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William Butcher 1878–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Nov 1878

Birth Location: Harrison County, Missouri, USA

Death Date: Jul 1947

Death Location: Holly Springs, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Joseph Butcher

Mother: Lucy Holmer

Spouse(s): Alma Metcalf

Children(s): Elvin Butcher

The story of William Butcher began in 1878 in Harrison County, Missouri, USA. In 1895, William Butcher resided in Willow, Woodbury, Iowa. In 1900, William Butcher resided in Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. William Butcher married Alma Marie Metcalf, and had children including Elvin Garold Butcher, Melvin Dale Butcher. William Butcher passed away in 1947 in Holly Springs, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Butcher began in 1878 in Harrison County, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1895, William Butcher resided in Willow, Woodbury, Iowa.
  • In 1900, William Butcher resided in Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.
  • William Butcher married Alma Marie Metcalf, and had children including Elvin Garold Butcher, Melvin Dale Butcher.
  • William Butcher passed away in 1947 in Holly Springs, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Butcher
1834–1911
Birth Location: Pike County, Ohio, USA
JB
Lucy Holmer
1840–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LH

Spouses(s)

Alma Metcalf
1899–1954
Birth Location: Iowa
AM

Children(s)

Elvin Butcher
1924–1990
Birth Location: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
EB

William Butcher's Ancestors

Self
William Butcher
1878–1947
Birth Place: Harrison County, Missouri, USA
Parents
Joseph Butcher
1834–1911
Pike County, Ohio, USA
Lucy Holmer
1840–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John Butcher
1791–1848
Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah (Jo) Baumgardner
1792–1863
Great-Grandparents
GW Sr
1751–1847
GW James
1754–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
GW (Metzger)
1715–1773
GW Kieppert
1720–1770
GW “Jacobi”
1737–1817
GW Herchelroth
1737–1818

William Butcher's Descendants

1.
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William Butcher (2 Nov 1878–Jul 1947) m. Alma (Marie) Metcalf (abt 1899–Abt 1954)
  1. 1. Elvin (Garold) Butcher 1924–1990

William Butcher's Timeline

12 Records

1878
2 Nov 1878
Birth of William Butcher in Harrison County, Missouri, USA
Harrison County, Missouri, USA
1895
1895
Age 17
William Butcher resided here in Willow, Woodbury, Iowa
Willow, Woodbury, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 22
William Butcher resided here in Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 27
William Butcher resided here in Woodbury, Iowa, United States
Woodbury, Iowa, United States
1910
1910
Age 32
William Butcher resided here in Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1916
14 Jun 1916
Age 38
William Butcher was married in Holly Springs
Holly Springs
1920
1920
Age 42
William Butcher resided here in Sioux City Precinct 14, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City Precinct 14, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 47
William Butcher resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
William Butcher resided here in Willow, Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Willow, Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
William Butcher resided here in Willow, Woodbury, Iowa
Willow, Woodbury, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 62
William Butcher resided here in Willow Twp, Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Willow Twp, Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1947
Jul 1947
Age 69
Death of William Butcher in Holly Springs, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Holly Springs, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1878
    Event Place: Harrison County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1916
    Event Place: Holly Springs
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Sioux City Journal; Publication Date: 30 Jul 1947; Publication Place: Sioux City, Iowa, USA; ,0.49598196,0.25795776,0.62434196&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Willow, Woodbury, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Woodbury, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Willow, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T624_429; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0217; FHL microfilm: 1374442

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sioux City Precinct 14, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux City Precinct 14, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T625_521; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 235

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Willow, Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Willow, Woodbury, Iowa; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 2340426

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Willow, Woodbury, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Willow, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01216; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 97-98

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Willow Twp, Willow, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Willow, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01216; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 97-98

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hornick, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 033

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Sioux City Journal; Publication Date: 30 Jul 1947; Publication Place: Sioux City, Iowa, USA; ,0.49598196,0.25795776,0.62434196&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1947
    Event Place: Holly Springs, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Holly Springs, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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