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William Lewis (Newton) Handy 1896–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Mar 1896

Birth Location: Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA

Death Date: Jul 1959

Death Location: Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA

Father: Newton Handy

Mother: Phoebe Alexander

Spouse(s): Mabel Belles

Children(s): Allen Handy, Richard Sr, Barbara Handy, George Handy, Howard Handy

In 1896, William Lewis (Newton) Handy entered the world in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA, born to Newton William Handy And Phoebe Mandaina Lewis Alexander. In 1900, William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA. In 1910, William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided in Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA. William Lewis (Newton) Handy married Mabel May Thomas Belles, and had children including Allen Ernest William Handy, Barbara Jean William Handy, George William Handy, Howard William Handy, Kenneth William Handy, Richard Newton William Handy Sr, Robert William Handy. William Lewis (Newton) Handy passed away in 1959 in Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, William Lewis (Newton) Handy entered the world in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA, born to Newton William Handy And Phoebe Mandaina Lewis Alexander.
  • In 1900, William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA.
  • In 1910, William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided in Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA.
  • William Lewis (Newton) Handy married Mabel May Thomas Belles, and had children including Allen Ernest William Handy, Barbara Jean William Handy, George William Handy, Howard William Handy, Kenneth William Handy, Richard Newton William Handy Sr, Robert William Handy.
  • William Lewis (Newton) Handy passed away in 1959 in Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Newton Handy
1864–1931
Birth Location: Madison, Madison, Iowa, USA
NH
Phoebe Alexander
1877–1931
Birth Location: Brownsville, Cameron, Texas, USA
PA

Spouses(s)

Mabel Belles
1900–1979
Birth Location: Greencastle, Sullivan, Missouri, USA
MB

Children(s)

Allen Handy
1921–1995
Birth Location: Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
AH
Richard Sr
1927–1967
Birth Location: Washington, USA
RS
Barbara Handy
1929–1995
Birth Location: Washington, USA
BH
George Handy
1925–2009
Birth Location: Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
GH
Howard Handy
1923–
Birth Location: Washington, USA
HH

William Handy's Ancestors

Self
William Handy
1896–1959
Birth Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
Parents
Newton (William) Handy
1864–1931
Madison, Madison, Iowa, USA
Phoebe (Mandaina (Lewis)) Alexander
1877–1931
Brownsville, Cameron, Texas, USA
Grandparents
William Handy
1837–1903
Indiana, USA
Paula ("Polly" (Eli)) Burkett
1842–1877
, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Louis (Franklin (Jacob)) Alexander
1849–1921
Illinois, USA
Martha (Elizabeth) Shatto
1856–1916
Schuyler, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
Eli Burkett
1812–1846
Martha Moss
1819–1900
Jacob Alexander
1819–1904
Phebe Brown
1819–1868
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Alexander
1777–1858
Phoebe Larue
1787–1864

William Handy's Descendants

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William (Lewis (Newton)) Handy (01 Mar 1896–Jul 1959) m. Mabel (May (Thomas)) Belles (18 May 1900–Sep 1979)
  1. 1. Allen (Ernest (William)) Handy 1921–1995 m. Virginia (M.) Harkness 1926–
  2. 2. Richard (Newton (William) Handy) Sr 1927–1967
  3. 3. Barbara (Jean (William)) Handy 1929–1995 m. Raymond ("Ray" Everett) Eaton 1925–2011
    1. 1. Douglass (Roy (Raymond)) Eaton 1950–1950
  4. 4. George ((William)) Handy 1925–2009
  5. 5. Howard ((William)) Handy 1923–

William Handy's Timeline

11 Records

1896
01 Mar 1896
Birth of William Lewis (Newton) Handy in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided here in Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided here in Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided here in Skagit, Washington
Skagit, Washington
1920
1920
Age 24
William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided here in Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided here in Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided here in Prairie, Skagit, Washington
Prairie, Skagit, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided here in Prairie, Skagit, Washington, USA
Prairie, Skagit, Washington, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
William Lewis (Newton) Handy resided here in Sedro Woolley, Washington, USA
Sedro Woolley, Washington, USA
1959
25 Jul 1959
Age 63
Death of William Lewis (Newton) Handy in Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
1959
Jul 1959
Age 63
Burial of William Lewis (Newton) Handy in Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Mar 1896
    Event Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 78
    [2] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Prairie, Skagit, Washington; Roll: T627_4357; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 29-63
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington; Roll: T625_1935; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 316
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington; Roll: 2513; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0053; Image: 642.0; FHL microfilm: 2342247
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Skagit; Roll: 1992013
    [7] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Florida, USA; Web edition:
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington; Roll: 1746; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1241746
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington; Roll: T624_1667; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0259; FHL microfilm: 1375680
    [10] Washington, Select Death Certificates
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012
    [14] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Alpha, Lewis, Washington; Roll: 1746; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1241746

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington; Roll: T624_1667; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0259; FHL microfilm: 1375680

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Skagit, Washington
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Skagit; Roll: 1992013

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington; Roll: T625_1935; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 316

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington; Roll: 2513; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0053; Image: 642.0; FHL microfilm: 2342247

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Prairie, Skagit, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Prairie, Skagit, Washington; Roll: T627_4357; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 29-63

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Prairie, Skagit, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Prairie, Skagit, Washington; Roll: T627_4357; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 29-63

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Sedro Woolley, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 78

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1959
    Event Place: Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Florida, USA; Web edition:
    [3] Washington, Select Death Certificates
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012
    [7] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Jul 1959
    Event Place: Sedro-Woolley, Skagit, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012
    [3] BillionGraves.com Burial Index
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