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Walter William Willett 1916–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Dec 1916

Birth Location: West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 19 Oct 2002

Death Location: Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Walter Willett

Mother: Iva Hornbake

Spouse(s): Lola Harris

Children(s): Melvin Willet

The story of Walter William Willett began in 1916 in West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Walter William Willett resided in West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Walter William Willett resided in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania. Walter William Willett married Lola M Harris, and had children including Melvin Keith Willet. Walter William Willett passed away in 2002 in Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter William Willett began in 1916 in West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter William Willett resided in West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Walter William Willett resided in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania.
  • Walter William Willett married Lola M Harris, and had children including Melvin Keith Willet.
  • Walter William Willett passed away in 2002 in Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Willett
1892–1971
Birth Location: Philipsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Iva Hornbake
1895–1985
Birth Location: Walkertown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lola Harris
1917–1991
Birth Location: California, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
LH

Children(s)

Melvin Willet
1937–2015
Birth Location: Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
MW

Walter Willett's Ancestors

Self
Walter Willett
1916–2002
Birth Place: West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Walter Edward Willett
1892–1971
Philipsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Iva (Irene) Hornbake
1895–1985
Walkertown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Charles (Samuel) Hornbake
1861–1928
Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Experience) Headley
1864–1903
Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ralph Headley
1833–1899
Anna Michener
1841–1908
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Milton Michener
1803–1891
Sarah Morgan
1804–1878

Walter Willett's Descendants

1.
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Walter (William) Willett (8 Dec 1916–19 Oct 2002) m. Lola (M) Harris (27 May 1917–19 Jul 1991)
  1. 1. Melvin (Keith) Willet 1937–2015

Walter Willett's Timeline

6 Records

1916
8 Dec 1916
Birth of Walter William Willett in West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Walter William Willett resided here in West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Walter William Willett resided here in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 19
Walter William Willett resided here in Rural, Washington, Pennsylvania
Rural, Washington, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 24
Walter William Willett resided here in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
2002
19 Oct 2002
Age 86
Death of Walter William Willett in Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1916
    Event Place: West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3623; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 63-75
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1658; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 237; Image: 282
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2162; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0062; Image: 504.0; FHL microfilm: 2341896
    [4] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1916; Certificate Number Range: 204601-204750
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1658; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 237; Image: 282

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2162; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0062; Image: 504.0; FHL microfilm: 2341896

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3623; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 63-75

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3623; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 63-75

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Oct 2002
    Event Place: Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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