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Wilfred Major 1888–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1888

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 13 Mar 1944

Death Location: Cook County, IL

Father: Wilford Major

Mother: Alice Major

Spouse(s): Margaret Ford

Children(s): Wilfred Major, Blanch Major, Harold Major

In 1888, Wilfred Major entered the world in Illinois, born to Wilford Major And Alice Major. In 1900, Wilfred Major resided in Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York, USA. In 1920, Wilfred Major resided in Chicago Ward 9, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA. Wilfred Major married Margaret B Ford, and had children including Blanch Major, Harold Major, Wilfred Eugene Major. Wilfred Major passed away in 1944 in Cook County, IL.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Wilfred Major entered the world in Illinois, born to Wilford Major And Alice Major.
  • In 1900, Wilfred Major resided in Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York, USA.
  • In 1920, Wilfred Major resided in Chicago Ward 9, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA.
  • Wilfred Major married Margaret B Ford, and had children including Blanch Major, Harold Major, Wilfred Eugene Major.
  • Wilfred Major passed away in 1944 in Cook County, IL.

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Children(s)

Wilfred Major's Ancestors

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Wilfred Major
1888–1944
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Wilford Major
1866–
Canada
Alice Major
1868–
Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wilfred Major's Descendants

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Wilfred Major (abt 1888–13 Mar 1944) m. Margaret (B.) Ford (Mar 1886–16 Oct 1943)
  1. 1. Wilfred (Eugene) Major 1913–1966
  2. 2. Blanch Major 1916–1983
  3. 3. Harold Major 1923–1994

Wilfred Major's Timeline

5 Records

1888
abt 1888
Birth of Wilfred Major in Illinois
Illinois
1900
1900
Age 12
Wilfred Major resided here in Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Wilfred Major resided here in Chicago Ward 9, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 9, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Wilfred Major resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1944
13 Mar 1944
Age 56
Death of Wilfred Major in Cook County, IL
Cook County, IL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1888
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 9, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_311; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 587
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0405; FHL microfilm: 2340166
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York; Roll: 1030; Page: 27; Enumeration District: 0152

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo Ward 18, Erie, New York; Roll: 1030; Page: 27; Enumeration District: 0152

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 9, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 9, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_311; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 587

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0405; FHL microfilm: 2340166

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 15 Mar 1944; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA; ,0.38155204,0.85040164,0.4257165&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1944
    Event Place: Cook County, IL
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 15 Mar 1944; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA; ,0.38155204,0.85040164,0.4257165&xid=3355

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