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Willis Hamilton 1910 – 1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 15 1910

Birth Location: Ketchikan, Alaska

Death Date: 28 Jul 1975

Death Location: Ketchikan, Gateway, Alaska, USA

Father: George Hamilton

Mother: Joy Edenso

Spouse(s): Violet Skultka

Children(s): Duncon Hamilton, Joy Hamilton, Lavina Hamilton, Lovine Hamilton, Willis Hamilton, Leonard Hamilton, Owen Hamilton, Baby Hamilton, Teresa Hamilton

In 1910, Willis Hamilton Sr. entered the world in Ketchikan, Alaska, born to George (Ts'aangaay) Hamilton and Joy Edna Edenso. In 1920, Willis Hamilton Sr. resided in Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territo. Willis Hamilton Sr. married Violet L. Skultka, and had children including Duncon G Hamilton, Joy Ann Hamilton, Lavina Hamilton, Lovine Hamilton, Willis Hamilton, Leonard Alex Hamilton, Owen Earl Hamilton, Baby Boy Hamilton, Teresa Kathleen "Terry" Hamilton. Willis Hamilton Sr. passed away in 1975 in Ketchikan, Gateway, Alaska, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1910, Willis Hamilton Sr. entered the world in Ketchikan, Alaska, born to George (Ts'aangaay) Hamilton and Joy Edna Edenso.
  • In 1920, Willis Hamilton Sr. resided in Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territo.
  • Willis Hamilton Sr. married Violet L. Skultka, and had children including Duncon G Hamilton, Joy Ann Hamilton, Lavina Hamilton, Lovine Hamilton, Willis Hamilton, Leonard Alex Hamilton, Owen Earl Hamilton, Baby Boy Hamilton, Teresa Kathleen "Terry" Hamilton.
  • Willis Hamilton Sr. passed away in 1975 in Ketchikan, Gateway, Alaska, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Hamilton
1884 – 1999
Birth Location: Nicholas Bay, Terr. of Alaska, USA
GH
Joy Edenso
1895 – 1932
Birth Location: Howkan, Terr. of Alaska,USA
JE

Spouses(s)

Violet Skultka
1913 – 1973
Birth Location: Howkan, Terr. of Alaska, USA
VS

Children(s)

Duncon Hamilton
1929 –
Birth Location: Alaska
DH
Joy Hamilton
1934 – 1986
Birth Location: Craig, Alaska
JH
Lavina Hamilton
1935 – 2013
Birth Location: Craig Alaska, Prince of Wales Outer Ketchikan, Alaska, USA
LH
Lovine Hamilton
1937 –
Birth Location: Alaska
LH
Willis Hamilton
1938 –
Birth Location: Alaska
WH
Leonard Hamilton
1938 – 2004
Birth Location: Craig, Terr. of Alaska, USA
LH
Owen Hamilton
1942 – 1999
Birth Location: Ketchikan,Terr. of Alaska,USA
OH
Baby Hamilton
1944 – 1944
Birth Location: Ketchikan, Terr. of Alaska, USA
BH
Teresa Hamilton
1950 – 2011
Birth Location: Ketchikan, Terr. of Alaska, USA
TH

Willis Hamilton's Ancestors

Self
Willis Hamilton
1910 – 1975
Birth Place: Ketchikan, Alaska
Parents
George (Ts'aangaay) Hamilton
1884 – 1999
Nicholas Bay, Terr. of Alaska, USA
Joy (Edna) Edenso
1895 – 1932
Howkan, Terr. of Alaska,USA
Grandparents
James Edenso
1855 – 1934
Massett, British Columbia, Canada
Sally ((Kihlyaanangaa)) Gunyah
1867 – 1925
Skidgate, British Columbia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Gunyah Scowel
1865 – 1917
Anna Gunya
1827 – 1917
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Hamilton's Descendants

1.
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Willis Hamilton (Nov 15 1910 – 28 Jul 1975) m. Violet (L.) Skultka (13 APR 1913 – 24 MAR 1973)
  1. 1. Duncon (G) Hamilton (abt 1929 – )
  2. 2. Joy (Ann) Hamilton (14 Feb 1934 – 15 May 1986)
  3. 3. Lavina Hamilton (10 November 1935 – 18 July 2013)
  4. 4. Lovine Hamilton (abt 1937 – )
  5. 5. Willis Hamilton (abt 1938 – )
  6. 6. Leonard (Alex) Hamilton (8 May 1938 – 16 Jun 2004)
  7. 7. Owen (Earl) Hamilton (22 May 1942 – 27 Dec 1999)
  8. 8. Baby (Boy) Hamilton (28 May 1944 – 28 May 1944)
  9. 9. Teresa (Kathleen "Terry") Hamilton (22 Jun 1950 – 27 Feb 2011)

Willis Hamilton's Timeline

7 Records

1910
15 Nov 1910
Birth of Willis Hamilton Sr. in Ketchikan, Terr. of Alaska, USA
Ketchikan, Terr. of Alaska, USA
1910
Nov 15 1910
Birth of Willis Hamilton Sr. in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
1920
1920
Age 10
Willis Hamilton Sr. resided here in Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory, USA
Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Willis Hamilton Sr. resided here in Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory
Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory
1935
1935
Age 25
Willis Hamilton Sr. resided here
None
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 30
Willis Hamilton Sr. resided here in Ketchikan, First Judicial Division, Alaska, USA
Ketchikan, First Judicial Division, Alaska, USA
1975
28 Jul 1975
Age 65
Death of Willis Hamilton Sr. in Ketchikan, Gateway, Alaska, USA
Ketchikan, Gateway, Alaska, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1910
    Event Place: Ketchikan, Terr. of Alaska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ketchikan, First Judicial Division, Alaska; Roll: T627_4578; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 1-15
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory; Roll: T625_2030; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 137
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory; Roll: 2626; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 340.0; FHL microfilm: 2342360

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 15 1910
    Event Place: Ketchikan, Alaska

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory; Roll: T625_2030; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 137

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ketchikan, First Judicial District, Alaska Territory; Roll: 2626; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 340.0; FHL microfilm: 2342360

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ketchikan, First Judicial Division, Alaska; Roll: T627_4578; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 1-15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ketchikan, First Judicial Division, Alaska, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ketchikan, First Judicial Division, Alaska; Roll: T627_4578; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 1-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: A
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ketchikan, First Judicial Division, Alaska; Roll: T627_4578; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 1-15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1975
    Event Place: Ketchikan, Gateway, Alaska, USA
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