Person:William Leathers (10)

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William Sherman Leathers
b.10 Jan 1875 Keokuk County, Iowa
d.28 Apr 1944 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Parents and Siblings
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m. 26 Dec 1861
  1. Samuel Sanford Leathers1867 - 1939
  2. Flora Anna Leathers1869 - 1943
  3. Margaret Bernita Leathers1871 - 1955
  4. John H. Leathers1873 - 1927
  5. William H. LeathersAbt 1875 -
  6. William Sherman Leathers1875 - 1944
  7. Jesse Fremont LeathersAbt 1877 - 1942
  8. Elizabeth Leathers1880 - 1882
  9. Benjamin Franklin Leathers1884 - 1962
Spouse and Children
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m. 26 Aug 1896
  1. Glenn LaVere Leathers1901 - 1996
  2. Vera P. Leathers1906 - 1988
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Facts and Events
Name[1][2] William Sherman Leathers
Gender Male
Birth[3][2][10] 10 Jan 1875 Keokuk County, Iowa
Marriage 26 Aug 1896 Jefferson County, Iowato Grace Ellen Reed
Census[4] 1900 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Census[5] 1910 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Census[6] 1915 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Census[8] 1920 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Census[9] 1930 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Death[2][10] 28 Apr 1944 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
Burial[2][10] Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa

Jefferson County, Iowa, 1900:[4]

Leathers, William Head 25 yrs (b. Jan 1875) (marr. 4 yrs) b. Iowa (parents, b. Indiana) Day Laborer
      Ellen Wife 20 yrs (b. Apr 1880) (2 children, 0 living) b. Iowa (parents, b. Illinois/Ohio)

Jefferson County, Iowa, 1910:[5]

Leathers, William S. Head 35 yrs (marr. 14 yrs) b. Iowa (parents, b. Ohio) Laborer (Elevator)
      Grace E. Wife 30 yrs (4 children, 2 living) b. Iowa (parents, b. Illinois/Ohio)
      Glenn L. Son 9 yrs b. Iowa (parents, b. Iowa)
      Vera P. Dau 3 yrs b. Iowa (parents, b. Iowa)

Jefferson County, Iowa, 1915:[6]
Leathers, Wm. S.
Age: 40 yrs, b. Iowa. Parents, b. Indiana/Ohio.
Married
Education: 10 yrs
Occupation: Clerk
Value of home: $1,600
Church: Congregational

Jefferson County, Iowa, 1920:[8]

Leathers, William Head 44 yrs b. Iowa (parents, b. "U. States") Clerk (Grocery)
      Grace Wife 39 yrs b. Iowa (parents, b. "U. States")
      Glenn Son 18 yrs b. Iowa (parents, b. Iowa) Laborer (Driver)
      Pauline Dau 13 yrs b. Iowa (parents, b. Iowa)

Jefferson County, Iowa, 1930:[9]

Leathers, William S. Head 55 yrs (marr. at 21 yrs) b. Iowa (parents, b. Ohio) Salesman (Retail Grocery)
      Grace E. Wife 49 yrs (marr. at 16 yrs) b. Iowa (parents, b. Ohio)
References
  1. ↑ Letter from Bob Griswold, 314 Ridgefield Rd, Endicott, NY 13760 -- dated 2 May 1989. Inquired about the family.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Find A Grave.

    Find a Grave

  3. ↑ Keokuk, Iowa, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 155, p. 131A.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jefferson, Iowa, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 47, p. 13A, dwelling/family 395/305.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jefferson, Iowa, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 48, p. 28A, dwelling/family 159/165 (408 S. [illgelible]).
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Jefferson, Iowa, United States. 1915 Iowa State Census
    Card no. [blank].
  7.   United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988)
    12 Sep 1918.

    Name: Leathers, William S.
    Address: West Morrill, Fairfield, Jeff. Co., Ia.
    Born: 10 Jan 1875 (43 yrs)
    Occupation: Laborer at Elevator (Sanford [illegible] Co., Fairfield)
    Nearest Relation: Mrs. Grace Helen Leathers, wife [same address]
    Description: Medium height & build, dark eyes, dark hair, no disabilities.

  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Jefferson, Iowa, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 50, p. 2A, dwelling/family 39/46 (503 E. Lowe St).
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Jefferson, Iowa, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 6, p. 3B, dwelling/family 81/86 (503 E. Lowe St).
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Faifield [Iowa] Daily Ledger
    p. 8, 29 Apr 1944.

    WM. LEATHERS PASSED AWAY

    William S. Leathers 69, passed away yesterday aftetrnoon [sic] at 4:15 at his home, 503 E. Lowe street. He had become suddenly ill during the afternoon.

    He was born January 10, 1875 in Keokuk county, Iowa, and had been a resident of this city for the past 55 years.

    He is survived by his wife; one son, Glenn, and one daughter, Mrs. Alvin Ecklund, both of Fairfield; a brother, Ben Leathers, Fairfield; a sisters, Mrs. Margaret Gaines, Beverly Hills, Calif.; and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son and one daughter who passed away in infancy.

    The body was taken to the Hoskins funeral home.

    Funeral services will be held Monday, May 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the First Methodist church. The body will be taken from the funeral home to the residence this evening, and from there to the church at 2:00 on Monday. Interment in the Evergreen cemetery.

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