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Wilfred Joseph Platt 1886–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Sep 1886

Birth Location: Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 3 Jan 1958

Death Location: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Father: Francis Platt

Mother: Lavinia McDermitt

Spouse(s): Beatrice Sellers

Children(s): Henry Platt, Marie Platt, Wilfred Jr

The story of Wilfred Joseph Platt began in 1886 in Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Wilfred Joseph Platt resided in Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Wilfred Joseph Platt resided in Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. Wilfred Joseph Platt married Beatrice Rose Sellers, and had children including Henry Leonard Platt, Marie Ethel Platt, Wilfred Joseph Platt Jr. Wilfred Joseph Platt passed away in 1958 in Oakland County, Michigan, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Wilfred Joseph Platt began in 1886 in Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Wilfred Joseph Platt resided in Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Wilfred Joseph Platt resided in Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Wilfred Joseph Platt married Beatrice Rose Sellers, and had children including Henry Leonard Platt, Marie Ethel Platt, Wilfred Joseph Platt Jr.
  • Wilfred Joseph Platt passed away in 1958 in Oakland County, Michigan, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Platt
1846–1929
Birth Location: Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
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Lavinia McDermitt
1851–1914
Birth Location: Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
LM

Spouses(s)

Beatrice Sellers
1887–
Birth Location: Cambria Co., PA.
BS

Children(s)

Henry Platt
1919–1982
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
HP
Marie Platt
1925–
Birth Location: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
MP
Wilfred Jr
1925–2005
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
WJ

Wilfred Platt's Ancestors

Self
Wilfred Platt
1886–1958
Birth Place: Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Francis Chrysostum Platt
1846–1929
Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Lavinia (Elizabeth) McDermitt
1851–1914
Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Jerome Platt
1821–1901
Loretto, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Anne) Byrne
1826–1888
Loretto, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Barnabas McDermit
1821–1890
Cresson, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Catharine (Jane) Todd
1827–1896
Ebensburg, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Platt
1789–1862
Thomas Byrne
1770–1830
Sarah Burgoon
1781–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Platt
1747–1850
Elizabeth Wysong
1750–
John Byrne
1740–1838
Ann Driskle
1750–1795

Wilfred Platt's Descendants

1.
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Wilfred (Joseph) Platt (26 Sep 1886–3 Jan 1958) m. Beatrice (Rose) Sellers (1887–)
  1. 1. Henry (Leonard) Platt 1919–1982 m. Sylvia Wolper 1925–
  2. 2. Marie (Ethel) Platt 1925– m. Leo (Dorman Shaffer) Jr 1925–
  3. 3. Wilfred (Joseph Platt) Jr 1925–2005

Wilfred Platt's Timeline

14 Records

1886
26 Sep 1886
Birth of Wilfred Joseph Platt in Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Wilfred Joseph Platt resided here in Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Wilfred Joseph Platt resided here in Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1918
1 Jun 1918
Age 32
Wilfred Joseph Platt resided here in Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Wilfred Joseph Platt resided here in Cresson, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Cresson, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
14 Jan 1920
Age 34
Wilfred Joseph Platt resided here in Cresson, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Cresson, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Wilfred Joseph Platt resided here in Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1934
3 Mar 1934
Age 48
Wilfred Joseph Platt resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Wilfred Joseph Platt resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 54
Wilfred Joseph Platt resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1940
3 Apr 1940
Age 54
Wilfred Joseph Platt was employed in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1940
3 Apr 1940
Age 54
Wilfred Joseph Platt resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 56
Wilfred Joseph Platt resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1958
3 Jan 1958
Age 72
Death of Wilfred Joseph Platt
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1886
    Event Place: Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Michigan, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623283; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1867; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 84-902
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cresson, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1545; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 557
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1075; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1010; Image: 188.0; FHL microfilm: 2340810
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1388; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1241388
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1323; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1375336
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1388; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1241388

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1323; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1375336

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Gallitzin, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cresson, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cresson, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1545; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 557

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Cresson, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cresson, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1545; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 557

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1075; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1010; Image: 188.0; FHL microfilm: 2340810

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1934
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1867; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 84-902

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1867; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 84-902

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1867; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 84-902

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1867; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 84-902

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Michigan, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623283; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1958
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
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