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Willard Britton 1857–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1857

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 7 October 1942

Death Location: North Olmsted, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Samuel Britton

Mother: Caroline Hart

Spouse(s): Sarah Britton

Children(s): Myrtle Tompkins, John Britton, Oran Britton

In 1857, Willard Britton entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States, born to Samuel Britton And Caroline Hart. In 1860, Willard Britton resided in Pine Creek, Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, U. Willard Britton married Sarah Britton, and had children including John Britton, Myrtle Mae Tompkins, Oran Britton. Willard Britton passed away in 1942 in North Olmsted, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Willard Britton entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States, born to Samuel Britton And Caroline Hart.
  • In 1860, Willard Britton resided in Pine Creek, Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, U.
  • Willard Britton married Sarah Britton, and had children including John Britton, Myrtle Mae Tompkins, Oran Britton.
  • Willard Britton passed away in 1942 in North Olmsted, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willard Britton's Ancestors

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Willard Britton
1857–1942
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Samuel Britton
1806–1884
USA, Pennsylvania, United States
Caroline Hart
1811–1889
New Hampshire, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Britton
1787–1866
New Jersey, United States
Anne (Nancy) Estol
1790–1845
New Jersey, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Orange Hart
1780–1840
USA, Vermont, United States
Mary Polly
1787–1871
Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Britton
1752–1834
Hannah Britton
1748–1829
Hart
1760–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willard Britton's Descendants

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Willard Britton (1857–7 October 1942) m. Sarah Britton (Abt 1858–)
  1. 1. Myrtle (Mae) Tompkins 1882–1954
  2. 2. John Britton 1879–
  3. 3. Oran Britton 1876–

Willard Britton's Timeline

7 Records

1855
21 Apr 1855
Birth of Willard Britton in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1857
1857
Birth of Willard Britton in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
1860
1860
Age 3
Willard Britton resided here in Pine Creek, Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Pine Creek, Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
Willard Britton resided here in Pine Creek, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
Pine Creek, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 63
Willard Britton resided here in Cleveland Ward 7, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland Ward 7, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 73
Willard Britton resided here in Cleveland (Districts 1-250), Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland (Districts 1-250), Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1942
7 October 1942
Age 85
Death of Willard Britton in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1855
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cleveland Ward 7, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T625_1362; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 108
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 2341498
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pine Creek, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1136; Page: 152c; Enumeration District: 195
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Pine Creek, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1118; Page: 261; Family History L
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1857
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Pine Creek, Brookville, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Pine Creek, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1118; Page: 261; Family History L

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pine Creek, Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pine Creek, Jefferson, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1136; Page: 152c; Enumeration District: 195

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cleveland Ward 7, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cleveland Ward 7, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: T625_1362; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 108

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cleveland (Districts 1-250), Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 2341498

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 October 1942
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Olmsted, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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