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William Clifford Root 1918–2011 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 May 1918

Birth Location: Depew, Creek, Oklahoma

Death Date: 7 Jun 2011

Death Location: Kellyville, Creek, Oklahoma

Father: Harley Root

Mother: Lillie Barber

Spouse(s): Pauline Ashley

Children(s):

The story of William Clifford Root began in 1918 in Depew, Creek, Oklahoma. In 1920, William Clifford Root resided in Sunny Slope, Creek, Oklahoma. In 1940, William Clifford Root resided in Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma. William Clifford Root married Pauline Ashley, and had children including Carol Jo Root, Ronald William Root. William Clifford Root passed away in 2011 in Kellyville, Creek, Oklahoma.

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Biography

  • The story of William Clifford Root began in 1918 in Depew, Creek, Oklahoma.
  • In 1920, William Clifford Root resided in Sunny Slope, Creek, Oklahoma.
  • In 1940, William Clifford Root resided in Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma.
  • William Clifford Root married Pauline Ashley, and had children including Carol Jo Root, Ronald William Root.
  • William Clifford Root passed away in 2011 in Kellyville, Creek, Oklahoma.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harley Root
1892–1967
Birth Location: Monett, Missouri
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Lillie Barber
1896–1963
Birth Location: Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas
LB

Spouses(s)

Pauline Ashley
1920–
Birth Location: Oklahoma
PA

Children(s)

William Root's Ancestors

Self
William Root
1918–2011
Birth Place: Depew, Creek, Oklahoma
Parents
Harley Clifford Root
1892–1967
Monett, Missouri
Lillie (Edna) Barber
1896–1963
Gravette, Benton County, Arkansas
Grandparents
John (Austin "Aus") Root
1865–1936
Wayne County, Iowa
Martha (Jane) Williams
1868–1960
Washburn, Barry, Missouri
Great-Grandparents
John Root
1829–1897
Mary Whiteley
1841–1887
Chastine Williams
1840–1915
Nancy Cargile
1843–1932
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Israel Root
1795–1864
Lydia Conroe
1800–1874
John Elder
1818–1887
Nancy Walters
1823–1887
John Cargile
1815–1862
Emeline Eubanks
1821–1899

William Root's Timeline

7 Records

1918
7 May 1918
Birth of William Clifford Root in Depew, Creek, Oklahoma
Depew, Creek, Oklahoma
1920
1920
Age 2
William Clifford Root resided here in Sunny Slope, Creek, Oklahoma
Sunny Slope, Creek, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 22
William Clifford Root resided here in Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma
Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma
1979
1979
Age 61
William Clifford Root resided here in RR 1 POB 432, Kellyville, OK, 74039
RR 1 POB 432, Kellyville, OK, 74039
1991
1991
Age 73
William Clifford Root resided here in 15317 S 177th West Ave, Kellyville, OK, 74039-4372
15317 S 177th West Ave, Kellyville, OK, 74039-4372
1993
1993
Age 75
William Clifford Root resided here in 24100 W 151 South St, Kellyville, OK, 74039
24100 W 151 South St, Kellyville, OK, 74039
2011
7 Jun 2011
Age 93
Death of William Clifford Root in Kellyville, Creek, Oklahoma
Kellyville, Creek, Oklahoma

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 May 1918
    Event Place: Depew, Creek, Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3288; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 19-7.
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 448-10-1222; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sunny Slope, Creek, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1459; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51; Image: .
    [6] Oklahoma, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sunny Slope, Creek, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sunny Slope, Creek, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1459; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3288; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 19-7.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1979
    Event Place: RR 1 POB 432, Kellyville, OK, 74039
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: 15317 S 177th West Ave, Kellyville, OK, 74039-4372
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: 24100 W 151 South St, Kellyville, OK, 74039
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jun 2011
    Event Place: Kellyville, Creek, Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 448-10-1222; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Oklahoma, Find a Grave Index
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