1852
William R. McCracken was born in Michigan to Stephen B. McCracken and Lucinda Grover McCracken.
1868
Chapin's City Directory of Ann Arbor, Michigan
McCracken Mrs. Lucinda, res. 33 Broadway
McCracken Robert G., printer, wks. Argus office, res. 23 Broadway
McCracken William, wks. Tomlinson & Jaynes, res. 33 Broadway
McCracken William, printer, wks. Argus office, bds. 33 Broadway
1870
The 1870 United States Census places the McCracken family in West Ann Arbor City, Ward 5, Washtenaw, Michigan. Family members are Lucinda McCracken, age 44, born about 1826, in New York, keeping house; May, age 19, born 1851, in Michigan and Wm R., age 18, born 1852, in Michigan.
1874
William R. McCracken married Ida M. Crumb on May 9, 1874 in Westphalia, Clinton, Michigan.
1879
Henry Sherman
On Sunday afternoon, June 8, 1879, W. R. McCracken, of South Bend, was rowing up the river in a small boat, and when about half way between that place and Mishawaka, he discovered an object in the water which at first sight resembled a valise, but upon closer examination proved to be the skirts of a coat floating over the shoulders of a man's body. The body was lying upon its face and was lodged upon a snag. Mr. McCracken immediately turned his boat about and floated down stream a short distance where he found three men fishing. To them he disclosed his startling discovery, and the entire party repaired to the spot where the body was still held by the obstructions in the water. The men hauled it on the shoe with some difficulty. The face was black, the limbs stiff, and it had the appearance of being in the water for some time. The coroner was notified and an inquest held over the remains, which were recognized as those of Henry Sherman, of Mishawaka. Mr. Sherman had been of unsound mind for about four years, and to end his troubles threw himself into the St. Joseph river, and added one more to its long list of victims. History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, St. Joseph River & Its Victims, published in 1880 by Chas. C. Chapman & Co.
1880
The 1880 United States Census places the McCracken family in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana. Family members are Lucinda McCracken, age 56, born 1824, in New York, father's birthplace is England, mother's birthplace is England and William R. McCracken, age 28, single and is a printer.
1880
The 1880 Census states that Ida M. Krum was living with her parents, Jonas and Elizabeth Krum, in Pawnee Rock, Barton, Kansas. Family members are Jonas Krum, age 51, born 1829, in Ohio, occupation is a farmer, both parents born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Krum, age 45, born in New York; Frank R. Krum, age 21, born in Indiana; Ida M. Krum, age 18, born in Indiana, marital status is single, occupation is a photographer and Harley J. Krum, who is the son of Ida M. and William R. McCracken, age 4, born in Michigan.
1894
William R. McCracken married Winona E. Young in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan on August 1, 1894.
1896
New officers have been elected by the South Bend International Typographical Union. They are as follows: President, Wm. F. Schupert; vice-president, W. E. Snyder; recording secretary, G. A. Maurer; financial and corresponding secretary, G. H. Perkins; treasurer, H. W. Perkins; sergeant-at-anns, F. M. Hull; doorkeeper, Leon Hosinski; executive committee, E. W. Cutting, J. W. Peters, Wm. Schermann, Robert Codd, G. H. Perkins; auditing committee, W. R. McCracken, H. G. Welton, H. A. Reamer. The Typographical Journal, Volume 8. By International Typographical Union.
1898
New officers have been elected by the South Bend (Indiana) Typographical Union. They are as follows: President, Wilson E. Snyder; vice-president, E. W. Cutting; recording secretary, G. A. Maurer; financial and corresponding secretary, J. W. Peters; treasurer, H. W. Perkins; sergeant-at-arms, Harry Beckley; doorkeeper, B. Applegate; executive committee, William Schermann, William McCracken, W. A. Barr and Eugene Herr; auditing committee, H. G. Welton, Leon Hosinski and F. M. Hull; delegate to the Central Labor Union, Robert Codd; committee to push the union label, H. W. Perkins, Charles Beckley and Eugene Herr. American Printer and Lithographer, Volume 27.
