William Aernaut, 32, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Aernaut, residing three miles from Wilton, died at St. John's hospital, Davenport, last night. He leaves his parents and three brothers, Ned, George and Fred. Two sisters also survive. They are Mary and Alice. The funeral will be held in Moline tomorrow morning with burial in St. Mary's cemetery.
(Page 32 of The Daily Times, published in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, February 2nd, 1923)
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Name: Will Aernaut
Race: Caucasian (White)
Marital Status: Single
Birth Date: 2 Jun 1890
Birth Place: Belgium
Residence Date: 1917-1918
Street Address: Wilton Jctn
Residence Place: Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Physical Build: Medium
Height: Medium
Hair Color: Reddish Brown
Eye Color: Light Blue
(U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918)
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1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William Aernaut
[William Aarnent]
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1891
Birthplace: Belgium
Home in 1920: Wilton, Muscatine, Iowa
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1904
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Leo Arrnaut
Father's Birthplace: Belgium
Mother's Name: Clementine Aernaut
Mother's Birthplace: Belgium
Native Tongue: Flemish
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Industry: General Farm
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Naturalization Status: Naturalized
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Leo Arrnaut 52 Head
Clementine Aernaut 53 Wife
William Aernaut 29 Son
Alice Aernaut 28 Daughter
Edmond Aernaut 27 Son
Mary Aernaut 16 Daughter
George Aernaut 12 Son
Fred Aernaut 10 Son
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