William Antone Schneider

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William Antone Schneider[1]
Born c. 1907[2]
Texas[3]
Spouse Ethel Nora Henry
Children Peggy Jeanette Schneider
Parents John Schneider[4]

According to Peggy Jeanette Schneider: "My dad was William Antone Schneider, my paternal grandfather was John E. Schneider and was born in Cologne, Germany . Came to the US when he was about 16 and as far as I know they came thru Ellis Island."[5]

Historical Records

  • The 1910 Federal Census shows the family in Collin County, Texas:
    • Father: John (c. 1869) in Germany, both parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1887
    • Mother: Ellen (c. 1880), in Arkansas, both parents born in Tennessee
    • Children: Katy (c. 1904), William (c. 1907), John Jr. (c. 1909)
  • In the 1920 Federal Census, William is in Greeley County, Oklahoma, as part of this household:
    • Father: John Schneider, born c. 1869 in Germany, both parents born in Germany, immigrated 1881
    • Mother: Jenny Schneider, born c. 1870 in Alabama, father born in Alabama, mother born in Tennessee
    • Children: Katie (c. 1905), William (c. 1907), John Jr. (c. 1910), Ellen (c. 1912). All born in Texas
  • A different 1920 Federal Census record from Oklahoma has the same father and children, but a wife/mother named Etta, who is from Germany

Who are the moms/wives? Etta, Ellen, Jenny?

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