1900
The 1900 United States Census places the McCracken family in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana. Family members are William R. McCracken, age 48, born Nov 1851, in Michigan, father's birthplace is Michigan, mother's birthplace is New York, marriage year is 1895, married for 5 years, occupation is a Compositor (one who sets type); Winona McCracken, age 25, born in Canada, year of immigration is 1892 and Lucinda McCracken, age 4.
1903
Winona E. Young McCracken died on December 28, 1903 in South Bend, Indiana at the age of 28.
Indiana Deaths
Name: Winona E. McCracken
Date: December 28, 1903
Location: South Bend
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Race: White
1908
The date set for the Michigan Typographical Conference for the formation of a joint body of the typographical unions of the state of Michigan is June 29 and 30, 1908. This movement was inaugurated by Kalamazoo Typographical Union at its February meeting and letters were sent to the various typographical unions of the state, asking them to bring the matter to the attention of their members. Favorable answers have been received from most of the locals, showing that the membership is taking a keen interest in the proposed organization. A committee of arrangements has been named by Kalamazoo Union, consisting of W. B. Hallett, E. H. Ellis, W. R. McCracken, R. M. Henning and S. E. Colegrove and the work is being pushed with vigor. The organized printers of the Wolverine state, consisting of eighteen locals, should all be represented at this conference. The Typographical Journal, Volume 32, Page 614, 1908. By International Typographical Union.
1910
The 1910 United States Federal Census places William McCracken in Kalamazoo, Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Michigan, age 57, born about 1853, in Michigan.
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: William Mccracken
Age in 1910: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Home in 1910: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Printer
1930
William McCracken was living with his daughter and her family in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
1935
Just as F. M. (Hiball) DeCrocker returned from Frisco to this sun-kissed city the writer received a letter from W. R. McCracken, of Chicago, with information that he worked with "Hiball" on the Gazette in Kalamazoo about thirty or more years ago. He also inquired as to another old friend of his, Charles S. Ward, of the Times. Both these fellows are glad to know that McCracken is "alive and kicking" at 83. The Typographical Journal, Volume 86, Page 148, 1935. By International Typographical Union.
1938
ILLINOIS, DEATHS AND STILLBIRTHS, 1916-1947
Name: William R. Mccracken
Titles and Terms:
Death Date: September 19, 1938
Death Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Gender: Male
Marital Status:
Race or Color:
Age: 86
Estimated Birth Year: 1852
Birth Date: November 16, 1851
Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Father:
Father's Titles and Terms (original):
Father's Birth Place:
Mother:
Mother's Titles and Terms (original):
Mother's Birth Place:
Occupation: Printer
Residence:
Street Address:
Spouse: Anna
Spouse's Titles and Terms (original):
Spouse's Birthplace:
Burial Date: September 21, 1938
Burial Place: Evergreen Park, Cook, Illinois
Cemetery: St. Marys
Informant:
Additional Relatives:
Digital Folder Number: 4204775
Image Number: 2955
Film Number: 1953323
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: rn 24965
William R. McCracken was born in Michigan to Stephen B. McCracken and Lucinda Grover McCracken.
1868
Chapin's City Directory of Ann Arbor, Michigan
McCracken Mrs. Lucinda, res. 33 Broadway
McCracken Robert G., printer, wks. Argus office, res. 23 Broadway
McCracken William, wks. Tomlinson & Jaynes, res. 33 Broadway
McCracken William, printer, wks. Argus office, bds. 33 Broadway
1870
The 1870 United States Census places the McCracken family in West Ann Arbor City, Ward 5, Washtenaw, Michigan. Family members are Lucinda McCracken, age 44, born about 1826, in New York, keeping house; May, age 19, born 1851, in Michigan and Wm R., age 18, born 1852, in Michigan.
1874
William R. McCracken married Ida M. Crumb on May 9, 1874 in Westphalia, Clinton, Michigan.
