Fifteenth Generation

5747. Frances Rosetta Bishop Hough was born on 15 August 1865 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, USA. She lived in Washington, District of Columbia, USA in 1880. She lived in Washington, District of Columbia, USA in 1900. Frances lived in Washington, District of Columbia, USA in 1930. She died on 10 February 1949 at the age of 83 in Homeopathic Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Obituary
Frances H. McNeir. On Thursday, February 10, 1949, at Homeopathic Hospital. Frances H. McNeir, beloved wife of William McNeir and aunt of Thomas S. McNeir and Burrows McNeir and several other nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Gawler's Chapel, 1756 Pennsylvania ave. nw. Services will be held at All Souls' Memorial Church, Cathedral ave. and Woodley pl. nw., on Saturday, February 12, at 3 p.m. Interment private.
The Washington Post - Washington, DC - 12 Feb 1949
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In 1884, the National Homeopathic Hospital was founded on F Street, between 11th and 12th Streets, Washington, DC.
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BUREAU OF ACCOUNTS. About 1916.
Custody and disbursement of appropriations and indemnity funds, and correspondence relating thereto.
William McNeir, Chief of Bureau.
Ward A. Fitzsimmons, Assistant Chief of Bureau.
Clerks of the third class ($1,600).
Frances R. Hough. Lillian H. Middleton.
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US State Department
Hough, Frances Rozetta.— Born in Cleveland, Ohio; educated in a private school of Cleveland and in public schools and Mount Vernon Institute of Washington, t). C.; served as a private secretary for three years; appointed clerk in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Documents, Government Printing Office, June, 1899; transferred to the Department of State as clerk class one May 13, 1907: appointed clerk class three June 22, to be effective July 1, 1916.
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Frances Hough in household of Helen M. Clinton, "USA Census, 1880"
Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
Gender: Female
Age: 14
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: At School
Race (Original): W
Ethnicity: American
Relationship to Head of Household: Other
Birthplace: Ohio
Birth Date: 1866
[Other Joseph T. Hough M 39 Illinois
Other Rosetta B. Hough F 36 Ohio
Other Frances Hough F 14 Ohio
Other Mary R. Hough F 11 Tennessee
Other Alfred J. Hough M 9 Tennessee]
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Francis R Hough in household of Joseph T Hough, "USA Census, 1900" [Father]
Event Place: ED 53 Washington city, Washington, District of Columbia
Birth Date: Aug 1865
Birthplace: Ohio
Relationship to Head of Household: Daughter
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
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USA Census, 1930
Name: Frances R Hough
Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
District: 0380
Gender: Female
Age: 64
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1866
Birthplace: Ohio
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Sheet Number and Letter: 6A
Household ID: 84
Line Number: 28
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 304
GS Film number: 2340039
Digital Folder Number: 004531925
Image Number: 00628

Frances Rosetta Bishop Hough and William McNeir were married on 14 October 1931 in District of Columbia, USA. District of Columbia Marriages
Name: William Mcneir
Event Date: 14 Oct 1931
Event Place: District of Columbia
Age: 67
Birth Year (Estimated): 1864
Spouse's Name: Frances R Hough
Spouse's Age: 65
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1866
GS Film number: 2399059
Digital Folder Number: 4669098
Image Number: 00213
William McNeir was born on 14 October 1864 in District of Columbia, USA. He lived in Washington, District of Columbia, USA in 1890. He lived in Washington, District of Columbia, USA in 1930. William died on 30 September 1952 at the age of 87 in Manassas, Prince William Co., Virginia, USA. He retired. He lived in Washington, District of Columbia, USA 1900/1910. Father: Thomas Shepherd McNair, Birthplace: Annapolis, Maryland
Mother: Emily R. Schwrar, Birthplace: Annapolis, Maryland
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District of Columbia Deaths
Name: William Mcneir
Event Date: 30 Sep 1952
Event Place: Manassas, Prince William, Virginia
Gender: Male
Age: 87
Birth Year (Estimated): 1865
GS Film number: 2117071
Digital Folder Number: 004259427
Image Number: 03298
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William McNeir. On Tuesday, September 30, 1952, at Manassas, VA., William McNeir of 1844 Monroe st. nw., husband of the late Frances H. McNeir, uncle of Burrows McNeir of Warrenton, VA., and Thomas S. McNeir of Bronxville, N.Y. Services will be held at Gawler's Chapel, 1756 Pa. ave. nw. on Thursday, October 2, at 11 a.m. Interment Glenwood Cemetery.
The Washington Post - Washington, DC - 2 Oct 1952
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William McNeir(1864-) , was a government clerk in the Department of State, and he eventually became a bureau chief in the same department.

