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William Fletcher 1810–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Nov 1810

Birth Location: England

Death Date: 11 May 1906

Death Location: Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Godfrey Rockefeller

Mother: Lucy ROCKEFELLER

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Rockefeller, Margaret Livingston, Elizabeth Davison, Nancy Brown, Nancy Burlingame

Children(s): John Sr, Mary RUDD, Cornelia Rockefeller, Lucy Briggs, Franklin Rockefeller, Frances Rockefeller, William Jr, Cornelia Brown, Charles Burlingame, Frances Rockefeller, William Rockefeller, Peter Burlingame, Nancy Burlingame

The story of William Fletcher began in 1810 in England. In 1850, William Fletcher resided in Owego, Tioga, New York, USA. In 1870, William Fletcher resided in Cleveland Ward 4, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. William Fletcher married Elizabeth Bessie Davison Rockefeller, Elizabeth Eliza Davison, Margaret L Livingston, Nancy Brown, Nancy Burlingame, and had children including Charles C Burlingame, Cornelia A Rockefeller Brown, Cornelia Brown Rockefeller, Frances Rockefeller, Franklin Frank Rockefeller, John Davison Rockefeller Sr, Lucy Briggs, Mary Ann Rockefeller Rudd, Nancy A Mistress Rockefeller Brown Burlingame, Peter L Burlingame, William Avery Rockefeller Jr, William Henry Rockefeller. William Fletcher passed away in 1906 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Fletcher began in 1810 in England.
  • In 1850, William Fletcher resided in Owego, Tioga, New York, USA.
  • In 1870, William Fletcher resided in Cleveland Ward 4, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA.
  • William Fletcher married Elizabeth Bessie Davison Rockefeller, Elizabeth Eliza Davison, Margaret L Livingston, Nancy Brown, Nancy Burlingame, and had children including Charles C Burlingame, Cornelia A Rockefeller Brown, Cornelia Brown Rockefeller, Frances Rockefeller, Franklin Frank Rockefeller, John Davison Rockefeller Sr, Lucy Briggs, Mary Ann Rockefeller Rudd, Nancy A Mistress Rockefeller Brown Burlingame, Peter L Burlingame, William Avery Rockefeller Jr, William Henry Rockefeller.
  • William Fletcher passed away in 1906 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Godfrey Rockefeller
1783–1857
Birth Location: Albany, Albany County, New York, United States of America
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Lucy ROCKEFELLER
1786–1867
Birth Location: Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Rockefeller
1813–1889
Birth Location: Niles, Comté De Cayuga, New York, USA
ER
Margaret Livingston
1834–1910
Birth Location: Burford, Brant County Municipality, Ontario, Canada
ML
Elizabeth Davison
1813–1889
Birth Location: Niles, Cayuga, New York, USA
ED
Nancy Brown
1818–1897
Birth Location: Harford, Cortland, New York, USA
NB
Nancy Burlingame
1818–1897
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
NB

Children(s)

John Sr
1839–1937
Birth Location: Richford, Tioga, New York, USA
JS
Mary RUDD
1843–1925
Birth Location: Moravia, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
MR
Cornelia Rockefeller
1838–1908
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
CR
Lucy Briggs
1838–1878
Birth Location: Moravia, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
LB
Franklin Rockefeller
1845–1917
Birth Location: Moravia, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
FR
Frances Rockefeller
1845–1847
Birth Location: Moravia, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
FR
William Jr
1841–1922
Birth Location: Richford, Tioga County, New York, United States of America
WJ
Cornelia Brown
1839–1908
Birth Location: New York, USA
CB
Charles Burlingame
1839–
Birth Location: Sterling, Vermont
CB
Frances Rockefeller
1845–1849
Birth Location: Moravia,Ny
FR
William Rockefeller
1852–1922
Birth Location: –
WR
Peter Burlingame
1857–1911
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
PB
Nancy Burlingame
1859–1927
Birth Location: Burlington, Michigan
NB

William Fletcher's Ancestors

Self
William Fletcher
1810–1906
Birth Place: England
Parents
Godfrey Lewis Rockefeller
1783–1857
Albany, Albany County, New York, United States of America
Lucy (Pixley AVERY) ROCKEFELLER
1786–1867
Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Miles Avery
1760–1850
Malinda Paxley
–1827
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Fletcher's Descendants

