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William John Steward 1861–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 January 1861

Birth Location: Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 31 October 1939

Death Location: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Alanson Sr

Mother: Melinda Welter

Spouse(s): Cora Frazier

Children(s): Elbert Steward, Fay Steward, Leta Steward, Wm Steward, Lola Steward, Alta Steward, Harley Steward, Floy Steward

In 1861, William John Steward entered the world in Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Alanson Goodnough Steward Sr And Melinda Welter. In 1870, William John Steward resided in Owen, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. In 1880, William John Steward resided in Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. William John Steward married Cora Belle Frazier, and had children including Alta Steward, Elbert Cecil Steward, Fay Leslie Steward, Floy Lucretia Steward, Harley W Steward, Leta Leone Steward, Lola Marie Steward, Wm H Steward. William John Steward passed away in 1939 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1861, William John Steward entered the world in Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Alanson Goodnough Steward Sr And Melinda Welter.
  • In 1870, William John Steward resided in Owen, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, William John Steward resided in Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.
  • William John Steward married Cora Belle Frazier, and had children including Alta Steward, Elbert Cecil Steward, Fay Leslie Steward, Floy Lucretia Steward, Harley W Steward, Leta Leone Steward, Lola Marie Steward, Wm H Steward.
  • William John Steward passed away in 1939 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alanson Sr
1833–1907
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
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Melinda Welter
1833–1909
Birth Location: Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Cora Frazier
1864–1928
Birth Location: Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
CF

Children(s)

Elbert Steward
1884–1959
Birth Location: Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
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Fay Steward
1885–1964
Birth Location: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
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Leta Steward
1889–1891
Birth Location: Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
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Wm Steward
1882–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Lola Steward
1899–1907
Birth Location: Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
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Alta Steward
1892–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Harley Steward
1892–1972
Birth Location: Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
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Floy Steward
1901–1985
Birth Location: Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
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William Steward's Ancestors

Self
William Steward
1861–1939
Birth Place: Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Alanson Goodnough Steward Sr
1833–1907
Ontario, Canada
Melinda Welter
1833–1909
Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
John (Delos) Welter
1802–1879
Yarmouth Tp, Elgin, Upper Canada
Christina Bastedo
1809–1889
Niagara Falls, ONT, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Johann Welther
1771–1855
Anna Hendershot
1777–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Walter
1724–1788
Anna Volck
1739–1830

William Steward's Descendants

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William (John) Steward (23 January 1861–31 October 1939) m. Cora (Belle) Frazier (27 April 1864–11 September 1928)
  1. 1. Elbert (Cecil) Steward 1884–1959
  2. 2. Fay (Leslie) Steward 1885–1964 m. Alta (Esther) White 1891–1978
    1. 1. Lee (William) Steward 1925–2013
    2. 2. Erma (Viola) Steward 1914–2002
    3. 3. Eunice (May) Steward 1918–2001
    4. 4. Beulah (Evelyn) Steward 1911–1916
  3. 3. Leta (Leone) Steward 1889–1891
  4. 4. Wm (H) Steward 1882–
  5. 5. Lola (Marie) Steward 1899–1907
  6. 6. Alta Steward 1892–
  7. 7. Harley (W.) Steward 1892–1972
  8. 8. Floy (Lucretia) Steward 1901–1985

William Steward's Timeline

8 Records

1861
23 January 1861
Birth of William John Steward in Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 9
William John Steward resided here in Owen, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Owen, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
William John Steward resided here in Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
William John Steward resided here in Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
William John Steward resided here in Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
William John Steward resided here in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 69
William John Steward resided here in Owen, Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Owen, Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1939
31 October 1939
Age 78
Death of William John Steward in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 January 1861
    Event Place: Owen Center, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: T625_416; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 170
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340306
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: 355; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0127
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: T624_337; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374350
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Owen, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: 355; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0127

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: T624_337; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374350

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: T625_416; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 170

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Owen, Owen, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Owen, Winnebago, Illinois; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340306

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rockford Twp., Winnebago, Ills
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 October 1939
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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