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William Joseph Yohn
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William Joseph Yohn 1 2 3 4
FamilySearch ID: GM2F-CQP. Noted events in his life were: 1. Census in 1900 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 2. Military from 21 Mar 1918 to 4 Nov 1921 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA: World War I Co. K 1st Infantry. 5 3. He was described as 5' 3 1/2", green eyes, black hair, dark complexion on 21 Mar 1918 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 5 4. Occupation: puncher at McClinon Marshall Co., Pottstown, PA on 12 Sep 1918 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 6 5. Residence: 52 S. Evans St., Pottstown, PA on 12 Sep 1918 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 6 6. Census in 1920 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 7 The 1920 census recorded renting at 264 High Street: William Yohn, clerk in foundry, 21, living with wife Marian, telephone operator, 18. They and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. 7. Census in 1930 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 8 The 1930 census recorded Wm J. Yohn, cleark in steel mill, 32, living with wife Marion, clerk courthouse, 29. Also with them is brother Philip G. Yohn, foreman at steel mill, 38, single; and sister Margaret M. Yohn, operator in cotton mill, 34, single. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. 8. Census in 1940 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 9 The 1940 census recorded at 1043 1/2 Queen Street: William J. Yohn, clerk, 42, living with wife Marian B., 39. They were born in Pennsylvania. 9. Occupation: Bethlehem Steel Company on 16 Feb 1942 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 4 10. He was described as 5' 4" 125 lbs, brown eyes, black hair, dark complexion. Hard of hearing, glasses, speech defect on 16 Feb 1942 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 4 11. Residence: 1043 Queen St., Pottstown, PA on 16 Feb 1942 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 4 12. Residence: 1043 1/2 Queen St., Pottstown, PA on 7 May 1945 in Pottstown, Montgomery, PA. 1 William married Marian J. Beecher, daughter of William Ayers Beecher and Emma Laura Whitman. (Marian J. Beecher was born on 8 Jan 1901 in North Coventry Twp., Chester, PA,10 11 12 died in Oct 1974 in , Montgomery, PA 11 12 and was buried in North Coventry Twp.: Mount Zion Cemetery, Chester, PA 12.) |
1 Pottstown Mercury (Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania), 7 May 1945, page 3. Obituary of William A. Beecher.
2 U.S. Social Security Death Index, William J. Yohn. SSN 178-03-6932.
3 Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148249839.
4 Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), William Joseph Yohn b. 5 Jan 1898 West Chester PA.
5 Ancestry.com, "Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Card Files, 1775-1916," Yohn J William, 20 years old, elisted at Pottstown 21 Mar 1918.
6 Ancestry.com, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls.), William Joseph Yohn, b. 8 Jan 1898.
7 1920 United States Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pottstown Ward 3, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1607; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 159; Image: 211.
8 1930 United States Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2084; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0122; Image: 884.0; FHL microfilm: 2341818.
9 1940 United States Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pottstown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3583; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 46-173.
10 1910 United States Census, Pennsylvania, Chester County, North Coventry Township, Series: T624 Roll: 1328 Page: 263.
11 U.S. Social Security Death Index, Marian Yohn. SSN 202-30-3438.
12 Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148249819.
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