Frank L. Wiltse1,2

(April, 1875 - )
Frank L. Wiltse|b. Apr, 1875|p3037.htm|George Washington Wiltse|b. Feb, 1845|p3016.htm|Emily J.|b. about 1849|p3035.htm|Leonard Wiltse, Jr.|b. Nov 10, 1822|p3000.htm|Louisa J. Smith|b. Jan 13, 1825|p3001.htm|||||||
     Frank L. Wiltse was born in April, 1875 in Iowa, son of George Washington Wiltse and Emily J..2,1

He appeared on the Jackson, Poweshiek County, Iowa, census of June, 1880 living at home with his parents. He was five years old.1

Frank married Maude Jifkins, daughter of Ora, about 1899.2

Frank appeared in the Malcom, Poweshiek County, Iowa, US census of June 1, 1900 as head of household. He was 25 years old and working as a clerk.. The household also included Maude, his wife. She was 24 years old. They had been married for one year and had no children. Maude's mother, [Parent-03 w daug], was living with them. She was 44 years old.2

The April 20, 1910 census of Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, shows Frank as head of household. He was working at a store.. Maude They had been married for 13 years. There were no children recorded in the household.3

Citations

  1. [S124] 1880 US Census, www.FamilySearch.org, 1880 Iowa, Poweshiek, Jackson; Series: T9 Roll: 362 Page: 601.
  2. [S126] 1900 US Census, US Census Search, Heritage Quest Online, 1900 Iowa, Poweshiek, Malcom Twp; Series: T623 Roll: 457 Page: 151.
  3. [S129] 1910 US Census, US Census Search, Heritage Quest Online, 1910 Iowa, Palo Alto, 2-WD Emmetsburg; Series: T624 Roll: 417 Page: 23.
 


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