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Born
Died
4 March 1955 Norwich, Connecticut, USA

Age: 59
Cause of Death: Heart Failure

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Born: 15 June 1895 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Maternal grandparents: Chretien FRANTZ , Marie-Anne REININGER


Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Walter Frederic  married  Grace Leola WILBUR 3 February 1920 in Waterville, Maine, USA .  They divorced. Grace Leola WILBUR  was born 11 December 1889 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.  Grace Leola died 28 August 1990 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Hillsgrove) (Pontiac) (Apponaug) (Warwick Neck) (Nausauket).  Grace Leola was the child of George Andrew WILBUR and Medora "Dora" E SPOONER.

Walter Frederic  married  (2) Edna Browe LAWTON 6 December 1932 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA .  The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Edna Browe LAWTON  was born 7 May 1906 in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.  Edna Browe died 13 October 1942 in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA (Forestdale) (Slatersville).  Edna Browe was the child of Arthur Presby LAWTON and Marguerite M BROWE (BREAULT).

Walter Frederic THEINERT died 4 March 1955 in Norwich, Connecticut, USA .



obituary - Nowich Bulletin, Norwich, CT

He and his wife are buried in Tiverton, Rhode Island according to Genealogies of Rhode Island Families, Vol. II, chapter "Cemetery Inscriptions in Tiverton, R. I.", Page 635 -
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WORK & OCCUPATION

Occupation

Recorded occupation: Farmer and Moulder

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Spouse & Children of Walter Frederic THEINERT

Walter Frederic THEINERT married Grave has been locatedflag female ancestor Grace Leola WILBUR
Marriage date: 3 February 1920
Marriage place: Waterville, Maine, USA
Source: Morning Sentinel, Waterville, Maine, Sat. February 9, 1924, Page 9

Grace Leola WILBUR was the child of George Andrew WILBUR and Medora "Dora" E SPOONER

Marriage notes:
They married for the first time on February 3, 1920
They divorced
They married for the 2nd time on February 7, 1924, Winslow, Maine, USA
Grace L. Wharton of Providence, RI and Walter F. Theirrert of Winslow, ME
Maine Marriages for 1892-1966
They divorced for the 2nd time in 1931

Children of Walter Frederic THEINERT and Grace Leola WILBUR

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Walter Frederic THEINERT married Grave has been locatedAncestor is complete!flag photo of Edna Browe LAWTON  Edna Browe LAWTON
Marriage date: 6 December 1932
Marriage place: Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
Edna Browe LAWTON was the child of Arthur Presby LAWTON and Marguerite M BROWE (BREAULT)

Children of Walter Frederic THEINERT and Edna Browe LAWTON

flag female ancestor Living
Born: , North Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA (Forestdale) (Slatersville)
Died: ,


flag female ancestor Gail Louise THEINERT
Born: 20 February 1940, Lincoln, Rhode Island, USA
Died: ,

Married: Wendell Gerry HARRIS 17 December 1962   Place: Providence, Rhode Island, USA



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1895 Birth - Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Walter Theinert, son of Edward W Theinert and Louisa Theinert b. 15 Jun 1895

Rhode Island Births, 1636-1930

Male
White
2nd Child born
born at 151 Morris Ave.
son of Edward W. Theinert and Louisa Franz
Edward is a farmer, b. in Pittsfield, MA.
Louisa was b. in Germany
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Walter Frederic THEINERT - About age 4.
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About age 4.

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1900 - Morris Avenue, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Theinert, Edward, head, b. Oct 1858, MA, age 41, parents b. Germany, farmer
Louise, wife, b. Dec 1868, Germany, age 31, married 8 years, mother of 5 children, 5 children living, year of immigration 1889
Louise, daughter, b. July 1883, age 16, b. CT, father b. MA, mother b. Germany, at school
Edward, son, b. Feb 1888, MA, at school
William, son, b. Oct 1893, RI, age 6, at school
Walter, son, b. Jun 1895, RI, age 4
Rosie, daughter, b. Jun 1898, RI, age 1
Azeveds, Manuel J, servant, b. 1870, Portugal, year of immigration 1891, farm laborer


1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Walter Frederic THEINERT - William Theinert (left) about age 8. Walter F. Theinert (right) about age 6.
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William Theinert (left) about age 8. Walter F. Theinert (right) about age 6.

