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Victor Hawes Wesson (1890 - 1945)

Lieut. Col Victor Hawes Wesson
Born in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married 7 Nov 1912 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United Statesmap
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Died at age 54 in Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United Statesmap
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Biography

Victor Hawes Wesson was born on 6 October 1890 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, son of Joseph Hawes Wesson (1859–1920) and Florence May Stebbins (1860–1940).[1][2]

In 1900, Victor H (10), was a single son, in the household of Joseph H Wesson (41 years) in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. [3]

In 1910, Victor H Wisson (19), was a single son, in the household of Joseph H Wisson (49) in Springfield Ward 5, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. [4]

Victor (22) married Eleanor Morgan Williams (21) (born on 10 May 1891 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States) on 7 November 1912 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.[5] [6] [7] Their children were:

  1. Rufus Wesson (29 January 1914 – 1 July 1975)
  2. Daniel Baird Wesson (28 April 1916 – 11 November 1978)
  3. Morgan Wesson (19 December 1918 – 13 November 1942)
  4. Florence Wesson (1922 – 6 August 2000)

Victor registered for the draft for World War I. [8]

In 1920, Victor H (29), was a married head of household in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. [9]

In 1930, Victor H (39), was a married head of household in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. [10]

In 1940, Victor (49), was a married head of household in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. [11]

Victor registered for the draft for World War II. [12]

Victor died on 27 May 1945 in Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts, aged 54.[13] He was buried in Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. [14]

Sources

  1. ↑ Birth: "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"
    citing Page: 124; Digital film/folder number: 004240776; FHL microfilm: 480762; Image number: 400; Packet letter: C; Indexing batch: I09152-9
    FamilySearch Record: FHRK-59Q (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DB1S-SZ2
    Victor Hawes Wesson born on 6 Oct 1890, son of Joseph H. Wesson & Florence M. Stebbins, in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.
  2. ↑ Birth: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004162393; FHL microfilm: 1428244; Record number: 142; Packet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: FXWB-5W9 (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QV3-K55 Image number 00161
    Victor Hawes Wesson born in 1890, son of Joseph H. Wesson & Florence M. Stebbins, in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.
  3. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 6; Digital film/folder number: 004113837; FHL microfilm: 1240652; Image number: 525; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00678-3
    FamilySearch Record: M9R2-KBV (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6767-PV5
    Victor H Wesson (10), single son, in household of Joseph H Wesson (41 years) in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Massachusetts.
  4. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971705; FHL microfilm: 1374605; Image number: 516; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03408-6
    FamilySearch Record: M2JB-5S9 (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVK-9QNL
    Victor H Wisson (19), single son, in household of Joseph H Wisson (49) in Springfield Ward 5, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Massachusetts.
  5. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925"
    citing Page: 215; Line: 940; Digital film/folder number: 004329368; FHL microfilm: 002409943; Record number: 7768; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: N4XP-1T8 (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DRLS-5CF Image number 00489
    Victor H Wesson (22) marriage to Eleanor Morgan Williams (21) on 7 Nov 1912 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.
  6. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925"
    citing Page: 139; Line: 10; Digital film/folder number: 004329368; FHL microfilm: 002409943; Record number: 6438; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: N4XP-NNN (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DRLS-F54 Image number 00411
    Victor H Wesson (22) marriage to Eleanor M Williams (21) on 7 Nov 1912 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.
  7. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007578182; FHL microfilm: 2046829; Image number: 324; Packet letter: F; Indexing batch: I01456-7
    FamilySearch Record: FHGC-5ZG (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89XF-NZVG
    Victor H Wesson marriage to Eleanor M. Williams on 7 Nov 1912 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.
  8. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005216150; FHL microfilm: 1684521
    FamilySearch Record: KZN8-X54 (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-8BRJ-9HCG Image number 02124
    Name: Victor Hawes Wesson; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Ludlow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States; Birth Date: 6 10 1890; Birth Place: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
  9. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 27; Digital film/folder number: 004966079; FHL microfilm: 1820701; Image number: 231; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01869-0
    FamilySearch Record: MXB7-KJV (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R6G-242
    Victor H Wesson (29), married head of household in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Massachusetts.
  10. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 37; Digital film/folder number: 004951088; FHL microfilm: 2340642; Image number: 249; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03853-2
    FamilySearch Record: XQGC-2QV (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR4L-QH3
    Victor H Wesson (39), married head of household in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Massachusetts.
  11. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 36; Digital film/folder number: 005460868; Image number: 698; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: K4FM-NCH (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9M1-HC4P
    Victor Wesson (49), married head of household in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Born in Massachusetts.
  12. ↑ Military: "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Massachusetts; Affiliate Publication Number: M2090; Digital film/folder number: 004156921; FHL microfilm: 1148712; Image number: 6159; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: R00808-9
    FamilySearch Record: V128-2Z5 (accessed 13 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-674Q-DNN
    Name: Victor Hawes Wesson; Residence Place: Berkley, , California; Military Draft Registration Date: 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Berkley, , Massachusetts, United States; Birth Date: 06 Oct 1890; Occupation Employer: Victor Hawes/Wesson; Record Nbr: 6159; System Of Record: SLS.
  13. ↑ Death: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
    citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
    FamilySearch Record: 6KM4-VR7L (accessed 13 April 2024)
    Victor H Wesson death 27 May 1945 (born 6 Oct 1890).
  14. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #136652789 (accessed 29 April 2024)
    Memorial page for LTC Victor Hawes Wesson (6 Oct 1890-27 May 1945), citing Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by James Bianco (contributor 47745493).

See also:

  • 1900 Passport Application:

"United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: Passport Applications, 1795-1905.; Affiliate Publication Number: M1372; Digital film/folder number: 007574956; FHL microfilm: 1514024; Image number: 639
FamilySearch Record: QVJP-HMD7 (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9XW-7FYK
Name: Victor H Wesson; Passport Application Date: 1900; Passport Application Place: Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States; Birth Date: 06 Oct 1890; Birth Place: Massachusetts; Age: 10 years; Source Certificate Nbr: 16780; System Of Record: SLS.

  • Military:

"United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917 - 1940; Affiliate Publication Number: 76193916; Digital film/folder number: 105337979; Image number: 3248
FamilySearch Record: W7LQ-HZ6Z (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C3M8-BS9X-J
Name: Victor Hawes Wesson; Military Service Place: St. Louis, Missouri, United States; Residence Place: Longmeadow, Mass; Birth Date: 6 October 1890; Vis Status: VISIBLE; Record Nbr: 0; System Of Record: SLS.

  • Immigration:

"New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957.; Affiliate Publication Number: T715; Digital film/folder number: 004870045; FHL microfilm: 1757213; Image number: 13
FamilySearch Record: 24NY-ZM2 (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G5ZB-38F
Name: Victor H Wesson; Immigration Date: 1934; Immigration Place: New York, New York, United States; Birth Date: 1891; Birth Place: Springfield Mass; Age: 43; Ship: Orizaba; System Of Record: SLS.

  • Obituary:

"United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 102263818; Image number: 1217
FamilySearch Record: Q593-573P (accessed 13 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSHX-HB9
Name: Victor H Wesson; Obituary Date: 17 Jun 1945; Obituary Place: Springfield, Massachusetts; Death Date: 27 May 1945; Residence Date: 16 Jun 1945; Residence Place: Palmer; Source Newspaper: Springfield Republican; System Of Record: SLS.





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