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William Thomas Meyer 1890–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jul 1890

Birth Location: Quincy, Adams, Illinois

Death Date: 14 Mar 1948

Death Location: Riverview Cemetery, Lagrange, Lewis, Missouri

Father: John Meyer

Mother: Margaret Costello

Spouse(s): Phyllis Nicholson

Children(s): John Meyer

The story of William Thomas Meyer began in 1890 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois. In 1900, William Thomas Meyer resided in LaGrange, Lewis, Missouri, USA. William Thomas Meyer married Phyllis Nicholson, and had children including John William Meyer. William Thomas Meyer passed away in 1948 in Riverview Cemetery, Lagrange, Lewis, Missouri.

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Biography

  • The story of William Thomas Meyer began in 1890 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois.
  • In 1900, William Thomas Meyer resided in LaGrange, Lewis, Missouri, USA.
  • William Thomas Meyer married Phyllis Nicholson, and had children including John William Meyer.
  • William Thomas Meyer passed away in 1948 in Riverview Cemetery, Lagrange, Lewis, Missouri.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Meyer's Ancestors

Self
William Meyer
1890–1948
Birth Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois
Parents
John Chris Meyer
1856–1928
Lagrange, Lewis, Missouri
Margaret (Agnes) Costello
1867–1935
Lewis, Missouri
Grandparents
Zacharias (Meyer) #
1817–1880
Laar, Westfalen, Preussen
Anne (Marie Louise) Stranghoener
1818–
Laer, Herford, Westfalen, Prussia
Great-Grandparents
Hermann Meyer
1784–1823
Anne Spilker
1786–1829
Jobst Stranghoener
1792–
Anne Husemann
1793–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Caspar Meyer
1736–1808
Anne Richter
1742–1793
Johann Spilker
1753–1812
Anne Eickhoff
1752–1815
Jobst Stranghoener
1761–
Anne Koch
1765–1822
Hermann Husemann
1755–
Anne Hokamp
1760–1822

William Meyer's Descendants

1.
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William (Thomas) Meyer (25 Jul 1890–14 Mar 1948) m. Phyllis Nicholson (Sep 1894–y)
  1. 1. John (William) Meyer 1917–

William Meyer's Timeline

8 Records

1890
25 Jul 1890
Birth of William Thomas Meyer in Quincy, Adams, Illinois
Quincy, Adams, Illinois
1890
24 Aug 1890
William Thomas Meyer was baptized in Quincy, Adams, Illinois
Quincy, Adams, Illinois
1900
1900
Age 10
William Thomas Meyer resided here in LaGrange, Lewis, Missouri, USA
LaGrange, Lewis, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
William Thomas Meyer resided here in Union Ward 3, Lewis, Missouri, USA
Union Ward 3, Lewis, Missouri, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 27
William Thomas Meyer resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
William Thomas Meyer resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 52
William Thomas Meyer resided here in Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming
Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming
1948
14 Mar 1948
Age 58
Death of William Thomas Meyer in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho
Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1890
    Event Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Wyoming; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 23
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0234; FHL microfilm: 2340158
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook
    [4] Idaho, U.S., Death Index, 1890-1964
    [5] Idaho, U.S., Death Records, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho; Death Index and Images, 1911-1969

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1890
    Event Place: Quincy, Adams, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: LaGrange, Lewis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Union Ward 3, Lewis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Grey & Dark Brown

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0234; FHL microfilm: 2340158

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Wyoming; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 23

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1948
    Event Place: Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho
    Record Source:
    [1] Idaho, U.S., Death Index, 1890-1964
    [2] Idaho, U.S., Death Records, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho; Death Index and Images, 1911-1969

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riverview Cemetery, Lagrange, Lewis, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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