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William Thompson Wiley 1828–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jun 1828

Birth Location: Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 27 Feb 1891

Death Location: Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Joseph Wiley

Mother: Elizabeth Ferguson

Spouse(s): Rachael Wagner

Children(s): Charles Wiley, John Wiley, Sarah Everett, Ellie Wiley, Margaret Witherite

William Thompson Wiley was born in 1828 in Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Joseph Thomas Wiley And Elizabeth Betsey Ferguson. In 1850, William Thompson Wiley resided in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1857, William Thompson Wiley resided in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. William Thompson Wiley married Rachael Wagner, and had children including Charles T Wiley, Ellie E Wiley, John Frank Wiley, Margaret Rachel Witherite, Sarah Jeanette Everett. William Thompson Wiley passed away in 1891 in Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • William Thompson Wiley was born in 1828 in Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Joseph Thomas Wiley And Elizabeth Betsey Ferguson.
  • In 1850, William Thompson Wiley resided in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1857, William Thompson Wiley resided in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Thompson Wiley married Rachael Wagner, and had children including Charles T Wiley, Ellie E Wiley, John Frank Wiley, Margaret Rachel Witherite, Sarah Jeanette Everett.
  • William Thompson Wiley passed away in 1891 in Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Wiley
1791–1848
Birth Location: York, Pennsylvania
JW
Elizabeth Ferguson
1794–1878
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, USA
EF

Spouses(s)

Rachael Wagner
1841–1922
Birth Location: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
RW

Children(s)

Charles Wiley
1866–1951
Birth Location: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA
CW
John Wiley
1875–1961
Birth Location: Kerrmoor, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
JW
Sarah Everett
1872–1955
Birth Location: Marron, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
SE
Ellie Wiley
1868–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EW
Margaret Witherite
1881–
Birth Location: Marron P O C, Pennsylvania
MW

William Wiley's Ancestors

Self
William Wiley
1828–1891
Birth Place: Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Joseph Thomas Wiley
1791–1848
York, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth ("Betsey") Ferguson
1794–1878
Cecil, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
David Wiley
1717–1784
London Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret (Mary) Wesley
1717–1792
London Grove Twp, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
John (B.) Ferguson
1756–1846
Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
Sarah Hanna
1760–1844
Massachusettes, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Wiley
1697–1751
Abigail Wiley
1693–1767
Anne Dunkley
1691–1738
James Ferguson
1733–1793
David Hannah
1734–1803
Elizabeth Mitchell
1730–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Allen Wiley
1671–1748
Sarah Adams
1677–1706
Thomas II
1645–1725
Sarah Lightfoot
1640–1716
John Mitchell
1709–1762

William Wiley's Descendants

1.
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William (Thompson) Wiley (23 Jun 1828–27 Feb 1891) m. Rachael Wagner (27 Oct 1841–1922)
  1. 1. Charles (T) Wiley 1866–1951 m. Laura (J) McCracken 1869–1952
    1. 1. Joseph (Alfred) Wiley 1886–1961 m. Maude (M) Goshorn 1891–1969
      1. 1. William (Alfred Wiley) Sr. 1919–1966 m. Mona (M DuChanois) Wiley 1923–2008
        1. 1. William (A Wiley) Jr 1941–2024 m. Wanda (Ruth) Porter 1941–2019
      2. 2. Ida (J) Wiley 1916–1960
      3. 3. Nathan (Harry) Wiley 1923–2002 m. Arlene Wiley 1920–1997
      4. 4. Doyle (Harrison) Wiley 1921–1996 m. Elizabeth (Clesslie) Steele 1924–1983
        1. 1. Melvin (W "Skeet") Wiley 1943–2011
    2. 2. Lona (Vera) Strunk 1887–1958
    3. 3. Harry McCrackin 1883–
    4. 4. Alta Wiley 1904–
  2. 2. John (Frank) Wiley 1875–1961
  3. 3. Sarah (Jeanette) Everett 1872–1955 m. F (C) Everett 1868–
    1. 1. Harry Everett 1905–
    2. 2. Commodor Everett 1893–
    3. 3. Minnie (L) Everett 1894–
    4. 4. Rachiel (L) Everett 1899–
  4. 4. Ellie (E) Wiley 1868–
  5. 5. Margaret (Rachel) Witherite 1881–

William Wiley's Timeline

11 Records

1828
23 Jun 1828
Birth of William Thompson Wiley in Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 22
William Thompson Wiley resided here in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1857
6 May 1857
Age 29
William Thompson Wiley resided here in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 35
William Thompson Wiley resided here in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1865
1865
Age 37
William Thompson Wiley was married
None
1870
1870
Age 42
William Thompson Wiley resided here in Ferguson, Lumber City, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Ferguson, Lumber City, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1877
30 Sep 1877
Age 49
William Thompson Wiley resided here in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
William Thompson Wiley resided here in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1890
Jun 1890
Age 62
William Thompson Wiley resided here in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1891
27 Feb 1891
Age 63
Death of William Thompson Wiley in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
1891
21 Mar 1891
Age 63
William Thompson Wiley - Probate in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1828
    Event Place: Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1116; Page: 278b; Enumeration District: 270
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1327; Page: 165B
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 768; Page: 362b
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1865

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 768; Page: 362b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 May 1857
    Event Place: Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Raftsman's Journal; Publication Date: 6 May 1857; Publication Place: Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ferguson, Lumber City, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1327; Page: 165B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1877
    Event Place: Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1116; Page: 278b; Enumeration District: 270

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1891
    Event Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1823-1919; Indexes; Author: Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Clearfield County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1891
    Event Place: Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1823-1919; Indexes; Author: Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Clearfield County)
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