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William McKinley "John" Shoemaker 1897–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jan 1897

Birth Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 31 December 1975

Death Location: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, United States

Father: John Shoemaker

Mother: Mary Hensel

Spouse(s): Myrtle West, Virginia Bosley

Children(s): Mary Shumaker, Thelma Shumaker, Olive Shoemaker, Kathryn Shoemaker, Thelina Shoemaker

William McKinley "John" Shoemaker was born in 1897 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of John S Shoemaker And Mary Ellen Hensel. In 1900, William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided in Springfield Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsyl. William McKinley "John" Shoemaker married Myrtle Idella West, Virginia Bosley, and had children including Kathryn Shoemaker, Mary Elaine Shumaker, Olive Shoemaker, Thelina Shoemaker, Thelma Ruth Ruthie Shumaker. William McKinley "John" Shoemaker passed away in 1975 in Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • William McKinley "John" Shoemaker was born in 1897 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of John S Shoemaker And Mary Ellen Hensel.
  • In 1900, William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided in Springfield Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsyl.
  • William McKinley "John" Shoemaker married Myrtle Idella West, Virginia Bosley, and had children including Kathryn Shoemaker, Mary Elaine Shumaker, Olive Shoemaker, Thelina Shoemaker, Thelma Ruth Ruthie Shumaker.
  • William McKinley "John" Shoemaker passed away in 1975 in Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Shoemaker's Ancestors

Self
William Shoemaker
1897–1975
Birth Place: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John S Shoemaker
1856–1934
Wellersburg, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Ellen) Hensel
1860–1948
Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Shoemaker
1824–1893
Southampton, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Catherine (Heffley) Zufall
1829–1904
Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
John (Hensel) (Hensell)
1835–1898
Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth (Rose) Stoy
1841–1919
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Shoemaker
1794–1874
Mary Stiger
1795–1878
Heffley
1800–
John Zufall
1810–1895
Michael Hensel
1810–1902
Lydia (Bauser)
1810–1881
Conrad Stoy
1819–1897
Caroline Weyand
1822–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Shoemaker
1773–1834
Margaret Cunards
1779–1837
William (Stiger)
1775–
Mary ?
1775–
Ephraim Sr
1767–1830
Elizabeth Myers
1768–1813
John Jr.
1763–1835
Maria Bittner
1776–1850
George (Stei)
1786–
Sophia
1788–
John Sr
1789–1868
Anne Ream
1789–1871

William Shoemaker's Descendants

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William (McKinley "John") Shoemaker (28 Jan 1897–31 December 1975) m. Myrtle (Idella) West (1 Nov 1900–8 Mar 1928) m. Virginia Bosley (abt 1905–)
  1. 1. Mary (Elaine) Shumaker 1926–2017 m. George (Edward "Bits" Mosholder) Jr 1926–2003
  2. 2. Thelma (Ruth "Ruthie") Shumaker 1928–1973 m. Oscar (William) Petenbrink 1922–1997
  3. 3. Olive Shoemaker 1938–1938
  4. 4. Kathryn Shoemaker 1939–1939
  5. 5. Thelina Shoemaker 1936–1936

William Shoemaker's Timeline

14 Records

1897
29 Jan 1897
Birth of William McKinley "John" Shoemaker in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
1897
28 Jan 1897
Birth of William McKinley "John" Shoemaker in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 3
William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided here in Springfield Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Springfield Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 13
William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided here in Southampton, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Southampton, Somerset, Pennsylvania
1918
6 Jun 1918
Age 21
William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided here in Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided here in Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 33
William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided here in Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania
1934
20 Apr 1934
Age 37
William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided here in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 38
William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided here in Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided here in Summit, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Summit, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1948
4 Mar 1948
Age 51
William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided here in Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
1950
1950
Age 53
William McKinley "John" Shoemaker resided here in Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
1975
29 Dec 1975
Age 78
Death of William McKinley "John" Shoemaker in Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
1975
31 December 1975
Age 78
Burial of William McKinley "John" Shoemaker in Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, United States
Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Summit, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3611; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 56-69
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 170-18-1647; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 010001-013000
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 041001-044000
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 042501-045500
    [6] Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, &, Certificate: 088561; Volume: 22304
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1654; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 185; Image: .
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2149; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 794.0.
    [9] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Somerset County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1926735; Draft Board: 1.
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1411; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 63.
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Southampton, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [12] Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files
    [13] Pennsylvania, Marriages
    [14] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Republic; Publication Date: 8 Jan 1976; Publication Place: Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.06389142,0.76967937,0.2330611
    [15] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio; Roll: 4595; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 22-36

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Ohio, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1323

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springfield Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1411; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 63.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Southampton, Somerset, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Southampton, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1913
    Event Place: Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Republic - 9 Jan 1913 - 6, Wm McK Shoemaker Hand Caught in Circular Saw, Son of John S Shoemaker, Jan 1913

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Republic; Publication Date: 6 Jun 1918; Publication Place: Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1654; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 185; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 May 1929
    Event Place: Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Republic - 2 May 1929 - Page 2, Mary Ellen Hensel Shoemaker Visits Daughter with Son and Brother, May 1929

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2149; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 794.0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1934
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Meyersdale, Somerset, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Summit, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3611; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 56-69
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Republic; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1935; Publication Place: Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.75341713,0.95538163,0.8329651&xid=3398
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 23 Jul 1935; Publication Place: Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.519444,0.36655807,0.56995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Summit, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Summit, Somerset, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3611; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 56-69

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1948
    Event Place: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio; Roll: 4595; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 22-36

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Meyersdale
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Republic; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1935; Publication Place: Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.75341713,0.95538163,0.8329651&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Ohio, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1323

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, &, Certificate: 088561; Volume: 22304

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sandusky, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Republic; Publication Date: 8 Jan 1976; Publication Place: Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.06389142,0.76967937,0.2330611

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Somerset, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Somerset County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1926735; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Web: Sandusky, Ohio, Oakland Cemetery Burial Index, 1856-2008

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1975
    Event Place: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 170-18-1647; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 041001-044000
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 042501-045500
    [4] Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, &, Certificate: 088561; Volume: 22304
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Republic; Publication Date: 8 Jan 1976; Publication Place: Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.06389142,0.76967937,0.2330611
    [6] Web: Sandusky, Ohio, Oakland Cemetery Burial Index, 1856-2008

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 31 December 1975
    Event Place: Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: Web: Sandusky, Ohio, Oakland Cemetery Burial Index, 1856-2008

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