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William B Findley 1924–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Oct 1924

Birth Location: Spokane, Washington

Death Date: 6 Oct 1969

Death Location: Alaska

Father: Herbert Findley

Mother: Anna Ledgerwood

Spouse(s): Phyllis Peterson

Children(s):

William B Findley was born in 1924 in Spokane, Washington, the child of Herbert Skyles Findley And Anna Elmira Ledgerwood. In 1946, William B Findley resided in Martinez, California, USA. In 1954, William B Findley resided in Seattle, Washington, USA. William B Findley married Phyllis Irene Peterson, and had children including James Findley, Janice Findley. William B Findley passed away in 1969 in Alaska.

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Biography

  • William B Findley was born in 1924 in Spokane, Washington, the child of Herbert Skyles Findley And Anna Elmira Ledgerwood.
  • In 1946, William B Findley resided in Martinez, California, USA.
  • In 1954, William B Findley resided in Seattle, Washington, USA.
  • William B Findley married Phyllis Irene Peterson, and had children including James Findley, Janice Findley.
  • William B Findley passed away in 1969 in Alaska.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Findley's Ancestors

Self
William Findley
1924–1969
Birth Place: Spokane, Washington
Parents
Herbert Skyles Findley
1878–1942
Blandinsville, McDonough, Illinois
Anna (Elmira) Ledgerwood
1890–1955
Paloose, Washington
Grandparents
Jacob Ledgerwood
1844–1913
Missouri
Elmira Cyrus
1851–1922
Linn County, Oregon
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Ledgerwood
1797–1865
Rachel Murray
1802–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr.
1754–1834
Rachel Davis
1768–1825

William Findley's Timeline

4 Records

1924
9 Oct 1924
Birth of William B Findley in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington
1946
1946
Age 22
William B Findley resided here in Martinez, California, USA
Martinez, California, USA
1954
1954
Age 30
William B Findley resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1969
6 Oct 1969
Age 45
Death of William B Findley in Alaska
Alaska

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1924
    Event Place: Spokane, Washington
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 568
    [2] Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013; Reference Number: kingcoarchmc182425
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner; Publication Date: 10 Jun 1969; Publication Place: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America; ,0.82689756,0.1328540
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner; Publication Date: 11 Jun 1969; Publication Place: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America; ,0.7170202,0.9770181,0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Martinez, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 568

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Anacordes, Wash.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner; Publication Date: 10 Jun 1969; Publication Place: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America; ,0.82689756,0.1328540

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner; Publication Date: 11 Jun 1969; Publication Place: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America; ,0.7170202,0.9770181,0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1969
    Event Place: Alaska
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner; Publication Date: 10 Jun 1969; Publication Place: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America; ,0.82689756,0.1328540
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner; Publication Date: 11 Jun 1969; Publication Place: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America; ,0.7170202,0.9770181,0.

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