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Bernard Alton Williams 1921–2000 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1921

Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 25 Mar 2000

Death Location: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Dillard Williams

Mother: Ida Fellon

Spouse(s): Genera Harper

Children(s):

In 1921, Bernard Alton Williams entered the world in Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States, born to Dillard Edward Williams And Ida M Fellon. In 1930, Bernard Alton Williams resided in Williamston, Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, . In 1935, Bernard Alton Williams resided in Rural, Martin, North Carolina. Bernard Alton Williams married Genera Elmo Harper, and had children including Bernard A Williams Jr, Linda Diane Williams, Sheila Williams. Bernard Alton Williams passed away in 2000 in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Bernard Alton Williams entered the world in Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States, born to Dillard Edward Williams And Ida M Fellon.
  • In 1930, Bernard Alton Williams resided in Williamston, Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, .
  • In 1935, Bernard Alton Williams resided in Rural, Martin, North Carolina.
  • Bernard Alton Williams married Genera Elmo Harper, and had children including Bernard A Williams Jr, Linda Diane Williams, Sheila Williams.
  • Bernard Alton Williams passed away in 2000 in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bernard Williams's Ancestors

Self
Bernard Williams
1921–2000
Birth Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Dillard Edward Williams
1886–1958
Gates County, North Carolina, USA
Ida (M) Fellon
1890–1956
Gates County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bernard Williams's Timeline

12 Records

1921
18 May 1921
Birth of Bernard Alton Williams in Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
1930
1930
Age 9
Bernard Alton Williams resided here in Williamston, Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, USA
Williamston, Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Bernard Alton Williams resided here in Rural, Martin, North Carolina
Rural, Martin, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 19
Bernard Alton Williams resided here in Goose Creek, North Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Goose Creek, North Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1941
Abt 1941
Age 20
Bernard Alton Williams resided here in This It
This It
1942
1942
Age 21
Bernard Alton Williams resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 29
Bernard Alton Williams resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 30
Bernard Alton Williams resided here in South Carolina
South Carolina
1964
1964
Age 43
Bernard Alton Williams resided here in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
1987
1987
Age 66
Bernard Alton Williams resided here in Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC
1990
1990
Age 69
Bernard Alton Williams resided here in Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville, NC
2000
25 Mar 2000
Age 79
Death of Bernard Alton Williams in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1921
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 397
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03795; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 10-70
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamston, Martin, North Carolina; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2341439
    [5] North Carolina, Birth Indexes, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C037_66001
    [6] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Nashville Graphic; Publication Date: 30 Mar 2000; Publication Place: Nashville, North Carolina, USA; ,0.30693337,0.3412264,0.62295413&xid=3355
    [11] North Carolina, U.S., Discharge and Statement of Service Records, 1940-1948
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 3955; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 33-58

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williamston, Williamston, Martin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamston, Martin, North Carolina; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2341439

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Martin, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03795; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 10-70

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Goose Creek, North Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03795; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 10-70
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1941
    Event Place: This It
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Rocky Mount Telegram; Publication Date: 26 Aug 1941; Publication Place: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA; ,0.2855033,0.14392895,0.44530353&xid=3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 397

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 3955; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 33-58

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1964
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: North Carolina Wesleyan College; Year: 1964

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1987
    Event Place: Charleston, SC
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1990
    Event Place: Jacksonville, NC
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Daughtridge 6 . Reet in Rocky Mount
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Rocky Mount Telegram; Publication Date: 26 Aug 1941; Publication Place: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA; ,0.2855033,0.14392895,0.44530353&xid=3

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jacksonville, NC
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Nashville Graphic; Publication Date: 30 Mar 2000; Publication Place: Nashville, North Carolina, USA; ,0.30693337,0.3412264,0.62295413&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 2000
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Nashville Graphic; Publication Date: 30 Mar 2000; Publication Place: Nashville, North Carolina, USA; ,0.30693337,0.3412264,0.62295413&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Nashville Graphic; Publication Date: 30 Mar 2000; Publication Place: Nashville, North Carolina, USA; ,0.30693337,0.3412264,0.62295413&xid=3355

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