1879
Henry Sherman
On Sunday afternoon, June 8, 1879, W. R. McCracken, of South Bend, was rowing up the river in a small boat, and when about half way between that place and Mishawaka, he discovered an object in the water which at first sight resembled a valise, but upon closer examination proved to be the skirts of a coat floating over the shoulders of a man's body. The body was lying upon its face and was lodged upon a snag. Mr. McCracken immediately turned his boat about and floated down stream a short distance where he found three men fishing. To them he disclosed his startling discovery, and the entire party repaired to the spot where the body was still held by the obstructions in the water. The men hauled it on the shoe with some difficulty. The face was black, the limbs stiff, and it had the appearance of being in the water for some time. The coroner was notified and an inquest held over the remains, which were recognized as those of Henry Sherman, of Mishawaka. Mr. Sherman had been of unsound mind for about four years, and to end his troubles threw himself into the St. Joseph river, and added one more to its long list of victims. History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, St. Joseph River & Its Victims, published in 1880 by Chas. C. Chapman & Co.
1880
The 1880 United States Census places the McCracken family in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana. Family members are Lucinda McCracken, age 56, born 1824, in New York, father's birthplace is England, mother's birthplace is England and William R. McCracken, age 28, single and is a printer.
1880
The 1880 Census states that Ida M. Krum was living with her parents, Jonas and Elizabeth Krum, in Pawnee Rock, Barton, Kansas. Family members are Jonas Krum, age 51, born 1829, in Ohio, occupation is a farmer, both parents born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Krum, age 45, born in New York; Frank R. Krum, age 21, born in Indiana; Ida M. Krum, age 18, born in Indiana, marital status is single, occupation is a photographer and Harley J. Krum, who is the son of Ida M. and William R. McCracken, age 4, born in Michigan.
1894
William R. McCracken married Winona E. Young in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan on August 1, 1894.
1896
New officers have been elected by the South Bend International Typographical Union. They are as follows: President, Wm. F. Schupert; vice-president, W. E. Snyder; recording secretary, G. A. Maurer; financial and corresponding secretary, G. H. Perkins; treasurer, H. W. Perkins; sergeant-at-anns, F. M. Hull; doorkeeper, Leon Hosinski; executive committee, E. W. Cutting, J. W. Peters, Wm. Schermann, Robert Codd, G. H. Perkins; auditing committee, W. R. McCracken, H. G. Welton, H. A. Reamer. The Typographical Journal, Volume 8. By International Typographical Union.
1898
New officers have been elected by the South Bend (Indiana) Typographical Union. They are as follows: President, Wilson E. Snyder; vice-president, E. W. Cutting; recording secretary, G. A. Maurer; financial and corresponding secretary, J. W. Peters; treasurer, H. W. Perkins; sergeant-at-arms, Harry Beckley; doorkeeper, B. Applegate; executive committee, William Schermann, William McCracken, W. A. Barr and Eugene Herr; auditing committee, H. G. Welton, Leon Hosinski and F. M. Hull; delegate to the Central Labor Union, Robert Codd; committee to push the union label, H. W. Perkins, Charles Beckley and Eugene Herr. American Printer and Lithographer, Volume 27.
1900
The 1900 United States Census places the McCracken family in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana. Family members are William R. McCracken, age 48, born Nov 1851, in Michigan, father's birthplace is Michigan, mother's birthplace is New York, marriage year is 1895, married for 5 years, occupation is a Compositor (one who sets type); Winona McCracken, age 25, born in Canada, year of immigration is 1892 and Lucinda McCracken, age 4.
1903
Winona E. Young McCracken died on December 28, 1903 in South Bend, Indiana at the age of 28.
