William Albert Love (abt. 1888 - 1972)

Born about 10 Oct 1888 in Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Geneva Lucretia (Simmons) Love — married 1914 in Virginia

Died 31 Dec 1972 at about age 84 in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, United States

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Biography

William Love is a part of US Black heritage.

Birth and Family

William was born in 1889. He is the son of Julius Love and Susie Carr.^[1]

In 1910, William A. Love is 21 years old and lives with his parents and siblings in Baltimore, Maryland. He is attending school.^[2]

WWI

On 5 June 1917, William A. Love registered for the WWI draft. He gave his address as 1700 N. 3rd St., Kansas City, Kansas. He states he was born in Annapolis, Maryland and his occupation as physician/surgeon. William indicates that he is married, but does not provide his wife's name. He is described as short and slim with black hair and eyes. Under the observable disabilities it states 'no exemption'. ^[3]

Marriage and Family

Dr. William Albert Love married Geneva Lucretia Simmons in 1914. Geneva's parents were Carl and Mary Simmons. They received their license and were married in Alexandria, Virginia, United States.^[4]

In 1920, Dr. Love and Geneva lived in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, United States. They live on North Third St. and share the home they own with another physician and his wife. ^[5] In 1930 and 1940, Dr. Love and Geneva live in the same home. There are no children listed.^[6][7]

Death and Burial

Dr. William A. Love died on 31 December 1972 in Kansas City, Kansas. He is buried in Westlawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA. ^[8]

Research Notes

Family Search ID: GQWW-BZH

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch ([1] : 11 March 2022), Edgar A Love in entry for Susie C Love, 1900.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch ([2] : accessed 31 December 2022), Edgar A Love in household of Julius C Love, Baltimore Ward 12, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 184, sheet 11B, family 235, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 556; FHL microfilm 1,374,569.
3. ↑ "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch ([3]: 29 December 2021), William A Love, 1917-1918.
4. ↑ "Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1853-1900", database, FamilySearch ([4] : 2 August 2022), William Albert Love, 1914.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch ([5] : Fri Jul 21 12:27:42 UTC 2023), Entry for William A Love and Genevieve Love, 1920.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1930", database with images, FamilySearch ([6] : Thu Aug 03 17:51:14 UTC 2023), Entry for A William Love and S Geneva Love, 1930.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1940", database with images, FamilySearch ([7]: Sun Jul 30 12:18:40 UTC 2023), Entry for Dr William Love and Geneva Love, 1940.
8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13897873/william-d-love: accessed 14 September 2023), memorial page for Dr William D Love (10 Oct 1888–31 Dec 1972), Find A Grave: Memorial #13897873, citing Westlawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by D M C (contributor 46817953).