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William Fletcher (13 Nov 1810–11 May 1906) m. Elizabeth ((Bessie) Davison) Rockefeller (12 September 1813–28 March 1889) m. Margaret (L) Livingston (26 December 1834–9 December 1910) m. Elizabeth ('Eliza') Davison (12 September 1813–28 March 1889) m. Nancy Brown (6 July 1818–7 July 1897) m. Nancy Burlingame (6 July 1818–7 Jul 1897)
  1. 1. John (Davison Rockefeller) Sr 1839–1937 m. Laura (Celestia "Cettie") Spelman 1839–1915
    1. 1. John (Davison Rockefeller) Jr 1874–1960 m. Laura (Celestia) Spelman 1839–1915 m. Abby (A) Rockefeller 1875– m. Martha Rockefeller 1895–1971
      1. 1. John (Davison Rockefeller) Jr 1874–1960 m. Abigail (Greene) Aldrich 1874–1948 m. Martha Baird 1896–1971
        1. 1. John (Davison) Rockefeller 1906–1978
        2. 2. Abigail ("Abby" Chapman) Rockefeller 1903–1976 m. David (M) Milton 1900–1976 m. Irving (Hotchkiss) Pardee 1892–1949 m. Eugene (Harman (Jean)) Mauzé 1903–1974
        3. 3. Nelson (Aldrich) Rockefeller 1908–1979
        4. 4. David Rockefeller 1915–
        5. 5. Winthrop Rockefeller 1912–1973
        6. 6. Laurance (Spelman) Rockefeller 1910–2004
      2. 2. Laurance (Spelman) Rockefeller 1910–2004
      3. 3. David Rockefeller 1915–2017
      4. 4. Nelson Rockefeller 1908–1979
      5. 5. Winthrop (Aldrich) Rockefeller 1912–1973
      6. 6. Abigail (Chapman) Mauze 1903–1976
    2. 2. Alta (Rockefeller) Prentice 1871–1962 m. E. (Parmalee) Prentice 1863–1955
      1. 1. John (Rockefeller) Prentice 1902–1972 m. Abbie Prentice 1912– m. Abra (Blanche) Cantrill 1912–
      2. 2. Spelman Prentice 1911–2000
      3. 3. Elizabeth (C) Duffy 1901–
      4. 4. James (J) Duffy 1896–
      5. 5. Catherine (C) Duffy 1897–
      6. 6. Madeline Prentiss 1907–
      7. 7. Julia (A) Duffy 1898–
      8. 8. Mary (A) Prentice 1909–
    3. 3. Marilyn Newell 1930–2022
    4. 4. Edith (Rockefeller) McCormick 1872–1932 m. Harold (Fowler McCormick) Sr 1872–1941
      1. 1. Editha McCormick 1903–1904
      2. 2. John (Rockefeller) McCormick 1897–1901
      3. 3. Mathilde Oser 1905–1947
      4. 4. Muriel Hubbard 1902–1959
      5. 5. Harold (Fowler McCormick) Jr 1898–1973
    5. 5. "Bessie" (Mary Elizabeth Alexandra Rockefeller) Strong 1866–1906 m. Charles (Augustus) Strong 1852–1940
      1. 1. Seaver (Edward) Strong 1891–1972
      2. 2. Margaret Strong 1897–1985
      3. 3. Gladys (M) Strong 1897–
    6. 6. Alice Rockefeller 1869–1870
  2. 2. Mary (Ann ROCKEFELLER) RUDD 1843–1925 m. William (Cullen) Rudd 1845–1915
    1. 1. Buelah (M) Rudd 1875–1955
    2. 2. Laura (Rockefeller) Rudd 1876–1907
    3. 3. William (C) Rudd 1878–1900
    4. 4. Frank (Henry) Rudd 1884–1966
  3. 3. Cornelia (Brown \) Rockefeller 1838–1908 m. Oscar Sexton 1837–1920
    1. 1. George (Stanley) Brown 1864–
    2. 2. Ray Sexton 1872–
    3. 3. Winifred Sexton 1879–1964
  4. 4. Lucy Briggs 1838–1878 m. Pierson (Douglas) Briggs 1832–1912
    1. 1. Willie (R) Briggs 1867–1875
    2. 2. Baby Briggs 1864–1864
    3. 3. Florence (Almira) Briggs 1868–1934
  5. 5. Franklin (Frank) Rockefeller 1845–1917 m. HELEN (ELIZABETH) SCOFIELD 1848–1932
    1. 1. ALICE (MAUDE) ROCKEFELLER 1871–1942
    2. 2. ANNA (BEATRICE) ROCKEFELLER 1875–1965 m. William (Fowler) Nash 1870–1958
      1. 1. William (Rockefeller) Nash 1910–1995 m. Ida (Mae) Nash 1919–2005
      2. 2. Helen (Elizabeth) Nash 1912–1994
      3. 3. John (Franklin) Nash 1916–1989
      4. 4. Joseph Hanna 1912–
      5. 5. Leroy Nash 1918–
    3. 3. WILLIAM (SCOFIELD ROCKEFELLER) (WILLIE) 1877–1878
    4. 4. HELEN (EFFIE) ROCKEFELLER 1880–1960 m. Walter (Scott) Bowler 1872–1927 m. Wallis (S.) Bowler 1872–
      1. 1. Helen (Rockefelle) Bowler 1912–
      2. 2. Franklin (Rockefeller) Bowler 1916–1971
    5. 5. MYRA ROCKEFELLER 1884–1886
  6. 6. Frances Rockefeller 1845–1847
  7. 7. William (Avery ROCKEFELLER) Jr 1841–1922 m. Almina (S) Rockerfeller 1844–1920
    1. 1. Ethel (S) Rockerfeller 1882–
    2. 2. Lewis (Edward) Rockefeller 1865–1866
    3. 3. Emma (Rockefeller) McAlpin 1868–1934
    4. 4. William (Goodsell) Rockefeller 1870–1922
    5. 5. John (Davison) Rockefeller 1872–1877
    6. 6. Percy (Avery) Rockefeller 1878–1934
  8. 8. Cornelia (A Rockefeller) Brown 1839–1908 m. Oscar (F.) Sexton 1837–1920
    1. 1. Winifred McComb 1880–1964
    2. 2. Ray Sexton 1873–1941 m. Althea Deuel 1878–
      1. 1. Lucille Sexton 1899–1971
      2. 2. Jocelyn (I) Sexton 1903–1962
    3. 3. George (Stanley) Brown 1864–
  9. 9. Charles (C) Burlingame 1839– m. Mary (C) Burlingame 1843–
    1. 1. Hattie (L) Burlingame 1868–
    2. 2. Nettie Burlingame 1874–
  10. 10. Frances Rockefeller 1845–1849
  11. 11. William (Henry) Rockefeller 1852–1922
  12. 12. Peter (L) Burlingame 1857–1911 m. Phida Burlingame 1857–1888 m. Catherine Burlingame 1860–1926
    1. 1. Pemberton (K) Burlingame 1883–1924
    2. 2. Laila (C.) Sylvester 1894–1968
    3. 3. Lincoln (Thomas) Burlingame 1896–1988
    4. 4. Elizabeth Burlingame 1884–
  13. 13. Nancy (A MISTRESS ROCKEFELLER Brown) Burlingame 1859–1927 m. Oscar (F) Rench 1855–1910 m. Samuel (Rench) French? 1854–1910
    1. 1. Orman Rench 1880–
    2. 2. Cora (Belle) Rench 1878–1958
    3. 3. Myrtle Rench 1884– m. Fred (C) Manske 1876–
    4. 4. Iva Rench 1882–
    5. 5. Nellie Nelthorpe 1878–
    6. 6. Cora (Belle) Rench 1878–1958
    7. 7. Orman (D.) Rench 1880–1900
    8. 8. Iva (M) Rench 1881–1971
    9. 9. Myrtle Rench 1884–1950

