William Irvin Hargraves1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 19220, (1903 - 1965)
FatherRichard Hargraves4,2,5 (18 Dec 1868 - 12 Jun 1934)
MotherMary E. Cromer6,2,5 (19 Apr 1874 - )

Key Events:

Birth: 22 Nov 1903, Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania7,8,9
Marriage: 21 Nov 1921, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, Thelma Margaret Souder (16 May 1905 - 10 Feb 1997)10,11,12
Death: 14 Apr 1965, Nanticoke, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania13,14,15
Burial: 17 Apr 1965, Pine Hill Cemetery, Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania16,17
ChartsDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     William Irvin Hargraves was born on 22 Nov 1903 in Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.7,8,9
     No record of his mother has been found after his birth. She is not listed with her husband and the children in the 1910 or 1920 censuses, though he is shown as married in both. She as not been found elsewhere, nor has another marriage record or a death record been found. Her husband is shown as widowed in the 1930 census.18,19,20
     William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of his father, Richard Hargraves.4 He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of his father.21
     William married Thelma Margaret Souder, daughter of Joseph Souder and Sarah E. Reigle, on 21 Nov 1921 in Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, with William E. Smith, justice of the peace at Plymouth, officiating, after receiving the consent of her mother and his father because they were both minors.10,11,12
     William and Thelma appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 45 Nicely St, enumerated 9 Apr 1930, reporting that they were renting their home, for $5 per month, and did not own a radio. Their children Alice, Pearl, William and Arlene were listed as living with them. His brother Charles and his family, and their father were listed as living across the street. Her sister Gladys and her husband were listed as living a few houses away.22
     William and Thelma appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 93 Irene St., enumerated 5 Apr 1940, reporting that they were renting their home, for $5 per month, and had lived in the same city in 1935. Their children Alice, Pearl, William and Arlene were listed as living with them.23
     William registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Feb 1942, while living at 93 Iron St., Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, reporting he was employed by American Car and Foundry in Berwick.3
     He was a laborer when he married, and a miner by 1930. By 1940 he was a laborer doing road work, but reported that he was out of work, and had worked 46 weeks the prior year, earning $600.24,25,26
     He was an electrician at a railroad car shop, reporting in the 1950 census he had not worked the prior week but was looking for work.27
     William and Thelma appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 152 Susquehanna Ave., enumerated 12 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their children Dale and Victor were listed as living with them.28
     William died on 14 Apr 1965 in Nanticoke, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at age 61.13,14,15 He was buried on 17 Apr 1965 in Pine Hill Cemetery, Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.16,17

Children:
     Children with Thelma Margaret Souder

William and Thelma's other child is still living (Nov 2023).
  • Alice G. Hargraves22,23,29 (6 May 1922 - 5 Jun 1995)
  • Pearl E. Hargraves22,23,30 (9 Aug 1923 - 15 Oct 2008)
  • William J. Hargraves22,23,31 (24 Mar 1927 - 22 Jan 1995)
  • Arlene B. Hargraves22,23 (6 Sep 1929 - 2 Sep 1990)
  • Dale G. Hargraves28,32 (22 Jun 1941 - 24 Oct 2011)
  • Victor David Hargraves28,33 (26 May 1944 - 18 Nov 1981)

Citations

  1. [S5228] Richard Hargraves household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as William Hargraves.
  2. [S5133] William Hargarves and Thelma Souder, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County.
  3. [S12819] William Irvin Hargraves, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947.
  4. [S5228] Richard Hargraves household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  5. [S12813] William I. Hargraves, Certificate of Death.
  6. [S5228] Richard Hargraves household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows him as the son of her husband.
  7. [S5228] Richard Hargraves household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 6 and state.
  8. [S5133] William Hargarves and Thelma Souder, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows age 18 at marriage 21 Nov 1921 and state.
  9. [S12819] William Irvin Hargraves, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, shows date, town, county, and state.
  10. [S5133] William Hargarves and Thelma Souder, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows date, and officiant.
  11. [S5227] William Hargorves household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows married, with his first marriage at age 18 and hers at 16.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 109501706, William I Hargraves, shows married and includes photo of joint tombstone.
  13. [S12813] William I. Hargraves, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 109501706, William I Hargraves, shows month and year, as Apr 1965, town, county, and state, as Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, and includes tombstone photo showing year.
  15. [S12816] Thelma M. Hargraves obituary, Citizens' Voice, shows year.
  16. [S12813] William I. Hargraves, Certificate of Death, shows date, cemetery, city, county, and state.
  17. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 109501706, William I Hargraves, includes photo of joint tombstone.
  18. [S5228] Richard Hargraves household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows him as married 15 years; she is not listed.
  19. [S5229] Richard Hargrave household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows him as married; she is not listed.
  20. [S5234] Charles Hargraves household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows him as widowed, listed with his son Charles and his family.
  21. [S5229] Richard Hargrave household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  22. [S5227] William Hargorves household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  23. [S5226] William Hargraves household, 1940 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  24. [S5133] William Hargarves and Thelma Souder, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows occupation as laborer.
  25. [S5226] William Hargraves household, 1940 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as laborer, industry as road work.
  26. [S5227] William Hargorves household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as miner, industry as mines.
  27. [S12814] William I. Hargraves household, 1950 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as electrician and industry as railroad car shops.
  28. [S12814] William I. Hargraves household, 1950 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  29. [S5235] James Silver and Sarah Dunham, Home District marriage register.
  30. [S5236] Bernard Kocher and Pearl Hargraves, Application for Marriage License, Luzerne County.
  31. [S12820] William J Hargraves obituary, Press Enterprise.
  32. [S12818] Dale G Hargraves obituary, Press Enterprise.
  33. [S12815] Victor David Sr. Hargraves obituary, The Times Leader.