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Walter Foster Worden 1873–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Aug 1873

Birth Location: Weldon, Decatur, Iowa

Death Date: 22 Mar 1946

Death Location: Scotts Bluff, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska

Father: Silas Worden

Mother: Laura Roach

Spouse(s): Cynthia Adamson, Grace Straley

Children(s): Laura Worden

Walter Foster Worden was born in 1873 in Weldon, Decatur, Iowa, the child of Silas Worden And Laura Angenora Roach. In 1880, Walter Foster Worden resided in Franklin, Decatur, Iowa, United States. In 1895, Walter Foster Worden resided in Weldon Franklin, Decatur, Iowa. Walter Foster Worden married Cynthia Eleanor Adamson, Grace Almertle Straley, and had children including Laura Mae Worden. Walter Foster Worden passed away in 1946 in Scotts Bluff, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska.

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Biography

  • Walter Foster Worden was born in 1873 in Weldon, Decatur, Iowa, the child of Silas Worden And Laura Angenora Roach.
  • In 1880, Walter Foster Worden resided in Franklin, Decatur, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1895, Walter Foster Worden resided in Weldon Franklin, Decatur, Iowa.
  • Walter Foster Worden married Cynthia Eleanor Adamson, Grace Almertle Straley, and had children including Laura Mae Worden.
  • Walter Foster Worden passed away in 1946 in Scotts Bluff, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska.

Immediate Family

Parents

Silas Worden
1837–1911
Birth Location: Pawling, Dutchess, New York, United States
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Laura Roach
1845–1927
Birth Location: Meggs, Ohio, United States
LR

Spouses(s)

Cynthia Adamson
1882–1960
Birth Location: Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
CA
Grace Straley
1876–1940
Birth Location: Mandison, Lake Co., Ohio, USA
GS

Children(s)

Laura Worden
1900–2000
Birth Location: Tryon, McPherson, Nebraska, United States
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Walter Worden's Ancestors

Self
Walter Worden
1873–1946
Birth Place: Weldon, Decatur, Iowa
Parents
Silas Worden
1837–1911
Pawling, Dutchess, New York, United States
Laura (Angenora) Roach
1845–1927
Meggs, Ohio, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Worden's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Foster) Worden (3 Aug 1873–22 Mar 1946) m. Cynthia (Eleanor) Adamson (30 AUG 1882–1960) m. Grace (Almertle) Straley (19 Sep 1876–18 Sep 1940)
  1. 1. Laura (Mae) Worden 1900–2000 m. Walter Avery 1898–1968
    1. 1. Malcolm (Laverne) Avery 1920–1980
    2. 2. Dorothy (Irene) Avery 1922–1994
    3. 3. Lucille (Patricia) Avery 1925–1953
    4. 4. Helen (B) Avery 1923–

Walter Worden's Timeline

10 Records

1873
3 Aug 1873
Birth of Walter Foster Worden in Weldon, Decatur, Iowa
Weldon, Decatur, Iowa
1880
1880
Age 7
Walter Foster Worden resided here in Franklin, Decatur, Iowa, United States
Franklin, Decatur, Iowa, United States
1895
1895
Age 22
Walter Foster Worden resided here in Weldon Franklin, Decatur, Iowa
Weldon Franklin, Decatur, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 27
Walter Foster Worden resided here in Tryon & Whitewater Precincts, McPherson, Nebraska
Tryon & Whitewater Precincts, McPherson, Nebraska
1910
1910
Age 37
Walter Foster Worden resided here in Tryon, McPherson, Nebraska
Tryon, McPherson, Nebraska
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 45
Walter Foster Worden resided here in McPherson, Nebraska
McPherson, Nebraska
1920
1920
Age 47
Walter Foster Worden resided here in Omaha Ward 7, Douglas, Nebraska
Omaha Ward 7, Douglas, Nebraska
1930
1930
Age 57
Walter Foster Worden resided here in Worden, McPherson, Nebraska
Worden, McPherson, Nebraska
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 67
Walter Foster Worden resided here in Worden, McPherson, Nebraska, United States
Worden, McPherson, Nebraska, United States
1946
22 Mar 1946
Age 73
Death of Walter Foster Worden in Scotts Bluff, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1873
    Event Place: Weldon, Decatur, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Omaha Ward 7, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T625_989; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 80; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Worden, McPherson, Nebraska; Roll: 1287; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 666.0.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: McPherson County, Nebraska; Roll: 1711704; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franklin, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 336; Family History Film: 1254336; Page: 188A; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 0157.
    [7] Iowa State Census, 1895
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tryon, McPherson, Nebraska; Roll: T623_934; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 160.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tryon, McPherson, Nebraska; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Franklin, Decatur, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franklin, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 336; Family History Film: 1254336; Page: 188A; Enumeration District: 56; Image: 0157.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Weldon Franklin, Decatur, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Tryon & Whitewater Precincts, McPherson, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tryon, McPherson, Nebraska; Roll: T623_934; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 160.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tryon, McPherson, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tryon, McPherson, Nebraska; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: McPherson, Nebraska
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: McPherson County, Nebraska; Roll: 1711704; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Omaha Ward 7, Douglas, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Omaha Ward 7, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: T625_989; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 80; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Worden, McPherson, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Worden, McPherson, Nebraska; Roll: 1287; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 666.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Worden, McPherson, Nebraska, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1946
    Event Place: Scotts Bluff, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska
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