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William Finch 1821–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 December 1821

Birth Location: Saratoga County, New York, USA

Death Date: November 1895

Death Location: Big Woods Cemetery, Eola, DuPage, Illinois, United States

Father: Stephen Jr

Mother: Sarah Sears

Spouse(s): Angeline Osborne, Margaret Simpson

Children(s): George Finch, Plinney Finch, Luella Finch, Nellie Finch, Willie Finch, Margaret Finch, Louisa Finch, Alzora Finch, Filetta Finch, Orrin Finch, Lydia Finch, Degrass Finch

The story of William Finch began in 1821 in Saratoga County, New York, USA. In 1820, William Finch resided in Peru, Clinton, New York, USA. In 1830, William Finch resided in Peru, Clinton, New York, USA. William Finch married Angeline R Osborne, Margaret Simpson, and had children including Alzora Elnora Finch, Degrass William Finch, Filetta A Finch, George Grant Finch, Louisa M Finch, Luella J Finch, Lydia Jane Finch, Margaret Maggie Finch, Nellie May Finch, Orrin Stephen Finch, Plinney Earnest Finch, Willie S Finch. William Finch passed away in 1895 in Big Woods Cemetery, Eola, DuPage, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Finch began in 1821 in Saratoga County, New York, USA.
  • In 1820, William Finch resided in Peru, Clinton, New York, USA.
  • In 1830, William Finch resided in Peru, Clinton, New York, USA.
  • William Finch married Angeline R Osborne, Margaret Simpson, and had children including Alzora Elnora Finch, Degrass William Finch, Filetta A Finch, George Grant Finch, Louisa M Finch, Luella J Finch, Lydia Jane Finch, Margaret Maggie Finch, Nellie May Finch, Orrin Stephen Finch, Plinney Earnest Finch, Willie S Finch.
  • William Finch passed away in 1895 in Big Woods Cemetery, Eola, DuPage, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Jr
1779–1853
Birth Location: Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
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Sarah Sears
1784–1856
Birth Location: New York
SS

Spouses(s)

Angeline Osborne
1837–1923
Birth Location: New York
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Margaret Simpson
1826–1875
Birth Location: England
MS

Children(s)

George Finch
1867–1943
Birth Location: Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, United States
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Plinney Finch
1872–1916
Birth Location: Naperville, DuPage Co., Illinois
PF
Luella Finch
1860–1883
Birth Location: Naperville, DuPage Co., Illinois
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Nellie Finch
1870–1932
Birth Location: Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, United States
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Willie Finch
1864–1891
Birth Location: Du Page, Will, Illinois, United States
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Margaret Finch
1858–1937
Birth Location: Naperville, DuPage, Illinois, USA
MF
Louisa Finch
1856–1922
Birth Location: Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, USA
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Alzora Finch
1854–1875
Birth Location: Du Page, Will, Illinois, United States
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Filetta Finch
1851–1924
Birth Location: Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
FF
Orrin Finch
1849–1905
Birth Location: Mooers, Clinton Co., New York, US
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Lydia Finch
1847–1919
Birth Location: Mooers, Clinton, New York, USA
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Degrass Finch
1879–1958
Birth Location: Aurora, Kane, Illinois, United States
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William Finch's Ancestors

Self
William Finch
1821–1895
Birth Place: Saratoga County, New York, USA
Parents
Stephen Finch Jr
1779–1853
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut
Sarah Sears
1784–1856
New York
Grandparents
Stephen (Finch) Sr.
1754–1839
Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Mindwell Moor
1761–1844
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Finch
1724–1780
Sarah Ballou
1725–1789
Joel Moore
1744–1822
Martha Spring
1747–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Finch
1695–1739
Elizabeth Bourn
1694–1792
Peter Ballou
1689–1754
Rebecca Esten
1695–1787
Amos Moore
1698–1785
Martha Owen
1698–1780
Nathaniel War
1716–1794
Martha Williams
1714–1749

