NameWilfred Ernest Oakey
Birth5 Feb 1914
Death20 Apr 1989
BurialUnion cemetary, Peckville, PA
OccupationPainter
Misc. Notes
per Daddy, Harold Parry was Master of the Lodge the year after Papa was (53 or 54), and Papa was Master the year after Mommie’s father (Richard W Jenkins)
1920FCI James Oakey & fam; Pennsylvania > Lackawanna > Dickson > District 32; image 1 of 39 @ancestry.com; Roll: T625_1576; Page: 1A; Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Dickson City Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1576; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 938.
Name Wilfred Oakey
Age 5; Birth Year 1915; Birthplace Pennsylvania
Home in 1920 Dickson City Ward 1, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Street Morgan street
Race White; Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Son
Marital Status Single
Father's Name James Oakey; Father's Birthplace England
Mother's Name Jane A Oakey; Mother's Birthplace England
Able to Speak English No; Attended School Yes
James Oakey 39
Jane E Oakey 38
Beatrice Oakey 18
James Oakey 12
Alice Oakey 9
Herbert Oakey 8
Wilfred Oakey 5 6/12
Richard Oakey 4 11/12
Margaret Oakey 3 3/12
Harry Oakey 25
1930FCI James Oakey + fam; Pennsylvania; Lackawanna; Dickson City; Ward 2; District 128; image 20 of 26 @ancestry.com; ED 35-128; SD 6; pg 10B, Main Street; Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2049; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 128; Image: 154.0. Lincoln St;
Name Wilered Oakey
Age in 1930 16; Birth Year 1914; Birthplace Pennsylvania
Gender Male; Race White; Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1930 Dickson City, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Street Address Lincoln Street
Ward of City 2; House Number in Cities or Towns 832
Dwelling Number 117; Family Number 190
Attended School Yes; Able to Read and Write Yes
Father's Birthplace England; Mother's Birthplace England
Able to Speak English Yes
1940FCI Wilfred Oakey and Family; United States Federal Census; Pennsylvania > Lackawanna > Dickson > 35-42 > Page 6 of 46 @ancestry.com; Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Dickson, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3523; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 35-42.; 718 Connall Street;
Wilfred Dakey 26 Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Elenilda Dakey 22 Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Wilfred Dakey 10/12
News1959 OakeyReunionStarlight.pdf
The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
25 Sep 1959, Fri
Page 23
The Oakey family held a reunion last Sturday at Starlight, with a buffet luncheon, games and other entertainment.
Officers were elected as follow:
President, Gilbert Fay;
secretary, Mrs Louise Jackson;
treasurer, Fred Oakey.
Committees were named for next years reunion at Starlight tje 3rd saturday in September.
Present were:
Mrs Jane Oakey, Thelma Hughes;
Beatrice & Don Sylvester;
Julia & James Oakey;
Wilfred, Elneda, Teddy, Thomas & Billie Oakey;
MArgaret, Richard, Robert & Susan Oakey;
Fay, Harold and Donald Miller;
Nancy, Edward, Judy and Curt Kuranda;
Margaret and Barbara Wright;
Louise, WEllington and Allen Jackson;
Rose & Luther Bender;
Naomi Oakey
Lucille & Richard Howell, Marion Howell, Iris, Billie, and Sammy Knight;
Anna & Gilbert Fay;
Harry Oakey
Fred & Minnie Oakey;
Mrs Mabel Oakey;
Mr & Mrs Eric Salline, Calvin and Karen Salline.
News1964 OakeyReunionStarlight.pdf
The Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
23 Sep 1964, Wed
Page 16
Oakey Family Conducts Reunion at Starlight Inn
The 6th annual reunion of The Oakey family was held recently at the Starlight Inn, Starlight
Officers for the year were James H Oakey, president
Gilbert O Fay, vice president
Thelma O Hughes, secretary
Louise Jackson, treasurer
WT Oakey, historian
Dinner was served by the staff, and prizes were awarded by Harold Miller, entertainment committee
Those attending were
Mr&Mrs Eric Salline, children Karin & Calvin, Croton-on-Hudson NY;
Mr&Mrs Edward Kuranda, sons, Kurt & Jimmy, Vienna VA;
Mr&Mrs William Knight & children, Mr&Mrs Richard Howell, Hancock NY;
Miss Marion Howell, Pearl River NY;
Harry Oakey & nephew, Wyalusing;
Mr&Mrs James H Oakey, Tobyhanna;
Mr&Mrs Harold J Miller, Taylor;
Mr&Mrs Luther Bender & son Paul, this city;
Mr&Mrs Fred Oakey, this city.
Mrs Anna O Fay, Mr&Mrs Gilbert O Fay, son Gerry, & Miss Naomi Oakey, Starlight;
Mrs James Oakey, Mrs Thelma O Hughes;
Mrs Victoria Oakey & daughter Carol;
Mr&Mrs Wilfred E Oakey & son Thomas;
Mr&Mrs William J Oakey & son Matthew;
Mr&Mrs RJ Sylvester;
Mr&Mrs Wellington Jackson & son Allen;
and Miss Barbara Lukasik, all of Dickson City.
SSDI: Wilfred E. Oakey 5 Feb 1914 20 Apr 1989 Pennsylvania (Before 1951 ) 176-16-6833
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 @ancestry.com
Name: Wilfred Ernest Oakey [Wilfred E Oakey]
SSN: 176166833
Gender: Male; Race: White
Birth Date: 5 Feb 1914; Birth Place: Dickson Lack, Pennsylvania [Dickson City??, Pennsylvania]
Father Name: James A Oakey; Mother Name: Jean A Wear
Death Date: 20 Apr 1989; Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Sep 1939: Name listed as WILFRED ERNEST OAKEY; 03 Jun 1993: Name listed as WILFRED E OAKEY
Spouses
Birth7 Jun 1917, PA
Death2 Jan 2007, West Chester, Butler, Ohio