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Wilbur Harry Jordan 1914–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1914

Birth Location: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 2 Sep 1957

Death Location: Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Harry Jordan

Mother: Ethel Woodley

Spouse(s): Esther Pohl

Children(s):

In 1914, Wilbur Harry Jordan entered the world in Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, born to Harry Jordan And Ethel Mae Woodley. In 1920, Wilbur Harry Jordan resided in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Wilbur Harry Jordan resided in Nora, Jo Daviess, Illinois. Wilbur Harry Jordan married Esther Vera Pohl, and had children including Dwayne Jordan. Wilbur Harry Jordan passed away in 1957 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Wilbur Harry Jordan entered the world in Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, born to Harry Jordan And Ethel Mae Woodley.
  • In 1920, Wilbur Harry Jordan resided in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Wilbur Harry Jordan resided in Nora, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
  • Wilbur Harry Jordan married Esther Vera Pohl, and had children including Dwayne Jordan.
  • Wilbur Harry Jordan passed away in 1957 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wilbur Jordan's Ancestors

Self
Wilbur Jordan
1914–1957
Birth Place: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Parents
Harry Jordan
1885–1958
Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Ethel (Mae) Woodley
1892–1974
Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Sophoris (C) Jordan
1858–1902
Centre County, PA
Elizabeth (Baker) Derr
1863–1932
Baden Baden, Germany
Great-Grandparents
John Jordan
1827–1884
Amanda Price
1837–1909
Elizabeth Baker
1840–1908
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Jordan
1797–1844
Mary Traubey
1796–1873
Jacob Price
1794–1847
Sophia Walters
1809–1890

Wilbur Jordan's Timeline

7 Records

1914
22 Nov 1914
Birth of Wilbur Harry Jordan in Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
Wilbur Harry Jordan resided here in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Wilbur Harry Jordan resided here in Nora, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Nora, Jo Daviess, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 21
Wilbur Harry Jordan resided here in Rural, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Rural, Jo Daviess, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 26
Wilbur Harry Jordan resided here in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1957
31 Aug 1957
Age 43
Death of Wilbur Harry Jordan in Sabula, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Sabula, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1957
2 Sep 1957
Age 43
Burial of Wilbur Harry Jordan in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America
Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1914
    Event Place: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 886
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T627_893; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 89-47
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 344-14-1887; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 1097
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nora, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 522; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 535.0; FHL microfilm: 2340257
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Iowa, U.S., Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 1097

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Nora, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nora, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 522; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 535.0; FHL microfilm: 2340257

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T627_893; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 89-47

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T627_893; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 89-47

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1957
    Event Place: Sabula, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 344-14-1887; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Iowa, U.S., Death Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2 Sep 1957
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Death Records

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