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William Peter Greenwood 1872–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Feb 1872

Birth Location: Ontario

Death Date: 20 Feb 1957

Death Location: Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Peter Greenwood

Mother: Charlotte Egner

Spouse(s): Minnie Edwards

Children(s): Jennie Greenwood, George Greenwood, Harry Greenwood, Gordon Greenwood, Adeline Greenwood, Elsie Greenwood, Maurice Greenwood, Lottie Greenwood, Henry Greenwood

The story of William Peter Greenwood began in 1872 in Ontario. William Peter Greenwood married Minnie Edwards, and had children including Adeline Louise Greenwood, Elsie Greenwood, George Greenwood, Gordon Greenwood, Harry Ralph Greenwood, Henry Greenwood, Jennie May Greenwood, Lottie Belle Greenwood, Maurice Greenwood. William Peter Greenwood passed away in 1957 in Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of William Peter Greenwood began in 1872 in Ontario.
  • William Peter Greenwood married Minnie Edwards, and had children including Adeline Louise Greenwood, Elsie Greenwood, George Greenwood, Gordon Greenwood, Harry Ralph Greenwood, Henry Greenwood, Jennie May Greenwood, Lottie Belle Greenwood, Maurice Greenwood.
  • William Peter Greenwood passed away in 1957 in Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Greenwood's Ancestors

Self
William Greenwood
1872–1957
Birth Place: Ontario
Parents
Peter Greenwood
1831–1896
Lavoier, Québec, Canada
Charlotte Egner
1845–1915
Wolfe Island, 1654298, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
John Egner
1788–1858
USA
Christina Grimshaw
1825–1887
Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
George Grimshaw
1794–1885
Charlotte Menard
1796–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Grimshaw
1764–1841
Elizabeth Zephaniah
1765–1804

William Greenwood's Descendants

1.
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William (Peter) Greenwood (8 Feb 1872–20 Feb 1957) m. Minnie Edwards (29 Mar 1876–2 Mar 1930)
  1. 1. Jennie (May) Greenwood 1907–1985 m. Arthur (Clifton) Dunn 1901–1988
    1. 1. Helen Small 1925–2014
    2. 2. William (Earl) Dunn 1927–2022
    3. 3. Howard (Gene) Dunn 1933–2004
  2. 2. George Greenwood 1894–1975
  3. 3. Harry (Ralph) Greenwood 1904–1974 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Beach 1909–1991
    1. 1. Gordon (Edward) Greenwood 1933–1999
    2. 2. Dorothy (Louise) Greenwood 1927–1990 m. Eugene (J) Wettstein 1918– m. Arthur (A) Schettler 1921–1957 m. Clifford (Eugene) Hallowell 1926– m. Earl (Eugene) Lorenz 1909–
    3. 3. Harry (Harvey) Greenwood 1931–2004
  4. 4. Gordon Greenwood 1909–
  5. 5. Adeline (Louise) Greenwood 1911–1950
  6. 6. Elsie Greenwood 1913–
  7. 7. Maurice Greenwood 1901–1961 m. Elsie (Rosamond) Holly 1902–1980
    1. 1. Marie (Dorothy Olive) Greenwood 1920–2000 m. Laurent Dube 1918–1960
    2. 2. Lillian (May) Greenwood 1921–2000
    3. 3. Vera (Alice) Greenwood 1924–2012 m. Thomas (Francis) Lobzun 1922–2003
      1. 1. Randel (Morris) Lobzun 1949–1950
    4. 4. Doris (Leona) Greenwood 1926–2007
    5. 5. Donna (Marie) Greenwood 1929–2000
    6. 6. Stanley (Richard) Greenwood 1933–2014 m. Joan (M) Greenwood –2020
  8. 8. Lottie (Belle) Greenwood 1897–1910
  9. 9. Henry Greenwood 1898– m. Frances (Rose) Campbell 1902–

William Greenwood's Timeline

9 Records

1872
8 Feb 1872
Birth of William Peter Greenwood in Ontario
Ontario
1872
10 Mar 1872
William Peter Greenwood was baptized in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 19
William Peter Greenwood resided here in Colchester North, Essex South, Ontario, Canada
Colchester North, Essex South, Ontario, Canada
1900
1900
Age 28
William Peter Greenwood resided here in Garfield, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
Garfield, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
1911
1911
Age 39
William Peter Greenwood resided here in , Essex South, Ontario
, Essex South, Ontario
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 49
William Peter Greenwood resided here in Sandwich South, Sandwich South, Essex North, Ontario, Canada
Sandwich South, Sandwich South, Essex North, Ontario, Canada
1931
1931
Age 59
William Peter Greenwood resided here in Essex, Ontario, Canada
Essex, Ontario, Canada
1957
17 Feb 1957
Age 85
Death of William Peter Greenwood in Leamington, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
Leamington, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
1957
20 Feb 1957
Age 85
Burial of William Peter Greenwood in Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1872
    Event Place: Ontario
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [3] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1950, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Deaths, 1950; Series: 80-08-0-3029
    [4] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 48 - Essex, Essex South, Ontario; Page: 4; Family No: 45
    [5] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 56; Census Place: Sandwich South, Essex North, Ontario; Page Number: 10
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 50; Film Description: 1893 Newaygo-1893 Wexford
    [7] Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Archdiocese of Kingston (Ontario); Kingston, Ontario
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [9] 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27261; Census Place: Essex East, Ontario, Canada; Page Number: 27

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1872
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Archdiocese of Kingston (Ontario); Kingston, Ontario

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1890
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Colchester North, Essex South, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Garfield, Mackinac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Essex South, Ontario
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 48 - Essex, Essex South, Ontario; Page: 4; Family No: 45

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Sandwich South, Sandwich South, Essex North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 56; Census Place: Sandwich South, Essex North, Ontario; Page Number: 10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Essex, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27261; Census Place: Essex East, Ontario, Canada; Page Number: 27

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Point Pelee, Essex, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Port Haven, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 50; Film Description: 1893 Newaygo-1893 Wexford

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1957
    Event Place: Leamington, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1957
    Event Place: Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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