William Metcalf (1841 - 1917)

Born 13 Jun 1841 in Cooper, Missouri, United States

Husband of Ellen (Hubbard) Metcalf — married 14 Sep 1864 in Fremont Iowa, United States

Descendants

Died 23 Oct 1917 at age 76 in Steilacoom, Pierce, Washington, United States

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Biography

William was born in 1841 in Cooper, Missouri, the son of Joseph and Sarah Metcalf.

In 1850, the Metcalf family lived in Moniteau, Moniteau, Missouri. The household included Joseph Metcalf, 60 born in England, a farmer; his wife, Sarah, 47, b. England; and their three sons, all b. Missouri: William, 9; Bartlett, 7; and Simeon, 2. ^[1]

William served in the Union Civil War. At 21, he enlisted 20 Oct 1862 as a Private, and was mustered into K Company, Iowa 29th Infantry on 18 Nov 1862. He was discharged for disability on 24 Aug 1863 at Keokuk, Iowa. William married Ellen Hubbard on Sept. 14 1864, Fremont County, Iowa. Both his parents were born in England. ^[2]

In 1870, William lived with his family in Glenwood, Mills, Iowa. The household included William, 28, born in Missouri, a bookkeeper, with $500 in real estate and $150 in personal property, whose parents were of foreign birth; his wife Ellen, 23; and their four children: Fannie, 5; Sara, 4; William, 2; and Edmond, 1. Also living with the family was Mary Coffer, 17, a student. All members of the household were born in Iowa except for William, Sr. ^[3]

In 1880, living in Salem, Nebraska, he was a minister. By1890 they were living in Seattle, WA, and in 1893 they bought a house in the University District at 3912 Eastern Ave. where he lived until his death in 1917. ^[4]

In 1880, the family lived in Salem, Richardson, Nebraska. The household included William, 38, a minister, born in Missouri, whose parents were born in England; his wife Ellen, 31, born in Iowa, whose father was born in Kentucky and whose mother was born in Pennsylvania; and their seven children: daughter Francis, 14; Sarah, 13; William L., 12; Edna E., 10; Jospeh P., 9; John B., 3; and Elizabeth, 1. All the children were born in Iowa, except John and Elizabeth who were born in Nebraska. ^[5]

William and Paul Metcalf were among the Raymond Excursion party. The arrived from Portland, and checked in to the Tacoma Hotel on 6 July 1896. ^[6]

In 1900, he lived in Seattle with his wife and two children, Elizabeth and Paul. William and Ellen had had ten children, two of whom had died by 1900. William was listed on the Census as a retired minister. ^[7]

In 1910 he and his wife and two adult children (Elizabeth Austin Metcalf & Paul S. Metcalf) were living in Seattle, Washington at 3912 Eastern Avenue.He worked in real estate sales. He owned his home free and clear. ^[8]

Their house at 3912 Eastern Ave. N., Seattle was built in 1900. It is a two story wood frame house, over 4000 sf in size, with a full basement. The house is now divided into at least three rental units. The property is located in the Wallingford district of Seattle.^[9]

Mr. and Mrs. William Metcalf of Seattle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday, Sept. 14, 1914 in Seattle. They are the parents of Mrs. Ralph O. Austin of Opportunity. ^[10]

William Metcalf, born 13 June 1841 in Missouri, was the son of Joseph Metcalf (born in England). His mother was born in Scotland (error). William was a clergyman. He died on 23 October 1917 in Ft. Steilacoom, Pierce, Washington.^[11]

William Metcalf, a minister, who lived in Seattle for 27 years, died aged 78. Among his seven children was Mrs. Lillie Austin, who lived near Spokane in 1917 when her father passed away. ^[12]

William is buried in Lake View Cemetery near Seattle, WA. Findagrave has some conflicting data in his bio, such as a middle name (Henry) and conflicting data on his wife's maiden name. The data contained in this profile is correct. ^[13]

research notes

An Amos Metcalf is buried with William and Ellen (Hubbard) Metcalf, listed as their son on FaG. Amos definitely was not their son. And, I have not been able to determine what relationship there is between them. I tend to think he was a grandson, or a nephew. Amos was working in a lumber crew and was killed in an accident while working. The records below and the FaG profile show differing ages. The death certificate states, “father and mother dead, and only have small brother and sister who do not know. A cousin, Henry Metcalf came from Empire, Oregon and he does not know - so have no way of telling date of birth.” Also, see company accident form on FaG, Memorial # 134479856 Amos Metcalf: pg1 and 2 of Washington State Death certificate (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6S9W-N6Q?i=1537) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6S9W-J9Y?i=1538)

This 1910 census record shows a Native American family, Wm Metcalf, 42 (1868); wife Ellen, 36 (1874), kids, Wm C., 11; Amos E., 8; and Naomi, 3. (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/23269287:7884)

It’s possible that Amos was buried with the wrong parents.

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 US Census, Moniteau, Moniteau, Missouri (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDZX-3SZ)
2. ↑ Birth, death, marriage, civil war record: (http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ucwv%2Dwa&id=I4101)
3. ↑ 1870 US Census, Glenwood, Ward 2, Mills, Iowa (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDV2-WMQ)
4. ↑ 1880, 1890 census data familysearch.org
5. ↑ 1880 US Census, Salem, Richardson, Nebraska (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8YK-5DB)
6. ↑ The Tacoma Ledger, Tacoma Washington, 7 July 1896, pg 4 (https://www.newspapers.com/image/724658976/?terms=%22William%20Metcalf%22&match=1)
7. ↑ 1900 US Census, Seattle City Ward 9, King, Washington (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMPV-N6W)
8. ↑ 1910 US Census, Seattle, Ward 10, King, Washington (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGJH-DJ9)
9. ↑ Zillow.com (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3912-Eastern-Ave-N-Seattle-WA-98103/49116464_zpid/)
10. ↑ Spokane Chronicle, Spokane, Washington, Thur. 17 Sept. 1914, pg 12 (https://www.newspapers.com/image/562234886/?terms=%22William%20Metcalf%22&match=1)
11. ↑ Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960 (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HV79-KRN2)
12. ↑ Spokane Chronicle p, Spokane, Washington, 25 Oct. 1917, pg. 6 (https://www.newspapers.com/image/563575518/?terms=%22William%20Metcalf%22&match=1)
13. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #80506384

Familysearch.org Life Sketch, with sources (https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/sources/L5DV-DH7)