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Clara Estelle Thompson 1906–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 May 1906

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 25 Jan 1974

Death Location: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Harvey Thompson

Mother: Essie Mitchell

Spouse(s): William Byrd

Children(s): Estelle Thornton, Doris Byrd

The story of Clara Estelle Thompson began in 1906 in Virginia. In 1910, Clara Estelle Thompson resided in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Clara Estelle Thompson resided in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA. Clara Estelle Thompson married William F Byrd, and had children including Doris Mae Byrd, Estelle Byrd Thornton. Clara Estelle Thompson passed away in 1974 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Clara Estelle Thompson began in 1906 in Virginia.
  • In 1910, Clara Estelle Thompson resided in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Clara Estelle Thompson resided in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA.
  • Clara Estelle Thompson married William F Byrd, and had children including Doris Mae Byrd, Estelle Byrd Thornton.
  • Clara Estelle Thompson passed away in 1974 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Clara Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Clara Thompson
1906–1974
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Harvey P. Thompson
1878–1932
Virginia
Essie Mitchell
1881–1970
Virginia
Grandparents
William (E) Thompson
1833–1879
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Harry (P) Thompson
1837–
Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
William (Henry) Mitchell
1852–1908
Clara (Virginia) Saunders
1857–1930
Eliz. City Co., VA.
Great-Grandparents
Jasper Thompson
1795–
Unknown Female
1795–1880
Elisabeth Farley
1805–
Mary Bonnewell
1831–
George Saunders
1833–1897
Eliza Challis
1826–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Waddy Jr.
1750–1827
Elizabeth Anderson
1769–1817
Thomas Saunders
1792–1844
Elizabeth Badley
1792–1849
Richard Challis
1789–1845
Ann Parrish
1791–1875

Clara Thompson's Descendants

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Clara (Estelle) Thompson (21 May 1906–25 Jan 1974) m. William (F) Byrd (abt 1902–Abt 1978)
  1. 1. Estelle (Byrd) Thornton 1925–2008 m. Percy Thornton 1922–
  2. 2. Doris (Mae) Byrd 1927–2000 m. Gilbert (Gilto) Guillette 1924–2005

Clara Thompson's Timeline

7 Records

1906
21 May 1906
Birth of Clara Estelle Thompson in Virginia
Virginia
1910
1910
Age 4
Clara Estelle Thompson resided here in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 14
Clara Estelle Thompson resided here in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Clara Estelle Thompson resided here in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Clara Estelle Thompson resided here in Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia
Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 34
Clara Estelle Thompson resided here in Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1974
25 Jan 1974
Age 68
Death of Clara Estelle Thompson in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1906
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [5] Virginia, Death Records
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1974
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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