William James Oram
Last updated 19 Sep 2023 in Spear–Johnson Family.
Individual
Born: Bet 25 Oct 1888 and 1 Apr 1889 in , , , England
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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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
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
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
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]
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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