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William G Brenton 1865–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Oct 1865

Birth Location: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 30 Nov 1944

Death Location: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Issac Brenton

Mother: Jane Johnston

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

William G Brenton was born in 1865 in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, the child of Issac V Brenton And Jane K Johnston. In 1870, William G Brenton resided in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, William G Brenton resided in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. William G Brenton passed away in 1944 in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • William G Brenton was born in 1865 in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, the child of Issac V Brenton And Jane K Johnston.
  • In 1870, William G Brenton resided in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, William G Brenton resided in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William G Brenton passed away in 1944 in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Issac Brenton
1834–1877
Birth Location: ,, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jane Johnston
1839–1918
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Brenton's Ancestors

Self
William Brenton
1865–1944
Birth Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
Parents
Issac V. Brenton
1834–1877
,, Pennsylvania, USA
Jane (K.) Johnston
1839–1918
Ireland
Grandparents
Joseph (Brenton) Jr.
1792–1870
Virginia, USA
Louisa Hair
1801–1875
Millsboro, Washington, PA, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1747–1827
Elizabeth Litten
1750–
James Hair
1769–1826
Rebeckah McKown
1775–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Brenton
1715–1777
Mary Borders
1710–
James Hair
1735–1817
Mary Greer
1736–1811
Gilbert McCown
1726–1803
Martha Snodgrass
1748–1854

William Brenton's Timeline

10 Records

1865
31 Oct 1865
Birth of William G Brenton in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 5
William G Brenton resided here in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
William G Brenton resided here in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 35
William G Brenton resided here in West Brownsville borough, Washington, Pennsylvania
West Brownsville borough, Washington, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 45
William G Brenton was employed in West Brownsville Borough, Washington, Pennsylvania
West Brownsville Borough, Washington, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 45
William G Brenton resided here in West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
William G Brenton resided here in West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 75
William G Brenton was employed in West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 75
William G Brenton resided here in West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
1944
30 Nov 1944
Age 79
Death of William G Brenton in West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1865
    Event Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2163; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 948.0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1201; Family History Film: 1255201; Page: 209C; Enumeration District: 246; Image: .
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1463; Page: 52A; Family History Library Film: 552962
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1494; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 141; FHL microfilm: 1241494.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1427; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 253; Image: 521.
    [8] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1463; Page: 52A; Family History Library Film: 552962

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1201; Family History Film: 1255201; Page: 209C; Enumeration District: 246; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Brownsville borough, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1494; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 141; FHL microfilm: 1241494.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Brownsville Borough, Washington, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1427; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 253; Image: 521.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2163; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 948.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1944
    Event Place: West Brownsville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [2] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index
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