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William Van Brunt Findley 1887–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Sep 1887

Birth Location: New York, New York

Death Date: 29 August 1955

Death Location: Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America

Father: William Findley

Mother: Carlibelle Chase

Spouse(s): Marie McGovern

Children(s): William Findley

The story of William Van Brunt Findley began in 1887 in New York, New York. In 1910, William Van Brunt Findley resided in Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, USA. In 1930, William Van Brunt Findley resided in Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA. William Van Brunt Findley married Marie Ethel Mcgovern, and had children including William Delaplaine Findley. William Van Brunt Findley passed away in 1955 in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Van Brunt Findley began in 1887 in New York, New York.
  • In 1910, William Van Brunt Findley resided in Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, USA.
  • In 1930, William Van Brunt Findley resided in Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA.
  • William Van Brunt Findley married Marie Ethel Mcgovern, and had children including William Delaplaine Findley.
  • William Van Brunt Findley passed away in 1955 in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Findley
1843–
Birth Location: Butler Co, Penna, Pennsylvania
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Carlibelle Chase
1851–1893
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Marie McGovern
1892–
Birth Location: Illinois
MM

Children(s)

William Findley
1917–2001
Birth Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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William Findley's Ancestors

Self
William Findley
1887–1955
Birth Place: New York, New York
Parents
William Luther Findley
1843–
Butler Co, Penna, Pennsylvania
Carlibelle Chase
1851–1893
New York
Grandparents
William Findlay
1808–1886
Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Cummingham
1819–1912
, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Findlay
1776–1855
Elizabeth Amberson
1783–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Judge Amberson
1752–1833
Elizabeth Smith
1765–1833

William Findley's Descendants

1.
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William (Van Brunt) Findley (6 Sep 1887–29 August 1955) m. Marie (Ethel) McGovern (abt 1892–)
  1. 1. William (Delaplaine) Findley 1917–2001

William Findley's Timeline

6 Records

1887
6 Sep 1887
Birth of William Van Brunt Findley in New York, New York
New York, New York
1910
1910
Age 23
William Van Brunt Findley resided here in Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
William Van Brunt Findley resided here in Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
William Van Brunt Findley resided here in Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey
Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
William Van Brunt Findley resided here in Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
1955
29 August 1955
Age 68
Death of William Van Brunt Findley
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1887
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Puerto Rico, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington D.C.; Series Title: Passenger and Crew Manifests of Airplanes Arriving at San Juan, Puerto Rico, 01011942 - 06301948; NAI Number: 2945867; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturali
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2366; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 13-34
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: 1370; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2341105
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: New York; Roll: 1786851; Draft Board: 159
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1043; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 1141; FHL microfilm: 1375056
    [6] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Immigration Cards
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1043; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 1141; FHL microfilm: 1375056

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: 1370; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2341105

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2366; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 13-34

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Record Source: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Immigration Cards

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fair Haven, Monmouth, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2366; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 13-34

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1945
    Event Place: San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
    Record Source: Puerto Rico, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington D.C.; Series Title: Passenger and Crew Manifests of Airplanes Arriving at San Juan, Puerto Rico, 01011942 - 06301948; NAI Number: 2945867; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturali

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Record Source: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Immigration Cards

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: New York; Roll: 1786851; Draft Board: 159

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 August 1955
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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