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William Worth Shook 1860–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jan 1860

Birth Location: Putnam, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 1 Sep 1915

Death Location: Edgerton, Williams County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: John Shook

Mother: Alnora Wing

Spouse(s): Ada Rupe

Children(s): Floyd Shook, Elnora Shook

The story of William Worth Shook began in 1860 in Putnam, Ohio, United States. In 1860, William Worth Shook resided in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States. In 1870, William Worth Shook resided in Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio. William Worth Shook married Ada Edith Rupe, and had children including Elnora Shook, Floyd Leroy Shook. William Worth Shook passed away in 1915 in Edgerton, Williams County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Worth Shook began in 1860 in Putnam, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1860, William Worth Shook resided in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1870, William Worth Shook resided in Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio.
  • William Worth Shook married Ada Edith Rupe, and had children including Elnora Shook, Floyd Leroy Shook.
  • William Worth Shook passed away in 1915 in Edgerton, Williams County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Shook
1833–1893
Birth Location: , Carroll, Ohio, USA
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Alnora Wing
–1934
Birth Location: Ft. Defiance, Montgomery Co., OH
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Spouses(s)

Ada Rupe
1869–1908
Birth Location: Michigan
AR

Children(s)

Floyd Shook
1893–1951
Birth Location: Putnam, Ohio, United States
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Elnora Shook
1885–
Birth Location: Ohio
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William Shook's Ancestors

Self
William Shook
1860–1915
Birth Place: Putnam, Ohio, United States
Parents
John Alexander Shook
1833–1893
, Carroll, Ohio, USA
Alnora Wing
–1934
Ft. Defiance, Montgomery Co., OH
Grandparents
Samuel Shook
1800–
Mary Sneary
1800–
Grandel Wing
1796–
Rockingham, Windham, Vermont, USA
Trezise Wing
1806–1849
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
JOHN WING
1775–1846
Triphena Wing
1775–1847
JOHN FRAZEE
1775–
CATHERINE
1790–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
THOMAS WING
1737–1790
PHEOBE WARD
1745–1786
GRINDALL THAYER
1744–1820
SARAH PARKHURST
1737–1837
Frazee
1750–

William Shook's Descendants

1.
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William (Worth) Shook (6 Jan 1860–1 Sep 1915) m. Ada (Edith) Rupe (4 Apr 1869–25 Nov 1908)
  1. 1. Floyd (Leroy) Shook 1893–1951 m. Minnie (Frances) Edwards 1893–1970
    1. 1. Clarance (Alex) Shook 1911–1971
    2. 2. James (Leroy) Shook 1914–2002
    3. 3. Alice (Irene) Shook 1916–1969
    4. 4. Edith (Elnore) Shook 1918–1995
    5. 5. Ethel (Mildred) Shook 1920–2004
    6. 6. Kenneth (Glendale) Shook 1919–1960
    7. 7. Veron Shook 1922–1922
    8. 8. Bessie (Louise) Shook 1924–1927
    9. 9. Carma (Janet Betty) Shook 1924–1989
    10. 10. Richard Shook 1929–1983
    11. 11. Donald (Dean) Shook 1932–2005
    12. 12. Chester (Arthur) Shook 1935–1998
    13. 13. Bonnie (June) Shook 1934–1996 m. Anthony Ruskamp 1931–1999
  2. 2. Elnora Shook 1885–

William Shook's Timeline

7 Records

1860
6 Jan 1860
Birth of William Worth Shook in Putnam, Ohio, United States
Putnam, Ohio, United States
1860
1860
William Worth Shook resided here in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States
Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States
1870
1870
Age 10
William Worth Shook resided here in Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio
Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio
1880
1880
Age 20
William Worth Shook resided here in Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio, United States
Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio, United States
1880
1880
Age 20
William Worth Shook resided here in Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, United States
Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, United States
1900
1900
Age 40
William Worth Shook resided here in Greensburg Township, Putnam, Ohio
Greensburg Township, Putnam, Ohio
1915
1 Sep 1915
Age 55
Death of William Worth Shook in Troy Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, USA
Troy Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1860
    Event Place: Putnam, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Palmer, Putnam, Ohio; Roll: T9_1060; Family History Film: 1255060; Page: 278.2000; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 0429.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio; Roll: M593_1260; Page: 316; Image: 58.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Defiance, Defiance, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: 304; Image: 60.
    [5] Indiana Deaths
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Defiance, Defiance, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: 304; Image: 60.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio; Roll: M593_1260; Page: 316; Image: 58.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Palmer, Putnam, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Palmer, Putnam, Ohio; Roll: T9_1060; Family History Film: 1255060; Page: 278.2000; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 0429.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Greensburg Township, Putnam, Ohio
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Greensburg, Putnam, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1915
    Event Place: Troy Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edgerton, Williams County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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