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Willard CROSS 1914–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Jan 1914

Birth Location: Ava, Jackson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: Abt 1974

Death Location: Chester, Randolph, Illinois, USA

Father: William CROSS

Mother: Theresa (Cross)

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The story of Willard CROSS began in 1914 in Ava, Jackson, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Willard CROSS resided in Levan, Jackson, Illinois, USA. Willard CROSS married Lydia M Brunkhorst. Willard CROSS passed away in 1974 in Chester, Randolph, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Willard CROSS began in 1914 in Ava, Jackson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Willard CROSS resided in Levan, Jackson, Illinois, USA.
  • Willard CROSS married Lydia M Brunkhorst.
  • Willard CROSS passed away in 1974 in Chester, Randolph, Illinois, USA.

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Willard CROSS's Ancestors

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Willard CROSS
1914–1974
Birth Place: Ava, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Parents
William Murray CROSS
1892–1980
Illinois, USA
Theresa (Turzie Catherine CRISLER) (Cross)
1896–1960
Illinois
Grandparents
William (F) CROSS
1855–1916
Jackson, IL
Mary (Olive Ollie SMITH (Cross)) (Bardmess)
1873–1925
Ava, Jackson County, Illinois, USA
Michael CRISLER
1843–1897
Illinois, USA
Rachel (Ann RICHARD (Crisler)) (Smith)
1854–1938
Murphysboro, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis CROSS
1829–1862
Caroline (McClure)
1830–1893
James SMITH
1839–
Elizabeth (Smith)
1846–1907
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willard CROSS's Timeline

3 Records

1914
5 Jan 1914
Birth of Willard CROSS in Ava, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Ava, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Willard CROSS resided here in Levan, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Levan, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1974
Abt 1974
Age 60
Death of Willard CROSS in Chester, Randolph, Illinois, USA
Chester, Randolph, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1914
    Event Place: Ava, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Levan, Jackson, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2340255
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 22 Aug 1974; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, USA; ,0.08930209,0.25083625,0.33557022&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Levan, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Levan, Jackson, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2340255

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1974
    Event Place: Carbondale, Illinois
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Southern Illinoisan - 22 Aug 1974 - Page 21, Obituary for WILLARD W. CROSS (Aged 60) 22 Aug 1974

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ava, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 22 Aug 1974; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, USA; ,0.08930209,0.25083625,0.33557022&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1974
    Event Place: Chester, Randolph, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Southern Illinoisan; Publication Date: 22 Aug 1974; Publication Place: Carbondale, Illinois, USA; ,0.08930209,0.25083625,0.33557022&xid=3355

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