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William J HAY 1865–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Apr 1865

Birth Location: Wisconsin

Death Date: 26 Oct 1931

Death Location: Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Samuel Hay

Mother: Mariah Spaulding

Spouse(s): Mary Townsend

Children(s): Townsend Hay, Samuel Hay, William Jr

The story of William J HAY began in 1865 in Wisconsin. In 1870, William J HAY resided in Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United State. In 1880, William J HAY resided in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States. William J HAY married Mary Townsend, and had children including Samuel Mcclelland Hay, Townsend Hay, William J Hay Jr. William J HAY passed away in 1931 in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William J HAY began in 1865 in Wisconsin.
  • In 1870, William J HAY resided in Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United State.
  • In 1880, William J HAY resided in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States.
  • William J HAY married Mary Townsend, and had children including Samuel Mcclelland Hay, Townsend Hay, William J Hay Jr.
  • William J HAY passed away in 1931 in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William HAY's Ancestors

Self
William HAY
1865–1931
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Parents
Samuel McClelland Hay
1825–1906
Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Mariah (E) Spaulding
1827–1875
NY, USA
Grandparents
James (John P) Hay
1795–1871
Maryland, USA
Nancy Laughlin
1802–1874
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Sewell Spaulding
1804–1886
Vermont, United States of America
Sylvia Clark
1803–1866
Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Hay
1770–1848
Leannah Jeffries
1772–
James Laughlin
1774–1851
Catherine Winder
1779–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Hay
1739–1812
Sarah Atkinson
1740–1820
Hugh Laughlin
1750–1830
Mary Breading
1753–1830
James Winder
1747–1831
Elizabeth Grable
1747–1830

William HAY's Descendants

1.
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William (J) HAY (18 Apr 1865–26 Oct 1931) m. Mary Townsend (17 February 1863–19 Dec 1949)
  1. 1. Townsend Hay 1889–1970 m. Elsie 1893–
    1. 1. Mary (Jane) Hay 1913–
    2. 2. Nancy (C) Hay 1917–
  2. 2. Samuel (McClelland) Hay 1892–1952 m. Elizabeth Ottele 1902–
  3. 3. William (J Hay) Jr 1896–1958 m. Marie Hay 1896–1980
    1. 1. William Hay 1925–2004 m. Irene (June) Felker 1922–1972 m. Rosemary (Sophie) Wiecki 1924–2006
    2. 2. George (Hilton) Hay 1921–2005
    3. 3. Mary (H.) Moore –2001 m. Thomas (N.) Moore 1927–

William HAY's Timeline

9 Records

1865
18 Apr 1865
Birth of William J HAY in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
1870
1870
Age 5
William J HAY resided here in Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States
Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States
1880
1880
Age 15
William J HAY resided here in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States
Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States
1900
1900
Age 35
William J HAY resided here in Oshkosh City, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Oshkosh City, Winnebago, Wisconsin
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 40
William J HAY resided here in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin
1910
1910
Age 45
William J HAY resided here in Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin
1920
1920
Age 55
William J HAY resided here in Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin
1930
1930
Age 65
William J HAY resided here in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin
1931
26 Oct 1931
Age 66
Death of William J HAY in OSHKOSH, WINNEBAGO, WI, USA
OSHKOSH, WINNEBAGO, WI, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1865
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [3] Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Index
    [4] Winnebago County, Oshkosh Wisconsin, Census, 1870
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2022; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 162; Image: 930.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: 2620; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 9.0.
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: T9_1453; Family History Film: 1255453; Page: 323.4000; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [9] OneWorldTree
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1824; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 132.
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sheboygan Press; Publication Date: 26 Oct 1931; Publication Place: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.048843708,0.97398496,0.
    [14] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sheboygan Press; Publication Date: 26 Oct 1931; Publication Place: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.050620954,0.848415,0.1926

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Winnebago County, Oshkosh Wisconsin, Census, 1870
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: T9_1453; Family History Film: 1255453; Page: 323.4000; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oshkosh City, Winnebago, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1824; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 132.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oshkosh Ward 1, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2022; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 162; Image: 930.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin; Roll: 2620; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 9.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1931
    Event Place: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Sheboygan Press - 26 Oct 1931 - Page 3, 26 Oct 1931

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hay
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sheboygan Press; Publication Date: 26 Oct 1931; Publication Place: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.048843708,0.97398496,0.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sheboygan Press; Publication Date: 26 Oct 1931; Publication Place: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.050620954,0.848415,0.1926

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1931
    Event Place: OSHKOSH, WINNEBAGO, WI, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] OneWorldTree
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sheboygan Press; Publication Date: 26 Oct 1931; Publication Place: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.048843708,0.97398496,0.
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sheboygan Press; Publication Date: 26 Oct 1931; Publication Place: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.050620954,0.848415,0.1926

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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