William Finch's Descendants

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William Finch (28 December 1821–November 1895) m. Angeline (R.) Osborne (February 1837–After 1923) m. Margaret Simpson (11 August 1826–31 March 1875)
  1. 1. George (Grant) Finch 1867–1943 m. Adelaide (“Addie”) C 1867–1963
  2. 2. Plinney (Earnest) Finch 1872–1916 m. Maud Standridge 1872–1943
    1. 1. William (Sherman) Finch 1897–1987 m. Emily (Dorothy) Lampke 1900–
    2. 2. Ralph (Downer) Finch 1895–1960 m. Anna (Marie) Chouinard 1904–
  3. 3. Luella (J.) Finch 1860–1883 m. Oliver (James) Wright 1848–1933
    1. 1. Luella (Vienna) Wright 1882–1976
  4. 4. Nellie (May) Finch 1870–1932 m. Morgan (Edward) Hollister 1863–1936
    1. 1. William (John) Hollister 1892–1943
    2. 2. Frank (F) Hollister 1895–1930
    3. 3. Jennie (G) Hollister 1898–1996 m. Eugene (Davis) Roddy 1896–1956
      1. 1. Mary (Alice) Roddy 1928–2011 m. Kenneth (C) Campbell 1925–
    4. 4. Morgan (Edward "Ed") Hollister 1902–1976 m. Olive May 1903–
  5. 5. Willie (S.) Finch 1864–1891
  6. 6. Margaret (“Maggie”) Finch 1858–1937 m. Dennis (W) Cromer 1853–1933
    1. 1. Clarence (Emory) Cromer 1877–1947 m. Beulah (M) MacTavish 1879–1921 m. Hazel O 1897–
      1. 1. Katherine (C. "Kitty") Cromer 1903–1994 m. Adelbert (H) Talley 1902–1976
        1. 1. Joan Talley 1930–2003
      2. 2. John (Stuart) Cromer 1910–1988
  7. 7. Louisa (M) Finch 1856–1922 m. Calvin Steck 1853–1929
    1. 1. Edward (Lamont) Steck 1886–1976 m. Grace (E) Barhelomew 1888–1958
      1. 1. Brenton (Curtis) Steck 1915–1998 m. Gwendlyn 1915–
      2. 2. Edward Steck 1924–1993
      3. 3. Marjorie (G) Steck 1922–2008
    2. 2. William (J) Steck 1880–1883
    3. 3. Calvin Steck 1884–1970 m. Jennie W 1885–1953
      1. 1. Helen (S) Slack 1913–
      2. 2. Kenneth (K) Slack 1918–1992
      3. 3. Richard (L) Slack 1918–2006
  8. 8. Alzora (Elnora) Finch 1854–1875
  9. 9. Filetta (A.) Finch 1851–1924 m. George (Carl) Crosier 1846–1903
    1. 1. Infant Crosier 1889–1890
    2. 2. George Crasier 1880–1933 m. Margaret (Anastasia) Dinkler 1881–1964
      1. 1. Dorothy (Alice) Dailey 1906–1986
      2. 2. George (William) Crosier 1910–1989
      3. 3. Margaret (D) Crosier 1904–
      4. 4. Ruth Crosier 1914–2003 m. Harold (Norman Malmin) Sr. 1910–1984
        1. 1. William (Richard) Malmin 1939–2009
        2. 2. Judith (Margaret) Malmin 1935–2014
        3. 3. Harold (Norman Malmin) Jr 1932–2005
      5. 5. Ralph (James) Crosier 1916–2001
    3. 3. Carl (C.) Crosier 1876–1937
    4. 4. Charles (W.) Crosier 1879–
    5. 5. Caroline (E) Crosier 1882–1976
  10. 10. Orrin (Stephen) Finch 1849–1905 m. Sarah (Jane) Vroman 1858–1939
    1. 1. Bryan (Oscar) Finch 1896–1968 m. Lena (May) Lieb 1897–1930 m. Clara (Helen) Graves 1902–1976
      1. 1. Leota (Gayle) Finch 1924–2008 m. Harlan (Gustav) Spath 1923–1990
      2. 2. Shirley (J.) Finch 1928–2013 m. Lon (Odell) Pichler 1928–1998
        1. 1. Carolyn (Lee) Pichler 1947–2009
    2. 2. Glenn (E.) Finch 1893– m. Anna 1890–
    3. 3. Orrin (Stephen Finch) Jr. 1892–1971
    4. 4. Grace (May) Finch 1890–1933 m. Glen (Dee) Stark 1889–1942
      1. 1. Clifford (Howard "Red") Stark 1918–1924
      2. 2. Raymond (Edward) Stark 1912– m. Opal Pickett 1910–1964
        1. 1. Stephen (Lloyd) Stark 1945–2013
    5. 5. Margaret (C.) Finch 1887–1975 m. Nelson (Clyde) Fish 1877–1965
      1. 1. Orville Fish 1918–
      2. 2. Helen Fish 1922–1971
    6. 6. John (William Finch) Sr. 1882–1951 m. Alta Wolfe 1885–1980
      1. 1. John (William 'Jake' Finch) Jr. 1906–1991 m. Nellie (Margaret) Waring 1906–1990
