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William Marion Shreve 1859–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 MAY 1859

Birth Location: Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 2 JAN 1920

Death Location: Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA

Father: Julius Shreve

Mother: Elizabeth Duvall

Spouse(s): Ellen Ferguson

Children(s): Laura Shreve, Emma Shreve, Luella Shreve, Julius Shreve, Bud Shreve

The story of William Marion Shreve began in 1859 in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA. In 1860, William Marion Shreve was recorded in the census in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA. In 1880, William Marion Shreve was recorded in the census in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA. William Marion Shreve married Ellen Ferguson, and had children including Bud Shreve, Emma V Shreve, Julius M Shreve, Laura B Shreve, Luella Shreve. William Marion Shreve passed away in 1920 in Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Marion Shreve began in 1859 in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, William Marion Shreve was recorded in the census in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, William Marion Shreve was recorded in the census in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.
  • William Marion Shreve married Ellen Ferguson, and had children including Bud Shreve, Emma V Shreve, Julius M Shreve, Laura B Shreve, Luella Shreve.
  • William Marion Shreve passed away in 1920 in Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Julius Shreve
1827–1896
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Elizabeth Duvall
1828–1886
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ellen Ferguson
1857–1955
Birth Location: Washington, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

Laura Shreve
1881–1969
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Emma Shreve
1886–1973
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Luella Shreve
1880–1930
Birth Location: Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
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Julius Shreve
1892–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Bud Shreve
1897–1967
Birth Location: Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
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William Shreve's Ancestors

Self
William Shreve
1859–1920
Birth Place: Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Parents
Julius Shreve
1827–1896
Indiana, USA
Elizabeth Duvall
1828–1886
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Israel Shreve
1789–1861
Loudon County, Virginia, USA
Eliza Hough
1797–1852
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Shreve
1754–1839
Mary Williams
1749–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Caleb Jr.
1717–1810
Hannah Thorn
1717–

William Shreve's Descendants

1.
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William (Marion) Shreve (13 MAY 1859–2 JAN 1920) m. Ellen Ferguson (23 MAR 1857–6 JAN 1955)
  1. 1. Laura (B.) Shreve 1881–1969 m. Emmer (C.) Ramsey 1879–1959
  2. 2. Emma (V.) Shreve 1886–1973 m. Daniel (P.) Rich 1892–1974
    1. 1. Celeste Rich 1915–1915
    2. 2. Leona (E.) Rich 1925–1925
  3. 3. Luella Shreve 1880–1930
  4. 4. Julius (M.) Shreve 1892–
  5. 5. Bud Shreve 1897–1967 m. Irma (Elizabeth) Hunkler 1903–1970

William Shreve's Timeline

7 Records

1859
13 MAY 1859
Birth of William Marion Shreve in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 1
William Marion Shreve appeared in census in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
William Marion Shreve appeared in census in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
William Marion Shreve was employed
None
1900
1900
Age 41
William Marion Shreve appeared in census in Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1920
4 JAN 1920
Age 61
Burial of William Marion Shreve in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
1920
2 JAN 1920
Age 61
Death of William Marion Shreve in Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 MAY 1859
    Event Place: Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tazewell County, Illinois Marriage Records Index, Volume 4, 1878-1882, pg. 55
    [2] Bush, Margaret, Tazewell County, Illinois Cemeteries, Morton and Washington Townships, Volume Seven, pg. 69
    [3] 1880 Census of United States of America, Illinois, Tazewell, Morton, Tenth Census of the United States, 1880 Schedule; Online Images, ED 241, Sheet 29
    [4] 1900 Census of United States of America, Illinois, Tazewell, Deer Creek, Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900 Schedule; Online Images, ED 136, Sheet 7B
    [5] Death Certificate: William Marion Shreve
    [6] Death Certificate: Luella Shreve

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] Bush, Margaret, Tazewell County, Illinois Cemeteries, Morton and Washington Townships, Volume Seven, pg. 69
    [2] Death Certificate: William Marion Shreve

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Bush, Margaret, Tazewell County, Illinois Cemeteries, Morton and Washington Townships, Volume Seven, pg. 69

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 Census of United States of America, Illinois, Tazewell, Deer Creek, Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900 Schedule; Online Images, ED 136, Sheet 7B
    [2] Death Certificate: William Marion Shreve

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 4 JAN 1920
    Event Place: Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Death Certificate: William Marion Shreve

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 JAN 1920
    Event Place: Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Bush, Margaret, Tazewell County, Illinois Cemeteries, Morton and Washington Townships, Volume Seven, pg. 69
    [2] Death Certificate: William Marion Shreve

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 Census of United States of America, Illinois, Tazewell, Morton, Tenth Census of the United States, 1880 Schedule; Online Images, ED 241, Sheet 29

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Deer Creek, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 Census of United States of America, Illinois, Tazewell, Deer Creek, Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900 Schedule; Online Images, ED 136, Sheet 7B
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