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William Marshal Ransom 1907–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jul 1907

Birth Location: Hanover, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 16 Jul 1972

Death Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Clarence Ransom

Mother: Ester Schultz

Spouse(s): Florence Arne, Florence Schliegh

Children(s):

The story of William Marshal Ransom began in 1907 in Hanover, Pennsylvania. In 1910, William Marshal Ransom resided in Baltimore Ward 4, Baltimore (Independent City), Ma. In 1920, William Marshal Ransom resided in Hanover Ward 2, York, Pennsylvania, USA. William Marshal Ransom married Florence Schliegh, Florence Viola Arne. William Marshal Ransom passed away in 1972 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Marshal Ransom began in 1907 in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1910, William Marshal Ransom resided in Baltimore Ward 4, Baltimore (Independent City), Ma.
  • In 1920, William Marshal Ransom resided in Hanover Ward 2, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Marshal Ransom married Florence Schliegh, Florence Viola Arne.
  • William Marshal Ransom passed away in 1972 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Ransom's Ancestors

Self
William Ransom
1907–1972
Birth Place: Hanover, Pennsylvania
Parents
Clarence Ransom
1867–
New York
Ester Schultz
1887–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Ransom's Timeline

6 Records

1907
27 Jul 1907
Birth of William Marshal Ransom in Hanover, Pennsylvania
Hanover, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 3
William Marshal Ransom resided here in Baltimore Ward 4, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
Baltimore Ward 4, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
William Marshal Ransom resided here in Hanover Ward 2, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Hanover Ward 2, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 35
William Marshal Ransom resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1946
1946
Age 39
William Marshal Ransom resided here in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1972
16 Jul 1972
Age 65
Death of William Marshal Ransom in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1907
    Event Place: Hanover, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Baltimore Ward 4, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 4, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: T624_553; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374566

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hanover Ward 2, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hanover Ward 2, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1668; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 59

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2036

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jersey Village, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1972
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

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

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