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Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets 1900–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Mar 1900

Birth Location: Rippey, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 30 Apr 1985

Death Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA

Father: Solon Sheets

Mother: Mary Burris

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In 1900, Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets entered the world in Rippey, Iowa, USA, born to Solon Benjamin Benjamin Sheets And Mary Alice Burris. In 1900, Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets resided in Washington, Greene, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets resided in Perry Ward 3, Dallas, Iowa, USA. Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets passed away in 1985 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1900, Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets entered the world in Rippey, Iowa, USA, born to Solon Benjamin Benjamin Sheets And Mary Alice Burris.
  • In 1900, Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets resided in Washington, Greene, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets resided in Perry Ward 3, Dallas, Iowa, USA.
  • Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets passed away in 1985 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA.

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Walter Sheets's Ancestors

Self
Walter Sheets
1900–1985
Birth Place: Rippey, Iowa, USA
Parents
Solon Benjamin (Benjamin) Sheets
1855–1933
Holmes, Ohio, USA
Mary (Alice) Burris
1863–1941
Muscatine, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin (Samuel)) Sheets
1830–1917
Holmes, Ohio, USA
Mary (Shay (William)) Tidball
1833–1887
Holmes, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sheets
1807–1869
Phoebe Winslow
1813–1899
William Tidball
1807–1873
Nancy Wilson
1814–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Sheets
1780–1840
Lydia Sigafoos
1782–1852

Walter Sheets's Timeline

5 Records

1900
18 Mar 1900
Birth of Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets in Rippey, Iowa, USA
Rippey, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets resided here in Washington, Greene, Iowa, USA
Washington, Greene, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets resided here in Perry Ward 3, Dallas, Iowa, USA
Perry Ward 3, Dallas, Iowa, USA
1943
1 Dec 1943
Age 43
Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1985
30 Apr 1985
Age 85
Death of Walter Benjamin (Solon) Sheets in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1900
    Event Place: Rippey, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, Chicago & North Western Historical Society; Berwyn, Illinois; CNW Social Security Applications
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Greene, Iowa; Roll: 433; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1240433
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Perry Ward 3, Dallas, Iowa; Roll: T624_399; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374412
    [4] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; DGS: 101693741

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Greene, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Greene, Iowa; Roll: 433; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1240433

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Perry Ward 3, Dallas, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Perry Ward 3, Dallas, Iowa; Roll: T624_399; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374412

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1943
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, Chicago & North Western Historical Society; Berwyn, Illinois; CNW Social Security Applications

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1985
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA

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