William Fletcher's Timeline

8 Records

1810
13 Nov 1810
Birth of William Fletcher in England
England
1850
1850
Age 40
William Fletcher resided here in Owego, Tioga, New York, USA
Owego, Tioga, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 60
William Fletcher resided here in Cleveland Ward 4, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland Ward 4, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 70
William Fletcher resided here in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
1883
10 Aug 1883
Age 73
William Fletcher resided here in West Taghkanick, Columbia, New York
West Taghkanick, Columbia, New York
1900
1900
Age 90
William Fletcher appeared in census
None
1900
1900
Age 90
William Fletcher resided here in Freeport Ward 1, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Freeport Ward 1, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1906
11 May 1906
Age 96
Death of William Fletcher in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1810
    Event Place: England
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 1004; Page: 235b; Enumeration District: 010
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cleveland Ward 4, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: M593_1189; Page: 432A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freeport Ward 1, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 347; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0113
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Owego, Tioga, New York; Roll: 604; Page: 248a
    [6] Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Registers
    [7] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [8] Illinois, U.S., Select Deaths Index, Illinois State Archive; Springfield, IL, USA; Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Groton Avery Clan
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Owego, Tioga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Owego, Tioga, New York; Roll: 604; Page: 248a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cleveland Ward 4, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cleveland Ward 4, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: M593_1189; Page: 432A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 1004; Page: 235b; Enumeration District: 010

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1883
    Event Place: West Taghkanick, Columbia, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 86

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Freeport Ward 1, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freeport Ward 1, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 347; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0113

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Germantown, Columbia, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, Reel 22, 1800 Federal Census of New York, Microfilm Series M32; Publisher: National Archives, Washington, DC.; Page Number: 190

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Toronto
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Registers

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1906
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Select Deaths Index, Illinois State Archive; Springfield, IL, USA; Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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