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William Ayers Varner 1890–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1890

Birth Location: Salem Twp., Luzerne, PA

Death Date: 26 Jan 1965

Death Location: Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James Varner

Mother: Ida Smith

Spouse(s): Eliza Holcomb

Children(s): Donald Varner, Catherine Varner

In 1890, William Ayers Varner entered the world in Salem Twp., Luzerne, PA, born to James Franklin Varner And Ida Mae Smith. In 1900, William Ayers Varner resided in Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. William Ayers Varner married Eliza Mary Holcomb, and had children including Catherine Lenore Varner, Donald William Varner. William Ayers Varner passed away in 1965 in Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1890, William Ayers Varner entered the world in Salem Twp., Luzerne, PA, born to James Franklin Varner And Ida Mae Smith.
  • In 1900, William Ayers Varner resided in Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Ayers Varner married Eliza Mary Holcomb, and had children including Catherine Lenore Varner, Donald William Varner.
  • William Ayers Varner passed away in 1965 in Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Varner's Ancestors

Self
William Varner
1890–1965
Birth Place: Salem Twp., Luzerne, PA
Parents
James Franklin Varner
1856–1919
Salem Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Ida (Mae) Smith
1863–1940
Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Alexander Varner
1830–1907
Salem Twn, Pennsylvania
Savilla Fenstemaker
1833–1913
Catawissa, Pennsylvania
William (A.) Smith
1828–1905
New Jersey, United States
Sarah (Jane) Jackson
1838–1904
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
John III
1801–1846
Nancy Andreas
1810–1901
Phillip Fenstemaker
1793–
Catherine Walters
1805–1875
Jacob Smith
1799–
Catharine
1797–
John Jackson
1801–1875
Elizabeth Cramer
1809–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Varner
1757–1846
John Andreas
1786–1850
Maria Balliet
1782–1818
Matthew Jackson
1770–1801
Olive Downing
1768–1867

William Varner's Descendants

1.
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William (Ayers) Varner (21 Aug 1890–26 Jan 1965) m. Eliza (Mary) Holcomb (10 Jul 1894–5 Nov 1972)
  1. 1. Donald (William) Varner 1923–2015 m. Eleanor (Anne) Feeney 1924–2012
  2. 2. Catherine (Lenore) Varner 1916–1995 m. Benneville (Grant) Teitsworth 1912–1987
    1. 1. William (Grant) Teitsworth 1949–1972

William Varner's Timeline

12 Records

1890
21 Aug 1890
Birth of William Ayers Varner in Salem Twp., Luzerne, PA
Salem Twp., Luzerne, PA
1897
25 Jan 1897
Age 7
William Ayers Varner was baptized in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
William Ayers Varner resided here in Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
William Ayers Varner resided here in Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 27
William Ayers Varner resided here in Columbia, Pennsylvania
Columbia, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 30
William Ayers Varner resided here in Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
William Ayers Varner resided here in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
William Ayers Varner resided here in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania
Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
William Ayers Varner resided here in Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 52
William Ayers Varner resided here in Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1947
Abt 1947
Age 57
William Ayers Varner resided here in Walnut Street ' Berwick
Walnut Street ' Berwick
1965
26 Jan 1965
Age 75
Death of William Ayers Varner in Berwick, Columbia, PA
Berwick, Columbia, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1890
    Event Place: Salem Twp., Luzerne, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 325
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3473; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 19-5
    [3] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 347
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 184-07-9443; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Box Number: 2418; Certificate Number Range: 002851-005850
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1595; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 1087
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2023; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 608.0; FHL microfilm: 2341757
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Columbia; Roll: 1877882; Draft Board: 02
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1435; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1241435
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1369; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1375382
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Pennsylvania, Marriages
    [13] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 347

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1435; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1241435

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1369; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1375382

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Columbia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Columbia; Roll: 1877882; Draft Board: 02

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1595; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 1087

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2023; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 608.0; FHL microfilm: 2341757

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3473; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 19-5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Berwick, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3473; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 19-5

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 325

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1947
    Event Place: Walnut Street ' Berwick
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1965
    Event Place: Berwick, Columbia, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 184-07-9443; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Box Number: 2418; Certificate Number Range: 002851-005850
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Berwick, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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