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Walter Frederic THEINERT - This is the only milk bottle from the Theinert Farm in Albion, Lincoln,RI which I have ever located; and purchased at a Bottle Collectors Show arou
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This is the only milk bottle from the Theinert Farm in Albion,
Lincoln,RI which I have ever located; and purchased at a Bottle
Collector's Show around three years ago.

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Invention In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1910 - Lincoln, Providence, Rhode Island
Theinert, Edward W., head, age 50, married for 27 years, b. MA, parents b. Germany, farmer.
Theinert, Louise, wife, age 41, married for 27 years, mother of 8 children, 7 living, b. Germany, parents b. Germany, year of immigration 1880
Theinert, William, son, 16, b. Rhode Island, farmer on horse farm
Theinert, Walter F., son, 14, b. Rhode Island, laborer on horse farm
Theinert, Rosalie, daughter, 12, b. Rhode Island
Theinert, Annie, daughter, 8, b. Rhode Island
Theinert, Lillian, daughter, 1 11/ 12, b. Rhode Island
Frantz, Laura, niece, 9, b. New Jersey, parents b. Germany

1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Walter Frederic THEINERT - The young man is Walter Theinert on left and his father, Erdman/Edward W. Theinert at the farm in Albion, Lincoln, RI.
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The young man is Walter Theinert on left and his father,
Erdman/ Edward W. Theinert at the farm in Albion, Lincoln, RI.

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Walter Frederic THEINERT - Title	Annual Report of the State Board of Agriculture, Made to the General Assembly Author	Rhode Island. Board of Agriculture Published	1912 Origin
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Title Annual Report of the State Board of Agriculture, Made to the General Assembly
Author Rhode Island. Board of Agriculture
Published 1912
Original from the University of California
Digitized Sep 1, 2009

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1915 - Lincoln, Rhode Island
Name: Walter A Theinert
Residence: Lincoln, E.D. 161, Providence, Rhode Island
Age in years: 18
Estimated birth year: 1897
Birthplace: U S
Relationship to head-of-household: Son
Gender: Male
Race: White
Father's birthplace: U S
Mother's birthplace: Germany
Page letter: G
Line number: 22
Film number: 1769017
Collection: Rhode Island State Census, 1915

1915 Rhode Island State Census
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Walter Frederic THEINERT - Indoor Sports Club Meets
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Indoor Sports Club Meets

The Evening Bulletin EXTRA, Providence, RI, Wednesday, December 20, 1916
1917 - Miss Theinert Hostess
The Indoor Sports Club was entertained last evening by Miss Rosalie Theinert at her home, Cedar Hedge, Lincoln. Whist was played during the early evening and the prizes were taken by Mrs. Frederick ? and James ?. The ? awards went to Miss Theinert and Walter Theinert...

Pawtucket Times
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
March 21, 1917
1918 - Concord, MA engagement
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 1918

News of the Week in Concord

Walter Theinert of Rhode Island was a recent visitor in town.

