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William Edward Neff 1866–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Nov 1866

Birth Location: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois

Death Date: 16 May 1936

Death Location: Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Thomas Neff

Mother: Sarah Neff

Spouse(s): Hattie Gardner

Children(s): Estelle Neff, Albert Neff, Winfield Neff, Lewis Neff, Louis Neff

In 1866, William Edward Neff entered the world in Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, born to Thomas Neff And Sarah A Neff. In 1880, William Edward Neff resided in South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA. In 1900, William Edward Neff resided in North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA. William Edward Neff married Hattie Mae Gardner, and had children including Albert Edward Neff, Estelle Everett Neff, Lewis Alexander Neff, Louis Neff, Winfield Neff. William Edward Neff passed away in 1936 in Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1866, William Edward Neff entered the world in Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, born to Thomas Neff And Sarah A Neff.
  • In 1880, William Edward Neff resided in South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, William Edward Neff resided in North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.
  • William Edward Neff married Hattie Mae Gardner, and had children including Albert Edward Neff, Estelle Everett Neff, Lewis Alexander Neff, Louis Neff, Winfield Neff.
  • William Edward Neff passed away in 1936 in Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Neff
1828–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Sarah Neff
1834–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Hattie Gardner
1871–1964
Birth Location: Illinois
HG

Children(s)

Estelle Neff
1895–1979
Birth Location: Nilwood, Macouplin County, Illinois
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Albert Neff
1915–1982
Birth Location: Nilwood, Macouplin County, Illinois
AN
Winfield Neff
1909–1977
Birth Location: Nilwood, Macouplin County, Illinois
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Lewis Neff
1900–1966
Birth Location: Girard, Macouplin County, Illinois
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Louis Neff
1900–
Birth Location: Illinois
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William Neff's Ancestors

Self
William Neff
1866–1936
Birth Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois
Parents
Thomas Neff
1828–
Illinois
Sarah (A.) Neff
1834–
Illinois
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Neff's Descendants

1.
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William (Edward) Neff (25 Nov 1866–16 May 1936) m. Hattie (Mae) Gardner (23 Oct 1871–07 Aug 1964)
  1. 1. Estelle (Everett) Neff 1895–1979
  2. 2. Albert (Edward) Neff 1915–1982
  3. 3. Winfield Neff 1909–1977
  4. 4. Lewis (Alexander) Neff 1900–1966
  5. 5. Louis Neff 1900–

William Neff's Timeline

7 Records

1866
25 Nov 1866
Birth of William Edward Neff in Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois
Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois
1880
1880
Age 14
William Edward Neff resided here in South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 34
William Edward Neff resided here in North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 44
William Edward Neff resided here in South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 54
William Edward Neff resided here in South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 64
William Edward Neff resided here in South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1936
16 May 1936
Age 70
Death of William Edward Neff in South Otter Township, Macoupin, Illinois
South Otter Township, Macoupin, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1866
    Event Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T625_388; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 70; Image: 906
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0059
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: 232; Family History Film: 1254232; Page: 325C; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 0651
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0066
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T624_309; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1374322
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: 232; Family History Film: 1254232; Page: 325C; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 0651

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0066

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T624_309; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1374322

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T625_388; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 70; Image: 906

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Otter, Macoupin, Illinois; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0059

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1936
    Event Place: South Otter Township, Macoupin, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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