Indiana Deaths
Name: Winona E. McCracken
Date: December 28, 1903
Location: South Bend
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Race: White
1908
The date set for the Michigan Typographical Conference for the formation of a joint body of the typographical unions of the state of Michigan is June 29 and 30, 1908. This movement was inaugurated by Kalamazoo Typographical Union at its February meeting and letters were sent to the various typographical unions of the state, asking them to bring the matter to the attention of their members. Favorable answers have been received from most of the locals, showing that the membership is taking a keen interest in the proposed organization. A committee of arrangements has been named by Kalamazoo Union, consisting of W. B. Hallett, E. H. Ellis, W. R. McCracken, R. M. Henning and S. E. Colegrove and the work is being pushed with vigor. The organized printers of the Wolverine state, consisting of eighteen locals, should all be represented at this conference. The Typographical Journal, Volume 32, Page 614, 1908. By International Typographical Union.
1910
The 1910 United States Federal Census places William McCracken in Kalamazoo, Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Michigan, age 57, born about 1853, in Michigan.
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: William Mccracken
Age in 1910: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Home in 1910: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Printer
1930
William McCracken was living with his daughter and her family in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
1935
Just as F. M. (Hiball) DeCrocker returned from Frisco to this sun-kissed city the writer received a letter from W. R. McCracken, of Chicago, with information that he worked with "Hiball" on the Gazette in Kalamazoo about thirty or more years ago. He also inquired as to another old friend of his, Charles S. Ward, of the Times. Both these fellows are glad to know that McCracken is "alive and kicking" at 83. The Typographical Journal, Volume 86, Page 148, 1935. By International Typographical Union.
1938
ILLINOIS, DEATHS AND STILLBIRTHS, 1916-1947
Name: William R. Mccracken
Titles and Terms:
Death Date: September 19, 1938
Death Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Gender: Male
Marital Status:
Race or Color:
Age: 86
Estimated Birth Year: 1852
Birth Date: November 16, 1851
Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Father:
Father's Titles and Terms (original):
Father's Birth Place:
Mother:
Mother's Titles and Terms (original):
Mother's Birth Place:
Occupation: Printer
Residence:
Street Address:
Spouse: Anna
Spouse's Titles and Terms (original):
Spouse's Birthplace:
Burial Date: September 21, 1938
Burial Place: Evergreen Park, Cook, Illinois
Cemetery: St. Marys
Informant:
Additional Relatives:
Digital Folder Number: 4204775
Image Number: 2955
Film Number: 1953323
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: rn 24965
1852
William R. McCracken was born in Michigan to Stephen B. McCracken and Lucinda Grover McCracken.
1868
Chapin's City Directory of Ann Arbor, Michigan
McCracken Mrs. Lucinda, res. 33 Broadway
McCracken Robert G., printer, wks. Argus office, res. 23 Broadway
McCracken William, wks. Tomlinson & Jaynes, res. 33 Broadway
McCracken William, printer, wks. Argus office, bds. 33 Broadway
1870
The 1870 United States Census places the McCracken family in West Ann Arbor City, Ward 5, Washtenaw, Michigan. Family members are Lucinda McCracken, age 44, born about 1826, in New York, keeping house; May, age 19, born 1851, in Michigan and Wm R., age 18, born 1852, in Michigan.
1874
William R. McCracken married Ida M. Crumb on May 9, 1874 in Westphalia, Clinton, Michigan.
1879
Henry Sherman
On Sunday afternoon, June 8, 1879, W. R. McCracken, of South Bend, was rowing up the river in a small boat, and when about half way between that place and Mishawaka, he discovered an object in the water which at first sight resembled a valise, but upon closer examination proved to be the skirts of a coat floating over the shoulders of a man's body. The body was lying upon its face and was lodged upon a snag. Mr. McCracken immediately turned his boat about and floated down stream a short distance where he found three men fishing. To them he disclosed his startling discovery, and the entire party repaired to the spot where the body was still held by the obstructions in the water. The men hauled it on the shoe with some difficulty. The face was black, the limbs stiff, and it had the appearance of being in the water for some time. The coroner was notified and an inquest held over the remains, which were recognized as those of Henry Sherman, of Mishawaka. Mr. Sherman had been of unsound mind for about four years, and to end his troubles threw himself into the St. Joseph river, and added one more to its long list of victims. History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, St. Joseph River & Its Victims, published in 1880 by Chas. C. Chapman & Co.
