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William Presley 1805–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1805

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 11 Jun 1883

Death Location: Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: End Presley

Mother: Presley None

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Stewart

Children(s): William Presley, Rebecca Pressley, Robert Pressley, James Pressley, Elizabeth PRESSLEY, Elinor Pressley

The story of William Presley began in 1805 in Ireland. In 1840, William Presley resided in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA. In 1856, William Presley resided in Center, Henry, Iowa, USA. William Presley married Elizabeth, Elizabeth Stewart, and had children including Elinor Ellen Pressley, Elizabeth Leeper Pressley, James Pressley, Rebecca Mary Ann Pressley, Robert Pressley, William Presley. William Presley passed away in 1883 in Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Presley began in 1805 in Ireland.
  • In 1840, William Presley resided in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1856, William Presley resided in Center, Henry, Iowa, USA.
  • William Presley married Elizabeth, Elizabeth Stewart, and had children including Elinor Ellen Pressley, Elizabeth Leeper Pressley, James Pressley, Rebecca Mary Ann Pressley, Robert Pressley, William Presley.
  • William Presley passed away in 1883 in Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Presley's Ancestors

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William Presley
1805–1883
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
End Presley
1775–
Ireland
Presley
1782–
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Presley's Descendants

1.
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William Presley (1805–11 Jun 1883) m. Elizabeth Stewart (1809–1880)
  1. 1. William Presley 1853– m. Viola (Ann) Stone 1870–1919
    1. 1. Lee (Roy) Presley 1892–1970 m. MERCEDES (HELEN) LESLIE 1900–1982
      1. 1. Alvin (D) Presley 1924–2000 m. Domega Martinez 1928–2004
    2. 2. Bruce (Benjamin) Presley 1888–1970
    3. 3. Nellie (May) Presley 1890–1965
  2. 2. Rebecca (Mary Ann) Pressley 1841–1879
  3. 3. Robert Pressley 1836–1901
  4. 4. James Pressley 1842–1907
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Leeper) PRESSLEY 1834–1912
  6. 6. Elinor (Ellen) Pressley 1837–1922

William Presley's Timeline

8 Records

1805
1805
Birth of William Presley in Ireland
Ireland
1840
1840
Age 35
William Presley resided here in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1856
1856
Age 51
William Presley resided here in Center, Henry, Iowa, USA
Center, Henry, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 55
William Presley resided here in Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 65
William Presley resided here in Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 75
William Presley resided here in Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
1883
11 Jun 1883
Age 78
Death of William Presley in Polk County, Iowa
Polk County, Iowa
1883
28 Aug 1883
Age 78
William Presley - Probate in Polk, Iowa, USA
Polk, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa; Roll: 357; Page: 148C; Enumeration District: 136
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa; Roll: M593_412; Page: 308A; Family History Library Film: 545911
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa; Roll: M653_336; Page: 317; Family History Library Film: 803336

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio; Page: 389; Family History Library Film: 0020165

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Center, Henry, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa; Roll: M653_336; Page: 317; Family History Library Film: 803336

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa; Roll: M593_412; Page: 308A; Family History Library Film: 545911

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa; Roll: 357; Page: 148C; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1883
    Event Place: Polk County, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1866-1902; Author: Iowa. Circuit Court (Polk County); Probate Place: Polk, Iowa
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1883
    Event Place: Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1866-1902; Author: Iowa. Circuit Court (Polk County); Probate Place: Polk, Iowa

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