William Charles Niephagen1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 16845, (1874 - 1952)
FatherHenry Niephagen4,5 (1845 - 1896)
MotherMary Knortz6,5 (abt 1846 - 1894)

Key Events:

Birth: 25 Jul 1874, Illinois7,8,9
Marriage: 25 Dec 1897, Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, Aloria Antoinette Bliss (13 Jan 1879 - 7 May 1926)10,11,12
Death: 30 Nov 1952, Peoria, Illinois13,14
Burial: 3 Dec 1952, Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, Illinois15,16

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Narrative:

     William Charles Niephagen was born on 25 Jul 1874 in Illinois.7,8,9
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, in the household of his parents, Henry Niephagen and Mary Knortz.4
     William married Aloria Antoinette Bliss, daughter of Marshall W. Bliss and Mary Ann Smail, on 25 Dec 1897 in Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.10,11,12
     William and Nettie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, at 705 E. Buchanan, enumerated 5 Jun 1900, reporting that the family owned its home, which was mortgaged. Their daughter Marie was listed as living with them.2
     William and Nettie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, at 1106 East Clay St., enumerated 21 Apr 1910, reporting that the family rented its home. Their daughter Marie was listed as living with them.17
     He was a carpenter.18,19,20,21 He registered for the draft for World War I in Sep 1918, while living in Barracks 209C, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Harford Co., Maryland, reporting he was employed as a carpenter for Maryland Dredging and Construction Co., but reporting his permanent address as 702 S. Main St., Bloomington, Illinois.3
     William and Nettie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois, at 407 Jefferson St., enumerated 5 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Two lodgers, Maria M. Campbell, a nurse age 21, and Ethel C. Fuller, age 27, are listed as living with them. It appears that two other married couples are renting space in the same building from them.22
     His wife died on 7 May 1926 in Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois.23,24
     William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, enumerated 28 Apr 1930, boarding at the Y.M.C.A..25
     William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, at 454 West Vine, enumerated 13 Apr 1940, as a lodger in the household of Frank C. and Clara B. Giger, reporting he had lived in the same city in 1935.26 He appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois, enumerated 5 Apr 1950, as a roomer in the home of Frank and Clara. No relationship has been found between them and William.27
     William died on 30 Nov 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, at age 78.13,14 He was buried on 3 Dec 1952 in Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, Illinois.15,16

Children:
     Child with Aloria Antoinette Bliss:

Citations

  1. [S13212] Henry Nepa household, 1880 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois, shows name as William Nepa.
  2. [S1194] Wm Neipagen household, 1900 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois.
  3. [S3204] Niephagen, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  4. [S13212] Henry Nepa household, 1880 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois.
  5. [S3560] "Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Wm. C. Niephagen and Nettie Bliss, citing FHL #1401959.
  6. [S13212] Henry Nepa household, 1880 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois, shows him as son of her husband.
  7. [S13212] Henry Nepa household, 1880 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois, shows age 6 and state.
  8. [S3204] Niephagen, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date.
  9. [S1194] Wm Neipagen household, 1900 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois, shows month, year, age 25, and state.
  10. [S3560] "Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Wm. C. Niephagen and Nettie Bliss, citing FHL #1401959, shows date, with year as 1898, town, county, and state.
  11. [S1195] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900, online, record for William C Niephagen and Nettie Bliss, citing vol. K pg. 227, license #12850, shows date, with year as 1897, and county.
  12. [S1194] Wm Neipagen household, 1900 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois, shows married 3 years.
  13. [S13211] William Neiphagen obituary, The Pantagraph, shows died Sunday, and city.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 137901667, William C. Niephagen, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  15. [S13211] William Neiphagen obituary, The Pantagraph, shows services Wednesday.
  16. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 137901667, William C. Niephagen, includes tombstone photo.
  17. [S1193] Wm Niephagen household, 1910 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois.
  18. [S1194] Wm Neipagen household, 1900 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois, shows occupation a [unreadable] furniture.
  19. [S1193] Wm Niephagen household, 1910 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois, shows occupation as carpenter, for houses.
  20. [S1196] William C. Niephagan household, 1920 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois, shows occupation as house carpenter.
  21. [S3556] Y.M.C.A., 1930 U.S. Census, Sangamon Co., Illinois, shows occupation as carpenter, industry as general wood work.
  22. [S1196] William C. Niephagan household, 1920 U.S. Census, McLean Co., Illinois.
  23. [S3462] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," FamilySearch.org, record for Aloria Antoinette Niephagen, citing FHL #1613374, pg 20892, and cert no 442.
  24. [S718] Illinois State Archives, Database of Death Certificates, online, record for Aloria Antoinette Niephagen, citing cert no 2720442.
  25. [S3556] Y.M.C.A., 1930 U.S. Census, Sangamon Co., Illinois.
  26. [S3555] Frank C. Giger household, 1940 U.S. Census, Sangamon Co., Illinois.
  27. [S13210] Frank C. Giger household, 1950 U.S. Census, Sangamon Co., Illinois.
  28. [S885] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," Ancestry.com, record for Marie Bell Swearingen, shows father's surname as Neiphagen.