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William Porter Brenton 1880–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Aug 1880

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: Jun 1972

Death Location: Venetia, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Robert Brenton

Mother: Mariah Porter

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Bailey, Mayme Gamble

Children(s): Hazel Brenton, Hyla Brenton

The story of William Porter Brenton began in 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, William Porter Brenton resided in East Pike Run Township (east side), Washington, Pe. In 1910, William Porter Brenton resided in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania. William Porter Brenton married Elizabeth M Bailey, Mayme B Gamble, and had children including Hazel Brenton, Hyla Brenton. William Porter Brenton passed away in 1972 in Venetia, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Porter Brenton began in 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, William Porter Brenton resided in East Pike Run Township (east side), Washington, Pe.
  • In 1910, William Porter Brenton resided in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania.
  • William Porter Brenton married Elizabeth M Bailey, Mayme B Gamble, and had children including Hazel Brenton, Hyla Brenton.
  • William Porter Brenton passed away in 1972 in Venetia, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Brenton
1842–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
RB
Mariah Porter
1847–1919
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MP

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Bailey
1884–1914
Birth Location: Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
EB
Mayme Gamble
1887–1955
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MG

Children(s)

Hazel Brenton
1903–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
HB
Hyla Brenton
1905–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
HB

William Brenton's Ancestors

Self
William Brenton
1880–1972
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Robert Playford Brenton
1842–
Pennsylvania, USA
Mariah (Louisa Eliza) Porter
1847–1919
Pennsylvania, USA
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 Descendants

1.
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William (Porter) Brenton (03 Aug 1880–Jun 1972) m. Elizabeth (M.) Bailey (30 Sep 1884–5 Feb 1914) m. Mayme (B.) Gamble (1887–1955)
  1. 1. Hazel Brenton 1903–
  2. 2. Hyla Brenton 1905–

William Brenton's Timeline

10 Records

1880
03 Aug 1880
Birth of William Porter Brenton in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
William Porter Brenton resided here in East Pike Run Township (east side), Washington, Pennsylvania
East Pike Run Township (east side), Washington, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 30
William Porter Brenton resided here in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
William Porter Brenton resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 55
William Porter Brenton resided here in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 60
William Porter Brenton was employed
None
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 60
William Porter Brenton resided here in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
William Porter Brenton resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 70
William Porter Brenton resided here in East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1972
Jun 1972
Age 92
Death of William Porter Brenton in Venetia, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Venetia, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 33
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 159-12-1648; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1926885; Draft Board: 4
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1493; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 138; FHL microfilm: 1241493.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1426; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0198; Image: 547; FHL microfilm: 1375439.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: East Pike Run Township (east side), Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1493; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 138; FHL microfilm: 1241493.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1426; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0198; Image: 547; FHL microfilm: 1375439.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source: US, WWI, Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Page 1 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1926885; Draft Board: 4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1940

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 33

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: East Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: East Pike Run, Washi

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1926885; Draft Board: 4

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1972
    Event Place: Venetia, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 159-12-1648; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
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