William James Oram

Last updated 19 Sep 2023 in Spear–Johnson Family.

Individual

Born: Bet 25 Oct 1888 and 1 Apr 1889 in , , , England

Supporting evidence for:
name

birth-gladys-oram-1914: Births registry for Gladys Marie Oram (1914); Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1917, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Sep 2023), “⟩ Middlesex ⟩ 1914”, image 240; citing “Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Series: Registrations of Births and Stillbirths, 1869-1913; Reel: 250; Record Group: Rg 80-2”

Comment Detail: Source includes name (William James Oram).

borders-manifest-niagra-falls-ny-s7l-24-oct-1918: Border crossing, manifest, Niagra Falls, NY, 24 Oct 1918, U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Sep 2023), “⟩ M1464 - St. Albans, Vermont, 1895-1954 ⟩ 351-400 ⟩ 357”, image 75, sheet 7-left; citing “Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954, NARA microfilm publication M1480, 165 rolls, NAID: 4527447, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, RG 85; The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: M1464; Roll Number: 357”

Reference Detail: Line 22

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Oram, William J.).

census-us-1930-ps-ny-onondaga-105-19b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse (Ward 16), enumeration district 34-105, sheet 19B (form/penned) or page 19B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "New York ⟩ Onondaga ⟩ Syracuse ⟩ District 0105" image 32; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1630 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341364]

Reference Detail: Line 98, dwelling 282

Comment Detail: Source includes name (William J. Oram).

death-robert-oram-1997: Certificate of Death for Robert Charles Oram (1997); Registrar of Vital Statistics, Orange County, California, registration number 3 199730 008917, registered 17 Jul 1997, certified copy generated 21 Jul 1977; photocopy, privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes name (William James Oram).

interview-helen-oram-2009: Notes from interview with Helen (Johnson) Caswell Oram, 19 Oct 2009; privately held

Reference Detail: Note #13: Robert Oram.

Comment Detail: Source includes name (William J. Oram).

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birth

borders-manifest-niagra-falls-ny-s7l-24-oct-1918: Border crossing, manifest, Niagra Falls, NY, 24 Oct 1918, U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Sep 2023), “⟩ M1464 - St. Albans, Vermont, 1895-1954 ⟩ 351-400 ⟩ 357”, image 75, sheet 7-left; citing “Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954, NARA microfilm publication M1480, 165 rolls, NAID: 4527447, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, RG 85; The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: M1464; Roll Number: 357”

Reference Detail: Line 22

Comment Detail: Source includes age (29) and location (⟨conflict⟩, Maidstone). Using his age and the arrival date of 24 Oct 1918 gives a birth date range from 25 Oct 1888 to 25 Oct 1889. See research notes for conflict details.

census-us-1930-ps-ny-onondaga-105-19b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse (Ward 16), enumeration district 34-105, sheet 19B (form/penned) or page 19B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "New York ⟩ Onondaga ⟩ Syracuse ⟩ District 0105" image 32; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1630 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341364]

Reference Detail: Line 98, dwelling 282

Comment Detail: Source includes age (41) and location (England). Using his age and the official census date of 1 Apr 1930 gives a birth date range from 2 Apr 1888 to 1 Apr 1889.

death-robert-oram-1997: Certificate of Death for Robert Charles Oram (1997); Registrar of Vital Statistics, Orange County, California, registration number 3 199730 008917, registered 17 Jul 1997, certified copy generated 21 Jul 1977; photocopy, privately held

Comment Detail: Source includes country (England).

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Family

Spouse/Partner: Viola Grace Garton (1893 – ?)

Married: 28 Jun 1912 in London, , Ontario, Canada

Supporting evidence for:
marriage

census-us-1930-ps-ny-onondaga-105-19b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse (Ward 16), enumeration district 34-105, sheet 19B (form/penned) or page 19B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "New York ⟩ Onondaga ⟩ Syracuse ⟩ District 0105" image 32; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1630 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341364]

Reference Detail: Lines 98,99, dwelling 282

Comment Detail: Source identifies Viola Oram as the wife of William J. Oram.

birth-gladys-oram-1914: Births registry for Gladys Marie Oram (1914); Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1917, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Sep 2023), “⟩ Middlesex ⟩ 1914”, image 240; citing “Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Series: Registrations of Births and Stillbirths, 1869-1913; Reel: 250; Record Group: Rg 80-2”

Comment Detail: Source includes date (June 28, 1912) and location (London [, Ontario, Canada]).

borders-manifest-niagra-falls-ny-s7l-24-oct-1918: Border crossing, manifest, Niagra Falls, NY, 24 Oct 1918, U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Sep 2023), “⟩ M1464 - St. Albans, Vermont, 1895-1954 ⟩ 351-400 ⟩ 357”, image 75, sheet 7-left; citing “Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954, NARA microfilm publication M1480, 165 rolls, NAID: 4527447, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, RG 85; The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: M1464; Roll Number: 357”

Reference Detail: Line 22,23

Comment Detail: Source identifies Viola G. Oram as the wife of William J. Oram and William as the husband of Viola.

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Child: William E. Oram (bet 1912/1913 – ?)

Child: Gladys Marie Oram (1914 – 2008)

Child: Albert E. Oram (bet 1915/1916 – ?)

Child: John F. Oram (1917 – ?)

Child: Elizabeth H. Oram (bet 1920/1921 – ?)

Child: Paul H. Oram (bet 1922/1923 – ?)

