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Early Ways

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Henry "The Puritan" Way was born in 1583 at Allington, Bridport, (Dorchester), Dorset, , England, and died at age 83 years old on March 24, 1667 in Dorchester, Massachusetts US. Henry Way was buried in 1667 at Dorchester, Suffolk, MA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry "The Puritan" Way.
Henry Way Jr was born in 1618 at Devon, Dorset, , England, and died at age 14 years old in 1632. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Way Jr.
Caleb Pugh Way
Caleb Pugh WAY was b. 4 Mar 1824 or 11 Aug 1824 in Kennett Square, PA to parents Joshua WAY (1796-1881) and Sidney HUTTON (1800-1849) who were married in 1820. Caleb was one of 10 children born to this couple including Alban or Alben Ammor; Edwin Fussell; Thomas H.; Caleb Pugh; Husan; Susan; Hiett; William Hiett or Hiet; Emma; and Emmer or Emmor H. WAY, all born between 1821 and 1840. Caleb married Priscilla HOBSON (1832-1924) on 30 Oct 1851 in West Chester, PA and the couple had 6 children including Florence Sidney; Josephine Hobson; Mary Jane “Jennie”; Annie Maude; Maude; and Benjamin Hiett WAY, all born between 1853 and 1869. Caleb died 1 Aug 1871 in Kennett Square, PA and is buried in the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square, PA.
Henry David Way of Melbourne South Australia was born in 1828, and died at age 71 years old in 1899 in Melbourne South.
Priscilla (Hobson) Way
Priscilla HOBSON was b. 1 Mar 1832 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Benjamin HOBSON (1803-1884) and Ann MACCABEE (b. 1813) who were married abt. 1831 in Pennsylvania. Priscilla was one of 7 children born to this couple including Priscilla; Josephine; Frank J.; Elizabeth; Mary Jane; John Edgar; and Laura HOBSON, all born between 1832 and 1850. Priscilla died 14 Aug 1924 in Red Bank, NJ and is buried along with her husband in the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square, PA. At the time of her death, she was living with her daughter Maude W. ELY in Red Bank, NJ. Her obituary also listed other children surviving her including Mrs. Josephine MCKEEVER of McKeesport, PA; a sister Mrs. Jennie RAKESTRAW of Christiantl, PA; and brothers John E. HOBSON of Texas; and Frank J. HOBSON of Chicago, IL.
Thomas Begbie Way of Toorak Australia was born in 1851, and died at age 83 years old in 1934 in Toorak.
Alfred Algernon Way of Maldon Australia was born in 1867 in Maldon. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alfred Algernon Way.
Albert Way of Georgia was born on July 22, 1868, and died at age 94 years old in February 1963.
Mo Way of Oregon was born on May 3, 1868, and died at age 94 years old in January 1963.
Libbie Way of Montana was born on May 29, 1869, and died at age 94 years old in October 1963.
Arthur Glenalbyn Way of Richmond Australia was born in 1869 in Maldon, and died at age 69 years old in 1938 in Richmond.
Elmer Way of Covington, Garfield County, Oklahoma was born on December 10, 1869, and died at age 102 years old in June 1972.

