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William Howard Borthwick 1880–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Aug 1880

Birth Location: Coolspring Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 20 Nov 1953

Death Location: Hickory, Mercer Co., Penna. or Sharpsville, Pa.

Father: Helin Borthwick

Mother: Sarepta Thompson

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In 1880, William Howard Borthwick entered the world in Coolspring Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, born to Helin Borthwick And Sarepta Thompson. In 1880, William Howard Borthwick resided in Jackson, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA. William Howard Borthwick passed away in 1953 in Hickory, Mercer Co., Penna. or Sharpsville, Pa..

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Biography

  • In 1880, William Howard Borthwick entered the world in Coolspring Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, born to Helin Borthwick And Sarepta Thompson.
  • In 1880, William Howard Borthwick resided in Jackson, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Howard Borthwick passed away in 1953 in Hickory, Mercer Co., Penna. or Sharpsville, Pa..

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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William Borthwick's Ancestors

Self
William Borthwick
1880–1953
Birth Place: Coolspring Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Parents
Helin Borthwick
1822–1905
New York
Sarepta Thompson
1836–1917
Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Harriet (Sarepta) Thompson
1811–1878
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Borthwick's Timeline

3 Records

1880
5 Aug 1880
Birth of William Howard Borthwick in Coolspring Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Coolspring Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
William Howard Borthwick resided here in Jackson, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Jackson, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
1953
20 Nov 1953
Age 73
Death of William Howard Borthwick in Hickory, Mercer Co., Penna. or Sharpsville, Pa.
Hickory, Mercer Co., Penna. or Sharpsville, Pa.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Coolspring Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 096901-099600
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1155; Family History Film: 1255155; Page: 210D; Enumeration District: 215; Image: 0316

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jackson, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Mercer, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1155; Family History Film: 1255155; Page: 210D; Enumeration District: 215; Image: 0316

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1926
    Event Place: New Castle, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - New Castle News - 10 Aug 1926, 10 Aug 1926

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1953
    Event Place: Hickory, Mercer Co., Penna. or Sharpsville, Pa.
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 096901-099600

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