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Willis Wentworth Culver 1837–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 APR 1837

Birth Location: Vermont

Death Date: 27 Oct 1909

Death Location: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States

Father: Jeremiah Culver

Mother: Lydia Bean

Spouse(s): Sarah Russell

Children(s): Laivona Culver

The story of Willis Wentworth Culver began in 1837 in Vermont. In 1850, Willis Wentworth Culver resided in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA. In 1860, Willis Wentworth Culver resided in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA. Willis Wentworth Culver married Sarah Jane Russell, and had children including Laivona Culver. Willis Wentworth Culver passed away in 1909 in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Wentworth Culver began in 1837 in Vermont.
  • In 1850, Willis Wentworth Culver resided in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1860, Willis Wentworth Culver resided in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA.
  • Willis Wentworth Culver married Sarah Jane Russell, and had children including Laivona Culver.
  • Willis Wentworth Culver passed away in 1909 in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Culver
1796–
Birth Location: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, U.S.A.
JC
Lydia Bean
1812–
Birth Location: Berlin, Washington, Vermont, U.S.A.
LB

Spouses(s)

Sarah Russell
1846–1918
Birth Location: New York, United States
SR

Children(s)

Laivona Culver
1868–1940
Birth Location: Stowe
LC

Willis Culver's Ancestors

Self
Willis Culver
1837–1909
Birth Place: Vermont
Parents
Jeremiah Culver
1796–
Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, U.S.A.
Lydia Bean
1812–
Berlin, Washington, Vermont, U.S.A.
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Culver's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Wentworth) Culver (01 APR 1837–27 Oct 1909) m. Sarah (Jane) Russell (7 Apr 1846–30 Jan 1918)
  1. 1. Laivona Culver 1868–1940 m. Edwin (Allen) Hayes 1865–1912
    1. 1. Nora ("Rosa" Lavinia) Hayes 1885–1949 m. Adolphus (Frank) Merchant 1872–1956
      1. 1. Donald (Earl) Merchant 1923–1999 m. Dorothy (Maude) Harvey 1925–2013
      2. 2. Ruth (Evelyn) Merchant 1910–1969 m. Francis (George) Moulton 1906–1979
        1. 1. Barbara (Ruth) Moulton 1933–2006
      3. 3. Edwin (Hayes) Merchant 1911–1936
      4. 4. Nora (Louise Corenne) Merchant 1914–1976
      5. 5. Richard (Elwin) Merchant 1926–2002
      6. 6. Marguerite ("Dolly" Marie) Merchant 1916–1982 m. Harold (Henry Humphrey) SR 1906–1978
        1. 1. Frances (Marie) Humphrey 1942–2002
        2. 2. Charles (Merchant) Humphrey 1934–2001
        3. 3. Harold (Henry Humphrey) Jr 1932–1986
        4. 4. Mary (H.) Watkins 1936–2004 m. Phill (Deris) Watkins –1980
      7. 7. Vernilla (Louise) Merchant 1920–1988
      8. 8. Irene (Lavinia) Baldwin 1908–1962 m. Erwin (Wallace) Baldwin 1906–1957
      9. 9. Iva ("Eva" Beal) Merchant 1905–1948 m. Arba (Owen) Wheeler 1894–1938
        1. 1. Arcola (Olive) Wheeler 1923–2004 m. Parker (Clifford) Ogilvie 1907–1975
        2. 2. Ira (Arba) Wheeler 1928–1965
        3. 3. Ina (May) Lamb 1926–2014 m. Clesson (Ernest) Lamb 1918–1986
        4. 4. Lena (Belle) Wheeler 1927–1974 m. Marvin (Elmer) Johnson 1922–1952
      10. 10. Gurden (A) Merchant 1907–1970 m. Stella (Eaton) Hills 1907–1988
      11. 11. Avis (May) Merchant 1918–1979

Willis Culver's Timeline

9 Records

1837
01 APR 1837
Birth of Willis Wentworth Culver in Vermont
Vermont
1850
1850
Age 13
Willis Wentworth Culver resided here in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Willis Wentworth Culver resided here in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
1861
21 Sep 1861
Age 24
Willis Wentworth Culver was married in Middlesex, Vermont, USA
Middlesex, Vermont, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 26
Willis Wentworth Culver resided here in Vermont, United States
Vermont, United States
1870
1870
Age 33
Willis Wentworth Culver resided here in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States
Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States
1880
1880
Age 43
Willis Wentworth Culver resided here in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Willis Wentworth Culver resided here in Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
1909
27 Oct 1909
Age 72
Death of Willis Wentworth Culver in Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 APR 1837
    Event Place: Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont, Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01920; Roll Number: S-30703; Archive Number: M-1984920
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] Vermont, Vital Records
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: 1345; Family History Film: 1255345; Page: 477B; Enumeration District: 129
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: M593_1621; Page: 179A; Image: 361; Family History Library Film: 553120
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: 1692; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1241692
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: M653_1318; Page: 898; Image: 349; Family History Library Film: 805318
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: M432_925; Page: 140B; Image: 167

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1861
    Event Place: Middlesex, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: Vermont, Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: M432_925; Page: 140B; Image: 167

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: M653_1318; Page: 898; Image: 349; Family History Library Film: 805318

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Vermont, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: M593_1621; Page: 179A; Image: 361; Family History Library Film: 553120

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: 1345; Family History Film: 1255345; Page: 477B; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: 1692; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1241692

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cadys Falls, Lamoille, Vermont
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stowe, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: M593_1621; Page: 179A; Image: 361; Family History Library Film: 553120

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stowe, VT
    Record Source: Vermont, Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01920; Roll Number: S-30703; Archive Number: M-1984920

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1909
    Event Place: Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: Vermont, Death Records, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01920; Roll Number: S-30703; Archive Number: M-1984920
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