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Walter Geoffrey Wilson 1882–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Mar 1882

Birth Location: Oglesby, La Salle, Illinois, USA

Death Date: Nov 1975

Death Location: Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois, USA

Father: William Wilson

Mother: Florence McKenzie

Spouse(s): Iva Campbell

Children(s): Gerald Wilson, Helen Wilson, Florine Wilson

In 1882, Walter Geoffrey Wilson entered the world in Oglesby, La Salle, Illinois, USA, born to William Wilson And Florence Delina Mckenzie. In 1900, Walter Geoffrey Wilson resided in Farmington Township (excl. Farmington city), Fulto. Walter Geoffrey Wilson married Iva Campbell, and had children including Florine Mayna Wilson, Gerald William Wilson, Helen E Wilson. Walter Geoffrey Wilson passed away in 1975 in Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Walter Geoffrey Wilson entered the world in Oglesby, La Salle, Illinois, USA, born to William Wilson And Florence Delina Mckenzie.
  • In 1900, Walter Geoffrey Wilson resided in Farmington Township (excl. Farmington city), Fulto.
  • Walter Geoffrey Wilson married Iva Campbell, and had children including Florine Mayna Wilson, Gerald William Wilson, Helen E Wilson.
  • Walter Geoffrey Wilson passed away in 1975 in Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Wilson
1860–1956
Birth Location: Stellarton, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Florence McKenzie
1862–1944
Birth Location: Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Iva Campbell
1886–1976
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

Gerald Wilson
1913–2000
Birth Location: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
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Helen Wilson
1909–1981
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Florine Wilson
1906–1963
Birth Location: Farmington, Fulton, Illinois, United States
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Walter Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Wilson
1882–1975
Birth Place: Oglesby, La Salle, Illinois, USA
Parents
William Wilson
1860–1956
Stellarton, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Florence (Delina) McKenzie
1862–1944
Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Walter Wilson
1821–1869
Barrenrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland
SIMPSON WILSON
1829–1871
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
J. (John) Mckenzie
1841–1892
Nova Scotia, Canada
Margaret (Jane) Downing
1846–1938
Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Grant McKenzie
1795–1873
Mary McKinnon
1799–1871
James Downing
1797–1855
Sarah Thomas
1799–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hector McKenzie
1756–
Flora McKinnon
1760–
Hugh McKinnon
1758–1818
John Downing
1769–1826
Esther Linton
1773–1829
John Thomas
1753–
Elizabeth Darrah
1757–

Walter Wilson's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Geoffrey) Wilson (11 Mar 1882–Nov 1975) m. Iva Campbell (Abt. 1886–26 Sep 1976)
  1. 1. Gerald (William) Wilson 1913–2000
  2. 2. Helen (E.) Wilson 1909–1981
  3. 3. Florine (Mayna) Wilson 1906–1963

Walter Wilson's Timeline

7 Records

1882
11 Mar 1882
Birth of Walter Geoffrey Wilson in Oglesby, La Salle, Illinois, USA
Oglesby, La Salle, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Walter Geoffrey Wilson resided here in Farmington Township (excl. Farmington city), Fulton, Illinois
Farmington Township (excl. Farmington city), Fulton, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 53
Walter Geoffrey Wilson resided here in Canton, Fulton, Illinois
Canton, Fulton, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 58
Walter Geoffrey Wilson resided here in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 60
Walter Geoffrey Wilson resided here in Canton, Illinois
Canton, Illinois
1975
6 Nov 1975
Age 93
Death of Walter Geoffrey Wilson in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
1975
Nov 1975
Age 93
Burial of Walter Geoffrey Wilson in Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1882
    Event Place: Oglesby, La Salle, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 317
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00805; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 29-9
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 348-01-9735; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Farmington, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: T623_302; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 18; FHL microfilm: 1240302.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Farmington Township (excl. Farmington city), Fulton, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Farmington, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: T623_302; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 18; FHL microfilm: 1240302.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1928
    Event Place: Cherbourg, France
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 November 1928
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1928

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00805; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 29-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00805; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 29-9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Canton, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 317

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1975
    Event Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 348-01-9735; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Nov 1975
    Event Place: Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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