William E. Oram

Last updated 19 Sep 2023 in Spear–Johnson Family.

Individual

Born: Bet 25 Oct 1912 and 1 Apr 1913 in , , , Canada

Father: William James Oram (bet 1888/1889 – ?)

Mother: Viola Grace Garton (1893 – ?)

Supporting evidence for:
name

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 24

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

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 100, dwelling 282

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

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

Reference Detail: Note #12: Robert Caswell.

Comment Detail: Source includes name (William E. [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 24

Comment Detail: Source includes age (5) and location (Canada, London). Using his age and the arrival date of 24 Oct 1918 gives a birth date range from 25 Oct 1912 to 24 Oct 1913.

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 100, dwelling 282

Comment Detail: Source includes age (17) and location (Canada). Using his age and the official census date of 1 Apr 1930 gives a birth date range from 2 Apr 1912 to 1 Apr 1913.

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father

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 22,24

Comment Detail: Source identifies Wm J. [William J. Oram] as the father of William E. Oram. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

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 98,100, dwelling 282

Comment Detail: Source identifies William E. Oram as a son of William J. Oram. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

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Miscellaneous Facts

Events

Immigration: 24 Oct 1918 at , , , United States

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

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

Supporting evidence for:
events

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 100, dwelling 282

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

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 100, dwelling 282

Comment Detail: Source includes date (1918) 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 24

Comment Detail: Source includes arrival date (OCT 24 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 24

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

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Attributes

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

Supporting evidence for:
attributes

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 100, 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)

FOLLOWUP

William was serving aboard the U.S.S. Shaw when it was sunk in Pearl Harbor in 1941. On 16 Dec he was still missing. [Syracuse Herald Journal; Syracuse, New York; 16 Dec 1941; p14]

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