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William Earl Priest 1902–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 MAY 1902

Birth Location: Putnam, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 8 MAY 1962

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Father: Carroll Priest

Mother: Cordelia Reeves

Spouse(s): Venola Bunten, Margaret Coffman

Children(s): Doris Priest, Rosemary Priest

In 1902, William Earl Priest entered the world in Putnam, Indiana, USA, born to Carroll Kendrick Priest And Cordelia Reeves. In 1930, William Earl Priest resided in Marion, Putnam, Indiana, USA. In 1935, William Earl Priest resided in Fillmore, Putnam, Indiana, USA. William Earl Priest married Margaret Frances Coffman, Venola Hazel Bunten, and had children including Doris Pauline Priest, Rosemary Priest. William Earl Priest passed away in 1962 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1902, William Earl Priest entered the world in Putnam, Indiana, USA, born to Carroll Kendrick Priest And Cordelia Reeves.
  • In 1930, William Earl Priest resided in Marion, Putnam, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, William Earl Priest resided in Fillmore, Putnam, Indiana, USA.
  • William Earl Priest married Margaret Frances Coffman, Venola Hazel Bunten, and had children including Doris Pauline Priest, Rosemary Priest.
  • William Earl Priest passed away in 1962 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Carroll Priest
1861–1928
Birth Location: Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana, USA
CP
Cordelia Reeves
1860–1937
Birth Location: Putnam, Indiana, USA
CR

Spouses(s)

Venola Bunten
1911–1993
Birth Location: Marion, Putnam, Indiana, USA
VB
Margaret Coffman
1922–2003
Birth Location: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
MC

Children(s)

Doris Priest
1930–1994
Birth Location: Putnam, Indiana, USA
DP
Rosemary Priest
1929–1935
Birth Location: Putnam, Indiana, USA
RP

William Priest's Ancestors

Self
William Priest
1902–1962
Birth Place: Putnam, Indiana, USA
Parents
Carroll Kendrick Priest
1861–1928
Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Cordelia Reeves
1860–1937
Putnam, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
George (W) Priest
1822–1890
Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
Mary ("Polly") Nelson
1825–1889
Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lewis Priest
1797–1879
Frances Badger
1802–1875
William Nelson
1797–1857
Sallie Smith
1802–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Badger
1777–1848
Elizabeth Miller
1781–1842
William Nelson
1761–1832
Mary Hathaway
1758–1836

William Priest's Descendants

1.
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William (Earl) Priest (1 MAY 1902–8 MAY 1962) m. Venola (Hazel) Bunten (2 FEB 1911–29 JUL 1993) m. Margaret (Frances) Coffman (27 JUN 1922–24 FEB 2003)
  1. 1. Doris (Pauline) Priest 1930–1994 m. Floyd (Stanley) Scobee 1926–1977
  2. 2. Rosemary Priest 1929–1935

William Priest's Timeline

6 Records

1902
1 MAY 1902
Birth of William Earl Priest in Putnam, Indiana, USA
Putnam, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
William Earl Priest resided here in Marion, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Marion, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
William Earl Priest resided here in Fillmore, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Fillmore, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 38
William Earl Priest resided here in Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
William Earl Priest resided here in Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1962
8 MAY 1962
Age 60
Death of William Earl Priest in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 MAY 1902
    Event Place: Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 USA Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Putnam, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340358
    [2] 1940 USA Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01088; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 67-19
    [3] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 625
    [4] IN, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1962; Roll: 08
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [6] IN, Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: IN, Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brick Chapel, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 MAY 1962
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] IN, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1962; Roll: 08
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 625

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fillmore, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 USA Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01088; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 67-19

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 USA Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01088; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 67-19

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marion, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 USA Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Putnam, Indiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340358
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