Vincent H. Wanta (1899 - abt. 1945)

Born 18 Jul 1899 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Biography

Vincent was born in 1899. He is the son of Joseph Wanta and Tekla Strojka.

He was baptized at St. Hedwig RC Church Milwaukee on 23-Jul, 1899 . William, son of Joseph Wanta & Tillie Thecla Stroika, was born on 18 Jul 1899 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.^[1][2]

In the 1910 census, Wm (age 10) was the son of Joseph Wanta in Milwaukee Ward 13, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.^[3]

William was in a military record in 1917-1918 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.^[4]

William was in the military in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.Gravestone inscription reads PVT Air Service WWI^[5]

In the 1920 census, William (age 20) was the single son of Joseph Wanta in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.^[6]

In the 1930 census, William (age 30) was the married head of household in Milwaukee (Districts 1-250), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.^[7]

In the 1940 census, William (age 40) was the married head of household in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.^[8]

William died on 15 Jun 1945 and was buried in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.^[9][10]

William was in an obituary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He died (age 45) on about 16 Jun 1945.^[11]

William was in an obituary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He died on about 17 Jun 1945.^[12]

Known as 'Bill', signed his name 'William'.

Died at about 45 yr., brain tumor.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004285148; FHL microfilm: 1013685; Record number: 86; Packet letter: F
   FamilySearch Record: XRT6-15J (accessed 12 April 2024)
   William Harry Wanta born on 18 Jul 1899, son of Joseph Wanta & Tillie Thecla Stroika, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
2. ↑ Birth: "Wisconsin Birth Index, 1820-1907"
   citing Milwaukee, Wisconsin, reel 0193, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Vital Records Division, Madison
   FamilySearch Record: VHH1-P11 (accessed 12 April 2024)
   William H Wanta born on 18 Jul 1899 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
3. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 005157721; FHL microfilm: 1375739; Image number: 153; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03572-7
   FamilySearch Record: MP26-HJQ (accessed 12 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYYY-92K9
   Wm Wanta (10), single son, in household of Joseph Wanta (45) in Milwaukee Ward 13, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Wisconsin.
4. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005252565; FHL microfilm: 1674816
   FamilySearch Record: K879-YF6 (accessed 12 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-918X-NGP Image number 01328
   Name: William Harry Wanta; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Birth Date: 18 Jul 1899; Birth Place: , , United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
5. ↑ Military: "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917 - 1940; Affiliate Publication Number: 76193916; Digital film/folder number: 105337457; Image number: 6093
   FamilySearch Record: WQKK-J12M (accessed 12 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C3MC-JQMQ-K
   Name: William Harry Wanta; Military Service Date: 13 December 1918; Military Service Place: St. Louis, Missouri, United States; Death Date: 15 June 1945; Residence Place: Milwaukee, WI; Vis Status: VISIBLE; Record Nbr: 0; System Of Record: SLS.
6. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 83; Digital film/folder number: 004969068; FHL microfilm: 1822001; Image number: 471; Sheet number: 22; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03099-2
   FamilySearch Record: MFVZ-KMN (accessed 12 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJK-ZJB
   William Wanta (20), single son, in household of Joseph Wanta (57) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Wisconsin.
7. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 29; Digital film/folder number: 004955445; FHL microfilm: 2342323; Image number: 1056; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03799-8
   FamilySearch Record: X99F-MDW (accessed 12 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRZZ-YB5
   William H Wanta (30), married head of household in Milwaukee (Districts 1-250), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Wisconsin.
8. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 2; Digital film/folder number: 005461262; Image number: 29; Sheet number: 13; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: K7KY-4H3 (accessed 12 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-8NYC
   William H Wanta (40), married head of household in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Born in Wisconsin.
9. ↑ Burial: "Find a Grave Index"
   citing record ID 103288260, Find a Grave
   FamilySearch Record: QVL1-YN3N (accessed 12 April 2024)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #103288260
   William Harry Wanta burial (died on 15 Jun 1945) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America. Born on 18 Jul 1899.
10. ↑ Burial: "United States Headstone Applications for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1949"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007235938; Image number: 68
    FamilySearch Record: QV1Z-NZJ2 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G94X-6HXR
    William Harry Wanta burial (died on 15 Jun 1945) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
11. ↑ Obituary: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 104281599; Image number: 813
    FamilySearch Record: Q57J-XRTQ (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSPY-CS6C-7
    Name: William Barry Wanta; Death Date: About 16 Jun 1945; Residence Date: 15 Jun 1945; Birth Date: about 1900; Obituary Date: 16 Jun 1945; Obituary Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Age: 45; Source Newspaper: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; System Of Record: SLS.
12. ↑ Obituary: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 104281599; Image number: 816
    FamilySearch Record: Q57V-YPJD (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSPY-CSD8-P
    Name: William Harry Wanta; Death Date: About 17 Jun 1945; Obituary Date: 17 Jun 1945; Obituary Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Residence Date: 17 Jun 1945; Residence Place: N. Hum- Park; Source Newspaper: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; System Of Record: SLS.

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