486

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 May 1906
    Event Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: Canadian Passenger Lists, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-486

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Compton, Quebec
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 50 - Sawyerville, Compton, Quebec; Page: 4; Family No: 44

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Sawyerville, Quebec
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, WWI CEF Attestation Papers
    [2] Canada, WWI CEF Personnel Files, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; CEF Personnel Files; Reference: RG 150; Volume: Box 6024 - 51

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gloucester Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gloucester Ward 6, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_690; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 47

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Rock Island, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 145; Census Place: Rock Island (Village), Stanstead, Quebec; Page Number: 6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Sawyerville, Que, Can
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Alphabetical Index to Canadian Border Entries Through Small Ports in Vermont, 1895-1924; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Numbe

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1923
    Event Place: Beecher Falls, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Alphabetical Index to Canadian Border Entries Through Small Ports in Vermont, 1895-1924; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Numbe

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Lancaster; Colebrook, Coos, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gloucester, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 2340631

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Lancaster; Colebrook; Columbia; Jefferson; Northumberland; Stark; Statford; Stewartstown, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01579; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 5-88

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Compton, Québec, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1949
    Event Place: Island Brook, Quebec, buried - Island Brook Cemetery
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Island Brook, Estrie Region, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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