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Updated Way Biographies

Florence (Brackley) Way of West Covina, Los Angeles County, California United States. Florence's partner was Lester Tocher. She was the parent of Georgianna Marie Adams. Florence Way died in West Covina. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Florence Way.
Joanna M Demas-Way
Joanna Marie Demas was born August 1, 1961 in Berwyn, Illinois to Lily Anagnostou Demas and Dr. Theodore Demas. Her mother was an opera singer while her father practiced medicine. She lived in the Chicago area where she skipped kindergarten and started school as a first grader. In 1971 she moved with her family to Lake City, Florida. Joanna excelled in school where she attended Columbia High School. She maintained excellent grades-she was a National Merit Scholar and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She graduated high school in 1978 and then went on to the University of Florida where she majored in Chemistry. She graduated from there in 1980 and then attended the University of Miami Medical School where she met her first husband. They would later move to Columbus, Ohio where they both practiced medicine. She and her first husband would later divorce when she became unhappy with her marriage. Her father wanted all his children to be doctors but Joanna was the only one to realize that dream. She would often treat the uninsured and needy and advocated for the use of medical marijuana before the Ohio State Legislature. She also loved animals and was a vegetarian. Medicine wasn't her first love. She wanted to act and be a musician. She even had a small role in an independent film in which she played a waitress that was fascinated with guns called My New Advisor. Besides acting she also did some modeling. She appeared in a G. Gordon Liddy's Stacked and Packed calendar. She also appeared in two issues of Playboy in 1992-the first doctor to ever do so. It caused quite a stir at the time! Joanna loved rock music and frequented the various rock and roll venues around Columbus where she became friendly with quite a few of the band members who played at them. In 1995 she met Pete Way, bassist for the English hard rock band UFO. They would later marry in 1996 and stayed married until her untimely death in 2000 from a drug overdose.
Annie Amilda (Lamb) Lamb of VIC Australia was born in 1909 in Dereel, Golden Plains Shire County, and died at age 86 years old in 1995.
James Douglas Way of Dandenong Australia was born in 1908 in Ballarat, and died at age 75 years old in 1983 in Dandenong.
Myrtle Mabel (Henderson) Bennett Chadwick Way of Fitzroy, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia was born in 1889 in Kensington, City of Melbourne County, and died at age 58 years old on January 24, 1948 in Fitzroy, City of Yarra County.
Priscilla (Hobson) Way
Priscilla HOBSON was b. 1 Mar 1832 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Benjamin HOBSON (1803-1884) and Ann MACCABEE (b. 1813) who were married abt. 1831 in Pennsylvania. Priscilla was one of 7 children born to this couple including Priscilla; Josephine; Frank J.; Elizabeth; Mary Jane; John Edgar; and Laura HOBSON, all born between 1832 and 1850. Priscilla died 14 Aug 1924 in Red Bank, NJ and is buried along with her husband in the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square, PA. At the time of her death, she was living with her daughter Maude W. ELY in Red Bank, NJ. Her obituary also listed other children surviving her including Mrs. Josephine MCKEEVER of McKeesport, PA; a sister Mrs. Jennie RAKESTRAW of Christiantl, PA; and brothers John E. HOBSON of Texas; and Frank J. HOBSON of Chicago, IL.
Caleb Pugh Way
Caleb Pugh WAY was b. 4 Mar 1824 or 11 Aug 1824 in Kennett Square, PA to parents Joshua WAY (1796-1881) and Sidney HUTTON (1800-1849) who were married in 1820. Caleb was one of 10 children born to this couple including Alban or Alben Ammor; Edwin Fussell; Thomas H.; Caleb Pugh; Husan; Susan; Hiett; William Hiett or Hiet; Emma; and Emmer or Emmor H. WAY, all born between 1821 and 1840. Caleb married Priscilla HOBSON (1832-1924) on 30 Oct 1851 in West Chester, PA and the couple had 6 children including Florence Sidney; Josephine Hobson; Mary Jane “Jennie”; Annie Maude; Maude; and Benjamin Hiett WAY, all born between 1853 and 1869. Caleb died 1 Aug 1871 in Kennett Square, PA and is buried in the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square, PA.
Loretta (Creman) Way of Marlyn Rd, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States died in 1988. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Loretta (Creman) Way.
Sydney Edward Way was a very highly respected and kind gentleman. He married a lady whose name was Julia Clara Dunstone who was born in Terowie in South Australia. However, they lived in Carlton, Victoria and produced three children. Their names were Edward Henry Way, born in 1904, Thelma and Jessie. The two daughters were both born after Edward. Edward Way married Elizabeth Mary Tyrrell (born 1906) on 8th April, 1939 at St.Luke's Church of England, North Fitzroy and they produced one child whose name was Noelle Carolynn Way, born 1942. Noelle married Terence Dorgan on 24th April 1965 at St.Thomas' Church of England in Moonee Ponds. Two children were born to Noelle and Terence. Their names Paul Andrew Dorgan born 26th April, 1968 (unmarried as at 2023) and Lorelle Dorgan born 15th October, 1971. Lorelle married Michael Ellis in 1998 at Bundoora Chapel, Bundoora and they produced two sons, Leigh Brenton Ellis, born 30th October, 1999 and Blake Andrew Ellis, born 17th May, 2003. Lorelle and Michael divorced in 2004 and later she married David Andrew Tebbet and they produced one daughter, Lara Ashlee Tebbet born on 17th November, 2008. Thelma Way, Sydney's second child, married Ronald Wood and produced two children, Ronald Edward Wood and Glenys May Wood. Ronald married Maureen McCarthy in the late 1960's and produced two sons, Alan and Peter Wood. Glenys Wood married John McNabb during the late 1960's and produced one son, Andrew and one daughter Suzi, who married a man from South Africa and they produced two daughters. They went to England to live. As at 2023, Andrew was unmarried and has lived in Hong Kong for most of his adult life. Glenys died from Cancer in September 2021. Jessie Way, Sydney's third child married Frank Mackie. Jessie died in child birth as did the baby in 1942.
Julia Clara (Dunstone) Way was born in 1886. Julia Way was married to Sydney Edward Way, and died at age 94 years old in 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia Clara (Dunstone).
Richard Edward Way of Richmond Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Edward Way.
Richard Edward Way of Maldon Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Edward Way.
Mary Hrace (Bellizia) Way of Williamsport, Pennsylvania United States was born to Anthony P Bellizio and Maria (Margaret) Bellizia, and has siblings Anne (Bellizia) and Joseph Bellizia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Bellizia).
Henry Way Jr was born in 1618 at Devon, Dorset, , England, and died at age 14 years old in 1632. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Way Jr.
Leon Jr Way Jr of Kingsland, Camden County, GA was born on March 8, 1921, and died at age 71 years old on February 19, 1993.
Joe M Way of Taunton, Bristol County, MA was born on September 10, 1908 in China or Mongolia or Sinkian or Tibet, and died at age 73 years old in July 1982.
Warren G Way of Port Hadlock, Jefferson County, WA was born on June 12, 1926, and died at age 74 years old on May 13, 2001.
Kenneth J Way of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois was born on May 16, 1923, and died at age 59 years old in June 1982.
Kenneth A Way of Chetek, Barron County, Wisconsin was born on July 22, 1905, and died at age 76 years old in March 1982.

