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William Ernest Reed 1895–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Mar 1895

Birth Location: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA

Death Date: Feb 1968

Death Location: Aransas Pass, San Patricio, Texas, USA

Father: Elijah Reed

Mother: Lutishie Reed

Spouse(s): Hessie Wade

Children(s): Neva Reed

In 1895, William Ernest Reed entered the world in Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA, born to Elijah Reed And Lutishie M Reed. In 1900, William Ernest Reed resided in Justice Precinct 4 (West Part), Grayson, Texas, US. In 1910, William Ernest Reed resided in Ethel, Grayson, Texas, USA. William Ernest Reed married Hessie F Wade, and had children including Neva Reed. William Ernest Reed passed away in 1968 in Aransas Pass, San Patricio, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1895, William Ernest Reed entered the world in Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA, born to Elijah Reed And Lutishie M Reed.
  • In 1900, William Ernest Reed resided in Justice Precinct 4 (West Part), Grayson, Texas, US.
  • In 1910, William Ernest Reed resided in Ethel, Grayson, Texas, USA.
  • William Ernest Reed married Hessie F Wade, and had children including Neva Reed.
  • William Ernest Reed passed away in 1968 in Aransas Pass, San Patricio, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Reed
1862–1940
Birth Location: Falkner, Tippah, Mississippi, USA
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Lutishie Reed
1867–1939
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Spouses(s)

Hessie Wade
1905–
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
HW

Children(s)

Neva Reed
1923–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
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William Reed's Ancestors

Self
William Reed
1895–1968
Birth Place: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
Parents
Elijah Reed
1862–1940
Falkner, Tippah, Mississippi, USA
Lutishie (M) Reed
1867–1939
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Michael (E) Reed
1836–1915
Tippah, Mississippi, USA
Margaret (Ann) Simpson
1842–1914
Tippah, Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Reed
1809–1885
M. Ketchum
1814–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Reed
1780–1842
Elizabeth Unknown
1785–

William Reed's Descendants

1.
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William (Ernest) Reed (26 Mar 1895–Feb 1968) m. Hessie (F) Wade (abt 1905–)
  1. 1. Neva Reed 1923–

William Reed's Timeline

10 Records

1895
26 Mar 1895
Birth of William Ernest Reed in Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 5
William Ernest Reed resided here in Justice Precinct 4 (West Part), Grayson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4 (West Part), Grayson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
William Ernest Reed resided here in Ethel, Grayson, Texas, USA
Ethel, Grayson, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 22
William Ernest Reed resided here in Grayson, Texas, USA
Grayson, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
William Ernest Reed resided here in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
1934
1934
Age 39
William Ernest Reed resided here in Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
William Ernest Reed resided here in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
William Ernest Reed resided here in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 47
William Ernest Reed resided here in Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Texas, USA
1968
Feb 1968
Age 73
Death of William Ernest Reed in Aransas Pass, San Patricio, Texas, USA
Aransas Pass, San Patricio, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1895
    Event Place: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T627_4180; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 255-253
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 455-76-0199; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1962
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 2319; Page: 52A; Enumeration District: 0079; Image: 613.0; FHL microfilm: 2342053
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Grayson; Roll: 1953401; Draft Board: 1
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T623_1640; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 108.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ethel, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1557; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1375570
    [9] Smith-Marshall.FTW

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4 (West Part), Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T623_1640; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 108.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ethel, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ethel, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1557; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1375570

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Grayson; Roll: 1953401; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 2319; Page: 52A; Enumeration District: 0079; Image: 613.0; FHL microfilm: 2342053

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T627_4180; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 255-253

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: T627_4180; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 255-253

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Aransas Pass, San Patricio, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1968
    Event Place: Aransas Pass, San Patricio, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 455-76-0199; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1962
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