William Hamilton MEANS was born 22 June 1876 in Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA. He married Lucy Mabel READER 16 March 1897 in Greenwood County, Kansas, USA. He died 29 November 1944 in Skagit County, Washington, USA. Lucy Mabel READER, daughter of George Henry READER and Zara Elizabeth ADKINS , was born 07 October 1879 in Braceville, Grundy County, Illinois, USA. She died 11 March 1954 in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, USA.


Children of William Hamilton MEANS and Lucy Mabel READER are:
1. George Earl MEANS, b. 28 September 1897
2. Hazel Arminia MEANS, b. 15 January 1900
3. Earnest Leroy MEANS, b. 23 October 1904
4. Louis W MEANS, b. 1913
5. Lois E MEANS, b. 1917

Marriage Notes for William Hamilton MEANS\Lucy Mabel READER:


See William and Lucy's Marriage License

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From Democratic Messenger (Eureka, Kansas), 19 Mar 1897:
Married, by Probate Judge Worley, in his office, March 16th, Wm. H. Means of Neal and Lucy M. Reader, of Fall River. Our best wishes are extended.


Notes for William Hamilton MEANS:

Also known as: Willis

In 1880, we see William living with his parents at Jackson, Montgomery, Iowa, United States Greenwood County, Kansas:
W. Carl Means Head Mar 61 Missouri, United States
Louisa J. Means Wife Mar 40 Illinois, United States
Sarah W. Means Daur 34 Missouri, United States
Leonidas Means Son 16 Iowa, United States
Thomas Means Son 14 Iowa, United States
George J. Means Son 11 Iowa, United States
Alfred T. Means Son 9 Iowa, United States
Anna I. Means Daur 6 Iowa, United States
William H. Means Son 4 Iowa, United States
Monte K. Means Son 1 Iowa, United States
May West Mother-in-Law 64 Kentucky, United States
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William married Lucy in 1897.
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In 1900, we see William and Lucy living at Pleasant Grove Township, Greenwood, Kansas:
William H Means Head Mar 23 Farmer Iowa
Lucy M Means Wife Mar 20 Illinois
George E Means Son 2 Kansas
Hazel Means Daur 4 months Kansas
Charles E Reader Brother-in-Law 21 Illinois Farm Labourer

Mysteriously, Charles Reader was also listed as living with his mother and step-father at Salt Springs Township,

From the census, it looks like they were living next door to William's parents and just two doors from his brother Leonidas.
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In 1919 the family was living at Iola Ward 5, Allen, Kansas:
W H Means Head Mar 32 Labourer Foundry Iowa
L M Means Wife 30 Dressmaker Illinois
George Irl Means Son 12 Kansas
Hazel Means Daur 9 Kansas
Ernest Means Son 5 Kansas
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In 1920, we see William and family living at Anacortes, Skagit, Washington:
William H Means Head Mar 43 Iowa
Lucy Means Wife Mar 40 Illinois
G Earl Means Son 21 Kansas
Hazel Means Daur 19 Kansas
Earnest Means Son 16 Kansas
Louis Means Son 7 Washington
Lois Means Daur 4 Washington
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The family were living at Dewey, Skagit, Washington in 1930:
William H Means Head Mar 44 Farmer Iowa
Lucy M Means Wife 50 Illinois
Earnest L Means Son 26 Radio Operator Coast Guard Kansas
Louis W Means Son Male 17 Washington
Lois E Means Daur 13 Washington
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In 1940, we see him living at Fidalgo Election Precinct, Skagit, Washington:
William H Means Head Mar 63 Farmer Iowa
Lucy Means Wife Mar 60 Illinois
Louise E Roache Daur Mar 23 Waitress Washington
Randall G Roache Grandson 3 Washington
Susan Shannon Lodger Wid 89 Ohio
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Our gratitude goes to the members and volunteers at Find A Grave web site for recording the details, in memory of William.

Sources for William Hamilton MEANS:

  1. Obituary,
  2. 1900 US Federal Census,
  3. findagrave.com,
  4. 1930 US Federal Census,

Notes for Lucy Mabel READER:

From Henry Herbert Knibbs family Bible, we can see that Lucy Reader married William H Means on 16 March 1899. They went on to have 5 children: George Earl (b. 27 September 1897), Hazel Amenta (b. 15 January 1900), Earnest Leroy (b. 23 October 1904), Lewis Adelbert (b. 16 December 1912), and Louis (b. 6 September 1917)
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Our gratitude goes to the members and volunteers at Find A Grave web site for recording the details, in memory of Lucy.

Sources for Lucy Mabel READER:

  1. Obituary of Zara Elizabeth Adkins, Obituary of Zara Elizabeth Adkins gave location 

Notes for George Earl MEANS:

George married Genevieve Frances Rosswog.
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We see George in 1930, living at Cordova, Third Judicial District, Alaska:
G Earl Means Head Mar 29 Manager Transfer Business Nebraska
Genevieve Means Wife 27 Alaska
Robert Means Son 5 Alaska
Betty E Means Daur 3 Alaska
Wm Means Son 1 Alaska
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In 1940, he was living at Cordova Town, Cordova Recording District - No. 20, Third Judicial Division, Alaska:
Geo E Means Head Matr 42 Manager Transfer Business Kansas
Genevieve F Means Wife 37 Alaska
Robert E Means Son 13 Newsboy Alaska
Betty M Means Daur 12 Alaska
Wm Means Son 10 Alaska
Lois G Means Daur 4 Alaska

Sources for George Earl MEANS:

  1. 1930 US Federal Census,
  2. 1940 US Federal Census,

Notes for Hazel Arminia MEANS:

Hazel married Ray Ludlow Tarte on 21 May 1920 at Anacortes, Skagie, Washington.
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In 1930, Hazel was living at Marietta, Whatcom, Washington:
Ray L Tarte Head Mar 28 Electrician Auto Repair Washington
Hazel A Tarte Wife 30 Kansas
Mildred A Tarte Daur 7 Washington
Ray L Tarte Son 6 Washington
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In 1940, he was still living at Marietta Twp, Whatcom, Washington:
Ray L Tarte Head Mart 38 Garage Foreman Washington
Hazel A Tarte Wife 39 Sales Lady Kansas
Mildred A Tarte Daur 17 Washington
Ray L Tarte Son 16 Washington

Our gratitude goes to the members and volunteers at Find A Grave web site for recording the details, in memory of Hazel.


Notes for Earnest Leroy MEANS:

Earnest married Patricia Dooley on 12 October 1932 at Snohomish, Washington.

Sources for Earnest Leroy MEANS:

  1. 1930 US Federal Census,

Notes for Louis W MEANS:


Notes for Lois E MEANS: