Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam L. Steenrod
BirthMay 1864, Kentucky
Marriageabt 1886, Kentucky
SpouseAbigail “Abbie” Cook
Birth11 Dec 1868, Farmers, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death19 Mar 1941, Bureau, Bureau Co., Illinois
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Bureau, Bureau Co., Illinois
FatherJoseph Cook (1829-1904)
MotherEllen Purvis (1830-1899)
Other spousesFrancis Marion Switzer
Children
BirthSep 1886, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Birth23 Jun 1888, Farmers, Rowan Co., Kentucky
DeathOct 1977, Bureau, Bureau Co., Illinois
SpouseNora Lee Switzer
Notes for William L. Steenrod
His surname is also spelled Steinrod.
Notes for Abigail “Abbie” Cook
The Illinois death index lists Mrs. Abigill Switzer, born 11 Dec 1868 in Farmer, Kentucky, died 19 Mar 1941 in Bureau, Bureau Co., Illinois, widow of Marion Switzer, father Joseph Cook, mother’s maiden name Ellen Purvis, both born in Farmer, Ky.
Her gravestone is inscribed Abigail Steenrod Switzer, 1868 - 1941.
She was probably really born 1 or 2 years earlier, considering that she was recorded as age 3 in the 1870 census, with a younger sister Armilda age 1. But Dec 1868 was the birthdate she used in adult records.
Her gravestone is inscribed Abigail Steenrod Switzer, 1868 - 1941.
She was probably really born 1 or 2 years earlier, considering that she was recorded as age 3 in the 1870 census, with a younger sister Armilda age 1. But Dec 1868 was the birthdate she used in adult records.
Census Notes for William L. & Abigail “Abbie” (Family)
1900 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 16 June, lists on p. 13B as family #228/229:
Steinrod, Wm L., 36, b. May 1864, teamster; Abby, wife, 31, b. Dec 1868, married 13 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living; Mary E., dau, 13, b. Sep 1886; Charley, son, 11, b. June 1888. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Steinrod, Wm L., 36, b. May 1864, teamster; Abby, wife, 31, b. Dec 1868, married 13 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living; Mary E., dau, 13, b. Sep 1886; Charley, son, 11, b. June 1888. All born Ky Ky Ky.