1880
The 1880 United States Census places the McCracken family in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana. Family members are Lucinda McCracken, age 56, born 1824, in New York, father's birthplace is England, mother's birthplace is England and William R. McCracken, age 28, single and is a printer.
1880
The 1880 Census states that Ida M. Krum was living with her parents, Jonas and Elizabeth Krum, in Pawnee Rock, Barton, Kansas. Family members are Jonas Krum, age 51, born 1829, in Ohio, occupation is a farmer, both parents born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Krum, age 45, born in New York; Frank R. Krum, age 21, born in Indiana; Ida M. Krum, age 18, born in Indiana, marital status is single, occupation is a photographer and Harley J. Krum, who is the son of Ida M. and William R. McCracken, age 4, born in Michigan.
1894
William R. McCracken married Winona E. Young in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan on August 1, 1894.
1896
New officers have been elected by the South Bend International Typographical Union. They are as follows: President, Wm. F. Schupert; vice-president, W. E. Snyder; recording secretary, G. A. Maurer; financial and corresponding secretary, G. H. Perkins; treasurer, H. W. Perkins; sergeant-at-anns, F. M. Hull; doorkeeper, Leon Hosinski; executive committee, E. W. Cutting, J. W. Peters, Wm. Schermann, Robert Codd, G. H. Perkins; auditing committee, W. R. McCracken, H. G. Welton, H. A. Reamer. The Typographical Journal, Volume 8. By International Typographical Union.
1898
New officers have been elected by the South Bend (Indiana) Typographical Union. They are as follows: President, Wilson E. Snyder; vice-president, E. W. Cutting; recording secretary, G. A. Maurer; financial and corresponding secretary, J. W. Peters; treasurer, H. W. Perkins; sergeant-at-arms, Harry Beckley; doorkeeper, B. Applegate; executive committee, William Schermann, William McCracken, W. A. Barr and Eugene Herr; auditing committee, H. G. Welton, Leon Hosinski and F. M. Hull; delegate to the Central Labor Union, Robert Codd; committee to push the union label, H. W. Perkins, Charles Beckley and Eugene Herr. American Printer and Lithographer, Volume 27.
1900
The 1900 United States Census places the McCracken family in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana. Family members are William R. McCracken, age 48, born Nov 1851, in Michigan, father's birthplace is Michigan, mother's birthplace is New York, marriage year is 1895, married for 5 years, occupation is a Compositor (one who sets type); Winona McCracken, age 25, born in Canada, year of immigration is 1892 and Lucinda McCracken, age 4.
1903
Winona E. Young McCracken died on December 28, 1903 in South Bend, Indiana at the age of 28.
Indiana Deaths
Name: Winona E. McCracken
Date: December 28, 1903
Location: South Bend
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Race: White
1908
The date set for the Michigan Typographical Conference for the formation of a joint body of the typographical unions of the state of Michigan is June 29 and 30, 1908. This movement was inaugurated by Kalamazoo Typographical Union at its February meeting and letters were sent to the various typographical unions of the state, asking them to bring the matter to the attention of their members. Favorable answers have been received from most of the locals, showing that the membership is taking a keen interest in the proposed organization. A committee of arrangements has been named by Kalamazoo Union, consisting of W. B. Hallett, E. H. Ellis, W. R. McCracken, R. M. Henning and S. E. Colegrove and the work is being pushed with vigor. The organized printers of the Wolverine state, consisting of eighteen locals, should all be represented at this conference. The Typographical Journal, Volume 32, Page 614, 1908. By International Typographical Union.
1910
The 1910 United States Federal Census places William McCracken in Kalamazoo, Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Michigan, age 57, born about 1853, in Michigan.
