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William F Marks 1869–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1869

Birth Location: Gilmer, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1931

Death Location: Glimer West Virginia USA, West Virginia, USA

Father: Ezekiel POW

Mother: Elizabeth Hacker

Spouse(s): Sarah Smarr

Children(s): Della Marks, James Marks, Delbert Marks

The story of William F Marks began in 1869 in Gilmer, West Virginia, USA. In 1870, William F Marks resided in Center, Townsends Mills, Gilmer, West Virginia, US. In 1880, William F Marks resided in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA. William F Marks married Sarah Elizabeth Smarr, and had children including Delbert William Marks, Della Clowser Albanese Marks, James Alvin Marks. William F Marks passed away in 1931 in Glimer West Virginia USA, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William F Marks began in 1869 in Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, William F Marks resided in Center, Townsends Mills, Gilmer, West Virginia, US.
  • In 1880, William F Marks resided in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.
  • William F Marks married Sarah Elizabeth Smarr, and had children including Delbert William Marks, Della Clowser Albanese Marks, James Alvin Marks.
  • William F Marks passed away in 1931 in Glimer West Virginia USA, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ezekiel POW
1843–1921
Birth Location: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
EP
Elizabeth Hacker
1843–1915
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Sarah Smarr
1876–1961
Birth Location: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
SS

Children(s)

Della Marks
1911–1980
Birth Location: Cedar Creek, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
DM
James Marks
1913–1994
Birth Location: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
JM
Delbert Marks
1916–1986
Birth Location: Cedarville, West Virginia, USA
DM

William Marks's Ancestors

Self
William Marks
1869–1931
Birth Place: Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Ezekiel Thomas Marks POW
1843–1921
Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Hacker
1843–1915
Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Evan Marks
1813–1875
Harrison, Virginia, USA
Margaret Parsons
1815–1875
Harrison, Virginia, USA
Alexander (West) Hacker
1799–1854
Hackers Creek, Harrison, Virginia, USA
Rachel ((Hacker) (Bush)) Cunningham
1809–1897
Wood County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr
1784–1867
Sally Jones
1790–1839
Joseph Sr
1783–1868
Elizabeth Bush
1786–1867
William Sr
1770–1826
Mary West
1770–1826
Capt. Cunningham
1749–1835
Anne Randall
1749–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Jr
1754–1805
Margaret Hagle
1763–1854
John Sr
1743–1824
Margaret Sleeth
1747–1832
Edmund Sr
1730–1787
Mary Goodison
1738–1791
Hugh Cunningham
1710–1782
Nancy O'Neil
1712–1812

William Marks's Descendants

1.
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William (F) Marks (10 May 1869–1931) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Smarr (29 Dec 1876–1961)
  1. 1. Della ((Clowser) (Albanese)) Marks 1911–1980 m. Walter (Scott) Clowser 1898–1949 m. Joseph (Frederick) Albanese 1906–1977
  2. 2. James (Alvin) Marks 1913–1994 m. Helen (Leona) Isenhart 1918–1964
  3. 3. Delbert (William) Marks 1916–1986

William Marks's Timeline

13 Records

1869
10 May 1869
Birth of William F Marks in Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 1
William F Marks resided here in Center, Townsends Mills, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Townsends Mills, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
William F Marks resided here in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1890
1890, 1891
Age 21
William F Marks resided here in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
1890
1890
Age 21
William F Marks resided here in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
William F Marks was married
None
1900
1900
Age 31
William F Marks resided here in Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
William F Marks resided here in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1911
1911
Age 42
William F Marks resided here
None
1916
1916
Age 47
William F Marks resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 51
William F Marks resided here in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1931
1931
Age 62
Death of William F Marks in Glimer West Virginia USA, West Virginia, USA
Glimer West Virginia USA, West Virginia, USA
1931
13 Aug 1931
Age 62
William F Marks - Probate in Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Barbour, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1869
    Event Place: Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1758; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1241758

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1758; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1241758

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890, 1891
    Event Place: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Wheeling, West Virginia Directories, 1888-1893

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Center, Townsends Mills, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Page: 195A; Enumeration District: 141

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1758; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1241758

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1375693

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1952; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 43

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Barbour County, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Barbour County); Probate Place: Barbour, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Glimer West Virginia USA, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1931
    Event Place: Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Barbour County); Probate Place: Barbour, West Virginia
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