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William Roscoe East 1880–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jan 1880

Birth Location: Renssalaer, Jasper Co., IN

Death Date: Abt 5 Feb 1931

Death Location: Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheatridge, Jefferson Co., CO

Father: Frank East

Mother: Emily Henderson

Spouse(s): May Brash

Children(s): Milo Brash, George East, Frank East

In 1880, William Roscoe East entered the world in Renssalaer, Jasper Co., IN, born to Frank Joseph East And Emily Ruth Henderson. In 1900, William Roscoe East was employed in Driver, Chester Transfer, Champaign, Champaign Co.. In 1900, William Roscoe East resided in 304 E. Park, Champaign, Champaign Co., IL. William Roscoe East married May Brash, and had children including Frank Ivan East, George Roscoe East, Milo Brash. William Roscoe East passed away in 1931 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheatridge, Jefferson Co., CO.

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Biography

  • In 1880, William Roscoe East entered the world in Renssalaer, Jasper Co., IN, born to Frank Joseph East And Emily Ruth Henderson.
  • In 1900, William Roscoe East was employed in Driver, Chester Transfer, Champaign, Champaign Co..
  • In 1900, William Roscoe East resided in 304 E. Park, Champaign, Champaign Co., IL.
  • William Roscoe East married May Brash, and had children including Frank Ivan East, George Roscoe East, Milo Brash.
  • William Roscoe East passed away in 1931 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheatridge, Jefferson Co., CO.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William East's Ancestors

Self
William East
1880–1931
Birth Place: Renssalaer, Jasper Co., IN
Parents
Frank Joseph East
1856–1886
Mission Township, Lasalle Co., IL
Emily (Ruth) Henderson
1854–1936
Lawrence Co., IN
Grandparents
Joseph East
1810–1891
Garrard Co., KY
Olive Neff
1815–1885
Washington Co., NY
Great-Grandparents
James East
1768–1837
Lucy English
1773–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah East
1736–1804
Eleanor
1740–

William East's Descendants

1.
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William (Roscoe) East (3 Jan 1880–Abt 5 Feb 1931) m. May Brash (1883–Unknown)
  1. 1. Milo Brash 1902– m. Mary Donovan 1898–1943
    1. 1. Donald Brash 1925–1995
    2. 2. Robert (Dean) Brash 1928–1996
    3. 3. James Brash 1929–1985
  2. 2. George (Roscoe) East 1907–1973 m. Louise (Elizabeth) Donley 1906–1973
  3. 3. Frank (Ivan) East 1904–1984 m. Helen Keller 1910–1966

William East's Timeline

6 Records

1880
3 Jan 1880
Birth of William Roscoe East in Renssalaer, Jasper Co., IN
Renssalaer, Jasper Co., IN
1900
1900
Age 20
William Roscoe East was employed in Driver, Chester Transfer, Champaign, Champaign Co., IL
Driver, Chester Transfer, Champaign, Champaign Co., IL
1900
1900
Age 20
William Roscoe East resided here in 304 E. Park, Champaign, Champaign Co., IL
304 E. Park, Champaign, Champaign Co., IL
1908
Abt Apr 1908
Age 28
William Roscoe East resided here in 1305 Bannock St., Denver, Denver Co., CO
1305 Bannock St., Denver, Denver Co., CO
1931
3 Feb 1931
Age 51
Death of William Roscoe East in Denver, Denver Co., CO
Denver, Denver Co., CO
1931
Abt 5 Feb 1931
Age 51
Burial of William Roscoe East in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheatridge, Jefferson Co., CO
Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheatridge, Jefferson Co., CO

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1880
    Event Place: Renssalaer, Jasper Co., IN
    Record Source: EAST, Emma, written record dated 18 Feb 1932

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Denver, Denver Co., CO
    Record Source: EAST, Emma, written record dated 18 Feb 1932

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Abt 5 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheatridge, Jefferson Co., CO

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Driver, Chester Transfer, Champaign, Champaign Co., IL
    Record Source: City Directory, ChampaignUrbana IL city directory

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt Apr 1908
    Event Place: 1305 Bannock St., Denver, Denver Co., CO
    Record Source:
    [1] Denver City Directory, 1908 Edition
    [2] Mailed post cards with addresses and post marks., From W.R.E., postmarked Denver, CO, April 11, 1908, to R.H. EAST at 507E. Springfield Ave.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: 304 E. Park, Champaign, Champaign Co., IL
    Record Source: City Directory, Champaaign/Urbana City Directory

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Died Of "Dropsy"
    Record Source: EAST, Emma, written record dated 18 Feb 1932

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