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William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen 1903–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: July 3 1903

Birth Location: Wyoming

Death Date: 9 Oct 1975

Death Location: Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Kristen Sørensen

Mother: Anine Poulsen

Spouse(s): Ethel Hayden, Cygle Johnston, Virginia Stuart

Children(s): Virginia Sorensen, Clara Sorensen, Betty Sorensen

The story of William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen began in 1903 in Wyoming. In 1910, William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen resided in Arvada, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA. In 1920, William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen resided in Recluse, Campbell, Wyoming, USA. William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen married Cygle Clementine Johnston, Ethel M Hayden, Virginia Louise Ginny Stuart, and had children including Betty Aniena Sorensen, Clara Mildred Sorensen, Virginia Lucille Sorensen. William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen passed away in 1975 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen began in 1903 in Wyoming.
  • In 1910, William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen resided in Arvada, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA.
  • In 1920, William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen resided in Recluse, Campbell, Wyoming, USA.
  • William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen married Cygle Clementine Johnston, Ethel M Hayden, Virginia Louise Ginny Stuart, and had children including Betty Aniena Sorensen, Clara Mildred Sorensen, Virginia Lucille Sorensen.
  • William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen passed away in 1975 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Kristen Sørensen
1863–1943
Birth Location: Jerslev, Nordjylland, Denmark
KS
Anine Poulsen
1866–1926
Birth Location: Ajstrup Sogn, Tylstrup, Aalborg, Denmark
AP

Spouses(s)

Ethel Hayden
1907–
Birth Location: Washington
EH
Cygle Johnston
1903–1940
Birth Location: Round Timber, Texas
CJ
Virginia Stuart
1906–1994
Birth Location: Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
VS

Children(s)

Virginia Sorensen
1930–2006
Birth Location: Corvallis OR
VS
Clara Sorensen
1926–2012
Birth Location: Summit, Benton OR
CS
Betty Sorensen
1929–2001
Birth Location: Summit, Oregon
BS

William Sorensen's Ancestors

Self
William Sorensen
1903–1975
Birth Place: Wyoming
Parents
Kristen Peter Sørensen
1863–1943
Jerslev, Nordjylland, Denmark
Anine ("Anna" Martine) Poulsen
1866–1926
Ajstrup Sogn, Tylstrup, Aalborg, Denmark
Grandparents
Soren Christiansen
1821–1886
Serritslev, Hjorring, Nordjylland, Denmark
Karen Nielsdatter
1831–1905
Torslev, Hjorring,Nordjylland, Denmark
Rasmus Poulsen
1843–
Ajstrup Sogn, Tylstrup, Aalborg, Denmark
Justine Pedersdatter
1844–1917
Ajstrup Sogn, Tylstrup, AalborgDenmark
Great-Grandparents
Christian Geertjan
1786–1859
Maren Sorensdatter
1786–1856
Niels Ottesen
1747–1882
Maren Svenningsdatter
1737–1883
Poul Rasmussen
–1857
Peder Jensen
1797–1867
Ane Justdatter
1804–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Geert Degner
1754–1833
Kirsten Pedersdatter
1760–
Otte Nielsen
1752–1822
Karen Jørgensdatter
1778–1828
Svenning Willadsen
–1840
Rasmus Iverson
1746–1818
Ann Poulsen
1754–1830
Just Jensen
1773–1857
Ane Jensdatter
1767–

William Sorensen's Descendants

1.
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William ("Willie" "Bill") Sorensen (July 3 1903–9 Oct 1975) m. Ethel (M) Hayden (abt 1907–) m. Cygle (Clementine) Johnston (11/11/1903–06/17/1940) m. Virginia (Louise "Ginny") Stuart (November 8, 1906–25 Mar 1994)
  1. 1. Virginia (Lucille) Sorensen 1930–2006 m. Carmi (D) Ferguson 1924–2007 m. Wesley ((Wes) Lawrence) Cook 1921–1978
  2. 2. Clara (Mildred) Sorensen 1926–2012 m. Donald (J.) Cool 1922–2005
  3. 3. Betty (Aniena) Sorensen 1929–2001 m. Frank (Farrell) Fasano 1918–1976 m. Richard (D) Kair 1929–2011
    1. 1. Michael (Allen) Fasano 1950–2005

William Sorensen's Timeline

7 Records

1903
July 3 1903
Birth of William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen in Wyoming
Wyoming
1910
1910
Age 7
William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen resided here in Arvada, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA
Arvada, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen resided here in Recluse, Campbell, Wyoming, USA
Recluse, Campbell, Wyoming, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen resided here in Summit, Benton, Oregon
Summit, Benton, Oregon
1935
1935
Age 32
William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen resided here in Toledo, Lincoln, Oregon
Toledo, Lincoln, Oregon
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen resided here in Toledo, Lincoln, Oregon, USA
Toledo, Lincoln, Oregon, USA
1975
9 Oct 1975
Age 72
Death of William "Willie" "Bill" Sorensen in Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA
Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: July 3 1903
    Event Place: Wyoming
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oregon, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 110
    [2] Washington, Marriage Records, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Toledo, Lincoln, Oregon; Roll: T627_3370; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 21-19
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Recluse, Campbell, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2025; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Summit, Benton, Oregon; Roll: 1939; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 918.0; FHL microfilm: 2341673
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Arvada, Sheridan, Wyoming; Roll: T624_1747; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375760
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Oregon, State Marriages, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Arvada, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Arvada, Sheridan, Wyoming; Roll: T624_1747; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375760

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Recluse, Campbell, Wyoming, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Recluse, Campbell, Wyoming; Roll: T625_2025; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Summit, Benton, Oregon
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Summit, Benton, Oregon; Roll: 1939; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 918.0; FHL microfilm: 2341673

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Toledo, Lincoln, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Toledo, Lincoln, Oregon; Roll: T627_3370; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 21-19

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Toledo, Lincoln, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Toledo, Lincoln, Oregon; Roll: T627_3370; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 21-19

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Toldeo, Lincoln, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oregon, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 110

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1975
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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