        1. 1. Duane (Lee) Finch 1936–2010
      2. 2. Clarence (Orrin) Finch 1911–1962 m. Leona Gehrke 1913–2000
        1. 1. Clarence (Orrin Finch) jr 1939–2007
      3. 3. Pauline (Cecil) Finch 1912–2010 m. Kenneth (Ivan) Waring 1908–1969
    7. 7. Arthur (Garfield) Finch 1881–1953 m. Nellie (E) Seely 1886–1960
      1. 1. James Finch 1903–1925
      2. 2. Orrin (Stephen) Finch 1907–1987 m. Marie (Alice) Kay 1908–1981
        1. 1. James (Arthur) Finch 1935–1993
        2. 2. Orrin (Gettes) Finch 1931–1947
      3. 3. Louisa (Vica) Finch 1909–
    8. 8. Irene (Ollie) Finch 1898–1981 m. Forrest (Leroy) Smith 1898–1976
      1. 1. Marjorie (Irene) Smith 1921–2004 m. Jimmy (Raymond) Southard 1920–1994 m. Edward (George) Redmond 1916–1997
        1. 1. Mark (Alvin) Southard 1950–2011
      2. 2. Donald (Vance) Smith 1919–2006 m. Jeanne (Marie) Ekstrom 1922–1997
    9. 9. Frank Finch 1879–1957 m. Edith (Maude) Whitlatch 1881–1964
      1. 1. Dora (Mae) Finch 1903–2004 m. Earl (Lester) Canaday 1902–1992
      2. 2. Frances (Fern) Finch 1905–2003 m. Samuel (Johnson) Caskey 1897–1983
        1. 1. Clarence Caskey 1925–
    10. 10. Jennie (Wilson) Finch 1877–1899
    11. 11. Ernest (Dorrence) Finch 1876–1951 m. Bertha (A) Davis 1879–1964
      1. 1. Orrin (Ernest) Finch 1903–1959 m. Sonoma (Norma) Baker 1904–1991
        1. 1. Orrin (Flemming) Finch 1927– m. Rosa (Clara) Olmstead 1925–2011
        2. 2. Donald (Ernest) Finch 1931–2008 m. Emma (Louise) Knapp 1932–2007
      2. 2. Wilbur (Alton) Finch 1905–1978 m. Amy (Desales) Harris 1901–1980
        1. 1. Wilbur (Alton Finch) Jr 1935–1994
      3. 3. Mildred (Eula) Finch 1906–2011 m. William Goossen 1893–
      4. 4. Kenneth (M) Finch 1918–1965
      5. 5. Evelyn (L) Finch 1911–1982
  11. 11. Lydia (Jane) Finch 1847–1919 m. George (Washington) Cromer 1846–1927
    1. 1. Ollie (L.) Cromer 1871–1958 m. Arlyn (Emmert) Bartholomew 1873–1937
      1. 1. Arlyn (E) Bartholomew 1910–2008 m. Edith 1913–
    2. 2. Francis (Elmer) Cromer 1875–1950 m. Mary (Emma) Ward 1878–1957
      1. 1. George (William) Cromer 1898–1974
      2. 2. Robert (W) Cromer 1918–1982
      3. 3. Ora (Marie) Cromer 1899–1990 m. Melvin (Eugene) Rudd 1901–1989
        1. 1. George (Richard) Rudd 1922–1997
        2. 2. Carol (Jean) Rudd 1928–2016 m. Robert (Joseph Lowney) Sr 1925–2007
      4. 4. Lois (Margaret) Cromer 1901–1979 m. Carus (Stanley) Icenogle 1898–1979
        1. 1. Jaan Icenogle 1926–
        2. 2. Stanley (Thornton) Icenogle 1928–2000
      5. 5. Frances (Marion) Cromer 1907–1996 m. Henry Wagner 1902–1984 m. Franklin (Barnard) Wagner 1905–1971
    3. 3. Bertha (O) Cromer 1882–1958 m. Harry (S) Aucutt 1878–1949
      1. 1. Dorothea (L) Aucutt 1909–1993 m. Herbert (L.) Gates 1910–1999
      2. 2. Ruth Aucutt 1911–2009 m. Robert (W) Scott 1900–1980
      3. 3. Bettylou Aucutt 1923–1983
  12. 12. Degrass (William) Finch 1879–1958 m. Dorothy (M) Schwentker 1892– m. Nora (Myrtle) Ingersoll 1884–1969
    1. 1. Mildred (Leona) Finch 1902–1987 m. Alfred (Barker) Laon 1894–1973 m. Edward (Allen) Winn 1896–1960 m. Harold (Adam) Dahl 1899–1976
      1. 1. Edna (Mae Francis) Dahl 1923–2000 m. William Todd 1918– m. Richard (Burton) Bradley 1918–1965 m. John (Stanley) Valentine 1920–1963 m. Joseph (Frank) Coriale 1922–1987
        1. 1. Jill (Marie) Bradley 1946–1946
    2. 2. Harold (Jay) Finch 1905–1957 m. Musa (Kay) Pinkstaff 1896–1956
    3. 3. Gladys (Mae) Finch 1903–1981 m. Edward (Michael Leonard) Jr. 1900–1956
      1. 1. William (Edward) Leonard 1930–2023

