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William Elmer Clough 1885–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 AUG 1885

Birth Location: Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States of America

Death Date: 23 June 1950

Death Location: Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: William Clough

Mother: Mary Clarkson

Spouse(s): Bridget Kelly

Children(s): Harry Clough, Mabel Clark, Ellie Clough, Charles Clough, Arlene Wolff

The story of William Elmer Clough began in 1885 in Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States of America. In 1920, William Elmer Clough resided in Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan, USA. In 1930, William Elmer Clough resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. William Elmer Clough married Bridget Helena Kelly, and had children including Arlene E Wolff, Charles Clough, Ellie E Clough, Harry Elmer Clough, Mabel Bernadette Clark. William Elmer Clough passed away in 1950 in Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Elmer Clough began in 1885 in Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States of America.
  • In 1920, William Elmer Clough resided in Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1930, William Elmer Clough resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
  • William Elmer Clough married Bridget Helena Kelly, and had children including Arlene E Wolff, Charles Clough, Ellie E Clough, Harry Elmer Clough, Mabel Bernadette Clark.
  • William Elmer Clough passed away in 1950 in Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Clough's Ancestors

Self
William Clough
1885–1950
Birth Place: Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States of America
Parents
William S Clough
1858–1899
New Hampshire, United States of America
Mary (A) Clarkson
1859–
Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Clough's Descendants

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William (Elmer) Clough (19 AUG 1885–23 June 1950) m. Bridget (Helena) Kelly (Jun 1883–9 February 1971)
  1. 1. Harry (Elmer) Clough 1917–1955
  2. 2. Mabel (Bernadette) Clark 1921–2005
  3. 3. Ellie (E) Clough 1909–
  4. 4. Charles Clough 1911–
  5. 5. Arlene (E.) Wolff 1908–1979

William Clough's Timeline

5 Records

1885
19 AUG 1885
Birth of William Elmer Clough in Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States of America
Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 35
William Elmer Clough resided here in Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
William Elmer Clough resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1942
1942
Age 57
William Elmer Clough resided here in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1950
23 June 1950
Age 65
Death of William Elmer Clough in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 AUG 1885
    Event Place: Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_814; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 480; Image: 940
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1045; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0352; Image: 677.0; FHL microfilm: 2340780
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2032497; Draft Board: 19
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 16, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_814; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 480; Image: 940

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1045; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0352; Image: 677.0; FHL microfilm: 2340780

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, 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 (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2032497; Draft Board: 19

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 June 1950
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wayne, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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