YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

William Duane Finch 1928 – 1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Nov 1928

Birth Location: United States

Death Date: 28 Aug 1998

Death Location: Elizabeth, Fulton, Arkansas, United States

Father: Everett Finch

Mother: Alice Rudkin

Spouse(s): Dorothy Holden

Children(s): Nancy Finch

In 1928, William Duane Finch entered the world in United States, born to Everett Dale Finch and Alice Evelyn Rudkin. In 1930, William Duane Finch resided in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. In 1935, William Duane Finch resided in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. William Duane Finch married Dorothy L Holden, and had children including Nancy Finch. William Duane Finch passed away in 1998 in Elizabeth, Fulton, Arkansas, United States.

Find more search results for William Finch
WF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1928, William Duane Finch entered the world in United States, born to Everett Dale Finch and Alice Evelyn Rudkin.
  • In 1930, William Duane Finch resided in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
  • In 1935, William Duane Finch resided in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
  • William Duane Finch married Dorothy L Holden, and had children including Nancy Finch.
  • William Duane Finch passed away in 1998 in Elizabeth, Fulton, Arkansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Everett Finch
1891 – 1964
Birth Location: Fayette, Fayette, Iowa, United States
EF
Alice Rudkin
1901 – 1949
Birth Location: Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States
AR

Spouses(s)

Dorothy Holden
Birth Location: –
DH

Children(s)

Nancy Finch
Birth Location: –
NF

William Finch's Ancestors

Self
William Finch
1928 – 1998
Birth Place: United States
Parents
Everett Dale Finch
1891 – 1964
Fayette, Fayette, Iowa, United States
Alice (Evelyn) Rudkin
1901 – 1949
Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States
Grandparents
John (William) Rudkin
1878 – 1938
Barrow Hill, Staveley, Derby, England
Mary (Jane) Richards
1878 – 1965
Missouri, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Rudkin
1850 – 1920
Mary Footitt
1853 – 1934
John Richards
1839 – 1906
Mary Crockett
1845 – 1923
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Rudkin
1818 – 1877
Catherine Boreham
1819 – 1888
John Footitt
1827 – 1892
Ann Parlar
1823 – 1879
Edward Richards
1795 – 1850
Ann Powell
1802 – 1888
Jackson Crockett
1823 – 1860
Clarinda Griffith
1819 – 1888

William Finch's Descendants

1.
WF
William (Duane) Finch (16 Nov 1928 – 28 Aug 1998) m. Dorothy (L) Holden
  1. 1. Nancy Finch

William Finch's Timeline

6 Records

1928
16 Nov 1928
Birth of William Duane Finch in United States
United States
1930
1930
Age 2
William Duane Finch resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
1935
1935
Age 7
William Duane Finch resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 12
William Duane Finch resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
1952
30 Aug 1952
Age 24
William Duane Finch was married in Jackson, Missouri
Jackson, Missouri
1998
28 Aug 1998
Age 70
Death of William Duane Finch in Elizabeth, Fulton, Arkansas, United States
Elizabeth, Fulton, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1928
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
    [3] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1196; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 100-126
    [5] Social Security Death Index, Number: 505-28-8175; Issue State: Nebraska; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 677; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 112.0.
    [7] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1952
    Event Place: Jackson, Missouri
    Record Source: Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 677; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 112.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1196; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 100-126

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1196; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 100-126

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1998
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Fulton, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 505-28-8175; Issue State: Nebraska; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Find more search results for William Finch

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE