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William Ambrose Sweeney 1880–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 May 1880

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 1928

Death Location: Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA

Father: Samuel Sweeney

Mother: E Hardie

Spouse(s): Jane Sweeney

Children(s): Roland Sweeney, Walter Sweeney, Ida Sweeney

In 1880, William Ambrose Sweeney entered the world in Maryland, born to Samuel Pinkney Sweeney And E Alice Hardie. In 1900, William Ambrose Sweeney resided in Queen Anne, Prince George, Maryland, USA. In 1910, William Ambrose Sweeney resided in Election District 13, Prince George's, Maryland, U. William Ambrose Sweeney married Jane Ida Sweeney, and had children including Ida Louise Sweeney, Roland Ambrose Sweeney, Walter A Sweeney. William Ambrose Sweeney passed away in 1928 in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1880, William Ambrose Sweeney entered the world in Maryland, born to Samuel Pinkney Sweeney And E Alice Hardie.
  • In 1900, William Ambrose Sweeney resided in Queen Anne, Prince George, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1910, William Ambrose Sweeney resided in Election District 13, Prince George's, Maryland, U.
  • William Ambrose Sweeney married Jane Ida Sweeney, and had children including Ida Louise Sweeney, Roland Ambrose Sweeney, Walter A Sweeney.
  • William Ambrose Sweeney passed away in 1928 in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Sweeney's Ancestors

Self
William Sweeney
1880–1928
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
Samuel Pinkney Sweeney
1846–1916
Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
E (Alice) Hardie
1847–1940
Prince George's County, MD
Grandparents
Adderton Sweeney
1797–1868
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Ann Simpson
1804–1867
Maryland
George (T) Hardy
1814–
Maryland
Elizabeth (E) Swann
1824–
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Lloyd Sweeney
1768–1804
Mary Magnum
1775–1800
John Simpson
1762–1843
Sarah Carrico
1765–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John SWEENEY
1745–
Elizabeth Durbridge
1750–
James Mangun
1750–1842
Sarah Hollingsworth
1750–1820

William Sweeney's Descendants

1.
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William (Ambrose) Sweeney (23 May 1880–1928) m. Jane (Ida) Sweeney (abt 1891–17 April 1971)
  1. 1. Roland (Ambrose) Sweeney 1913–1957 m. Margaret (Ellen Fowler Hughes, Sweeney, Ford,) Draper 1923–1986
    1. 1. Jane (Louise) Sweeney 1947–2009
    2. 2. Roland (William "Buddy") Sweeney 1943–2013
    3. 3. Mary (Ellen Hughes) Sweeney 1939–2003
  2. 2. Walter (A) Sweeney 1914–1970
  3. 3. Ida (Louise) Sweeney 1918– m. Franklin (Bailey) Phelps 1917–

William Sweeney's Timeline

6 Records

1880
23 May 1880
Birth of William Ambrose Sweeney in Maryland
Maryland
1900
1900
Age 20
William Ambrose Sweeney resided here in Queen Anne, Prince George, Maryland, USA
Queen Anne, Prince George, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
William Ambrose Sweeney resided here in Election District 13, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Election District 13, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
William Ambrose Sweeney resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
1920
1920
Age 40
William Ambrose Sweeney resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1928
1928
Age 48
Death of William Ambrose Sweeney in Prince George's, MD
Prince George's, MD

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 May 1880
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_208; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 239; Image: 1089
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: District of Columbia; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1556837; Draft Board: 06
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Queen Anne, Prince George, Maryland; Roll: 626; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1240626
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Election District 13, Prince George's, Maryland; Roll: T624_567; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374580
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Queen Anne, Prince George, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Queen Anne, Prince George, Maryland; Roll: 626; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1240626

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Election District 13, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Election District 13, Prince George's, Maryland; Roll: T624_567; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374580

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: District of Columbia; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1556837; Draft Board: 06

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_208; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 239; Image: 1089

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Prince George's, MD
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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