Tho engagement of Miss Edna M. Helsher to Walter Theinert of Albion, R. I., was announced April 14.
Walter Frederic THEINERT - 1919 reported missing
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1919 reported missing

The Evening Bulletin, Providence, RI, Saturday, March 15, 1919
marriage1920 Marriage / Partner
Walter Frederic THEINERT and Grace Leola WILBUR 3 February 1920, Waterville, Maine, USA

He was 24 years old.
1920 - Pontiac Ave, Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island
Edgar A. Mason, head, age 44, b. RI, parents b. RI, foreman at foundry
Louise J. Mason, wife, age 35, b. CT, parents b. MA
Elizabeth Mason, daughter, age 16, b. CT, father b. RI, mother b. CT
Beatrice Mason, daughter, age 10, b. RI
Edgar A. Mason, son, age 8, b. RI
Earle Mason, son, age 6, b. RI
Mary J. Mason, sister, age 48, b. RI
Walter F. Thenert, brother-in-law, age25, b. CT, parents b. MA, moulder in foundry
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Walter Frederic THEINERT - Back row L.to R. Rose Theinert, (?,) Walter Theinert; far right is Erdman/Edward Theinert and his wife Mary Louisa Frantz. Front row far left Willia
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Back row L.to R. Rose Theinert, (?,) Walter Theinert; far right
is Erdman/ Edward Theinert and his wife Mary Louisa Frantz.
Front row far left William Theinert; far right Laura Frantz.
Rose, Walter & William are Erdman and Mary Louisa's sons. Laura
is Mary Louisa neice. Children standing - little girl in center
is Lillian, younger sister of Rose, William and Walter.

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Walter Frederic THEINERT - 1920 marriage
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1920 marriage

The Evening Bulletin, Providence, RI, Friday, February 6, 1920
1921
Walter Theinert, who is employed at J. B. Smith's farm is passing a few days at his home in Providence, R.I.

Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Maine
Wed, November 16, 1921
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1922 - Divorce
Grace L. Theinert and Walter F. Theinert. Neglect to provide. Decision for the petitioner, who is allowed to resume her former name. Cushing, Carroll & McCartin, counsel.

Providence Journal
Providence, Rhode Island
September 23, 1922
Walter Frederic THEINERT - This photo is of my Dad and whom I think is his cousin Al Riang. My Dad loved his cars; and Al was his pal.
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This photo is of my Dad and whom I think is his cousin Al Riang.
My Dad loved his cars; and Al was his pal.

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Walter Frederic THEINERT - Daily Kennebec Journal, Kennebec, Maine June 2, 1924
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Daily Kennebec Journal, Kennebec, Maine
June 2, 1924

Walter Frederic THEINERT - Al Riang and Walter Theinert visiting at the Smiths Farm in Waterville, ME
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Al Riang and Walter Theinert visiting at the Smith's Farm in
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Walter Frederic THEINERT - The Theinert Farm was well-known for its fine quality milk, vegetables, fruit, eggs and fresh chicken. They delivered not only locally, but into Prov
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The Theinert Farm was well-known for its fine quality milk, vegetables, fruit, eggs and fresh chicken. They delivered not only
locally, but into Providence, as well.

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Walter Frederic THEINERT - 1924 marriage
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1924 marriage

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1925 - Lincoln, Rhode Island
Name: Walter F Theinert
Residence: Lincoln, E.D. 134, Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 29
Estimated birth date: 1896
Place of Birth: Rhode Island
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Gender: Male
Race: White
Page number: 10
Line number: 11
GSU Film Number: 1769821
Family Number: 78
Collection: Rhode Island State Census, 1925

1925 Rhode Island State Census
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Winslow, Maine - 1925-1926 City Directory - Ancestry.com
Theinert Walter farmhand Jacob B. Smith Clinton av res do
Lincoln, Rhode Island - 1927 City Directory - Ancestry.com
Page 278
Theinert Anna nurse h River rd L R V F
Theinert Edward W farmer h River rd R F D V F
Theinert Walter farmer h River rd L R V F
Theinert William farmer b E W Theinert's
Walter Frederic THEINERT - Theinert family photo taken between 1927 and 1930. The photo was taken in Albion, Lincoln, RI on the front lawn of the farm in front of the house.
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Theinert family photo taken between 1927 and 1930. The photo was taken in Albion, Lincoln, RI on the front lawn of the farm in front of the house.

