William M. Rout, Jr.

1909 - 1917  (7 years)

• Name	William M. Rout  [1, 2, 3]
  Suffix	Jr.
  Alt. Birth	1909	Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States   [4, 5]
  Born	12 Oct 1909	Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States   [6]
  Gender	Male
  Census	18 Apr 1910	Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States   [7]
  	Role: Household Member
  Name	Willie M. Rout  [8]
  _PPEXCLUDE	j
  _UID	E79361D8538B48CC8C3DDD0B4605521D1084
  Died	9 Jul 1917	Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States   [9]
  	Cause: Automobile accident
  Buried	11 Jul 1917	Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States   [10]
  	Address: 1300 Bladensburg Rd., NE Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. 20002-1887 USA mto@ccaw.org
  Person ID	I1746	Paul's Genealogy Tree
  Last Modified	16 Sep 2016

  
  

  Father	William Matthew Rout,   b. 6 Dec 1875, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States ,   d. Aft 1930  (Age 55 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth L. Barry,   b. 1876,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Married	6 Jun 1900	Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States   [11, 12, 13]
  Children	3 children
  1. Marie F. Rout,   b. Cal 1904, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Margaret Rout,   b. Cal 1906, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. William M. Rout, Jr.,   b. 12 Oct 1909, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States ,   d. 9 Jul 1917, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States  (Age 7 years)
  Family ID	F591	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Alt. Birth - 1909 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Born - 12 Oct 1909 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Census - 18 Apr 1910 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Died - Cause: Automobile accident - 9 Jul 1917 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States Buried - Address: 1300 Bladensburg Rd., NE Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. 20002-1887 USA mto@ccaw.org - 11 Jul 1917 - Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, United States  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S572] The Washington Post, (Washington, D.C.), July 11, 1917, page 12, col. 4 (Reliability: 3), 23 Dec 2007. The Washington Post July 11, 1917 [page 12, col. 4] City Briefs Harry Grossman, driver of the automobile that killed 8-year-old William M. Rout, son of Policeman William Rout, Monday night, was held for the grand jury, following an inquest yesterday. Washington Post Washington Post [S1436] 1910 Census - District of Columbia - FamilySearch, Maryland, District of Columbia, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, 2015), T624, roll 153, Washington, enumeration district (ED) 140-167, 244, sheet 2B, dwelling 33, family 47, William M. Rout Jr., accessed Sep 16, 2016 (Reliability: 3), 16 Sep 2016. Name: William M. Rout & family, Washington, D.C., 1930 census William M. Rout & family, Washington, D.C., 1930 census Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XM2S-TT6 William M. Rout and family, 1910, Washington, District of Columbia William M. Rout and family, 1910, Washington, District of Columbia Source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MKLJ-MWM [S1127] Evening Star, District of Columbia. Washington., "Died.," July 10, 1917, p. 7, col. 7; digital images, \i Chronicling America\i0 (Reliability: 3), 16 Sep 2016. ROUT. Suddenly, on Monday, July 9, 1917. WILLIAM M. ROUT, Jr., beloved son of William and Elizabeth Rout (nee Barry), aged eight years. Notice of funeral hereafter. William M. Rout & family, Washington, D.C., 1930 census William M. Rout & family, Washington, D.C., 1930 census Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XM2S-TT6 Death notice of William M. Rout, Jr. Death notice of William M. Rout, Jr. Source: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1917-07-10/ed-1/seq-7/ [S572] The Washington Post, (Washington, D.C.), July 10, 1917, page 4, column 2 (Reliability: 3), 23 Dec 2007. The Washington Post July 10, 1917 [page 4, column 2] AUTO KILLS A BOY NEAR HIS PARENTS Policeman Rout's Son Said to Have Run in Front of Car. While romping within a few feet of his father and mother near the new building of the bureau of engraving and printing at 8 o'clock last night, 8-year-old Willie M. Rout, only son of Policeman William Rout, 1312 Florida Avenue northwest, was so badly crushed by an automobile that he died a few minutes later while being taken to the Emergency Hospital by his father. Henry Grossman, 341 I street southwest, chauffeur, in the employ of C. M. Gusack, 643 Maryland Avenue northeast, operating the machine which ran over the child, was held pending the outcome of an inquest which probably will be held today. Seven other young men who were in the machine were released. Grossman and his companions told the police that the child had just alighted from his parents' automobile, and suddenly ran from the rear of the machine, which was standing by the roadside, under the wheels of their car. Grossman brought his machine to a halt before the rear wheel of the car had passed over the childs' body. World War I Draft Registration Card for William Matthew Rout World War I Draft Registration Card for William Matthew Rout, Sep. 12, 1918 Washington Post [S1436] 1910 Census - District of Columbia - FamilySearch, Maryland, District of Columbia, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, 2015), T624, roll 153, Washington, enumeration district (ED) 140-167, 244, sheet 2B, dwelling 33, family 47, William M. Rout Jr., accessed Sep 16, 2016 (Reliability: 3), 16 Sep 2016. Name: Pension granted to William M. Rout Pension granted to William M. Rout, March 16, 1923 Source: Report of the Major and Superintentent of the Metropolitan Police, District of Columbia, for 1923 William M. Rout and family, 1910, Washington, District of Columbia William M. Rout and family, 1910, Washington, District of Columbia Source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MKLJ-MWM [S1127] Evening Star, District of Columbia. Washington., "Births Reported," October 30, 1909, p. 7, col. 6; digital images, \i Chronicling America\i0 (Reliability: 3), 16 Sep 2016. Births Reported The following births were reported to the health office during the last twenty four hours: ....William M. and Elizabeth L. Rout, October 12. 