Popular Way Biographies

Joanna M Demas-Way
Joanna Marie Demas was born August 1, 1961 in Berwyn, Illinois to Lily Anagnostou Demas and Dr. Theodore Demas. Her mother was an opera singer while her father practiced medicine. She lived in the Chicago area where she skipped kindergarten and started school as a first grader. In 1971 she moved with her family to Lake City, Florida. Joanna excelled in school where she attended Columbia High School. She maintained excellent grades-she was a National Merit Scholar and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She graduated high school in 1978 and then went on to the University of Florida where she majored in Chemistry. She graduated from there in 1980 and then attended the University of Miami Medical School where she met her first husband. They would later move to Columbus, Ohio where they both practiced medicine. She and her first husband would later divorce when she became unhappy with her marriage. Her father wanted all his children to be doctors but Joanna was the only one to realize that dream. She would often treat the uninsured and needy and advocated for the use of medical marijuana before the Ohio State Legislature. She also loved animals and was a vegetarian. Medicine wasn't her first love. She wanted to act and be a musician. She even had a small role in an independent film in which she played a waitress that was fascinated with guns called My New Advisor. Besides acting she also did some modeling. She appeared in a G. Gordon Liddy's Stacked and Packed calendar. She also appeared in two issues of Playboy in 1992-the first doctor to ever do so. It caused quite a stir at the time! Joanna loved rock music and frequented the various rock and roll venues around Columbus where she became friendly with quite a few of the band members who played at them. In 1995 she met Pete Way, bassist for the English hard rock band UFO. They would later marry in 1996 and stayed married until her untimely death in 2000 from a drug overdose.
Mary Hrace (Bellizia) Way of Williamsport, Pennsylvania United States was born to Anthony P Bellizio and Maria (Margaret) Bellizia, and has siblings Anne (Bellizia) and Joseph Bellizia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Bellizia).
James Way of Oriskany Falls, Oneida County, NY was born on February 4, 1979, and died at age 21 years old on May 19, 2000.
Henry "The Puritan" Way was born in 1583 at Allington, Bridport, (Dorchester), Dorset, , England, and died at age 83 years old on March 24, 1667 in Dorchester, Massachusetts US. Henry Way was buried in 1667 at Dorchester, Suffolk, MA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry "The Puritan" Way.
Maclain Way was born on January 4, 1991 in Ventura, Ventura County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maclain Way.
Richard Kevin Way was born on February 20, 1956 in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Kevin Way.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cornelia Way.
Julia Clara (Dunstone) Way was born in 1886. Julia Way was married to Sydney Edward Way, and died at age 94 years old in 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia Clara (Dunstone).
Ralph Way of Easton, Northampton County, PA was born on February 17, 1902, and died at age 72 years old in February 1974.
Jami (Russell) Way was born on March 20, 1957 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jami (Russell) Way.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Onzelle Way.
Loretta (Creman) Way of Marlyn Rd, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States died in 1988. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Loretta (Creman) Way.
Priscilla (Hobson) Way
Priscilla HOBSON was b. 1 Mar 1832 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Benjamin HOBSON (1803-1884) and Ann MACCABEE (b. 1813) who were married abt. 1831 in Pennsylvania. Priscilla was one of 7 children born to this couple including Priscilla; Josephine; Frank J.; Elizabeth; Mary Jane; John Edgar; and Laura HOBSON, all born between 1832 and 1850. Priscilla died 14 Aug 1924 in Red Bank, NJ and is buried along with her husband in the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square, PA. At the time of her death, she was living with her daughter Maude W. ELY in Red Bank, NJ. Her obituary also listed other children surviving her including Mrs. Josephine MCKEEVER of McKeesport, PA; a sister Mrs. Jennie RAKESTRAW of Christiantl, PA; and brothers John E. HOBSON of Texas; and Frank J. HOBSON of Chicago, IL.
Myrtle Mabel (Henderson) Bennett Chadwick Way of Fitzroy, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia was born in 1889 in Kensington, City of Melbourne County, and died at age 58 years old on January 24, 1948 in Fitzroy, City of Yarra County.
Shields Way of E. McKinney Ave., in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee was born on August 17, 1905, and died at age 71 years old on September 20, 1976 in Rogersville.
Sydney Edward Way was a very highly respected and kind gentleman. He married a lady whose name was Julia Clara Dunstone who was born in Terowie in South Australia. However, they lived in Carlton, Victoria and produced three children. Their names were Edward Henry Way, born in 1904, Thelma and Jessie. The two daughters were both born after Edward. Edward Way married Elizabeth Mary Tyrrell (born 1906) on 8th April, 1939 at St.Luke's Church of England, North Fitzroy and they produced one child whose name was Noelle Carolynn Way, born 1942. Noelle married Terence Dorgan on 24th April 1965 at St.Thomas' Church of England in Moonee Ponds. Two children were born to Noelle and Terence. Their names Paul Andrew Dorgan born 26th April, 1968 (unmarried as at 2023) and Lorelle Dorgan born 15th October, 1971. Lorelle married Michael Ellis in 1998 at Bundoora Chapel, Bundoora and they produced two sons, Leigh Brenton Ellis, born 30th October, 1999 and Blake Andrew Ellis, born 17th May, 2003. Lorelle and Michael divorced in 2004 and later she married David Andrew Tebbet and they produced one daughter, Lara Ashlee Tebbet born on 17th November, 2008. Thelma Way, Sydney's second child, married Ronald Wood and produced two children, Ronald Edward Wood and Glenys May Wood. Ronald married Maureen McCarthy in the late 1960's and produced two sons, Alan and Peter Wood. Glenys Wood married John McNabb during the late 1960's and produced one son, Andrew and one daughter Suzi, who married a man from South Africa and they produced two daughters. They went to England to live. As at 2023, Andrew was unmarried and has lived in Hong Kong for most of his adult life. Glenys died from Cancer in September 2021. Jessie Way, Sydney's third child married Frank Mackie. Jessie died in child birth as did the baby in 1942.
Florence (Brackley) Way of West Covina, Los Angeles County, California United States. Florence's partner was Lester Tocher. She was the parent of Georgianna Marie Adams. Florence Way died in West Covina. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Florence Way.
Richard Edward Way of Maldon Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Edward Way.
Caleb Pugh Way
Caleb Pugh WAY was b. 4 Mar 1824 or 11 Aug 1824 in Kennett Square, PA to parents Joshua WAY (1796-1881) and Sidney HUTTON (1800-1849) who were married in 1820. Caleb was one of 10 children born to this couple including Alban or Alben Ammor; Edwin Fussell; Thomas H.; Caleb Pugh; Husan; Susan; Hiett; William Hiett or Hiet; Emma; and Emmer or Emmor H. WAY, all born between 1821 and 1840. Caleb married Priscilla HOBSON (1832-1924) on 30 Oct 1851 in West Chester, PA and the couple had 6 children including Florence Sidney; Josephine Hobson; Mary Jane “Jennie”; Annie Maude; Maude; and Benjamin Hiett WAY, all born between 1853 and 1869. Caleb died 1 Aug 1871 in Kennett Square, PA and is buried in the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square, PA.

