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Willie James Barbee 1927–1976

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Willie Barbee in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Jan 1927 · Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Died 31 Aug 1976 · Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Father Richmond M Barbee
Mother Zula Anderson
Siblings Fannie Beatrice Barbee, James Barbee, Lerline Blackwell, P J Barbee
Records
1930 United States Federal Census Ancestry Family Tree
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Researchers connected through Willie Barbee 1927–1976

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Willie James Barbee began in 1927 in Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Willie James Barbee resided in District 1, District 1, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA. Willie James Barbee passed away in 1976 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1927
Birth of Willie James Barbee in Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1930
Willie James Barbee resided here in District 1, District 1, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1976
Death of Willie James Barbee in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Willie Barbee

This ancestor line traces from Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America (1868) to Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA (1927) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Willie Barbee (1927–1976) was born in Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA and died in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Willie 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Richmond M Barbee
Father
Zula Anderson
Mother

Willie Barbee's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Willie James Barbee PTP
1927–1976
Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Willie Barbee's Descendants

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Willie James Barbee PTP 1927–1976