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William M. Dingus 1833–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Dec 1833

Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 18 Jan 1898

Death Location: Linn County, Kansas, USA

Father: Henry Dingus

Mother: Nancy Dollarhide

Spouse(s): Keziah Walden, Elizabeth Hunt

Children(s): Minnie Dingus, Robb Dingus, Mary Dingus, Guy Dingus, Franklin Dingus

The story of William M. Dingus began in 1833 in Scott County, Virginia, USA. In 1850, William M. Dingus resided in District 31, Franklin, Missouri. In 1870, William M. Dingus resided in Mound City, Linn, Kansas. William M. Dingus married Elizabeth Jane Hunt, Keziah Halle Walden, and had children including Franklin M Dingus, Guy Henry Dingus, Mary Ellen Dingus, Minnie Ellen Dingus, Robb Dingus. William M. Dingus passed away in 1898 in Linn County, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William M. Dingus began in 1833 in Scott County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, William M. Dingus resided in District 31, Franklin, Missouri.
  • In 1870, William M. Dingus resided in Mound City, Linn, Kansas.
  • William M. Dingus married Elizabeth Jane Hunt, Keziah Halle Walden, and had children including Franklin M Dingus, Guy Henry Dingus, Mary Ellen Dingus, Minnie Ellen Dingus, Robb Dingus.
  • William M. Dingus passed away in 1898 in Linn County, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Dingus
1803–1849
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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Nancy Dollarhide
1809–1837
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Keziah Walden
1846–1887
Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth Hunt
1846–1871
Birth Location: Illinois
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Children(s)

Minnie Dingus
1872–1919
Birth Location: Linn County, Kansas
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Robb Dingus
1875–1920
Birth Location: Linn County, Kansas
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Mary Dingus
1878–1926
Birth Location: Linn County, Kansas, USA
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Guy Dingus
1883–1962
Birth Location: Linn County, Kansas
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Franklin Dingus
1877–1887
Birth Location: Linn County, Kansas, USA
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William Dingus's Ancestors

Self
William Dingus
1833–1898
Birth Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Henry Schnee Dingus
1803–1849
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Nancy Dollarhide
1809–1837
Russell County, Virginia
Grandparents
John (Phillip Dingus) *
1774–1831
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Nancy (McConnell) *
1778–1845
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John *
1743–1785
Anna Kelker
1745–1814
George *
1729–1793
Regina *
1750–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1719–1760
Maria .*
1716–1759
Heinrich *
1705–1762
Regula *
1704–1762

William Dingus's Descendants

1.
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William (M.) Dingus (07 Dec 1833–18 Jan 1898) m. Keziah (Halle) Walden (26 Mar 1846–08 Apr 1887) m. Elizabeth (Jane) Hunt (1846–bef 1871)
  1. 1. Minnie (Ellen) Dingus 1872–1919 m. Rufus (A. (John)) Giles 1869–1948
    1. 1. Alvin (M.) Giles 1893–1959
    2. 2. Nettie (M.) Giles 1896–
    3. 3. Earnest (Edward) Giles 1899–1982 m. Hattie (V.) Martin 1908–1979
      1. 1. Raymond Giles 1928–1981
    4. 4. Leland (M. (Lee)) Giles 1902–1974 m. Alma (M.) Martin 1909–1994
    5. 5. Clarence (A.) Giles 1906–
    6. 6. Florence (J.) Giles 1908–1980 m. Ruel Marchbanks 1898–1960
    7. 7. Eldon (O.) Giles 1913–1965
  2. 2. Robb Dingus 1875–1920
  3. 3. Mary (Ellen) Dingus 1878–1926 m. Daniel (D) Mcgragey 1852–1932
    1. 1. Ina (E.) Dingus 1908–1998 m. Chester (Robert) Dingus 1895–1981
      1. 1. Ruth (Maxine Dingus) \\ 1929–1991
      2. 2. Nellie (Irene) Dingus 1939–2020 m. Donnie (Paul) Davis 1938–2014
      3. 3. Marvin (Eugene) Dingus 1924–1987 m. Marjorie ((Margie)) Palmer 1929–2020
      4. 4. Eva (Marie) Dingus 1926–2012 m. Murde (W.) Thompson 1918–1983
      5. 5. Elizabeth (May) Dingus 1937–1943
      6. 6. Donna (Louise) Dingus 1934–2005 m. Francis (Gene) Shahan 1923–1999
      7. 7. Clarence (Leonard (Red)) Dingus 1940–2022 m. Leeta (Teresa) Wishon 1940–2021
      8. 8. Cecil (Clyde Dingus) \\ 1943–2024
      9. 9. Catherine (Helen) Dingus 1936–2018 m. Curtis (Jasper) Dabbs 1932–2006
      10. 10. Carl (Lee) Dingus 1932–2010 m. Dorothy Whittley 1934–2011
    2. 2. Gracie (M.) McGregory 1900–
    3. 3. Dorr Mcgregory 1897–1958 m. Mamie (Jane) Triplett 1897–1918 m. Delphia (Iona) Endicott 1908–2000
    4. 4. Bessie McGregory 1894–1982 m. Ray (Alford) Phillips 1898–1984 m. Alvin Huffman 1887–
    5. 5. Albert (R) Mcgregory 1903–1971 m. Lena (Maude) Miller 1908–1999
      1. 1. Raymond McGregory 1927–2000
  4. 4. Guy (Henry) Dingus 1883–1962 m. Kate (Grace Florence) Hendrix 1875– m. Belle Becker 1888–
    1. 1. William (Henry Dingus) Sr. 1919–1996 m. Ethel (Frances) Stafford 1917–2002
      1. 1. Terry (Lynn) Dingus 1944–2001
      2. 2. Doris (Mae Dingus) \\ 1935–1959
      3. 3. Sandra (Jean) Dingus 1942–2019
  5. 5. Franklin (M.) Dingus 1877–1887

William Dingus's Timeline

5 Records

1833
07 Dec 1833
Birth of William M. Dingus in Scott County, Virginia, USA
Scott County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 17
William M. Dingus resided here in District 31, Franklin, Missouri
District 31, Franklin, Missouri
1870
1870
Age 37
William M. Dingus resided here in Mound City, Linn, Kansas
Mound City, Linn, Kansas
1880
1880
Age 47
William M. Dingus resided here in Mound City, Linn, Kansas
Mound City, Linn, Kansas
1898
18 Jan 1898
Age 65
Death of William M. Dingus in Linn County, Kansas, USA
Linn County, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Dec 1833
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During the American Civil War, compiled 1890 - 1912, documenting the period 1861 - 1866; NAI: 300398
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mound City, Linn, Kansas; Roll: 386; Page: 70C; Enumeration District: 128
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 31, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: M432_399; Page: 29A; Image: .
    [5] Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911
    [6] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011
    [7] OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 31, Franklin, Missouri
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 31, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: M432_399; Page: 29A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Mound City, Linn, Kansas
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mound City, Linn, Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mound City, Linn, Kansas; Roll: 386; Page: 70C; Enumeration District: 128
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1898
    Event Place: Linn County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Linn County Republic; Publication Date: 28 Jan 1898; Publication Place: Mound City, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.76654947,0.65150607,0.88
    [3] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011
    [4] OneWorldTree
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