John Vincent Finley
1877–
Birth NOVEMBER 28, 1877 • Illinois
Death Unknown
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When John Vincent Finley was born on November 28, 1877, in Illinois, his mother, Sarah, was 28. He married Atta M. Norgren on December 1, 1899, in Centerville, South Dakota. They had five children during their marriage. He had five brothers and four sisters.
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- 28 Nov1877
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Birth
John Vincent Finley was born on November 28, 1877, in Illinois to Sarah Deegan, age 28, and Ellen G. Finley.
Explore The Map November 28, 1877 • Illinois
- circa1879Age 2
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Birth of Sister
John Vincent's sister Unknown infant was born in 1879 when John Vincent was 2 years old.
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Unknown infant Finley
1879–
circa 1879
- 7 Aug1883Age 5
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Birth of Sister
John Vincent's sister Ellen Gertrude was born on August 7, 1883, in South Dakota when John Vincent was 5 years old.
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Ellen Gertrude Finley
1883–
August 7, 1883
- 28 Sep1885Age 7
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Birth of Brother
John Vincent's brother Joseph was born on September 28, 1885, when John Vincent was 7 years old.
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Joseph Finley
1885–
September 28, 1885
- 1886Age 9
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Sears, Roebuck and Company
John Vincent Finley most likely read or shopped from the Sears catalog from 1893–1940.
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- 9 Sep1889Age 11
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Birth of Sister
John Vincent's sister Alice Cathrine was born on September 9, 1889, in South Dakota when John Vincent was 11 years old.
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Alice Cathrine Finley
1889–
September 9, 1889
- 9 Sep1889Age 11
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Birth of Brother
John Vincent's brother James Edward was born on September 9, 1889, when John Vincent was 11 years old.
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James Edward Finley
1889–
Sep 9 1889
- 1 Dec1899Age 22
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Marriage
John Vincent Finley married Atta M. Norgren on December 1, 1899, in Centerville, South Dakota, when he was 22 years old.
Explore The Map Atta M Norgren
1880–1930
1 Dec 1899 • Centerville, Turner Co, SD
- abt1903Age 26
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Birth of Son
His son Lester was born about 1903, in South Dakota.
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Lester Finley
1903–
abt 1903
- 1905Age 28
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Birth of Son
His son Gerald Vincent was born in 1905 in South Dakota.
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Gerald Vincent Finley
1905–
1905
- 1909Age 32
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Birth of Daughter
His daughter Maxine Genevieve was born in 1909 in South Dakota.
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Maxine Genevieve Finley
1909–2000
1909
- 1910Age 33
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Residence
John Vincent Finley lived in Centerville, South Dakota, in 1910.
Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
Explore The Map 1910 • Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, USA
- abt1910Age 33
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Birth of Daughter
His daughter Mary Elizabeth was born about 1910, in South Dakota.
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Mary Elizabeth Finley
1910–
abt 1910
- 21 Apr1912Age 34
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Birth of Son
His son Keith was born on April 21, 1912, in Centerville, South Dakota.
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Keith Finley
1912–1987
21 Apr 1912
- 6 Apr1917Age 39
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America Enters World War I
When the United States declared war on Germany in 1917, John Vincent Finley was probably living in Centerville, South Dakota.
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- 11 Jul1928Age 50
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Death of Mother
John Vincent's mother Sarah passed away on July 11, 1928, in Centerville, South Dakota, at the age of 79.
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Sarah Deegan
1849–1928
July 11, 1928
- 19 Apr1930Age 52
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Death of Wife
His wife Atta M. passed away on April 19, 1930, in Centerville, South Dakota, at the age of 50. They had been married 30 years.
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Atta M Norgren
1880–1930
19 Apr 1930
- 9 Sep1931Age 53
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Death of Father
John Vincent's father Ellen G. passed away on September 9, 1931, in Centerville, South Dakota, at the age of 48.
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Ellen G Finley
1883–1931
September 9, 1931
- 11 Oct1961Age 83
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Death of Sister
John Vincent's sister Mary died on October 11, 1961, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota when John Vincent was 83 years old.
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Mary Finley
1872–1961
11 Oct 1961
- 26 Aug1987Age 109
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Death of Son
His son Keith passed away on August 26, 1987, in Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 75.
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Keith Finley
1912–1987
26 Aug 1987