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William H. Erskine 1864–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Aug 1864

Birth Location: Monroe Co W, Virginia

Death Date: 27 Jun 1943

Death Location: Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Madison Erskine

Mother: Mary Kershener

Spouse(s): Irene Kemp, Cora Fagg

Children(s): Vivian Erskine, Dwight Erskine

In 1864, William H. Erskine entered the world in Monroe Co W, Virginia, born to Madison Erskine And Mary J Kershener. In 1870, William H. Erskine resided in Union, Monroe, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, William H. Erskine resided in Huntington Ward 2, Cabell, West Virginia, USA. William H. Erskine married Cora G Fagg, Irene Isabel Kemp, and had children including Dwight A Erskine, Vivian G Erskine. William H. Erskine passed away in 1943 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1864, William H. Erskine entered the world in Monroe Co W, Virginia, born to Madison Erskine And Mary J Kershener.
  • In 1870, William H. Erskine resided in Union, Monroe, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, William H. Erskine resided in Huntington Ward 2, Cabell, West Virginia, USA.
  • William H. Erskine married Cora G Fagg, Irene Isabel Kemp, and had children including Dwight A Erskine, Vivian G Erskine.
  • William H. Erskine passed away in 1943 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Madison Erskine
1831–
Birth Location: West Virginia
ME
Mary Kershener
1832–
Birth Location: West Virginia
MK

Spouses(s)

Irene Kemp
1894–1983
Birth Location: Chicago, Illinois
IK
Cora Fagg
1873–
Birth Location: Virginia
CF

Children(s)

Vivian Erskine
1897–
Birth Location: West Virginia
VE
Dwight Erskine
1895–
Birth Location: West Virginia
DE

William Erskine's Ancestors

Self
William Erskine
1864–1943
Birth Place: Monroe Co W, Virginia
Parents
Madison Erskine
1831–
West Virginia
Mary (J) Kershener
1832–
West Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Erskine's Descendants

1.
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William (H.) Erskine (26 Aug 1864–27 Jun 1943) m. Irene (Isabel) Kemp (04 Apr 1894–09 Oct 1983) m. Cora (G) Fagg (Apr 1873–)
  1. 1. Vivian (G) Erskine 1897–
  2. 2. Dwight (A) Erskine 1895–

William Erskine's Timeline

8 Records

1864
26 Aug 1864
Birth of William H. Erskine in Monroe Co W, Virginia
Monroe Co W, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 6
William H. Erskine resided here in Union, Monroe, West Virginia, USA
Union, Monroe, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
William H. Erskine resided here in Huntington Ward 2, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Huntington Ward 2, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
1913
1913
Age 49
William H. Erskine resided here in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
William H. Erskine resided here in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 71
William H. Erskine resided here in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 76
William H. Erskine resided here in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1943
27 Jun 1943
Age 79
Death of William H. Erskine in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1864
    Event Place: Monroe Co W, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01736; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 13-36
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2340713
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Monroe, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1695; Page: 70A; Family History Library Film: 553194
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Huntington Ward 2, Cabell, West Virginia; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1241756
    [5] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 113; Film Description: 1912 Wayne - 1913 Gladwin
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan
    [8] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1943; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.30637452,0.39572135,0.62963945&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union, Monroe, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Monroe, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1695; Page: 70A; Family History Library Film: 553194

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Huntington Ward 2, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Huntington Ward 2, Cabell, West Virginia; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1241756

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2340713

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01736; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 13-36

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01736; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 13-36

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Battle Creek
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 113; Film Description: 1912 Wayne - 1913 Gladwin
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1943; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.30637452,0.39572135,0.62963945&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1943
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 28 Jun 1943; Publication Place: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; ,0.30637452,0.39572135,0.62963945&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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