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Walter L. Schilling 1872–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1872

Birth Location: Kalamazoo, Mich.

Death Date: 11 Mar 1954

Death Location: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Father: Lewis Schilling

Mother: Kate Schilling

Spouse(s): Edith Heaton

Children(s): Lester Schilling

The story of Walter L. Schilling began in 1872 in Kalamazoo, Mich.. In 1880, Walter L. Schilling resided in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. In 1900, Walter L. Schilling resided in Three Rivers City, St. Joseph, Michigan. Walter L. Schilling married Edith Myrtle Heaton, and had children including Lester Schilling. Walter L. Schilling passed away in 1954 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter L. Schilling began in 1872 in Kalamazoo, Mich..
  • In 1880, Walter L. Schilling resided in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1900, Walter L. Schilling resided in Three Rivers City, St. Joseph, Michigan.
  • Walter L. Schilling married Edith Myrtle Heaton, and had children including Lester Schilling.
  • Walter L. Schilling passed away in 1954 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Schilling
1833–
Birth Location: Bavaria
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Kate Schilling
1836–
Birth Location: Bavaria
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Spouses(s)

Edith Heaton
1875–1947
Birth Location: Elkhart, Indiana
EH

Children(s)

Lester Schilling
1896–1971
Birth Location: Michigan
LS

Walter Schilling's Ancestors

Self
Walter Schilling
1872–1954
Birth Place: Kalamazoo, Mich.
Parents
Lewis L. Schilling
1833–
Bavaria
Kate Schilling
1836–
Bavaria
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Schilling's Descendants

1.
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Walter (L.) Schilling (1 Jan 1872–11 Mar 1954) m. Edith (Myrtle) Heaton (15 Jul 1875–20 Dec 1947)
  1. 1. Lester Schilling 1896–1971 m. Hazel (W) Schilling 1900– m. Hazel Schilling 1899–1987
    1. 1. Lester Schilling 1921–1996

Walter Schilling's Timeline

7 Records

1872
1 Jan 1872
Birth of Walter L. Schilling in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Kalamazoo, Mich.
1880
1880
Age 8
Walter L. Schilling resided here in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 28
Walter L. Schilling resided here in Three Rivers City, St. Joseph, Michigan
Three Rivers City, St. Joseph, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 38
Walter L. Schilling resided here in Kalamazoo Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 48
Walter L. Schilling resided here in Kalamazoo Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 58
Walter L. Schilling resided here in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
1954
11 Mar 1954
Age 82
Death of Walter L. Schilling in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1872
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Mich.
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kalamazoo Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: T625_775; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 175; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: 998; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 337.0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: 586; Family History Film: 1254586; Page: 228C; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 0456.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lockport, Saint Joseph, Michigan; Roll: T623_742; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 117.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kalamazoo Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: 586; Family History Film: 1254586; Page: 228C; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 0456.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Three Rivers City, St. Joseph, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lockport, Saint Joseph, Michigan; Roll: T623_742; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 117.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kalamazoo Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kalamazoo Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kalamazoo Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kalamazoo Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: T625_775; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 175; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: 998; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 337.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Mich.
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1954
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
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