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Walter (John) Sinclair 1887–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Sep 1887

Birth Location: Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA

Death Date: 28 Feb 1946

Death Location: Centralia, Lewis, -Washington, USA

Father: John Sinclair

Mother: Mary Cupp

Spouse(s): Lucy Purdue

Children(s): Virgil Sinclair

The story of Walter (John) Sinclair began in 1887 in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA. In 1900, Walter (John) Sinclair resided in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA. In 1920, Walter (John) Sinclair resided in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA. Walter (John) Sinclair married Lucy Penn Purdue, and had children including Virgil Walter Walter Sinclair. Walter (John) Sinclair passed away in 1946 in Centralia, Lewis, -Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter (John) Sinclair began in 1887 in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter (John) Sinclair resided in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter (John) Sinclair resided in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA.
  • Walter (John) Sinclair married Lucy Penn Purdue, and had children including Virgil Walter Walter Sinclair.
  • Walter (John) Sinclair passed away in 1946 in Centralia, Lewis, -Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sinclair
1853–1930
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
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Mary Cupp
1855–1938
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lucy Purdue
1897–1995
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Children(s)

Virgil Sinclair
1916–1951
Birth Location: Lewis, Washington, USA
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Walter Sinclair's Ancestors

Self
Walter Sinclair
1887–1946
Birth Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
Parents
John (Thomas) Sinclair
1853–1930
Ohio, USA
Mary ((Thomas)) Cupp
1855–1938
Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Sinclair
1819–1897
Ohio, USA
Nancy Nixon
1826–1888
North Franklin, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Thomas (Jefferson) Cupp
1829–1879
Coweta, Georgia, USA
Margaret ((James)) Anderson
1835–1889
Coweta, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Anderson
1795–1852
Ann Pace
1806–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Sinclair's Descendants

1.
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Walter ((John)) Sinclair (30 Sep 1887–28 Feb 1946) m. Lucy (Penn) Purdue (22 Jan 1897–25 Apr 1995)
  1. 1. Virgil (Walter (Walter)) Sinclair 1916–1951

Walter Sinclair's Timeline

9 Records

1887
30 Sep 1887
Birth of Walter (John) Sinclair in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Walter (John) Sinclair resided here in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Walter (John) Sinclair resided here in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Walter (John) Sinclair resided here in Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington, USA
Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Walter (John) Sinclair resided here in Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington
Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
Walter (John) Sinclair resided here in Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington, USA
Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
Walter (John) Sinclair resided here in Chehalis, Washington, USA
Chehalis, Washington, USA
1946
26 Feb 1946
Age 59
Death of Walter (John) Sinclair in Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA
Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA
1946
28 Feb 1946
Age 59
Burial of Walter (John) Sinclair in Centralia, Lewis, -Washington, USA
Centralia, Lewis, -Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1887
    Event Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 186
    [2] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington; Roll: T627_4350; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 21-34
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington; Roll: T625_1933; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 110; Image: 62
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington; Roll: 2507; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 430.0; FHL microfilm: 2342241
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Lewis; Roll: 1991655
    [7] Washington Death Index
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington; Roll: 1746; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1241746
    [9] Washington, County Marriages
    [10] Washington, Select Death Certificates
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington; Roll: 1746; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1241746

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington; Roll: T625_1933; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 110; Image: 62

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington; Roll: 2507; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 430.0; FHL microfilm: 2342241

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington; Roll: T627_4350; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 21-34

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coal Creek, Lewis, Washington; Roll: T627_4350; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 21-34

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Chehalis, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 186

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lewis, Washington
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Lewis; Roll: 1991655

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1946
    Event Place: Chehalis, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Washington Death Index
    [3] Washington, Select Death Certificates
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1946
    Event Place: Centralia, Lewis, -Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, Select Death Certificates
    [2] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012
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