William H Childs was born at Saratoga Springs, New York, on June 17, 1856. His parents were Edward and Henrietta (Munn) Childs, natives of New York and Rhode Island, respectively. William H received his education in New York and when fifteen came to Lawrence, Kansas, and for twelve years thereafter was riding the range in Kansas, Wyoming, Nebraska, Oregon and Washington. Then on Nov 10, 1881, he married Kate Hamilton, a native of Oskaloosa, Kansas, and quit the range. Mr and Mrs Childs are the parents of five children, John, Kate, William, Emila and Nina. Mr Childs took a pre-emption on Crescent Prairie in 1880 and since that time has constantly given his attention to farming and he has certainly made a magnificent success of his labors in this country." (History of Big Bend: 1904) "William H Childs. Died: 30 June 1928, age 72, Deer Lake, Stevens Co, WA. Father: Edward Childs. Mother: Heneretta Munn. Spouse: Kate Childs." (WA State Death Records); "William H Childs. Probate File #3544. Filing Date: not obtained. Died: 30 June 1928, Stevens Co, WA. File contains "Last Will" date Jan 24, 1921. Heirs: Kate C Childs, 63, Spokane, surviving spouse, petitioner and executrix. Son, John E Childs, Reardan. Son, William N Childs, Reardan. Daughter: Katie T Templeton, Spokane; Emilie N King, Reardan; and Nina M Luther, Spokane. Real Estate: All of Sec 21 T 26 R 39; portions of 28-26-39; portions of 29-27-39; All of Block 5 in Town of Reardan; Lot 9 Block 20, Alta Vista Addition, Spokane. 1925 Dodge Car. Loans to son and others amounting to over $8,000. Stocks, itemized. ‘First I direct that Unitarian funeral services be held for me and that my body be cremated and the ashes given to my wife, Kate C Childs for such disposition as she may deem wise…' Secondly, executrix is wife; 3rd, $5 to each child, residue of estate to wife, etc. No neat receipts in file, approximately 20 pages to file." (Lincoln Co Superior Court Notes: File #3544)
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He was a Veteran of The Indian Wars
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Washington Death Certificate

Name: William H. Childs
Event Date: 30 Jun 1928
Event Place: Deer Lake, Stevens, Washington
Gender: Male
Age (Formatted): 72 years 5 months 13 days
Birth Year (Estimated): 1856
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Kate
Father's Name: Edward Childs
Mother's Name: Heneretta Munn
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1900 United States Federal Census

Name: William Childs
Home in 1900: Reardan, Lincoln Co., Washington
Age: 49
Born: Jan 1856
Birthplace: New York
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's Name: Kate C.
Race: White
Occupation: Farmer

Household Members: Name Age
William Childs 49
Kate C. Childs 34
John E. Childs 13
William M. Childs 10
Kattie Childs 8
Emila Childs 7
Mima Childs 4
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1910 United States Federal Census

Name: William H. Childs
Age in 1910: 54
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Connecticut
Mother's Birth Place: New Hampshire
Spouse's Name: Kate C.
Home in 1910: Reardan, Lincoln Co., Washington
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Retired Farmer
Race: White
Gender: Male

Household Members: Name Age
William H. Childs 54
Kate C. Childs 44
John E. Childs 23
Katie G. Childs 22
Emila Childs 16
Nina M. Childs 14
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1920 United States Federal Census

Name: William H. Childs
Home in 1920: Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington
Age: 63 years
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Kate C.
Father's Birth Place: Massachusetts
Mother's Birth Place: Connecticut
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent

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Household Members: Name Age
William H. Childs 63
Kate C. Childs 54
Nina M. Childs 24