William Wesley Luce (1849 - 1930)

Born 10 Oct 1849 in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Medora Alice (Winegar) Luce — married 2 Jan 1877 in Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States

Descendants

Died 6 Sep 1930 at age 80 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Biography

William Wesley Luce was born on 10 Oct 1849 in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States.^[1]

1. W W married Alice Medora "Dora" Winegar on 2 January 1877 in Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States.^[2]

2. Married Lula Bell Thompson about 1891 MN or WA.

3. William married Emma Bjorn on 14 July 1917 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.^[3]

William died on 6 Sep 1930 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington aged 80. He is buried in Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington, USA (plot: Block 5, Lot 81, Gr 6).^[4][5]

Drummer William Luce served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 22 May 1863
Mustered out: 16 Jun 1864
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Co A, 5th Wisconsin Infantry

• William was in a military record. They were in the 5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry.^[6]
• William was in a military record on 22 May 1863.^[7]
• William was in a military record. They were in the A-5 Wis. Infantry.^[8]
• William was in the military and died on 6 September 1930 in Edmond, Washington, United States.^[9]
• William was in a pension record in 1907-1933 in United States.^[10]
• In the 1890 census William was in Bothwell and Township 26, King, Washington, USA.^[11]
• William was in the military and died on 6 September 1930 in Edmond, Wash.^[12]

Census Records

• In the 1860 census William (age 10) was in Wausau Village of Wausau, Marathon, Wisconsin, United States.^[16]
• In the 1870 census Wesley (age 21) was in Township 95 Range 40, O'Brien, Iowa.^[17]
• In the 1892 census W was the married head of household in Bothell, King, Washington, USA.^[18]
• In the 1900 census W (age 51) was the married boarder of Cornelia Fryer in Maple Valley, King, Washington, United States.^[19]
• In the 1920 census William (age 70) was a married inmate in Kitsap, Washington, United States.^[20]
• In the 1930 census William (age 80) was the married father-in-law of Joseph T Miller in Everett, Snohomish, Washington, United States.^[21]

