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William Dean Reece 1923–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 January 1923

Birth Location: Bangor, Marshall, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 8 May 2004

Death Location: Eldora

Father: Calvin Reece

Mother: Lilly Whitehead

Spouse(s): Geraldine Kewett

Children(s): Ronald Reece

The story of William Dean Reece began in 1923 in Bangor, Marshall, Iowa, USA. In 1930, William Dean Reece resided in Providence, Hardin, Iowa. In 1935, William Dean Reece resided in Providence, Hardin, Iowa. William Dean Reece married Geraldine Kewett, and had children including Carol Ann Reece, Ronald D Reece. William Dean Reece passed away in 2004 in Eldora.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of William Dean Reece began in 1923 in Bangor, Marshall, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1930, William Dean Reece resided in Providence, Hardin, Iowa.
  • In 1935, William Dean Reece resided in Providence, Hardin, Iowa.
  • William Dean Reece married Geraldine Kewett, and had children including Carol Ann Reece, Ronald D Reece.
  • William Dean Reece passed away in 2004 in Eldora.

Immediate Family

Parents

Calvin Reece
1900–1995
Birth Location: Iredell, North Carolina
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Lilly Whitehead
1901–1973
Birth Location: New Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
LW

Spouses(s)

Geraldine Kewett
1924–2000
Birth Location: Eldora, Hardin, Iowa, USA
GK

Children(s)

Ronald Reece
1946–2021
Birth Location: –
RR

William Reece's Ancestors

Self
William Reece
1923–2004
Birth Place: Bangor, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Parents
Calvin Earl Reece
1900–1995
Iredell, North Carolina
Lilly (Emma) Whitehead
1901–1973
New Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Robert Reece
1874–1952
Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
Julia (Mae) Helm
1879–1966
Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
William (Claude) Whitehead
1873–1955
Yadkin County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Sussanah) Wooten
1876–1978
Yadkinville, Yadkin, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Reece
1851–1929
Mary Haire
1854–1903
Frances Wilhelm
1861–1952
William Whitehead
1836–1876
Nancy Sprinkle
1849–1880
Jesse Wooten
1830–1927
Mary Cling
1842–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Reece
1814–1888
Almeda Hinshaw
1819–1898
Allen Hair
1811–1892
Mary Snipes
1817–1881
William Wilhelm
1825–1915
Priscilla Kimmer
1835–1918
Joel Whitehead
1809–1880
Margaret Weatherman
1811–1870
Henderson Sprinkle
1818–
Elizabeth Whitaker
1827–
Thomas Wooten
1804–1880
Margaret Fleming
1803–1889
John Norman
1812–1896
Nancy Allen
1813–1902

William Reece's Descendants

1.
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William (Dean) Reece (21 January 1923–8 May 2004) m. Geraldine Kewett (10 Sep 1924–9 Nov 2000)
  1. 1. Ronald (D) Reece 1946–2021

William Reece's Timeline

7 Records

1923
21 January 1923
Birth of William Dean Reece in Bangor, Marshall, Iowa, USA
Bangor, Marshall, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
William Dean Reece resided here in Providence, Hardin, Iowa
Providence, Hardin, Iowa
1935
1935
Age 12
William Dean Reece resided here in Providence, Hardin, Iowa
Providence, Hardin, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
William Dean Reece resided here in Providence, Hardin, Iowa, United States
Providence, Hardin, Iowa, United States
1949
18 Jul 1949
Age 26
William Dean Reece resided here in New Providence, Iowa, USA
New Providence, Iowa, USA
1973
Abt 1973
Age 50
William Dean Reece resided here in New Providence , Iowa
New Providence , Iowa
2004
8 May 2004
Age 81
Death of William Dean Reece in New Providence, Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America
New Providence, Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 January 1923
    Event Place: Bangor, Marshall, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 410
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: T627_1165; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 42-26
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: 658; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 146.0.
    [4] Iowa, Marriage Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records,1941-1943; Record Type: Marriage
    [5] Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 14 May 2004; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.90567845,0.63939524,0.97

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: 658; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 146.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: T627_1165; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 42-26

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Providence, Hardin, Iowa; Roll: T627_1165; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 42-26

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1949
    Event Place: New Providence, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1973
    Event Place: New Providence , Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 17 Jun 1973; Publication Place: Sioux City, Iowa, USA; ,0.67607266,0.6611567,0.98103845&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Providence
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 14 May 2004; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.90567845,0.63939524,0.97

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Providence, Hardin, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 410

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 May 2004
    Event Place: New Providence, Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 14 May 2004; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.90567845,0.63939524,0.97

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eldora
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 14 May 2004; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.90567845,0.63939524,0.97
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