Person:William Sheeley (1)

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William Frederick Sheeley
b.6 Jan 1895 Worthington, Greene, Indiana, United States
d.16 Sep 1977 Altona, Knox, Illinois, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 24 Jan 1892
  1. William Frederick Sheeley1895 - 1977
Spouse and Children
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m. 9 Jun 1917
  1. Clifford Shiloh Sheeley1918 - 1994
  2. James Dale Sheeley1921 - 2000
  3. John F. Sheeley1927 - 2001
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Facts and Events
Name William Frederick Sheeley
Gender Male
Birth? 6 Jan 1895 Worthington, Greene, Indiana, United States
Marriage 9 Jun 1917 Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United Statesto Vera Blondell Hartnell
Census[4][6] 14 Jan 1920 Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United States1920 United States Federal Census
Military[1][5] Military Service
Occupation[3] Altona, Knox, Illinois, United StatesMechanic for a Moldmaker factory - listed as Tool Maker on his Death Certificate
Death? 16 Sep 1977 Altona, Knox, Illinois, United StatesCause: Carcinoma of the left lung
Burial? 19 Sep 1977 Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United States

(Medical):The approximate time between diagnosis of the cancer and his death was about 2 months. William was found dead on his couch, by his granddaughter, Annette & great granddaughter, Laura. He was fond of handing out Three Musketeers candy bars to the grandchildren while they were playing outside. In his later years, he lived in a trailer on the same property in Altona, IL as his son Dale. Jean used to take him his meals nightly. The Foley Mortuary at 116 N. Broad Street in Galesburg. IL was in charge of the services.

References
  1. ↑ Wesley Reuel Phillips Diary. (Ancestry.com)
    P-93, 20 Mar 2006.
  2.   Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service).

    It was issued in Illinois; the number was 330-05-2033. He lived at zip code 61401 in Altona, Knox, IL at the time of his death.

  3. ↑ Laura Jean (Sheeley) Sorensen. (Laura's Family History Report)
    Descendants of William F. Sheely Report, 19 Mar 2006.
  4. ↑ Knox, Illinois, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule.
  5. ↑ William served as a Col. in World War I.
  6. ↑ According to the Census report he was 25; married to Vera, who was 22; had 1 son, Clifford 3 mos old; William's father was born in Iowa; his mother was born in Indiana; and his occupation was a moulder at a Casket factory.
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