Mary Westerman

Female4 August 1867–21 November 1950

Brief Life History of Mary

When Mary Westerman was born on 4 August 1867, in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, her father, George Westerman, was 22 and her mother, Harriet Machin, was 25. She had at least 2 sons and 2 daughters with William Rooth. She lived in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom for about 10 years and Adwick le Street, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom in 1939. She died on 21 November 1950, in Carcroft, Yorkshire, England, at the age of 83.

Photos and Memories (3)

Do you know Mary? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

William Rooth
1863–
Mary Westerman
1867–1950
George Samuel Rooth
1886–1970
Charles William Rooth
1887–1946
Mary Ellen Rooth
1889–1959
Edna Rooth
1908–1974

Sources (12)

  • Mary Westerman in household of Harriet Westerman, "England and Wales Census, 1881"
  • Mary Westerman, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
  • Mary Ruth in entry for Charles William Ruth, "England, Derbyshire, Church of England Parish Registers, 1537-1918"

Spouse and Children

Children (4)

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (8)

+3 More Children

World Events (8)

1880 · School Attendance Becomes Mandatory for Children

Age 13

School attendance became compulsory from ages five to ten on August 2, 1880.

1884

Age 17

Art Nouveau Period (Art and Antiques).

1904 · The Entente Cordiale

Age 37

The Entente Cordiale was signed between Britain and France on April 8, 1904, to reconcile imperial interests and pave the way for future diplomatic cooperation. This ended hundreds of years of conflict between the two states.

Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): from Middle English western, westrin ‘western’ + man ‘man’, hence a topographic name for someone who lived to the west of a settlement, or a habitational name for one who had migrated from further west.

Americanized form of German Westermann .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Story Highlight

Two Marys

Facts on two generations wrong. Joan

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a free account to view more about your family.
Create a FREE Account
Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
Share this with your family and friends.