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: William Mccracken
Age in 1910: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Home in 1910: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Printer
1930
William McCracken was living with his daughter and her family in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
1935
Just as F. M. (Hiball) DeCrocker returned from Frisco to this sun-kissed city the writer received a letter from W. R. McCracken, of Chicago, with information that he worked with "Hiball" on the Gazette in Kalamazoo about thirty or more years ago. He also inquired as to another old friend of his, Charles S. Ward, of the Times. Both these fellows are glad to know that McCracken is "alive and kicking" at 83. The Typographical Journal, Volume 86, Page 148, 1935. By International Typographical Union.
1938
ILLINOIS, DEATHS AND STILLBIRTHS, 1916-1947
Name: William R. Mccracken
Titles and Terms:
Death Date: September 19, 1938
Death Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Gender: Male
Marital Status:
Race or Color:
Age: 86
Estimated Birth Year: 1852
Birth Date: November 16, 1851
Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Father:
Father's Titles and Terms (original):
Father's Birth Place:
Mother:
Mother's Titles and Terms (original):
Mother's Birth Place:
Occupation: Printer
Residence:
Street Address:
Spouse: Anna
Spouse's Titles and Terms (original):
Spouse's Birthplace:
Burial Date: September 21, 1938
Burial Place: Evergreen Park, Cook, Illinois
Cemetery: St. Marys
Informant:
Additional Relatives:
Digital Folder Number: 4204775
Image Number: 2955
Film Number: 1953323
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: rn 24965
William R. McCracken was born in Michigan to Stephen B. McCracken and Lucinda Grover McCracken.
1868
Chapin's City Directory of Ann Arbor, Michigan
McCracken Mrs. Lucinda, res. 33 Broadway
McCracken Robert G., printer, wks. Argus office, res. 23 Broadway
McCracken William, wks. Tomlinson & Jaynes, res. 33 Broadway
McCracken William, printer, wks. Argus office, bds. 33 Broadway
1870
The 1870 United States Census places the McCracken family in West Ann Arbor City, Ward 5, Washtenaw, Michigan. Family members are Lucinda McCracken, age 44, born about 1826, in New York, keeping house; May, age 19, born 1851, in Michigan and Wm R., age 18, born 1852, in Michigan.
1874
William R. McCracken married Ida M. Crumb on May 9, 1874 in Westphalia, Clinton, Michigan.
1879
Henry Sherman
On Sunday afternoon, June 8, 1879, W. R. McCracken, of South Bend, was rowing up the river in a small boat, and when about half way between that place and Mishawaka, he discovered an object in the water which at first sight resembled a valise, but upon closer examination proved to be the skirts of a coat floating over the shoulders of a man's body. The body was lying upon its face and was lodged upon a snag. Mr. McCracken immediately turned his boat about and floated down stream a short distance where he found three men fishing. To them he disclosed his startling discovery, and the entire party repaired to the spot where the body was still held by the obstructions in the water. The men hauled it on the shoe with some difficulty. The face was black, the limbs stiff, and it had the appearance of being in the water for some time. The coroner was notified and an inquest held over the remains, which were recognized as those of Henry Sherman, of Mishawaka. Mr. Sherman had been of unsound mind for about four years, and to end his troubles threw himself into the St. Joseph river, and added one more to its long list of victims. History of St. Joseph County, Indiana, St. Joseph River & Its Victims, published in 1880 by Chas. C. Chapman & Co.
1880
The 1880 United States Census places the McCracken family in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana. Family members are Lucinda McCracken, age 56, born 1824, in New York, father's birthplace is England, mother's birthplace is England and William R. McCracken, age 28, single and is a printer.
1880
The 1880 Census states that Ida M. Krum was living with her parents, Jonas and Elizabeth Krum, in Pawnee Rock, Barton, Kansas. Family members are Jonas Krum, age 51, born 1829, in Ohio, occupation is a farmer, both parents born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Krum, age 45, born in New York; Frank R. Krum, age 21, born in Indiana; Ida M. Krum, age 18, born in Indiana, marital status is single, occupation is a photographer and Harley J. Krum, who is the son of Ida M. and William R. McCracken, age 4, born in Michigan.
1894
William R. McCracken married Winona E. Young in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan on August 1, 1894.
