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William Raymond Kerwood

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  • Name William Raymond Kerwood  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Birth 13 Aug 1924  Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6
    Gender Male 
    Name Bill Kerwood 
    _UID 92C857D066C66740A0D70856DD272E6BC629 
    Death 23 May 2005  Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6, 7, 8
    Burial 26 May 2005  Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville, Onondaga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7, 8
    Notes 
    • Of Baldwinsville, NY, in 1982.
    Person ID I5139  broderick
    Last Modified 16 Oct 2015 

    Father William James Kerwood,   b. 4 May 1900, Mechanicville, Saratoga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Aug 1967, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years) 
    Mother Irene Nailor,   b. 5 Jan 1905, Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Jan 1982, Baldwinsville, Onondaga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1921  [9
    _STAT Bef 1930 
    Divorced 
    Family ID F1608  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Elizabeth Breeze,   b. 2 Apr 1920, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Apr 2005, Baldwinsville, Onondaga, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Marriage 4 Jul 1947  [10, 11
    Children 
     1. Mary I. Kerwood
     2. Karen A. Kerwood
     3. Kevin J. Kerwood
     4. M.W. Kerwood
     5. D.J. Kerwood
    Family ID F1606  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Dec 2014 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 13 Aug 1924 - Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 23 May 2005 - Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S61] State of New York, New York 1925 Census, Rensselaer, Troy Wd 17, A.D. 01 E.D. 02, p 23, img 12, ln 1 (Reliability: 3).
      Name: William Kerwood
      Birth Date: abt 1925
      Birth Place: United States
      Age: 300 da(ys)
      Gender: Male
      Residence Place: Troy Ward 17, Rensselaer
      Relationship: Grandson
      Color or Race: White
      Assembly District: 01
      House Number: 815
      Line Number: 01
      Page Number: 23
      Resides 815 5th Av.
      Occ.: (none)
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Elizabeth Kirwood 51
      William Kirwood 25
      Irene Kirwood 20
      Evelyn Kirwood 03
      William Kerwood 0

    2. [S561] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, ( Source Information National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Original data: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; ARC: 1263923. World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park. College Park, Maryland, U.S.A. Index only database.), See text/ (Reliability: 3).
      Name: William R Kerwood
      Birth Year: 1924
      Race: White, citizen (White)
      Nativity State or Country: New York
      State of Residence: New York
      County or City: Onondaga

      Enlistment Date: 13 Mar 1943
      Enlistment State: New York
      Enlistment City: Syracuse
      Branch: No branch assignment
      Branch Code: No branch assignment
      Grade: Private
      Grade Code: Private
      Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
      Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
      Source: Civil Life

      Education: 4 years of high school
      Civil Occupation: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor
      Marital Status: Single, without dependents
      Height: 65
      Weight: 119

    3. [S262] United States. Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 16th, 1940, New York, Onondaga, Baldwinsville, ED 34-44, sht 4B, img 8, ln 76 (Reliability: 3).
      Name: William Murray
      Age: 15
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: New York
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Son
      Home in 1940: Baldwinsville, Onondaga, New York
      Map of Home in 1940: View Map
      Street: Mildred Avenue
      House Number: 9
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Baldwinsville, Onondaga, New York
      Residence in 1935: Same Place
      Resident on farm in 1935: No
      Sheet Number: 4B
      Attended School or College: Yes
      Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      William Murray 35
      Irene Murray 33
      Evelyn Murray 18
      William Murray 15

    4. [S479] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, ( Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.), See text. (Reliability: 3).
      Name: William Raymond Kerwood
      [William R Kerwood]
      SSN: 069240285
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birth Date: 13 Aug 1924
      Birth Place: Troy Rens, New York
      Father Name: William J Kerwood
      Mother Name: Irene Nailor
      Death Date: 23 May 2005
      Type of Claim: Original SSN.
      Notes: Oct 1946: Name listed as WILLIAM RAYMOND KERWOOD; 14 Jun 2005: Name listed as WILLIAM R KERWOOD

    5. [S67] United States Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Name: William R. Kerwood Last Residence: 13027 Baldwinsville, Onondaga, New York BORN: 13 Aug 1924 Died: 23 May 2005 State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951) (Reliability: 3).