About 1916
McNeir, William. — Born in Washington, D. C, October 14, 1864; educated in public schools and Emerson Institute, Washington; appointed page in the House of Representatives December I, 1877; served until March 4, 1879; appointed temporary clerk in the Department of State May 1, 1881; packer August 5, 1882; clerk at $1,000, under Civil Service rules, August 1, 1886; class one July 1, 1889; class two May 2, 1892; resigned June 9, 1892; reappointed clerk class one May 11, 1893: class two February 23, 1897; class three April 1, 1899; class four June 25, to take effect July, 1900; appointed Chief of the Bureau of Rolls and Library December 4, 1905; member of the Department of State Advisory Committee on Printing and Publication February 23, 1906; member of the Committee on Business Methods January 28, 1907; representative of the Department of State on the United Stales Board on Geographic Names May 24, 1907; Chief Clerk November 30, 1909; appointed a member of the committee to represent the Department of State in the inquiry ordered by the President into the economy and efficiency of the Executive Departments of the Government October 19, 1910; Chief of the Bureau of Accounts and Disbursing Clerk April 23, to take effect May 1, 1913; detailed as Disbursing Officer of the American Delegation of the American-Mexican Joint Commission August 30, 1916.

OFFICERS AND CLERKS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
Chief of Bureau
William McNeir ($3.300) . Accounts.
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ENDS 60 YEARS' SERVICE; William McNeir Is Honored by State Department

Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.
May 01, 1937, Section, Page 8, Column

William McNeir, chief of the Bureau of Accounts of the State Department, retired today after more than fifty-six years in the department and sixty years in the government service. He is 72 years of age, having been born in this city and appointed a page in the House of Representatives in 1877.
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Willie Mcneir in household of Thomas Mcneir, "USA Census, 1870"
Event Place: District of Columbia
Gender: Male
Age: 5
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Birth Year (Estimated): 1864-1865
Birthplace: District Of Columbia
Page Number: 304
Household ID: 2129
Line Number: 9
GS Film number: 000545622
Digital Folder Number: 004263347
Image Number: 00737
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Thomas Mcneir M 52 Maryland
Kate Mcneir F 26 Maryland
Nannie Mcneir F 19 District Of Columbia
Lola Mcneir F 12 District Of Columbia
George Mcneir M 10 District Of Columbia
Willie Mcneir M 5 District Of Columbia
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USA Census, 1890
Name: William Mcneir
Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: White
Birthplace: Washington
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: Annapolis Md
Mother's Birthplace: Annapolis Md
Page: 527
Affiliate Publication Number: M407
Affiliate Film Number: 2
GS Film number: 0926498
Digital Folder Number: 004376859
Image Number: 00148
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USA Census, 1900
Name: William Mc Neir
Event Place: ED 53 Washington city, Washington, District of Columbia
Birth Date: Oct 1864
Birthplace: District Of Columbia
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 7
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1893
Page: 13
Sheet Letter: A
Family Number: 236
Reference ID: 44
GS Film number: 1240160
Digital Folder Number: 004119675
Image Number: 00665
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head William Mc Neir M 36 District Of Columbia
Wife Ethel A Mc Neir F 31 At Sea
Lodger Hugo W Hessleback M 35 District Of Columbia
Servant Rose Scott F 36 Rhode Island
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USA Census, 1910
Name: William Mcneir
Event Place: Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia
District: 221
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1865
Birthplace: Washington DC
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Sheet Number and Letter: 10A
Household ID: 243
GS Film number: 1374168
Digital Folder Number: 004327441
Image Number: 00734
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head William Mcneir M 45 Washington DC
Wife Ethel A Mcneir F 41 At Sea
Lodger Hugo W Hesslebach M 44 Washington DC
Servant Rachel Webster F 17 Virginia
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New York, Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island)
Given Name: William
Surname: McNeir
Last Place of Residence: Washington, D.C.
Event Date: 30 May 1924
Age: 59y
Departure Port: Cherbourg, France
Arrival Port: New York
Gender: Male
Marital Status: M
Citizenship Status: X
Ship Name: George Washington
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USA Census, 1930
Name: Wm Mcneir
Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
District: 0307
Gender: Male
Age: 65
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1865
Birthplace: District of Columbia
Father's Birthplace: Maryland
Mother's Birthplace: Maryland
Sheet Number and Letter: 14B
Line Number: 61
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 300
GS Film number: 2340035
Digital Folder Number: 004531904
Image Number: 00814
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Wm Mcneir M 65 District of Columbia
Wife Ethel A Mcneir F 60 At Sea