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William Small 1853–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1853

Birth Location: Kentucky US

Death Date: 21 Sep 1927

Death Location: West Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Henry Small

Mother: Elizabeth None

Spouse(s): Betsey Cooper

Children(s): Emma Small, Tuller Small, Jennie Small, Celia Small, Thomas Small

In 1853, William Small entered the world in Kentucky US, born to Henry Small And Elizabeth. In 1900, William Small resided in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. William Small married Betsey Cooper, and had children including Bertie Small, Celia Small, Emma Small, Jennie Small, Thomas Small, Tuller Small. William Small passed away in 1927 in West Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1853, William Small entered the world in Kentucky US, born to Henry Small And Elizabeth.
  • In 1900, William Small resided in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Small married Betsey Cooper, and had children including Bertie Small, Celia Small, Emma Small, Jennie Small, Thomas Small, Tuller Small.
  • William Small passed away in 1927 in West Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Small
1828–1892
Birth Location: Backwell, Somerset, England
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Elizabeth None
1827–1902
Birth Location: Byfleet, Surrey, England
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Spouses(s)

Betsey Cooper
1862–
Birth Location: Mutford, Suffolk, England
BC

Children(s)

Emma Small
1903–1958
Birth Location: Gravel, Virginia, USA (in Gypsy Camp)
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Tuller Small
1891–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Jennie Small
1887–1960
Birth Location: Binghamton, Broome, New York, USA
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Celia Small
1894–1955
Birth Location: Elton, Cecil Maryland, USA
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Thomas Small
1899–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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William Small's Ancestors

Self
William Small
1853–1927
Birth Place: Kentucky US
Parents
Henry Small
1828–1892
Backwell, Somerset, England
Elizabeth
1827–1902
Byfleet, Surrey, England
Grandparents
James Small
1788–1848
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Sophia (Small) Small
1803–1857
England
Great-Grandparents
James Small
1756–1825
Jane Stanley
1770–1833
Joshua\Josiah\Joseph Stanley
1785–1856
Rhoda White
1788–1868
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sr
1736–
Mary Small
1736–1821
John Stanley
1744–1799
Edith Stanley
1744–1793

William Small's Descendants

1.
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William Small (1853–21 Sep 1927) m. Betsey Cooper (Oct 1862–)
  1. 1. Emma Small 1903–1958 m. David ('Levis') Sherer 1890–1960
    1. 1. William Sherer 1924–
    2. 2. Betty (Jane) Sherer 1926–2007
    3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Sherer 1927–1977 m. Edward Shayka 1925–1987
      1. 1. Baby (Girl) Shayka 1948–1948
    4. 4. Charlotte Sherer 1929–2018
    5. 5. Jennie (Ruth) Sherer 1929–1996
    6. 6. Virginia (Marie) Sherer 1937–1937
    7. 7. George (Edward) Sherer 1938–1938
    8. 8. Richard (David) Sherer 1941–1941
  2. 2. Tuller Small 1891–
  3. 3. Jennie Small 1887–1960 m. Joseph Palmer 1877–1948
    1. 1. Betsey Palmer 1919–
    2. 2. Leonard ("Bucky") Palmer 1927–1994
    3. 3. John (Jack "Twiggy") Palmer 1930–1969
  4. 4. Celia Small 1894–1955 m. Michael Gibson 1903–1973
    1. 1. Thomas (C) Gibson 1923–1971 m. Ida (S) Gibson 1923–1995
      1. 1. Wayne (Stewart) Gibson 1948–2008
    2. 2. Richard ("Curley") Gibson 1925–1991 m. Marjorie (Julia) Lowell 1928–1994
      1. 1. Violet (Marie "Gertie") Gibson 1944–1992
  5. 5. Thomas Small 1899–

William Small's Timeline

4 Records

1853
1853
Birth of William Small in Kentucky US
Kentucky US
1855
1855
Age 2
Birth of William Small in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
William Small resided here in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1927
21 Sep 1927
Age 74
Death of William Small in West Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
West Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 084001-087000
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0376; FHL microfilm: 1241367
    [4] New Jersey, U.S., Birth, Marriage and Death Records, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, NJ, USA; New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1711-1878

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Kentucky US
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0376; FHL microfilm: 1241367

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Birth, Marriage and Death Records, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, NJ, USA; New Jersey Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1711-1878

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1927
    Event Place: West Nantmeal, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 084001-087000
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 061501-064200
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 114001-116850
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