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Walton Sellers Goodwin 1910–1960

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Walton Goodwin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 23 JUL 1910 · Alexandria, Louisiana
Died 8 DEC 1960 · Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Father Samuel L Goodwin
Mother Lizzie Dean
Spouse Living
Children E J Goodwin, Living
Siblings Aubrey Goodwin, Autrey Goodwin, Gladys Goodwin, Myrtis Goodwin, Velma Goodwin
Records
1920 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997 Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000 U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., World War II Draft … Texas, Death Certificates Texas, U.S., Death Certificates Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records Rootsweb WorldConnect: Post-em
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Walton Sellers Goodwin began in 1910 in Alexandria, Louisiana. In 1920, Walton Sellers Goodwin resided in Kyiche, Winn, Louisiana, USA. In 1935, Walton Sellers Goodwin resided in Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana. Walton Sellers Goodwin married living, nola opal terrell, and had children including e j goodwin, living. Walton Sellers Goodwin passed away in 1960 in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Birth Records Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997

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    Death Records Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000

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

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

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    Death Records Texas, Death Certificates

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    Death Records Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

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    Marriage Records Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records

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    Record Rootsweb WorldConnect: Post-em

Life Timeline

1910
Birth of Walton Sellers Goodwin in Alexandria, Louisiana
Birth
1920
Walton Sellers Goodwin resided here in Kyiche, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Residence
1935
Walton Sellers Goodwin resided here in Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana
Residence
1940
Walton Sellers Goodwin resided here in, Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Residence
1960
Death of Walton Sellers Goodwin in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walton Goodwin

This ancestor line traces from Louisiana (1886) to Alexandria, Louisiana (1910) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Walton Goodwin (1910–1960) was born in Alexandria, Louisiana and died in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA. 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 Walton 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Samuel L Goodwin
Father
Lizzie Dean
Mother

Walton Goodwin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Walton Sellers Goodwin PTP
1910–1960
Alexandria, Louisiana
Parents
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Walton Goodwin's Descendants

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Walton Sellers Goodwin PTP 1910–1960