    6. [S47] FindAGrave.com, (http://www.findagrave.com), Find A Grave Memorial# 24917738 (Reliability: 3).
      William R. "Bill" Kerwood

      Birth: Aug. 13, 1924
      Death: May 23, 2005

      Bill Kerwood, 80, of Baldwinsville died peacefully Monday, May 23, 2005 at Veterans Medical Center. He was born in Troy, NY and has lived in Baldwinsville since 1937. "Pops" took geat pride and enjoyment in raising and caring for his family with his beloved wife of 58 years, Betty. His greatest joy in life was his wonderful bond with his wife Mary E. Breeze Kerwood , who recently died on April 16, 2005. Bill had a deep devotion and faith in the loving will of God and was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. He was an Army veteran of WW II, where he served in France and Germany in the Signal Corps. He worked in the food service industry, running the Troy Grocery Company in downtown Baldwinsville and later working for Pepperidge Farm and Paul de Lima Coffee Company. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Maureen Hayes.

      Survivors: three daughters, Mary I. (Larry) Kerwood of Auburn and Karen A. (Dale) Parsons and Deborah J. Kerwood both of Baldwinsville; two sons, Mark W. (Sandra) of Buffalo and Kevin J. (Ildiko) of Deltona, FL; six grandchildren, Mary (Brian) Bonikowski, Matthew and Michelle Harshbarger, Andrew and Ashlee Milton, and Joshua Kerwood; great grandchildren, Brett and Lauren.

      Services: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville and 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Calling hours are 2-4 & 7-9pm Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.

      Contributions: In lieu of flowers to Meals On Wheels, 76 Canton St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or Hopice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or St. Mary's Anniversary Fund, 47 Syracuse St. Baldwinsville, NY.

      Family links:
      Spouse:
      Mary Elizabeth Breeze Kerwood (1920 - 2005)*

      *Calculated relationship

      Burial:
      Riverview Cemetery
      Baldwinsville
      Onondaga County
      New York, USA

      Created by: Frank K.
      Record added: Feb 27, 2008
      Find A Grave Memorial# 24917738

    7. [S92] National Cemetery Administration., U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006, (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network), Name: William R Kerwood Service Info.: TEC 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II Birth Date: 1924 Death Date: 2005 Cemetery: Riverview Cemetery Cemetery Address: 70 Tappan Street Baldwinsville, NY 13027 (Reliability: 3).

    8. [S464] Messenger, The (Baldwinsville, NY), We, 1 Jun 2005. p 14 Baldwinsville NY Messenger 2005 Jan - 2005 Dec Grayscale - 1737.pdf (Reliability: 3).
      Bill Kerwood, 80

    9. [S561] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, ( Source Information National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Original data: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; ARC: 1263923. World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park. College Park, Maryland, U.S.A. Index only database.), See text. (Reliability: 3).
      Name: William J Kerwood
      Birth Year: 1900
      Race: White, citizen (White)
      Nativity State or Country: New York
      State of Residence: New York
      County or City: Rensselaer

      Enlistment Date: 14 Aug 1942
      Enlistment State: New York
      Enlistment City: Albany
      Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
      Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
      Grade: Private
      Grade Code: Private
      Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
      Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
      Source: Civil Life

      Education: 1 year of high school
      Civil Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in the manufacture of miscellaneous products
      Marital Status: Divorced, without dependents
      Height: 67
      Weight: 148

    10. [S463] Cato Citizen, The (Cato, NY), Th, 10 Jul 1947 Newspaper Cato NY Citizen 1947 - 1949 - 0188.PDF (Reliability: 3).
      Miss Breeze Biide Of Wm. Kerwood
      Married 4 Jul 1947 at home of bride's grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. William Sherman, of Cato, NY. Groom son of Mr. and Mrs. William Murray of Baldwinsville, bride the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Breeze of Syracuse.

    11. [S464] Messenger, The (Baldwinsville, NY), Th, 24 Jul 1947, p 1 Baldwinsville NY Messenger 1947 Jan - 1948 Dec Grayscale - 0300.pdf (Reliability: 3).
      Marriages
      ...
      Kerwood - Breeze