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William Rivers 1832–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jul 1832

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 01 Sep 1906

Death Location: Searsboro, Poweshiek, Iowa

Father: Richard Rivers

Mother: Mary Watson

Spouse(s): Martha Allen, Nancy Ridpath

Children(s): William Rivers, Jesse Rivers, Sherwood Rivers, John Rivers, Lavina Rivers, David Rivers, Fred Rivers, Richard Rivers, Martha Rivers, Joseph Rivers, Jane Rivers, Thomas Allen, Jacob Rivers, Lewis Rivers, James Rivers, Edmond Rivers, William Rivers, Cecil Rivers

The story of William Rivers began in 1832 in Indiana. In 1860, William Rivers resided in Sugar Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA. William Rivers married Martha Allen, Nancy Ann Ridpath, and had children including Cecil R Rivers, David Rivers, Edmond Rivers, Fred Rivers, Jacob Rivers, James Richard Rivers, Jane L Rivers, Jesse Rivers, John Franklin Rivers, Joseph Rivers, Lavina Rivers, Lewis Franklin Rivers, Martha Jane Rivers, Richard Rivers, Sherwood A Rivers, Thomas Allen, William Jacob Rivers, William Rivers. William Rivers passed away in 1906 in Searsboro, Poweshiek, Iowa.

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Biography

  • The story of William Rivers began in 1832 in Indiana.
  • In 1860, William Rivers resided in Sugar Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA.
  • William Rivers married Martha Allen, Nancy Ann Ridpath, and had children including Cecil R Rivers, David Rivers, Edmond Rivers, Fred Rivers, Jacob Rivers, James Richard Rivers, Jane L Rivers, Jesse Rivers, John Franklin Rivers, Joseph Rivers, Lavina Rivers, Lewis Franklin Rivers, Martha Jane Rivers, Richard Rivers, Sherwood A Rivers, Thomas Allen, William Jacob Rivers, William Rivers.
  • William Rivers passed away in 1906 in Searsboro, Poweshiek, Iowa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Rivers's Ancestors

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William Rivers
1832–1906
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Richard Rivers
1798–1872
Muldraugh, Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mary (E.) Watson
1794–1864
Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John Rivers
1757–1825
Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Davis
1740–1811
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Rivers's Descendants

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William Rivers (4 Jul 1832–01 Sep 1906) m. Martha Allen (17 May 1842–6 November 1903) m. Nancy (Ann) Ridpath (30 Jul 1841–19 Oct 1924)
  1. 1. William Rivers 1876–1920
  2. 2. Jesse Rivers 1872–1943
  3. 3. Sherwood (A) Rivers 1865–1938
  4. 4. John (Franklin) Rivers 1864–1935
  5. 5. Lavina Rivers 1860–1932
  6. 6. David Rivers 1882–1969
  7. 7. Fred Rivers 1879–1945
  8. 8. Richard Rivers 1869–1952
  9. 9. Martha (Jane) Rivers 1861–1861
  10. 10. Joseph Rivers 1855–1901
  11. 11. Jane (L) Rivers 1859–1919
  12. 12. Thomas Allen 1875–
  13. 13. Jacob Rivers 1872–1932
  14. 14. Lewis (Franklin) Rivers 1862–1917
  15. 15. James (Richard) Rivers 1859–1935
  16. 16. Edmond Rivers 1860–1918
  17. 17. William (Jacob) Rivers 1865–1893
  18. 18. Cecil (R) Rivers 1899–1972

William Rivers's Timeline

9 Records

1832
07/04/1832
Birth of William Rivers in Indiana
Indiana
1832
4 Jul 1832
Birth of William Rivers in Indiana
Indiana
1860
1860
Age 28
William Rivers resided here in Sugar Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
Sugar Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 31
William Rivers resided here in Sugar Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States
Sugar Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States
1880
1880
Age 48
William Rivers resided here in Richland, Jasper, Iowa, USA
Richland, Jasper, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 53
William Rivers resided here in Buena Vista, Jasper, Iowa, USA
Buena Vista, Jasper, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
William Rivers resided here in Union, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
Union, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
1906
27 Aug 1906
Age 74
Death of William Rivers in Washington, Poweshiek, Iowa
Washington, Poweshiek, Iowa
1906
01 Sep 1906
Age 74
Burial of William Rivers in Searsboro, Poweshiek, Iowa
Searsboro, Poweshiek, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07041832
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Richland, Jasper, Iowa; Roll: 346; Page: 277C; Enumeration District: 100
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Poweshiek, Iowa; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1240457
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sugar Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: M653_339; Page: 479; Family History Library Film: 803339
    [6] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1832
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: Iowa, Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sugar Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sugar Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: M653_339; Page: 479; Family History Library Film: 803339

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Sugar Creek, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Richland, Jasper, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Richland, Jasper, Iowa; Roll: 346; Page: 277C; Enumeration District: 100

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Buena Vista, Jasper, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Poweshiek, Iowa; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1240457

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1906
    Event Place: Washington, Poweshiek, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 01 Sep 1906
    Event Place: Searsboro, Poweshiek, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Iowa, Deaths and Burials
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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