YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Wadsworth 1878–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 September 1878

Birth Location: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1 April 1957

Death Location: Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: MATTHIAS WADSWORTH

Mother: Margaret Settlemeyer

Spouse(s): Ada Piper

Children(s): Hazel Wadsworth, Bessie Wadsworth, Pauline Wadsworth, Viola Wadsworth, Ada Wadsworth, Rhoda Wadsworth, Margaret Wadsworth, Zelda Wadsworth, Garnella Wadsworth, Willard Wadsworth, Eugene Wadsworth, Stillborn Wadsworth, Reboke Wadsworth, Charles Wadsworth, Vesta Wadsworth, William Wadsworth, Baby Wadsworth, Alva Wadsworth

In 1878, William Wadsworth entered the world in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Matthias William Wadsworth And Margaret Theresa Settlemeyer. In 1920, William Wadsworth resided in North Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. William Wadsworth married Ada Mae Piper, and had children including Ada Wadsworth, Alva Carl Owen Wadsworth, Baby A Wadsworth, Bessie I Wadsworth, Charles Robert Wadsworth, Earnest Ray Wadsworth, Eugene Wadsworth, Garnella Wadsworth, Hazel Alverta Wadsworth, Jesse Wadsworth, Margaret Wadsworth, Pauline Wadsworth, Reboke Edward Wadsworth, Rhoda Marie Wadsworth, Stillborn Twins Male Wadsworth, Vesta Pearl Lee Wadsworth, Viola L Wadsworth, Willard Leroy Ducky Wadsworth, William Wadsworth, Zelda Ruth Wadsworth. William Wadsworth passed away in 1957 in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

Find more search results for William Wadsworth
WW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1878, William Wadsworth entered the world in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Matthias William Wadsworth And Margaret Theresa Settlemeyer.
  • In 1920, William Wadsworth resided in North Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Wadsworth married Ada Mae Piper, and had children including Ada Wadsworth, Alva Carl Owen Wadsworth, Baby A Wadsworth, Bessie I Wadsworth, Charles Robert Wadsworth, Earnest Ray Wadsworth, Eugene Wadsworth, Garnella Wadsworth, Hazel Alverta Wadsworth, Jesse Wadsworth, Margaret Wadsworth, Pauline Wadsworth, Reboke Edward Wadsworth, Rhoda Marie Wadsworth, Stillborn Twins Male Wadsworth, Vesta Pearl Lee Wadsworth, Viola L Wadsworth, Willard Leroy Ducky Wadsworth, William Wadsworth, Zelda Ruth Wadsworth.
  • William Wadsworth passed away in 1957 in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Wadsworth's Ancestors

Self
William Wadsworth
1878–1957
Birth Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
MATTHIAS WILLIAM WADSWORTH
1842–
, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret (Theresa) Settlemeyer
1852–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John Wadsworth
1816–
, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Catherine Best
1819–1880
Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
ANTHONY (SETTLEMIRE) SEDLMYER
1826–1896
Berne, Wesermarsch, Lower Saxony, Germany
ELIZABETH DEINHART
1829–1900
Berne, Wesermarsch, Lower Saxony, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wadsworth
1772–1861
Maria Thomas
1775–
Peter Best
1792–1847
Margaret Tigert
1800–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wadsworth
1747–1835
Mary Wiley
1747–1813
JAMES BEST
1745–1831
Catherine Cruzon
1757–1829
William Taggart
1775–

William Wadsworth's Descendants

1.
WW
William Wadsworth (16 September 1878–1 April 1957) m. Ada (Mae) Piper (05 Jul 1884–11 December 1969)
  1. 1. Hazel (Alverta) Wadsworth 1902–1968 m. William (Hamilton) Pease 1894–1976 m. Earl (D) Downs 1897–1955
    1. 1. Pearle (A) Peace 1920–1984
    2. 2. Pearle (Alberta) Downs 1920–1994
    3. 3. James (Raymond) Downs 1926–2009
    4. 4. Mary (Ada) Downs 1919–1996
    5. 5. Robert (William) Downs 1922–2006
    6. 6. Earl Downs 1928–1976
  2. 2. Bessie (I) Wadsworth 1905–1929
  3. 3. Pauline Wadsworth 1911–1997
  4. 4. Viola (L) Wadsworth 1908–1981
  5. 5. Ada Wadsworth 1915–1915
  6. 6. Rhoda (Marie) Wadsworth 1903–1984
  7. 7. Margaret Wadsworth 1916–1918
  8. 8. Zelda (Ruth) Wadsworth 1922–2001
  9. 9. Garnella Wadsworth 1925–1995
  10. 10. Willard (Leroy "Ducky") Wadsworth 1919–1993 m. Sophie (Mary Polovic Wadsworth) Strange 1923–1991
  11. 11. Eugene Wadsworth 1921–1925
  12. 12. Stillborn (Twins - Male) Wadsworth 1926–1926
  13. 13. Reboke (Edward) Wadsworth 1912–1914
  14. 14. Charles (Robert) Wadsworth 1923–1923
  15. 15. Vesta (Pearl "Lee") Wadsworth 1923–1999
  16. 16. William Wadsworth 1918–1918
  17. 17. Baby (A) Wadsworth 1926–1926
  18. 18. Alva (Carl Owen) Wadsworth 1906–1968 m. Grace (Elizabeth) Cassidy 1909–1988
    1. 1. Melvin (Eugene) Wadsworth 1933–1988 m. Loretta Hranec 1938–2016
    2. 2. James (Donald) Wadsworth 1943–1992
    3. 3. Floyd (Wayne) Wadsworth 1930–2002 m. Misuka 1927–2021
    4. 4. Clifford (Dale) Wadsworth 1929–2017
    5. 5. Merle (Yvonne) Wadsworth 1936–2014 m. Paul (David) Turney 1932–2009

William Wadsworth's Timeline

3 Records

1878
16 September 1878
Birth of William Wadsworth in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
William Wadsworth resided here in North Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
North Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1957
1 April 1957
Age 79
Death of William Wadsworth in Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 September 1878
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1570; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 64
    [2] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 46

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Union, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1570; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 64

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 April 1957
    Event Place: Connellsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE