Perley J Wescott

11 July 1879–1 December 1935 (Age 56)
Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, United States

The Life Summary of Perley J

When Perley J Wescott was born on 11 July 1879, in Brandon, Rutland, Vermont, United States, his father, Silas S. Westcott, was 58 and his mother, Fanny WESCOTT, was 33. He married Lena Bessie Eaton on 24 September 1901, in Whiting, Addison, Vermont, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He lived in Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, United States in 1930. He died on 1 December 1935, in Barre City, Washington, Vermont, United States, at the age of 56.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Perley J? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Perley J Wescott
1879–1935
Althea Dorothea Tebordo
1901–1956
Marriage: 2 July 1917
Phyllis Ada Westcott
1919–1920
Joyce Iona Westcott
1920–

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    2 July 1917Hubbardton, Rutland, Vermont, United States
    • Children

    (2)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (6)

    +1 More Child

    World Events (8)

    1881 · The Assassination of James Garfield
    Age 2
    Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. After eleven weeks of intensive and other care Garfield died in Elberon, New Jersey, the second of four presidents to be assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln.
    1882 · The Chinese Exclusion Act
    Age 3
    A federal law prohibiting all immigration of Chinese laborers. The Act was the first law to prevent all members of a national group from immigrating to the United States.
    1896 · Plessy vs. Ferguson
    Age 17
    A landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities if the segregated facilities were equal in quality. It's widely regarded as one of the worst decisions in U.S. Supreme Court history.

    Name Meaning

    English (southwestern): variant of Westcott .

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

    Possible Related Names

    Westcott

    Sources (41)

    • Perley J Westcott in household of Frank T Cassidy, "United States Census, 1930"
    • Perley J Westcot, "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
    • Perley J Westcott in household of Silas Westcott, "United States Census, 1880"

    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.