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Walter James Hendrix 1916–1995

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter Hendrix in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jan 1916 · Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Died 29 Jul 1995 · Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
Father Andrew Henry Hendrix
Mother Louisa Whiten
Spouse Erline Hendrix
Children Sandra Borders, Walter James Hendrix Jr
Siblings Andrew Hendrix, Charles James Hendrix, Emanuel Freman Hendrix, Estella Mae Griffin, Henderson Hendricks, Isaac James Hendrix, Lula Hendrix, Melvin James Hendrix, Philip Merian Hendrix, Roxy Hendrix, Ruth Mae Hendrix, Thomas Jefferson Hendrix, William Bill Hendricks

Researchers connected through Walter Hendrix 1916–1995

Biography

The story of Walter James Hendrix began in 1916 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, United States. In 1940, Walter James Hendrix resided in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. In 1941, Walter James Hendrix resided in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Walter James Hendrix married erline hendrix, levis morris, and had children including sandra borders, walter james hendrix jr. Walter James Hendrix passed away in 1995 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

  3. 3
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Life Timeline

1916
Birth of Walter James Hendrix in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Birth
1940
Walter James Hendrix resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Residence
1941
Walter James Hendrix resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Residence
1956
Walter James Hendrix resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Residence
1972
Walter James Hendrix resided here in Birmingham, AL
Residence
1995
Death of Walter James Hendrix in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Hendrix

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, USA (1792) to Montgomery, Waugh, Alabama, USA (1916) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter Hendrix (1916–1995) was born in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, United States and died in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Walter Hendrix's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Walter James Hendrix PTP
1916–1995
Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, United States
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Walter Hendrix's Descendants

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Walter James Hendrix PTP 1916–1995