William Finch's Timeline

12 Records

1820
7 Aug 1820
William Finch resided here in Peru, Clinton, New York, USA
Peru, Clinton, New York, USA
1821
28 December 1821
Birth of William Finch in Saratoga County, New York, USA
Saratoga County, New York, USA
1830
1830
Age 9
William Finch resided here in Peru, Clinton, New York, USA
Peru, Clinton, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 29
William Finch resided here in Mooers, Clinton, New York
Mooers, Clinton, New York
1855
3 Jul 1855
Age 34
William Finch resided here in Naperville, DuPage, Illinois, USA
Naperville, DuPage, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 39
William Finch resided here in Naperville, Dupage, Illinois
Naperville, Dupage, Illinois
1870
1870
Age 49
William Finch resided here in Naperville, Dupage, Illinois
Naperville, Dupage, Illinois
1874
1874
Age 53
William Finch resided here in Naperville, Du Page, Illinois
Naperville, Du Page, Illinois
1880
1880
Age 59
William Finch resided here in Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, United States
Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 59
William Finch resided here in Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, United States
Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, United States
1895
26 November 1895
Age 74
Death of William Finch in Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
1895
November 1895
Age 74
Burial of William Finch in Big Woods Cemetery, Eola, DuPage, Illinois, United States
Big Woods Cemetery, Eola, DuPage, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 December 1821
    Event Place: Saratoga County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Naperville, Du Page, Illinois; Roll: T9_204; Family History Film: 1254204; Page: 306.1000; Enumeration District: 251; Image: 0193.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Naperville, Dupage, Illinois; Roll: M593_217; Page: 487; Image: 236.
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Naperville, Dupage, Illinois; Roll: M653_175; Page: 8; Image: 9.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mooers, Clinton, New York; Roll: M432_490; Page: 398; Image: 133.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Illinois, County Marriage Records
    [7] Illinois, Find a Grave Index
    [8] E-mail from David A. Heiden

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Peru, Clinton, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Peru, Clinton, New York; Page: 480; NARA Roll: M33_66; Image: 266

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Peru, Clinton, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Peru, Clinton, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 85; Page: 358; Family History Library Film: 0017145

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Mooers, Clinton, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Census Non-Population Schedules, New York, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Black Brook, Clinton, New York; Archive Collection Number: A2; Roll: 2; Page: 705; Line: 15
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mooers, Clinton, New York; Roll: M432_490; Page: 398; Image: 133.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1855
    Event Place: Naperville, DuPage, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., State Census Collection, 1825-1865, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1855; Archive Collection Number: 103.008; Roll Number: 2189A; Line: 29

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Naperville, Dupage, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Illinois, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Naperville, Dupage, Illinois; Roll: M653_175; Page: 8; Image: 9.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Naperville, Dupage, Illinois
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Naperville, Dupage, Illinois; Roll: M593_217; Page: 487; Image: 236.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1874
    Event Place: Naperville, Du Page, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_46; Roll Number: 46

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Naperville, Du Page, Illinois; Roll: T9_204; Family History Film: 1254204; Page: 306.1000; Enumeration District: 251; Image: 0193.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Naperville, Du Page, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Naperville, Du Page, Illinois; Roll: T9_204; Family History Film: 1254204; Page: 306.1000; Enumeration District: 251; Image: 0193.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 November 1895
    Event Place: Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Illinois, Find a Grave Index
    [3] E-mail from David A. Heiden

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: November 1895
    Event Place: Big Woods Cemetery, Eola, DuPage, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] E-mail from David A. Heiden
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