1896
New officers have been elected by the South Bend International Typographical Union. They are as follows: President, Wm. F. Schupert; vice-president, W. E. Snyder; recording secretary, G. A. Maurer; financial and corresponding secretary, G. H. Perkins; treasurer, H. W. Perkins; sergeant-at-anns, F. M. Hull; doorkeeper, Leon Hosinski; executive committee, E. W. Cutting, J. W. Peters, Wm. Schermann, Robert Codd, G. H. Perkins; auditing committee, W. R. McCracken, H. G. Welton, H. A. Reamer. The Typographical Journal, Volume 8. By International Typographical Union.
1898
New officers have been elected by the South Bend (Indiana) Typographical Union. They are as follows: President, Wilson E. Snyder; vice-president, E. W. Cutting; recording secretary, G. A. Maurer; financial and corresponding secretary, J. W. Peters; treasurer, H. W. Perkins; sergeant-at-arms, Harry Beckley; doorkeeper, B. Applegate; executive committee, William Schermann, William McCracken, W. A. Barr and Eugene Herr; auditing committee, H. G. Welton, Leon Hosinski and F. M. Hull; delegate to the Central Labor Union, Robert Codd; committee to push the union label, H. W. Perkins, Charles Beckley and Eugene Herr. American Printer and Lithographer, Volume 27.
1900
The 1900 United States Census places the McCracken family in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana. Family members are William R. McCracken, age 48, born Nov 1851, in Michigan, father's birthplace is Michigan, mother's birthplace is New York, marriage year is 1895, married for 5 years, occupation is a Compositor (one who sets type); Winona McCracken, age 25, born in Canada, year of immigration is 1892 and Lucinda McCracken, age 4.
1903
Winona E. Young McCracken died on December 28, 1903 in South Bend, Indiana at the age of 28.
Indiana Deaths
Name: Winona E. McCracken
Date: December 28, 1903
Location: South Bend
Age: 28
Gender: Female
Race: White
1908
The date set for the Michigan Typographical Conference for the formation of a joint body of the typographical unions of the state of Michigan is June 29 and 30, 1908. This movement was inaugurated by Kalamazoo Typographical Union at its February meeting and letters were sent to the various typographical unions of the state, asking them to bring the matter to the attention of their members. Favorable answers have been received from most of the locals, showing that the membership is taking a keen interest in the proposed organization. A committee of arrangements has been named by Kalamazoo Union, consisting of W. B. Hallett, E. H. Ellis, W. R. McCracken, R. M. Henning and S. E. Colegrove and the work is being pushed with vigor. The organized printers of the Wolverine state, consisting of eighteen locals, should all be represented at this conference. The Typographical Journal, Volume 32, Page 614, 1908. By International Typographical Union.
1910
The 1910 United States Federal Census places William McCracken in Kalamazoo, Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Michigan, age 57, born about 1853, in Michigan.
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: William Mccracken
Age in 1910: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Home in 1910: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Printer
1930
William McCracken was living with his daughter and her family in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
1935
Just as F. M. (Hiball) DeCrocker returned from Frisco to this sun-kissed city the writer received a letter from W. R. McCracken, of Chicago, with information that he worked with "Hiball" on the Gazette in Kalamazoo about thirty or more years ago. He also inquired as to another old friend of his, Charles S. Ward, of the Times. Both these fellows are glad to know that McCracken is "alive and kicking" at 83. The Typographical Journal, Volume 86, Page 148, 1935. By International Typographical Union.
1938
ILLINOIS, DEATHS AND STILLBIRTHS, 1916-1947
Name: William R. Mccracken
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Death Date: September 19, 1938
Death Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Gender: Male
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Age: 86
Estimated Birth Year: 1852
Birth Date: November 16, 1851
Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Occupation: Printer
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Spouse: Anna
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Burial Date: September 21, 1938
Burial Place: Evergreen Park, Cook, Illinois
Cemetery: St. Marys
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Digital Folder Number: 4204775
Image Number: 2955
Film Number: 1953323
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: rn 24965
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