William Besser Munson
Son of Robert C Munson and Morgianna Mayne
Born 22 Sep 1877 in Gloucester City, Camden Co., New Jersey
Laborer-Teamster, 1900; Garage-For Self, 1920; Bricklayer-Brick Yard, 1930
Married 06 Jan 1898 in Camden, Camden Co., New Jersey to Mary Anna Conover
Born ca. Feb 1875 in New Jersey
Notes
- William's age in the census records: in 1880, age 3; in 1900, age 22 (b. Jan 1878); in 1910, missing;
in 1920, age 42; in 1930, age 52.
- In 1900 William was reported under the name Wm B Munsey.
- In 1920 William was reported under the name Wm B Munson.
- In 1920 William owned a house, subject to a mortgage.
- In 1930 William owned a house valued at $6000.
- News report, Philadelphia Inquirer, 22 Feb 1902:
At Gloucester City.
A forty-foot telegraph pole fell on the stable and pavilion of William Munson, at 209 Jersey avenue.
crushing the building like an eggshell. Munson narrowly escaped being crushed to death. Robert Munson, his
father, received a fractured ankle. Jacob Stetser and Madame Sebastian, who were passing at the moment the pole
fell, escaped by a few inches.
Sources
- 1880 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Camden Co.,
Gloucester City, Precinct 2, E.D. 62, Page No. 40 [=539D], 386-390, 17 Jun 1880
- 1900 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Camden Co.,
Centre Twp., E.D. 91, Sheet No. 20B [=267 verso], 438-447, 23 Jun 1900
- 1920 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Gloucester Co.,
Westville Borough, E.D. 159, Sheet No. 15B [=212 verso], 20-20, 212 Broadway, 14 Jan 1920
- 1930 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Camden Co.,
Gloucester City, Ward 3, E.D. 4-117, Sheet No. 1B [=107 verso], 22-22, 942 Market St., 02 Apr 1930