William Henry Meyer

Male 1889 - 1980  (90 years)


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  • Name William Henry Meyer 
    Birth 28 Nov 1889  Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • William Henry Meyer  in the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
      Name: William Henry Meyer
      Race: Caucasian (White)
      Marital status: Married
      Birth Date: 28 Nov 1889
      Birth Place: Ohio, USA
      Residence Date: 1917-1918
      Street Address: 1610 Carll St.
      Residence Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
      Draft Board: 08
      Physical Build: Medium
      Height: 5 Ft 10 in
      Hair Color: Blonde
      Eye Color: Blue

      William Henry Meyer  in the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
      Name: William Henry Meyer
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birth Date: 28 Nov 1889
      Birth Place: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
      Residence Place: Ohio, USA
      Military Draft Date: 1942
      Relationship to Draftee: Head

    Gender Male 
    Death 4 Nov 1980  Orange, FL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • William H Meyer  in the Florida, U.S., Death Index, 1877-1998
      Name: William H Meyer
      Race: White
      Age at Death: 90
      Birth Date: 28 Nov 1889
      Death Date: 4 Nov 1980
      Death Place: Orange, Florida, United States

      William Meyer in the U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
      Name: William Meyer
      Death Age: 91
      Birth Date: 28 Nov 1889
      Residence Place: Winter Park, Florida
      Death Date: Nov 1980
      Death Place: Winter Park, Florida
      Obituary Date: 7 Jan 2015
    Person ID I42333  Drollinger Genealogy
    Last Modified 22 Jan 2021 

    Family Adella Elizabeth Stamm 
    Family ID F16389  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 22 Jan 2021 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 28 Nov 1889 - Ohio Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Interestingly, William and Myra are the grandparents of the late Hollywood actor, David Harold Meyer-Janssen who starred in the 1960s hit TV show, The Fugitive.

      William married Myra Angela Wert some time after his marriage to Adella. Myra was born 26 Jul 1883 Tecumseh, Johnson, NE and died 17 Jun 1969 Omaha, Douglas, NE. They had children; Harold Edward Meyer born 12 May 1906 Alma, Harlan, NE and died 4 Nov 1990 Mesa, Maricopa, AZ and Unknown daughter.

      William Meyer in the 1930 United States Federal Census
      Name: William Meyer
      Birth Year: abt 1890
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Age in 1930: 40
      Birthplace: Ohio
      Marital Status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1930: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
      Map of Home: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
      Street Address: BLaesi Ave
      Ward of City: 2
      Block: 34
      House Number: 5117
      Dwelling Number: 301
      Family Number: 331
      Home Owned or Rented: Owned
      Home Value: 600
      Radio Set: Yes
      Lives on Farm: No
      Age at First Marriage: 22
      Attended School: No
      Able to Read and Write: Yes
      Father's Birthplace: Germany
      Mother's Birthplace: Germany
      Able to Speak English: Yes
      Occupation: Operator
      Industry: Movie
      Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
      Employment: Yes
      Household Members Age Relationship
      William Meyer 40 Head
      Mildred Meyer 38 Wife
      Marybelle Meyer 15 Daughter
      Thelma Meyer 11 Daughter
      August Meyer 69 Father

      William was married to Myra Wert on 10 May 1905 in Harlan county, Nebraska, by Rev. C.H. Mitchelmore.

      William Meyer in the 1920 United States Federal Census
      Name: William Meyer
      Age: 40
      Birth Year: abt 1880
      Birthplace: Nebraska
      Home in 1920: Bloomington, Franklin, Nebraska
      House Number: x
      Residence Date: 1920
      Race: White
      Gender: Male
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Marital Status: Married
      Spouse's Name: Myra Meyer
      Able to Speak English: Yes
      Occupation: Agent
      Industry: Real Estate
      Employment Field: Own Account
      Home Owned or Rented: Owned
      Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
      Able to read: Yes
      Able to Write: Yes
      Neighbors: View others on page
      Household Members Age Relationship
      William Meyer 40 Head
      Myra Meyer 36 Wife
      Harold Meyer 13 Son
      Dorothy Meyer 2 Daughter

      William Meyer in the 1930 United States Federal Census
      Name: William Meyer[William Eyer]
      Birth Year: abt 1880
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Age in 1930: 50
      Birthplace: Nebraska
      Marital Status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1930: Bloomington, Franklin, Nebraska, USA
      Map of Home: Bloomington, Franklin, Nebraska
      Dwelling Number: 19
      Family Number: 20
      Home Owned or Rented: Owned
      Home Value: 5000
      Radio Set: Yes
      Lives on Farm: No
      Age at First Marriage: 26
      Attended School: No
      Able to Read and Write: Yes
      Father's Birthplace: Germany
      Mother's Birthplace: Germany
      Able to Speak English: Yes
      Occupation: Agent
      Industry: Real Estate
      Class of Worker: Working on own account
      Employment: Yes
      Household Members Age Relationship
      William Meyer 50 Head
      Myra A Meyer 46 Wife
      Harold E Meye r23 Son
      Dorthy B Meyer 12 Daughter





      William Meyer in the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
      Name: William Meyer
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Residence Age: 61
      Birth Date: 10 May 1881
      Birth Place: Hickman, Nebraska, USA
      Residence Date: 1942
      Residence Place: Alma, Nebraska, USA
      Occupation: Self
      Height: 5 11
      Eye Color: Blue
      Hair Color: Gray
      Weight: 192
      Complexion: Light

      We have a case of mistaken identity here. We need to question how and why Adelia got to Nebraska. Since we have her marrying William Henry Meyer in Ohio that question becomes moot. GLD 22 Jan 2021