Person:William Standing (1)

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William Standing
b.13 Oct 1821 Preston, Lancashire, England
d.23 Nov 1884 Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 19 Oct 1812
  1. Alice Standing1815 - Abt 1849
  2. John F. Standing1817 - 1888
  3. Fanny Standing1819 - 1857
  4. William Standing1821 - 1884
  5. Thomas Standing1823 - Abt 1857
  6. Mary Standing1825 - 1894
  7. Elizabeth Standing1828 - 1844
  8. Stephen Standing1830 - 1844
  9. James StandingAbt 1843 - 1897
Spouse and Children
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m. Abt 1846
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  William Standing1821 - 1884
m. Bef 1854
  1. George W. Standing1854 - 1912
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Facts and Events
Name William Standing
Gender Male
Birth? 13 Oct 1821 Preston, Lancashire, England
Marriage Abt 1846 to Margaret Leach
Marriage Bef 1854 to Unknown
Death? 23 Nov 1884 Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, United States
Burial? Nov 1884 Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, United States
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Migration Pattern

William Standing immigrated to America in 1841, sailing from Liverpool to New Orleans. His parents and siblings made the voyage together. He was blessed on 4 Jun 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois by elders of the Mormon church. By 1847, William was living in St. Louis, Missouri and was "made Bishop of St. Louis 3rd Ward" on 25 Mar 1847. Later he and his family moved to southern Illinois, where he spent the rest of his life.


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Timeline

13 Oct 1821 - Born in Preston, Lancashire, England

Mar 1841 (age 19) - Sailed to New Orleans from Liverpool; Occupation stated on passenger list - "joiner" (skilled carpenter)

4 Jun 1845 (age 23) - Blessing conducted by Mormon Church elders - Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL

31 Jan 1847 (age 25) - Attended Conference of St. Louis branch members of the Mormon Church - St. Louis, MO

25 Mar 1847 (age 25) - Was "made Bishop of St. Louis 3rd Ward" - St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO

1850 (age 29) - Census - Located in Pottawattamie County, IA with wife Margaret and their children

1855 (age 34) - Named legal guardian of his youngest brother, James Standing - Union County, IL

1860 (age 39) - Census - Located in Carbondale Township, Jackson County, IL; Occupation - miller

1870 (age 49) - Census - Located in Du Quoin, Perry County, IL; Occupation - miller

1880 (age 59) - Census - Located in Du Quoin, Perry County, IL

23 Nov 1884 (age 63) - Died at Du Quoin, Perry County, IL

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