1909; boy. William M. Rout & family, Washington, D.C., 1930 census William M. Rout & family, Washington, D.C., 1930 census Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XM2S-TT6 Birth announcement of William M. Rout (Jr.) Birth announcement of William M. Rout (Jr.) Source: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1909-10-30/ed-1/seq-7/ [S1436] 1910 Census - District of Columbia - FamilySearch, Maryland, District of Columbia, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, 2015), T624, roll 153, Washington, enumeration district (ED) 140-167, 244, sheet 2B, dwelling 33, family 47, William M. Rout, accessed Sep 16, 2016 (Reliability: 3), 16 Sep 2016. Name: John C. Rout and Mabel R Bond, 1421 Columbia Road N.W. John C. Rout and Mabel R Bond, 1421 Columbia Road N.W., see sheet 2B John C. Rout and Mabel R Bond, 1421 Columbia Road N.W. John C. Rout and Mabel R Bond, 1421 Columbia Road N.W. William M. Rout and family, 1910, Washington, District of Columbia William M. Rout and family, 1910, Washington, District of Columbia Source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MKLJ-MWM [S572] The Washington Post, (Washington, D.C.), July 10, 1917, page 4, column 2 (Reliability: 3), 23 Dec 2007. The Washington Post July 10, 1917 [page 4, column 2] AUTO KILLS A BOY NEAR HIS PARENTS Policeman Rout's Son Said to Have Run in Front of Car. While romping within a few feet of his father and mother near the new building of the bureau of engraving and printing at 8 o'clock last night, 8-year-old Willie M. Rout, only son of Policeman William Rout, 1312 Florida Avenue northwest, was so badly crushed by an automobile that he died a few minutes later while being taken to the Emergency Hospital by his father. Henry Grossman, 341 I street southwest, chauffeur, in the employ of C. M. Gusack, 643 Maryland Avenue northeast, operating the machine which ran over the child, was held pending the outcome of an inquest which probably will be held today. Seven other young men who were in the machine were released. Grossman and his companions told the police that the child had just alighted from his parents' automobile, and suddenly ran from the rear of the machine, which was standing by the roadside, under the wheels of their car. Grossman brought his machine to a halt before the rear wheel of the car had passed over the childs' body. World War I Draft Registration Card for William Matthew Rout World War I Draft Registration Card for William Matthew Rout, Sep. 12, 1918 Washington Post [S572] The Washington Post, (Washington, D.C.), July 10, 1917, page 4, column 2 (Reliability: 3), 23 Dec 2007. The Washington Post July 10, 1917 [page 4, column 2] AUTO KILLS A BOY NEAR HIS PARENTS Policeman Rout's Son Said to Have Run in Front of Car. While romping within a few feet of his father and mother near the new building of the bureau of engraving and printing at 8 o'clock last night, 8-year-old Willie M. Rout, only son of Policeman William Rout, 1312 Florida Avenue northwest, was so badly crushed by an automobile that he died a few minutes later while being taken to the Emergency Hospital by his father. Henry Grossman, 341 I street southwest, chauffeur, in the employ of C. M. Gusack, 643 Maryland Avenue northeast, operating the machine which ran over the child, was held pending the outcome of an inquest which probably will be held today. Seven other young men who were in the machine were released. Grossman and his companions told the police that the child had just alighted from his parents' automobile, and suddenly ran from the rear of the machine, which was standing by the roadside, under the wheels of their car. Grossman brought his machine to a halt before the rear wheel of the car had passed over the childs' body. William M. Rout & family, Washington, D.C., 1930 census William M. Rout & family, Washington, D.C., 1930 census Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XM2S-TT6 Washington Post [S1127] Evening Star, District of Columbia. Washington., "City News In Brief," July 11, 1917, p. 18, col. 1; digital images, \i Chronicling America\i0 (Reliability: 3), 16 Sep 2016. Harry Grossman, who was operating the taxicab that run over and killed William M. Rout, eight years old, son of Policeman Rout, near the bureau of engraving and printing Monday night, yesterday afternoon was held for the action of the grand jury at an inquest held at the morgue. Bond was fixed at $3,000. Funeral services for young Rout will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church tomorrow morning. Interment will be in MOunt Olivet cemetery. Birth record of William Matthew Rout Birth record of William Matthew Rout, son of Thomas Jefferson Rout, Jr. and Mary Delaney Harry Grossman is arraigned in court for the death of young William M. Rout Harry Grossman is arraigned in court for the death of young William M. Rout Source: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1917-07-11/ed-1/seq-18/ [S808] District of Columbia, Marriages, 1830-1921, index, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ((https://familysearch.org : 2012)), accessed 19 Mar 2014), Entry for William M. Rout; Citing District Of Columbia, reference Bk 62, P.126 #11126; FHL microfilm 2108219. (Reliability: 3), 19 Mar 2014. Name: Image available when logged in at Family History Center: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6919-HG3 Louisa Fraley [S809] District of Columbia Marriages, 1811-1950, index and images, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ((http://familysearch.org : 2012)), accessed 19 Mar 2014), Entry for William M. Rout; Citing District of Columbia, United States, Records Office, Washington D.C; FHL microfilm 2108219. (Reliability: 3), 19 Mar 2014. Name: Image available when logged in at Family History Center: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6919-HG3 Louisa Fraley [S1127] Evening Star, District of Columbia. Washington., "The World of Society," June 7, 1900, p. 7, col. 6; digital images, \i Chronicling America\i0 (Reliability: 3), 16 Sep 2016. Marriage announcement of Elizabeth L. Barry and William M. Rout Marriage announcement of Elizabeth L. Barry and William M. Rout Source: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1900-06-07/ed-1/seq-7/