Way Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Way family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 5,590 people with the last name Way that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

73.0 years

Oldest Ways

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Hattie J Way was born on November 1, 1898, and died at age 104 years old on May 15, 2003. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hattie J Way.
104 years
Grace Way of Mitchell, Davison County, SD was born on December 24, 1892, and died at age 104 years old on May 10, 1997.
104 years
Henry Way of Detroit, Wayne County, MI was born on July 6, 1891, and died at age 103 years old on June 2, 1995.
103 years
Della Way of Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas was born on September 6, 1883, and died at age 103 years old in July 1987.
103 years
Justina R Way of Westlake, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on August 2, 1889, and died at age 104 years old in September 1993.
104 years
Minnie Way of Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina was born on March 27, 1883, and died at age 103 years old in August 1986.
103 years
Madoline D Way of Des Moines, Polk County, IA was born on December 12, 1897, and died at age 102 years old on February 9, 2000.
102 years
Elmer Way of Covington, Garfield County, Oklahoma was born on December 10, 1869, and died at age 102 years old in June 1972.
102 years
Lida A Way of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on June 21, 1896, and died at age 101 years old on May 3, 1998.
101 years
Dorothy L Way of Jonesville, Hillsdale County, MI was born on November 22, 1908, and died at age 102 years old on December 1, 2010.
102 years
Lela M Way of Louisville, Jefferson County, KY was born on February 26, 1894, and died at age 102 years old on June 12, 1996.
102 years
Theresa C Way of Coldwater, Branch County, MI was born on August 29, 1894, and died at age 101 years old in April 1996.
101 years
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