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William Robert Wightman 1889 – 1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1889

Birth Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Death Date: Aug 1961

Death Location: Lincolnshire, Illinois

Father: William Wightman

Mother: Adeline Malecek

Spouse(s): Cecilia Stack

Children(s): Robert Wightman, Mary Wightman, Teresa Wightman, Helen Wightman, William Wightman, Joseph Wightman, Berard Wightman

William Robert Wightman was born in 1889 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, the child of William Edward Wightman and Adeline Augustine Malecek. In 1900, William Robert Wightman resided in St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Miss. In 1910, William Robert Wightman resided in St Louis Ward 1, Saint Louis City, Missouri, USA. William Robert Wightman married Cecilia Marie Stack, and had children including Robert Francis Wightman, Mary Jane Wightman, Teresa Wightman, Helen Gloria Wightman, William Robert Wightman, Joseph Clement Wightman, Berard Wightman. William Robert Wightman passed away in 1961 in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

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Biography

  • William Robert Wightman was born in 1889 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, the child of William Edward Wightman and Adeline Augustine Malecek.
  • In 1900, William Robert Wightman resided in St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Miss.
  • In 1910, William Robert Wightman resided in St Louis Ward 1, Saint Louis City, Missouri, USA.
  • William Robert Wightman married Cecilia Marie Stack, and had children including Robert Francis Wightman, Mary Jane Wightman, Teresa Wightman, Helen Gloria Wightman, William Robert Wightman, Joseph Clement Wightman, Berard Wightman.
  • William Robert Wightman passed away in 1961 in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Wightman
1861 – 1926
Birth Location: Aldershot, Hampshire, England
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Adeline Malecek
1867 – 1938
Birth Location: Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
AM

Spouses(s)

Cecilia Stack
1896 – 1978
Birth Location: 4417 Cob Brilliant, Missouri, USA
CS

Children(s)

Robert Wightman
1921 – 2006
Birth Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Mary Wightman
1922 – 1999
Birth Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Teresa Wightman
1924 – 1924
Birth Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
TW
Helen Wightman
1926 – 1926
Birth Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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William Wightman
1928 – 2011
Birth Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Joseph Wightman
1930 – 1998
Birth Location: Normandy, St Louis, Missouri
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Berard Wightman
1933 –
Birth Location: Missouri
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William Wightman's Ancestors

Self
William Wightman
1889 – 1961
Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Parents
William Edward Wightman
1861 – 1926
Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Adeline (Augustine) Malecek
1867 – 1938
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Wightman's Descendants

