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Draper Thigpen 1873 – 1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Mar 1873

Birth Location: Jasper County, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 4 November 1926

Death Location: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Father: Jacob Thigpen

Mother: Maria Thigpen

Spouse(s): Evelyn Scott

Children(s): Juretha Thigpen, Wilbur Thigpen

In 1873, Draper Thigpen entered the world in Jasper County, Mississippi, USA, born to Jacob Thigpen and Maria Thigpen. In 1880, Draper Thigpen resided in Jasper, Mississippi, USA. In 1920, Draper Thigpen resided in Police Jury Ward 9, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA. Draper Thigpen married Evelyn Scott, and had children including Juretha Thigpen, Wilbur Draper Thigpen. Draper Thigpen passed away in 1926 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Draper Thigpen entered the world in Jasper County, Mississippi, USA, born to Jacob Thigpen and Maria Thigpen.
  • In 1880, Draper Thigpen resided in Jasper, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1920, Draper Thigpen resided in Police Jury Ward 9, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.
  • Draper Thigpen married Evelyn Scott, and had children including Juretha Thigpen, Wilbur Draper Thigpen.
  • Draper Thigpen passed away in 1926 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Draper Thigpen's Ancestors

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Draper Thigpen
1873 – 1926
Birth Place: Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Jacob Thigpen
1840 –
Alabama
Maria Thigpen
1843 –
Alabama
Grandparents
Hagar Thigpen
1810 – 1871
Georgia
Mariah Thigpen
1820 –
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Draper Thigpen's Descendants

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Draper Thigpen (27 Mar 1873 – 4 November 1926) m. Evelyn Scott (12 November 1895 – 15 October 1988)
  1. 1. Juretha Thigpen (13 Nov 1919 – 28 Nov 1997)
  2. 2. Wilbur (Draper) Thigpen (27 Sep 1921 – 17 Aug 1980)

Draper Thigpen's Timeline

4 Records

1873
27 Mar 1873
Birth of Draper Thigpen in Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
Draper Thigpen resided here in Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Jasper, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Draper Thigpen resided here in Police Jury Ward 9, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 9, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1926
4 November 1926
Age 53
Death of Draper Thigpen in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1873
    Event Place: Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 9, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T625_632; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 110
    [2] New Orleans, Louisiana, Death Records Index, 1804-1949, Orleans Death Indices 1918-1928; Volume: 193; Page: 817
    [3] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: 650; Family History Film: 1254650; Page: 74C; Enumeration District: 111
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jasper, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: 650; Family History Film: 1254650; Page: 74C; Enumeration District: 111

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 9, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 9, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T625_632; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 110

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 November 1926
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New Orleans, Louisiana, Death Records Index, 1804-1949, Orleans Death Indices 1918-1928; Volume: 193; Page: 817
    [2] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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