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News1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)
1930 - 182 Old River Rd., Lincoln, Providence, Rhode Island
Edward W Thunert 70, head, married, age at first marriage 24 years, b. MA, parents b. Germany, farming, general farm
Louisia M Thunert 61, wife, married, age at first marriage 24 years, b. France, parents b. France, German, year of immigration 1890, naturalized
William Thunert 36, son, b. RI, single, farming general farm
Walter F Thunert 34, son, b. RI, single, farming general farm
George Thornton 57, b. RI, lodger, farming general farm
Joseph Phaneuf 22, b. RI, lodger, farming general farm
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1931 - Divorce
Walter F. Theinert vs. Grace L. Theinert. Wilful desertion. Decision for petitioner. Valmore M. Carignan, counsel.

Providence Journal
Providence, Rhode Island
July 8, 1931
marriage1932 Marriage / Partner
Walter Frederic THEINERT and Edna Browe LAWTON 6 December 1932, Fall River, Massachusetts, USA

He was 37 years old.
Walter Frederic THEINERT - Edna Browe Lawton and Walter Frederic Theinert - December 6, 1932, Fall River, Massachusetts
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Edna Browe Lawton and Walter Frederic Theinert - December 6, 1932, Fall River, Massachusetts

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Walter Frederic THEINERT - Photo of Walter around 1932.
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Photo of Walter around 1932.

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Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
1935 - North Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island
event: Census
event date: 1935
event place: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
residence: Louisquissett Pike, North Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island
street address: Louisquissett Pike
gender: Male
marital status: Married
race: White
head of household - number in family: 3
birth date: 15 Jun 1905
birthplace: Rhode Island
film number: 1711779
1935 Rhode Island State Census
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1940 - Lincoln, Providence, Rhode Island
Old River Road
Theinert Walter F, head, 42 (should be 45), b. RI, manager, dairy farm
Theinert Edna B, wife, 33, b. MA
Theinert Elaine, daughter, 4, b. RI
Theinert Gay Louise (should be Gail), daughter, 1/ 2, b. RI
Theinert Louise, mother, 71, widow, b. Germany
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 Birth of Child
Gail Louise THEINERT was born 20 February 1940, Lincoln, Rhode Island, USA (Albion) (Manville) (Fairlawn) (Lonsdale) (Saylesville)

Walter Frederic was 44 years old.
Invention 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1942 Death of Spouse/Partner
Edna Browe LAWTON died 13 October 1942, North Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA (Forestdale) (Slatersville)
Invention The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.
1950 - Preston, Connecticut
Name: Walter Theinett
Age: 54
Birth Date: abt 1896
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Rhode Island
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA
Dwelling Number: 192
Household Members Age Relationship
Walter Theinett 54 Head
Fireman at a brass shop
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Walter Frederic THEINERT - photo taken in 1952
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1955 - Death
Name: WALTE F THEINERT
Death Date: 7 Mar 1955
Death Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Age: 59 Years
Birth Date: abt. 1896
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse: EDNA
State File #: 05178
RESIDENCE: Preston, New London, Connecticut
Gender: Male
Race: White
Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001
1955 - Social Security Death Claim
Name: Walter F Theinert
SSN: 037181873
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1895
Death Date: 7 Mar 1955
Claim Date: 17 Mar 1955
Type of Claim: Death Claim
Notes: 15 Mar 1955: Name listed as WALTER F THEINERT

Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
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Walter Frederic THEINERT - Grave - Pocasset Hill Cemetery,  Tiverton, Rhode Island
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Grave - Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Tiverton, Rhode Island

Pocasset Hill Cemetery
Tiverton, Rhode Island, USA (Tiverton, Massachusetts)

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Walter Frederic THEINERT - Norwich Bulletin Norwich, Connecticut March 1955
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Norwich Bulletin
Norwich, Connecticut
March 1955

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