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William Paul Neff 1887–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jul 1887

Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 24 Apr 1952

Death Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Joseph Neef

Mother: Anna Bellar

Spouse(s): Anna Zauner

Children(s): Anna Neff, Alma Neff, Matilda Neff, William Neff, Gertrude Neff, Walburga Neff, Cleopha Neff, Mary Neff

In 1887, William Paul Neff entered the world in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Joseph Neef And Anna Katherine Bellar. In 1900, William Paul Neff resided in Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, William Paul Neff resided in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. William Paul Neff married Anna Marie Zauner, and had children including Alma L Neff, Anna Madeline Maddy Neff, Cleopha Mary Neff, Gertrude V Neff, Mary T Neff, Matilda Cecelia Neff, Walburga C Neff, William Jacob Neff. William Paul Neff passed away in 1952 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, William Paul Neff entered the world in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Joseph Neef And Anna Katherine Bellar.
  • In 1900, William Paul Neff resided in Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, William Paul Neff resided in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Paul Neff married Anna Marie Zauner, and had children including Alma L Neff, Anna Madeline Maddy Neff, Cleopha Mary Neff, Gertrude V Neff, Mary T Neff, Matilda Cecelia Neff, Walburga C Neff, William Jacob Neff.
  • William Paul Neff passed away in 1952 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Neef
1855–1926
Birth Location: Coblenz, Bautzen, Saxony, Germany
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Anna Bellar
1853–1922
Birth Location: Essen, Germany
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Spouses(s)

Anna Zauner
1888–1963
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Anna Neff
1916–2014
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Alma Neff
1924–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
AN
Matilda Neff
1927–2018
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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William Neff
1925–2017
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Gertrude Neff
1922–2012
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Walburga Neff
1918–2012
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Cleopha Neff
1920–1923
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Neff
1929–2018
Birth Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
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William Neff's Ancestors

Self
William Neff
1887–1952
Birth Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Joseph Neef
1855–1926
Coblenz, Bautzen, Saxony, Germany
Anna (Katherine) Bellar
1853–1922
Essen, Germany
Grandparents
Peter (Joseph) Neef
1825–1871
Treis, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Margaretha Krebs
1824–1878
Fankel, Cochem-Zell, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Carl Neef
1791–1865
Anna Bleser
1786–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
*Peter 238
1755–1812
*Catharina Nr:239
1752–1829

William Neff's Descendants

1.
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William (Paul) Neff (20 Jul 1887–24 Apr 1952) m. Anna (Marie) Zauner (26 Jun 1888–6 Nov 1963)
  1. 1. Anna (Madeline Maddy) Neff 1916–2014
  2. 2. Alma (L) Neff 1924–
  3. 3. Matilda (Cecelia) Neff 1927–2018
  4. 4. William (Jacob) Neff 1925–2017 m. Gertrude (Ellen) Sanker 1927–1989
  5. 5. Gertrude (V.) Neff 1922–2012
  6. 6. Walburga (C) Neff 1918–2012
  7. 7. Cleopha (Mary) Neff 1920–1923
  8. 8. Mary (T) Neff 1929–2018 m. Carl (Eckner) Pressler 1928–2015

William Neff's Timeline

14 Records

1887
20 Jul 1887
Birth of William Paul Neff in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
William Paul Neff resided here in Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
William Paul Neff resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
William Paul Neff resided here in Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
03 Jan 1920
Age 33
William Paul Neff appeared in census
None
1930
1930
Age 43
William Paul Neff resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
15 Apr 1930
Age 43
William Paul Neff appeared in census
None
1935
1935
Age 48
William Paul Neff resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
William Paul Neff resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
William Paul Neff resided here in Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
William Paul Neff resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1952
Bef. 21 Apr 1952
Age 65
William Paul Neff was employed in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1952
21 Apr 1952
Age 65
Death of William Paul Neff in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1952
24 Apr 1952
Age 65
Burial of William Paul Neff in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1887
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    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 Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3438; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 7-24
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 030151-032700
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 109501-112500
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1538; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 1103
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2004; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 727.0; FHL microfilm: 2341738
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Blair; Roll: 1852735; Draft Board: 2
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0055
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1317; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1375330
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0055

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1317; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1375330

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Altoona Ward 6, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1538; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 1103

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 03 Jan 1920
    Record Source: Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Altoona Ward 6, Blair, PA; Roll: T625_1538; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 1096

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2004; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 727.0; FHL microfilm: 2341738

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1930
    Record Source: Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, PA; Roll: 2004; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 91.0

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3438; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 7-24

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3438; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 7-24

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    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 Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bef. 21 Apr 1952
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 030151-032700

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Blair; Roll: 1852735; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1952
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 030151-032700
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1952
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 030151-032700

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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