1.
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William (Robert) Wightman (13 May 1889 – Aug 1961) m. Cecilia (Marie) Stack (26 Jan 1896 – 23 Feb 1978)
  1. 1. Robert (Francis) Wightman (23 Sep 1921 – 15 Sep 2006) m. Rosemary Schultz (25 Sep 1927 – 02 Jul 2019)
    1. 1. Mary Wightman (1948 – ) m. Paul (Edward) Wieland (1946 – )
      1. 1. Eric (Michael) Wieland (01 Oct 1971 – ) m. Janiece (Christine) Tanghe (18 Jan 1979 – )
      2. 2. Dana Wieland (1975 – )
        1. 1. Elle (R) Wieland (2013 – )
    2. 2. Kathleen Wightman (26 Jan 1948 – ) m. Thomas Lawler (1949 – )
      1. 1. Sean (M) Lawler (28 Apr 1975 – ) m. Jona (Rebecca) Twitchell (27 Jun 1974 – )
        1. 1. Ailsa (Cadence) Lawler (2011 – )
      2. 2. Tracy Lawler (1977 – ) m. Jeff Miller (1976 – )
        1. 1. Lena (Rose) Miller (2007 – )
      3. 3. Becky Lawler (1982 – ) m. Eric (Solgada) Marin (1980 – ) m. Elliot (Jerail) Oliver (05 Jun 1974 – 17 Jun 2009)
        1. 1. Dakota Marin (2008 – )
        2. 2. Abigail (Grace) Marin (2015 – )
        3. 3. Kendrick Oliver (2003 – )
    3. 3. Patricia (A) Wightman (08 Jan 1949 – ) m. Thomas (Carl) Maggio (30 Oct 1950 – )
      1. 1. Jessica (Marie) Maggio (04 Mar 1975 – ) m. Richard (J) Wion (1973 – )
        1. 1. Thomas (P) Wion (2006 – )
        2. 2. Robert (C) Wion (2010 – )
      2. 2. James (T) Maggio (1977 – ) m. Lauren (Kaye) Willey (1980 – )
        1. 1. Anna (Sophia) Maggio (2012 – )
        2. 2. Katelyn (Marie) Maggio (2015 – )
      3. 3. David (P) Maggio (1985 – ) m. Nicole (Lynn) Oakes (1984 – )
        1. 1. Adelynn (Gianna) Maggio (2014 – )
    4. 4. Joseph Wightman (02 Mar 1951 – ) m. Kathleen Bobinski (1952 – ) m. DeAnn Davidson (1969 – )
      1. 1. Joseph Wightman (1998 – )
      2. 2. Adam Wightman (1999 – )
    5. 5. Diana Wightman (19 Oct 1952 – ) m. Jack (Martin) Schuett (1951 – ) m. Louis Kruger (1952 – )
      1. 1. Andrew Schuett (1988 – )
      2. 2. Samantha Schuett (1990 – )
      3. 3. Michael (Scott) Kruger (10 Apr 1975 – )
    6. 6. William Wightman (02 Dec 1956 – 11 Dec 1956)
    7. 7. Robert (F) Wightman (06 Feb 1958 – ) m. Shari (Catherine) Sommers (01 Sep 1951 – )
    8. 8. Barbara Wightman (1960 – ) m. Stephen (A) Garritson (1957 – )
      1. 1. Stephanie Garritson (1989 – )
      2. 2. Benjamin Garritson (1991 – )
    9. 9. Thomas (B) Wightman (28 May 1963 – ) m. Kassandra Franz
    10. 10. Timothy (Michael) Wightman (1966 – ) m. Denise Hoffmann m. Lisa (L) Pierce (1969 – )
      1. 1. Justin (M) Wightman (1993 – )
      2. 2. Elyse (Marie) Wightman (1995 – )
      3. 3. Rachel (Ann) Wightman (1997 – )
      4. 4. Derek (E) Prejna (1995 – )
      5. 5. Bradley (R) Prejna (1999 – )
      6. 6. Alexa (Lauren) Prejna1997
  2. 2. Mary (Jane) Wightman (06 Nov 1922 – 13 Oct 1999)
  3. 3. Teresa Wightman (01 May 1924 – 06 Sep 1924)
  4. 4. Helen (Gloria) Wightman (02 Feb 1926 – 16 May 1926)
  5. 5. William (Robert) Wightman (17 May 1928 – 05 Apr 2011)
  6. 6. Joseph (Clement) Wightman (05 Feb 1930 – 13 Jan 1998)
  7. 7. Berard Wightman (abt 1933 – )

William Wightman's Timeline

10 Records

1889
13 May 1889
Birth of William Robert Wightman in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
William Robert Wightman resided here in St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
William Robert Wightman resided here in St Louis Ward 1, Saint Louis City, Missouri, USA
St Louis Ward 1, Saint Louis City, Missouri, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 28
William Robert Wightman resided here in St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri
St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri
1920
1920
Age 31
William Robert Wightman resided here in St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
William Robert Wightman resided here in St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
William Robert Wightman resided here in St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 51
William Robert Wightman resided here in St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, USA
St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, USA
1961
Aug 1961
Age 72
Death of William Robert Wightman in Lincolnshire, Illinois
Lincolnshire, Illinois
1961
01 Sept 1961
Age 72
Burial of William Robert Wightman in Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, USA
Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1889
    Event Place: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri Birth Records, 1851-1910
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T627_2181; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 96-8
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: T625_947; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 629
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: 1227; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 69.0; FHL microfilm: 2340962
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: St Louis (Independent City); Roll: 1683693; Draft Board: 01
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: 889; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1240889
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Louis Ward 1, Saint Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T624_811; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1374824
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Web: St. Louis, Missouri, Burial Index, Archdiocese of St. Louis, 1700-2010

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: 889; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1240889

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St Louis Ward 1, Saint Louis City, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: St Louis Ward 1, Saint Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T624_811; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1374824

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: St Louis (Independent City); Roll: 1683693; Draft Board: 01

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: T625_947; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 629

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: 1227; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 69.0; FHL microfilm: 2340962

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T627_2181; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 96-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri; Roll: T627_2181; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 96-8

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1961
    Event Place: Lincolnshire, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: St. Louis, Missouri, Burial Index, Archdiocese of St. Louis, 1700-2010
    [3] Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 01 Sept 1961
    Event Place: Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: St. Louis, Missouri, Burial Index, Archdiocese of St. Louis, 1700-2010
    [3] Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2012
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