William P. Sheridan, WHC Collections M3 1972-023-0005

William P. Sheridan

Job Title(s)

Finisher, Wool Sorter, Wool Grader

Dates of Employment

c. 1899-1930

Last Name  Sheridan 
First Name  William 
Middle Name  Phil 
Born  13 Sep 1879 in Salem, OR 
Home Addresses (Salem) 

       

 448 S 16th 
Died  17 Aug 1951 in Salem, OR 
Place Buried  St. Barbara’s (Catholic) Cemetery in Salem, OR 
Wife  Anna M. Wolff 
Date of Marriage  11 Feb 1902 in Salem, OR 
Children  William, James, Kenneth, Mary, Laurence, Loyal, Hazel 
Dates of Employment  1899-1930 
Job(s)  Finisher, Wool Sorter, Wool Grader 
Story  William Sheridan worked for TKWM from 1905 – 1930 as a wool sorter and grader. Sisters Mary and Martha, and future wife Anna also worked for TKWM.   

William Phil Sheridan was born 13 Sep 1879 in Salem, OR to Philip James and Mary [Casey] Sheridan. He was one of 8 children. He attended East Salem School. He went to work at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill in around 1899 in the finishing department. He married Anna M. Wolff 11 Feb 1902 in Salem, OR. They were the parents of seven children.  

They lived at 448 S 16th St. until 1910 when they rented a farm in Turner, OR.  Around 1920 when they moved to the Rickey District, east of Salem and took ownership of the White Fir Dairy. They were active members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Salem. Tragedy struck the family in 1928 when son James, home on leave from the Navy, was killed when his car was forced from the highway by wood truck. He was thrown from the car and did not survive his injuries. Then in 1944, within 6 months of each other, sons William and Kenneth, died. Both had enlisted in the Navy. William died in April when his ship, the US John Staub sank, and Ken died of tropical fever while stationed at Camp Parks, CA. The Sheridan’s remaining son Laurence also served in wartime, was twice wounded, but made it home to the family. 

The Sheridan family sold the dairy and established a new one, Hazel Dell, in 1930 and operated it until forced to retire by William’s poor health in 1941. On 17 Aug 1951 William suffered a stroke while driving home from Salem. He was taken to the hospital where he died the same day. Mary died 18 May 1952. Both were buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Salem.  
References 
Name  Remarks 
Salem City Directories  1905  Sheridan Wm P, sorter TKWM Co, res 448 S 16th 

1909  Sheridan, Wm P, finisher TKWM Co bds 487 Marion 

1910 Sheridan Wm P, sorter TKWM Co, res 448 S 16th 

1928  Sheridan W,  wool sorter TK Woolen Mill Co 

1930  Sheridan William P (Anna M) wool grader, TK Woolen Mill Co, h RD5 box 130 

1932  Sheridan Wm (Hazel Dell Dairy) h RD5 box 130 

1934  Sheridan Wm P (Anna M) pres Hazel Dell Dairy h RD5 box 130 

1935  Sheridan Wm P (Anna M) pres Hazel Dell Dairy h RD7 box 81
Census  1900  William Sheridan. Age: 20. Birth Date: Sep 1879. Birthplace: Oregon. Home in 1900: 487 Marion St. Salem Ward 1, Marion, OR. Single, son to HOH. Parents born in Ireland. Occupation: Woolen Mill (Finisher). Additional household members: Mary E Sheridan, 55. Mary A Sheridan, 29. William Sheridan, 20. Martha Sheridan, 15. John Slavin, 3 (nephew). 

1910  William Sheridan. Age: 30. Birth Date: 1880. Birthplace: Oregon. Home in 1910: Turner, Marion, OR. Married, HOH. Parents born in Ireland. Occupation: Farmer. Additional household members: William Sheridan, 30. Anna M Sheridan, 30. William Sheridan, 7. James H Sheridan, 4. Kenneth Sheridan, 0. 

1920  William P Sheridan. Age: 40. Birth Year: 1880. Birthplace: Oregon. Home in 1920: Aumsville, Marion, Oregon. Married, HOH. Parents born in Ireland. Occupation: Farmer. Additional household members: William P Sheridan, 40. Anna M Sheridan, 40. William P Sheridan, 17. Hames H Sheridan, 13. Kenneth L Sheridan, 11. Mary A Sheridan, 9. Laurie G Sheridan, 3. Loyd M Sheridan, 1. 

1930  William P Sheridan. Age: 50. Birth Year: 1880. Birthplace: Oregon. Home in 1930: Macleay Rd. East Salem, Marion, OR. Married, HOH. Parents born in Ireland. Occupation: Wool Grader in Woolen Mill. Additional household members: William P Sheridan, 50. Anna M Sheridan, 50. Kenneth L Sheridan, 20. Mary E Sheridan, 19. Laurence G Sheridan, 14. Loyal M Sheridan, 12. Hazel D Sheridan, 10. 

1940  William Sheridan. Age: 60. Birth Year: 1880. Birthplace: Oregon. Home in 1940: East Salem, Marion, OR. Married, HOH. Parents born in Ireland. Occupation: Farmer. Additional household members: William Sheridan, 60. Anna Sheridan, 60. Loyal Sheridan, 22. Hazel Sheridan, 20.
WW1 Draft Registration  William Phil Sherridan. Age: 38. Birth Date: 13 Sep 1879. Address: RFD1 Turner, Marion, OR. Occupation: Farmer. Nearest Relative: Anna Marie Sherridan. Height: Medium. Build: Stout. Eye Color: Grey. Hair: Brown. Registration Date: None 
WW2 Draft Registration  William Phil Sheridan. Age: 62. Birth Date: 13 Sep 1879. Birthplace: Salem, OR. Address: Route 6 Box 81 Salem, Marion, OR. NOP: Ana Sheridan. Occupation: Self Employed Dairy Ranch. Height: 5.9. Weight: 177. Eyes: Gray. Hair: Brown. Complexion: Dark brown. Date of Registration: 27 Apr 1942. 
Marriage  William P Sheridan – Anna Wolff. 11 Feb 1902 in Salem, OR 
St. Joseph (Catholic) Church Death Register  William Sheridan. Age: 71. Residence: Salem. Relatives: Anna Sheridan & sister Mrs. Ferguson. 4 children. Date of Death: 17 Aug 1951. Date Buried: 21 Aug 1951. Cemetery: St. Barbara. Mortuary: Clough-Barrick Mortuary. 
Oregon Death Index 

 

 William P Sheridan. Death Date: 17 Aug 1951. Death Place: Marion. Spouse: Anna. Certificate: 9076. 
Find-a-Grave 

 

 Anna Wolff Sheridan. Birth: Sep 1879, Oregon. Death: 1952 (aged 72-73). Burial: St. Barbara Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, OR. Memorial ID: 37298008. 

William P. Sheridan. Birth: 1879. Death: 1951 (aged 71-72). Burial: St. Barbara Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, OR. Memorial ID: 37298022. 
Newspapers  Weekly Oregon Statesman 4 Mar 1902 p 7. Marriage License 

Capital Journal 18 Aug 1951 p 3. Death Notice – William P. Sheridan 

Oregon Statesman 19 Aug 1951 p 6. Funeral Services – W.P. Sheridan 

Capital Journal 19 May 1952 p 16. Death Notice – Anna Sheridan 
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