Sources

1. ↑ FamilySearch Person: LHNY-N8Y
2. ↑ Marriage: "Minnesota Marriages, 1849-1950"
   citing FHL microfilm: 1320257; Record number: 43;
   FamilySearch Record: FDDG-G2S (accessed 9 January 2023)
   W W Luce marriage to Alice M. Winegar on 2 Jan 1877 in Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013"
   Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013; Reference Number: kingcoarchmc58847
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2378 #1000282 (accessed 9 January 2023)
   William W Luce marriage to Emma Bjorn on 14 Jul 1917 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.
4. ↑ Death: "Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960"
   citing Everett, Snohomish, Washington, reference 238, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Olympia; FHL microfilm 2,022,721.
   FamilySearch Record: N357-4XY (accessed 9 January 2023)
   William W Luce death 6 Sep 1930, son of Benjamin F. Luce & Julia Ann Root, in Everett, Snohomish, Washington.
5. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #103161145 (accessed 9 January 2023)
   Memorial page for William Wesley Luce (10 Oct 1849-6 Sep 1930), citing Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington, USA (plot: Block 5, Lot 81, Gr 6); Maintained by Diane L. Teague Webb (contributor 47297921).
6. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865"
   National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, online <https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/>, acquired 2007
   Ancestry Record 1138 #3372571 (accessed 9 January 2023)
   Name: William W. Luce; Side: Union; Regiment State/Origin: Wisconsin; Regiment: 5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry; Company: A; Rank In: Drummer; Rank Out: Musician; Film Number: M559 roll 18.
7. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865"
   Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
   Ancestry Record 1555 #691453 (accessed 9 January 2023)
   Name: William W Luce; Enlistment Date: 22 May 1863; Enlistment Rank: Musician; Muster Date: 22 May 1863; Muster Place: Wisconsin; Muster Company: A; Muster Regiment: 5th Infantry; Muster Regiment Type: Infantry; Muster Information: Enlisted; Muster Out Date: 10 Jun 1864; Muster Out Information: disch; Side of War: Union; Survived War?: Yes; Title: Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers: War of the Rebellion.
8. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934"
   The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Series Number: T288; Roll: 290
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 4654 #2046301 (accessed 9 January 2023)
   Name: William W Luce; Unit: A-5 Wis. Infantry; Filing Date: 8 Sep 1891; Filing Place: Washington, USA; Relation to Head: Soldier.
9. ↑ Military: "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
   citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
   FamilySearch Record: 7BXH-T7N2 (accessed 9 January 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS1T-LW7X-P Image number 00656
   Name: William W Luce; Military Service Date: 16 Jun 1864; Military Service Place: St. Louis, Missouri, United States; Birth Date: 9 Oct 1849; Death Date: 6 Sep 1930; Residence Place: Edmond, Wash.
10. ↑ Pension: "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933"
    citing NARA microfilm publication M850 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,635,429.
    FamilySearch Record: QJDQ-37WL (accessed 9 January 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 939K-FW31-38
    Name: William D Luce; Pension Date: 1907-1933; Pension Place: United States; Death Date: 25 Apr 1928; Military Information: Army Invalid; Dasverify: 14-MAR-14.
11. ↑ 1890 Census: "1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census"
    The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Record Group Number: 15; Census Year: 1890
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8667 #42433 (accessed 9 January 2023)
    William W Luce in Bothwell and Township 26, King, Washington, USA.
12. ↑ Military: "U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
    United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2019
    Ancestry Record 61861 #4219628 (accessed 9 January 2023)
    Name: William W Luce; Record Type: Military Service; Birth Date: 9 Oct 1849; Military Date: 16 Jun 1864; Residence Place: Edmond, Wash; Death Date: 6 Sep 1930.
13. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
    citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    FamilySearch Record: M4DF-43M (accessed 9 January 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-67PP-7W Image number 00456
    William Luce (0) in Verona, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Wisconsin, United States.
14. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing enumeration district ED 122, sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
    FamilySearch Record: MZ9D-5H1 (accessed 9 January 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBD-BPB Image number 00071
    Wesley Luce (30), married, Works In Saw Mill, head of household in Sharon Township, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States. Born in New York, United States.
15. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing enumeration district (ED) ED 266, sheet A, family 3, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1668; FHL microfilm 1,375,681.
    FamilySearch Record: MGVQ-T6D (accessed 9 January 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YY2-S888 Image number 00249
    William W Luce (60), married head of household in Edmonds Ward 1, Snohomish, Washington, United States. Born in Wisconsin.
16. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
    citing Page: 44; Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Affiliate Film Number: 1418; FHL microfilm: 805418; Record number: 25278;
    FamilySearch Record: MW93-PTB (accessed 9 January 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSX-9WH8 Image number 00648
    William Luce (10) in Wausau Village of Wausau, Marathon, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Wisconsin.
17. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 95 Range 40, O'Brien, Iowa; Roll: M593_414; Page: 374A
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #20141109 (accessed 9 January 2023)
    Wesley Luce (21) in Township 95 Range 40, O'Brien, Iowa. Born in Wisconsin.
18. ↑ 1892 Census: "Washington, U.S., State and Territorial Censuses, 1857-1892"
    Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Territorial Census Rolls, 1857-1892; Line: 22; Page: 536
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1018 #686912 (accessed 9 January 2023)
    W W Luce, married head of household in Bothell, King, Washington, USA. Born in Wisconsin.
19. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 71; FHL microfilm: 1241743; Record number: 19627;
    FamilySearch Record: MMP6-LGR (accessed 9 January 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DC34-VP1 Image number 00503
    W W Luce (51), married boarder, in household of Cornelia Fryer (40) in Maple Valley, King, Washington, United States. Born in Wisconson.
20. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Affiliate Film Number: 1931; Line: 82; FHL microfilm: 1821931; Record number: 53098;
    FamilySearch Record: MHFV-CM3 (accessed 9 January 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRF4-3D9 Image number 01124
    William W Luce (70), married inmate, in household of William W Luce (70) in Kitsap, Washington, United States. Born in Wisconsin.
21. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing enumeration district (ED) ED 49, sheet 7A, line 7, family 157, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2519; FHL microfilm 2,342,253.
    FamilySearch Record: XCQZ-M2W (accessed 9 January 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRZZ-7CQ Image number 00672
    William W Luce (80), married father-in-law, in household of Joseph T Miller (54) in Everett, Snohomish, Washington, United States. Born in Wisconsin.

• 1920 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
  Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #801485634 (accessed 9 January 2023)
  Name: William W Luce; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1920; Street Address: Edward R D 1; Residence Place: Bremerton, Washington, USA; Occupation: General Merchandise; Spouse: Emma Luce; Publication Title: Bremerton, Washington, City Directory, 1920.

See also:

• US Civil War Veterans in Washington State