Walter Knowles
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 22 Sep 1874 - , , Iowa, USA
Christening:
Death: 25 Sep 1940 - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States ( at age 66)
Burial: 30 Sep 1940 - Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 3411945
Parents
Father: John R. Knowles {Find A Grave ID: 21257102}
Mother: Harriet Whipple {Find A Grave ID: 21257060}
Notes
General:
Per 1880 US Census 6/3/1880 Hardin township, Greene Iowa
J. R. Knowles is a 40 year old white married male, a farmer born in Indiana. H. Knowles is his 38 year old wife, born in Ohio, keeps house. John Knowles, 15 year old son, born in Wisconsin, attends school, is sick with rheumatism this day. Rhesa Knowles, 13 year old son, born in Wisconsin, attends school. Lulu Knowles, 11 year old daughter, born in Indiana, attends school. Clinty Knowles, 8 year old son, born in Iowa, attends school. Walter Knowles, 6 year old son, born in Iowa, attends school. Walter Knowles, 6 year old son, born in Iowa, attends school. George Knowles, 3 year old son, was born in Iowa. Frank Knowles, 2 year old son, was born in Iowa.
Per 1900 US Census 6/18/1900 Jefferson township, Greene, Iowa
John R. Knowles is the 61 year old white male head of household, born Nov 1838 in Indiana, his father in Georgia, his mother in Indiana. He owns his farm house, free of mortgage, and no occupation is listed. His wife, 58 year old Harrit Knowles, was born Nov 1842 in Ohio, her father in New York, her mother in Indiana. They have been married 40 years, had 10 children, 7 still living. Rhesa M. Knowles, 33 year old single son, was born Jan 1867 in Wisconsin, occupation stock buyer. Walter Knowles, 25 year old single son, born Sept 1875 in Iowa, works as a R R laborer. George Knowles, 23 year old single son, was born Sept 1876 in Iowa. Frank Knowles, 22 year old single son, born May 1878 in Iowa, works as a R R laborer.
Per WWI Draft Registration 9/12/1918
Walter Knowles is 44 years old, born Sept 22, 1874. A white native born citizen, he resides at 1601 State, Chicago, Cook, Illinois. The person who will always know his address is Rhesa Knowles, Jefferson, Iowa. His occupation is switchman, but he is currently unemployed. He is described as medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair, loss of parts of three fingers.
Per 1940 US Census No Date 648 Standard Ave, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
[Appears to be a large apartment buildong]
Walter Knowles is a 66 year old white male lodger, single, educated through 8th grade, born in Iowa, lived in the same general place in 1935, has no wages but had other income over $50 in 1939.
Per California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997
NameWalter Knowles
GenderMale
Birth Date22 Sep 1874
Birth PlaceIowa
Death Date25 Sep 1940
Death PlaceLos Angeles
Mother's Maiden NameHayes
Father's SurnameKnowles
Per Findagrave
Walter Knowles VVeteran
Birth 22 Sep 1874
Death 25 Sep 1940 (aged 66)
Burial Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
Plot C, 86
Memorial ID 3411945
Per U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca. 1775-2019
NameWalter Knowles
Death Date25 Sep 1940
Interment Date30 Sep 1940
Interment PlaceCalifornia, USA
Cemetery AddressP.o. Box 6237 San Diego , CA 92166
CemeteryFt. Rosecrans National Cemetery
PlotSection C Site 86
NotesPvt Us Army
Per War Department Cemetery Interment Control Form
NameWalter Knowles Rank Private Company Troop B
Regiment or Vessel Number 3d state U.S.V. Arm Cav.
Grave MArk Section C Grave No 86
Remarks Honorable discharged Oct. 15, 1898 Authority - OCMG. Sept. 27, 1940
Death Date25 Sep 1940
CemeteryFort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Burial LocationSan Diego, California
Shipping point for headstones San Diego, California