Child: Robert Charles Oram (1925 – 1997)

Miscellaneous Facts

Events

Immigration: 1906 at , , , United States

Moved From Residence: 24 Oct 1918 at London, , Ontario, Canada

Moved To Residence: 24 Oct 1918 at Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, United States

Naturalization (Granted): Bef 1 Apr 1930 at , , , United States

Supporting evidence for:
events

borders-manifest-niagra-falls-ny-s7l-24-oct-1918: Border crossing, manifest, Niagra Falls, NY, 24 Oct 1918, U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Sep 2023), “⟩ M1464 - St. Albans, Vermont, 1895-1954 ⟩ 351-400 ⟩ 357”, image 75, sheet 7-left; citing “Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954, NARA microfilm publication M1480, 165 rolls, NAID: 4527447, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, RG 85; The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: M1464; Roll Number: 357”

Reference Detail: Line 22

Comment Detail: Source includes arrival date (⟨conflict⟩). See research notes for conflict details.

census-us-1930-ps-ny-onondaga-105-19b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse (Ward 16), enumeration district 34-105, sheet 19B (form/penned) or page 19B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "New York ⟩ Onondaga ⟩ Syracuse ⟩ District 0105" image 32; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1630 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341364]

Reference Detail: Line 98, dwelling 282

Comment Detail: Source includes date (1906) of immigration to the United States.

borders-manifest-niagra-falls-ny-s7l-24-oct-1918: Border crossing, manifest, Niagra Falls, NY, 24 Oct 1918, U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Sep 2023), “⟩ M1464 - St. Albans, Vermont, 1895-1954 ⟩ 351-400 ⟩ 357”, image 75, sheet 7-left; citing “Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954, NARA microfilm publication M1480, 165 rolls, NAID: 4527447, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, RG 85; The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: M1464; Roll Number: 357”

Reference Detail: Line 22

Comment Detail: Source includes arrival date (OCT 24 1918) and previous residence location (London, Canada).

borders-manifest-niagra-falls-ny-s7l-24-oct-1918: Border crossing, manifest, Niagra Falls, NY, 24 Oct 1918, U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Sep 2023), “⟩ M1464 - St. Albans, Vermont, 1895-1954 ⟩ 351-400 ⟩ 357”, image 75, sheet 7-left; citing “Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954, NARA microfilm publication M1480, 165 rolls, NAID: 4527447, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, RG 85; The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: M1464; Roll Number: 357”

Reference Detail: Line 22

Comment Detail: Source includes arrival date (OCT 24 1918) and destination location (Troy, N.Y.).

census-us-1930-ps-ny-onondaga-105-19b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse (Ward 16), enumeration district 34-105, sheet 19B (form/penned) or page 19B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "New York ⟩ Onondaga ⟩ Syracuse ⟩ District 0105" image 32; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1630 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341364]

Reference Detail: Line 98, dwelling 282

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Apr 1930) and notes William is a naturalized citizen of the United States.

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Attributes

Occupation: clerk

Occupation: manager

Occupation: assistant circulation manager for a newspaper

Residence: at Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, United States

Supporting evidence for:
attributes

birth-gladys-oram-1914: Births registry for Gladys Marie Oram (1914); Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1917, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Sep 2023), “⟩ Middlesex ⟩ 1914”, image 240; citing “Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Series: Registrations of Births and Stillbirths, 1869-1913; Reel: 250; Record Group: Rg 80-2”

Comment Detail: Source includes daughter's birth date (Oct 6, 1914) and occupation (Clerk).

borders-manifest-niagra-falls-ny-s7l-24-oct-1918: Border crossing, manifest, Niagra Falls, NY, 24 Oct 1918, U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Sep 2023), “⟩ M1464 - St. Albans, Vermont, 1895-1954 ⟩ 351-400 ⟩ 357”, image 75, sheet 7-left; citing “Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954, NARA microfilm publication M1480, 165 rolls, NAID: 4527447, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, RG 85; The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: M1464; Roll Number: 357”

Reference Detail: Line 22

Comment Detail: Source includes arrival date (Oct 24 1918) and occupation (Manager).

census-us-1930-ps-ny-onondaga-105-19b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse (Ward 16), enumeration district 34-105, sheet 19B (form/penned) or page 19B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "New York ⟩ Onondaga ⟩ Syracuse ⟩ District 0105" image 32; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1630 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341364]

Reference Detail: Line 98, dwelling 282

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Apr 1930) and occupation (asst. circulation mgr / Newspaper).

census-us-1930-ps-ny-onondaga-105-19b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse (Ward 16), enumeration district 34-105, sheet 19B (form/penned) or page 19B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "New York ⟩ Onondaga ⟩ Syracuse ⟩ District 0105" image 32; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1630 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341364]

Reference Detail: Line 98, dwelling 282

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Apr 1930) and location (Syracuse City, County: Onondaga, State: New York).

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Research Notes (Conflicts/Spelling/Followup)

CONFLICTS

Birth Location: This database uses England. A border-crossing manifest uses Canada. [borders-manifest-niagra-falls-ny-s7l-24-oct-1918]

Immigration: This database uses 1906. A border-crossing manifest indicates he arrived on 24 Oct 1918 for a permanent stay. [borders-manifest-niagra-falls-ny-s7l-24-oct-1918]

Supporting evidence for:
research notes

borders-manifest-niagra-falls-ny-s7l-24-oct-1918: Border crossing, manifest, Niagra Falls, NY, 24 Oct 1918, U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 Sep 2023), “⟩ M1464 - St. Albans, Vermont, 1895-1954 ⟩ 351-400 ⟩ 357”, image 75, sheet 7-left; citing “Manifests of Alien Arrivals at Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester, New York, 1902-1954, NARA microfilm publication M1480, 165 rolls, NAID: 4527447, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, RG 85; The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: M1464; Roll Number: 357”

Reference Detail: Line 22

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