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Willis John Heneler Rutledge 1917–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1917

Birth Location: Shelburn, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 12 Oct 1980

Death Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Father: Thomas Rutledge

Mother: Priscilla Stoddart

Spouse(s): Thelma Newton

Children(s): Wayne Rutledge

In 1917, Willis John Heneler Rutledge entered the world in Shelburn, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, born to Thomas George Rutledge And Priscilla Jane Stoddart. In 1921, Willis John Heneler Rutledge resided in Victoria St, Shelburn Village, Dufferin, Ontario, . In 1951, Willis John Heneler Rutledge resided in Railroad Board (Issued Through). Willis John Heneler Rutledge married Thelma Helene Newton, and had children including Wayne Rutledge. Willis John Heneler Rutledge passed away in 1980 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Willis John Heneler Rutledge entered the world in Shelburn, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, born to Thomas George Rutledge And Priscilla Jane Stoddart.
  • In 1921, Willis John Heneler Rutledge resided in Victoria St, Shelburn Village, Dufferin, Ontario, .
  • In 1951, Willis John Heneler Rutledge resided in Railroad Board (Issued Through).
  • Willis John Heneler Rutledge married Thelma Helene Newton, and had children including Wayne Rutledge.
  • Willis John Heneler Rutledge passed away in 1980 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Rutledge's Ancestors

Self
Willis Rutledge
1917–1980
Birth Place: Shelburn, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Thomas George Rutledge
1876–1966
Mulmur, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Priscilla (Jane) Stoddart
1882–1931
Lot 10, Con 5 Amaranth Twp., Dufferin Co., Ontario
Grandparents
George Rutledge
1846–1914
Mulmur, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Mary (S.) Cotton
1850–1899
Mono, Dufferin, Ontario
Henry (Elliot) Stoddart
1851–1920
Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Guly ((Julia) Emily Maria) Allen
1851–1906
Guelph, Wellington Co, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
George Sr.
1814–1901
Hannah Nixon
1818–1897
Thomas Cotton
1797–1877
Elizah Howard
1805–1883
James (Stoddard)
1805–
Mary Scott
1824–1907
William Allen
1822–1905
Eliza Hill
1831–1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Rutledge's Descendants

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Willis (John Heneler) Rutledge (14 May 1917–12 Oct 1980) m. Thelma (Helene) Newton (19 Dec 1918–11 May 2001)
  1. 1. Wayne Rutledge 1940–1998 m. Eunice Margaret 1940–2014

Willis Rutledge's Timeline

4 Records

1917
14 May 1917
Birth of Willis John Heneler Rutledge in Shelburn, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
Shelburn, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 4
Willis John Heneler Rutledge resided here in Victoria St, Shelburn Village, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
Victoria St, Shelburn Village, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
1951
Before 1951
Age 34
Willis John Heneler Rutledge resided here in Railroad Board (Issued Through)
Railroad Board (Issued Through)
1980
12 Oct 1980
Age 63
Death of Willis John Heneler Rutledge in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1917
    Event Place: Shelburn, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Victoria St, Shelburn Village, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Railroad Board (Issued Through)
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1980
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

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