Who was Willie Shows?

Willie Shows (1892–1970) was born in Moselle, Jones, Mississippi, USA and died in Florence, Rankin County, Mississippi, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Willie Darden Shows 1892–1970

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Feb 1892 · Moselle, Jones, Mississippi, USA

Died 18 Dec 1970 · Florence, Rankin County, Mississippi, USA

Father James Lafayette Fate Shows

Mother Frances Fannie Missouri Collins

Spouse Mary Alice Pearson

Children Ann Willard Shows, Betty J Shows, Billy B Shows, Dorothy Dean Shows, James Darden Shows, Norma R Shows

Siblings Everett Lafayette Shows, Hulon Hicks Shows, Ione Gertrude Shows, Lenora Shows, Mellie Arizona Shows, Napoleon Jones Polie Shows, Warren Ferritt Shows

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., Appointments of U. S. … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War I Draft … U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations Passenger List U.S., Lists of Men Ordered … OneWorldTree

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Lafayette Fate Shows

Frances Fannie Missouri Collins

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Biography

Willie Darden Shows was born in 1892 in Moselle, Jones, Mississippi, USA, the child of james lafayette fate shows and frances fannie missouri collins. In 1900, Willie Darden Shows resided in Beat 2 (Excl. Hattiesburg), Perry, Mississippi. In 1900, Willie Darden Shows resided in Beat 2, Perry, Mississippi. Willie Darden Shows married mary alice pearson, shellie mae bassett, and had children including ann willard shows, betty j shows, billy b shows, dorothy dean shows, james darden shows, norma r shows. Willie Darden Shows passed away in 1970 in Florence, Rankin County, Mississippi, USA.

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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Record U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971
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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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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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Military U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
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Immigration Passenger List
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Military U.S., Lists of Men Ordered to Report to Local Board for Military Duty
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Life Timeline

1892

Birth of Willie Darden Shows in Moselle, Jones, Mississippi, USA

Birth

1900

Willie Darden Shows resided here in Beat 2 (Excl. Hattiesburg), Perry, Mississippi

Residence

1900

Willie Darden Shows resided here in Beat 2, Perry, Mississippi

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1900

Willie Darden Shows resided here

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1910

Willie Darden Shows resided here in Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi

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1918

Willie Darden Shows resided here in Sharkey, Mississippi

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1920

Willie Darden Shows resided here in Southeast, Jones, Mississippi

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1928

Willie Darden Shows resided here in Moselle, Jones, United States

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1930

Willie Darden Shows resided here in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi

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1930

Willie Darden Shows resided here in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi

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1935

Willie Darden Shows resided here in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi

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1940

Willie Darden Shows resided here in Petal, Forrest, Mississippi, United States

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1945

Willie Darden Shows resided here in Jackson; East Jackson; Pearl City, Mississippi, USA

Residence

1970

Death of Willie Darden Shows in Florence, Rankin County, Mississippi

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Willie Shows

This ancestor line traces from Albisheim, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1704) to Moselle, Jones, Mississippi, United States (1892) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Willie Shows (1892–1970) was born in Moselle, Jones, Mississippi, USA and died in Florence, Rankin County, Mississippi, 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 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 7 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.
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