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William Toop

William Toop



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  1. 1.  William Toop was born in 1812 in Maryland, USA; died on 4 Aug 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Military: Military Unit: Quarter Master's Dept. U.S. Volunteers
    • Military Pension: Pennsylvania, USA; Quarter master's Dept. Date of DeathClaim Filed 4 Aug 1890 (?)
    • Veteran: Civil War: Quarter Master's Dept
    • Residence: 1860, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; 48 Age: 48; PersonalEstateValue: 500; RealEstateValue: 2000
    • Residence: 1860, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Occupation: 1 Sep 1862, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; "Retail Dealer in Liquors" Tax $20.00
    • Residence: 1869, Cranberry Alley and Short, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1876, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: 112 Short; Occupation: Oysterman
    • Residence: 1877, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: 112 Short; Occupation: Laborer

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    Widow's Claim Date Filed. Actual Date of Death could be earlier.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Humphrey. Elizabeth was born about 1826 in Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Clara M. Toop was born on 17 Dec 1849 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 25 Dec 1921 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Matilda Toop was born about 1852.

Generation: 2



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